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Tramlines is the only farming podcast that delivers advice to growers on how to improve environmental performance and maximise farm profitability. By tuning into Tramlines, you will benefit from listening to episodes that feature experts and experienced farmers, who share valuable information on best practices, new techniques, and the latest research in agriculture. Join the experts fortnightly as they address common problems and solutions and stay up-to-date with the latest developments. Wi ...
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A Balancing Act: Crop Nutrition and Climate Variability
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Today we are going to be talking with Agrii crop input specialist Tom Perrott, and Scott Garnett, R&D agronomist for ICL Fertilizers. This episode will ask if crop nutrition can be even more effective in light of increasingly unpredictable weather patterns, and if Polysulphate can bring real agronomic benefits for arable crops whilst meeting new en…
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Live from Cereals: Reflect, Adjust and Plan: How to Prepare for Autumn Sowing
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Today we are recording live from Cereals 2024 at Newnham Farm in Hertfordshire. We are going to be talking with Agrii seed technical manager John Miles, crop input specialist and farm saved seed coordinator Gavin Taylor, and crop input specialist and seed specialist Rob Stuart. This episode will explore what key learnings have been made during the …
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Live from Readyhedge: Perfecting and Protecting Ornamental Crops
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Today we are going to be talking with Agrii horticultural agronomists Jason Steels, Jonathan Garratt and Matt Greep, and growers Simon and Toby Williamson from Readyhedge in South Worcestershire. This episode will explore what production techniques and technologies are required to grow ornamental crops, and what are the challenges involved in carin…
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Seeds of Influence: Exploring Leadership in Agriculture with Christine Tacon
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Today we are going to be talking with Christine Tacon. The focus of today is all about leadership in agriculture; what does that mean for you and your farm business and why is it so important now and in the future. This episode also marks the first of Season 4! Find out more about the Agri Leadership Week here https://tiah.org/agrileadership-week T…
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Today we are going to be talking to Agrii’s David Leaper, seed technical specialist and Tim Horton, technical manager for combinable crops. With ongoing concerns about the reliability of OSR, the question we ask today is should I be growing OSR this autumn? Where does the crop fit and how can it contribute to your farms arable output? This is the f…
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Repairing Soil Structure to Optimise Autumn Establishment
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Today we are going to be talking with Agrii's Todd Jex, agronomist and technical advisor and George Fraser, farmer and contractor of A & R Fraser in Dorset. In light of the difficult weather conditions that farmers have been facing in recent times, in this episode we are going to explore repairing soil structure to optimise autumn establishment. To…
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Spring Soil Recovery: Exploring Sampling and Nutrient Management for Winter-Damaged Soils
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Today we are going to be talking with RHIZA’s Jon Greenman, commercial manager and Saul Creed, crop inputs specialist. We are going to be asking if soil sampling and nutrient management plans can help farmers and agronomists navigate the uncertainties in a challenging spring and make the most of the opportunities that SFI can bring now and in the f…
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In this episode, we are talking with Agrii’s Adam Simper, national grass, roots and environmental seeds manager and Simon Hobbs, cover crop, environmental and wildflower specialist. Today we will be exploring SFI options available for both livestock and arable farmers this season and considering what growers need to know in order to make the right …
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In this episode we are talking with Nick Bumford, farms director at Guiting Manor Farms ltd and Rob Willey national fertiliser commercial manager at Agrii. Today we are going to explore and understand the benefit of liquid fertilisers for improving crop performance and the performance of the farm business. Also, can liquid fertilisers help us balan…
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Live on Farm: Walking Fields of Gold in Cornwall
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Today we are going to be talking with Robert Stacey managing director of Rowe Farming here in Cornwall and Mike Dray, Agrii agronomist. Today we are going to be exploring the crop of daffodils, growing both for the cut market and also bulb market, understanding what it takes to get that produce to market, also the intricacies, the complexities and …
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Farming for the Future: The Carbon-Cutting Potential of Incorporating Pulses and Legumes
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Today we’re going to be talking with Lucy Cottingham, Agrii UK digital agronomy manager, Steve Portas agronomist and Northern technical advisor and Josh Murphy, RHIZA product manager. Agriculture is a very significant emitter of CO2 and today we are going to be talking about an innovative project called Nitrogen Climate Smart, which aims to bring a…
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Today we are talking with Petra Martin, group head of health and safety and Billy Hosdell, agronomist at Agrii. While we care for our animals and crops and the people around us, do we look after ourselves? We ask what are some of the key health risks and what can we learn from those who have real life experiences to share? We are giving every liste…
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Managing Wet Winter-Worn Soils for Performance and Profit
