Ladybird: Ladybird is a beetle of the Coccinellidae family, which is useful to the farmer because it feeds on aphids which would damage plants if they were not destroyed. (NOTE: The US term is ladybug.) Encouraging ladybirds can be a natural pest control method, reducing the need for chemical pesticides.
Land Clearance: Land clearance is the removal of trees or undergrowth in preparation for ploughing or building. Effective land clearance allows farmers to prepare land for cultivation or construction, enhancing farm development.
Laying: Laying is the action of producing eggs. Efficient laying practices can maximize egg production and farm profitability.
Loganberry: Loganberry is a soft fruit, a cross between a raspberry and a blackberry. Growing loganberries can provide farmers with a nutritious and marketable crop.
Larch: Larch is a deciduous European softwood tree that has cones. It is fast-growing and used as a timber crop. Genus: Larix. Growing larch trees can provide farmers with a sustainable source of timber.
Lynchet: Lynchet is 1. a strip of land formed as the result of a movement of soil down a slope as a result of cultivation. Negative lynchets form at the top of the slope and positive lynchets at the bottom. 2. an unploughed strip of land forming a temporary boundary between fields. Lynchets on former prehistoric fields can still be seen in the form of steps on the sides of hills. Understanding lynchets and their formation can aid in effective land management and erosion control.
LaMIS: LaMIS is an abbreviation for Land Management Information Service. Utilizing LaMIS can help farmers access valuable data for better land management decisions.
Labourer: A labourer is a person who does heavy work. Employing labourers can help farmers manage demanding physical tasks, improving efficiency and productivity on the farm.
Laying Period: The laying period is the period during which a hen will continue to lay eggs. This begins at 18 weeks of age and normally lasts for 50 weeks. Understanding the laying period helps farmers plan for continuous egg production.
Laurics: Laurics or lauric oils are oils from palm seed and coconut. Producing lauric oils can add value to palm and coconut farming.