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Recent Examples of agroecology
Within this context, Ada has decided to learn practices to promote health, including agroecology, renewable energy, and regenerative tourism, which seeks to nurture a destination instead of extracting resources from it.
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Camille Padilla Dalmau and Frances Medina, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2023
Guatemala Guatemalan agroecology schools are facilitating the spread of Indigenous knowledge to strengthen smallholder farmers.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2023
McClelland studied agroecology in college, but says that the theoretical classroom work barely prepared her for the rigors of the real thing.
—Chris Moody, Anchorage Daily News, 16 May 2023
For example, switching away from industrial farming to more sustainable methods – such as agroecology or agroforestry, increasing soil carbon content through the use of cover crops, and promoting soil health by reducing the use of chemical fertilisers.
—Quora, Forbes, 15 June 2022
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Camille Padilla Dalmau and Frances Medina, refinery29.com, 4 Oct. 2023
Guatemala Guatemalan agroecology schools are facilitating the spread of Indigenous knowledge to strengthen smallholder farmers.
—Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Aug. 2023
McClelland studied agroecology in college, but says that the theoretical classroom work barely prepared her for the rigors of the real thing.
—Chris Moody, Anchorage Daily News, 16 May 2023
For example, switching away from industrial farming to more sustainable methods – such as agroecology or agroforestry, increasing soil carbon content through the use of cover crops, and promoting soil health by reducing the use of chemical fertilisers.
—Quora, Forbes, 15 June 2022
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agroecology
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The company, operating across 70 countries and serving 125 markets, has historically been a dominant player in the agribusiness sector.Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
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The protesters further claim that these bills will benefit big agribusiness corporations, including those with ties to the government.Surupa Gupta, Foreign Affairs, 3 Mar. 2021
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This decline was due to lower oilseed processing margins and decreased agronomy product prices.Quartz Bot, Quartz, 8 Jan. 2025
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The development of indoor hydroponics — plant cultivation in a nutrient-laden solution — and other agronomy advances have enabled growers to increase the concentration of the psychoactive ingredient in cannabis plants, tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC.Dr. Jerrold B. Leikin, The Mercury News, 12 Nov. 2024
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But for her, the most significant change has been the cultivation of self-love.Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 7 Jan. 2025
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Mueller pointed out that the agave plant, which takes between seven to ten years to mature, requires careful cultivation.Rachel King, Forbes, 5 Jan. 2025
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Veterinarians typically hold a bachelor’s degree in biology or agriculture, and some earn a master’s or PhD, before attending four years of veterinary school.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 14 Jan. 2025
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Spatial Informatics Group, and his colleague, Carrie Levine, co-lead of the group’s forest and agriculture domain.Alex Wigglesworth, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2025
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In these initiatives, global food corporations partner with international development agencies, local NGOs and government bodies to implement innovative agroforestry models.Azra Nurkic, Forbes, 26 Dec. 2024
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Fun fact: The company is also part of a broader effort to replenish the decimated chestnut tree population within Northeastern forests via regenerative agroforestry farms.Richard Collings, Axios, 25 Nov. 2024
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The community also embraces a sustainable lifestyle, with numerous locals engaged in farming, homesteading, and organic gardening practices, fostering a culture of self-sufficiency.Meghan Bernd, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 Jan. 2025
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Founder Nina Raj and other volunteers were collecting native seeds and other gardening items in an effort to rebuild from the devastating impact of the Altadena fires.Emma Specter, Vogue, 14 Jan. 2025
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Cliff's enthusiasm for the winter blooms trickled down to his son-in-law Blanding, who had briefly studied botany and horticulture prior to joining the Marines.Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 11 Jan. 2025
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First, measure the space where the tree will be displayed, both ceiling height and width of the area, says Bert Cregg, associate professor and extension specialist of horticulture and forestry at Michigan State University.George Petras, USA TODAY, 5 Dec. 2024
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John Deere’s first-generation tractors were designed specifically for the slowest and easiest works, which is fall tillage with a chisel file.Andrew J. Hawkins, The Verge, 6 Jan. 2025
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Farmers and policy-makers are advocating for sustainable agricultural practices such as cover cropping and reduced tillage.Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 16 Dec. 2024
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“Agroecology.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agroecology. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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