natural methods. Agricylture biologique.

1. Sustainable Agriculture - Agricultural practices that aim to meet current food needs without compromising future generations' ability to produce food. Agriculture durable
2. Permaculture - A system of agricultural design that mimics natural ecosystems. Permaculture
3. Aquaculture - The farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and algae. Aquaculture
4. Hydroponics - A method of growing plants in water rather than soil. Hydroponie
5. Greenhouse Farming - Growing plants inside a controlled, often enclosed, environment to optimize growth conditions. Culture en serre

Horticulture Vocabulary

1. Horticulture - The art or practice of garden cultivation and management. Horticulture
2. Greenhouse - A structure with transparent walls and a roof used to grow plants in a controlled environment. Serre
3. Nursery - A place where young plants are grown for sale or transplanting. Pépinière
4. Landscape Gardening - The design and maintenance of outdoor spaces, including plants and structures. Aménagement paysager
5. Plant Propagation - The process of growing new plants from seeds, cuttings, or other plant parts. Propagation des plantes
6. Pruning - The practice of trimming or cutting plants to promote healthy growth and shape. Taille
7. Mulching - The act of covering the soil around plants with materials like straw, leaves, or plastic to retain moisture and suppress weeds. Paillage
8. Composting - The process of turning organic waste into nutrient-rich soil. Compostage
9. Trellis - A framework used to support climbing plants, like tomatoes or vines. Treillage
10. Grafting - A horticultural technique used to join parts from different plants to create a stronger or more productive plant. Greffe

Additional Agricultural & Horticultural Vocabulary

Agriculture Machinery (Extended):

1. Disk Harrow - A farming implement with rotating discs used to break up soil and residue. Herse à disques
2. Roller - A machine used to compress soil or break clods to create a smooth surface. Rouleau
3. Grain Drill - A type of seeder specifically used for planting small grains like wheat and oats. Semoir à céréales
4. Cotton Picker - A machine used to harvest cotton. Ramasseuse de coton
5. Forage Harvester - A machine used for cutting and chopping crops like corn or grass for animal feed. Moissonneuse de fourrage
6. Subsoiler - A tool used to break up compacted layers of soil deep below the surface. Sous-soleuse
7. Hay Rake - A machine used to gather and arrange hay after it's cut and dried. Râteau à foin

Types of Agriculture (Extended):

1. Monoculture - The cultivation of a single crop in a given area. Monoculture
2. Polyculture - The practice of growing multiple types of crops in the same area. Polyculture
3. Agri-business - Commercial farming operations that involve processing, marketing, and distribution. Agro-industrie
4. Farm-to-Table - A movement that promotes sourcing food directly from local farms to consumers. De la ferme à la table

Horticulture (Extended):

1. Hydroculture - Growing plants using mineral nutrient solutions in water, without soil. Hydroculture
2. Topiary - The practice of clipping shrubs and trees into ornamental shapes. Topiaire
3. Bonsai - The art of growing miniature trees through pruning and cultivation techniques. Bonsaï
4. Perennial - Plants that live for more than two years, growing back each season. Plantes vivaces
5. Annuals - Plants that complete their lifecycle in one year. Annuelles
6. Biennials - Plants that take two years to complete their lifecycle. Plantes bisannuelles
7. Green Manure - Crops grown to improve soil fertility, typically plowed under before planting a main crop. Engrais vert
8. Aeroponics - A method of growing plants with their roots suspended in the air and misted with nutrients. Aéroponie
9. Horticultural Therapy - The use of gardening and plant-related activities as therapeutic tools for physical or mental health. Thérapie horticole