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Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF It’s sometimes regarded as a compliance ‘tick box’ exercise, yet creating a nutrient plan can deliver tangible benefits on the bottom line for a business, with new technology set to make the task even simpler. CPM reports. By Rob Jones...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF It’s been almost a year since AHDB first published its new verticillium scoring system on the Recommended List, but what was involved in getting there and how do breeders feel about it? CPM delves deeper. By Melanie Jenkins It’s a...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF In a growing season which some have described as ‘savage’, many commentators believe the most profitable wheats on many farms have been Group 1s, with some varieties performing better than others. CPM explores the potential future of this...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As another harvest draws to a close it’s not only worth looking back at the past year, but also casting forward to what’s ahead. CPM assesses the results while considering the potential for 2024/25. By Melanie Jenkins This season has...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Good soil health is down to an amalgamation of factors. CPM explores how growers can optimise these in order to achieve optimum performance. By Charlotte Cunningham Soil is often thought of as a farmer’s greatest asset, but the health...

We’ve just cut our spring wheat yesterday and it’s got a few hollowed grains and weevils in it. It’s been dried and in a heap next to my winter wheat. What do I do? Move it to another shed and treat it? I’ve never seen grainstore bugs coming straight out of the field but I guess they must come...

Written by Hugh Harney from Agriland As we get closer to the start of calving for the autumn calving herds, farmers need to ensure that calves are getting the best possible start to life. Being prepared for the arrival of calves is crucial in ensuring a successful calf rearing season, and...

I'm having trouble finding a feed blend calculator online that works🙄Do any of you use one online that I could try? Tia

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Rather than look back at times gone by, CPM marks its 25 years in the business by exploring what the future could hold for crop production – sharing the valued viewpoints of those at the helm now, as well as the next generation of industry...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine One of only five Group 1 varieties on the current AHDB winter wheat Recommended List, SY Cheer has now been confirmed as a full Group 1 variety by UK Flour Millers. Matthew Bull, seeds technical manager for the variety’s breeder, Syngenta, says as...

BFU emailed ABN this week, asking if they are using imported feed wheat and if so can they provide details if it's farm assured (or alternatively lab tested, and can we see the results please). Our BFU members purchase animal feeds, so from time to time we like to check up on feed mills, and...

By the NFU and the Soil Association; https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cze5759g5e5o The NFU said that its target would now be “tough to hit” because the previous government had not put enough investment into “climate-friendly measures” under ELMs. Tom Bradshaw, NFU president, told the BBC...

New winter feed barley Aleksandra from Agrovista has delivered impressive yields and excellent quality grain in Yorkshire after the toughest of seasons, recovering strongly from the effects of heavy and prolonged autumn and winter rainfall. East Yorkshire-based agronomist Dan Janney looked...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The Agricultural and Horticultural and Development Board (AHDB) has confirmed the potential for the upcoming grain harvest in Australia to be one of the largest on record. This projection is based on the figures released last week by the Australian...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland According to the Andersons Centre, the UK cereals harvest continues apace against the backdrop of sliding grain prices. The value of UK November 2024 feed wheat futures reached the lowest point for the contract since March 2024, although spot prices...

So I’ve recently pregnancy tested all my cows and 1/4 of them have came up empty and we are now a bit confused as to what is wrong. Last year we had a similar problem but after testing the bull he wasn’t working 100% but this year we tested all 3 bull and all came back with good results and we...

446: Succession: Time to talk about the future Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Succession is a subject that is applicable to all farming business, but do you know how to approach your family to begin talking about it? AHDB Senior Engagement Manager Amy Hughes chats...

Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is partnering with the Royal Highland Education Trust’s (RHET) on a dairy education initiative for the new academic year. “The Journey of Food – All Things Dairy” will feature various...

Written by Aisling O'Brien from Agriland The Royal Association of British Dairy Farmers (RABDF) has confirmed the appointment of Hayley Campbell-Gibbons as its new chief executive. Hayley has over 20 years’ experience in agricultural policy, advocacy and leadership. She served as the chief...

Are people sticking to the older trusted varieties or have certain new wheats performed unexpectedly well on a trying year?