Month: February 2014

A spicy dish made from ground beef, beans, tomatoes, and chili peppers, known for its rich flavor. For example, producing ground beef for use in chili recipes and ready-to-eat products.

A professional responsible for purchasing dairy products for retailers, food service providers, and other buyers. For example, working as a dairy buyer to select and negotiate the best prices for milk and cheese.

RASE: Abbreviation for Royal Agricultural Society of England. This society promotes agricultural innovation and best practices, benefiting farmers through resources and knowledge sharing.

refrigerated processed foods of extended durability: Prepared and chilled food such as ready meals, which can be kept for longer than fresh food. Abbreviation: REPFEDs. Producing REPFEDs allows farmers to add value to their products and reach broader markets.

Commensal: Commensal /k?mens?l/ noun an organism which lives on another plant or animal but does not harm it or influence it in any way. Parasite, symbiont adjective referring to a commensal. Understanding commensal relationships helps manage ecosystem balance and biodiversity.

ventricle: A chamber of the heart that receives blood from the atria and pumps it to the arteries. Understanding livestock anatomy, including the ventricle, can help in managing animal health effectively.

A liquid fertilizer made by steeping compost in water. Compost tea provides plants with nutrients and beneficial microorganisms. For instance, applying compost tea to garden plants can boost their health and resistance to diseases.

The various insurance products available to protect fish farm operations from financial losses due to events such as crop failure, livestock loss, and natural disasters. For example, purchasing fish farm insurance to safeguard against potential risks and ensure financial stability.

dairy farm: A farm which is principally engaged in milk production. COMMENT: The UK is Europe’s 3rd largest milk producer, and is limited to an annual production quota of 14.2 billion litres. Although it is largely self-sufficient in milk, related products such as cheese, milk powder, cream and butter are heavily imported and exported between the UK and other EU countries. Running a successful dairy farm requires knowledge of animal husbandry, nutrition, milking technology, and farm management. Farmers should stay updated with the latest research and technology in dairy farming to improve milk production and ensure sustainable practices. Networking with other dairy farmers and attending workshops can provide valuable insights and support.

budstick: A cutting from a plant used for grafting. Using budsticks supports successful plant propagation and breeding programs.