INTRODUCTION TO VISCOFOL Revolutionary high viscosity foliar feeds
Contents Page 1 Page 2 Pages 3-5 Page 6 Page 7 Pages 8 27 GCiC launches VISCOFOL Why choose VISCOFOL? VISCOFOL formulation technology Benefits of VISCOFOL formulation Benefits to farmers using VISCOFOL Product Range
Suspension Concentrate (SC) Foliar Feeds GCiC launches VISCOFOL VISCOFOL products have class-leading stability and long shelf life. The next generation suspension concentrate micronutrient range. All VISCOFOL products are manufactured to the same high quality standards as an SC pesticide. 1
Why choose VISCOFOL? While standard SC foliar fertilisers offer very real benefits to the farmer (compared to powders) such as good tank-mix ability and high loading which reduces the number of applications required, they do have challenges namely: 1. limited shelf life 2. relatively slow foliar uptake when compared to sulphates or nitrates. VISCOFOL foliar formulations offer the best of both suspensions & powders: Significant soluble nutrient available in the VISCOFOL formulation thereby allowing immediate uptake comparable to a sulphate or nitrate, without losing any of the other SC benefits that the farmer values. Significant stability and shelf life, e.g. up to 30 months with the Manganese which is usually the most challenging of the nutrients from a stability point-of-view. 2
VISCOFOL Formulation Technology All raw materials are milled to 5 microns which is up to 4 times smaller than other manufacturers of similar products. This results in up to 8x the number of particles and therefore a much increased surface area. These smaller particles are easier to hold in suspension and retain an homogenous mix i.e. consistent from top to bottom and no sedimentation in the bottom as with some other formulations. 3
The other benefit of these smaller particles is that they have a much increased surface area to be absorbed by the leaf - when sprayed they form a uniform mono particular layer on the leaf. This uniform layer + the aid of our unique adjuvants system gives: greater coverage, faster uptake and enables the product to be rainfast within 30 minutes. 4
Micro Particle Effect Fine milled to 5 microns Normal foliar fertiliser Uniform distribution on plant surface = maximum nutrient uptake 5
Benefits of VISCOFOL formulation Fine-milled - stable suspensions. Easy to tank mix. Long storage stability. Consistent particle size = less sedimentation. Fully loaded adjuvant system. Much increased surface area to be absorbed by the leaf - when sprayed they form a uniform mono particular layer on the leaf. Greater coverage, faster uptake, higher efficacy. Rainfast within 30 minutes. 6
Benefits to farmers using VISCOFOL Able to offer 30 months stability for a manganese carbonate which Products are extremely easy to tank-mix, and have lower dose rates compared to the competitor products. Products form a mousse-like structure in the can which naturally gives it much greater stability over traditional suspension concentrates (SC s). traditionally is the most challenging of the SC s. Easy-rinse capability - all VISCOFOL products meet the industry standard of a completely clean can within 3 rinses. 7
Product Range VISCOFOL Boron VISCOFOL Boron + Mo VISCOFOL Magnesium VISCOFOL Manganese VISCOFOL Mix VISCOFOL Calcium VISCOFOL Black (Humic Acid) VISCOFOL K Max (potash) VISCOFOL Zinc 8
VISCOFOL BORON A liquid, single nutrient Boron product. Boron 150 is the most concentrated Boron option in our range and can be applied alone or tank mixed (subject to advice) where the crop has a recognised and significant demand for Boron. Benefits: Concentrated, liquid source of Boron. Excellent tank mix profile. Safe product that has been rigorously tested. Item Analysis % w/w Boron 150 g/l 10.9 % Nitrogen 66 g/l 4.8 % 9
VISCOFOL BORON cont. Crop Dose L/Ha Cereals 1 Oilseed rape 3 Boron deficiency in a leaf Maize 3 Peas & beans 2 Key Crops & Uses: Product will correct and control Boron deficiency. Can be used in all crops (see label for application details). Boron is important for flowering and pollination. Boron is vital for fruit set. Boron is important for oil production in crops such as OSR. Vegetables 1 3 Salad crops 1 2 Fruit 1 2 10
