Category: M

market gardener: a person who runs a market garden. Market gardeners play a crucial role in supplying fresh produce to urban areas, contributing to local food security and sustainable agriculture.

maximum residue level: the maximum amount of a pesticide that can remain in crops or foodstuffs under European Union regulations. Abbr MRL. Understanding and adhering to maximum residue levels can help farmers ensure the safety and marketability of their produce.

marram grass: a type of grass planted on sand dunes to prevent them being spread by the wind. Latin name: Ammophila arenaria. Understanding the role of marram grass in soil stabilization can help farmers manage erosion and protect their land.

mesotrophic: referring to water that contains a moderate amount of nutrients. Compare eutrophic, oligotrophic. Understanding the characteristics of mesotrophic water can help farmers manage water resources more effectively, ensuring better crop and livestock health.

market weight: the target weight at which livestock will be sold at market or slaughtered. Understanding and achieving market weight can help farmers maximize their income from livestock production.

monoculture: The cultivation of a single crop in a given area. While efficient, monoculture can lead to soil degradation and increased pest problems, so it’s important to manage it carefully.

monocropping: the practice of growing one type of crop on the same piece of land at the same time. Compare mixed cropping. Understanding monocropping can help farmers manage crop production more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

meta-: prefix 1. changing 2. following. Understanding the uses of the prefix meta- can help farmers and researchers communicate more effectively about genetic and biological processes.

MPLS: same as milk progesterone level test. Understanding the techniques and applications of MPLS can help farmers improve their breeding programs and livestock health.

myriapod: a member of the class Myriapoda, an arthropod with a segmented body, such as a millipede or centipede. Understanding the role and management of myriapods can help farmers protect their crops and ensure better productivity.