C1nounformalbusinessfood
US/ˈæɡ.rə.bɪz.nəs/
UK/ˈæɡ.rɪ.bɪz.nəs/
the business of farming, including growing, processing and selling food and farm products
In context
Large agribusiness companies now control much of the global grain trade.
She works in agribusiness, selling seeds and equipment to farmers.
Critics say agribusiness puts profit before the welfare of small farms.
Words that go with agribusiness
noun + noun
- agribusiness sectorThe agribusiness sector employs millions of people.
- agribusiness giantThe agribusiness giant bought three seed companies this year.
- agribusiness companyAn agribusiness company supplied the fertilizer.
adjective + noun
- large agribusinessLarge agribusiness can afford expensive machinery.
- global agribusinessGlobal agribusiness is worth trillions of dollars.
verb + preposition
- work in agribusinessHer brother works in agribusiness in Iowa.