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acreage allotment: A quota system operated in the USA, which limits the area of land that can be planted with a certain type of crop. Farmers must comply with acreage allotments to receive subsidies and support for sustainable farming practices.

agrobiodiversity: The aspects of biodiversity that affect agriculture and food production, including within-species, species, and ecosystem diversity. Managing agrobiodiversity helps farmers improve resilience and sustainability in their farming systems.

animal inspector: An official whose job is to inspect animals to see if they have notifiable diseases and are being kept in acceptable conditions. Farmers benefit from inspections to ensure livestock health and compliance with regulations.

alpha acids: A number of related compounds found in hops, which give hops their bitter taste. Understanding alpha acids helps farmers manage hop production for brewing.

accredited herd: A herd of cattle registered under a scheme as being free from Brucellosis. Maintaining an accredited herd ensures livestock health and marketability.

aeration: The replacement of stagnant soil air with fresh air. Proper soil aeration promotes healthy root development and improves crop yields for farmers.

agri-biotechnology: Biotechnology as applied to agriculture. Understanding agri-biotechnology helps farmers adopt innovations that improve crop yields and livestock productivity.

Allium: The Latin name for a family of plants including the onion, leek, garlic, and chives. Growing Allium species provides farmers with valuable crops for culinary and medicinal purposes.

albinism: An inherited lack of pigmentation in an organism. Understanding albinism helps farmers manage and breed livestock with this condition.

AMC: Agricultural Mortgage Corporation. Abbr AMC. Access to loans from AMC helps farmers invest in their operations and improve productivity.