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CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 23 July 2025Join Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) as they discuss the latest global and local fertiliser news in the newest CSBP Market Update. 2025-07-2310 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 25 June 2025Tune in to the newest CSBP Market Update with Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Jonathan Hams (CSBP Supply Chain Manager) to catch up on the latest local and global fertiliser news.2025-06-2506 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 13 June 2025Join Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) to catch up on the latest local and global fertiliser news.2025-06-1310 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 29 May 2025Join Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) as they discuss the latest global and local fertiliser news in the newest CSBP Market Update. 2025-05-2908 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 16 May 2025On the newest edition of the CSBP Market Update, hear from Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Jonathan Hams (CSBP Supply Chain Manager) as they discuss the latest global and local fertiliser news. 2025-05-1605 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 1 May 2025Tune in to the newest CSBP Market Update with Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) to catch up on the latest local and global fertiliser news. 2025-05-0105 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 16 April 2025Tune in to the newest CSBP Market Update with Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) to catch up on the latest local and global fertiliser news. 2025-04-1609 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 1 April 2025Tune in to the newest CSBP Market Update with Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) to catch up on the latest local and global fertiliser news. 2025-04-0105 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 20 March 2025Catchup on the latest developments in local and global fertiliser markets with Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) on the newest episode of the CSBP Market Update. 2025-03-2006 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 6 March 2025Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) are back for the newest CSBP Market Update. Tune in to this week’s episode to catch up on the latest in global and local fertiliser markets.2025-03-0609 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 18 February 2025Join Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) for the newest CSBP Market Update.Tune in to this week’s episode to catch up on the latest in global and local fertiliser markets.2025-02-1807 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 5 February 2025Grey Johnston (Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) are back with the latest CSBP Market Update.
On this episode hear about the potential impacts of tariffs on global fertiliser trade, the latest in nitrogen markets and CSBP’s Urea Pool Offer. 2025-02-0507 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Bumper Edition Podcast - Urea Pool OfferBen Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy & Reliability Manager) and Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales & Marketing Manager) return for a bumper edition podcast.
Tune in as they discuss the complexities and risks involved in nitrogen fertiliser markets, and how CSBP’s market-leading Urea Pool Offer can provide WA growers with a reliable supply of nitrogen this season at a fair average price.2025-01-2415 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 22 January 2025Grey Johnston (Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (Sales Strategy andReliability Manager) are back with the latest CSBP Market Update.
Tune in to this episode to hear the latest in global and localfertiliser markets.2025-01-2206 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 9 January 2025The CSBP Market Update is back for 2025!
Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) return for the first instalment of the year.
Tune in to hear the impact of exchange rate changes on local fertiliser prices as well as the latest trends in nitrogen, phosphate and potassium fertiliser markets.2025-01-0908 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 10 December 2024Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) are back with another CSBP Market Update.
Tune in to hear the latest in global and local fertiliser markets:
Phosphates: Looming changes to China’s exports for MAP & DAP, the potential impact on WA’s supply reliability and how fluctuating exchange rates continue to impact pricing.
Nitrogen: Flexi-N availability and CSBP’s Urea Pool offer.
Potassium: Near term upward pressure on prices globally and the p...2024-12-1006 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 27 November 2024Catch the latest CSBP Market Update with Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager).
Tune in to hear about the impact of fluctuating exchange rates on phosphates, global developments in potash markets, and an offer available to growers looking to secure their urea supply in 2025.
2024-11-2708 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 12 November 2024Watch the latest CSBP Market Update with Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager).
Tune in to hear about whether the recent US election is having an impact on WA’s fertiliser market and catch up on the latest trends impacting the phosphate and nitrogen fertiliser markets.
2024-11-1205 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update – 30 October 2024Watch the latest CSBP Market Update with Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager), and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager).
Tune in to hear the latest developments in global urea markets, phosphates, and supply reliability considerations. 2024-10-3007 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 11 October 2024Watch the latest CSBP Market Update with Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager), and CSBP’s Supply Chain Managers Jonathan Hams and Mark Robinson.
Tune in to hear the latest trends in global nitrogen, phosphate and potassium markets – and how these developments are impacting WA growers.
2024-10-1108 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 16 September 2024Catch the latest CSBP Market Update with Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager).
