Month: July 2013

Discomfort

 April Kingsman  July 31, 2013  1 Comment on Discomfort

discomfort: A mild form of pain or a feeling of unease. Proper management of discomfort in livestock involves identifying the cause, providing appropriate care, and implementing preventive measures. Farmers should work with veterinarians to ensure the health and welfare of their animals. Understanding the factors contributing to discomfort will aid in developing effective management strategies.

Farmer’S Lung

 April Kingsman  July 31, 2013  0 Comments on Farmer’S Lung

Farmer’s Lung: A type of asthma caused by an allergy to rotting hay. Awareness and prevention of farmer’s lung help protect the respiratory health of farm workers.

Shearer

 April Kingsman  July 29, 2013  1 Comment on Shearer

shearer: A person who clips the fleece off a sheep. Farmers benefit from employing skilled shearers to ensure efficient and high-quality wool production.

Rural Development

 April Kingsman  July 29, 2013  0 Comments on Rural Development

rural development: A program of activities undertaken to ensure that rural areas remain economically and socially sustainable. Promoting rural development supports agricultural growth and improves rural livelihoods.

Farrowing

 April Kingsman  July 29, 2013  0 Comments on Farrowing

Farrowing: The act of giving birth to piglets. Managing farrowing properly ensures the health and productivity of sows and piglets.

Pillory Pillory Pillory

 April Kingsman  July 27, 2013  0 Comments on Pillory Pillory Pillory

pillory pillory pillory: A device used for public punishment. Ensuring farm security includes using structures like pillories to protect resources and prevent theft.

Penicillium

 April Kingsman  July 27, 2013  0 Comments on Penicillium

Penicillium: The genus of fungus from which penicillin is derived. Understanding the origins of antibiotics aids in effective disease management in agriculture.

Baby Beef

 April Kingsman  July 26, 2013  0 Comments on Baby Beef

baby beef: Meat from cattle slaughtered around 12 months of age. Producing baby beef allows farmers to offer tender meat, which is often preferred in the market and can command higher prices.

Tea

 April Kingsman  July 26, 2013  0 Comments on Tea

tea: The dried leaves of one or more shrubs of the Camellia family. Growing tea can provide an alternative income source and contribute to sustainable agriculture practices.

Heading Date

 April Kingsman  July 25, 2013  1 Comment on Heading Date

heading date: The average date by which a certain percentage of a crop has formed seed heads. Using heading date information helps farmers plan their planting and harvesting schedules for optimal yields.