Month: June 2021

The study of how plants obtain and use nutrients for growth and development. Plant nutrition includes understanding nutrient uptake, transport, and metabolism. For example, analyzing soil nutrient levels to determine the appropriate fertilizer application for optimal crop growth.

row crop: A crop planted in rows wide enough to allow cultivators between the rows. Most farm crops are drilled in rows, in preference to broadcasting. Managing row crops supports efficient cultivation and weed control.

soilage: green forage crops that are cut and carried to feed animals grazing on unproductive pastures, in order to supplement their diets. Crops commonly used for soilage are clovers and lucerne. Using soilage supports livestock nutrition, ensuring adequate feed supply and promoting healthy growth and productivity.

green claim: A green claim is any text, symbols, or graphics on food packaging that tells the consumer about its environmental impact. Meeting green claim standards helps farmers market eco-friendly products and meet consumer demand.

Loose Smut: Loose smut is a fungus (Ustilago nuda) affecting wheat and barley. Masses of black spores collect on the diseased heads; the spores are dispersed in the wind, and only a bare stalk is left. Managing loose smut through disease prevention and control measures can protect wheat and barley crops and improve yields.

doddle: An easy task. Understanding the concept of a doddle can provide valuable insights into simplifying farm tasks and operations. Farmers should identify and implement strategies to make tasks easier and more efficient. Understanding the benefits of simplifying tasks will aid in improving productivity and reducing labor costs.

subsoil: a layer of soil under the topsoil. COMMENT: The subsoil contains little organic matter but chemical substances from the topsoil leach into it. Properly managing subsoil ensures healthy root growth and soil fertility, supporting productive agriculture.

carbon footprint: The total amount of greenhouse gases produced directly and indirectly by human activities, measured in carbon dioxide equivalents. Reducing the carbon footprint of farming operations can contribute to environmental sustainability.

pipping pipping pipping: The process of a bird breaking through its eggshell to hatch. Understanding the hatching process helps in managing poultry production and ensuring healthy chick development.

refined: Having had impurities removed. Refined products often command higher prices, benefiting farmers by increasing their income.