Category: E

eviscerate: To remove the intestines and offal from a carcass. Understanding evisceration practices helps farmers process livestock efficiently and ensure food safety.

eggbound: Referring to a hen that produces an egg but is unable to lay it. Addressing eggbound conditions promptly helps maintain hen health and egg production.

EH: Abbreviation for English Heritage. Awareness of EH can help farmers understand and comply with regulations for preserving historical sites on their land.

ecofarming: A sustainable farming practice that integrates ecological principles. Ecofarming helps maintain biodiversity, improve soil health, and reduce environmental impact.

evergreen: Referring to a plant which has leaves all year round. A tree or shrub which has leaves all year round. (NOTE: Yew trees and holly are evergreens.) Compare deciduous. Growing evergreen plants helps farmers provide year-round foliage and maintain landscape aesthetics.

ecologist: A scientist who studies ecology. Ecologists can provide farmers with valuable insights into sustainable farming practices.

effluent: Liquid, semisolid, or gas waste from industrial processes or material such as slurry or silage effluent from a farm. Managing effluent properly helps farmers minimize environmental pollution and comply with regulations.

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.

EID: Abbreviation for electronic identification. Electronic identification helps farmers efficiently manage and track their livestock.

environmental set-aside: A scheme of suspending cultivation of food crops for a period with clearly defined environmental aims and designed appropriately for local conditions. Understanding environmental set-aside helps farmers adopt practices that protect sensitive environments and improve sustainability.