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Fibre: A long narrow plant cell with thickened walls that forms part of a plant’s supporting tissue, especially in the outer region of a stem. Fibre is also a hair, e.g., of a rabbit or goat. High-fibre crops and products provide valuable resources for agriculture and industry.

Foxtail Millet: The first cereal to be cultivated in China, used for silage, hay, brewing, and flour in many parts of the world, and in Britain it is used as birdseed. Properly managing foxtail millet production supports diverse crop options and agricultural productivity.

Food Processing Industry: The industry involved in treating raw materials to produce foodstuffs. Properly managing food processing supports food safety, quality, and marketability.

Flail: A wooden hand tool used for beating grain to separate the seeds from the waste parts. Proper use of flails supports traditional farming practices and efficient grain processing.

Farmers’ List: A list of veterinary medicines obtainable from agricultural merchants with a prescription from a veterinary surgeon. This list helps farmers manage animal health and ensure proper medication use.

Forestry: The management of forests, woodlands, and plantations of trees. Proper forestry practices ensure sustainable timber production and environmental health.

Floral: Referring to plants or flowers. Properly managing floral resources supports pollination and enhances farm productivity.

Farmworker: A person who works on a farm. Farmworkers are essential for the daily operations and success of a farm.

Flour Corn: A variety of maize with large soft grains and friable endosperm, making it easy to grind to flour. Growing flour corn provides a valuable food source and supports diverse crop production.

Flat Deck Piggery: A piggery used for rearing weaned piglets from between two and eight weeks of age, featuring a mesh floor, self-feed hoppers, and controlled heating and ventilation. Properly managing a flat deck piggery ensures the health and growth of piglets.