Biobed

nounStandard termFarming

A lined pit filled with an organic matrix designed to safely degrade pesticide spills.

A dedicated containment area on a farm where spraying equipment is filled and washed down. It consists of a waterproof pit filled with a mixture of topsoil, peat, and straw, which fosters a dense microbial population that captures and breaks down chemical runoff before it can reach the groundwater.

Heard on the job

Make sure you park the sprayer directly over the biobed before you start flushing the tank lines.