Tractor and Farm Equipment Repair
The process of developing and implementing a strategic plan for farm operations, including goals, resources, and financial projections. For example, creating a farm business plan to guide decision-making and achieve long-term success.
triticale: A new cereal hybrid of wheat and rye. It combines the yield potential of wheat with the winter hardiness and resistance to drought of rye. Increasingly used in the UK, triticale replaces winter and spring feed barleys. It has a high level of disease resistance and a reduced demand for chemical fertiliser. Growing triticale can enhance crop diversity and improve resilience to environmental stresses.
Cover: Cover verb to copulate with a female animal a bull covers a cow noun 1. something that goes over something else completely 2. the amount of soil surface covered with plants. ground cover 3. plants grown to cover the surface of the soil Grass cover will provide some protection against erosion. Utilizing cover crops and ground cover techniques enhances soil health and prevents erosion.
packhouse: A building used for grading, cleaning, and packing produce on a farm before it is sent to the customer. Ensuring produce is properly graded, cleaned, and packed helps farmers maintain high standards and reduce waste, leading to better market prices and customer satisfaction.
Shetland: A rare breed of cattle, native to the Shetland Isles. It is medium-sized, black and white, with short legs, short horns and a bulky body. A breed of sheep, native to the Shetland Isles. The colour varies from white, through grey and black to light brown; the ewes are polled and the rams horned; it produces fine soft wool of high quality, used in the Shetland wool industry. A small Shetland ewe yields a fleece 1.52 kilos in weight. A breed of pony, used as a riding horse for children. Farmers benefit from raising Shetland breeds for their hardiness and valuable products, including wool, meat, and pony services.
woodlot: A woodlot is a small area of land planted with trees. Farmers can manage woodlots for timber production, firewood, and wildlife habitat, adding diversity to farm resources.
The spinal cord of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making pet food. For example, producing beef spinal cord for culinary and industrial purposes.
WWFWWF: The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) focuses on wildlife conservation and environmental sustainability. Farmers can collaborate with WWF to enhance biodiversity and adopt sustainable farming practices.
disinfectant footbath: A disinfectant solution through which animals, e.g., cattle, have to walk to clean their feet and to remove diseases such as foot rot. Using disinfectant footbaths is important for maintaining hoof health and preventing disease in livestock. Farmers should ensure proper construction, maintenance, and use of footbaths for effective disinfection. Understanding the benefits and applications of disinfectant footbaths will aid in maintaining a healthy and productive herd.
halo-: Prefix salt. Understanding plant adaptations like halophytes (salt-tolerant plants) can help farmers cultivate crops in saline soils.
