B1nounenvironmentbusiness
US/ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər/
UK/ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃə/
the work or science of farming: growing crops and raising animals
In context
Agriculture still employs about a third of workers in Vietnam.
Climate change is making agriculture harder in the Mekong Delta.
He studied agriculture and now runs an organic vegetable farm.
Words that go with agriculture
adjective + noun
- sustainable agricultureSustainable agriculture uses less water and fewer chemicals.
- modern agricultureModern agriculture relies on machines and data.
- organic agricultureOrganic agriculture is growing in popularity.
noun + noun
- agriculture sectorThe agriculture sector was hit hard by the drought.
verb + preposition
- depend on agricultureMany rural families depend on agriculture for income.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
My parents work in the agriculture.Correct: My parents work in agriculture.