untreated fields

[/ʌnˈtriːtɪd fiːldz/]
noun phrase
campos não tratados
1. Agricultural land that has not been subject to chemical treatment, fertilizers, pesticides, or other agricultural interventions
The farmer decided to leave some untreated fields to observe natural crop growth patterns.
O agricultor decidiu deixar alguns campos não tratados para observar os padrões de crescimento natural das culturas.
2. Land without soil preparation, pest control, or soil amendment processes
Untreated fields often show lower yields but may have better soil health in the long term.
Campos não tratados frequentemente apresentam menores produtividades, mas podem ter melhor saúde do solo a longo prazo.
3. Fallow or wild agricultural land left in its natural state
The conservation program required maintaining untreated fields for biodiversity preservation.
O programa de conservação exigiu manter campos não tratados para a preservação da biodiversidade.
In Brazil and Portuguese-speaking agricultural contexts, untreated fields are increasingly relevant in discussions about sustainable farming, organic agriculture, and environmental conservation. This term is particularly important in discussions about agrochemical reduction and biodiversity preservation in rural communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
untilled fieldsuncultivated landraw fieldsnatural fieldsorganic fields
Antonyms / Antônimos
treated fieldscultivated landmanaged fieldschemically treated fields

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
campos não tratados
Most common and neutral term used across Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
terras não cultivadas
Alternative phrasing emphasizing lack of cultivation
São Paulo
campos sem tratamento
Common agricultural region usage
Portugal
campos não tratados / terras selvagens
Similar usage, sometimes emphasizing wild or fallow state

Related Words

soil treatmentpesticidesfertilizerscrop managementfallow landorganic farmingagricultural practices

Related Idioms & Phrases

let the fields lie fallow
leave fields untended
natural state of the land
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