Thesaurus results for AGRICULTURE

agriculture

noun

ˈa-gri-ˌkəl-chər

as in farming

the science or occupation of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock the forest was cut down, and the land given over to agriculture

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Recent Examples of agriculture Yet despite those struggles, South Africa, one of Africa’s leading industrial economies, remains a destination for migrants willing to take low-paying jobs in domestic work, security and agriculture. —

Nimi Princewill, CNN Money, 29 June 2026 Today, Grgich Hills continues to push wine forward as one of Napa’s most pioneering leaders in regenerative agriculture. —

Anna Lee Iijima, Chicago Tribune, 29 June 2026 After decades of reliance on bauxite and mining, diversification toward tourism and agriculture is imperative. —

Panorama Media Ltd, Miami Herald, 29 June 2026 For the July 1 farm summit, various sessions will be held throughout the day led by experts in sustainable agriculture. —

Lizzie Kane june 29, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for agriculture

Recent Examples of Synonyms for agriculture

farming

Noun

Local agriculture can benefit from precision farming, predictive analytics, and resource optimization that increase productivity while lowering costs.

— Britney Porter, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
Regenerative agriculture is a sustainable farming practice focused on soil health.

— Lizzie Kane June 29, Sacbee.com, 29 June 2026