VIDA
by VIDA: Abbreviation for Veterinary Investigation Diagnosis Analysis. Using VIDA can improve disease tracking and management in livestock.
Best Practice
best practice: The most effective method of achieving an objective or completing a task. Implementing best practices improves farm efficiency and sustainability.
White-Faced Woodland
White-faced Woodland: A large hill breed of sheep, with white face and legs and pinkish nostrils. The ram has heavy twisted horns. Found mainly in the South Pennines, it has been crossed with other hill breeds to give them its size and vigour. Also called Penistone. Raising White-faced Woodland sheep can provide high-quality wool and meat, enhancing farm income.
Nut
nut: 1. a hard indehiscent fruit with one seed. 2. any hard edible seed contained in a fibrous or woody shell, e.g., groundnuts. 3. a small cube of compressed meal, a convenient form of animal feed. Nuts are valuable crops that provide essential nutrients and can be used for various food and feed products. Farmers can benefit from growing nut crops to diversify their production, enhance income stability, and tap into high-value markets. Understanding the specific requirements for nut cultivation, including soil management, irrigation, and pest control, helps optimize production and profitability. Additionally, producing and using nut-based animal feed supports efficient livestock nutrition and resource use.
Field Book
Field Book: An annual record of field utilization and other operations, kept on a farm. Maintaining a field book helps farmers track their activities, plan crop rotations, and manage resources effectively.
Chlorination
Chlorination: Sterilization by adding chlorine. Implementing chlorination practices helps farmers manage water quality and ensure food safety in processing operations.
Dairy Environmental Impact
The effect of dairy production and processing on the environment, including greenhouse gas emissions, water usage, and land use. For example, assessing dairy environmental impact to develop sustainable practices and reduce carbon footprint.
Guinea Fowl
guinea fowl: A guinea fowl is a table bird found wild in savanna regions of Africa, now raised for its meat. Raising guinea fowl provides high-quality meat and supports farm diversification.
Beef Hanger Steak
A cut of beef obtained from the diaphragm, known for its rich flavor and tenderness. Hanger steak is often used in bistro cuisine. For instance, producing hanger steak for gourmet cooking and fine dining.
Pest Control
pest control: The management of pests in crops or livestock, usually by chemical or biological means. Implementing effective pest control measures ensures healthy crop and livestock production, reducing economic losses.
Bovine Viral Diarrhea (Bvd)
A contagious viral disease in cattle that can cause respiratory and reproductive issues. BVD is managed through vaccination and biosecurity measures. For instance, implementing a vaccination program to protect cattle from BVD infections.
Persistent Weed
persistent weed: A weed that is difficult to remove, even with herbicides. Effective management of persistent weeds is essential for protecting crop yields and reducing competition for resources.
Pimento Pimento Pimento
pimento pimento pimento: A type of sweet pepper. Growing and processing pimentos provides valuable spice and vegetable crops that meet market demand.
Spreader
spreader: a device used for spreading, e.g., one for spreading granules of fertiliser evenly over a lawn; an agent added to an insect spray in order to make sure that the foliage is covered uniformly. Using spreaders ensures efficient application of agricultural inputs, promoting healthy crop growth and better yields.
Mastitis Prevention
Strategies and practices to reduce the risk of mastitis in dairy cows, including hygiene, milking procedures, and nutrition. For example, using pre- and post-milking teat disinfectants to prevent mastitis infections.
Oilseed Rape
oilseed rape: A plant of the cabbage family with bright yellow flowers, grown to provide an edible oil and animal feed from the processed seeds. Oilseed rape is a versatile crop that can improve farm income and soil health. Farmers can benefit from rotating oilseed rape with other crops to enhance yields and reduce pest pressures.
Rural Inspectorate Wales
Rural Inspectorate Wales: The organization that is responsible for administering CAP schemes in Wales. Abbreviation: RIW. The RIW supports farmers by ensuring compliance with agricultural regulations and promoting best practices.
Farm Gate Prices
Farm Gate Prices: Prices which a farmer receives for his or her produce. Understanding farm gate prices helps farmers negotiate better deals and plan their finances.
Agricultural Burning
agricultural burning: The burning of agricultural waste as part of farming practice, e.g., stubble burning. Understanding regulations and best practices for agricultural burning helps farmers manage waste and prevent environmental harm.
Nitrifier
nitrifier: a microorganism that is involved in the process of nitrification. Nitrifiers play a crucial role in converting nitrogen into forms that plants can absorb. Farmers can benefit from practices that support healthy soil microbial communities, such as maintaining soil organic matter, proper irrigation, and avoiding excessive use of agrochemicals. Promoting the activity of nitrifiers ensures efficient nitrogen cycling, improves soil fertility, and enhances crop growth and productivity.
Intake
intake: 1. An amount of a substance taken into an organism, either eaten or absorbed. A study of food intake among grassland animals. The birds daily intake of insects is more than half its own weight. 2. Hill pasture which has been improved and fenced in. Helps farmers manage animal nutrition and pasture improvement.
Food Product Water Conservation Measures
The practices and technologies used to reduce water consumption and improve efficiency in food production and distribution, including irrigation management, recycling, and conservation. For example, adopting food product water conservation measures to ensure sustainable water use and reduce environmental impact.
International Wheat Council
International Wheat Council: A group of wheat-exporting countries. Abbr IWC. Helps wheat farmers understand and navigate the international wheat market.
Haulm Roller
haulm roller: A roller found on potato harvesters and grading machinery. Using a haulm roller helps in the efficient separation of haulm from the crop, improving the quality of harvested produce.
Dicotyledon
dicotyledon: A plant with seeds that have a cotyledon with two parts. Dicotyledons form the largest group of plants. Compare monocotyledon. Farmers should understand the characteristics and growth requirements of dicotyledons to manage crops effectively. Proper soil preparation, irrigation, and pest management are essential for successful cultivation of dicotyledons. Knowledge of plant types can aid in crop rotation and disease prevention.
Apiary
A place where beehives are kept for honey production. Apiaries can be small, backyard setups or large commercial operations. For example, a beekeeper might maintain an apiary with several hives to produce honey for sale.
Dystrophic
dystrophic: Referring to a pond or lake that contains very acidic brown water, lacks oxygen, and is unable to support much plant or animal life because of excessive humus content. Managing dystrophic conditions involves monitoring water quality and implementing measures to improve oxygen levels and reduce acidity.
Plane Tree
plane tree: A common temperate deciduous hardwood tree, frequently grown in towns because of its resistance to air pollution. Helpful content: Plane trees can be beneficial for agroforestry systems, providing shade and acting as windbreaks. Their resistance to pollution makes them suitable for urban and peri-urban farming environments.