Whey
by whey: A residue from milk after the casein and most of the fat have been removed. Whey is used as pig feed. Using whey can provide a nutritious and cost-effective feed option for pigs.
Part-Time Farming
part-time farming: A type of farming where the farmer has a regular occupation other than farming, which is common throughout much of central and Eastern Europe. In the UK, part-time farmers are mainly wealthy people who farm as a hobby or as a second form of business. Part-time farming can provide additional income and sustainable land use.
Neat
neat: an old term meaning a cow or ox. Understanding historical farming terminology like “neat” can provide farmers with insights into traditional practices and livestock management. While the term is outdated, recognizing its usage can enhance communication with older generations of farmers and in historical agricultural contexts. Embracing a broader understanding of farming heritage can help preserve valuable knowledge and practices that contribute to sustainable and resilient farming systems today.
Furrow Irrigation
Furrow Irrigation: Irrigation technique where water is allowed to flow along furrows. Properly managing furrow irrigation ensures efficient water use and crop irrigation.
Porcine Stress Syndrome
porcine stress syndrome: A group of conditions associated with the halothane gene that cause rapid respiration, twitching, and sudden death in affected pigs. The condition is usually triggered by stress and can be screened for by exposing the animals to the anesthetic halothane. Abbr PSS. Helpful content: Managing porcine stress syndrome involves selecting animals without the halothane gene and reducing stress factors. Proper handling and management practices can improve animal welfare and productivity.
European Foul Brood
European foul brood: A disease affecting bees that is caused by a bacterial parasite of the Streptococcaceae family that infests the larvae. Abbr EFB. Managing European foul brood is crucial for beekeepers to ensure healthy bee colonies and honey production.
Cold Carcass Weight
The weight of an animal’s carcass after cooling and processing, used to calculate yield and dressing percentage. For example, using cold carcass weight to determine the amount of marketable meat from each animal.
Hydroelectric Power
hydroelectric power: The electricity produced by using a flow of water to drive turbines. Also called hydropower. Utilizing hydroelectric power provides a renewable energy source for farm operations.
Egg Classes
egg classes: The grading of eggs under EU regulations, into Class A (fresh eggs), Class B (preserved eggs), and Class C (eggs for use in food processing). Understanding egg classes helps farmers market their eggs more effectively.
Strategy For Sustainable Farming And Food
Strategy for Sustainable Farming and Food: a scheme administered by Defra which promotes sustainable, ecologically sound farming methods, and provides funding for relevant training and modernisation. Understanding and engaging with sustainability strategies ensures farmers adopt practices that support long-term productivity and environmental health.
Sterilise
sterilise: to make something sterile by killing the microorganisms in it or on it; to make an organism unable to have offspring (NOTE: This may be done by various means including drugs, surgery, or irradiation.). Properly managing sterilisation ensures biosecurity and prevents disease outbreaks, supporting livestock health and productivity.
European Food Safety Authority
European Food Safety Authority: A consultative body, funded by the European Community, which advises policymakers on health and food safety issues. Abbr EFSA. Understanding EFSA guidelines helps farmers ensure food safety and meet regulatory standards.
Turn Out Time
turn out time: A season, usually in the spring, when animals which have been kept indoors during the winter are let out to grass. Managing turn out time effectively can enhance pasture management and livestock productivity.
Vacuum Silage
vacuum silage: Silage placed in large polythene bags, usually by a baler specially adapted for this purpose. Air is excluded, so preventing the development of moulds and the green crop is conserved in succulent form. Vacuum silage can improve feed quality and storage efficiency, providing nutritious feed for livestock.
Basic Slag
basic slag: Calcium phosphate produced as waste from blast furnaces, used as a fertilizer. Using basic slag improves soil fertility and provides essential nutrients to crops.
Cattle Breeding Soundness Evaluation (Bse)
A comprehensive assessment of a male cattle’s reproductive capabilities. BSE includes physical examination, semen analysis, and libido evaluation. For instance, conducting BSE on bulls before the breeding season ensures they are capable of siring healthy offspring.
Hatchery Waste
hatchery waste: Surplus chicks or embryos produced in a hatchery. Proper management of hatchery waste ensures compliance with animal welfare standards and reduces environmental impact.
Heifer Sale
An event where heifers are auctioned or sold for breeding or meat production. Heifer sales are important for acquiring replacement stock. For example, purchasing heifers at a sale to replenish the breeding herd and improve genetic quality.
Direct Drilling
direct drilling: A form of minimal cultivation where the seed is sown directly into the field without previous cultivation. Several types of drill are used, with heavy discs for cutting narrow drills, or strong cultivator tines. Direct drilling can improve soil health, reduce erosion, and save time and labor. Farmers should select the appropriate type of drill for their needs and use it properly to achieve optimal crop establishment. Understanding the benefits and applications of direct drilling will aid in effective soil management and crop production.
