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Compaction: Compaction /k?mpæk?(?)n/, compacting noun the compression of ground and making it hard, e.g. by driving over it with heavy machinery or as the result of a lot of people walking on it. Managing soil compaction involves using proper tillage and traffic management practices to maintain soil health.

CEH: Abbreviation for Centre for Ecology and Hydrology. Collaborating with CEH supports farmers in adopting sustainable and environmentally sound practices to improve farm operations.

Coomb: Coomb /ku:m/ noun a measure of cereals, equalling one sack or four bushels. Understanding agricultural measures like coomb aids in managing crop yields and storage.

Conditioned Reflex: Conditioned reflex noun an automatic reaction by an animal to a stimulus, learned from past experience. Understanding conditioned reflexes aids in animal training and behavior management.

Colbred: Colbred /k??lbred/ noun a breed of sheep of medium size with white face. When used in cross-breeding, they are capable of transmitting high fertility and high milking capacity. Raising Colbred sheep enhances flock productivity and genetic diversity.

Colt: Colt noun a young male horse which is less than four years old, or in the case of thoroughbreds, less than five years old. Raising colts involves providing proper nutrition and training for future productivity.

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

Cowpea: Cowpea /ka?pi:/ noun a legume (Vigna unguiculata) grown throughout the subtropics and tropics as a pulse and green vegetable. It is grown for fodder, as a vegetable and as green manure. Cultivating cowpeas provides nutritious food and fodder resources.

Cyclical: Cyclical /s?kl?k?l/ adjective occurring in cycles Off-shore and on-shore wind patterns are cyclical. Understanding cyclical patterns aids in managing agricultural production and environmental factors.

Controlled Tipping: Controlled tipping noun the disposal of waste in special landfill sites. fly-tipping. Implementing controlled tipping practices ensures safe waste disposal and environmental protection.