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Carob: A long flat dried pod of the carob tree, used in food preparations and animal feed. Growing carob provides a nutritious feed source and raw material for various food products, enhancing farm income.

Caterpillar Tractor: A tractor with a revolving set of linked metal plates on either side instead of wheels. Using caterpillar tractors helps farmers manage field operations on difficult terrain, improving efficiency and productivity.

Cep: An edible mushroom-like fungus (Boletus edulis). Cultivating or foraging for ceps provides a specialty crop for gourmet markets, enhancing farm product diversity and income.

Calcifuge: A plant that prefers acid soils and does not grow on chalky or alkaline soils. Recognizing calcifuges helps farmers optimize crop selection and soil management practices.

Cereal Stands: Fields of standing cereal crops. Managing cereal stands involves monitoring crop health and implementing best practices to ensure high yields and quality produce.

Chlorosis: A reduction of chlorophyll in plants, making the leaves turn yellow. Managing chlorosis involves identifying and addressing nutrient deficiencies to ensure healthy crop growth.

C3: A metabolic pathway in plants, which uses three-carbon compounds to fix CO2 from the atmosphere. C3 plants, like wheat and rice, are adapted to cooler, wetter environments. Recognizing C3 plants allows farmers to optimize planting schedules and irrigation practices for these crops.

Chervil: A herb (Anthriscus cerefolium) used as a garnish or in salads and soups. Growing chervil provides a specialty crop for culinary use, enhancing farm product diversity and income.

County, Parish, Holding: County, parish, holding noun a unique 3-part identification number for land used to keep livestock. Abbr CPH. Utilizing county, parish, holding identification ensures proper livestock management and traceability.

CCFRA: Abbreviation for Campden and Chorleywood Food Research Association. Engaging with CCFRA helps farmers adopt innovative practices and improve food production processes.