April 2, 2025
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Oligotrophic

oligotrophic: Referring to water that contains few nutrients. Managing water quality is crucial for aquaculture and irrigation. Farmers can benefit from understanding oligotrophic conditions to optimize water use, enhance crop and fish health, and prevent nutrient deficiencies.

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Census

Census: A survey of a specific population to assess numbers and other features. Conducting agricultural censuses helps farmers and policymakers understand trends and make informed decisions about resource allocation and management.

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Salt Poisoning

salt poisoning: A disease of pigs usually caused by inadequate provision of water, but which may also be caused by increased salt in the ration. Pigs become constipated before twitching, fits and death. Farmers benefit from preventing salt poisoning by ensuring proper water provision and diet management.

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Ovicide

ovicide: A substance, especially an insecticide, that kills eggs. Using ovicides can effectively control pest populations by targeting eggs. Farmers can benefit from integrated pest management strategies that include ovicides to protect crops and reduce pest pressures.

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Hatchery

hatchery: A place where eggs are kept warm artificially until the animal inside becomes mature enough to break out. Running a hatchery efficiently can provide farmers with a steady supply of healthy chicks, improving poultry production.

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Ultrasonics

ultrasonics: Using high-frequency sound waves to tell what is below the skin of a live animal. By using ultrasonics, it is possible to tell the amount of fat layers and the muscle area. Ultrasonics can improve meat quality assessment and livestock management, ensuring better market prices and healthier animals.

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Sustainable Consumption And Production

sustainable consumption and production: the idea that agricultural production should not cause environmental damage, exploit workers, or use up natural resources that cannot be replaced. Abbr SCP. Understanding and implementing sustainable consumption and production practices ensures responsible resource use and supports farm sustainability.

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Calcium

Calcium: A metallic chemical element naturally present in limestone and chalk, essential for biological processes. Calcium is crucial for various bodily functions, including blood clotting and bone formation. In farming, calcium is vital for soil structure and plant health, promoting strong cell walls and aiding in nutrient absorption. Farmers use calcium amendments to correct soil pH and prevent nutrient deficiencies.

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Reclaim

reclaim: To make land usable for agricultural or commercial purposes, usually marshy land, a waste site, land which has previously been built on, or land which has never been cultivated. Land reclamation expands arable land and increases farming potential.

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Flaked Maize

Flaked Maize: A type of animal feedingstuff made from maize that has been treated with steam, rolled, and dried. It is highly digestible, rich in starch, and often given to pigs. Providing flaked maize ensures high-quality nutrition for livestock.

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Dump Box

dump box: A large hopper on wheels with a floor conveyor that receives silage from trailers and from which the crop is discharged into the silo. Dump boxes help streamline the process of storing silage, ensuring it is efficiently collected and stored.

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Actinobacillosis

actinobacillosis: A disease of cattle affecting the tongue and throat. It also occurs in sheep as swellings on the lips, cheeks, and jaws. Also called cruels, wooden tongue. Knowing the symptoms and treatment of actinobacillosis helps farmers maintain the health of their livestock.

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Shoddy

shoddy: A waste product of the wool industry. It contains up to 15% nitrogen and is used as a fertiliser, particularly in market gardens. Farmers benefit from using shoddy for soil improvement and as a nitrogen-rich fertilizer.

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Nematode

nematode: a type of roundworm, some of which, e.g., hookworms, are parasites of animals while others, e.g., root knot and cyst nematodes, live in the roots or stems of plants. Nematodes can pose serious threats to both crops and livestock. Farmers can benefit from regular monitoring and early detection of nematode infestations. Implementing management practices such as crop rotation, resistant varieties, and biological controls can help mitigate the impact of nematodes. Effective nematode management ensures healthier crops and animals, leading to improved farm productivity and profitability.