Grow the future

In the eleventh podcast episode of 2025, Ken Rundle speaks to Yara's YaraVita and Biologicals Product Manager Natalie Wood regarding planning to purchase fertiliser next year. Within this discussion Natalie gives an overview on some of the common mistakes when it comes to ordering fertiliser, how Sulphur is important for crop growth, product recommendations including YaraBela Axan and YaraMila Extragrass, additional options including liquid fertilisers, the importance of efficiency to get the most out of all the crops and recommendations for farmers when it comes to purchasing fertiliser for the new year.

In the tenth podcast episode of 2025, Ken Rundle speaks to Yara Crop Nutrition Business Manager for South West England Nigel Hester regarding  YaraVera Amidas. In this discussion Nigel gives an overview of the product, the changes regarding urea-based fertilisers in England for farmers, the importance of sulphur, soil analysis and other recommendations for the season. 

In the eighth podcast episode of 2025, Ken Rundle speaks to Crop Nutrition Agronomist Joe Blanche regarding Yara's Crop Nutrition Hubs across the UK and Ireland. In this discussion Joe gives an overview about the current hubs, current challenges, topics which are covered at the hubs including, how farmers can attend, and the partners Yara are collaborating with at each hub. 

In the seventh podcast episode of 2025, Ken Rundle speaks to Grassland Agronomist for Yara UK and Ireland Philip Cosgrave regarding Grass Rotations. In this discussion Philip gives an overview on the current grass growth rates, the importance within your plan for grass growth, how soil analysis can help farmers to know if any nutrients are low and recommendations for the season regarding managing grass. 

In the sixth podcast episode of 2025, Ken Rundle speaks to the Director of Biostimulants for Yara Antonis Angeletakis regarding the YaraAmplix range. In this discussion Antonis gives an overview of Biostimulants including the history, the role of Biostimulants can provide to farmers, the yield potential and advantages by including Biostimulants within your crop programme. 

In the sixth podcast episode of 2025, Ken Rundle speaks to Head of Commercial Partnerships for Ireland Eva Ross. In this special podcast episode, the discussion starts with Eva giving an update on the current market, Government Legislations in Ireland, the Importance of Sulphur, Product Recommendations and Tools which are available to Farmers. 

In the fifth podcast episode of 2025, Ken Rundle speaks to Agronomy Operations Manager Natalie Wood about Yara's free mobile application Atfarm. In this discussion Natalie goes into detail about Atfarm, some of the features such as the biomass maps, variable rate maps and using the N-Tester with the application, the latest developments relating to Atfarm including the collaboration with John Deere, Growth estimation feature and how Atfarm can increase nitrogen use efficiency. 

In the fourth podcast episode of 2025, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Crop Nutrition Services Account Manager Sarah Walby regarding Liquid Fertilisers. The conversation starts with a background into Sarah's career and education, the advantages of liquid fertilisers including precision and information on Yara's liquid fertilisers, advice available to the farmer and the importance of Soil Testing. 

In the third podcast episode of 2025, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Grassland Specialist Philip Cosgrave regarding Early Grazing N Applications. The conversation starts with an overview of the current weather conditions, the importance of farmers getting off to a good start and growing quality grass, recommended N application rates and other nutrient sources including slurry and how to prepare for the forthcoming season.

In our second podcast episode of 2025, Ken Rundle is joined by Crop Nutrition Agronomist Natalie Wood in which they talk about First N Applications. The discussion starts with why first applications are important, fertiliser recommendations, overview of recent trials, variety of tools available such as soil analysis and key recommendations for the forthcoming season.  

In our first podcast of 2025, Ken Rundle is joined by Paul O'Hora, Yara's Senior Project Manager, and Tom Perrott, Agrii's Crop Input Specialist. Together, they discuss an exciting new joint initiative to introduce YaraSuna Fortis SBo, an innovative organo-mineral fertiliser, to the UK. 

For the final episode of the Grow the Future podcast for the year, presenter Ken Rundle has a discussion with Grassland Specialist Philip Cosgrave. The conversation starts with an overview regarding the challenges for Grassland farmers within the season, update on the current trials taking place and recommendations for farmers during the winter season including a nutrient management plan and reviewing grass growth over the year.

In the latest Grow the Future episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a conversation with Trainee Agronomist Joe Blanche on the new Crop Nutrition hubs. The discussion starts with Joe's transition from working in the QC labs to the Agronomy team, some feedback from farmers regarding the current season, an overview of Yara's Crop Nutrition hubs including the success at the site in Yorkshire, the importance of building data for the UK and how farmers can stay updated with events for the hubs in the future.  

