Indigro

Independent Agronomist Crop Consultants. Working for farmers as independent crop, soil and environm

Indigro is an agricultural consultancy business based around a team of highly knowledgeable and motivated independent agronomists. With over 50 years of combined experience, we take pride in offering the most reliable and cost-effective advice to farmers, land agents and contractors in order to maximise output whilst minimising costs. Cropping advice covers all main arable, root and pulse crops as well as specialist planting on both arable and mixed enterprises. We also offer broader agricultural consultation services ranging from cultivation systems to nutrient management and regulatory advice. We conduct our own trials and research analysis to ensure our customers receive the most up to date information. And as all our agronomists are members of the Association of Independent Crop Consultants, we have no alliance to any manufacturer or distributor ensuring all our advice is as objective as it is reliable.

04/11/2026

The drill being in the field doesn’t tell the whole story.

Drilling season is one of the biggest decision-making windows in the arable calendar. The choices made now can influence crop establishment, development and performance well into next season.

Seedbed conditions, drilling date, w**d pressure and soil moisture all play a part. Get the foundations right and you’re giving the crop a fighting chance. Get them wrong and you could be storing up problems, extra costs and lost yield before winter has even started.

But it’s not always as simple as waiting for perfect conditions.

This year, some growers have chosen to drill early rather than risk missing their window if the rain arrives. With conditions staying dry, that approach has brought its own challenges. Yet for some, getting a crop in the ground and managing the risks from there is a calculated decision worth making.

There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Knowing when to go, when to wait and which risks make sense for your business is all part of the equation.

That’s why we look beyond the drilling date. It’s about understanding the field, the rotation and the wider business before deciding what comes next.

Because good agronomy isn’t about following a formula. It’s about making the right decision for the right field, at the right time.

27/10/2026

🌱 Crop Spotlight: Oilseed R**e

Establishment is everything.

With oilseed r**e, getting the crop off to the right start can make a huge difference to how it performs throughout the season.

So, what are we looking for?

✔️ Good seed-to-soil contact
A well-prepared seedbed gives the crop the best chance of establishing evenly.

✔️ Strong early growth
The aim is to build a healthy, vigorous plant before winter, without pushing it too far.

✔️ Managing pests early
Flea beetle remains one of the biggest challenges for OSR establishment. Monitoring crops closely and making timely decisions is important, but sometimes, even when you’ve done everything right, flea beetle pressure and the weather can make establishment feel a little like a lottery.

✔️ A well-rooted plant
Good root development is key to helping the crop access moisture and nutrients and cope with whatever winter throws at it.

And perhaps most importantly: don’t treat establishment as something that starts when the drill enters the field.

Previous cropping, soil conditions, drilling date, seedbed preparation and variety choice can all influence what happens next.

There’s no magic formula for getting OSR away. Good decisions can stack the odds in your favour, but weather and pest pressure will always have a say too.

That’s the reality of growing oilseed r**e.

20/10/2026

Harvest 2026: not a great year, but it could have been worse.

Harvest came early this year, with OSR combining in June rather than the usual July - and it was one of the best OSR crops we’ve seen on farm for a long time. It did what it needed to do before the drought really took hold.

Winter barley also performed well, coming in around or above average.

Wheat was a different story.

Crops moved from ears starting to emerge, to fully out and flowered in just 7-10 days. We were combining wheat in June (almost unheard of!) and despite crops looking fantastic, yields simply weren't there.

Spring crops also struggled, with very little rain and yields suffering as a result.

But the picture wasn't the same everywhere.

Land type made a difference, with heavier, more clay-based soils generally faring better. We also saw a clear difference on farms where organic matter had been improved and organic amendments such as FYM had been applied. Yields were still down, but they were better.

Across the acreage we work with, it wasn't a great harvest. But good agronomy, the right decisions and understanding the land we were working with meant it could have been considerably worse.

So, what do we take forward?

You should never farm based on last year's weather.

Next year's summer could look completely different. But longer-term weather patterns do need to influence the decisions we make - from crop and variety selection to drilling dates and choosing varieties with greater drought tolerance.

Every season is different. The important thing is learning from each one.

We've gone into more detail in our latest Harvest 2026 round-up, including what this season could mean for cropping decisions in the years ahead.

Read the full blog via the link in our stories or head to our website (link in bio).

13/10/2026

What does profitable production actually look like on your farm?

That’s the conversation we’ll be having at the Indigro Client Conference this February.

Over two days, we’ll bring our clients together for practical discussions focused on one thing: improving farm profitability.

No fluffy theory, no one-size-fits-all answers, just honest conversations, ideas and insights designed to help you make better decisions for your farm.

📅 3rd & 4th February
📍 Whittlebury Hall Hotel & Spa -
💷 £340 per person

Your ticket includes:
• Lunch and formal dinner on 3rd February
• Overnight accommodation
• Full English or continental breakfast
• Use of the leisure club facilities

We’d love to see you there!

