On this month's podcast:

01:00 - 07:43 - Guest Speaker: Graham Redman from The Andersons Centre's monthly update.

08:11- 24:30- Guest Speaker: Mark Stalham talks to us about the 31st CUPGRA Annual Cambridge Potato Conference.

https://onlinesales.admin.cam.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/cambridge-university-potato-growers-research-association/cupgra-annual-cambridge-potato-conference/31st-cupgra-annual-potato-conference-2020

24:44 – 37:37- Harry Fordham, Syngenta's new technology lead, discusses how new and developing technology will impact how we use crop protection products and grow for the evolving consumer market.

This talk was taken from the 2020 CropTec show: www.croptecshow.com/

For all the latest updates from in and out of the field follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @SyngentaCropsUK

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Enjoy listening and see you next year!

Our guest speakers:

Graham Redman is a partner of The Andersons Centre where he joined in 2010. His areas of expertise include Farmer Supply Chain Relationships and Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting. He has worked on multiple publications and projects which can be found on The Andersons Centre website at theandersonscentre.co.uk/about/our-people/.

Mark Stalham has previously worked at NIAB and Cambridge University farm and has recently ventured in to private consultancy in the potato industry. He now sits on the CUPGRA Cambridge Potato Conference committee after having contributed and helped at the event over the the last 31 years.

Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

On this month's podcast:

0:50 - 08:40 - Guest Speaker: Graham Redman from The Andersons Centre's monthly update.

08:58 - 22:23- Syngenta Trialists: Andy Cunningham, Ben Urquhart and Joe Bagshaw give us updates from their Syngenta Innovation Centres across the country.

For all the latest updates from in and out of the field follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @SyngentaCropsUK

Don't forget to send in your ideas for future discussions at our Twitter page using the hash-tag #InContact, and tag us @SyngentaCropsUK

Enjoy listening and see you next month!

Our guest speakers:

Graham Redman is a partner of The Andersons Centre where he joined in 2010. His areas of expertise include Farmer Supply Chain Relationships and Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting. He has worked on multiple publications and projects which can be found on The Andersons Centre website at theandersonscentre.co.uk/about/our-people/.

On this month's podcast:

1:20 - Guest Speaker: Graham Redman's monthly update discussing the poor harvest that we have experienced this year, drilling alternatives to OSR with some insightful tips, and finally, some ideas on how farmers can be more considerate of their cash flow for the coming year.

8:35 - Syngenta Expertise: Max Newbert, Syngenta's Insecticide Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland discusses the autumn messages for pest consideration with a focus upon BYDV and brassica flea beetles.

23:29 - Guest Speaker: A discussion with Mark Thomas from The Farming Community Network reflecting on the 2020 harvest period. We discuss FCN's Time To Plan initiative and ways in which farmers can prepare going forward, despite the difficult season they have just had.

38:03 - Syngenta Expertise: Olivia Warr, Campaign Specialist and Harry Fordham, New Technologies Lead discuss our new and improved Spray Assist App and the coming season. They give an insight into potential challenges that growers might face, preparing their pre-emergences and ways in which the Spray Assist App can help.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SyngentaCropsUK to keep up to date with the latest Syngenta UK technical news.

Don't forget to send in your ideas for discussion at our Twitter page using the hash-tag #InContact, and tag us @SyngentaCropsUK.

Enjoy listening and stay safe.

Our guest speakers:

Graham Redman is a partner of the Andersons Centre where he joined in 2010. His areas of expertise include Farmer Supply Chain Relationships and Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting. He has worked on multiple publications and projects which can be found on the Andersons Centre website at theandersonscentre.co.uk/about/our-people/.

Mark Thomas is FCN's National Helpline Manager & Regional Director for the South East. Mr Thomas started his career at Agrii (previously Faulkner & Partners) as a trainee in 1982. His three decades with the company included agronomy, commercial and senior management roles. He now uses those skill at FCN to face the change, challenges and new opportunities that are taking place within agriculture and to help the industry stay closely connected. For more information on FCN visit their website: www.fcn.org.uk/

AUSTRAL PLUS is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. AUSTRAL PLUS (MAPP No 13314) contains fludioxonil and tefluthrin.

