Latest Fertiliser Podcast Episodes
Frontrunner - 11th January 2024
Frontrunner - January 11, 2024 11:39 - 13 minutesThis week world wheat markets have continued the new year in decent shape, as Russia continues to dominate wheat export share by under cutting other origins. Paris wheat futures fell to new contract lows under the weight of old crop wheat supplies, despite concerns for 2024 production potential...
Frontrunner - 5th January 2024
Frontrunner - January 05, 2024 15:49 - 11 minutesThe new year hasn’t been positive for wheat markets. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) opened on the first trading day with heavy losses, as speculative funds started to rebuild short positions. European markets followed US markets lower, with Paris wheat futures setting new contract lows. During c...
Frontrunner - 22nd December 2023
Frontrunner - December 22, 2023 13:52 - 6 minutesWorld wheat futures markets are drifting into the festive period, with little change in value but trading above the season’s lows. There has been no shortage of international trade, however, with Saudi Arabia buying 1.3 million tonnes and Egypt securing 480,000 tonnes in the week before Christ...
Frontrunner - 15th December 2023
Frontrunner - December 15, 2023 14:42 - 10 minutesThis week world markets dropped lower, ending last week's strong run of prices in US wheat futures. Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) has lost almost half the gains it made after China purchased 1.1 million tonnes of US wheat, meanwhile Black Sea origins reinforced dominance in world trade. Durin...
Frontrunner - 8th December 2023
Frontrunner - December 08, 2023 14:49 - 11 minutesThis week, China - the world’s largest wheat producing country - has put pen to paper with US wheat exporters. Published sales data showed US traders selling around one million tonnes of US wheat to the country and in the process triggered a sharp price rally. As a result of this, the short cove...
Review the past year to improve in the next.
Grow the future - December 06, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutesIn our final podcast for 2023, Ken Rundle talks to Yara's Grassland Agronomist, Philip Cosgrave, about the challenges grassland farmers faced in 2023 and how reviewing these difficulties could benefit farmers planning for 2024.
Frontrunner - 1st December 2023
Frontrunner - December 01, 2023 15:03 - 10 minutesEarlier this week, Paris wheat futures dropped to their lowest level in over two years following disappointing export news. Up to Sunday 26th November, the latest trade data from Brussels put EU wheat exports up to 11.995 million tonnes - 18% behind last year when 14.677 million tonnes had been...
Frontrunner - 24th November 2023
Frontrunner - November 24, 2023 16:28 - 13 minutesWorld wheat markets have come under further selling pressure this week, with little to no fresh bullish features to be seen. Whilst demand slows, an improvement in the weather and crop ratings has encouraged speculative funds to build on their short positions in agricultural markets. During ...
Getting the most out of this year’s CropTec event.
Grow the future - November 22, 2023 20:00 - 11 minutesIn our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Yara's Head of Agronomy, Mark Tucker, about this year's CropTec event, why you should visit our stand and also join our ever-popular seminar looking at how we are helping growers make informed decisions about fertiliser use.
Frontrunner - 17th November 2023
Frontrunner - November 17, 2023 17:49 - 12 minutesLast week's price spike because of Black Sea supply concerns and confusion over a cap on Russian grain exports seems a distant memory. The plentiful nearby physical wheat supply is again weighing on markets and whilst Russian exports continue to power ahead, the EU and US are left trailing in i...
Frontrunner 10th November 2023
Frontrunner - November 10, 2023 15:58 - 15 minutesThis week has brought more volatility across the US and European wheat markets. On 3rd November, London International LIFFE (Financial Futures and Options Exchange) closed at £200.50/t. Since then, London futures traded in a £7.05/t range between £205.00/t and £197.95/t before closing last nigh...
Organo-mineral fertiliser (OMF) for added organic matter and stability.
Grow the future - November 08, 2023 20:00 - 15 minutesIn our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Dr Paul O’Hora, Yara’s Senior OMF Project Portfolio Manager, alongside Dr Emma Burak, Yara's Sustainable Fertiliser Manager about Organo-mineral fertiliser (OMF) and the work Yara is doing to help create a Nature Positive Food Future.
Frontrunner - 3rd November 2023
Frontrunner - November 03, 2023 15:44 - 14 minutesIt has been a relatively quiet trade week, with a lot of Europe out of the market for All Saints Day on Wednesday. The Marché à Terme International de France (MATIF) remained open, but it was very quiet. During current intense volatility, markets can move significantly - sometimes in a matter o...
Frontrunner - 27th October 2023
Frontrunner - October 27, 2023 16:23 - 14 minutesEuropean wheat futures prices were notably lower this week with little fresh trade news to enthuse buying. Amid strong Black Sea competition, the disappointing EU wheat export pace is behind last season and is leading to concerns that a burdensome carry out will come into fruition. During cu...
