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tox- / toxi-: Prefix indicating poison. Understanding toxic substances and their effects is crucial for safe farm management and preventing contamination.

tine: A pointed spike on a cultivator or harrow. Types of tine include rigid, spring-loaded, and spring. A sharp prong of a fork or rake. Proper use and maintenance of tines can enhance soil preparation and crop management.

trial: A test carried out to see if something works well. Conducting trials can help farmers evaluate new practices, products, or technologies before full implementation.

tray: A flat shallow container, usually made of plastic, in which seeds can be sown in a greenhouse. Using trays for seed sowing can improve germination rates and ease of management.

toxaemia: Blood poisoning. Recognizing and treating toxaemia in livestock can prevent serious health issues and improve animal welfare.

transhumance: The practice of moving flocks and herds up to high summer pastures and bringing them down to a valley again in winter. Implementing transhumance can optimize pasture use and animal health.

turbary: A place where turf or peat is dug for fuel. Understanding turbary practices can provide sustainable fuel sources and support land management.

tillering: The process of developing several seedheads in a plant of wheat, barley, or oats. Tillering leads to the production of a heavier yield, and can be induced by rolling the young crop in the spring when it begins to grow. Understanding tillering is crucial for optimizing crop management and improving yields.

teaser ram: A vasectomized ram used to stimulate ewes by ‘non-fertile’ mating prior to the introduction of fertile rams. Using teaser rams can improve breeding efficiency and lambing rates.

TUSDAC: Abbreviation for Trade Union Sustainable Development Advisory Committee. Engaging with such committees can provide farmers with support and resources for sustainable practices.