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toxoplasmosis: An infectious disease affecting ewes, which causes pregnant animals to abort. Proper management of toxoplasmosis can prevent reproductive losses and improve flock health.

tuberculin testing: The testing of cattle for the presence of bovine tuberculosis. Implementing tuberculin testing can prevent the spread of tuberculosis and ensure herd health.

tiller: A shoot of a grass or cereal plant, which forms at ground level in the angle between a leaf and the main shoot. True stems are only produced from the tillers at a later stage in the plant’s development. Managing tillers can improve plant density and crop yield.

terminal: Referring to a shoot or bud at the end of a shoot. Proper management of terminal buds can enhance plant growth and productivity, important for crop planning and pruning practices.

Tenant Farmers Association: A group formed to represent the interests of tenant farmers on a national scale. Engaging with such associations can offer support, advocacy, and resources for tenant farmers.

tonne: A unit of measurement of weight, equal to 1000kg. Also called metric ton. Using metric measurements like tonnes can standardize farm operations and improve trade accuracy.

teat: A nipple on an udder. Proper teat care is crucial for maintaining udder health and milk production in dairy animals.

transpiration: The loss of water from a plant through its stomata. The removal of moisture from the soil by plant roots, which pass the moisture up the stem to the leaves. Understanding transpiration processes can help farmers manage irrigation and optimize water use.

turn out: To put animals out to pasture, after they have been kept indoors during the winter. Proper timing of turn out can optimize pasture use and improve livestock health.

tree farming: The growing of trees for commercial purposes. Implementing tree farming can provide sustainable income and support conservation efforts.