pastoralism

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Recent Examples of pastoralism Some scientists, however, say there’s no environmental reason to turn away from pastoralism. Michael Benanav, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2024 In one disturbing incident, the ranchers discuss the death of pastoralism in a community meeting. Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 May 2024 The wheel was invented around the same time, and the two innovations, combined, allowed nomadic pastoralism to flourish. Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023 This Saharan pastoralism began well before food production got its start in Egypt, in 5200 B.C., when a full package of western Asian winter crops and livestock arrived. Jared Diamond, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2023 See All Example Sentences for pastoralism
Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastoralism
Noun
  • Industrialization of animal agriculture in sub-Saharan Africa is mainly happening already through intensification, vertical integration and corporate consolidation.
    Christine Ro, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025
  • Márquez’s success prevented him from leaving Cuba, and as a result, he was sent to work in agriculture as punishment.
    Sarah Moreno, Miami Herald, 30 June 2025
Noun
  • Penang durian farming is mostly small-scale, possibly because land here is steep and rocky and thus challenging for industrial agriculture.
    Tom Downey, Smithsonian Magazine, 26 June 2025
  • Increasing biodiversity and soil resilience through regenerative farming is both effective and within our means.
    Alan McClay, Sourcing Journal, 26 June 2025
Noun
  • The monoculture is dead, and the league’s media partners have focused their broadcasts and shows on drama instead of promotion.
    Mike Vorkunov, New York Times, 22 June 2025
  • With the end of monoculture, personalization has become the new standard.
    Vibhor Kapoor, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025

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