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tack: Harness equipment. On tack refers to grazing livestock on another farmer’s fields. Managing tack and grazing agreements can optimize pasture use and animal health.

Technical Committee: A committee appointed by the UK government in 1965, which reviewed the welfare of animals kept under intensive livestock husbandry systems. Understanding the recommendations of such committees can help farmers implement best practices for animal welfare.

transplanter: A machine for transplanting seedlings, especially used for planting brassicas. Using transplanters can enhance planting efficiency and ensure uniform crop growth.

tar oil: A winter wash used to control aphids and scale insects on fruit trees. Using tar oil can protect fruit crops from pests, ensuring better yields and quality.

Trichomonas: A species of long thin parasite which infests the intestines. Trichomonas foetus is a cause of infertility in cattle. Managing Trichomonas infections can improve livestock reproductive performance and farm productivity.

transgenic: Referring to an organism into which genetic material from a different species has been transferred using the techniques of genetic modification. Referring to the techniques of transferring genetic material from one organism to another. An organism produced by genetic modification. Understanding transgenic techniques can help farmers adopt new technologies for improved production.

tuber: A thickened underground part of a plant, such as a potato, used for storage and reproduction. Understanding tuber crops helps farmers optimize harvest and storage practices.

toxicologist: A scientist who specializes in the study of poisons. Consulting toxicologists can provide farmers with expert advice on managing and mitigating toxic risks.

tank mix: The process of mixing several pesticides into one mixture to be used as a spray. Understanding tank mixing techniques can enhance pest control and reduce application costs.

tannin: A brownish or yellowish compound formed in leaves and bark that prevents nutrients from being fully absorbed by grazing livestock. Knowing about tannins can help farmers manage forage quality and livestock nutrition.