Curry Report

Curry Report: Curry Report noun a UK government report published in 2002 after a major outbreak of foot and mouth disease. It recommended radical changes to the agriculture and food industries, looking forward to a profitable sustainable future for farming in providing good food for consumers who place increasing emphasis on a healthy diet as well as caring for the environment. Engaging with the Curry Report supports agricultural policy development and sustainable farming practices.

Ripe

ripe: Referring to fruit or grain that is ready for eating. Managing harvest timing ensures farmers produce high-quality, market-ready crops.

Sex Linkage

sex linkage: An existence of characteristics which are transmitted through the X chromosomes. Farmers benefit from understanding sex linkage for managing genetic traits in breeding programs.

Steppe

steppe: a wide grassy plain with no trees, especially in Europe and Asia. (NOTE: The North American equivalent of a steppe is a prairie.) Managing steppes supports sustainable grazing and biodiversity, promoting ecological balance and agricultural productivity.

Burn

burn: A small stream or brook, also the act of setting fire. Managing burns through controlled fire practices supports pasture health and water conservation.

Galvanized Iron

galvanized iron: Iron that has been coated with zinc to prevent it from rusting. Sheets of galvanized iron are widely used for roofs, providing durable and long-lasting protection for farm buildings.

Flight Feathers

Flight Feathers: The main feathers on a bird’s wing, properly called the ‘primaries’. Managing flight feathers is important for the health and welfare of poultry and other birds on the farm.

Horsetail

horsetail: A poisonous weed found in grassland. Managing horsetail on farmland ensures healthy pasture and crop growth.

Food Product Incident Response And Forensics Tools

The technologies and methods used to detect, investigate, and respond to security incidents in food production and distribution, including threat analysis, evidence collection, and remediation. For example, adopting food product incident response and forensics tools to manage and resolve security breaches.