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Seed Rate

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seed rate: The amount of seed sown per hectare shown as kilos per hectare (kg/ha). Farmers benefit from understanding and managing seed rates for optimal crop density and yield.

Intervention Price

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intervention price: Same as support price. The intervention price is the price at which the national intervention agencies are obliged to buy up agricultural commodities offered to them. Helps farmers understand price support mechanisms.

Cattle Tattooing

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A method of marking cattle by injecting ink into the skin, usually inside the ear. Tattooing provides a permanent form of identification. For example, tattooing registration numbers on purebred cattle for breed certification and record-keeping.

Nitrification

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nitrification: the process by which bacteria in the soil break down nitrogen compounds and form nitrates which plants can absorb. Nitrification is a key process in the nitrogen cycle, essential for converting nitrogen into forms that plants can use. Farmers can benefit from understanding and managing nitrification to ensure efficient nitrogen use and minimize losses. Practices like maintaining soil health, using nitrification inhibitors, and optimizing fertilizer application timing can enhance nitrogen availability for crops, leading to better yields and reduced environmental impact.

Environment-Friendly

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environment-friendly: Same as environmentally friendly. Adopting environmentally friendly practices helps farmers protect the natural world and improve sustainability.

Rainwater

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rainwater: The water which falls as rain from clouds. Collecting and utilizing rainwater can provide farmers with an additional source of irrigation water, reducing dependence on other water sources.

Prune

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prune: A black-skinned dried plum. To remove pieces of a plant in order to keep it in shape or to reduce its vigor. Helpful content: Pruning is essential for maintaining plant health and productivity. Proper techniques promote better air circulation, light penetration, and overall growth, leading to higher yields and quality fruit.

Self-Feed

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self-feed: To take a controlled amount of feed from a large container as required. Farmers benefit from using self-feed systems for efficient and consistent livestock feeding.

Cox’S Orange Pippin

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Cox’s Orange Pippin: Cox’s orange pippin /k?ksiz ?rind p?pin/ noun a popular variety of dessert apple. The most important commercially grown apple in the UK. Cultivating Cox’s Orange Pippin apples provides high-quality fruit for markets.

Gley

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gley: A thick rich soil found in waterlogged ground. Knowledge of gley soils is important for managing drainage and improving soil fertility.

RELU

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RELU: Abbreviation for rural economy and land use. Understanding RELU helps farmers manage rural resources sustainably and support rural development.

Synergism

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synergism: the interaction of two or more organisms or chemicals that produce an effect greater than the sum of their separate effects. Understanding and managing synergism ensures optimal interactions and productivity in agricultural systems.

Nitrogen-Fixing Plant

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nitrogen-fixing plant: a leguminous plant which forms an association with bacteria that convert nitrogen from the air into nitrogen compounds in the soil, e.g., a pea plant. Nitrogen-fixing plants play a crucial role in maintaining soil fertility and reducing the need for synthetic fertilizers. Farmers can benefit from including these plants in their crop rotations or as cover crops to improve soil nitrogen levels. This practice enhances soil health, promotes sustainable farming, and reduces input costs. Utilizing nitrogen-fixing plants helps ensure a more resilient and productive farming system.

Colic

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Colic: Colic noun pain in any part of the intestinal tract, especially a symptom of abdominal pain in horses. Managing colic in horses involves proper diet, healthcare, and monitoring.

Swedish Red And White

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Swedish Red and White: a dual-purpose breed of cattle found in Central and Southern Sweden. The animals are cherry red in colour with white markings. Properly managing Swedish Red and White cattle ensures healthy growth and productivity, supporting farm profitability and sustainability.

RRA

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RRA: Abbreviation for Rothamsted Research Association. The RRA supports agricultural research and innovation, benefiting farmers through improved crop and soil management techniques.

Egg

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egg: 1. A reproductive cell produced in a female mammal by the ovary which, if fertilized by male sperm, becomes an embryo. 2. A fertilized ovum of an animal such as a bird, fish, reptile, amphibian, or insect, protected by a membrane layer in which the embryo continues developing outside the mother’s body until it hatches. 3. A round object laid by female birds, with a hard calcareous shell forming a case containing albumen and yolk. The young bird grows inside the egg until it hatches. Understanding egg development and health is crucial for poultry farmers to ensure high-quality production.

Tree Stump

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tree stump: A short section of the trunk of a tree left in the ground with the roots after a tree has been cut down. Managing tree stumps can prevent regrowth and support land clearance.

Beef Uterus

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The uterus of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making pet food. For example, producing beef uterus for culinary and industrial purposes.

Estrus

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The period of sexual receptivity in female animals when they are ready to mate. Estrus is also known as “heat.” For example, detecting estrus in cows is crucial for timing artificial insemination.

Plant Growth Regulator

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plant growth regulator: A chemical treatment that slows the growth of plants, used in low-maintenance areas such as roadside verges. Abbr PGR. Helpful content: Plant growth regulators can help farmers manage crop growth, reduce the need for frequent mowing or pruning, and maintain the desired plant size. This can lead to labor and cost savings in landscape management.