Category: B

biffin: A variety of cooking apple. Choosing the right apple varieties like biffin enhances orchard productivity and market appeal.

blunt plow: A plow with a blunt edge used for shallow tillage. Using blunt plows helps manage soil structure and reduce erosion.

B symbol: Represents boron, a micronutrient essential for plant growth. Farmers need to monitor boron levels in soil to prevent deficiencies that can stunt crop growth and reduce yields.

brackish water: Water that has more salinity than freshwater but less than seawater. Understanding water quality is important for managing irrigation and aquaculture systems effectively.

bacon: Cured meat from the back and sides of a pig. Knowledge of the curing process allows farmers to produce high-quality bacon, adding value to their pork products.

brooding: The process of incubating eggs and caring for young birds. Managing brooding conditions ensures healthy chick development and high survival rates.

burr: A rough edge or raised area on a material. Managing burs in livestock and crops ensures product quality and animal health.

biotoxin: A toxic substance produced by a living organism. Managing biotoxins is crucial for ensuring food safety and protecting livestock health.

basic slag: Calcium phosphate produced as waste from blast furnaces, used as a fertilizer. Using basic slag improves soil fertility and provides essential nutrients to crops.

biosafety: The prevention of large-scale loss of biological integrity, focusing both on ecology and human health. Practicing biosafety ensures that farming activities do not harm the environment or public health.