Month: August 2015

Chocolate Spot: A fungal disease of winter beans caused by Botrytis cinerea or Botrytis fabae. Managing chocolate spot involves using appropriate fungicides and cultural practices to protect crops and ensure healthy yields.

Hebridean sheep: A rare breed of small black sheep of Scandinavian origin. The fleece is jet-black in color, and the animals have one pair of horns curling downwards and another pair almost upright. Raising Hebridean sheep can provide farmers with a unique and valuable breed known for its hardiness and quality wool.

A frozen dairy dessert made from milk, cream, sugar, and flavorings. Ice cream is enjoyed worldwide for its creamy texture and variety of flavors. For instance, producing premium ice cream with natural ingredients and unique flavor combinations.

stubble turnips: quick-growing types of turnip sown into cereal stubble and grown as catch crops. Properly managing stubble turnips ensures efficient use of land and resources, supporting farm productivity and sustainability.

The strategies and practices used to manage and reduce pest populations in agriculture, including biological, chemical, and cultural approaches. For example, implementing integrated pest management to minimize pest damage and reduce reliance on pesticides.

Leaf Spot: Leaf spot is a fungal disease of brassicas, where the leaves develop brown and black patches. Managing leaf spot through disease prevention and control measures can protect brassica crops and improve yields.

Four Tooth Sheep: A sheep that is 18–21 months of age. Properly managing four tooth sheep ensures their health and productivity.

self-contained herd: A dairy herd which breeds its own replacements, the calves being kept and reared. Farmers benefit from maintaining self-contained herds for biosecurity and consistent herd quality.

trug: A low fruit or garden basket made of willow strips fastened to a strong framework of ash or chestnut. Using trugs can improve harvesting efficiency and ease of transport for produce.

The weight of an animal at full physical development. Mature weight varies by breed, sex, and management. For instance, estimating the mature weight of dairy cows to determine feed requirements and breeding potential.