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The Best in Field PodcastBelinda Clarke | Agri-TechEBest in Field is back for Season 3 with a new host and fresh conversations about the people and ideas shaping agriculture.In this opening episode, Rupert welcomes Belinda Clarke, Director of Agri-TechE, to explore the innovations driving the sector forward. From AI and robotics to data integration and farmer collaboration, Belinda shares her perspective on what really matters in agri-tech, and what it takes to make innovation work on-farm.She also dives into global lessons from the Netherlands to Singapore, the challenges of farmer adoption, and why the unglamorous...
2025-09-0225 min
The Best in Field PodcastAndrew Ward | Roy Ward Farms LtdAre you going to Cereals Event this year? Ever wondered what’s involved for the host Farm of Cereals? How does it affect his operation and rotations? We’ve sat down with Adrew Ward MBE to talk about Cereals 2025 being at his farm; Heath Farm, in Lincolnshire. Covering everything from the Cereals Event to Baked Beans, Wardy’s Waffle, to his ongoing involvement in farmer protests up and down the country. We cover a lot of ground in this episode, not one to miss!
2025-05-1034 min
The Best in Field PodcastRob Wilkinson | South EAU Farm PartnershipIt’s time to discuss winter wheat! The UK’s most grown crop. Rob Wilkinson is Director of Farming at Strutt & Parker responsible for managing South EAU Farm Partnership who have won Best in Field for winter wheat 2024 – with a variable cost of production of just £54.16/t. If winter wheat is part of your rotation, this episode is essential listening, as it covers everything from input strategies to grain marketing and is full of technical and achievable ideas.
2025-04-1129 min
The Best in Field PodcastFraser Bain | A.G. & K.J. Bain'The right data + The right time = The right decision” - in discussion with Fraser Bain of A.G. & K.J. Bain. This week, we’re in East Lothian with a fourth generation arable farmer discussing how shifting from manual record-keeping to in-season farm analytics has boosted decision-making on his farm. From varieties to gross margins, learn how Fraser dives into the details of his farm records and why he finds the insights he gains valuable for his operation.
2025-03-2819 min
The Best in Field PodcastMurray Forsyth | Smiddyburn FarmsAttention to detail and efficiency have never been more important, according to Murray Forsyth – Managing Partner at Smiddyburn Farms in Aberdeenshire. Winning our award for Best Attention to Detail, Murray speaks with Gabby Hart at YAGRO about how he runs a meticulous operation, and why. From the small changes that drive big results, to a mindset of continuous improvement and the value of collaborative benchmarking.
2025-03-2120 min
The Best in Field PodcastRyan, Lawrence & James | E.W. SpinkIt’s a trio discussion this week between farmers James & Lawrence Spink, joined by their agronomist, Ryan Baker of Frontier. E.W Spink won our Oilseed Rape Award for 2024 with a variable CoP/t of £112.76 and secured 4.6t yield in a high pressure Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle NVZ. This remarkable achievement is owed to many factors and superb attention to detail – listen to hear all about their methods, machinery and operation. They also won Fastest Harvest Turnaround for 2024 and explain why they value their Analytics Platform.
2025-03-1523 min
The Best in Field PodcastSimon Gent | IX LtdSimon Gent, Farm Manager at IX Ltd has won our spring barley award for their 2024 crop of malting Laureate for a variable Cost of Production at just £40.54/t – and have grown spring barley beneath market median for the last 8 years. Listen now to hear the techniques and technology which IX Ltd are using to keep their performance consistent, including software, hardware and inputs.
2025-03-0116 min
The Best in Field PodcastDan Moore | Cranborne Farms.Welcome to a brand new Best in Field Award Series for Harvest Year 2024. We’re travelling from Dorset to Aberdeen handing out data-backed awards to our farming champions. Celebrating key metrics like lowest variable cost of production seen across the YAGRO platform. Our winter barley Winner is Dan Moore and the Team at Cranborne Farms in Hampshire – Who landed a variable Costs of Production of £65.35/t for their crop of Marris Otter. Luke visits to learn all about their operation and how they stay ahead of the game.
