Month: January 2022

markings: colored patterns on the coat of an animal or in the feathers of a bird. Understanding and breeding for desirable markings can improve the marketability of livestock and poultry.

Cottonseed Cake: Cottonseed cake, cottonseed meal noun a residue of cottonseed after the extraction of oil, used as a feedingstuff. Utilizing cottonseed cake provides a nutritious feed source for livestock.

England Rural Development Programme: A set of schemes run by Defra in the UK to develop sustainable farming methods in rural areas. Abbr ERDP. Participating in the ERDP helps farmers access funding and support for sustainable farming practices.

Milk that has been supplemented with additional nutrients, such as vitamins A and D, to enhance its nutritional value. For instance, producing fortified milk to provide extra health benefits to consumers.

Capital Items: Items such as machinery, buildings, fences, and drains used in farm production. Investing in capital items improves farm infrastructure and operational efficiency, enhancing productivity and profitability.

aldrin: An organochlorine insecticide that is banned in the European Union. Farmers need to be aware of banned substances like aldrin to comply with regulations and ensure safe farming practices.