Best Fertiliser Podcasts (2024)

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CCU, Fertilisers and FMCG: CCm Technologies role in taking waste CO2 emissions to solve Scope 3 challenges 46:16

2d ago46:16

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In 2023 the University of Cambridge published details that quantified how manure and synthetic fertilisers emit the equivalent of 2.6 gigatonnes of carbon per year which is more than the emissions from global aviation and shipping combined. Read up on that article in Nature Magazine here. Global fertiliser production is both essential and also huge…

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#005 Dr Ahmet Ozyigit - Everything you need to know about IVF Fertilisation and Women's Health 1:12:06

10d ago1:12:06

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vitalityPRO #005 Dr Ahmet Ozyigit - Everything you need to know about IVF Fertilisation and Women's Health Dr Ozyigit is a clinical embryologist and IV fertility specialist. Initially taken by economics, Dr Ozygit attended Kansas University where he obtained a BA, following which he went on to obtain his PhD from Azerbaijan State University. After …

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Grazing Focus: Grass supply, sward quality and fertiliser 16:32

16d ago16:32

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On this week’s OviCast we’re taking a grazing focus and are joined by Philip Creighton. We discuss grass supply and sward quality and some of the factors that are influencing it at the moment. We move on to discuss management options for the coming weeks and finish up the episode discussing fertiliser applications. For more episodes from the OviCas…

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Key Market Updates Q2 2024 - 23rd July 2024 17:47

1h ago17:47

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Olivia Agar is joined by Mecardo Analyst Ethan Woolley to discuss the key market insights from the Mecardo Quarterly report. They discuss the stability of cattle prices, optimism for lamb and sheep markets and the challenges from the Northern hemisphere on wool and grain markets.By Mecardo

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Episode 296: Regenerative Design 29:21

4h ago29:21

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This episode, my guest is Erik Ohlsen, a US based regenerative designer, permaculturist, landscape contractor, author, farmer, herbalist, storyteller and practitioner of Nordic folk traditions. His approach to regenerative landscaping is rooted in decades of practical experience and a humbleness that allows Erik to be led by what the land has to te…

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Where to for the national flock? 19th July 2024 16:40

20m ago16:40

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This week Rob is joined by Stephen Bignell, Manager of Market Information with Meat & Livestock Australia. Stephen discusses the changes in the sentiment of Sheep and Lamb producers detailed in the latest iteration of the Sheep Producers Intention Survey.By Mecardo

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Episode 295: Picture Perfect Gardens 17:58

5d ago17:58

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Hello and welcome to this week’s episode where my guest is freelance photographer Mark Bolton. Mark photographs gardens and interiors for editorial and commercial clients and after purchasing a house in Devon, he decided to create his own picture perfect garden. He chose the cottage style of gardening to fit the bill, so listen on to find out how h…

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What to make of the Wool market - 15th July 2024 17:55

3h ago17:55

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This week Rob is joined by Stewart Raine, State Wool Manager for Nutrien Ag Solutions. Stewart and Rob discuss the finish to the 2023/24 wool season and the market dynamics impacting pricing and demand currently.By Mecardo

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Monitoring parasite burden and interpreting the results 15:21

4h ago15:21

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This week we talk to Dr Orla Keane about monitoring the parasite challenge in lambs. We discuss the challenge stomach worms poses from this point of the season onward with Orla talking about using faecal sampling to monitor worm burden, explaining the process, what’s being tested and what the results mean. Orla also discusses the thresholds for dos…

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Yara at Groundswell Festival 12:34

3d ago12:34

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In the thirteenth episode of 2024 presenter Ken Rundle has a talk with Senior Project Portfolio Manager for OMF Paul O’Hara. The main topic of the conversation is regarding Yara's attendance at the recent Groundswell event which is a regenerative agriculture festival based in Hertfordshire. Paul discusses his feedback from attending the event, show…

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How to Grow Unforgettable Food 2:55:27

4d ago2:55:27

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In Episode 2 of Series 5 of the Nutrition Farming Podcast, host Graeme Sait shares a range of tips and strategies to grow truly memorable food with enhanced medicinal qualities and less need for chemical intervention. We take an in-depth look at the exciting potential of humic and fulvic acid, particularly when combined together in a single formula…

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Episode 294: Wood Meadows 25:14

12d ago25:14

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Hello and welcome to this week’s episode where I have a returning guest, Jake Rayson. We’re talking about wood meadows, or rather we’re talking around the periphery of wood meadows as a concept. We’re talking about the use of land, gardens, humans and wildlife and generally getting a bit ranty about the absolute state of things. I realise that’s no…

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Reducing methane throughout the beef cattle production cycle with Dr Mariana Caetano 36:34

9d ago36:34

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Dr Mariana Caetano is Lecturer in Animal Nutrition & Metabolism in the School of Animal and Veterinary Sciences at the University of Adelaide. Mariana takes us behind the scenes of her latest project looking at reducing methane emissions throughout the beef cattle production cycle in southern Australia. If you'd like to join as a project participan…

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Episode 293: The Rewilding of Molly McFlynn 23:20

