Farm
Good Country Value
Winter Edition
Offers end 31st December 2014
Welcome
SHEEP FEEDS
Welcome to our latest Farm Focus!
Our winter edition is packed with seasonal advice and information from our technical team along with special offers
on a wide range of products to get you through the winter months. We feature a range of feeding products including
our high quality and high energy EweMaster range of concentrates, liquid feeds from QLF and energy blocks and
buckets, all ideal for the winter months. Along with this we have some excellent deals on winter feeding equipment.
We introduce two new and innovative products to our calf range, Heatwave and WynnGold MilkMate, take a look
at page 7 for more information.
If you’re interested in solar or biomass take a look at page 15 for the details of our joint venture renewables business
GeoGen who can discuss with you the most suitable renewables option for your needs.
Remember, you can follow us on Twitter (@WynnstayGroup) or like us on Facebook for all the latest
news and information.
Come and visit us at....
The Welsh Winter Fair, 1st & 2nd December at the Royal Welsh Showground.
Wynnstay would like to invite you to a
PIE AND PINT EVENING
in conjunction with
7pm for 7.30pm
Date
Thursday 13th November
Location
Woodlands Hotel, Edern, Pwllheli, LL53 6JB
Please RSVP to...
Sarn or Rhosfawr Stores by Friday 7th November
Thursday 20th November
Cobra RFC, Meifod, Powys, SY22 6DA
Llanfair Store by Friday 14th November
Upcoming YFC Events...
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Herefordshire YFC Variety Night
Friday 21st November 2014
British Legion Club, Leominster. 7.00pm for 7.30pm
£10.00 non-members / £9.00 members
includes Buffet Food, Licensed Bar and Raffle.
• Pembrokeshire YFC English Public Speaking Day Sunday 30th November
Pembrokeshire College, Haverfordwest
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Staffordshire YFC Very Vintage Christmas Fayre
Thursday 4th December
The Ingestre Suite, County Showground, ST18 0BD
£3 Entry including Mulled Wine and Mince Pies.
7pm - 9pm
• Shropshire YFC Speaking and Competitions Day
Sunday 7th December
Much Wenlock School. Starting at 10am.
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Pembrokeshire YFC Queens Ball
Friday 12th December 2014
De Valance, Tenby. Black Tie
TICKET ONLY EVENT - £12. Over 18’s only.
Contact 01437762639 for more information.
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Shropshire YFC County Carol Service
Thursday 18th December 2014
St. John the Baptist Church, Castle Street, Whittington,
Oswestry, SY11 4DF. Starting at 7pm, All Welcome.
The EweMaster™ range of concentrate feeds, pre- and post lambing,
is available exclusively from Wynnstay, ensure your ewes get the
best possible concentrate to maximize profitability.
EweMaster
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4 million lambs are lost in the period just pre-lambing to a few days of age, costing the industry an estimated
£120 million per annum, 55% of which are due to poor ewe feeding. The message is very clear - sheep farmers
should feed the best possible ewe concentrate pre- and post - lambing to maximise profitability. The lowest cost
product will simply not do.
Features and Benefits
• Quality, high energy concentrates with a spread of raw materials including a balance of starch sugars, digestible fibre and fat, enabling healthy rumen function.
• Contain high levels of protein and use high quality protein sources thus encouraging the ewe to milk off her back to maximise milk production, improving lamb growth.
• Contain optimum levels of Magnesium, Phosphorus and Calcium to avoid hypocalcaemia
• Contain a unique Vitamin and Trace element supplement including generous levels of: Cobalt - associated with lambs standing and suckling earlier
Iodine - required for the production of active brown adipose tissue which provides energy for shivering (in newborn lambs, 30% of heat generation comes from brown fat)
Zinc - active in immunity against disease and essential in the production of Keratin, affecting both udder and foot health
Availa Zinc - well proven to be more effective than all other sources of Zinc
Vitamin E & Sel-Plex® Selenium - essential for lamb vigour, survivability and immunity to disease.
LambMaster
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The LambMaster™ range of compound feeds and Wynngold™ ewe
milk replacers available exclusively from Wynnstay, ensure your
lambs get off to the best start possible and finish profitably.
All Wynnstay feed products are supported by our technical, sales and marketing
teams whose aim is to help you maximise the health and performance of your lambs.
The LambMaster™ range consists of four feed varieties:
LambMaster™ GOLD PELLETS
A 19% protein, ultra high energy, high quality protein lamb feed, designed to be fed ad lib
from one week of age to slaughter. Suited to fast growing indoor lambs.
