Harry Edwards: A recent graduate from Harper Adams University (2024) with a first-class degree in ‘BSc (Hons) Agriculture with Crop Management’. Harry spent 14-months working with Russell Bio Solutions Ltd as a placement student as part of his degree program and has returned to the company after completing his studies as the companies ‘Market Development Manager’. His interests are in sustainable agriculture, soil health and food production.

Session:

Biological Benefits for Broadacre

This presentation will cover how the components of biological products can benefit UK arable systems, when formulated into usable products. Trial results have shown increases in grain protein content under reduced synthetic fertiliser conditions in a group one milling wheat. Trials also show how biostimulants can improve oilseed rape’s tolerance to Cabbage Stem Flea Beetle infestation.