Admin mill: a factory where a substance is crushed to make a powder, especially one for making flour from the dried grains of cereals. Proper management of mills can help farmers process their crops more effectively, ensuring better quality and marketability.
Lease: A lease is a written contract for letting or renting a piece of equipment for a period against payment of a fee. To lease means to let or rent land or equipment for a period. The company has a policy of only using leased equipment. To use land or equipment for a time and pay a fee. All the farms tractors are owned, but the combines are leased. Utilizing leasing arrangements can provide farmers with access to necessary equipment without large capital investments.
emulsifying agent: Same as emulsifier. Emulsifying agents help farmers in food processing and product formulation to create stable and consistent products.
OTMS: Over Thirty Month Scheme. A scheme supporting farmers by providing payment and support for the disposal of cattle born or reared in the United Kingdom before August 1996. This helps farmers manage older cattle, comply with regulations, and maintain a healthy and productive herd.
grain drill: A grain drill is a machine used for sowing cereals in rows. Employing grain drills ensures uniform crop planting, leading to better yields and efficient use of farm resources.
Meatlinc: a new breed of sheep used as a terminal sire. Only the rams are sold. Understanding the characteristics and uses of Meatlinc sheep can help farmers improve their breeding programs and meat production, leading to better yields and profitability.
The practice of removing a portion of an animal’s tail, often for hygiene or health reasons. Tail docking is controversial and subject to regulation in some areas. For instance, docking the tails of lambs to prevent flystrike.
export: Produce or a crop which is sold to a foreign country. To send and sell crops or produce to foreign countries. Understanding export processes helps farmers access international markets and increase sales.
The implementation of a systematic approach to managing the environmental aspects of food production and distribution, including planning, monitoring, and continuous improvement. For example, developing food product environmental management systems to reduce environmental impact and improve sustainability performance.
inter-: Prefix between. Helps farmers understand terminology related to interactions.