30th June 2025
How BIPO’s RAC+ works
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Varieties
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19th June 2025
Harnessing the hybrid benefits
During a season where the fortune of oilseed rape has the potential do a complete 180, plus uncertainties regarding SFI, could the agronomic benefits of hybrid barley suddenly come into their own? CPM speaks to…
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19th June 2025
A niche for every interest
Plant breeding isn’t a one-dimensional role; it’s a multi-faced industry at the cutting edge of technology that’s becoming ever-more important for agriculture’s future. CPM explores the career possibilities.
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19th June 2025
Top of the crops
As arable growers navigate another season of dry springs, input scrutiny, and tighter margins, CPM’s latest wheat variety survey reveals a growing appetite for dual-purpose reliability, flexible agronomy and straw that pays its way.
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19th June 2025
Making a name for itself
A variety doesn’t have to be brand new to the market for it to have merit that may have thus far gone underappreciated, as CPM finds out when it takes a closer look at LG…
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28th May 2025
Could LG Adapt replace Attica on one Sussex farm?
Having been a fan of Attica for its consistent performance, farmer Tom Luckin was set to grow the variety again for Harvest 2025, but upon ordering seed, was directed towards LG Adapt by United Oilseeds’…
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28th May 2025
Late April-drilled wheat defies odds
Despite being a highly bold and risky move, drilling Blackstone in late April 2024 delivered the goods for Stranraer-based grower, Jamie Kyle
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28th May 2025
KWS Vibe holds its own on farm during challenging season
Farms director at Heathcote Farms in Bedfordshire, Andrew Robinson, has a close relationship with KWS, overseeing trials at the enterprise’s main site at Toddington for some time. Operating across three main units, there’s a mix…
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28th May 2025
Taking soils into account
Researchers are suggesting plant breeders and variety certification agencies pay too little attention to soil conditions, potentially resulting in varieties which may not be fit for purpose. CPM puts their case to the UK seed…
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28th May 2025
Adapting to the challenge
The newest variety from Limagrain, LG Adapt, offers improved potential across the board with a high gross output and all-round agronomics. CPM explores how this variety could help growers to adapt to the challenges with…
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27th May 2025
A new vibe
A new milling wheat variety has entered the Recommended List, offering high treated and untreated yields alongside all-round high quality attributes and agronomics. CPM investigates if this new vibe could reinvigorate Group 1.