Author: April Kingsman

Cratch: Cratch /kræ?/ noun a rack used for feeding livestock out of doors. Utilizing cratches provides proper feeding facilities for livestock.

Crossbreed: Crossbreed /kr?sbri:d/ noun an animal bred from two different pure breeds verb to produce new breeds of animals by mating animals of different pure breeds. Engaging in crossbreeding practices supports genetic diversity and livestock improvement.

JRA: Joint Regulatory Authority – the body which processes applications to grow and sell genetically modified crops. Helps farmers understand and comply with regulations regarding GM crops.

Chief Veterinary Officer (CVO): The managing head of a state veterinary service. Engaging with the CVO helps farmers stay informed about and comply with livestock health regulations and best practices.

The initiatives and activities that involve and support local communities in the food production and distribution process, including education, health, and economic development. For example, implementing food product community engagement programs to build positive relationships and contribute to community well-being.

shrubby: Growing like a shrub. Farmers benefit from understanding shrubby plants for better crop and landscape management.

greenfield site: A greenfield site is a place in the countryside not previously built on, chosen for new development. Knowing about greenfield sites helps farmers understand land use regulations and potential impacts on agricultural land.

Middle White: a breed of white pig which comes from a cross between the Large White and the Small White. It is short and compact with long upright ears and a turned-up snout. It is now a rare breed. Raising Middle White pigs can provide farmers with a unique and high-value product, particularly for niche markets interested in rare breeds and specialty pork.

ked: Ked – the sheep tick; a bloodsucking fly (Melophagus ovinus) which is a parasite of sheep and causes extreme irritation. Helps farmers identify and control parasites in livestock.

strawberry: a soft fruit of the Fragaria species, used as a dessert fruit, but also preserved as jam. Growing strawberries provides farmers with high-value crops for fresh and processed markets, enhancing farm income and sustainability.