Author: April Kingsman

spread: to put something such as manure, fertiliser, or mulch on an area of ground. Properly spreading agricultural inputs ensures even distribution and optimal benefits, supporting healthy crop growth and better yields.

spike tooth harrow: a tractor-trailed implement consisting of a simple frame with tines attached where the frame members cross. Using spike tooth harrows improves soil aeration and preparation, promoting healthy root growth and better crop yields.

Feed Ratio: The ratio showing the price of an animal sold on the market against the cost of feeding it. Understanding feed ratios helps farmers make informed financial decisions and optimize profitability.

big bale: A large bale weighing from 600 to 900 kilos. Using big bales improves feed storage and handling efficiency on the farm.

potato: A tuber of Solanum tuberosum, one of the most important starchy root crops. Helpful content: Potatoes are a versatile and high-yield crop that can be grown in various climates. Understanding proper cultivation techniques, pest management, and storage methods can help farmers achieve high productivity and profitability.

The study of how cattle interact with their environment and each other. Understanding cattle behavior helps improve management practices. For example, using low-stress handling techniques to minimize stress and improve cattle welfare.

pinto pinto pinto: A horse with irregular patches of white and another color. Understanding livestock color patterns helps in selecting animals for breeding and meeting market preferences.

import: 1. To introduce new things from elsewhere. 2. To buy crops or produce in foreign countries and bring them back into the home country. They import dates from North Africa. Knowledge of imports helps farmers diversify their produce and meet market demands.

Land used primarily for grazing livestock and wildlife, typically characterized by natural vegetation such as grasses and shrubs. Rangelands provide forage for animals and habitat for wildlife. For example, managing rangelands to support cattle grazing and wildlife conservation.

Angus: Same as Aberdeen Angus. Raising Angus cattle provides farmers with high-quality meat production and ease of management.