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pastoralism

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as in agriculture

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Recent Examples of pastoralism One 2024 study of ancient DNA tracked the genetic changes in Europe amid major migrations and the transition to farming and pastoralism. — Kermit Pattison, Scientific American, 20 May 2025 Rather than being constantly on the move, traditional Maasai pastoralism has been more about strategic relocation. — Christine Ro, Forbes, 9 Sep. 2024 For her, this discovery adds to the evidence that nomadic dairy pastoralism has sustained Mongolians for thousands of years. — Joshua Rapp Learn, Discover Magazine, 25 June 2024 But the report’s recommendations point away from pastoralism. — Michael Benanav, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Apr. 2024 See All Example Sentences for pastoralism

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The administration's plan to allow more imports of foreign beef has particularly roiled the agriculture-rich state of Nebraska.

— NICHOLAS INGRAM, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026
Focus on local agriculture, underserved communities and expanding strategic partnerships.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of agriculture

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The rural economy, largely dependent on farming, is also an important pillar of consumer spending.

— Priyanka Salve, CNBC, 8 Oct. 2026
Climate volatility, shifting regulatory pressures and economic uncertainty are rapidly transforming cotton farming from a traditional agricultural endeavor into a complex, high-stakes business challenge.

— Arthur Zaczkiewicz, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026

Definition of farming

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Another article this year from Rolling Stone proclaimed that monoculture ended in 2016.

— Harmeet Kaur, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
While those are two more aspects of the monoculture that are never coming back, the fall scatter market remains as eternal as the Power-T offense.

— Anthony Crupi, Sportico.com, 9 Sep. 2026

Definition of monoculture

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