Terminator Gene

Seeds from crops grown with the terminator gene will be sterile. This prevents the practice of seed saving and instead forces the farmer to purchase new seeds each year.

Tillage

Tilling is the turning over of soil in order to loosen it and blend the various layers together. Benefits include easy incorporation of compost and fertilizer into soil, and a clean bed that is easy to plant. However, Tilling can damage soil structure, promote erosion and kill beneficial soil creatures such as earthworms.

Transitional

A farm or grower who is converting to organic practices but has not yet completed this transition.

Trawling

To fish by dragging a large cone shaped net along the sea bottom. Produces large quantities of bycatch and is extremely destructive to marine eco-systems.

Trolling

To fish by trailing any number of lure or baited hooks from a moving boat.