Category: L

Llanwenog

 April Kingsman  October 8, 2019  1 Comment on Llanwenog

Llanwenog: Llanwenog is a breed of sheep found in many parts of West Wales. The fleeces are considered to be the finest produced in the UK. The wool has a very soft handle. Raising Llanwenog sheep can provide farmers with high-quality wool and enhance farm profitability.

Livestock Unit

 April Kingsman  September 29, 2019  0 Comments on Livestock Unit

Livestock Unit: A livestock unit is the part of a farm where livestock are reared. Managing livestock units effectively can enhance farm productivity and animal welfare.

Label

 April Kingsman  September 23, 2019  0 Comments on Label

Label: Label is a piece of paper attached to produce, showing the price and other details. It can also be a verb to identify something by using a label. Government regulations cover the labelling of food; it should show not only the price and weight, but also where it comes from, the quality grade, and a sell-by date. Proper labelling ensures that farmers’ products meet regulatory standards and consumer expectations, promoting transparency and trust in the marketplace.

Lactose

 April Kingsman  July 10, 2019  0 Comments on Lactose

Lactose: Lactose is a sugar found in milk. Understanding lactose is crucial for farmers and dairy producers, especially when catering to markets with lactose-intolerant consumers.

Low-Intensity Land

 April Kingsman  May 29, 2019  0 Comments on Low-Intensity Land

Low-Intensity Land: Low-intensity land is land on which crops are not intensively cultivated. Managing low-intensity land can enhance biodiversity and soil health.

Lop Ears

 April Kingsman  May 15, 2019  0 Comments on Lop Ears

Lop Ears: Lop ears are long ears which hang down on either side of the animal’s head. Understanding animal anatomy, such as lop ears, can aid in livestock management and breeding.

Loghtan

 April Kingsman  May 15, 2019  0 Comments on Loghtan

Loghtan: Loghtan refers to Manx Loghtan. Understanding and preserving rare breeds like Loghtan can enhance genetic diversity and resilience in sheep farming.

Let-Down

 April Kingsman  April 28, 2019  0 Comments on Let-Down

Let-Down: Let-down refers to the let-down of milk, the release of milk from the mammary gland. The hormone oxytoxin activates the release of milk. The let-down lasts between seven and ten minutes, when the extraction of milk from the udder is easiest. Understanding the let-down process helps dairy farmers optimize milking efficiency.

Leaf Stripe

 April Kingsman  April 7, 2019  1 Comment on Leaf Stripe

Leaf Stripe: Leaf stripe is a disease of barley and oats (Pyrenophora graminea) where the young leaves show pale stripes and seedlings often die. Managing leaf stripe through disease prevention and control measures can protect barley and oat crops and improve yields.

Light Sussex

 April Kingsman  March 4, 2019  1 Comment on Light Sussex

Light Sussex: Light Sussex is a dual-purpose breed of poultry, one of the several varieties of the Sussex breed. The birds are white, with black stripes to the feathers of the neck and black feathers on the wings and tail. Raising Light Sussex chickens can enhance poultry production and farm profitability.