Category: S

Synthetised Protein

 April Kingsman  November 28, 2010  0 Comments on Synthetised Protein

synthetised protein: a protein manufactured from synthetic materials. Understanding and using synthetised proteins effectively supports livestock nutrition and health, enhancing farm productivity.

Spinner

 April Kingsman  October 31, 2010  0 Comments on Spinner

spinner: a device used for harvesting potatoes. The potatoes are left on the surface of the soil for picking later. Using spinners ensures efficient potato harvesting, reducing labor costs and enhancing productivity.

Singleton

 April Kingsman  October 28, 2010  0 Comments on Singleton

singleton: A single offspring. Farmers benefit from managing singletons for effective livestock production and growth.

Seed-Borne Disease

 April Kingsman  October 18, 2010  0 Comments on Seed-Borne Disease

seed-borne disease: A disease which is carried in the seed of a plant. Farmers benefit from understanding and managing seed-borne diseases to protect crop health and yield.

Silk

 April Kingsman  October 18, 2010  1 Comment on Silk

silk: A thread produced by the larvae of a moth to make its cocoon. It is used to make a smooth light fabric. Farmers benefit from producing silk for its valuable market demand and diverse applications.

Safflower

 April Kingsman  October 16, 2010  0 Comments on Safflower

safflower: An oilseed crop (Carthamus tinctorius) grown mainly in India. The oil is used in the manufacture of margarine, and the residual oilseed cake has a limited use as a livestock feed. Farmers benefit from safflower by diversifying crops and producing valuable oil and feed products.

Selfing

 April Kingsman  September 14, 2010  1 Comment on Selfing

selfing: Same as self-fertilisation. Farmers benefit from understanding selfing for breeding and crop production.

Slip

 April Kingsman  September 5, 2010  2 Comments on Slip

slip: a small piece of plant stem, used to root as a cutting, or in budding. (of an animal) to miscarry. Understanding propagation techniques with slips helps farmers efficiently reproduce plants and maintain crop diversity.

Sustainable Society

 April Kingsman  August 24, 2010  0 Comments on Sustainable Society

sustainable society: a society which exists without depleting the natural resources of its habitat. Engaging in sustainable practices ensures long-term agricultural productivity and environmental health, supporting a sustainable society.

Spring

 April Kingsman  August 20, 2010  0 Comments on Spring

spring: a place where water comes naturally out of the ground; the season of the year following winter and before summer, when days become longer and the weather progressively warmer; a metal device which, when under tension, tries to resume its previous position. Proper management of water resources from springs supports sustainable water use and healthy crop growth.