mangetout: a variety of pea, which is picked before the seeds are developed, and of which the whole pod is cooked and eaten. Growing mangetout can provide a high-value crop for farmers, especially in markets where fresh vegetables are in demand, leading to better income and profitability.
moss killer: a compound that kills mosses, usually based on iron sulfate. Understanding the application and effects of moss killers can help farmers manage moss infestations more effectively, ensuring better crop health and yields.
machinery syndicate: a group of farmers who join together to buy very large items of equipment, which they can use in turn. This can benefit farmers by reducing the individual cost burden of expensive machinery, allowing access to high-quality equipment that they might not afford alone, leading to increased efficiency and productivity on their farms.
martingale: a device used to regulate the way a horse carries its head. It consists of a strap or straps, attached to the girth at one end, and at the other to the reins or to the noseband. Using a martingale can help farmers ensure better control and training of their horses.
mixed woodland: a wooded area where neither conifers nor broadleaved trees account for more than 75% of the total. Understanding mixed woodland can help farmers manage forest resources more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.
mat: a covering of undecayed grassland vegetation which forms on very acid soil, when the soil lacks the microorganisms necessary to break decaying matter down. Managing mats can help farmers improve soil health and productivity, leading to better crop yields.
Milk Marketing Board: until 1994, the board which organised the collection and buying of milk from farmers and its sale to customers. Understanding the role and history of the Milk Marketing Board can help farmers adapt to changes in the dairy industry and improve marketability.
Montgomery: A type of cheddar cheese, one of the best British farmhouse cheeses, matured for 15 months and producing a tangy flavour with a crumbly texture. Understanding the characteristics and marketability of Montgomery cheese can help farmers optimize their dairy production and income.
mechanically recovered meat: the scraps of meat which remain on an animals carcass after the prime cuts have been removed, which are removed using machinery, ground and used as cheap filler for burgers, pies, sausages, etc. Abbr MRM. Understanding the uses and regulations of mechanically recovered meat can help farmers maximize the value of their livestock products.
malt: best-quality barley grains which have been through the malting process and are used in breweries to make beer and in distilleries to make whisky. Understanding the malting process and the quality requirements for malt can help farmers produce high-value barley, leading to better marketability and income.