21st August 2023
Tyres: Reinventing the tyre
It’s not very often a truly new tyre is invented, but every now and again someone thinks outside the box to bring about an evolution. CPM learns how a simple paper cup inspired an entirely…
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21st August 2023
Talking Taties: Is regen a threat or an opportunity?
I know I’m not the most enthusiastic irrigator operator, but talk about a chalk and cheese season! In Yorkshire, we’ve got away fairly lightly as far as torrential downpours go, but fields are beginning to…
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20th August 2023
Slugs: How ferric phosphate became a biocontrol success
As wet conditions push slug pressure into the red, many will unknowingly be reaching for a biological control to protect their broadacre crops. CPM explores the evolution of ferric phosphate into the reliable crop protection…
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20th August 2023
Real Results: Little measures
Making small improvements is helping to keep a Norfolk farmer ahead of blackgrass. CPM learns more about his approach to grassweed control.
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20th August 2023
Redekop: Same weeds, new thinking
During a particularly intense year for grassweed pressure, what learnings can be shared by three growers who’ve been investigating a novel method of control at harvest? CPM finds out.
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20th August 2023
Oilseed rape: A place for pyrethroids?
The questions around applying pyrethroid-based insecticides aren’t new, with many feeling their use is severely limited and, in some cases, detrimental. CPM discovers whether they still have a place on farm.
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19th August 2023
On Farm Opinion: Keeping the combine moving
A larger combine can be preferred to a new drying system, the extra output making it more feasible to wait for ideal cutting days and sub-15% moisture, however, coping with incoming grain can be challenging.…
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19th August 2023
Leguminose: Transforming a niche
Intercropping, bi-cropping, companion cropping – call it what you like, but interest is increasing. An EU project aims to transform this from a niche to mainstream. CPM reports.
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19th August 2023
Lamport: Blackgrass – never forgotten
Agrovista’s flagship trial site began life investigating innovative blackgrass control measures but later evolved into a full soil health showcase. Luckily, the team never lost sight of that original goal, a tactic proven valuable this…
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19th August 2023
Kuhn: Strong selection
Kuhn’s forward trajectory hasn’t been hindered by the challenges of the past few years but has instead given the firm direction, which can be seen through its portfolio of new releases. CPM headed to France…
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18th August 2023
Grassweeds: Switching the narrative
The hot topic this season has undoubtedly been grassweeds and the challenge they’ve become. CPM collates some of the latest expertise to help reinforce the message that best practice will eventually prevail.
