Selecting the crème de la crème of OSR

July 5th 2025

With many of the challenges facing oilseed rape occurring during the critical establishment phase, what must a variety offer to support the crop to achieve its potential? CPM takes a look at some of the options at the top of their game. Written by Janine Adamson: Editor of Crop Production Magazine Despite so much being stacked […]

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Is it Time to Start a Daily Diary?

July 1st 2025

Global uncertainty means record-keeping is more important than ever, to identify strengths and weaknesses in farming businesses. As we all move closer to harvest 2025, I wonder how many of you have a written diary of events that have happened since last harvest, asks Cecilia Pryce, Openfield’s head of research, compliance and shipping. Do you […]

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How can we feed a growing population with less?

June 2nd 2025

Openfield experts share insights on GM crops and how to reduce carbon footprint without costly investment. With mother nature again reminding us we can never take the weather for granted, many in the industry will start to focus on soils again, writes Cecilia Pryce, Openfield’s head of research, compliance & shipping. If it’s not concerns […]

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Are US tariffs the wake-up call we all need?

May 1st 2025

Openfield experts explore global uncertainty over tariffs and fertiliser requirements for the coming season. There have been a few occasions in my career when I have longed for a crystal ball and now might just be one of them, writes Cecilia Pryce, Openfield’s head of research, compliance and shipping. Predicting what the market will and […]

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How can agriculture navigate an uncertain world?

April 1st 2025

In the current environment it’s difficult to comment on much, for fear of being out of date, comments Openfield head of research, compliance and shipping, Cecilia Pryce. The world is facing ‘word’ and ‘action’ volatility and it’s testing everyone. The gloves seem to be well and truly off and where once there seemed to be […]

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Should we be concerned about falling global grain stocks?

March 1st 2025

Openfield experts explore the global grain deficit, and planning ahead for your summer-sown cover crop. US Department of Agriculture numbers show a 37 million tonne deficit in combined world wheat, barley, maize and rice, resulting in global stocks dropping to levels last seen in 2015/16. As the world will still have 747 million tonnes of […]

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