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Crop Circles: Crop circles plural noun usually circular patterns occurring in cereal stands, where crops have been flattened. Investigating crop circles involves understanding natural and human-made patterns in agriculture.

Cesspool: A tank for household sewage, constructed in the ground near a house not connected to the main drainage system. Managing cesspools involves regular maintenance to prevent contamination and ensure environmental safety.

Celery: A vegetable plant (Apium graveolens) with thick edible leaf stalks. Growing celery provides nutritious food and valuable produce for fresh markets and processing, contributing to farm income.

Cleveland Bay: A breed of light draught horse. Raising Cleveland Bay horses provides valuable animals for work and recreation, contributing to farm productivity and income.

Crest: Crest noun 1. the highest point of a hill or mountain ridge 2. a growth on the head of a bird or other animal. Understanding crest formation aids in managing livestock health and veterinary care.

Codex: Codex /k??deks/ noun a United Nations food standards body run by FAO and WHO to develop international food safety and quality standards. Engaging with Codex helps farmers comply with food safety regulations and improve product marketability.

Cypress: Cypress /sa?pr?s/ noun a tree (Cupressus sempervirens) of the Mediterranean region, the wood of which is used for furniture. Cultivating cypress trees provides valuable timber resources.

Coppice: Coppice /k?pis/ noun an area of trees which have been cut down to near the ground to allow shoots to grow which are then harvested. The shoots may be used as fuel or for making products such as baskets or fencing. verb to cut trees down to near the ground to produce strong straight shoots Coppiced wood can be dried for use in wood-burning stoves. Compare pollard COMMENT: The best trees for coppicing are those which naturally send up several tall straight stems from a bole, such as hazel and sweet chestnut. In coppice management, the normal cycle is about five to ten years of growth, after which the stems are cut back. Thick stems are dried and used as fuel, or for making charcoal. Thin stems are used for fencing. Cash aid under the set-aside scheme could be used for short-rotation energy coppicing. Implementing coppicing practices provides sustainable wood production and enhances forest management.

Contamination: Contamination /k?ntmin ei?(?)n/ noun 1. the action of making something impure the contamination of the water supply by runoff from the fields 2. The state of something such as water or food which has been contaminated and so is harmful to living organisms The level of contamination is dropping. Preventing contamination ensures product safety and protects consumer health.

Coniferous: Coniferous /k? nif(?)r?s/ adjective referring to conifers. Managing coniferous forests involves sustainable forestry practices and timber production.