Category: E

Enrich

 April Kingsman  February 1, 2009  0 Comments on Enrich

enrich: 1. To make something richer or stronger, e.g., soil can be enriched by adding humus. 2. To improve the nutritional quality of food. Enrich with vitamins. 3. To improve the living conditions of farm animals, e.g., by providing them with larger living areas. Enrichment practices help farmers enhance soil health, food quality, and animal welfare.

Emulsifying Agent

 April Kingsman  January 4, 2009  2 Comments on Emulsifying Agent

emulsifying agent: Same as emulsifier. Emulsifying agents help farmers in food processing and product formulation to create stable and consistent products.

Export

 April Kingsman  December 31, 2008  0 Comments on Export

export: Produce or a crop which is sold to a foreign country. To send and sell crops or produce to foreign countries. Understanding export processes helps farmers access international markets and increase sales.

Ecotourism

 April Kingsman  December 20, 2008  0 Comments on Ecotourism

ecotourism: A form of tourism that increases people’s understanding of natural areas, without adversely affecting the environment, and gives local people financial benefits from conserving natural resources. Farmers can benefit from ecotourism by diversifying income sources and promoting conservation.

English Heritage

 April Kingsman  November 28, 2008  0 Comments on English Heritage

English Heritage: An organization partly funded by government that is responsible for maintaining buildings and monuments of historical interest in England. Abbr EH. Awareness of EH can help farmers understand and comply with regulations for preserving historical sites on their land.

Ecosystem

 April Kingsman  November 19, 2008  0 Comments on Ecosystem

ecosystem: A complex of plant, animal, and microorganism communities and their interactions with the environment in which they live. European wetlands are classic examples of ecosystems that have been shaped by humans. Understanding ecosystems helps farmers create balanced and productive farming systems.

Ecological Diversity

 April Kingsman  October 8, 2008  0 Comments on Ecological Diversity

ecological diversity: A variety of biological communities that interact with one another and with their physical and chemical environments. Ecological diversity benefits farmers by creating resilient ecosystems that support sustainable agriculture.

Embryo

 April Kingsman  October 4, 2008  1 Comment on Embryo

embryo: An organism that develops from a fertilized egg or seed, e.g., an animal in the first weeks of gestation or a seedling plant with cotyledons and a root. (NOTE: After eight weeks an unborn baby is called a fetus.) Understanding embryo development is essential for farmers in breeding and crop production.

Emergence

 April Kingsman  September 13, 2008  0 Comments on Emergence

emergence: 1. The germination of a seed 2. A stage in the growth of a plant, when the new shoot or stalk appears through the surface of the soil. Understanding emergence stages helps farmers optimize planting and crop management practices.

Elevator

 April Kingsman  September 8, 2008  0 Comments on Elevator

elevator: A machine for carrying grain or silage to the top of a storage unit. Elevators help farmers efficiently manage grain and silage storage.