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Tramlines is the only farming podcast that delivers advice to growers on how to improve environmental performance and maximise farm profitability. By tuning into Tramlines, you will benefit from listening to episodes that feature experts and experienced farmers, who share valuable information on best practices, new techniques, and the latest research in agriculture. Join the experts bi-weekly as they address common problems and solutions and stay up-to-date with the latest developments. With CPD points up for grabs on certain episodes, topics range from digital innovations to soil health and the discussions are supported by Agrii's extensive trials programme and environmental work.
 
Featuring: Farmer Tom, John Miles, Paul Pickford, Prof Andrew Neil, Ruth Mann, Tom Land, Kathryn Styan, Andrew Ward MBE and Simon Weaving. And more…

If you enjoyed listening to Tramlines, please leave a review in the app. Got a podcast idea or want to get involved? Email us on info@agrii.co.uk. Listen on:Apple https://bit.ly/tramlinespodcastSpotify https://bit.ly/tramlinespodcast_spotifyGoogle https://bit.ly/tramlinespodcast_google

Tramlines Agrii

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    • 4.9 • 13 Ratings

Tramlines is the only farming podcast that delivers advice to growers on how to improve environmental performance and maximise farm profitability. By tuning into Tramlines, you will benefit from listening to episodes that feature experts and experienced farmers, who share valuable information on best practices, new techniques, and the latest research in agriculture. Join the experts bi-weekly as they address common problems and solutions and stay up-to-date with the latest developments. With CPD points up for grabs on certain episodes, topics range from digital innovations to soil health and the discussions are supported by Agrii's extensive trials programme and environmental work.
 
Featuring: Farmer Tom, John Miles, Paul Pickford, Prof Andrew Neil, Ruth Mann, Tom Land, Kathryn Styan, Andrew Ward MBE and Simon Weaving. And more…

If you enjoyed listening to Tramlines, please leave a review in the app. Got a podcast idea or want to get involved? Email us on info@agrii.co.uk. Listen on:Apple https://bit.ly/tramlinespodcastSpotify https://bit.ly/tramlinespodcast_spotifyGoogle https://bit.ly/tramlinespodcast_google

    Should I grow OSR this Autumn?

    Should I grow OSR this Autumn?

    Today we are going to be talking to Agrii’s David Leaper, seed technical specialist and Tim Horton, technical manager for combinable crops. With ongoing concerns about the reliability of OSR, the question we ask today is should I be growing OSR this autumn? Where does the crop fit and how can it contribute to your farms arable output? This is the final episode of S3, S4 commences 14th May!
    To understand what the best arable crop varieties are for this Autumn, read the latest yearbook at yearbook.agrii.co.uk packed full of not only variety info but seed treatments and our MasterSeeds service.

    Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture. He worked in the farming industry for many years before developing his career as a presenter. 

    Got a podcast idea or want to get involved? Email us on info@agrii.co.uk. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave us a review in the app! 

    • 20 min
    Repairing Soil Structure to Optimise Autumn Establishment

    Repairing Soil Structure to Optimise Autumn Establishment

    Today we are going to be talking with Agrii's Todd Jex, agronomist and technical advisor and George Fraser, farmer and contractor of A & R Fraser in Dorset. In light of the difficult weather conditions that farmers have been facing in recent times, in this episode we are going to explore repairing soil structure to optimise autumn establishment. 

    Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture. He worked in the farming industry for many years before developing his career as a presenter. 

    Got a podcast idea or want to get involved? Email us on info@agrii.co.uk. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave us a review in the app! 

    • 20 min
    Spring Soil Recovery: Exploring Sampling and Nutrient Management for Winter-Damaged Soils

    Spring Soil Recovery: Exploring Sampling and Nutrient Management for Winter-Damaged Soils

    Today we are going to be talking with RHIZA’s Jon Greenman, commercial manager and Saul Creed, crop inputs specialist. We are going to be asking if soil sampling and nutrient management plans can help farmers and agronomists navigate the uncertainties in a challenging spring and make the most of the opportunities that SFI can bring now and in the future.

    Talk to RHIZA today to find out more about soil testing for organic matter, nutrient management plans, and how contour can help your farm business productivity with more digital precision. Contact us here.

    Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture. He worked in the farming industry for many years before developing his career as a presenter. 

    Got a podcast idea or want to get involved? Email us on info@agrii.co.uk. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave us a review in the app! 

    • 20 min
    The Reality of SFI

    The Reality of SFI

    In this episode, we are talking with Agrii’s Adam Simper, national grass, roots and environmental seeds manager and Simon Hobbs, cover crop, environmental and wildflower specialist. Today we will be exploring SFI options available for both livestock and arable farmers this season and considering what growers need to know in order to make the right decisions for their farming regime.

    Claim 1 BASIS and NRoSO point for listening to this podcast. Email info@agrii.co.uk with your membership number, full name, postcode and DOB. 
     
    Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture. He worked in the farming industry for many years before developing his career as a presenter. 

    Got a podcast idea or want to get involved? Email us on info@agrii.co.uk. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave us a review in the app! 

    • 30 min
    Fueling Growth with Liquid Fertiliser

    Fueling Growth with Liquid Fertiliser

    In this episode we are talking with Nick Bumford, farms director at Guiting Manor Farms ltd and Rob Willey national fertiliser commercial manager at Agrii. Today we are going to explore and understand the benefit of liquid fertilisers for improving crop performance and the performance of the farm business. Also, can liquid fertilisers help us balance the needs of the crop with the needs of the environment?

    Request for a copy of our liquid product guide by emailing info@agrii.co.uk. The guide covers the benefits of liquid fert, application info and product details.

    Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture. He worked in the farming industry for many years before developing his career as a presenter.

    Got a podcast idea or want to get involved? Email us on info@agrii.co.uk. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave us a review in the app!

    • 20 min
    Farming for the Future: The Carbon-Cutting Potential of Incorporating Pulses and Legumes

    Farming for the Future: The Carbon-Cutting Potential of Incorporating Pulses and Legumes

    Today we’re going to be talking with Lucy Cottingham, Agrii UK digital agronomy manager, Steve Portas agronomist and Northern technical advisor and Josh Murphy, RHIZA product manager.  Agriculture is a very significant emitter of CO2 and today we are going to be talking about an innovative project called Nitrogen Climate Smart, which aims to bring about a reduction of 1.5mt of CO2 emissions per annum. The aim is to increase pulse and legume crops in arable cropping to 20%, the benefits of which to both arable and livestock enterprises could lead to cost savings over £1m per year. Let’s learn more about this innovative project and what it could mean for your farm business.

    To read more about Agrii’s involvement with the NCS project, visit here. 

    Tony Smith is your host on Tramlines. Based in the South West and with a farming background, he graduated with a B.Sc (Hons) Agriculture. He worked in the farming industry for many years before developing his career as a presenter.

    Got a podcast idea or want to get involved? Email us on info@agrii.co.uk. If you enjoyed listening to this episode, please leave us a review in the app!

    • 20 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
13 Ratings

13 Ratings

Charlo930 ,

Great incite into the technical work Agrii do.

Well worth a listen….

dairycoo ,

Learn while working

Good listening with up to date informative podcasts. Helps the time pass in the tractor

farmerskye ,

Excellent podcast

Another great podcast from Agrii what great information

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