Every farmer dreams of a yield of 50 cwt/ha, since modern sunflower genetics make it entirely possible to achieve such figures. However, in practice, the numbers in the grain bin often turn out to be more modest. Where does the potential go? Are there hybrids that will “deliver” without fertilizers? And how can you “hack” the system to get the most out of it even under difficult conditions?
Eurosem, in collaboration with experts from LIFE BIOCHEM, has prepared a series of podcasts where theory meets practice. Eurosem Director Dmytro Shatsman and LIFE BIOCHEM Chief Agronomist Oleg Zagorodniy break down the mistakes that cost you hundreds of kilograms and share the secrets of agro-hacking.
Part 1. Genetic potential in the real field – why don’t sunflowers yield 5 tonnes?
In the first episode, we speak frankly about what limits a plant. Genetic potential is just the foundation; the walls and roof of your harvest depend on technology.
Key topics of this episode:
- Top 3 farmer mistakes: what we’re doing wrong even before sowing.
- Marketing vitamins or real food: is it worth spending money on micronutrients?
- The bare minimum: how much you need to invest in the field to avoid breaking even.
- Kazakhstan’s experience: how timing and soil preparation affect results under critical conditions.
👉 [Listen to the first part of the podcast]
Part 2. Agro-hacking 2026: how to ‘hack’ the field to maximise the harvest?!
How to maximize yields where others fail? We explore how to combat plant stress, whether to trust biological products as much as chemical ones, and how to avoid ruining the crop with excessive fertilizers. The second part of our podcast is dedicated to exactly how to help plants overcome critical periods without losses.
You will learn:
- Stimulants and anti-stress agents: when they save the harvest, and when they can cause harm.
- “Eye-test” soil analysis: why Dmytro Shatsman is skeptical of such diagnoses and what science says.
- LIFE BIOCHEM secrets: how innovative biological products allow you to “turn off” stress and make technology work for results.
- Biological products vs. chemicals: is a complete transition to biological fungicides possible?
👉 [Listen to the second part of the podcast]
Our experts:
Dmytro Shatsman — Director of Eurosem. He knows everything about how seeds are created and what potential is inherent in every hybrid.
Oleg Zagorodniy — Chief Agronomist at LIFE BIOCHEM. An expert in plant nutrition and protection who knows how to activate a crop’s internal resources.
LIFE BIOCHEM is a Ukrainian developer and manufacturer of innovative biopreparations and fertilizers that help farmers achieve consistent results in any weather. Learn more about the company’s solutions on the website: lifebiochem.ua.
Ready for the 2026 season? Listen to the podcasts, implement proven tips, and don’t let mistakes limit your harvest!