arable farming
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arable farming
The branch of agriculture concerned with the systematic cultivation of fields (Äcker) to grow crops such as grain, potatoes, or sugar beets.
In dieser fruchtbaren Region sind der Ackerbau und der Weinanbau die wichtigsten Wirtschaftszweige.
In this fertile region, arable farming and winegrowing are the most important economic sectors.
This word is a clear compound made up of 'der Acker' (the field for growing plants) and 'der Bau' (here in the sense of 'cultivation'). So it literally means 'field cultivation.'
Auf diesem Acker wächst dieses Jahr Mais.
Corn is growing in this field this year.
The most common and most fitting verb combination is 'Ackerbau betreiben' (to practice arable farming). This is the standard phrasing in more formal contexts.
Viele Landwirte in dieser Gegend betreiben Ackerbau.
Many farmers in this area practice arable farming.
'Ackerbau' (arable farming) is the official and technical term. You often find it in texts about geography, economics, or history. In everyday language, people usually talk more specifically about what is being grown.
Der Ackerbau spielt eine wichtige Rolle in der deutschen Wirtschaft.
Arable farming plays an important role in the German economy.
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Landwirtschaft and Ackerbau both concern producing goods from the soil. Landwirtschaft is the broader field and also includes livestock farming, while Ackerbau specifically refers to working fields and growing crops. Use Ackerbau only for this particular branch.
Der Ackerbau auf den großen Feldern liefert Weizen und Kartoffeln.
Arable farming on the large fields produces wheat and potatoes.
Viele Menschen in der Region leben von der Landwirtschaft mit Ackerbau und Viehzucht.
Many people in the region make their living from agriculture, including arable farming and livestock farming.
