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Long-Day Plant: Long-day plant is a plant that flowers as the days get longer in the spring. Comparing long-day plants with short-day plants can help farmers choose appropriate crops for their climate and growing conditions.

Lambing Season: Lambing season is the period of the year when a flock of ewes produces lambs, usually between December and January. The object is to produce lambs for the market when the price is highest, usually between February and May. Timing lambing season correctly can maximize profits for farmers.

Lamb Dysentery: Lamb dysentery is a bacterial disease which enters the lamb from the pasture. The bacteria infects the land for a very long time. The disease can be avoided by vaccinating the lambs as soon as possible after birth or by vaccinating the ewes before lambing. Understanding and preventing lamb dysentery can save farmers from significant livestock losses.

Locks: Locks are small tufts of wool separated from the fleece during shearing. Properly managing locks can enhance wool quality and processing.

Lehmann System: Lehmann system is a system of pig breeding developed in Germany, where bulk food such as potatoes and fodder beet are fed after a basic ration of meal. Implementing the Lehmann system can optimize pig nutrition and improve breeding outcomes.

Locust: A locust is a flying insect which occurs in subtropical areas, flies in large groups, and eats large amounts of vegetation. Managing locust infestations through pest control measures can protect crops and ensure farm productivity.

layer: A hen kept for egg production. Proper management of layers ensures high egg productivity and bird health.

Land Agent: A land agent is a person employed to run a farm or an estate on behalf of the owner. Land agents can provide expertise in managing farm operations, improving efficiency and profitability.

Light Leaf Spot: Light leaf spot is a disease (Pyrenopeziza brassicae) which affects oilseed rape, causing light green or pale areas to appear on the leaves. Managing light leaf spot through disease prevention and control measures can protect oilseed rape crops and improve yields.

Laxton’s Superb: Laxton’s Superb is a variety of dessert apple formerly grown commercially in the UK. Growing heritage apple varieties like Laxton’s Superb can attract niche markets and enhance farm diversity.