Category: H

hybridise: To produce hybrids by crossing varieties of plants or animals. Practicing hybridisation improves crop and livestock performance and productivity.

hay fever: Same as pollinosis. Managing hay fever effectively can improve the health and productivity of farm workers during peak haymaking seasons.

heart: A muscular organ that pumps blood round an animal’s body. Ensuring the health of livestock hearts through proper nutrition and care improves their overall productivity.

herbage: The green plants, especially grass, eaten by grazing animals. Maintaining healthy herbage ensures nutritious feed for livestock and supports their growth and productivity.

horned: With horns. Managing horned livestock ensures their well-being and safe handling.

heredity: The transfer of genetically controlled characteristics from parent to offspring. Managing heredity ensures the propagation of beneficial traits in livestock and crops.

halter: A rope with a noose for holding and leading horses or cattle. Using halters correctly ensures safe handling and management of livestock.

herbivore: An animal that feeds only on plants. Managing herbivores in a farm setting ensures balanced diets and healthy growth for livestock.

humify: To break down rotting organic waste to form humus. Practicing humification improves soil fertility and supports healthy crop growth.

heifer: A young female cow that has not yet borne a calf. Managing heifers properly ensures their health and productivity as future milk or meat producers.