Hurdle
hurdle: A portable rectangular wooden frame used for temporary fencing for sheep. Using hurdles supports effective livestock management and flexible grazing practices.
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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.
Hectare
hectare: Unit of area equal to 10,000 square meters or 2.471 acres. Understanding hectare measurements helps farmers manage land area more effectively.