11th July 2025
Championing cover crop expertise
How to successfully grow cover crops is still a much-debated subject, however, AHDB is using its group of Champions to improve knowledge exchange. CPM finds out more…
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11th July 2025
Learning by doing with intercropping
With intercropping gaining traction among progressive growers, it’s often those at the grassroots who lead the charge. CPM speaks to Ben Adams, who’s been quietly trialling his own innovative mixes in Oxfordshire – fuelled by…
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1st July 2025
Pulse power paves the way to nitrogen cuts
Fresh trials from Agrii under the NCS banner point to a 25% reduction in nitrogen fertiliser use after winter beans – without compromising yield
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1st July 2025
How is AHDB supporting cover crop knowledge exchange?
Four projects helping to address knowledge gaps associated with cover crops have been set up by the new farmer-led AHDB Cereals & Oilseeds research and knowledge exchange committee
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29th May 2025
Why the Black Sea matters
Although the UK doesn’t import much wheat, its prices are influenced by global markets all the same. CPM examines why understanding Black Sea wheat production is so important and how this information can be used…
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29th May 2025
Moving up a gear with arable maize
With increasing pressure on input costs plus a drive to find effective break crops and therefore reap the benefits of more diversified markets, UK arable growers continue to turn to maize. CPM weighs up the…
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25th April 2025
Alternative crops: Carving opportunities with pumpkins
Halloween-related festivities have experienced exponential growth during recent years, with a visit to the local pumpkin patch becoming an annual tradition for many families. CPM explores the opportunities this winter squash can offer.
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22nd April 2025
Trial compares regen system with conventional
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19th April 2025
Maize: Matching maize’s requirements
Much of what maximises the potential of maize occurs in the spring, with the emphasis being on getting the crop off to the best start. CPM takes a look at the role of nutrition and…
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18th April 2025
BASE-UK: Overcoming regen frustrations
Farming following regenerative agriculture principles isn’t always sunlit uplands, as shared by speakers at the recent BASE-UK conference. CPM provides insight into their challenges and the solutions they’ve identified to overcome them.
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15th April 2025
Bioscience in practice: Keeping a finger on the pulse
By identifying key stress points and applying appropriate interventions at the correct time, UK farmers could have the opportunity to improve the consistency and profitability of home-grown protein crops. CPM explores some of the products…