InContact

Syngenta UK

Syngenta's monthly podcast, InContact, is an info-cast that covers agricultural topics from the UK and worldwide. Each podcast will feature different topical issues, including discussions with relevant experts.

Episodes

  1. Episode 48 - December 2020 #InContact Podcast

    09/12/2020

    Episode 48 - December 2020 #InContact Podcast

    On this month's podcast: 01:00 - 07:43 - Guest Speaker: Graham Redman from The Andersons Centre's monthly update. 08:11- 24:30- Guest Speaker: Mark Stalham talks to us about the 31st CUPGRA Annual Cambridge Potato Conference. https://onlinesales.admin.cam.ac.uk/conferences-and-events/cambridge-university-potato-growers-research-association/cupgra-annual-cambridge-potato-conference/31st-cupgra-annual-potato-conference-2020 24:44 – 37:37- Harry Fordham, Syngenta's new technology lead, discusses how new and developing technology will impact how we use crop protection products and grow for the evolving consumer market. This talk was taken from the 2020 CropTec show: www.croptecshow.com/ For all the latest updates from in and out of the field follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @SyngentaCropsUK Don't forget to send in your ideas for future discussions at our Twitter page using the hash-tag #InContact, and tag us @SyngentaCropsUK Enjoy listening and see you next year! Our guest speakers: Graham Redman is a partner of The Andersons Centre where he joined in 2010. His areas of expertise include Farmer Supply Chain Relationships and Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting. He has worked on multiple publications and projects which can be found on The Andersons Centre website at theandersonscentre.co.uk/about/our-people/. Mark Stalham has previously worked at NIAB and Cambridge University farm and has recently ventured in to private consultancy in the potato industry. He now sits on the CUPGRA Cambridge Potato Conference committee after having contributed and helped at the event over the the last 31 years. Music in the background from Fesliyan Studios

    39 min
  2. Episode 47- November 2020 #InContact Podcast

    05/11/2020

    Episode 47- November 2020 #InContact Podcast

    On this month's podcast: 0:50 - 08:40 - Guest Speaker: Graham Redman from The Andersons Centre's monthly update. 08:58 - 22:23- Syngenta Trialists: Andy Cunningham, Ben Urquhart and Joe Bagshaw give us updates from their Syngenta Innovation Centres across the country. For all the latest updates from in and out of the field follow us on Twitter and Instagram at @SyngentaCropsUK Don't forget to send in your ideas for future discussions at our Twitter page using the hash-tag #InContact, and tag us @SyngentaCropsUK Enjoy listening and see you next month! Our guest speakers: Graham Redman is a partner of The Andersons Centre where he joined in 2010. His areas of expertise include Farmer Supply Chain Relationships and Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting. He has worked on multiple publications and projects which can be found on The Andersons Centre website at theandersonscentre.co.uk/about/our-people/.

    23 min
  3. Episode 46 - September 2020 #InContact Podcast

    21/09/2020

    Episode 46 - September 2020 #InContact Podcast

    On this month's podcast: 1:20 - Guest Speaker: Graham Redman's monthly update discussing the poor harvest that we have experienced this year, drilling alternatives to OSR with some insightful tips, and finally, some ideas on how farmers can be more considerate of their cash flow for the coming year. 8:35 - Syngenta Expertise: Max Newbert, Syngenta's Insecticide Technical Manager for the UK and Ireland discusses the autumn messages for pest consideration with a focus upon BYDV and brassica flea beetles. 23:29 - Guest Speaker: A discussion with Mark Thomas from The Farming Community Network reflecting on the 2020 harvest period. We discuss FCN's Time To Plan initiative and ways in which farmers can prepare going forward, despite the difficult season they have just had. 38:03 - Syngenta Expertise: Olivia Warr, Campaign Specialist and Harry Fordham, New Technologies Lead discuss our new and improved Spray Assist App and the coming season. They give an insight into potential challenges that growers might face, preparing their pre-emergences and ways in which the Spray Assist App can help. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SyngentaCropsUK to keep up to date with the latest Syngenta UK technical news. Don't forget to send in your ideas for discussion at our Twitter page using the hash-tag #InContact, and tag us @SyngentaCropsUK. Enjoy listening and stay safe. Our guest speakers: Graham Redman is a partner of the Andersons Centre where he joined in 2010. His areas of expertise include Farmer Supply Chain Relationships and Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting. He has worked on multiple publications and projects which can be found on the Andersons Centre website at theandersonscentre.co.uk/about/our-people/. Mark Thomas is FCN's National Helpline Manager & Regional Director for the South East. Mr Thomas started his career at Agrii (previously Faulkner & Partners) as a trainee in 1982. His three decades with the company included agronomy, commercial and senior management roles. He now uses those skill at FCN to face the change, challenges and new opportunities that are taking place within agriculture and to help the industry stay closely connected. For more information on FCN visit their website: www.fcn.org.uk/ AUSTRAL PLUS is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. AUSTRAL PLUS (MAPP No 13314) contains fludioxonil and tefluthrin. HALLMARK ZEON is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. HALLMARK ZEON (MAPP No 12629) contains lambda-cyhalothrin. VIBRANCE DUO is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. VIBRANCE DUO (MAPP No 17838) contains fludioxonil and sedaxane. All other brand names used are Trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information refer to: www.syngenta.co.uk.

