agro-

1. a combining form meaning “field,” “soil,” “crop production,” used in the formation of compound words:

   agronomy.

agro-

combining_form

1. denoting fields, soil, or agriculture

   agronomy

Word History and Origins

Origin of agro-¹

< Greek, combining form of agrós tilled land. See acre

Word History and Origins

Origin of agro-¹

from Greek agros field

Example Sentences

The top contributor amongst agro- and food-related PACs is American Crystal Sugar, a Minnesota-based cooperative specializing in sugar production.

From Salon

Two hundred and sixty-two agro and food-related PACs awarded nearly $27 million total to congressional campaigns in the 2024 election cycle.

From Salon

On the face of it, the importer Agro Food Ltd seemed like any other regular company dealing in the trading of fruit that is grown in other countries but consumed by British shoppers.

From BBC

Mr Coles said there was nothing to suggest the previous owners of the Agro Food Ltd had any knowledge of the criminal activity.

From BBC

The Food Standards Agency has traced the contaminated mustard ingredients to a producer in India called GT Agro Industries.

From BBC