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string bean: same as French bean. Growing string beans provides farmers with a versatile crop for fresh and processed markets, enhancing farm income and sustainability.

seep: To flow slowly through a substance. Water seeped through the rock. Chemicals seeped out of the container. Farmers benefit from managing seepage to prevent soil and water contamination.

stunt: to reduce the growth of something. Properly managing stunted growth ensures healthy plant development and better yields, supporting farm productivity.

supplementary ration: a type of concentrate fed to livestock to supplement feeds of hay and roots. Properly managing supplementary rations ensures optimal livestock nutrition and health, supporting productivity and well-being.

strawberry foot rot: a bacterial disease affecting sheep, causing ulcers. Managing strawberry foot rot ensures sheep health and productivity, supporting farm profitability.

seaweed: Any of the large algae that grow in the sea and are usually attached to a surface. Farmers benefit from using seaweed as a natural fertilizer and soil conditioner.

sustainable products: products which are created and supplied using sustainable methods. Producing and marketing sustainable products ensures responsible resource use and supports farm sustainability.

Stilton: English blue cheese. Properly managing cheese production ensures product quality and market value, supporting farm income and consumer trust.

seedhead: The top of a stalk with seeds, either in a seedcase or separately attached to the stem. Farmers benefit from managing seedheads for seed collection and crop management.

succession: a series of stages, one after the other, by which a group of organisms living in a community reaches a stable state or climax. Properly managing ecological succession ensures sustainable land use and biodiversity on farms.