agribusiness: A large-scale farming business run along the lines of a conventional company, often involving the processing, packaging, and sale of farm products. Farmers can learn from agribusiness practices to scale up their operations and improve efficiency.
Couple: Couple verb to attach an implement such as a harrow to a tractor. Utilizing coupling techniques enhances farm equipment efficiency and management.
grader: A grader is a machine that grades fruit or vegetables by size. Employing graders ensures consistent product quality, meeting market standards and increasing customer satisfaction.
Welsh half bred: A cross between a border Leicester ram and a Welsh mountain ewe. Managing crossbreeds like the Welsh half bred can improve livestock performance and productivity.
buzzer: A signaling device. Using buzzers supports communication and management of farm operations.
sand: Fine grains of weathered rock, usually round grains of quartz, found especially on beaches and in the desert. Farmers benefit from understanding soil composition, including sand content, to manage soil health and optimize crop growth.
Foliage: The leaves on plants. Properly managing foliage supports plant health, photosynthesis, and crop yields.
Poaceae: The grasses, which is a very large family of plants including bamboo and cereals such as wheat and maize. Former name Gramineae. Helpful content: Understanding the Poaceae family is essential for farmers growing cereal crops. Knowledge of grass biology and growth patterns can help optimize crop management and improve yields.
Foodstuff: Something that can be used as food, such as cereals, vegetables, and other foodstuffs. Properly managing foodstuffs ensures high-quality food production and marketability.
Fertilise: 1. (of a sperm) to join with an ovum. 2. (of a male) to make a female pregnant. 3. To put fertiliser on crops or soil. Proper fertilisation practices enhance crop growth and soil health.