Category: P

potting compost: A mixture usually of soil and fibrous matter used to fill containers in which plants are grown. Helpful content: Using high-quality potting compost provides essential nutrients and support for plant growth. Farmers can improve seedling health and transplant success by selecting appropriate compost mixtures.

proteolytic: Referring to proteolysis. Helpful content: Knowledge of proteolytic processes helps farmers manage livestock diets effectively. Ensuring efficient protein digestion can improve feed efficiency and animal performance.

production ration: The quantity of food needed to make a farm animal produce meat, milk, or eggs, which is always more than the basic maintenance ration. Helpful content: Calculating accurate production rations ensures that livestock receive adequate nutrition for optimal growth and productivity. This can lead to higher yields and improved animal health.

parent plant: A plant from which others are produced. Selecting high-quality parent plants ensures better yields and crop quality.

powdery mildew: A fungal disease (Erysiphe graminis) affecting cereals and grasses. Another form also affects sugar beet and brassicas. Helpful content: Managing powdery mildew involves using resistant varieties, proper spacing, and fungicide applications. Early detection and treatment can prevent significant crop losses and maintain healthy plants.

peach-leaf curl: A fungal disease which affects peaches, where the leaves swell and become red. Managing peach-leaf curl is essential for maintaining healthy peach orchards and ensuring high-quality fruit production.

pigging: Producing pigs. Efficient pigging practices improve productivity and meet market demands for pork products.

promote: To encourage or enable something to take place. Helpful content: Promoting best practices and innovations in farming can lead to increased productivity and sustainability. Farmers can benefit from continuous learning and adopting new technologies to improve their operations.

pond: A small area of still water formed artificially or naturally. Helpful content: Ponds provide essential water sources for irrigation, livestock, and wildlife. Proper management of farm ponds can enhance water availability, support biodiversity, and improve overall farm sustainability.

pyrethrum: 1. An organic pesticide, developed from a form of chrysanthemum, which is not very toxic and is not persistent. 2. An annual herb, grown for its flowers which are used in the preparation of pyrethrum. Helpful content: Pyrethrum is a valuable tool for organic pest control, offering effective protection with minimal environmental impact. Farmers can use pyrethrum to manage pests while maintaining organic certification and sustainability.