Month: April 2018

bacterial digestion: The breakdown of organic matter by bacteria. Utilizing bacterial digestion in farm waste management can convert waste into valuable compost, enhancing soil fertility.

oilcake: A feedingstuff concentrate, high in protein, made from the residue of seeds which have been crushed to produce oil. Oilcake is a valuable livestock feed that can enhance nutrition and productivity. Farmers can benefit from integrating oilcake into animal diets to improve feed efficiency and growth rates.

Landlord: A landlord is the owner of land or a building who lets it to a tenant for an agreed rent. Understanding landlord-tenant relationships helps farmers secure land for agricultural use.

propagator: A closed but transparent container in which seed can be sown or cuttings grown in a moist, warm atmosphere. Helpful content: Using a propagator provides a controlled environment for seed germination and plant growth. This tool can improve the success rate of propagation efforts and ensure healthy seedlings for transplantation.

suckling: the act of nursing a calf at the udder; single suckling, double sucking, multiple suckling, nursing one calf, two or several calves. Properly managing suckling ensures optimal nutrition and health for young livestock, supporting productivity and well-being.

A program that promotes best management practices to ensure beef safety, quality, and animal welfare. BQA certification is important for producers and consumers. For example, implementing BQA guidelines to improve beef quality and marketability.

quick-freeze: To preserve food products by freezing them rapidly. Quick-freezing helps farmers extend the shelf life of their produce, reducing waste and providing consumers with fresher, high-quality food products throughout the year.

rustling: The crime of stealing cattle or horses. Preventing rustling protects farm assets and ensures livestock security.

Cultured Milk Products: Cultured milk products plural noun products such as yoghurt made from milk which has been exposed to harmless bacteria. Utilizing cultured milk products provides nutritious dairy resources.

The facilities and teams responsible for monitoring, detecting, and responding to security incidents in food production and distribution, including real-time analysis and coordination. For example, establishing food product SOC to enhance threat detection and incident response capabilities.