Month: September 2008

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.

The system of rules, practices, and processes by which food production and distribution businesses are directed and controlled, ensuring accountability, transparency, and ethical behavior. For example, strengthening food product corporate governance to enhance stakeholder trust and ensure responsible management.

Fennel: An aromatic herb (Foeniculum vulgare) of Mediterranean origin, used to flavour fish dishes and soups. Growing fennel adds diversity to farm crops and can provide culinary and medicinal benefits.

plough to plate: Same as farm to fork. Helpful content: The plough to plate concept emphasizes the importance of every step in the food production chain, from cultivation to consumption. Understanding this process helps farmers ensure food safety, quality, and traceability, meeting consumer expectations.

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

denude: To make land or rock bare by cutting down trees and other plants or by erosion. The timber companies have denuded the mountains. Farmers should implement sustainable land management practices to prevent denudation and maintain soil health. Practices like reforestation, agroforestry, and erosion control can help mitigate the effects of denudation. Understanding the environmental and economic impacts of denudation will aid in developing sustainable farming systems.

Liveweight Marketing: Liveweight marketing is the marketing of live animals. Utilizing liveweight marketing can provide farmers with a platform to sell animals and gain competitive prices.

Creep Grazing: Creep grazing noun a type of rotational grazing using creep gates, which allow the lambs access to the pasture before the ewes. Implementing creep grazing practices ensures proper pasture management and livestock nutrition.

goose: A goose is a large heavy bird, raised for meat, especially for Christmas. Understanding the economic value and market demands for geese can help farmers diversify their production and increase profitability.

bucking: The action of a horse or other animal kicking out with its hind legs. Understanding and managing bucking behavior can improve safety and handling of livestock.