10 Farm terms
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noun
A structure with a glass or plastic roof and walls, used for growing plants in a controlled environment.
Example: Greenhouses extend the growing season and protect crops from adverse weather conditions.
verb
To search for food, typically for livestock such as cattle or sheep.
Example: Cattle are often allowed to forage in open fields to graze on natural vegetation.
Decayed organic material used as a natural fertilizer for plants.
Example: Farmers create compost by decomposing kitchen waste and plant materials.
A farming implement with spikes, teeth, or disks used to break up and level plowed soil.
Example: After plowing, farmers use a harrow to prepare the soil for planting.
Land covered with grass or other plants suitable for grazing livestock.
Example: Livestock, such as cows and sheep, are often allowed to graze in pastures.
Fermented and preserved fodder stored in a silo, typically consisting of grass or other green crops.
Example: Farmers use silage as a feed for livestock during the winter months.
The process of separating grain from stalks and husks.
Example: Mechanical threshing machines have replaced manual methods in modern agriculture.
The removal of unwanted plants (weeds) from cultivated areas.
Example: Farmers use various tools and methods for effective weeding in crop fields.
A dwelling with its land and buildings, where a family makes its home.
Example: The homestead includes a farmhouse, barns, and other structures for farming activities.
A piece of land planted with fruit trees for the purpose of growing fruit.
Example: Apple orchards are common in regions known for their favorable climate for fruit cultivation.