The practices and strategies used to recruit, train, and manage farm workers, including labor laws and safety regulations. For example, implementing dairy farm labor management practices to ensure a productive and safe working environment.
gelatin: A protein which is soluble in water, made from collagen. Gelatin is used in food processing and can be a value-added product from livestock.
EID: Abbreviation for electronic identification. Electronic identification helps farmers efficiently manage and track their livestock.
decay: A process by which tissues become rotten and decompose, caused by the action of microorganisms and oxygen. Proper management of decaying organic matter is important for farmers to maintain soil health and prevent the spread of diseases. Composting is an effective way to recycle decaying material into valuable nutrients for crops. Farmers should monitor and manage decay processes to enhance soil fertility and reduce waste.
green manuring: Green manuring is the process of growing green crops and ploughing them in to increase the organic content of the soil. Implementing green manuring practices enhances soil health, supports sustainable crop production, and reduces input costs.
A type of fertilizer applied at planting to provide essential nutrients to young plants and promote early growth. Starter fertilizers help improve seedling establishment and vigor. For example, applying starter fertilizer to corn seeds at planting to support healthy root development and early growth.
indigestible: Referring to food which cannot be digested, e.g. roughage. Helps farmers understand animal nutrition and feed composition.
white birds-eye: Same as chickweed. Managing chickweed can prevent competition with crops and improve pasture quality.
Lamb Dysentery: Lamb dysentery is a bacterial disease which enters the lamb from the pasture. The bacteria infects the land for a very long time. The disease can be avoided by vaccinating the lambs as soon as possible after birth or by vaccinating the ewes before lambing. Understanding and preventing lamb dysentery can save farmers from significant livestock losses.
ground cover: Ground cover are plants that grow densely close to the ground, either naturally or planted to prevent soil erosion or weed spread. Using ground cover supports soil health and reduces maintenance costs.