How to Optimize Potato and Maize Nutrition in Ireland

About this episode

The episode discusses optimizing potato and maize nutrition in Ireland with insights from Area Manager John Hegerty.

Welcome back to Grow the Future. In today's episode, we’re heading to Ireland to catch up with Area Manager John Hegerty. With the Irish growing season in full swing, we’re digging into the essentials of foliar feeding for potatoes and maize. John shares his expert take on the current weather, why proactive nutrient planning is a must right now, and how products like YaraVita CropBoost and Magphos K can make a real difference. We’ll also cover the best timing for maize applications and ...

People in this episode

Host: Yara Agronomy Team

Guest: John Hegerty

Topics covered

• potato nutrition
• maize nutrition
• foliar feeding
• nutrient planning
• agriculture
• weather impact

Keywords

• potato nutrition
• maize nutrition
• foliar feeding
• YaraVita
• CropBoost
• Magphos K
• nutrient planning
• agriculture
• Ireland

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: YaraVita

Products: CropBoost, Magphos K

Places: Ireland

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