noun · academic
agriculture
UK/ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃə/US/ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃər/AG·ri·cul·ture
the science or practice of growing crops and raising animals for food
Examples
“Many developing countries depend on agriculture for jobs and income.”
“Modern agriculture uses machines and improved seeds to increase yields.”
“Sustainable agriculture tries to produce food without harming the environment.”
Band 8 sentence
“Modern agriculture must balance higher yields with environmental protection if we want long-term food security.”
Collocations
- sustainable agriculture
- agricultural sector
- modern agriculture
Word family
Common mistakes
a agriculture→agriculture
many agricultures→many types of agriculture
the agricultural is important→agriculture is important
Say it for a higher band
5farming→6cultivation→7+agriculture
Synonyms
farming
cultivation
Easily confused
farming
“Farming requires hands-on work every day.”
cultivation
“Cultivation of rice paddies needs careful water management.”
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