TwinN ~ Latest developments
We have been marketing TwinN™ in the UK for several years with very successful results on grassland, arable and fruit crops. Trials with ADAS, Nickerson’s, NIAB-TAG and many on-farm demonstrations show both the commitment to proper agronomic investment by the manufacturer and the success TwinN™ has in helping reduce the effects on crop yield of leaching and volatilisation of synthetic nitrogen fertiliser.
We have found that using TwinN™ has proved problematic in some instances in arable and grassland situations owing to the need for moisture at application. However, listening to farmer’s feedback, the manufacturers have developed an additional product, Push UPP, which can be combined with TwinN™ to aid both inoculation and help increase photosynthesis and root development in the plant.
Last year in combination TwinN™ and Push UPP helped growers achieve very high quality 30T/acre potato crops on sandy soil in Eastern England. The combination was also used on pasture, wheat and OSR crops to ensure yield was not lost through the very dry growing period we experienced. Results of trials from around the world can be found at www.mapletoninternational.com.
This year is forecast to be worse still – drought measures are already in place ! Using TwinN™ and Push UPP on your crops now will enhance root growth and photosynthesis as well as help solubilise Phosphate and make the most of the bagged nitrogen you are putting down.
Plastic Bale Wrapping
We are able to offer pre-season special offers on Bale Wrap, Twine and Net. Please speak to us for a competitive quote. Don’t forget that we also supply Clamp Sheets & Clamp protective nets.
Fibrophos, P-Grow and UpKeep
We are pleased to announce that we have a new Bredal spreader with GPS variable rate application in the Mid Sussex Area. We have also gained a new contractor spreader in East Sussex & so this will help the spreading of Fibrophos so much more efficient & reliable.
Also, as well as the traditional Fibrophos, we have P-Grow and UpKeep phosphate and potash fertilisers. They are all sustainable products which are not easily leached & can be applied at any time of the year. They provide essential nutrients in an available form as the crop needs it and 40% Calcium CaO helps towards a liming effect. They are very price competitive against bagged PK fertilisers so please ask for a quote.
Grass Seeds
Matrix Enhanced Ryegrass (Hybrid of diploid pasture perennial ryegrass x meadow fescue) has now consistently proven to give an extra 3 weeks earlier grazing in the spring and an extra 3 weeks later grazing in the autumn over conventional ryegrasses. This year we have included it into our Sinclair McGill, medium term grazing mixture ‘Turbo’ to give a real boost. It has a dense fine leaved sward to resist poaching & treading as well as the extended grazing.
Many grass varieties are still in short supply, as traditional seed growers have switched to more profitable wheat production, which is making many mixtures a bit more money than last year. We strongly recommend that you don’t leave your ordering to the last minute.
Maize Seed
We always favour high yielding varieties as tons in the clamp are money to you!
Starch percentages are more to do with maturity at harvest and vary little between varieties. The bigger energy source which breeders are striving towards is the Cell Wall Digestibility and is this that LG varieties also tend to score highly on.
Aurelia has proved itself over several years in having consistently massive yields with high cell wall digestibility. The big one for the South East.
Activate is an extremely early variety (MC12) with superb ME content and Starch yield.
Ambition is set to become the market leader when added to the NIAB 2013 list. Chart topping dry
matter and starch yield coupled with an early harvest.
Horse & Pet Wormers
One of the most commonly asked questions in our retail store is ‘do we sell wormers?’ We have started this service from Feb 2012 so please feel free to ask Phillipa on 01444 247757 about your requirements.
Mobile Mill & Mix
The drop in cereal prices makes processing your own grown crops financially better than some bought in feeds. Please enquire about the practicalities of hiring our Mobile Mill & Mix lorry to process your own feed.
Soil Testing
Here’s a little reminder that we are able to do your SOIL TESTING analysis to help with your Cross Compliance requirements
Fertiliser
Prices have dropped over the last couple of months & so we are able to offer some very competitive quotes for many grades.
Granulated Lime
Soil pH imbalance is often the biggest factor in lack of nutrient uptake & stunted plant growth. Spreading granulated lime is the most reactive & cost effective way of correcting acidic soils. 
