Corn-factor
31Thomas Coutts — (September 7, 1735 February 24, 1822), Anglo Scottish banker was the founder of the banking house of Coutts Co.He was the fourth son of John Coutts (1699 1751), who carried on business in Edinburgh as a corn factor and negotiator of bills of… …
32Belair Park — is located in West Dulwich part of the London Borough of Southwark.HistoryFormerly, the grounds belonged to Belair House, a country home built in Southwark s only Grade II* listed landscape. There are also listed structures within the park,… …
33seedsman — noun a) Person sowing seeds. b) A dealer in seed. Syn: corn factor, grain agent …
34victualler — n. 1. Tavern keeper, inn keeper, publican. 2. Provision ship. 3. [Scotch.] Corn factor …
35Life Sciences — ▪ 2009 Introduction Zoology In 2008 several zoological studies provided new insights into how species life history traits (such as the timing of reproduction or the length of life of adult individuals) are derived in part as responses to… …
36Agriculture and Food Supplies — ▪ 2007 Introduction Bird flu reached Europe and Africa, and concerns over BSE continued to disrupt trade in beef. An international vault for seeds was under construction on an Arctic island. Stocks of important food fish species were reported… …
37Food vs fuel — is the dilemma regarding the risk of diverting farmland or crops for biofuels production in detriment of the food supply on a global scale. The food vs. fuel or food or fuel debate is internationally controversial, with good and valid arguments… …
38pre-Columbian civilizations — Introduction the aboriginal American Indian (Mesoamerican Indian) cultures that evolved in Meso America (part of Mexico and Central America) and the Andean region (western South America) prior to Spanish exploration and conquest in the 16th …
39agricultural technology — Introduction application of techniques to control the growth and harvesting of animal and vegetable products. Soil preparation Mechanical processing of soil so that it is in the proper physical condition for planting is usually… …
40nutritional disease — Introduction any of the nutrient related diseases and conditions that cause illness in humans. They may include deficiencies or excesses in the diet, obesity and eating disorders, and chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease,… …
