Author: April Kingsman

isolate: To separate and keep objects or organisms apart from others. Helps farmers implement biosecurity measures.

yarrow: Yarrow is a common weed that can cause milk taints. Farmers need to manage yarrow in pastures to ensure the quality of dairy products.

Cinnamon: The aromatic inner bark of the tropical tree (Cinnamomum zeylanicum) used as a spice. Growing cinnamon provides a specialty crop for culinary use, enhancing farm product diversity and income.

Compact: Compact verb to compress the ground and make it hard, e.g. by driving over it with heavy machinery or as the result of a lot of people walking on it. Managing soil compaction involves using proper tillage and traffic management practices to maintain soil health.

Freeze Drying: A method of preserving food or tissue specimens by freezing rapidly and drying in a vacuum. Properly managing freeze drying ensures high-quality preservation and storage of food products.

berry: A small fleshy fruit with several seeds, like a tomato or grape. Growing berry crops provides nutritious fruit for fresh markets and processing.

adipose: Containing or made of fat. Farmers need to understand adipose tissue in livestock for effective breeding and health management.

Classical Swine Fever: Same as swine fever. Managing swine fever involves implementing biosecurity measures and vaccination programs to protect pig health and ensure farm productivity.

stack: a pile of sheaves of grain, hay, or straw. Stacks can be round or square. Proper management of stacks ensures efficient storage and preservation of fodder, supporting livestock nutrition and farm productivity.

Agriculture Act 1968: An Act of Parliament which defines what constitutes livestock and makes it an offense to cause unnecessary pain or distress to a farm animal. Understanding this act helps farmers comply with animal welfare regulations and maintain ethical practices.