Perpetual-Flowering
by perpetual-flowering: Referring to a variety of plant which bears flowers more or less all year round. Growing perpetual-flowering plants ensures continuous flower production, meeting market demands for ornamental plants.
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Breeding Flock
breeding flock: A group of animals kept for breeding purposes. Maintaining healthy breeding flocks ensures high-quality offspring and herd productivity.
Sale Barn
A facility where livestock are auctioned and sold, often featuring pens, chutes, and auction rings. Sale barns are important venues for livestock transactions. For example, using a sale barn to auction and sell cattle to buyers in the region.
Mangel
mangel: a plant similar to sugar beet, but with larger roots. Mangel is mainly grown in southern England as a fodder crop. Also called mangold. Varieties of mangels include Globes, Tankards (oblong-shaped), Longs and Intermediates. Mangels contain less than 15% dry matter and are normally harvested before maturity and dried off in a clamp. Growing mangels can provide a valuable fodder crop for livestock, especially in regions with suitable climates.
Agricultural Revolution
Agricultural Revolution: The changes in agriculture which transformed Britains countryside in the 18th and 19th centuries. Knowledge of the Agricultural Revolution helps farmers appreciate historical developments and innovations in agriculture.
High-Density Grazing
A grazing system where a large number of livestock are concentrated in a small area for a short period before moving to a new area. High-density grazing helps improve soil health and forage utilization. For instance, using high-density grazing to enhance pasture productivity.
Organic Farming
organic farming: A method of farming which does not involve the use of artificial fertilizers or pesticides. Organic farming emphasizes sustainable practices that improve soil health, biodiversity, and ecological balance. Farmers can benefit from organic certification to access premium markets and reduce reliance on synthetic inputs.
Homologous Pair
homologous pair: A pair of chromosomes in a diploid organism that are structurally similar and have the same arrangement of genes, although they may carry different alleles. Understanding homologous pairs aids in genetic research and breeding programs.
Agritourism Marketing Strategies
The approaches used to promote and sell agritourism experiences, including branding, advertising, and consumer education. For example, developing agritourism marketing strategies to increase visitor awareness and demand for farm experiences.
Liability Insurance For Agritourism Operations
The insurance products designed to protect agritourism businesses from financial losses due to accidents, injuries, and other liabilities. For example, purchasing liability insurance for agritourism operations to safeguard against potential risks and ensure financial stability.
Cats Faces
Cats Faces: Same as field pansy. Managing field pansy involves using appropriate weed control measures to protect crops and maintain healthy fields.
Green Revolution
Green Revolution: The Green Revolution was the development of new cereal plants in the 1960s that gave high yields and increased food production, especially in tropical countries. Adopting Green Revolution techniques helps farmers increase productivity and food security.
Organization For Economic Cooperation And Development
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development: An international intergovernmental association set up in 1961 to coordinate the economic policies of member nations. Abbr OECD. The OECD provides valuable economic data and policy recommendations that can help farmers stay informed about global market trends and make strategic decisions. Engaging with OECD resources can support farm business planning and improve competitiveness.
Dairy Herd Management
The practices and strategies used to care for and manage dairy cattle, including feeding, health care, and breeding. Effective dairy herd management is essential for productivity and profitability. For example, implementing comprehensive dairy herd management plans to ensure optimal milk production and cow health.
Schwarzkopf
Schwarzkopf: A breed of German sheep found mainly in Hesse and Westphalia. Farmers benefit from raising Schwarzkopf sheep for their hardiness and efficient meat and wool production.
Enrichment
enrichment: The increase in nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon compounds or other nutrients in water, especially as a result of sewage flow or agricultural run-off, which encourages the growth of algae and other water plants. Understanding enrichment helps farmers manage nutrient runoff and protect water quality.
Free-Range
free-range: Referring to livestock, especially poultry, that are allowed to roam freely. Free-range farming practices can improve animal welfare and product quality.
Bovine Respiratory Disease (Brd)
A complex of respiratory infections affecting cattle, often caused by viruses and bacteria. BRD is a major health concern in both dairy and beef operations. For example, vaccinating cattle against BRD pathogens to prevent outbreaks and maintain herd health.
