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Food Value: The amount of energy produced by a specific amount of a type of food. Understanding food value helps farmers manage livestock nutrition and optimize feed use.

Flood: A large amount of water covering land that is usually dry, caused by phenomena such as melting snow, heavy rain, high tides, or storms. Managing flood risks and implementing flood control measures help protect farmland and infrastructure.

Freestone: Referring to varieties of peach where the flesh does not cling to the stone. Properly managing freestone peach varieties ensures high-quality fruit production.

Fleeced: Covered with a coat of wool. Fleeced animals provide valuable wool for the textile industry.

Fallow Cultivation: A type of cultivation where the period under crops is increased and the length of the fallow is reduced. This method helps maximize land use efficiency and productivity.

Fungoid: Referring to something shaped like a fungus. Properly managing fungoid growths supports plant health and farm hygiene.

Fireblight: A disease of apples and pears characterized by dead flowers and branches, caused by the bacterium Erwinia amylovora. Managing fireblight through proper practices helps protect fruit trees and maintain yields.

Frost: 1. A deposit of crystals of ice on surfaces. 2. Freezing weather when the temperature is below the freezing point of water, which may lead to a deposit of crystals of ice on surfaces. Properly managing frost risks helps protect crops and infrastructure.

Flock: A large group of birds or some farm animals such as sheep and goats. Managing flocks effectively ensures animal health and productivity.

Formulation: The form in which a pesticide is sold for use, e.g., emulsions, wettable powders, etc., which can be mixed with water. Properly managing pesticide formulations ensures effective pest control and environmental safety.