Grow the future
Episodes
Spring arable fertiliser - deciding on the right rate and timing for first applications of nitrogen and other nutrients
02 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As autumn-sown cereals begin to start spring growth, Ken Rundle talks to Natalie Wood, Yara's UK Agronomy Operations Manager to learn what grower...
Grassland fertilisation - plan ahead to optimise spring nitrogen applications
19 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As days begin to lengthen again its time to start thinking about restarting grass growth, so in this episode, Ken Rundle talks to Philip Cosgrave Ya...
Nutrient Management - a useful tool to help plan crop nutrition planning
08 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken Rundle talks to Natalie Wood, Yara's Agronomy Manager to learn about a new crop nutrition planning tool being launched by Ya...
Biostimulants - helping fruit plants to help themselves
24 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As another season comes to an end, Giz Gaskin Yara's fruit specialist discusses the role of biostimulants on fruit crops and reviews the results ...
Economics of grassland fertiliser - how to adapt nutrient management to cope with a volatile fertiliser market
10 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As growers face challenges caused by the current hiatus in the fertiliser markets, Philip Cosgrave Yara's Grassland Specialist discusses how li...
Economics of arable fertiliser - what is happening and how to deal with a volatile fertiliser market
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The fertiliser market is dramatic, to say the least at present. Many growers have questions about what's going on and wondering what they should ...
Field brassicas - Seasonal advice on top dressing for brassica growers
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At this time of year, brassica crops are in the ground and approaching maturity, so this is a good time to think about nutrition options to improve qu...
Micronutrients - no less important than the macronutrients
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Recent podcasts have concentrated on the major nutrients N, P and K but this time the focus moves to micronutrients such as Mg, Mn, Zn, Cu, Mo and B. ...
Potassium - essential for water regulation and effective crop nutrition
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Potassium is often overlooked as a nutrient but is just as important and should not be forgotten. Potassium is fundamental for plant water uptake an...
Phosphate and Potash - dealing with volatile nutrient prices
01 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Because of recent volatile nutrient prices, some growers may be questioning phosphate and potash applications. So in this episode, Ken Rundle talks ...
Soil health - how to ensure the soil is left in better health for the future
18 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As legislators turn their attention to soil health, Jon Telfer Yara's Analytical Services manager talks about why healthy soil biology soil is mo...
The Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) - working together to produce more from less
04 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken Rundle talks to Professor Roger Sylvester-Bradley from The Yield Enhancement Network (YEN). Discussing how data, collected, share...
Autumn oilseeds - what can growers do to improve oilseed rape establishment?
21 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken Rundle talks to Natalie Wood, Yara's arable agronomist to ask what growers can do to improve the establishment of oilseed ra...
Top fruit - managing nutrition in a difficult season
07 Jul 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As top fruit growers get to grips with a difficult season thanks to the weather, many are wondering how to manage nutrition not only for this season b...
Grassland - update on nitrogen management
23 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As grass growth finally picks up this season, in this episode, Philip Cosgrave Yara's Grassland Specialist discusses proactive nitrogen manag...
Potatoes need calcium for tuber quality
09 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Now that this season's potato crop is in the ground and hopefully starting to emerge it is a good time to check on its nutritional requirements. ...
Grassland - management of horse and pony paddocks
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
At this time of year, there are a lot of questions about managing horse and pony paddocks, so in this episode, Ken Rundle talks to Philip Cosgrave Y...
Nitrogen - don't be rushed into a hasty decision to buy next season's fertiliser
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Although we are still very much in the middle of this season, some growers may already be thinking of buying fertiliser for next season. So, in this...
Focus on fruit - what are the options for early season nutrition ?
28 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As the new fruit season gets underway with some stop-start weather, fruit growers are facing tricky decisions. So, in this episode, Giz Gaskin, Yara&a...
Livestock health - improving grazing animal health with bio-fortified selenium fertiliser
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken Rundle talks to Philip Cosgrave Yara's Grassland Specialist to discusses the role of selenium in grazing animal health and...
Nutrient management - not just a load of mumbo-jumbo - optimising nitrogen efficiency
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As growers start thinking about second nitrogen applications, in this episode, Ken Rundle talks to Natalie Wood, Yara's UK Arable Agronomist to d...
