Month: June 2016

soil organic matter: decayed or decaying vegetation that forms part of soil. Abbr SOM. Maintaining soil organic matter enhances soil fertility and structure, promoting healthy crop growth and sustainable agriculture.

Conformation: Conformation /k?nf? mei?(?)n/ noun the general shape of an animal or bird Carcass conformation is very important when buying cattle at an auction. COMMENT: Conformation is important in the Carcass Classification System. There are five conformation classes, called EUROP: E = excellent; U = good; R = average; O = below average; P = poor. Understanding conformation helps in selecting high-quality livestock for breeding and production.

Linuron: Linuron is a residual herbicide which acts in the soil. Managing herbicides like linuron can help farmers control weeds and protect crops.

potassium nitrate: A white crystalline salt, used as a fertilizer and meat preservative and in fireworks, explosives, and matches. Formula: KNO3. Helpful content: Potassium nitrate provides essential nutrients for plants and can improve crop yields. Its dual role as a fertilizer and preservative makes it valuable for integrated farm management.

butterbean: A type of large, flat bean. Growing butterbeans provides nutritious food and valuable crops for fresh markets and processing.

Fatten: To give animals food to prepare them for slaughter. Managing the fattening process efficiently enhances meat quality and farm profitability.

The practices and systems used to manage and dispose of waste generated by dairy farms, including manure, bedding, and feed waste. For example, developing dairy farm waste management strategies to reduce environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.

improved varieties: New species of plants which are stronger or more productive than old species. Helps farmers increase crop yields and resilience.

pollinosis: Inflammation of the nose and eyes caused by an allergic reaction to pollen, fungal spores, or dust in the atmosphere. Also called hay fever. Helpful content: Understanding pollinosis helps farmers implement practices to reduce allergen exposure for workers and livestock. Managing pollen sources and using protective measures can improve health and productivity on the farm.

windrow: A windrow is a row of cut crop stalks laid on the ground to dry. Farmers use windrows to facilitate drying before baling or further processing, improving efficiency in crop management.