Crop nutrition planning with Yara’s Atfarm
Grow the future - October 25, 2023 19:00 - 11 minutesIn our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Natalie Wood, Yara's Agronomy Operations Manager to discuss crop nutrition planning and how Atfarm can help farmers easily tackle nutrient management decisions.
Frontrunner - 20th October 2023
Frontrunner - October 20, 2023 14:57 - 14 minutesWorld wheat futures markets have been choppy this week, but have edged forward and recovered from the lows seen at the end of last month. Speculative funds holding significant short positions have taken some cover because of the uncertainty around increasing tensions in the Middle East, as well...
Frontrunner - 13th October 2023
Frontrunner - October 13, 2023 14:13 - 15 minutesWheat futures markets came under pressure again this week, extending recent losses under the weight of fresh export sales from Russia. During current intense volatility, markets can move significantly - sometimes in a matter of minutes and outside regular hours. Our MyFarm platform is free to ...
Plan ahead to get the best start in the new year
Grow the future - October 11, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutesIn our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Yara’s Grassland Agronomist, Philip Cosgrave about late-season grazing and what farmers can do to utilise grassland going into winter.
Frontrunner - 6th October 2023
Frontrunner - October 06, 2023 16:20 - 12 minutesLate last Friday the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated the markets with its latest US wheat production estimates. The data showed a marked increase over its previous figures, ahead of the most upbeat pre-report trader estimates, which resulted in a sharp fall in wheat future...
Frontrunner - 29th September 2023
Frontrunner - September 29, 2023 14:44 - 13 minutesRussia's appetite for world wheat export market share continues to be the primary bearish market driver. The latest estimates see Russia shipping 5.1 million tonnes of wheat in September and although this is 200,000 tonnes below last month, the first quarter of the season will now see a staggeri...
Foliar nutrition programmes to give crops the best start this season
Grow the future - September 27, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutesIn our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Yara’s Head of Crop Nutrition Services, Phil Burrell, about foliar nutrition programmes for the autumn season.
Frontrunner - 22nd September 2023
Frontrunner - September 22, 2023 16:18 - 12 minutesDespite UK wheat futures prices falling back from their recent highs earlier this week, weaker sterling is now edging them upwards although current values are only £10/t over the futures contract lows. Consumer demand has helped maintain domestic values, but UK feed wheat export prices remain ...
Frontrunner - 15th September 2023
Frontrunner - September 15, 2023 17:22 - 11 minutesLast week’s trade ended quietly with all markets posting small losses at the close. The London International Financial Futures and Options Exchange (LIFFE) was down £0.85/t, Marché à Terme International de France (MATIF) lost €1.50/t and the Chicago Board of Trade (CBOT) fell by $0.05/t. Durin...
Consider delaying P and K applications until spring.
Grow the future - September 13, 2023 19:00 - 15 minutesIn our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Yara's Head of Agronomy, Mark Tucker, about crop nutrition in the autumn and how applying P and K now may not be the best option.
Frontrunner - 8th September 2023
Frontrunner - September 08, 2023 15:32 - 15 minutesRussia continues to dominate world wheat export trade whilst the US and EU fall further behind, leaving falling prices. Leading analysts revised estimates and put the Russian wheat crop between 91 and 92 million tonnes, with exports for the season between 48.5 and 49.5 million tonnes. 20% or mor...
Frontrunner - 1st September 2023
Frontrunner - September 01, 2023 14:52 - 15 minutesWith the Russian wheat harvest progressing further than expected, yields are leading more analysts to revise their crop estimates for Russia - the world's leading wheat exporter. Total production is now seen ranging between 91 and 92 million tonnes, therefore creating potential for a higher rec...
Testing soils, grains and tissue
Grow the future - August 30, 2023 19:00 - 22 minutesIn our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Jon Telfer, Yara Analytical Services Manager alongside Dr Peter Berry from ADAS about the importance of not only soil testing but also grain and tissue analysis.
Frontrunner - 25th August 2023
Frontrunner - August 25, 2023 15:10 - 14 minutesMany UK farmers crossed the finish line this week, bringing a welcome end to one of the most challenging harvests for over a decade. Continued periods of rain delayed combining – a complete contrast to last year’s harvest where prolonged dryness allowed for the earliest and quickest harvest sinc...
A year's placement with Yara
Grow the future - August 16, 2023 19:00 - 14 minutesIn our latest podcast, Ken Rundle talks to Queen’s University Belfast student Helen Sinton about her year placement with Yara UK and Ireland and what experiences and knowledge she gained whilst with the company.
Frontrunner - 11th August 2023
Frontrunner - August 11, 2023 16:26 - 12 minutesThe week started with a sharp rally for wheat futures prices following a weekend of military action between Russia and Ukraine. Ukraine seaborne drone attacks on Russian commercial shipping, including a tanker near the Crimean, caused renewed wheat supply fears. Russia is currently shipping betw...
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