Month: December 2017

Satellite

 April Kingsman  December 16, 2017  0 Comments on Satellite

satellite: A man-made device that orbits the Earth, receiving, processing and transmitting signals and generating images such as weather pictures. Farmers benefit from satellite technology for precision agriculture, weather forecasting, and crop monitoring.

Food Product Legal Considerations

 April Kingsman  December 15, 2017  0 Comments on Food Product Legal Considerations

The legal aspects of food production and distribution, including labeling, intellectual property, and liability. For example, addressing food product legal considerations to protect the business and ensure compliance with laws and regulations.

Extract

 April Kingsman  December 13, 2017  0 Comments on Extract

extract: 1. To take something out of somewhere. Vanilla essence is extracted from an orchid. 2. To produce a substance from another. Coconut oil is extracted from copra. Understanding extraction processes helps farmers produce value-added products and increase income.

Bullhorn

 April Kingsman  December 13, 2017  0 Comments on Bullhorn

bullhorn: A device for amplifying sound, also a term for a type of cactus. Using bullhorns supports farm communication and managing plant species.

Tallow Rendering

 April Kingsman  December 12, 2017  0 Comments on Tallow Rendering

The process of melting and purifying animal fat to produce tallow. Rendering is used to create a stable, high-quality product. For example, operating a rendering plant to produce beef tallow for cooking and manufacturing.

Commission Of The European Union

 April Kingsman  December 12, 2017  1 Comment on Commission Of The European Union

Commission of the European Union: Commission of the European Union noun the executive body of the European Union. Engaging with the Commission of the European Union ensures compliance with agricultural policies and regulations.

Methyl Alcohol

 April Kingsman  December 10, 2017  0 Comments on Methyl Alcohol

methyl alcohol: same as methanol. Understanding the properties and uses of methyl alcohol can help farmers utilize alternative fuels and solvents more effectively.

Beef Assurance Scheme

 April Kingsman  December 9, 2017  0 Comments on Beef Assurance Scheme

Beef Assurance Scheme: A scheme allowing farmers to register herds free from BSE, exempting them from the 30-month rule. Participation ensures market access and consumer confidence in beef products.

Microchipping

 April Kingsman  December 8, 2017  0 Comments on Microchipping

The insertion of a small electronic chip under the skin of an animal for identification purposes. Microchips can be scanned to retrieve the animal’s unique ID. For instance, microchipping pets and livestock to ensure they can be identified if lost or stolen.

Growth Ring

 April Kingsman  December 8, 2017  0 Comments on Growth Ring

growth ring: A growth ring, or annual ring, is a layer of growth produced in a plant during a single year. Analyzing growth rings helps farmers assess plant age and health, supporting forestry and crop management.