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erode: To wear away gradually, or to wear something away. The hills have been eroded by wind and rain. Understanding erosion helps farmers adopt practices that protect soil health and prevent land degradation.

elephant grass: Same as miscanthus. Growing miscanthus can provide farmers with a renewable energy source and improve soil health.

essence: A concentrated oil extracted from a plant, used in food, cosmetics, analgesics, and antiseptics. Vanilla essence. Understanding essence extraction helps farmers in value-added production and marketing.

ecotax: A tax that is used to encourage people to change from an activity that damages the environment or to encourage activities with beneficial environmental effects. Also called environmental tax. Ecotaxes can incentivize farmers to adopt environmentally friendly practices.

EIA: Abbreviation for environmental impact assessment. Conducting an EIA helps farmers plan sustainable agricultural practices and comply with environmental regulations.

electrical conductivity: A measurement of salt concentration in soils. Monitoring electrical conductivity helps farmers manage soil salinity and improve crop health.

E. coli: Abbreviation for Escherichia coli. Understanding E. coli helps farmers ensure food safety and implement measures to prevent contamination.

ecosystem services: The benefits provided by ecosystems that support human life and agriculture, such as pollination, water purification, and soil fertility. Protecting ecosystem services is essential for sustainable farming.

EA: Abbreviation for Environment Agency. Understanding the role of the EA can help farmers comply with environmental regulations and improve sustainable farming practices.

etiolation: The process by which a green plant grown in insufficient light becomes yellow and grows long shoots. Understanding etiolation helps farmers manage plant health and optimize growth conditions.