Solution Fertiliser Brochure

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Solution Fertilisers
The Omex solution fertiliser range
includes some of the most
concentrated products available in
the UK. They are delivered for
farmer application and offer many
advantages over conventional solid
fertiliser in terms of accuracy,
consistency and ease of use. By
using Omex solution fertilisers,
farmers save time, protect the
environment, comply with NVZ and
Cross Compliance requirements and
maximise crop yield.
All Omex solution fertilisers are
supplied in bulk, eliminating
packaging and the need to recycle
waste and provide major handling
and storage advantages over solid
fertilisers. On farms using the Omex
suspension fertiliser service, by
switching to liquid nitrogen it is
possible to eliminate the need to
purchase, store and maintain a
spreader.
www.omex.co.uk
Contents
Section 1 Benefits of Liquid Fertiliser
• Potential Fixed Cost Savings 2
• Accuracy 3
• Advantages of Nitroflo Range 5
• Potential Cost Benefits 6
Section 2 Liquid Nitrogen Range
• Benefits FAQ’s and Comments 7
• Nitroflo Range 8
• Protein Plus 9
• Oilseed Extra 11
• Didin® Fluid 13
• Nitroflo Storage Sites 15
Section 3
Sulphur
Section 4 Solution Compound Fertilisers
• Adaptable Versatile Accurate Fertilisers 17
• Till-seeding and Starter Fertiliser
18
• Omex Solution Compound Analyses 20
• TPA and Tank Mixes 21
Section 5 Application Information
• Application Charts - Nitroflo Range 22
• Application Charts - Solution Compounds 27
• Application Bars and Nozzles 29
• AccuRate Dribble Bars & Application Rates 30
Section 6 Nitrogen Price Comparisons
Section 7 Tank Storage Scheme
• Purchase Option for 40m3 and 50m3 GRP Tanks 35
• Rental Scheme for 40m3 GRP Tank 36
• Rental Scheme 50m3 GRP Tank 37
• Base for Fibreglass Vertical Tank 40/50m3 38
• Rental Scheme for 30m3 Plastic Tank 39
• Base for 30m3 Plastic Tank 40
• Rental Scheme for 50 Tonne Steel Tank 41
• Guidelines for Steel Storage Tank 42
Notes
• A Major Nutrient • Price Comparison Chart • Haulage Code Of Practice 16
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Section 1
Benefits of Liquid Fertiliser
The Omex Nitroflo liquid fertiliser range includes some of the most concentrated products available in the UK.
They are delivered for farmer application and offer many advantages over conventional solid fertiliser
application in terms of accuracy, consistency and ease of use. By using Omex solution fertilisers,
farmers save time, protect the environment, comply with NVZ and Cross Compliance requirements and
maximise crop yields.
All Omex solution fertilisers are supplied in bulk, eliminating packaging and the need to recycle waste,
and provide major handling and storage advantages over solid fertilisers.
Potential Fixed Cost Savings
Perhaps one of the best times for a farmer to consider converting to liquid fertiliser is when the farm
sprayer or spreader is up for renewal. It is at this point they have the opportunity to consider the
effective utilisation of labour and machinery and their respective fixed costs.
Low-Labour Application System – Liquid fertiliser offers a low-labour application system compared
with solid fertiliser:
• No offloading with a forklift
• No storage in a secure building
• No re-loading and carting to field
• No dust, No bag disposal
• No wastage (unused fertiliser is returned to the tank)
• No need for a second man to re-load the spreader
Wider Tramlines – By switching to 36m tramlines, on a 200ha farm, the time spent applying fertiliser
and agrochemicals can be reduced by around 30 hours/year – an extra 3 spraying days per year.
Some solid products will not spread accurately over 24m, so if tramline width is further increased liquid
fertiliser will provide a more accurate application.
Wider tramlines also effectively increase the area cropped. The wheelings caused by spreading fertiliser
at 24m, even on standard width tyres, cover a minimum of 2.5% of the cropped area. A move to 36m
reduces this area to 1.7%, resulting in increased yields. On the same 200 hectare farm, this can mean
wheat yield increases worth over £3,000 per year.
Single Applicator - If NPK solution or contract application fertiliser is used for compound fertiliser
application, there is no requirement for a spreader. This has a potential fixed cost saving of £6.20/ha
across the life of the spreader (Ref: Nix Farm Management Pocketbook)
Low Cost Storage – Liquid nitrogen does not have to meet the same secure storage requirements of
ammonium nitrate. Low cost GRP storage tanks are available through subsidised purchase or rental
schemes (see Tank Storage Scheme section 7). Different Omex products can be stored in a tank at
different times of the year.
Easing Cash Flow – On-farm storage tanks can be refilled as required meaning that payment is only due
after the largest part of a farmer’s fertiliser requirement has been applied. This is unlike most solid
equivalent systems.
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Accuracy
Accuracy of Application -The accuracy of application of nitrogen fertiliser has a major impact on
gross margins. Variability across a tramline width is referred to as the coefficient of variation (CoV).
The graph shows the impact on gross margin as the CoV increases for winter wheat. It is not uncommon
for solid spreaders to operate with CoVs of 30-40% if they are never calibrated or maintained, and 20% is
a common average figure. It is only above 20% CoV that striping becomes visible, by which time the
financial loss is £18/ha.
