Definition

1. Noun:
   • The application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production: "scientific agriculture" refers to the practice of farming based on principles and research from scientific disciplines such as agronomy, soil science, and plant biology to improve efficiency and yield.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The adoption of scientific agriculture has dramatically increased crop yields in the region.
  • He studied scientific agriculture to learn modern techniques for sustainable farming.

Advanced Usage

• As a field of study or practice: The term is often used to describe an academic discipline or a systematic approach to farming.
  • Her career is dedicated to advancing scientific agriculture in developing countries.

Variants and Related Words

• Agronomy (n): The science of soil management and crop production, often considered synonymous with the principles of scientific agriculture.
• Precision agriculture (n): A modern farming management concept using digital technology and data, representing an advanced form of scientific agriculture.

Synonyms

• Agronomic science
• Crop science

Related Phrases

• Based on scientific agriculture: Describing methods or practices derived from this approach.
  • The new irrigation system is based on principles of scientific agriculture.

Noun

1. the application of soil and plant sciences to land management and crop production