Month: July 2020

Hay Baler

 April Kingsman  July 20, 2020  0 Comments on Hay Baler

hay baler: A machine which gathers cut hay and makes it into bales. Using a hay baler increases efficiency in haymaking, saving time and labor while producing consistent bales.

Joint

 April Kingsman  July 18, 2020  0 Comments on Joint

joint: Joint – 1. A place at which two bones are connected. 2. A piece of meat ready for cooking, usually containing a bone. Helps farmers understand animal anatomy and meat cuts.

Directive

 April Kingsman  July 18, 2020  1 Comment on Directive

directive: An order from the European Union, referring to a particular problem. Understanding directives from the European Union is important for compliance and accessing support programs. Farmers should stay informed about relevant directives and implement necessary changes to their operations. Engaging with agricultural organizations and government agencies will aid in staying updated on policy changes and opportunities.

Overgraze

 April Kingsman  July 18, 2020  0 Comments on Overgraze

overgraze: Grazing a pasture so much that it loses nutrients and is no longer able to provide food for livestock. Preventing overgrazing is crucial for maintaining pasture health and productivity. Farmers can benefit from implementing rotational grazing practices to ensure sustainable forage availability and soil health.

Chewings Fescue

 April Kingsman  July 17, 2020  0 Comments on Chewings Fescue

Chewings Fescue: A common variety of grass used for pastures in New Zealand. Growing Chewings fescue provides valuable forage for livestock, supporting pasture health and productivity.

Kidney

 April Kingsman  July 16, 2020  0 Comments on Kidney

An organ meat known for its distinctive flavor and texture, often used in traditional dishes. For example, processing beef kidneys for use in stews and pies.

Futures

 April Kingsman  July 15, 2020  1 Comment on Futures

Futures: Stocks of produce bought or sold for shipping at some later date, which may not even have been produced when they are on the market. Properly managing futures contracts supports farm financial planning and market responsiveness.

Reserve

 April Kingsman  July 15, 2020  1 Comment on Reserve

reserve: An area of land maintained for the benefit of plant or animal life where no commercial exploitation is allowed. Nature reserves protect biodiversity and support conservation efforts, benefiting the environment and local communities.

Husk

 April Kingsman  July 14, 2020  3 Comments on Husk

husk: The dry outer covering of cereal grains, which has little food value, and which is removed during threshing. Properly managing husks ensures efficient processing and use of cereal grains.

Beef Allantois

 April Kingsman  July 13, 2020  1 Comment on Beef Allantois

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