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myology: the study of muscles. Understanding myology can help farmers manage livestock health and productivity more effectively.

milk products: milk and other foodstuffs produced from it, which are sold for human consumption. The main milk products are liquid milk (homogenised, pasteurised, sterilised or UHT), butter, cheese, cream, condensed milk and milk powder. Understanding the production and marketability of milk products can help farmers diversify their income streams and improve profitability.

mercury: a metal element that is liquid at room temperature. It is used in thermometers, barometers and electric batteries and is poisonous. Also called quicksilver. Understanding the properties and risks of mercury can help farmers manage its use and disposal safely.

monogerm seed: a seed that produces a single seedling. Compare multigerm seed. Understanding the characteristics of monogerm seeds can help farmers manage crop production more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

market gardening: The commercial production of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and other plants on a relatively small scale. Market gardening can provide farmers with high-value crops and income diversification.

milk recording: keeping a record of the milk given by each cow at each milking, the quality of the milk is analysed each month. Proper milk recording can help farmers manage dairy production more effectively, ensuring better quality and yield.

methyl alcohol: same as methanol. Understanding the properties and uses of methyl alcohol can help farmers utilize alternative fuels and solvents more effectively.

Meat Hygiene Service: a division of the Food Standards Agency which deals with hygiene in slaughterhouses and meat preparation facilities. Abbr MHS. 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.

Milk Development Council: a body which collects levies on milk and distributes the money to research and development projects. Abbr MDC. Understanding the role of the Milk Development Council can help farmers access resources and support for improving milk production and quality.

meadow: a field of grass and wild plants, sometimes grown for fodder. Managing meadows can provide farmers with valuable grazing and hay resources, contributing to better livestock health and productivity.