Category: R

roughage: Fibrous matter in food, which cannot be digested; animal feedingstuffs with high fiber content, e.g. hay or straw. Using roughage supports healthy livestock digestion and nutrition.

RPA: Abbreviation for Rural Payments Agency. The RPA supports farmers by administering agricultural subsidy schemes and ensuring compliance with regulations.

rural economy: Farming and other businesses in rural areas. Supporting the rural economy enhances agricultural productivity and promotes sustainable rural livelihoods.

rock phosphate: A natural rock ground to a fine powder, used as a fertilizer. Using rock phosphate provides farmers with a natural source of phosphorus, supporting soil fertility and crop growth.

Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons: A body which organizes the examinations for veterinary surgeons and represents them. Abbreviation: RCVS. The RCVS supports farmers by ensuring high standards of veterinary practice, contributing to animal health and welfare.

RLR: Abbreviation for Rural Land Register. The RLR provides farmers with accurate land data, supporting efficient farm management and compliance with regulatory requirements.

rural development: A program of activities undertaken to ensure that rural areas remain economically and socially sustainable. Promoting rural development supports agricultural growth and improves rural livelihoods.

reproduce: To produce offspring; (of bacteria) to produce new cells. Understanding reproduction is essential for managing livestock breeding programs and ensuring farm productivity.

runch: A common weed (Raphanus raphanistrum). Also called wild radish. Managing runch helps farmers protect crop yields and ensure high-quality produce.

round and round ploughing: A system of ploughing in which fields are ploughed from the center to the outside or from the edge to the center. Using round and round ploughing techniques supports efficient soil management and crop production.