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Fool’s Parsley: A species of hemlock (Aethusa cynapium) resembling parsley. Properly identifying and managing fool’s parsley helps prevent poisoning in livestock.

Fat: A white oily substance in the body of mammals, which stores energy and protects against cold. In farming, managing animal fat levels is important for meat quality and marketability.

Fahrenheit: Fahrenheit is a temperature scale where water freezes at 32°F and boils at 212°F. Monitoring temperature using Fahrenheit helps farmers manage environmental conditions, crucial for optimizing crop growth and livestock well-being.

Fertility: 1. The state of being fertile. 2. The proportion of eggs which develop into young. 3. A measure of the ability of a female to conceive and produce young or of the male to fertilise the female. Managing fertility is crucial for successful breeding and high productivity.

Farmer-Controlled Business: A farm owned and controlled by the farmer who also manages the land. These businesses often adopt long-term, proactive approaches to marketing and return value to members through innovative contracts.

Fructose: Fruit sugar found in honey as well as in fruit. Properly managing fructose levels supports plant health and crop quality.

Fungicidal: Referring to a substance that kills fungi. Properly using fungicidal products ensures effective disease control and crop health.

Food: The nutrient material eaten by animals for energy and growth. Properly managing food resources ensures the health and productivity of livestock.

Foggage: 1. A winter grazing of cattle on non-ryegrass swards. 2. Grass left standing to provide winter grazing for sheep and cattle. Proper management of foggage supports efficient grazing and livestock nutrition during the winter.

Frond: A large compound leaf divided into many sections, such as that found on ferns and palm trees. Properly managing fronds supports plant health and biodiversity.