Category: C

Cross-Infection: Cross-infection noun an infection of other animals in a herd or flock from an infected animal. Managing cross-infection involves implementing biosecurity measures to protect livestock health.

Consumer: Consumer noun a person or company which buys and uses goods and services Gas consumers are protesting at the increase in prices. The factory is a heavy consumer of water. Understanding consumer behavior helps farmers meet market demands and optimize production.

Companion Plant: Companion plant noun a plant which improves the growth of nearby plants or reduces pest infestation. Companion plants are often used by horticulturists and gardeners because they encourage growth or reduce pest infestation in an adjacent plant. COMMENT: Some plants grow better when planted near others. Beans and peas help root plants such as carrots and beetroot. Most herbs (except fennel) are helpful to other plants. Marigolds help reduce aphids if they are planted near plants such as broad beans or roses which are subject to aphid infestation. The strong smell of onions is disliked by the carrot fly, so planting onions near carrots makes sense. On the other hand, most other plants (and especially peas and beans) dislike onions and will not grow well near them. Utilizing companion planting enhances crop health and reduces the need for chemical pest control.

Chit: A shoot or sprout, particularly in seed potatoes before planting. Managing chitting involves promoting early sprouting to ensure uniform and healthy crop establishment.

Capability Class: The classification of the usefulness of land for agricultural purposes. Using capability class assessments aids farmers in making informed decisions about land use, crop selection, and sustainable practices.

Calomel: Same as mercury (I) chloride. Understanding the properties and uses of calomel helps farmers use it appropriately and safely in agricultural practices.

Cowman: Cowman /ka?m?n/ noun a person in charge of a dairy herd (NOTE: The plural is cowmen). Engaging with cowmen ensures proper management and care for dairy herds.

Clearcutting: Same as clearcutting, the cutting down of all trees in an area at the same time. Implementing clearcutting practices helps farmers manage forestry operations and support sustainable land use.

Cratch: Cratch /kræ?/ noun a rack used for feeding livestock out of doors. Utilizing cratches provides proper feeding facilities for livestock.

Crossbreed: Crossbreed /kr?sbri:d/ noun an animal bred from two different pure breeds verb to produce new breeds of animals by mating animals of different pure breeds. Engaging in crossbreeding practices supports genetic diversity and livestock improvement.