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silkworm: A moth larva which produces silk thread. Farmers benefit from raising silkworms for the production of valuable silk products.

silage additive: A substance containing bacteria and/or chemicals, used to speed up or improve the fermentation process in silage or to increase the amount of nutrients in it. Farmers benefit from using silage additives to enhance silage quality and nutrient content.

self-blanching celery: A variety of celery where the stalks are naturally white, and do not need to be earthed up. Farmers benefit from growing self-blanching celery for ease of cultivation and market preference.

SDA: Severely Disadvantaged Area. Farmers benefit from receiving support and resources for farming in SDAs to ensure sustainable agriculture and rural development.

slurry gun: a powerful spraying device that spreads slurry. Compare rain gun. Using slurry guns ensures even distribution of slurry, improving soil fertility and crop growth.

self-sufficiency: A simple traditional way of farming with little use of modern technology that provides only enough food and other necessary materials for a family. Farmers benefit from achieving self-sufficiency for food security and sustainability.

soilless gardening: same as hydroponics. Using soilless gardening techniques provides farmers with innovative methods for growing crops, enhancing productivity and sustainability.

scarecrow: A figure shaped like a man, wearing old clothes, put in fields to keep birds away from growing crops. Farmers benefit from using scarecrows to protect crops from bird damage.

stem rust: a disease of wheat, infecting the stem. Managing stem rust ensures healthy wheat crops, preventing yield losses and maintaining quality.

swardsman: a farm worker who looks after or grows pasture. Properly managing and training swardsmen ensures healthy pasture growth and livestock productivity, supporting sustainable farming practices.