Tractor and Farm Equipment Repair
Agricultural Land Tribunal: A court established in 1947 to hear appeals against decisions affecting owners or tenants of agricultural land. Farmers can appeal to the Agricultural Land Tribunal to resolve disputes and protect their rights.
Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme: Less Favoured Areas Support Scheme is a former government scheme providing financial support to ensure that farming continued in mountainous or hilly areas. Accessing support schemes can help farmers maintain agricultural activities in less favourable areas.
Larva: Larva is the form of an insect or other animal in the stage of development after the egg has hatched but before the animal becomes adult. (NOTE: The plural is larvae.) Understanding larval stages helps farmers manage pest populations effectively.
The cultivation of corn for food, feed, and industrial products. Corn farming involves planting, managing, and harvesting corn crops. For instance, a farmer might grow corn for livestock feed and ethanol production.
Calver: A cow that has had calves. Managing calvers involves ensuring they receive adequate nutrition and care to support continued reproductive success and milk production.
The approaches used to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in fish farming, including crop insurance, diversification, and hedging. For example, developing fish farm risk management strategies to protect farm income and reduce vulnerability to adverse events.
earth up: To move soil to make a ridge, in which a crop such as potatoes or celery can grow. Plants are earthed up to protect the tender stems from frost or to make them white. Potatoes are earthed up to prevent the tubers from turning green and tasting bitter. This practice helps farmers protect crops from environmental stressors and improve quality.
The series of steps involved in converting animal carcasses into consumable meat products. Meat processing includes slaughter, cutting, packaging, and preservation. For example, operating a meat processing facility to produce beef steaks and sausages.
set-aside: A piece of formerly arable land used for something other than growing food crops. Farmers benefit from setting aside land for conservation and sustainable land management.
