Category: H

Humane Slaughter Association: A charity which campaigns for animal suffering to be minimized during the slaughter process. Abbr HSA. Supporting HSA initiatives ensures the humane treatment of livestock and compliance with animal welfare standards.

highlands: An area of mountains. Farmers in the highlands mostly raise sheep. Managing highland areas effectively supports grazing livestock and biodiversity.

hand pulling: The act of pulling weeds or plants out of the ground by hand. Hand pulling weeds helps maintain crop health and reduces the need for chemical herbicides, promoting sustainable farming practices.

hedging: The skill of cultivating hedges. Developing hedging skills can help farmers create and maintain effective field boundaries and support local wildlife.

husbandry system: A written plan for looking after a group of farm animals, looking at considerations such as their habitat, diet, medical care, production rates, and general welfare. Developing a husbandry system supports effective livestock management and productivity.

haulm silage: Silage made from the stems and leaves of peas and beans left after harvest. Producing haulm silage can provide a valuable feed source for livestock, improving farm sustainability.

halo-: Prefix salt. Understanding plant adaptations like halophytes (salt-tolerant plants) can help farmers cultivate crops in saline soils.

huller: A kind of threshing machine which removes seeds from their husks. Using hullers ensures efficient seed processing and quality.

husbanding: The activity of using a resource carefully. Practicing husbandry supports sustainable farm management and resource conservation.

hay-sweep: An implement used to collect hay from swaths and carry it to a stack. Using a hay-sweep improves the efficiency of hay collection, reducing labor costs and time.