Nomen

die Landwirtschaft

agriculture, farming

Die Landwirtschaft ist ein wichtiger Wirtschaftszweig.

Agriculture is an important economic sector.

Viele Bauern stellen auf biologische Landwirtschaft um.

Many farmers are switching to organic farming.

to work in agriculture He works in agriculture. Er arbeitet in der Landwirtschaft.

to convert agriculture Many farmers are converting to organic agriculture. Viele Bauern stellen die Landwirtschaft auf Bio um.

Synonyms: Ackerbau (arable farming), Agrarwirtschaft (agrarian economy)

From 'Land' (land) + 'Wirtschaft' (economy, management). Literally 'land management'.

Think of managing the 'Land' for economic ('Wirtschaft') purposes.

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