Category: C

Cotton Gin: Cotton gin noun a machine which separates the seeds from the cotton fibres. Utilizing cotton gins enhances cotton processing efficiency and product quality.

Cavings: Broken pieces of straw from a threshing machine. Understanding the by-products of threshing helps farmers manage waste and utilize resources efficiently.

Curb: Curb noun a strap passing under the lower jaw of a horse, used as a check. Utilizing curbs aids in managing and handling livestock.

Countryside Stewardship: Countryside stewardship noun the practice of altering farming practices to benefit wildlife and retain natural diversity. Abbr CSS. Implementing countryside stewardship practices promotes biodiversity and sustainable agriculture.

Compounder: Compounder /k?m pa?nd?/ noun a company which produces compound feed. Engaging with compounders ensures access to balanced animal feed for livestock nutrition.

Crop Standing: Crop standing noun herbage growing in a field before harvest. Understanding crop standing aids in managing crop yields and harvesting schedules.

Cucumber: Cucumber noun a creeping plant (Cucumis sativus) with long green fleshy fruit, used as a salad vegetable COMMENT: Cucumbers are native to India, and are used as a cooked vegetable in oriental cooking; they are a major glasshouse crop. Cultivating cucumbers provides nutritious vegetables for markets.

Condense: Condense verb to make a vapour become liquid. Managing condensation processes ensures efficient water use and management on farms.

Caryopsis: A seed of cereals and grasses. Understanding the structure of caryopsis helps farmers in breeding and cultivating healthy cereal crops.

Clean Land: Land that is free of weeds. Maintaining clean land supports healthy crop growth and reduces competition for resources.