Origin Fertilisers has added to its national team of in-house nutrition agronomists with the appointment of Julia Andrews to cover Scotland and the Borders.
Ms Andrews brings Origin’s team of nutrition agronomists to six, providing balanced nutrition advice to farmers across the UK. She has been involved in the farming industry all her life and studied for a BSc in Agricultural Science at Lincoln University in her home country of New Zealand. She went on to gain experience working as an arable advisor for one of New Zealand’s largest agricultural distributors and input suppliers. The extensive knowledge of arable and grassland production systems that she brings to the company will give UK farmers many opportunities to learn about different techniques.
Productivity
Ms Andrews says the many similarities between UK and New Zealand farming will allow her to help farmers become more productive with their fertiliser use.
“From the type of climate, livestock and crops, the similarities between the two countries are well-known and this puts me in a strong position to quickly understand a UK farmer’s needs, but also draw on my experience and add value when offering advice.
“The right crop nutrition has never been more essential, and farmers require a deeper understanding of what different nutrients can offer, so our advice needs to make the most of any investment the farmer is making. Understanding what a crop needs and tailoring fertiliser to meet these demands is essential,” concludes Ms Andrews.
Ms Andrews is based in Stirling and will offer advice on the benefits of balanced crop nutrition to farmers and growers across Scotland and the Borders.
