Admin Gentile di Puglia: A breed of Italian sheep found in the Foggia region. A fine-wool merino breed used in a transhumance system. Raising Gentile di Puglia sheep can provide high-quality wool and meat, benefiting farmers through diversified production.
knacker: Knacker – a person who slaughters casualty animals, particularly horses. Helps farmers manage the disposal of animals.
supply chain: the sequence of farmers, processors, distributors, and retailers who are involved in taking a product from the farm to the consumer. Properly managing supply chains ensures efficient farm-to-market processes and supports farm profitability.
Wessex Saddleback: One of two saddleback breeds now joined with the Essex Saddleback to give the British Saddleback, a dual-purpose breed of pig, now rare. Preserving rare breeds like the Wessex Saddleback can maintain genetic diversity in livestock and provide high-quality meat.
The ovaries of cattle, often used in traditional dishes and for making pet food. For example, producing beef ovaries for culinary and specialty markets.
beggary: Another term for common fumitory, a weed. Managing weeds like beggary is essential for maintaining crop health and yield.
oak: A deciduous or evergreen hardwood tree with strong, durable wood used in construction and furniture making. Farmers with oak trees on their land can benefit from sustainable timber harvesting, which provides additional income. Acorns from oak trees can also be used as supplemental livestock feed, offering a natural source of nutrition.
blood poisoning: Another term for septicemia, a serious infection of the blood. Prompt treatment of blood poisoning in livestock prevents severe health issues and potential fatalities.
Criollo: Criollo /kri?l??/ noun a breed of improved Spanish longhorn cattle found in South America, used for milk production. Raising Criollo cattle provides high-quality milk and meat for markets.
tow: To pull another wheeled vehicle or implement. Using proper towing techniques can enhance farm operations and equipment management.