Month: February 2025

Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP)

 April Kingsman  February 22, 2025  0 Comments on Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP)

Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP):

FCR

 April Kingsman  February 21, 2025  0 Comments on FCR

FCR: Abbreviation for feed conversion rate. Monitoring FCR helps farmers enhance feed efficiency and animal growth, leading to better productivity and profitability.

Quality Meat Scotland

 April Kingsman  February 21, 2025  4 Comments on Quality Meat Scotland

Quality Meat Scotland: The red meat marketing board for Scotland, abbreviated as QMS. This organization supports farmers by promoting high standards in meat production and providing marketing assistance, which can lead to higher demand and better prices for their products.

Loan Deficiency Payment (LDP)

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Swine Erysipelas

 April Kingsman  February 20, 2025  4 Comments on Swine Erysipelas

swine erysipelas: an infectious disease of pigs caused by bacteria. Symptoms include inflammation and skin pustules. The red marks on the skin are diamond-shaped, from which the disease gets its common name of ‘diamonds’. It occurs especially in hot muggy weather and in its acute form can be fatal. Managing swine erysipelas ensures pig health and productivity, supporting farm profitability.

Food Product Employee Well-Being

 April Kingsman  February 20, 2025  4 Comments on Food Product Employee Well-Being

The programs and practices that support the physical, mental, and emotional health of employees in food production and distribution businesses, including wellness programs, flexible work arrangements, and support services. For example, prioritizing food product employee well-being to enhance productivity and job satisfaction.

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

 April Kingsman  February 20, 2025  0 Comments on Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS)

Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS):

Shelterwood

 April Kingsman  February 19, 2025  7 Comments on Shelterwood

shelterwood: A large area of trees left standing when others are cut, to act as shelter for seedling trees. Farmers benefit from managing shelterwood systems for sustainable forestry and natural regeneration.

Soil Science

 April Kingsman  February 19, 2025  4 Comments on Soil Science

The study of soil properties, formation, and management, including its physical, chemical, and biological aspects. Soil science helps guide sustainable land use and agricultural practices. For example, researching soil properties and management practices to improve soil health and support sustainable crop production.

Intermediate-Term Loan

 April Kingsman  February 19, 2025  0 Comments on Intermediate-Term Loan

Intermediate-Term Loan: