Author: April Kingsman

Dairy Farm Profitability

 April Kingsman  December 20, 2011  2 Comments on Dairy Farm Profitability

The financial performance of a dairy farm, influenced by factors such as milk yield, production costs, and market prices. For example, implementing cost-saving measures to improve dairy farm profitability and ensure long-term sustainability.

Stud

 April Kingsman  December 20, 2011  8 Comments on Stud

stud: same as stud farm; US a male horse kept for breeding; metal nail with a head projecting above the surface. Properly managing studs ensures healthy breeding programs and improves livestock genetics, supporting farm profitability.

Hosier System

 April Kingsman  December 20, 2011  9 Comments on Hosier System

Hosier system: A system of dairy cattle management, where the milking of cows is done in the field using a milking pail. Implementing the Hosier system can improve milking efficiency and cow comfort.

Lignin

 April Kingsman  December 19, 2011  7 Comments on Lignin

Lignin: Lignin is the material in plant cell walls that makes plants woody and gives them rigidity and strength. Understanding lignin can help farmers manage plant growth and crop quality.

Zucchini

 April Kingsman  December 19, 2011  4 Comments on Zucchini

zucchini: Zucchini is a term for courgettes, harvested at an immature stage. Farmers can grow zucchini to meet market demand for fresh, versatile vegetables.

Cambridge Roller

 April Kingsman  December 19, 2011  1 Comment on Cambridge Roller

Cambridge Roller: A heavy roller with a ribbed surface, consisting of a number of heavy iron wheels or rings, each with a ridge about 4 cm high. Using a Cambridge roller provides an excellent seedbed for grass and clover seeds, promoting healthy germination and growth.

Herb

 April Kingsman  December 19, 2011  8 Comments on Herb

herb: A plant that is used to add flavor in cooking or has medicinal properties. Growing herbs can diversify farm products and provide additional income streams.

Intercropping

 April Kingsman  December 19, 2011  8 Comments on Intercropping

intercropping: The growing of crops with different characteristics and requirements on the same area of land at the same time. Helps farmers optimize land use and manage crop diversity.

Ecotax

 April Kingsman  December 18, 2011  3 Comments on Ecotax

ecotax: A tax that is used to encourage people to change from an activity that damages the environment or to encourage activities with beneficial environmental effects. Also called environmental tax. Ecotaxes can incentivize farmers to adopt environmentally friendly practices.

Patent Flour

 April Kingsman  December 18, 2011  2 Comments on Patent Flour

patent flour: A very fine good-quality wheat flour. Producing high-quality flour can meet market demands and improve profitability for grain farmers.