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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 A recent study has discovered a species of the phoma pathogen has become less sensitive to azole chemistry. CPM explores the findings of the research and what implication this could have on disease control. By Melanie Jenkins Depending...

If I buy land for recreation rather than for farming does that mean it would lose its value if wanting to sell it in future? Well I would certainly be maintaining it, just not for agriculture. Well maybe still agriculture if talking about permaculture, just not the intensive farming with...

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 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 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 CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As growers grapple for more sustainable weed control strategies, a long-term trial programme is focusing on optimising application timings for the weed – not the crop. CPM finds out more. By Charlotte Cunningham In a quest to find...

Striking a balance between maximising crop potential and managing input costs will be the challenge for cereal growers approaching T2 fungicide sprays this month, experts say. Much of the UK wheat crop has experienced turbulence during the growing season caused by difficult drilling conditions...

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?

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 Approximately 35% of the 2024 maincrop potato area has now been planted out, according to Wilson’s Country agronomist, Stuart Meredith. “This figure takes account of growers across the island of Ireland,” he told Agriland. Co. Armagh-based Wilson’s...

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

Even earlier than last year, but seen a bit knocked down today. Plus there's chatter on last year's thread again 😂.... @Tubbylew @carbonfibre farmer. We are still at least three weeks away from making a start, but there is alot of grass already. Id say even at the end of April there was more...

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