Spaces are limited and getting booked up - please drop us a DM for the ticket link 🔗

07/10/2026

Thinking about where a career in agriculture could take you?

We’ll be heading back to university this autumn to meet the next generation of agronomists and talk all things Indigro.

For us, recruitment fairs aren’t just about filling vacancies. They’re about meeting people who are curious about agriculture, want to keep learning and are looking for a career where they can make a real difference on farm.

If that sounds like you, come and have a chat with the team.

📍 Royal Agricultural University - 14 October
📍 Harper Adams University - 10 November

Whether you’re already set on a career in agronomy or still figuring out where your agricultural degree could take you, come and say hello.

We’d love to meet you.

06/10/2026

Arable Advisor of the Year 2026! 🏆

We couldn’t be prouder of our very own Joe, who has been named Farmers Weekly Arable Advisor of the Year 2026!

A brilliant recognition of Joe’s knowledge, passion and dedication to agronomy, and to the farmers he works with.

It’s very well deserved, Joe. Huge congratulations from all of us at Indigro!

22/09/2026

🌾 What makes a great wheat crop?

It’s not just one decision - it’s every decision.

From planning the rotation and cultivation strategy to selecting the right variety, building soil organic matter, and managing w**d and disease pressure, every stage plays a vital role in producing a resilient and, most importantly, profitable crop.

We look at the whole farming system, and our advice focuses on:
🌾 Healthy soils
🌾 Balanced rotations
🌾 Variety selection
🌾 Cover crops and organic inputs
🌾 Targeted nutrition
🌾 Integrated pest management

By combining these approaches, we can often reduce reliance on crop protection products while maintaining crop performance and protecting the environment.

Our goal is simple: help growers produce healthy crops, maximise profitability and build farming systems that remain productive for years to come.

15/09/2026

👋🏼 Meet the Team - Chloe

🌱 Background:
Chloe’s interest in agronomy started whilst working harvest jobs around school, before heading to Newcastle University to study Agriculture and Agronomy. Upon graduating, Chloe spent time travelling before beginning her career with Origin Fertilisers as a Technical Adviser.

She then spent three years at the National Farmers’ Union as Combinable Crops Policy Adviser, working out of Stoneleigh at headquarters. Whilst in this role, Chloe worked closely with members, supporting them through some very uncertain and challenging times - from Brexit and no deal scenarios to the beginning of Covid and what this meant for supply chains. Chloe also worked on chemical revocations, fertilisers and carbon, end markets, assurance schemes, environmental and future policy support.

Chloe then wanted to return to on-farm advice and joined us, where she could take a more active role in helping farmers navigate the challenges and opportunities ahead.

📍 Region:
Central & West

🌾 Crop focus:
Combinable crops

🏅 Qualifications:
BASIS Certificate in Crop Protection | FACTS Qualified Adviser

💬 What do you enjoy about agronomy?

“I’m passionate about independent agronomic advice and helping to bring land into balance on farm, with productive agriculture sitting alongside environmental and biodiversity measures.

For me, it’s about finding ways for all elements of modern farming and the countryside to work together.”

08/09/2026

We hear a lot of people within our industry talking about regenerative farming, so at our Winter Conference we decided to brainstorm what our version of regen farming looks like.

And this is where we landed…

The conversation was interesting, because “regenerative farming” can sometimes come with a bit of baggage.

For some farmers, it can feel like a label attached to a particular way of farming - and that’s not how we see it.

We don’t just position ourselves as a regenerative agronomy business. We’re integrated crop consultants.

That means looking at every part of the farm, understanding where the grower wants to go and working out which practices make sense to get there.

That could include:
🌱 No-till farming
🌱 Cover crops
🌱 Crop rotation
🌱 Livestock integration
🌱 Plant diversity
🌱 Appropriate cultivation

But it could also mean direct drilling in one situation and a different cultivation strategy in another. Because we’re not interested in following a prescribed system.

We’re interested in what works for your farm.

The right decision for the right field, the right rotation and the right business.

Perhaps that’s where the conversation around regenerative farming needs to change. It doesn’t have to be a label.

It can simply be about finding better ways to integrate the productive, environmental and natural elements of a farming system.

That’s our approach. Integrated, independent agronomy.

01/09/2026

If you’ve worked in agriculture for any length of time, there’s a good chance you’ll already know Rob and Roger... or perhaps both.

But what inspired them to start Indigro?

In this Reel, Rob and Roger share the story behind the business and the values that continue to shape how we work with growers today.

For Indigro, agronomy has never been about selling products.

It’s about understanding the farm, listening to the grower and providing honest, independent advice that works for the land, the crops and the business.

Those principles are still at the heart of Indigro today - combining experience, technical expertise and long-term thinking to help growers build resilient, profitable farming businesses.

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Website

http://www.indigro.co.uk/

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