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eggplant: A plant with purple fruit (Solanum melongena), used as a vegetable. It is a native of tropical Asia. Also called aubergine. Growing eggplant can diversify a farmer’s crop production and provide additional income.

ensilage: The process of making silage for cattle by cutting grass and other green plants and storing it in silos. Ensiling techniques help farmers preserve feed quality and ensure a consistent supply of nutritious feed for livestock.

elt: A young sow. (NOTE: This is not a common word.) Understanding terminology like “elt” helps farmers communicate effectively about livestock.

ESA: Abbreviation for Environmentally Sensitive Area. Understanding ESA helps farmers adopt practices that protect sensitive environments and receive funding for conservation efforts.

elm: A large hardwood tree that grows in temperate areas. Genus: Ulmus. Understanding elm trees helps farmers manage woodland and prevent diseases like Dutch elm disease.

estate: 1. A rural property consisting of a large area of land and a big house. 2. A plantation. Managing estates effectively helps farmers optimize land use and productivity.

electronic identification: A way of marking animals with tags containing a readable chip, which identifies them. Abbr EID. Electronic identification helps farmers efficiently track and manage their livestock.

environmentally friendly: Intended to minimize harm to the environment, e.g., by using biodegradable ingredients. Also called environment-friendly. Adopting environmentally friendly practices helps farmers protect the natural world and improve sustainability.

episodic: Happening sometimes but not regularly. Managing episodic events helps farmers plan for and mitigate the impacts of irregular occurrences.

EFB: Abbreviation for European foul brood. Awareness of EFB helps beekeepers manage and prevent this disease, ensuring healthy bee colonies.