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Arbeidsinspectie: distributiecentra gaan vaak in de fout met gezond en veilig werken
Japan schittert op het wereldtoneel van alcoholische dranken
Eerst en vooral is er natuurlijk sake, de emblematische drank op basis van rijst die wordt gemaakt door fermentatie. Het succes ervan neemt aanzienlijk toe op de internationale markt, waar het steeds meer aanwezig is, vooral op de (wijn)kaarten van restaurants. Daarnaast is er whisky, van oudsher gemaakt in Schotland (of Ierland, afhankelijk van de […]
Cover crops: Cover crop rewards
The right cover crop mix can help improve nutrient management and provide an environmentally-friendly alternative to chemical pest control. CPM speaks to two growers who are making the most of Severn Trent’s funding scheme.
Unusual weeds
Unusual weed species are occurring in winter cereals, raising questions regarding effective control strategies, say product specialists.
Pipeline products promise
Agrochemical manufacturer, Sumitomo Chemical Agro Europe, has committed to launching a pipeline of new products into both the UK and European markets. General manager Alberto Ancora says beyond Sumitomo’s conventional chemical portfolio, key acquisitions and investments have been made during recent years, anticipating the current green evolution in European agriculture. “Here we see significant potential […]
Sustainable Solutions: Refining a mixed system
Ensuring an efficient agricultural business across every productive square metre of the land is the primary aim of Gatley Farms in Herefordshire. CPM learns how this approach is complementing the farm’s sustainability goals.
Optical sensors for pollen beetle monitoring
Hi-tech optical sensors in fields could provide an effective means of monitoring pollen beetle numbers arriving in oilseed rape, suggests a new study.
Role of carbon in crop nutrition
Concerns regarding the leaching of residual nutrition in soils have continued into spring as the weather refuses to provide a reprieve. As a result, regular applications of key nutrients, particularly nitrogen, have become the priority for many. QLF Agronomy’s David Maxwell says furthermore, a foliar approach will be highly efficient at feeding plants this season […]
Drones: A sustainable future
Being left behind is a frustrating situation to be in, and while many countries have adopted crop spraying with drones the UK and the EU are yet to take this leap. CPM speaks to two firms that are advocating for the adoption of this technology.
Sprayers: Technology rules
As increasingly technical sprayers become mainstream in the market, the future of widespread spot spraying looks set. CPM pinpoints some of the latest technologically advanced products to hit the market for a flavour of what’s around the corner.
6 lessons to learn from Drunk Elephant’s Brand Strategy (and avoid a branding hangover)
Having started my career at L’Oréal, I have always been passionate about the cosmetics industry, and the brand Drunk Elephant is certainly one that has intrigued me since it first came out