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Fine Grains

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Fine Grains: High-quality grains such as those of wheat and rice. Compare coarse grains. Producing fine grains meets market demand and ensures high-quality food products.

Vineyard

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vineyard: A plantation of grapevines. Establishing vineyards can provide a profitable agricultural enterprise, especially in suitable climates for grape growing.

Epiphytic

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epiphytic: Attached to another plant for support but not parasitic. Understanding epiphytic relationships helps farmers manage crop health and biodiversity.

Inactivate

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inactivate: To make something unable to act. The ultraviolet component of sunlight inactivates some herbicides. Helps farmers manage chemical usage in agriculture.

Feed Storage

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Facilities and methods used to store feed ingredients and rations. Proper feed storage helps maintain feed quality and prevent spoilage. For instance, using silos and bins to store feed for dairy cows and ensure a steady supply.

Disintegrate

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disintegrate: To break up into small parts. Proper management of disintegration processes is important for maintaining soil health and preventing pollution. Farmers should implement practices like crop rotation, organic amendments, and proper waste management to enhance disintegration and nutrient cycling. Understanding the factors contributing to disintegration will aid in developing effective management strategies.

Dairy Pricing

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The determination of prices for dairy products based on factors such as production costs, market demand, and regulatory frameworks. For example, setting dairy prices to ensure profitability and competitiveness in the market.

Peel

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peel: 1. The outer layer of a fruit. Oranges have a thick peel. Lemon peel is used as flavoring. 2. The skin of a potato. Verb to remove the peel from a fruit or potato. Using peels in composting can improve soil fertility and reduce waste.

Culture

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Culture: Culture noun a microorganism or tissues grown in a culture medium verb to grow a microorganism or tissue in a culture medium. subculture. Understanding cultures aids in managing crop health and disease control.

Food Product Risk Assessment And Management Tools

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The technologies and methods used to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in food production and distribution, including risk analysis, mitigation planning, and monitoring. For example, using food product risk assessment and management tools to enhance resilience and protect against potential threats.

Cosset Lamb

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Cosset Lamb: Cosset lamb /k?s?t læm/ noun a lamb which has been reared by hand. Raising cosset lambs involves providing proper care and nutrition for optimal growth.

Kilo

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kilo: Kilo – same as kilogram. Helps farmers understand and use weight measurements.

Herbage Consumed

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herbage consumed: The mass of herbage once it has been consumed by grazing animals. Monitoring herbage consumption ensures proper feed management and prevents overgrazing.

Extensification Payments Scheme

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Extensification Payments Scheme: Until 2005, a system of payments made to farmers who received payments under the Beef Special Premium Scheme or Suckler Cow Premium Scheme and met specific stocking densities. Now superseded by the Single Payment Scheme. Accessing extensification payments helps farmers manage financial stability and promote sustainable farming.

Brangus

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A crossbreed of Brahman and Angus cattle, combining the heat tolerance of Brahman with the meat quality of Angus. Brangus cattle are popular in warm climates. For example, selecting Brangus cattle for their adaptability and high-quality beef production.

Horse

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horse: A hoofed animal with a flowing mane and tail, used on farms as a working animal, now mainly replaced by tractors. Raising horses can provide farmers with versatile working animals and income from equestrian activities.

Rural Land Register

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Rural Land Register: A digitized map of all registered land parcels in the UK, kept by the Rural Payments Agency. Abbreviation: RLR. The RLR provides farmers with accurate land data, supporting efficient farm management and compliance with regulatory requirements.

Umbellifer

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umbellifer: A plant belonging to the Umbelliferae. Plants like umbellifers can attract beneficial insects and improve farm biodiversity, enhancing pest control and pollination services.

Fish Health Management

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The practices and strategies used to prevent, diagnose, and treat diseases in fish, ensuring optimal health and productivity. For example, developing fish health management programs to monitor and address health issues in aquaculture.

Flushing Ewes

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Flushing Ewes: Ewes brought into good condition before breeding, usually by improving their diet. Properly managing flushing ensures reproductive success and flock productivity.

FCR

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FCR: Abbreviation for feed conversion rate. Monitoring FCR helps farmers enhance feed efficiency and animal growth, leading to better productivity and profitability.