Fenland Rotation
Fenland Rotation: A system of crop rotation developed on the Fens of East Anglia, using potatoes, sugar beet, and wheat in rotation. This rotation helps maintain soil fertility and reduce pest and disease pressures.
Beef Sausage
A processed meat product made from ground beef, spices, and other ingredients, formed into links or patties. For example, producing beef sausage for breakfast, grilling, and specialty markets.
NMR
NMR: abbreviation for National Milk Records. National Milk Records provides dairy farmers with valuable data on milk production, quality, and herd health. By utilizing NMR’s services, farmers can track their dairy operations’ performance, identify areas for improvement, and make informed management decisions. Accurate milk records help optimize feeding strategies, breeding programs, and overall herd management, leading to increased milk yields, better milk quality, and higher farm income.
Promotion
promotion: The activity of encouraging or enabling something to take place. Helpful content: Effective promotion of farm products through marketing strategies can enhance market access and consumer awareness. Farmers can increase sales and brand recognition by highlighting the unique qualities of their products.
Spruce-Larch Adelgid
spruce-larch adelgid: a relative of the aphid, which may cause serious damage on spruce grown for Christmas trees (Adelges viridis). Managing spruce-larch adelgid populations ensures healthy growth and quality of spruce trees, supporting market value and productivity.
Mercuric Chloride
mercuric chloride: same as mercury (II) chloride. Understanding the uses and effects of mercuric chloride can help farmers manage pest control and other applications more effectively.
Food Product Project Management Tools
The digital tools and software used to plan, execute, and monitor projects, including task management, timelines, and resource allocation. For example, using food product project management tools to streamline workflows and ensure successful project completion.
Nitrogenous Fertiliser
nitrogenous fertiliser: a fertilizer such as sulphate of ammonia which is based on nitrogen. Nitrogenous fertilizers are crucial for providing crops with the nitrogen they need for growth and development. Farmers can benefit from understanding the various forms of nitrogenous fertilizers and their application methods. Proper use of these fertilizers enhances soil fertility, improves crop productivity, and supports sustainable farming practices. Balancing nitrogen application with crop needs and environmental considerations helps maximize yields and minimize environmental impact.
Kid-Snatching
kid-snatching: Kid-snatching – the practice of taking a new-born kid away from its mother to prevent her from licking it and so passing on caprine arthritis-encephalitis. Helps farmers manage health risks in goat herds.
Food Product Water Footprint Analysis
The assessment of the water use and impact associated with food products, including direct and indirect water consumption, to identify opportunities for conservation and efficiency. For example, conducting food product water footprint analyses to reduce water use and enhance sustainability.
Certificate Of Bad Husbandry
Certificate of Bad Husbandry: A certificate issued to a tenant farmer by an Agricultural Land Tribunal if the tenant is inefficient and unable to farm to a satisfactory standard. Understanding agricultural regulations helps farmers maintain best practices and avoid penalties.
Agricultural Development And Advisory Service
Agricultural Development and Advisory Service: Former name for ADAS. ADAS provides technical advice and support to farmers, helping them improve their practices and productivity.
Nature Trail
nature trail: a path through the countryside with signs to draw attention to important and interesting features about plants, animals, and the environment. Creating nature trails on farms can educate visitors about agriculture and the natural environment, promoting awareness and appreciation of farming practices. Farmers can benefit from developing nature trails as part of agritourism initiatives, attracting visitors and generating additional revenue. Nature trails can also provide opportunities for community engagement, environmental education, and fostering a connection between consumers and the farming community.
Sustainable Energy
sustainable energy: energy produced from renewable resources that does not deplete natural resources. Adopting sustainable energy practices ensures responsible resource use and supports farm sustainability.
Stocking Rate
stocking rate: a measure of the carrying capacity of an area in terms of the number of livestock in it at a given time, e.g., the number of animals per hectare. Properly managing stocking rates ensures sustainable grazing and livestock productivity, supporting farm profitability.
World Wide Fund For Nature
World Wide Fund for Nature: The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) focuses on wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability. Farmers can collaborate with WWF to enhance biodiversity and adopt sustainable farming practices.
Proteolysis
proteolysis: The breaking down of proteins in food by digestive enzymes. Helpful content: Understanding proteolysis is important for optimizing animal nutrition and digestion. Proper feed formulations can enhance protein breakdown and nutrient absorption, supporting animal health and productivity.
Integrated Pest Management
integrated pest management: An appropriate combination of different methods of pest control, involving good cultivation practices, use of chemical pesticides, resistant crop varieties and biological control. Abbr IPM. Helps farmers effectively manage pests with minimal environmental impact.