31st July 2025
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Agronomy
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30th July 2025
Boosting establishment, surging yield
Pitched as the next generation of seed treatment, Surge is promising to make waves in crop establishment by combining bacillus bacteria with a key micronutrient. CPM takes a closer look.
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30th July 2025
Fresh approaches to shifting blackgrass threat
Blackgrass control strategies should change and adapt if growers are to keep on top of this constantly evolving threat, say experts. CPM visits Hutchinsons’ Cambourne grassweed demonstration to learn more.
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30th July 2025
Forcing a fungicide re-think
A new strain of yellow rust has ripped through crops from Scotland to East Anglia but this time, fungicide efficacy isn’t in question. CPM investigates what’s behind the shift.
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Machinery
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1st August 2025
Producing the ideal bale
The requirement for high-density top-quality bales has seen one farming business adopt two new large square balers. CPM discovers not only the difference these have made but also the savings.
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1st August 2025
Shallow tillage to deep inversion
Whether farmers are opting for minimum tillage, deep inversion or somewhere in between, improvements in implements can help create the ideal seedbed. CPM explores some of the new machines on the market.
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11th July 2025
Simple, solid and manoeuvrable
Having tried out multiple machines while looking to upgrade, a north Suffolk family turned to Case IH when purchasing a new telehandler, mostly based on the firm’s tractor performance. CPM shares their story.
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Roots
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24th July 2025
Why you should care about PCN
Just because many in the potato sector are deeply knowledgeable about PCN and the catastrophic damage the microscopic pest can cause, it seems others could be lacking the basics regarding its control and management. CPM…
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11th July 2025
Potato late blight: The challenge continues
Lessons from Europe point to how to control resistant strains of late blight, but the level at which this demands growers to engage with integrated resistance management worries experts. CPM reports…
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11th July 2025
Beet moth warning issued
After an earlier than expected invasion of aphids into beet crops, spring weather could be creating ideal conditions for beet moth. CPM reports from BBRO BeetField25, where experts explained more.
Rotations
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30th July 2025
Cropping for sustainability
Ensuring long-term sustainability has become a core focus for many growers during recent years. CPM speaks to one Berkshire farmer about the practical lessons of regenerative agriculture and how cover crops are reshaping farm resilience…
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30th July 2025
Support that pays off
With government support schemes seemingly going down the metaphorical drainpipe, private funding is emerging as an opportunity that could reshape the financial landscape for farming businesses. But how viable is it in practice and what…
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11th July 2025
Championing cover crop expertise
How to successfully grow cover crops is still a much-debated subject, however, AHDB is using its group of Champions to improve knowledge exchange. CPM finds out more…
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11th July 2025
Learning by doing with intercropping
With intercropping gaining traction among progressive growers, it’s often those at the grassroots who lead the charge. CPM speaks to Ben Adams, who’s been quietly trialling his own innovative mixes in Oxfordshire – fuelled by…
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1st July 2025
Pulse power paves the way to nitrogen cuts
Fresh trials from Agrii under the NCS banner point to a 25% reduction in nitrogen fertiliser use after winter beans – without compromising yield
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1st July 2025
How is AHDB supporting cover crop knowledge exchange?
Four projects helping to address knowledge gaps associated with cover crops have been set up by the new farmer-led AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds research and knowledge exchange committee
Varieties
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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…
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1st July 2025
Innovation Insight: Next generation resistance
Four years on from the official launch of RlmS, NPZ is bringing the next generation of stem canker resistance to the market. CPM finds out more.
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1st July 2025
An alternative choice
Deciding on a variety is a highly personal thing, dependent on the requirements of both an individual farm and its preferred management system. CPM investigates one option which is proving a hit among regen adopters.
Rural
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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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29th April 2025
Putting trust in nature
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21st April 2025
Parasitoid wasps: A positive sting in the tail
Curiously gruesome in behaviour, parasitoid wasps are often coined the body snatchers of the insect world. CPM shines a spotlight on this fascinating group of beneficial insects.
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