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rook: A crow-like bird which causes much damage to crops. Effective rook management is crucial for protecting crop yields and minimizing losses.

RDA: Abbreviation for Recommended Daily Amount. Knowing RDAs helps farmers formulate balanced diets for livestock, ensuring they meet nutritional needs and maintain health.

ration formulation: The process of putting together different types of feedstuff to provide the amount of nutrients required by a particular animal or type of animal. Formulating rations helps farmers optimize livestock diets, enhancing growth rates and overall health.

runner bean: A garden bean (Phaseolus coccineus) grown exclusively for the fresh trade. Growing runner beans provides farmers with a high-value vegetable crop that meets consumer demand.

rabi: Alternative name for kohlrabi. Offers farmers a versatile crop option for diversification and potentially higher market value, contributing to farm income stability.

regulation: A rule made by a government or official body; a rule made by the Council of Ministers or the Commission of the EU, which has legal force in all member countries. Understanding regulations helps farmers comply with legal requirements and maintain farm productivity and market access.

rotary cultivator: A mounted or trailed machine with a shaft bearing a number of L-shaped blades. Rotary cultivators are used for stubble-clearing, seedbed work, and general land reclamation and cleaning. Using rotary cultivators improves soil preparation and crop establishment.

red deadnettle: A weed (Lamium purpureum) which is common in gardens and now affects cereals and oilseed rape. Also called French nettle. Effective weed management is crucial for protecting crop yields and quality.

Ribes: The Latin name for blackcurrant. Understanding plant taxonomy helps farmers communicate effectively about specific crops and improve management practices.

rake: An implement with a handle, a crossbar with several prongs, used for pulling hay together or for smoothing loose soil to form a seedbed. Rakes help farmers manage hay and prepare seedbeds efficiently.