Author: April Kingsman

Feeder: 1. Something which supplies or adds to something else of the same type. 2. A container from which livestock are fed. Proper use of feeders ensures efficient feeding and reduces waste.

willow: Willow is a temperate hardwood tree often grown near water. It can be coppiced or pollarded to produce biomass for fuel, offering an additional income source for farmers.

natural vegetation: the range of plant communities that exist in the natural environment without being planted or managed by people. Preserving natural vegetation on farms can enhance biodiversity, improve soil health, and provide habitat for beneficial organisms. Farmers can benefit from integrating natural vegetation into their farming systems, promoting ecological balance and reducing the need for synthetic inputs. This approach supports sustainable land management, improves resilience to environmental stressors, and enhances the overall productivity of the farm.

bioremediation: The use of living organisms to remove or neutralize contaminants from a polluted area. Implementing bioremediation techniques helps farmers manage soil and water quality.

stop: to remove the growing tip of a shoot, to encourage lateral growths. Properly managing plant growth techniques like stopping ensures healthy development and better yields.

Cauliflower: A plant of the cabbage family with a large white head made up of a mass of curds. Growing cauliflowers provides nutritious food and valuable produce for fresh markets and processing, contributing to farm income.

ivy-leaved speedwell: A widespread weed (Veronica hederifolia) which affects most autumn sown crops. Also called bird’s-eye, eye-bright. Helps farmers identify and control this weed.

A feed ingredient added to cattle diets to provide essential vitamins. Vitamin supplements help prevent deficiencies and support overall health. For example, providing vitamin A supplements to cattle to support vision and immune function.

tenderometer: A device used for testing vining peas to see how firm they are, allowing harvesting to take place at the right time. Using a tenderometer helps farmers harvest peas at optimal quality and ripeness, maximizing yield and market value.

The process of breaking down fat molecules in milk to create a uniform texture and prevent cream separation. Homogenization improves milk quality and consistency. For example, homogenizing milk to produce smooth and consistent dairy products like yogurt and ice cream.