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Recent Examples of agroforestry
Farmers who embraced agroforestry and income diversification through multicropping not only saw higher yields but were also better protected against climate shocks like droughts.
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Judith Magyar, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Storing more carbon in the soil would require incorporating techniques like planting cover crops, using biochar (charcoal made from organic waste), or practicing agroforestry (planting trees alongside crops or pastures) that can help turn agricultural lands into a carbon sinks.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Today, the complex is the headquarters of Here Be Dragons (HBD), the conservation, agroforestry and hospitality arms of a company altruistically dedicated to preserving everything that makes Príncipe special: the natural world.
—Catherine Fairweather, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024
Actively participating in the development of agroforestry regenerative cotton, especially on Italian soil, is an important step and will also have a real impact on local communities.
—Town & Country, 6 June 2023
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Judith Magyar, Forbes, 24 Oct. 2024
Storing more carbon in the soil would require incorporating techniques like planting cover crops, using biochar (charcoal made from organic waste), or practicing agroforestry (planting trees alongside crops or pastures) that can help turn agricultural lands into a carbon sinks.
—Simi Thambi, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
Today, the complex is the headquarters of Here Be Dragons (HBD), the conservation, agroforestry and hospitality arms of a company altruistically dedicated to preserving everything that makes Príncipe special: the natural world.
—Catherine Fairweather, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Mar. 2024
Actively participating in the development of agroforestry regenerative cotton, especially on Italian soil, is an important step and will also have a real impact on local communities.
—Town & Country, 6 June 2023
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for agroforestry
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The company completed its acquisition of West Central Ag Services on January 2, 2025, which offers grain and agronomy services in Minnesota.—
Quartz Bot,
Quartz,
8 Jan. 2025
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Image Educated in agronomy, Mr. Mondlane has a diverse résumé.—
Tavares Cebola,
New York Times,
9 Jan. 2025
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Meanwhile, animal agribusiness is taking advantage of consumers and profiting from soaring prices blamed on bird flu.—
William Lambers,
Newsweek,
10 Mar. 2025
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Agriculture: Retaliatory tariffs from China could hurt U.S. farmers reliant on export markets, leading to potential declines in agribusiness stocks.—
Adam Sarhan,
Forbes,
4 Mar. 2025
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The fish were introduced in the 1960s to get rid of seaweed without using chemicals in aquaculture facilities and sewage ponds in Arkansas.—
Adriana Pérez,
Chicago Tribune,
10 Feb. 2025
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As the founder of Minorities in Aquaculture, Imani Black is working to foster inclusivity in the aquaculture workforce and offer hands-on internships and apprenticeships.—
Danielle Nierenberg,
Forbes,
21 Feb. 2025
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That’s why trees really need their canopies during hot summer temperatures, said James Downer, a plant pathologist and horticulturist who teaches arboriculture at Cal Poly Pomona and just retired from the Ventura County UC Cooperative Extension office.—
Jeanette Marantos,
Los Angeles Times,
21 July 2023
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One of the fastest growing areas has been utility arboriculture, which involves managing trees near power lines and other infrastructure.—
Marguerite Holloway,
New York Times,
7 Oct. 2020
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Since then, the group has implemented land restoration, reforestation and agroecology projects for approximately 800 Indigenous communities in Chad and Niger.—
Eduardo Garcia,
Forbes,
19 Sep. 2024
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In the United States, some nonprofits such as the Traditional Native American Farmers Association have sought to promote agroecology.—
Cameron Pugh,
The Christian Science Monitor,
21 Mar. 2024
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The measure would not legalize marijuana sales or the commercial cultivation and distribution of cannabis.—
A.J. Herrington,
Forbes,
7 Mar. 2025
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From adopting eco-friendly packaging to implementing energy-efficient cultivation practices like LED lighting and water recycling systems, sustainability initiatives can not only reduce costs but also appeal to environmentally conscious consumers.—
Matt Rozo,
The Mercury News,
27 Feb. 2025
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Tim Johnson is senior director of horticulture at the Chicago Botanic Garden.—
Tim Johnson,
Chicago Tribune,
2 Mar. 2025
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In the meantime, back in England, a groundbreaking experiment was about to change horticulture and world history forever, and P. annua played a central role.—
Ian Rose,
JSTOR Daily,
26 Feb. 2025
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“Agroforestry.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/agroforestry. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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