1st August 2025
The new man leading beet pricing discussions
Beet price negotiations are one thing, but the NFU Sugar board chair’s position is much more than just leading those talks, as CPM finds out when meeting Kit Papworth – the new man in the…
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24th July 2025
Why you should care about PCN
Just because many in the potato sector are deeply knowledgeable about PCN and the catastrophic damage the microscopic pest can cause, it seems others could be lacking the basics regarding its control and management. CPM…
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11th July 2025
Potato late blight: The challenge continues
Lessons from Europe point to how to control resistant strains of late blight, but the level at which this demands growers to engage with integrated resistance management worries experts. CPM reports…
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11th July 2025
Beet moth warning issued
After an earlier than expected invasion of aphids into beet crops, spring weather could be creating ideal conditions for beet moth. CPM reports from BBRO BeetField25, where experts explained more.
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19th June 2025
Balancing sugar beet and soil health
As knowledge of how to manage soils improves at a rapid pace, growers are adjusting their approach to sugar beet in a quest to offset sustainability concerns regarding the crop. CPM hosts this month’s Common…
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30th May 2025
Winning the war on virus vectors
A new insecticide featuring translaminar and contact activity is set to improve aphid control in root crops including sugar beet and potatoes. CPM learns more about Sivanto Prime.
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30th May 2025
Enigma I project: helping to unravel wireworm unknowns
How tackling gaps in wireworm knowledge has formed the basis of a commercially-funded research project
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30th May 2025
Urgent call for CIPC residue data
Another batch of samples is required to ensure the CIPC tMRL can remain
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9th May 2025
How a simplified structure is driving Greens of Soham forward
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24th April 2025
Hutchinson’s trial day: PCN varietal resistance promise
Trials results highlight the role that newer varieties could play in mitigating potato cyst nematode damage. CPM headed to Hutchinsons’ potato day at Worth Farms in Holbeach to reveal more.
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24th April 2025
Potato business strategies: Steps to success in potatoes
What makes a successful potato business? According to Nuffield Scholar, Harry Barnett, there are five key areas which can make or break an enterprise. CPM shares his thoughts.