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tunnel: A long enclosure, covered with a semicircular roof. Using tunnels can extend the growing season and protect crops from adverse weather.

tolerate: Not to react adversely to something. Cultivating crops and livestock that tolerate specific conditions can enhance farm resilience and productivity.

trailer: A machine used for carrying purposes. Trailers are of the two-wheel or four-wheel types and are used for carrying cereal and root crops and for general use on the farm. Proper use and maintenance of trailers can improve farm logistics and transport efficiency.

Townshend, Viscount (1674–1738): An 18th-century Norfolk landowner. Nicknamed ‘Turnip’ Townshend, he did much to make the Norfolk four-course rotation system popular. Understanding historical agricultural practices like Townshend’s rotation system can provide insights into sustainable farming techniques.

thrive: (Of an animal or plant) to develop and grow strongly. Ensuring conditions that allow plants and animals to thrive can enhance farm productivity and sustainability.

tel quel: Referring to the weight of any type of sugar in tonnes. Understanding tel quel helps in accurate trade and pricing of sugar products.

Tir Gofal: An agri-environmental scheme for Wales, established in 1999. Engaging with agri-environmental schemes like Tir Gofal can support sustainable farming practices and access to funding.

Tir Cymen: An agri-environmental scheme for Wales, closed to new entrants since 1998. Understanding past and current agricultural schemes can provide insights into sustainable practices and funding opportunities.

teat cup: A tube forming part of a milking machine, which fits over the teat of the cow. Ensuring proper use and maintenance of teat cups can improve milking efficiency and cow comfort.

trim: To cut off the end parts of something, e.g., the shoots from a bush or a hedge, usually to give the object a neater shape. Proper trimming practices can improve plant health and appearance, enhancing farm aesthetics and productivity.