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barrow: A castrated male pig. Barrows are raised for meat, and proper care ensures better meat quality and easier handling.

biocide: A substance that kills living organisms. Using biocides responsibly ensures effective pest control while minimizing environmental impact.

bradawl: A small tool used for making holes in wood or leather. Using bradawls supports farm repair and construction activities.

bacteria: Microscopic organisms that can be beneficial or harmful. Farmers need to understand bacterial roles in soil health and livestock diseases to promote beneficial bacteria and mitigate harmful ones.

bid: An offer to buy something at a certain price. Farmers need to understand bidding processes to effectively participate in auctions and purchase livestock or equipment.

beet: A plant with a succulent root, used for sugar production. Growing beet provides raw materials for sugar and animal feed industries.

bine: A new shoot of a hop plant or the stem of a climbing plant. Proper training and support of bines improve hop yield and quality.

belt: Cleaning out a sheep’s fleece with shears. Proper belting techniques maintain fleece quality and sheep health.

blue mold: A fungal disease that affects tobacco, apples, and other crops. Managing blue mold through fungicides and cultural practices maintains crop health and yields.

bray: The loud cry of a donkey. Understanding animal behavior, such as braying, helps farmers manage livestock effectively.