Month: March 2014

picker: A person who picks crops, e.g., a fruit picker, grape picker, cotton picker. Employing skilled pickers ensures efficient and high-quality harvests, improving farm productivity.

heterotroph: An organism that requires carbon in organic form and cannot manufacture it. Animals, fungi, and some algae and bacteria are heterotrophs. Managing heterotrophic organisms ensures balanced ecosystems and efficient nutrient cycles on the farm.

plant food ratio: The ratio of nitrogen to phosphate and potash in a fertilizer. Helpful content: Knowing the plant food ratio is vital for farmers to provide balanced nutrition to their crops. Proper fertilization based on this ratio can enhance plant growth, improve yields, and prevent nutrient deficiencies.

mangetout: a variety of pea, which is picked before the seeds are developed, and of which the whole pod is cooked and eaten. Growing mangetout can provide a high-value crop for farmers, especially in markets where fresh vegetables are in demand, leading to better income and profitability.

standing: growing upright. Properly managing standing crops ensures healthy growth and optimal yields.

eggbound: Referring to a hen that produces an egg but is unable to lay it. Addressing eggbound conditions promptly helps maintain hen health and egg production.

race: A group of individuals within a species that are distinct physiologically or ecologically; also an improvised wooden way along which animals are made to walk. Knowledge of different races assists farmers in selective breeding programs and improves animal handling during transportation.

rural planning: Same as country planning. Effective rural planning supports sustainable agricultural development and land use.

moss killer: a compound that kills mosses, usually based on iron sulfate. Understanding the application and effects of moss killers can help farmers manage moss infestations more effectively, ensuring better crop health and yields.

An organ meat known for its tender texture and mild flavor, often used in sandwiches and tacos. For example, producing beef tongue for specialty dishes and culinary markets.