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Cross-Compliance: Cross-compliance noun the setting of environmental conditions that must be met when developing agricultural support policies, especially in the European Union. Also called environmental conditionality. ‘While there is some evidence to suggest that farmers in Nitrate Vulnerable Zones are taking greater account of the value of manures it is becoming increasingly apparent that cross-compliance, and therefore the Single Payment Scheme, also requires farmers to make allowances for the nutrients in any organic matter applied.’ [Farmers Guardian]. Engaging in cross-compliance practices supports sustainable agriculture and environmental conservation.

Canopy: A layer of branches and leaves of trees that shade the ground underneath. Managing forest canopies supports biodiversity and protects soil from erosion, benefiting overall farm ecosystem health.

Concentration: Concentration noun the amount of a substance in a given volume or mass of a solution. Understanding concentration aids in formulating effective agrochemicals and fertilizers.

Chalaza: A coil of fibrous protein holding the yolk in the center of an egg. Understanding egg anatomy, including chalaza, helps farmers and processors ensure egg quality and safety for consumption.

Cyst Nematodes: Cyst nematodes plural noun dark brown lemon-shaped cysts, which live and breed in the roots of cereals, mainly oats. The crops will show patches of stunted yellowish-green plants. Managing cyst nematodes involves using integrated pest management strategies to protect crops.

Clean Pasture: Pasture left ungrazed for four to six weeks after contamination with parasitic worm larvae. Using clean pasture management practices helps farmers reduce parasite burdens and maintain healthy livestock.

Cats’ Faces: Same as field pansy. Managing field pansy involves using appropriate weed control measures to protect crops and maintain healthy fields.

Cu: Cu symbol copper. Understanding copper’s role in biology and industry aids in managing soil health and crop nutrition.

Currant: Currant noun 1. a small dried seedless black grape 2. a small round juicy fruit from a bush, e.g. a blackcurrant. Cultivating currants provides nutritious fruit for markets.

Cultivation: Cultivation /k?lt?ve???n/ noun the action of cultivating land or plants. Engaging in cultivation practices supports sustainable agriculture and crop production.