Following Crop
by Following Crop: A crop sown by a tenant farmer before leaving the farm at the end of their tenancy. Properly managing following crops ensures efficient land use and crop rotation.
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Food Product Fog Computing Solutions
The technologies and platforms that use fog computing to extend cloud services to the edge of the network, improving data processing and storage in food production and distribution. For example, adopting food product fog computing solutions to enhance connectivity and performance.
Stabiliser
stabiliser: an artificial substance added to processed food such as sauces containing water and fat to stop the mixture from changing. Also called stabilising agent. Using stabilisers in food production ensures product consistency and quality, supporting market value and consumer trust.
Teat Chaps
teat chaps: Sores on the teat, probably due to abrasions caused by the milking machine. Addressing teat chaps is essential for animal welfare and preventing infections.
Substandard
substandard: not up to standard quality. Properly managing substandard crops and livestock ensures high-quality production, supporting farm profitability and market value.
Seed Selection And Quality
The process of choosing and ensuring high-quality seeds for planting, based on traits such as germination rate, purity, and disease resistance. For example, selecting high-quality seeds to ensure successful crop establishment and yield.
Electric Fence
electric fence: Thin wires supported by posts, the wires being able to carry an electric current. This type of fence is easily moved around the farm, and makes strip grazing on limited areas possible. Electric fences help farmers manage grazing and protect crops from livestock.
Saline Soil
saline soil: Soil that contains high levels of soluble salts. Managing saline soil is important for preventing crop damage and maintaining soil health.
Dairy Quality
The characteristics of dairy products, including composition, flavor, and safety. Dairy quality is essential for consumer satisfaction and dairy product processing. For example, monitoring dairy quality through regular testing and adhering to hygiene standards.
North Country Cheviot
North Country Cheviot: a large-sized breed of sheep with fine good-quality wool. This variety of the Cheviot is found in Caithness and Sutherland. The North Country Cheviot breed is known for its hardiness and high-quality wool, making it an excellent choice for farmers in challenging climates. Farmers can benefit from raising this breed to produce valuable wool and resilient lambs. Understanding the breed’s specific care requirements and market potential helps optimize production and enhance farm profitability.
Cattle Endocrine System
The system in cattle responsible for producing and regulating hormones, including glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands. For instance, studying the cattle endocrine system to manage reproductive health and growth.
Pork
pork: Fresh meat from pigs, as opposed to cured meat, which is bacon or ham. Helpful content: Producing high-quality pork involves proper animal husbandry, nutrition, and health management. Farmers can benefit from understanding market demands and implementing best practices to ensure the consistent production of safe and nutritious pork.
Fine Grains
Fine Grains: High-quality grains such as those of wheat and rice. Compare coarse grains. Producing fine grains meets market demand and ensures high-quality food products.
Inactivate
inactivate: To make something unable to act. The ultraviolet component of sunlight inactivates some herbicides. Helps farmers manage chemical usage in agriculture.
Feed Storage
Facilities and methods used to store feed ingredients and rations. Proper feed storage helps maintain feed quality and prevent spoilage. For instance, using silos and bins to store feed for dairy cows and ensure a steady supply.
Disintegrate
disintegrate: To break up into small parts. Proper management of disintegration processes is important for maintaining soil health and preventing pollution. Farmers should implement practices like crop rotation, organic amendments, and proper waste management to enhance disintegration and nutrient cycling. Understanding the factors contributing to disintegration will aid in developing effective management strategies.
Dairy Pricing
The determination of prices for dairy products based on factors such as production costs, market demand, and regulatory frameworks. For example, setting dairy prices to ensure profitability and competitiveness in the market.
Food Product Risk Assessment And Management Tools
The technologies and methods used to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in food production and distribution, including risk analysis, mitigation planning, and monitoring. For example, using food product risk assessment and management tools to enhance resilience and protect against potential threats.
Cosset Lamb
Cosset Lamb: Cosset lamb /k?s?t læm/ noun a lamb which has been reared by hand. Raising cosset lambs involves providing proper care and nutrition for optimal growth.
Herbage Consumed
herbage consumed: The mass of herbage once it has been consumed by grazing animals. Monitoring herbage consumption ensures proper feed management and prevents overgrazing.
Extensification Payments Scheme
Extensification Payments Scheme: Until 2005, a system of payments made to farmers who received payments under the Beef Special Premium Scheme or Suckler Cow Premium Scheme and met specific stocking densities. Now superseded by the Single Payment Scheme. Accessing extensification payments helps farmers manage financial stability and promote sustainable farming.
Brangus
A crossbreed of Brahman and Angus cattle, combining the heat tolerance of Brahman with the meat quality of Angus. Brangus cattle are popular in warm climates. For example, selecting Brangus cattle for their adaptability and high-quality beef production.
Rural Land Register
Rural Land Register: A digitized map of all registered land parcels in the UK, kept by the Rural Payments Agency. Abbreviation: RLR. The RLR provides farmers with accurate land data, supporting efficient farm management and compliance with regulatory requirements.
Umbellifer
umbellifer: A plant belonging to the Umbelliferae. Plants like umbellifers can attract beneficial insects and improve farm biodiversity, enhancing pest control and pollination services.
Fish Health Management
The practices and strategies used to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases in fish, ensuring optimal health and productivity. For example, developing fish health management programs to monitor and address health issues in aquaculture.
Flushing Ewes
Flushing Ewes: Ewes brought into good condition before breeding, usually by improving their diet. Properly managing flushing ensures reproductive success and flock productivity.
Quality Meat Scotland
Quality Meat Scotland: The red meat marketing board for Scotland, abbreviated as QMS. This organization supports farmers by promoting high standards in meat production and providing marketing assistance, which can lead to higher demand and better prices for their products.