Author: April Kingsman

manure: Animal dung used as organic fertilizer. Applying manure enriches soil with nutrients and improves soil structure, promoting healthy crop growth.

riddle: A coarse sieve for sieving soil; to grade and sort produce according to size, using a sieve. Using riddles helps farmers manage soil quality and sort produce efficiently.

The guidelines and best practices established by industry organizations and regulatory bodies to ensure quality, safety, and sustainability in food production and distribution. For example, following food product industry standards and frameworks to enhance operations and meet customer expectations.

TUSDAC: Abbreviation for Trade Union Sustainable Development Advisory Committee. Engaging with such committees can provide farmers with support and resources for sustainable practices.

The reproductive female in a bee colony, responsible for laying eggs and maintaining the colony’s population. The queen bee is the mother of most of the bees in the hive. For instance, a beekeeper may introduce a new queen bee to a hive to improve colony health and productivity.

self-fertilisation: The fertilisation of a plant or invertebrate animal with its own pollen or sperm. Farmers benefit from understanding self-fertilisation for breeding and crop production.

Machinery used to harvest crops from fields. Harvesters include combines, balers, and forage harvesters. For instance, using a combine harvester to efficiently harvest wheat and separate the grain from the chaff.

The schedules and practices for vaccinating livestock to protect against diseases and improve herd immunity. For example, following vaccination protocols to prevent common diseases in cattle, sheep, and poultry.

The development of new food products and the identification of emerging trends in consumer preferences and market demands. For example, exploring food product innovation and trends to create unique and appealing products for the market.

meat extender: any foodstuff or mixture of foodstuffs added to meat preparations to increase their bulk. Using meat extenders can help farmers maximize the value of their meat products, leading to better profitability.