Category: T

terminal: Referring to a shoot or bud at the end of a shoot. Proper management of terminal buds can enhance plant growth and productivity, important for crop planning and pruning practices.

Tenant Farmers Association: A group formed to represent the interests of tenant farmers on a national scale. Engaging with such associations can offer support, advocacy, and resources for tenant farmers.

tonne: A unit of measurement of weight, equal to 1000kg. Also called metric ton. Using metric measurements like tonnes can standardize farm operations and improve trade accuracy.

teat: A nipple on an udder. Proper teat care is crucial for maintaining udder health and milk production in dairy animals.

transpiration: The loss of water from a plant through its stomata. The removal of moisture from the soil by plant roots, which pass the moisture up the stem to the leaves. Understanding transpiration processes can help farmers manage irrigation and optimize water use.

turn out: To put animals out to pasture, after they have been kept indoors during the winter. Proper timing of turn out can optimize pasture use and improve livestock health.

tree farming: The growing of trees for commercial purposes. Implementing tree farming can provide sustainable income and support conservation efforts.

throw: To give birth to young. Properly managing breeding and birthing processes can improve livestock health and productivity.

thoroughbred: Referring to a horse that is bred for particular characteristics, especially for racing. Proper management of thoroughbreds can enhance breeding programs and performance in racing or other specialized areas.

turf: A surface earth covered with grass, with its roots matted in the soil. Managing turf effectively can enhance pasture quality and prevent soil erosion.

tillage: The activity of preparing the soil for cultivation. Implementing appropriate tillage methods can improve soil health and optimize crop production.

turnip-rooted cabbage: Same as kohlrabi. Growing turnip-rooted cabbage can provide diverse and nutritious crops for livestock feed and human consumption.

tubercle: A small raised area on part of a plant or an animal. A small tuber. Proper management of tubercles can improve crop and livestock health.

tops: Leaves and stems of plants such as sugar beet which are cut off and used as fodder for cattle and sheep or made into silage. Utilizing tops effectively can provide nutritious feed for livestock and reduce waste.

tropical: Referring to the tropics. The disease is carried by a tropical insect. Understanding tropical conditions and diseases can help farmers manage crops and livestock in these regions.

tassel: A male flower of the maize plant. Properly managing tasseling in maize can enhance pollination and grain yield.

Teeswater: A breed of longwool sheep with a dark muzzle. It is used to provide rams for cross-breeding with Swaledale ewes to produce the hybrid Masham. Using Teeswater sheep in breeding programs can enhance wool quality and meat production.

trail: A path or track. Creating and maintaining trails can improve farm access and support tourism and educational activities.

terrace: A flat strip of land across a sloping hillside, lying level along the contours. Terracing is widely used to prevent soil erosion and create arable land in hilly areas, enhancing agricultural productivity.

tick bean: A small bean (Vicia faba L), usually used for feeding to horses and other animals. Growing tick beans can provide nutritious feed for livestock and improve crop rotation.

tanning: The process of converting animal skins to leather. Exploring tanning as a value-added process can diversify farm income and utilize all parts of livestock.

testicle: One of two male sex glands in the scrotum, producing sperm. Understanding livestock anatomy, including testicles, is important for breeding programs and managing reproductive health.

testa: The tough protective skin around a seed which protects the embryo inside. Also called seed coat. Knowing about seed testa can help farmers select seeds with better protection and viability, improving germination rates.

tow: To pull another wheeled vehicle or implement. Using proper towing techniques can enhance farm operations and equipment management.

three-point linkage: A method of coupling implements to a tractor. Automatic couplers for three-point linkage permit implements to be attached rapidly and safely. Using three-point linkage systems can improve machinery efficiency and ease of use on the farm.

thrush: A disease affecting the frog of a horse’s hoof. Recognizing and treating thrush can prevent lameness and improve horse health.

twin lamb disease: Same as pregnancy toxaemia. Recognizing and managing twin lamb disease can improve lamb survival rates and flock health.

terracing: A soil conservation practice that involves creating stepped levels on sloped land to reduce erosion and runoff. Terracing helps improve water retention and soil fertility.

trefoil: A leguminous plant, the thin wiry form of a small-flowered yellow clover, sometimes grown in pasture mixtures. It is a useful catch crop, and thrives in marshy acid soils. Growing trefoil can enhance pasture quality and provide forage for livestock.

t/pa: Abbreviation for tonnes per annum. Understanding production rates in terms of tonnes per annum helps in planning and optimizing farm outputs.

toxicity: The degree to which a substance is poisonous or harmful. Monitoring toxicity levels in soil, water, and products can ensure farm safety and compliance with regulations.

tine harrows: Sets of curved tines sometimes used when the soil surface is caked or compacted. A tine harrow will break up the soil to a depth of several inches. Utilizing tine harrows can improve soil structure and promote healthy crop growth.

till: To prepare the soil, especially by digging or plowing, to make it ready for the cultivation of crops. Effective tillage practices can enhance soil structure and fertility, supporting healthy crop growth.

traceability: The concept that each stage in the supply chain from farm to consumer can be traced so that the quality of the food can be guaranteed. Implementing traceability systems can enhance food safety and consumer trust.

tussock grass: A coarse grass growing in tufts. Managing tussock grass can improve pasture quality and support biodiversity.

topper: A machine used to cut the tops off sugar beet. Using toppers can improve crop processing and optimize sugar beet production.

trans- / trans-: Prefix meaning through or across. Understanding prefixes like trans- helps in comprehending agricultural terminology.

trenching: A method of double digging which loosens the soil to a depth of two feet, twice as deep as in plain digging. Implementing trenching can enhance soil structure and fertility, supporting healthy crop growth.

Telemark: A Norwegian breed of dairy cattle. The animals are red with white patches. Telemark cattle are known for their hardiness and good milk production, making them suitable for various farming environments.

transplant: Taking a growing plant from one place and planting it in the soil in another place. A plant taken from one place and planted in the soil in another place. Proper transplanting techniques can improve crop establishment and growth.

tied cottage: A house which can be occupied by the tenant as long as the tenant remains an employee of the landlord. Understanding tied cottage arrangements can provide housing solutions for farm workers and support farm operations.

total bacterial count: A system of calculating the strength of an infection by counting the number of bacteria present in a sample quantity of liquid taken from the animal. Monitoring total bacterial count ensures food safety and quality in dairy and meat products.

tankard: A variety of mangel. Including diverse crops like tankard in farm planning can enhance feed options for livestock and improve farm sustainability.

tracklayer: A heavy-duty caterpillar tractor, used mainly for earthmoving and drainage work. Using tracklayers can improve land preparation and drainage, supporting better crop growth.

two-tooth: A sheep showing two permanent incisors, approximately 18 months old. Managing two-tooth sheep can enhance wool and meat production.

transgenesis: The process of transferring genetic material from one organism to another. Utilizing transgenesis can improve crop and livestock traits, enhancing productivity and resilience.

trimmings: Small pieces of vegetation which have been cut off a hedge when trimming. Utilizing trimmings can reduce waste and provide organic material for composting.

treeline: A line at a specific altitude, above which trees will not grow. A line in the northern or southern hemisphere, north or south of which trees will not grow. Understanding the treeline helps farmers manage land use and plan for climate adaptation.

terminal sire: A sire used in crossbreeding, whose progeny will possess a high rate of growth and good carcass quality, but will not be suitable for breeding themselves. Using terminal sires can improve meat quality and growth rates in livestock, optimizing production for market demands.

tractor-mounted loader: A loader which is mounted on a tractor, and not trailed. Using tractor-mounted loaders can improve efficiency in handling and transporting materials on the farm.