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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...

I received an email from Cefetra today asking me to complete a survey on human rights compliance and sustainability issues This is to help the German parent company meet their “ecological and social responsibility and legal obligations in our supply chains” A couple of my thoughts are… Nope...

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...

Have many found the Yara N Tester to be effective and reliable in what result comes back. Interested to know what growth stages people have perhaps used the tool at etc and other comments about it.

Have a small amount 350 kg ish left over if any one is short south Cheshire

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF The latest in a line of new UK fungicide launches, Miravis Plus, which features the long-awaited Adepidyn technology, is finally here. CPM learns why it’s hailed as a step-change in disease control. By Janine Adamson The last time CPM...

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 Though oilseed rape has been plagued with challenges over recent years, for many it still remains the most viable break crop to include in a rotation. But are there opportunities to enhance performance? CPM finds out more. By Charlotte...

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...

Anyone put canopy in with t2 spray ?, what rate do you use ?

Anyone got an ingenious solution to stop water going bad when the weather's hot? A few days of heat and its all gone green, its from a spring which seems to go off faster than mains water.

Early morning tv news, reported that the UK had the wettest period (winter/spring), because of which less crops could be planted , so as the news report stated, "the UK has to rely on more imports of food", well thats hard to believe? or took alot of "intelligent" people to come to that...

Is anyone using any of the new chemistry like Miravis or vimoy.

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...

As above what is the procedure for doing so, so as to comply with all regulations etc that go with importing seed for trial/ experimental purposes? Edit. Would it vary from which country one was importing from? Thank you

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?

Hi, Pretty much brand new to farming so please don't rip me to shreds! I grow barley and oats for cattle consumption. Currently have 4 arable fields in either barley or oats. Is it feasible to rotate consistently between these two crops over these fields or should I be putting in another break...

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...

Spring Barley and Spring oats went in a bit rough but now emerging reasonably ok. Would it be a good idea to roll down now everything has dried out?