Tune in to hear the latest news in phosphate markets, sulphate of ammonia supply, and the manganese trends we are seeing.
2024-09-1610 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 15 August 2024Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) joins Grey Johnston (Sales and Marketing Manager) on our latest Market Update.
Tune in to hear their latest commentary on global and local fertiliser markets.2024-08-1507 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 22 July 2024Josh Russell (CSBP Sales Performance Manager) steps into the role of host on this week’s CSBP Market Update with Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager).
Watch as they discuss the latest in global fertiliser markets, Flexi-N availability and its current pricing relative to recent history. 2024-07-2207 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 3 July 2024Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) returns to the CSBP Market Update this week with host Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager).
Tune in as they discuss the latest in global nitrogen markets, urea supply coming into WA, Flexi-N supply, and cropping compounds for 2025.2024-07-0305 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 17 June 2024Tune in to the latest CSBP Market Update featuring Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Nic Pattrick (CSBP Product and Pricing Manager).
Watch as they discuss increased seasonal demand for granular nitrogen, global shifts in urea pricing, and Flexi-N appointment availability.2024-06-1703 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 7 June 2024Join Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager) for this week’s CSBP Market Update.
Watch as they discuss the latest in global urea markets, phosphates trends, and the supply of urea coming into WA. 2024-06-0705 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update – 30 May 2024Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy & Reliability Manager) returns to the CSBP Market Update this week with Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales & Marketing Manager).
Tune in as they discuss the International Fertilizer Association’s recent Annual Conference in Singapore, nitrogen fertiliser price movements, and the arrival of urea ships to WA over the coming weeks.
2024-05-3004 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 22 May 2024Catch the newest edition of the CSBP Market Update featuring Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales and Marketing Manager) and Nic Pattrick (CSBP Product and Pricing Manager).
Tune in as they discuss cropping compound availability, global nitrogen pricing, and urea availability.2024-05-2203 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 16 May 2024Tune into the latest edition of the CSBP Market Update featuring Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales & Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy & Reliability Manager).
Watch as they discuss cropping phosphates, global nitrogen markets, and urea availability. 2024-05-1604 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 8 May 2024Join Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales & Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy & Reliability Manager) as they return for another CSBP Market Update.
Tune in as they discuss issues impacting fertiliser markets locally and globally, specifically in nitrogen markets.
2024-05-0806 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastUnderstanding the importance of soil healthStarting her career with UWA in the 1970s, Lynette Abbott - Emerita Professor at the UWA Institute of Agriculture, ventured down the research path of ‘soil health’ when the term didn’t yet exist.
On a dive into soil health 101, Lyn explains how her career has examined the biological, chemical, and physical components of soil and how they are all connected in the bigger picture for WA farmers.
In this episode, we explore how an interest in plant growth led to Lyn’s pioneering career in soil biology, from unravelling plant root pathology to understanding the intricacies between fungi and soil...2024-04-2928 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 26 April 2024In the latest CSBP Market Update, hear from Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales & Marketing Manager) and Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy & Reliability Manager) as they examine the key issues impacting fertiliser markets in WA and abroad.
Watch as they discuss the fallout from Israel’s retaliatory strike on Iran, the flow-on effects of this conflict on fertiliser pricing and freight rates, and the key procurement decisions CSBP will soon make regarding urea.2024-04-2606 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 19 April 2024Urea tenders, potential conflict in the Middle East, rising freight costs, shipping congestion and the importance of committing to nitrogen top-ups – this week’s edition of the CSBP Market Update is one not to be missed!
Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy & Reliability Manager) returns to join host Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales & Marketing Manager) as they tackle some of the emerging trends in fertiliser markets.
Note: This video was recorded on Thursday 18 April, prior to news of the Israeli military operation against Iran, which emerged on the morning of Friday 19 April. 2024-04-1905 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 12 April 2024Tune in to the latest edition of the CSBP Market Update as host Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales & Marketing Manager) is joined by Manraj Chatha (CSBP Procurement and Shipping Officer) to discuss some of the challenges emerging in the shipping industry and how they could impact WA growers over the coming weeks.2024-04-1204 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCSBP Market Update - 5 April 2024Welcome to the latest CSBP Fertilisers Market Update.
