The process of transporting and delivering food products from farms to consumers. Food distribution includes logistics, storage, and transportation. For instance, delivering fresh produce from a farm to grocery stores and farmers’ markets.
The process of collecting and analyzing soil samples to assess nutrient levels, pH, and other characteristics, used to inform agricultural practices. For example, conducting soil testing and analysis to optimize fertilization and improve soil health.
evergreen: Referring to a plant which has leaves all year round. A tree or shrub which has leaves all year round. (NOTE: Yew trees and holly are evergreens.) Compare deciduous. Growing evergreen plants helps farmers provide year-round foliage and maintain landscape aesthetics.
NIAB: abbreviation for National Institute of Agricultural Botany. The National Institute of Agricultural Botany plays a critical role in ensuring the quality and performance of crop varieties. Farmers benefit from NIAB’s rigorous testing by gaining access to high-yielding, disease-resistant, and climate-adapted crop varieties. Utilizing NIAB-approved seeds can lead to improved crop performance, higher productivity, and greater resilience to environmental stresses, contributing to sustainable farming practices.
Flail: A wooden hand tool used for beating grain to separate the seeds from the waste parts. Proper use of flails supports traditional farming practices and efficient grain processing.
Collar: Collar noun a leather-covered roll put round a horses neck, to carry the weight of a plough or cart which the horse is pulling. Using proper collars ensures the comfort and efficiency of working horses.
ecologist: A scientist who studies ecology. Ecologists can provide farmers with valuable insights into sustainable farming practices.
The practices and methods used in dairy farming to optimize milk production, cow health, and farm efficiency. For example, implementing dairy farming techniques to improve milk yield and ensure animal welfare.
Leaf Blotch: Leaf blotch is a disease of cereals (Rhynchosporium secalis) where dark grey lesions with dark brown margins occur on the leaves. Managing leaf blotch through disease prevention and control measures can protect cereal crops and improve yields.
pelleted seed: A seed coated with clay to produce pellets of uniform size and density. Pelleting is done to make the sowing of very fine seed easier. Using pelleted seeds ensures uniform planting and better crop establishment.