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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...

Funding available for nutrient management solutions Written by Joss Wallace With good nutrient management, farmers and growers can increase their productivity and protect the environment too. Nutrient management involves using either organic or manufactured nutrients as efficiently as...

Written by Daisy Bury from CPM Magazine Download PDF Can sugar beet growers successfully use reduced cultivations to reap the cost saving benefits and improve sustainability credentials? CPM learns about a trial comparing different approaches. By Mike Abram In most crops, reducing...

Anybody know if there is a Claas equivalent to this Renault? Or at least a Claas with an identical back end? Can't get a service or parts manual and want to know what's involved in removing the hydraulic lid in case there are any ''nasties'' to look out for! It's constantly correcting the...

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...

What’s the best grass seed mix for fattening lambs on and getting early bite in the spring for lambing cheers daz

We are in a position of getting a fair bit of hot water periodically from a modest but successful solar thermal set up, Generating it is easy from our panel In the sun of a day but storing overnight with minimal loss for maybe a grey er day next morning is the challenge. How do you insulate...

Just had a text from APHA congurming BSE found in Ayrshire Stand by for a bumpy ride

Any experts on these? This one won't take any throttle until the engine is warmed up. Maybe takes 10 mins idling before it'll rev freely and run ok.Just splutters and stalls and misfires.Runs fine when warm. No carb...fuel injected,nothing to adjust. Have cleaned the air intake control valve and...

Hello- probably a silly question but here goes. We have a big block of upland sheep grazing that’s been pretty neglected the last few years. Always put bagged fert (20-10-10) on every spring but gave up 5 or 6 years ago and it’s really started to show the last couple of years. We are looking at...

Looking to change our pickup,we currently have a manual l200 but the gearing is quite high especially when starting on a hill with 60 spring lambs in a Gamic tri axle livestock trailer.So we are considering an Auto and I was wondering what the pros and cons are.We are looking at a Ranger,Hi Lux...

Got a growing collection here. A few years back we got paid by the folk who collected it. Is this still the case now, guessing not. Who do others use?

Predicted that within 5 years new cars won't be offered with a manual gearbox. Change driven by rise (& legislation) of EVs but also by new drivers opting to learn only on automatics. Be a bit sad IMO as it's a pleasure & a skill to match gear changes to revs but with flappy paddles, I have...

Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland The Westminster spokesperson for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, Carla Lockhart MP has raised her concerns at the rising incidence of crime in rural communities. She raised concerns after figures released last year by the National Farmers’ Union...

how do other record fuel usage for various tractors or jobs? Is there anything available at a sensible price or is pen and paper the only answer?

Has anyone had their second payment yet? Agreement started 1/11/23 and no sign as yet. Went to a meeting last year with Sandi Kapila one of the head honchos at RPA and he made a big point about understanding the importance of regular/reliable payment windows, looked back through our agreement...

Hi hoping someone can help shed some light. I have a 3215 telehandler that used to start on the button, now.... If its below 17c it wont start unless its sprayed with easy start, quick spray and it fires straight up, after running it for about a minute it will happily start straight back up...

With more and more ethanol being put into petrol, do fuel stabilisers really work in preventing crud and corrosion. If so, which are the best ones to use in seasonally used petrol engines?

I know there was a thread running about this company last year, wondered if anyone else has seen their advert on Facebook

We are looking for an experienced tractor driver to join our team mainly spreading digestate with a tractor and dribble bar. You will be mainly working around the Worcestershire and Warwickshire area but may be needed elsewhere from time to time. We have a modern fleet of lorrys which will bring...