This week Grey Johnston (CSBP Sales & Marketing Manager), is joined by Ben Sudlow (CSBP Sales Strategy and Reliability Manager), to break down the latest trends impacting the fertiliser market.2024-04-0507 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastUnpacking Fertilizer Australia’s White Paper – what does it mean for growers?What exactly is Fertilizer Australia’s White Paper?
The White Paper isn’t just a document; it’s a roadmap towards sustainable agriculture and is an important one for growers across the country to be aware of.
After extensive research into international emissions regulations, the White Paper provides the Australian Government with advice on the effects of nitrogen fertiliser use and its impact on greenhouse gas emissions. But the question on many people's minds, why focus on just nitrogen over other emissions?
Hear from Stephen Annells (Executive Manager - Fertilizer Australia) and Rob Norton...2024-03-0629 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastFertiliser supply chain and procurement update
The CSBP Grow Better podcast is back for 2024!
Tune in for an update on our local fertiliser procurement and the global market with CSBP’s Supply Chain Managers, Mark Robinson and Jonathan Hams.
Listen as they dive into various issues that have a role to play in the supply of fertiliser to WA farmers. Whether it’s the challenges posed to the shipping industry by conflict in the Red Sea, or how CSBP’s local manufacturing facilities are full-steam ahead in developing products for 2024 – this episode is not to be missed!
Follow the ‘CSBP Grow Better podcast’ to be the first to...2024-02-0820 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastWA Innovations in Agtech and agrifood with Agristart by Innovation ClusterWhen will Agtech bring an end to working 20-hour days at seeding and harvest time, so farmers can spend quality time with family and watch the cricket? When will there be an automatic gate opener that’s failsafe and affordable? And how might agricultural robotics automation regenerate regional towns by creating a whole new crop of boots-on-the-ground skilled local jobs?
Our host Grey Johnston caught up with Innovation Cluster’s Managing Director and Co-Founder of Agristart, Tash Teakle, to find out how their programs are connecting researchers and tech start-ups with growers to trial innovations, putting technology and da...2023-11-0123 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastGrowing the Blue Tree Project this Mental Health WeekYou’ve no doubt spotted the vivid Blue Trees of the Blue Tree Project around regional WA. But what they stand for is something incredibly meaningful for mental health support and awareness – a visual reminder to check in with ourselves, our loved ones and mates who may be going through a tough time.
In this episode dedicated to Mental Health Week (7-14 October), Blue Tree Project Founder and CEO (and 2022 Young Australian of the Year WA) Kendall Whyte joins our host Grey Johnston to talk about the positive impact of these iconic Blue Trees to s...2023-10-0419 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastWest Midlands Group: Soil amelioration insightsWant to know what the West Midlands Group is doing differently with their cropping and pasture soil amelioration and crop rotations? Our host Grey Johnston was delighted to welcome Dr. Nathan Craig, Executive Officer of the West Midlands Group (WMG) in the studio to share WMG’s trials progress and some of the major outcomes delivered across the local shires of Dandaragan, Coorow, Gingin and Moora.
The West Midlands Group formed in 2003 and then in 2008 pivoted its focus towards agricultural research and development to find solutions to the broader on-farm natural resource issues that affect production.
In 2017, Dr. Nathan Cr...2023-09-1424 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastHow Flexi-N Begins: Ammonia and Ammonium NitrateMeet Josh Russell, the Operations Superintendent of Ammonia and Ammonium Nitrate at the CSBP chemicals business.
He’s the guy responsible for keeping some of the highest-temperature and highest-pressure environments at CSBP running safely and efficiently – making sure everyone’s supported and all the right experts are in the room to get on top of any issues.
Josh takes us behind the scenes of CSBP’s world-class environmentally efficient production plant, refrigerated storage and loading facilities, and answers some of our biggest questions, like:
How do we get from nitrogen and hydrogen to ammonia, and from ammonia and nitric ac...2023-08-2318 min
CSBP Grow Better podcast2023 Field Days kick off with Mingenew Midwest ExpoThe wildflowers and crops are in bloom heralding the start of the 2023 Field Days season in regional WA, and it’s kicking off with the return of the two-day Mingenew Midwest Expo on August 9 and 10.
