Month: July 2021

thorn: A sharp woody point on plant stems or branches. Managing thorny plants can prevent injuries to livestock and improve pasture accessibility.

Cordwood: Cordwood /k?dw?d/ noun pieces of cut tree trunks, all of the same length, ready for transporting. Understanding cordwood management aids in timber production and transportation.

A breed of beef cattle similar to Angus but with a red coat. Red Angus cattle are known for their meat quality and maternal traits. For instance, raising Red Angus cattle for their marbling and easy-calving characteristics.

osteomalacia: A condition where the bones become soft because of lack of calcium or phosphate. Preventing osteomalacia in livestock is crucial for maintaining animal health and productivity. Farmers can benefit from providing balanced nutrition and mineral supplements to ensure strong bone development in their animals.

The practice scenarios that replicate security incidents in food production and distribution, allowing businesses to test and improve their response and recovery processes. For example, conducting food product security incident simulations to enhance preparedness and resilience.

pale persicaria: A weed found in spring-sown crops. Effective weed management reduces competition for nutrients, water, and light, improving crop yields.

progesterone: A female sex hormone produced by the corpus luteum of the ovary to prepare the lining of the womb for a fertilized ovum. Formula: C21H30O2. Helpful content: Understanding the role of progesterone in reproduction helps farmers manage breeding and pregnancy in livestock. Proper hormone management can enhance reproductive success and animal health.

thistle: A perennial weed (Cirsium arvense, Cirsium vulgare) with spiny or prickly leaves, which grows as an erect plant and has large purple or white flower heads. Effective thistle management can prevent crop competition and improve pasture quality.

scarifier: A machine with tines which stirs the soil surface without turning it over. Farmers benefit from using scarifiers to improve soil aeration and reduce compaction.

seedcase: A hard outside cover that protects the seeds of some plants. Farmers benefit from understanding seedcases for better seed handling and storage.