agrobusiness
[ ag-ruh-biz-nis ]
/ ˈæg rəˌbɪz nɪs /
noun
Words nearby agrobusiness
agro-environmental,
agro-industrialize,
agro-industry,
agrobacteria,
agrobiology,
agrobusiness,
agrochemical,
agrodolce,
agroforestry,
agrology,
agromania
Definition for agrobusiness (2 of 2)
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.
British Dictionary definitions for agrobusiness
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 agrobusiness
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.