Agriculture Industry Advisory Committee: The committee that advises the Health and Safety Commission on the protection of people at work and others from hazards to health and safety arising within the agricultural and related industries. Farmers benefit from the guidance of this committee to ensure workplace safety and compliance.
Cock: Cock noun 1. a male bird 2. (of poultry) a male chicken over 18 months old. Managing cocks involves providing proper nutrition and healthcare to ensure productivity and welfare.
agricultural laborer: A person who does heavy work on a farm, formerly a rural worker with no land, and sometimes still a worker with a special skill, such as ditching or hedging. Understanding the role of agricultural laborers helps farmers manage their workforce effectively.
Low-Intensity Land: Low-intensity land is land on which crops are not intensively cultivated. Managing low-intensity land can enhance biodiversity and soil health.
EFA: Abbreviation for essential fatty acid. Essential fatty acids are crucial for livestock nutrition and health. Understanding EFA helps farmers formulate balanced diets for their animals.
pruners: A type of secateurs used for pruning fruit trees. Helpful content: Using the right pruners ensures precise and clean cuts, promoting healthy growth and reducing the risk of disease. Farmers can improve orchard management by selecting high-quality pruning tools.
hydrostatic pressure: The pressure of water that is not moving. Understanding hydrostatic pressure supports proper water management and infrastructure on the farm.
switchback: an acute disease of sheep that produces paralysis of the legs. Managing switchback disease ensures sheep health and productivity, supporting farm profitability.
The process of creating maps to visualize and analyze soil erosion patterns and risk areas. Soil erosion mapping helps guide land use planning and conservation efforts. For example, using soil erosion maps to identify high-risk areas and implement targeted erosion control measures on a farm.
riboflavin: A vitamin found in eggs, liver, green vegetables, milk, and yeast and also used as an additive (E101) in processed food. Also called vitamin B2. Ensuring adequate riboflavin intake supports livestock health and growth.