VISCOFOL BORON + MO A liquid, Boron + Trace Elements product. Benefits: Concentrated, liquid source of Boron. With added trace elements required with the same timing. Excellent tank mix profile. Safe product that has been rigorously tested. Item Analysis % w/w Boron 120 g/l 9.2 % Nitrogen 52 g/l 4.0 % Molybdenum, Mo 10 g/l 0.75 % Zinc, Zn 0.5 g/l - 11
VISCOFOL BORON + MO cont. Crop Dose L/Ha Cereals 1 Boron deficiency in a leaf Key Crops & Uses: Product will correct and control Boron deficiency. Can be used in all crops (see label for application details). Boron is important for flowering and pollination. Boron is vital for fruit set. Boron is important for oil production in crops such as OSR. Oilseed rape 3 Maize 3 Peas & beans 2 Vegetables 1-3 Salad crops 1-3 Fruit 1-3 12
VISCOFOL MAGNESIUM Ideal Magnesium product for all crops. The SV technology gives immediate nutrient uptake. If you generally use Bittersalz in your crop, consider the advantages of using a liquid, tank-mixable, concentrated product with a long shelf life! Control of Magnesium deficiency in your crop can be achieved with fewer applications. Benefits: Easily suspendable in water of any temperature. Enhanced high temperature and long term storage ability over normal SC's. More fluid than standard SC's (easier to pour and can be supplied in IBC's). Easy rinse empty can. Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SC s. Excellent tank mix profile. Item Analysis % w/w Magnesium 300 g/l 20.2 % Nitrogen 20 g/l 1.34 % 15
VISCOFOL MAGNESIUM cont. Crop Dose L/Ha Cereals 2-4 Oilseed rape 2-4 Magnesium deficiency in a leaf Key Crops & Uses: Product will correct and control Magnesium deficiency. Benefits can be seen in many crops including cereals, potatoes and OSR. Consult the label for all crops and doses Can increase protein content in milling wheats with late applications. Can increase dry matter content of potatoes. Maize 2-4 Peas, Beans & Carrots 2-4 Potatoes 2 4 Sugar Beet, Cabbage, Kale 2-4 Fruit 4 16
VISCOFOL MANGANESE The ideal high-strength Manganese product. Combines the benefits of a sulphate or nitrate (primarily rapid uptake) with those of a carbonate such as tank-mix ability, safety and long term effect. Don't forget that this Manganese can be stored for up to 30 months! Benefits: Enhanced high temperature and long term storage ability over normal SC's. Up to 30 months shelf life. Easy rinse empty can. Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SC s. Excellent tank mix profile. Proven efficacy - potential to save an application against other SC s! Item Analysis % w/w Manganese 500 g/l 28 % 17
VISCOFOL MANGANESE cont. Crop Dose L/Ha Cereals 1 Manganese deficiency in a leaf Key Crops & Uses: Product will correct and control Manganese deficiency. Benefits can be seen in many crops including cereals, potatoes, peas & beans. Important for photosynthesis and protein manufacture. Applications help the crop to better use nitrogen applications to the soil. It is key for optimum grain yield and protein content in cereals and the prevention of Marsh spot in peas. Oilseed rape 1 Peas, Beans & Carrots 1 Potatoes 1 Sugar Beet, Cabbage, Kale Grassland 1 18 1
VISCOFOL ZINC A concentrated Zinc product that matches the market leaders in terms of concentration but due to the Viscofol technology offers extended shelf life and enhanced efficacy. Benefits: Enhanced high temperature and long term storage ability More fluid than standard SC's (easier to pour) Easy rinse empty can Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SCs Excellent tank mix profile Item Analysis % w/w Zinc 700 g/l 39 % 19
VISCOFOL ZINC cont. Zinc deficiency in leaves Key Crops & Uses: Product corrects and controls zinc deficiency. Benefits can be seen in many crops including cereals, potatoes and OSR (check the label for specific rates and timings) Zinc is important for grain formation in cereals. Zinc affects the production of natural plant growth hormones and so deficiency can lead to stunted plants. Zinc is vital for photosynthesis and so yellowing of the leaves is a typical symptom of deficiency. Crop Dose L/Ha Cereals 1 Maize 1 Brassicas 1 Carrots, Onions, Leeks 1 Potatoes 1 Hops 1.5 Apples, Pears 1-2 20
