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merchant: a person who sells a product. Seed merchant, corn merchant: trader who sells seed or corn, usually wholesale. Understanding the role of merchants can help farmers find reliable outlets for their products, improving marketability and income.

MHC: abbreviation moisture holding capacity. Understanding moisture holding capacity can help farmers manage soil and crop irrigation more effectively, ensuring better growth and productivity.

metabolic: referring to metabolism. Understanding metabolic processes can help farmers manage livestock nutrition and health more effectively, ensuring better growth and productivity.

multiple ovulation and embryo transfer: same as MOET. Understanding the techniques and applications of MOET can help farmers improve their breeding programs and livestock productivity.

macroclimate: the climate over a large area such as a region or country. Understanding macroclimate can help farmers plan their crop production and manage risks associated with climate variations, ensuring better crop yield and farm sustainability.

moist: slightly damp, containing a small amount of water. Understanding soil moisture levels can help farmers manage irrigation and crop health more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

miticide: a substance that kills mites. Understanding the application and effects of miticides can help farmers manage mite infestations more effectively, ensuring better crop and livestock health.

moisture: a slight amount of water as found in the soil or air. Understanding moisture levels can help farmers manage irrigation and crop health more effectively, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

milfoil: same as yarrow. Understanding the uses and management of milfoil can help farmers improve soil and crop health, ensuring better productivity and sustainability.

macronutrient: a nutrient that an organism uses in very large quantities, e.g. oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, calcium, magnesium or iron. Knowing the macronutrient requirements of crops and livestock can help farmers ensure proper nutrition, leading to better growth and yields, ultimately improving farm productivity and profitability.