Agriculture and horticulture (machinery, types of)

1. Tractor - A large vehicle used for farming tasks like plowing, planting, and hauling. Tracteur
2. Plow - A farming tool used for tilling the soil, often pulled by a tractor. Charrue
3. Harvester - A machine used for harvesting crops such as wheat, corn, or rice. Moissonneuse
4. Combine Harvester - A large machine that combines the tasks of reaping, threshing, and winnowing crops. Moissonneuse-batteuse
5. Seeder - A machine that sows seeds in the ground at regular intervals. Semoir
6. Sprayer - A machine used for spraying pesticides, herbicides, or fertilizers over crops. Pulvérisateur
7. Cultivator - A machine used for loosening the soil, removing weeds, and aerating the ground. Cultivateur
8. Baler - A machine that compresses and bundles hay, straw, or other crops into bales. Presse à balles
9. Fertilizer Spreader - A device used to distribute fertilizers evenly across a field. Épandeur d'engrais
10. Mower - A machine used to cut grass or plants, often used in lawn care and large agricultural fields. Tondeuse
11. Chisel Plow - A type of plow used to break up compacted soil without turning it over. Charrue à socs .
12. Irrigation System - Equipment used for supplying water to crops. Système d'irrigation
13. Tiller - A tool or machine that tills the soil, making it ready for planting. Binette
14. Rotary Tiller - A type of tiller with rotating blades used to break up soil. Motobineuse rotative
15. Soil Tester - A tool or machine that analyzes soil composition to guide fertilization and crop choices. Testeur de sol

Types of Agriculture

1. Crop Farming - Growing crops for food, feed, fiber, or fuel. Culture de légumes
2. Livestock Farming - Raising animals like cattle, sheep, pigs, and poultry for food and other products. Élevage
3. Agroforestry - The practice of integrating trees and shrubs into crop and livestock systems. Agroforesterie
4. Organic Farming - A farming method that avoids synthetic chemicals and fertilizers, focusing on natural methods. Agriculture biologique
5. Sustainable Agriculture - Agricultural practices that aim to meet current food needs without compromising future generations' ability to produce food. Agriculture durable
6. Permaculture - A system of agricultural design that mimics natural ecosystems. Permaculture
7. Aquaculture - The farming of aquatic organisms such as fish, shellfish, and algae. Aquaculture
8. Hydroponics - A method of growing plants in water rather than soil. Hydroponie
9. 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