Category: T

translocate: To move substances through the tissues of a plant. Understanding translocation processes can help farmers manage nutrient distribution and plant health.

table chicken: A chicken raised for eating rather than producing eggs. Specializing in table chickens can allow farmers to meet market demand for meat and optimize their poultry production.

tryptophan: An essential amino acid. Ensuring adequate tryptophan in livestock diets can improve health and productivity.

toxoplasmosis: An infectious disease affecting ewes, which causes pregnant animals to abort. Proper management of toxoplasmosis can prevent reproductive losses and improve flock health.

tuberculin testing: The testing of cattle for the presence of bovine tuberculosis. Implementing tuberculin testing can prevent the spread of tuberculosis and ensure herd health.

tiller: A shoot of a grass or cereal plant, which forms at ground level in the angle between a leaf and the main shoot. True stems are only produced from the tillers at a later stage in the plant’s development. Managing tillers can improve plant density and crop yield.

terminal: Referring to a shoot or bud at the end of a shoot. Proper management of terminal buds can enhance plant growth and productivity, important for crop planning and pruning practices.

Tenant Farmers Association: A group formed to represent the interests of tenant farmers on a national scale. Engaging with such associations can offer support, advocacy, and resources for tenant farmers.

tonne: A unit of measurement of weight, equal to 1000kg. Also called metric ton. Using metric measurements like tonnes can standardize farm operations and improve trade accuracy.

teat: A nipple on an udder. Proper teat care is crucial for maintaining udder health and milk production in dairy animals.