Here to tell us just how much this event means to Mingenew, and surrounding communities, is a local Mingenew farmer whose family has volunteered and steered the McIntosh & Son Mingenew Midwest Expo since its inception 40 years ago in 1983.
Andrew Cosgrove followed his father’s and brother’s footsteps into the role of Mingenew Midwest Expo Board o...2023-08-0214 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastBehind the scenes of CSBP’s global fertiliser procurementMeet one of CSBP’s major players in global fertiliser procurement (and biggest cricket fans) who comes into bat for WA growers 24/7 all year round, ensuring we get quality fertiliser on the farm, in the right quantities, at the right time.
Manraj Chatha, CSBP Supply Chain Coordinator, joins our host Grey Johnston to take us behind the scenes of CSBP’s agile procurement team. We look at what goes into sourcing phosphates, potash and nitrogen to manufacture fertilisers tailor-made for WA conditions.
Manraj talks tactics for running a tight ship in a tight market: the challenges of highly competitive glob...2023-07-1916 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastAgribusiness landscape update with FarmancoTake a wider look at how the agribusiness productivity and profitability landscape is shaping up with our good friends over at Farmanco – one of the largest independent farm management advisors in Australia.
Farmanco and CSBP go back a long way, with a strong partnership built on a shared passion for helping WA growers improve their agribusiness yield and returns, as well as growing the next crop of high-calibre people in the ag industry.
In this episode, CSBP Grow Better podcast host Grey Johnston catches up with Farmanco’s Farm Management Consultant Greg Easton, who left the world of finance to r...2023-07-0524 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastThe growing value of plant analysisFor all crop and pasture growers, especially those sitting on the fence when it comes to plant analysis, find out why our leading nutritional advisers are saying plant tissue testing is becoming more important.
Sharing a generous sample of the plant analysis experience she has picked up in WA paddocks, from Binnu to Esperance, CSBP’s Account Manager Nichola Cassidy joins our host Grey Johnston to talk through the advantages and need-to-know basics of plant sampling.
Completing four seasons with our Trials team built Nichola’s depth of knowledge on diverse soil types and different crop nutrition strategies. Now, she...2023-06-2118 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastLatest from Elders and the Lower SouthwestIt’s always good to catch up with like-minded people in agricultural research and find out what big conversations they’re having with growers. So, when we heard Elders’ Senior Agronomist James Bee from Albany was in town, we were thrilled to have him in the studio to talk about how the lower southwest and our good friends at Elders are going this season.
CSBP and Elders share long histories, firm foundations and strong relationships built on the same goals of turning good quality ag research and field trials into sound advice and good decisi...2023-06-0725 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastGrowing hockey in regional WAWith Australia’s national hockey program proudly based right here in our state, WA is the heart of hockey, creating more exciting opportunities for our young players than ever before. This includes elite-level sporting experiences like our regional Hockey WA carnivals, proudly sponsored by CSBP and soon to be heading to Narrogin, Northam, Bruce Rock and other regional hubs around the state.
To kick off 2023’s Hockey WA carnivals, 20-year-old Brodee Foster – rising star from Perth Thundersticks and Australia’s under-21s hockey team – joins our host Grey Johnston, CSBP Advice, Insights and Marketing Manager. 2023-05-2417 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastGrounded: How soil shapes the lives we liveWe know soil is the foundation of life, right?
But we rarely stop to think about how much it shapes life beyond the farm. As a grower, you’re working hardest to take the best care of our soils. And as your soil nutrient experts, we’re the ones working hardest to help you get the most out of your soils.
So, it’s refreshing to stop and take a broader, lighter look at soil science in this episode with soil scientist and writer Alisa Bryce.
Our host Grey Johnston, CSBP Advice, Insights and Marketing Manage...2023-05-1020 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastSafety Spotlight with Safe Farms WAIn this episode, we’re talking about a game-changer for farm safety. We’re talking about CSBP partnering with Safe Farms WA to make Work Health and Safety (WHS) information more accessible, engaging and interactive and how it can help you improve efficiency and take the best care of your most important asset: your people.
