For this episode of Yara’s Grow the Future podcast, we’re joined by Oliver Taylor from Taylored-Agri to explore the benefits and capabilities of the Yara N-Sensor.

Oliver provides an overview of the N-Sensor, discussing its key features, the technology behind the system, and how it has been developed through more than 20 years of Yara research. He explains how the tool can be used across a wide range of arable crops and brassicas, helping farmers make more informed nitrogen application decisions.

The conversation also covers feedback from farmers already using the technology, highlighting the practical benefits they have experienced in the field. In addition, Oliver shares his own journey in agriculture, discussing his career and the growth of Taylor Agri.

The episode concludes with Oliver’s advice for farmers considering precision farming technologies, encouraging them to investigate how the N-Sensor could support more efficient and sustainable crop production.

In this episode, Yara's Grassland Agronomist Philip Cosgrave discusses late-season grazing and reflects on the grass-growing season so far. The conversation explores how weather conditions have varied across regions, with some areas of Scotland and the west of Ireland experiencing favourable grass-growing conditions, while others faced more challenging periods.

Philip explains how most swards have recovered from earlier dry conditions, examines current grass growth rates, and highlights alternative feed options to help livestock farms through the winter.

He also shares practical advice on stimulating autumn grass growth through the timely application of slurry and organic manures, before outlining key recommendations for winter preparation, grassland management, and forage budgeting to help farmers make the most of available feed resources.

For today’s Grow the Future podcast, we’re joined by Natalie Wood, Product Manager for YaraVita and Biologicals to discuss the growing role of foliar nutrition in modern crop production.

The episode begins with an overview of the season, covering drilling progress, weather conditions across the country, and harvest results to date. Natalie explains when foliar nutrition should be introduced into crop programmes and why it is becoming increasingly important in helping crops overcome environmental and nutritional challenges. She shares practical examples from the field, including the greening effect observed when farmers apply YaraVita CropBoost to maize.

The discussion also explores nutrient management strategies for oilseed rape and cereals, taking into account changing weather patterns and the potential influence of El Niño conditions. Natalie provides tailored recommendations for wheat, barley, and oats, alongside an update on the YaraAmplix biostimulant range and its role in supporting crop performance.

The episode concludes with Natalie’s key product recommendations for the season, including YaraVita Brassitrel Pro for oilseed rape and YaraVita CropBoost and Gramitrel for cereals.