HALLMARK ZEON is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. HALLMARK ZEON (MAPP No 12629) contains lambda-cyhalothrin.

VIBRANCE DUO is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. VIBRANCE DUO (MAPP No 17838) contains fludioxonil and sedaxane.

All other brand names used are Trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information refer to: www.syngenta.co.uk.

On this month's podcast:

1:13 - 8:28 - Guest Speaker: Graham Redman from the Andersons Centre's monthly update.

8:29 - 19:36 - Syngenta Expertise: Gillian Coleman, Marketing Manager for Seedcare and Jonathan Ronksley, Field Technical Manager for Seedcare discuss the importance of mitigating diseases in the coming season and the use of Vibrance Duo in improving plant establishment. They also give an insight into Harvest 20's yield results!

19:38 - 27:57 Syngenta Expertise: Max Newbert, Technical Manager for Insecticides and Sustainability gives an insight into our new and improved BYDV Assist App, what BYDV is and how you can prepare for the disease with the help of #BYDVAssist.

27:59 - 45:25 - Guest Speaker: Jude McCann, CEO of the Farming Community Network sat down with us to discuss our #HarvestHeroes campaign and the importance of mental and physical well-being for growers and agronomists particularly around harvesting. Visit the FarmWell campaign page here: https://farmwell.org.uk/harvest-heroes/

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SyngentaCropsUK to keep up to date with the latest Syngenta UK technical news. Our #HarvestHeroes campaign has now launched! Share your heroes with us on Twitter and Instagram, and enter our photo competition for your chance to be featured across our channels and to win a treat filled hamper: https://www.syngenta.co.uk/harvestheroes-photography-competition.

Don't forget to send in your ideas for discussion at our Twitter page using the hash-tag #InContact, and tag us @SyngentaCropsUK.

Enjoy listening and stay safe.

Our guest speakers:

Graham Redman is a partner of the Andersons Centre where he joined in 2010. His areas of expertise include Farmer Supply Chain Relationships and Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting. He has worked on multiple publications and projects which can be found on the Andersons Centre website at theandersonscentre.co.uk/about/our-people/.

Jude McCann is the CEO of the Farming Community Network and has been since January 2020. Growing up on a small family farm in mid-Ulster, Northern Ireland, Jude has significant experience within agriculture. His educational experience has provided him with a global perspective of agriculture and expertise, particularly related to welfare and social issues in farming communities. His experience in establishing and managing support programmes has increased his passion for sustainable farming communities. For more information on FCN visit their website: https://fcn.org.uk/

VIBRANCE DUO is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. VIBRANCE DUO (MAPP No 17838) contains fludioxonil and sedaxane.

HALLMARK ZEON is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. HALLMARK ZEON (MAPP No 12629) contains lambda-cyhalothrin.

All other brand names used are Trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information refer to: www.syngenta.co.uk.

On this month's podcast:

1:33 - 8:38 - Guest Speaker: Graham Redman from the Andersons Centre's monthly update.

8:39 - 25:25 - Guest Speakers: Minette Batters, NFU President and Matt Fuller, FSOOTY 2020 Winner joined by Scott Cockburn, Syngenta UK Business Manager and Mark Sanderson, Director at Top PR to discuss the importance and speciality of FSOOTY as an agricultural event.

25:27 - 29:28 - Guest Speaker: A conversation with Lynn Tatnell, Senior Research Scientist in Weed Biology at ADAS about our #ViabilityVision campaign taking place at our Barton Black-Grass Innovation Centre.

29:29 - 44:22 - Guest Speaker: A conversation with Keith Ineson, Head of Gay Farmer UK about the issues that gay farmers face working within the industry, and the steps that have been taken to address and reverse these problems.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SyngentaCropsUK to keep up to date with the latest Syngenta UK technical news, and keep your eyes peeled for our up and coming Harvest Campaign.

