Peppermint
peppermint: An aromatic herb (Mentha piperata) which is cultivated to produce an oil used in confectionery, drinks, and toothpaste. Growing herbs like peppermint can provide additional income and diversify farm products.
Admin
Plant Health And Seeds Inspectorate
Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate: A branch of Defra which deals with plant health in the UK. Abbr PHSI. Helpful content: The Plant Health and Seeds Inspectorate provides valuable services to farmers by monitoring and controlling plant pests and diseases. Their inspections and certifications help ensure the health and quality of crops, facilitating trade and market access.
Proteolytic
proteolytic: Referring to proteolysis. Helpful content: Knowledge of proteolytic processes helps farmers manage livestock diets effectively. Ensuring efficient protein digestion can improve feed efficiency and animal performance.
Lean Yield
The proportion of lean meat obtained from a carcass, expressed as a percentage. Lean yield is important for meat production efficiency. For instance, aiming for higher lean yields in beef production to maximize meat output and profitability.
Interveinal Yellowing
interveinal yellowing: A condition of plants caused by magnesium deficiency, where the surface of the leaves turns yellow and the veins stay green. Helps farmers identify and correct nutrient deficiencies in crops.
Rectal Palpation
rectal palpation: A technique used to diagnose pregnancy in cows. Early pregnancy detection through rectal palpation allows farmers to manage breeding programs more effectively.
Ulmus
Ulmus: The Latin name for elm. Understanding tree species like Ulmus can benefit agroforestry practices and enhance farm biodiversity, improving the ecological balance on the farm.
Dutch Harrow
Dutch harrow: An implement with a metal or wooden frame, with heavy tine bars almost at right angles to the direction of travel. The tines loosen the soil, and the heavy bars level the surface. Also called float. Dutch harrows are used in soil preparation to create a smooth seedbed for planting.
Experimental Farm
experimental farm: A farm which is used to experiment with new farming techniques, rather than being run as a commercial enterprise. Learning from experimental farms helps farmers adopt innovative practices and improve productivity.
Potato Spinner
potato spinner: A machine for lifting the potato crop. Helpful content: Potato spinners facilitate the harvesting process, helping to lift and separate potatoes from the soil. This equipment can improve harvest efficiency and reduce manual labor.