P.X. Farms Podcast

Spring continues to move quickly as we review crop progress across the farm and take a closer look at how fertiliser applications are influencing plant development. The first wheats are looking encouraging, oat crops are progressing well, and we assess the impact of liquid nitrogen alongside wider fertiliser trials taking place across the farm. We also examine the effects of ploughing on soil stru...

Nothing stops on the farm when James is away! It’s a busy week with fertilising now complete in Cambridge and the sprayers heading off to Lincolnshire. We also share an update on drilling and the precautions in place to deter the pigeons. Alongside this, we get a look into this year's Field of Dreams and an anticipated update on the chocolate spot outbreak across the bean fields. Plus, we take...

We visit an extraordinary farming operation covering 360,000 hectares, showcasing just how advanced and large-scale modern agriculture can be. From robotic sprayers and plane-based crop spraying, to autonomous Horsch seeders and advanced weather monitoring systems, this farm demonstrates how technology is transforming efficiency and decision-making across vast acreages. We explore the diversity of...

We return to Brazil to learn more about how farming operates in one of the most scrutinised agricultural regions in the world. Joined by Thomas, we explore the realities of farming in Brazil, including environmental regulation, pest management strategies and the responsibility farmers face when managing land at scale. We discuss the rules surrounding agriculture in sensitive environments and how B...

A busy week on the farm as a bulldozer arrives at P.X. Farms, helping move forward ongoing yard improvements and infrastructure work. We also take a look at the results of our Controlled Traffic Farming (CTF) system and how it is helping improve soil structure and long-term soil health across the farm. Seeing measurable progress in soil condition is a key step towards improving efficiency and resi...

Spring work continues to gather pace as drilling progresses across the farm. We take a closer look at how the Horsch Avatar is performing in the oats, comparing drill types and reviewing how establishment is progressing so far this season. Wheat crops are pushing on well, and we discuss how conditions are shaping up as we move further into the spring workload. Alongside drilling updates, a new Hil...

In this episode we visit Chapmans, a key manufacturing partner supplying Spaldings, to see exactly how wearing metal components for agricultural machinery are produced. From the impact of global steel prices through to robotic material handling, stamping billets and applying hard facing, this is a detailed look inside a modern manufacturing environment producing parts designed to withstand the tou...

Spring drilling is officially underway back in the UK, with the Horsch Avatar and Fendt 1167 back to work as we begin establishing this season’s crops. We take a closer look at setup, field conditions and the role of the 24 metre Cambridge rolls as drilling gathers pace. We also discuss the latest fuel price updates and what they mean for farm costs as the season gets going. Then we head back to B...

This week’s video is split across two continents. Back in the UK, we’re dealing with a fuel crisis, organising deliveries of sewage sludge, checking crop progress and keeping the farm moving as pressure builds. We also take a look inside the spray store, fertiliser storage and new security systems as the operation continues to evolve. Then we head back to Brazil — this time visiting Duch Group Far...

We’re back from Brazil and straight into catching up with everything that’s been happening on the farm. From sprayer telematics and tissue analysis in the Field of Dreams, to grain market updates, machinery repairs and preparing the yard for more concrete, there’s plenty to get through after time away. We also tackle a few workshop jobs, fix the pickup truck and keep the sprayers moving as the sea...

We visit our first working farm in Brazil, joining Bruno from the Reinhofer Group for a tour of a truly impressive operation. From maize fields to soybean harvest, this episode gives a real look at how large-scale Brazilian farming works. We explore the soils that drive their cropping system, learn how crop rotations operate in this part of the world, and see how haulage and logistics are managed...

We head inside Horsch Brazil for a rare behind-the-scenes look at one of the most impressive agricultural manufacturing operations in the world. Serving an agricultural region covering over 500 million hectares, this facility produces the seeders, planters and cultivation equipment designed for the enormous scale of Brazilian farming. In this episode we tour the factory floor to see how machines a...

