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baby beef: Meat from cattle slaughtered around 12 months of age. Producing baby beef allows farmers to offer tender meat, which is often preferred in the market and can command higher prices.

borehole: A deep, narrow hole drilled for water extraction. Maintaining boreholes ensures reliable water sources for irrigation and livestock.

biological diversity: Another term for biodiversity. Maintaining biological diversity enhances farm resilience and productivity.

blackboy: A colloquial term for the native Australian grass tree. Understanding native plant species like blackboy supports biodiversity and sustainable land management.

basal metabolic rate: The amount of energy used by a body at rest. Monitoring basal metabolic rate in livestock helps farmers manage feeding programs and maintain animal health.

bind: To cut corn and tie it together in sheaves. Proper binding techniques help preserve crop quality and facilitate harvest.

bureau: A government department or office. Understanding the role of agricultural bureaus helps farmers access resources and support.

bush beans: A type of bean that grows in a bushy form. Growing bush beans provides nutritious food and valuable crops for fresh markets and processing.

breast bone: The bone in the center of the chest of birds and mammals. Understanding animal anatomy, such as the breast bone, aids in managing livestock health and processing.

battery farming: A system of farming where many birds or animals are kept in small cages. Battery farming practices must adhere to welfare standards to ensure ethical treatment of animals.