Category: L

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.

Luing: Luing is a hardy breed of beef cattle, found mainly in North-West Scotland. Raising Luing cattle can provide farmers with resilient and high-quality beef cattle.

Leek: Leek is a hardy winter vegetable (Allium ameloprasum) with a mild onion taste. To produce high-quality leeks, the lower parts of the stems need to be blanched. The stems are used in soups and stews. Growing leeks can provide farmers with a nutritious and versatile crop for market sales.

Long-Day Plant: Long-day plant is a plant that flowers as the days get longer in the spring. Comparing long-day plants with short-day plants can help farmers choose appropriate crops for their climate and growing conditions.

Lambing Season: Lambing season is the period of the year when a flock of ewes produces lambs, usually between December and January. The object is to produce lambs for the market when the price is highest, usually between February and May. Timing lambing season correctly can maximize profits for farmers.

Lamb Dysentery: Lamb dysentery is a bacterial disease which enters the lamb from the pasture. The bacteria infects the land for a very long time. The disease can be avoided by vaccinating the lambs as soon as possible after birth or by vaccinating the ewes before lambing. Understanding and preventing lamb dysentery can save farmers from significant livestock losses.

Locks: Locks are small tufts of wool separated from the fleece during shearing. Properly managing locks can enhance wool quality and processing.

Lehmann System: Lehmann system is a system of pig breeding developed in Germany, where bulk food such as potatoes and fodder beet are fed after a basic ration of meal. Implementing the Lehmann system can optimize pig nutrition and improve breeding outcomes.

Locust: A locust is a flying insect which occurs in subtropical areas, flies in large groups, and eats large amounts of vegetation. Managing locust infestations through pest control measures can protect crops and ensure farm productivity.