We visit Syngenta’s UK research headquarters for a rare behind-the-scenes look at how modern crop protection products are discovered, tested and brought to farms around the world. From global blackgrass control strategies and long-term trial planning sometimes 12 years ahead to glasshouse testing, formulation science and proof-of-concept labs, this episode explores the full journey from active ing...

James is back from Australia and straight into the start of our 2026 spraying season. After weeks away, we roll the sprayer out for the first time this year and get back into the rhythm of crop protection as spring work begins across the farm. We also take a detailed look at Hectare Trading, who they are, how the platform works, and how digital grain marketing could change the way farms sell crops...

James continues his visit to Australia, joining large-scale grower David Cox to explore how grain farming operates at true continental scale, from paddock to port. We look at how Australian farms market grain using CGX, run their own lorries to CBH receival sites, and manage huge volumes through open bulk storage systems capable of holding 33,000 tonnes per store. From grain pits and conveyors to...

James heads to Australia to visit a truly impressive dairy operation, where over 1,100 cows are milked every day. Hosted by Ed Cox at Waterhatch Dairy, this episode explores how large-scale Australian dairy farming works — from logistics and machinery to feed systems and long-term farm strategy. We look at how the farm manages its own haulage fleet, produces maize silage and hay at scale, and bala...

With James away in Australia, Simon takes charge and walks us through what’s happening across the farm and this week, the focus turns to some serious business decisions. We take a detailed look at close transfer systems and how they could improve safety, efficiency and compliance within our spraying operation. From how they work, to the speed of transfer and the real-world costs involved, we break...

What a year 2025 has been. From the intensity of harvest and major machinery decisions, to hosting our biggest Open Day yet, launching new projects, travelling across the world to follow fertiliser production, and pushing the boundaries of what P.X. Farms can become, this has been a year of growth, challenge and momentum. In this special highlights episode, we look back at the moments that shaped...

We’re joined by Tom Lamb for a proper walk around the farm as we catch up on what’s been happening behind the scenes, and it doesn’t take long before things go slightly off script. From Tom’s less-than-graceful moment early on, to checking whether Sandy has finally finished the stock take, this video is a mix of real farm progress, practical problem-solving and plenty of honest conversation. We lo...

In this episode, we sit down with Tim Sissons, Managing Director of William Morfoot, for a proper deep dive into farm drainage. From how drainage has evolved over the years to why it’s becoming more critical than ever for modern farming, Tim shares real-world insight from decades of experience working with farmers across the UK.We talk openly about: - How good drainage underpins yield, resilience...

It’s another full-on week behind the scenes at P.X. Farms as we juggle essential maintenance, upgrades and long-term planning across the business. We start by looking at why land drainage is still one of the most important investments on a modern farm, especially with increasingly unpredictable weather. Back in the yard, progress continues inside the boardroom as the new flooring goes down, while...

It’s not every day you find a crashed car in the middle of a field, but that’s exactly what we’re dealing with in this episode. We get stuck into safely recovering the vehicle, assessing the damage, and getting the land back in shape, just another unexpected job in the life of a working farm. Around that, the yard is as busy as ever. Stock taking continues, the boardroom renovation moves forward,...

It’s another busy day at P.X. Farms as we work through a full health and safety audit, place yet another bet between James and Gordon, and spend some much-needed time getting on top of jobs in the workshop. Big G has been flat-out, Sandy’s fixing radios, new forklift tyres arrive, and the plough heads off for shot blasting. There are still a few challenges along the way (including yet another issu...

In this video, we go behind the scenes at RAGT to explore how brand-new wheat varieties are developed, from the very first cross in the glasshouse to plots destined for UK and international fields. We start inside RAGT’s state-of-the-art glasshouses, where plant breeders begin the long process of creating new varieties. From crossing parent lines and managing high failure rates, to artificially ge...

This week we take a step back and ask an honest question – have we bitten off more than we can chew? With our new accommodation trailers now on site, the reality of the work required starts to set in. From compliance and first aid training to workshop repairs, renovations and unexpected jobs, the team gets stuck into what it really takes to bring these units up to scratch. We also review haulage p...