Month: April 2014

wheatings: Another spelling of weatings. Using wheatings as feed can provide a nutritious and cost-effective option for livestock.

disclimax: The most stable community of plants and animals that an area can support, occurring as a result of disturbance. Understanding disclimax is important for managing ecosystems and maintaining biodiversity. Farmers should implement sustainable land management practices to support stable and resilient plant and animal communities. Understanding the factors contributing to disclimax will aid in developing effective conservation and management strategies.

Land Manager: A land manager is someone responsible for the condition of land, e.g., a farmer or landowner. Land managers play a crucial role in maintaining farm productivity and environmental health.

sweeper bull: a bull used to serve cows that have not been artificially inseminated. Properly managing sweeper bulls ensures efficient breeding programs and livestock productivity, supporting farm profitability.

Invertebrate animals, such as insects and spiders, that live in the soil and contribute to soil health. Soil arthropods play a role in decomposing organic matter, cycling nutrients, and improving soil structure. For example, promoting the presence of soil arthropods to enhance soil biodiversity and support sustainable farming practices.

FISS: Abbreviation for Food Industry Sustainability Strategy. This strategy promotes sustainable development across the food supply chain, helping farmers adopt practices that protect the environment and ensure long-term productivity.

mecoprop: a commonly used herbicide, mostly used to control weeds in cereal and grass crops, that is found as a contaminant of water. Abbr MCPP, CMPP. Understanding the application and effects of mecoprop can help farmers manage weed infestations more effectively, ensuring better crop health and yields.

Advisory Committee on Pesticides: A statutory body set up under the UK Food and Environment Protection Act 1985 to advise on all matters relating to the control of pesticides. Abbr ACP. Farmers benefit from ACP advice on safe and effective pesticide use.

The parathyroid gland of cattle, often used for medicinal purposes. For example, producing beef parathyroid for pharmaceutical and health applications.

viviparous: Referring to an animal such as a mammal or some fish that give birth to live young. Understanding viviparous reproduction can improve livestock breeding and productivity.