11th October 2024
Fit for the Future: Merit still to later drill
In a year where the general trends are pointing towards earlier drilling, experts say there are many benefits of the later slot which shouldn’t be overlooked. CPM finds out more.
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11th October 2024
Smith’s Soapbox: Of naturists and naturalists
Being a coastal farm brings benefits and burdens – it means you get more wind and less rain as storm clouds rush to the magnetic attraction of the sea. So in September, while the English…
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11th October 2024
Nature Natters: Nature has answers if government provides the budget
It's that time of year when farming businesses are committing new investments and hope into next year's harvest. Rotational plans have been made, inputs been bought and crops have been planted in the hope of…
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11th October 2024
Sugar beet varieties: Compare and contrast
With the lifting of current season sugar beet crops well underway, variety performance is under scrutiny as growers make decisions on what to sow this spring. CPM speaks to those in the know.
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11th October 2024
Profitable Machines: Savvy spending
With industry projections indicating a downturn in machinery spend, CPM finds out how growers can be savvier with both existing and new purchases.
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11th October 2024
Carbon cycle: Balancing matters
How does carbon cycling help to build soil organic matter and what role does nitrogen play during the process? CPM explores the topic.
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11th October 2024
Residual herbicides: From the ground up
Solubility, adsorption, mobility and persistency – considering herbicide properties is all part and parcel of informed decision making, but how do current options stack up? CPM goes back to basics with residual herbicides.
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11th October 2024
Autumn crop management: Stop-start conditions
With concerns circulating among industry that growers might risk early drilling in a bid to avoid déjà vu, it appears Mother Nature has yet again demonstrated who’s in control. But could pausing proceedings actually be…
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11th October 2024
Theory to field: Balancing nutrient management priorities
A time of change for AHDB as well as on farm has led to a major strategic review of RB209, the industry’s nutrient management guide. CPM reports on findings so far.
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11th October 2024
Pushing Performance: Tackling resistant ryegrass
With ryegrass becoming an increasing problem on arable farms, CPM learns how one farmer is using a multitude of tools to tackle resistant species.
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11th October 2024
Crop Production October 2024