Category: L

LERAP: LERAP stands for Local Environment Risk Assessment for Pesticides. Conducting risk assessments for pesticide use can protect the environment and ensure sustainable farming practices.

Line Breeding: Line breeding is the deliberate crossing or mating of closely related individuals in order to retain characteristics of a common ancestor. The purpose of line breeding is to try to preserve in succeeding generations the mix of genes responsible for a particularly excellent individual specimen. Utilizing line breeding can enhance desirable traits in livestock and improve breeding outcomes.

Llama: A llama is a pack animal in the Andes of South America. It is a ruminant and belongs to the camel family. Raising llamas can diversify farm operations and provide valuable pack animals and fiber.

Love-In-Idleness: Love-in-idleness is the same as field pansy. Understanding plant species like love-in-idleness can aid in effective crop and pasture management.

Leaf Blotch: Leaf blotch is a disease of cereals (Rhynchosporium secalis) where dark grey lesions with dark brown margins occur on the leaves. Managing leaf blotch through disease prevention and control measures can protect cereal crops and improve yields.

Lode: A lode is a deposit of metallic ore. Understanding lodes can aid in resource management and mining activities on the farm.

Lymph: Lymph is a colorless liquid containing white blood cells, which circulates in the body, carrying waste matter away from tissues to the veins. It is an essential part of the body’s defense against infection. Understanding lymph and its role in the immune system can aid in managing livestock health.

Livestock Register: Livestock register is the same as herd register. Keeping a livestock register can aid in tracking animal health and breeding records.

Lice: Lice is the plural of louse. Managing lice infestations through proper pest control measures can protect livestock health and improve farm productivity.

Land Use: Land use refers to the way in which land is used for different purposes such as farming or recreation. A survey of current land use helps farmers plan for diverse and sustainable agricultural practices.