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Agroindustry: meaning, definitions and examples

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agroindustry

[ ˈæɡroʊˈɪndəstri ]

Noun

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business sector

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

Synonyms

agribusiness, agricultural industry.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
agroindustry	Used to describe the large-scale industrial aspects of agricultural production and processing, typically involving modern technology and significant investment. The government is investing millions in the agroindustry to boost food production and create jobs
agribusiness	Refers to businesses involved in the food production chain, from farming and production to marketing and distribution. It has a broader scope than 'agroindustry' and includes various business activities. John decided to start an agribusiness, focusing on organic produce and local markets
agricultural industry	A more general term used to encompass all activities related to the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural goods. It can refer to both traditional farming and more industrialized forms of agriculture. The agricultural industry is facing challenges due to climate change and rising production costs

Word

Description / Examples

agroindustry

Used to describe the large-scale industrial aspects of agricultural production and processing, typically involving modern technology and significant investment.

The government is investing millions in the agroindustry to boost food production and create jobs

agribusiness

Refers to businesses involved in the food production chain, from farming and production to marketing and distribution. It has a broader scope than 'agroindustry' and includes various business activities.

John decided to start an agribusiness, focusing on organic produce and local markets

agricultural industry

A more general term used to encompass all activities related to the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural goods. It can refer to both traditional farming and more industrialized forms of agriculture.

The agricultural industry is facing challenges due to climate change and rising production costs

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.