Episodes
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.
Published 04/17/24
Published 04/17/24
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.  
Published 04/03/24
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.  
Published 03/20/24
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. 
Published 03/06/24
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. 
Published 02/21/24
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. 
Published 02/07/24
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. 
Published 01/24/24
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. 
Published 12/06/23
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. 
Published 11/22/23
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. 
Published 11/08/23
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.
Published 10/25/23
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. 
Published 10/11/23
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. 
Published 09/27/23
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. 
Published 09/13/23
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. 
Published 08/30/23
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.
Published 08/16/23
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.
Published 08/02/23
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. 
Published 07/19/23
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.
Published 07/05/23
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. 
Published 06/21/23
In our latest episode, Ken Rundle is joined by Philip Cosgrave, Yara’s Country Grassland Agronomist and Katie Evans from AHDB to discuss ‘Forage for Knowledge’ a UK-wide initiative to support grassland farmers and grazers. 
Published 06/07/23
Due to wet spring weather sugar beet and potato crops were forced to be drilled late, into poor seedbeds. So what can we do to build the canopy fast and get the crop growing? Phil Burrell, YaraVita Product Manager,  explains why it pays to be proactive and adapt your crop nutrition programme to maximise sunlight and ensure no nutrients are lacking.  Listen now for tips on what, when and how to obtain the best quality yields.
Published 05/24/23
In our latest episode, Ken Rundle talks to Mark Tucker, Yara’s Head of Agronomy about New Season and what farmers need to be considering with the different options of fertiliser available to them. 
Published 05/17/23
In our latest episode, Ken Rundle talks to Natalie Wood, Yara’s Agronomy Operations Manager, about delivering nitrogen via urea and not ammonium nitrate and how farmers need to make an informed buying decision before using it on their crops. Do you know all the details?
Published 05/10/23