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November 2025 Article – At Last, a good autumn by Toby Dingle
In the November issue of Agronomist & Arable Farmer, Toby Dingle from Crop Management Partners discusses how a dry October allowed smooth autumn drilling, with good seedbeds and strong crop establishment across most soils. Aphids have replaced slugs as the main pest concern, prompting timely aphicide applications to prevent barley yellow dwarf virus. Weed control […]
Oct 2025 Article – Stay Alert to the threat of Aphids by Luke Bullock
In the October issue of Agronomist & Arable Farmer, Luke Bullock from Crop Management Partners discusses why growers shouldn’t become complacent about BYDV this autumn. Despite good drilling conditions and healthy crop establishment, aphids carrying barley yellow dwarf virus remain a potential threat. Luke shares timely advice on crop monitoring, insecticide decisions, and the role […]
NRoSO 2025/26 Workshops – Save the date
Crop Management Partners 2025/26 NRoSO Courses – Invitation Save the date for our winter NRoSO Workshops. These are morning sessions followed by a light lunch. Please arrive at 9-9.15am for a 9.30am start. Remember to bring your NRoSO number with you. Blandford Forum, Dorset […]
Luke Bullock – April Article- Promising Crop Prospects despite winter weather troubles
Luke Bullock from Crop Management Partners offers expert insights in this month’s Agronomist and Arable Farmer Magazine, discussing the impact of gout fly infestations, weed pressure in bean crops, and key T1 fungicide decisions. Despite challenging winter conditions, Luke highlights that crop prospects remain positive as growers focus on maximizing yield potential. With heightened concerns […]
March Article – Promising Crop Prospects despite winter weather – by Toby Dingle
Despite a wet winter with 25% more rainfall than average, crop prospects remain promising. Dry spells in January and February allowed late winter planting, and most crops are establishing well, though later-drilled wheat appears nutrient-deficient. Different drilling methods have shown varied success. Winter oilseed rape has fared well against pests, and increased frost days have […]
February Article – New Chemistry Proves a Bonus in Septoria Battle – By Luke Bullock
New Chemistry, Smarter Protection – Timing is Everything! 🌾⏳With the rising challenge of glyphosate resistance, effective disease control is more important than ever. In his latest Arable Farmer article, Crop Management Partners Agronomist Luke Bullock explores the newest advancements in fungicide chemistry and why application timing is crucial in the fight against septoria.Discover how innovative products […]
Think Before you Leap ! by Roger Bryan CMP Agronomist
Those of you about to opt for SFI NUM3(legume fallow) or AHL1&2(pollen & nectar/winter bird food) need to consider the management consequences. Black grass, ryegrass, bromes, thistles and ragwort can become quickly established. Clovers and other legumes are swamped in year one but do establish in year two. Think carefully what your objectives are. One-year […]
Article by Luke Bullock – Spring Workloads Stacking Up
Please see below an article by Luke Bullock – Spring Workloads stacking up which was published in the Agronomist and Arable Farmer March 2024. Luke Article March 24
Crop Management Partners February Meetings – Steven Mears
NRoSO Crop Management Partners have recently delivered the National Register of Sprayer Operator (NRoSO) annual training course to sprayer operators.