collocation · academic
sustainable agriculture
UK/səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈæɡrɪkʌltʃə/US/səˈsteɪnəbəl ˈæɡrɪˌkʌltʃɚ/sus·STAIN·a·ble AG·ri·cul·ture
farming methods that meet current food needs without harming the environment or exhausting resources
Examples
“Many NGOs promote sustainable agriculture to protect soil and water.”
“Sustainable agriculture often combines crop rotation and reduced pesticide use.”
“Governments can support sustainable agriculture through subsidies and training.”
Band 8 sentence
“Transitioning to sustainable agriculture requires policy incentives, farmer training and investment in soil-restoration techniques.”
Collocations
- promote sustainable agriculture
- sustainable farming practices
- support sustainable agriculture
Word family
Common mistakes
sustainable farming→sustainable agriculture
sustainable agricultures→sustainable agriculture
Say it for a higher band
5organic farming→6sustainable farming→7+sustainable agriculture
Synonyms
sustainable farming
eco-friendly agriculture
Easily confused
organic farming
“Many consumers prefer organic farming because it avoids synthetic pesticides.”
intensive farming
“Intensive farming often increases yields but can damage the soil over time.”
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