Author: April Kingsman

Cottonwood: Cottonwood /k?t?nw?d/ noun a kind of poplar tree. Genus: Populis. Understanding cottonwood management aids in timber production and forest management.

Cattle Tracing System (CTS): A computerized system registering cattle and their movements from birth to death. Using CTS helps farmers manage herd records, ensure traceability, and comply with regulations.

compost: Decayed organic material used as a fertilizer. Composting helps recycle nutrients, improve soil health, and reduce waste.

substratum: a layer of rock beneath the topsoil and subsoil. COMMENT: The plural is substrata. Properly managing substratum ensures soil stability and fertility, supporting productive agriculture.

ecotourism: A form of tourism that increases people’s understanding of natural areas, without adversely affecting the environment, and gives local people financial benefits from conserving natural resources. Farmers can benefit from ecotourism by diversifying income sources and promoting conservation.

terrier: A record of land held and its occupation and use. Maintaining accurate land records (terriers) is important for farm management, legal purposes, and optimizing land use.

The practices and strategies used to maintain optimal water quality in aquaculture systems, including monitoring and treating water parameters. For example, implementing water quality management practices to ensure healthy fish and prevent disease outbreaks.

Lie: A lie is a place where an animal lies down. Livestock benefit from a dry lie at pasture. Providing comfortable resting areas for livestock can enhance their well-being and productivity.

toxin: A poisonous substance produced by microorganisms. Managing toxin levels in crops and livestock can prevent health issues and ensure product safety.

snow mould: a fungal pre-emergent blight and root rot of cereals (Micronectriella nivalis). Managing snow mould ensures healthy cereal crops, preventing yield losses and maintaining quality.