Category: F

Fatty: Containing a lot of fat. Fatty foods contribute to the risk of obesity. Farmers must balance livestock diets to maintain animal health and product quality.

Fell: A high area of open moorland in the north of England. Fells can be used for grazing livestock, providing a natural and sustainable source of forage.

French Nettle: Same as red dead-nettle. Properly managing French nettles helps maintain crop health and biodiversity.

Fill-Belly: Feed that fills the animal’s stomach without providing any useful nutrients. Proper feed formulation ensures animals receive balanced nutrition and maintain optimal health.

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.

Feather Eating: The pulling of the feathers of a bird by another bird. Addressing feather eating through proper nutrition and management practices prevents harm to poultry.

Frost Pocket: A low-lying area where cold air collects. Properly managing frost pockets helps protect crops from frost damage and ensure healthy growth.

Food Standards Agency: A British government agency set up in 2000 to offer advice on food safety and quality. Abbr FSA. This agency provides valuable guidance to farmers on best practices for food safety and quality.

Fruit: The structure of a plant formed after flowering and usually containing seeds. Properly managing fruit production ensures high-quality crops and marketability.

Feed Off: The practice of allowing stock to feed on a crop while it is still in the ground. This method can help manage crop residues and provide additional nutrition for livestock.