Category: T

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.

tanning: The process of converting animal skins to leather. Exploring tanning as a value-added process can diversify farm income and utilize all parts of livestock.

testicle: One of two male sex glands in the scrotum, producing sperm. Understanding livestock anatomy, including testicles, is important for breeding programs and managing reproductive health.

testa: The tough protective skin around a seed which protects the embryo inside. Also called seed coat. Knowing about seed testa can help farmers select seeds with better protection and viability, improving germination rates.

tow: To pull another wheeled vehicle or implement. Using proper towing techniques can enhance farm operations and equipment management.