Wholesale Manager for Origin Fertilisers. All things fertiliser, farming & sport. Born#Essex,Schooled#Suffolk,Raised#Norfolk,Home#Herts. Opinions my own.
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Alan Thorogood retweeted
Find out how actions as simple as correcting pH and micronutrient deficiencies unlocks the correct balance to crop nutrition for higher quality and nutrient-dense crops 🌱
CPM perspective: "To unlock the correct balance for crop nutrition, we have to think beyond nitrogen and be more prescriptive."
Read @OriginFert's Peter Scott's thoughts on the future of crop nutrition -
cpm-magazine.co.uk/arable-fa…
Alan Thorogood retweeted
Feed the hidden hunger gap with micro-nutrition
MICRO-MATCH provides an even coating across 100% of fertiliser granules for even distribution in soil creating 50 times more interception points compared to granular micro-nutrients
Find out more here 👇
originfertilisers.co.uk/our-…
Alan Thorogood retweeted
📢We are excited to announce the opening of a new state-of-the-art blending facility at @Port_of_Tyne in early October!
The new site will offer better access across the region and improve the availability and supply of fertiliser with a strong local team for on-hand support 🤝
Alan Thorogood retweeted
Stay safe on #FarmSafetyWeek by following AIC's 5-point plan:
1⃣ Use a FIAS approved supplier
2⃣ Keep fertiliser in a secure area
3⃣ Do regular stock checks
4⃣ Avoid leaving fertiliser in a field overnight
5⃣ Remember it is illegal to sell AN without correct documentation
Alan Thorogood retweeted
Versatile and valuable source of prolonged release Sulphur, along with K, Ca and Mg, @Polysulphate is available from Origin merchants as a straight or in a range of Poly Power grades for both grassland an arable
🚜 @OriginFert proudly launches a sustained-release, multi-nutrient fertiliser specifically crafted to elevate grassland yields, quality, and palatability for dairy, beef, and sheep producers.
bit.ly/4bP0cdx
#Agriculture #OriginFertilisers #Polysulphate
Alan Thorogood retweeted
JD 750a for sale. 4 meter, 2019 pro series machine, only 1500HA. Integrated granular hopper included. Very straight and tidy machine. Get in touch if interested. Re tweets appreciated!
Alan Thorogood retweeted
We have just got our new carbon footprint for @Polysulphate, we are no over 90% lower. Down to 0.0029 virtually zero carbon footprint, well done to @iclboulby
ICL reaffirms its commitment to Polyhalite production in the UK - UK (icl-growingsolutions.com)
Alan Thorogood retweeted
👏👏 @Churchfarmkav for sitting in for @parker419 at #TransitionLive2024 @FarmersWeekly positive interaction on panel and promotion of support for Tim Parton as he starts his road to recovery gofundme.com/f/the-tim-parto…
Alan Thorogood retweeted
"We need to keep pulling together to support Tim and his family through this difficult time"- Shropshire farmer Michael Kavanagh spoke to Farmers Guardian about his friend Tim Parton who is recovering in hospital after an incident on farm.
farmersguardian.com/news/420…
#onfarm #farming
Alan Thorogood retweeted
It’s superb to see the fight coming back in @parker419. The Tim we all know and love will be back very soon with a little help from his many friends. Thank you @BeccyWoodTV for telling the story. Donate here: gofund.me/34c943d7
Alan Thorogood retweeted
Anyone interested in our protein prediction test to help farmers decide if extra N is needed late in the season? My presentation below at the IFS explains how it works.
In a recent IFS Conference, Mechteld Blake-Kalff, Hill Court Farm Research, presented a new test to predict protein in milling wheat. In this clip she explains the issues with testing flag leaf N in milling wheat. View the entire presentation for FREE: buff.ly/3QlETYW
Alan Thorogood retweeted
While soil sampling at an organic farm in the Cotswolds Nutrition Agronomist Guillaume noticed some phosphate deficiency.
Guill's advice: Apply Gafsa BioPhos which stimulates immediate and sustained release plant-available phosphate
Alan Thorogood retweeted
Did you know? Applying #sulphur will boost plant proteins, livestock weight gain and general animal health whilst improving NUE 📈
See Guill's advice on how much to apply to your grassland this spring 👇 @Polysulphate
Alan Thorogood retweeted
A fundraiser has been started to support the recovery of Brewood Park Farm manager Tim Parton, who has been left paralysed from the waist down after an incident on farm.
Find out more and donate here ⬇️
farmersguardian.com/news/420…
Alan Thorogood retweeted
#magnesium is key for crop and livestock growth.
Hear Toby's advice on ratio balance in forage for optimal grassland nutrition👇
Alan Thorogood retweeted
A great farming friend @parker419 has sustained a life changing injury and will needs financial support to move forward with life .One way the farming community can show their appreciation towards a wonderful friend is leaving a donation here:
gofund.me/34c943d7
Thank you.
Alan Thorogood retweeted
Tim has helped so many of us on our path to thinking about farming differently. A great bloke and a generous soul. Please help out if you can.
A great farming friend @parker419 has sustained a life changing injury and will needs financial support to move forward with life .One way the farming community can show their appreciation towards a wonderful friend is leaving a donation here:
gofund.me/34c943d7
Thank you.