LambMaster™ PREMIUM PELLETS
An 18% protein, high energy lamb feed designed for creep feeding or for feeding from three
days of age to slaughter.
LambMaster™ SUPREME PELLETS
A high quality 18% protein lamb feed, designed for traditional systems.
LambMaster™ Supreme is designed for feeding from one week of age or as a store lamb
growing diet before finishing on LambMaster™ Finisher
LambMaster™ FINISHER PELLETS/NUTS
A specialist, high energy, high starch 16% protein lamb feed, designed for feeding ad-lib on
high performance finishing systems or to store lambs alongside roots or brassicas
All prices exclude VAT
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FEEDING
Wynngold Lamlac
EweMaster Nuts & LambMaster
Pellets
Cattle Ring Feeders
Paxton AT25 Drinking Bowl
48681/45914
SHEEP
Wynngold Lamlac is very palatable and gives excellent
feed conversion. 10-12kg will rear a lamb.
FEEDING EQUIPMENT
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Standard ring feeder with
470mm skirt
£145
Wynnstay Extra High Energy 20kg
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With 610mm skirt high base
to minimise forage wastage
Buy 3 for
£139.50 each
2634
Available in 20kg and 80kg
Ideal for in-lamb ewes, breeding tups, flushing ewes and growing/
finishing lambs at grass all year round - for optimum fertility
High energy at 16MJ/Kg and protein of 12%
£158
44089
6.8 Litre Capacity (AT25)
Compact design with built in mounts for easy wall fixing
Ideal for single animal use in loose boxes or stables
Large easy drain screw cap for fast emptying
Includes removable
service box cover
for easy access to
ballcock
• Includes Part 2
ballcock compliant
with Water
Regulations
• Dimensions (mm):
410D x 300W x 344H
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£28.00 each
Buy 3 for
£151.50 each
Beef Trough
45920
Buy 2 for £50
SMP Concrete Portable Feed Block
56194
Wynnstay Energy
Block 25kg
CATTLE
•General energy & protein
supplementation at grass
or indoors
•Ideal for use at tupping
time
•Use where extra
supplementary feed input
is required
•Helps resolve production ,
health & fertility problems
Minpot Dry Cow 22.5kg
2587
1241
Minpot Dry Cow is
rich in highly available
magnesium and
phosphorus, with a
low calcium content.
Specially formulated for
cows in late pregnancy
when the balance of
minerals is critical and
milk fever may be a
problem
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RIGHT STUFF FOR THE WHITE STUFF - HOW MUCH IS YOUR LIQUID FEED REALLY COSTING YOU?
2500mm double sided beef trough
£120
£65 each or 2 for £120
Buy 3 for £110 each
Precast Concrete Feed Channels
Paxton Feed Trough
We all care about price, its human nature to do so but sometimes we need to look a little closer to see the
true value for money.
It is no secret that the more protein contained within your molasses the less per unit the protein costs, however
many simply overlook this in favour of overall price per tonne. Let us show you how to farm smarter this winter.
Lowest cost per unit of protein
Whilst you’re feeding a sugar source, why not raise the protein level by using QLF’s ‘Timed Release’ products – for as little as £1.30
per unit of extra protein – that’s the equivalent of buying Soya at less than £200 per tonne!
Don’t forget the power of sugar
Many silage analysis’ this winter are showing low in sugar and a lot with high fibre levels; feeding a source of sugar provides energy
at the right time in relation to starch and fibre to increase ration nutritive value.
To find out how much we can save you this winter please call us on 01691 828512 or visit www.wynnstay.co.uk
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1m (53343) - £20
Range of sizes available, please
contact us for a competitive quote
All prices exclude VAT
2m (55841) - £35
3m (55842) - £45
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Heats cold milk to be fed ad lib
CALVES
WYNNSTAY CALF SPECIALISTS
A warm milk feeding system for calves, lambs
and goat kids
60625
Offering expert advice to keep your calves happy this winter
Rebecca Richards - Calf Specialist
Gill Dickson - National Calf Specialist
m: 07971 296702
m: 07881 093633
[email protected]
[email protected]
•Young ruminants prefer warm milk
•Early in life their ability to convert milk into growth is at its most efficient
•Frequent small meals improve digestion
•Lifelong performance is improved when colostrum feeding is followed by
accelerated milk Feeding program.
•Ad lib feeding saves labour
•The animal is larger at weaning time so the cost per kg of liveweight gain
is similar to Once a Day feeding.
