Author: April Kingsman

Farm Gate Prices: Prices which a farmer receives for his or her produce. Understanding farm gate prices helps farmers negotiate better deals and plan their finances.

worrying: Worrying is the chasing of livestock by uncontrolled dogs. Farmers need to protect their animals from worrying to prevent stress and injuries, ensuring livestock welfare and productivity.

agricultural burning: The burning of agricultural waste as part of farming practice, e.g., stubble burning. Understanding regulations and best practices for agricultural burning helps farmers manage waste and prevent environmental harm.

stemmed: with a stem; a short-stemmed variety of rose. Properly managing stemmed plants ensures healthy growth and optimal yields, supporting productive agriculture.

nitrifier: a microorganism that is involved in the process of nitrification. Nitrifiers play a crucial role in converting nitrogen into forms that plants can absorb. Farmers can benefit from practices that support healthy soil microbial communities, such as maintaining soil organic matter, proper irrigation, and avoiding excessive use of agrochemicals. Promoting the activity of nitrifiers ensures efficient nitrogen cycling, improves soil fertility, and enhances crop growth and productivity.

intake: 1. An amount of a substance taken into an organism, either eaten or absorbed. A study of food intake among grassland animals. The bird’s daily intake of insects is more than half its own weight. 2. Hill pasture which has been improved and fenced in. Helps farmers manage animal nutrition and pasture improvement.

The practices and technologies used to reduce water consumption and improve efficiency in food production and distribution, including irrigation management, recycling, and conservation. For example, adopting food product water conservation measures to ensure sustainable water use and reduce environmental impact.

International Wheat Council: A group of wheat-exporting countries. Abbr IWC. Helps wheat farmers understand and navigate the international wheat market.

haulm roller: A roller found on potato harvesters and grading machinery. Using a haulm roller helps in the efficient separation of haulm from the crop, improving the quality of harvested produce.

granule: A granule is a small artificially made particle. Granules are easier to handle and distribute than powder, making them ideal for fertilizers and pesticides.