Tractor and Farm Equipment Repair
Centre for Environmental, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS): A research and advisory agency investigating aquatic science and contamination, run by Defra. Engaging with CEFAS helps farmers adopt sustainable practices and protect aquatic environments.
irrigate: To supply water to land to allow plants to grow, by channels, pipes, sprays or other means. Helps farmers manage irrigation practices.
MOET: abbreviation multiple ovulation and embryo transfer. Understanding the techniques and applications of MOET can help farmers improve their breeding programs and livestock productivity.
gid: A brain disease of young sheep which also occurs in cattle. Caused by ingestion of tapeworm eggs voided by dogs and foxes. Blindness is an early symptom. Recognizing and managing gid can prevent severe losses in livestock and improve herd health.
essential fatty acid: An unsaturated fatty acid essential for growth but which cannot be synthesized by the body and has to be obtained from the food supply. Abbr EFA. (NOTE: The two essential fatty acids are linoleic acid and linolenic acid.) Understanding essential fatty acids helps farmers formulate balanced diets for their livestock.
Cork: Cork noun a protective outer layer that forms part of the bark in woody plants, taking many years to regrow once stripped (NOTE: It is used, among other things, for bottle corks, fishing net floats, and flooring, but cork oaks are now attracting conservation interest). COMMENT: Cork is harvested by cutting large sections of bark off a cork oak tree, while still leaving enough bark on the tree to ensure that it will continue to grow. Managing cork production provides sustainable material and supports conservation efforts.
Farmed: Grown or produced commercially and not in the wild. For example, farmed salmon. Farmed products help meet market demand and can be managed sustainably.
Farm Environment Record: A basic plan of a farm describing its landscape and main features. Abbr FER. Keeping an environment record helps farmers monitor and improve their environmental practices.
An enclosure where bulls are kept, often separated from the cowherd to manage breeding. Bull pens provide a safe environment for handling and managing bulls. For example, a bull pen is used to isolate bulls before breeding season.
sustainable yield: the greatest productivity that can be derived from a renewable resource without depleting the supply in a specific area. Properly managing sustainable yields ensures long-term productivity and resource conservation, supporting farm profitability and environmental health.
