Episodes 43
Avg. Duration 14m
Activity Moderate
Since Jul 2023
Latest Episode Dec 2025

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Schedule
Monthly
Format
Serial
Consistency
48%
Hosting
feed.podbean.com

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About This Podcast

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 [email protected] Cereal Killers is hosted by: Dr Russell Sharp, Managing Director of Eutrema Ltd Josie Cuccia, Lecturer at Moulton College

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Recent Episodes

Perennial Grains: Could Kernza Replace Wheat?

Dec 17, 2025 12m Transcript

Dr. Russell Sharp explores perennial arable crops such as kernza, perennial rice, and sorghum; discussing their advantages (reduced tillage, deeper roots, soil health), current commercial status, and…

Fertilizer Fraud? The Truth Behind 60–90 Element Claims

Nov 04, 2025 10m Transcript

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 are impossible, radioactive, or…

Trehalose 6‑Phosphate: The Next Big Biostimulant for Wheat?

Sep 30, 2025 9m Transcript

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 products from SugarRox and Unium,…

Latvia's Lost Harvest: Floods Wipe Out Crops

Sep 17, 2025 3m Transcript

Dr. Russell Sharp examines the severe crop losses in Latvia caused by heavy spring and late-season rainfall, flooding and seed washout that destroyed vegetables like onions, carrots, cabbages and…

ICL, White Phosphorus and Gaza war crimes: A Follow-Up

Sep 14, 2025 5m Transcript

Dr. Russell Sharp revisits previous claims about ICL (formerly Israel Chemicals Limited), clarifying that there is no evidence they manufacture white phosphorus but detailing findings that ICL…

CHELATION!

Jun 27, 2025 12m Transcript

In this engaging episode, Dr. Russell Sharp delves into the intricate world of chelation, uncovering its crucial role in agriculture and hydroponics. Explaining the process of nutrient bonding, Dr.…

DROUGHT (WATER DEFICITS)!

May 06, 2025 27m Transcript

Welcome back to Cereal Killers, the podcast dedicated to exploring the challenges faced by arable crops, including pests, diseases, and environmental stresses. In this episode, we delve into the…

From Chemicals to Biologicals: The Future of Crop Management

Mar 11, 2025 16m Transcript

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 solutions. Discover how a comprehensive…

Carcinogenic Fertilizers - exposing John Kempf and Graeme Sait

Feb 24, 2025 9m Transcript

Welcome to our latest episode of Cereal Killers, where we tackle the critical issue of carcinogenic fertilizers in agriculture. Discover the alarming truth about fertilizers containing harmful heavy…

Protecting Soil Biology on Regenerative Farms

Feb 14, 2025 19m Transcript

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 insightful talk from the Farming…

SHARP EYESPOT!

Feb 03, 2025 15m Transcript

In this episode of Cereal Killers, we delve into the intriguing world of agricultural diseases, focusing specifically on the Sharp Eyespot. This fungal disease, affecting a variety of crops including…

HYDROPONICS

Jan 02, 2025 1m

Check out Hydroponics daily by clicking the link below: https://open.spotify.com/show/207T7p7fw9sPjINfSjVXW2   Dr Russell Sharp Eutrema Ltd

REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE QUIZ!

Nov 22, 2024 2m

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! Dr Russell Sharp Eutrema Ltd

FLOODING / WATERLOGGING!

Nov 11, 2024 45m

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 aspects of flooding; causes, effects on…

GHOST MOTH! (HALLOWEEN SPECIAL)

Oct 31, 2024 13m Transcript

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 into the fascinating world of the ghost…

BARLEY YELLOW DWARF VIRUS!

Oct 18, 2024 12m Transcript

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 the impact of this virus on winter wheat…

FLEA BEETLE!

Sep 05, 2024 14m Transcript

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 oilseed rape and brassicas. Learn about…

COUCH GRASS!

Aug 29, 2024 10m Transcript

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 multitude of common names. Its scientific…

CHOCOLATE SPOT!

Aug 21, 2024 11m Transcript

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 anything but tasty. The discussion…

MEADOW GRASS!

Aug 13, 2024 7m Transcript

Meadow grasses, specifically Poa annua (annual meadow grass) and Poa trivialis (rough meadow grass). Whilst these weeds may not pose a significant threat to crop yields, they present unique…

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