9th February 2024
SEAS conference: Navigating a changing world
Farming finds itself at the centre of discussions in its role as both hero and villain as the UK plots its course to net zero. But can farming really save the planet? CPM reports from…
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9th February 2024
REAP conference: The sustainability trilemma
How to grow more food while achieving net zero carbon emissions and increasing biodiversity – that was the challenge highlighted at Agri-TechE’s REAP conference at Newmarket Racecourse. CPM joined delegates to find out more.
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9th February 2024
Bean developments: British beans on toast
A new variety of bean could soon be grown on British farms, one which could be suitable for baked beans, meaning potential new market opportunities for domestic growers. CPM explores this homegrown success story.
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9th February 2024
Industrial hemp: Growing high
With more than 10,000 applications from textiles to construction materials, plus offering a raft of environmental benefits, it’s time to ask, why isn’t the UK head over heels for hemp? CPM takes a dive into…
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9th February 2024
Meeting Frédéric Thomas: Ecosystem farming
French farmer, Frédéric Thomas, is a well-known pioneer of conservation agriculture, not just in his home country, but globally too. CPM joined a BASE-UK trip to see how he puts this into practice on his…
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4th December 2023
Research Briefing: Water stewardship
Are arable farmers focusing enough on keeping pesticides out of water? CPM reports.
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4th December 2023
Beneficial beetles: The good guys
Aside from the notorious oilseed rape munching variety, beetles mostly act as beneficial predators. CPM learns more about carabids and what they can offer, from weed seed consumption to slug control.
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16th October 2023
Sustainable transitions: Going fungicide-free
From fungicide-free wheat to blended varieties, farmers across Staffordshire are working with independent agronomists to build towards a more sustainable future. CPM finds out what they’ve been trialling.
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13th October 2023
Nuffield lessons
How can growers cut greenhouse gas emissions on farm? Agronomist Chris Taylor’s Nuffield scholarship looked at how regenerative farming could help.
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13th October 2023
Agroforestry: Farming in 3D
With prime arable land at a premium and the human race limited to a finite planet, surely it’s impossible to create more productive outdoor space? Not according to one Cambridgeshire grower who believes it’s wholly…
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21st September 2023
Rawcliffe Bridge Award: People, profit and planet
From growing niche bird seed crops to organising public engagement activities, the work of two Cambridgeshire brothers has seen them crowned the winners of a coveted sustainability award. CPM catches them mid-harvest to learn more…