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white mustard: A crop grown to increase the organic content of the soil by using it as a green manure. Using white mustard as green manure can improve soil fertility and crop yields.

World Trade Organization: The World Trade Organization (WTO) aims to reduce trade restrictions. Farmers benefit from fair trade practices and access to international markets promoted by the WTO.

wood alcohol: Wood alcohol, or methanol, is a type of alcohol derived from wood. Farmers can produce wood alcohol as a by-product of timber processing, utilizing all parts of harvested trees.

Water Act 1989: An Act of Parliament which made it an offence to cause a discharge of poisonous, noxious, or polluting matter or solid matter to any controlled water under the responsibility of the National Rivers Authority. Controls are also in force to ensure that silage, slurry, and fuel oil installations are of adequate standard. Complying with the Water Act can protect water quality and prevent pollution on the farm.

warping: A farming practice that permits a river to flood low-lying land to cover it with silt in which crops will be grown. Utilizing warping can improve soil fertility and crop yields.

William: William refers to a type of pear. Farmers growing William pears can benefit from understanding the best cultivation practices to produce high-quality fruit.

White Plymouth Rock: A large heavy breed of table poultry. Raising White Plymouth Rock chickens can provide high-quality meat, enhancing farm profitability.

waste lime: Lime obtained from industrial concerns after it has been used as a purifying material. Using waste lime can improve soil pH and fertility, enhancing crop growth.

water mill: A mill which is driven by the power of a stream of water which turns a large wheel. Utilizing water mills can provide sustainable energy and milling options for farms.

wart disease: A notifiable disease of potatoes, in which warts appear on the surface of the tubers, and develop into large eruptions which may become larger than the potatoes themselves. Managing wart disease can prevent crop losses and improve potato yields.