Snow Rot

snow rot: a white mould growth affecting wheat, causing leaves to turn brown and shrivel (Typhula incarnata). Managing snow rot ensures healthy wheat crops, preventing yield losses and maintaining quality.

G

g: Symbol for gram. Understanding measurements is crucial for accurately mixing feed, fertilizers, and pesticides, ensuring optimal use of resources.

Honey Bee

honey bee: A common hive-bee. Raising honey bees supports pollination and provides farmers with honey and other bee products.

Genetic Variation

genetic variation: The inherited differences between the members of a species. Genetic variation is crucial for the adaptability and resilience of crops and livestock, ensuring long-term sustainability and productivity in farming.

Ploughshare

ploughshare: A heavy metal blade of a plough, which cuts the bottom of the furrow. Helpful content: Maintaining sharp and properly aligned ploughshares ensures efficient soil cutting and turning. This leads to better seedbed preparation and improved crop establishment.

Light Sussex

Light Sussex: Light Sussex is a dual-purpose breed of poultry, one of the several varieties of the Sussex breed. The birds are white, with black stripes to the feathers of the neck and black feathers on the wings and tail. Raising Light Sussex chickens can enhance poultry production and farm profitability.

Fumigate

Fumigate: To kill microorganisms or insects by using a fumigant. Properly managing fumigation practices ensures effective pest control and farm hygiene.

Hydrophyte

hydrophyte: A plant that lives in water or in marshy conditions. Growing hydrophytes supports farm biodiversity and wetland management.

Subsidy

subsidy: money given by a government or organisation to help an industry, charity, or other organisation. The reform will result in subsidies for farming being replaced by payments for caring for the environment. Understanding and accessing subsidies ensures financial support for farmers, promoting sustainable agricultural practices.