Welcome to our second podcast episode of 2026. Today, we’re diving into grazing management with Yara’s Grassland Agronomist, Philip Cosgrave. Philip breaks down the recent variations in grass growth across farms and offers strategic advice for dairy farmers looking to balance cost control with productivity. We also cover specific application strategies using YaraBela NutriBooster and YaraMila ExtraGrass, alongside expert tips on optimizing your nitrogen timing for the season ahead.

Welcome to the first grow the future podcast series of 2026, where we introduce our new exciting platform YaraPlus which is available from the 12th January. Commercial Solutions Manager Darren Glegg gives a full overview of the platform including the features, tools and services available and the reasoning into why Yara has invested in the platform. Darren also gives examples on the additional benefits of YaraPlus for Farmers and Agronomists, the accessibility of VRA Maps and what sets YaraPlus apart from other digital platforms within the market. For more information on YaraPlus, visit our websites today.

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Join us for our final episode of 2025 as we welcome back Yara's Grassland Specialist, Philip Cosgrave. Philip provides a comprehensive grassland overview, analyzing the major impact of weather across the UK and Ireland this year. The discussion covers the increase in fertiliser use observed in high-yielding areas, the importance of robust nutrient management plans, and the fundamental role of soil analysis. We also get an exclusive update on the three-year trial data concerning the application of foliar nitrogen and where farmers can find this information on the Yara website. Philip concludes with his expert recommendations for optimising the new season.