16th June 2026
Pick of the crops
As varieties old and new are showcased at events and open days across the country, what are the headline take-homes? CPM collates thoughts from breeders and industry experts on some of their top picks ready…
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1st June 2026
Powering rye’s future
Projected growth in biomethane production from anaerobic digestion has the potential to support a strong future for UK hybrid rye. CPM finds out why confidence is strong, and whether this could power opportunity into reality.
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24th May 2026
Latest thinking on phoma
A greater understanding of the mechanism behind phoma in oilseed rape plus developments in plant breeding are helping to pave a new way in dealing with this financially damaging disease. CPM finds out more.
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24th May 2026
Building resilience with Calvin
With Clearfield varieties gaining renewed interest, the focus is shifting firmly onto performance as well as flexibility. CPM looks at LG Calvin CL to understand how breeding, agronomy and on-farm experience are combining to shape…
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12th May 2026
Guarding yield while protecting profit
Competitive yields, a strong agronomic package plus the bonus of warding off BYDV. CPM takes a look at Guardsman – the specialist feed wheat variety that provides protection without compromise.
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27th April 2026
How French innovation is set to drive UK production
Limagrain may be a global player, but its roots remain firmly in the fields of central France. CPM visited the co-operative’s headquarters and research platforms in Limagne to explore how investment in genetics is being…
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24th April 2026
Breeding for balance – the future of RAGT
Having recently acquired the Deleplanque Group, including Strube and Van Waveren entities, plus Syngenta’s malting barley seeds business, what does this mean for RAGT’s strategic direction? CPM finds out what the future holds for the…
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15th April 2026
Building yield from the ground up
High YEN performance is rarely about a single decision, but a system that delivers year after year. In a drought-hit season, one Oxfordshire grower showed how variety, biomass and rooting combined to exceed potential, CPM…
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12th March 2026
Adapting to shifting resistance scores
Early sowing, forward growth and the almost complete breakdown in yellow rust resistance mean that growers will have to be on their toes with disease control this season. CPM gathers variety experts and plant breeder…
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23rd February 2026
The Cinderella crop steps into the spotlight
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…
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9th February 2026
What a belter!
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…