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Today we are going to be talking with David Purdy, territory business manager in East of England for John Deere and Steve Corbett, trials manager at Agrii. With a backdrop of a very wet winter; where some fields need re drilling and in other fields, we need to establish a spring crop. But how do we approach soils this spring to maximise crop perfor…
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Seeds of Change: Will Evans on the Power of Diversity in Farming
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Today we are going to be talking with Will Evans, who was the chair of the 2024 Oxford Farming Conference. We are going to be asking Will about the key theme at this this years conference 'the power of diversity', what does that mean and what are the key challenges for our people, our farm businesses and the wider industry. To hear Will's opening s…
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Tramlines 2023 Wrapped: Key Podcast Takeaways for 2024
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With over 27k downloads and 75 episodes available to download, today we are going to look back over some of the top ranking podcasts from the past three seasons. What were they, what were some of their most interesting moments and which was our favourite? Revisit three key podcasts and their take-homes for 2024: Striking a Healthy Balance with Spri…
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Seed Select: Unearthing Top Varieties for Autumn
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Today, we're going to hear from Agrii's Rodger Shirreff, national seed business manager, John Miles, seed technical manager, and David Leaper seed technical specialist. With the launch of the new recommended list for cereals and oilseed rape, we're going to look into what's new and what does this mean for seed availability and the grower? View Seed…
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Today we are going to be talking farming with pride with Mike Wilkins, farm manager and Emily Brown, NFU county adviser. How open to diversity is our farming industry, why is that so important, what does that mean for so many and what can we do to make a difference? Join the conversation with Agrespect, the global LGBTQ+ farmers network, encouragin…
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Enhancing Agronomic Decisions with Technology
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In this episode we are going to be talking about digital innovation, and look at what could be the benefit of integrating these technologies into our farming. Also talking us through an exciting new project at Agrii we are joined by Jonathan Trotter, Technology Trials Manager and Lucy Cottingham, UK Digital Agronomy Development Manager. View Seed S…
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Varietal Visions: National Trials and Growing Season Insights
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Today we are going to hear from some of Agrii’s iFarms around the U.K. to find out more about this years headline results and learnings going forward for 2024. In this podcast, we start with a national overview from Agrii’s seed technical manager John Miles... The Harvest 2023 iFarm Results Report is now available here. Enclosed in this year’s repo…
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Harvest 23 Wrapped with a World Record Champion
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Today we are talking to Rod Smith, who farms in Northumberland, and Agrii agronomist Sam Brand. Having achieved a world record yield in 2015, Rod talks about what limits yield, how changes in farming techniques impacts crop potential and what he has learned and changed on his farm ready he hopes to achieve another breaking yield. Jump back to Harve…
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Today we are talking to Agrii's Mark Glover, product manager for biologicals, adjuvants and micronutrition and Tim Horton, technical manager for combinable crops. Today we’re going to focus in on OSR and examine some of the early season challenges with some novel solutions. Read an article from Agrii's David Leaper, Seed Technical Manager, on an Ei…
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Today we are talking to Freya Morgan who farms near Huntingdon and Jo Bell, agronomist at Agrii. Reducing the farm carbon footprint, why is that important, where do we start, what is right from your farm, what can we learn from others and crucially is there a benefit when it comes to crop productivity and the farm business. Are you looking for a ne…
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Post-Harvest Farm Clean Up: How Green is your Farm?
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Today, we are talking to Amy Watkins, sustainability manager at Agrii, and Joe Farmer, project coordinator of the Green Tractor Scheme. So why is it important to recycle farm plastic waste? What is the aim of the new Green Tractor Scheme and does this initiative help not only the environment but your farm business too. Agrii customers are able to c…
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The True Cost of Farmland Habitat Delivery
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In this episode, we are talking to Marek Nowakowski, Ecologist, Wildlife Expert and Consultant at Agrii and Paul Pickford Farm Business Consultant. Establishing farm habitats is a real focus for farmers, today we are going to examine the real cost and benefit. How can we balance the financial return with the cost of establishment, and ensure that c…
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Coping with Loneliness and Isolation in Farming
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In this episode, we are talking to Petra Martin, head of health and safety at Agrii, Alex Phillimore head of communications and development at FCN and Sam Bailey, Agrii agronomist and farmer. Today, we’re going to talk about loneliness and isolation. What are the causes? What are the effects and what can we do to combat this within the agricultural…
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Fert Market Update: Managing the Price Spike
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Today we are talking to Agrii's Tom Land, fertiliser technical manager and Josh Pratt, fertiliser product manager. Mitigating risk and managing opportunity with fertiliser - how can we do that when input costs and output prices can be so changeable, combined with the challenges of growing a crop. Learn more about our Agrii-Start fertiliser range, i…
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Groundswell Session: Can you have too Much Organic Matter?
