Author: April Kingsman

resinous: Like resin, or producing resin. Understanding resinous properties helps farmers manage tree health and utilize forest products effectively.

RCGM: Abbreviation for rectified concentrated grape must. This product is used in winemaking, providing farmers with an additional market for surplus grapes and improving wine quality.

seedless hay: Hay obtained from a grass crop after threshing out the seedheads. Farmers benefit from using seedless hay for high-quality forage.

Royal Agricultural Society of England: An organization whose main task is running the annual Royal Show held at The National Agricultural Centre, Stoneleigh, Kenilworth, Warwickshire. Abbreviation: RASE. The RASE promotes agricultural innovation and best practices, benefiting farmers through resources and knowledge sharing.

sodium chloride: common salt. Proper management of sodium chloride levels in livestock diets supports overall health and productivity.

polled stock: 1. Animals that are naturally hornless. 2. Animals that have had their horns removed. Helpful content: Polled stock are easier to handle and pose fewer risks to other animals and handlers. This trait can improve farm safety and reduce management challenges associated with horned livestock.

The practice of attaching identification tags to the ears of calves for management and record-keeping purposes. Ear tagging helps track individual animals’ health and production records. For instance, using ear tags to identify and monitor each calf in a herd.

Freemartin: A female calf produced when a male and female embryo share a uterus, causing the reproductive system of the female embryo to be effectively masculinised. Properly managing freemartins ensures their health and productivity.

brown rot: A fungal disease affecting fruit trees. Managing brown rot through fungicides and cultural practices maintains healthy fruit crops and high yields.

radish: A small plant with red or white roots used mainly in salads. Provides farmers with a quick-growing crop that can be sold fresh or used to diversify their produce offerings.