double digging: A cultivation technique where a spit is dug out, the soil placed on one side, and a second spit dug. This loosens the soil at a deeper level than normal digging. Double digging improves soil aeration and fertility, promoting healthier plant growth.
Tabanus: Any of the tabanidae, commonly known as horse flies. Knowing about Tabanus helps farmers in identifying and controlling these flies to prevent livestock discomfort and health issues.
SMR: abbreviation Statutory Management Requirement. Understanding Statutory Management Requirements ensures farmers comply with regulations, protecting their eligibility for government payments and subsidies.
Contaminated Land: Contaminated land, contaminated site noun an area which has been polluted as a result of human activities such as industrial processes, presenting a hazard to human health, and which needs cleaning before it can be used for other purposes COMMENT: Contaminated land is a feature of most industrialized countries. Careless past management of waste, lack of pollution controls, and many leaks and spills have left a legacy of land contaminated by a wide variety of substances. In some cases, this presents unacceptable risks to human beings, ecosystems, water resources, or property and has to be dealt with by formal remedial measures. Managing contaminated land involves remediation and sustainable land use practices.
pinion pinion pinion: The outer part of a birds wing. Understanding animal anatomy aids in managing livestock health and preventing injuries.
jute: Jute – a coarse fibre from a plant (Corchorus sp), used to make sacks, coarse cloth and cheap twine. Helps farmers grow crops for fibre production.
pastoral: 1. Referring to agriculture based on grazing animals 2. Referring to land available for pasture. Pastoral farming can be sustainable and improve soil health through natural grazing.
itch: A form of mange. Helps farmers identify and treat skin conditions in livestock.
Hampshire Down: A short stocky early-maturing sheep, originating from Berkshire ewe flocks and Southdown rams. Raising Hampshire Down sheep offers farmers a breed known for early maturity and good meat quality.