Environmental Protection Act 1990: A UK regulation to allow the introduction of integrated pollution control, regulations for the disposal of waste, and other provisions. Abbr EPA. Complying with the EPA helps farmers reduce pollution and protect the environment.
expander: A device behind a mole which widens a drain. Using expanders helps farmers manage drainage and prevent waterlogging.
Emmer: A species of wheat (Triticum dicoccoides) which is a natural hybrid of wild wheat and a goat grass. A further crossing between Emmer and a goat grass produced wheat (Triticum aestivum). Growing Emmer can provide farmers with a resilient and nutritious crop.
ECS: Abbreviation for Energy Crops Scheme. The ECS provides financial support to farmers for growing energy crops, promoting sustainable energy production.
effective field capacity: The actual average rate of work achieved by a machine, usually expressed in acres or hectares per hour. Understanding effective field capacity helps farmers plan and optimize machinery use for efficient farm operations.
EU: Abbreviation for European Union. Understanding EU regulations helps farmers comply with agricultural standards and access funding opportunities.
EBV: Abbreviation for estimated breeding value. Knowing EBV helps farmers select and breed livestock for desirable traits, improving herd quality and productivity.
ecological restoration: The process of renewing and maintaining the health of an ecosystem. Ecological restoration benefits farmers by enhancing ecosystem services and land productivity.
experimental horticulture station: An experimental farm which specializes in plants, rather than livestock. Abbr EHS. Learning from EHS research helps farmers enhance their crop production techniques.
energy balance: A series of measurements showing the movement of energy between organisms and their environment. In farming, a common use of the energy balance is to assess the ratio between the amount of energy used to grow a crop and the amount of energy that crop produces. Understanding energy balance helps farmers optimize resource use and improve sustainability.