Russell Sharp

Russell is the Technical Director of Plater Bio. He is experienced in both the academic world of plant science and the agrochemical industry. Focusing on the fertilizer and biostimulants sector, Russell works with key partners to deliver novel biological solutions in agriculture and horticulture. He is also the fastest cyclist in the Plater Group by some way.

Biostimulants

5 Ways Biostimulants are Impacting the Crop Protection Market

By Russell Sharp|28 January 2019

Clear distinctions have been made in the agrichemical industry between pesticides, fertilizers, and biostimulants. Biostimulants occupy a specific niche with…

Biostimulants

10 Things to Look for When Purchasing Biostimulants

By Russell Sharp|12 February 2018

According to the European Commission, biostimulants are a “substance or micro-organism whose function when applied to plants or the rhizosphere…

Biostimulants

Seaweed Extracts: What Makes Them Work?

By Russell Sharp|5 January 2018

In many coastal regions, raw seaweed has been used for millennia to improve the productivity of farming systems. Then, in…

Russell Sharp

5 Ways Biostimulants are Impacting the Crop Protection Market

10 Things to Look for When Purchasing Biostimulants

Seaweed Extracts: What Makes Them Work?

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