@richardscalf1
@Healthycalves
WYNNGOLD CALF MILK POWDERS
The Wynngold range of calf milk powders has been formulated to give your high
value calves the best possible start in life. Whatever your rearing system and
production targets, there’s a Wynngold product to meet your needs.
Stock
Protein Source
Analysis Protein/Oil
Health Package
Rich Cream
Beef, Dairy
Skim
23% Protein/ 20% Oil
Greenline/Protimax 500 iuVitE
Bloom
Beef, Dairy
Whey
23% Protein/ 20% Oil
Greenline/Protimax 500 iuVitE
Thrive
Beef, Dairy
Whey/veg
22% Protein/ 18% Oil
Greenline/Protimax 250 iuVitE
Stellar
Beef, Dairy
Whey
23% Protein/ 20% Oil
Gardion 500 iu VitE
Enerlac
Beef, Dairy
Whey/veg
20% Protein/ 20% Oil
Gardion 250 iu VitE
Also available - START N WEAN Nuts high energy calf starter for calves 0-12 weeks
Agri-plastic Deluxe Calf Hutch
53794
Available with a Mesh Pen
System which includes:
•Bucket weather cover
•Twin bucket to mesh
pen mounting bracket
•Grey Bucket and teat
•Bucket to mesh bracket
•Bottle holder –
mounted to mesh pen
•3 Litre bottle
Mesh Pen System
Premium Calf Coat - Kerbl
Calf Cart
•Transport calves safely,
quickly and easy
•Easily manoeuvre calf
over rough terrain
•Cart sets flat on ground
for easy loading and
unloading
•Solid tyre, 36 inch long
version
•Head lock for tagging, de-horning and castration
Usual Price £479
Introductory Offer £459
56727
Individual Price £24.50
3 for £65
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Feeds up to 30 calves or 50 lambs
Suitable for milk powder or whole milk feeding
Hygienic, milk is stored cold
No more machine rental fees
No more broken glass heater elements
No moving parts/reliable
Thermostatically controlled
Fast growth
Healthy stock
Labour saving
Introductory Offer £365
For more information please call a member our Wynnstay Team on:
Alan Dickson, Business Development Manager - 07968177726
Gill Dickson, National Calf Specialist - 07971296702
Rebecca Richards, Calf Specialist - 07881 093633
60613
•Don’t let all your hard work go to waste this winter, keep your calves strong and
continuing to gain those all-important daily live weight gains by ensuring they
are warm and comfortable.
•Calf jackets can be used in the first three weeks of life to give calves a head
start
•The jackets are machine washable at 30ºC
•Trials have shown an extra 5kg LWG on calves that had worn calf jackets during
the cold weather.
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MILK MATE
Maintain freshness for up to 24hrs
Fortifies milk
Protimax egg proteins
Organic acids
Amino acids
Vitamins & Minerals
Sweetener & Flavours
10kg treats 2500 litres
1.3p/litre
For further information please contact the Wynnstay
Calf Team
All prices exclude VAT
Why Wynngold MILKMATE?
● Milkmate fortified milk offers advantages over ordinary whole
milk
● Pathogenic bacteria dislike acidic conditions and it slows their
growth.
● Beneficial bacteria like acidic conditions and proliferate .
● Acidity encourages faster clotting in the stomach
● Milk is better digested ,so less undigested food for pathogens to thrive on.
● Protimax egg protein (rich in specific antibodies) helps the calf
meet early life challenges
● Whole milk is deficient in some amino acids - MilkMate
contains extra amino acids
● Whole milk can be deficient in certain minerals - MilkMate
contains added minerals
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DAIRY
DAIRY
PREMIER DAIRY RANGE
Helping you to MAXIMISE
your dairy hygiene
PERFORMANCE
The Wynnstay Premier Dairy Wynnsan range is a
comprehensive range of dairy hygiene products to enable
an effective dairy hygiene programme.
The range includes a range of products to ensure low
levels of bactoscans and cell counts, resulting in a
healthy milking herd.
Our aim is to offer a dairy hygiene range that delivers the
highest level of hygiene whilst reducing your cleaning
costs and improving your margins.
For further information on the Wynnstay Premier
Dairy Range please contact your local Wynnstay
Store or Wynnstay Representative.
Deosan Activate Range
For more information on the complete
range of ventilation products please
visit...www.wynnstay.co.uk/
ventilation.html
• A specifically designed range with a product to meet
the requirements of each of the dairy market segments.
