agriculture
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agriculture
The systematic cultivation of land to produce plant-based products. The term is a synonym for agriculture or arable farming.
Der ökologische Landbau gewinnt zunehmend an Bedeutung für eine nachhaltige Ernährung.
Organic agriculture is becoming increasingly important for sustainable nutrition.
'Landbau' is made up of 'Land' (land, soil, field) and 'Bau'. The part 'Bau' is derived here from the verb 'bauen' (to build/cultivate), which in this context means 'anbauen' (to grow) or 'kultivieren' (to cultivate).
Der Bau von Gemüse im eigenen Garten ist eine Form von Landbau.
Growing vegetables in your own garden is a form of agriculture.
The word is often combined with adjectives that describe the method. Typical examples are 'ökologischer Landbau' (organic agriculture), 'konventioneller Landbau' (conventional agriculture), or 'nachhaltiger Landbau' (sustainable agriculture).
Viele Bauern stellen auf ökologischen Landbau um.
Many farmers are switching to organic agriculture.
'Landbau' is a rather formal and technical term. You often find it in official texts, academic articles, or news reports.
Die Regierung fördert den nachhaltigen Landbau mit neuen Programmen.
The government is promoting sustainable agriculture with new programs.
