Category: H

hydrology: The study of water, its composition and properties, and in particular the place of water in the environment. Understanding hydrology supports proper water management and sustainability on the farm.

harvester: A machine which harvests a crop. Using modern harvesters improves efficiency and reduces labor costs, enhancing overall farm productivity.

hogg: A young sheep before the first shearing. Properly managing hoggs ensures healthy growth and productivity of the flock.

haemoglobin: A red protein in red blood cells that combines reversibly with oxygen and transports it round the body. Abbr Hb. Monitoring haemoglobin levels in livestock can help farmers detect and treat health issues, ensuring animal welfare and productivity.

hypocalcaemia: Same as milk fever. Preventing and managing hypocalcaemia ensures the health and productivity of dairy livestock.

hinge: Soil which is left uncut by a plough when it has failed to cut a full furrow. Understanding and managing hinge soil ensures proper ploughing and field preparation.

half-breed: An animal of mixed breed, mainly applied to crossbred sheep. Crossbreeding can produce animals with desirable traits such as disease resistance and improved productivity.

honey bee: A common hive-bee. Raising honey bees supports pollination and provides farmers with honey and other bee products.

hydrophyte: A plant that lives in water or in marshy conditions. Growing hydrophytes supports farm biodiversity and wetland management.

hookworm: A parasitic worm in the intestine which holds onto the wall of the intestine with its teeth and lives on the blood and protein of the carrier. Managing hookworm infestations ensures the health and productivity of livestock.