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Today, we are at Groundswell 2023, here in Hertfordshire and we're joined by Amy Watkins, sustainability manager and Steve Corbett trials manager at Agrii, Simon Weaving from Weaving Machinery and Oliver Harris who farms in Dorset. A key topic of discussion here today is around organic matter. Why is it so important, what are we trying to achieve a…
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The Future of Fueling your Farm Machinery
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In this episode we are talking to Richard Anthony of R&L Anthony Farms near Bridgend in South Wales, George Mills area sales manager of new Holland and Amy Watkins, sustainability manager from Agrii. Today we are exploring using methane to fuel the farm tractor, and if this is an opportunity to shape farming's future. In turn how can that help achi…
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Today we are talking to farmer, Tom Martin, well-known farmer and influencer, farming near Peterborough and Agrii agronomist Neil Harper. Regen, what is the reality check that we honestly need to answer to be able to learn from and go forward? Today we are going to look at some of the critical areas in crop production to find that right balance. To…
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In this episode, we are talking to John Miles, Agrii Seed Technical Manager, and Agrii Crop Input Specialist, Sophie Dillon. "Variety Sustainability Ratings", what do they mean and how do we use them? Can making the right variety choices lower the risk, buy you time in season and maximise your productivity? Direct from our experts, get all the know…
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Rethinking Grassland Fertiliser as Animal Feed
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In this episode, we are talking to Peter Scott technical director from Origin Fertilisers and Ben Lowe national forage manager from Agrii. What can farmers do to balance their input costs with improving their grassland performance? What does that mean for the livestock enterprise? And how can we rethink grassland fertiliser as animal feed? The 2023…
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Live on Farm With Thatcher's Cider: Build Resilience in your Farming System by Understanding your End User
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Today we are at Thatcher's Cider Company, Myrtle Farm in the heart of Somerset, talking to Chris Muntz-Torres, farm manager, Richard Johnson, cider maker and Matt Greep horticultural agronomist at Agrii. Today we are going to ask key questions about sustainable crop production. How do we integrate IPM? And how do we connect growing a quality crop w…
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Live on Farm: How Much Habitat do I Need?
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In this episode we are kicking off season 3 talking to Marek Nowakowski, Ecologist, Wildlife Expert and Consultant at Agrii. We are visiting one of Marek's favourite wildlife sites in the stunning Oxfordshire countryside. SFI, stewardship and the environment are important topics of conversation, today we are going to look specifically at wildlife h…
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Live from the Engine Room: Updated Forage Trial and Biogas Plant Results Available Now for Feedstock Choices this Season
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In this episode, we are talking to consultant, Philip Marr and Agrii‘s Crop Inputs Specialists John Charlton and Matt Richardson. Today we are at the World Biogas Expo at the NEC in Birmingham, where a summary of results from the Brotherton iFarm forage trials and biogas plant were presented by Phil. We will be looking into those findings asking wh…
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The Emerging Technique that Identifies Crop Deficiencies Before Symptoms are Visible
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In this episode, we’re talking to Agrii’s Jim Carswell, R&D manager in the North and Peter Southwell, who farms on the South of the Yorkshire Wolds. Today we discover the importance of analysing soil and plant health. Can this approach really make a difference in helping us enhance crop performance? Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in th…
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The Latest Low Carbon 'Rocket Fuel' Fert Products, Principles and Technologies to Achieve Efficient Farming
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In this episode, we’re talking to Tom Perrott, Crop Inputs Specialist at Agrii. Efficient farming is always a key topic, what does that mean as we look at this season and beyond? Today we are going to ask some questions, how can we improve efficiency of crop production that in turn leads to improved profitability. Tony Smith is your host on Tramlin…
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Striking a Healthy Balance with Spring Nutrition
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In this episode we are talking to Sam Fordham, head of technical at RHIZA and Tom Land, fertiliser technical manager at Agrii. Today we are going to talk about nitrogen management for the spring, looking at variable rates, strategies and building in resilience. And why this is crucial for success at harvest. Find out more about Liqui-Safe here http…
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In this episode we are talking to Agrii's Adam Simper, national grass roots and environmental seeds manager and Hayley Wellings, forage technical specialist. Today we are going to be asking how can we make the most of forage, a key question not just for livestock farmers but also for those growing forage crops to improve soil health. Tony Smith is …
