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chaff: The husks of grains and grasses separated during threshing. Chaff can be used as animal feed or mulch, contributing to sustainable farm practices.

Channel: A bed of a river or stream, or directing water in a particular direction. Managing water channels supports efficient irrigation practices and protects soil and crop health.

Couch Grass: Couch grass /ku:t? r?s/ noun a kind of grass (Agropyron repens) with long creeping rhizomes, which is difficult to eradicate from cultivated crops. Also called scutch, twitch. Managing couch grass involves using integrated weed management strategies.

Cud: Cud /k?d/ noun food that ruminating animals bring back from the first stomach into the mouth to be chewed again. Understanding cud chewing aids in managing livestock digestion and nutrition.

CSR: CSR abbreviation corporate social responsibility. Engaging in corporate social responsibility supports sustainable and ethical business practices.

Cockerel: Cockerel noun a young male chicken, up to 18 months old. Raising cockerels supports poultry operations and provides meat for markets.

Cattle Identification Document (CID): A document identifying an animal and showing its movements from owner to owner. Using CIDs helps farmers track livestock, manage herd health, and comply with regulations.

Cochineal: Cochineal /k?t?i ni:l/ noun a red coloring matter obtained from the dried body of an insect, the female concilla (Coccus cacti) found in Mexico, Central America, and the West Indies. Utilizing cochineal for natural dyes enhances sustainable farming practices.

Carbon: A common non-metallic element essential for living matter and organic chemical compounds. Carbon plays a crucial role in soil health and crop productivity, making it important for farmers to manage carbon levels in their farming practices.

Camellia: A family of semi-tropical evergreen plants, including the tea plant. Cultivating camellias, such as tea plants, can provide valuable crops for commercial use, diversifying farm income.