agribusiness
noun
ag·ri·busi·ness
ˈa-grə-ˌbiz-nəs 
-nəz
: an industry engaged in the producing operations of a farm, the manufacture and distribution of farm equipment and supplies, and the processing, storage, and distribution of farm commodities
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Several large agribusinesses own most of the farms around here.
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These professionals are responsible for advising farms and agribusinesses on eco-friendly practices.
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Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
This extractive agribusiness model prioritizes revenues, often contrary to the goals of demonstration, recreation and forward-looking research.
—Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The vision for Rolling Forks Vineyards was different from where this agribusiness has now landed among a long list of grape growers and wine makers around the world.
—Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Our agribusiness is in a position to prosper.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
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Metro Creative Services, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2026
This extractive agribusiness model prioritizes revenues, often contrary to the goals of demonstration, recreation and forward-looking research.
—Evan Mills, Mercury News, 15 Mar. 2026
The vision for Rolling Forks Vineyards was different from where this agribusiness has now landed among a long list of grape growers and wine makers around the world.
—Michael Johnson, Twin Cities, 23 Feb. 2026
Our agribusiness is in a position to prosper.
—Eleanor Dearman, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for agribusiness
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“Agribusiness.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/agribusiness. Accessed 21 Mar. 2026.
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