Author: April Kingsman

dipping bath: Same as dipper. Using a dipping bath is an effective method for managing external parasites in livestock. Farmers should ensure proper construction and maintenance of dipping baths for safe and effective dipping. Understanding the benefits and applications of dipping baths will aid in effective parasite management and improved livestock welfare.

volatile oils: Concentrated oils from a scented plant used in cosmetics or as antiseptics. Producing volatile oils can provide an additional income stream for farmers.

Clean Crop: A measure of the amount of cereal not mixed with seeds of other plants. Managing clean crops involves using appropriate weed control measures to ensure high-quality produce.

proven sire: A bull, boar, or ram which has been shown to sire progeny that produce milk, meat, or wool of high quality. Helpful content: Using proven sires in breeding programs enhances genetic quality and productivity. Farmers can achieve better offspring performance and overall herd improvement through careful sire selection.

Carbon Monoxide (CO): A colorless, odorless, and poisonous gas found in car fumes, burning gas, and cigarette smoke. Ensuring proper ventilation and monitoring carbon monoxide levels protects livestock and farmworkers from poisoning.

ecological engineering: A design process that aims to integrate human activities with the natural environment for the benefit of both. Ecological engineering can help farmers create sustainable farm designs that minimize environmental impact.

Clamp: A method of storing root crops in the open by heaping and covering with straw and earth or silage storage in a trench. Using clamps helps farmers manage crop storage and ensure feed availability for livestock.

Continuing Professional Development: Continuing professional development noun the continuation of training and study throughout a person’s career. Abbr CPD. ‘Experience of dairying in New Zealand and the USA indicates that both these dairying cultures place emphasis on communication, as well as the continuing professional development of their staff.’ [Farmers Weekly]. Engaging in continuing professional development ensures up-to-date knowledge and skills for agricultural professionals.

whey: A residue from milk after the casein and most of the fat have been removed. Whey is used as pig feed. Using whey can provide a nutritious and cost-effective feed option for pigs.

part-time farming: A type of farming where the farmer has a regular occupation other than farming, which is common throughout much of central and Eastern Europe. In the UK, part-time farmers are mainly wealthy people who farm as a hobby or as a second form of business. Part-time farming can provide additional income and sustainable land use.