30th June 2023
Farmland birds: Conscious farming
The depletion of farmland birds is often in the headlines but the success stories, where birdlife has been restored, seldom make the news. We take a look at a farming business that has developed a…
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30th June 2023
Managing Uncertainty: The value of vigour
From grassweed suppression to improved NUE to early entry for oilseed rape to flexible end use, hybrid barley has cemented its value to growers over the past two decades. CPM discovers how the crop offers…
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29th June 2023
Wheat Insight Survey: Wheat – What’s trending?
With the shift away from solely yield-driven objectives and a move to more strategic approaches to variety selection, are new trends emerging? CPM looks at current drivers behind wheat choices and crop management decisions.
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29th June 2023
On Farm Opinion: Simplicity scores for direct drill
Seeking to bring drilling back in-house on a relatively small acreage following on- and off-farm business changes, one Norfolk farmer moved to no-till crop establishment and an uncomplicated tine-based seeder to achieve his aim. CPM…
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29th June 2023
Regen potatoes: Only the brave?
Many battle with the concept of ‘regenerative’ potatoes and simply discount it for fear of risk. But small steps could pave the way for a more sustainable crop, as CPM investigates on one Shropshire farm.
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29th June 2023
Insider’s View: Redwald takes the crown
An eye-catching variety for more than one reason, LG Redwald has the highest yields of any recommended wheat variety, but what makes it able to claim this crown and how do you get the best…
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29th June 2023
Pulse Progress: A Pulse Pioneer
After many years of growing and trialling beans in various forms, Andy Howard shares with CPM his triumphs and his lessons learnt when it comes to including pulses in the rotation.
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29th June 2023
Finding the sweet spot: Nitrogen use efficiency
Could a two-pronged approach to NUE help to reduce reliance on traditional N and mitigate risk? CPM visits a mixed farm in Darlington to find out more.
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29th June 2023
Working together: OSR – companion cropping
When considering planting a companion crop with oilseed rape, it’s important that it will help and not hinder the cash crop. CPM explores the nuances of selecting the right species for the situation.
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15th June 2023
Crop Production June 2023
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30th May 2023
Seven Future Agricultural Machinery Trends
New products are constantly being launched into the agriculture machinery market, but as technology advances, these could soon look very different to what the industry’s come to expect. CPM takes a closer look.