Category: W

William: William refers to a type of pear. Farmers growing William pears can benefit from understanding the best cultivation practices to produce high-quality fruit.

White Plymouth Rock: A large heavy breed of table poultry. Raising White Plymouth Rock chickens can provide high-quality meat, enhancing farm profitability.

waste lime: Lime obtained from industrial concerns after it has been used as a purifying material. Using waste lime can improve soil pH and fertility, enhancing crop growth.

water mill: A mill which is driven by the power of a stream of water which turns a large wheel. Utilizing water mills can provide sustainable energy and milling options for farms.

wart disease: A notifiable disease of potatoes, in which warts appear on the surface of the tubers, and develop into large eruptions which may become larger than the potatoes themselves. Managing wart disease can prevent crop losses and improve potato yields.

White Leghorn: A laying breed of poultry. Raising White Leghorns can provide a reliable source of eggs, enhancing farm profitability.

wind chill factor: The wind chill factor calculates the risk of cold weather exposure by combining wind speed and temperature. Farmers can use this information to protect livestock and workers from harsh weather conditions.

wheat blossom midge: A pest that affects wheat. Managing wheat blossom midge can prevent crop losses and improve wheat yields.

wild radish: Wild radish, also known as runch, is a weed that can infest crop fields. Farmers can benefit from identifying and managing wild radish to prevent it from affecting crop productivity.

water balance: A state in which the water lost in an area by evaporation or by runoff is replaced by water received in the form of rain, or a state in which the water lost by the body in urine and perspiration or by other physiological processes is balanced by water absorbed from food and drink. Maintaining water balance is crucial for sustainable farming and crop health.