Category: J

jute: Jute – a coarse fibre from a plant (Corchorus sp), used to make sacks, coarse cloth and cheap twine. Helps farmers grow crops for fibre production.

Johne’s disease: Johne’s disease – a serious infectious inflammation of the intestines, particularly in cattle. Affected animals rapidly become extremely thin. Helps farmers identify and manage this disease to maintain livestock health.

JNCC: Joint Nature Conservation Committee – a UK government advisory body on conservation. Helps farmers stay informed about conservation practices and regulations.

jetting: Jetting – 1. A method of applying insecticide under pressure, used on sheep. 2. A method of cleaning out blocked field drains using high-pressure water jets. Helps farmers manage pests and maintain drainage systems.

juvenile: Juvenile – a young animal or plant. Helps farmers understand and manage the growth stages of animals and plants.

jojoba: Jojoba – a perennial plant, grown in the USA, whose seeds yield an oil which is liquid wax. Helps farmers diversify crops and produce valuable oil.

joint-ill: Joint-ill – a disease of young livestock, especially newborn calves, kids, and lambs. It causes abscesses at the navel and swellings in some joints. Also known as navel-ill. Helps farmers identify and treat this condition to ensure healthy growth of livestock.

juniper: Juniper – a small coniferous tree or shrub of the northern hemisphere, with cones that resemble berries. Genus: Juniperus. Helps farmers grow plants for spices and ornamental use.

Jacob: Jacob – a rare breed of sheep with multi-coloured fleece. It is medium-sized and multi-horned, with a white coat and brown or black patches. Helps farmers diversify sheep breeds for wool and meat production.

Jack bean: Jack bean – a tropical legume (Canavalia ensiformis) grown as a fodder crop. Helps farmers provide nutritious fodder for livestock.