"Industrial agriculture" refers to large-scale farming methods that prioritize high production and profit by using modern technologies and machinery. It involves the use of synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and factory-like settings to grow crops and raise livestock.
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- The advent of industrial agriculture dramatically has reduced the number of varieties of fruits and vegetables available now in grocery stores. (osv.org)
- The pesticides and chemicals used in industrial agriculture and food processing contribute to air and water pollution. (edutopia.org)
- These other nutrients are being provided for industrial agriculture through mining of ancient plant matter, water and earth minerals. (rainforest-rescue.org)
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