Jodi Henry

Independent Agronomist in East Anglia, BASIS & FACTs qualified, AICC Member. All views are my own

[Mrs Fox 🕊️ @CaliforniaFrizz]

Saturday’s Story:

I had just spent an hour in the bank with my father, as he had to transfer some money. I couldn't resist asking:

"Dad, why don't we activate your internet banking?"

"Why would I do that?" he replied.

"Because then you wont have to spend an hour here for things like that transfer.

You can even do your shopping online. Everything will be so easy!"

I was so excited about introducing him to the exciting world of online banking.

He thought for a minute, then answered "If I do that, I wont have to step out of the house?"

"Yes, yes" I said. I told him how even grocery can be delivered to your front door now, and how Amazon delivers everything!

His answer left me speechless.

He replied "Since I entered this bank today, I have met four of my friends. And I have chatted for a while with the staff who know me very well by now.

You know that I am alone. This is the company that I need. I like to get ready and come to the bank. I have more than enough time, it is the physical touch that I crave.

Two years ago I got sick, The shop owner, where I buy my fruit, came to see me and sat by my bedside and cried.

When your mum fell down few days ago during her morning walk, our local grocer saw her and immediately brought his car to rush her home, as he knows where I live.

Would I have that 'human' touch if everything became online?

Why would I want everything delivered to me, forcing me to only interact with my computer?

I like to know the person I'm dealing with and not just the 'seller'. It creates bonds and relationships.

Does Amazon deliver all this as well?"

Technology isn't life. Spend time with people. Not with devices.

#SpendTimeWithPeople #CashIsKing #TheImportanceOfConnection

[AICC-UK @AICC1981]

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[The Office of Glynn Again🦖🦕 Chief Dino Wrangler @crustilye]

when they want to go..you are in for a hell of a ride😂😂😂

[John Cussans @WeedSciJohn]

Barnyard grass (Echinachloa crus-galli) keeps popping up in game covers.

Help us to work out if it's coming onto farms as a contaminant of seed mixes or if it's more common as a weed on-farm than we realise.

[Samco & Shrim Farmers @SamcoShrim]

📌 Samco have TWO VACANCIES within our office - please feel free to share.

#jobsbishopsstortford #jobopportunity #bishopstortford #buyinggroup #farmlife

[AICC-UK @AICC1981]

Only 2 days to go to #AICC23 Conference Industry Day. Book your free place at this virtual event at https://t.co/7VBaFstfo2 to hear @nvonwestenholz @NFUTweets explain how agri-input inflation, EU/UK trade & post-Brexit regulations are affecting our industry. #independentagronomy

[AICC-UK @AICC1981]

Only 8 days to go to #AICC23 Conference Industry day. See @DefraGovUK Minister @RichardHRBenyon as he sets the scene for a discussion on prospects for UK agriculture 2023. Why not book your free place at this virtual event at https://t.co/7VBaFssHyu #independentagronomy

[Jodi Henry @Jodihenry22]

Thank you & Rest in Peace Ma’am 😢💔🇬🇧

[Colin Peters @colinbreakcrop]

csfb emergence traps. So we have seen rain at times in different places. The only traps catching any are in Hampshire and they are low numbers. We will update as and when we see anything.

[National Farmers' Union @NFUtweets]

Meet ‘the league of extraordinary farmers’ who are helping firefighters protect homes, the countryside and food growing in fields 🔥⤵️ @HFRS @NFUHerts

#BackBritishFarming 🇬🇧👨‍🌾

[Olly harrison 🥛🍔🌱AccidentalYoutuber @agricontract]

I think @JeremyClarkson for PM
Rt to agree

[Mark Tucker @MrAgrologist]

A first for ⁦@Yara_UK⁩ ! The pilot Yara Nature OMF product delivered and ready for application. At 45% OM, then a great combination of nutrient and OM, to deliver crop productivity and soil health improvements!

[Jodi Henry @Jodihenry22]

Great day looking at soil structure with our agronomy group & speaker Philip Wright…fantastic wealth of knowledge… many things in our soils to assess and improve on for the future!#resilientsoil #soilstructure #soilhealth #independentagronomy #AICC #farming #wrightresolutions

[UkraineRefugeeAid @ukrainefood]

1/ British farmers opening up their grain stores as collection points for humanitarian aid to support Ukrainian refugees and their hosts. @Minette_Batters @MPGeorgeEustice @FarmersWeekly @FarmersGuardian @NFUtweets

[UkraineRefugeeAid @ukrainefood]

Can you help refugee’s
We need empty trucks heading back to Eastern Europe
We need farms to use as hubs to collect food and then we need food bank donation / and cooking equipment
Also people on the ground in country’s bordering Ukraine where help is needed thanks
Please RT

[AICC-UK @AICC1981]

Interested in the future of sustainable food production? Next week’s session at the AICC Conference 2022 includes Prof @Dieter_Helm @UniofOxford and you can join us! #AICC22 https://t.co/1n4NcSVvIj

[AICC-UK @AICC1981]

Six-days-and-counting until the start of the AICC Conference 2022, and you can join us on Industry Day on 20th January for sessions on the Farm Performance Enhancement Network (PEP) and The Future of Sustainable Food Production #AICC22 https://t.co/1n4NcSVvIj

[Farmers Of The UK @FarmersOfTheUK]

This was me aka @agricontract on @BBCBreakfast this morning talking about the #TractorsLitUp #FestiveFarmers #ChristmasConvoy 1 of 2

[Save British Bacon @SaveGBBacon]

Spread the word: please demand British meat. @JeremyClarkson @PrueLeith @PaulHollywood @GordonRamsay @Nigella_Lawson @jamieoliver

[Jodi Henry @Jodihenry22]

Talking all things farming 🇬🇧 🚜 🌾 🐷 🔧 at Bishops Stortford High school careers fair this evening. Great to work with enthusiastic farmers sharing their passion & enthusiasm of the industry with the next generation #backbritishfarming #careersinagriculture #agriculture