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agriculture (verb)

Agriculture is the science, art, and practice of cultivating the soil, producing crops, and raising livestock for human use. It involves the broad industry that encompasses everything from traditional farming to modern food technology and resource management.

💬 Example

"Most of the fresh produce we eat in the summer comes from local agriculture."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'AG' for 'A Green' field and 'CULTURE' for how we live. Agriculture is the 'Green Culture' that keeps us alive.

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
farming husbandry cultivation tillage agronomy
⚠️ Common Mistakes

Using 'agriculture' as an adjective. → agricultural

Saying 'an agriculture'. → agriculture

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