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Fungal: Referring to fungi. Properly managing fungal diseases helps protect crop and livestock health.

Flowers of Sulphur: Powdered sulphur used to dust on plants to prevent mildew. Using flowers of sulphur helps protect crops from fungal diseases and improve yields.

Feed Wheat: Wheat used as an animal feed and not for human consumption. Selecting appropriate feed wheat supports animal nutrition and farm efficiency.

Fenland: A large area of flat marshy land with alkaline water. Managing fenland provides opportunities for agriculture, conservation, and recreation.

Fasciation: An abnormal plant growth where several stems become fused together. This condition can affect crop yields and quality, requiring management practices to mitigate its impact.

Furze: A common shrub (Ulex europaeus) found in wasteland and formerly often cut and used as fodder after chaffing. Managing furze supports livestock nutrition and biodiversity.

Fat Class: The amount of external fat present on a beef or sheep carcass, classified from lean (class 1) to very fat (class 5). Understanding fat classes helps farmers meet market standards and optimize meat quality.

Factory Farm: A farm that uses intensive methods of rearing animals. Such methods can increase production efficiency and output, though farmers must balance these benefits with considerations for animal welfare and environmental impact.

Feed Compounds: A mixture of different ingredients, including major minerals, trace elements, and vitamins, blended to provide balanced diets for stock. Formulating feed compounds ensures optimal animal nutrition and performance.

Ferment: To produce alcohol and heat under the effect of yeast. Fermentation processes are used in making silage, wine, and other agricultural products.