Admin Systolic blood pressure: is the pressure of the blood in the arteries when the heart beats. Understanding and managing systolic blood pressure in livestock ensures health and productivity, supporting farm profitability and well-being.
Sheep Annual Premium Scheme: Until 2005, a subsidy for breeding ewes. Now superseded by the Single Payment Scheme. Farmers benefit from engaging in subsidy programs for financial support in livestock production.
multi-storey system: a pig-rearing system in which pigs are kept in a building which has several floors or tiers. Understanding multi-storey systems can help farmers manage pig production more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.
EFSA: Abbreviation for European Food Safety Authority. Farmers can benefit from EFSA guidelines to ensure food safety and meet regulatory standards.
branch: A division of a main stem or trunk of a plant. Managing branches supports healthy plant growth and optimal fruit production.
run: An enclosure for animals, e.g. a chicken run; an extensive area of land used for sheep grazing; to keep animals. Providing runs supports livestock health and productivity by ensuring safe and spacious living conditions.
MLC: abbreviation Meat and Livestock Commission. Understanding the role of the Meat and Livestock Commission can help farmers access valuable resources and support for improving their livestock production and marketability.
decortication: The process of removing husks from seeds. Decortication is important for processing seeds like cotton and sunflower. Farmers and processors should use appropriate machinery and techniques to ensure efficient decortication, improving the quality and marketability of the seeds. Proper maintenance of decortication equipment will also enhance its longevity and performance.
Cultivate: Cultivate verb 1. to grow crops Potatoes are cultivated as the main crop. 2. to dig and manure the soil ready for growing crops The fields are cultivated in the autumn, ready for sowing wheat. Engaging in cultivation practices supports sustainable agriculture and crop production.
EID: Abbreviation for electronic identification. Electronic identification helps farmers efficiently manage and track their livestock.