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26th July 2024
The potato industry and those that rent out land to grow the crop have to take a robust, joined up approach to reduce numbers of volunteers, which cause a long list of agronomic problems across…
25th July 2024
A sustainability conference organised to discuss and debate topics around building a more resilient food supply chain has highlighted some clear strategies for the future. CPM reports.
25th July 2024
Wet weather, mild temperatures and high grassweed burdens this season are set to boost the build-up of the take-all fungus in soils. CPM explores the latest research to find out more.
17th June 2024
While most arable growers appreciate the pros and cons of different nitrogen sources, the same thinking isn’t always applied to sulphur. CPM investigates the productivity and environmental implications of current sulphur options.
14th June 2024
A new generation of biological seed treatment has been unveiled which promises to deliver performance over the product it supersedes. CPM finds out more.
16th May 2024
Oilseed rape breeders continue to be busy behind the scenes exploring genetic traits to help growers overcome the many challenges associated with the crop. CPM looks at some of the latest varietal launches shared at…
13th May 2024
Large-scale on-farm testing of oilseed rape varieties is providing the best possible crop resilience intelligence for growers across the country. CPM reports on the programme behind the trials.
16th April 2024
The right cover crop mix can help improve nutrient management and provide an environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical pest control. CPM speaks to two growers who are making the most of Severn Trent’s funding scheme.
13th April 2024
New malting barley varieties capable of producing more litres of alcohol per hectare could not only reduce the carbon footprint of beer and spirit production, but they could also deliver significant benefits for growers. CPM…
12th April 2024
A tricky start to planting plus the potential of growers managing unfamiliar varieties due to short seed supplies means weed control could require some careful planning. CPM explores herbicide timings and programme choices for the…
12th April 2024
With grassweed pressures rumbling on, one way to achieve sufficient control is by taking advantage of sugar beet in the rotation, even if there’s a limited armoury of effective herbicides. CPM finds out more.
