Category: A

agricultural economist: A person who studies the economics of the agricultural industry. Insights from agricultural economists can guide farmers in making profitable and sustainable business decisions.

amniotic fluid: The fluid that surrounds and protects a fetus. Understanding amniotic fluid helps farmers manage livestock reproduction and health.

air layering: A method of propagation where a stem is partially cut, then surrounded with damp moss, which is tied securely to the stem. Roots will grow from the cut at the point where it is in contact with the moss. Using air layering helps farmers propagate plants efficiently.

Angus: Same as Aberdeen Angus. Raising Angus cattle provides farmers with high-quality meat production and ease of management.

agri-: Prefix referring to agriculture or to the cultivation or management of land. Farmers use agri- as a prefix in various agricultural terms to describe practices and technologies related to farming.

agistment: Money paid for grazing stock on land owned by another person. Understanding agistment can help farmers manage grazing resources and livestock efficiently.

almond oil: An oil from almond seed used for toilet preparations and for flavoring. Producing almond oil provides farmers with additional income streams and product diversification.

accumulated temperature: The number of hours during which the temperature is above a particular point, taken as the minimum temperature necessary for growing a specific crop. Farmers use accumulated temperature data to optimize planting and harvesting schedules for better crop yields.

afforest: To plant an area with trees. Afforestation can improve soil health and provide additional income streams for farmers through timber production.

actinomycete: A bacterium shaped like a rod or filament. Order: Actinomycetales. Some actinomycetes cause diseases while others are sources of antibiotics. Farmers benefit from understanding actinomycetes to manage soil health and crop diseases.