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Jul 19, 2010 18:56
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English term

turf

English Tech/Engineering Agriculture Land use
In my document, it is question of different agriculture land uses. The list shows: cereals, live stock, vegetables and turf. I'm wondering if it is proper to say turf for an agriculture land, and if yes, to what does it refers? I thought "turf" was for gardens, sport stadium and so on. Thank you!
Responses
4 +6 land dedicated to growing turf for use in gardens, sports fields etc.
4 +2 grass farming

Discussion

Demi Ebrite Jul 20, 2010:
turf / sod If the land use has been for the growing of 'turf' or 'sod', the chemical and fertilization methods would be of great importance to the buyer. I think that 'livestock' could mean grazing and pasture land, or not, as hog land use is not for grazing.
fransua (asker) Jul 20, 2010:
Context: It is an industrial purchasing a concrete crop, and that want to know the previous crop in the field for quality and safety purposes... It could be any country, in France in my translation. I`posted my answer in eng-eng, but the final aim is an eng-fr translation. Thank's!
Demi Ebrite Jul 20, 2010:
You may be right I think of 'livestock' usage as synonymous with pasture or range land. 'Cereal' is, I suppose, grains. Do you know the country that the land usage is pertaining to? That information might help.
fransua (asker) Jul 20, 2010:
Can't it be more general? I do believe you're both right. My concern is that the land uses reported are quite general, and the crop you are talking about is really specific. Don't you think that an improper use of turf may have come along, and that it could be meaning "grass land" or "pasture" or "range land" or something like that? Thank you.

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land dedicated to growing turf for use in gardens, sports fields etc.

You are right in thinking that turf goes to gardens and sports fields, but it has to come from somewhere. Farmers devote fields to growing grass, which is cut into strips and sold to the owners of the gardens etc.
Peer comment(s):
agree Jenni Lukac (X)
1 min
Thank you.
agree Veronika McLaren : also known as "sod"
1 min
Thank you. True, but be careful how you use the word "sod" - it is also an abusive slang word, originally from sodomite (a homosexual), but can be applied to anyone.
agree Michelle Temple
2 mins
Thank you.
agree Demi Ebrite : Both words, 'turf' and 'sod' have slang meanings that have nothing to do with the growing of grasses, sod or turf. U.S. farms that raise grow grass for re-plant in rolls or squares are called 'sod' farms, not 'turf' farms. In ag refs, it is 'turf'.
5 hrs
Thank you.
agree Tony M
10 hrs
Thank you.
agree Alison Sabedoria (X)
13 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Thank you Jack"
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7 mins

grass farming

Yes. Turf farming refers to farmers who plant different types of grasses. They will then sell the grass in sections (with roots) to landscaping companies or other buyers.

Here is an example of a turf farm:

http://www.westernturffarms.com/index.html

http://www1.agric.gov.ab.ca/$Department/deptdocs.nsf/all/prm2452
The most damaging effects of turf grass diseases may often be avoided by good cultural practices such as sound turf establishment, correct fertilization, suitable irrigation, timely thatch removal, adequate soil and air drainage, and snowdrift control.
Peer comment(s):
agree eski
52 mins
agree Jenny Streitparth
2 hrs
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