Please call your local Wynnstay Store for a competitive quote
Mayo Mattress
44mm 6’x 3’10”
57657
This slurry Treatment:
• Retains N,P & K in organic forms
• Speeds up solids degradation during storage
• Saves labour - reduced stirring and easier pumping
• Reduces odour & minimises crust formation
• Improves soil humus and worm population
Contains:
Microbial cultures, microbial
enzymes, microbial stimulants,
dextrose, aluminosilicates, flow
agents.
Top quality liners
Best value for
money
Excellent cow
comfort
• Long life
Pick up your voucher in store for a
FREE TRIAL SET
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95% Dry Matter
Highly absorbent
pH 7.4
No lime required on bed
5 x more absorbent than sawdust
10 x more absorbent than straw
Cleaner & more comfortable cows
Available in bulk loads & also available in Semi-Dry form - Ideal
for beef cattle
Please call your local Wynstay Store for a competitive
quote
Hydramix Lime
56694
• CUT your annual fertiliser use
• RETAIN nitrogen and nutrients in your slurry
• REDUCE smell
• REDUCE stirring
• AVOID crusting
• REDUCED your farm’s carbon footprint
• Designed to deliver the optimum use of the biocide,
total power without the aggression.
Losses of up to 5% in milk yield can be expected from worn liners
due to under milking
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Continuous use of this additive will lead to minimal mixing,
reduced smell, homogenous slurry and more efficient
preservation of nutrients. When tanks are full, the treated
slurry can be pumped and spread easily.
• Proven under the scrutiny of daily cow environments –
heavily soiled areas with an organic challenge.
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Features:
•Fibreglass corrosion resistant housing is
easy to clean and last a long time.
•3 year warranty efficient totally
enclosed motor.
•Front and rear safety guards.
•Versatile mount
•Heavy galvanized blade
•Throws a high velocity air stream long
distances
Slurry Treatment 1kg
• Developed to meet the Biocidal Products Regulation
(BPR).
EnviroBed Bulk
The VES Blast Fan is the perfect
small building and small animal
fan.
Or to receive a copy of our Ventilation
and Lighting brochure [email protected]
The Deosan Activate range is a new generation of intelligence based
disinfectants to deliver optimum teat hygiene and protection.
Kingston Liners
VES 36” Direct Drive BLAST Fan
The Mayo Mattress offers exceptional comfort at a truly
affordable price, whilst maintaining the longevity of the mat.
£65
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Significantly lower dust levels, compared to hydrated lime
Provides rapid rise of pH - helping to control mastitis,
digital dermatitis and eColi
Will not burn
Safe to use as a single bedding product
Cost effective,
100% natural product.
Highly absorbent, economical drying agent, improving the
environments for both livestock and stockmen.
Provides improvements in slurry quality
Assists in odour control.
Can be used with cow cubicles, poultry and stock sheds.
One product - numerous uses
Please call your local Wynnstay Store for a competitive quote
All prices exclude VAT
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LIGHTING
FERTILITY
Estrotect Heat Detection Patches
89791/2
Multi award winning heat detection patches – easy to use and extremely good value
ESTROTECT™ Heat Detectors provide Mounting Evidence; One of the best ways to detect
heat is to see evidence of a cow being mounted.
More rubs = More Mountings = Maximum Opportunity for Pregnancy
• Simple and convenient “rub-off” technology
• Economical
• Highly effective
• High quality manufacturing
• No shelf life
• Application aids of brushes, wipes and additional glue available
• Professional management tool for all AI programmes and Embryo Transfer recipients
• Available in 5 fluorescent colours.
Ambic AI Paint
The Day-lighter (with optional moonlighter) series of lighting
combines the proven technology of Induction LED, housed in
the most robust IP65 (listed for wet location) fixture and optical
lens.
Using sound research by many of North America’s Universities,
the VES Day-Lighter, Moon-lighter and Enviralight control will
help improve the milk production with proper lighting
levels while using the least amount of energy.
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One of the best signs that a cow is in heat is evidence of bulling behaviour. AiPaint is a simple,
effective animal marker which can be used to highlight progressive mounting activity. AiPaint
therefore reduces the time required to observe cows and can significantly increase the number
of cows observed bulling.
• Simple, effective heat detection tool
• Handy 500ml dispensing bottle with integral brush for ease of application
• Rubs off perfectly for accurate heat detection
• Also effective as a general marker
• Available in a range of colours
£9
Provides you with the most useful “on-the-farm”
based cattle health reporting tool in the industry.
