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Keeping neighbours on side: Yorkshire sprayer operator uses tech and social media to build trust

When it comes to spraying and liquid fertiliser applications, one Yorkshire operator makes the most of social media and technology, to raise local awareness and keep neighbours informed of field work.

Geoff Ashcroft

01 May 2026 鈥� 5 min read

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Mark Turner makes use of social media and technology to improve applications at the 800ha Rise Farms, East Riding of Yorkshire.

When it comes to applying pesticides and liquid fertilisers, Mark Turner is one who keeps lines of communication flowing, for the benefit of neighbours and nearby residents. "I have been using a closed...

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