Grow the future

Welcome back to Grow the Future. In today's episode, we’re heading to Ireland to catch up with Area Manager John Hegerty. With the Irish growing season in full swing, we’re digging into the essentials of foliar feeding for potatoes and maize. 
John shares his expert take on the current weather, why proactive nutrient planning is a must right now, and how products like YaraVita CropBoost and Magphos K can make a real difference. We’ll also cover the best timing for maize applications and how digital tools like YaraPlus can simplify your season.

In this special episode of the Grow the Future podcast, we are joined by Mark Tucker, Yara’s Partnership & Food Value Chain lead for Europe, and Dr. Becky Howard to discuss the ANSWERS project. Mark opens the conversation by explaining Yara’s involvement in the initiative and the pressing need to address current challenges and nutritional knowledge gaps within pea and bean production. With funding from DEFRA and significant interest across the UK and Europe, the discussion highlights how integrating science and field trials can alleviate nutritional stress to achieve wider environmental rewards in sustainable protein production.
Mark Tucker also delves into his specific role regarding the importance of sustainability within the pulse value chain and details which Yara products are currently being featured in the trials. Following this, Dr. Becky Howard provides a comprehensive overview of the results from the first year of field trials, offering a scientific perspective on the project's progress so far. For farmers looking to optimize their own protein crops, the episode concludes with practical advice on where to find more information and how to apply these emerging insights to their own operations.

In the latest episode of Grow the Future, we’re tackling the fallout from a historically wet season. Joining us is Roger Bacon, Yara’s Crop Nutrition Manager for Lincolnshire and Nottinghamshire, to break down the essentials of spring nutrition. We explore the impact of recent rainfall on soil health and why prioritizing root development is the only way to save waterlogged, anaerobic crops. Plus, Roger shares his expert product recommendations to help you optimize your nutrition strategy as the season kicks into gear.

In the third episode of the Grow the Future podcast, Agronomist and Product Manager for Biologicals and YaraVita Natalie Wood takes a deep dive into foliar nutrition. She discusses how current establishment conditions—particularly the recent wet weather—have affected crop performance.
Natalie also outlines Yara’s foliar nutrition recommendations for cereals and oilseed rape, explains the compatibility of different foliar products, and highlights the Yara Tankmix service available through the YaraPlus app. The episode also touches on current soil temperature trends and offers practical advice for farmers moving into the season.
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Welcome to our second podcast episode of 2026. Today, we’re diving into grazing management with Yara’s Grassland Agronomist, Philip Cosgrave. Philip breaks down the recent variations in grass growth across farms and offers strategic advice for dairy farmers looking to balance cost control with productivity. We also cover specific application strategies using YaraBela NutriBooster and YaraMila ExtraGrass, alongside expert tips on optimizing your nitrogen timing for the season ahead.