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Local Air Quality Management: Local air quality management is the process of taking steps to improve the air quality in an area where it does not meet accepted standards. Abbr LAQM. Implementing local air quality management practices can enhance the health and well-being of farm workers and livestock.

Ley Farming: Ley farming is a farming system in which fields are left to pasture in rotation. Strictly speaking, ley farming is a system where a farm or group of fields is cropped completely with leys which are reseeded at regular intervals; alternatively, any cropping system which involves the use of leys is called ley farming. Ley farming is an essential part of organic farming. Pasture land is fertilized by the animals which graze on it, and then is ploughed for crop growing. When the land has been exhausted by the crops, it is put back to pasture to recover. Implementing ley farming can enhance soil fertility and support sustainable agriculture.

Landscape Manager: A landscape manager is somebody such as a farmer or landowner who is responsible for the way land is used and looked after. Many farmers find themselves as landscape managers, required to maintain the countryside in an aesthetically and environmentally pleasing condition for the predominantly urban population to enjoy. Managing landscapes effectively enhances environmental sustainability and public enjoyment.

Lambing Percentage: Lambing percentage refers to the number of live lambs born per hundred ewes. Monitoring lambing percentage helps farmers assess the productivity of their flock and make informed breeding decisions.

Lucerne: Lucerne is a perennial, drought-resistant, leguminous plant that is rich in protein. It is mainly used either for green feed for animals or for hay or silage. Latin name: Medicago sativa. The US name is alfalfa. Growing lucerne can provide farmers with a nutritious and resilient crop for animal feed.

Lungworm: Lungworm is a parasitic worm which infests the lungs. Infestation can be cured with anthelmintics. Also called hoose. Managing lungworm infestations through proper treatment and prevention measures can protect livestock health and productivity.

Locus: A locus is the position of a gene on a chromosome. Understanding loci can aid in genetic research and breeding programs.

Lamb’s Foot: Lamb’s foot is another name for parsley piert. Understanding different plant names helps farmers manage their crops and pastures effectively.

Leaching: Leaching is the process by which a substance is washed out of the soil by water passing through it. Preventing leaching through soil management practices can preserve soil nutrients and protect water quality.

Limousin: Limousin is a relatively hardy French breed of beef cattle, developed on the uplands around Limoges in central France. The cattle are red, with large bodies. Limousin bulls are used on dairy cattle producing a good crossbred calf. Raising Limousin cattle can provide farmers with high-quality beef and enhance farm profitability.