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23rd February 2026
Increased plantings, renewed processor demand and better spring varieties are reshaping the role of oats in arable rotations. As growers look for flexibility and reliable margins, CPM finds out how agronomy and genetics are helping…
9th February 2026
Developed from scratch using a new breeding programme, Belter is a malting barley variety that promises to be exceptional, whether it’s grown for brewing or distilling. CPM finds out what makes this ‘true’ dual-purpose variety…
10th December 2025
Although the pace at which new varieties are coming to the table appears to be slowing, the selection on offer is also broadening. CPM reveals the diverse mix that forms the AHDB Recommended Lists for…
28th October 2025
As the latest Recommended List prepares to launch and excitement builds about the latest newcomers, breeders say there’s still merit in some of the older, ‘tried and tested’ varieties. CPM finds out more.
29th September 2025
Named after the bustling London street where the glamour of The Ritz meets the prestige of the UK Flour Millers HQ, a new candidate looks set to shake up the Group 1 market… CPM explores…
27th August 2025
Following a successful reign for KWS Extase, the variety has now spawned a daughter that has already made a mark on the Recommended List… CPM reveals more about KWS Equipe.
30th July 2025
In a year where growers are spoilt for choice with the number of new winter feed barley varieties available, it takes a combination of strong characteristics to stand out. CPM takes a closer look at…
30th July 2025
Commended for its significantly improved distilling quality and potential alcohol yield per tonne, candidate variety Sparkler is catching attention. CPM investigates why this wheat could prove a gem for northern growers.
24th July 2025
Despite a challenging few years for the crop, innovation in oilseed rape breeding continues to evolve. CPM travelled to NPZ HQ in Cambridgeshire to learn more about its latest offerings and how to get the…
3rd July 2025
With many of the challenges facing oilseed rape occurring during the critical establishment phase, what must a variety offer to support the crop to achieve its potential? CPM takes a look at some of the…
1st July 2025
Four years on from the official launch of RlmS, NPZ is bringing the next generation of stem canker resistance to the market. CPM finds out more.
