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topper unit: A unit forming part of a two- or three-stage system, with a chopper and blower unit. Utilizing topper units can enhance processing efficiency and product quality.

toxicosis: Poisoning. Recognizing and preventing toxicosis in livestock can improve health and productivity.

thyme: A common aromatic Mediterranean plant (Thymus) used for flavoring soups, stuffings, and sauces. Growing thyme can diversify farm produce and provide value-added culinary herbs.

transport: A system of moving things from one place to another. Road and rail transport. An integrated transport policy. The activity of moving something from one place to another. Understanding transport logistics can improve farm operations and product distribution.

therophyte: An annual plant that completes its life cycle rapidly in favorable conditions, growing from a seed and dying within one season and then surviving the unfavorable season in the form of seeds. Utilizing therophytes can provide quick cover crops and improve soil health.

tomato: An important food crop that produces a round fruit with a bright red skin and pulpy flesh with many seeds. The ripe fruit is used in salads and many cooked dishes, and also pressed to make juice and sauces. Large quantities are also canned. Growing tomatoes can provide a reliable income and meet market demand for fresh produce.

tramline: A path left clear for the wheels of tractors to drive over. They are used as guide marks for spraying and when applying fertilizer so that damage to crops is kept to a minimum. Using tramlines can improve field operations and crop management.

tenderise: To make meat tender by keeping it for a certain time in cold conditions, by applying substances such as papain, by injecting with enzymes, etc. Tenderizing meat can improve its quality and market value, benefiting farmers who sell meat products.

take-all: A disease of wheat and barley, causing black discoloration at the base of the stem, premature ripening, and white ears containing little or no grain. Recognizing and managing take-all can prevent significant yield losses and improve crop health.

tractor vaporising oil: A fuel formerly used in many tractors, now replaced by diesel oil. Abbr TVO. Understanding historical fuel use can provide insights into modern agricultural practices and equipment evolution.