27th March 2026
Momentum builds for maize
With maize margins attracting attention and AD demand strengthening, CPM explores how soil structure, drilling conditions and early nutrition are proving decisive in converting potential into profit.
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27th March 2026
Rewriting the role of pulses
From feed formulation to field management, pulses are gaining new momentum as part of climate-smart farming systems. But can the industry convert scientific progress into lasting market confidence? CPM finds out.
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23rd February 2026
Collaborating for a sustainable future
Bringing different elements of the supply chain together to drive sustainability and reward growers for their efforts is starting to gain traction, with pilot initiatives designed to achieve a new level of co-operation from food…
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23rd February 2026
Technology and data scrutiny can drive improved profitability
Balancing the economics in arable farming can prove challenging, but Ceres Research’s agristrategy conference provided some pointers on what to focus on to help drive improved returns. CPM reports from the event.
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23rd February 2026
Sticking with the earlies
Maize was subjected to drought and an exceptionally early harvest for many UK growers in 2025. However, in the Scottish Borders and south Wales in particular, the optimum combination of adequate soil moisture and warm…
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23rd February 2026
Helping soils to weather the storm
UK soils are at risk of increasing deterioration due to higher winter rainfall and more frequent storms. CPM speaks to the experts, to hear their advice on treading carefully when it comes to spring cropping…
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30th December 2025
A circular vision
After more than three decades reshaping his Wiltshire farm into a connected network of soil, habitat and enterprise, Josh Stratton’s systems-based approach to sustainability has earned him the 2025 RASE Natural Capital Award. CPM reveals…
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30th December 2025
Pulse Progress: Keeping pea bruchid at bay
With the first isolated detections of pea bruchid emerging this season, the UK pulse sector has acted quickly to prevent the pest gaining a foothold. While the risk remains low, CPM finds out how the…
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30th December 2025
Theory to Field: Seeding the future of variety use
Two new projects are aiming to help both the industry and growers think differently when it comes to how varieties are selected and then utilised on-farm. CPM reveals the details…
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28th December 2025
Keeping track of the market
As growers face continued lower grain prices, strategies are having to shift towards reducing losses, rather than waiting for gains. CPM investigates trackers, and the role they can play in managing grain marketing risk in…
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28th December 2025
Shaping up for spring – fresh options and market drivers for 2026
As growers start looking at their spring 2026 rotations, shifting market expectations, tightening sustainability requirements and renewed demand for alternative break crops are reshaping the decisions ahead. CPM explores options that could provide resilience and…
