Agribisnis
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
An economic system or activity encompassing the entire production chain from upstream to downstream within the “agricultural” sector for commercial purposes.
Synonyms & Variants
bisnis pangan
A more specific term referring to the commercial aspects of the food supply chain.
industri pertanian
Often used to refer to large-scale operations.
tata niaga pertanian
A term highlighting the trade aspect.
usaha tani
Agricultural activities managed commercially to generate profit.
agrobisnis
Non-standard form but very commonly used in mass media.
agroindustri
Focuses more on processing raw products into finished goods.
bisnis tani
A simpler term often used at the local level.
tani
The root word referring to the core activity.
Usage Notes or Etymology
This term is borrowed from the English word agribusiness which is a portmanteau of agriculture and business. Its usage in Indonesian covers the coordination between input suppliers, farmers, processors, and marketers of biological products. Historically, this concept became popular in Indonesia alongside the modernization of the agricultural sector which shifted from mere subsistence to profit-oriented industry.
Real-world Usage
Pemerintah sedang memperkuat sistem agribisnis untuk meningkatkan nilai tambah produk pertanian lokal.
English Translation
Representative of real-world usage and contextual accuracy.