Author: April Kingsman

Dominant

 April Kingsman  September 15, 2020  2 Comments on Dominant

dominant: Important or powerful. In genetics, a dominant allele has the characteristic that leads to the trait it controls being shown in any individual carrying it. Understanding dominant traits is essential for selective breeding programs.

Truck Farming

 April Kingsman  September 14, 2020  1 Comment on Truck Farming

truck farming: US term describing intensive vegetable cultivation at a considerable distance from the urban markets where the produce is sold. Engaging in truck farming can provide a reliable income and meet urban demand for fresh produce.

Nipplewort

 April Kingsman  September 14, 2020  0 Comments on Nipplewort

nipplewort: an annual weed, Lapsana communis. Managing weeds like nipplewort is essential for maintaining healthy crops and maximizing yields. Farmers can benefit from implementing integrated weed management practices, including crop rotation, mechanical control, and appropriate herbicide use. Regular monitoring and early intervention help prevent weed infestations and reduce competition for resources. Effective weed management supports sustainable farming practices and improves overall farm productivity.

Food Product Remote Work Policies

 April Kingsman  September 13, 2020  0 Comments on Food Product Remote Work Policies

The guidelines and practices that support remote work arrangements for employees in the food production and distribution process, including technology, communication, and performance management. For example, implementing food product remote work policies to enhance flexibility and productivity.

Sex-Linked

 April Kingsman  September 12, 2020  0 Comments on Sex-Linked

sex-linked: Referring to a genetically inherited characteristic that appears in only one sex. Farmers benefit from understanding sex-linked traits for managing genetic traits in breeding programs.

Greenhouse Gas

 April Kingsman  September 12, 2020  0 Comments on Greenhouse Gas

greenhouse gas: A greenhouse gas is a gas that occurs naturally or is produced by burning fossil fuels and rises into the atmosphere, forming a barrier that prevents heat loss. Reducing greenhouse gas emissions supports sustainable farming and environmental health.

Channelise

 April Kingsman  September 11, 2020  1 Comment on Channelise

Channelise: To straighten a stream with many bends to make the water flow faster. Implementing channelization helps farmers manage water flow and prevent erosion in agricultural landscapes.

Round And Round Ploughing

 April Kingsman  September 11, 2020  1 Comment on Round And Round Ploughing

round and round ploughing: A system of ploughing in which fields are ploughed from the center to the outside or from the edge to the center. Using round and round ploughing techniques supports efficient soil management and crop production.

Meat Chicken

 April Kingsman  September 10, 2020  1 Comment on Meat Chicken

meat chicken: a chicken which is raised for its meat rather than for its eggs or to produce chicks. Understanding the growth requirements and management of meat chickens can help farmers optimize their poultry production, leading to better yields and profitability.

Berkankamp Scale

 April Kingsman  September 10, 2020  0 Comments on Berkankamp Scale

Berkankamp scale: A scale used to describe growth stages in oilseed rape crops. Using growth scales like Berkankamp helps farmers optimize crop management and yield.