Month: June 2020

drill coulter: A coulter that makes a furrow for sowing seed. Drill coulters are essential for precision planting, helping to create uniform seed rows and improve crop establishment.

The virtual events and sessions that provide education, training, and networking opportunities for employees, including live presentations, panel discussions, and Q&A sessions. For example, hosting food product webinars and workshops to share knowledge and best practices.

The systematic evaluation of food production and processing practices to ensure compliance with safety standards and regulations. For example, conducting food product safety audits and inspections to identify and address potential risks.

The ovarian follicles of cattle, often used for medicinal purposes. For example, producing beef ovarian follicle for pharmaceutical and health applications.

translocate: To move substances through the tissues of a plant. Understanding translocation processes can help farmers manage nutrient distribution and plant health.

Functional Food: Food designed to be medically beneficial, helping to protect against serious conditions such as diabetes, cancer, or heart disease. Also called nutraceutical, neutraceutical. Properly managing functional food production supports livestock health and consumer wellbeing.

Minorca: a breed of poultry, originating in the Mediterranean. The birds are black or white in colour. Raising Minorca chickens can provide farmers with high-quality eggs and meat, contributing to diversified income and improved farm sustainability.

The rectum of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making pet food. For example, producing beef rectum for culinary and specialty markets.

earthworm: An invertebrate animal with a long thin body divided into many segments, living in large numbers in the soil. Earthworms aerate the soil as they tunnel. They also eat organic matter and help increase the soil’s fertility. They help stabilize the soil structure by compressing material and mixing it with organic matter and calcium. It is believed that they also secrete a hormone which encourages rooting by plants. Earthworms are beneficial for farmers as they enhance soil fertility and structure, promoting healthy crop growth.

bidder: A person who makes a bid at an auction. Being a knowledgeable bidder helps farmers acquire quality livestock and equipment at fair prices.