Category: F

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.

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.

Fallow Length: The period between cultivation periods. Adjusting fallow lengths helps farmers manage soil health and crop rotation effectively.

Food Value: The amount of energy produced by a specific amount of a type of food. Understanding food value helps farmers manage livestock nutrition and optimize feed use.

Flood: A large amount of water covering land that is usually dry, caused by phenomena such as melting snow, heavy rain, high tides, or storms. Managing flood risks and implementing flood control measures help protect farmland and infrastructure.

Freestone: Referring to varieties of peach where the flesh does not cling to the stone. Properly managing freestone peach varieties ensures high-quality fruit production.

Fleeced: Covered with a coat of wool. Fleeced animals provide valuable wool for the textile industry.

Fallow Cultivation: A type of cultivation where the period under crops is increased and the length of the fallow is reduced. This method helps maximize land use efficiency and productivity.

Fungoid: Referring to something shaped like a fungus. Properly managing fungoid growths supports plant health and farm hygiene.