Specific portions of beef obtained from different parts of the carcass, each with distinct characteristics and uses. Beef cuts include steaks, roasts, and ground beef. For instance, marketing beef cuts based on their culinary applications and consumer preferences.
Na: symbol for sodium. Sodium, though not a primary nutrient, can influence soil structure and water infiltration. High sodium levels can lead to soil compaction and reduced water permeability, negatively affecting plant growth. Farmers can benefit from monitoring and managing soil sodium levels through soil testing and adopting practices like gypsum application or crop rotation with salt-tolerant species. This helps maintain soil health, improves crop performance, and ensures sustainable land use.
holyrope: Same as hemp nettle. Managing holyrope on farmland ensures healthy crop growth and prevents yield loss.
mountain dew: a Scottish term for whisky. Understanding the cultural and market dynamics of whisky can help farmers engaged in distilling operations improve their marketability and income.
inoculation: 1. The act of inoculating. 2. An injection against a particular disease. A diphtheria inoculation. Helps farmers implement vaccination programs.
The measurement of the fat layer over the back, usually at the 12th rib. Fat thickness is used to assess fat cover and carcass quality. For instance, monitoring fat thickness in cattle to ensure optimal meat quality and processing efficiency.
spice: a substance used as a flavouring in cooking, made from the pungent or aromatic parts of plants. Spices are obtained from seeds, fruit, flowers, roots, bark, or buds of plants. The commonest are pepper, mustard, ginger, cloves, and nutmeg. Growing spices provides farmers with high-value crops for diverse markets, enhancing farm income and sustainability.
Chinese Goose: A breed of goose with a lighter carcass, raised for meat production. Raising Chinese geese provides high-quality meat and valuable produce for niche markets, contributing to farm income.
The principles and practices used to provide balanced and nutritious diets to dairy cows, ensuring optimal health and milk production. For example, developing dairy cow nutrition plans to meet the nutritional needs of lactating cows and improve milk yield.
CTS: CTS abbreviation Cattle Tracing Scheme. Utilizing the Cattle Tracing Scheme ensures proper livestock management and traceability.