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Codlin: Codlin /k?dlin/, codling /k?dli?/ noun an apple with a long tapering shape. Growing codlin apples adds variety to orchards and provides unique fruit for markets.

Calcium Uptake: The process of calcium being absorbed into an animal’s bloodstream from food. Ensuring adequate calcium uptake is vital for livestock health, supporting bone development and overall well-being.

Cane: A stem of large grasses such as sugar cane, or other plants like blackberries and raspberries. Growing cane crops provides raw materials for various industries, including sugar and fruit production.

Chlorpyrifos: An organophosphate insecticide used on a wide range of crops. Using chlorpyrifos helps farmers protect crops from pests, but it requires careful management to ensure environmental safety.

CHCS: Abbreviation for Cattle Health Certification Standards. Engaging with CHCS helps farmers maintain herd health and comply with industry standards.

Cone: Cone noun 1. a hard scaly structure containing seeds on such plants as conifers 2. the fruit of the female hop plant, which is separated from leaves and other debris before being dried in an oasthouse. Managing cones ensures proper seed and hop production.

Complementary Feeders: Complementary feeders plural noun animals which feed in a way which does not compete with other animals feeding in the same area. So goats, which browse, complement sheep which graze. Understanding complementary feeders helps optimize grazing management and pasture utilization.

Corpuscle: Corpuscle /k?p s(?)l/ noun a cell in the blood. Understanding corpuscles aids in managing livestock health and veterinary care.

Cut: Cut noun 1. the act of cutting hay or other plants It is necessary to get enough silage from three cuts to see the herd through the winter. 2. the act of cutting down trees verb to fell trees with a saw or an axe. Understanding cutting techniques supports proper harvesting and crop management.

Celtic Field System: An ancient system of small, irregular fields. Understanding historical agricultural practices like the Celtic field system provides insights into sustainable land use and crop management.