Temperature Bolus 3.0
56618, 56619
An effective long day lighting system must
meet the following criteria
1. Provide even light distribution at no less than
168lux at a height of 3 feet above ground level over
the entire area of the building.
2. Consistency and evenness of light distribution is
important average lux levels are not important.
3. For maximum benefit the day period must be at
least 16 hours long and the dark period no shorter
than 6 hours.
4. If cows need to be moved or handled during the dark
period use low intensity red lights. Other night
lighting must be below 10 lux.
Installing a correctly designed system may be more
expensive in the short term but long term it will ensure
many years of effective operation. Enviralights marketed
by Wynnstay excel in terms of effective lifespan.
ANIMAL HEALTH
Ivomec
Closamectin
IVOMEC® Classic Pour-on
Buy any of the following to receive a
Buy 2 x 2.5L and receive a £10
Voucher
FREE PAIR OF
WATERPROOF
LEGGINGS:
IVOMEC® Classic Injection
500ml
Temperature Software
Buy 1000ml and receive a £40 Voucher
Buy 500ml and receive a £20 Voucher
The Bella Ag Temperature Software easily installs on computers and works along side
the most popular herd management software packages. Collecting information via
the reader, it will automatically identify and alert you to cattle that need attention.
1 x 5L Closamectin Pour On
1 x 4 x 250ml Promo Pack
Closamectin Sheep Injection
1 x 2 x 500ml Promo Pack
Closamectin Cattle Injection
Flukicide
Tracesure Traffic Lights for Sheep
Fasinex 5% and
Tracesure® Traffic Lights Sheep is a multi-pack containing
either 100 or 250 Coprac 4g capsules, Tracesure Se/I &
Tracesure Co
boluses.
More temperature data with a much easier setup! This revolutionary bolus allows
you to control the amount of temperature data you receive and how often it gets
uploaded. Our new cloud services allow you to access your data from anywhere via
smartphone, tablet or web browser!
Includes a magnet to help
prevent hardware disease
Enviralight 250W & 150W
Automatic Temperature Alerts
Most of your cattle are healthy most of the time; it’s the ones that aren’t that you
need to know about. Our software analyzes the temperature data collected from your
cattle and generates a list of only the ones that have problems. Alert lists can be
printed out at specific times and sent out via text message or email.
Buy 500ml and receive a £5
Voucher
IVOMEC® Super
Fasinex 10%
For more information call
t: 01691 662690 or visit
www.wynnstay.co.uk/bellaag.html
Ask your local Store or Animal Health Representative for more information
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All prices exclude VAT
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FARM MAINTENANCE
FARM MAINTENANCE
Wynnstay Rat & Mouse Killer
56210-13,
60601
Makita Drill and Grinder
Makita 8391 DWPETK 18V
Combi Drill including 2
Batteries & 101PC Acc Kit
10% O
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Unique chocolatey aroma, highly appealing to rats and mice
and increases bait ‘take’. Bio-stats inhibit the growth of fungi and
bacteria in damp conditions.
Available in 3kg, 10kg and 20kg loose bait, 5kg place packs (50
x 100g). NOW AVAILABLE IN 2.5KG BLOCKS.
Roof Sheets
Universal Tractor Seat
55260
Cover
Clulite Classic LED
57728
Torch
LED version of Clulite Classic
£120
FF
10% O
Makita GA4530KD 115m Angle
Grinder + Diamond Blade
£58.34
LED Rechargeable
57731
Flood Light
Land Drainage
Full range available includes:Twin Wall
Land Drain Pipe
MDPE water pipe
Soil pipe
Joints & fittings
Contact your local store for a competitive quote
Sheep Polytunnels
FF
10% O
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57737
Please ask in
store for details.
Pre-Cast Concrete Slatted Tanks
• Resistant to water, mud, food
& drink
•Variety of colours
36062
45364
Full range of fibre cement,
corrugated, box profile
and bitumen available.
Competitive rates available
Universal 3D Seat Cover
- also available for poultry
NOW £15.00
Twin Wheelbarrow
255ltr
• Totally portable work light
• IP65 waterproof rated
• Compact and lightweight
• Comes with magnetic feet
• Strong and robust
• Superb area of
illumination
• Head pivots
forward &
backwards
• 5-6 hour life
• Supplied
with mains
and vehicle
chargers
and general use
£75
£25
Morris Anti-Freeze 20ltr
41009
Was £179
NOW £165
•P
rotect from frost damage down
to -34ºC and ice damage down to
-50ºC
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rovides outstanding protection
against rust and corrosion
• Recommended for all year round use
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£40
Concrete Underpass
• Range of slatted tanks to suit a wide range of applications
• Tanks ranging from 36m3 (8,000 gallon) down to 11.3m3
(2,500 gallon) that come with a slatted lid option which are
ideal for use in collection yards and as reception tanks for
slurry stores.
