Roller

roller: Same as roll. Using rollers helps farmers manage soil structure and prepare seedbeds effectively.

Processing Plant

A facility where raw agricultural products, including meat, dairy, and crops, are converted into finished products. For example, operating a processing plant to produce packaged meat products and ensure food safety.

Followers

Followers: Young cows in a dairy herd that are not yet in milk and are being reared to replace the older stock. Properly managing followers ensures a continuous supply of productive dairy cows.

Graze

graze: To graze means to feed on low-growing plants or to put animals in a field to eat grass. Proper grazing management ensures healthy pastures and livestock, supporting sustainable farming practices.

Improvement

improvement: The act or an instance of something becoming or being made better. The improvement of crop varieties by selection. There is still room for improvement in performance. We need to achieve improvements in efficiency. Helps farmers continuously enhance their practices and outputs.

Point

point: The forward end of a ploughshare. Helpful content: Maintaining the point of a ploughshare ensures efficient soil cutting and turning. Regular inspection and replacement of worn points can improve plough performance and soil preparation.

Discuss

discuss: To talk about something with someone to share information. Discussing farm management practices and challenges with other farmers, advisors, and experts can provide valuable insights and solutions. Farmers should engage in regular discussions and networking opportunities to stay informed and improve their operations. Understanding the benefits of open communication will aid in effective knowledge sharing and farm management.

Culling

culling: The process of removing less productive or unhealthy animals from a herd. Culling helps improve overall herd health and productivity.

Kerry

Kerry: Kerry – a rare breed of dairy cattle which is native to Ireland. The animals are small and black, sometimes with white patches on the udder, and have upturned horns. Helps farmers diversify dairy cattle breeds.