2nd October 2025
Making the switch
Following the Omnia upgrade launch more than a year ago, growers with businesses of all sizes are finding the lure of an all-in-one farm management software solution too tempting to ignore. CPM finds out what’s…
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1st October 2025
The crazy Englishman’s olive gamble
Described by Italian producers as ‘the crazy Englishman’, a Lincolnshire grower is diversifying into producing olives – many miles further north than anyone else. CPM visits David Hoyles to hear his story.
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30th September 2025
Things can only get better
With some growers experiencing their worst harvests on record, coupled with excruciatingly low grain prices, the question on many lips is when will things improve? CPM gathers early market intel for how the current campaign…
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30th September 2025
Maximising maize: unlocking potential for AD and grain markets
With demand from both AD plants and feed markets on the rise, maize is cementing its place in UK rotations. But, success depends on smart variety choice, sound agronomy and a willingness to keep learning.…
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29th September 2025
Destined for greatness?
Named after the bustling London street where the glamour of The Ritz meets the prestige of the UK Flour Millers HQ, a new candidate looks set to shake up the Group 1 market… CPM explores…
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29th September 2025
Weed-free foundations: getting the best from OSR
With oilseed rape back in the spotlight, strategies for weed control remain hotly debated – with cultural methods and new chemistry both in the mix. CPM finds out more.
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29th September 2025
Common Ground: Maintaining weed control momentum
Having mostly achieved a good level of weed control last season, experts are urging growers to avoid complacency and keep their foot on the gas as pre-emergence applications near. CPM opens up the discussion for…
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26th September 2025
Talking Taties: Gleaning the positives
The only thing worse than a poor performing year is one that follows another poor performing year. It’s safe to say arable farming and taty growing isn’t much fun at the moment.
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26th September 2025
Nature Natters: What next for nature?
We seem to find ourselves in a two-tiered farming system. We have those that are in Countryside Stewardship alongside those in an overgenerous Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI ) scheme, receiving public money to deliver public…
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26th September 2025
Smith’s Soapbox: Watch this space
My father was one of those post-war farmers where the success of the crop was determined by what you did before you sowed the seed, as opposed to what you did to the crop afterwards.…
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22nd September 2025
Making autumn establishment count
With later drilling windows and therefore a race to get autumn cereal crops up and away before conditions turn, A H Oliver & Sons’ Will Oliver’s overall aim is to establish strong and healthy plants…
