Brahman
by brahman: A breed of cattle known for its tolerance to heat and resistance to disease. Raising Brahman cattle provides hardy livestock for challenging environments.
Exhausted Fallow
exhausted fallow: Fallow land which is no longer fertile. Managing exhausted fallow helps farmers restore soil health and productivity.
Waterer
An automated device that provides water to livestock, ensuring a constant supply. Waterers reduce labor and ensure animals have access to clean water. For example, using automatic waterers in a barn to keep dairy cows hydrated.
Coshh
COSHH: COSHH noun UK regulations controlling substances with known health risks. Full form Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (UK Regulations). COMMENT: Farmwork may involve exposure to many substances which can be hazardous to health. Safety in the use of pesticides extends not only to protecting the user but also the need to protect the environment. Complying with COSHH regulations ensures safe handling and use of hazardous substances in agriculture.
Feed Mixer
A machine used to combine various feed ingredients into a uniform ration. Feed mixers help ensure livestock receive a balanced and consistent diet. For example, using a feed mixer to prepare total mixed rations (TMR) for dairy cows.
Calf Enteric Disease
Calf Enteric Disease: A disease of calves causing severe diarrhea. Managing calf enteric disease includes proper sanitation, hydration, and medical treatment to prevent mortality and promote healthy growth.
Grass Staggers
grass staggers: Grass staggers, also known as hypomagnesaemia, is a condition caused by magnesium deficiency in livestock. Preventing grass staggers ensures animal health and productivity, reducing economic losses.
Dry Organic Matter
dry organic matter: Organic matter such as sewage sludge or manure that has been dried out and may be used as a fertilizer. Abbr DOM. Dry organic matter is a valuable resource for improving soil fertility and structure.
Level
Level: Level means having a flat, smooth horizontal surface. It also refers to a relative amount, intensity, or concentration, such as an unsafe level of contamination or reduced noise levels. A level is also a flat low-lying area of usually marshy land, often reclaimed by artificial drainage in parts of Fen Country in Eastern England round the Wash. Maintaining level land can improve water management and crop growth.
Milk Products
milk products: milk and other foodstuffs produced from it, which are sold for human consumption. The main milk products are liquid milk (homogenised, pasteurised, sterilised or UHT), butter, cheese, cream, condensed milk and milk powder. Understanding the production and marketability of milk products can help farmers diversify their income streams and improve profitability.
Growth Rate
The rate at which an animal gains weight over time, typically measured as average daily gain (ADG). Growth rate is influenced by genetics, nutrition, and management. For example, monitoring the growth rate of beef cattle to ensure they reach market weight efficiently.
Food Product Virtual Collaboration Tools
The digital tools and platforms that facilitate teamwork and communication among remote employees, including project management software, chat applications, and virtual meeting platforms. For example, using food product virtual collaboration tools to enhance remote teamwork and efficiency.
Soil Sterilisation
soil sterilisation: the treatment of glasshouse, greenhouse, and other horticultural soils in order to kill weed seeds, plant disease organisms, and pests. Using soil sterilisation techniques ensures healthy crop growth and prevents yield losses.
Respiratory Quotient
respiratory quotient: The ratio of the amount of carbon dioxide passed from the blood into the lungs to the amount of oxygen absorbed into the blood from the air. Abbreviation: RQ. Monitoring respiratory quotient helps farmers assess livestock health and optimize feeding strategies.
Indian Game
Indian game: A breed of table poultry, often black with yellow legs. Helps farmers choose suitable poultry breeds for meat production.
Powder
powder: A substance made of ground or otherwise finely dispersed solid particles. Helpful content: Powders, such as powdered fertilizers or pesticides, are essential for various agricultural applications. Proper handling and application of these products can enhance crop protection and growth.
Liquefied Petroleum Gas
Liquefied Petroleum Gas: Liquefied petroleum gas is propane or butane or a combination of both produced by refining crude petroleum oil. Abbr LPG. Liquefied petroleum gas is used for domestic heating and cooking and for powering vehicles. Utilizing liquefied petroleum gas can provide farmers with a clean and efficient energy source.
Pot On
pot on: To take a plant from one pot and repot it in a larger one so that it can develop. Helpful content: Potting on is essential for healthy plant development in nursery settings. Providing adequate space for root growth ensures robust and productive plants, ready for field transplantation.
Laying Hen
Laying Hen: A laying hen is a female domestic fowl which is kept primarily for egg production. Raising laying hens can provide a steady source of income from egg sales.
Wholegrain
wholegrain: A cereal grain containing the whole of the original seed, including the bran. Growing and selling wholegrain products can provide a nutritious food option and a profitable market for farmers.
