Episode 46 - September 2020 #InContact Podcast

InContact

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.