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Arable Chat

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Agronomist and Arable Farmer brings you the latest industry news and hot topics from the arable world in our brand new monthly podcast.

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RSABI farming support and all things weeds with Gowan

Arable Chat Apr 29, 2021

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Premium Crops and Mechanical Handling

Premium Crops and Mechanical Handling

Join us for this episode where host John Swire is joined by guest Nick Cesare of PACE Mechanical Handling to discuss his career as well as looking at mechanical handling and packaging as well as guest Nigel Padbury of Premium Crops, leading specialist arable merchant for the UK.

Apr 26, 202326:01
International Women's Day - Women in Ag

International Women's Day - Women in Ag

Joining us for this special International Women's Day episode with guests Sarie Weaving, of Weaving Machinery, and Eleanor Gilbert, otherwise known as the Berkshire Farm Girl.

They're joining host John Swire to talk about their lives in the Agriculture industry including study at Harper Adams, working in the family business, raising money for charity, The National Arable and Grassland Awards,  and social media presence.



*Disclaimer* We apologise for any audio disturbance in this episode, we had a very adorable furry guest named Sandy who came to visit John during recording.


Mar 08, 202325:34
Looking back and moving forward with Limagrain and Cereals Event

Looking back and moving forward with Limagrain and Cereals Event

Join us for this episode, just in time for Christmas, where host John Swire is joined by guest Will Charlton on Limagrain to look back on a successful year and we are joined by sister publication editor, Matthew Tilt, chatting with three exciting guests about what's in store for Cereals 2023.

We'll be back with another episode in the new year. 


Dec 23, 202224:50
Farming sustainably: the benefits for your farm and the environment

Farming sustainably: the benefits for your farm and the environment

Host John Swire is joined by two guests in this month's episode to look at two different ways farming sustainability can be achieved and what benefits that can have for both the environment and farm themselves.

Firstly, guest Andrew Voysey of Soil Capital talks about quantifying carbon improvement and how to monetise it through the first certified carbon payment programme for farmers as well as busting some carbon myths.

Second guest, David Booty of Omex, discusses the benefits of NitroShield, OMEX's innovative new urease inhibitor used to reduce ammonia emissions and farm more sustainably as well as improving efficiency and application, plus there might just be some yield boosts. Find out in this latest episode. 

Nov 15, 202222:09
Sowing success and weed management with Agrii and Wynnstay
Oct 04, 202225:17
Protecting your crops and your finances

Protecting your crops and your finances

In this episode, host John Swire is joined by guests Gareth Jones, Technical Leader UK at FMC Agro Ltd to discuss and Glyn Jones, Environmental Economist discussing new crop protection methods and financial protection. 

For more latest news head to aafarmer.co.uk.

Aug 03, 202227:08
What's in store for Cereals 2022?

What's in store for Cereals 2022?

Joining host John Swire in this episode of Arable Chat, just in time for the Platinum Jubilee weekend, are guests Olivia Cooper, from Agri Hub and Robert Law , Cereals event host farm owner.

We're bringing you exclusive information on what to expect this Cereals event as well the latest news. 

Jun 01, 202219:10
Women in the World of Agriculture

Women in the World of Agriculture

To celebrate International Women's Day at the beginning of March, host John Swire has been joined by guest and dear friend Louise Taylor of Barbers Rural, to chat all things business planning as well as winner of the Young Agronomist of the Year 2022 award, Sally Cox.

Bringing you the latest news and advice, plus great listening for all in the agronomy and arable world. 

Mar 31, 202229:57
Sustainable whisky production and potato protection

Sustainable whisky production and potato protection

Get to know guests Tom Mellor, sustainable whisky producer and arable farmer as well as Simon Alexander, potato agronomist and NSP board member in this month’s episode of Arable Chat where we talk about nematicides and regenerative agriculture.

Join hosts John Swire, Agronomist & Arable Farmer Editor, and Lydia Turner, as they bring you the latest news and greatest guests.

Feb 18, 202227:38
Robotic farming & Basis

Robotic farming & Basis

In this month’s episode, John Swire, Agronomist & Arable Farmer editor, is joined by guests Jonathan Gill, Mechatronics & UAS Researcher at Hands Free Farm at Harper Adam to talk about the Hands-Free Tractor, Hands Free Farm and robotic farming as a whole.

John is later joined by Teresa Meadows Head of Environment, Audit and Public Affairs at Basis, talking about the work she does on the Basis team since joining earlier this year.

Along with all the latest news and industry updates in this brand new episode.

Don't forget to subscribe and leave us a review!

Dec 22, 202129:16
The future and sustainability of Arable farming

The future and sustainability of Arable farming

In this episode of Arable Chat, Agronomist & Arable Farmer editor, John Swire, talks with two inspirational arable farmers about sustainability and the future of the arable farming industry.

In light of the COP26 conference this month, joining John are Matt Waldie, fourth generation farmer and manager of Gilston Mains in Fife, Scotland talking about LEAF Marque accreditation and his experience growing Quaker Oats for the past decade as well as Tom Martin, or as you may know him Farmer Tom. Tom discusses his initiative, Farmer Time,  which brings farmers and schools together to share knowledge with children about the farming industry. 

If you've enjoyed this episode, you can leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, and if you're interested in the Farmer time initiative, head to https://leaf.eco/farmertime/home to sign up.


Nov 05, 202135:48
Drainage and Diversification

Drainage and Diversification

In this episode of Arable Chat, we're delighted to bring you some incredible guests including Michael Eavis, dairy farmer and owner and founder of Glastonbury festival as well as Fred Clarke, technical sales engineer at Mastenbroek, both chatting with Agronomist & Arable Farmer editor, John Swire.

Diving deep into the world of farm diversification and how drainage systems have modernise over the years, whilst having many benefits for crop growth and protection.

The episode also brings you the latest arable news. Let us know what you think by leaving us a review on Apple podcasts.

Oct 08, 202135:06
Regenerative agriculture, cultivation and biostimulants

Regenerative agriculture, cultivation and biostimulants

Dive into the world of regenerative agriculture, cultivation and bio stimulants with Agronomist and Arable Farmer Editor John Swire as he's joined by guests from Opico and Timac.

Records are being set in the latest news, and more from Arable Chat.

Sep 03, 202129:39
Praise for the British farming community and pest control with Bayer

Praise for the British farming community and pest control with Bayer

In this episode, Ken Black, account manager at Bayer cropscience talks about pest and rodent control providing you with advice on pest management and hosts, Lydia and John chat with Richard Teal , president of the Methodist Conference about his life connected to agriculture. Richard talks about how resilient and impressive the British farming community is.

The episode also brings you the latest arable news. Let us know what you think by leaving us a review on Apple podcasts. 

Jun 02, 202129:23
RSABI farming support and all things weeds with Gowan

RSABI farming support and all things weeds with Gowan

In the first ever episode of Arable Chat, hosts John Swire, and Lydia Turner bring you the latest industry news as of April 2021, chat with Nina Clancy, CEO at the RSABI about support for the Scottish farming community and discuss all things weeds with Gowan Crop Protection's UK & Ireland Technical Manager, Barrie Hunt.



Apr 29, 202137:50