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Deutsch: Agent / Español: Agente / Português: Agente / Français: Agent / Italiano: Agente /

An Agent is any physical, chemical, or biological entity that can be harmful to an Organism (synonymous with stressors.)

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An Agent Orange is a toxic herbicide and Defoliant used in the Vietnam conflict, containing 2,4,5-trichlorophen-oxyacetic Acid (2,4,5-T) and 2-4 dichlorophenoxyacetic Acid (2,4-D) with trace amounts of dioxin.

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Deutsch: Aggregator / Español: Agregador / Português: Agregador / Français: Agrégateur / Italiano: Aggregatore

In environmental science and engineering, an aggregator refers to a system or technology designed to collect, consolidate, and manage data or resources from multiple sources. This concept is crucial for efficient monitoring, analysis, and decision-making in various environmental applications. Aggregators play a significant role in improving data accessibility and facilitating the implementation of sustainable practices.

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An Agribusiness is an enterprise that derives a significant portion of its revenues from sales of agricultural Products or sales to agricultural producers.

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Deutsch: Agrar / Español: Agrícola / Português: Agrícola / Français: Agricole / Italiano: Agricolo /

In the context of the environment, "agricultural" refers to practices related to the cultivation of crops and the raising of livestock for food, fiber, and other products. Agricultural practices can have significant environmental impacts, both positive and negative.

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An Agricultural irrigation is a water distribution systems and practices in agriculture.

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An Agricultural Pollution is Farming wastes, including runoff and leaching of pesticides and fertilizers; erosion and dust from plowing; improper Disposal of animal manure and carcasses; crop residues, and debris.

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Agricultural revolution is the gradual shift from small, mobile hunting and gathering bands to settled agricultural communities in which people survived by breeding and raising wild animals and cultivating wild plants near where they lived.

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Deutsch: Landwirtschaftlicher Abfluss / Español: Escorrentía agrícola / Português: Escoamento agrícola / Français: Ruissellement agricole / Italiano: Ruscellamento agricolo

The term Agricultural Runoff refers to the movement of water, often containing dissolved or suspended substances, from farmland into nearby water bodies. This phenomenon is a critical environmental issue, as it can lead to water pollution, ecosystem degradation, and long-term impacts on human health. Understanding its causes, effects, and mitigation strategies is essential for sustainable agriculture and environmental protection.

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Deutsch: Landwirtschaftliche Bodenbewirtschaftung / Español: Manejo del suelo agrícola / Português: Manejo do solo agrícola / Français: Gestion des sols agricoles / Italiano: Gestione del suolo agricolo

Agricultural soil management is a critical practice in environmental sustainability, focusing on the preservation and enhancement of soil health to support agricultural productivity. It involves a range of techniques aimed at maintaining soil fertility, preventing erosion, and ensuring long-term viability of farmlands. Effective soil management is essential for both economic and ecological balance, as it directly impacts crop yields and environmental health.

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