Month: October 2011

selective breeding: The process of choosing parent organisms with desirable traits to produce offspring with those traits. Selective breeding improves crop and livestock quality.

Fine Wool: Wool of very good quality. Producing fine wool meets market demand and ensures high-quality textile products.

White Leghorn: A laying breed of poultry. Raising White Leghorns can provide a reliable source of eggs, enhancing farm profitability.

Acarina: Same as Acarida. Understanding Acarina’s role in agriculture helps farmers protect their crops and livestock from these pests.

bent: Stiff-stemmed grasses of the genus Agrostis, found in pastures. Managing bent grasses helps maintain productive grazing lands.

International Whaling Commission: An international body set up under an agreement signed in 1946 to control the commercial killing of whales. Abbr IWC. Helps farmers understand regulations on marine resources.

reclaim: To make land usable for agricultural or commercial purposes, usually marshy land, a waste site, land which has previously been built on, or land which has never been cultivated. Land reclamation expands arable land and increases farming potential.

spay: to remove the ovaries of a female animal. Properly managing spaying supports livestock health and population control, promoting sustainable farming practices.

A natural sugar found in milk, important for energy and flavor. Lactose is used in various dairy products and can be a concern for individuals with lactose intolerance. For instance, producing lactose-free milk for consumers with dietary restrictions.

hereditary: Referring to a genetically controlled characteristic that is passed from parent to offspring. Understanding hereditary traits helps farmers select for desirable characteristics in breeding programs.