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Live from Lamma: Understanding Your Soils
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In this episode we are talking to Agrii's Amy Watkins Sustainability Manager, Tom Perrott Crop Inputs Specialist and Nathan Lewis Business Development Manager at RHIZA. We are here at LAMMA 2023 at the NEC near Birmingham on Agrii's exhibition stand where the theme is 'understanding your soils'. But what does understanding your soils really mean an…
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Direct Drilling: A Farm Scale Experiment with Andrew Ward and Agrii
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In this episode we are talking to Andrew Ward who farms Glebe Farm near Leadenham, in Lincolnshire and Steve Corbett, Trials Manager from Agrii. Today we are going to be looking into a farm scale experiment that investigates if a change was needed to the farm system, that focused on drilling techniques and min-till. Andrew is also the host farmer f…
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Eight Recommended Steps for Achieving IPM
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In this episode we are talking to Ruth Mann, head of integrated crop technologies and Don Pendergrast technical manager for non-combinable crops at Agrii. Today we’re going to be looking into integrated pest management and asking what is it, and what does that mean for your farm enterprise. Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South W…
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Reasons to Be Cheerful – Five Crop Innovations to Watch
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In this episode, we are talking to Clare Bend head of product development and sustainability at Origin Enterprises. Today we are going to be asking some key questions about innovation in crop production and what that could mean for UK growers. Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated …
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Why There is More to Farming than Wellies
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In this episode we are talking to Agrii's Ross Dilks, agronomist and farmer, Jack Wilson, crop input specialist and Rachel Watling, senior marketing manager. Today were asking the question of how to get into farming from a non-farming background. Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduat…
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Biosolutions: The Good, the Bad and the Complicated
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In this episode we are talking to Don Pendergrast, technical manager for non-combinable crops at Agrii. Today we going to ask some key questions on biosolutions, what are the benefits and are there any disadvantages. Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Agricult…
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Focus on Soil Health and Achieve Net Zero
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In this episode we are at Agrii's South Wales iFarm talking to Amy Watkins, sustainability manager at Agrii, Chris Taylor, Agrii agronomist & Nuffield Scholar and Dan Moore, farm manager. Today we are discussing how focusing on soil health will improve sustainability, reaching net zero and how this can be done. Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines.…
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In this episode we are talking to Marek Nowakowski, Wildlife Expert and Consultant at Agrii. Today we are near Bicester on farm and we are going to be talking about the new ELM scheme and what it means for our wildlife and what we need to do on our farms as farmers and growers in the UK. Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West…
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In this episode we are talking to Paul Pickford farm business consultant and Beth Metson environmental farm consultant at Agrii. Today we will be making sense of environmental schemes, what does it mean for farm activity, and what is the direction of travel. Claim 1 BASIS and NRoSO point for listening to this podcast. Email info@agrii.co.uk with yo…
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Why Less is More for Nutrient Planning this Autumn
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In this episode we are talking to Agrii’s technical manager Tom Land and crop input specialist Tom Perrott. Today we are considering what we need to be thinking about when it comes to autumn nutrient planning for the winter cereal crop, so when it comes to harvest time we can see a profitable return on the investment. Tony Smith is your host on Tra…
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Farm Diversification: Branching Out with Rowles Farm
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In this episode, we are talking to Georgie, Tom and Will from Rowles farm. Today we are talking about farm diversification, what is the best approach to take when looking at new ventures and what can it bring to farm businesses. Identical twins Tom and Will and their sister Georgie are third generation farmers, based in West Berks since 1969. The v…
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Is Now the Time to Consider Alternative Cropping?
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In this episode we are talking to Skye Van Heyzen, market development manager, Ella Thackray, innovation crops product manager and Rebecca Gibson, pulse product manager at Agrii. Today we are going to explore some potentially exciting alternative crops. Three crops that could bring some real benefits to the livestock industry and those also growing…
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