Month: October 2009

ripen: To become ready for eating, or to make something, especially a fruit, ready for eating. Managing ripening processes helps farmers deliver fresh, high-quality produce to market.

butterfly: A flying insect with large, often brightly colored wings. Encouraging butterfly populations supports pollination and enhances farm biodiversity.

Commercial Grain Farming: Commercial grain farming noun a highly mechanized agricultural system in which large areas of mid-latitude grasslands are given over to cereal cultivation. Implementing commercial grain farming techniques increases crop yields and efficiency.

pollen beetle: A pest of Brassica, which makes buds wither. The beetle feeds on buds and flower parts. Helpful content: Managing pollen beetle infestations is crucial for protecting Brassica crops. Integrated pest management strategies can reduce damage and ensure healthy crop development.

drone: A male bee. Drones do not gather nectar or pollen but are essential for mating with the queen. Beekeepers should manage drone populations to maintain a healthy hive.

A vehicle equipped with refrigerated tanks used to transport milk from dairy farms to processing facilities. Milk tankers ensure milk remains at the proper temperature during transport. For instance, scheduling milk tanker pickups to ensure timely and safe delivery of milk to processors.

repot: To take a plant out of its pot and plant it in another, changing or adding to the soil at the same time. Repotting helps farmers manage plant health and growth in nursery operations.

Westerwold ryegrass: An annual type of ryegrass, which is a fast-growing summer crop. Growing Westerwold ryegrass can provide quick-growing forage for livestock, improving feed availability.

Fruitwaste: A residue left after juice has been extracted from fruit, used as animal feed. Properly managing fruitwaste supports sustainable farming practices and livestock nutrition.

yoghurt: Yoghurt is soured milk fermented by specific bacteria. Farmers can produce yoghurt to add value to milk and diversify dairy products.