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agriculture

[ag-ri-kuhl-cher] / ˈæg rɪˌkʌl tʃər /
NOUN
farming, crop production
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Nutrient levels - primarily phosphorus - in the lough, from agriculture and wastewater, play a key role in stimulating the blooms' growth.

From BBC • Apr. 15, 2026

The European Union, for example, wants to ease rules that would allow more public spending for sectors hit by the surge in oil prices, such as agriculture, Reuters reported.

From Barron's • Apr. 14, 2026

“Water is being prioritized for agriculture over fish. It’s that simple,” he said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 12, 2026

Climate change is wreaking havoc on agriculture, bringing stronger storms, longer droughts, erratic rainfall and rising temperatures.

From Salon • Apr. 11, 2026

This was a direct result of the growth of agriculture and industrialization, and an unprecedented growth—more of an explosion, actually—in the human population.

From "Camp Panda" by Catherine Thimmesh




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