Category: H

heavy cropper: A tree or plant that produces a large crop of fruit. Selecting heavy croppers can improve fruit yield and profitability for farmers.

heel in: To place plants in a trench and cover with soil until needed for permanent planting. Heeling in plants ensures they remain healthy until they can be properly planted, improving survival rates.

Hb: Abbreviation for haemoglobin. Monitoring haemoglobin levels in livestock can help farmers detect and treat health issues, ensuring animal welfare and productivity.

hive: A box in which bees are kept. Maintaining hives ensures healthy bee colonies, supporting pollination and honey production.

Half long: A sheep produced by crossing a Cheviot ram with a Blackface ewe. Crossbred sheep like the Half long can combine traits of both breeds, leading to better adaptability and productivity.

histidine: An amino acid which is considered essential in infants and children. Ensuring proper nutrition for livestock supports their growth and productivity.

Hg: Symbol for mercury. Understanding mercury levels is important for maintaining environmental and animal health on the farm.

holdover: A situation where a tenant farmer uses buildings and crops on a farm, after leaving the farm at the end of a tenancy. Managing holdover situations ensures smooth transitions and continued farm productivity.

hatch: To become mature and break out of the egg. Managing the hatching process effectively ensures the healthy growth of poultry, increasing flock productivity.

honey fungus: A fungus which primarily attacks trees and shrubs. Managing honey fungus ensures healthy tree and shrub growth on the farm.