Month: June 2022

beef bull: A bull reared to produce beef. Proper breeding and management of beef bulls ensure high-quality meat production.

Cheddar: A hard yellow cheese originally made in the West Country. Producing Cheddar cheese adds value to dairy operations and offers unique products for niche markets.

straw chopper: a device fitted to the back of a combine which chops straw into short lengths and drops it on the stubble. Chopped straw is easier to plough in. Using straw choppers ensures efficient straw management and soil preparation, supporting productive agriculture.

swede: a vegetable (Brassica rutabaga) with a swollen root. An important forage crop, it is grown for feeding sheep and cattle, either in the field or as winter feed for housed livestock. Swedes have a slightly higher feeding value and keep better than turnips, so they are often lifted and clamped. Properly managing swede crops ensures healthy growth and high yields, supporting farm productivity and profitability.

hop: A climbing plant that has long thin groups of green flowers which are used dried in brewing to add flavor to beer. Growing hops provides farmers with a valuable crop for the brewing industry.

Whole Farm Approach: An official system of communication between the Government and farmers which is more streamlined and aims to avoid duplicated information and ‘red tape’. Abbr WFA. Implementing the Whole Farm Approach can streamline farm management and reduce administrative burdens.