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The UK area of herbicide-tolerant Clearfield oilseed rape doubled to 30,000ha last year, with further increases predicted. CPM explores how to get the best from the system. Clearfield OSR is a brilliant tool in the armoury on difficult areas of the farm where weed pressure has got too high. By Paul Spackman New varieties and […]
UK farms could become the test bed for agricultural innovations that will lead the world into a new Green Revolution and potentially eliminate the growing global problems of malnutrition, extreme hunger and extreme poverty. Following Brexit, a policy approach to farming and science that’s properly regulated, closely aligned with the EU, but free to […]
A firm focus on plant counts and novel tests for soil biota inform how the Barker boys optimise crop profitability on their stunning Suffolk farm. CPM visits to find out what on-farm trials add. I don’t want to be known as a land and tree hugger. By Tom Allen-Stevens You know you’re in a rather […]
The arable landscape in which oilseed rape sits has shifted on many UK farms, but growers remain committed to the crop, according to a recent CPM survey carried out with BASF and Dekalb. Winter OSR seems certain to remain popular wherever it can be grown with sufficient reliability. By Rob Jones Despite last season’s disappointing […]
On-farm trials on an estate with a 400-year history play a key role in evolving its arable system and bringing in new practices. CPM visits and finds out how the business pins down its cost of production. This is precisely how you can identify those small changes that will take the farming system forward. By […]
Septoria is the primary target disease for the UK’s wheat growers. In this feature, Professor Fiona Burnett from SRUC explains the latest in understanding this complex and evolving disease, including an update on the latest research into fungicide resistance, epidemiology and control. Duelling with the polymorph Septoria continues to put up a good fight, constantly […]
Lincs grower Keith Challen has spent the past four years developing a controlled traffic farming system across his heavy, fertile soils. CPM visits to find out how he’s applying the same meticulous approach to on-farm trials. I know what my farm needs and will investigate it thoroughly. By Tom Allen-Stevens Even the name of this […]
CPM (Crop Production Magazine) is a controlled circulation magazine for UK arable farmers, farm managers, agronomists, machinery dealers and other arable supply industry professionals. CPM is published ten times a year – monthly from February to December – and is sent out free of charge to qualifying individuals.
