21st June 2024
Conventional OSR: Compelling conventionals
Should growers still consider conventional oilseed rape varieties when the majority of options on the market are hybrid and wider risks associated with the crop remain high? CPM investigates.
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Agronomy
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20th June 2024
Insider’s View: wheat – An epic reimagining
Beowulf has arrived as the strongest fighter, ready to take on Grendel and his mother, but this time in the form of the highest yielding hard feed wheat armed with an arsenal of strong agronomic…
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18th June 2024
Pulse Progress: Planning for pulses
With a focus on legumes in a number of the options available under the new SFI scheme, experts warn that careful consideration should be given to how they’re grown to avoid future problems. CPM finds…
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17th June 2024
Sulphur sources: Going solo
While most arable growers appreciate the pros and cons of different nitrogen sources, the same thinking isn’t always applied to sulphur. CPM investigates the productivity and environmental implications of current sulphur options.
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15th June 2024
Forward-thinking farmers: Oh, oh, oh, it’s magic…
As growers grapple for ways to stop pests decimating oilseed rape yields, a new digital monitoring tool based on AI could be key. CPM finds out more.
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15th June 2024
Fit for the Future: Sowing profitability
As growers seek to cultivate sustainable rotations for the future, wheat is likely to be a mainstay of many cropping plans. But how can growers get the most bang for their buck? CPM speaks to…
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14th June 2024
Bioscience in brief: Tiros 2.0
A new generation of biological seed treatment has been unveiled which promises to deliver performance over the product it supersedes. CPM finds out more.
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14th June 2024
Crop production insights: Precision decisions
Whether it be on paper or more recently digitally, data collection has long been a key part of everyday farming. But how can growers use what they have at their fingertips to make better decisions?…
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22nd May 2024
Insider’s View: barley – Buzzard against BYDV
Growing more comprehensive and steadfast disease tolerant and resistant varieties has become increasingly important in agriculture and with the launch of SY Buzzard, growers now have the option of BYDV tolerance in hybrid barley. CPM…
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21st May 2024
Crop nutrition backstage: Pride in Pentre
Although often revered for its crop nutrition portfolio, a series of strategic acquisitions has led FMC to significantly expand its biological product offering. CPM joins the team at their site at Pentre in Wales to…
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20th May 2024
Biostimulants: Breaking down biostimulants
The increase in biostimulants available on the market has given farmers and agronomists much more choice while delivering exciting new technology, however, the number of products on offer can be confusing. CPM investigates whether the…
