Category: L

Lemon: Lemon is a yellow edible fruit of an evergreen citrus tree (Citrus limon). Lemons have a very tart flavor and are used in flavoring and in making drinks. Growing lemons can provide farmers with a high-value crop for culinary and beverage markets.

Lift: To lift means to harvest root crops such as potatoes by digging them out of the ground. Potatoes can be lifted from the soil and, using a spinner or an elevator digger, left in rows for hand-picking. Efficient lifting techniques can improve harvest efficiency and crop quality.

Link: A link is a measurement, forming one loop of a chain (one-hundredth of a surveying chain, or 7.92 inches). To link means to be related to or associated with something. Health is linked to diet or Health and diet are linked. Understanding measurements and associations can aid in precise farm planning and management.

Lacaune: Lacaune is a breed of sheep found mainly in Aveyron, France, and used mainly for milk production. Raising Lacaune sheep can enhance dairy production, offering high-quality milk for cheese and other dairy products, thus increasing farm income.

Litre: A litre is a measure of capacity equal to 1000cc or 1.76 pints. Symbol l, L. Understanding measurements like litres can aid in precise farm planning and product management.

Litter: Litter is 1. a group of young mammals born to one mother at the same time. The sow had a litter of ten piglets. 2. bedding for livestock. Straw is the best type of litter, although bracken, peat moss, sawdust, and wood shavings can be used. To litter means to leave rubbish in a place or to give birth. Bears litter in early spring. Properly managing livestock litter can enhance animal welfare and hygiene.

Leaf Roll: Leaf roll is a viral disease of potatoes, transmitted by aphids. The leaves roll up and become dry, and the crop yield is affected. Managing leaf roll through pest control and disease prevention can protect potato crops and improve yields.

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

Livery: Livery is a stable which keeps a horse for the owner and usually feeds, grooms, and exercises the horse. Utilizing livery services can support equine management and welfare.

Linseed: Linseed is a variety of flax (Linum usitatissimum) with a short straw. It produces a good yield of seed used for producing oil. Growing linseed can provide farmers with a nutritious and marketable crop.