Grow the future

In the nineteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a discussion with Crop Nutrition Agronomist for Yara UK and Ireland Natalie Wood regarding Crop Nutrition Planning. The conversation starts with an overview of the current season over the last 12 months for Arable farmers, damage of soils from previous flooding conditions and recommendations including soil sampling and the main reasons why farmers should start to think about Crop Nutrition Planning with Yara’s Atfarm application and the features available. 

In the eighteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a talk with Crop Nutrition Agronomist Ireland lead Philip Cosgrave regarding late season grazing. The conversation looks into the recovery of grass growth, challenges within the different sectors including dairy and beef farmers, the importance of a forage budget for farmers, fertiliser recommendations for the month and a update on Clover.

In the seventeenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a discussion with Head of Value Chain Partnerships Dale Turner regarding Sustainability within the value chain. The conversation starts discussing business models and current challenges companies are facing, new partnerships with PepsiCo and Simpsons Malt and how Yara can provide the solution for low-carbon fertilisers. 

In the sixteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a discussion with partnership and Value Chain Manager Mark Tucker regarding Sustainability within Yara. The conversation goes into how consumer demands within Sustainability are continuing to grow, summary of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (“CBAM”) regulation, sectors which are implementing sustainability practices, and how Yara are making strides in reducing the Agriculture’s industry Carbon Footprint with current on-going projects, digital tools and low-carbon fertilisers.  

In the fifteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a talk with Crop Nutrition Agronomist Natalie Wood regarding Oilseed Rape for the next season. The conversation looks into getting a head start regarding growing the crop, how to improve the establishment of the crop with a NKPS product, recent trial data from Yara including Organo Mineral Fertilisers and by implementing YaraVita Brassitrel Pro gives the key nutrients for the crop.  

In the fourteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a discussion with Head of Agronomy for Yara Chris Harrold regarding Maize. The conversation goes into the state of the Maize crop across the country due to the weather and soil conditions, what farmers should be looking out for within the crop with tissue analysis, product recommendations with using YaraVita Cropboost and YaraVita Safe-N and what are the current deficiencies within the crop. 

In the thirteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a talk with Senior Project Portfolio Manager for OMF Paul O’Hara. The main topic of the conversation is regarding Yara's attendance at the recent Groundswell event which is a regenerative agriculture festival based in Hertfordshire. Paul discusses his feedback from attending the event, showcasing Yara products such as Yara Nature – Organo Mineral Fertiliser, YaraVita foliar products and analytical services available to farmers and agronomists.

*Please note that since the timing of this recording, Yara Nature Organo-mineral fertiliser has now been rebranded as YaraSuna Fortis. A hybrid combination of organic-based and mineral nutrients. For more information visit the Yara website.

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In the twelfth episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Crop Nutrition Agronomist Natalie Wood regarding the new season. The conversation looks into the recent conversations and feedback from the cereals event, the importance of Sulphur,  product recommendations from Nitrates to NPKs, grain analysis for the forthcoming season and ideal storage conditions for fertilisers.

In the eleventh podcast episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Crop Nutrition Agronomist Ireland lead Philip Cosgrave regarding mid-season grazing. The conversation also includes grassland quality, grazing management for dairy farmers, fertiliser programme recommendations and the importance of regular checks within paddocks. 

In the tenth podcast of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with YaraVita Product Manager Chris Harrold regarding foliar feeding for potatoes and sugar beet. The conversation also goes into the importance of soil sampling, boron deficiency, results from biostimulants trials and recommendations for growers including YaraVita Magphos K for potatoes and Brassitrel Pro for SugarBeet.