Author: April Kingsman

Caesar

 April Kingsman  May 29, 2007  1 Comment on Caesar

Caesar: To perform a surgical intervention to enable an animal to give birth, often necessary with Belgian Blue cattle. Mastering caesarean techniques ensures safe deliveries in livestock, reducing mortality rates and improving herd productivity.

Grazing Systems

 April Kingsman  May 28, 2007  0 Comments on Grazing Systems

grazing systems: Grazing systems are different methods of pasture management. Implementing effective grazing systems improves pasture utilization, supports livestock health, and enhances farm productivity.

Stamen

 April Kingsman  May 25, 2007  0 Comments on Stamen

stamen: a male part of a flower consisting of a stalk (filament) bearing a container (anther) in which pollen is produced. Understanding the structure and function of stamens helps farmers manage plant reproduction and optimize yields.

Greenfly

 April Kingsman  May 25, 2007  1 Comment on Greenfly

greenfly: Greenfly is a type of aphid that sucks sap from plants and can multiply rapidly. Managing greenfly infestations protects crops from damage, ensuring higher yields and quality produce.

Rig

 April Kingsman  May 24, 2007  1 Comment on Rig

rig: A male animal in which one or both testicles have not descended into the scrotum at the usual time. Managing rigs is important for livestock breeding programs and animal health.

Common

 April Kingsman  May 23, 2007  0 Comments on Common

Common: Common adjective belonging to several different people or to everyone common land noun an area of land to which the public has access for walking COMMENT: About 80% of common land is privately owned and, subject to the interests of any commoners, owners enjoy essentially the same rights as the owners of other land. Commoners have different types of ‘rights of common’, e.g. to graze animals, or to extract sand, gravel, or peat. Managing common land involves balancing public access with sustainable land use practices.

Farmscape

 April Kingsman  May 23, 2007  0 Comments on Farmscape

Farmscape: A landscape dominated by agriculture. Farmland is the main element in farmscape, though non-agricultural uses may be included. Creating a balanced farmscape supports both productivity and environmental health.

Beef Suet

 April Kingsman  May 23, 2007  1 Comment on Beef Suet

The hard fat found around the kidneys and loins of cattle, often used in cooking and baking. For example, producing beef suet for making traditional puddings and pastries.

ICRISAT

 April Kingsman  May 21, 2007  0 Comments on ICRISAT

ICRISAT: International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics – an organization established in 1972 at Hyderabad, India. Farmers benefit from research on crops suited to semi-arid conditions.

Chats

 April Kingsman  May 19, 2007  1 Comment on Chats

Chats: Small potatoes separated from larger potatoes during grading. Managing potato by-products like chats involves using them for feed or processing to reduce waste and maximize farm resources.