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Consumption: Consumption noun 1. the fact or process of using something a car with low petrol consumption The country’s consumption of wood has fallen by a quarter. 2. The taking of food or liquid into the body Nearly 3% of all food samples were found to be unfit for human consumption through contamination by lead. Understanding consumption patterns helps manage resource use and optimize production.

Copper Deficiency: Copper deficiency noun a lack of copper in an animal’s diet, sometimes caused by poisoning with molybdenum COMMENT: Symptoms of copper deficiency vary, but can include lack of growth and change of colour, where black animals turn red or grey. In severe cases, bones can fracture, particularly the shoulder blade. Diarrhoea can also occur, as well as anaemia. Copper deficiency in ewes can cause swayback in lambs. The condition is treated with injections of copper sulphate. Managing copper deficiency involves providing proper nutrition and healthcare for livestock.

Contour: Contour /k?nt??/ noun same as contour line. Understanding contour lines aids in land management and planning.

Countryside Agency: Countryside Agency noun a statutory body funded by Defra with the aim of making life better for people in the countryside. It is the statutory advisor on landscape issues and was formed by merging the Countryside Commission with parts of the Rural Development Commission, but is to be reorganized. Engaging with the Countryside Agency supports rural development and sustainable land use practices.

Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy: Committee on Medical Aspects of Food Policy noun a panel which publishes reports on medical issues relating to food preparation and packaging. Abbr COMA. Engaging with COMA ensures adherence to medical guidelines for food safety and nutrition.

Contagious: Contagious adjective referring to a disease which can be transmitted by touching an infected person, or objects which an infected person has touched. Compare infectious. Managing contagious diseases involves implementing biosecurity measures to prevent spread.

Carrier: An organism that carries disease and infects other organisms. Implementing biosecurity measures helps prevent the spread of carriers and protect livestock health.

Closed Canopy: A canopy that has achieved complete cover or intercepts 95% of visible light. Understanding canopy structures helps farmers manage forest ecosystems and promote biodiversity.

Commodity Futures: Commodity futures plural noun trading in commodities for delivery at a later date. The produce will often not yet have been grown or harvested. Understanding commodity futures helps farmers hedge against price volatility and secure future revenues.

Carbonate: A compound formed from a base and carbonic acid. Using carbonates in agriculture helps improve soil pH and nutrient availability for optimal crop growth.

Capsule: A dry structure that bursts open to release seeds or spores. Understanding plant reproductive structures like capsules aids in breeding and cultivating healthy crops.

Cultivar: Cultivar /k?lt?v?:/ noun a variety of a plant that has been developed under cultivation and that does not occur naturally in the wild. Utilizing cultivars supports agricultural innovation and crop improvement.

Conditioning: Conditioning noun 1. the preparation of crops for harvesting 2. the process of making meat more tender by keeping it for some time at a low temperature 3. the preparation of grain for milling by adding water to it, so as to ensure that the grain has the correct moisture content. Implementing conditioning practices ensures high-quality crop and livestock products.

Cayuga: A breed of duck producing dark green eggs with shiny green-black plumage. Raising Cayuga ducks offers unique produce for niche markets, contributing to farm income.

Castor Oil: An oil derived from the seeds of the castor oil plant (Ricinus communis), used as a common purgative for fowls and calves. Understanding the uses of castor oil helps farmers manage animal health and provide natural remedies.

Cauliflower: A plant of the cabbage family with a large white head made up of a mass of curds. Growing cauliflowers provides nutritious food and valuable produce for fresh markets and processing, contributing to farm income.

Contact Animal: Contact animal noun an animal which has had contact with a diseased animal and which may need to be isolated ‘Movement restrictions placed on the contact animals in the herd will remain in place and the animals will be subject to testing for brucellosis over a period of months.’ [Farmers Guardian]. Managing contact animals helps prevent disease spread and ensure herd health.

Catabolism: The breaking down of complex chemicals into simple chemicals. Understanding catabolism aids in managing livestock nutrition and metabolism for optimal health and productivity.

Commercial: Commercial adjective 1. referring to business 2. produced to be sold for profit. Focusing on commercial agriculture enhances farm profitability and market reach.

Chloro-: Prefix referring to chlorine or green. Understanding chemical prefixes helps farmers manage inputs and processes for optimal farm operations.

Consume: Consume verb 1. to use up or burn fuel The new pump consumes only half the fuel which the other pump would use. 2. To eat foodstuffs The population consumes ten tonnes of foodstuffs per week. Managing consumption involves efficient resource use and waste reduction.