harvesting method
[/ˈhɑːrvɪstɪŋ ˈmɛθəd/]
nounpl: harvesting methods
método de colheita
1. A technique or procedure used to gather crops or agricultural products from fields at maturity
The farmer chose a mechanical harvesting method to increase efficiency.
O agricultor escolheu um método de colheita mecanizado para aumentar a eficiência.
2. The systematic approach to collecting natural resources or products from their source
Sustainable harvesting methods help preserve the ecosystem.
Os métodos de colheita sustentáveis ajudam a preservar o ecossistema.
3. A specific process or strategy employed in agriculture, forestry, or resource extraction
Traditional harvesting methods are still used in some regions.
Os métodos de colheita tradicionais ainda são usados em algumas regiões.
In Brazil, harvesting methods vary significantly between small family farms (which often use traditional techniques) and large agribusiness operations (which employ advanced mechanization). The choice of method reflects both economic capacity and regional agricultural traditions. In Portugal, there is a stronger emphasis on traditional methods in wine and olive harvesting, while cereals use modern machinery.
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