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It’s quite noticeable now the extent to which SFI options including over winter cover crops, bird seed mix and pollinator mix require the wholesale obliteration of thousands of acres of ground cover at this time of year followed by redrilling / rotating to another option or spring crop. I can’t...

Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland Two men are due to appear in court today (Wednesday, May 15), after cutting down the “world-famous” sycamore gap tree and causing criminal damage to Hadrian’s Wall in Northumberland. The men who are due to be charged have been named by the UK’s Crown...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Potato growers are all too familiar with the threat of late blight and its various genotype guises. In the second of BASF’s Real Results Roundtables, CPM hosts an open discussion to explore where the disease could be heading and how a new...

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...

It would suit me to plant roots again in the same patch after last winters roots. How naughty is this, is it likely to fail with a carryover of root munching pests etc? It had stubble turnips, was thinking of kale/swede/turnip mix for a bit of an attempt at diversity. So yes or no? Thanks

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...

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

Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A ProCam agronomist has said the key to reliable blight control is to adapt programmes according to weather conditions and using forecasting tools to determine when the threat of blight is at its highest. The agronomy and crop protection business...

Wet weather and temporary adjustments to agri-environment agreements Written by The Team Credit: James Clark Between October 2023 and March 2024, England experienced the second wettest 6-month period on record. The rainfall was nearly 60% above the 10-year average. Heavy rainfall has 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 Hutchinsons’ has made a substantial investment in its digital offering to provide an all-in-one farm management system which promises to deliver the goods for UK agriculture. CPM headed to London to hear more about the Omnia EasyPlan...

Hi folks, Got soil test results back today, this was one big block of 25odd acres, I divided it with one permanent fence up the middle, I drained and limed one side and left the other side untouched so far. Only grazing ground but the index levels are gone very bad for the bit I’ve actually put...

Anyone any experience of one drilling maize/beet/swedes? Are gaspardo parts readily available in the UK now? Are they part of maschio? Any idea how much different seed discs costs if I'd need to get another set? Thanks

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 janineadamson from CPM Magazine Following the conclusion of the World Trade Organization’s consultation process, the withdrawal timelines for mancozeb have been confirmed. The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has extended the expiry date for the active substance by one month to 31...

Is the Livestock sector, especially sheep and beef at a significant crossroads? The present long overdue higher prices for sheep may not mean that there will be an increase in production. Statistically there will be a significantly lower lamb crop this year, so it is likely that prices will...

I tend to sog seed well in the profile , is ut too deep for this stuff ?

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...