Author: April Kingsman

tender: Soft or susceptible to damage. Referring to a plant which cannot tolerate frost. Understanding plant tenderness helps farmers in selecting appropriate crops and managing growing conditions.

oasthouse: A building containing a kiln for drying hops. Oasthouses are essential in hop production for brewing. Farmers growing hops can benefit from maintaining oasthouses to ensure high-quality drying, which preserves the hops’ flavor and aroma, leading to better-quality beer production.

ADAS: A commercial research-based organization that offers technical advice on agricultural, food, and environmental matters to rural industries. Former name Agricultural Development and Advisory Service. Farmers can benefit from ADAS expertise to improve their farming practices.

Adjusting livestock diets based on the season and availability of forage and feed. Seasonal feeding helps ensure animals receive adequate nutrition year-round. For example, supplementing cattle diets with hay during the winter and relying on pasture during the summer.

The primary protein in milk, responsible for the formation of curds during cheese making. Casein is used in food products and supplements. For instance, using casein in cheese production to achieve the desired texture and flavor.

heredity: The transfer of genetically controlled characteristics from parent to offspring. Managing heredity ensures the propagation of beneficial traits in livestock and crops.

prostaglandin: A hormone that is used to make oestrus happen in many animals at the same time and to start the birth process or abortion. Helpful content: Prostaglandins are valuable for synchronizing breeding cycles and managing reproduction in livestock. Proper use can improve herd fertility and streamline breeding programs.

halter: A rope with a noose for holding and leading horses or cattle. Using halters correctly ensures safe handling and management of livestock.

integrated pollution control: An approach which looks at all inputs and outputs from a process that is likely to cause pollution and regulates other factors as well as emissions. Abbr IPC, IPPC. Helps farmers manage environmental impact of farming practices.

Fir: A common evergreen coniferous tree. Genus: Abies. Growing fir trees can be part of agroforestry systems, providing timber, windbreaks, and enhancing biodiversity.