Month: April 2013

string bean: same as French bean. Growing string beans provides farmers with a versatile crop for fresh and processed markets, enhancing farm income and sustainability.

divide: To separate or allocate something into parts or sections. Managing the division of land, resources, or tasks is important for effective farm operations. Farmers should use appropriate planning and management techniques for efficient division. Understanding the benefits and applications of proper division will aid in effective farm management and productivity.

First Calver: A cow that has produced its first calf. Proper care of first calvers supports their transition into productive dairy or breeding animals.

seep: To flow slowly through a substance. Water seeped through the rock. Chemicals seeped out of the container. Farmers benefit from managing seepage to prevent soil and water contamination.

Immediate medical care provided in response to an injury or illness. First aid on farms includes treating cuts, burns, and other common injuries. For example, applying a bandage to a cut sustained while handling farm equipment.

ryegrass: A term for a most important group of grasses. Many varieties of hybrid ryegrass are now used. They are crosses between perennial and Italian ryegrasses, and often also tetraploids. Growing ryegrass supports pasture health and livestock nutrition.

transmit: To pass on a disease to another animal or plant. Understanding disease transmission can help farmers implement biosecurity measures and protect herd health.

min-till: same as minimum tillage. Understanding min-till can help farmers optimize their soil and crop management practices, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

ES: Abbreviation for Environmental Stewardship. Participating in Environmental Stewardship helps farmers receive funding for implementing environmentally friendly farming practices.

trifolium: The crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum), a plant which does best on calcareous loams and is grown after cereals as a catch crop. It is planted in mixed herbage as a winter annual for forage, particularly for sheep. Growing trifolium can provide high-quality forage and improve soil health.