Month: January 2011

Ground beef patties served in buns with various toppings, a staple of fast food and casual dining. For example, producing beef patties for use in restaurants and home grilling.

impermeable: Referring to a substance which does not allow a liquid or gas to pass through. Rocks which are impermeable to water. Helps farmers manage soil and water resources.

diarrhoea: A condition where an animal frequently passes liquid feces. Also called scouring. Managing diarrhea in livestock involves identifying the cause, providing proper hydration, and implementing appropriate treatments. Farmers should work with veterinarians to develop effective management plans for preventing and treating diarrhea. Understanding the factors contributing to diarrhea will help maintain animal health and productivity.

grain reserves: Grain reserves are the amount of cereal grain held in store by a country above its annual requirements. Managing grain reserves ensures food security and stabilizes market prices, benefiting farmers and consumers.

Lambing Tunnel: A lambing tunnel is a covered enclosure for ewes and lambs. Lambing tunnels provide protection from harsh weather, ensuring the safety and well-being of ewes and lambs during the vulnerable lambing period.

The process of developing and implementing a strategic plan for dairy farm operations, including goals, resources, and financial projections. For example, creating a dairy farm business plan to guide decision-making and achieve long-term success.

progeny: The young or children produced by any living thing. Helpful content: Monitoring progeny performance helps farmers select the best breeding stock. This practice ensures genetic improvement and higher productivity in future generations of crops or livestock.

response: The beneficial reaction of a growing crop to the application of fertilizer. Monitoring crop response helps farmers optimize fertilizer use and improve yields.

heat treatment: The use of high temperatures, typically 45°C, to disinfest storage areas or containers. Using heat treatment helps prevent pest infestations and maintain the quality of stored crops.

Cottage Piggery: Cottage piggery noun a pig housing with low roofs and an open yard. Utilizing cottage piggeries provides proper housing and management for pigs.