The practice of regularly inspecting crops for signs of pests, diseases, and other issues. Crop scouting helps farmers make informed decisions about pest control and crop management. For instance, a crop scout might identify early signs of a fungal infection in a wheat field.
The process of moving livestock from one location to another, typically involving trailers, trucks, and logistics. For instance, coordinating livestock transportation to ensure safe and efficient delivery to markets or processing facilities.
grape: A grape is the fruit of woody perennial vines (Vitis). Understanding grape cultivation and processing helps farmers produce high-quality wine and fruit, meeting market demands and increasing income.
Hg: Symbol for mercury. Understanding mercury levels is important for maintaining environmental and animal health on the farm.
meta-: prefix 1. changing 2. following. Understanding the uses of the prefix meta- can help farmers and researchers communicate more effectively about genetic and biological processes.
agri-environmental indicator: An indicator designed to provide information on the various ways in which agriculture affects the environment. Farmers benefit from understanding environmental indicators to adopt sustainable practices and reduce their environmental impact.
pilot pilot pilot: A person who operates or navigates a vehicle, e.g., a pilot of a tractor. Employing skilled pilots ensures efficient and safe farm operations.
Norfolk horn: a rare breed of sheep adapted to dry heathland. Black-faced and horned. The Norfolk Horn breed is valued for its hardiness and adaptability to challenging environments. Farmers can benefit from raising this rare breed to enhance genetic diversity, improve resilience to local conditions, and tap into niche markets for heritage breeds. Understanding the specific care and management needs of Norfolk Horn sheep supports successful breeding and production, contributing to sustainable livestock farming.
ejector: A mechanism at the back of a farmyard manure spreader, which throws out the manure over a wide area. Understanding how ejectors work helps farmers optimize manure spreading.
AI centre: A center which keeps breeding bulls, boars, and rams, and quantities of their semen for use in artificial insemination. Farmers benefit from AI centers to enhance their breeding programs.