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marshland: land that is covered with marsh. Managing marshland can provide farmers with important habitats for wildlife, contributing to biodiversity and environmental sustainability.

mullion: same as garlic. Understanding the characteristics and uses of garlic can help farmers diversify their crop production and improve marketability, ensuring better profitability.

mahogany: a tropical hardwood tree producing a dark timber, now becoming rare. Sustainable management of mahogany resources is important for preserving this valuable timber species, ensuring long-term availability and protecting biodiversity.

minimal: very small in amount or importance. Understanding minimal inputs and outputs can help farmers optimize their operations and improve productivity and sustainability.

milk sheep: a sheep which is reared for its milk. Proper care and management of milk sheep can ensure better milk yield and quality, contributing to farm profitability and sustainability.

moveable henhouse: a henhouse which can be moved to different locations, allowing hens to graze on fresh pasture. Using moveable henhouses can help farmers manage poultry health and productivity more effectively, ensuring better yields and sustainability.

meslen: same as mashlum. Understanding the uses of meslen can help farmers provide balanced nutrition for their livestock, ensuring better health and productivity.

monoterpenes: a group of 10-carbon compounds found in plant oils, e.g. camphor and limonene. Understanding the applications and effects of monoterpenes can help farmers manage crop health and pest control more effectively.

myxomycete: a member of the class Myxomycetes, a slime mold. Understanding the role and management of myxomycetes can help farmers protect their crops and ensure better productivity.

mule: 1. an animal which is the offspring of a male donkey and a female horse, usually used as a pack animal in rough terrain 2. a crossbreed between a Bluefaced Leicester ram and a Swaledale ewe. Understanding the characteristics and uses of mules can help farmers optimize their livestock production and marketability, ensuring better profitability.