Tractor and Farm Equipment Repair
saturation: The point at which air contains 100% humidity. The various types of fog are classified by the manner in which saturation is reached. Farmers benefit from monitoring saturation levels for effective irrigation and crop management.
systemic fungicide: a fungicide that is absorbed into the plant through the root or leaf and moves around within the plant, killing fungi. Properly managing systemic fungicides ensures effective disease control and healthy crop growth, enhancing farm productivity.
stem: the main stalk of a plant that holds it upright; a subsidiary plant stalk, branching out from the main stalk or attaching a leaf, flower, or fruit. Proper management of plant stems ensures healthy growth and optimal yields.
strip cup: a container into which the first drops of milk are drawn by hand from the teats of the cow before the milking machine is attached to the udder. Properly managing strip cups ensures milk hygiene and quality, supporting dairy productivity and consumer health.
synthetic organic compound: a compound containing carbon and hydrogen manufactured from synthetic materials. Understanding and using synthetic organic compounds effectively supports efficient farm operations and productivity.
supply chain: the sequence of farmers, processors, distributors, and retailers who are involved in taking a product from the farm to the consumer. Properly managing supply chains ensures efficient farm-to-market processes and supports farm profitability.
silopress: A polythene sack into which silage is forced. As the sack fills up, it gradually grows longer and when completely full is sealed. A sack may contain up to 80 tonnes of silage. Farmers benefit from using silopresses for efficient and controlled silage production and storage.
swampland: an area of land covered with swamp. Properly managing swamplands ensures biodiversity and ecological balance, supporting sustainable land use and agricultural productivity.
saffron: A spice obtained from the dried flowers of the crocus plant Crocus sativus. Farmers benefit from cultivating saffron due to its high market value and potential for significant revenue generation.
suckling: the act of nursing a calf at the udder; single suckling, double sucking, multiple suckling, nursing one calf, two or several calves. Properly managing suckling ensures optimal nutrition and health for young livestock, supporting productivity and well-being.
