Physical Damage
by physical damage: Damage caused to animals, plants, or objects by mechanical means. Preventing and managing physical damage ensures the health and productivity of crops and livestock.
Extensive Agriculture
extensive agriculture: A way of farming which is characterized by a low level of inputs per unit of land. Compare intensive agriculture. Adopting extensive agriculture helps farmers promote sustainability and reduce environmental impact.
Definitive Host
definitive host: A host on which a parasite settles permanently. Farmers should be aware of definitive hosts in their livestock to manage parasitic infections. Regular deworming, proper hygiene, and monitoring of animal health can help control parasites and prevent them from establishing permanent hosts. Working with veterinarians to develop effective parasite management plans is essential for maintaining livestock health.
Podsol
podsol: A type of acid soil where organic matter and mineral elements have been leached from the light-colored top layer into a darker lower layer through which water does not flow and which contains little organic matter. Helpful content: Managing podsols involves soil amendments and appropriate crop selection. Farmers can improve soil fertility and productivity by adding lime and organic matter to counteract acidity.
Cyanocobalamin
Cyanocobalamin: Cyanocobalamin /sa??n??k??bæl? m?n/ noun vitamin B12. Understanding cyanocobalamin aids in managing livestock nutrition and health.
Soil Contamination
soil contamination: the presence of chemical or biological elements which affect the soils natural function. Preventing soil contamination ensures healthy crop growth and protects the environment, supporting sustainable farming practices.
Calf Identification
Methods used to identify individual calves, including ear tags, tattoos, and electronic identification. Proper identification is essential for management and record-keeping. For example, tagging and recording each calf at birth to track growth and health.
Monosodium Glutamate
monosodium glutamate: a form of glutamate, used as a flavour enhancer in food. Abbr MSG. Understanding the uses and effects of monosodium glutamate can help farmers manage food production and marketability more effectively.
Beltsville
Beltsville: A breed of large turkey with white feathers. Raising Beltsville turkeys can meet market demands for meat and enhance farm diversity.
Veterinary Surveillance Strategy
Veterinary Surveillance Strategy: A 10-year initiative by Defra to monitor animal diseases in farms, so that the information can be used to plan future health and welfare practices. The VSS helps in early disease detection and effective management, protecting livestock health.
Beef Ears
The ears of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making pet food. For example, producing beef ears for culinary and specialty markets.
Farmer-Controlled Business
Farmer-Controlled Business: A farm owned and controlled by the farmer who also manages the land. These businesses often adopt long-term, proactive approaches to marketing and return value to members through innovative contracts.
Multi-Seeding
multi-seeding: machinery which sows many different types of seed at once. Understanding the techniques and applications of multi-seeding can help farmers optimize their crop production and improve yields and sustainability.
Poultry Farm Management
The practices and strategies used to care for and manage poultry, including feeding, health care, and housing. For example, implementing poultry farm management practices to ensure high productivity and healthy birds.
Germ
germ: A microorganism that causes a disease, e.g., a virus or bacterium (informal). A part of an organism that develops into a new organism. The central part of a seed, formed of the embryo. It contains valuable nutrients. Wheatgerm. Knowledge of germs and their effects is essential for preventing and managing diseases in crops and livestock, ensuring farm productivity and health.
Linking Environment And Farming
Linking Environment and Farming: Linking Environment and Farming is the full form of LEAF. Partnering with organizations like LEAF can enhance sustainable farming practices and public engagement.
Renewable Resource
renewable resource: A natural resource that replaces itself unless overused, e.g. animal or plant life, fresh water, or wind energy. Managing renewable resources sustainably ensures long-term farm productivity and environmental health.
Dwarfing Rootstock
dwarfing rootstock: A plant that is normally low-growing, causing the plant grafted onto it to grow smaller than it would otherwise. Dwarfing rootstocks are used in fruit tree cultivation to control tree size and improve fruit production and management.
Selective Herbicide
selective herbicide: A weedkiller which is designed to kill only plants with specific characteristics and not others. Farmers benefit from using selective herbicides to control weeds without harming crops.
Cross-Pollination
Cross-Pollination: Cross-pollination noun the pollination of a flower with pollen from another plant of the same species. Compare self-pollination (NOTE: The pollen goes from the anther of one plant to the stigma of another.) COMMENT: Cross-pollination, like cross-fertilization and cross-breeding, avoids inbreeding, which may weaken the species. Some plants are self-fertile (i.e. they are able to fertilize themselves) and do not need pollinators, but most benefit from cross-fertilization and cross-pollination. Engaging in cross-pollination practices supports genetic diversity and crop improvement.
Spore
spore: the microscopic reproductive body of fungi, bacteria, and some non-flowering plants such as ferns. COMMENT: Spores are produced by plants such as ferns or by algae and fungi. They are microscopic and float in the air or water until they find a resting place where they can germinate. Managing spores helps farmers prevent disease outbreaks and ensure healthy crop growth, supporting productivity and quality.
Alternative Technology
alternative technology: The use of traditional techniques and equipment and materials that are available locally for agriculture, manufacturing, and other processes. Adopting alternative technologies helps farmers improve sustainability and reduce costs.
Beef Skirt Steak
A cut of beef obtained from the diaphragm muscle, known for its rich flavor and tenderness when marinated. Skirt steak is commonly used for fajitas and stir-fries. For example, producing skirt steak for grilling and Mexican-inspired dishes.
Porcine Coronavirus Type 2
porcine coronavirus type 2: Full form of PCV2. Helpful content: Recognizing and managing PCV2 is essential for maintaining the health of pig herds. Implementing biosecurity measures and vaccination programs can reduce the impact of this virus and prevent economic losses.
American Bison
American bison: Same as bison. Raising American bison provides farmers with valuable livestock for meat and conservation purposes.
Heat Stress
heat stress: Distress and discomfort suffered by an animal because it is too hot. Managing heat stress through proper shelter and hydration ensures the health and productivity of livestock.
Campaign To Protect Rural England (Cpre)
Campaign to Protect Rural England (CPRE): An organization that advocates for rural preservation and sustainable development. Engaging with organizations like CPRE helps farmers stay informed about and involved in rural conservation efforts.
Soil Surface Sealing
The process by which the soil surface becomes hard and compacted, reducing water infiltration and seedling emergence. Soil surface sealing can be caused by heavy rainfall, irrigation, and soil management practices. For example, using cover crops and organic matter to reduce soil surface sealing and improve soil health for crop production.