Category: W

white mustard: A crop grown to increase the organic content of the soil by using it as a green manure. Using white mustard as green manure can improve soil fertility and crop yields.

wild crop: A wild crop is a plant that is harvested from the wild rather than being cultivated. Examples include wild berries or herbs. Farmers can diversify their income by harvesting wild crops available on their land.

wildlife reserve: A wildlife reserve is an area where animals and their habitats are protected. Farmers can benefit from these reserves by promoting biodiversity and potentially receiving support for conservation efforts on their land.

worm: A worm is an invertebrate animal with a soft body and no limbs. Soil health is improved by worms, which aerate the soil and enhance nutrient cycling, benefiting crop growth.

Welsh half bred: A cross between a border Leicester ram and a Welsh mountain ewe. Managing crossbreeds like the Welsh half bred can improve livestock performance and productivity.

white bird’s-eye: Same as chickweed. Managing chickweed can prevent competition with crops and improve pasture quality.

welfare: The fact of being happy, healthy, and well-looked-after. Ensuring animal welfare can improve productivity and farm sustainability.

Welfare of Animals Order 1997: A piece of legislation which sets out the minimum standard of welfare for animal in transport, including guidelines on vehicle condition, journey times, and necessary documentation. Abbr WATO. Complying with WATO regulations can ensure humane treatment of animals during transport, improving welfare standards.

water buffalo: A large buffalo with a grey-black coat and long backward-sloping horns (Bubalus bubalis), which is kept for its meat and used as a draught animal especially in Asia. Raising water buffalo can diversify livestock production and provide valuable meat and labor resources.

wasteland: An area of land that is no longer used for agriculture or for any other purpose. Reclaiming wasteland for agriculture can expand farm operations and improve land use.