Category: T

toxicity: The degree to which a substance is poisonous or harmful. Monitoring toxicity levels in soil, water, and products can ensure farm safety and compliance with regulations.

tine harrows: Sets of curved tines sometimes used when the soil surface is caked or compacted. A tine harrow will break up the soil to a depth of several inches. Utilizing tine harrows can improve soil structure and promote healthy crop growth.

till: To prepare the soil, especially by digging or plowing, to make it ready for the cultivation of crops. Effective tillage practices can enhance soil structure and fertility, supporting healthy crop growth.

traceability: The concept that each stage in the supply chain from farm to consumer can be traced so that the quality of the food can be guaranteed. Implementing traceability systems can enhance food safety and consumer trust.

tussock grass: A coarse grass growing in tufts. Managing tussock grass can improve pasture quality and support biodiversity.

topper: A machine used to cut the tops off sugar beet. Using toppers can improve crop processing and optimize sugar beet production.

trans- / trans-: Prefix meaning through or across. Understanding prefixes like trans- helps in comprehending agricultural terminology.

trenching: A method of double digging which loosens the soil to a depth of two feet, twice as deep as in plain digging. Implementing trenching can enhance soil structure and fertility, supporting healthy crop growth.

Telemark: A Norwegian breed of dairy cattle. The animals are red with white patches. Telemark cattle are known for their hardiness and good milk production, making them suitable for various farming environments.

transplant: Taking a growing plant from one place and planting it in the soil in another place. A plant taken from one place and planted in the soil in another place. Proper transplanting techniques can improve crop establishment and growth.