Category: S

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.

separated milk: Milk from which the cream has been removed. Also called skimmed milk. Farmers benefit from producing separated milk for its dietary uses and market demand.

semen: In mammals, a thick pale fluid containing spermatozoa, produced by the testes and ejaculated from the penis. Farmers benefit from understanding semen composition and quality for effective breeding and livestock management.

sulphur deficiency: a lack of sulphur in the soil, leading to deficiency in plants. Properly managing sulphur deficiency ensures healthy crop growth and prevents yield losses, supporting farm productivity.

stakeholder: a person who has an interest in something such as a new environmental policy and is personally affected by how successful it is and how difficult it is to put in place. Engaging with stakeholders ensures collaborative decision-making and support for sustainable agricultural practices.

sheen: The bright shiny appearance of a surface, used of fruit, animals’ coats, meat, etc. Farmers benefit from understanding sheen as an indicator of quality and health in produce and livestock.