The strategies and practices used to mitigate the impact of drought on agricultural production, including water conservation, crop selection, and irrigation management. For example, implementing drought management techniques to ensure crop survival and maintain productivity.
hive: A box in which bees are kept. Maintaining hives ensures healthy bee colonies, supporting pollination and honey production.
stirk: a Scottish term for cattle, both male and female, under two years old. Properly managing stirks ensures healthy growth and productivity in cattle operations, supporting farm profitability.
maximum residue level: the maximum amount of a pesticide that can remain in crops or foodstuffs under European Union regulations. Abbr MRL. Understanding and adhering to maximum residue levels can help farmers ensure the safety and marketability of their produce.
royalty: A payment made to plant breeders for the use of seed of registered plant varieties. Understanding royalty payments helps farmers access high-quality seeds and support plant breeding programs.
A large container used to store and pour milk, typically made of plastic. For example, using milk jugs for bulk sales and family-sized servings.
COGAP: COGAP abbreviation Code of Good Agricultural Practice. Following COGAP ensures sustainable and environmentally friendly farming practices.
Fresh: Not tinned or frozen. Properly managing fresh food production ensures high-quality products and consumer satisfaction.
selective pesticide: A pesticide which takes toxic action against specific pests without affecting the growing crop. Farmers benefit from using selective pesticides to control pests without harming crops.
The practice of attaching identification tags to the ears of cattle for management and record-keeping purposes. Ear tagging helps track individual animals’ health and production records. For instance, using ear tags to identify and monitor each calf in a herd.