Range Management
by range management: The practice of managing rangelands for sustainable livestock grazing and ecosystem health. Proper range management balances animal needs with environmental conservation.
Emission Charge
emission charge: A fee paid by a company to be allowed to discharge waste into the environment. Understanding emission charges helps farmers plan for environmental compliance costs.
Livestock Breeding And Genetics
The principles and practices of selecting and mating livestock to improve genetic traits and enhance productivity. For example, using genetic selection to breed cattle with superior meat quality and disease resistance.
Pitch
pitch: A dark sticky substance obtained from tar, used to make objects watertight. Helpful content: Pitch is essential for farmers when waterproofing wooden structures or tools, ensuring durability and longevity. Proper waterproofing can prevent damage from moisture, extending the life of barns, fences, and equipment.
Soil Loss
The removal of soil from the land surface through processes such as erosion, runoff, and human activity. Soil loss can reduce soil fertility and degrade land quality. For example, implementing erosion control practices to prevent soil loss and maintain soil health in agricultural landscapes.
Obf
OBF: Officially Brucellosis Free. Achieving OBF status is crucial for farmers as it indicates that their herd is free from brucellosis, a disease that can affect both animals and humans. Maintaining OBF status can improve herd health, ensure compliance with regulations, and enhance marketability of livestock and livestock products.
Livestock Auction
Livestock Auction: A livestock auction is an auction sale where livestock are shown in a ring and sold to the highest bidder. Participating in livestock auctions can provide farmers with a platform to sell animals and gain competitive prices.
Low Loader
Low Loader: A low loader is a farm trailer with its flat floor near the ground to make loading easier. Using low loaders can enhance farm efficiency and reduce manual labor.
Game Conservancy Trust
Game Conservancy Trust: An organization concerned with the conservation of game species, which advises on shoots and woodland management. Farmers benefit from the trusts guidance on sustainable game management and habitat conservation.
Environmental
environmental: Referring to the environment. Understanding environmental factors helps farmers adopt practices that protect and sustain the natural world.
Spaced Plant
spaced plant: a plant grown in a row so that its canopy does not touch or overlap that of any other plant. Properly spacing plants ensures healthy growth and reduces competition for resources, leading to better yields.
Cultivator
Cultivator: Cultivator /k?lt?ve?t?/ noun 1. a person who cultivates land 2. an instrument or small machine for cultivating small areas of land COMMENT: A cultivator has a frame with a number of tines which break up and stir the soil as the implement is pulled across the surface. There are several types of tine, both rigid and spring-loaded. Cultivators can also be used for cleaning stubble and general weed control; the tines can be grouped together so that they pass easily between the rows of growing plants. Utilizing cultivators enhances soil management and crop production.
Complementarity
Complementarity: Complementarity /k?mplimen triti/ noun nature conservation based on a balance between wild and domesticated species in an area. Managing complementarity involves promoting biodiversity and sustainable land use practices.
FoolS Parsley
Fools Parsley: A species of hemlock (Aethusa cynapium) resembling parsley. Properly identifying and managing fools parsley helps prevent poisoning in livestock.
Coccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis: Coccidioidomycosis /k?ksidi?i d??mai”k??sis/ noun a lung disease caused by inhaling spores of the fungus Coccidioides immitis. Managing health risks involves using protective measures to ensure the safety of farm workers.
Navy Bean
navy bean: a dried seed of the common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris), used in particular for canning as baked beans. Also called haricot bean. Navy beans are a nutritious crop that can provide farmers with a valuable source of income. They are well-suited for canning and other food processing, offering market opportunities both locally and internationally. Growing navy beans can enhance crop diversity, improve soil health through nitrogen fixation, and contribute to food security. Farmers can benefit from understanding market demands and adopting best practices for navy bean cultivation.
Agrochemical Industry
agrochemical industry: The branch of industry which produces pesticides and fertilizers used on farms. Understanding the agrochemical industry helps farmers choose and use products effectively to protect crops and improve yields.
Pea And Bean Weevil
pea and bean weevil: A pest (Sitona sp) affecting peas, beans, and other legumes. The eggs are laid in the soil near the plants, allowing the larvae to feed on the roots. The adult weevils feed on the leaves, making U-shaped notches in the edges of the leaves. Managing pea and bean weevil infestations is essential for protecting legume crops and ensuring healthy yields.
