Hinge
by hinge: Soil which is left uncut by a plough when it has failed to cut a full furrow. Understanding and managing hinge soil ensures proper ploughing and field preparation.
Half-Breed
half-breed: An animal of mixed breed, mainly applied to crossbred sheep. Crossbreeding can produce animals with desirable traits such as disease resistance and improved productivity.
Euthanasia
euthanasia: The act of killing a sick animal in a humane way. Understanding euthanasia practices helps farmers manage animal welfare and prevent suffering.
Agricultural Marketing Channels
The pathways through which agricultural products are sold and distributed to consumers, including direct sales, wholesalers, and retailers. For example, exploring agricultural marketing channels to expand market reach and increase sales.
Silage Tower
silage tower: A container used for making and storing silage. Farmers benefit from using silage towers for efficient and controlled silage production and storage.
Dehydrated Milk
dehydrated milk: Milk which has been dried and reduced to a powder. Dehydrated milk is a valuable product for extending the shelf life of milk and reducing transportation costs. Farmers and processors should ensure proper drying techniques and packaging to maintain the quality of dehydrated milk. Understanding market opportunities for dehydrated milk can help optimize production and profitability.
Crop Science
The study of the principles and practices of crop production and management. Crop science includes research on plant breeding, genetics, and pest management. For example, developing new crop varieties with improved resistance to diseases.
Particle Size Distribution
particle size distribution: A way of measuring the composition of soil, which can be used in planning irrigation and crop arrangement. Knowing soil composition helps in selecting appropriate crops and irrigation practices.
Irrigation
irrigation: The artificial supplying and application of water to land with growing crops. Helps farmers understand and implement effective irrigation systems.
Piece Rate
piece rate: The amount of money paid to workers according to the amount of work done, rather than on an hourly or daily basis. Implementing piece rate systems can improve worker productivity and farm efficiency.
Milk Composition
milk composition: the percentages of protein, lactose, fat, minerals and water which make up milk. The composition varies according to the breed of cow, but average percentages are: protein (3.4%), milk sugar (4.75%), fat (3.75%), minerals (0.75%), water (87.35%). Understanding milk composition can help farmers manage dairy production more effectively, ensuring better quality and marketability.
Belt Drive
belt drive: The transmission of power from an engine to another machine via a belt. Maintaining belt drives ensures efficient operation of farm machinery.
Cattle Milk Organic
Milk produced without the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, antibiotics, or hormones. Organic milk is often preferred for its perceived health and environmental benefits. For instance, managing an organic dairy farm to produce high-quality organic milk.
Institute Of Terrestrial Ecology
Institute of Terrestrial Ecology: A former ecological research organization, now merged with the Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Abbr ITE. Helps farmers access ecological research for better land management.
Document
document: To record information in written or electronic form. Proper documentation practices are important for maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with regulations. Farmers should implement effective documentation techniques to record farm activities, transactions, and data. Understanding the benefits of proper documentation will aid in effective farm management and decision-making.
Agritourism Safety Measures
The practices and protocols used to ensure the safety of visitors to farms, including risk assessments, signage, and emergency plans. For example, implementing agritourism safety measures to protect visitors and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.
Beef Amniotic Fluid
The amniotic fluid of cattle, often used for medicinal purposes. For example, producing beef amniotic fluid for pharmaceutical and health applications.
Genetic Variation
genetic variation: The inherited differences between the members of a species. Genetic variation is crucial for the adaptability and resilience of crops and livestock, ensuring long-term sustainability and productivity in farming.
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.
International Livestock Centre For Africa
International Livestock Centre for Africa: An organization established in 1974 at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Abbr ILCA. Provides research and resources for livestock farmers in Africa.
Light Sussex
Light Sussex: Light Sussex is a dual-purpose breed of poultry, one of the several varieties of the Sussex breed. The birds are white, with black stripes to the feathers of the neck and black feathers on the wings and tail. Raising Light Sussex chickens can enhance poultry production and farm profitability.
Hydrophyte
hydrophyte: A plant that lives in water or in marshy conditions. Growing hydrophytes supports farm biodiversity and wetland management.
Subsidy
subsidy: money given by a government or organisation to help an industry, charity, or other organisation. The reform will result in subsidies for farming being replaced by payments for caring for the environment. Understanding and accessing subsidies ensures financial support for farmers, promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Desertify
desertify: To make land into a desert. It is predicted that half the country will be desertified by the end of the century. Preventing land from becoming desertified involves implementing sustainable land management practices and restoring degraded land. Farmers should adopt measures like reforestation, soil conservation, and water management to prevent and mitigate desertification. Understanding the causes and impacts of desertification will help develop effective strategies for land restoration and sustainable agriculture.
Schistosomiasis
schistosomiasis: A tropical disease caused by flukes taken in from water affecting the intestine or bladder. Also called bilharziasis. Farmers benefit from managing schistosomiasis to ensure livestock health and productivity.
Canary Grass
Canary Grass: A weed that produces a large cylindrical-shaped flower, troublesome in cereals. Managing canary grass involves timely weeding and herbicide application to protect cereal crops and maintain yield.
Food Product Ethical Labor Standards
The guidelines and practices that ensure fair and humane treatment of workers in food production and distribution, including wages, working conditions, and rights. For example, implementing food product ethical labor standards to promote social responsibility and enhance worker well-being.
Stem Canker
stem canker: a fungal disease affecting many types of plant including oilseed rape. Managing stem canker ensures healthy crop growth, preventing yield losses and maintaining quality.