Category: C

Compulsory: Compulsory adjective forced or ordered by an authority the compulsory slaughter of infected animals. Understanding compulsory measures helps manage disease outbreaks and ensure farm biosecurity.

Composting Drum: Composting drum noun a cylindrical container in which organic waste is rotted down to make compost. Using composting drums enhances composting efficiency and nutrient cycling.

Cock: Cock noun 1. a male bird 2. (of poultry) a male chicken over 18 months old. Managing cocks involves providing proper nutrition and healthcare to ensure productivity and welfare.

Cotentin: Cotentin /k?t?ntin/ noun French breed of sheep from the Cotentin peninsula of Normandy. Raising Cotentin sheep provides high-quality meat and wool for markets.

Crazy Chick Disease: Crazy chick disease noun a disease of chicks associated with a diet which is too rich in fats or deficiency of vitamin E. The symptoms include falling over and paralysis. Managing crazy chick disease involves providing proper nutrition and healthcare for poultry.

Crucifer: Crucifer noun a plant such as cabbage whose flowers have four petals. Family: Cruciferae. Cultivating crucifer crops provides nutritious vegetables for markets.

Countryside Management Scheme: Countryside Management Scheme noun in Northern Ireland, a system of payments designed to encourage landowners and farmers to adopt, or to continue with, environmentally sensitive farming practices. Engaging in the Countryside Management Scheme supports sustainable farming practices and environmental conservation.

Caloric: Referring to calories. Managing the caloric intake of livestock ensures they receive sufficient energy for growth, reproduction, and productivity.

Certified Stock: A stock of grain approved for delivery. Managing certified stock ensures high-quality grain production and compliance with market standards.

Caffeine: An alkaloid present in coffee, tea, and kola nuts, known for its stimulating properties. Understanding the effects of caffeine can help farmers who grow these crops manage harvest and processing techniques to maximize quality and market value.