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Cutability
The proportion of lean, edible meat obtained from a carcass, used to assess yield and quality. For example, evaluating cutability to optimize meat production and meet market demands.
Lambing Percentage
Lambing Percentage: Lambing percentage refers to the number of live lambs born per hundred ewes. Monitoring lambing percentage helps farmers assess the productivity of their flock and make informed breeding decisions.
Farrand Test
Farrand Test: A method for determining the alpha amylase content of milling wheat. The amount of alpha amylase enzyme present in wheat is important for making bread. Excessive alpha amylase in flour results in poorer loaves. This test helps farmers and millers ensure the quality of their wheat.
Trailed Implements
trailed implements: Implements such as harrows which are pulled behind a tractor. Understanding the use of trailed implements can enhance field operations and improve soil management.
Eradication Area
eradication area: An area from which a particular animal disease is eradicated, usually involving the slaughter of infected animals. Managing eradication areas helps farmers prevent the spread of diseases and protect livestock health.
Piledriver Piledriver Piledriver
piledriver piledriver piledriver: A machine that drives piles into the ground. Using piledrivers in construction improves farm infrastructure and supports sustainable development.
Beef Udder
The udder of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making pet food. For example, producing beef udder for culinary and industrial applications.
Gangrene
gangrene: A condition in which tissues die and decay, as a result of bacterial action, because the animal has lost blood supply to the affected part of the body through injury. Serious rot affecting potato tubers. Caused by fungi, it spreads in storage. Recognizing and managing gangrene can prevent severe losses in livestock and crops.
Tailbiting
tailbiting: A form of behavior, especially associated with pigs, where an animal bites the tail of another animal. Addressing tailbiting is important for animal welfare and preventing injuries that can lead to infections.
Certificate Of Attestation
Certificate of Attestation: A certificate given to an attested herd. Maintaining herd health and obtaining certificates of attestation helps farmers comply with regulations and market high-quality livestock.
Grain Weevil
grain weevil: A grain weevil is a reddish-brown weevil that lays eggs in stored grain, with larvae feeding inside the grain. Managing grain weevils protects stored grain from infestation, ensuring quality and preventing economic losses.
Welsh Mountain
Welsh mountain: A hardy breed of sheep, well adapted to wet conditions. The animals are small with white faces and very fine fleece, and only the rams have horns. Raising Welsh mountain sheep can provide high-quality wool and meat, enhancing farm income.
Cutter Bar
Cutter Bar: Cutter bar noun a device on a mower or combine harvester, formed of a number of metal fingers which support the knife. Utilizing cutter bars enhances farm machinery efficiency and crop harvesting.
Corn Cockle
Corn Cockle: Corn cockle noun a poisonous weed (Agrostemma githago) with a tall stem and purple flowers. Managing corn cockle involves using weed control measures to protect crops.
Food Supply
Food Supply: 1. The production of food and the way in which it gets to the consumer. 2. A stock of food. Properly managing food supply ensures food security and supports farm productivity.
Farrowing Crate
Farrowing Crate: A steel frame holding the sow during farrowing to help prevent the overlying of piglets. This crate improves piglet survival rates and supports sow welfare.
Agriculture And Rural Affairs Department
Agriculture and Rural Affairs Department: The department of the devolved Welsh Assembly government which deals with farming, the environment, animal welfare, and rural development in Wales. Abbr ARAD. Farmers in Wales benefit from the resources and support provided by ARAD to improve their practices and sustainability.
Water-Soluble
water-soluble: Able to dissolve in water. Using water-soluble nutrients can improve plant health and growth, enhancing crop yields.
Scottish Enterprise
Scottish Enterprise: The main economic development agency for Scotland, dealing with education, communications and the expansion of businesses. Abbr SE. Farmers benefit from engaging with Scottish Enterprise for support and resources to grow their agricultural businesses.
Net Value Added
net value added: the annual value of goods sold and services paid for inside a country, less tax and Government subsidies, and also allowing for the depreciation of capital assets. Abbr NVA. Net value added is an important economic indicator for farmers, reflecting the true economic contribution of their farming operations. Understanding and optimizing net value added can help farmers make informed financial decisions, improve efficiency, and increase profitability. By focusing on value-added products and services, farmers can enhance their income streams and build a more resilient business.
Food Product Stress Management Resources
The tools and resources that help employees manage stress and maintain mental health, including relaxation techniques, counseling services, and wellness programs. For example, providing food product stress management resources to support employee well-being and performance.
Dairy Energy Efficiency
The practices and technologies used to reduce energy consumption and improve efficiency in dairy production and processing. For example, adopting energy-efficient equipment and renewable energy sources to improve dairy energy efficiency.
Veterinary Investigation Diagnosis Analysis
Veterinary Investigation Diagnosis Analysis: A method of data recording and retrieval for veterinary diagnostic laboratories. Using VIDA can improve disease tracking and management in livestock.
Metaldehyde
metaldehyde: a substance used in the form of pellets to kill slugs and snails, or in the form of small blocks to light fires. Understanding the application and effects of metaldehyde can help farmers manage pest infestations more effectively, ensuring better crop health and yields.
Crop Breeder
Crop Breeder: Crop breeder noun a person who specializes in developing new varieties of crops. Crop breeders depend on wild plants to develop new and stronger strains. Engaging with crop breeders supports agricultural innovation and crop improvement.
Dairy Regulation
Laws and rules governing the production, processing, and sale of dairy products to ensure safety and quality. For example, complying with dairy regulations to operate a dairy farm and sell milk legally.
Storage Drying
storage drying: a method of drying bales of hay by blowing air through them. (NOTE: There are several methods of storage drying. In a building with airtight sides, air is forced up through ventilation holes in the floor. In open barns, radial drying or a centre duct system is used.) Properly managing storage drying ensures high-quality fodder for livestock, supporting nutrition and farm productivity.
Seminal Propagation
seminal propagation: The process of growing new plants from seed or from tubers such as potatoes. Farmers benefit from using seminal propagation for crop production and genetic diversity.