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Farm Assurance: A scheme applying specific criteria to guarantee quality control for farm produce. Farm assurance programs help farmers maintain high standards and improve consumer confidence in their products.

Fetus: Another spelling of foetus. Understanding fetal development is important for managing livestock pregnancies and ensuring healthy births.

FAO: Abbreviation for Food and Agriculture Organization. This organization provides resources and guidance to farmers worldwide, promoting sustainable agriculture and food security.

Farmhand: A person who works on a farm. Farmhands are crucial for the daily operations and labor-intensive tasks on a farm.

Flood Plain: A wide flat part of the bottom of a valley usually covered with water when the river floods. Managing flood plains supports agricultural productivity and environmental health.

Finger and Toe: Same as club root. Managing this disease helps protect crop health and yields.

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.

Faverolle: A breed of poultry for table consumption. Raising Faverolle chickens provides farmers with high-quality meat and diverse poultry products.

Field Drainage: Building drains in or under fields to remove surplus water. Proper field drainage prevents waterlogging, improves soil health, and enhances crop growth.

Freehold: The absolute right to hold land or property for an unlimited time without paying rent. Properly managing freehold property supports long-term farm stability and investment.