Category: C

Cover Crop: Cover crop noun 1. a crop sown to cover the soil and prevent it from drying out and being eroded (NOTE: When the cover crop has served its purpose, it is usually ploughed in, so leguminous plants which are able to enrich the soil are often used as cover crops.) 2. a crop grown to give protection to another crop that is sown with it In the tropics, bananas can be used as a cover crop for cocoa. 3. a crop grown to give cover to game birds. ‘As leaving maize stubble fields bare could risk failure to meet cross-compliance, more growers are recognizing cover crops could prove a worthwhile option.’ [Farmers Weekly]. Utilizing cover crops enhances soil health and prevents erosion.

Cuber: Cuber /kju:b?/ noun a machine used for making cubes or pellets from meal. Meal mixed with molasses is forced through small holes and cut into various lengths. Utilizing cubers enhances feed quality and management for livestock.

Cloxacillin: A type of antibiotic. Using antibiotics like cloxacillin helps farmers manage livestock health and treat bacterial infections effectively.

CSS: CSS abbreviation Countryside Stewardship Scheme. Engaging in the Countryside Stewardship Scheme supports biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.

Carbon (C): A common non-metallic element that is an essential component of living matter and organic chemical compounds. Carbon is crucial for plant photosynthesis, where it is absorbed from the air and converted into organic matter. Understanding the role of carbon helps farmers enhance soil health and crop productivity through practices like carbon sequestration and proper crop rotation.

Camembert: A soft French cheese produced in Normandy. Producing specialty cheeses like Camembert adds value to dairy operations and offers unique products for niche markets.

Crispbread: Crispbread /kr?spbr?d/ noun a dry biscuit made from rye. Producing crispbread provides a nutritious and shelf-stable food product.

Curry Report: Curry Report noun a UK government report published in 2002 after a major outbreak of foot and mouth disease. It recommended radical changes to the agriculture and food industries, looking forward to a profitable sustainable future for farming in providing good food for consumers who place increasing emphasis on a healthy diet as well as caring for the environment. Engaging with the Curry Report supports agricultural policy development and sustainable farming practices.

Corsican Pine: Corsican pine /k?sik?n pain/ noun a fast-growing conifer (Pinus nigra). Growing Corsican pine provides valuable timber and enhances forest management.

Cruels: Cruels /kru:?lz/ noun same as actinobacillosis. Managing cruels involves providing proper healthcare and treatment for livestock.