Category: E

environmental ethics: The examination and discussion of people’s obligations towards the environment. Adopting environmental ethics helps farmers make decisions that protect and sustain the natural world.

English Nature: The UK government agency that is responsible for nature conservation in England. Abbr EN. Understanding English Nature helps farmers participate in conservation efforts and comply with environmental regulations.

extensive system: A farming system which uses a large amount of land per unit of stock or output. An extensive system of pig farming. Understanding extensive systems helps farmers optimize land use and reduce environmental impact.

ES: Abbreviation for Environmental Stewardship. Participating in Environmental Stewardship helps farmers receive funding for implementing environmentally friendly farming practices.

ex-farm: Referring to a price for a product which does not include transport from the farm to the buyer’s warehouse. Understanding ex-farm pricing helps farmers negotiate sales and manage logistics.

Entry Level Stewardship: One of the categories under the Environmental Stewardship scheme, where farmers with any size holding can apply for funding in return for implementing certain environmental management schemes on their land. Abbr ELS. Participating in ELS helps farmers receive funding for implementing environmentally friendly farming practices.

EIA: Abbreviation for environmental impact assessment. Conducting an EIA helps farmers plan sustainable agricultural practices and comply with environmental regulations.

espalier: A method of training a fruit tree, in which its branches are made to grow flat against a wall or other support. Compare cordon. A tree, especially apple or pear, trained in this way. From a vertical trunk pairs of branches are usually trained horizontally about 50cm apart. Training fruit trees as espalier can help farmers save space and increase fruit production.

euro: A unit of currency adopted as legal tender in several European countries from January 1st, 1999. Understanding the euro helps farmers engage in international trade and manage financial transactions.

enzootic pneumonia: A disease of pigs, previously thought to be caused by a virus. Symptoms include coughing and stunted growth. Abbr EP. Managing enzootic pneumonia is crucial for farmers to ensure the health and productivity of their pigs.