Category: B

broiler: A chicken raised specifically for meat production. Knowledge of broiler management practices helps farmers optimize growth rates and produce high-quality poultry meat.

bucking: The action of a horse or other animal kicking out with its hind legs. Understanding and managing bucking behavior can improve safety and handling of livestock.

blackcurrant: A small dark purple berry. Growing blackcurrants provides nutritious fruit for fresh consumption and processing.

brown planthopper: A pest that affects rice crops. Controlling brown planthoppers through integrated pest management protects rice yields and quality.

beet cyst nematode: A nematode causing white cysts on beet roots. Implementing crop rotation and resistant varieties helps control beet cyst nematode infestations.

branch: A division of a main stem or trunk of a plant. Managing branches supports healthy plant growth and optimal fruit production.

Berrichon du Cher: A French breed of sheep now imported into the UK. Raising Berrichon du Cher sheep can enhance genetic diversity and improve flock productivity.

biological oxygen demand: Another term for biochemical oxygen demand. Monitoring biological oxygen demand helps farmers manage water quality and prevent pollution.

beak trimming: Cutting off a bird’s beak to prevent injury to other birds by pecking. Understanding humane beak trimming practices ensures the welfare of poultry in close conditions.

bunch: A cluster of items, such as fruit or flowers. Proper handling of bunches supports product quality and marketability.