oilseed rape: A plant of the cabbage family with bright yellow flowers, grown to provide an edible oil and animal feed from the processed seeds. 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.
kibbled: Kibbled – coarsely ground, as in kibbled maize. Helps farmers process feed for livestock.
geld: To castrate an animal, especially a horse. Castrating livestock can manage breeding and behavior, improving farm safety and productivity.
Rural Inspectorate Wales: The organization that is responsible for administering CAP schemes in Wales. Abbreviation: RIW. The RIW supports farmers by ensuring compliance with agricultural regulations and promoting best practices.
gang: A group of workers working together, e.g., a gang of sheep shearers. Effective management of work gangs can increase efficiency and productivity during peak labor times.
Farm Gate Prices: Prices which a farmer receives for his or her produce. Understanding farm gate prices helps farmers negotiate better deals and plan their finances.
worrying: Worrying is the chasing of livestock by uncontrolled dogs. Farmers need to protect their animals from worrying to prevent stress and injuries, ensuring livestock welfare and productivity.
agricultural burning: The burning of agricultural waste as part of farming practice, e.g., stubble burning. Understanding regulations and best practices for agricultural burning helps farmers manage waste and prevent environmental harm.
stemmed: with a stem; a short-stemmed variety of rose. Properly managing stemmed plants ensures healthy growth and optimal yields, supporting productive agriculture.
nitrifier: a microorganism that is involved in the process of nitrification. Nitrifiers play a crucial role in converting nitrogen into forms that plants can absorb. Farmers can benefit from practices that support healthy soil microbial communities, such as maintaining soil organic matter, proper irrigation, and avoiding excessive use of agrochemicals. Promoting the activity of nitrifiers ensures efficient nitrogen cycling, improves soil fertility, and enhances crop growth and productivity.