Month: September 2012

Turkey

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turkey: A large poultry bird raised for meat. The adult males are called cocks or toms, the adult females are hens. Raising turkeys can provide high-quality meat and diversify poultry production on the farm.

Entero-

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entero-: Prefix referring to the intestine. Understanding prefixes like “entero-” helps farmers and agricultural scientists accurately describe and manage pests and diseases.

Stable

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stable: steady and not easily moved; not changing; a building in which horses are kept. Ensuring stable conditions for livestock promotes health and productivity, supporting efficient farm operations.

Anaerobically

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anaerobically: Without using oxygen. Slurry is digested anaerobically by bacteria. Managing anaerobic digestion helps farmers produce biogas and improve waste management.

Vanilla

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vanilla: A tropical climbing plant (Vanilla planifolia) which produces long pods, used for flavoring in confectionery. Cultivating vanilla can provide an additional income stream for farmers in suitable climates.

Fixation

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Fixation: The act of fixing something. Nitrogen fixation. Understanding nitrogen fixation helps farmers manage soil fertility and improve crop growth.

Tail Corn

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tail corn: Grains of corn of inferior size. Utilizing tail corn effectively can minimize waste and improve overall crop yield and quality.

Seed Dressing

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seed dressing: The treatment of seeds with a fungicide and/or an insecticide to prevent certain soil and seed-borne diseases. Farmers benefit from using seed dressings to protect seeds from diseases and pests, ensuring healthy crop growth.

Reed

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reed: An aquatic plant growing near the shores of lakes, used to make thatched roofs. Understanding reed growth helps farmers manage wetland areas and utilize reeds for sustainable building materials.