Agriculture Vocabulary
agriculture
The science or practice of farming, including the cultivation of the soil and the rearing of animals for food, fiber, and other products.
farming
The activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food.
Glossary Reference
List of common words related to agriculture.
agriculture
The science or practice of farming, including the cultivation of the soil and the rearing of animals for food, fiber, and other products.
farming
The activity or business of growing crops and raising animals for food.
crop
A plant or agricultural produce that is cultivated for food, feed, or other use.
harvest
The process or period of gathering agricultural crops.
soil
The top layer of earth in which plants grow, a black or dark brown material typically consisting of a mixture of organic substances, clay, and rock particles.
irrigation
The act or process of supplying water to land or crops to help growth.
pesticide
A substance used for destroying insects or other pests.
fertilizer
A substance added to soil to enhance its fertility.
reap
To cut and gather a crop.
plantation
A large agricultural estate where crops are cultivated, often involving the labor of workers.
yield
To produce or provide; to give way to or submit to.
sustainable
capable of being continued or upheld without depleting resources or causing harm to the environment.
livestock
Farm animals raised for commercial purposes, such as cattle, sheep, and pigs.
organic
Relating to, or derived from living matter; also refers to food produced without the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, or genetic modification.
tillage
The preparation and use of land for growing crops.
agroforestry
Agroforestry is a land management system that combines agriculture and forestry practices to create sustainable and productive systems.
cultivation
The act of preparing land for growing crops or the process of developing or improving something.
husbandry
The science or practice of farming, including the cultivation of crops and the rearing of animals.
biodiversity
The variety of plant and animal life in a particular habitat or in the world as a whole.
greenhouse
A structure with a glass or plastic roof and walls, used for growing plants in controlled conditions.
List Mastery
Complete all practice modes to achieve fluency.