The phrase "afield from" is grammatically correct and can be used in written English.
It means "away from" or "apart from." Example: "A field from our house, there is a beautiful meadow filled with wildflowers."
Ms. Yorio's career had been far afield from farming.
Such cases, lawyers say, are far afield from what the child pornography laws were intended for.
"And it seems far afield from the mission of homeland security".
The topics covered often range quite far afield from the specific allegations in the case.
I realize, however, that I have wandered a bit far afield from my original purpose.
Relatively few universities are involved in businesses that are far afield from the basic academic mission".
The Shot Heard 'Round the World reverberated far afield from the Polo Grounds.
Granted, their upbringing here is far afield from mine on an Oregon farm.
Its next wave has roots much further afield, from Africa to America.
"Nothing we've planned is too far afield from our core business".
The band's string arrangements have a pleasing shuffle and canter but sound far afield from a bluegrass hoedown.
