21st October 2025
Smith’s Soapbox: Blue or red?
There was an old adage that did the rounds, that UK agriculture was better off under a Labour government than a Tory one. Like many pearls of wisdom, it didn’t stand up to much analysis,…
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21st October 2025
Nature Natters: The future is diversity
I’m writing this during the party conference season, during which I’ll get the opportunity to attend a range of events for many different political parties. And in all of them, I’ll be putting forward discussion…
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21st October 2025
Last Word: Talk techie to me
Before I commence this month’s instalment, I’d better provide an avian update. Our seven mini dinosaurs are still with us, having progressed rapidly through the raptor stage into almost fully feathered fowl. They advanced from…
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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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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
BVLOS and beyond – a new frontier for drones
Thanks to new legislation allowing drones to fly further than ever before, De Sangosse and AutoSpray Systems have brought spraying into the field with UK-first pod sealant trials. CPM finds out more.
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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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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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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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15th October 2025
Crop Production October 2025
The October 2025 edition of Crop Production Magazine includes articles on European corn borer and an Agritechnica preview
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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…
