agriculture
n.the work of growing crops and raising animals for food and other products. It is the science and business of farming.
n.the science, art, or practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock.
“Modern agriculture uses technology to grow more food.”
“The country's economy depends heavily on agriculture, particularly the export of wheat and corn.”
“Sustainable agriculture aims to meet current food needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet theirs by protecting soil health and water quality.”
Uncountable in its general sense; occasionally countable when referring to specific regional or historical systems of farming.
Usage agriculture sector · agriculture industry
“Anna Dilger receives research funding from the National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the National Pork Board, and companies that are involved in pork and meat production.”
“While there were significant differences between sectors in specific weather effects, those working in agriculture, emergency services, and transport and logistics reported the highest exposure across all weather categories.”
Common in science writing
From Middle English agriculture, partly from Middle French agriculture and partly from its etymon Latin agricultūra, from ager (“field”) + cultūra (“cultivation”). See acre and culture.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.