Month: May 2015

Folic Acid: A vitamin in the vitamin B complex found in milk, liver, yeast, and green plants such as spinach. Ensuring adequate folic acid levels supports livestock health and reproduction.

Four-Course Rotation: Same as Norfolk rotation. Implementing four-course rotation helps maintain soil fertility and reduce pest and disease pressures.

subdominant: (of a species) being not as important as the dominant species. Understanding subdominant species helps farmers manage biodiversity and ecological balance on farms.

inorganic herbicide: A herbicide made from inorganic substances such as sulfur. Helps farmers manage weeds using inorganic herbicides.

Herdwick: A mountain breed of sheep, native to the Lake District, which are able to survive in bitter winter conditions. The rams have horns. Raising Herdwick sheep provides farmers with hardy livestock suited to harsh climates.

ethylene: A hydrocarbon occurring in natural gas and ripening fruits. It is used in the production of polythene and as an anesthetic. Also called ethene. Understanding ethylene helps farmers manage crop ripening and storage.

Chemical of Concern: A list of chemicals identified as having potential risks to human health or the environment. Understanding and managing chemicals of concern helps farmers protect their operations and the environment from harmful effects.

Cutter Bar Mower: Cutter bar mower noun a machine used to cut grass and other upright crops (NOTE: The knife cutter bar mower has mostly been replaced by the rotary mower). Utilizing cutter bar mowers enhances farm machinery efficiency and crop harvesting.

Lysimeter: A lysimeter is a device used for measuring the rate of drainage of water through soil and the soluble particles removed in the process. Using lysimeters can aid in effective water management and soil health monitoring.

vaccine: A substance which contains the germs of a disease, used to inoculate or vaccinate someone against it. Vaccines are crucial for preventing diseases in livestock, ensuring the health and productivity of farm animals.