Tractor and Farm Equipment Repair
soil contamination: the presence of chemical or biological elements which affect the soils natural function. Preventing soil contamination ensures healthy crop growth and protects the environment, supporting sustainable farming practices.
scour: To wash wool to remove grease and contaminants. Farmers benefit from scouring wool to produce high-quality fleece for the market.
selective herbicide: A weedkiller which is designed to kill only plants with specific characteristics and not others. Farmers benefit from using selective herbicides to control weeds without harming crops.
spore: the microscopic reproductive body of fungi, bacteria, and some non-flowering plants such as ferns. COMMENT: Spores are produced by plants such as ferns or by algae and fungi. They are microscopic and float in the air or water until they find a resting place where they can germinate. Managing spores helps farmers prevent disease outbreaks and ensure healthy crop growth, supporting productivity and quality.
scraper: A steel-framed attachment for a tractor. It has a rubber scraping edge, and is used for heavy duty work, clearing slurry from farmyards. Farmers benefit from using scrapers to maintain clean and hygienic farmyards.
short-grain rice: Varieties of rice with short grains, grown in cooler climates such as Japan. Farmers benefit from growing short-grain rice for its market demand and suitability to specific climates.
set-aside: A piece of formerly arable land used for something other than growing food crops. Farmers benefit from setting aside land for conservation and sustainable land management.
straight: an animal foodstuff composed of one type of food. Properly managing straight feed ensures specific nutritional needs of livestock are met, supporting health and productivity.
sclerotic: Referring to the hardening and thickening process in plant cell walls that makes stems woody. Farmers benefit from understanding sclerotic changes to manage crop quality and growth.
share: Same as ploughshare. Farmers benefit from using shares for efficient and precise ploughing.
