Month: April 2019

The water used in dairy production and processing that becomes contaminated with waste products. For example, managing dairy wastewater through treatment systems to reduce environmental impact and ensure regulatory compliance.

backcrossing: Breeding a hybrid offspring back to one of its parents to reinforce specific traits. This technique helps farmers improve desirable characteristics in livestock, such as disease resistance or meat quality.

The commitment to respecting and promoting human rights throughout the food production and distribution process, including labor rights, non-discrimination, and community impacts. For example, ensuring food product human rights protections to uphold ethical standards and enhance social responsibility.

Capsid Bug: A tiny insect that sucks the sap of plants. Managing capsid bugs involves using integrated pest management practices to protect crops and ensure healthy growth.

tubercle: A small raised area on part of a plant or an animal. A small tuber. Proper management of tubercles can improve crop and livestock health.

A business or individual involved in purchasing and bringing dairy products from international markets into the domestic market. For example, working as a dairy importer to introduce specialty cheeses and dairy products to local consumers.

Farm Assured: Produced in accordance with the quality standards of a farm assurance scheme. This label indicates that the product meets high standards of quality and safety.

Leaf Stripe: Leaf stripe is a disease of barley and oats (Pyrenophora graminea) where the young leaves show pale stripes and seedlings often die. Managing leaf stripe through disease prevention and control measures can protect barley and oat crops and improve yields.

body score: A numerical system for assessing the body condition of animals. Using body scores helps farmers make informed decisions about feeding and health management.

Cumin: Cumin /kju:m?n/ noun a Mediterranean aromatic herb (Cuminum cyminum) used for flavouring. Cultivating cumin provides valuable culinary and medicinal resources.