• Slatted lids are supplied with galvanised safety manhole
covers to allow access to the tank for slurry agitators.
• Suitable for Wheel Load up to 5.8 Ton
Contact your local store for a competitive quote
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A range of sizes are available to suit individual
specifications.
• Cost effective housing solution
• Improved light conditions can increase animal welfare and
create an improved working environment
• Polytunnels are strong and durable
• Machinery access for feeding, cleaning and bedding
Please ask your nearest Wynnstay Store for more
details and for a competitive quote.
This concrete underpass was recently installed on
a farm in North Wales. The installation allowed
the farmer to access land without crossing a busy
road which in turn also provided a time saving in
moving the cows. Wynnstay supplied the concrete
products for the work to be carried out, for more
information on the range of products we can offer
please ask at your local store.
Wynnstay can provide a full range of pre-cast
concrete products
Please ask your nearest Wynnstay Store
for more details and for a competitive
quote.
All prices exclude VAT
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FERTILISER
Nutritional Strategy for Maize
As a large, rapidly growing plant, maize has substantial nutrient requirements. It’s worth spending a little time
planning fertiliser requirements, as getting it right can provide a big crop of conserved forage with a high energy
content.
Assessing nitrogen (N) need can be tricky, particularly where organic manures are regularly applied. Whilst the
Fertiliser Manual has tables to estimate Soil Nitrogen Supply (SNS), it’s impossible for such general guidance to
give values for where muck is used. This, however, isn’t of great practical use for farmers or advisers planning
their fertiliser needs! Also, the Fertiliser Manual recommendations are based on a fresh weight yield of 40t/ha
and many modern varieties will yield more than this. GrowHow’s N-Min service now includes maize cropping,
after 5 years of field trials to establish both its effectiveness and recommendations to achieve a worthwhile crop.
This soil test measures the amount of N that will come from the soil to supply the crop
and can be used with the GrowHow N-Calc program to assess what additional N is
required. It is particularly useful where organic manures are applied, helping to ensure
that the crop is neither over- nor under-supplied. Under-supply clearly may prevent
the crop from reaching its potential, whilst over-supply can mean an excessively leafy
plant that is slow to ripen, as well as possibly resulting in losses to the environment.
Neither is cost-effective!
Whilst phosphorus (P) requirements are smaller than those for both N and potash (K), it’s still important,
particularly for germination and establishment. At index 2, 55 kg P2O5/ha is required; this could be supplied by
“average” cattle slurry (6% dry matter) spread at 50m3/ha (4500 gall/ac). Recent Maize Growers Association
advice suggests that ploughing, then applying slurry and using a cultivator to work it in helps to avoid putting the
available nutrients too deep. At below P index 2, slurry nutrients will not be sufficient, so seedbed P is needed.
GrowHow’s EarlyBite 25-10-0 is great in these situations, providing N as well as P – 200 kg/ha supplies 50 kg
N/ha and 20 kg P2O5/ha – ideal for germination.
Maize has a large potash requirement: at index 2-, 175 kg/ha potash is needed. Slurry applied at 50m3/ha
doesn’t quite fulfil this, so a small dressing of K may be needed. In practice, many soils that regularly
receive muck will be above this index, so slurry will supply enough. The importance of both P and K
emphasises the need for a recent soil test – know what you have, know what you need!
Sulphur’s (S) importance has recently come to the fore. Whilst the plant’s requirement is
modest, so little is deposited from the atmosphere now, applying S is beneficial. Recent
GrowHow trials suggest that 20-25 kg SO3/ha improves both yield and N uptake; this
corroborates work by the MGA showing benefits on mucked or un-mucked sites. Using a
product such as SingleTop 27-0-0 (12 SO3) at a rate of 200 kg/ha is ideal, supplying 54 kg
N/ha and 24 kg SO3/ha.
Don’t leave it too late, call us today to dicuss your
crop nutrient requiements
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• Measure the Nitrogen you will get from
the soil, with N-Min
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SMARTER NITRAM USE
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Now
also for
Maize
• Choose Nitram and put quality in,
to get quantity out
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