Liquid fertiliser - why farmers should consider Yara
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With more and more farmers showing a renewed interest in switching to a liquid fertiliser system, in this episode, Ken Rundle talks to Darren Glegg,...
Micronutrients - measure to manage approach to managing crop nutrition
03 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As crops begin spring growth it is important to remember the micronutrients that complement the macronutrients. In this episode, John Keyte, Yara&apos...
Grass silage - how to make sure you make the right silage for your livestock
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As it will soon be time to think about planning nutrition of silage crops, in this episode, Ken Rundle talks to Philip Cosgrave Yara's Grasslan...
Digital tools and services - technology to help farmers with nutrient management decisions
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
With farmers looking more and more for technology to help with their nutrient management, in this episode, Ken Rundle talks to James Craske, the head ...
Nitrogen for autumn cereals - deciding on timing and rate for first nitrogen applications
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As days start to lengthen again it could soon be time to think about fertiliser applications to autumn-sown cereals, so in this episode, Ken Rundle ta...
Spring grazing - optimising spring nitrogen applications to manage spring grazing
06 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
As livestock farmers start to think about restarting grass growth, in this episode Ken Rundle talks to Philip Cosgrave Yara's Grassland Special...
Potatoes - reducing the environmental impact of next year's potato crop
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now that this season's potato crop has mostly been lifted and is in store it's time to start planning for next season's crop. In this...
Field trials update - the latest results from Yara's 2020 trials
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Now the harvest has finished and the data has been analysed this is a good time to review the results. Natalie Wood, Yara's chief arable agrono...
AgriKids - engaging, educating and empowering youngsters in farm safety
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Farm safety is the topic this week as Ken Rundle is joined by Alma Jordan the founder of AgriKids. They talk about the success of AgriKids campaign ...
Phosphate - availability is fundamental to crop growth
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Phosphate is arguably more important than nitrogen for crop growth. In this episode, Ken Rundle talks to Mark Tucker, Yara UK Head of Agronomy, to fin...
Micronutrients - a macro effect on crop yield and quality
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As autumn crops begin to establish it is worth considering micronutrients to ensure all the crop's nutrient requirements are met. In this episo...
Focus on fruit – preparing fruit crops for the best start next season
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As an extended fruiting season comes to an end, Giz Gaskin Yara's Fruit Specialist discusses the end of season nutrition options for fruit grower...
Autumn cereals - learning lessons and planning for success
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, Ken Rundle talks to Natalie Wood, Yara's arable agronomist to find out what lessons we can learn from the success of the World r...
World record wheat yield - attention to detail with YaraVita
03 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ken Rundle talks to Eric Watson from South Island, New Zealand who now holds the Guinness World record for wheat with a yield of 17.39...
A greener future - looking forward and going further
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Ken Rundle talks to Tove Andersen the Head of Yara Europe to learn about green ammonia and other environmental and sustainability init...
Soil testing and analysis –the starting point for successful crops
06 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As harvest gets underway and thoughts turn to next season’s crops Jon Telfer, Yara's Analytical Specialist discusses why soil testing and analy...
Potatoes - bulk up your potato crop and target suppliers needs
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With potato crops reaching the all-important bulking stage Tom Decamp Yara's Potato Specialist talks about how nutrition can help maximise that p...
Oilseed establishment - get momentum behind your oilseed crop
16 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As thoughts turn again to next season's oilseed crops Mark Tucker talks about what makes the difference for the successful establishment of oilse...
Grassland - adapting fertiliser applications to optimise growth this season
09 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
With many livestock farmers facing reduced grass growth so far this season Philip Cosgrave Yara's Grassland Specialist takes stock of this season...
Focus on fruit – choosing the best nutrition for your fruit crops
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
At a time of year when almost every fruit grower has decisions to make here is the latest advice from Giz Gaskin Yara's Fruit Specialist for all ...
Nitrogen - thoughts on next season's fertiliser purchase
12 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As growers begin to make plans for next season's fertiliser purchases it is important to think about the nutrients beyond nitrogen, especially su...