12th February 2026
Last Word: Fighting my corner
Prior to Christmas, I yet again found myself in a heated discussion regarding the merits of this vessel – the humble printed magazine. I did my best to articulate the benefits of our beloved tome,…
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Janine Adamson
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12th December 2025
Last Word: No such thing as can’t…
Having a slightly overactive brain at times means I struggle with the concept of standing still. Not literally, more in terms of how I meander through life. As such, I can be guilty of chasing…
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21st October 2025
Last Word: Talk techie to me
Before I commence this month’s instalment, I’d better provide an avian update. Our seven mini dinosaurs are still with us, having progressed rapidly through the raptor stage into almost fully feathered fowl. They advanced from…
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26th August 2025
Last Word: Hatching happiness
Is there anything more joyous than new life coming into this world? Albeit, the planet is a slightly frightening place these days…
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28th July 2025
Last Word: Farming forgiveness
Something I was exposed to very early on in life was how to bear an effective grudge, and while I loved him dearly, this was an attribute my grandad John was most skilled at.
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26th June 2025
Last Word: Love thy nature
There’s no beating around the ethical bush this month – how people treat animals says a lot about who they are as an individual, don’t you think?
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20th May 2025
Last Word: The age of contentment
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14th May 2025
Ergot: the problem growers can’t afford to ignore
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23rd April 2025
Last Word: Blissful ignorance, 95% of the time
I don’t usually profess to have an opinion regarding political issues, but the government’s recent announcement – well, blog – regarding SFI has caused even me to shift in my seat.
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20th April 2025
Bulrush project: Boggy bulrushes to BioPuff
Is it possible to grow a commercially-viable crop of typha on re-wetted agricultural peat that not only makes sense financially and reduces greenhouse gas emissions, but also helps address the sustainability credentials of the fashion…
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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…
