Month: October 2021

Cherry: A small usually sweet fruit with a single hard stone, produced by cherry trees. Growing cherries provides nutritious fruit and valuable produce for fresh markets and processing, contributing to farm income.

The measurement of the fat layer around the kidneys, used to assess carcass fat and yield. For instance, measuring kidney fat thickness to optimize meat quality and processing efficiency.

gander: A male goose. Knowledge of breeding practices involving ganders can improve flock management and production of geese.

The process of building and maintaining relationships with individuals and groups affected by or interested in food production and distribution businesses, including customers, employees, suppliers, and regulators. For example, implementing food product stakeholder engagement strategies to ensure open communication and address stakeholder concerns.

tree nursery: A place where trees are grown from seed until they are large enough to be planted out. Utilizing tree nurseries can ensure a reliable supply of healthy saplings for reforestation or commercial planting.

age: The number of years during which a person or thing has existed. The size varies according to age. Farmers need to know the age of their livestock to manage breeding and productivity effectively.

pippin pippin pippin: A type of apple that is grown for its flavor rather than for its appearance. Growing and processing pippins provides valuable fruit crops that meet market demand and offer nutritional benefits.

PSS: Abbreviation for porcine stress syndrome. Helpful content: Managing porcine stress syndrome involves selecting animals without the halothane gene and reducing stress factors. Proper handling and management practices can improve animal welfare and productivity.

meat and bone meal: meal made from waste meat and bones, formerly used in animal feed but now banned in the EU because of fears that it was a contributing factor in the spread of BSE. Abbr MBM. Understanding the regulations and alternatives to meat and bone meal can help farmers ensure the safety and marketability of their feed products.

dispersed: Referring to plants which are spread widely. Managing dispersed plant populations involves implementing proper land use planning and management practices. Farmers should consider the unique challenges and opportunities of dispersed plant populations and develop strategies to optimize their use. Understanding the factors contributing to dispersal will aid in effective land management and crop production.