agribusiness

or ag·ro·busi·ness

[ ag-ruh-biz-nis ]
/ ˈæg rəˌbɪz nɪs /

noun

the businesses collectively associated with the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products.

Origin of agribusiness

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55; agri- + business

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British Dictionary definitions for agribusiness

agribusiness
/ (ˈæɡrɪˌbɪznɪs) /

noun

the various businesses collectively that process, distribute, and support farm products

Word Origin for agribusiness

C20: from agri ( culture) + business

Cultural definitions for agribusiness

agribusiness

The part of the economy devoted to the production, processing, and distribution of food, including the financial institutions that fund these activities.

notes for agribusiness

Agribusiness emphasizes agriculture as a big business rather than as the work of small family farms.