Month: July 2016

Lamb: Lamb refers to 1. a young sheep under six months of age, and 2. meat from a lamb. To lamb means to give birth to lambs. Most ewes lamb without difficulty, but some may need help. Proper lambing management ensures the health of both ewes and lambs, leading to higher survival rates and better meat production.

kip: Kip – a hide of a young animal, used for leather. Helps farmers understand animal byproducts and their uses.

biomass: The total mass of living organisms in a specific area. Utilizing biomass for energy and soil improvement supports sustainable farm management.

modified atmosphere: an oxygen-depleted atmosphere enriched with carbon monoxide or carbon dioxide, used for disinfestation of pests or for increasing the shelf life of food. Abbr MA. Understanding the uses and effects of modified atmosphere can help farmers manage pest control and food preservation more effectively, ensuring better crop and product quality and marketability.

Cast Ewes: Old breeding ewes sold by hill farmers to lower ground farmers for one more crop of lambs. Managing cast ewes involves ensuring their health and productivity to maximize lamb production and farm income.

Cruciferae: Cruciferae /kru: s?f?ri:/ noun former name for Brassicaceae. Cultivating crucifer crops provides nutritious vegetables for markets.

Commodity Mountain: Commodity mountain noun a surplus of a certain agricultural product produced in the EU, e.g. the ‘butter mountain.’ Understanding commodity mountains helps manage supply and demand in agricultural markets.

Fat Hen: A weed (Chenopodium album) affecting spring cereals, peas, and row crops. Effective weed management practices are necessary to control fat hen and protect crop yields.

phytoplasma: A type of bacterium that affects plants. Managing phytoplasma infections is crucial for maintaining healthy crops and preventing economic losses.

byre: A term for a cow shed. Proper management of byres ensures animal welfare and efficient dairy operations.