Category: H

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.

humification: The breakdown of rotting organic waste to form humus. Practicing humification improves soil fertility and supports healthy crop growth.

Hevea: The Latin name for the rubber tree. Cultivating Hevea can provide farmers with a valuable source of natural rubber.

horsebreaker: A person who trains a horse. Skilled horsebreakers ensure the proper training and handling of horses.

HCC: Abbreviation for Hybu Cig Cymru. Supporting HCC initiatives can help farmers improve their meat production practices and market reach.

hay bale: Hay which has been compressed into a square, rectangular or round bale, so that it can be handled and stored more easily. Using hay bales improves storage efficiency and ease of handling, making it easier to manage livestock feed supplies.

heterotrophic: Referring to a heterotroph. Proper management of heterotrophic organisms supports healthy soil and plant growth.

headage: The number of animals of a specified type, such as cattle, used as a basis for calculating subsidy payments. Understanding headage calculations helps farmers manage their livestock numbers effectively and maximize subsidy benefits.