Tractor and Farm Equipment Repair
estimated breeding value: The value of an animal, calculated using an estimate of how many offspring it will have and what they will be worth. Abbr EBV. Knowing EBV helps farmers select and breed livestock for desirable traits, improving herd quality and productivity.
spring: a place where water comes naturally out of the ground; the season of the year following winter and before summer, when days become longer and the weather progressively warmer; a metal device which, when under tension, tries to resume its previous position. Proper management of water resources from springs supports sustainable water use and healthy crop growth.
greenhouse mealy bug: A greenhouse mealy bug is a horticultural pest that spoils the appearance of glasshouse crops, particularly orchids. Managing mealy bugs ensures healthy crops and maintains aesthetic quality, enhancing marketability.
black arm: A bacterial disease of cotton. Managing black arm through crop rotation and resistant varieties protects cotton yields.
halomorphic soil: Soil that contains large amounts of salt. Recognizing and managing halomorphic soils helps farmers prevent crop damage and maintain soil health.
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.