Biodiversity Conservation On Farms
The practices and initiatives used to protect and enhance biodiversity on agricultural land, including habitat preservation, wildlife corridors, and integrated pest management. For example, implementing biodiversity conservation practices to support ecosystem health and resilience.
Adsorbable
adsorbable: Referring to a gas or vapor which is able to bond with a solid when it touches its surface. Knowing about adsorbable substances aids farmers in soil and environmental management.
Countryside Recreation Site
Countryside Recreation Site: Countryside recreation site noun a location visited or used by tourists in the countryside, e.g. a national park, heritage coast, cycle path, or watersports facility. Managing countryside recreation sites promotes sustainable tourism and rural development.
Seed Drill
seed drill: A machine consisting of a hopper carried on wheels with a feed mechanism which delivers grain to seed tubes. Most seed drills are designed to plant seed in prepared seed beds. Drills for cereals and grasses sow the seed at random, while precision drills, used mainly for sugar beet and vegetable crops, place seed at preset intervals in the rows. Precision drills are also called seeder units. Farmers benefit from using seed drills for efficient and precise planting.
Lupin
Lupin: Lupin is a leguminous plant (Lupinus polyphyllus) grown as a crop for protein and seed oil. Lupins were originally grown in the UK as green manure on acid sandy soils, and for some sheep folding. They are now grown for grain production. The seeds of lupin contain 3040% protein and 1012% edible oil. The white lupin is an early-ripening sweet type but is difficult to harvest and must be combined carefully. Growing lupins can provide farmers with a nutritious and marketable crop for animal feed and oil production.
Early Bite
early bite: Grazing in the spring provided by new growths of grass which sprout when the weather gets warmer. Early bite can help farmers optimize grazing schedules and improve livestock health.
Countryside Stewardship Scheme
Countryside Stewardship Scheme: Countryside Stewardship Scheme noun formerly in England and Wales, a system of payments made to landowners and farmers who alter their farming practices to benefit the natural environment and maintain biodiversity (NOTE: The Countryside Stewardship Scheme has now been superseded by the Environmental Stewardship scheme). The Defra-funded Countryside Stewardship and Environmentally Sensitive Areas schemes help to maintain and enhance the biodiversity and landscape value of farmed land, protect historic features, and promote public access. (Delivering the evidence. Defras Science and Innovation Strategy, 200306). Engaging in the Countryside Stewardship Scheme supports biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.
Productivity
productivity: The rate at which something is produced. Helpful content: Measuring and improving productivity is crucial for farm management. Farmers can use productivity metrics to evaluate performance, identify areas for improvement, and implement strategies to enhance efficiency.
Ploughshare
ploughshare: A heavy metal blade of a plough, which cuts the bottom of the furrow. Helpful content: Maintaining sharp and properly aligned ploughshares ensures efficient soil cutting and turning. This leads to better seedbed preparation and improved crop establishment.
Desertification
desertification: The process by which fertile land becomes desert as a result of various factors, including drought, deforestation, and inappropriate agriculture. Preventing desertification is crucial for maintaining productive farmland.
Ovary
ovary: One of two organs in a woman or female animal that produce ova or egg cells and secrete the female hormone oestrogen. Proper management of ovarian health is essential for successful breeding and reproductive efficiency. Farmers can benefit from monitoring and supporting ovarian function in livestock to enhance fertility and productivity.
F1 Hybrid
F1 Hybrid: An animal or plant that is the result of a cross between two different plants or animals. F1 hybrids can be crossbred to produce F2 hybrids and the process can continue for many generations. These hybrids offer traits like higher yields and disease resistance, enhancing farm efficiency and profitability.
Monogerm Seed
monogerm seed: a seed that produces a single seedling. Compare multigerm seed. Understanding the characteristics of monogerm seeds can help farmers manage crop production more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.
Break-Even Point
break-even point: The production level at which total revenues equal total costs. Understanding break-even points helps farmers make informed financial decisions and achieve profitability.
Acetonaemia
acetonaemia: A disease affecting cows, caused by ketone bodies accumulating. The animal loses appetite and the smell of acetone affects the breath, urine, and milk. Early diagnosis and treatment of acetonaemia are essential to prevent severe health impacts and loss of productivity in dairy herds.
Growth Regulator
growth regulator: A growth regulator is a chemical used to control plant growth, mainly for weed control in cereals and grassland. Using growth regulators ensures efficient weed management and enhances crop yields.
Market Gardening
market gardening: The commercial production of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and other plants on a relatively small scale. Market gardening can provide farmers with high-value crops and income diversification.