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Perception and perspective are very different things. Generally individuals and old farmers see food security as an existential threat eg if we had a major war (see WW2) and we struggle to have enough food in the UK. Retailers and governments see food security along the lines of “are the supply...

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...

What has already been done? Last year, a project to establish the level of arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi (AMF) in arable soils across a range of locations, soil types and management systems was carried out. The project, led by Dr Tom Thirkell of the Crop Science Centre, complemented work...

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...

Written by Rachael Harper from CPM Magazine Download PDF A large-scale Canadian potato grower is seeking to minimise the farm’s impact on the environment, while operating within a challenging landscape. CPM went to visit. By Mike Abram The team at Perry Farm are having their weekly agronomy...

Wanting to plant a beech hedge this winter hopefully, was talking to a local farmer that planted a bit of forestunder the grant scheme and he suggested going to existing beech hedge trees and cutting small branches and planting them. He said they did that to finish athe last bit and the plants...

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland According to the Potash Development Association (PDA), catch and cover crops form an important cog in the tillage regenerative farming wheel. They help to provide soil cover at times when no plants would otherwise be growing. The crops also provide...

How can measuring sustainability help us to understand and value the produce and services that farmers deliver? In this series, we explore the role of metrics in transitioning to a more sustainable food and farming system, and we meet some of the people who are leading the way. Here, Sustainable...

USDA-ARS researchers found that corn plants grown in a four-year rotation following field peas have an increased plant height of 78 inches (200 cm) at 105 days after planting compared to 59 inches (150 cm) for corn grown in a two-year rotation following soybeans, leading to increased yields in...

Hi all. Never done hedge planting before and have about 1500 meters to do in October/November (which is when I'm told is the best time to do it). Does anyone have any supplier recommendations in the south west ?? Also, how soon before planting time do I need to think about ordering ? I assume as...

I'm reluctantly growing second wheats again this autumn. I test seed and try to avoid fungicidal seed dressings where possible. I was horrified to see the price of latitude but I'm not sure if I should really be using it? It would seem in a no-till situation and very early October drilling its...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF A landrace wheat, never grown before in the UK, may provide the route to slug-resistant wheat. CPM visits a specialist farming company taking part in the quest and reports first-year results of the farmer-led trials. “The trial has opened...

Hi all. Just wondering what everyone else's process is when it comes to sowing out a field. We do the odd field now and again when it needs done or when growth is quite depleted. Over the years we would try to make the thing as cheap as possible by cutting the odd corner. But just wondering...

I want to spread manure on a field. There are land drains that run around most of the fields.. Are land drains classed as watercourses? Thanks

Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The Potash Development Association (PDA) has confirmed the value of grain analysis as a management tool within a tillage operation. Soil analysis is one piece of the puzzle but is not the only measure that is worth considering. The basic principles...

I am struggling to understand this, am I the simpleton?! is it just spreading whin dust on your ground and somebody claiming carbon credit for the tons spread.

The science behind the Sustainable Farming Incentive Written by Bethan McGregor  Alison Day Through the Sustainable Farming Incentive, we're paying farmers to carry out actions that support both a sustainable farm business and a healthy natural environment. Food production relies on...

Download PDF When it comes to adopting agroecological principles, the destination may be the same but the journey there is different for everyone. CPM attends Hutchinsons’ inaugural Agroecology conference to hear perspectives on how to plan the route. By Lucy de la Pasture As the UK’s largest...

Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF With rising input costs putting a hardened focus on maximising the efficiency of nutrients applied to crops, biological aids could prove to be an important tool in the armoury. CPM speaks to the experts. By Charlotte Cunningham and Lucy...

The microorganisms present in the soil can have a considerable effect on the health of crop plants. Different types (species or strains) of bacteria and fungi can cause plant diseases or have beneficial effects on plants such as an increased yield. Understanding how to change the structure of...