sustainable tourism: the management of tourist activities to ensure minimum disruption of local infrastructure and environment. Understanding and engaging in sustainable tourism practices ensures responsible resource use and supports rural economies.
protected cropping: Protected cultivation, the growing of crops under some form of protection, e.g., in greenhouses or under polythene sheeting. Helpful content: Protected cropping extends growing seasons and improves plant growth conditions. Farmers can increase yields and quality by using greenhouses, tunnels, or other protective structures.
winter wheat: Winter wheat is sown in autumn or early winter and harvested in summer. Farmers benefit from winter wheat as it maximizes land use and provides an early summer harvest.
The removal of testicles in male cattle to prevent breeding and reduce aggressive behavior. Castration is commonly performed in livestock management. For example, castrating male calves to raise them as steers for meat production.
intensive agriculture: A method of farming in which as much use is made of the land as possible by growing crops close together, growing several crops in a year or using large amounts of fertilizer. Opposite extensive agriculture. Also called productive agriculture. Helps farmers maximize land use efficiency.
genetic: Referring to genes or genetics. Genetic research and techniques are vital for crop improvement and livestock breeding.
bud scale: A protective outer layer of a bud. Understanding plant anatomy, such as bud scales, supports effective crop management.
Cobalt: Cobalt noun a metallic element. It is used to make alloys. Understanding the uses of cobalt helps farmers in managing soil health and crop nutrition.
Teeswater: A breed of longwool sheep with a dark muzzle. It is used to provide rams for cross-breeding with Swaledale ewes to produce the hybrid Masham. Using Teeswater sheep in breeding programs can enhance wool quality and meat production.
Feed Compounds: A mixture of different ingredients, including major minerals, trace elements, and vitamins, blended to provide balanced diets for stock. Formulating feed compounds ensures optimal animal nutrition and performance.