Author: April Kingsman

Flood

 April Kingsman  August 7, 2010  7 Comments on Flood

Flood: A large amount of water covering land that is usually dry, caused by phenomena such as melting snow, heavy rain, high tides, or storms. Managing flood risks and implementing flood control measures help protect farmland and infrastructure.

Dry Cow Therapy

 April Kingsman  August 3, 2010  3 Comments on Dry Cow Therapy

The use of antibiotics and other treatments during the dry period to prevent and control mastitis. Dry cow therapy helps maintain udder health and improve milk production in the next lactation. For example, administering dry cow therapy to dairy cows to prevent infections during the dry period.

Currant

 April Kingsman  July 31, 2010  4 Comments on Currant

Currant: Currant noun 1. a small dried seedless black grape 2. a small round juicy fruit from a bush, e.g. a blackcurrant. Cultivating currants provides nutritious fruit for markets.

Vomiting And Wasting Disease

 April Kingsman  July 28, 2010  7 Comments on Vomiting And Wasting Disease

vomiting and wasting disease: A disease of piglets, symptoms of which include vomiting and loss of appetite. Managing this disease can improve piglet health and survival rates.

Wholefood

 April Kingsman  July 28, 2010  2 Comments on Wholefood

wholefood: Food such as brown rice or wholemeal flour that has not been processed and so contains the vitamins, minerals, and fibre that are removed by processing. Offering wholefoods can cater to health-conscious consumers and increase farm income.

Smooth-Stalked Meadowgrass

 April Kingsman  July 27, 2010  4 Comments on Smooth-Stalked Meadowgrass

smooth-stalked meadowgrass: a species of grass which can withstand quite dry conditions. It is a perennial grass with smooth greyish-green leaves and green purplish flowers. Cultivating smooth-stalked meadowgrass provides farmers with a resilient forage crop, supporting livestock production in dry conditions.

Food Product Corporate Sustainability Reporting

 April Kingsman  July 25, 2010  5 Comments on Food Product Corporate Sustainability Reporting

The documentation and communication of sustainability practices and performance in food production and distribution, including environmental, social, and economic aspects. For example, creating food product corporate sustainability reports to demonstrate commitment to responsible practices and engage stakeholders.

Hop Mildew

 April Kingsman  July 24, 2010  5 Comments on Hop Mildew

hop mildew: A fungal disease of hops. Preventing and managing hop mildew ensures healthy hop growth and high yields.

Farm Trail

 April Kingsman  July 24, 2010  2 Comments on Farm Trail

Farm Trail: A walking trail around a farm open to the public. Farm trails can promote agri-tourism, educate the public, and provide additional income for farmers.

Lovage

 April Kingsman  July 24, 2010  3 Comments on Lovage

Lovage: Lovage is a herb used as a vegetable and for making herbal teas. Growing lovage can provide farmers with a versatile and marketable crop for culinary and medicinal uses.