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In this episode, we are at Groundswell 2022 talking to Professor Andy Neal soil biologist from Rothamsted and John Crawford who is leading the global soil health programme at university of Glasgow. With all the discussion about regen farming and soil health, how do we make this happen on farm and how do we bring science together with farming and farming together with science.   Tony Smith is your...

In this episode, we are talking to Mark Dewes, sustainable farming lead at Agrii. Today we are going to be asking some key questions on direct drilling; what are the benefits, pitfalls and what can we learn from others who are already adopting these techniques. Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture....

In this episode we are talking to Kathryn Styan, Billy Hosdell, Matt Greep and Phoebe Foster who are all working in the field as advisors for Agrii. Today we are going to find out about their career experiences so far and the opportunities they see in the future working in agriculture. Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a...

In this episode we are live from Groundswell 2022 talking to farmers George Fraser, David White, Peter Cartwright and Andrew Richards, Senior Agronomist at Agrii, about their regenerative farming journeys. Today we are going to look into the transition to regenerative farming – what lessons can be learned, what gains have been seen on farm and how can the experiences of these three farmers help ot...

In this episode we are talking to Agrii's Ian Rudge conservation and regen agriculture lead, agronomist John Vickery and Tom Martin who farms in Peterborough. Today we are going to look at regen ag, looking at the key benefits of improving soil structure and how this can make a significant impact on farm sustainability. Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a...

In this episode we are talking to  Agrii's Amy Watkins, Sustainability Project Manager, Mark Dewes, Sustainable Farming Lead and Rod Smith, who farms in Northumberland. Today we are going to focus on farm productivity and farm resilience and how they can be achieved by improving soil health. Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he gradua...

In this episode we are talking to Ben Lowe, National Forage Product Manager at Agrii. Today we are going to look into hybrid rye and the reasons why we should give this crop some serious consideration, both as a feed and growing as a viable profitable crop. Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture. He w...

In this episode we are talking to Amy Watkins, Sustainability Project Manager at Agrii. Today we are going to look into Net Zero, what it means for growers and why we should be paying such close attention to how this could potentially help with farm income.  Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture. He...

Join us for our first recording on farm where in this episode we are talking to Marek Nowakowski, Ecologist, Wildlife Expert and Consultant at Agrii. We are going to focus in on supporting insects and pollinators on our farms, and specifically why the hungry gap is such a threat in the early spring.  Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he gr...

In this episode we are talking to Matthew Williams, Commercial Manager at Agrii. The focus this week is the topical subject of product availability and the growing complexities of the supply chain, with tips on how to plan ahead and navigate the challenges of accessing the right products needed on farm.  Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, h...

In this episode we are talking to Jack Wilson, Account Manager at RHIZA. Today we will be finding out about the services RHIZA provide and how these can really help arable and livestock farmers to finetune their on farm precision. What are the benefits and how can these services help? Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B...

In this episode we are talking to Ben Lowe, National Forage Product Manager at Agrii. Today we will be finding out what the future holds for maize, with a focus on key areas that we need to consider before we put the crop in the ground.  Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture. He worked in the farming...

In this episode we are talking to Skye Van Heyzen from Agrii, who has been working on crop innovation that delivers real value across the food chain. Today we will be looking at the real opportunities for some crops that can deliver value from the farm gate right through to the consumer.  Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with...

In this episode we are talking to Tom Land, fertiliser manager at Agrii and Sam Fordham, technical manager at RHIZA. Today the focus turns to spring fertiliser needs for arable crops. With fertiliser availability issues, increases to prices and grain price futures looking promising, how can growers balance the issues with the opportunities?

In this episode we are talking to Beth Metson, farm environmental advisor at Agrii. Today we will be looking at the 25 year environment plan and how that policy links with the SFI, why this approach is different and what sustainable farming could really mean for farmers. 

In this episode we are talking to two livestock specialists from Agrii, Ben Lowe national forage product manager and Emma Gatehouse, livestock product manager. Today we will be focusing on livestock production. In these uncertain times, we're looking at how farmers can improve productivity that in turn, leads to a noticeably improved gross margin.

In this episode we are taking to Jim Carswell, R&D manger in the North at Agrii. Today we will be hearing about how we can gain an even greater insight into crop health in season to decipher exactly what nutrients are required, fine tuning inputs to maximise performance and gross margin, that in turn may help us with environmental considerations. 

In this episode, we are talking to Paul Pickford, Farm Business Consultant. Today we will be asking some key questions concerning the sustainable farming incentive (SFI) and how this scheme fits with the BPS being phased out. How can farmers navigate through the biggest changes in farm income support schemes in nearly 50 years? Claim 1 BASIS and NRoSO point for listening to this podcast. Email inf...

In this episode we are talking to Bill Smith who farms in Speyside, Scotland, and Amy Watkins Sustainability Project Manager at Agrii. We will be asking some key questions on how we can adopt ways of farming in an environmentally sustainable way, that will help the environment, our crop production output and farm business sustainability. 

In this episode we are talking to Agrii’s senior agronomist Andrew Richards. Todays topic is boosting bugs in soils. We are asking what does this mean, what is the agronomic benefit and is there a financial benefit for the grower. 

 In this episode we are talking to Agrii’s Tom Land, fertiliser technical manager and regional technical advisor and farmer David Felce. We will look at options for winter fert for crops already in the ground and preparing the ground for the following spring. *Please note: This podcast was recorded in early September 2021, therefore any prices mentioned within the podcast may have increased consid...

In this episode, we are talking to Agrii's vegetable and arable agronomist  Kathryn Styan. Today we will be looking at the vegetable sector, what challenges growers are facing and what can the arable sector learn in the techniques and approaches taken by these growers. 

In this episode, we are talking to Professor Andy Neal, Soil Microbiologist from Rothamsted. Andy is currently focusing on a major project called ‘Soils to Nutrition’. Today we are going to explore what we mean by soil organic matter and why it is so important to understand when it is influencing the availability of nutrients and water in our soils.

In this episode we are talking to Mark Thomas from the Farming Community Network (FCN) and Petra Martin from Agrii. With the ever increasing challenges being faced in the agricultural industry, it is important to know where advice, support or a listening ear can be found. 

In this episode we we are talking to Tim Horton, regional technical advisor and Mark Dewes, farmer & agronomist from Agrii. With farming facing significant change, today we are going to look at farm productivity and viability and  find out how Agrii's Green Horizon's initiative helps deliver these two key elements on farm, balancing the science with economics.  Claim 1 BASIS and NRoS...