Month: April 2024

digest: To break down food and convert it into elements which can be absorbed by the body. To use bacteria to process waste, especially organic waste such as manure, in order to produce biogas. 55% of UK sewage sludge is digested. Wastes from food processing plants can be anaerobically digested. Digesting organic matter is essential for nutrient cycling and soil health. Farmers should implement composting and anaerobic digestion practices to process waste and produce valuable biogas and compost. Understanding the benefits and processes of digestion will aid in effective waste management and soil fertility improvement.

Chemical Score: Comparison of the relative protein values of particular foodstuffs, tested in laboratory experiments. Using chemical score assessments helps farmers formulate balanced livestock diets and ensure optimal animal health.

Plant Variety Rights Office: The certifying authority for agricultural and horticultural seeds in England and Wales, based in Cambridge. Abbr PVRO. Helpful content: The Plant Variety Rights Office helps protect the intellectual property of plant breeders, encouraging innovation and the development of new plant varieties. Farmers benefit from access to improved seeds that enhance productivity and sustainability.

A cut of beef obtained from the short loin, known for its T-shaped bone and tender meat. T-bone steaks are popular for grilling and high-end dining. For example, producing T-bone steaks for steakhouses and premium markets.

The study of plant diseases and their causes, including pathogens such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes. Plant pathology aims to develop methods for disease prevention and control. For instance, researching the causes of a fungal disease affecting wheat and developing resistant crop varieties.

Farrowing Rails: Rails that prevent the sow from overlying the piglets. Using farrowing rails helps reduce piglet mortality.

semi-digger: A type of mouldboard on a plough. Farmers benefit from using semi-digger mouldboards for efficient and precise ploughing.

binomial classification: The scientific system of naming organisms devised by Linnaeus. Understanding binomial classification helps farmers accurately identify and manage crops and livestock.

staggers: a condition of animals in which they stagger about, as in looping-ill and swayback disease. Grass staggers in cattle is caused by hypomagnesaemia. Managing staggers ensures livestock health and productivity, supporting farm profitability.

ADRA: Animal Diseases Research Association. The research provided by ADRA helps farmers understand and manage animal diseases effectively.