adjective
- relating to or based on the application of ecological principles to agricultural systems and farming practices
Usage: technical; often used in environmental and agricultural contexts
Examples
- The farm adopted agroecological methods to reduce chemical pesticide use.
- Agroecological practices help maintain soil health and biodiversity.
- Many developing countries are turning to agroecological farming to improve food security.
- The research team studied agroecological systems that integrate crops and livestock.
- Agroecological approaches emphasize working with natural ecosystems rather than against them.