Monocotyledon

monocotyledon: a flowering plant which has only one seed leaf (cotyledon). Compare dicotyledon. Understanding the characteristics of monocotyledons can help farmers manage crop production and biodiversity more effectively.

Mode Of Action

mode of action: the way in which a pesticide acts. For example, organophosphorous compounds disrupt the nerve impulses in insects. Understanding the mode of action of pesticides can help farmers manage pest control more effectively, ensuring better crop health and yields.

Mixed Cropping

mixed cropping: the practice of growing more than one type of plant on the same piece of land at the same time. Opposite monocropping. Understanding mixed cropping can help farmers optimize their crop production and improve soil health and biodiversity.

Marek’S Disease

Marek’s disease: a virus disease of poultry, causing lameness and paralysis. Managing and preventing Marek’s disease is crucial for maintaining the health and productivity of poultry, reducing mortality rates and ensuring better economic outcomes for farmers.

Microbe

microbe: a microorganism. Viruses, bacteria, protozoa and microscopic fungi are informally referred to as microbes. Understanding the role of microbes can help farmers manage soil and livestock health more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

Meal

meal: a finely ground compound feedingstuff for poultry and pigs, containing all the elements necessary for good health and steady growth. Using meal can help farmers provide balanced nutrition for their livestock, ensuring better health and productivity.

Malnutrition

malnutrition: the state of not having enough to eat. Addressing malnutrition in livestock and humans is crucial for health and productivity, ensuring better growth, development, and overall well-being.

Malathion

malathion: an organophosphorus insecticide used to kill aphids, mainly on flowers grown in glasshouses. Proper use of malathion can help control pest populations and protect crops from damage, ensuring better crop health and yields.

Mastication

mastication: the process of grinding food in the mouth, using the teeth and jaws. Understanding mastication can help farmers manage livestock nutrition more effectively, ensuring better digestion and health.

Management

management: the organised use of resources or materials, or the people who control an organisation or business. Effective management practices can help farmers optimize their resources and improve farm productivity.