C2nounformalfoodscience
US/ˈhʌz.bən.dri/
UK/ˈhʌz.bən.dri/
the work of raising farm animals and growing crops, especially as a skill or science
In context
He studied animal husbandry at an agricultural college in Wisconsin.
Good husbandry keeps the soil rich and the livestock healthy.
The new rules cover the husbandry of pigs and chickens.
Words that go with husbandry
noun + noun
- animal husbandryAnimal husbandry is taught in the first year.
- husbandry practicesPoor husbandry practices harmed the flock.
adjective + noun
- good husbandryGood husbandry prevents disease in the herd.
- sustainable husbandrySustainable husbandry protects the land for future farmers.
- traditional husbandryTraditional husbandry relied on crop rotation.
verb + noun
- improve husbandryThe program helps farmers improve husbandry methods.