Category: H

hand hoe: A garden implement with a small sharp blade, used to break up the surface of the soil or to cut off weeds. Using a hand hoe allows for precise weeding and soil management, which is essential for maintaining healthy crops.

Hill Farm Allowance: A support payment available for owners of hill farms to help with running costs. Abbr HFA. Utilizing HFA can provide financial support for farmers managing hill and upland farms.

Hordeum: The Latin name for barley. Growing Hordeum provides farmers with a valuable cereal crop for food and feed.

hand: A measure used to show the height of a horse. One hand is 10.16cm, and the measurement is taken from the ground to the withers of the horse. Understanding measurements like ‘hand’ helps farmers and breeders accurately describe and assess horse height.

hayloader: An implement for loading hay from the field into a trailer. Using a hayloader improves the efficiency of hay collection and transport, reducing labor costs and time.

HACCP: A process for identifying and controlling hazards within a process, e.g., in the food industry. Full form Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points. Implementing HACCP ensures food safety, which is crucial for maintaining consumer trust and meeting regulatory standards.

habit: The characteristic way in which a specific plant grows. Understanding plant habits helps farmers select appropriate plants for their environment, ensuring better crop success.

hill farm: A farm in mountainous country, with 95% or more of its land classified as rough grazing, mainly for breeding ewe flocks. Managing hill farms effectively supports sustainable grazing and livestock production.

heterozygous: Relating to a cell or organism that has two or more variant forms (alleles) of at least one of its genes. Understanding heterozygosity helps in developing effective breeding strategies.

humidify: To add water vapor to air to make it more humid. Using humidifiers supports proper growing conditions for crops and livestock.