Tractor and Farm Equipment Repair
systemic (of a pesticide): referring to a substance absorbed into the plant through the root or leaf and moved around within the plant. Properly managing systemic pesticides ensures effective pest control and healthy crop growth, enhancing farm productivity.
stripper-header: a machine which harvests a crop such as linseed and strips off the seedheads. Using stripper-headers ensures efficient crop harvesting, reducing labor costs and enhancing productivity.
salination: A process by which the salt concentration of soil or water increases, especially as a result of irrigation in hot climates. Also called salinisation. Farmers benefit from understanding and managing salination to prevent soil degradation and maintain crop productivity.
stud fees: money paid to the owner of a stud animal for servicing a female. Properly managing stud fees ensures fair compensation for breeding services, supporting farm income and genetic improvement.
spread: to put something such as manure, fertiliser, or mulch on an area of ground. Properly spreading agricultural inputs ensures even distribution and optimal benefits, supporting healthy crop growth and better yields.
spike tooth harrow: a tractor-trailed implement consisting of a simple frame with tines attached where the frame members cross. Using spike tooth harrows improves soil aeration and preparation, promoting healthy root growth and better crop yields.
soil mapping: the process of making maps showing different types of soil in an area. Using soil maps helps farmers manage land resources effectively, promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
Scots pine: A common commercially grown European conifer. Latin name: Pinus sylvestris. Farmers benefit from growing Scots pine for timber and as a sustainable forestry crop.
subtropics: an area between the tropics and the temperate zone. Properly managing subtropical crops ensures optimal growth and yields, supporting farm productivity and sustainability.
strain: a group within a species with distinct characteristics. Properly managing strains of crops or livestock ensures optimal productivity and quality, supporting farm profitability and sustainability.
