Grow the future

Grow the future

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.

Episodes

January 12, 2026 16 mins

Welcome to the first grow the future podcast series of 2026, where we introduce our new exciting platform YaraPlus which is available from the 12th January. Commercial Solutions Manager Darren Glegg gives a full overview of the platform including the features, tools and services available and the reasoning into why Yara has invested in the platform. Darren also gives examples on the additional benefits of YaraPlus for Farmers and A...

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Join us for our final episode of 2025 as we welcome back Yara's Grassland Specialist, Philip Cosgrave. Philip provides a comprehensive grassland overview, analyzing the major impact of weather across the UK and Ireland this year. The discussion covers the increase in fertiliser use observed in high-yielding areas, the importance of robust nutrient management plans, and the fundamental role of soil analysis. We also get an excl...

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In this episode of the Grow the Future podcast, we’re shining a spotlight on the Irish market and Yara’s exciting new 20’s fertiliser!

Join Area Manager Jan Jesema as he reveals why this innovative, sulphur-rich compound fertiliser is making waves. Discover how it’s transforming grassland and grazing systems across Northern Ireland, the key differences in analysis levels, and why getting your spreader settings right is essential.

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Join us in this new episode of the grow the future podcast as we delve into the future of crop nutrition with Area Manager James Willis and Crop Nutrition Farm Account Manager Roger Bacon. We explore the benefits of adopting a hybrid strategy, blending liquid and solid applications. James kicks off the discussion with a fascinating history of fertilisers, leading into Roger's insights on liquid fertilisers. They explain how un...

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The next installment of Grow the Future will feature Sourcing Manager Helen Manship, who will provide insight into the logistics of fertiliser distribution. The discussion will begin by outlining Helen's core responsibilities at Yara, which encompass the transport management of solid and liquid fertilisers alongside environmental and animal nutrition offerings. Key areas of focus will include the significance of sustainability...

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October 15, 2025 17 mins

Welcome back to Grow the Future. This week for our 20th episode, we're joined by Partnership & Value Chain Manager Mark Tucker to talk all things Crop Nutrition Planning. Our conversation kicks off with a look back at the 2025 Harvest and a candid assessment of current drilling conditions. Mark then guides us through the vital role of foliar applications and crop analysis, providing his top recommendations for YaraVita pro...

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Join us for the nineteenth episode of the Grow the Future podcast, where we delve into the topic of Yara's Lower Carbon Fertilisers with Conor Quinlun, Area Manager. This comprehensive discussion will summarize the contrast between green and blue ammonia, detail the response from food manufacturers and retailers, and examine how agriculture is utilizing new technologies to reduce its carbon footprint and capitalize on future i...

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September 17, 2025 12 mins

In the eighteenth episode of the Grow the Future podcast, we'll be discussing Autumn Foliar Nutrition with Natalie Wood, the YaraVita and Biologicals Manager. The conversation will begin with a summary of the current season and a review of plans with farmers, particularly those related to Oilseed Rape. We will then explore key recommendations, including the importance of soil analysis, and discuss specific product recommendati...

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September 3, 2025 17 mins

The seventeenth episode of 2025 features a conversation between host Ken Rundle and Crop Nutrition Agronomist Philip Cosgrave. Their discussion centers on late-season grazing, kicking off with an overview of grass growth across the UK and Ireland and why farmers need to plan their forage budget for the winter. Philip also shares his expertise regarding nitrogen applications including specific deadlines, offers a look at the latest ...

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In this sixteenth episode of 2025, we welcome new contributor Joe Kidd who is the YaraVita Project Manager to discuss the new production plant. Joe's here to give us the inside scoop on the new YaraVita Production Plant, set to open next year. The conversation starts with why the company decided to move from its longtime Pocklington site to the new location in Howden. Joe also dives into the current project timelines, the chal...

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In this fifteenth episode of 2025, we welcome Mark Tucker, Partnership and Value Chain Manager, to discuss the critical importance of soil testing. The conversation will cover the initial steps for farmers in assessing their fields through soil sampling, an analysis of current phosphorus and potassium levels nationwide, and a look at the evolution of modern farming systems. Mark will also detail the comprehensive analytical service...

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July 23, 2025 16 mins

In the fourteenth episode of 2025, Ken Rundle chats with Yara UK's Value Chain Partnership Account Manager Gareth Flockhart about sustainability in farming, driven by strategic partnerships. They dive into current projects focused on cutting food chain emissions, share the latest results from year one's data on the reduction of Carbon Footprint for Pepisco in the UK, and discuss what's next for farmers, including use...

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In the thirteenth podcast episode of 2025, Ken Rundle speaks to Yara’s Area Manager based in Ireland John Hegarty regarding the foliar fertiliser product Croplift Pro. The discussion starts with an overview of foliar fertilisers, the nutrients within the product, recommended crops including the use on grassland and Yara’s future investments regarding the new global production plant for specialty crop nutrition products and biostimu...

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June 25, 2025 17 mins

In the twelfth podcast episode of 2025, Ken Rundle speaks to Yara’s Grassland Specialist Philip Cosgrave regarding the current mid-season. The conversation starts with Philip giving an overview of grass growth and quality, advice on nutrition for grass over the next few months including Yara product recommendations, farmers reviewing current nutrient plans, the growth of clover compared to last year and recommendations for farmers ...

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May 28, 2025 11 mins

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 includi...

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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. 

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April 30, 2025 9 mins

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. 

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April 16, 2025 13 mins

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. 

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April 2, 2025 18 mins

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. 

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March 19, 2025 12 mins

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. 

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