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Contour Farming: Contour farming noun a method of cultivating sloping land in which the land is ploughed along a terrace rather than down the slope, so reducing soil erosion COMMENT: In contour farming, the ridges of earth act as barriers to prevent soil being washed away and the furrows retain the rainwater. Implementing contour farming practices helps prevent soil erosion and promote sustainable land use.

CLA: Abbreviation for Caseous Lymphadenitis or Country Land and Business Association. Engaging with CLA helps farmers maintain herd health and comply with industry standards.

Cloche: A covering of either glass or plastic used to protect seedbeds. Using cloches helps farmers extend growing seasons and protect young plants from adverse weather conditions.

Chlorinator: An apparatus for adding chlorine to water. Using chlorinators helps farmers manage water quality and protect crops from pathogens.

Calcareous: Containing calcium. Calcareous soils support high crop productivity and sustainable farming practices by providing essential nutrients for plant growth.

Colic: Colic noun pain in any part of the intestinal tract, especially a symptom of abdominal pain in horses. Managing colic in horses involves proper diet, healthcare, and monitoring.

Chernozem: A dark fertile soil rich in organic matter, found in temperate grass-covered plains of Russia and North and South America. Understanding soil types like chernozem helps farmers manage fertility and optimize crop production.

Clove: A dried flower bud of a tree (Eugenia caryophyllata) used for flavoring. Growing cloves provides a specialty crop for culinary use, enhancing farm product diversity and income.

Capillary: A tiny blood vessel between arterioles and venules, carrying blood and nutrients into tissues. Knowledge of capillary function aids in understanding livestock health and diagnosing circulatory issues.

Coeliac Disease: Coeliac disease /si:liak di:zi:z/ noun a disease of the small intestine resulting from an inability to digest wheat protein (NOTE: The protein gluten causes the body’s own immune system to attack and damage the gut lining). Awareness of coeliac disease is essential for farmers producing gluten-free products.