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water meter: A device that records the amount of water that passes through a pipe, e.g. to monitor the water intake of animals. Using water meters can improve water use efficiency and reduce costs on the farm.

White Plymouth Rock: A large heavy breed of table poultry. Raising White Plymouth Rock chickens can provide high-quality meat, enhancing farm profitability.

WFD: Abbreviation for Water Framework Directive. Complying with the Water Framework Directive can improve water management and environmental sustainability on the farm.

wool: Wool is the soft, curly hair of sheep, used for textiles. Farmers raising sheep can sell wool as a valuable product, diversifying farm income.

water catchment: The act of rainwater being collected in a place, whether naturally (in a surface pool) or deliberately (using a water catchment system). Implementing water catchment systems can improve water availability and sustainability on the farm.

winter wheat: Winter wheat is sown in autumn or early winter and harvested in summer. Farmers benefit from winter wheat as it maximizes land use and provides an early summer harvest.

windbreak: A windbreak is a hedge or line of trees planted to protect land from wind. Windbreaks can significantly reduce soil erosion and protect crops, improving farm sustainability.

white mulberry: A tree grown for its leaves, on which silkworms feed. Cultivating white mulberry can support silk production and provide additional income streams.

walnut: A hardwood tree of the genus Juglans, with edible nuts. The timber is used in furniture making. Growing walnuts can provide high-value timber and nuts, diversifying farm income.

Wessex Saddleback: One of two saddleback breeds now joined with the Essex Saddleback to give the British Saddleback, a dual-purpose breed of pig, now rare. Preserving rare breeds like the Wessex Saddleback can maintain genetic diversity in livestock and provide high-quality meat.