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Your AF Crop Inputs insights: 9th April 2025

Our team of BASIS and FACTS qualified specialists guide your crop production input choice and purchase. Through regular updates to Members - including market updates, new products and availability - we help you make informed decisions for your business.

Crop Protection: Meet Alfie Jackson

Originally from Yorkshire, East Anglia has been my home for the last seven years. I’ve been involved in crop production and protection since 2007. 

I started my career in ornamental plant growing before moving into food production and agronomy. 

I have a degree in Commercial Horticulture and have been a grower in both the UK and USA. I’ve also worked in technical roles focused on sustainable use of crop protection products.  

Most recently I competed the commissioning of and managed crop protection at The Green House Growers, Norwich and Ely, before joining Fischer Farms as Head of Agronomy for the largest vertical farm in the world. 

I am a BASIS (Hort) and FACTS qualified advisor and have had the pleasure of being on the other end of the course as an examiner too. 

I’m really happy to have joined the AF team as Crop Protection Procurement Manager and look forward to making a positive and meaningful contribution to our Members’ business success.  

When I’m not working, you’ll most likely find me either with my children or chasing rain around the country to go whitewater kayaking. 

Alfie Jackson, Crop Protection Procurement Manager

Email: cropprotection@af.farm Call: 01603 881906

Seed: Availability for SFI mixes

If you’ve still got areas left to sow for your SFI agreement (s) your AF Seed team can still procure your SFI seed. Available mixes include: CIPM2, IPM2, CSAM3, CAHL1, AHL1, SOH2, SOH3, CNUM2, CNUM3, NUM2, NUM3, AHW1, AHW2, CAHL3, CAHL4, CIGL3, AHL3, AHL4, IGL3, CAHL2, & AHL2. 

With questions or to order, contact your AF Seed team. We look forward to hearing from you and hope you’re having a successful planting season. 

Kateryna Prylutska, Seed Procurement Manager

Email: seed@af.farm Call: 01603 881906