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Furlong: One-eighth of a mile, or 220 yards. Properly managing measurements supports accurate farm planning and operations.

Flail Forage Harvester: A type of forage harvester that uses a high-speed flail rotor. The cut crop passes through a vertical chute and is discharged into a trailer. Using a flail forage harvester ensures efficient harvesting and feed preparation.

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.

Floodwater: Water that spreads uncontrolled onto land that is usually dry. After floodwater recedes, the center of the town was left buried in mud. Properly managing floodwater helps protect farmland and infrastructure.

FCE: Abbreviation for feed conversion efficiency. This measure helps farmers optimize animal feeding practices to improve growth rates and reduce feed costs.

Farm Support Scheme: Article 39 of the Treaty of Rome providing the framework of the Common Agricultural Policy. Each member state contributes to the European Agricultural Guarantee and Guidance Fund. Payments are made for structural changes under the guidance fund and much larger payments under the guarantee section. This scheme helps farmers manage financial risks and support agricultural development.

FARMA: Abbreviation for National Farmer’s Retail and Markets Association. This association supports farmers in marketing their products and improving sales through direct-to-consumer models.

Food Balance: The balance between food supply and the demand for food from a population. Understanding food balance helps farmers plan production and manage resources effectively.

F: Fahrenheit (°F) is a scale of temperature measurement where the freezing point of water is 32°F and the boiling point is 212°F. Farmers use Fahrenheit to monitor and manage the climate conditions essential for crop growth and livestock health.

Forest: 1. An area of land greater than 0.5 ha, 10% of which is occupied by trees. Properly managing forests supports timber production, biodiversity, and environmental health.