Category: L

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  3 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  7 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  6 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.

Laver

 April Kingsman  August 25, 2008  10 Comments on Laver

Laver: Laver is the Welsh name for a variety of seaweed which is edible. Cultivating laver can provide farmers with a nutritious and sustainable food source.

Lugs

 April Kingsman  August 3, 2008  7 Comments on Lugs

Lugs: Lugs are projections from the tyres of tractor wheels. They increase traction by digging into the soil and by keeping the tyre in contact with solid surfaces in muddy conditions. Using lugs can enhance tractor performance and reduce slippage in challenging soil conditions.

Lonk

 April Kingsman  July 22, 2008  5 Comments on Lonk

Lonk: Lonk is a breed of moorland sheep, found in the Pennines of Lancashire and Yorkshire. It is one of the Swaledale group, although larger than other varieties, and produces finer wool than most hill sheep. The face and legs are white with dark markings. Raising Lonk sheep can provide farmers with high-quality wool and meat.

Loose-Leaved

 April Kingsman  July 21, 2008  5 Comments on Loose-Leaved

Loose-Leaved: Loose-leaved refers to a plant such as a lettuce with a loose collection of leaves and no heart. Growing loose-leaved plants can provide farmers with a diverse and marketable crop.

Livestock Records

 April Kingsman  May 2, 2008  8 Comments on Livestock Records

Livestock Records: Livestock records are simple records of all livestock, which each farm has to make and which are then available for the Defra returns which are compiled each year. Maintaining accurate livestock records can help farmers track animal health and productivity and comply with regulatory requirements.

Leaf Burn

 April Kingsman  April 11, 2008  7 Comments on Leaf Burn

Leaf Burn: Leaf burn is the same as leaf scorch. Preventing leaf burn through proper plant care and protection from extreme weather can ensure healthy crop growth.