Tractor and Farm Equipment Repair
derris: A powdered insecticide extracted from the root of a tropical plant, used against fleas, lice, and aphids. Rotenone. Farmers should use derris carefully, following label instructions and safety guidelines, to manage pests effectively. Understanding the impact of derris on crops, livestock, and the environment will help in selecting the right product and application method. Monitoring pest populations and integrating other control methods can enhance pest management.
Groningen Whiteheaded: Groningen Whiteheaded is a dual-purpose breed of cattle developed in the Netherlands, with a black body and white head. Raising dual-purpose breeds provides both milk and meat, enhancing farm efficiency and income.
phase: A particular stage in a process. Managing different phases of crop and livestock production ensures efficient and successful farming practices.
roost: A place where birds rest at night; to sleep on a perch at night. Providing safe roosting places ensures poultry health and productivity.
agri-food: Relating to industries which are involved in the mass production, processing, and inspection of food products made from agricultural commodities. Farmers benefit from understanding agri-food industries to improve their market access and product quality.
twin: One of two babies or animals born at the same time from two ova fertilized at the same time or from one ovum that splits in two. Managing twin births in livestock can improve breeding efficiency and productivity.
blister beetle: A beetle that produces a blistering agent called cantharidin. Controlling blister beetles protects livestock from poisoning and preserves crop health.
Agricultural Holdings Act 1984: An Act of Parliament which gives protection to tenants in questions of the fixing of rent and security of tenure. It makes provision for tenancies for a lifetime and for short-term lettings. Understanding this act helps farmers and landowners navigate tenancy agreements and rights.
magnesium: a light, silvery-white metallic element that burns with a brilliant white flame. The addition of magnesium to soil may prevent deficiency diseases in crops or in livestock, such as interveinal yellowing of leaves in potatoes and sugar beet, and hypomagnesaemia or grass staggers in grazing animals. Ensuring adequate magnesium in soil and livestock diets is crucial for healthy crop and livestock growth, leading to better yields and farm sustainability.
voluntary restraint agreement: An agreement by which farmers agree not to spray in windy conditions. Such agreements are not legally binding. Abiding by voluntary restraint agreements can improve environmental protection and community relations.
