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Agronomy
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26th August 2025
Project advances quest for sustainable slug control
Slugs are a perennial headache for growers while efforts to improve the sustainability of the pest’s management have been lacking until a recent industry collaboration took the mollusc by the tentacles. CPM reports on findings…
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26th August 2025
Keeping up the good weed work
Do a little, or do a lot – when it comes to weed control and cultivation choices, it all depends on the individual scenario at hand. CPM takes a look at what to consider when…
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26th August 2025
Rooted in biology: the long game behind Gramax NP
As interest in biologically-based seed treatments ramps up, CPM finds out how Biolevel’s latest innovation, Gramax NP, is positioning itself as a proven performer with robust roots in science, collaboration and patience.
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Machinery
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27th August 2025
Where less is more
A ten-year study confirms that doing little and treading lightly pays dividends when it to comes to soil productivity. CPM speaks to the researcher behind the work.
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27th August 2025
Treading lightly: why tyres could be the most powerful soil health tool
While soil health has earned its rightful place at the top of the agronomic agenda, it’s easy to overlook one of the simplest, yet most influential pieces of equipment in the fight against compaction –…
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20th August 2025
Drilling into successful soils
Machinery choices are a divisive topic and often at the helm of discussions when it comes to promoting better soil health. CPM speaks to the winners of this year’s Soil Farmer of the Year competition…
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Roots
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27th August 2025
Potatoes: setting up for success
Fast becoming the realm of specialist root crop growers, there’s much to consider when it comes to producing a profitable potato crop. CPM attended Hutchinsons’ potato trial open day in Spalding to hear the latest…
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1st August 2025
The new man leading beet pricing discussions
Beet price negotiations are one thing, but the NFU Sugar board chair’s position is much more than just leading those talks, as CPM finds out when meeting Kit Papworth – the new man in the…
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24th July 2025
Why you should care about PCN
Just because many in the potato sector are deeply knowledgeable about PCN and the catastrophic damage the microscopic pest can cause, it seems others could be lacking the basics regarding its control and management. CPM…
Rotations
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27th August 2025
Harnessing soil-based power
Driving carbon into soils by optimising cover crops could prove a way to help combat blackgrass as part of a sustainable rotation. CPM heads to Agrovista’s flagship trial site to find out more.
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27th August 2025
Mulch to learn
New research on living mulches confirms some key soil health benefits from a system that requires careful tailoring to suit. CPM gets a sneak preview of the results.
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26th August 2025
A simple approach to the carbon economy
With the loss of SFI and confusion over its structure for the future, growers are urged to embrace the carbon economy. But how do they ensure starting out on the journey is as simple as…
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26th August 2025
Powering up a sustainable future
The role of innovation and technology and how it plays into delivering sustainable agriculture, was the theme of a panel discussion at a recent industry event hosted by BASF. CPM joined attendees to hear the…
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19th August 2025
Soil assessment techniques: Just dig it
According to experts, simple assessments can reveal much about a soil’s capabilities and resilience. CPM takes out a spade and digs deep to find out more.
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30th July 2025
Cropping for sustainability
Ensuring long-term sustainability has become a core focus for many growers during recent years. CPM speaks to one Berkshire farmer about the practical lessons of regenerative agriculture and how cover crops are reshaping farm resilience…
Varieties
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27th August 2025
Building on a proven pedigree
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.
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30th July 2025
Standing out from the crowd
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…
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30th July 2025
Creating a sparkle in the North
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.
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24th July 2025
Reclaiming rapeseed
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…
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3rd July 2025
Better buying, better selling: Selecting the crème de la crème of OSR
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…
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1st July 2025
Innovation Insight: Next generation resistance
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.
Rural
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20th August 2025
Worming the way up the agenda
While earthworms have become a key indicator when it comes to soil health, according to researchers, there’s still work to be done to increase monitoring on-farm. CPM speaks to agricultural soil scientist Dr Jackie Stroud,…
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11th July 2025
Draining resources
In some instances, drainage schemes installed in the heydays of the 70s and 80s are proving no longer fit for purpose. CPM finds out why this could be the case and asks what can be…
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1st July 2025
Making Mole Drains Last: When and How to Mole for Effective Land Drainage
Moling or jetting can be a low-cost way of rejuvenating a failing drainage system but these techniques only work if permeable fill is in place and soil structure allows good waterflow
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29th May 2025
The story untold: what happens when an agronomist retires?
While focus is often on the farmer themselves when it comes to succession, there’s another important person to consider when planning the future of the farm… the agronomist
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14th May 2025
Farming’s hidden crisis
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29th April 2025
Putting trust in nature
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