Month: June 2020

The tools and platforms used to collect, analyze, and report data related to food product performance, including sales, customer behavior, and market trends. For example, using food product analytics and reporting tools to inform business decisions and improve performance.

table chicken: A chicken raised for eating rather than producing eggs. Specializing in table chickens can allow farmers to meet market demand for meat and optimize their poultry production.

evapotranspire: To lose water into the atmosphere by evaporation and transpiration. Understanding evapotranspiration helps farmers manage irrigation and optimize water use for crops.

NPK: nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, used in different proportions as a fertilizer. Understanding the role of NPK (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) in plant nutrition is essential for optimizing crop growth and productivity. Farmers can benefit from applying balanced NPK fertilizers based on soil tests and crop needs, ensuring optimal nutrient availability. Proper NPK management enhances soil fertility, improves crop yields, and supports sustainable farming practices. Implementing precision fertilization techniques helps maximize efficiency and minimize environmental impact.

GMGM: 1. Genetically modified 2. Genetic modification. Understanding GM technology helps farmers adopt crops with beneficial traits, such as pest resistance or drought tolerance, enhancing productivity and sustainability.

Course: Course noun 1. the development of events over a period of time the usual course of the disease in the normal course of events usually 2. a sequence of medical treatment given over a period of time a course of antibiotics 3. the length of time in a rotation, when the land is growing a particular crop The Norfolk four-course rotation has turnips, followed by spring barley, red clover, and winter wheat, so that each crop will only be grown on the same land in one year out of four. Implementing crop rotation practices supports soil health and sustainable agriculture.

stubble burning: formerly, a method of removing dry stubble by burning it before ploughing. Stubble burning was banned under the Crop Residues (Burning) Regulations of 1993. COMMENT: Stubble burning has the advantage of removing weed seeds and creating a certain amount of natural fertiliser which can be ploughed into the soil. The disadvantage is that it pollutes the atmosphere with smoke, reducing visibility on roads and releasing large amounts of carbon dioxide. This, together with the possible danger that the fire may get out of control, killing small animals and burning trees and crops, means that it is not recommended as a means of dealing with the stalks of harvested plants. Properly managing stubble burning ensures compliance with environmental regulations and supports sustainable farming practices.

Febrile Disease: A disease such as Newcastle disease, accompanied by a fever. Early detection and treatment of febrile diseases help prevent livestock losses and maintain herd health.

abstraction: The removal of water from a river or other source for use by industry, farmers or gardeners. Effective water abstraction practices ensure sustainable water use for agricultural needs.

open fields: Fields which are not separated by hedges or walls, but by banks of earth. Formerly fields were divided into strips, each worked by a farmer; the system was used originally by the Saxons. Managing open fields can improve land efficiency and reduce maintenance costs. Farmers can benefit from understanding historical land use practices and modern techniques to enhance farm productivity and sustainability.