Month: September 2017

A cut of beef liver, often grilled or sautéed and served with onions. For example, producing liver steaks for traditional and health-conscious consumers.

mapping: the process of collecting information and using it to produce maps. Effective mapping can help farmers plan and manage their land more efficiently, leading to better resource allocation and improved farm productivity.

The transformation of raw agricultural products into consumable food items. Food processing includes activities such as cleaning, packaging, and cooking. For instance, processing milk into cheese and yogurt products.

incubator: A special unit providing artificial heat used to hatch eggs. Incubators are available as small trays, or as large rooms for large-scale producers. Helps farmers increase hatching success rates.

shred: To tear something into tiny pieces. Farmyard manure is shredded before being spread on fields. Farmers benefit from shredding manure for efficient and effective fertilization.

soya: a plant that produces edible beans which have a high protein and fat content and very little starch. Latin name: Glycine max. Also called soya bean, soybean. Growing soya provides farmers with a high-protein crop for human and animal consumption, supporting food security and economic stability.

State Veterinary Service: a nationwide service based in Worcester, with 24 regional offices in the UK, set up by the government to deliver its policies on the health and welfare of livestock. Abbr SVS. Engaging with the State Veterinary Service ensures compliance with health and welfare regulations, supporting livestock productivity and farm sustainability.

rural recreation: Same as countryside recreation. Promoting rural recreation supports agritourism and enhances farm income.

Fish Farm: A place where edible fish are bred or reared in special pools for sale as food. Fish farming, or aquaculture, helps meet the demand for fish and provides farmers with a profitable enterprise.

trefoil: A leguminous plant, the thin wiry form of a small-flowered yellow clover, sometimes grown in pasture mixtures. It is a useful catch crop, and thrives in marshy acid soils. Growing trefoil can enhance pasture quality and provide forage for livestock.