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Cereal Killers
Cereal Killers covers the pests, diseases, and weeds that try to kill arable crops. Each week we do a deep dive on one challenge facing arable farmers. Hopefully revealing some new insights to help you fight these pernicious beasts, bugs and pathogens! If you are a farmer or agronomist, we would love to interview you on the podcast. Please email Russell@eutrema.co.uk Cereal Killers is hosted by: Dr Russell Sharp, Managing Director of Eutrema Ltd Josie Cuccia, Lecturer at Moulton College
Episodes
Cereal KillersEutrema Ltd: grower-first innovation
Dr. Russell Sharp, founder of Eutrema Limited, explains how the company puts growers first by solving real problems through serendipitous innovation and…
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Fertiliser Shocks in 2027: gas, geopolitics and the sulphur shortage
Dr. Russell Sharp examines the key threats to fertiliser and pesticide prices in the UK looking toward 2027, including rising energy costs, sulphur and…
Cereal KillersThe Periodic Table of Plant Health: A deep dive into crop nutrition
Dr. Russell Sharp explains Eutrema’s Periodic Table of Plant Health, a handy poster included with orders that groups essential and non-essential elements and…
Cereal KillersInside the Lab: A New Patented Root Stimulant to Replace Phosphites
Dr Russell Sharp reviews recent weather impacts on crops, lawns and hydroponics, announces a Black Friday humic acid offer (code HUMIC15), and explains how…
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Are Your Microbes Dead? Free Lab Testing for Regenerative Farmers
Dr. Russell Sharp explains why his company doesn’t sell microbial products, citing viability, supply-chain dilution and poor-quality suppliers that damage the…
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Perennial Grains: Could Kernza Replace Wheat?
Dr. Russell Sharp explores perennial arable crops such as kernza, perennial rice, and sorghum; discussing their advantages (reduced tillage, deeper roots, soil…
Cereal KillersFertilizer Fraud? The Truth Behind 60–90 Element Claims
Dr. Russell Sharp examines fertiliser products that claim to contain dozens to 90+ chemical elements, using the periodic table to show why many of those claims…
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Trehalose 6‑Phosphate: The Next Big Biostimulant for Wheat?
In this episode Dr. Russell Sharp explains trehalose 6‑phosphate (T6P) as a plant sucrose‑status signal and its potential to boost wheat yields. He compares…
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Latvia's Lost Harvest: Floods Wipe Out Crops
Dr. Russell Sharp examines the severe crop losses in Latvia caused by heavy spring and late-season rainfall, flooding and seed washout that destroyed…
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ICL, White Phosphorus and Gaza war crimes: A Follow-Up
Dr. Russell Sharp revisits previous claims about ICL (formerly Israel Chemicals Limited), clarifying that there is no evidence they manufacture white…
Cereal KillersCHELATION!
In this engaging episode, Dr. Russell Sharp delves into the intricate world of chelation, uncovering its crucial role in agriculture and hydroponics…
Cereal KillersDROUGHT (WATER DEFICITS)!
Welcome back to Cereal Killers, the podcast dedicated to exploring the challenges faced by arable crops, including pests, diseases, and environmental stresses…
Cereal KillersFrom Chemicals to Biologicals: The Future of Crop Management
In this episode of Cereal Killers, we dive into the evolving world of agriculture as we explore the transition from chemical-based agrochemicals to biological…
Cereal KillersCarcinogenic Fertilizers - exposing John Kempf and Graeme Sait
Welcome to our latest episode of Cereal Killers, where we tackle the critical issue of carcinogenic fertilizers in agriculture. Discover the alarming truth…
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Protecting Soil Biology on Regenerative Farms
Join us for an engaging episode of "Cereal Killers," the podcast that delves into the fascinating world of arable crop management. This instalment features an…
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SHARP EYESPOT!
In this episode of Cereal Killers, we delve into the intriguing world of agricultural diseases, focusing specifically on the Sharp Eyespot. This fungal…
Cereal KillersHYDROPONICS
Check out Hydroponics daily by clicking the link below: https://open.spotify.com/show/207T7p7fw9sPjINfSjVXW2 Dr Russell Sharp Eutrema Ltd
Cereal KillersREGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE QUIZ!
Do you consider yourself a regenerative agriculture expert? Take our quiz and find out: https://eutrema.co.uk/agriculture-expert/ Let us know how you got on!…
Cereal KillersFLOODING / WATERLOGGING!
It was about time we recorded a podcast on flooding and waterlogging, seeing how 2024 has been a wash out of a year! In this podcast we do a deep dive into all…
Cereal KillersGHOST MOTH! (HALLOWEEN SPECIAL)
Welcome to a special Halloween edition of Cereal Killers, the podcast dedicated to the pests and diseases affecting cereal crops. In this episode, we delve…
Cereal KillersBARLEY YELLOW DWARF VIRUS!
