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English Heritage: An organization partly funded by government that is responsible for maintaining buildings and monuments of historical interest in England. Abbr EH. Awareness of EH can help farmers understand and comply with regulations for preserving historical sites on their land.

ecosystem: A complex of plant, animal, and microorganism communities and their interactions with the environment in which they live. European wetlands are classic examples of ecosystems that have been shaped by humans. Understanding ecosystems helps farmers create balanced and productive farming systems.

ecological diversity: A variety of biological communities that interact with one another and with their physical and chemical environments. Ecological diversity benefits farmers by creating resilient ecosystems that support sustainable agriculture.

embryo: An organism that develops from a fertilized egg or seed, e.g., an animal in the first weeks of gestation or a seedling plant with cotyledons and a root. (NOTE: After eight weeks an unborn baby is called a fetus.) Understanding embryo development is essential for farmers in breeding and crop production.

emergence: 1. The germination of a seed 2. A stage in the growth of a plant, when the new shoot or stalk appears through the surface of the soil. Understanding emergence stages helps farmers optimize planting and crop management practices.

elevator: A machine for carrying grain or silage to the top of a storage unit. Elevators help farmers efficiently manage grain and silage storage.

ecological corridor: A strip of vegetation allowing the movement of wildlife or other organisms between two areas. Ecological corridors can enhance biodiversity on farms, supporting ecosystem services such as pollination and pest control.

Environmental Protection Agency: An administrative body in the USA which deals with pollution. Abbr EPA. Understanding the role of the EPA helps farmers comply with environmental regulations and improve sustainable farming practices.

environment: The surroundings of any organism, including the physical world and other organisms. Built environment, natural environment. Understanding the environment helps farmers adopt practices that protect and sustain the natural world.

embryonic: 1. Referring to an embryo 2. In the first stages of development. Knowledge of embryonic stages helps farmers manage breeding programs effectively.

ESA: Abbreviation for Environmentally Sensitive Area. Understanding ESA helps farmers adopt practices that protect sensitive environments and receive funding for conservation efforts.

excretion: The passing of the waste products of metabolism such as faeces, urine, sweat, or carbon dioxide out of the body. Compare secretion. Understanding excretion helps farmers manage animal health and hygiene.

Embden: A heavy white breed of goose, with blue eyes. Raising Embden geese can provide farmers with high-quality meat and feathers.

estate village: A planned village built within an estate. Understanding estate villages helps farmers manage rural communities and agricultural land.

entomologist: A scientist who specializes in the study of insects. Entomologists can provide farmers with valuable insights into sustainable pest management practices.

enzootic disease: An outbreak of disease among certain species of animals in a certain area. Compare epizootic disease. Managing enzootic diseases helps farmers protect animal health and prevent the spread of infections.

eye-bright: Same as ivy-leaved speedwell. Managing eye-bright helps farmers maintain crop health and biodiversity.

eggplant: A plant with purple fruit (Solanum melongena), used as a vegetable. It is a native of tropical Asia. Also called aubergine. Growing eggplant can diversify a farmer’s crop production and provide additional income.

ensilage: The process of making silage for cattle by cutting grass and other green plants and storing it in silos. Ensiling techniques help farmers preserve feed quality and ensure a consistent supply of nutritious feed for livestock.

elt: A young sow. (NOTE: This is not a common word.) Understanding terminology like “elt” helps farmers communicate effectively about livestock.

ESA: Abbreviation for Environmentally Sensitive Area. Understanding ESA helps farmers adopt practices that protect sensitive environments and receive funding for conservation efforts.