18th July 2025
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Agronomy
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30th June 2025
New OSR Varieties Bring Vigour and Resilience Despite Falling Acreage
Despite a decline in OSR hectarage, plant breeders haven’t stalled when it comes to delivering innovation
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30th June 2025
Mycotoxin rainfall risk tool
The AHDB tool has been activated for another season
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30th June 2025
Taking full control of crop trials
A new state-of-the-art glasshouse facility has been opened at Agrii’s Throws Farm Technology Centre in Essex to help the company fast-track its trials activities and therefore speed up the adoption of alternative crop inputs. CPM…
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Machinery
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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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2nd July 2025
Post-harvest solutions showcased at Cereals
Post-harvest grain management was a key theme at this year’s Cereals Event, with several new launches on display to help growers better safeguard quality and make every tonne count.
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19th June 2025
Going with the grain – what to consider when selecting storage
Getting grain storage right can make all the difference when it comes to crop profitability. CPM explores the key considerations before investing in something new.
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Roots
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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.
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19th June 2025
Balancing sugar beet and soil health
As knowledge of how to manage soils improves at a rapid pace, growers are adjusting their approach to sugar beet in a quest to offset sustainability concerns regarding the crop. CPM hosts this month’s Common…
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30th May 2025
Winning the war on virus vectors
A new insecticide featuring translaminar and contact activity is set to improve aphid control in root crops including sugar beet and potatoes. CPM learns more about Sivanto Prime.
Rotations
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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
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29th May 2025
Why the Black Sea matters
Although the UK doesn’t import much wheat, its prices are influenced by global markets all the same. CPM examines why understanding Black Sea wheat production is so important and how this information can be used…
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29th May 2025
Moving up a gear with arable maize
With increasing pressure on input costs plus a drive to find effective break crops and therefore reap the benefits of more diversified markets, UK arable growers continue to turn to maize. CPM weighs up the…
Varieties
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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.
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1st July 2025
Why LG Capitol is Delivering Top Yields and Consistent Performance for Cambridgeshire Grower
Consistent performance, strong yields and specific weights make LG Capitol top choice
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30th June 2025
The variety offering more than meets the eye
Not only does Hexton offer a versatile yet reliable soft Group 4 feed wheat option, but it’s also part of a new approach to royalties which strives to deliver commercial fairness to both grower and…
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30th June 2025
How Growing Four Wheat Varieties Helps Balance Silage, Sprays and Harvest on a Devon Farm
Selecting four varieties is helping one grower to spread harvest workload and manage silage requirements
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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