Month: July 2019

pinch pinch pinch: To squeeze something tightly between two fingers or other objects. Using proper techniques in handling livestock and crops ensures efficient and safe farm operations.

WFD: Abbreviation for Water Framework Directive. Complying with the Water Framework Directive can improve water management and environmental sustainability on the farm.

The practice of identifying, assessing, and mitigating risks in agricultural operations. Risk management helps farmers protect their businesses from financial losses due to factors such as weather, pests, and market fluctuations. For instance, using crop insurance and diversification strategies to manage risks in farming.

Composting Drum: Composting drum noun a cylindrical container in which organic waste is rotted down to make compost. Using composting drums enhances composting efficiency and nutrient cycling.

prill: Prilled fertilizer, a form of fertilizer sold in small round granules. Helpful content: Prilled fertilizers ensure even distribution and consistent nutrient availability for crops. Their easy handling and application can improve fertilization efficiency and crop performance.

The study of microorganisms in the soil and their interactions with plants, animals, and the soil environment. Soil microbiology helps understand how soil microbes contribute to soil health and fertility. For example, researching the role of beneficial soil microbes in nutrient cycling and plant growth to improve soil management practices.

Lactose: Lactose is a sugar found in milk. Understanding lactose is crucial for farmers and dairy producers, especially when catering to markets with lactose-intolerant consumers.

The process of filling and sealing mushrooms into containers for distribution and sale, including the design and information provided on packaging. For example, using sustainable packaging and clear labeling for mushrooms to meet consumer preferences and regulatory requirements.

encroach on: To come close to and gradually cover something. Managing encroachment helps farmers protect their land and maintain agricultural productivity.

Solari piggery: a type of housing for pigs, with fattening pens on each side of a central feeding passage, housed in an open-sided Dutch barn. Proper management of pig housing, such as Solari piggeries, ensures the health and productivity of pigs, supporting efficient livestock production.