Agricultural terminology can feel like a separate language. We’re here to translate it clearly.

• Spelt — an ancient variety of wheat. It has hard kernels rich in protein and minerals, is hardy and less demanding of soils, and is often used in organic farming.

• Repellents — substances that drive pests away (e.g., insects or rodents). Their goal isn’t to kill, but to keep them at a distance.

• Penetration — the ability of a substance (e.g., a fertilizer or a plant protection product) to enter the soil or the plant. The higher the penetration, the more effectively the product works.

• Oligotrophs — microorganisms that live in nutrient-poor soils. They help maintain soil balance and keep the soil “alive.”

• Molluscicides — products for controlling slugs and snails. Indispensable in wet conditions, where these pests can cause significant crop damage.

In agriculture, it’s important not only to sow and harvest, but also to understand how everything works.