Admin pupate: To move from the larval to the pupal stage. Helpful content: Monitoring insect pupation helps farmers predict pest emergence and plan control measures. This knowledge is crucial for integrated pest management and minimizing crop damage.
Crop Year: Crop year noun a period of twelve months calculated as the time from the sowing and harvesting of one crop until the next sowing season. Understanding crop years aids in managing agricultural cycles and production schedules.
toadstool: A fungus that resembles an edible mushroom but may be poisonous. Identifying and managing toadstools can prevent poisoning and protect farm safety.
Gloucester Old Spot: A breed of pig from the Southwest of England, Wiltshire, Somerset, and Gloucester. It is large, with clearly defined black spots on a white coat, and is now a rare breed. Raising Gloucester Old Spot pigs can provide high-quality meat and contribute to the conservation of heritage breeds.
emergence: 1. The germination of a seed 2. A stage in the growth of a plant, when the new shoot or stalk appears through the surface of the soil. Understanding emergence stages helps farmers optimize planting and crop management practices.
The system of rules, practices, and processes by which food production and distribution businesses are directed and controlled, ensuring accountability, transparency, and ethical behavior. For example, strengthening food product corporate governance to enhance stakeholder trust and ensure responsible management.
Fennel: An aromatic herb (Foeniculum vulgare) of Mediterranean origin, used to flavour fish dishes and soups. Growing fennel adds diversity to farm crops and can provide culinary and medicinal benefits.
plough to plate: Same as farm to fork. Helpful content: The plough to plate concept emphasizes the importance of every step in the food production chain, from cultivation to consumption. Understanding this process helps farmers ensure food safety, quality, and traceability, meeting consumer expectations.
elevator: A machine for carrying grain or silage to the top of a storage unit. Elevators help farmers efficiently manage grain and silage storage.
denude: To make land or rock bare by cutting down trees and other plants or by erosion. The timber companies have denuded the mountains. Farmers should implement sustainable land management practices to prevent denudation and maintain soil health. Practices like reforestation, agroforestry, and erosion control can help mitigate the effects of denudation. Understanding the environmental and economic impacts of denudation will aid in developing sustainable farming systems.