This January podcast opens with reflections on a wet winter and the importance of patience as crops sit largely dormant. The discussion centres on early-season nutrition decisions, particularly strong caution against applying large, single dose...

Recorded at the end of October and revisited now with hindsight, this episode captures a frank discussion about a season that challenged conventional agronomy thinking.With wheat showing unexpected growth, cover crops still active, and p...

Drought, Determination, and Dirt: A Farmer's TaleJoin me and Nick as they dive deep into the challenges of farming in 2025. With brutal honesty and a touch of humour, we unpack a year of extreme weather, economic pressures, and the resil...

Tim and Nick discussed the severe drought affecting crops, noting that Northern Ireland and Scotland have received more rain than the south, except for Devon and Cornwall. They highlighted the need for at least three inches of rain to save ...

Nick Wood and Tim Parton highlight the serious impact of prolonged dry weather on farm, noting it's unusually dry for early May. Crops like spring and winter barley are struggling, with limited growth and signs of stress. The lack of irrigation...