    48 min
  4. Episode 45 - August 2020 #InContact Podcast

    11/08/2020

    Episode 45 - August 2020 #InContact Podcast

    On this month's podcast: 1:13 - 8:28 - Guest Speaker: Graham Redman from the Andersons Centre's monthly update. 8:29 - 19:36 - Syngenta Expertise: Gillian Coleman, Marketing Manager for Seedcare and Jonathan Ronksley, Field Technical Manager for Seedcare discuss the importance of mitigating diseases in the coming season and the use of Vibrance Duo in improving plant establishment. They also give an insight into Harvest 20's yield results! 19:38 - 27:57 Syngenta Expertise: Max Newbert, Technical Manager for Insecticides and Sustainability gives an insight into our new and improved BYDV Assist App, what BYDV is and how you can prepare for the disease with the help of #BYDVAssist. 27:59 - 45:25 - Guest Speaker: Jude McCann, CEO of the Farming Community Network sat down with us to discuss our #HarvestHeroes campaign and the importance of mental and physical well-being for growers and agronomists particularly around harvesting. Visit the FarmWell campaign page here: https://farmwell.org.uk/harvest-heroes/ Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @SyngentaCropsUK to keep up to date with the latest Syngenta UK technical news. Our #HarvestHeroes campaign has now launched! Share your heroes with us on Twitter and Instagram, and enter our photo competition for your chance to be featured across our channels and to win a treat filled hamper: https://www.syngenta.co.uk/harvestheroes-photography-competition. Don't forget to send in your ideas for discussion at our Twitter page using the hash-tag #InContact, and tag us @SyngentaCropsUK. Enjoy listening and stay safe. Our guest speakers: Graham Redman is a partner of the Andersons Centre where he joined in 2010. His areas of expertise include Farmer Supply Chain Relationships and Agricultural Market Analysis and Industry Forecasting. He has worked on multiple publications and projects which can be found on the Andersons Centre website at theandersonscentre.co.uk/about/our-people/. Jude McCann is the CEO of the Farming Community Network and has been since January 2020. Growing up on a small family farm in mid-Ulster, Northern Ireland, Jude has significant experience within agriculture. His educational experience has provided him with a global perspective of agriculture and expertise, particularly related to welfare and social issues in farming communities. His experience in establishing and managing support programmes has increased his passion for sustainable farming communities. For more information on FCN visit their website: https://fcn.org.uk/ VIBRANCE DUO is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. VIBRANCE DUO (MAPP No 17838) contains fludioxonil and sedaxane. HALLMARK ZEON is a registered Trademark of Syngenta Group Company. HALLMARK ZEON (MAPP No 12629) contains lambda-cyhalothrin. All other brand names used are Trademarks of other manufacturers in which proprietary rights may exist. Use plant protection products safely. Always read the label and product information before use. For further product information refer to: www.syngenta.co.uk.

    46 min
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About

Syngenta's monthly podcast, InContact, is an info-cast that covers agricultural topics from the UK and worldwide. Each podcast will feature different topical issues, including discussions with relevant experts.

Information

  • Creator
    Syngenta UK
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2020
  • Episodes
    4
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © All rights reserved
  • Show Website
    InContact