Category: C

Clay Soils: Soils with more than 35% clay-sized material. Managing clay soils involves using appropriate amendments to improve fertility and support healthy crop growth.

Chrysanthemum: A genus of composite plants, some cultivated for their flowers, such as Chrysanthemum roseum, the source of the insecticide pyrethrum. Growing chrysanthemums provides valuable ornamental and pest control crops for farms.

Croft: Croft /kr?ft/ noun a small farm in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. Managing crofts supports rural development and sustainable farming practices.

Cotton Grass: Cotton grass noun a plant with white fluffy flower heads that grows in boggy ground. Latin name: Eriophorum angustifolium. Managing cotton grass supports wetland conservation and biodiversity.

Corn Marigold: Corn marigold noun a common weed (Chrysanthemum segetum). Managing corn marigold involves using weed control measures to protect crops.

Cattle Health Certification Standards (CHCS): An organization setting common standards for testing non-notifiable diseases in cattle. Engaging with CHCS helps farmers maintain herd health and comply with industry standards.

Cryophyte: Cryophyte /kra??fa?t/ noun a plant which lives in cold conditions such as in snow. Understanding cryophytes aids in managing crop production and optimizing yields.

Cornflour: Cornflour /k?nfla??/ noun a type of flour extracted from maize grain. It contains a high proportion of starch, and is used for thickening sauces. Also called corn starch. Utilizing cornflour provides a versatile thickening agent for culinary use.

Cane Fruit: Fruit from plants belonging to the genus Rubus, including raspberry, blackberry, and loganberry. Cultivating cane fruits offers valuable produce for fresh markets and processing, enhancing farm revenue.

Capillarity: Same as capillary action, the movement of a liquid upwards inside a narrow tube or through the soil. Understanding capillarity helps farmers manage soil moisture levels and optimize irrigation practices.