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13th October 2024
Could recording the sound of biodiversity below ground be used by farmers as an indicator of soil health status? CPM investigates an Innovate UK-funded project which aims to apply the principles of ecoacoustics to what’s…
12th October 2024
The reversion back to more traditional methods of farming during recent years has seen livestock find favour on arable farms again. CPM speaks to one grower who’s ahead of the curve.
11th October 2024
Ensuring SFI actions are used appropriately to not only meet the requirements of the scheme, but deliver tangible gains for individual farming businesses too, was the theme of a recent open day. CPM joined the…
11th October 2024
In a year where the general trends are pointing towards earlier drilling, experts say there are many benefits of the later slot which shouldn’t be overlooked. CPM finds out more.
11th October 2024
How does carbon cycling help to build soil organic matter and what role does nitrogen play during the process? CPM explores the topic.
11th October 2024
Solubility, adsorption, mobility and persistency – considering herbicide properties is all part and parcel of informed decision making, but how do current options stack up? CPM goes back to basics with residual herbicides.
11th October 2024
With concerns circulating among industry that growers might risk early drilling in a bid to avoid déjà vu, it appears Mother Nature has yet again demonstrated who’s in control. But could pausing proceedings actually be…
11th October 2024
A time of change for AHDB as well as on farm has led to a major strategic review of RB209, the industry’s nutrient management guide. CPM reports on findings so far.
11th October 2024
With ryegrass becoming an increasing problem on arable farms, CPM learns how one farmer is using a multitude of tools to tackle resistant species.
19th September 2024
Despite all UK spider species being harmless to humans, these eight-legged creatures continue to be one of the most underestimated groups in nature, particularly when it comes to pest control. CPM learns why these heavy-hitting…
18th September 2024
It’s sometimes regarded as a compliance ‘tick box’ exercise, yet creating a nutrient plan can deliver tangible benefits on the bottom line for a business, with new technology set to make the task even simpler.…
