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may: a popular name for hawthorn, a common plant for making hedges. Growing may can provide farmers with valuable hedging material, contributing to better farm boundaries and environmental sustainability.

market garden: a place for the commercial cultivation of plants, usually vegetables, soft fruit, salad crops and flowers, found near a large urban centre that provides a steady outlet for the sale of its produce. Operating a market garden can provide farmers with a reliable source of income, particularly in areas with high demand for fresh produce.

microbial insecticide: an insecticide based on fungal, bacterial or other microorganisms that are pathogens of insects, or their toxins, e.g. the fungus Verticillium lecanii is used to control whitefly in glasshouses. Understanding the uses and effects of microbial insecticides can help farmers manage pest infestations more effectively, ensuring better crop health and yields.

metric ton: same as tonne. Understanding the metric system can help farmers communicate and manage resources more effectively, ensuring better accuracy and efficiency.

monogastric: an animal such as a pig or human that has a single-compartment stomach. Compare ruminant. Understanding the digestive processes of monogastric animals can help farmers manage livestock nutrition more effectively, ensuring better health and productivity.

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

Montbéliarde: a breed of dairy cow from the Montbéliard region of France. It is red and white in colour, hardy and heavy and used for beef or dairy crossbreeding. Raising Montbéliarde cows can provide farmers with a versatile and productive breed, contributing to better income and farm sustainability.

monosodium glutamate: a form of glutamate, used as a flavour enhancer in food. Abbr MSG. Understanding the uses and effects of monosodium glutamate can help farmers manage food production and marketability more effectively.

malodours: unpleasant smells. Managing malodours is important for maintaining a pleasant farm environment and reducing nuisance to neighbors, leading to better community relations and farm sustainability.

multi-seeding: machinery which sows many different types of seed at once. Understanding the techniques and applications of multi-seeding can help farmers optimize their crop production and improve yields and sustainability.