Author: April Kingsman

straight: an animal foodstuff composed of one type of food. Properly managing straight feed ensures specific nutritional needs of livestock are met, supporting health and productivity.

sclerotic: Referring to the hardening and thickening process in plant cell walls that makes stems woody. Farmers benefit from understanding sclerotic changes to manage crop quality and growth.

zinc: Zinc is a metallic trace element essential for biological life. Farmers need to manage zinc levels in soil and animal feed to ensure healthy crops and livestock.

osmosis: The movement of molecules of a solvent from a solution of one concentration to a solution of a higher concentration through a semi-permeable membrane until the two solutions balance in concentration. Understanding osmosis is important for efficient irrigation and nutrient uptake in plants. Farmers can benefit from optimizing irrigation practices and managing soil salinity to enhance crop growth and yields.

BHC: Abbreviation for benzene hexachloride. Awareness of BHC and its regulation ensures safe pesticide use on the farm.

Controlled Environment: Controlled environment noun an environment in which conditions such as temperature, atmosphere, and relative humidity are regulated and monitored. Utilizing controlled environments ensures optimal growing conditions for crops and livestock.

knee cap: Knee cap – a felt protector for the knees of horses, used especially when transporting them as a protection against damage caused when slipping. Also used on young horses when jumping. Helps farmers protect horses during transport and training.

perennial irrigation: A system that allows the land to be irrigated at any time. This may be by primitive means such as shadufs, or by distributing water from barrages by canal and ditches. Implementing perennial irrigation systems ensures consistent water supply, improving crop yields and reducing water stress.

Leachate: Leachate is 1. a substance which is washed out of the soil, and 2. a liquid which forms at the bottom of a landfill site. Properly managing leachate can prevent environmental contamination and improve waste management.

Clover: A large genus (Trifolium) of leguminous plants with trefoil leaves and small flowers. Growing clover supports soil health through nitrogen fixation and provides valuable forage for livestock.