Apple Orchards

Plantations of apple trees cultivated for commercial fruit production. Managing an apple orchard involves tasks such as pruning, pest control, and harvesting. For example, an apple orchard might produce different varieties of apples for fresh consumption and cider production.

Hurdle

hurdle: A portable rectangular wooden frame used for temporary fencing for sheep. Using hurdles supports effective livestock management and flexible grazing practices.

Rain Gun

rain gun: A spraying device used for applying irrigation water, which it shoots out in a powerful jet. Rain guns help farmers efficiently irrigate large fields, ensuring crops receive adequate water.

Weed Control Strategies

The approaches used to manage and reduce weed populations in agriculture, including mechanical, chemical, and cultural methods. For example, developing weed control strategies to minimize competition and improve crop productivity.

Weight Gain

The increase in an animal’s weight over time, influenced by genetics, nutrition, and management. Weight gain is a key factor in livestock production. For example, maximizing weight gain in feedlot cattle to improve profitability.

Food Safety Act 1990

Food Safety Act 1990: Legislation setting hygiene standards for food producers and suppliers. This act helps ensure food safety and quality, benefiting farmers and consumers.

ESA

ESA: Abbreviation for Environmentally Sensitive Area. Understanding ESA helps farmers adopt practices that protect sensitive environments and receive funding for conservation efforts.

Yard And Parlour

yard and parlour: Yard and parlour is a system of housing dairy cattle in yards and milking them in a parlour. This system improves milking efficiency and animal welfare, benefiting dairy farmers.

Cattle Milk Pasteurized

Milk that has been heat-treated to kill harmful bacteria and extend shelf life. Pasteurization is a critical step in dairy processing. For instance, producing pasteurized milk to ensure it is safe for consumption and meets regulatory standards.

Gangrene

gangrene: A condition in which tissues die and decay, as a result of bacterial action, because the animal has lost blood supply to the affected part of the body through injury. Serious rot affecting potato tubers. Caused by fungi, it spreads in storage. Recognizing and managing gangrene can prevent severe losses in livestock and crops.