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Agriculture

The practice of cultivating soil, crops, and livestock and the preparation or marketing of those products.The practice of cultivating soil, crops, and livestock and the preparation or marketing of those products.

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Saal an der Donau

Agriculture; Farm machinery & equipment

Saal an der Donau est une commune de Bavière (Allemagne), située dans l'arrondissement de Kelheim, dans le district de Basse-Bavière.

application efficiency

Agriculture; Irrigation

The ratio of the water that is absorbed and stored in the root zone for later use by the plants to the total water applied.

actual evapotranspiration

Agriculture; Irrigation

The actual rate of water uptake by the plant which is determined by the level of available water in the soil.

available water capacity (AWC)

Agriculture; Irrigation

The portion of water in a soil that can be readily absorbed by plant roots. It is the amount of water between field capacity and permanent wilting point. It's usually measured ...

available water (aw)

Agriculture; Irrigation

The portion of water in a soil that can be readily absorbed by plant roots. It is the amount of water between field capacity and permanent wilting point. It's usually measured ...

backflow prevention device

Agriculture; Irrigation

A mechanical device used to prevent the flow of water from the water distribution system back to the water source and may be required by law. It's similar to anti-siphon valves.

basin irrigation

Agriculture; Irrigation

A surface irrigation method where water is applied to a completely level area surrounded by dikes. Managed correctly basin irrigation can be very efficient on high clay content ...