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accredited herd: A herd of cattle registered under a scheme as being free from Brucellosis. Maintaining an accredited herd ensures livestock health and marketability.

aeration: The replacement of stagnant soil air with fresh air. Proper soil aeration promotes healthy root development and improves crop yields for farmers.

agri-biotechnology: Biotechnology as applied to agriculture. Understanding agri-biotechnology helps farmers adopt innovations that improve crop yields and livestock productivity.

Allium: The Latin name for a family of plants including the onion, leek, garlic, and chives. Growing Allium species provides farmers with valuable crops for culinary and medicinal purposes.

albinism: An inherited lack of pigmentation in an organism. Understanding albinism helps farmers manage and breed livestock with this condition.

AMC: Agricultural Mortgage Corporation. Abbr AMC. Access to loans from AMC helps farmers invest in their operations and improve productivity.

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.

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.

acidophilus milk: A cultured milk made from fresh milk which is allowed to go sour in a controlled way. One of the most popular types of acidophilus milk in Europe is yogurt. Farmers producing acidophilus milk products can diversify their offerings and meet consumer demand for probiotics.

alder: A hardwood tree in the birch family. Genus: Alnus. The wood is resistant to decay in wet conditions. Farmers may grow alder for timber production and soil improvement.