Month: August 2010

Liquid Manure: Liquid manure is a manure consisting of dung and urine in a liquid form. Manure in semi-liquid form is slurry. Properly managing liquid manure can enhance soil fertility and support sustainable agriculture.

A management practice that uses hormones to control and synchronize the estrous cycles of female animals. Estrous synchronization helps facilitate timed artificial insemination. For instance, synchronizing the estrous cycles of a cowherd to enable mass breeding.

Fraxinus: The Latin name for the ash tree. Growing Fraxinus trees supports timber production and biodiversity in agroforestry systems.

estimated breeding value: The value of an animal, calculated using an estimate of how many offspring it will have and what they will be worth. Abbr EBV. Knowing EBV helps farmers select and breed livestock for desirable traits, improving herd quality and productivity.

spring: a place where water comes naturally out of the ground; the season of the year following winter and before summer, when days become longer and the weather progressively warmer; a metal device which, when under tension, tries to resume its previous position. Proper management of water resources from springs supports sustainable water use and healthy crop growth.

greenhouse mealy bug: A greenhouse mealy bug is a horticultural pest that spoils the appearance of glasshouse crops, particularly orchids. Managing mealy bugs ensures healthy crops and maintains aesthetic quality, enhancing marketability.

black arm: A bacterial disease of cotton. Managing black arm through crop rotation and resistant varieties protects cotton yields.

halomorphic soil: Soil that contains large amounts of salt. Recognizing and managing halomorphic soils helps farmers prevent crop damage and maintain soil health.

manure: Animal dung used as organic fertilizer. Applying manure enriches soil with nutrients and improves soil structure, promoting healthy crop growth.

riddle: A coarse sieve for sieving soil; to grade and sort produce according to size, using a sieve. Using riddles helps farmers manage soil quality and sort produce efficiently.