To celebrate the start of our partnership, we’re pleased to welcome Executive Officer of Safe Farms WA (SFWA) Maree Gooch to the Grow Better Podcast studio. Joining our host Grey Johnston, CSBP Advice, Insights and Marketing Manager, Maree introduces listeners to the me...2023-04-2619 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastField Trial Results of New Urea Sustain
What significant results sprung from the new Urea Sustain product vs the untreated urea we top-dressed in the Three Springs field trial? There’s been a lot of excitement around this trial, but what is the data really telling us about this new urea product?
How much will it change the nitrogen-use efficiency game? What kind of yield difference is delivered when applying less urea? How is it performing compared to Flexi-N? And will it be a good value, low-cost insurance policy against N loss in all growing conditions?
CSBP Senior Account Manager - Nutrition and Sales Luigi Moreschi li...2023-04-1217 min
GRDC PodcastNutrition in the West – Potassium response on loamy soil in Western Australia (2/4)Deborah Bishop interviews Richard Bell from Murdoch University (SoilWest Alliance), to discuss widespread Potassium deficiencies in soils and report on the highly successful collaboration between GRDC, DPIRD, SoilsWest, Murdoch University, Summit Fertilisers and CSBP Fertilisers and key research findings for growers and advisors from a long-term field trial in Western Australia, investigating how to maximise profit and efficiency from potassium fertiliser. Contact:Richard Bell, Murdoch University (SoilsWest Alliance) r.bell@murdoch.edu.auProject Code: UMU1801-006RTX Learn more about yo...2023-03-3117 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastGRDC Grains Research wrap-upWant the lowdown on the top takeaways you might have missed from the latest GRDC Grains Research Updates from around the state? This episode gives you an overview of all the Updates’ hottest topics – from farming sustainability and soil nutrition to agricultural supply chains – insights into new gains from grain research, plus the GRDC’s big priorities for the coming seasons.
Here to give you those answers is Peter Bird, Senior Regional Manager – West from the GRDC (Grains Research and Development Corporation). He joins our host Grey Johnston, CSBP Advice, Insights and Marketing Manager as he wraps up the last of th...2023-03-2919 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastCelebrating 100 years of Trials + Research in WADid you know the first recorded field trial in WA was way back in 1923? In this episode, we’re looking at a whole century of trials and research in Western Australia and what’s had the biggest impact on farm yields.
Join us as we pop the champagne to toast 100 years of CSBP trials and ag research with Ryan Guthrie, CSBP Senior Agricultural Officer, Justin Mercy, CSBP Field Research Manager and Andreas Neuhaus, CSBP Agtech Services Agronomist.
Together with our host Grey Johnston, our guests follow the evolution from early pasture trials and ‘throwing on the super...2023-03-1632 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastThe history and passion behind the Wagin WooloramaIn this episode, we’re talking about how the Wagin Woolorama has evolved over the last 50 years and the event’s impact on the community.
We were thrilled to be joined by special guests and passionate Woolorama volunteers Ric McDonald, 2023 Show Opener, Chloe Blight, 2023 Rural Ambassador, and Carmen Keed, Sponsorship Coordinator.
This year, the Wagin Woolorama is celebrating 50 years!
After last year’s unfortunate cancellation due to Covid, the Woolorama is back better than ever, commemorating their belated half-century.
Ric reminisces about the old days and how he’s seen the Woolorama...2023-03-0124 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastMen’s mental health in regional WA and the 6BsIn this episode, we’re talking about men’s mental health in regional WA with special guest Brad Millsteed, farmer and founder of #6Bs, joining our host Grey Johnston, CSBP Advice, Insight and Marketing Manager.
6Bs is an organisation that is doing incredible work to raise awareness around the importance of mental well-being and community connectedness in regional Western Australia.
Brad chats to Grey about what led him to start the 6Bs initiative and how it developed since its inception in 2017.
