Scottish Blackface: A very hardy breed of small mountain sheep. The fleece gives a long coarse springy wool, valued for making carpets. Older ewes are crossed with Border Leicester rams to give Greyface hybrids. Farmers benefit from raising Scottish Blackface sheep for their hardiness and valuable wool production.
scrub: 1. Small trees and bushes 2. An area of land covered with small trees and bushes. Farmers benefit from managing scrubland to maintain biodiversity and prevent invasive species.
sericulture: Raising silkworms for the production of silk. Farmers benefit from engaging in sericulture for the production of valuable silk products.
switchback: an acute disease of sheep that produces paralysis of the legs. Managing switchback disease ensures sheep health and productivity, supporting farm profitability.
stillbirth: the birth of a dead animal or abortion at a late stage of pregnancy. Properly managing stillbirths ensures livestock health and productivity, supporting farm profitability.
soil management: the study of soils physical properties and how to maintain a healthy and functional soil system. Proper soil management ensures long-term soil health and productivity, supporting sustainable agricultural practices.
sterilised milk: milk prepared for human consumption by heating in sealed airtight containers to kill all bacteria. See Comment at milk. Properly managing milk sterilisation ensures product safety and quality, supporting consumer health and market value.
sprinkle: to water something with drops in a light shower. Properly managing sprinkling ensures efficient water use and healthy crop growth.
silage tower: A container used for making and storing silage. Farmers benefit from using silage towers for efficient and controlled silage production and storage.
SPCS: abbreviation Seed Potato Classification Scheme. Understanding the Seed Potato Classification Scheme helps farmers ensure high-quality potato production, supporting market value and consumer trust.