Category: R

Reel

 April Kingsman  September 7, 2018  1 Comment on Reel

reel: Part of the mechanism of a combine harvester, which holds the crop against the cutter bar for cutting. The reel directs the crop after it has been cut onto the cutter bar table or platform. Efficient reel operation ensures effective harvesting and reduces crop losses.

Red Currant

 April Kingsman  July 14, 2018  0 Comments on Red Currant

red currant: A soft fruit, growing on bushes, and used mainly for making jams. Growing red currants can diversify farm income and meet consumer demand for fresh and processed berries.

Rooting Compound

 April Kingsman  June 8, 2018  0 Comments on Rooting Compound

rooting compound: A powder containing plant hormones (auxins) into which cuttings can be dipped to encourage the formation of roots. Using rooting compounds supports successful plant propagation and nursery operations.

Rustling

 April Kingsman  April 6, 2018  2 Comments on Rustling

rustling: The crime of stealing cattle or horses. Preventing rustling protects farm assets and ensures livestock security.

Row Crop Tractor

 April Kingsman  March 5, 2018  0 Comments on Row Crop Tractor

row crop tractor: A lightweight tractor with a narrow turning circle and adjustable wheel track widths, used by market gardeners and farmers who grow row crops. Using row crop tractors supports efficient cultivation and crop management.

Respiratory Quotient

 April Kingsman  February 5, 2018  0 Comments on Respiratory Quotient

respiratory quotient: The ratio of the amount of carbon dioxide passed from the blood into the lungs to the amount of oxygen absorbed into the blood from the air. Abbreviation: RQ. Monitoring respiratory quotient helps farmers assess livestock health and optimize feeding strategies.

Rumination

 April Kingsman  November 1, 2017  0 Comments on Rumination

rumination: The process by which food taken to the stomach of a ruminant is returned to the mouth, chewed again, and then swallowed. Understanding rumination supports effective livestock feeding and health management.

Rhubarb

 April Kingsman  September 19, 2017  2 Comments on Rhubarb

rhubarb: A perennial plant (Rheum rhaponticum), of which the leaf stalks are cooked and eaten as dessert. It has a high oxalate content and the leaves are toxic. Growing rhubarb diversifies farm produce offerings and meets consumer demand for fresh and processed rhubarb products.

Rural Recreation

 April Kingsman  September 4, 2017  0 Comments on Rural Recreation

rural recreation: Same as countryside recreation. Promoting rural recreation supports agritourism and enhances farm income.

Regional Development Agency

 April Kingsman  August 28, 2017  0 Comments on Regional Development Agency

Regional Development Agency: An organization which promotes the social and economic benefits of living in a region and undertakes projects to bring new industries and jobs to the region. Abbreviation: RDA. RDAs support rural development and economic growth, benefiting farmers through improved infrastructure and market access.