2025-02-2220 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 15. Luke, Ross & RupertThis final episode of Season 1 of the Best in Field Podcast reflects on some discussions with our award-winning farmers, and sets the scene for the upcoming Best in Field award series launching next month. We catch up with Ross Dawson, Customer Success Manager at YAGRO, about the value which historic farm records can bring to modern enterprises. And your host, Luke, switches seats and is interviewed by Rupert Harlow about what you can expect next month – and why you should tune in to Season 2 of The Best in Field Podcast.
2025-01-2527 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 14. Emma Haley of YANA, Christie Webb & Ben MartinMental Health Awareness and Support is our topic this week. With the gloomier months upon us, and the pressure on farmers only increasing throughout the industry, we take the time to sit down with YANA – the network supporting farmers through difficult times, reminding them they are not alone. Also joining us is Strategic Farm Manager Ben Martin, who is a meaningful advocate for mental health in farming.
Visit https://www.yanahelp.org/ or contact 0300 323 0400 / helpline@yanahelp.org for free confidential support.
2024-12-2028 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 13. Dr Becca Doherty and Dr Thomas GateA special episode today as YAGRO launch their Harvest 24 Review! Dr Becca Doherty joins us to delve into this comprehensive and free resource for farmers – including some key takeaways and few of her favourite charts and insights. Want to access the Harvest 24 Review for yourself? Head to this link: https://yagro.com/harvest24review
2024-12-0218 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 12. Charles Hesketh and Gareth DaviesTwo fantastic guests join us this week discussing solutions for farmers at home & abroad. NFU Regional Policy Manager Charles Hesketh shares the many priorities the NFU are working towards, and offers critical insights on the bigger picture around SFI’s and farm resilience. We’re also joined by Gareth Davies, Chair of ISDA Africa – a digital agronomy service driving real change across the African continent, where growers are facing markedly different challenges to us here, but often seeking the same solutions.
2024-10-2948 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 11. Chris Guest and Charlie ApterChris Guest is Managing Director of NPZ-UK, the plant breeding experts formerly known as LSPB. In this episode, Chris lifts the lid on the little-known but exhaustive journey new varieties must go on to reach the RL/NL Lists. How does a variety make it to market? And what research is conducted to ensure it does what it says on the tin? We’re also joined by YAGRO’s Charlie Apter, who speaks about the value of real-time data for farms right now. The link to Charlie’s article is here.
2024-09-2639 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 10. Olly Harrison and Peter CollierThe Accidental YouTuber Olly Harrison joins us this month to discuss his ‘two crops one year’ system and shares his thoughts on the role of SFI’s and agri-influencers, whilst Area Manager for United Oilseeds Peter Collier sits down with Luke to chat about the current state of OSR in the UK, and what the future may hold for this valuable break crop. To join Peter’s wattsapp group CLICK HERE
2024-08-2935 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 9 Rachel and Edwin - Efficiency is KingThis episode we’re catching up with a few of the panellists from the Seed to Shelf Stage at Cereals. Rachel Fenwick of Hectare offers her insight on the importance and practicality of efficient grain trading, and Edwin Van Leeuwen, one of the brain’s behind YAGRO’s software, shares his unique perspective on the future of software and farm data.
2024-07-3136 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 8. Jack Hill and Dr Thomas GateWe’re back! And talking about an exciting new publication – The Chemical and Fertiliser Review, 2024. A comprehensive analysis of inputs and trends over time, highlighting how these affect crop production and costs, this review is steeped in value for arable farmers seeking up-to-date information to keep their operations ahead. This episode, you’ll be hearing from Biostimulant Specialist Jack Hill at Intracrop, who was a guest contributor in the review, and Dr Thomas Gate – Data Analyst at YAGRO and one of the brains behind the project.