2023 will see the second A Night Under the Stars event being held at Buck...2023-02-1521 min
Grains ConvoSoil testing and increasing productivity from N, P, and KHost: DPIRD Research Agronomist Cindy WebsterGuest Speaker: DPIRD Research Scientist Craig Scanlan and CSBP Research Agronomist James EastonIn this episode of Grains Convo, DPIRD Research Scientist Craig Scanlan and CSBP Research Agronomist James Easton join Cindy Webster to chat about soil testing.James details the importance of knowing what the nutrient levels are within the soil profile, as well as the best tips and tricks to attain the best possible soil samples.Craig talks about a project he has been working on to increase profit from N, P, and K...2023-02-1415 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastSeason planning and trendsIn this episode, we’re talking about how the 2023 season is shaping up and what’s happening at CSBP to plan for the season ahead. Ben Sudlow, CSBP Sales Strategy & Reliability Manager, joins Grey Johnston to discuss the trends, challenges and opportunities he’s currently seeing in his role.
With over 30 years of experience in the agricultural industry, Ben discusses some of the changes he’s seen in the fertiliser industry.
WA growers are encouraged to replenish key plant nutrients following consecutive record seasons of grain production and nutrient removal.
As always, we’re here to help...2023-02-0816 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastGlobal fertiliser market updateWe‘re excited to be back with our first podcast episode for 2023, talking about global fertiliser markets with special guest Rusty Burke, CSBP Supply Chain Manager joining our host Grey Johnston.
Want to keep up to date with the global fertiliser markets? We send a monthly Market Update to customers via email.
As always, we’re here to help to support and plan your fertiliser collections. If you have any questions, please contact your local CSBP Account Manager or phone us at 1800 808 728.
Follow the ‘CSBP Grow Better podcast’ to be the first to know about future episo...2023-02-0113 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastGrowing better in 2022: CSBP’s podcast wrapGrowing better in 2022: CSBP's podcast wrap - summarising our five key topics of markets, local manufacture, nutrition advice, decarbonisation and community.
In our final episode for 2022, we reflect on the year that was and all the topics we have covered in our first year of podcasting.
Tune in as we revisit what we have learnt on the podcast about global fertiliser markets and volatility, as well as the key crop nutrition learnings we took away from our special guests this year.
Want to hear more? Tune in to the full episodes of the...2022-12-1429 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastThe science behind soil samplingWhat science goes into analysing and interpreting a soil test?
How can pH levels impact crop rotations?
How can certain nutrient levels impact the availability of nutrients to the plant? How might this provide opportunities to get better results out of your soil?
Lois Kowald, Senior Account Manager, and Chris Gendle, Laboratory Operations Manager join our host Grey Johnston, CSBP Advice, Insight and Marketing Manager in this episode of the CSBP Grow Better podcast where we go behind the scenes at the CSBP Lab.
The CSBP Soil and Plan Laboratory is...2022-11-3020 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastBehind the fertiliser granule - what goes into local manufacturingWhat goes on behind the scenes to locally manufacture Agras, MacroPro and K-Till?
Find out what’s currently happening at our local manufacturing facilities at Kwinana. Nic Pattrick, CSBP Production Superintendent, joins our host Grey Johnston, CSBP Advice, Insight and Marketing Manager in this episode of the CSBP Grow Better podcast.
What are some of the benefits and challenges of manufacturing locally? How do we optimise product quality and meet customer demands?
CSBP operates the only compound fertiliser granulation plant in Australia, enabling us to offer the widest range of high-quality cropping fertilisers, inc...2022-11-1623 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastOpportunities to improve productivity with grain and soil analysisWhat can your grain and soil tell you?
Grain and soil analysis can provide opportunities to improve the productivity and profitability of your enterprise. But what are the things growers should consider to make sure they get the most out of grain and soil analysis?
The most expensive nutrient you buy is the one you don’t need.
Tune in to our latest podcast episode to hear the latest in soil and grain analysis from special guest Luke Dawson, CSBP’s Senior Agronomist. Luke explains the analysis process as well as opportunities available to improv...2022-11-0222 min
CSBP Grow Better podcastVRT with John Deere and CSBPHow can growers identify variability in their paddocks when it comes to fertiliser applications?
What aspects of farming does Variable Rate Technology affect?
How are businesses in the industry adopting Variable Rate Technology to improve machinery?
So, what is Variable Rate Technology (VRT) and how does it help farming enterprises?
VRT allows machinery to apply fertilisers and other farm inputs at different rates throughout the paddock, without having to manually change equipment or revisit the same area.
In this episode special guests Graham Murray, CSBP Agtech Services Manager, and...2022-10-2028 min