28th February 2024
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12th February 2024
Talking Taties: What a winter, eh?
It seems a long time since the excellent BP2023 show at Harrogate in November and similarly superb CUPGRA conference in December.
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12th February 2024
Smith’s Soapbox: No Red Tractor oil on troubled waters
From the perspective of a combinable crops business, a key weakness in Red Tractor assurance would seem to be how little of what leaves my farm ends up with a Red Tractor logo on it.
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12th February 2024
Nature Natters: Inputs and outputs – the future of fossil fuel-based fertilisers
Like many, we’re coming out of winter with the already-planted crops in a very mixed condition – we don't have a single field with uniform establishment or condition of crops. The recent weather has certainly…
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12th February 2024
Last Word: No (wo)man is an island
You can be in a room full of people yet feel completely alone. It’s true, isn’t it? Loneliness comes in many shapes and sizes. Equally, here we find ourselves, in an industry which by its…
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12th February 2024
Spring establishment: Springing forward
Following what’s been a miserable autumn season, the pressure is undoubtedly on to ensure spring crops successfully overcome potential weather extremes that come their way. CPM looks at some of the options on the table.
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9th February 2024
Simplifying SFI
Tackling the new 2023 SFI in a systematic manner could help producers to achieve the most from the scheme. CPM explores a simplified approach and the impact it’s having on one farm.
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9th February 2024
SEAS conference: Navigating a changing world
Farming finds itself at the centre of discussions in its role as both hero and villain as the UK plots its course to net zero. But can farming really save the planet? CPM reports from…
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9th February 2024
REAP conference: The sustainability trilemma
How to grow more food while achieving net zero carbon emissions and increasing biodiversity – that was the challenge highlighted at Agri-TechE’s REAP conference at Newmarket Racecourse. CPM joined delegates to find out more.
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9th February 2024
Potato storage: Storage stalwart
Is there much more left to say on potato storage and life after CIPC? CPM speaks to recent industry award winner, Adrian Cunnington, to find out his thoughts on what could happen next.
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9th February 2024
Ploughing min-till: Shallow approach
Typically regarded as deep working tools, ploughs can have a part to play in min-till, if specifically designed to operate shallowly. That’s the message from two manufacturers when setting out the case for their implements…