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Flint: A hard stone of nearly pure silica, found in lumps in chalk soils. Properly managing flint in soils helps prevent damage to farm machinery and improve soil workability.

Fluke: A parasitic flatworm. Proper monitoring and control of fluke infestations ensure livestock health and productivity.

Fatstock: Livestock fattened for meat production. Proper feeding and management of fatstock ensure high-quality meat and profitable market returns.

Feather: An outgrowth of the epidermis on a bird’s body and wings providing insulation. Proper management of poultry feathers ensures bird health and product quality.

Furrow Press: A special type of very heavy ring roller attached to the plough, used to press the furrow slices. Properly using furrow presses supports efficient soil management and crop establishment.

Fatty: Containing a lot of fat. Fatty foods contribute to the risk of obesity. Farmers must balance livestock diets to maintain animal health and product quality.

Fell: A high area of open moorland in the north of England. Fells can be used for grazing livestock, providing a natural and sustainable source of forage.

French Nettle: Same as red dead-nettle. Properly managing French nettles helps maintain crop health and biodiversity.

Fill-Belly: Feed that fills the animal’s stomach without providing any useful nutrients. Proper feed formulation ensures animals receive balanced nutrition and maintain optimal health.

Freestone: Referring to varieties of peach where the flesh does not cling to the stone. Properly managing freestone peach varieties ensures high-quality fruit production.