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All the latest crop nutrition information and advice from the Yara Agronomy team. Yara is the global leader in crop nutrition knowledge and the leading producer of quality fertiliser products. read less
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Introduction into Biostimulants
17-04-2024
Introduction into Biostimulants
In the seventh podcast episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with YaraVita Product Manager Chris Harrold regarding Biostimulants including the different types from microbial and non-microbial, how Biostimulants are designed to improve nutrient use efficiency and what Yara UK have been doing to get involved with Biostimulants by collating data and research from a broad range of crops.

Episodes

Introduction into Biostimulants
17-04-2024
Introduction into Biostimulants
In the seventh podcast episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with YaraVita Product Manager Chris Harrold regarding Biostimulants including the different types from microbial and non-microbial, how Biostimulants are designed to improve nutrient use efficiency and what Yara UK have been doing to get involved with Biostimulants by collating data and research from a broad range of crops.
Benefits of Selenium
03-04-2024
Benefits of Selenium
In the sixth podcast episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Grassland Agronomist Philip Cosgrave on going into the new season with the benefits of Selenium and NPKs. The conversation goes into having the prime nutrients within the soil following on from a wet winter, the importance of soil testing and the benefits of including Sulphur.
Optimize your yield with Atfarm
20-03-2024
Optimize your yield with Atfarm
In the fifth podcast episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Agronomy Operations Manager  Natalie Wood on our digital farming solutions with using various tools such as Yara’s Atfarm mobile application and the N-Tester BT which provides instant field-specific nitrogen recommendations.
The importance of YaraVita on Cereal and Oilseed Crops
06-03-2024
The importance of YaraVita on Cereal and Oilseed Crops
In the fourth podcast episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with YaraVita Product Manager Chris Harrold regarding the current challenges in the season due to the weather, recommendations on current crops including leaf tissue testing and the importance of implementing foliar nutrients including YaraVita Gramitrel and YaraVita Brassitrel Pro.
Optimise your silage production
21-02-2024
Optimise your silage production
In the third podcast for 2024, Ken Rundle has a brief discussion with Yara’s Grassland Agronomist Philip Cosgrave regarding silage production, current weather conditions, grassland management and recommendations for early nitrogen applications.
Early Nitrogen for grazing
07-02-2024
Early Nitrogen for grazing
In the second podcast for 2024, Ken Rundle talks to Yara’s Grassland Agronomist Philip Cosgrave on Early Nitrogen for grazing with the importance of grass growth and first and second application rates recommendations.
First nitrogen of the year for arable crops
24-01-2024
First nitrogen of the year for arable crops
In the first podcast for 2024, Ken Rundle talks to Yara's Agronomy Operations Manager, Natalie Wood, about first nitrogen applications and how the weather conditions at the end of 2023 have impacted timings for the spring.
Review the past year to improve in the next.
06-12-2023
Review the past year to improve in the next.
In our final podcast for 2023, Ken Rundle talks to Yara's Grassland Agronomist, Philip Cosgrave, about the challenges grassland farmers faced in 2023 and how reviewing these difficulties could benefit farmers planning for 2024.
Getting the most out of this year’s CropTec event.
22-11-2023
Getting the most out of this year’s CropTec event.
In our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Yara's Head of Agronomy, Mark Tucker, about this year's CropTec event, why you should visit our stand and also join our ever-popular seminar looking at how we are helping growers make informed decisions about fertiliser use.
Organo-mineral fertiliser (OMF) for added organic matter and stability.
08-11-2023
Organo-mineral fertiliser (OMF) for added organic matter and stability.
In our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Dr Paul O’Hora, Yara’s Senior OMF Project Portfolio Manager, alongside Dr Emma Burak, Yara's Sustainable Fertiliser Manager about Organo-mineral fertiliser (OMF) and the work Yara is doing to help create a Nature Positive Food Future.
Crop nutrition planning with Yara’s Atfarm
25-10-2023
Crop nutrition planning with Yara’s Atfarm
In our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Natalie Wood, Yara's Agronomy Operations Manager to discuss crop nutrition planning and how Atfarm can help farmers easily tackle nutrient management decisions.
Plan ahead to get the best start in the new year
11-10-2023
Plan ahead to get the best start in the new year
In our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Yara’s Grassland Agronomist, Philip Cosgrave about late-season grazing and what farmers can do to utilise grassland going into winter.
Foliar nutrition programmes to give crops the best start this season
27-09-2023
Foliar nutrition programmes to give crops the best start this season
In our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Yara’s Head of Crop Nutrition Services, Phil Burrell, about foliar nutrition programmes for the autumn season.
Consider delaying P and K applications until spring.
13-09-2023
Consider delaying P and K applications until spring.
In our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Yara's Head of Agronomy, Mark Tucker, about crop nutrition in the autumn and how applying P and K now may not be the best option.
Testing soils, grains and tissue
30-08-2023
Testing soils, grains and tissue
In our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Jon Telfer, Yara Analytical Services Manager alongside Dr Peter Berry from ADAS about the importance of not only soil testing but also grain and tissue analysis.
A year's placement with Yara
16-08-2023
A year's placement with Yara
In our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Queen’s University Belfast student Helen Sinton about her year placement with Yara UK and Ireland and what experiences and knowledge she gained whilst with the company.
Feeding the world, saving the planet
02-08-2023
Feeding the world, saving the planet
In our latest episode, Ken Rundle talks to Jari Pentinmäki, Managing Director of Yara UK and Ireland about Yara’s plans for growth in the UK and beyond.
Best practice to successfully establish your oilseed crop
19-07-2023
Best practice to successfully establish your oilseed crop
OSR in 2023 has been a challenge! But with the correct nutrition plan in place, you can maximise yield and profitability. In our latest podcast Natalie Wood, Yara's Agronomy Operations Manager discusses best practice to successfully establish your oilseed crop next season.
A water and tonic for Brassicas
05-07-2023
A water and tonic for Brassicas
In our latest episode, Ken Rundle talks to Tom Decamp, Yara's Area Manager and Field Vegetable Specialist to discuss Brassicas, challenging weather conditions, and tips on fertiliser selections and application timings.
Some mid-season pointers for grass and grazing
21-06-2023
Some mid-season pointers for grass and grazing
In our latest episode, Ken Rundle is joined by Philip Cosgrave, Yara’s Country Grassland Agronomist, to discuss mid-season grassland management and how farmers can adapt to potential challenges each season to maximise grazing and silage quality.