Category: R

Rouge de l’Ouest: A breed of sheep originating in France. Also called Red. Raising Rouge de l’Ouest sheep provides farmers with high-quality meat and wool, supporting diversified farm income.

regulator: Something or someone controlling a process or activity. Using regulators helps farmers manage farm operations efficiently and ensure compliance with industry standards.

Recommended Daily Amount: The amount of a substance, e.g. a vitamin or mineral, that should be consumed each day for a person or animal to be healthy. Abbreviation: RDA. Understanding RDAs helps farmers ensure their livestock receive proper nutrition, enhancing growth and productivity.

rootlet: A little root which grows from a main root. Understanding rootlet development supports successful plant propagation and growth.

rut: A period of intense sexual activity that occurs in males of various mammals such as cattle, sheep, and particularly deer. Understanding rutting behavior helps farmers manage breeding programs and livestock health.

rooting depth: The depth of soil from which plant roots take up water, or the depth of soil to which roots reach. Understanding rooting depth helps farmers manage irrigation and optimize crop growth.

replant: To grow plants in an area again; to put a plant in the ground again. Replanting helps farmers maintain continuous crop production and manage soil health.