Category: L

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.

Lumpy Jaw: Lumpy jaw is the same as actinomycosis. Managing lumpy jaw through proper treatment and prevention measures can protect livestock health and productivity.

Little Red Tractor: Little Red Tractor is the symbol used on food packaging in the UK to show that it comes from a British Farm Standard-approved supplier. Adhering to quality standards like Little Red Tractor can enhance product marketability and consumer trust.

Lleyn: Lleyn is a breed of sheep native to the Lleyn peninsula in North Wales. The animals are small, hornless, and hardy, good milkers, and very productive, often producing triplets. Raising Lleyn sheep can enhance farm productivity and provide high-quality wool and meat.

Ling: Ling is a variety of heather (Calluna vulgaris). Understanding plant species like ling can help farmers manage pastures and biodiversity.