Month: November 2015

Chop Down: To cut through the trunk of a tree with an axe so that the tree falls. Understanding proper tree felling techniques helps farmers manage forestry operations safely and efficiently.

Calabrese: A variety of sprouting broccoli grown as a vegetable for human consumption. Growing calabrese provides nutritious food and valuable crops for fresh markets and processing, contributing to farm income.

ALC: Agricultural land classification. Abbr ALC. Understanding land classification helps farmers plan and manage their agricultural activities effectively.

Professional advice and services provided to dairy farmers to improve production, management, and profitability. For example, hiring a dairy consultant to develop a nutrition plan and optimize milk yield.

inocula: Plural of inoculum. Helps farmers understand and apply inoculation practices.

kidding pen: Kidding pen – a pen in which a doe is kept when giving birth to kids. Helps farmers provide safe and clean birthing environments for goats.

The colon of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making sausage casings. For example, producing beef colon for culinary and industrial purposes.

South Devon: the heaviest breed of British cattle, with a light brownish-red colour. It was originally a dual-purpose breed, but now is mainly raised for beef. Raising South Devon cattle provides farmers with a robust breed for beef production, supporting farm profitability.

reticulum: The second stomach compartment of ruminants such as cows and sheep. Understanding ruminant digestion helps farmers optimize livestock diets and improve productivity.

energy balance: A series of measurements showing the movement of energy between organisms and their environment. In farming, a common use of the energy balance is to assess the ratio between the amount of energy used to grow a crop and the amount of energy that crop produces. Understanding energy balance helps farmers optimize resource use and improve sustainability.