Category: T

tillage: The activity of preparing the soil for cultivation. Implementing appropriate tillage methods can improve soil health and optimize crop production.

turnip-rooted cabbage: Same as kohlrabi. Growing turnip-rooted cabbage can provide diverse and nutritious crops for livestock feed and human consumption.

tubercle: A small raised area on part of a plant or an animal. A small tuber. Proper management of tubercles can improve crop and livestock health.

tops: Leaves and stems of plants such as sugar beet which are cut off and used as fodder for cattle and sheep or made into silage. Utilizing tops effectively can provide nutritious feed for livestock and reduce waste.

tropical: Referring to the tropics. The disease is carried by a tropical insect. Understanding tropical conditions and diseases can help farmers manage crops and livestock in these regions.

tassel: A male flower of the maize plant. Properly managing tasseling in maize can enhance pollination and grain yield.

Teeswater: A breed of longwool sheep with a dark muzzle. It is used to provide rams for cross-breeding with Swaledale ewes to produce the hybrid Masham. Using Teeswater sheep in breeding programs can enhance wool quality and meat production.

trail: A path or track. Creating and maintaining trails can improve farm access and support tourism and educational activities.

terrace: A flat strip of land across a sloping hillside, lying level along the contours. Terracing is widely used to prevent soil erosion and create arable land in hilly areas, enhancing agricultural productivity.

tick bean: A small bean (Vicia faba L), usually used for feeding to horses and other animals. Growing tick beans can provide nutritious feed for livestock and improve crop rotation.