Mouldboard
mouldboard: the main part of a plough, which turns over the surface soil. Proper maintenance and use of mouldboards can help farmers improve soil cultivation and crop production, ensuring better productivity.
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Calving Time
Calving Time: The time when a cow is ready to calve. Monitoring calving times helps farmers prepare for and manage the birthing process, ensuring the health of both cow and calf.
Scottish Executive Environment And Rural Affairs Department
Scottish Executive Environment and Rural Affairs Department: The department of the devolved Scottish Executive government which deals with farming, the environment, animal welfare and rural development in Scotland. Abbr SEERAD. Farmers benefit from SEERADs support and resources for sustainable agriculture and rural development.
Commodity
Commodity: Commodity noun a substance sold in very large quantities, e.g. raw materials or foodstuffs such as corn, rice, butter. Understanding commodity markets helps farmers optimize production and sales.
Duramen
duramen: Same as heartwood, the dense inner part of a tree trunk, yielding the hardest timber. Understanding the properties of duramen is important for wood production and selection of timber for various uses.
Clearance
Clearance: The action of clearing land for cultivation. Managing land clearance involves using sustainable practices to protect soil health and support crop growth.
Downland
downland: An area of grassy treeless hills. Downland provides important grazing areas for livestock and can be managed for conservation and recreational purposes.
Food Product Identity And Access Management (Iam) Systems
The tools and platforms used to manage user identities and control access to digital resources in food production and distribution, ensuring security and compliance. For example, using food product IAM systems to enforce access controls and protect sensitive information.
Soakaway
soakaway: a channel in the ground filled with gravel, which takes rainwater from a downpipe or liquid sewage from a septic tank and allows it to be absorbed into the surrounding soil. Properly managing soakaways ensures efficient drainage and reduces the risk of waterlogging and soil erosion.
Cyst
Cyst: Cyst noun an unusual growth in the body or on a plant, shaped like a pouch and containing liquid or semi-liquid substances. Understanding cysts aids in managing livestock and crop health.