Pathogenesis
by pathogenesis: The origin, production, or development of a disease. Understanding pathogenesis helps in developing effective disease management strategies in agriculture.
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Dehorn
dehorn: To remove the horns of an animal, done by disbudding when the animal is young. Dehorning is a common practice in livestock management to reduce injury risks. Farmers should use proper techniques and follow animal welfare guidelines to ensure humane and effective dehorning. Understanding the benefits and methods of dehorning can improve livestock management and enhance animal welfare.
On-The-Hoof
on-the-hoof: Referring to animals which are sold live for slaughter. Understanding on-the-hoof sales can help farmers maximize livestock value. Farmers can benefit from optimizing animal health and market timing to achieve better prices and reduce transportation stress.
Incubation
incubation: The process of keeping eggs warm until the young birds come out, either by an adult bird sitting on them or by artificial means. Helps farmers manage poultry production.
Lamb
Lamb: Lamb refers to 1. a young sheep under six months of age, and 2. meat from a lamb. To lamb means to give birth to lambs. Most ewes lamb without difficulty, but some may need help. Proper lambing management ensures the health of both ewes and lambs, leading to higher survival rates and better meat production.
Modified Atmosphere
modified atmosphere: an oxygen-depleted atmosphere enriched with carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, used for disinfestation of pests or for increasing the shelf life of food. Abbr MA. Understanding the uses and effects of modified atmosphere can help farmers manage pest control and food preservation more effectively, ensuring better crop and product quality and marketability.
Cruciferae
Cruciferae: Cruciferae /kru: s?f?ri:/ noun former name for Brassicaceae. Cultivating crucifer crops provides nutritious vegetables for markets.
Commodity Mountain
Commodity Mountain: Commodity mountain noun a surplus of a certain agricultural product produced in the EU, e.g. the butter mountain. Understanding commodity mountains helps manage supply and demand in agricultural markets.
Phytoplasma
phytoplasma: A type of bacterium that affects plants. Managing phytoplasma infections is crucial for maintaining healthy crops and preventing economic losses.
Transgenesis
transgenesis: The process of transferring genetic material from one organism to another. Utilizing transgenesis can improve crop and livestock traits, enhancing productivity and resilience.
Plant Protection
plant protection: The activity of protecting plants from disease by biocontrol, cultivation practices, and especially by the application of pesticides. Helpful content: Effective plant protection strategies are crucial for preventing crop damage and losses due to pests and diseases. Integrated pest management (IPM) combines various methods to minimize pesticide use and enhance sustainability.
Garden Implements
garden implements: Implements such as forks and spades which are used in the garden. Proper use of garden implements can increase efficiency and reduce labor costs.
Methyl Phosphine
methyl phosphine: a compound with specific action against phosphine-resistant strains of storage pests. Understanding the uses and effects of methyl phosphine can help farmers manage pest infestations in stored products more effectively, ensuring better storage and marketability.
Intensive Agriculture
intensive agriculture: A method of farming in which as much use is made of the land as possible by growing crops close together, growing several crops in a year or using large amounts of fertilizer. Opposite extensive agriculture. Also called productive agriculture. Helps farmers maximize land use efficiency.
Division
division: Another name for a section of an organization. Managing divisions involves coordinating and aligning different parts of the farm or organization to achieve common goals. Farmers should establish clear communication and management practices to ensure effective division operations. Understanding the benefits of organized divisions will aid in efficient farm management and productivity.
Food Product Triple Bottom Line (Tbl)
The consideration of social, environmental, and economic impacts in the decision-making processes of food production and distribution businesses, ensuring a balanced approach to sustainability. For example, adopting a food product triple bottom line approach to achieve long-term success and positive impact.
Enhancer
enhancer: An artificial substance that increases the flavor of food or of an artificial flavoring that has been added to food. (NOTE: In the European Union, flavor enhancers added to food have the E numbers E620 to E637.) Understanding enhancers helps farmers in food processing and product formulation.
Forest Floor
Forest Floor: The ground at the base of the trees in a forest. Properly managing the forest floor supports biodiversity and ecological health.
Blackberry
blackberry: A fruiting bramble plant. Growing blackberries provides nutritious fruit for fresh markets and processing.
Verticillium Wilt
verticillium wilt: A plant disease caused by a fungus, which makes leaves become yellow and wilt. Managing verticillium wilt can prevent crop losses and improve yields.
Mountain Timber
mountain timber: timber grown in mountain forests. Understanding the characteristics and uses of mountain timber can help farmers optimize their timber production and marketability.
Soil Organic Matter
soil organic matter: decayed or decaying vegetation that forms part of soil. Abbr SOM. Maintaining soil organic matter enhances soil fertility and structure, promoting healthy crop growth and sustainable agriculture.
Conformation
Conformation: Conformation /k?nf? mei?(?)n/ noun the general shape of an animal or bird Carcass conformation is very important when buying cattle at an auction. COMMENT: Conformation is important in the Carcass Classification System. There are five conformation classes, called EUROP: E = excellent; U = good; R = average; O = below average; P = poor. Understanding conformation helps in selecting high-quality livestock for breeding and production.
Potassium Nitrate
potassium nitrate: A white crystalline salt, used as a fertilizer and meat preservative and in fireworks, explosives, and matches. Formula: KNO3. Helpful content: Potassium nitrate provides essential nutrients for plants and can improve crop yields. Its dual role as a fertilizer and preservative makes it valuable for integrated farm management.
Butterbean
butterbean: A type of large, flat bean. Growing butterbeans provides nutritious food and valuable crops for fresh markets and processing.
Dairy Farm Waste Management
The practices and systems used to manage and dispose of waste generated by dairy farms, including manure, bedding, and feed waste. For example, developing dairy farm waste management strategies to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.
Improved Varieties
improved varieties: New species of plants which are stronger or more productive than old species. Helps farmers increase crop yields and resilience.
Pollinosis
pollinosis: Inflammation of the nose and eyes caused by an allergic reaction to pollen, fungal spores, or dust in the atmosphere. Also called hay fever. Helpful content: Understanding pollinosis helps farmers implement practices to reduce allergen exposure for workers and livestock. Managing pollen sources and using protective measures can improve health and productivity on the farm.