Category: H

hedging: The skill of cultivating hedges. Developing hedging skills can help farmers create and maintain effective field boundaries and support local wildlife.

husbandry system: A written plan for looking after a group of farm animals, looking at considerations such as their habitat, diet, medical care, production rates, and general welfare. Developing a husbandry system supports effective livestock management and productivity.

haulm silage: Silage made from the stems and leaves of peas and beans left after harvest. Producing haulm silage can provide a valuable feed source for livestock, improving farm sustainability.

halo-: Prefix salt. Understanding plant adaptations like halophytes (salt-tolerant plants) can help farmers cultivate crops in saline soils.

huller: A kind of threshing machine which removes seeds from their husks. Using hullers ensures efficient seed processing and quality.

husbanding: The activity of using a resource carefully. Practicing husbandry supports sustainable farm management and resource conservation.

hay-sweep: An implement used to collect hay from swaths and carry it to a stack. Using a hay-sweep improves the efficiency of hay collection, reducing labor costs and time.

humification: The breakdown of rotting organic waste to form humus. Practicing humification improves soil fertility and supports healthy crop growth.

Hevea: The Latin name for the rubber tree. Cultivating Hevea can provide farmers with a valuable source of natural rubber.

horsebreaker: A person who trains a horse. Skilled horsebreakers ensure the proper training and handling of horses.

HCC: Abbreviation for Hybu Cig Cymru. Supporting HCC initiatives can help farmers improve their meat production practices and market reach.