Category: E

exploitation: The action of taking advantage of something. The utilization of natural resources. The unfair use of something or treatment of someone for personal benefit. Adopting fair and sustainable practices helps farmers manage resources responsibly.

erosion: The wearing away of soil or rock by rain, wind, sea, or rivers or by the action of toxic substances. Grass cover provides some protection against soil erosion. Preventing erosion helps farmers maintain soil health and productivity.

elevator digger: A machine for harvesting crops such as potatoes, which can be adapted to harvest carrots, onions, or flower bulbs. Using elevator diggers helps farmers streamline the harvesting process and reduce labor costs.

exhausted fallow: Fallow land which is no longer fertile. Managing exhausted fallow helps farmers restore soil health and productivity.

early bite: Grazing in the spring provided by new growths of grass which sprout when the weather gets warmer. Early bite can help farmers optimize grazing schedules and improve livestock health.

extract: 1. To take something out of somewhere. Vanilla essence is extracted from an orchid. 2. To produce a substance from another. Coconut oil is extracted from copra. Understanding extraction processes helps farmers produce value-added products and increase income.

eye: 1. A growth bud which has not developed, e.g., the bud of a potato tuber which develops shoots when the tuber is planted. 2. The instinctive action of a sheepdog when working sheep. Understanding growth buds helps farmers manage crop health and productivity.

eucalyptus: An Australian hardwood tree (Eucalyptus spp.) with strong-smelling resin. The trees are quick-growing and often used for afforestation but are susceptible to fire. Growing eucalyptus can provide farmers with a fast-growing timber source.

enterovirus: A virus which prefers to live in the intestine. Understanding enteroviruses helps farmers implement effective biosecurity measures and prevent disease outbreaks.

emission: A substance discharged into the air by an internal combustion engine or other device. Exhaust emissions contain pollutants. Gas emissions can cause acid rain. Managing emissions helps farmers reduce environmental impact and comply with regulations.