Secateurs
secateurs: A cutting tool, like small shears with sharp curved blades, used for pruning. Farmers benefit from using secateurs for efficient pruning and plant management.
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Farm Insurance Options
The various insurance products available to protect farm operations from financial losses due to events such as crop failure, livestock loss, and natural disasters. For example, purchasing farm insurance to safeguard against potential risks and ensure financial stability.
Domestic
domestic: Referring to the home or kept as a farm animal or pet. Domestic animals like dogs, cats, pigs, and goats are integral to farm life, providing companionship, labor, and food. Proper care and management are essential for their well-being.
Geest
geest: An infertile sandy lowland region of North and East Germany, covered with heath. Knowledge of geest regions is important for understanding soil fertility and managing land use.
Percheron
Percheron: A heavy breed of horse, developed in Normandy. It is grey in color. Raising breeds like Percheron can provide valuable workhorses for farm tasks and meet market demands for horse-related activities.
Dairy Processor
A business or facility that converts raw milk into finished dairy products such as cheese, yogurt, and butter. For example, operating a dairy processing plant to produce and distribute various dairy products.
Copra
Copra: Copra /k?pr?/ noun the dried pulp of a coconut, from which oil is extracted by pressing. Understanding copra production aids in managing coconut crops and oil extraction.
Chlorophyll
Chlorophyll: A green pigment in plants and some algae that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. Understanding chlorophyll function aids farmers in managing crop health and optimizing photosynthesis for improved yields.
ACC
ACC: Agricultural Credit Corporation. Access to credit from ACC can help farmers invest in their operations, improving productivity and sustainability.
Silage Liquor
silage liquor: A liquid which forms in silage and drains away from the silo. Farmers benefit from managing silage liquor to prevent environmental contamination and ensure sustainable farming practices.