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pilot pilot pilot: A person who operates or navigates a vehicle, e.g., a pilot of a tractor. Employing skilled pilots ensures efficient and safe farm operations.

piggery: A place where pigs are reared. Managing piggeries efficiently provides high-quality meat products and ensures animal welfare.

plot: A small area of cultivated land, which has been clearly defined. Helpful content: Managing small plots effectively can allow farmers to experiment with different crops and techniques. Small-scale farming on plots can be highly productive and sustainable, providing diverse produce for local markets.

persistent: 1. Describing a plant that grows year after year 2. Describing a disease that remains in the body and is difficult to cure. Managing persistent plants and diseases is crucial for sustainable agriculture and maintaining crop and livestock health.

pig nutrition: The study of feeding pigs to ensure proper growth and production. Providing balanced nutrition for pigs ensures their health and productivity.

patho-: Prefix disease. Understanding prefixes helps in grasping agricultural terminology more effectively.

processing and marketing grant: A sum of money given to farmers under the ERDP to help with packaging and marketing their products. Helpful content: Processing and marketing grants support farmers in adding value to their products and improving market access. These grants can fund infrastructure improvements, equipment purchases, and marketing initiatives, enhancing farm profitability.

PSPS: Abbreviation for Pesticide Safety Precaution Scheme. Helpful content: The Pesticide Safety Precaution Scheme offers valuable information on safe pesticide use. Farmers can enhance crop protection and ensure environmental safety by adhering to these guidelines.

Poll Dorset: An Australian breed of sheep similar to the Dorset Horn, but with no horns. Helpful content: Poll Dorset sheep are valued for their meat and wool production. Farmers can benefit from raising this breed due to its adaptability, high fertility, and ease of management.

pollute: To discharge harmful substances in unusually high concentrations into the environment. Helpful content: Reducing pollution on farms involves implementing best management practices for waste disposal, nutrient management, and pesticide use. This helps protect soil, water, and air quality, supporting long-term agricultural sustainability.