Stem Canker

stem canker: a fungal disease affecting many types of plant including oilseed rape. Managing stem canker ensures healthy crop growth, preventing yield losses and maintaining quality.

Tropical

tropical: Referring to the tropics. The disease is carried by a tropical insect. Understanding tropical conditions and diseases can help farmers manage crops and livestock in these regions.

Hookworm

hookworm: A parasitic worm in the intestine which holds onto the wall of the intestine with its teeth and lives on the blood and protein of the carrier. Managing hookworm infestations ensures the health and productivity of livestock.

Shaggy

shaggy: Referring to an animal such as Highland cattle which has long hair. Farmers benefit from understanding shaggy breeds for efficient livestock management and production.

Herd Book

herd book: The record of animals kept by breeding societies in which only the offspring of registered animals can be recorded. Maintaining a herd book helps farmers track pedigrees and improve breeding programs.

Linkage

Linkage: Linkage is the process of two or more genes situated close together on a chromosome being inherited together. Understanding genetic linkage can help farmers make informed breeding decisions.

Farmyard Manure Spreader

Farmyard Manure Spreader: A machine for spreading manure, consisting of a trailer with a moving floor conveyor and a combined shredding and spreading mechanism. Efficient spreading of manure helps improve soil health and crop yields.

Stone Trap

stone trap: in a combine harvester, a trough with a trap door, which prevents stones passing into the concave. Properly managing stone traps ensures efficient combine harvester operation and crop quality.

Neutralising Value

neutralising value: a measurement of the capability of a lime material to neutralize soil acidity. It is the same as the calcium oxide equivalent. Understanding the neutralizing value of lime materials helps farmers effectively manage soil pH and improve soil fertility. By applying lime with the appropriate neutralizing value, farmers can correct soil acidity, enhance nutrient availability, and promote healthy crop growth. This knowledge supports informed decision-making in soil management, leading to better yields and increased farm profitability.

Infertile

infertile: 1. Referring to any organism that is not able to reproduce or produce offspring. 2. Referring to trees and plants that are not able to produce fruit or seeds. 3. Referring to soil that is not able to produce good crops. Helps farmers manage breeding and soil fertility.