Category: L

Light Soil

 April Kingsman  March 28, 2010  3 Comments on Light Soil

Light Soil: Light soil is soil consisting mainly of large particles which are loosely held together because of the relatively large pore space. Light soil is usually easier to cultivate than heavy soil, but may dry out too quickly. Understanding soil types and their properties can help farmers choose appropriate crops and cultivation methods.

Layers’ Ailments

 April Kingsman  March 27, 2010  3 Comments on Layers’ Ailments

Layers’ Ailments: Layers’ ailments are disorders of fowls in lay, especially birds that are in heavy production. These disorders include egg binding, internal laying, and layer’s cramp. Managing layers’ ailments through proper nutrition and care can improve poultry health and egg production.

Landside

 April Kingsman  March 18, 2010  0 Comments on Landside

Landside: Landside is the part of the plough which takes the sideways thrust as the furrow is turned. Understanding plough mechanics helps farmers improve soil cultivation practices.

Louping-Ill

 April Kingsman  December 13, 2009  0 Comments on Louping-Ill

Louping-Ill: Louping-ill is an infective parasitic disease of sheep (Ixodes ricinus), carried by ticks in hill pastures. Animals suffer acute fever and nervous twitch and staggers. Also called staggers, twitch, trembles. Managing louping-ill through proper treatment and prevention measures can protect sheep health and productivity.

Lim

 April Kingsman  October 17, 2009  0 Comments on Lim

Lim: Lim is an abbreviation for Limousin (informal). Raising Limousin cattle can provide farmers with high-quality beef and enhance farm profitability.

Listeria

 April Kingsman  September 28, 2009  1 Comment on Listeria

Listeria: Listeria is a bacterium found in human and animal feces, one species of which can cause meningitis if ingested in contaminated food. Genus: Listeria. Understanding and preventing listeria contamination can protect food safety and public health.

Lignin

 April Kingsman  May 4, 2009  0 Comments on Lignin

Lignin: Lignin is the material in plant cell walls that makes plants woody and gives them rigidity and strength. Understanding lignin can help farmers manage plant growth and crop quality.

Long Ton

 April Kingsman  March 26, 2009  1 Comment on Long Ton

Long Ton: Long ton is the same as ton. Understanding measurements like long tons can aid in precise farm planning and product management.

Longhorn

 April Kingsman  March 11, 2009  0 Comments on Longhorn

Longhorn: Longhorn is a dual-purpose hardy breed of cattle, with long down-curving horns. The animals are usually red or brown in color, with white markings. The breed is now rare. Raising rare breeds like Longhorn can enhance genetic diversity and resilience in cattle farming.

Lima Bean

 April Kingsman  March 2, 2009  1 Comment on Lima Bean

Lima Bean: Lima bean is the same as butter bean. Growing lima beans can provide farmers with a nutritious and marketable crop.