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conventional farming

[kənˈvenʃənəl ˈfɑːrmɪŋ]
noun
agricultura convencional
1. Agricultural practices that use synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, and mechanization to maximize crop yields, as opposed to organic or sustainable methods
Conventional farming relies heavily on chemical inputs to increase productivity.
A agricultura convencional depende muito de insumos químicos para aumentar a produtividade.
2. The standard or traditional industrial approach to farming that has been practiced since the mid-20th century
Most farmers in developed countries practice conventional farming techniques.
A maioria dos agricultores em países desenvolvidos pratica técnicas de agricultura convencional.
Synonyms
industrial farmingintensive farmingchemical farmingconventional agriculture
Antonyms
organic farmingsustainable farmingregenerative agricultureagroecology

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
agricultura convencional
Standard term used throughout Brazil
São Paulo
agricultura convencional
Commonly used in agricultural discussions in the region
Portugal
agricultura convencional
Standard European Portuguese usage
Minas Gerais
agricultura tradicional
Sometimes used as alternative terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

go back to conventional farming
the conventional farming model
move away from conventional farming
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