In this episode of Cereal Killers we focus on the notorious Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV). As farmers brace themselves for the upcoming season, we explore…
Cereal KillersFLEA BEETLE!
In this episode, Josie and Russell dive deep into the world of the small but mighty flea beetle, a pest with over 100 species that wreaks havoc on crops like…
Cereal KillersCOUCH GRASS!
In this episode, Josie and Russ tackle the troublesome weeds; couch grass and onion couch grass. Also known as twitch grass or quack grass, couch grass has a…
Cereal KillersCHOCOLATE SPOT!
In this episode we chat about chocolate spot—a serious fungal disease affecting field and broad beans. While the name might sound delicious, chocolate spot is…
Cereal KillersMEADOW GRASS!
Meadow grasses, specifically Poa annua (annual meadow grass) and Poa trivialis (rough meadow grass). Whilst these weeds may not pose a significant threat to…
Cereal KillersWIREWORMS!
We discuss the intriguing and troublesome life cycle of wireworms, from their beginnings as eggs to their transformation into click beetles. Discover why…
Cereal KillersBIOLOGICAL WEAPONS AGAINST BLACK GRASS!
Black Grass Biology Group 2024 progress report On-farm trials This year we partnered with 16 farms to run commercial-scale trials to assess the potential for…
Cereal KillersPHOSPHORUS DEFICIENCY!
The main way of correcting phosphorus deficiency in soils is to add a phosphorus-containing fertiliser. However, your current situation will determine the…
Cereal KillersBLOCKAGES!
In this week's episode we delve into the issues around filter and nozzle blockages. We pay particular attention to the problems that can arise when mixing…
Cereal KillersBLACK GRASS RETURNS!
In the last episode on Black Grass we talked only briefly about our research to create a biological solution. In this podcast I give the full details about…
Cereal KillersTAKE ALL!
Take All is a fungal disease of all grass species. Unlike the fungal diseases we have covered in the past, this one is transmitted through infected soils. Take…
Cereal KillersFrit Fly!
Frit Flies are both annoying and economically damaging. They belong to a big group of true flies and cause damage to emerging tillers. But why are they called…
Cereal KillersLODGING!
You've grown your crop, it's almost ready to harvest, then it all falls over! Damm it! Find out about the causes and potential solutions to lodging on this…
Cereal KillersERGOT!
ERGOT is a fungal disease that spoils cereal crops. Whilst Ergot doesn't massively impact on yields, it destroys the quality of the harvested grain as it…
Cereal KillersLEATHERJACKETS!
Leatherjackets; the giant maggots of the crane fly! A pest in arable crops, pasture grass, and horticulture. In this podcast we discuss the impact of this pest…
Cereal KillersFESCUES!
Fescues are a group of grass species that can be of benefit to livestock farmers, but for arable farmers they represent some serious weeds! These weeds can…
Cereal KillersALTERNARIA! (sooty mould)
Alternaria / sooty mould is a disease that affects cereal crops late on in the summer, close to harvest. It can even cause damage in grain stores. In this…
Cereal KillersSCLEROTINIA!
AKA White Mould. This disease affects oilseed rape, beans, and any other crop outside of cereals that you may be using as rotational crops. It will also affect…
Cereal KillersSALINITY!
Salt is a common food for humans, but it is deadly toxic to plants. You should be aware of the symptoms of salinity damage on any farm as it can be an issue…
Cereal KillersPIGEONS!
On the face of it, not the most interesting of subjects. However, you will find this episode both informative and hilarious. Did you know about pigeon milk or…
Cereal KillersPOWDERY MILDEW!
Powdery mildew affects every type of crop on the farm (except Christmas TREES!). However, the type of mildew that affects each species is different. That means…
Cereal KillersPEACH POTATO APHID!
Peach potato aphid is a pest that doesn't cause a massive amount of damage directly by feeding on the crop. However, this aphid is a vector for hundreds of…
Cereal KillersBROME!
Brome is a weed that is very different to the other weed we have already discussed, black grass. This is because brome weeds have very large seeds, and they…
Cereal KillersTHRIPS!
There are over 6000 species of thrips. Luckily, only a few of these attack arable crops. Thrips feed off the top surface of the leaf, leaving…
Cereal KillersRUST!
Puccinia, or to me and you, RUST! A serious problem for arable farmers, especially if it hits early in the growing season. We discuss the very unusual biology…
Cereal KillersBLACK GRASS!
A deep dive into how arable farmers can turn the tide against this pernicious weed. Black grass is a weed that has proven very successful at invading cereal…
Cereal KillersSLUGS!
A deep dive into all things SLUGS! A serious pest for oil seed rape (OSR), potato and sometimes wheat farmers. We focus on some of the more interesting aspects…
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Introducing ”Cereal Killers”
A podcast all about the pest, diseases, and weeds that try to kill arable crops! A podcast for farmers and agronomists from the team at Eutrema. Visit…