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Farrowing: The act of giving birth to piglets. Managing farrowing properly ensures the health and productivity of sows and piglets.

Fineness Count: A scale used to assess the fineness of wool fibres. Understanding wool fineness helps farmers produce high-quality wool for the textile industry.

Fallen Stock: Dead animals on a farm. Proper disposal and management of fallen stock are crucial for biosecurity and preventing the spread of diseases.

French Bean: A common green vegetable (Phaseolus vulgaris) grown for sale fresh or for processing as canned, frozen, or dried vegetables. Properly managing French beans ensures high-quality vegetable production and marketability.

Flights: Same as flight feathers. Proper care of flight feathers ensures bird health and welfare.

FBS: Abbreviation for Farm Business Survey. This survey provides valuable data on farm financial performance, helping farmers make informed business decisions.

First Calver: A cow that has produced its first calf. Proper care of first calvers supports their transition into productive dairy or breeding animals.

Forester: A person who manages woodland and plantations of trees. Proper forest management practices ensure sustainable timber production and environmental health.

Food Chain: A series of organisms that pass energy and minerals from one to another as each provides food for the next. Understanding food chains helps farmers manage ecosystems and support biodiversity on their farms.

Forget-Me-Not: A widespread weed (Myosotis arvensis) found in all soils, especially near woodland. Properly managing forget-me-nots helps maintain crop health and biodiversity.