/lɑːbɒrɪʒ, -bɒrɪʒ/ or /labɒːrɪʒ/ (lab-oh-rij, -bor-ij or lah-bor-ij)

Definitions

1. noun

A type of cultivation in which the soil is turned over to a depth of about 20 cm to bring the subsoil to the surface, and a large amount of organic matter is added to improve the soil’s fertility and structure.

“The farmer implemented labourage to improve the soil quality on his fields.”