Month: September 2021

Hordeum: The Latin name for barley. Growing Hordeum provides farmers with a valuable cereal crop for food and feed.

Nematodirus disease: a disease of lambs caused by parasitic roundworms. The animals suffer diarrhea and loss of condition. Preventing and managing Nematodirus disease is crucial for the health and productivity of lambs. Farmers can benefit from understanding the lifecycle of the parasite and implementing appropriate control measures such as strategic deworming and pasture management. Regular monitoring and early intervention can reduce the impact of the disease, ensuring healthier lambs, improved growth rates, and higher farm profitability.

Frond: A large compound leaf divided into many sections, such as that found on ferns and palm trees. Properly managing fronds supports plant health and biodiversity.

milling wheat: best-quality wheat used to make flour for making bread. Understanding the characteristics and marketability of milling wheat can help farmers optimize their grain production and income.

back: (Of the wind) changing direction anticlockwise in the northern hemisphere and clockwise in the southern hemisphere. Farmers can use wind direction changes to predict weather patterns and protect crops from potential damage.

tree: A plant typically with one main woody stem that may grow to a great height. Managing trees on a farm can provide shade, timber, and environmental benefits.

The support and promotion of events, programs, and organizations through financial or in-kind contributions to increase brand visibility and goodwill. For example, exploring food product sponsorship opportunities to reach new audiences and enhance brand image.

Flint: A hard stone of nearly pure silica, found in lumps in chalk soils. Properly managing flint in soils helps prevent damage to farm machinery and improve soil workability.

rennin: An enzyme which makes milk coagulate in the stomach, so as to slow down the passage of the milk through the digestive system. Understanding rennin’s role helps farmers manage livestock diets and improve dairy production.

English Leicester: A breed of sheep derived from Robert Bakewell’s flock, used for breeding many other longwool breeds. It produces a heavy fleece and is now a rare breed. Raising English Leicester sheep can provide farmers with high-quality wool and contribute to the preservation of rare breeds.