Soil Classification
soil classification: in soil surveys, the classification of soils into groups with broadly similar characteristics. COMMENT: Soils are classified according to the areas of the world in which they are found, according to the types of minerals they contain or according to the stage of development they have reached. All forms of soil classification are artificial, however, as soils vary in three dimensions and in time. Therefore, no clear boundaries exist between soil types. Understanding soil classification helps farmers manage land resources effectively, promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Leaf Scorch
Leaf Scorch: Leaf scorch is damage done to leaves by severe weather conditions or herbicides. Also called leaf burn. Preventing leaf scorch through proper plant care and protection from extreme weather can ensure healthy crop growth.
Senescence
senescence: The process of growing older. Plant senescence. Farmers benefit from understanding senescence for managing crop life cycles and productivity.
Fallopian Tube
Fallopian Tube: In mammals, a tube that conveys eggs from an ovary to the womb. Understanding reproductive anatomy helps farmers in breeding and managing livestock health.
Double Digging
double digging: A cultivation technique where a spit is dug out, the soil placed on one side, and a second spit dug. This loosens the soil at a deeper level than normal digging. Double digging improves soil aeration and fertility, promoting healthier plant growth.
Contaminated Land
Contaminated Land: Contaminated land, contaminated site noun an area which has been polluted as a result of human activities such as industrial processes, presenting a hazard to human health, and which needs cleaning before it can be used for other purposes COMMENT: Contaminated land is a feature of most industrialized countries. Careless past management of waste, lack of pollution controls, and many leaks and spills have left a legacy of land contaminated by a wide variety of substances. In some cases, this presents unacceptable risks to human beings, ecosystems, water resources, or property and has to be dealt with by formal remedial measures. Managing contaminated land involves remediation and sustainable land use practices.
Pinion Pinion Pinion
pinion pinion pinion: The outer part of a birds wing. Understanding animal anatomy aids in managing livestock health and preventing injuries.
Hampshire Down
Hampshire Down: A short stocky early-maturing sheep, originating from Berkshire ewe flocks and Southdown rams. Raising Hampshire Down sheep offers farmers a breed known for early maturity and good meat quality.
Feed Preparation
Feed Preparation: The milling and crushing of grain, mixing of the ingredients, and making into cubes or pellets. Proper feed preparation ensures balanced diets and supports livestock health.
Drone Bee
A male bee whose primary role is to mate with the queen bee. Drone bees do not collect nectar or pollen and are typically present in the hive during the mating season. For example, a drone bee’s main function is to fertilize the queen bee to ensure the colony’s reproduction.
Soil Testing
The process of analyzing soil samples to determine their physical, chemical, and biological properties. Soil testing helps guide nutrient management, soil amendments, and other management practices. For example, conducting soil testing to assess nutrient levels and develop a fertilization plan for optimal crop growth.
Non-Eu
non-EU: adjective not in the EU. Understanding the regulatory and market differences between EU and non-EU countries helps farmers navigate international trade and export opportunities. Farmers can benefit from staying informed about trade agreements, tariffs, and import/export requirements to access new markets and expand their business. Knowledge of non-EU trade dynamics supports strategic decision-making and enhances farm profitability by leveraging global market opportunities.
Porcine Reproductive Respiratory Syndrome
porcine reproductive respiratory syndrome: A viral disease of pigs which leads to fertility and breathing problems, as well as to high mortality rates in piglets. Abbr PRRS. Helpful content: Controlling PRRS involves implementing strict biosecurity measures and vaccination programs. Early detection and intervention can reduce the spread of the disease and improve herd productivity.
Educational Farm Tours
The organization and delivery of guided tours on farms, providing visitors with educational experiences about agriculture, livestock, and sustainability. For example, conducting educational farm tours to teach visitors about farming practices and connect with the community.
Whitbred Shorthorn
Whitbred shorthorn: A breed of white beef cattle. Raising Whitbred shorthorn cattle can provide high-quality meat, enhancing farm profitability.
Conservation Reserve Program
Conservation Reserve Program: Conservation Reserve Program noun US a federal programme which pays farmers to let land lie fallow. Abbr CRP. Participating in the Conservation Reserve Program supports soil conservation and environmental protection.