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Agronomy
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18th October 2026
Closing in on slugs
Three years of farmer-led research has taken slug control from predicting where the pest will strike to exploring how it could be targeted – and even whether wheat itself could provide part of the answer.…
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14th October 2026
Re-thinking mollusc management
After a prolonged dry spring and summer, moisture has finally arrived which means in terms of slugs, the pest is resurfacing from its depths ready to pounce on newly emerging crops. CPM takes a look…
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14th October 2026
Little wins for weed control
Both short- and long-term wins are on the horizon for growers with grassweed problems, providing the fundamentals of resistance management are adhered to. CPM shares the news.
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Machinery
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18th October 2026
Drilling with the big one
A philosophy that combines flexibility, operational synergies and an uncompromising drive for output has led one Hertfordshire business to invest in the UK’s first 18m Horsch Avatar drill. CPM finds out more…
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18th October 2026
Fighting fire with foresight
As hotter, drier harvests bring machinery fires increasingly into focus, protecting the combine is becoming about far more than the value of the machine itself. CPM speaks to a Northamptonshire grower about why fire suppression…
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14th October 2026
The icon of farm machinery
In terms of kit on the farm, the tractor is undoubtedly the iconic daddy of big kids’ toys. CPM collates some of the latest updates that’ll be ready to play soon.
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Roots
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18th October 2026
Horizon scanning for the problems of tomorrow
A sugar beet disease in Germany is making virus yellows the forgotten challenge. CPM reports from the recent IIRB Congress in Cambridge.
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18th October 2026
Prioritising preserving potato quality
Potato yields are down not just in the UK but across Europe, posing a significant threat to supply. CPM looks at what can be done to optimise the quality of what’s being lifted.
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16th September 2026
Learning from European beet research
Research from around Europe was presented at the 80th IIRB sugar beet research congress held in Cambridge recently. CPM reports on some of the key lessons for UK growers.
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16th September 2026
Doing less brings more
Shallower working that shifts less soil can bring significant benefits in terms of soil health, yet doesn’t necessarily have to compromise production. CPM talks to a leading potato consultant for the low down.
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1st September 2026
Using technology to get smart with water
Technology will play a key role in helping Elveden Farms to use water and fertiliser sustainably in the future, as CPM finds on a tour organised by AgriTechE.
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1st September 2026
Protecting beds for beet
Fast establishment and quick, early growth are critical to maximise sugar beet yields, however the process to produce a perfect seedbed should start in the autumn. CPM digs deep to assess best practice.
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18th October 2026
Prioritising preserving potato quality
Potato yields are down not just in the UK but across Europe, posing a significant threat to supply. CPM looks at what can be done to optimise the quality of what’s being lifted.
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16th September 2026
Learning from European beet research
Research from around Europe was presented at the 80th IIRB sugar beet research congress held in Cambridge recently. CPM reports on some of the key lessons for UK growers.
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16th September 2026
Doing less brings more
Shallower working that shifts less soil can bring significant benefits in terms of soil health, yet doesn’t necessarily have to compromise production. CPM talks to a leading potato consultant for the low down.
Rotations
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18th October 2026
Building a robust gross margin plan
Following a bruising 2026 harvest, a guide to whole farm gross margins is indicating some rays of hope, with financial planning increasingly important in de-risking farm businesses against ongoing volatility. CPM speaks to one specialist…
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18th October 2026
A matter of maturity
While it’s been a challenging year for maize with many crops maturing far earlier than usual due to drought conditions, R&D work has to continue. CPM attended Hutchinsons’ maize open days to learn the latest.
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14th October 2026
A modern mix
Integrating livestock, lowering inputs and building healthier soils are helping to reshape the farming system at one Gloucestershire estate – with collaboration proving an important part of the equation. CPM finds out more.
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14th October 2026
Ensuring fauna flourish
Data from a long-term tillage and traffic research project confirms that leaving the soil undisturbed gives the greatest soil health benefits. CPM talks to the researcher who’s painstakingly monitored soil fauna and carbon levels during…
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16th September 2026
Cup plant takes AD feedstock beyond maize
Cup plant could make for a compelling alternative to maize on light soils or vulnerable sites, but requires more data to secure grower buy-in. CPM reports on the crop’s potential.
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16th September 2026
Scoring a big break
With so much at play when choosing the right break for a cereal-based rotation, where do priorities currently lie and which crops are coming out on top? CPM asks its readers for their thoughts during…
Varieties
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18th October 2026
Learning from adversity
What observations are there from a challenging season that may help growers to be better prepared for 2027 and beyond? CPM speaks to two crop variety experts for their thoughts on the options.
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16th September 2026
Strength in diversity
Having recently gained national recognition for his approach to soil management, Devon mixed farmer Paul Baker is proving that strengthening an arable system doesn’t have to mean spending more. From variety blends and heritage genetics…
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27th August 2026
Sprinting to the finish line with Pace
Neither a true winter or spring variety, STR Pace is a high-yielding Group 1 option that delivers the best of both worlds. CPM uncovers what makes this Sprinter wheat stand out, and why it’s causing…
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3rd August 2026
Upping the ante in oats
As Senova continues to dominate the winter oats Recommended List, can its latest offering finally entice growers away from stalwart Mascani and add much-desired diversity into the market? CPM reveals why hopes are high for…
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3rd August 2026
Top of the class
Having topped the latest AHDB Recommended List for gross output, DSV’s Dompteur has quickly attracted attention. CPM reveals more about this high performing oilseed rape variety.
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1st August 2026
Challenging the norm and defying the odds
Two new high-yielding Group 4 wheat varieties are fighting for prime positions to become the latest on-farm favourites. CPM takes a look at the stats for LG Defiance and LG Challenger.
Rural
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18th October 2026
Different by nature
Neurodiversity may be entering mainstream conversations, but within agriculture it remains relatively unexplored. Yet with farming facing challenges around labour, wellbeing and the need to innovate, could understanding how differently-wired brains work help the industry…
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16th September 2026
Sharing the burden
A problem shared is a problem halved, but being able to talk about it in the first place is often the greatest battle. CPM explores the importance of being open to receiving help, and the…
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28th August 2026
How one farming cluster is making a difference for nature
A group of farmers in the Chilterns with a shared passion for wildlife are taking proactive measures to help boost nature recovery in their region. CPM finds out what’s behind their success so far.
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3rd August 2026
Why rural crime remains one step ahead
New powers to recover stolen machinery and falling insurance claims may suggest progress is being made against rural crime, but behind the headlines lies a more complex picture. CPM explores how organised criminal networks, fragmented…
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25th June 2026
Capitalising on Christmas for a futureproof farm
Embracing the public by ‘farming Christmas’ is helping one Leicestershire business to improve its profitability and create an enterprise fit for its future generations. CPM meets the family behind Grange Farm Christmas Barn.
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13th May 2026
Fly-tipping: Injustice remains
Government proposals to tackle fly-tipping fail to hit those responsible where it hurts – in the pocket. CPM reports…
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