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Control: Control noun 1. the process of restraining something or keeping something in order to bring or keep something under control to make sure that something is well regulated The authorities brought the epidemic under control. out of control unregulated The epidemic appears to be out of control. 2. (in experiments) a sample used as a comparison with the one being tested verb 1. to direct or manage something 2. to keep something in order The veterinary service is trying to control the epidemic. They were unable to control the spread of the pest. Managing control measures ensures effective farm operations and product quality.

Combine Harvester: Combine harvester noun a large machine that cuts a crop, threshes it and sorts the grain or seed from the straw or chaff. Combine harvesters are used to harvest a vast range of crops such as cereals, grass, peas, and oilseed rape. COMMENT: The combine harvester cuts the crop, passes it to the threshing mechanism, then sorts the grain or seed from the straw or chaff. The straw is left in a swath behind the combine, and the chaff is blown out of the back. The grain is lifted to a hopper from which it is unloaded into trailers. Most combine harvesters are self-propelled, with a cab for the driver, power steering, and monitoring systems for the key components. Special attachments used with combines include straw spreaders, pick-up attachments for grass and clover crops, and maize pickers. Utilizing combine harvesters enhances crop harvesting efficiency and reduces labor requirements.

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.

Cattle Plague: A disease of cattle eradicated from the UK in 1877 but still found in parts of Asia and Africa. Understanding the history and prevention of cattle plague helps farmers protect their herds from similar diseases.

Caesar: To perform a surgical intervention to enable an animal to give birth, often necessary with Belgian Blue cattle. Mastering caesarean techniques ensures safe deliveries in livestock, reducing mortality rates and improving herd productivity.

Common: Common adjective belonging to several different people or to everyone common land noun an area of land to which the public has access for walking COMMENT: About 80% of common land is privately owned and, subject to the interests of any commoners, owners enjoy essentially the same rights as the owners of other land. Commoners have different types of ‘rights of common’, e.g. to graze animals, or to extract sand, gravel, or peat. Managing common land involves balancing public access with sustainable land use practices.

Chats: Small potatoes separated from larger potatoes during grading. Managing potato by-products like chats involves using them for feed or processing to reduce waste and maximize farm resources.

Centrifuge: A device using centrifugal force to separate or remove liquids. Using centrifuges helps farmers and processors manage dairy and food operations efficiently, improving product quality and yield.

Copra: Copra /k?pr?/ noun the dried pulp of a coconut, from which oil is extracted by pressing. Understanding copra production aids in managing coconut crops and oil extraction.

Chlorophyll: A green pigment in plants and some algae that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis. Understanding chlorophyll function aids farmers in managing crop health and optimizing photosynthesis for improved yields.