2024-06-2432 min
The Farmers Weekly PodcastFarm to Fork Summit 2.0, Rishi Sunak's food security index, Is pig sector recovery all porky pies?, technology helps overcome challenging season, & charity sheep shearingIn this episode, we run the rule over Defra's new food security index – will it really mean a better deal for British farmers?We get the lowdown on Rishi Sunak's second Farm to Fork Summit – and ask whether the Prime Minister's garden party for food producers will achieve anything?Is it positive for pigs? An upbeat Pig and Poultry Fair suggests the sector is on the road to recovery. But is it enough to see off shadows on the horizon?How technology is helping to optimise farm margins in a challenging year for arab...
2024-05-1839 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 7. Emily Dimond and Julian LittleThis week contains conversations from the other side of the hedgerow, with Dr Julian Little and Emily Dimond – both professionals driving value in agriculture from their respective areas. Julian dives into the topic of farm data, both in it’s current state and what the future may hold, from the perspective of being a key facilitator for Farm Data Principles - a non-profit certification scheme dedicated to ensuring ethical and effective farm data management practices across the UK.
Emily is a Senior Ag Expert at YAGRO and has been involved in various corners of agriculture for th...
2024-05-1059 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 6. Chris Papworth and Craig DawsonThe Spring Barley Best in Field award for 2023 went to Chris Papworth and the team at Little Staughton Farms. We spoke with Chris about his overall operation, and he offers reasons for favouring Spring Barley in the rotation, alongside some of the techniques and machinery that have helped him grow an outstanding crop of Laureate. We’re also joined by Craig Dawson, Maltings Manager at Muntons, to shine a light on the final journey of Malting Barley beyond the farm gate.
2024-05-0347 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 5. Frazer Jolly, Damian McAuley and Andy NewboldFarm Manager Frazer Jolly at Saltby Farms joins us with his Agronomist Damian McAuley of Indigro. This light-hearted yet highly insightful conversation reveals a working relationship that focuses on overcoming challenges whilst navigating shifting landscapes and priorities.
We’re then joined by Andy Newbold who, amongst many other things, is the Director of Farm-Smart Publishing & Farm-Smart Events, who has his ear to the ground regarding all things farming & tech and shares with us some causes for optimism in the industry.
2024-04-2645 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 4. Harry Middleditch & Alli McEntyre Gaharan
Harry Middleditch of D F Middleditch in Suffolk has won our award for Winter Oats! With a smashing variable Cost of Production of £48.50/t. This fascinating conversation with Harry explored how he continues to evolve his operation to futureproof his farm and stay profitable - including his salient insight of “optimising costs” instead of simply “cutting costs.”
We’re also joined by Alli McEntyre Gaharan, Event Director for Cereals, who explains some of the many opportunities and challenges that lay behind organising one of the biggest Ag events in the calendar.
2024-04-1945 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 3. James Nott and Ben Hatton
In this episode, we’re speaking to our Winter Barley winner James Nott of J R & E H Nott, who directs his farming enterprise in Suffolk alongside his partner Debbie Nott.
James talks all things rotations, diversification and premiums in a conversation that highlights the many ways he stays ahead.
We’re also joined by Ben Hatton at Farmplan who speaks about the role of Farm Management Software today and what it may hold for the future.
2024-04-1240 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 2. Will Oliver and Joe SeelsWill Oliver of A H Oliver & Son has won our award for Winter Beans! Learn why Will values this “Cinderella Crop” in his rotation, and what his thoughts are around SFI’s & food production.
We’re also joined by the ever-entertaining online Ag influencer Joe Seels, who shares why he began his farming channels and how he amassed over 56’000 followers on TikTok.
2024-04-0527 min
The Best in Field PodcastEpisode 1. OSR with Graham Innes & Jeff ClaydonThis opening episode of the Best in Field Podcast features multi-award winning OSR grower Graham Innes of A P Innes, alongside farmer and machinery pioneer Jeff Claydon. Tune in to hear Graham’s methods for consistently producing quality OSR at low variable costs, and what Jeff had to say about the changes he’s witnessed in Ag since launching a world first in 1981.
