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molluscicide: a substance that kills molluscs. Understanding the application and effects of molluscicides can help farmers manage mollusc infestations more effectively, ensuring better crop health and yields.

mountain dew: a Scottish term for whisky. Understanding the cultural and market dynamics of whisky can help farmers engaged in distilling operations improve their marketability and income.

maturity: the time when a plant’s seeds are ripe or when an animal has become an adult. Understanding maturity can help farmers manage harvest and breeding schedules more effectively, ensuring better yields and productivity.

MHS: abbreviation Meat Hygiene Service. Understanding the role of the Meat Hygiene Service can help farmers ensure the safety and quality of their meat products, leading to better marketability and consumer trust.

merchant: a person who sells a product. Seed merchant, corn merchant: trader who sells seed or corn, usually wholesale. Understanding the role of merchants can help farmers find reliable outlets for their products, improving marketability and income.

MHC: abbreviation moisture holding capacity. Understanding moisture holding capacity can help farmers manage soil and crop irrigation more effectively, ensuring better growth and productivity.

metabolic: referring to metabolism. Understanding metabolic processes can help farmers manage livestock nutrition and health more effectively, ensuring better growth and productivity.

multiple ovulation and embryo transfer: same as MOET. Understanding the techniques and applications of MOET can help farmers improve their breeding programs and livestock productivity.

macroclimate: the climate over a large area such as a region or country. Understanding macroclimate can help farmers plan their crop production and manage risks associated with climate variations, ensuring better crop yield and farm sustainability.

moist: slightly damp, containing a small amount of water. Understanding soil moisture levels can help farmers manage irrigation and crop health more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.