agro-environmental impact (C1)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˈæɡroʊ ɛnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˈɪmpækt/
Definition
The effect of agricultural activities on the environment, including the impact on soil, water, air, and biodiversity. This can include both positive and negative effects, such as the use of pesticides, fertilizers, and irrigation systems.
Examples
The company's agro-environmental impact assessment revealed a significant reduction in greenhouse gas emissions.
The government implemented policies to minimize the agro-environmental impact of large-scale farming operations.
How to Use agro-environmental impact
- assess the agro-environmental impact (verb phrase)
- evaluate the effects of agricultural activities on the environment — "The company assessed the agro-environmental impact of their new farming methods."
- minimize the agro-environmental impact (verb phrase)
- reduce the negative effects of agricultural activities on the environment — "The government implemented policies to minimize the agro-environmental impact of large-scale farming operations."
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