In this episode we are talking to Beth Metson, farm environmental advisor at Agrii. Today we will be looking at the 25 year environment plan and how that policy links with the SFI, why this approach is different and what sustainable farming could really mean for farmers.
Feb 03, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode we are talking to two livestock specialists from Agrii, Ben Lowe national forage product manager and Emma Gatehouse, livestock product manager. Today we will be focusing on livestock production. In these uncertain times, we're looking at how farmers can improve productivity that in turn, leads to a noticeably improved gross margin.
Jan 20, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 23
In this episode we are taking to Jim Carswell, R&D manger in the North at Agrii. Today we will be hearing about how we can gain an even greater insight into crop health in season to decipher exactly what nutrients are required, fine tuning inputs to maximise performance and gross margin, that in turn may help us with environmental considerations.
Jan 13, 2022•20 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this episode, we are talking to Paul Pickford, Farm Business Consultant. Today we will be asking some key questions concerning the sustainable farming incentive (SFI) and how this scheme fits with the BPS being phased out. How can farmers navigate through the biggest changes in farm income support schemes in nearly 50 years? Claim 1 BASIS and NRoSO point for listening to this podcast. Email info@agrii.co.uk with your membership number, full name, postcode and DOB....
Dec 09, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 21
In this episode we are talking to Bill Smith who farms in Speyside, Scotland, and Amy Watkins Sustainability Project Manager at Agrii. We will be asking some key questions on how we can adopt ways of farming in an environmentally sustainable way, that will help the environment, our crop production output and farm business sustainability.
Nov 25, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 20
In this episode we are talking to Agrii’s senior agronomist Andrew Richards. Todays topic is boosting bugs in soils. We are asking what does this mean, what is the agronomic benefit and is there a financial benefit for the grower.
Nov 11, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 19
In this episode we are talking to Agrii’s Tom Land, fertiliser technical manager and regional technical advisor and farmer David Felce. We will look at options for winter fert for crops already in the ground and preparing the ground for the following spring. *Please note: This podcast was recorded in early September 2021, therefore any prices mentioned within the podcast may have increased considerably at the time of listening.
Oct 28, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 18
In this episode, we are talking to Agrii's vegetable and arable agronomist Kathryn Styan. Today we will be looking at the vegetable sector, what challenges growers are facing and what can the arable sector learn in the techniques and approaches taken by these growers.
Oct 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 17
In this episode, we are talking to Professor Andy Neal, Soil Microbiologist from Rothamsted. Andy is currently focusing on a major project called ‘Soils to Nutrition’. Today we are going to explore what we mean by soil organic matter and why it is so important to understand when it is influencing the availability of nutrients and water in our soils.
Sep 30, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 16
In this episode we are talking to Mark Thomas from the Farming Community Network (FCN) and Petra Martin from Agrii. With the ever increasing challenges being faced in the agricultural industry, it is important to know where advice, support or a listening ear can be found.
Sep 16, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 15
In this episode we we are talking to Tim Horton, regional technical advisor and Mark Dewes, farmer & agronomist from Agrii. With farming facing significant change, today we are going to look at farm productivity and viability and find out how Agrii's Green Horizon's initiative helps deliver these two key elements on farm, balancing the science with economics. Claim 1 BASIS and NRoSO point for listening to this podcast. Email info@agrii.co.uk with your membership number, full name, postcode a...
Sep 02, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 14
In this episode we are talking to Agrii’s Chris Glover, head of crop protection and Jessica Farrant, commercial account manager. Today we are going to look closely at crop protection (CP) products, how they are carefully scrutinised and reviewed before they reach the farmer and how a constant ongoing assessment of their performance helps agronomists work with growers to deliver suitable crop protection now and in the future.
Aug 19, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 13
In this episode we are talking about regenerative agriculture with farmer Tom Martin and Agrii agronomist John Vickery. We will be asking the question what is regenerative agriculture, is it something new and the key question of what are the benefits to growers.
Jul 22, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 11
In this episode we are talking to Colin Lloyd, Head of Agronomy within Agrii’s technical team. We will examine variety choice in the context of sustainability and more specifically Agrii’s variety sustainability rating and how that fits in our Green Horizons initiative. Claim 1 BASIS point for listening to this podcast. Email info@agrii.co.uk with your membership number, full name, postcode and DOB.
Jul 22, 2021•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
In this episode we are talking about Farm Safety Week with Petra Martin, Agrii’s Head of Health and Safety and Stephanie Berkeley from the Farm Safety Foundation. With fatalities increasing on our farms, our focus today is to talk about Farm Safety Week and how we can all re-think risk on our farms.
Jul 08, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 10
In this episode we are talking about liquid fertiliser with Agrii's Paul Gill and OSR starter fertiliser with Tom Perrott. With fertiliser being a key input for crops, we are taking a look at how both liquid and starter fertilisers can help growers improve their gross margins and help the environment at the same time.
Jun 24, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 9
In this episode, we are talking about varieties and OSR with Agrii’s Seed Technical Manager John Miles. We will be looking at varietal choice and OSR, considering varietal traits and why the decisions we make choosing a seed variety are so important.
Jun 10, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 8
In this episode we are talking about the future of agronomising nutrition with Agrii’s Tom Land, Fertiliser Technical Manager and Jamie Lyttle, Fertiliser Product Manager. We will look at how this can help growers produce both sustainable and profitable crops.
May 27, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 7
In this episode we are talking about bio-solutions with Clare Bend, Head of Technical at Agrii. We will be looking at the question of why bio-solutions, the potential benefits and agronomy programmes and looking at some of the current projects in research and their aims. Claim 1 BASIS and NRoSO point for listening to this podcast. Email info@agrii.co.uk with your membership number, full name, postcode and DOB.
May 13, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 6
In this episode we are talking about bees and pollinators with Marek Nowakowski, Ecologist, Wildlife Expert and Consultant. We will look into the importance of bees and pollinators for growers and some of the steps that can be taken to increase biodiversity on farm.
Apr 26, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 5
In this episode we are talking about sustainable food production with Amy Watkins, Sustainability Project Manager and Rob Bowes, Agronomist and Soil Specialist. We will look at Agrii's Green Horizons initiative and the use of science to help us manage our soils better to help the environment and farmers bottom line.
Apr 16, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 4
In this episode we are talking about arable seed treatments with David Leaper, Technical Seed Specialist at Agrii. We will look at the role of seed treatments for cereals, why we are protecting crops in this way and how certified seed helps manage seed and seedling disease.
Apr 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 3
In this episode we are talking digital farming with Lucy Cottingham, Agrii's UK Digital Agronomy Development Manager and Sam Fordham, RHIZA Technical Manager. We will be looking at digital farming, how agronomists and growers can use this technology on farm, plus what is in development for the near future.
Apr 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 2
In this episode we are talking fruit agronomy with agronomists Ben Brown and Colin Bird, covering what fruit crops these agronomists look after, what fruit growers are focusing on right now and what we can learn from their approach.
Apr 15, 2021•20 min•Season 1Ep. 1
