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BASIS: A scheme for registering distributors of chemicals used to protect crops. Ensuring BASIS registration helps farmers source safe and approved agrochemicals.

backcrossing: Breeding a hybrid offspring back to one of its parents to reinforce specific traits. This technique helps farmers improve desirable characteristics in livestock, such as disease resistance or meat quality.

body score: A numerical system for assessing the body condition of animals. Using body scores helps farmers make informed decisions about feeding and health management.

brand: A mark made on livestock to indicate ownership. Branding helps prevent livestock theft and supports identification and management.

botfly: A fly that lays eggs on animals, which hatch into larvae that burrow into the host’s skin. Controlling botflies protects livestock health and prevents infestations.

belt drive: The transmission of power from an engine to another machine via a belt. Maintaining belt drives ensures efficient operation of farm machinery.

Berkshire: A breed of small pig, dark-colored with a compact body. Raising Berkshire pigs provides high-quality meat and efficient feed conversion.

burgundy: A deep red color, also a region in France known for wine. Understanding terms like burgundy supports crop marketing and cultural knowledge.

bund: A raised embankment to control water flow. Building and maintaining bunds supports effective water management and erosion control.

biodiversity indicator: A factor that allows assessment of environmental change over time. Using biodiversity indicators helps farmers monitor and manage ecosystem health.