Category: T

toxicological: Referring to toxicology. Understanding toxicological principles can help farmers manage risks associated with pesticides, chemicals, and other toxic substances.

trug: A low fruit or garden basket made of willow strips fastened to a strong framework of ash or chestnut. Using trugs can improve harvesting efficiency and ease of transport for produce.

trichinosis: A disease caused by infestation of the intestine by larvae of roundworms or nematodes, which pass round the body in the bloodstream and settle in muscles. Pigs are usually infected after eating raw swill. Proper management of trichinosis can prevent outbreaks and ensure livestock health.

topper unit: A unit forming part of a two- or three-stage system, with a chopper and blower unit. Utilizing topper units can enhance processing efficiency and product quality.

toxicosis: Poisoning. Recognizing and preventing toxicosis in livestock can improve health and productivity.

thyme: A common aromatic Mediterranean plant (Thymus) used for flavoring soups, stuffings, and sauces. Growing thyme can diversify farm produce and provide value-added culinary herbs.

transport: A system of moving things from one place to another. Road and rail transport. An integrated transport policy. The activity of moving something from one place to another. Understanding transport logistics can improve farm operations and product distribution.

therophyte: An annual plant that completes its life cycle rapidly in favorable conditions, growing from a seed and dying within one season and then surviving the unfavorable season in the form of seeds. Utilizing therophytes can provide quick cover crops and improve soil health.

tomato: An important food crop that produces a round fruit with a bright red skin and pulpy flesh with many seeds. The ripe fruit is used in salads and many cooked dishes, and also pressed to make juice and sauces. Large quantities are also canned. Growing tomatoes can provide a reliable income and meet market demand for fresh produce.

tramline: A path left clear for the wheels of tractors to drive over. They are used as guide marks for spraying and when applying fertilizer so that damage to crops is kept to a minimum. Using tramlines can improve field operations and crop management.