seed certification: The testing, sealing and labelling of seed sold to farmers. This ensures that the seed is free from disease and from weeds. Farmers benefit from seed certification to ensure high-quality and disease-free seeds for planting.
pod up: To begin to develop pods. Helpful content: Monitoring the podding stage of crops like beans and peas is crucial for timely harvesting. Farmers can optimize yields and quality by tracking this developmental stage and adjusting management practices accordingly.
hay seed: Grass seed obtained from hay. Utilizing hay seed can help farmers establish new pastures and improve soil quality.
Cochin: Cochin /k?t?in/ noun a breed of domestic fowl originating in China. Raising Cochins provides valuable poultry products and contributes to farm diversity.
export refunds: Refunds made by the EU to farmers to compensate for a lower export price for produce. Accessing export refunds helps farmers manage financial stability and market fluctuations.
IAH: Institute for Animal Health – a major center for research into infectious diseases in livestock. Helps farmers stay informed about and manage livestock health issues.
press: To crush fruit or seeds to extract juice or oil. Helpful content: Pressing is a critical step in producing high-quality juices, oils, and other products. Farmers can improve product quality and efficiency by using appropriate pressing techniques and equipment.
set aside: To use a piece of formerly arable land for something other than growing food crops. Farmers benefit from setting aside land for conservation and sustainable land management.
minimal disease herd: a herd of livestock with a very low level of infectious diseases. Managing minimal disease herds can help farmers ensure better livestock health and productivity, reducing mortality rates and improving profitability.
Cluster: The four cup attachments of a milking machine attached to the teats of a cows udder. Using milking clusters helps farmers manage dairy operations efficiently and ensure high-quality milk production.