Month: June 2007

The laws and guidelines governing the packaging and labeling of food products, including ingredient lists, nutritional information, and allergen warnings. For example, complying with food packaging and labeling regulations to ensure consumer safety and meet legal requirements.

strip cultivation: a method of communal farming in which each family has a long thin piece or several long thin pieces of land to cultivate. Properly managing strip cultivation ensures efficient land use and sustainable agricultural practices.

estate: 1. A rural property consisting of a large area of land and a big house. 2. A plantation. Managing estates effectively helps farmers optimize land use and productivity.

maltose: a sugar formed by digesting starch or glycogen. Understanding the role of maltose in livestock nutrition can help farmers manage animal diets more effectively, leading to better growth and productivity.

sugar beet harvester: a machine for harvesting sugar beet, which may be trailed or self-propelled. The machine cuts off the beet tops, lifts the root, cleans off the soil and conveys the beet to a hopper which is then emptied by a second elevator onto a trailer. Using sugar beet harvesters ensures efficient harvesting and productivity, reducing labor costs and enhancing farm profitability.

SASSAS: Set-aside scheme. Farmers benefit from participating in SASSAS for land management and conservation incentives.

dietary: Referring to diet. Dietary practices are crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of livestock. Farmers should ensure that animals receive a balanced and nutritious diet, tailored to their specific needs. Working with veterinarians and nutritionists to develop proper dietary plans will help optimize animal health and farm productivity.

FAC: Abbreviation for Food Advisory Committee. This committee provides guidance on food safety and standards, ensuring that farmers’ products meet regulatory requirements and are safe for consumption, thereby protecting public health and enhancing marketability.

electronic identification: A way of marking animals with tags containing a readable chip, which identifies them. Abbr EID. Electronic identification helps farmers efficiently track and manage their livestock.

Hill Radnor: Radnor. Raising Hill Radnor sheep provides farmers with hardy livestock suited to hilly and upland areas.