Category: H

heathland: A wide area of heath. Maintaining heathland can provide valuable grazing and support biodiversity.

Health and Safety Executive: A UK government organization responsible for checking people’s working environment. Abbr HSE. Engaging with HSE guidelines helps farmers maintain a safe working environment for themselves and their workers.

Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points: Full form of HACCP. Implementing HACCP ensures food safety and quality, which is crucial for maintaining consumer trust and meeting regulatory standards.

hull: The outer covering of a cereal seed. Hulls form bran. Properly managing hulls ensures efficient processing and use of cereal grains.

Humane Slaughter Association: A charity which campaigns for animal suffering to be minimized during the slaughter process. Abbr HSA. Supporting HSA initiatives ensures the humane treatment of livestock and compliance with animal welfare standards.

highlands: An area of mountains. Farmers in the highlands mostly raise sheep. Managing highland areas effectively supports grazing livestock and biodiversity.

hand pulling: The act of pulling weeds or plants out of the ground by hand. Hand pulling weeds helps maintain crop health and reduces the need for chemical herbicides, promoting sustainable farming practices.

hedging: The skill of cultivating hedges. Developing hedging skills can help farmers create and maintain effective field boundaries and support local wildlife.

husbandry system: A written plan for looking after a group of farm animals, looking at considerations such as their habitat, diet, medical care, production rates, and general welfare. Developing a husbandry system supports effective livestock management and productivity.

haulm silage: Silage made from the stems and leaves of peas and beans left after harvest. Producing haulm silage can provide a valuable feed source for livestock, improving farm sustainability.