Month: May 2017

The pharynx of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making pet food. For example, producing beef pharynx for culinary and specialty markets.

winter hardy: Winter hardy refers to plants that can survive outside during winter. Choosing winter-hardy crops ensures farmers have viable plants ready for growth in the spring.

staple length: the length of the wool fibre. Properly managing staple length ensures high-quality wool production, supporting farm income and market value.

suitcase farmer: US a farmer who lives some distance from his or her holding, i.e., more than 30 miles. Properly managing suitcase farming operations ensures efficient farm management and productivity, supporting farm profitability.

grass sickness: Grass sickness is a sudden and usually fatal illness affecting sheep and cattle. Understanding and managing grass sickness helps protect livestock health and farm profitability.

offspring: A child, the young of an animal, or a descendant of a plant. Ensuring the health and well-being of offspring is critical for maintaining productive livestock and crop systems. Farmers can benefit from best practices in breeding, nutrition, and care to optimize the growth and development of offspring.

public elevator: An elevator which is used for storage by several farmers and does not belong to one farmer alone. Helpful content: Public elevators provide shared storage solutions, reducing individual costs and improving grain management. Farmers can benefit from increased storage capacity and better market timing.

powdered sulphur: Sulphur which is used to dust on plants to prevent mildew. Helpful content: Powdered sulphur is an effective fungicide that helps control mildew and other fungal diseases in crops. Its use can improve plant health and yield, supporting sustainable crop protection practices.

self-sufficient: Able to provide enough food and other necessary materials for a family, often by means of a simple traditional way of farming with little use of modern technology. We’re self-sufficient in salad crops from the garden in the summer time. Able to provide the required quantity of a product locally or for yourself, without needing to purchase or import it. The country is self-sufficient in barley. Farmers benefit from achieving self-sufficiency for food security and sustainability.

till: To prepare the soil, especially by digging or plowing, to make it ready for the cultivation of crops. Effective tillage practices can enhance soil structure and fertility, supporting healthy crop growth.