agribusiness

or ag·ro·busi·ness

[ ag-ruh-biz-nis ]

noun

1. the businesses collectively associated with the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products.

agribusiness

/ ˈæɡrɪˌbɪznɪs /

noun

1. the various businesses collectively that process, distribute, and support farm products

agribusiness

1. The part of the economy devoted to the production, processing, and distribution of food, including the financial institutions that fund these activities.

Notes

Agribusiness emphasizes agriculture as a big business rather than as the work of small family farms.

Word History and Origins

Origin of agribusiness¹

An Americanism dating back to 1950–55; agri- + business

Word History and Origins

Origin of agribusiness¹

C20: from agri ( culture ) + business

Example Sentences

Mass production by agribusinesses is marring the environment, while monoculture farming practices are giving deadly pathogens a biological edge.

From Los Angeles Times

It is used to inform social and economic policies, including decisions regarding state and local emergency drought declarations, federal funds for farmers and agribusinesses, and other disaster-related aid.

From Los Angeles Times

My research shows that raising avocados is economically beneficial in the short term for farmers, which in Latin America typically means medium-sized operators and agribusinesses.

From Salon

Industry groups representing them have praised the bill, pitting them against a long list of advocacy and farmer organizations who argue that must-pass farm legislation should not be skewed in favor of big agribusiness.

From Salon

However, Indigenous demands face mounting opposition from the powerful agribusiness sector, which has the support of hundreds of seats in Congress and several governors across the country.

From Seattle Times