Month: May 2016

Feed: 1. To take food. 2. To give food to a person or animal. 3. To provide fertilizer for plants or soil. Proper feeding practices are essential for animal health and crop productivity.

all-terrain vehicle: A vehicle which can be driven over all types of land surface. Abbr ATV. Using ATVs helps farmers manage and access their land more efficiently.

A primal cut of beef obtained from the back, known for its tenderness and flavor. Sirloin cuts include top sirloin and bottom sirloin. For instance, producing top sirloin steaks for grilling and roasting.

rickets: A disease of young animals due to deficiency of Vitamin D. Bones fail to ossify and joints become swollen. Preventing rickets ensures healthy growth and development in livestock.

silage additive: A substance containing bacteria and/or chemicals, used to speed up or improve the fermentation process in silage or to increase the amount of nutrients in it. Farmers benefit from using silage additives to enhance silage quality and nutrient content.

herd tester: A person who tests a dairy herd for butterfat content. Using herd testers ensures the quality of milk produced and helps in maintaining high dairy standards.

The process of choosing bulls for breeding based on their genetic traits and performance. Bull selection is crucial for improving herd quality. For example, selecting bulls with high genetic merit for growth and carcass traits.

Farm Fragmentation: A situation where the fields of a farm are scattered over an area, so that the holding is not made up of a single unit of land. Managing fragmented farms requires strategic planning to maintain efficiency and productivity.

pink-root pink-root pink-root: A disease of onions caused by the fungus Phoma terrestris, which turns the roots pink and later rots them. Managing plant diseases like pink-root ensures healthy crops and high yields.

Farmland: Land on a farm used for growing crops or rearing animals for food. Proper management of farmland ensures long-term productivity and environmental health.