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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.

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Unlocking the Potential of YaraPlus

This week on the Grow the Future podcast, we explore YaraPlus, Yara’s innovative digital platform with Commercial Solutions Manager Darren Glegg. Darren shares an overview of the app’s development so far, including feedback from farmers who are already using it and seeing the benefits. The conversation highlights how YaraPlus is designed not only for arable farmers but also for grassland…

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Oilseed Rape Establishment in Dry Conditions

For this week's episode of the Grow the Future Podcast, we're joined by Area Manager James Willis to discuss the key considerations for establishing a successful oilseed rape crop this autumn. With many parts of the UK continuing to experience dry conditions, James shares his insights on the challenges growers face and the practical steps they can take to maximise establishment. The discussion…

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From Plant to Farm: Supply Chain Insights

For this special episode, we’re joined by Kim Render, Supply Chain Operations Manager for Yara, for an insightful discussion on the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s supply chain landscape. Kim begins by explaining how Yara balances meeting customer demand while maintaining compliance with a wide range of industry regulations. She explores the legal requirements surrounding Yara’s…

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Understanding Soil Carbon and Soil Health

For the next episode of the Grow the Future Podcast, we’re diving into the topic of soil carbon with Mark Tucker, Yara’s Senior Manager for Partnerships and the Value Food Chain. The conversation begins by exploring a common question facing modern agriculture: as farmers work to reverse historical practices that have depleted soil organic matter and carbon levels, are nitrogen fertilisers being…

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Going Liquid - Maximizing Accuracy and Efficiency

As a manufacturer of both solid and liquid plant nutrition, Yara is dedicated to advancing precision farming. In this podcast episode, Roger Bacon, Yara’s Farm Account Manager for Lincolnshire, dives into the key advantages of liquid fertilisers with Ken Rundle. He discusses their reliability during dry springs, ease of application, reduced labor demands, and improved accuracy. Roger also shares…

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Grass Growth, Grazing & Silage: Key Mid-Season Decisions

As grass growth accelerates across the UK and Ireland, livestock farmers face the challenge of maintaining forage quality while maximising productivity from grazing and silage systems. In this episode of Grow the Future, host Ken Rundle is joined by Yara's Country Grassland Specialist, Philip Cosgrave, to discuss the key grassland management decisions facing farmers at mid-season. They explore how…

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Think Carefully - Planning Future Rotations

In this episode, we are joined by James Willis, Area Manager based in Norfolk, to discuss strategic nutrition planning for upcoming crop rotations. The conversation opens with an analysis of current geopolitical challenges and their macroeconomic impact on agriculture, before transitioning into a technical discussion on the critical relationship between sulphur and nitrogen in driving…

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Reseeding Strategies and Sward Recovery

In this episode of Grow the Future , we focus on a critical priority for livestock and dairy producers across the UK and Ireland: maximizing sward recovery and pasture productivity. Joining us to share his expertise is Philip Cosgrave, a specialist Grassland Agronomist with Yara UK and Ireland, who provides a comprehensive overview of the spring 2026 season from a grassland perspective and…

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Grassland Nutrition - An Analysis of YaraMila Sulphur Cut in Ireland

In this episode of Grow the Future , Crop Nutrition Business Manager Nigel Mills joins the conversation to provide a comprehensive look at the current state of Irish grassland farming. The discussion opens with an overview of recent weather patterns across Ireland and their impact on the nutritional status of fields and paddocks, identifying the specific missing nutrients that often hinder optimal…

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Navigating Nutrient Management in Uncertain Times

Welcome to the latest episode of the Grow the Future podcast, where we tackle the complexities of nutrient management in today’s volatile market. We are joined by Mark Tucker, Senior Manager of Partnership & Food Value Chain, to discuss how UK arable farmers can navigate uncertainty while maintaining high productivity. The conversation explores the current industry sentiment and emphasizes the…

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Spring Grass Growth - Nutrient Planning for Grazing Success

Spring grazing is underway, but a late start to the season and high winter rainfall have created new challenges for grassland farmers across the UK and Ireland. In this episode of Yara’s Grow the Future podcast, Ken Rundle is joined by grassland specialist Philip Cosgrave to discuss how farmers can adapt their nutrient strategy to drive grass growth this spring. They explore how rainfall and soil…

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