Scottish halfbreed: A crossbred type of sheep obtained by using a Border Leicester ram on a Cheviot ewe. They are used widely in lowland Britain. Farmers benefit from raising Scottish halfbreeds for their adaptability and efficient meat and wool production.
gourd: A gourd is the fruit of a trailing or climbing plant, cultivated for ornamental purposes or as utensils. Growing gourds diversifies farm products, providing additional income sources.
stone: a single small piece of rock; a hard endocarp that surrounds a seed in a fruit such as a cherry. Properly managing stones in fields and crops ensures healthy plant growth and efficient farm operations.
bottom land: Fertile, low-lying land along a river. Managing bottom land supports productive agriculture and prevents soil erosion.
isotherm: A line on a map linking points of equal temperature. Helps farmers understand temperature patterns.
The process of developing and implementing a strategic plan for farm operations, including goals, resources, and financial projections. For example, creating a farm business plan to guide decision-making and achieve long-term success.
triticale: A new cereal hybrid of wheat and rye. It combines the yield potential of wheat with the winter hardiness and resistance to drought of rye. Increasingly used in the UK, triticale replaces winter and spring feed barleys. It has a high level of disease resistance and a reduced demand for chemical fertiliser. Growing triticale can enhance crop diversity and improve resilience to environmental stresses.
Cover: Cover verb to copulate with a female animal a bull covers a cow noun 1. something that goes over something else completely 2. the amount of soil surface covered with plants. ground cover 3. plants grown to cover the surface of the soil Grass cover will provide some protection against erosion. Utilizing cover crops and ground cover techniques enhances soil health and prevents erosion.
packhouse: A building used for grading, cleaning, and packing produce on a farm before it is sent to the customer. Ensuring produce is properly graded, cleaned, and packed helps farmers maintain high standards and reduce waste, leading to better market prices and customer satisfaction.
Shetland: A rare breed of cattle, native to the Shetland Isles. It is medium-sized, black and white, with short legs, short horns and a bulky body. A breed of sheep, native to the Shetland Isles. The colour varies from white, through grey and black to light brown; the ewes are polled and the rams horned; it produces fine soft wool of high quality, used in the Shetland wool industry. A small Shetland ewe yields a fleece 1.52 kilos in weight. A breed of pony, used as a riding horse for children. Farmers benefit from raising Shetland breeds for their hardiness and valuable products, including wool, meat, and pony services.