Category: C

Catchment: An area of land that collects and drains rainwater, such as a lake or river basin. Managing catchment areas supports sustainable water use and protects soil and water quality on farms.

Casting: A method of ploughing in a circle, going in an anticlockwise direction. Using casting ploughing techniques helps farmers manage field operations and improve soil structure for crop growth.

Celeriac: A variety of celery with a thick edible root used in soups and salads. Growing celeriac provides a nutritious and versatile crop for fresh markets, enhancing farm income.

Cryptosporidiosis: Cryptosporidiosis /kr?pt??sp?r?di??s?s/ noun a disease of humans, caused by bacteria found in animals and in contaminated water. Managing cryptosporidiosis involves implementing biosecurity measures to protect livestock and human health.

Corn Cob: Corn cob noun a seed head of maize. Also called cob. Managing corn cobs ensures proper maize production and utilization.

Chronic: Referring to a disease or condition that lasts for a long time. Managing chronic conditions in livestock involves providing ongoing veterinary care and monitoring to ensure animal welfare and productivity.

Crop Growth Rate: Crop growth rate noun the rate of increase in dry weight per unit area of all or part of a sward. Understanding crop growth rates aids in managing crop yields and optimizing production.

Coffee Cherry: Coffee cherry noun the red fruit of the coffee plant, which contains the coffee beans. Harvesting coffee cherries at the right time ensures optimal flavor and quality of the coffee beans.

Cactus: A succulent plant with a fleshy stem often protected by spines, found in the deserts of North and Central America. (Plural: cacti or cactuses.) Cultivating cacti can provide farmers with drought-resistant crops that require minimal water, useful in arid farming regions.

Crop Sprayer: Crop sprayer noun a machine or aircraft which sprays insecticide, herbicide, or fungicide onto crops, or a company that performs this service. Utilizing crop sprayers protects crops from pests and diseases.