Month: January 2009

woodlot: A woodlot is a small area of land planted with trees. Farmers can manage woodlots for timber production, firewood, and wildlife habitat, adding diversity to farm resources.

The spinal cord of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making pet food. For example, producing beef spinal cord for culinary and industrial purposes.

WWFWWF: The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) focuses on wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability. Farmers can collaborate with WWF to enhance biodiversity and adopt sustainable farming practices.

disinfectant footbath: A disinfectant solution through which animals, e.g., cattle, have to walk to clean their feet and to remove diseases such as foot rot. Using disinfectant footbaths is important for maintaining hoof health and preventing disease in livestock. Farmers should ensure proper construction, maintenance, and use of footbaths for effective disinfection. Understanding the benefits and applications of disinfectant footbaths will aid in maintaining a healthy and productive herd.

halo-: Prefix salt. Understanding plant adaptations like halophytes (salt-tolerant plants) can help farmers cultivate crops in saline soils.

The process of determining the amount of usable meat from a carcass, based on factors such as fat thickness, ribeye area, and carcass weight. Yield grades range from 1 (highest yield) to 5 (lowest yield). For instance, calculating yield grades to optimize meat production and processing.

Simmental: A breed of cattle originating in Switzerland, the colour of which is yellowish-brown or red. It is a dual-purpose breed, with a high growth rate potential and good carcass quality. Farmers benefit from raising Simmental cattle for their efficient meat and milk production.

mill: a factory where a substance is crushed to make a powder, especially one for making flour from the dried grains of cereals. Proper management of mills can help farmers process their crops more effectively, ensuring better quality and marketability.

Lease: A lease is a written contract for letting or renting a piece of equipment for a period against payment of a fee. To lease means to let or rent land or equipment for a period. The company has a policy of only using leased equipment. To use land or equipment for a time and pay a fee. All the farm’s tractors are owned, but the combines are leased. Utilizing leasing arrangements can provide farmers with access to necessary equipment without large capital investments.

emulsifying agent: Same as emulsifier. Emulsifying agents help farmers in food processing and product formulation to create stable and consistent products.