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mezzadria: a system used in Southern Italy, where a vineyard is leased and the landlord is paid a half-share of the wine produced. Understanding the mezzadria system can help farmers manage vineyard operations and leases more effectively, ensuring better productivity and profitability.

MMBM: abbreviation mammalian meat and bone meal. Understanding the uses and nutritional value of MMBM can help farmers provide balanced diets for their livestock, leading to better growth and productivity.

milk goat: a goat which is reared for its milk. Proper care and management of milk goats can ensure better milk yield and quality, contributing to farm profitability and sustainability.

mercury chloride: same as mercury (I) chloride, a poisonous white compound of mercury and chlorine, used as a moss killer and laxative. Formula: Hg2Cl2. Also called mercurous chloride, calomel. Understanding the uses and effects of mercury chloride can help farmers manage pest control and other applications more effectively.

mohair: fine wool from a goat, over 30 microns. Compare cashmere. Understanding the characteristics and marketability of mohair can help farmers optimize their wool production and income.

mange: a skin disease of hairy or woolly animals, caused by mites, including Sarcoptes, the itch mite. Managing and preventing mange is crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of livestock, reducing mortality rates and ensuring better economic outcomes for farmers.

MS: same as magnesium sulfate. Understanding the uses and effects of magnesium sulfate can help farmers manage soil and crop health more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

morgan: a breed of horse which was first bred in the USA in the 19th century as a saddle horse. Raising Morgan horses can provide farmers with a unique and high-value product, particularly for niche markets interested in specialty breeds.

Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food: the former UK government department with responsibility for agricultural and food matters. Understanding the role and history of the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Food can help farmers adapt to policy changes and improve marketability.

malting barley: best-quality barley used for malting. Choosing the right variety of malting barley can impact yield and marketability for farmers, leading to better income and farm profitability.