Category: L

Leaf Cutting: A leaf cutting is a piece of a leaf, root, or stem cut from a living plant and put in soil where it will sprout. Using leaf cuttings for propagation can help farmers multiply plants efficiently.

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 Area Index: Leaf area index is the area of green leaf per unit area of ground. Abbr LAI. Monitoring leaf area index can help farmers assess crop health and optimize irrigation and fertilization.

Liquid Fertilizer: Liquid fertilizer is a simple solution, not kept under pressure, of the normal raw materials of solid fertilizers, as opposed to pressurized solutions such as aqueous ammonia. Utilizing liquid fertilizers can improve nutrient delivery and crop growth.

Loam: Loam is 1. dark soil, with medium-sized grains of sand, which crumbles easily and is very fertile, and 2. a mixture of clay, sand, and humus, used as a potting compost. Utilizing loam can improve soil health and crop growth.

Loess: Loess is a fine fertile soil formed of tiny clay and silt particles deposited by the wind. Utilizing loess can improve soil health and crop productivity.

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: 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: 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: 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.