agroecology

noun

ag·ro·ecol·o·gy | \ ˌa-grō-ē-ˈkä-lə-jē

, -i-ˈkä-, -e-ˈkä- \

Definition of agroecology

: an ecological approach to agriculture that views agricultural areas as ecosystems and is concerned with the ecological impact of agricultural practices

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Recent Examples on the Web Its recognition that systemic problems require systemic solutions makes agroecology a threat. — Raj Patel, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2021 This agroecology research also echoes the seismic changes in consumer trends that have been snowballing for the past decade. — Errol Schweizer, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2021 In agroecology, farmers find ways not to exterminate pests but to reach an ecological equilibrium. — Raj Patel, Scientific American, 22 Sep. 2021 In other words, robotics may help us bring diversity to large-scale food production, borrowing from the lessons of agroecology. — Sean Illing, Vox, 24 June 2019

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