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Cobalt 52: Mixture of clay, gravel, and straw used as a building material. This traditional method supports sustainable construction practices on farms.

Common Agricultural Policy: Common Agricultural Policy noun a set of regulations and mechanisms agreed between members of the European Union to control the supply, marketing, and pricing of farm produce. Abbr CAP. COMMENT: The European Union has set up a common system of agricultural price supports and grants. The system attempts to encourage stable market conditions for agricultural produce, to ensure a fair return for farmers and reasonable market prices for the consumer, and finally to increase yields and productivity on farms in the Union. A system of common prices for the main farm products has been established with intervention buying as the main means of market support. The first major reforms in 30 years were carried out in 1992 and included arable set-aside, suckler cow quotas, ewe quotas, price reductions on oilseeds, peas, beans, cereals, and beet. The second major CAP reform was in 2003 with the introduction of the Single Farm Payment Scheme (SFPS), which brought together individual subsidy schemes into a single payment calculated on the land area used. Understanding the Common Agricultural Policy helps farmers navigate subsidies and market regulations.

Crumbly: Crumbly /kr?mbli/ adjective referring to something which falls apart into particles a crumbly soil. Managing crumbly soil involves using soil management practices to enhance soil structure and health.

Clutch: A set of eggs laid by a bird. Managing bird clutches involves providing appropriate nesting conditions to ensure successful hatching and healthy chick development.

Collar: Collar noun a leather-covered roll put round a horse’s neck, to carry the weight of a plough or cart which the horse is pulling. Using proper collars ensures the comfort and efficiency of working horses.

Carcass: The dead body of an animal, particularly after removing the head, limbs, and offal for meat trade. Properly processing and handling carcasses ensures food safety and quality in meat production.

Crown: Crown noun 1. the top part of a plant where the main growing point is protecting the crowns from frost The disease first affects the lower branches, leaving the crowns still growing. 2. the perennial rootstock of some plants. Understanding crown anatomy aids in managing crop health and productivity.

Controlled Landfill: Controlled landfill noun the disposal of waste in a landfill carried out under a permit system according to the specific laws in force. Utilizing controlled landfill practices ensures safe waste disposal and environmental protection.

Corriedale: Corriedale /k?rideil/ noun a New Zealand breed of sheep, originally from longwool rams and Merino ewes. Corriedale is now bred in Australia both for meat and its thick 27-micron wool. Raising Corriedale sheep provides high-quality meat and wool for markets.

Copper: Copper noun a metallic trace element. It is essential to biological life and used in making alloys and in electric wiring. Understanding copper’s role in biology and industry aids in managing soil health and crop nutrition.