Category: S

Strip Cultivation

 April Kingsman  June 21, 2007  5 Comments on Strip Cultivation

strip cultivation: a method of communal farming in which each family has a long thin piece or several long thin pieces of land to cultivate. Properly managing strip cultivation ensures efficient land use and sustainable agricultural practices.

Sugar Beet Harvester

 April Kingsman  June 21, 2007  4 Comments on Sugar Beet Harvester

sugar beet harvester: a machine for harvesting sugar beet, which may be trailed or self-propelled. The machine cuts off the beet tops, lifts the root, cleans off the soil and conveys the beet to a hopper which is then emptied by a second elevator onto a trailer. Using sugar beet harvesters ensures efficient harvesting and productivity, reducing labor costs and enhancing farm profitability.

SASSAS

 April Kingsman  June 20, 2007  4 Comments on SASSAS

SASSAS: Set-aside scheme. Farmers benefit from participating in SASSAS for land management and conservation incentives.

Stamen

 April Kingsman  May 25, 2007  5 Comments on Stamen

stamen: a male part of a flower consisting of a stalk (filament) bearing a container (anther) in which pollen is produced. Understanding the structure and function of stamens helps farmers manage plant reproduction and optimize yields.

Secateurs

 April Kingsman  May 12, 2007  3 Comments on Secateurs

secateurs: A cutting tool, like small shears with sharp curved blades, used for pruning. Farmers benefit from using secateurs for efficient pruning and plant management.

Silage Liquor

 April Kingsman  May 5, 2007  6 Comments on Silage Liquor

silage liquor: A liquid which forms in silage and drains away from the silo. Farmers benefit from managing silage liquor to prevent environmental contamination and ensure sustainable farming practices.

Stile

 April Kingsman  May 4, 2007  2 Comments on Stile

stile: a set of steps arranged so that people can climb over a wall or fence. Properly managing stiles ensures safe and efficient movement across farm boundaries, supporting farm operations.

Slapmark

 April Kingsman  April 30, 2007  3 Comments on Slapmark

slapmark: the herdmark allocated by Defra, put on both shoulders of a pig. Ensuring slapmarks are legible helps farmers comply with regulations and maintain accurate records for traceability and biosecurity.

Seed Rate

 April Kingsman  April 29, 2007  1 Comment on Seed Rate

seed rate: The amount of seed sown per hectare shown as kilos per hectare (kg/ha). Farmers benefit from understanding and managing seed rates for optimal crop density and yield.

Self-Feed

 April Kingsman  April 25, 2007  7 Comments on Self-Feed

self-feed: To take a controlled amount of feed from a large container as required. Farmers benefit from using self-feed systems for efficient and consistent livestock feeding.