13th November 2025
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Agronomy
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26th October 2025
The rapid response technology
A problem vexing the brightest minds in crop production – as new chemistry becomes more difficult to discover and commercialise, can pests and diseases be tackled by other means? CPM investigates the emerging science striving…
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26th October 2025
Common Ground: Covering all bases
The past three seasons alone have demonstrated that when it comes to disease, it’s impossible to predict what may strike the hardest. For this month’s Common Ground, CPM explores the importance of keeping an open…
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15th October 2025
Start as you mean to go on
With good seedbed conditions and fairer weather suggesting a positive drilling period, are there any watch-outs looming for this autumn’s weed control? CPM finds out.
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Machinery
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6th November 2025
Alternative power taking different paths
For decades, tractor design was primarily about output, and while that remains highly influential, other productivity elements are increasingly driving the direction of development. CPM examines the alternatives design engineers are adopting to boost arable…
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6th November 2025
What’s driving implement development?
Many long-line tractor manufacturers dip in and out of marketing implements, with few replicating the success of specialists in crop establishment and protection kit. CPM visited Kuhn at its pre-AgriTechnica product launch event to reveal…
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15th October 2025
Gearing up for Hanover
As Agritechnica prepares to open its doors to international visitors once again next month, CPM takes a look at what’s new and how growers can be strategic with their future kit purchases.
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Roots
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6th November 2025
Beating the virus
Ten years in the making, ST Tweed poses one of the first in a generation of new virus yellows-tolerant sugar beet varieties. Now entering its second season of availability, CPM speaks to breeder Strube, to…
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16th October 2025
Why detail makes the difference in sugar beet
With margins under pressure, sugar beet’s future hinges on productivity. From seedbed conditions to stacked traits in varieties, CPM explores how detail and innovation can keep the crop competitive.
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3rd October 2025
Sugar beet: The power to choose
While some plant breeders are urging growers to consider ordering seed direct following last year’s changes to the UK sugar beet seed model, this approach might not suit all. CPM looks at both sides of…
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3rd October 2025
Honing in on potato heritage
A study claims to have solved the mystery of how potatoes evolved, and critically, the findings could help plant breeders to improve the drought tolerance of the crop. CPM takes a closer look.
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8th September 2025
Mitigating emerging threats
Trials to unlock greater understanding about cercospora and beet moth should help growers with control of the two threats in future years. CPM reports.
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27th August 2025
Potatoes: setting up for success
Fast becoming the realm of specialist root crop growers, there’s much to consider when it comes to producing a profitable potato crop. CPM attended Hutchinsons’ potato trial open day in Spalding to hear the latest…
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16th October 2025
Why detail makes the difference in sugar beet
With margins under pressure, sugar beet’s future hinges on productivity. From seedbed conditions to stacked traits in varieties, CPM explores how detail and innovation can keep the crop competitive.
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3rd October 2025
Sugar beet: The power to choose
While some plant breeders are urging growers to consider ordering seed direct following last year’s changes to the UK sugar beet seed model, this approach might not suit all. CPM looks at both sides of…
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3rd October 2025
Honing in on potato heritage
A study claims to have solved the mystery of how potatoes evolved, and critically, the findings could help plant breeders to improve the drought tolerance of the crop. CPM takes a closer look.
Rotations
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31st October 2025
Stacking the system: the technical case for mixed farming
As pressures mount on arable businesses to improve resilience, reduce costs and integrate environmental outcomes, mixed farming systems are seeing renewed interest. CPM speaks to one Staffordshire farmer balancing beef and combinable crops in a…
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16th October 2025
Creating value in every grain
Delivering for the triple bottom line – financial, social and environmental performance – is becoming increasingly important for farming businesses when success no longer equates to just yield. CPM looks at the concept of value,…
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15th October 2025
Boring into yields
A migratory pest appears to have capitalised on this summer’s prolonged arid conditions, attacking maize crops and leaving tunnels of destruction. CPM investigates the rise of the European corn borer.
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1st October 2025
The crazy Englishman’s olive gamble
Described by Italian producers as ‘the crazy Englishman’, a Lincolnshire grower is diversifying into producing olives – many miles further north than anyone else. CPM visits David Hoyles to hear his story.
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30th September 2025
Things can only get better
With some growers experiencing their worst harvests on record, coupled with excruciatingly low grain prices, the question on many lips is when will things improve? CPM gathers early market intel for how the current campaign…
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30th September 2025
Maximising maize: unlocking potential for AD and grain markets
With demand from both AD plants and feed markets on the rise, maize is cementing its place in UK rotations. But, success depends on smart variety choice, sound agronomy and a willingness to keep learning.…
Varieties
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28th October 2025
Tried, tested and still performing
As the latest Recommended List prepares to launch and excitement builds about the latest newcomers, breeders say there’s still merit in some of the older, ‘tried and tested’ varieties. CPM finds out more.
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29th September 2025
Destined for greatness?
Named after the bustling London street where the glamour of The Ritz meets the prestige of the UK Flour Millers HQ, a new candidate looks set to shake up the Group 1 market… CPM explores…
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27th August 2025
Building on a proven pedigree
Following a successful reign for KWS Extase, the variety has now spawned a daughter that has already made a mark on the Recommended List… CPM reveals more about KWS Equipe.
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30th July 2025
Standing out from the crowd
In a year where growers are spoilt for choice with the number of new winter feed barley varieties available, it takes a combination of strong characteristics to stand out. CPM takes a closer look at…
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30th July 2025
Creating a sparkle in the North
Commended for its significantly improved distilling quality and potential alcohol yield per tonne, candidate variety Sparkler is catching attention. CPM investigates why this wheat could prove a gem for northern growers.
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24th July 2025
Reclaiming rapeseed
Despite a challenging few years for the crop, innovation in oilseed rape breeding continues to evolve. CPM travelled to NPZ HQ in Cambridgeshire to learn more about its latest offerings and how to get the…
Rural
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3rd November 2025
Biologicals bring balance on Zambian farm
Despite having access to more plant protection products than his European counterparts, one Zambian farmer is opting to reap the benefits of biologicals. CPM visits Donald Burton in Zambia, to find out more.
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3rd November 2025
Shaking up farm business tenancies
A revolutionary type of farm business tenancy is aiming to help The Crown Estate supports its tenants to farm sustainably, manage the environment, and diversify businesses. CPM finds out more.
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2nd October 2025
Saving bees one hive at a time
Installing and managing beehives for corporate clients is not only helping to meet sustainability goals, but is also striving to improve the future of the native honey bee. CPM meets Buckley’s Bees, the Cheshire business…
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20th August 2025
Worming the way up the agenda
While earthworms have become a key indicator when it comes to soil health, according to researchers, there’s still work to be done to increase monitoring on-farm. CPM speaks to agricultural soil scientist Dr Jackie Stroud,…
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11th July 2025
Draining resources
In some instances, drainage schemes installed in the heydays of the 70s and 80s are proving no longer fit for purpose. CPM finds out why this could be the case and asks what can be…
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1st July 2025
Making Mole Drains Last: When and How to Mole for Effective Land Drainage
Moling or jetting can be a low-cost way of rejuvenating a failing drainage system but these techniques only work if permeable fill is in place and soil structure allows good waterflow
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