Category: S

stone trap: in a combine harvester, a trough with a trap door, which prevents stones passing into the concave. Properly managing stone traps ensures efficient combine harvester operation and crop quality.

sustainability: the ability of a process or human activity to meet present needs but maintain natural resources and leave the environment in good order for future generations. Implementing sustainable practices ensures long-term agricultural productivity and environmental health.

sewage: Waste water and other material such as faeces, carried away in sewers. Also called sewage waste. Farmers benefit from managing sewage for effective waste disposal and sanitation.

species: a group of organisms that can interbreed. A species is a division of a genus. Abbr sp. (NOTE: The plural is species.). Understanding species classifications helps farmers manage biodiversity and select appropriate crops and livestock for their specific conditions.

semolina: A coarse flour made from wheat after the fine flour has been ground. It is used to make puddings. Farmers benefit from producing and using semolina for its culinary applications and market demand.

systemic acquired resistance: an induced resistance to pathogens that develops in uninfected parts of a plant after the infected parts have been treated with a systemic pesticide. Properly managing systemic acquired resistance ensures effective disease control and healthy crop growth, enhancing farm productivity.

stem rot: a disease caused by deficiency of nutrients. Managing stem rot ensures healthy plant growth and prevents yield losses, supporting farm productivity.

standard man day: eight hours of work, used as a measure for calculating labour costs on a farm. Abbr SMD. Properly managing labour costs using standard man days supports efficient farm operations and financial planning.

standing crop: a crop such as wheat which is still growing in a field. Properly managing standing crops ensures healthy growth and optimal yields.

suckler cow: a cow which rears its own calf and is later used for beef production. Properly managing suckler cows ensures healthy growth and productivity in beef operations, supporting farm profitability.