21d ago23:20

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Hello and welcome to this week’s episode where my guest is Sue Reed. Sue’s background is varied and she’s worn a variety of hats, including teacher, museum guide, upcycler of waste wool knitwear and published author. Her most recent creation is the fictional character Molly McFlynn, a quirky and courageous character who comes to terms with the conc…

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Winter wondering about the land - 28th June 2024 25:20

15d ago25:20

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This week Rob Hermann is joined by Michael Whitehead, Head of Agribusiness Insights at ANZ. He joins us to discuss what the winter has delivered and key insights from the 2024 Winter ANZ AGRI INFOCUS commodity insights report.By Mecardo

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Dr Nicola Kimm: Exploring the strategic role and influence of sustainability and decarbonisation at Heidelberg Materials 30:36

16d ago30:36

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Listen in to this recording with Dr. Nicola Kimm, Chief Sustainability and Innovation Officer at Heidelberg Materials, to learn about the strategic role that sustainability has at Heidelberg Materials and its involvement at board level, with value chain partners and across key projects. Key Takeaways - How involving sustainability at board level dr…

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New Season Supplies 10:45

26d ago10:45

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In the twelfth episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Crop Nutrition Agronomist Natalie Wood regarding the new season. The conversation looks into the recent conversations and feedback from the cereals event, the importance of Sulphur, product recommendations from Nitrates to NPKs, grain analysis for the forthcoming season and ideal stor…

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Episode 292: Spiders 21:12

29d ago21:12

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This week, my guest is Meg Skinner. Meg works as an invertebrate ecologist, surveying sites for protected species and volunteers for the British Arachnological Society. We’re talking today about spiders in your garden; how they go about their business, how you can encourage more, to visit your garden, oh and we talk about the much maligned false wi…

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Steaks getting higher for cattle - 21st June 2026 22:25

28d ago22:25

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This week Rob Herrmann is joined by Cattle Australia Deputy Chair Adam Coffey. Adam joins us to discuss the ongoing work of Cattle Australia as it handles a myriad of issues that currently or could potentially impact grassfed cattle producers in Australia.By Mecardo

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Beef and Sheep Market Outlook with Simon Quilty 28:09

24d ago28:09

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Simon Quilty, leading independent meat and livestock analyst and broker of physical meat products worldwide, works with international companies and is founder of ‘Global Agritrends Downunder’. Fresh from his June 2024 MacKillop Farm Management hosted presentation at Padthaway Estate, Simon shares his global, domestic and regional observations on bo…

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Time to wean? 33:17

1M ago33:17

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Sheep Specialist, Michael Gottstein, joins us on this week’s OviCast to discuss weaning options on farms. We discuss the current situation on farms, challenges with grass quality and why weaning now is beneficial. Michael explains the weaning process with some useful tips and management of the ewes and lambs post-weaning. We finish up discussing so…

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Episode 291: Inspiration from Nature 24:07

1M ago24:07

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This week, my guest is watercolour artist Lisa Gardner. Lisa is inspired by the natural world, the connection between breath and brushwork and rare wild plant species on the edge of extinction - seemingly far flung interests that come together in a beautifully natural and synergistic way in Lisa’s work. About Lisa Gardener Lisa Gardner is a waterco…

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How the nuclear market can be restructured and reimagined to effectively tackle industrial decarbonisation and the energy transition 41:03

1M ago41:03

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In this episode we look to a very specific nuclear technology that reuses nuclear waste. You’ll hear from Andrew Murdoch, the Managing Director of UK Ops for newcleo as he talks through the structural and market changes that would support wider use of nuclear as a clean energy. Key takeaways to listen out for: What it takes to create a zero carbon …

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#004 Mark Spendlove - The Dangers of untreated Lyme disease 1:04:31

1M ago1:04:31

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vitalityPRO #004 Mark Spendlove - The Dangers of untreated Lyme disease Mark Spendlove is a Chartered and Certified Financial Planner with a passion for both finance and health and fitness. When he’s not working Mark can be found fell walking in the Lake District, something he was was unable to do for after initially initially being diagnosed with …

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Mid-Season Grazing 18:12

1M ago18:12

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In the eleventh podcast episode of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with Crop Nutrition Agronomist Ireland lead Philip Cosgrave regarding mid-season grazing. The conversation also includes grassland quality, grazing management for dairy farmers, fertiliser programme recommendations and the importance of regular checks within paddocks.…

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Focus on wool quality and shearing 26:50

1M ago26:50

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Jayne Harkness-Bones, Depot Manager with Ulster Wool, joins us for this week’s OviCast to discuss the factors that influence the quality of wool, the challenges in the marketplace in recent years and what happens to the wool from purchase until it reaches market. We talk about shearing, wool handling and storage, with Jayne highlighting some simple…

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Episode 290: Saving Song Birds 24:48

1M ago24:48

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Sue has been CEO at SongBird Survival for the last three years leading the charity in its ambition to protect the amazingly diverse but sadly declining songbird populations across the UK. With its growing body of scientific research which is fuelling solutions, SongBird Survival is advocating that we can and should take action to protect these ecol…

