Author: April Kingsman

eye-bright: Same as ivy-leaved speedwell. Managing eye-bright helps farmers maintain crop health and biodiversity.

Countryside Commission for Scotland: Countryside Commission for Scotland noun an organization in Scotland concerned with the protection of the countryside and with setting up country parks for public recreation. It is part of Scottish Natural Heritage. Engaging with the Countryside Commission for Scotland supports rural conservation and sustainable land use practices.

The methods and practices used to raise broiler chickens for meat production, including feeding, housing, and health care. For example, adopting broiler production techniques to ensure high productivity and healthy birds.

silty soil: Soil containing a high proportion of silt. Such soils are difficult to work and drainage is a problem. Farmers benefit from managing silty soils to improve drainage and soil structure.

albumose: An intermediate product in the digestion of protein. Understanding digestion processes helps farmers optimize livestock feeding strategies.

belly: The underside of an animal. Monitoring the belly area helps detect health issues like bloating or injuries in livestock.

A soup made from beef, broth, and vegetables, often slow-cooked to develop rich flavor. For example, producing beef soup bones and meat for use in homemade and pre-packaged soups.

hop bine: The new shoot of a hop plant, which has to be made to coil round climbing strings. Properly managing hop bines ensures healthy growth and high yields.

OM: Organic matter. Organic matter is crucial for soil health, improving water retention, nutrient availability, and soil structure. Farmers can benefit from incorporating organic matter through composting, cover cropping, and reduced tillage to enhance soil fertility and sustainability.

Captan: A fungicide used to combat apple and pear scab and in seed dressings for peas and other vegetables. Using captan helps farmers protect crops from fungal diseases and improve yield quality.