AgriTrader - Issue 3

Agri

Issue 3. 2017. May / June

Trader

CROP PACKAGING

DEALS

on Net, Covers, Wrap & Twine

AGRIBUSINESS

WIN!

LG 43� Smart TV to be won every week.

See inside

www.glanbiaconnect.com Lo Call: 1890 321 321

WIN €40 OFF When you buy 10 rolls of silage wrap!

A LG 43” SMART TV

EVERY WEEK

THIS SUMMER Free entry when

you spend €299 on crop packaging

Silawrap

Mastercrop Agri-Stretch Silage Wrap

• Triple layered film provides added strength • High tack plus high puncture and tear resistance • Guaranteed to withstand the harshest climates • Provides an airtight and weatherproof shield

• 750x1500x25 micron • High puncture and tear resistance • Layers bond tightly together to keep air and water out recommended for use on all leading bale wrapping machines

BULK BUY & SAVE Volume discounts on most TamaNet • Better than ever performance • Reliable, trouble free bailing

Farmers ColorBale Net Wrap • Suitable for all bales & all conditions

• New stretch technology • Reliable & consistent over-the-edge coverage

• Unique colouring and design making removal easy • Suitable for challenging crops

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LG 43” SMART TV TO BE WON EVERY WEEK THIS SUMMER! Spend €299 on crop packaging this summer and you could find yourself relaxing with films & games on your brand new smart TV with full HD, Virtual Surround, catch Up TV, Internet Access and more.

Free entry to our weekly draw when you spend €299 or more on crop packaging within one week.

Lots of chances to win - every week you spend €299+ you’ll be entered in our draw to win one of our 43” LG Smart TVs. RRP €600!

WRAP & WIN

PINK BALES TO SUPPORT BREAST CANCER RESEARCH

Coveris ExtraPlus Black

#PinkBales to support Breast Cancer Ireland

• 1500mm x750mm • Excellent protection against water thanks to ideal adhesion • Easy handling of silage bales • Less residue on the stretch unit • Excellent oxygen barrier

We are delighted to be involved with Breast Cancer Ireland again this year to raise more funds for breast cancer research.

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Farmers Twine • UV Stabilised • Excellent knot performance • Continuous Runnage • High Quality

LOWEST PRICES On net wrap and twine!

T&Cs Competition runs from May 22nd to August 22nd.

First week’s draw includes all qualifying purchases from 01/05 – 22/05. Weekly draws thereafter.

Qualifying purchases must be made on your Glanbia trading account.

See full terms and conditions at glanbiaconnect.com

Our limited-edition, bright pink Mastercrop silage wrap is back and for every roll purchased, a donation will be made to Breast Cancer Ireland.

The rolls can be purchased across all Glanbia Agribusiness and CountryLife branches.

So far we’ve raised €15,000 for Breast Cancer Ireland

Please help us spread the word by sharing photos and videos of your pink bales on social media using the hashtag #PinkBales

New Hermetix silage covers significantly reduce forage waste on Kilkenny dairy farm Making top quality silage is an absolute priority for Co Kilkenny dairy farmer Bill Fitzgerald. The Glenmore man milks 110 cows. The herd has a 40%:60% autumn/ spring calving split.

“Making quality forage available is a key driver for the business. And, clearly, this includes the silage fed to the milking group throughout the winter months. The cows are currently averaging just short of 5,500L with an average of 1½t of concentrates fed per head per lactation.”

In the past Bill would have made one dedicated cut of silage during the third week of May with bales making up the rest of the farm’s silage requirement. However, last year saw him make a dedicated second cut around the middle of July and this was earmarked for a second silage pit on the farm.

“My concern was, because of its exposed location, the silage put into that pit would have been predisposed to crow damage,” said Bill.

“That was our experience in the past and, obviously I didn’t want that happening again.

I made a few enquiries and was told that a new, heavier silo cover was available. This would deter the crows and would serve to significantly reduce the level of wastage within the clamp as a whole.”

The product which Bill was referring to is the new triple Hermetix 3-layer silage pit cover.

“It worked tremendously for us at a number of levels,” he said.

“In the first instance, it did a great job in keeping the crows from getting at the silage.

Yes, there were a few holes. But only a small fraction of what I had anticipated.

“Where the cover remained intact, there was no spoilage within the silage below at all.

