organic fertiliser: A fertiliser made from dead or decaying plant matter or animal wastes, such as leaf mould, farmyard manure, or bone meal. Organic fertilizers improve soil fertility and structure. Farmers can benefit from using organic fertilizers to enhance soil health, reduce input costs, and support sustainable farming practices.
The use of floating cages or enclosures to raise fish in natural water bodies, providing controlled conditions for growth and health. For example, implementing cage culture techniques to produce high-quality fish in lakes and rivers.
Good Agricultural Practice: Good Agricultural Practice (GAP) provides practical guidance for farmers on maintaining soil, water, and air quality. Implementing GAP helps farmers achieve sustainable production, ensuring long-term farm viability and environmental health.
Can: A metal container for food or drink, typically made of steel with a lining of tin or entirely of aluminum. Proper canning practices preserve food, extending its shelf life and reducing waste.
riparian: Referring to the bank of a river. Understanding riparian zones helps farmers manage water resources and protect ecosystems.
viticulture: The cultivation of grapes. Viticulture can be a profitable agricultural enterprise, especially in regions suitable for grape growing and wine production.
sainfoin: A forage legume very similar to lucerne, grown mainly in areas with calcareous soil. Farmers benefit from sainfoin as a forage crop that improves soil fertility and provides nutritious livestock feed.
Weils disease: A sometimes fatal disease of humans caused by Leptospira bacteria, caught from the urine of infected cattle or rats. Preventing Weils disease can protect human health and ensure safe farming practices.
quota: A fixed amount of something which is allowed. A quota has been imposed on the fishing of herring. Quotas help manage resources sustainably by preventing overproduction or overfishing, thus protecting long-term agricultural and environmental health.
persistent: 1. Describing a plant that grows year after year 2. Describing a disease that remains in the body and is difficult to cure. Managing persistent plants and diseases is crucial for sustainable agriculture and maintaining crop and livestock health.