Category: F

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.

Farrowing Fever: A disease of pigs caused by inflammation of the womb. Pigs suffer high temperatures and loss of appetite. Also called MMA. Early detection and treatment of farrowing fever are crucial for maintaining pig health and productivity.

Furrow Irrigation: Irrigation technique where water is allowed to flow along furrows. Properly managing furrow irrigation ensures efficient water use and crop irrigation.

Fenland Rotation: A system of crop rotation developed on the Fens of East Anglia, using potatoes, sugar beet, and wheat in rotation. This rotation helps maintain soil fertility and reduce pest and disease pressures.

Fowl Pox: A viral disease in which wart-like nodules appear on the comb, wattles, eyelids, and openings of the nostrils of fowls. Properly managing fowl pox through vaccination and biosecurity measures ensures poultry health and productivity.

FER: Abbreviation for Farm Environment Record. Keeping an environment record helps farmers monitor and improve their environmental practices.

Feedingstuff: Same as feedstuff. Providing high-quality feedingstuff ensures optimal nutrition and health for livestock.

Friesland: A breed of sheep whose milk is used in the production of soft cheese and yoghurt. Properly managing Friesland sheep supports high-quality dairy product production and farm diversification.