Tractor and Farm Equipment Repair
Click Beetle: A brown beetle (Agriotes species) with larvae that attack cereals by eating plants just below the soil surface. Managing click beetles involves using integrated pest management practices to protect crops and ensure healthy growth.
Lifestyle Farmland Buyer: A lifestyle farmland buyer is somebody who purchases farmland for leisure or investment purposes rather than as a working farmer. Understanding the motivations of lifestyle farmland buyers can help farmers and real estate agents cater to diverse market needs.
Less Favoured Area: Less favoured area is a former name for land in mountainous and hilly areas, which is capable of improvement and use as breeding and rearing land for sheep and cattle. It is now called Disadvantaged or Severely Disadvantaged Areas. The EU now recognizes such areas and gives financial help to farmers in them. Abbr LFA. Understanding and utilizing support schemes for less favoured areas can enhance agricultural development in challenging terrains.
redistribution of land: The practice of taking land from large landowners and splitting it into smaller plots for many people to own. Land redistribution can support smallholder farmers, increasing agricultural productivity and rural development.
back end: Refers to late autumn. Farmers need to plan their harvesting and livestock management around the back end to prepare for winter conditions.
regrowth: The growth that occurs after a cut or harvest, or after accidental damage or fire. Managing regrowth helps farmers maintain productive fields and pastures, supporting sustainable farming practices.
The process of determining whether a female animal is pregnant. Pregnancy diagnosis methods include ultrasound, palpation, and blood tests. For example, performing pregnancy checks on cows to monitor reproductive success and plan for calving.
Technology used to automate various agricultural processes, increasing efficiency and reducing labor costs. This can include automated irrigation, milking machines, and drones for crop monitoring. For instance, using automated milking machines to milk cows without human intervention.
soil capping: a hard crust on the surface of the soil which can be caused by heavy rain drops or the passage of heavy farm machinery. Preventing soil capping ensures proper water infiltration and root growth, promoting healthy crops.
agricultural depopulation: The fact of people leaving farms to live and work elsewhere. Managing agricultural depopulation is important for maintaining rural communities and farm productivity.
