Activate

activate: To start a process or to make something start working. Pressing this switch activates the pump. Understanding activation processes is important for farmers to operate machinery and equipment efficiently.

Anaemia

anaemia: A condition where the level of red blood cells is less than normal or where the hemoglobin is reduced, making it more difficult for the blood to carry oxygen. The US spelling is anemia. Managing anemia in livestock is crucial for maintaining health and productivity.

Acid Grassland

acid grassland: A type of vegetation that typically grows on soils that drain freely and are low in mineral nutrients, and may also occur on post-industrial sites. Farmers managing acid grassland need to understand its unique properties to maintain soil health and biodiversity.

Analyse

analyse: To examine something in detail. We analyzed the milk yields from different breeds of cow. Understanding analysis helps farmers make informed decisions about crop and livestock management.

African Swine Fever

African swine fever: A virus disease which is highly contagious among pigs. Animals suffer fever and high temperature followed by death. In Europe, it occurs in parts of Spain. Managing and preventing African swine fever is crucial for pig farmers to protect their herds.

Acetone

acetone: A colorless liquid with a sweetish smell that is flammable, used as a solvent and in the manufacture of organic chemicals. Formula: CH3COCH3. Knowing how to handle and store acetone safely is important for farmers who use it in various agricultural processes.

Albino

albino: An organism that is unusually white, having little or no pigmentation in its skin, hair, or eyes because it is deficient in the coloring pigment melanin. Managing albino animals helps farmers ensure their health and well-being.

Agist

agist: To take another person’s livestock to feed on your land. Agistment provides additional income for farmers and helps manage grazing resources.