The global AgriWebb community is more connected than ever, but a quick conversation can reveal how different a "farm" can be from a "ranch." From the language used for livestock to the names of land features, regional differences can be significant. This guide clarifies some of the key terminological variations between Australian (AU) and American (US) farming and ranching, with a few notes on British (UK) terms.
Key Terminological Differences
AU Term 🇦🇺 | US Term 🇺🇸 | UK Term 🇬🇧 | Context |
Paddock | Pasture | Field | A paddock (AU) is a fenced area of land used for grazing livestock. In the US, this is called a pasture. AgriWebb changes these terms based on the user's region selected during set up. |
Mob | Herd | Mob | A mob (AU) refers to a group of cattle or sheep. The US equivalent is a herd. While "mob" is a central concept in AgriWebb, the term for the group of animals should be localized to herd for US users to maintain clarity. |
Sowing | Planting | Drilling | The act of putting seeds in the ground. While both terms are understood, sowing is more common in AU and the UK, while planting is the standard term in the US. |
Organisation | Organization | Organisation | This is a standard spelling difference. The term should be localized to organization for US users and organisation for AU/UK users in all user interfaces and documents. |
Yard | Corral | Yard/Pen | An enclosure for livestock, typically used for sorting, branding, or loading animals. |
Draft | Sort | Draft | The process of separating animals into different groups, often in a yard or corral. |
Dam | Reservoir | Reservoir | A man-made pond or lake used for storing water, often for livestock and irrigation. |
Bore | Well | Well | A deep hole drilled into the ground to access water. |
Fertiliser | Fertilizer | Fertiliser | Another common spelling difference. |
Colour | Color | Colour | The AU/UK spelling of a color, which should be color for US users. |
Marking | Branding | Brand | The process of placing a mark on livestock to identify ownership. While branding is also used in AU, marking is a more general term that includes other forms of identification. In the US, branding is the most common term. |
The Unique Case of "Mob"
The term mob is a common term used in AgriWebb. For example, a US user could be told they're using the "Mob Platform" to manage their herd. This approach uses the local term for the core concept (herd) to classify the type