Cadmium: A metallic element naturally present in soil and rock, often associated with zinc. Monitoring cadmium levels in soil helps farmers prevent heavy metal contamination in crops, ensuring food safety and complying with agricultural regulations.
Contractor: Contractor noun company or person who carries out contract work for a farmer. Engaging with contractors provides specialized services and expertise for farm operations.
Closewool: One of the breeds of sheep with short dense wool, such as the Devon closewool. Raising closewool sheep supports wool production and offers high-quality meat, contributing to farm income.
Chocolate Spot: A fungal disease of winter beans caused by Botrytis cinerea or Botrytis fabae. Managing chocolate spot involves using appropriate fungicides and cultural practices to protect crops and ensure healthy yields.
Clostridial Disease: A disease caused by Clostridium, such as pasteurellosis. Preventing clostridial diseases involves using appropriate vaccines and biosecurity measures to protect livestock health.
Country Code: Country code /k?ntri k??d/ noun a voluntary code of conduct for people spending leisure time in the countryside, which indicates how to respect the natural environment and avoid causing damage to it. Understanding the country code supports sustainable tourism and environmental protection.
Cowpox: Cowpox /ka?p?ks/ noun an infectious viral disease of cattle, which can be transmitted to humans. It is used as part of the vaccine against smallpox. Also called vaccinia. Managing cowpox involves vaccination and biosecurity measures to protect livestock and human health.
Cleansing: Same as afterbirth. Understanding reproductive health, including cleansing, helps farmers manage livestock breeding and ensure animal welfare.
Churn: A large metal milk container or the act of shaking a liquid violently to mix it. Using churns helps farmers manage dairy operations and produce high-quality milk products.
Cornflower: Cornflower /k?nfla??/ noun a common weed (Centaurea cyanus) with tall stems and bright blue flowers. Managing cornflower involves using weed control measures to protect crops.