Month: March 2019

wool: Wool is the soft, curly hair of sheep, used for textiles. Farmers raising sheep can sell wool as a valuable product, diversifying farm income.

The practices and protocols used to ensure the safety of visitors to farms, including risk assessments, signage, and emergency plans. For example, implementing agritourism safety measures to protect visitors and ensure a safe and enjoyable experience.

The amniotic fluid of cattle, often used for medicinal purposes. For example, producing beef amniotic fluid for pharmaceutical and health applications.

SPCS: abbreviation Seed Potato Classification Scheme. Understanding the Seed Potato Classification Scheme helps farmers ensure high-quality potato production, supporting market value and consumer trust.

snow rot: a white mould growth affecting wheat, causing leaves to turn brown and shrivel (Typhula incarnata). Managing snow rot ensures healthy wheat crops, preventing yield losses and maintaining quality.

g: Symbol for gram. Understanding measurements is crucial for accurately mixing feed, fertilizers, and pesticides, ensuring optimal use of resources.

honey bee: A common hive-bee. Raising honey bees supports pollination and provides farmers with honey and other bee products.

genetic variation: The inherited differences between the members of a species. Genetic variation is crucial for the adaptability and resilience of crops and livestock, ensuring long-term sustainability and productivity in farming.

ploughshare: A heavy metal blade of a plough, which cuts the bottom of the furrow. Helpful content: Maintaining sharp and properly aligned ploughshares ensures efficient soil cutting and turning. This leads to better seedbed preparation and improved crop establishment.

International Livestock Centre for Africa: An organization established in 1974 at Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Abbr ILCA. Provides research and resources for livestock farmers in Africa.