Month: February 2012

reafforestation: The planting of trees in an area which was formerly covered by forest. Reafforestation helps farmers restore ecosystems, improve soil health, and contribute to carbon sequestration.

thiamine: Vitamin B1, found in yeast, cereals, liver, and pork. Ensuring adequate thiamine in livestock diets can prevent deficiencies and improve overall health and performance.

Kyloes: Kyloes – a breed of small long-horned shaggy Highland cattle. Helps farmers manage and breed hardy cattle for meat production.

preserve: 1. To protect something from damage or decay. 2. To stop food from changing or rotting. Helpful content: Preserving produce through methods like pickling, fermenting, and freezing allows farmers to add value and reduce post-harvest losses. These techniques can open new market opportunities and increase farm income.

The practice of overseeing and managing the operations of a feedlot. Feedlot management includes feeding, health care, and marketing of livestock. For instance, managing a feedlot to ensure cattle are fed properly and meet market weight requirements.

Gallus: The Latin name for the domestic chicken. Knowledge of Gallus is essential for poultry farmers in breeding and managing chickens effectively.

exposure: The harmful effect of having no protection from the weather. Suffering from exposure after spending a night in the snow. Understanding exposure risks helps farmers protect crops and livestock from environmental harm.

Cucumber: Cucumber noun a creeping plant (Cucumis sativus) with long green fleshy fruit, used as a salad vegetable COMMENT: Cucumbers are native to India, and are used as a cooked vegetable in oriental cooking; they are a major glasshouse crop. Cultivating cucumbers provides nutritious vegetables for markets.

access: A place of entry, or the right of entry, to somewhere. Ensuring proper access to fields and facilities is important for farm operations and safety.