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How the lamb trade is shaping up for the summer 14:01

2M ago14:01

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Seamus McMenamin, sheep sector manager with Bord Bia, joins us on this week’s OviCast as we look at the lamb trade. Seamus discusses factory throughput this year to date; we discuss what’s been happening with international trade; falling ewe numbers in the UK and Europe and the impact that this could have on lamb trade this summer. We finish up dis…

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Securing authentic customer-driven demand for the energy transition and its critical projects 41:35

1M ago41:35

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Krista Johnson brings a real passion for enabling universal access to clean energy to this episode of the podcast. Listen in for a conversation that explores what it means to get true customer-driven demand for projects and how to engage authentically and positively with the neighbours and stakeholders of your projects. Anyone working to execute ma…

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Episode 289: Animal Friendly Fertiliser 25:54

2M ago25:54

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This week, my guest is Los Angeles-based landscaper and fertiliser guru Erin Riley. Erin specialises in organic vegetable gardens and native, drought-tolerant landscapes and we’re talking today about her work to create fertilisers that are good for plants, people, animals and the planet. About Erin Riley Erin is stewarding a gardening renaissance: …

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Supply, demand and the recent rain for the livestock market - 31st May 2024 15:02

2M ago15:02

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Robert Herrmann is joined by Ron Rutledge, Nutrien Ag Solutions Livestock Development Manager to discuss the impact that the recent rain will have on the livestock market, and the news that is China removing import suspensions on five Australian processors.By Mecardo

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Foliar Nutrition - Potatoes and Sugar beet 15:37

2M ago15:37

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In the tenth podcast of 2024, Ken Rundle has a discussion with YaraVita Product Manager Chris Harrold regarding foliar feeding for potatoes and sugar beet. The conversation also goes into the importance of soil sampling, boron deficiency, results from biostimulants trials and recommendations for growers including YaraVita Magphos K for potatoes and…

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Time to think about blowfly control 18:07

2M ago18:07

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With blowfly strike a risk on farms, for this week’s OviCast we’re joined by sheep specialist Damian Costello to discuss the risk factors, how it occurs and treatment options available to farmers. For more information: https://www.teagasc.ie/news--events/daily/sheep/put-a-plan-in-place-to-deal-with-blowfly-strike.php For more episodes from the OviC…

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Episode 288: Hosting Bees 26:20

2M ago26:20

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This week, my guest is bee expert Kevin Hancock. Kevin has invented a honeybee nest box that’s the only self-regulating honey harvesting system in the world, meaning the bees will dictate how much honey you can take dependent on the environment that year. It’s a way of hosting rather than keeping bees and is an intriguing system. About the Eco Beeh…

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How will the live export ban impact the wool industry? – 24 May 2024 25:19

2M ago25:19

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This week Rob Herrmann is joined by Jo Hall CEO of Wool Producers Australia to chat about some of the major policy debates currently shaping the farming landscape including shedding some light on the proposed live export ban.By Mecardo

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Filling Feed Gaps: Best practice hay and silage production with Molly Kalman and Jake Phillips 37:52

2M ago37:52

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Molly Kalman, Elders Naracoorte Livestock Production Specialist and coordinator of Feed Testing for MFMG's Filling Feed Gaps Project, together with Jake Phillips, participant of the Filling Feed Gaps Project and Angus Australia Extension Officer discuss best practice hay and silage production and the importance of Feed Tests for optimum animal nutr…

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Nitrogen fertiliser decision making on durum wheat with Adam Hancock 17:58

2M ago17:58

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Adam Hancock, Elders Naracoorte Agronomist and Manager of the Nitrogen Project, discusses nitrogen fertiliser decision making on durum wheat, both to maximise agronomic return and minimise environmental impact.By MacKillop Farm Management Group

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#003 Johannes Kettelhodt - Everything you need to know about infrared saunas and Clearlight 42:18

2M ago42:18

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vitalityPRO #003 Johannes Kettelhodt - Everything you need to know about infrared saunas and Clearlight Johannes Kettelhodt is the CEO and Co-Founder of Clearlight Saunas International, where he leads a global team of around 40 like-minded people who share a common vision: to deliver wellness solutions to one billion households, aimed at improving …

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Farmer Focus: Olivia Hynes’ mixed grazing system in Roscommon 20:22

2M ago20:22

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For this week’s OviCast, we’re also joined by Catherine Egan, host of the Beef Edge podcast, as we catch up with Co. Roscommon beef and sheep farmer, Olivia Hynes. Oliva starts by giving us an overview of her system, we discuss breeding and the use of AI in her suckler herd, lamb performance this spring and some of the challenges it has posed. We d…

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Episode 287: Heirloom Vegetables 23:03

2M ago23:03

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This episode my guest is former jewellery designer to the stars, turned social media veg grower, Lucy Hutchings. Along with music festival organiser, Kate Cotterill, Lucy set up SheGrowsVeg, an heirloom seed company which is bringing the most unusual veg, fruit, and edible flowers to veg patches and plates everywhere. About SheGrowsVeg Would you li…

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