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Recent Examples of pastoralism
In one disturbing incident, the ranchers discuss the death of pastoralism in a community meeting.
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 May 2024
The wheel was invented around the same time, and the two innovations, combined, allowed nomadic pastoralism to flourish.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
This Saharan pastoralism began well before food production got its start in Egypt, in 5200 B.C., when a full package of western Asian winter crops and livestock arrived.
—Jared Diamond, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2023
How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World makes the case that a shift toward nomadic pastoralism enabled by the horse is the critical catalyst for the sweep of this language group from the Atlantic to the Bay of Bengal.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2010
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Murtada Elfadl, Variety, 2 May 2024
The wheel was invented around the same time, and the two innovations, combined, allowed nomadic pastoralism to flourish.
—Manvir Singh, The New Yorker, 25 Dec. 2023
This Saharan pastoralism began well before food production got its start in Egypt, in 5200 B.C., when a full package of western Asian winter crops and livestock arrived.
—Jared Diamond, Discover Magazine, 17 Apr. 2023
How Bronze-Age Riders from the Eurasian Steppes Shaped the Modern World makes the case that a shift toward nomadic pastoralism enabled by the horse is the critical catalyst for the sweep of this language group from the Atlantic to the Bay of Bengal.
—Razib Khan, Discover Magazine, 16 Aug. 2010
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for pastoralism
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Funds focused on agriculture, sustainable livelihoods, women leadership and development, military training and education, and programs to strengthen the private sector, along with, curiously, just over $11 million to support nonproliferation of nuclear, chemical and biological weapons.—
Mara Kardas-Nelson,
The Dial,
8 Apr. 2025
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The 17-day event will also feature food, carnival rides and agriculture competitions.—
Sarah Linn,
Sacbee.com,
7 Apr. 2025
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The global cotton sustainability initiative launched a two-year pilot project in the West African nation to boost the availability of healthcare in cotton farming communities.—
Jennifer Bringle,
Sourcing Journal,
2 Apr. 2025
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The widespread nature of the virus has also devastated many farming communities and lead to skyrocketing egg prices in the last year.—
Youri Benadjaoud,
ABC News,
31 Mar. 2025
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Artisanal mezcal production is also more environmentally sustainable, with many producers cultivating agave in diverse ecosystems rather than monoculture plantations.—
Lauren Mowery,
Forbes,
28 Feb. 2025
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Natural wine usually comes from small-scale producers who prioritize biodynamic farming practices and eschew monoculture to create a product that highlights the nuances of terroir.—
Teddy Minford,
Vogue,
18 Feb. 2025
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“Pastoralism.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pastoralism. Accessed 16 Apr. 2025.
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