21st August 2024
Sugar beet agronomy: Pest-killing grass
A grass containing endophytes is showing promise in controlling two key sugar beet pests. CPM speaks to researchers to find out more.
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20th August 2024
Tyres: Treading a new path
Returning to agricultural tyre manufacturing has seen Continental design its new products from the ground up by introducing new technologies and improving efficiencies. CPM finds out why tyres are back in focus.
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19th August 2024
Drills: A drill for all seasons
Autumn drilling season has come back around with many hoping for a kinder term ahead. But whatever the weather decides to do, having the right drill for the job is as important as ever. CPM…
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19th August 2024
Soil Farmer of the Year: Soil superstars
Following this year’s Groundswell event, CPM caught up with 2024’s Soil Farmer of the Year to find out how they’re making the most of the ground below.
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18th August 2024
Lamport AgX: Maintaining a balance
It’s back to Lamport for Agrovista’s flagship AgX event, during a year when balancing environmental stewardship with weed control is more topical than ever, plus the added temptation of drilling early. CPM visits the site…
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18th August 2024
Winter linseed trials: Survival of the fittest
Trials suggest that when managed correctly, winter linseed has the potential to thrive even in Scotland’s challenging climate, achieving some of the highest trial yields in Europe. CPM reviews the findings.
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17th August 2024
Insider’s View: OSR – Making a splash
Oilseed rape is a crop that’s having a hard time but breeders are doing all within their power to create more resilient varieties. Cue DSV’s Dolphin, with its high gross output and all-new harvest protection…
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17th August 2024
Slug control: Magic of movement
As drills start to roll signalling the start of another cropping cycle, CPM looks at what slug control learnings can be taken from last season when the pest wreaked havoc during crop establishment.
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16th August 2024
Last Word: Timeworn pages
“Remember the real me when I cannot remember you” – wow, as someone who’s cared for a relative with dementia, that quote has brought a tear to my eye.
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16th August 2024
Talking Taties: Variable outcomes
Somewhat predictably, given the rain, it’s a light land year. Our winter barley is all cut and varied in yield from not quite 6t/ha to a reasonable 7.9t/ha, with the average tantalisingly close to 7t/ha.…
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16th August 2024
Nature Natters: Harvesting new opportunities
It’s been a busy summer of conferences, shows and events across the country and I’ve had conversations with many different farmers. It’s become increasingly obvious that they fall into two distinct camps – those who…