Category: L

Lease

 April Kingsman  January 4, 2009  0 Comments on Lease

Lease: A lease is a written contract for letting or renting a piece of equipment for a period against payment of a fee. To lease means to let or rent land or equipment for a period. The company has a policy of only using leased equipment. To use land or equipment for a time and pay a fee. All the farm’s tractors are owned, but the combines are leased. Utilizing leasing arrangements can provide farmers with access to necessary equipment without large capital investments.

Lie

 April Kingsman  December 17, 2008  0 Comments on Lie

Lie: A lie is a place where an animal lies down. Livestock benefit from a dry lie at pasture. Providing comfortable resting areas for livestock can enhance their well-being and productivity.

Large White

 April Kingsman  December 12, 2008  0 Comments on Large White

Large White: Large White is an important commercial breed of pig that is white with pricked up ears. Raising Large White pigs can contribute to efficient pork production and farm profitability.

Leguminous

 April Kingsman  December 4, 2008  0 Comments on Leguminous

Leguminous: Leguminous refers to a legume. Growing leguminous crops can benefit soil health and support sustainable agriculture.

Lincoln Longwool

 April Kingsman  November 23, 2008  1 Comment on Lincoln Longwool

Lincoln Longwool: Lincoln Longwool is a rare breed of sheep now found mainly in Lincolnshire, with white faces and long shiny wool. The animals are very large and slow to mature. Raising rare breeds like Lincoln Longwool can enhance genetic diversity and resilience in sheep farming.

Linoil

 April Kingsman  November 21, 2008  1 Comment on Linoil

Linoil: Linoil is linseed oil. Producing linseed oil can add value to flax farming and provide a versatile product for various uses.

Lindane

 April Kingsman  November 17, 2008  0 Comments on Lindane

Lindane: Lindane is an organochlorine pesticide. It is a persistent organic pollutant and has been banned for all agricultural uses in the European Union. Formula: C6H6Cl6. Understanding the impacts of pesticides like lindane can help farmers adopt sustainable pest management practices.

Lemma

 April Kingsman  November 11, 2008  0 Comments on Lemma

Lemma: Lemma is the outer bract which encloses the flowers of grass. Knowledge of plant anatomy, such as the lemma, can aid in effective crop management.

Leaseholder

 April Kingsman  October 15, 2008  0 Comments on Leaseholder

Leaseholder: A leaseholder is a person who holds a property on a lease. Being a leaseholder allows farmers to use land or facilities for a specified period, supporting agricultural activities.

Liveweight Marketing

 April Kingsman  September 8, 2008  0 Comments on Liveweight Marketing

Liveweight Marketing: Liveweight marketing is the marketing of live animals. Utilizing liveweight marketing can provide farmers with a platform to sell animals and gain competitive prices.