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agribusiness
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ag·ri·busi·ness  (gr-bzns)
n.
Farming engaged in as a large-scale business operation embracing the production, processing, and distribution of agricultural products and the manufacture of farm machinery, equipment, and supplies.
agribusiness [ˈægrɪˌbɪznɪs]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Agriculture) the various businesses collectively that process, distribute, and support farm products
[from agri(culture) + business]
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Noun1.agribusiness - a large-scale farming enterpriseagribusiness - a large-scale farming enterprise    
agriculture, factory farm
business enterprise, commercial enterprise, business - the activity of providing goods and services involving financial and commercial and industrial aspects; "computers are now widely used in business"
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agribusiness [ˈægrɪˌbɪznɪs] N → agroindustria f, industria f agropecuaria
agribusiness [ˈægribɪznɪs] n → agro-industrie f, agribusiness m
agribusiness
n → die Landwirtschaft
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