Agroindustry: meaning, definitions and examples

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agroindustry

 

[ ˈæɡroʊˈɪndəstri ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

business sector

Agroindustry refers to the business sector that focuses on the processing, distribution, and marketing of agricultural products.

Synonyms

agribusiness, agricultural industry

Examples of usage

  • The agroindustry plays a crucial role in the economy.
  • Many countries heavily rely on agroindustry for their economic development.

Translations

Translations of the word "agroindustry" in other languages:

🇵🇹 agroindústria

🇮🇳 कृषि उद्योग

🇩🇪 Agrarindustrie

🇮🇩 agroindustri

🇺🇦 агропромисловість

🇵🇱 agroprzemysł

🇯🇵 農業産業

🇫🇷 agro-industrie

🇪🇸 agroindustria

🇹🇷 tarım endüstrisi

🇰🇷 농업 산업

🇸🇦 الصناعة الزراعية

🇨🇿 agroprůmysl

🇸🇰 agropriemysel

🇨🇳 农业产业

🇸🇮 kmetijska industrija

🇮🇸 landbúnaðariðnaður

🇰🇿 агроөнеркәсіп

🇬🇪 აგროინდუსტრია

🇦🇿 aqrosənaye

🇲🇽 agroindustria

Etymology

The term agroindustry originated in the mid-20th century as a way to describe the integration of agriculture and industry. It became popular as agricultural practices evolved to include more advanced processing and distribution methods. Today, agroindustry plays a vital role in the global economy, providing essential food products and contributing to economic development in many countries.

See also: industrial, industrialist, industriously, industry.