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BFREPA: Abbreviation for British Free Range Egg Producers Association. Membership in BFREPA supports free-range egg producers with industry news and resources.

brome: Another term for barren brome, a weed affecting cereals. Managing brome through weed control practices protects cereal crops and yields.

buckling: A young male goat. Proper care and management of bucklings ensure healthy growth and development into productive livestock.

bowser: A large tank used for transporting water or fuel. Using bowsers ensures reliable water and fuel supplies for farm operations.

baler: A machine that compresses hay, straw, or other crops into bales. Using a baler saves time and labor in managing and storing feed and bedding materials.

bitter pit: A disorder in apples caused by calcium deficiency. Addressing bitter pit through proper nutrition improves apple quality and marketability.

busser: A person who clears tables in a restaurant. Understanding farm-to-table practices includes knowledge of roles like bussers in food service.

biodynamic agriculture: A holistic view of agriculture that considers a farm as a self-contained evolving organism. Practicing biodynamic agriculture promotes sustainability and harmony with nature.

boxwood: A dense, fine-grained wood from the box tree. Utilizing boxwood provides durable materials for farm tools and construction.

black arm: A bacterial disease of cotton. Managing black arm through crop rotation and resistant varieties protects cotton yields.