Silviculture
silviculture: The cultivation of trees as part of forestry. Farmers benefit from engaging in silviculture for sustainable forestry and timber production.
Month: December 2010
Staphylococcal Mastitis
staphylococcal mastitis: a condition of cows caused by several types of staphylococci especially when accompanied by stress resulting from liver fluke or cold conditions. Milk becomes watery and the cow has a high temperature. Proper management of staphylococcal mastitis ensures dairy cow health and milk quality, supporting farm productivity.
Pruning
pruning: The practice of selectively removing parts of a plant to improve its health and productivity. Pruning helps shape plants, remove diseased wood, and encourage fruiting.
Lysine
Lysine: Lysine is an essential amino acid in protein foodstuffs, essential for animal growth. Understanding amino acids like lysine can help farmers formulate balanced animal feeds and manage livestock nutrition.
Bluegrass
bluegrass: A type of grass used for lawns, pastures, and hay. Managing bluegrass supports healthy pastures and high-quality forage production.
Feed Ring
Feed Ring: A circular container for forage, from which livestock can feed. Using feed rings helps manage forage intake and reduce waste.
Artificial Insemination (Ai)
A reproductive technology that involves the manual introduction of sperm into a female’s reproductive tract. AI is commonly used in livestock breeding to improve genetic quality. For example, dairy farmers use AI to breed cows with desirable traits.
Propagate
propagate: To produce new plants by a technique such as taking cuttings, grafting, budding, or layering. Helpful content: Propagation techniques are essential for expanding plant stock and maintaining genetic diversity. Farmers can use these methods to produce high-quality plants and improve crop yields.
Etiolation
etiolation: The process by which a green plant grown in insufficient light becomes yellow and grows long shoots. Understanding etiolation helps farmers manage plant health and optimize growth conditions.
Reseed
reseed: To reestablish a ley by sowing seed again. Reseeding improves pasture quality and productivity, supporting sustainable livestock grazing.