Category: P

potato blight: A fungus disease (Phytophthora infestans) which kills potato foliage and rots the tubers. Helpful content: Early detection and management of potato blight are crucial for preventing significant crop losses. Farmers should implement integrated pest management strategies to control this disease and maintain healthy potato crops.

pollution: The presence of unusually high concentrations of harmful substances or radioactivity in the environment, as a result of human activity or a natural process such as a volcanic eruption. Helpful content: Managing pollution on farms is crucial for protecting ecosystems and ensuring sustainable production. Farmers can implement practices like buffer strips, cover cropping, and proper waste management to reduce environmental impact.

perennial agriculture: A system of agriculture in regions where there is no winter and several crops can be grown on the same land each year. Using perennial agriculture systems improves land use efficiency and provides continuous crop production.

proven sire: A bull, boar, or ram which has been shown to sire progeny that produce milk, meat, or wool of high quality. Helpful content: Using proven sires in breeding programs enhances genetic quality and productivity. Farmers can achieve better offspring performance and overall herd improvement through careful sire selection.

part-time farming: A type of farming where the farmer has a regular occupation other than farming, which is common throughout much of central and Eastern Europe. In the UK, part-time farmers are mainly wealthy people who farm as a hobby or as a second form of business. Part-time farming can provide additional income and sustainable land use.

porcine stress syndrome: A group of conditions associated with the halothane gene that cause rapid respiration, twitching, and sudden death in affected pigs. The condition is usually triggered by stress and can be screened for by exposing the animals to the anesthetic halothane. Abbr PSS. Helpful content: Managing porcine stress syndrome involves selecting animals without the halothane gene and reducing stress factors. Proper handling and management practices can improve animal welfare and productivity.

promotion: The activity of encouraging or enabling something to take place. Helpful content: Effective promotion of farm products through marketing strategies can enhance market access and consumer awareness. Farmers can increase sales and brand recognition by highlighting the unique qualities of their products.

piddling: Referring to an animal passing urine. Managing livestock health includes monitoring and managing urinary health to prevent diseases.

proteolysis: The breaking down of proteins in food by digestive enzymes. Helpful content: Understanding proteolysis is important for optimizing animal nutrition and digestion. Proper feed formulations can enhance protein breakdown and nutrient absorption, supporting animal health and productivity.

protoplasmic: Referring to protoplasm. Helpful content: Knowledge of protoplasmic functions aids in understanding cellular processes. Farmers can use this information to optimize plant growth and animal health through better management practices.