Grist
by grist: Grist is corn for grinding or malt crushed for brewing. Understanding grist processing helps farmers produce high-quality flour or malt, meeting market demands and improving profitability.
Starch
starch: a substance composed of chains of glucose units, found in green plants. COMMENT: Starch is the usual form in which carbohydrate is present in food, especially in bread, rice, and potatoes, and it is broken down by the digestive process into forms of sugar. Carbohydrate is not stored in the bodies of animals in the form of starch, but as glycogen. Understanding starch content in crops supports nutritional value and marketability, enhancing farm profitability.
Onion Set
onion set: A seed onion, a small onion grown from seed, which has been dried, and which is planted the following year so that it will root and grow on to maturity. Using onion sets can enhance planting efficiency and crop establishment. Farmers can benefit from understanding proper storage and planting techniques to optimize onion production.
Overlying
overlying: The crushing of piglets by the sow which lies on top of them. Managing farrowing environments to prevent overlying is crucial for piglet survival and welfare. Farmers can benefit from using farrowing crates and proper monitoring to protect piglets and enhance productivity.
Dutch Belted
A breed of dairy cattle known for its distinctive black and white “belted” appearance and high milk production. Dutch Belted cows are valued for their efficiency and unique appearance. For instance, raising Dutch Belted cows for their high milk yield and striking coloration.
SNF percentage
SNF percentage: abbreviation solid-not-fat percentage. Monitoring the solid-not-fat percentage in milk ensures high-quality dairy production, supporting consumer health and market value.
Potash Development Association
Potash Development Association: An organization that provides industry information for those working in fertilizer sales. Abbr PDA. Helpful content: The Potash Development Association offers valuable resources and guidance on potash use in agriculture. Farmers can benefit from their research and recommendations to optimize fertilizer application and improve crop performance.
Whey Powder
A dehydrated form of whey, used in food products and nutritional supplements. Whey powder is convenient for storage and transport. For instance, incorporating whey powder into baked goods to boost protein content.
Countryside Commission
Countryside Commission: Countryside Commission noun a former organization in the UK, which supervised countryside planning and recreation. It was particularly concerned with National Parks and Areas of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Engaging with the Countryside Commission supports rural conservation and sustainable land use practices.
Schistosoma
Schistosoma: A fluke which enters the patientÂ’s bloodstream and causes schistosomiasis. Farmers benefit from preventing schistosomiasis to protect livestock health and prevent economic losses.
Calf Health
The overall well-being of calves, including disease prevention, nutrition, and management practices. Calf health is essential for their growth and future productivity. For example, implementing health protocols to prevent respiratory diseases and ensure calf well-being.
Livestock Handling
The practice of managing and moving livestock safely and humanely. Livestock handling includes techniques to minimize stress and ensure animal welfare. For example, using low-stress handling methods to move cattle from pasture to barn.
Chitting House
Chitting House: A storage building for trays of potatoes, where they are kept to sprout before planting. Using chitting houses helps farmers manage seed potatoes and ensure successful crop establishment.
Dalesbred
Dalesbred: A local sheep of the Swaledale type. It has a white spot on either side of a black face, with a grey muzzle, and provides a long coarse fleece. Farmers raising Dalesbred sheep should focus on wool quality and animal health. Regular shearing, parasite control, and balanced nutrition are key to maintaining the productivity and profitability of the flock. The unique fleece of Dalesbred sheep can also be marketed to niche wool buyers for premium prices.
Background
background: A set of conditions always present in the environment. Understanding the background conditions, such as soil composition and climate, helps farmers make informed decisions about crop and livestock management.
On-Off Grazing
on-off grazing: A rotational grazing system. Implementing on-off grazing can improve pasture health and livestock nutrition. Farmers can benefit from understanding and applying rotational grazing practices to enhance forage availability, reduce soil erosion, and improve animal performance.
Masham
Masham: a crossbred type of sheep which results from a Wensleydale or Teeswater ram mated with a hill ewe of the Swaledale type and has black markings on the face and legs. The breed is an economical ewe with a good lambing average and a useful fleece. Raising Masham sheep can provide farmers with a versatile and productive breed, contributing to better income and farm sustainability.
Beef Filet Mignon
A cut of beef obtained from the tenderloin, known for its exceptional tenderness and mild flavor. Filet mignon is a high-end steak often served in fine dining. For example, producing filet mignon for upscale restaurants and special occasions.
Piped Pipe Piped
piped pipe piped: Referring to water or other fluids being transported through pipes. Using piped systems in irrigation and drainage improves water management and supports sustainable agriculture.
Neck Rot
neck rot: a disease affecting bulb onions during storage. The onions become soft and begin to rot from the stem downwards. Managing neck rot is essential for maintaining the quality and marketability of stored onions. Farmers can benefit from implementing proper storage practices, such as controlling temperature and humidity, to prevent the onset of neck rot. Regular monitoring and the use of resistant varieties can also reduce losses. Effective management of neck rot ensures higher product quality, reduces waste, and improves profitability for onion producers.
Opening Bid
opening bid: The first bid at an auction. Understanding auction dynamics and setting competitive opening bids can help farmers maximize returns on livestock and produce sales. Farmers can benefit from participating in auctions to access broader markets and achieve better prices.
Spring-Tined Harrow
spring-tined harrow: a cultivator which has tines of spring steel which vibrate in the soil. This gives fast seedbed preparation. Using spring-tined harrows improves soil aeration and preparation, promoting healthy root growth and better crop yields.
Vine Crops
vine crops: Crops (Cucurbitaceae) such as cucumber, marrow, gourds, and melons, which are annuals and produce long trailing shoots and heavy fleshy fruit. Growing vine crops can provide nutritious and profitable produce.
Gamekeeper
gamekeeper: A person working on a private estate who manages it to provide wild birds and animals for shooting and hunting. Employing a gamekeeper can enhance the profitability and ecological balance of farm estates.
Cold Storage
Cold Storage: Cold storage noun the practice of keeping perishable produce in a refrigerated room or container, before moving it to market or to a retailer. The low temperature inhibits bacterial and fungal activity. Implementing cold storage preserves produce freshness and extends shelf life.
Indigenous
indigenous: Native to a place. There are six indigenous species of monkey on the island. Bluebells are indigenous to the British Isles. Helps farmers select crops and livestock suited to the local environment.
Soil Drainage
soil drainage: the flow of water from soil, either naturally or through pipes and drainage channels inserted into the ground. Proper soil drainage ensures healthy root growth and prevents waterlogging, promoting productive agriculture.
Threadworm
threadworm: A thin parasitic worm which infests the large intestine. Genus: Enterobius. Proper management of threadworm infections is essential for livestock health and productivity.
Margin Over Purchased Feed
margin over purchased feed: the amount of money received for produce such as per litre of milk, shown as a percentage above the amount spent in purchasing feed for the animals. Abbr MOPF. Understanding margin over purchased feed can help farmers manage their costs and improve profitability.
Bovine Embryo Transfer
bovine embryo transfer: The process of transferring a fertilized embryo from one cow to another. Using bovine embryo transfer supports genetic improvement and herd productivity.
Sedimentary Rocks
sedimentary rocks: Rocks which were formed by deposition of loose material such as sand and gravel, mainly in water. Farmers benefit from understanding sedimentary rocks for soil management and crop growth.