VISCOFOL MIX Balanced blend of the key nutrients required by all cereal crops. Where no severe deficiency exists this product is a good option because you can apply all the nutrients at once in a very user-friendly way due to the Combi formulation. Item Analysis % w/w Benefits: Blend of key nutrients for cereals to allow for easy management of requirement. Enhanced high temperature and long term storage ability over normal SC's. More fluid than standard SC's (easier to pour). Easy rinse empty can. Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SC s. Magnesium Oxide (MgO) Manganese (Mn) 260 g/l 16 % 130 g/l 8 % Zinc (Zn) 80 g/l 5 % Copper (Cu) 50 g/l 3 % Excellent tank mix profile. 21
VISCOFOL MIX cont. Key Crops & Uses: Product will correct and control deficiencies of Magnesium, Manganese, Copper and Zinc. The main control of Nitrogen must be via soil applications. Benefits can be seen in many crops but the blend is specifically aimed at cereals (check the label for specific rates and timings). Manganese is important for photosynthesis and protein manufacture. Copper is important for grain formation in cereals. Zinc is important for grain formation in cereals. Crop Dose L/Ha Cereals 1 22
VISCOFOL K MAX Benefits: Excellent compliment to soil applications of potash particularly in dry conditions. Low ph improves efficacy and tank mixability (many competitor products are highly alkaline). Safe product that has been rigorously tested. Key Crops & Uses: Can show benefits in all crops. It is a valuable compliment to soil applied potash but can not be the sole source of this major nutrient. In dry weather conditions the soil applied potash is not available and so this is a vital alternative route to get potash into the crop.. 23
VISCOFOL CALCIUM A high calcium blend specially designed for fruit crops. Benefits: Blend of the 2 key nutrients for fruit to allow for easy management of requirement. Enhanced high temperature and long term storage ability over normal SC's. More fluid than standard SC's (easier to pour) Easy rinse empty can. Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SC s. Excellent tank mix profile. Item Analysis % w/w Calcium (Ca) 400 g/l 23 % Zinc (Zn) 10 g/l 0.6 % Manganese (Mn) 26 g/l 1.5 % 24
VISCOFOL CALCIUM cont. Key Crops & Uses: Product will correct and control calcium deficiency (check label for further advice). In tree fruit will often be used in combination with calcium chloride applications in an overall programme throughout the season. Product may leave a residue and so is not recommended for application within 1 month before harvest. Calcium is vital for post harvest fruit and vegetable quality because of its role in tissue firmness. Calcium does not move within the plant and so applications must be made throughout the season to keep on top of deficiency. Crop Fruit Broccoli, Cabbage, Calabrese, Cauliflower & Sprouts Carrots Salad crops Potatoes Dose L/Ha 3-5 L/Ha 3-5 L/Ha 3-5 L/Ha 3-5 L/Ha 5 L/ha 25
VISCOFOL BLACK SC Formulation with a micronized suspension containing Humic acid made from Leonardite ph at 100% = 4.2. Can be stored in temperatures as low as -20 C with no separation. Item % w/w Benefits: Leonardite refined naturally with no chemicals so the natural integrity of the Leonardite is maintained. Non alkaline formulation, unlike most Humic acid liquids = better uptake meaning that dose rate is about 1/10 of a standard Humate. Aids tank-mixing, unlike most Humic acid liquids which tend to precipitate. VISCOFOL formulation gives long term storage stability. Humic Acid 20.5 Fulvic Acid 4.5 26
Fulvic Acid Humic Acid Key Characteristics: Innovative Leonardite liquid (SC) 100% natural with highly decomposed and rapid assimilation, a medium acid matter. Can be used for soil application. Allows very good mix, creating great synergies with the majority of pesticides and fertilizers. Stimulates root and vegetative development. Allows very good mix, creating great synergies with the majority of pesticides and fertilizers. Item Vegetables (tomato, eggplant, peppers etc.) Strawberry, Raspberry, Cranberry Citrus, fruits, table grapes, grapes, olives, bananas Potato, leek, onion, carrot, celery etc. Corn, sweet corn, cotton, cereals, tobacco, sunflower Beet Dose Irrigation: After transplantation: 5-10 l/ha Throughout the crop cycle: 4-6 l/ha for application. Irrigation: 2-3 l/ha 25 ml along with 10 litres of water per tree Irrigation: 2-4 l/ha an application In bands of 2-4 l/ha. Foliar: 1-2 l/ha an application. In bands of 2-4 l/ha. In drip irrigation, use a dose of 2.5 l/ha. Foliar: 1-2 l/ha an application. In bands of 2-4 l/ha. Foliar: 2 l/ha an application. 27
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