Month: May 2007

The hard fat found around the kidneys and loins of cattle, often used in cooking and baking. For example, producing beef suet for making traditional puddings and pastries.

ICRISAT: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics – an organization established in 1972 at Hyderabad, India. Farmers benefit from research on crops suited to semi-arid conditions.

Chats: Small potatoes separated from larger potatoes during grading. Managing potato by-products like chats involves using them for feed or processing to reduce waste and maximize farm resources.

Institute for Animal Health: A major center for research into infectious diseases in livestock. Abbr IAH. Helps farmers stay informed about and manage livestock health issues.

inwintering: The practice of housing cattle and sheep during the winter months rather than keeping them outdoors. Helps farmers manage livestock housing and health during winter.

The various substances that make up milk, including water, fat, protein, lactose, and minerals. Milk components are important for nutritional value and dairy product processing. For example, analyzing milk components to ensure it meets industry standards and consumer preferences.

The technologies and tools used to protect devices and endpoints in the food production and distribution process, including antivirus software, encryption, and access controls. For example, adopting food product endpoint security solutions to enhance data protection and prevent breaches.

deflector plate: An attachment in a slurry spreader which spreads the slurry over a wide area. Using a deflector plate in slurry spreading can improve the distribution of nutrients and reduce environmental impact. Farmers should ensure proper calibration and maintenance of slurry spreaders to achieve uniform application. Understanding the nutrient content of slurry and matching it to crop needs can enhance soil fertility and crop growth.

Centrifuge: A device using centrifugal force to separate or remove liquids. Using centrifuges helps farmers and processors manage dairy and food operations efficiently, improving product quality and yield.

secateurs: A cutting tool, like small shears with sharp curved blades, used for pruning. Farmers benefit from using secateurs for efficient pruning and plant management.