Author: April Kingsman

Clevis: A U-shaped iron attachment used to couple an implement to a tractor towbar. Using clevis attachments helps farmers manage equipment connections and ensure safe field operations.

Leader: A leader is an animal which goes first, leading the flock or herd. Understanding animal behavior and leadership dynamics can improve herd management.

Trade Adjustment Assistance (TAA):

Lavender: Lavender is a shrub (Lavandula officinalis) with small lilac-colored flowers and narrow leaves, cultivated for perfume. Growing lavender can provide farmers with high-value essential oils and aromatic products.

porcine: Referring to pigs. Helpful content: Understanding porcine biology and management is crucial for pig farmers. Knowledge of pig health, nutrition, and behavior helps optimize production, improve animal welfare, and enhance farm profitability.

Tree Assistance Program (TAP):

hoose: A popular name for a lungworm. Preventing and managing hoose ensures the respiratory health of livestock.

slapmark: the herdmark allocated by Defra, put on both shoulders of a pig. Ensuring slapmarks are legible helps farmers comply with regulations and maintain accurate records for traceability and biosecurity.

Supplemental Revenue Assistance Payments (SURE):

seed rate: The amount of seed sown per hectare shown as kilos per hectare (kg/ha). Farmers benefit from understanding and managing seed rates for optimal crop density and yield.