Category: Q

Quintal

 April Kingsman  March 21, 2009  4 Comments on Quintal

quintal: A unit of weight sometimes used to measure bulk agricultural commodities, equal to 100kg. Using the quintal measurement allows farmers to standardize bulk transactions, facilitating trade and ensuring fair pricing for large quantities of agricultural products.

Quality Assurance

 April Kingsman  July 19, 2007  10 Comments on Quality Assurance

quality assurance: The system of procedures used in checking that the quality of a product is good. Implementing quality assurance ensures that farm products meet high standards, enhancing consumer trust and compliance with regulations, thus benefiting farmers through better market access and reduced risk of product recalls.