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FAC: Abbreviation for Food Advisory Committee. This committee provides guidance on food safety and standards, ensuring that farmers’ products meet regulatory requirements and are safe for consumption, thereby protecting public health and enhancing marketability.

Fair Trade: An international system where food companies agree to pay producers in developing countries a fair price for their products. Fair trade practices support sustainable farming, fair wages, and ethical production, benefiting small-scale farmers and promoting global equity.

Finnish Ayrshire: A breed of cattle found in northern Finland, similar to the Ayrshire, mainly reared for milk. Managing Finnish Ayrshires supports dairy production and provides high-quality milk.

Feed Ratio: The ratio showing the price of an animal sold on the market against the cost of feeding it. Understanding feed ratios helps farmers make informed financial decisions and optimize profitability.

Farmstead: A farmhouse and the farm buildings around it. Maintaining a well-organized farmstead enhances farm operations and living conditions.

Flight Feathers: The main feathers on a bird’s wing, properly called the ‘primaries’. Managing flight feathers is important for the health and welfare of poultry and other birds on the farm.

Female: Referring to an animal that produces ova and bears young. Understanding female reproductive anatomy and health is crucial for successful breeding programs.

Firebreak: An area kept free of vegetation so that a fire cannot pass across and spread to other parts of the forest or heath. Creating firebreaks helps prevent the spread of wildfires and protects valuable land.

FMD: Abbreviation for foot-and-mouth disease. Proper monitoring and control measures are essential to prevent the spread of FMD and maintain livestock health.

Farming: Running a farm, including activities such as keeping animals for sale or for their products and growing crops. Effective farming practices ensure the sustainability and profitability of agricultural operations.