In the latest grow the future episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a conversation with Senior Project Portfolio Manager for Yara UK and Ireland Paul O'Hora. The discussion starts about the food matter live event which Paul attended in Ascot, Yara products available to farmers for sustainable food production including YaraSuna, digital tools such as the N-Tester, current trial updates and developments coming in the distant future.

In the twentieth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle discusses the new YaraAmplix Biostimulants portfolio with Head of Crop Nutrition Agronomy for UK and Ireland Chris Harrold. The conversation starts with a background into the new branding, how biostimulants are becoming more essential with crops to address lost yield potential, update on the current UK based trials this year and how Yara are continuing to develop the Biostimulant range for the future. 

In the nineteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a discussion with Crop Nutrition Agronomist for Yara UK and Ireland Natalie Wood regarding Crop Nutrition Planning. The conversation starts with an overview of the current season over the last 12 months for Arable farmers, damage of soils from previous flooding conditions and recommendations including soil sampling and the main reasons why farmers should start to think about Crop Nutrition Planning with Yara's Atfarm application and the features available. 

In the eighteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a talk with Crop Nutrition Agronomist Ireland lead Philip Cosgrave regarding late season grazing. The conversation looks into the recovery of grass growth, challenges within the different sectors including dairy and beef farmers, the importance of a forage budget for farmers, fertiliser recommendations for the month and a update on Clover.

In the seventeenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a discussion with Head of Value Chain Partnerships Dale Turner regarding Sustainability within the value chain. The conversation starts discussing business models and current challenges companies are facing, new partnerships with PepsiCo and Simpsons Malt and how Yara can provide the solution for low-carbon fertilisers. 

In the sixteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a discussion with partnership and Value Chain Manager Mark Tucker regarding Sustainability within Yara. The conversation goes into how consumer demands within Sustainability are continuing to grow, summary of the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (“CBAM”) regulation, sectors which are implementing sustainability practices, and how Yara are making strides in reducing the Agriculture's industry Carbon Footprint with current on-going projects, digital tools and low-carbon fertilisers.  

In the fifteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a talk with Crop Nutrition Agronomist Natalie Wood regarding Oilseed Rape for the next season. The conversation looks into getting a head start regarding growing the crop, how to improve the establishment of the crop with a NKPS product, recent trial data from Yara including Organo Mineral Fertilisers and by implementing YaraVita Brassitrel Pro gives the key nutrients for the crop.  

In the fourteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a discussion with Head of Agronomy for Yara Chris Harrold regarding Maize. The conversation goes into the state of the Maize crop across the country due to the weather and soil conditions, what farmers should be looking out for within the crop with tissue analysis, product recommendations with using YaraVita Cropboost and YaraVita Safe-N and what are the current deficiencies within the crop. 

In the thirteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a talk with Senior Project Portfolio Manager for OMF Paul O'Hara. The main topic of the conversation is regarding Yara's attendance at the recent Groundswell event which is a regenerative agriculture festival based in Hertfordshire. Paul discusses his feedback from attending the event, showcasing Yara products such as Yara Nature – Organo Mineral Fertiliser, YaraVita foliar products and analytical services available to farmers and agronomists. 

In the twelfth episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Crop Nutrition Agronomist Natalie Wood regarding the new season. The conversation looks into the recent conversations and feedback from the cereals event, the importance of Sulphur,  product recommendations from Nitrates to NPKs, grain analysis for the forthcoming season and ideal storage conditions for fertilisers.

In the eleventh podcast episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Crop Nutrition Agronomist Ireland lead Philip Cosgrave regarding mid-season grazing. The conversation also includes grassland quality, grazing management for dairy farmers, fertiliser programme recommendations and the importance of regular checks within paddocks. 

In the tenth podcast of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with YaraVita Product Manager Chris Harrold regarding foliar feeding for potatoes and sugar beet. The conversation also goes into the importance of soil sampling, boron deficiency, results from biostimulants trials and recommendations for growers including YaraVita Magphos K for potatoes and Brassitrel Pro for SugarBeet. 

In the nineth podcast of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Grassland Agronomist Philip Cosgrave regarding second cut silage, challenges with first cut silage due to the weather conditions, soil health, slurry applications and mineral fertiliser recommendations for farmers.

In the eighth podcast of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Head of Crop Nutrition Services Phil Burrell regarding farmers to consider the benefits and planning for the next season with liquid fertilisers, what the advantages and disadvantages of liquid fertilisers, how it can be applied to crops and some of the best practices for farmers looking to implement liquid fertilisers.

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.

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.  

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.  

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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. 

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.

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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?