Milk Marketing Board: until 1994, the board which organised the collection and buying of milk from farmers and its sale to customers. Understanding the role and history of the Milk Marketing Board can help farmers adapt to changes in the dairy industry and improve marketability.
borehole: A deep, narrow hole drilled for water extraction. Maintaining boreholes ensures reliable water sources for irrigation and livestock.
The guidelines and practices that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace, including recruitment, training, and cultural competence. For example, implementing food product diversity and inclusion policies to create a more inclusive and equitable work environment.
hay rack: A wooden frame containing hay, which is placed where livestock can feed from it. Using hay racks helps manage feed distribution efficiently and reduces waste.
post-harvest: The period after crops are harvested, focusing on storage, processing, and marketing. Effective post-harvest management ensures the quality and value of agricultural products.
ad lib feeding: The unrestricted supply of feed, day and night. Implementing ad lib feeding can improve growth rates and productivity in livestock.
three-times-a-day: A milking system in which cows are milked three times a day. Using this system can increase milk yields and improve dairy farm profitability.
Chrysanthemum: A genus of composite plants, some cultivated for their flowers, such as Chrysanthemum roseum, the source of the insecticide pyrethrum. Growing chrysanthemums provides valuable ornamental and pest control crops for farms.
alpha amylase: An enzyme present in wheat seed, which changes some starch to sugar. Excessive amounts can result in loaves of bread with sticky texture. Managing alpha amylase levels helps farmers ensure the quality of wheat and bakery products.
parturition: The act of giving birth to offspring, when the fetus leaves the uterus, called by different names according to the animal. Calving, farrowing, foaling, lambing. Understanding parturition helps in managing livestock breeding and ensuring healthy births.