Deep-Rooted
deep-rooted: Referring to a plant with long roots which go deep into the soil. Compare surface-rooting. Deep-rooted plants can improve soil structure, enhance water infiltration, and access nutrients from deeper soil layers. Farmers should include deep-rooted crops in their rotation to improve soil health and resilience. These plants can also help in managing soil erosion and maintaining soil moisture levels during dry periods.
Poultry Farming
The practice of raising domestic birds for their meat, eggs, and feathers. Poultry farming involves breeding, feeding, and managing the health of birds. For instance, operating a poultry farm to produce broiler chickens for the meat industry.
Group Housing
A system where calves are housed together in groups rather than individually. Group housing promotes social interaction and reduces labor. For instance, transitioning older calves to group housing to encourage social behavior and reduce management costs.
Environmental Enrichment
environmental enrichment: The practice of improving the living conditions and welfare of animals, such as by increasing the amount of space they have to live in. Implementing environmental enrichment practices helps farmers enhance animal welfare and productivity.
Germination Percentage
germination percentage: The number of seeds which germinate, taken from a representative sample of 100 seeds. Monitoring germination percentage ensures that farmers use high-quality seeds, leading to better crop stands and yields.
Sludge Composting
sludge composting: the decomposition of sewage for use as a fertiliser or mulch. Using sludge composting techniques provides farmers with a sustainable method for recycling waste and enhancing soil fertility.
Straw Chopper
straw chopper: a device fitted to the back of a combine which chops straw into short lengths and drops it on the stubble. Chopped straw is easier to plough in. Using straw choppers ensures efficient straw management and soil preparation, supporting productive agriculture.
Swede
swede: a vegetable (Brassica rutabaga) with a swollen root. An important forage crop, it is grown for feeding sheep and cattle, either in the field or as winter feed for housed livestock. Swedes have a slightly higher feeding value and keep better than turnips, so they are often lifted and clamped. Properly managing swede crops ensures healthy growth and high yields, supporting farm productivity and profitability.
Whole Farm Approach
Whole Farm Approach: An official system of communication between the Government and farmers which is more streamlined and aims to avoid duplicated information and red tape. Abbr WFA. Implementing the Whole Farm Approach can streamline farm management and reduce administrative burdens.
Controlled Grazing
Controlled Grazing: Controlled grazing noun a system of grazing in which the number of livestock is linked to the pasture available, with moveable fences being erected to restrict the area being grazed. Implementing controlled grazing practices ensures sustainable pasture management and livestock health.
Bovine Tuberculosis (Tb)
A chronic bacterial infection in cattle, causing respiratory disease and wasting. TB is managed through testing, culling, and biosecurity measures. For instance, conducting regular TB tests to detect and remove infected animals from the herd.
Poly-
poly-: Prefix meaning many, made of polythene, or touching many organs. Helpful content: Understanding the various applications of polythene in farming, such as in mulching, greenhouses, and packaging, can help farmers improve efficiency and protect crops. Polyethylene products can enhance agricultural productivity by providing durable and versatile solutions.
Infect
infect: 1. (of an organism) To enter a host organism and cause disease. The new strain has infected many people, and the disease is spreading fast. All these plants have been infected by a virus. 2. To contaminate something with a microorganism that causes disease. Helps farmers manage disease prevention and control in crops and livestock.
Organ
organ: A part of an organism that is distinct from other parts and has a particular function, such as an eye or a flower. Understanding the function of organs in plants and animals is crucial for optimizing health and productivity. Farmers can benefit from applying knowledge of plant and animal physiology to improve crop yields and livestock performance.
Pineapple Pineapple Pineapple
pineapple pineapple pineapple: A tropical fruit with a sweet, juicy flesh. Growing and processing pineapples provides valuable fruit crops that meet market demand and offer nutritional benefits.
Electric Dog
electric dog: An electric wire at the side of the fence at the entrance to a milking parlour, which encourages the cows to go into the parlour. Using an electric dog can streamline the milking process and reduce labor for farmers.