2024-03-2550 min
The Crop It Like It's Hot Podcast'Crop it like it's hot' attends the CropTec ShowThis episode sees Farmers Guardian arable specialist Ash Ellwood discuss how one farmer has introduced sheep into their arable rotation, what role data can play on farm and finds out the latest on the urea legislation changes, all recorded from The CropTec Show in Stoneleigh.Speakers - Jo Franklin (Arable & sheep farmer), Tom Macbride (Yagro) , Robert and Will Ingham (Glasson Fertilisers)
2023-12-2226 min
The Crop It Like It's Hot Podcast'Crop it like it's hot' attends the CropTec ShowThis episode sees Farmers Guardian arable specialist Ash Ellwood discuss how one farmer has introduced sheep into their arable rotation, what role data can play on farm and finds out the latest on the urea legislation changes, all recorded from The CropTec Show in Stoneleigh.Speakers - Jo Franklin (Arable & sheep farmer), Tom Macbride (Yagro) , Robert and Will Ingham (Glasson Fertilisers)
2023-12-2226 min
Larking Gowen Insights2023 Autumn Farming Conference SpecialAutumn Farming Conference special This special episode is hosted by our Farms and Landed Estates partners Laurie Hill and Bruce Masson. They reflect on the 2022 conference and discuss in detail what to expect this year, and why you should attend. Guest speakers at the conference will be discussing topics around sustainable farming, specifically focused on addressing the pressing issues of environment, sustainability and water resources within the farming sector. Visit the website larking-gowen.co.uk/afc for more details and to book your tickets! Find out more about our event partners belo...
2023-08-2113 min
YagrowCastBastidores da YagroO YagroCast tá on! 📲
E hoje vamos abrir as cortinas da Yagro e mostrar quem está nos bastidores.
#YagroCast #agro #play
2022-06-1333 min
YagrowCastCENÁRIO MACRO ATUAL DOS FERTILIZANTESComo está o mercado atual de insumos? Vai faltar fertilizantes? Qual o melhor momento para comprar? Respondemos a essas e outras perguntas no primeiro episódio do nosso podcast, o YagroCast!
Semanalmente, nossa equipe e convidados especiais vão trazer informações confiáveis e gratuitas para te ajudar a tomar as melhores decisões.
No episódio 01 do YagroCast, Jefferson Santos (Podcaster) e Sam Hall (Trader Internacional e Diretor da Yagro) recebem Giovanni Gonçalves, COO da Coonagro (Indústria de Fertilizantes das Cooperativas do Paraná) e com mais de 20 anos de atuação no mercado de fer...
2021-11-0823 min
Sons PeriféricosSONS PERIFÉRICOS ENTREVISTA YAGO FERRAZ E EMERSON LIMANeste episódio entrevistamos Yago Ferraz (@ferrazyagro), também conhecido como Yagro, que é agrônomo em formação, e conta um pouco sobre a profissão e a importância de utilizar técnica na criação de opções sustentáveis em diversas formas do dia a dia e Emerson Lima, que é crocheteiro (@crocheartesustentavel), além de artesão, costureiro, pintor e músico, e fala sobre sua atuação em projetos de distribuição de mudas, cultivo de horta, meios de reciclagem e formas de unir a comunidade em prol de uma vida mais sustentável de maneira acessível na pe...
2021-06-2350 min
Adubeiros RaizPLATAFORMAS DIGITAIS PARA COMERCIALIZAÇÃO DE FERTILIZANTESVárias vezes trouxemos nesse podcast debates, discussões e ferramentas digitais, porém com esse enfoque totalmente nos fertilizantes é a primeira e talvez a única vez.
Falamos com o Maurício e o Sam (Representantes da Yagro no Brasil), uma plataforma que promete criar um serviço disruptivo nesse mercado que movimenta bilhões e é o principal insumo do #agro.
Falamos sobre carreira, mercado, serviço, futuro e muito mais! Um baita bate papo!
Vale a pensa ouvir e interagir com essa plataforma que além do serviço inovador dará para seus assinant...
2021-04-2332 min