Synonyms of 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

Synonyms & Similar Words

• farming
• cultivation
• horticulture
• gardening
• husbandry
• agribusiness
• agronomy
• culture
• tillage
• farmwork
• aquaculture
• pastoralism
• agroforestry
• agroecology
• pomology
• monoculture
• animal husbandry
• arboriculture
• hydroponics
• mixed farming
• sharecropping

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of agriculture

With agriculture and seafood imports totaling more than $207 billion in 2025, China was among the top three agriculture export markets for at least 32 economies. — Caitlin Welsh, Foreign Affairs, 11 Aug. 2026

The sample included the hunter-gatherers and two other Indigenous groups that focus on farming and agriculture. — Willow Zhang, Scientific American, 11 Aug. 2026

Moyle, for his part, said sweet corn could be planted throughout the year and that the land was used for agriculture. — Idaho Statesman, 11 Aug. 2026

By pairing strict accountability on spending with practical solutions for agriculture and infrastructure, Hilton focuses on restoring economic opportunity and reviving the California Dream for everyday residents. — Letters To The Editor, Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2026