16th September 2026
Cup plant takes AD feedstock beyond maize
Cup plant could make for a compelling alternative to maize on light soils or vulnerable sites, but requires more data to secure grower buy-in. CPM reports on the crop’s potential.
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16th September 2026
Scoring a big break
With so much at play when choosing the right break for a cereal-based rotation, where do priorities currently lie and which crops are coming out on top? CPM asks its readers for their thoughts during…
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28th August 2026
Beyond the headline crop
As margins tighten and rotations come under increasing pressure, growers are looking beyond individual crops. CPM explores how well-chosen break crops can unlock productivity across the whole rotation.
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28th August 2026
Making informed nutritional decisions
High prices and supply issues mean most growers are reassessing fertiliser use, and while many will tailor rates accordingly, could the solution actually lie in using available tools more strategically? CPM tackles the topic…
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20th August 2026
Fertiliser: setting up to succeed
Actioning soil sampling insights, using variable rate nitrogen and considering products that enhance the bigger picture, have the collective potential to improve fertiliser efficiency and in some circumstances, make savings. CPM reveals more…
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19th August 2026
Transforming soils for the ultimate mixed system
Managers of a 2400ha mixed farm have developed an approach that’s boosting soil resilience and stabilising crop yields to help maintain a closed-loop circular production system. CPM learns how improving soil health has kept them…
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3rd August 2026
Covering the carbon cost
Cover crops are often promoted for their benefits to soil health, water quality and erosion control, but what role can they play in reducing the carbon footprint of arable systems? CPM explores the latest ADAS…
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24th June 2026
A fresh look at flax
With pressure mounting on traditional break crops and margins under continued scrutiny, interest is growing in alternatives which can deliver rotational value without bringing excessive agronomic complexity. CPM finds out why for some growers, flax…
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24th June 2026
A new era for YEN
As PGRO prepares to take ownership of the pulse YENs this autumn, focus is shifting from headline yields towards practical, field-scale performance. With new technology, streamlined reporting and a stronger emphasis on commercial relevance, CPM…
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2nd June 2026
Why direct marketing is balancing the books
Direct marketing might seem tough to achieve for an arable business, but two farmers at the BASE-UK Conference explained how they’re using it to deliver results. CPM reports from the event.
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2nd June 2026
Making maize work
With maize area rising and grower confidence building, attention is turning to how to deliver consistent performance from a crop that doesn’t always suit UK conditions. CPM explores the fundamentals shaping maize strategy for 2026.
