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Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Oilseed rape breeders continue to be busy behind the scenes exploring genetic traits to help growers overcome the many challenges associated with the crop. CPM looks at some of the latest varietal launches shared at press briefings and...

Ploughed an 18 acre field up for reseed would spring barley for whole cropping be to late now ?

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Despite UK cereal cropping reported to be substantially down this season, growers are advised to not hold out for a price hike when it comes to marketing their grain. CPM finds out why. By Janine Adamson As with most things in life...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Results from the second year of trials using a novel technology to control weeds at harvest has proven to reduce grassweed levels by up to 70%. CPM finds out more. By Charlotte Cunningham Following success in 2022, a farmer-led project...

Ok. Slugs have had a large portion of my legume fallow this spring, despite mixing pellets with the seed, and broadcast on top too. There's plants there, but not thick. Luckily they're larger bushier very obvious plants once they flower. Thinking of drilling some mustard or similar into it in a...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With an ever complicated story for potato late blight, optimising tools such as varietal resistance and industry monitoring services could help growers to manage the threat. CPM finds out more. By Mike Abram Varietal resistance to...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As the wet weather continues well into the spring, experts say managing lodging in spring barley should be a priority this season. CPM found out more in a recent webinar. By Charlotte Cunningham In what has been a difficult season...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF In an era where growers are looking to cultivate sustainable rotations which combine farm practicalities with economic returns, experts believe winter barley may increase in importance. CPM finds out more. By Charlotte Cunningham While...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Large-scale on-farm testing of oilseed rape varieties is providing the best possible crop resilience intelligence for growers across the country. CPM reports on the programme behind the trials. By Rob Jones With oilseed rape in...

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Analysis from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit (ECIU) estimates that the UK’s self-sufficiency across all farming sectors will reduce by 8% due to wet weather. A projected reduction in arable crops as a result of lower crop area and poor...

Hi all, just bought a Massey 185 baler (same as a Heston). Seems to be working but it’s clattering a fair bit from in front of the slip clutch, the overrun clutch and UJ seems to have a fair bit of wobble in it, is there a bushing or a bearing to replace in there to stop it clattering about so...

So, things have changed a little, organic is the old school, flat cap wearing, tweed kinda feel. Regenerative is the new kid on the block, rather edgy, slick style but promising a down to earth feel. So in the marketing eyes of the British Retail Consortium who are they going to run with? Who...

Someone said today that the best smell is freshly rolled cereals in the spring. My entry would be freshly spread rotten muck in the autumn or possibly freshly mown grass. Any other thoughts?

https://www.msn.com/en-gb/foodanddrink/other/the-era-of-cheap-food-is-over-says-waitrose-chief/ar-BB1m1RgF?ocid=entnewsntp&pc=U531&cvid=5d621007c54744bd82a9d519360dd520&ei=28 James Bailey, the executive director of Waitrose, says he is determined the supermarket should lead the way in...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The College of Agriculture, Food and Rural Enterprises (CAFRE) has issued a crop management update, covering cereals and potatoes. Crops specialist, Leigh McClean, said: “Frustratingly, spring weather has limited opportunities to get spray and...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The 2024 spring planting and grass-cutting season is now well underway in the south Antrim area, according to one agricultural contractor. Darren Russell is part of the Russell Brothers team. The business works out of premises close to the village of...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Oilseed rape growers are being encouraged to inspect for signs of light leaf spot as high levels of the disease are being reported in UK crops. Light leaf spot thrives in cool, moist conditions meaning recent wet weather has contributed to its...

Just wondered on the state of peoples farms, personally I strongly dislike a messy farm with junk and rubbish getting in the way but not everyone feels as strongly as me it seems unfortunately. Its improving but not its not as good as I would like. How about your farm?

Got a robins nest with 3 just hatched eggs in a machine i need on friday Any way of moving it without messing them up? Obviously i can just grab it and move it but just leave it as close as possible to where it was in hope mum finds them?

I know there was another thread on it running slowly but tonight it's taking the p1ss, anyone know what's going on with it, I'm about to need a new laptop at this rate as this one's going out the window!!!!