Windbreak
windbreak: A windbreak is a hedge or line of trees planted to protect land from wind. Windbreaks can significantly reduce soil erosion and protect crops, improving farm sustainability.
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National Milk Records
National Milk Records: NMR is a company that keeps central records for dairy farmers. Abbr NMR. National Milk Records provides dairy farmers with valuable data on milk production, quality, and herd health. By utilizing NMR’s services, farmers can track their dairy operations’ performance, identify areas for improvement, and make informed management decisions. Accurate milk records help optimize feeding strategies, breeding programs, and overall herd management, leading to increased milk yields, better milk quality, and higher farm income.
Pastureland
pastureland: Land covered with grass or other small plants, used by farmers as a feeding place for animals. Maintaining pastureland can enhance biodiversity and provide sustainable forage for livestock.
Snail
snail: a mollusc of the class Gastropoda. It is a pest which can be controlled by molluscicides. Managing snail populations protects crops from damage, ensuring healthy growth and better yields.
Agribusiness Management
The practice of managing agricultural enterprises and operations, focusing on maximizing efficiency and profitability. This involves strategic planning, financial management, marketing, and supply chain management. For instance, managing a dairy farm’s finances and marketing its milk products is a part of agribusiness management.
Cabbage Root Fly
Cabbage Root Fly: A fly whose larvae attack the roots of Brassica seedlings, causing the plants to turn bluish in color, wilt, and die. Managing cabbage root fly involves crop rotation, using protective nets, and applying organic insecticides to protect young plants.
Organophosphorous Insecticide
organophosphorous insecticide: An organic compound containing phosphorus used as an insecticide. Organophosphorous insecticides are effective but highly toxic. Farmers can benefit from using integrated pest management practices to reduce reliance on organophosphates and minimize health and environmental risks.
Droppings
droppings: Excreta from animals. The grass was covered with rabbit and sheep droppings. Animal droppings can be valuable as a natural fertilizer, adding nutrients to the soil and improving plant growth.
Agritourism Business Planning
The process of developing and implementing a strategic plan for agritourism operations, including goals, resources, and financial projections. For example, creating an agritourism business plan to guide decision-making and achieve long-term success.
Bacillary
bacillary: Referring to bacteria shaped like rods, known as bacilli. Understanding bacillary infections is crucial for farmers to diagnose and treat bacterial diseases in livestock, ensuring herd health.