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OSR: Oilseed rape. Oilseed rape is a versatile crop that can improve farm income and soil health. Farmers can benefit from rotating oilseed rape with other crops to enhance yields and reduce pest pressures.

overtopping: Cutting too much off the top of a plant when preparing it, such as when preparing sugar beet. Avoiding overtopping is important for maintaining plant health and maximizing yields. Farmers can benefit from understanding proper pruning and harvesting techniques to optimize crop performance.

offal: The inside parts of an animal, such as liver, kidney, or intestines, used as food. Offal is a valuable by-product that can be used to diversify farm income. Farmers can benefit from processing and marketing offal products to enhance profitability and reduce waste.

ovule: An immature egg or an unfertilised seed. Managing ovules is crucial for optimizing breeding programs and reproductive efficiency in crops and livestock. Farmers can benefit from understanding reproductive biology and implementing best practices in breeding management to enhance productivity.

oligotrophic: Referring to water that contains few nutrients. Managing water quality is crucial for aquaculture and irrigation. Farmers can benefit from understanding oligotrophic conditions to optimize water use, enhance crop and fish health, and prevent nutrient deficiencies.

ovicide: A substance, especially an insecticide, that kills eggs. Using ovicides can effectively control pest populations by targeting eggs. Farmers can benefit from integrated pest management strategies that include ovicides to protect crops and reduce pest pressures.

oil crop: A crop grown for extraction of the oil in its seeds, such as sunflower or oilseed rape. Growing oil crops can provide farmers with a valuable source of income and diversify their production systems. Understanding market demand and best practices for oil crop cultivation can enhance profitability.

ox: A male or female beast from domestic cattle, and also the castrated male, especially when used as a draught animal. Oxen are valuable for their strength and ability to perform work. Farmers can benefit from using oxen for tasks such as plowing and transport, reducing reliance on machinery and enhancing sustainable farming practices.

ovum: A female egg cell which, when fertilised by a spermatozoon, begins to develop into an embryo. Managing ova is crucial for optimizing breeding programs and reproductive efficiency in livestock. Farmers can benefit from understanding reproductive biology and implementing best practices in breeding management to enhance productivity.

omnivore: An animal that eats both plant and animal foods. Raising omnivorous livestock like pigs can provide dietary flexibility and enhance farm resilience. Farmers can benefit from optimizing feed formulations to meet the nutritional needs of omnivores for better growth and health.