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Written by Robert Patten B.Eng. MBA from Plantworks and Smart Rotations We can define regenerative agriculture in many ways, indeed many have, but for the sake of a grounded definition let us agree it begins with a focus on the soil being an asset and not a commodity. This is a good start, as...

Smallholder farmers produce approximately a third of the world’s food, using just a fraction of the land and often minimal resources. What are the keys to supporting them? From hybrid seeds and specialized software to mobile apps and satellite imagery, modern farmers have a range of cutting-edge...

Thirty years ago, Ben Rentsche’s 16,000-acre Iowa operation yielded 150 bushels of corn per acre. Ten years later, yields had grown to 180 bushels. Since 2012, Rentsche has averaged 200 bushels per acre, with his best crop coming in at 226. It’s a pattern seen on farms all over the world. Each...

Thomas Jefferson was a farmer who famously had a few good ideas, but part of the secret to his success was that he wasn’t afraid to occasionally borrow one as well. When he wasn’t helping to start up a new country, he lived on his 5,000-acre plantation, and one day after a devastating rain, he...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF On highly fertile soils, a Yorkshire farmer is firmly committed to producing high yields ahead of chasing stewardship funds. CPM finds out how he’s achieving a balance between pushing productivity and environmental considerations. By...

Download PDF Wheat bulb fly is a pest that’s been in slow decline over the past 10 years but, given the right conditions, it can still pack a punch in cereal crops. CPM looks at some new research that will better predict seasonal risk and how to manage it without insecticides. By Adam Clarke...

Who’s going to use Univoq this year? The only real substitute is Revystar but at £27 / ha more expensive it’s a difficult decision. We used Univoq for half a day last year and had to replace all of our DCV diaphragms, over winter we have found several damaged tank hoses and replaced the pump...

Got quite a bit of frost kill on winter OSR . There is new growth appearing from just above the soil will this new growth actually make a crop ? The whole crop had N and sulphur two weeks ago and the good plants are growing rapidly . Thanks

Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine Although autumn herbicide programmes are working well in most oilseed rape crops, reports of spring-emerging weeds means growers may need to keep a close eye on crops and take decisive action. Many crops with dense canopies are offering good...

What have others successfully grown when OSR has failed after receiving Astrokerb? Would cultivation be better than DD?

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Wheat bulb fly is a pest that’s been in slow decline over the past 10 years but, given the right conditions, it can still pack a punch in cereal crops. CPM looks at some new research that will better predict seasonal risk and how to manage...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF Corteva has recently issued detailed best practice application advice for Inatreq-containing fungicides for the coming season after worrying problems were reported by spray operators in 2022, its first season of use. But will farmers...

Written by Charlotte Cunningham from CPM Magazine New data from cereal disease trials carried out in 2022 has shown that Univoq, from Corteva Agriscience, has demonstrated a superior yield return in comparison to Revystar XE for the second year running. In two separate pieces of work – one by...

The ground-breaking sustainable farming initiative from Corteva Agriscience and LEAF, Resilient & Ready, has selected the next two farms to embark on the three-year programme. Through expert consultancy, practical advice, professional training and on-farm trials, Resilient & Ready has...

NRCS Farmers across the country annually hang their livelihoods on the potential of tiny seeds to transform into cornstalks taller than the grower who planted them. The same goes for soybean plants so thick and full you can barely distinguish the rows between them. It’s this potential that keeps...

Now PWM has been round for a year or 2 how are people finding it does it deliver all it promises? Is the inability to use Air Induction Nozzles an issue? What are the running maintenance costs like when compared with conventional Air shutoffs? Is it worth the premium of £1000 per metre...

Farmers are invested in the health of their land in order to produce reliable yields. While bountiful harvests make any farmer proud, growing them consistently is an even bigger win. As most seasoned farmers can attest, reliable yields start with healthy soil. In fact, the importance of soil...

Written By David Pinzon The desire for a world where my kids and grandkids can breathe fresh air and enjoy nature is something that I am sure everyone reading this post shares with me. When I talked with the fourth grade kids in the agriculture class I volunteer at every year, I asked them what...

Fall armyworm poses a dire threat to cereal supplies worldwide. Here’s how we’re fighting back. In early December 2018, when his maize was waist-high, Prafull Devraye noticed ragged holes in the leaves. Closer inspection of the damage confirmed the Maharashtra farmer’s worst fears: his crop was...

Robots, tools for automation, and other kinds of precision-agriculture equipment are growing smarter and more functional—and changing the farming landscape Farming equipment doesn’t typically generate much buzz at the Consumer Electronics Show. But in January 2022, among the usual array of...