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crop rotation: The practice of growing different crops sequentially on the same land to improve soil health and reduce pests and diseases. Crop rotation is a key strategy for sustainable farming.

Cull Cows: Cull cows, cull ewes, cull sows plural noun cows, ewes, or sows which are removed from the herd or flock and sold for slaughter. Managing cull cows supports livestock health and population control.

Cheviot: A large, hardy breed of sheep, usually hornless with a white face, providing good-quality wool. Raising Cheviot sheep supports wool production and offers high-quality meat, contributing to farm income.

Clearcut: The cutting down of all the trees in an area. Understanding clearcutting techniques helps farmers manage forestry operations and ensure sustainable land use.

Crush: Crush noun a steel or wood appliance like a strong stall, used to hold livestock when administering injections or when the animal is being inspected by a veterinary surgeon verb to press something with a heavy weight, as when crushing seeds to extract oil. Utilizing crushes ensures proper handling and healthcare for livestock.

Commensal: Commensal /k?mens?l/ noun an organism which lives on another plant or animal but does not harm it or influence it in any way. Parasite, symbiont adjective referring to a commensal. Understanding commensal relationships helps manage ecosystem balance and biodiversity.

Crow Garlic: Crow garlic noun same as wild onion. Managing crow garlic involves using integrated weed management strategies to protect crops.

Capercaillie: A large game bird found in northern coniferous forests. Managing habitats to support wildlife like capercaillie promotes biodiversity and sustainable land use practices.

Cuticle: Cuticle /kju:t?k(?)l/ noun a thin continuous waxy layer that covers the aerial parts of a plant to prevent excessive water loss. Understanding cuticles aids in managing crop health and water retention.

Centre for Ecology and Hydrology (CEH): A UK organization researching and monitoring terrestrial and freshwater environments. Collaborating with CEH supports farmers in adopting sustainable and environmentally sound practices to improve farm operations.