20th August 2023
Redekop: Same weeds, new thinking
During a particularly intense year for grassweed pressure, what learnings can be shared by three growers who’ve been investigating a novel method of control at harvest? CPM finds out.
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Janine Adamson
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19th August 2023
Lamport: Blackgrass – never forgotten
Agrovista’s flagship trial site began life investigating innovative blackgrass control measures but later evolved into a full soil health showcase. Luckily, the team never lost sight of that original goal, a tactic proven valuable this…
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18th August 2023
Grassweeds: Switching the narrative
The hot topic this season has undoubtedly been grassweeds and the challenge they’ve become. CPM collates some of the latest expertise to help reinforce the message that best practice will eventually prevail.
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18th August 2023
Industry investment: Integrated innovation
Following the relaunch of Corteva’s R&D site in Germany, CPM headed over to learn what the company’s upcoming plans could mean for UK growers and beyond.
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18th August 2023
Sugar beet: Capitalising on the canopy
Effectively managing the canopy characteristics of sugar beet is the foundation of a healthy and profitable crop. In a world where the list of pest and disease threats keeps growing, CPM explores the importance of…
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18th August 2023
The Grange: A response to climate change
A five-year sustainability project continues in its plight to educate agricultural policy makers and gain traction within industry. CPM returns to Project Fortress to learn if the wheels are still in motion.
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24th July 2023
Theory to Field: Recommended refinement
From quick wins to longer-term adjustments, change is coming for the Recommended Lists for cereals and oilseeds. CPM delves into results from a recent large-scale public review to understand what this could mean for levy…
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24th July 2023
Grassweed survey: The year of the grassweed
Word in the field this season is grassweed pressure has caught some off-guard despite deploying a range of control methods. CPM draws on insight from growers to help unpick the reasons why and understand whether…
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21st July 2023
Pushing Performance: The strongest start
Optimising crop health begins long before establishment – it starts with the seed. CPM explores how a biostimulant seed treatment can help plants to overcome challenging conditions right from the off.
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21st July 2023
Groundswell Report: The pursuit of happiness
Being the one-stop-shop for all things regenerative farming means Groundswell’s fan club continues to grow at a rapid pace. Now in its seventh year, CPM attended the festival to hear the latest perspectives on sustainable…
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21st July 2023
Farmers Club Conference: The truth of the matter
Twenty first century farming is a delicate balance between profit-making, food production and protecting the environment. CPM attended a British Crop Production Council seminar to hear how the industry plans to overcome the challenges which…