agrotechnology

plural agrotechnologies

1. countableuncountableThe application of modern technology to agriculture; the result of that activity.

   He majored in agrotechnology.

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   They use recently developed agrotechnologies.

   Mr. Koster, an economist who works for the university's agrotechnology and food sciences group, said he hoped that the findings would help policy makers, health experts and food executives who wanted to understand and influence eating habits.

   2007 November 26, Marlise Simons, “In the Netherlands, Eat, Drink and Be Monitored”, in New York Times

   Synonyms: agrotech, agtech, agritech