Wynnstay Agri-Hub Podcast

In this month’s episode, Tony Morris is talking sheep with National Sheep & Beef Manager, Bryn Hughes; Grass & Roots Manager, Colin Jones and Independent Sheep & Beef Adviser, Liz Genever. Lambing for the majority has finished, or is coming to a close, and thoughts are turning to weaning strategies and getting lambs to their target weight in the most efficient way. However, with one of...

Listen to this month’s episode as Tony Morris gets the latest Seed Division business developments from Head of Seeds, Toby Reich, and introduces us to our newly appointed Environmental Seeds Product Manager, Amy Watts, who discusses the future of environmental land management. With global attention on environmental policy growing year-on-year and the impact of farming on our planet at the forefron...

This month, Tony Morris discusses dairy robotics with Wynnstay’s Head of Dairy Services, David Howard and Izzy Lester, Farm Management Specialist from Lely, the robotics specialists. The 21st century has seen the introduction and rapid rise of robotic milking systems across the country, and Wynnstay has been at the forefront of this revolution over the last two decades. David and Izzy fill us in o...

Joining Tony in this month’s podcast is Sammy Howorth, our Lancashire and Cumbria Calf & Youngstock Specialist and Mike Van Amburgh, a Professor in the Department of Animal Science at Cornell University. We delve into the subject of post-weaning heifers and how we can ensure they’re achieving their potential through targeted nutrition plans and looking into the data behind our advice. - Music...

This month, Tony Morris is joined by Poultry Product Manager, Jim Turner and Poultry Specialist, Fred Liddell, as they focus on free-range egg production, and how satisfying it is to diversify into this exciting industry. As well as sharing a success story, the team discuss everything from planning and finance, to reducing the risk of spreading Avian Influenza. - Music by Joseph McDade - josephmcd...

In our latest episode, our host Tony Morris is joined by National Sheep and Beef Specialist, Bryn Hughes and Youngstock Specialist for Cornwall, Laura Monk. Focusing on two of winter’s toughest challenges in the youngstock world; early lambing and calf rearing, our specialists will discuss how farmers can prepare themselves, and share their top tips. - Music by Joseph McDade - josephmcdade.com

Welcome back to the home of talking agriculture.  In our second episode, we’re turning our attention to seed with our Head of Seeds, Toby Reich, and our Crop Protection Manager, Dr Simon Pope. Alongside our host, Tony Morris, our panel will be reflecting on what has been a difficult year and looking ahead to 2021, sharing all their expert advice and tips for farming businesses during what is...

An Englishman, an Irishman and a Welshman discussing lameness – what could go wrong? In our first episode, we delve into the world of lameness in dairy herds with our Head of Dairy Services, David Howard, and look into what’s hot (or not) in the world of housing with our National Hardware Sales Manager, Tomi Jones. They explore the inextricable link between nutrition and lameness, as well as shari...