Grow the future

In this episode, Yara's Grassland Agronomist Philip Cosgrave discusses late-season grazing and reflects on the grass-growing season so far. The conversation explores how weather conditions have varied across regions, with some areas of Scotland and the west of Ireland experiencing favourable grass-growing conditions, while others faced more challenging periods. Philip explains how most swards...

For today’s Grow the Future podcast, we’re joined by Natalie Wood, Product Manager for YaraVita and Biologicals to discuss the growing role of foliar nutrition in modern crop production. The episode begins with an overview of the season, covering drilling progress, weather conditions across the country, and harvest results to date. Natalie explains when foliar nutrition should be introduced into c...

For this special episode of Grow the Future , we explore Yara’s Climate Choice Fertilisers with Mark Tucker, Senior Manager for Partnerships and Food Value Chain, and Dale Turner, Head of Marketing, Agronomy and Value Chain. The discussion covers the development of Climate Choice Fertilisers, including Yara’s new Sluiskil plant in the Netherlands and its carbon capture and storage technology. Mark...

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 businesse...

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 disc...

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 pack...

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 un...

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 s...

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 explor...

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 photosynthes...

 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 addres...

 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 optima...

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...

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...

Welcome to the next episode of Grow the Future . Today, we explore the evolving landscape of crop nutrition and biologicals with a focus on maximizing plant potential through targeted biostimulant programs. Joining us to share her expertise is Natalie Wood, Yara’s Agronomist and Product Manager for YaraVita and Biologicals for the UK and Ireland. Our discussion centers on the YaraAmplix range, wit...

Welcome back to Grow the Future. In today's episode, we’re heading to Ireland to catch up with Area Manager John Hegerty. With the Irish growing season in full swing, we’re digging into the essentials of foliar feeding for potatoes and maize.  John shares his expert take on the current weather, why proactive nutrient planning is a must right now, and how products like YaraVita CropBoost and M...

In this special episode of the Grow the Future podcast, we are joined by Mark Tucker, Yara’s Partnership & Food Value Chain lead for Europe, and Dr. Becky Howard to discuss the ANSWERS project. Mark opens the conversation by explaining Yara’s involvement in the initiative and the pressing need to address current challenges and nutritional knowledge gaps within pea and bean production. With fun...

In the latest episode of Grow the Future, we’re tackling the fallout from a historically wet season. Joining us is Roger Bacon, Yara’s Crop Nutrition Manager for Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, to break down the essentials of spring nutrition. We explore the impact of recent rainfall on soil health and why prioritizing root development is the only way to save waterlogged, anaerobic crops. Plus,...

In the third episode of the Grow the Future podcast, Agronomist and Product Manager for Biologicals and YaraVita Natalie Wood takes a deep dive into foliar nutrition. She discusses how current establishment conditions—particularly the recent wet weather—have affected crop performance. Natalie also outlines Yara’s foliar nutrition recommendations for cereals and oilseed rape, explains the compatibi...

Welcome to our second podcast episode of 2026. Today, we’re diving into grazing management with Yara’s Grassland Agronomist, Philip Cosgrave. Philip breaks down the recent variations in grass growth across farms and offers strategic advice for dairy farmers looking to balance cost control with productivity. We also cover specific application strategies using YaraBela NutriBooster and YaraMila Extr...

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 ben...

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...

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 spre...

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 liqu...

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...