Month: May 2023

runholder: A farmer who owns a sheep run. Understanding run management supports effective livestock production and grazing practices.

Practices and techniques used to prevent soil erosion and maintain soil health. Soil erosion prevention includes cover cropping, conservation tillage, and buffer strips. For example, planting cover crops to protect soil from erosion and improve soil structure on a farm.

phosphorite: Any rock that contains phosphorus, used to make fertilizers. Utilizing phosphorite in fertilizer production enhances soil fertility and crop yields.

aflatoxin: A toxin produced by species of the fungus Aspergillus, especially Aspergillus flavus, which grows on seeds and nuts and affects stored grain. Farmers need to manage aflatoxin contamination to ensure the safety and quality of their produce.

enterotoxin: A bacterial exotoxin which particularly affects the intestine. Managing enterotoxins helps farmers ensure food safety and protect consumer health.

sheep pox: A highly contagious viral disease. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, difficulty in breathing and in the final stages scabs and ulcers appear. It is a notifiable disease. Farmers benefit from preventing sheep pox to protect livestock health and prevent economic losses.