The cover comprises of a green top Layer, an oxygen barrier in the middle layer, and a black layer next to silage. All product is virgin material. It worked tremendously well in preventing light from penetrating into the pit itself. What I immediately noticed on

opening the silo was the total absence of any discoloured forage at the surface of the clamp.”

Bill added: “The other advantage is the fact that I only had to put one cover on the silo last year.

Normally we put two in place. So this saved valuable time for everyone concerned. I intend making two full cuts of silage again this year. And the Hermetix covers will be used on both clamps.

“The reduction in forage losses last winter paid for the new cover many times over.”

Hermetix is a metalocene film that is lighter and stronger than other conventional silage films. This makes it much easier to handle than standard covers. Both upper and middle layers are fully impervious to light. The end result is better forage preservation, and faster fermentation, while protecting silage from damage by mould, birds and animals.

Hermetix silage covers are 60ft wide and available in lengths of 80, 100 and 120ft.

They are available in Glanbia stores now.

Bill Fitzgerald pictured with Gain Feeds Business Manager Colin Pollock and Glenmore branch manager Anthony O’Shea

Hermetix 3-Layer Silage Pit Cover Ensure better preservation and faster fermentation Make covering your silage pit quick, clean and easy with huge labour savings Protect your silage from damage by mould, birds and animals Protect feeds from contamination and reduce diseases

The smart choice to protect your valuable feed!

To read more customer testimonials visit glanbiaconnect.com

Buy 4x Doxstar get 1x Grazon Pro

FREE

T&C’s apply. End date Ends30/06/17 30/06/17

Offers valid from 01/05/2017 to 31/06/2017 or while stocks last. Glanbia reserve the right to withdraw or alter any price or promotion without notice.

Stick will vary per location. Images may be for illustration purposes only. Prices include VAT unless otherwise stated. E&O Excepted. Additional T&Cs may apply.

FREE Powermax with every 10 acres of Premium Grass Seed Bought • Rainfast in 1 hour for annuals and 4 hours for perennials • Ensures maximum amount of glyphosate gets to the roots • Improved reliability in all weather conditions • Less risk of drift – reduces the risk of damage to

neighbouring crops and hedges

Free Powermax when you buy 10 acres of Premium One Cut & Graze, Premium Grazing Sward OR Premium silage Sward.

10kg will burn off 10 acres!

Available from your local Glanbia branch today

T&C’s apply

Built to last – Heavy duty crop sprayer Galvanised Crop Sprayer From €1,350

including VAT

• Hand winch for easy boom raising • Free extra set of nozzles • Hand lance with 6m flexible hose

for on the spot treatment • Spanner less boom height

adjustment

Contact Seamus O’Dea, Branch Manager, Glanbia Raheen on 057-8731104 or 087-2794419 for more information.

Call your local store today fro more details!

Ashford

040440105

Glenmore

051880102

Athboy

0469432552

Glenville

0214880106

Ballacolla

0578734013

Goresbridge

0599775155

Ballinamult

05847102

Graiguecullen

0599131639

Ballycanew

0539427103

Graiguenamanagh

0599724200

Ballyhale

0567768603

Inch

040221734

Ballyragget

0568833107

Kells

0567728233

Ballytore

0598623105

Kilberry

0469024204

Ballywilliam

051424514

Kilenaule

0529156205

Bennettsbridge

0567727104

Kilmanagh

0567769102

Bunclody

0539377122

Kilmeaden

051384106

Campile

051388102

Kilmuckridge

0539130133

Cappoquin

05854308

Monasterevin

045525337

Carrick on Suir

051640002

Mountmellick

0578624268

Castlecomer

0564400834

Mullingar

0449342299

Castlelyons

02536337

New Ross

051421274

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Clonmel

0526129620

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Piltown

051643260

Clonroche

0539244136

Raheen

0578731104

Crettyyard

0564442112

Rathcoffey

045902719

Derrygrath

0526138002

Rathdrum

040446105

Donaghmore

050546315

Dungarvan

05842078

Durrow

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Spink

0578731169

Taghmon

0539134154

051293178

Tallow

05856322

Fenner

0568834104

Tinahely

0860232025

Fethard

0526131108

Tullamore

0579341310

Freshford

0568832100

Windgap

051648203

Gaultier

051383124

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