organic fields

[ɔrˈɡænɪk fildz]
nounpl: organic fields
campos orgânicos
1. Agricultural land cultivated using organic farming methods without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, or genetically modified organisms
The farmer converted his conventional fields into organic fields to reduce chemical use.
O agricultor converteu seus campos convencionais em campos orgânicos para reduzir o uso de químicos.
2. Areas of land designated and certified for the production of organic crops
The cooperative manages several organic fields across the region.
A cooperativa gerencia vários campos orgânicos em toda a região.
3. In physics or mathematics, regions of space with organic distribution patterns or natural mathematical properties
The researchers studied organic fields in theoretical physics.
Os pesquisadores estudaram campos orgânicos na física teórica.
Organic farming has grown significantly in Brazil and the USA as consumers increasingly demand sustainable and pesticide-free produce. In Brazil, organic fields are often associated with small-scale farmers and cooperative movements, while in the USA they represent a major commercial agricultural sector. Certification standards differ between countries, with Brazil following international guidelines through MAPA (Ministry of Agriculture).
Synonyms / Sinônimos
certified organic farmssustainable agricultural landschemical-free fieldsecological farming areas
Antonyms / Antônimos
conventional fieldsindustrial farmlandmonoculture fieldschemically-treated fields

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campos orgânicos
Standard term used across Brazil
São Paulo
campos orgânicos / lavouras orgânicas
Both terms commonly used in agricultural context
Rio de Janeiro
campos orgânicos
Standard usage
Portugal
campos biológicos / terrenos de agricultura biológica
Portuguese preference for 'biológico' over 'orgânico' in some contexts

Related Words

organic farmingsustainable agricultureagroecologycrop rotationbiodynamic agriculture

Related Idioms & Phrases

going organic
farm-to-table
sustainable living
green agriculture
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