Don't forget to send in your ideas for discussion at our Twitter page using the hash-tag #InContact, and tag us @SyngentaCropsUK.

Enjoy listening and stay safe.

Our speakers:

Graham Redman is a partner of the Andersons Centre where he joined in 2010. His areas of expertise include Farmer Supply Chain Relationships and Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting. He has worked on multiple publications and projects which can be found on the Andersons Centre website at https://theandersonscentre.co.uk/about/our-people/.

Minette Batters is the president of NFU. Minette runs a tenanted family farm in Wiltshire. The mixed farming business includes a 100 cow continental cross suckler herd, and a small herd of pedigree Herefords as well as sheep and arable. She has been an NFU member from grassroots through to County Chairman; she served as Wiltshire’s Council delegate and also as Regional Board Chairman for the South West.

Matt Fuller is responsible for spraying the arable cropping for Heathcote Farms in Toddington, Bedfordshire, where he is now the main sprayer operator. Since finishing university and joining the farm, four years ago, Matt has taken his BASIS qualification, where the use of Capstan Pulse Width Modulation (PWM), became the subject of his study project.

Lynn Tatnell is Senior Research Scientist in Weed Biology at ADAS. The ADAS weeds team provide expertise in weed control, management, biology, and biodiversity. They work on arable, horticultural, grassland, and amenity areas.

Keith Ineson is the Head of Gay Farmer UK which is a helpline dedicated to those who need emotional and mental support within the gay community. You can reach out to them by following this link - https://www.gayfarmer.co.uk/#contact

On this month's podcast:

1:19 - 10:23 - Guest speaker: Graham Redman from the Andersons Centre's monthly update.

10:25 - 23:47 - Guest Speaker: A conversation with Simon Bailey, Syngenta's 2019 FSOOTY (Farm Sprayer Operator Of The Year) champion.

23:49 - 28:45 - Syngenta Expert: A conversation with Syngenta's South Yorkshire & Nottinghamshire Area Manager, Augustus Merrick about potato blight.

28:47 - 35:39 - Syngenta Expert: A conversation with Syngenta Weed Control Researcher, Tom Holloway, about grass weed dormancy.

REVUS is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. REVUS (MAPP No 17443) contains mandipropamid.

All other brand names used are Trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information refer to www.syngenta.co.uk © Syngenta May 2020.

Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SyngentaCropsUK to find out who this year's FSOOTY winner is at Cereals LIVE 2020 on Wednesday 10th June.

Don't forget to send in your ideas for discussion at our Twitter page using the hash-tag #InContact, and tag us @SyngentaCropsUK.

Enjoy listening and stay safe!

On This Month's Podcast:

Georgie Wood, Field Technical Manager, and Simon Eddell, Farm Manager at Rougham Estate, have a conversation about Rougham Innovation Centre. Simon gives an update on what has been happening at the Innovation Centre, and discusses his approach to next season regarding the bizarre year that we've had.

BRAVO 500 is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. BRAVO 500 (MAPP No 14548) contains chlorothalonil.

All other brand names used are Trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information refer to www.syngenta.co.uk © Syngenta May 2020.

We hope you are staying safe! See you next time.

On This Month's Podcast:

0:31 - Winter Wheat Disease Management and Fungicide Timings.

5:05 - The Loss of CTL.

8:45 - Barley Disease Management and Fungicide Timings.

11:00 - Spring Wheat Disease Management and Fungicide Timings.

12:15 - Summary.

ELATUS ERA is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. ELATUS ERA (MAPP No 17889) contains benzovindiflupyr and prothioconazole.

All other brand names used are Trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information refer to www.syngenta.co.uk © Syngenta May 2020.

We hope you are staying safe! See you next time.

On this month's podcast:

Graham Redman discusses Black Swan Events, and shares an update on Covid-19 and its consequences on agriculture in this shorter episode.

Enjoy listening and stay safe!

On this month's podcast:

Graham Redman discusses the impact of Covid-19 on food consumption trends, supply chain, commodity pricing and farming in this standalone segment of the #InContact Podcast.