Month: February 2018

mangold: same as mangel. Growing mangold can provide a valuable fodder crop for livestock, ensuring a steady supply of feed and improving farm sustainability.

Regulations and guidelines that ensure the safety, quality, and sustainability of dairy production and products. For example, adhering to dairy standards to ensure compliance with industry regulations and maintain product quality.

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.

onion fly: An insect pest whose maggots cause damage to onions by eating into the developing bulb. Effective pest management is crucial for protecting onion crops. Farmers can benefit from monitoring and controlling onion flies through integrated pest management practices to reduce crop losses.

intercrop: A crop which is grown between the rows of other crops. Helps farmers diversify crop production.

brahman: A breed of cattle known for its tolerance to heat and resistance to disease. Raising Brahman cattle provides hardy livestock for challenging environments.

harrow: A piece of equipment with teeth or discs, used for breaking up soil or leveling the surface of ploughed soil. Using a harrow helps farmers prepare seedbeds efficiently, ensuring better seed germination and crop establishment.

exhausted fallow: Fallow land which is no longer fertile. Managing exhausted fallow helps farmers restore soil health and productivity.

An automated device that provides water to livestock, ensuring a constant supply. Waterers reduce labor and ensure animals have access to clean water. For example, using automatic waterers in a barn to keep dairy cows hydrated.

anaerobic: Not needing oxygen for existence. Compare aerobic. Understanding anaerobic processes helps farmers manage waste and soil health.