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Texel: A breed of sheep from the North of Holland, used to cross-breed as a flock sire. Using Texel sheep can enhance meat production and improve flock genetics, optimizing farm profitability.

thinnings: Small plants removed to let others grow more strongly. Utilizing thinnings can minimize waste and improve overall crop management.

tassel: A male flower of the maize plant. Properly managing tasseling in maize can enhance pollination and grain yield.

tobacco mosaic virus: A virus affecting both tobacco plants and tomatoes. Recognizing and managing tobacco mosaic virus can prevent crop losses and protect farm productivity.

trace element: A chemical element that is essential to organic growth but only in very small quantities. Ensuring adequate trace elements in soil and livestock diets can improve health and productivity.

translocation: A movement of substances through the tissues of a plant. Timing of application is crucial to ensure good control and minimal check to grass growth. Understanding translocation can improve crop management and optimize nutrient use.

tick pyaemia: A disease affecting young lambs resulting in limb joint and internal abscesses. Proper management and treatment of tick pyaemia can improve lamb survival rates and overall flock health.

tree surgeon: A person who specializes in the treatment of diseased or old trees, by cutting or lopping branches. Consulting tree surgeons can ensure proper tree care and maintain the health of farm woodlands.

topping: The process of cutting the leaves and stems from the sugar beet root. It must be done accurately, as overtopping reduces yield. Accurate topping practices can optimize sugar beet yield and quality.

twitch: Same as couch grass. Same as louping-ill. Effective management of twitch can prevent competition with crops and improve pasture quality.