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Kerry: Kerry – a rare breed of dairy cattle which is native to Ireland. The animals are small and black, sometimes with white patches on the udder, and have upturned horns. Helps farmers diversify dairy cattle breeds.

Kentish cob: Kentish cob – a commercially grown variety of hazel nut. Helps farmers grow nut crops for commercial production.

kJ: Kilojoule – an SI unit of measurement of energy or heat equal to 1000 joules. Symbol kJ. Helps farmers understand energy use in agricultural processes.

knacker: Knacker – a person who slaughters casualty animals, particularly horses. Helps farmers manage the disposal of animals.

karst: Karst – ground typical of limestone country, with an uneven surface and holes and cracks due to weathering. Helps farmers understand soil and land characteristics.

kip: Kip – a hide of a young animal, used for leather. Helps farmers understand animal byproducts and their uses.

kid: Kid – a young goat of either sex, up to one year old. Helps farmers manage goat breeding and rearing.

km: Kilometre – a measure of length equal to 1000 metres or 0.621 miles. Symbol km. Helps farmers understand distance measurements.

kernel: The edible part of a seed, nut, or fruit stone. Proper harvesting and processing of kernels ensure high-quality food products.

keep: Keep – grass or fodder crops for the grazing of livestock. Helps farmers manage grazing and fodder supply for livestock.