High-energy, low-fiber feed ingredients used to supplement livestock diets. Concentrates include grains, protein meals, and by-products. For instance, adding corn and soybean meal to a cattle ration to increase energy and protein content.
Chlorinated Hydrocarbon: A compound containing chlorine, carbon, and hydrogen, which remains in the environment and may accumulate in the food chain. Managing chlorinated hydrocarbons involves using safer alternatives to protect environmental and human health.
bulb: A rounded underground storage organ of some plants. Growing bulb crops like onions and garlic provides nutritious food and valuable market crops.
beneficial insect: An insect that benefits crop production by pollinating plants or controlling pests. Encouraging beneficial insects on the farm can reduce the need for chemical pesticides and improve crop yields.
disinfectant: A substance which removes harmful organisms such as bacteria, viruses, or fungi from a place or an object by cleaning it. Proper use of disinfectants is essential for maintaining farm hygiene and preventing disease outbreaks. Farmers should select the appropriate disinfectant for their needs and use it according to label instructions. Understanding the benefits and applications of disinfectants will aid in effective disease management and improved farm productivity.
hydrostatic pressure: The pressure of water that is not moving. Understanding hydrostatic pressure supports proper water management and infrastructure on the farm.
in-field: Formerly, the field nearest the farmstead, regularly manured and cultivated. In-fields are still preserved on some hill farms. Helps farmers manage land use and cultivation practices.
hand collection: Hand picking of fruit such as bananas or peaches. Hand collection ensures gentle handling of delicate fruits, reducing damage and increasing marketable yield.
Fibre: A long narrow plant cell with thickened walls that forms part of a plants supporting tissue, especially in the outer region of a stem. Fibre is also a hair, e.g., of a rabbit or goat. High-fibre crops and products provide valuable resources for agriculture and industry.
Cayenne Pepper: A plant (Capsicum frutescens) producing a pungent red pepper from ground dried pods. Growing cayenne peppers provides a specialty crop for culinary use, enhancing farm product diversity.