Month: December 2017

black rot: A bacterial disease of cruciferous vegetables. Managing black rot through crop rotation and resistant varieties protects vegetable crops.

benzene hexachloride: An active ingredient in the pesticide lindane, banned in the UK since 2001. Understanding pesticide regulations ensures compliance and safe farming practices.

subsistence farming: the activity of growing just enough crops to feed the farmer’s family and having none left to sell. Properly managing subsistence farming ensures food security and basic livelihoods for farmers.

eye: 1. A growth bud which has not developed, e.g., the bud of a potato tuber which develops shoots when the tuber is planted. 2. The instinctive action of a sheepdog when working sheep. Understanding growth buds helps farmers manage crop health and productivity.

breast: The chest area of an animal or bird. Ensuring the health of livestock breasts is crucial for meat production and overall animal welfare.

eucalyptus: An Australian hardwood tree (Eucalyptus spp.) with strong-smelling resin. The trees are quick-growing and often used for afforestation but are susceptible to fire. Growing eucalyptus can provide farmers with a fast-growing timber source.