Category: L

Linoil: Linoil is linseed oil. Producing linseed oil can add value to flax farming and provide a versatile product for various uses.

Lindane: Lindane is an organochlorine pesticide. It is a persistent organic pollutant and has been banned for all agricultural uses in the European Union. Formula: C6H6Cl6. Understanding the impacts of pesticides like lindane can help farmers adopt sustainable pest management practices.

Lemma: Lemma is the outer bract which encloses the flowers of grass. Knowledge of plant anatomy, such as the lemma, can aid in effective crop management.

Leaseholder: A leaseholder is a person who holds a property on a lease. Being a leaseholder allows farmers to use land or facilities for a specified period, supporting agricultural activities.

Liveweight Marketing: Liveweight marketing is the marketing of live animals. Utilizing liveweight marketing can provide farmers with a platform to sell animals and gain competitive prices.

Laver: Laver is the Welsh name for a variety of seaweed which is edible. Cultivating laver can provide farmers with a nutritious and sustainable food source.

Lugs: Lugs are projections from the tyres of tractor wheels. They increase traction by digging into the soil and by keeping the tyre in contact with solid surfaces in muddy conditions. Using lugs can enhance tractor performance and reduce slippage in challenging soil conditions.

Lonk: Lonk is a breed of moorland sheep, found in the Pennines of Lancashire and Yorkshire. It is one of the Swaledale group, although larger than other varieties, and produces finer wool than most hill sheep. The face and legs are white with dark markings. Raising Lonk sheep can provide farmers with high-quality wool and meat.

Loose-Leaved: Loose-leaved refers to a plant such as a lettuce with a loose collection of leaves and no heart. Growing loose-leaved plants can provide farmers with a diverse and marketable crop.

Livestock Records: Livestock records are simple records of all livestock, which each farm has to make and which are then available for the Defra returns which are compiled each year. Maintaining accurate livestock records can help farmers track animal health and productivity and comply with regulatory requirements.