2nd June 2026
Trading in uncertainty
With global grain markets reacting to geopolitics, weather and input pressure, crop marketing has become less about chasing the perfect price and more about managing exposure. CPM explores.
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27th April 2026
Four pillar approach to farming without support
Coping with the current difficult economic environment requires clarity of thinking within the business, as discussed at the recent BASE-UK conference. CPM joined delegates to share the findings.
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15th April 2026
It’s back, but for how long?
Shaped by industry feedback with the goal of improving the balance between profitable farming and environmental outcomes, SFI is making its promised and much-awaited comeback. CPM explores what the update means in simple terms.
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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…
