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Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF As drills start to roll signalling the start of another cropping cycle, CPM looks at what slug control learnings can be taken from last season when the pest wreaked havoc during crop establishment. By Rob Jones The adage of never making...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Following a year of high grassweed pressure backed by limited success in pre-em applications last autumn, it seems as though a higher than average seed return is on the cards for many. CPM investigates ways to get back on track. By...

Charles Jarvis, a committed farmer with a passion for agronomy, has received the highly prized Barrie Orme Shield - sponsored by Corteva Agriscience - in recognition of his outstanding achievement in undertaking the 2023 BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection. Alex Nichols and Charles Jarvis...

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Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF For this month’s topical cereal disease and agronomy feature, CPM reviews insights from AHDB’s re-run Early Bird Survey coupled with added reflections from agronomists and farmers. By Janine Adamson One thing’s for certain – this year...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Slow herbicide discovery, resistance development and a rapidly changing farming landscape are all threats to sustainable weed control in UK arable systems. CPM attended a recent debate to see what leading experts view as potential...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Maize is fast growing in popularity with increasing numbers of arable farmers believing it capable of delivering significant production, economic and even environmental benefits. CPM evaluates its potential. By Rob Jones With the...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With no letup in weather conditions, questions continue to be raised regarding balancing fungicide spend with crop yield potential. CPM spoke to four independent agronomists for their take on the situation. By Janine Adamson If there...

I am looking for a BASIS Qualified advisor to do me a SFI, IPM1 and a NUM1 on my grassland farm near Kendal, any advice welcome 😁

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Managing crop nutrition is a nuanced subject at the best of times but add in net zero goals and it becomes a whole new ballgame. CPM explores how crop nutrition can go hand-in-hand with environmental goals. By Melanie Jenkins and Rob...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Unforeseen consequences of the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) are a concern for independent agronomists after they were briefed on the recent updates at their annual conference last week. An interactive poll before the SFI update session revealed...

I would like to propose a new farm assurance scheme, all that is required is an annual review to ensure that a farm business complies with current legislation. There will be no gold plating of any legislation, just a simple check, either by uploading documents or by a farm visit.

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF A new broad spectrum fungicide is about to appear on the scene which should growers deal with a range of crop diseases that were prevalent in the last growing season due to the favourable weather conditions last Spring and Autumn. For...

A group of TFF members have been 'talking' with the AHDB, since the beginning of the year, with regard to them being a touch more robust in the defence of their employers (us, the levy payers). Most of the discussion has revolved around their reluctance to refute the highly inaccurate figures...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With many crop production input costs at historical highs, seeking the best deals is more important than ever. CPM finds out how independent agronomy linked to an independent buying group is helping growers. By Adam Clarke Whether it’s...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Word in the field this season is grassweed pressure has caught some off-guard despite deploying a range of control methods. CPM draws on insight from growers to help unpick the reasons why and understand whether IPM is having a positive...

Written by janineadamson from CPM Magazine Growers and agronomists are being asked to contribute to a brown rust virulence survey by sending in samples. The work is part of the UK cereal pathogen virulence survey (UKCPVS) and follows a suspected shift in the population. AICC president and...

Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine As new season fertiliser purchasing begins, how will the new Defra requirements regarding the use of urea affect the coming season? CPM finds out. By Rob Jones Although urea accounts for 80% of the world’s nitrogen fertiliser, the high potential...

My N use is usually 100% liquid and as a result includes urea as part of it's nitrogen (as most liquid N products do ?) I assume the new 2024 rule that prevent urea use after 1st April also apply to liquid fertilisers and not just straight 46% solid product ? Will liquid product now come with...