Short Duration Ley
short duration ley: A ley which is kept only for a short time. Farmers benefit from managing short duration leys for efficient pasture rotation and forage production.
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Ventilate
ventilate: To cause air to pass in and out of a place freely. Proper ventilation is essential for maintaining animal health and preventing respiratory diseases in livestock.
Food Industry Sustainability Strategy
Food Industry Sustainability Strategy: A set of policies promoting sustainable development for producers and suppliers at each point along the food supply chain. Abbr FISS. This strategy helps farmers adopt practices that protect the environment and ensure long-term productivity.
House
house: A structure where animals or machinery are kept. Properly housing livestock and machinery ensures their safety and efficiency.
Brassica
brassica: A genus of plants including cabbage, broccoli, and mustard. Growing brassicas provides nutritious vegetables and valuable crops for rotation and pest management.
Following Crop
Following Crop: A crop sown by a tenant farmer before leaving the farm at the end of their tenancy. Properly managing following crops ensures efficient land use and crop rotation.
Food Product Fog Computing Solutions
The technologies and platforms that use fog computing to extend cloud services to the edge of the network, improving data processing and storage in food production and distribution. For example, adopting food product fog computing solutions to enhance connectivity and performance.
Stabiliser
stabiliser: an artificial substance added to processed food such as sauces containing water and fat to stop the mixture from changing. Also called stabilising agent. Using stabilisers in food production ensures product consistency and quality, supporting market value and consumer trust.
Acacia
Acacia: A species of tree often grown for its pretty leaves and blossoms. Acacias can be valuable for agroforestry systems, providing shade and improving soil quality.
Extender
extender: A food additive which makes the food bigger or heavier without adding to its food value. Understanding extenders helps farmers in food processing and product formulation.
Teat Chaps
teat chaps: Sores on the teat, probably due to abrasions caused by the milking machine. Addressing teat chaps is essential for animal welfare and preventing infections.
Substandard
substandard: not up to standard quality. Properly managing substandard crops and livestock ensures high-quality production, supporting farm profitability and market value.
Seed Selection And Quality
The process of choosing and ensuring high-quality seeds for planting, based on traits such as germination rate, purity, and disease resistance. For example, selecting high-quality seeds to ensure successful crop establishment and yield.
Cayuga
Cayuga: A breed of duck producing dark green eggs with shiny green-black plumage. Raising Cayuga ducks offers unique produce for niche markets, contributing to farm income.
Electric Fence
electric fence: Thin wires supported by posts, the wires being able to carry an electric current. This type of fence is easily moved around the farm, and makes strip grazing on limited areas possible. Electric fences help farmers manage grazing and protect crops from livestock.
Leghorn
Leghorn: Leghorn is an excellent laying breed of hen. It is a hardy bird, colored black, brown, and white. Leghorns produce good-sized white eggs. Raising Leghorn chickens can enhance egg production efficiency and farm profitability.
Saline Soil
saline soil: Soil that contains high levels of soluble salts. Managing saline soil is important for preventing crop damage and maintaining soil health.
Dairy Quality
The characteristics of dairy products, including composition, flavor, and safety. Dairy quality is essential for consumer satisfaction and dairy product processing. For example, monitoring dairy quality through regular testing and adhering to hygiene standards.
North Country Cheviot
North Country Cheviot: a large-sized breed of sheep with fine good-quality wool. This variety of the Cheviot is found in Caithness and Sutherland. The North Country Cheviot breed is known for its hardiness and high-quality wool, making it an excellent choice for farmers in challenging climates. Farmers can benefit from raising this breed to produce valuable wool and resilient lambs. Understanding the breed’s specific care requirements and market potential helps optimize production and enhance farm profitability.
CPRE
CPRE: CPRE noun a UK charity that campaigns for rural areas to be protected. Full form Campaign to Protect Rural England. Engaging with CPRE supports rural conservation and sustainable land use practices.
Cattle Endocrine System
The system in cattle responsible for producing and regulating hormones, including glands such as the pituitary, thyroid, and adrenal glands. For instance, studying the cattle endocrine system to manage reproductive health and growth.