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Milling Wheat: The quality Conundrum
September 25th 2024
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 market segment. By Rob Jones: Crop Production Magazine. While Group 1 wheat varieties remain the cornerstone of […]
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Remember – any type of ergot counts when it comes to rejections
September 1st 2024
With some colour sorters struggling to identify modern grass ergot, it’s time for everyone to find a solution to this problem. As soon as harvest kicked off, we all waited apprehensively to see what curve balls it brought with it. Unfortunately, the word ergot is being heard too much already. We seem to have lived […]
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Will the new government bring new ideas?
August 1st 2024
Net zero and innovation are commonly-heard buzzwords, but for agriculture to have a bright future, ‘education’ must be added to the list. With the election well behind us, I really wonder how much of any manifesto will ever be fulfilled. Will change happen? And if so, how and what form will it take? UK agriculture […]
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Would you lick your fingers after handling your grain?
July 1st 2024
Growers must be aware of all mycotoxins that have a legislative limit, particularly in years with a wet, slow harvest. When you’re handling grain, do you ever wonder what it may have transferred to your hands, and would you be confident that you could lick your fingers and not have any health side effects? The […]
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Grain Marketing: Feeding the World
June 3rd 2024
Grain marketing: Feeding the world Despite UK cereal cropping reported to be substantially down this season, growers are advised to not hold out for a price hike when it comes to marketing their grain. CPM finds out why. “Just because the UK crop may be tight this year doesn’t mean prices will go up.” Written […]
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Do you know which of the 14 main allergens you are growing, harvesting and storing?
June 1st 2024
As farmers move away from key crops, those who are tempted to try something new need to understand what impact a stray admix of an allergen could have. It’s almost impossible to go anywhere these days without being asked if you have any dietary requirements. Some may think this is a great step forward, while […]
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