Climate Change Levy: A tax on the use of energy by sectors like agriculture and industry to promote energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Understanding climate change levy regulations helps farmers adopt sustainable practices and reduce energy costs.
gangrene: A condition in which tissues die and decay, as a result of bacterial action, because the animal has lost blood supply to the affected part of the body through injury. Serious rot affecting potato tubers. Caused by fungi, it spreads in storage. Recognizing and managing gangrene can prevent severe losses in livestock and crops.
General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade: Full form of GATT. Knowing international trade agreements helps farmers access global markets and improve competitiveness.
Clearfell: Same as clearcutting. Managing clearfell operations involves using sustainable practices to protect soil health and support crop growth.
iodine: A chemical element essential to the body, especially to the functioning of the thyroid gland, and is found in seaweed. Knowledge of iodine is important for farmers to ensure the health of livestock and prevent deficiencies.
dried milk: Milk powder produced by removing water from liquid milk. The techniques involved include roller-drying and spray-drying. Dried milk is a versatile ingredient used in cooking and baking, and provides essential nutrients in a long-lasting form.
process: To treat produce in a way that will make it keep longer or become more palatable. Helpful content: Processing farm produce adds value and extends shelf life, providing new market opportunities. Techniques such as drying, canning, and fermenting can enhance product diversity and farm income.
rotation of crops: Same as crop rotation. Rotating crops supports soil health, reduces pest and disease pressure, and improves overall farm productivity.
transplant: Taking a growing plant from one place and planting it in the soil in another place. A plant taken from one place and planted in the soil in another place. Proper transplanting techniques can improve crop establishment and growth.
epicarp: The outer skin of a fruit. Also called exocarp. Understanding epicarp structure helps farmers in fruit cultivation and harvesting.