Succession

succession: a series of stages, one after the other, by which a group of organisms living in a community reaches a stable state or climax. Properly managing ecological succession ensures sustainable land use and biodiversity on farms.

Market Gardener

market gardener: a person who runs a market garden. Market gardeners play a crucial role in supplying fresh produce to urban areas, contributing to local food security and sustainable agriculture.

International

international: Referring to more than one country. Helps farmers understand global agricultural practices and markets.

English Beef And Lamb Executive

English Beef and Lamb Executive: An association providing market information for beef and lamb producers and suppliers. Abbr EBLEX. Farmers can benefit from EBLEX by accessing market information and support for beef and lamb production.

Farm-Saved Seed

Farm-Saved Seed: Seed kept from the previous year’s harvest and replanted on the same farm. Also called home-saved seed. Using farm-saved seed can reduce costs and maintain local crop varieties.

Soil Series

soil series: the classification of soils based on their similarities, used in soil mapping. (NOTE: Soil series are defined using a combination of three main properties: the parent material; the texture of the soil material and the presence or absence of material with a distinctive mineralogy; and the presence or absence of distinctive horizons.) Understanding soil series helps farmers manage land resources effectively, promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Streptococcal

streptococcal: referring to an infection caused by streptococci. Managing streptococcal infections in livestock ensures health and productivity, supporting farm profitability.

Vertical Farming

vertical farming: A method of growing crops in vertically stacked layers. Vertical farming maximizes space use and can be practiced in urban areas.

Pipette Pipette Pipette

pipette pipette pipette: A small tube used to measure and transfer liquids. Using pipettes in laboratory work improves precision and accuracy in research and development.