27th August 2025
Harnessing soil-based power
Driving carbon into soils by optimising cover crops could prove a way to help combat blackgrass as part of a sustainable rotation. CPM heads to Agrovista’s flagship trial site to find out more.
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27th August 2025
Mulch to learn
New research on living mulches confirms some key soil health benefits from a system that requires careful tailoring to suit. CPM gets a sneak preview of the results.
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26th August 2025
A simple approach to the carbon economy
With the loss of SFI and confusion over its structure for the future, growers are urged to embrace the carbon economy. But how do they ensure starting out on the journey is as simple as…
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26th August 2025
Powering up a sustainable future
The role of innovation and technology and how it plays into delivering sustainable agriculture, was the theme of a panel discussion at a recent industry event hosted by BASF. CPM joined attendees to hear the…
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19th August 2025
Soil assessment techniques: Just dig it
According to experts, simple assessments can reveal much about a soil’s capabilities and resilience. CPM takes out a spade and digs deep to find out more.
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30th July 2025
Cropping for sustainability
Ensuring long-term sustainability has become a core focus for many growers during recent years. CPM speaks to one Berkshire farmer about the practical lessons of regenerative agriculture and how cover crops are reshaping farm resilience…
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30th July 2025
Support that pays off
With government support schemes seemingly going down the metaphorical drainpipe, private funding is emerging as an opportunity that could reshape the financial landscape for farming businesses. But how viable is it in practice and what…
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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