Category: F

Feces: Solid waste matter passed from the bowels of a human or other animal after food has been digested. Proper management of feces is essential for sanitation and disease prevention on farms.

Fat Hen: A weed (Chenopodium album) affecting spring cereals, peas, and row crops. Effective weed management practices are necessary to control fat hen and protect crop yields.

F1 Hybrid: An animal or plant that is the result of a cross between two different plants or animals. F1 hybrids can be crossbred to produce F2 hybrids and the process can continue for many generations. These hybrids offer traits like higher yields and disease resistance, enhancing farm efficiency and profitability.

Fingers: Pieces of metal attached to the cutter bar of a binder, mower, or harvester. Proper maintenance of machinery, including fingers, ensures efficient operation and crop harvesting.

Fleece: A coat of wool covering a sheep or goat. Properly managing and shearing fleece ensures high-quality wool production.

Farmland Bird Indicator: A standard way of measuring the frequency of birds found in agricultural areas. This indicator helps farmers monitor and enhance biodiversity on their land.

Fe: Abbreviation for the chemical element iron. Iron is essential for plant and animal health, playing a critical role in growth and metabolism.

Fish Farm: A place where edible fish are bred or reared in special pools for sale as food. Fish farming, or aquaculture, helps meet the demand for fish and provides farmers with a profitable enterprise.

Flex-Fuel: Referring to a vehicle designed to run on petrol, an alcohol-based fuel such as ethanol, or any combination of the two. Using flex-fuel vehicles supports sustainable energy use and reduces reliance on fossil fuels.

Fair: A regular meeting for the sale of goods or animals, often with sideshows and other entertainments. Fairs provide farmers with opportunities to market their products, network with other farmers, and learn about new farming techniques and technologies.