agroforestry
noun
ag·ro·for·est·ry
ˌa-grō-ˈfȯr-ə-strē 
-ˈfär-
: land management involving the growing of trees in association with food crops or pastures
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Climate-smart agriculture techniques, such as conservation tillage and agroforestry, also help maintain soil fertility and ensure stable yields despite climate variability, which is crucial for consistent child nutrition.
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
His family has almost 500 acres of vines in the region, and in addition to transitioning a large part of the estate to organic and biodynamic, Brocard also began planting dense groves of trees, an approach known as agroforestry, to help expand the forms of life within their vineyards.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Incentives such as tax breaks, subsidies, and grants for agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and climate-resilient farming are essential and can be tailored to create models that can benefit both the economy and the environment.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In addition to its potential to fix some of the flaws in our food system and preserve the soil that so concerned Smith, agroforestry has a role in addressing climate change.
—Ben Seal, JSTOR Daily, 19 Mar. 2025
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Dianne Plummer, Forbes.com, 2 Sep. 2025
His family has almost 500 acres of vines in the region, and in addition to transitioning a large part of the estate to organic and biodynamic, Brocard also began planting dense groves of trees, an approach known as agroforestry, to help expand the forms of life within their vineyards.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 10 Aug. 2025
Incentives such as tax breaks, subsidies, and grants for agroforestry, regenerative agriculture, and climate-resilient farming are essential and can be tailored to create models that can benefit both the economy and the environment.
—Dianne Plummer, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
In addition to its potential to fix some of the flaws in our food system and preserve the soil that so concerned Smith, agroforestry has a role in addressing climate change.
—Ben Seal, JSTOR Daily, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for agroforestry
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“Agroforestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agroforestry. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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