Author: April Kingsman

The weight of an animal, typically measured in pounds or kilograms. Body weight is an important indicator of growth, health, and productivity. For example, weighing cattle regularly to monitor growth rates and adjust feeding programs.

tillering: The process of developing several seedheads in a plant of wheat, barley, or oats. Tillering leads to the production of a heavier yield, and can be induced by rolling the young crop in the spring when it begins to grow. Understanding tillering is crucial for optimizing crop management and improving yields.

greening: Greening is the process of planting trees and vegetation or increasing awareness of environmental issues. Adopting greening practices improves farm sustainability, enhances biodiversity, and supports environmental conservation.

meadow fescue: a perennial grass (Festuca pratensis) which has considerable importance for hay and grazing. It is a highly productive grass which flourishes when sown with Timothy. Growing meadow fescue can provide farmers with a valuable forage crop, improving livestock nutrition and farm sustainability.

pasture management: The control of pasture by grazing, cutting, reseeding, and similar techniques. Effective pasture management improves forage quality and ensures sustainable grazing practices.

The use of antibiotics and other therapies to treat mastitis in dairy cows. Effective treatment helps restore milk production and cow health. For example, administering antibiotics to treat clinical mastitis and monitoring milk withdrawal periods.

Clean Pasture: Pasture left ungrazed for four to six weeks after contamination with parasitic worm larvae. Using clean pasture management practices helps farmers reduce parasite burdens and maintain healthy livestock.

onion: A vegetable crop grown either for cooking or for eating in salads. Onions are versatile and in high demand. Farmers can benefit from growing onions to diversify crops and increase market opportunities. Understanding best practices for onion cultivation can improve yields and quality.

Farm: An area of land used for growing crops and keeping animals to provide food, along with associated buildings. Effective farm management practices ensure productivity, sustainability, and profitability.

selfing: Same as self-fertilisation. Farmers benefit from understanding selfing for breeding and crop production.