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knacker: Knacker – a person who slaughters casualty animals, particularly horses. Helps farmers manage the disposal of animals.

karst: Karst – ground typical of limestone country, with an uneven surface and holes and cracks due to weathering. Helps farmers understand soil and land characteristics.

kip: Kip – a hide of a young animal, used for leather. Helps farmers understand animal byproducts and their uses.

kid: Kid – a young goat of either sex, up to one year old. Helps farmers manage goat breeding and rearing.

km: Kilometre – a measure of length equal to 1000 metres or 0.621 miles. Symbol km. Helps farmers understand distance measurements.

kernel: The edible part of a seed, nut, or fruit stone. Proper harvesting and processing of kernels ensure high-quality food products.

keep: Keep – grass or fodder crops for the grazing of livestock. Helps farmers manage grazing and fodder supply for livestock.

kidding pen: Kidding pen – a pen in which a doe is kept when giving birth to kids. Helps farmers provide safe and clean birthing environments for goats.

kieserite: Kieserite – magnesium sulphate powder, used as a fertilizer where magnesium deficiency is evident, especially in light sandy soil. Helps farmers correct soil nutrient deficiencies.

Kerry Hill: Kerry Hill – a breed of small hill sheep originating in the Kerry hills of Powys in Wales. It has a soft white fleece and speckled face and legs. The ewes are crossed with Down rams for lamb production. Helps farmers manage sheep breeding for meat and wool production.