agroforestry

noun

ag·​ro·​for·​est·​ry ˌa-grō-ˈfȯr-ə-strē How to pronounce agroforestry (audio)
-ˈfär-
: land management involving the growing of trees in association with food crops or pastures
agroforester noun

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Fun fact: The company is also part of a broader effort to replenish the decimated chestnut tree population within Northeastern forests via regenerative agroforestry farms. Richard Collings, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024 The country also uses agroforestry, in areas such as Montado and Lameiros, amongst others. Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 Farmers who embraced agroforestry and income diversification through multicropping not only saw higher yields but were also better protected against climate shocks like droughts. Judith Magyar, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024 Storing more carbon in the soil would require incorporating techniques like planting cover crops, using biochar (charcoal made from organic waste), or practicing agroforestry (planting trees alongside crops or pastures) that can help turn agricultural lands into a carbon sinks. Simi Thambi​, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for agroforestry 

Word History

Etymology

agro- + forestry

First Known Use

1934, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of agroforestry was in 1934

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“Agroforestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agroforestry. Accessed 13 Dec. 2024.

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