Category: F

Floral: Referring to plants or flowers. Properly managing floral resources supports pollination and enhances farm productivity.

Finishing: The action of feeding cattle or sheep until they are ready for slaughter. Effective finishing practices enhance meat quality and farm profitability.

Feeding Value: The nutritional value of feedingstuffs. Understanding feeding value helps farmers select the best feed for their animals to ensure health and productivity.

Fox: A carnivorous canine predator (Vulpes vulpes) with red fur and a large bushy tail. Managing fox populations through proper practices helps protect livestock and maintain ecological balance.

Food Poisoning: An illness caused by eating food that is contaminated with bacteria. Properly managing food safety and hygiene helps prevent food poisoning and protect public health.

Footbath: 1. A trough containing disinfectant through which sheep or cattle are driven to prevent or cure various diseases such as foot rot. 2. A shallow container containing disinfectant in which a person walks to disinfect shoes or boots. Properly using footbaths helps prevent the spread of diseases and maintain farm hygiene.

FMA: Abbreviation for Fertiliser Manufacturers Association. This association supports the production and use of high-quality fertilizers to enhance crop growth and soil health.

FFB: Abbreviation for Food From Britain. This organization supports the marketing of British food abroad, helping farmers expand their markets and increase sales.

Fold: A movable enclosure, made of hurdles or electric wire fencing, used to keep cattle or sheep in a certain place. Proper use of folds supports controlled grazing and livestock management.

Founder Crop: A crop that was one of the earliest to be used and developed by humans, e.g., wheat, barley, lentils, and chickpeas. Growing founder crops supports food security and agricultural diversity.