16th October 2025
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Agronomy
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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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29th September 2025
Weed-free foundations: getting the best from OSR
With oilseed rape back in the spotlight, strategies for weed control remain hotly debated – with cultural methods and new chemistry both in the mix. CPM finds out more.
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29th September 2025
Common Ground: Maintaining weed control momentum
Having mostly achieved a good level of weed control last season, experts are urging growers to avoid complacency and keep their foot on the gas as pre-emergence applications near. CPM opens up the discussion for…
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Machinery
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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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3rd October 2025
On-farm opinion: Diversifying with digestate
Ninth-generation farmer James Nott has grown a thriving business around digestate spreading. With Samson kit now at the heart of the operation, CPM finds out about the drivers behind the enterprise and the machinery that…
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2nd October 2025
Tried, tested and still essential
With more than 60 years of efficacy under its belt, Avadex (tri-allate) remains a key component in crop protection strategies. But as the application technology evolves, are growers still following best practice? CPM finds out…
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Roots
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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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1st August 2025
The new man leading beet pricing discussions
Beet price negotiations are one thing, but the NFU Sugar board chair’s position is much more than just leading those talks, as CPM finds out when meeting Kit Papworth – the new man in the…
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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.
Rotations
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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.…
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17th September 2025
Soil carbon restored
The conclusion of a nationwide survey suggests UK farmers have reversed the trend of falling carbon levels in arable soils, potentially reducing their impact on climate change. CPM gets exclusive insight from one of the…
Varieties
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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…
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3rd July 2025
Better buying, better selling: Selecting the crème de la crème of OSR
With many of the challenges facing oilseed rape occurring during the critical establishment phase, what must a variety offer to support the crop to achieve its potential? CPM takes a look at some of the…
Rural
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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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29th May 2025
The story untold: what happens when an agronomist retires?
While focus is often on the farmer themselves when it comes to succession, there’s another important person to consider when planning the future of the farm… the agronomist
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14th May 2025
Farming’s hidden crisis
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