as in agrarian
engaged in or concerned with agriculture
he grew up in an agricultural community and farming was still in his blood
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This will include things like alerts regarding the spread of emerging diseases, such as the H5N1 bird flu that’s currently widespread in agricultural animals.
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
These sustainable practices are helping to improve adaptation and resilience, grow yields and enhance livelihoods, while preserving the agricultural heritage of indigenous communities.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Hendricks’ work as a horse vet in Ellis County has brought him in touch with people like the family of Abigail Lee, 24, who is currently completing her master’s in agricultural leadership at Texas A&M and will pursue her PhD in animal science next fall.
—David Chiu, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
The world’s largest agricultural importer also bought a record amount of soybeans last year, after buyers concerned about US-China trade tensions rushed to secure US soybeans ahead of incoming US president Donald Trump’s inauguration.
—Reuters, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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Eric Berger, Ars Technica, 22 Jan. 2025
These sustainable practices are helping to improve adaptation and resilience, grow yields and enhance livelihoods, while preserving the agricultural heritage of indigenous communities.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 20 Jan. 2025
Hendricks’ work as a horse vet in Ellis County has brought him in touch with people like the family of Abigail Lee, 24, who is currently completing her master’s in agricultural leadership at Texas A&M and will pursue her PhD in animal science next fall.
—David Chiu, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
The world’s largest agricultural importer also bought a record amount of soybeans last year, after buyers concerned about US-China trade tensions rushed to secure US soybeans ahead of incoming US president Donald Trump’s inauguration.
—Reuters, CNN, 13 Jan. 2025
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“Agricultural.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agricultural. Accessed 2 Feb. 2025.
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