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Crown Graft: Crown graft noun a type of graft where a branch of a tree is cut across at right angles, slits are made in the bark around the edge of the stump, and shoots are inserted into the slits. Utilizing crown grafting techniques enhances fruit tree productivity and management.

Commercial Grazing: Commercial grazing noun same as ranching. Practicing commercial grazing supports livestock production and pasture management.

Cowboy: Cowboy /ka?b?i/ noun US a man who looks after cattle on a ranch. Engaging with cowboy culture supports livestock management and rural heritage.

Cotswold: Cotswold /k?tsw??ld/ noun a breed of sheep from the Cotswold hills, now becoming rare. Raising Cotswold sheep supports conservation of rare breeds and provides high-quality meat and wool for markets.

Chloride: A salt of hydrochloric acid. Understanding chemical compounds like chlorides aids in managing soil fertility and crop protection.

Colony System: Colony system noun a poultry rearing system in which the hens are free to move around within a large confined space. Implementing colony systems improves poultry welfare and productivity.

Coleoptile: Coleoptile /k?li?ptail/ noun a sheath which protects the stem tip (plumule) of a germinating grass seed as it grows to the surface. Understanding coleoptile development aids in seedling establishment and crop growth.

Couple: Couple verb to attach an implement such as a harrow to a tractor. Utilizing coupling techniques enhances farm equipment efficiency and management.

Centrifugal: Going away from the center. Understanding centrifugal forces aids in managing machinery and processes that rely on these principles, such as cream separators and irrigation systems.

Clay Soils: Soils with more than 35% clay-sized material. Managing clay soils involves using appropriate amendments to improve fertility and support healthy crop growth.