Clearance
Clearance: The action of clearing land for cultivation. Managing land clearance involves using sustainable practices to protect soil health and support crop growth.
Month: February 2020
Downland
downland: An area of grassy treeless hills. Downland provides important grazing areas for livestock and can be managed for conservation and recreational purposes.
Food Product Identity And Access Management (Iam) Systems
The tools and platforms used to manage user identities and control access to digital resources in food production and distribution, ensuring security and compliance. For example, using food product IAM systems to enforce access controls and protect sensitive information.
Soakaway
soakaway: a channel in the ground filled with gravel, which takes rainwater from a downpipe or liquid sewage from a septic tank and allows it to be absorbed into the surrounding soil. Properly managing soakaways ensures efficient drainage and reduces the risk of waterlogging and soil erosion.
Cyst
Cyst: Cyst noun an unusual growth in the body or on a plant, shaped like a pouch and containing liquid or semi-liquid substances. Understanding cysts aids in managing livestock and crop health.
Environmental Conditionality
environmental conditionality: Same as cross-compliance. Understanding environmental conditionality helps farmers meet sustainability standards and receive agricultural subsidies.
Soil Salinity
soil salinity: the quantity of mineral salts found in a soil. (NOTE: High soil salinity is detrimental to most agricultural crops, although some plants are adapted to such conditions.) Managing soil salinity ensures healthy crop growth and prevents yield losses, supporting productive agriculture.
Grain Rolled
grain rolled: Grain rolled is cereal rolled or crushed for feeding livestock. Understanding feed processing improves livestock nutrition, leading to better animal health and farm productivity.
Slug
slug: an invertebrate animal without a shell. It causes damage to plants by eating leaves or underground parts, especially in wet conditions. Managing slug populations protects crops from damage, ensuring healthy growth and better yields.
Metre
metre: an SI unit of length. The area is four metres by three. Symbol m. Understanding the metric system can help farmers communicate and manage resources more effectively, ensuring better accuracy and efficiency.