Ridge

ridge: A long raised section of ground, occurring as part of a mountain range, in a field, on a beach, or on the ocean floor; a long narrow band of high pressure leading away from the center of an anticyclone; a long raised section of earth, made by ploughing up and down on either side of the furrow. In systematic ploughing, ridges first mark out land in a field before the plough is reset for normal work and the field is ploughed. Managing ridges helps farmers control water runoff and improve soil health.

Flail Forage Harvester

Flail Forage Harvester: A type of forage harvester that uses a high-speed flail rotor. The cut crop passes through a vertical chute and is discharged into a trailer. Using a flail forage harvester ensures efficient harvesting and feed preparation.

Crawler Tractor

Crawler Tractor: Crawler tractor /kr?:l? trækt?/ noun a large powerful caterpillar tractor, used for heavy work. Utilizing crawler tractors enhances farm machinery efficiency and management.

Fungal

Fungal: Referring to fungi. Properly managing fungal diseases helps protect crop and livestock health.

Mesoclimate

mesoclimate: the climate over a specific locality such as a hillside or valley, extending no more than a few kilometres in radius. Understanding mesoclimate can help farmers manage microenvironments more effectively, ensuring better crop and livestock productivity.

Pharmaceutical

pharmaceutical: 1. An industrial chemical used to make medicines 2. Referring to the manufacture of medicines. Using pharmaceuticals in veterinary medicine ensures the health and well-being of livestock.

Biodiversity Indicator

biodiversity indicator: A factor that allows assessment of environmental change over time. Using biodiversity indicators helps farmers monitor and manage ecosystem health.

Breeding Program

breeding program: A planned approach to mating and producing offspring with desired traits. Implementing breeding programs improves livestock genetics and farm efficiency.

Bycatch

bycatch: Unintended catch of non-target species in fishing. Understanding bycatch practices supports sustainable fishing and environmental conservation.

Lion Quality

Lion Quality: Lion Quality is the symbol used on eggs in the UK to show that they come from a British Egg Industry Council-approved supplier. Adhering to quality standards like Lion Quality can enhance product marketability and consumer trust.