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milk composition: the percentages of protein, lactose, fat, minerals and water which make up milk. The composition varies according to the breed of cow, but average percentages are: protein (3.4%), milk sugar (4.75%), fat (3.75%), minerals (0.75%), water (87.35%). Understanding milk composition can help farmers manage dairy production more effectively, ensuring better quality and marketability.

mast: the small hard fruits that have fallen from a beech tree, used as food by pigs and other animals. Utilizing mast can provide farmers with a natural and cost-effective feed source for livestock.

mesoclimate: the climate over a specific locality such as a hillside or valley, extending no more than a few kilometres in radius. Understanding mesoclimate can help farmers manage microenvironments more effectively, ensuring better crop and livestock productivity.

mineralisation: the breaking down of organic waste into its inorganic chemical components. Understanding mineralisation can help farmers manage soil health and fertility more effectively, ensuring better crop yields.

meat: animal flesh that is eaten as food. Understanding the nutritional value and uses of meat can help farmers manage livestock production more effectively, ensuring better marketability and income.

morning milk: milk obtained from the first milking of the day. Proper management of morning milk can ensure better quality and yield, contributing to farm profitability and sustainability.

mow: a quantity of hay which has been cut, dried and stored in a stack or a barn. Proper management of mows can help farmers ensure better feed quality and availability for livestock, contributing to better health and productivity.

mononucleosis: an infection in humans caused by the Epstein-Barr virus. Understanding and managing mononucleosis can help farmers protect their health and productivity.

motility: the ability of organisms to move. Understanding motility can help farmers manage livestock health and breeding programs more effectively, ensuring better productivity.

Multilateral : multilateral involving more than two countries or groups. Understanding multilateral agreements can help farmers navigate international trade and market dynamics, ensuring better compliance and profitability.