Nitroflo is applied by sprayer with an average CoV of 5%, consequently, application of Nitroflo could
improve gross margins by £15-17/ha compared with a spinning disc spreader that is not correctly
calibrated.
Predicted yield losses in winter wheat due to uneven
spreading
£70
£60
£50
Financial £40
Penalty £30
Wheatat£180/t
£20
Wheatat£150/t
Wheatat£105/t
£10
£0
Coefficient of Variation %
[Ref:IFSCostsandEffectsofUnevenSpreadingofNitrogen Fertilisers2009,Figure 12.Miller,Audsley&Richards]
Productivity of Field Margins - Managing field
headlands to make sure they are as productive as the
centre of the field is a constant challenge. Not least is
application of nitrogen up to the field margin. The graph
(right) is a typical example of the pattern of nitrogen
application that is measured from a spinning disc
spreader on 36m tramlines. Even with a deflector vane
system in operation, application drops from 100% of the
target rate to almost 0% across the outside 8m.
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Productivity of Field Margins (cont.) Yield loss from the outside 8m of a field has been shown to be 3.5t/ha of winter wheat ( and 10t/ha of
potatoes) when nitrogen is applied through a spinning disc spreader. The outside 8m of a 15ha field is
5% of the field, so the yield loss would be 2.63t worth £475 (wheat at £180/t). A farmer growing 400ha
of winter wheat could be losing over £12,500 across the outside 8m of his fields.
Field Size: 20ha
Length Width Area
447
447
667
300
800
250
1,000 200
AVERAGE
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
20.00
Area of
8m Strip
0.71
0.77
0.83
0.95
0.82
% of
Total
3.5%
3.8%
4.2%
4.8%
4.1%
Field Size: 15ha
Length Width Area
388
387
500
300
750
200
1,000 150
AVERAGE
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
15.00
Area of
8m Strip
0.61
0.63
0.75
0.91
0.73
% of
Total
4.1%
4.2%
5.0%
6.1%
4.9%
Field Size: 10ha
Length Width Area
333
300
400
250
500
200
667
150
AVERAGE
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
10.00
Area of
8m Strip
0.50
0.51
0.55
0.65
0.55
% of
Total
5.0%
5.1%
5.5%
6.5%
5.5%
[Proportion of a Field Represented by Outside 8m]
By using Nitroflo, it is possible to apply the full rate of nitrogen right up to the field margin: no
compromise to yield, no environmental risk.
The visual impact of using solid N on field margins:
The benefit of applying Nitroflo:
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Advantages of Nitroflo Range
Three Sources of N - Replicated plot
trials by independent organisations
have demonstrated the yield
advantage of liquid nitrogen,
compared to solid ammonium nitrate
and urea. These yield benefits are a
result of the blend of nitrogen sources
in Nitroflo, which supply a balanced
delivery of nitrogen to the crop, along
with the superior application accuracy.
The visual impact of liquid vs solid
application is particularly evident in
dry spring seasons when solid nitrogen
is not available to the crop when
needed.
Window of Application – Nitroflo can be applied across a range of weather conditions including
situations when solid nitrogen or agrochemicals could not be applied. Nitroflo can be applied during
rainfall, as ground conditions allow. It can be applied in breezy conditions because, unlike spray from a
fan jet, the wind will not cause drift of a vertical stream and booms can be lowered to just above crop
height. It is best to avoid damp leaf conditions (for example when a dew is lifting) since the nitrogen
can spread on the leaf and be absorbed rapidly; in these conditions some scorch is possible.
Less Pollution Risk - By using Nitroflo it is possible to apply the full rate of nitrogen right up to the field
margin without losing fertiliser beyond the boundary into the hedge bottom or close to dykes etc. This
significantly reduces the risk of polluting water courses without incurring a yield loss along the field
margin. Furthermore, since only 25% of Nitroflo is nitrate N there is much less risk of leaching shortly
after application than with ammonium nitrate.
More Crop Available in Dry Conditions - As soon as
Nitroflo is applied to the soil it is drawn into the soil
solution. So, even in the driest of springs nitrogen starts
becoming available to plants shortly after application.
Use Existing Sprayer -Nitroflo can be applied through
any farm sprayer. The only conversion required is to fit
suitable nozzles. There are various types of jets available
off the shelf, they all apply a stream of Nitroflo – a method
proven to minimise the risk of crop scorch. The best jets are
those that apply even quantities in vertical streams across
the full boom width, because they remove any variability
caused by gradient and boom height. Consequently
Omex recommends the AccuRate bars (see Application
Information, section 5).
Nitrogen & Sulphur Together – By using one of the Nitroflo
S formulations, the farmer can apply Nitrogen & Sulphur
together, the sulphur is included in sulphate form making
sure both nutrients are available when needed. The range
of sulphur grades allow the farmer to fine tune the sulphur
application in season if required.
This picture was taken by Omex customer Andrew Burden.
Both fields are winter wheat, both had N applied the same
day, solid fertiliser was applied to the far field, whilst
Omex Nitroflo was applied to the field in the foreground.
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Potential Cost Benefits
When the other costs associated with nitrogen application are also compared, Nitroflo liquid nitrogen
offers a potential increase in crop returns from winter wheat of around £110/ha. These increased returns
can be even greater if comparisons include the benefits of wider tramlines as well.
All of these advantages can be quantified according to Nix Farm Management Pocketbook and published
work as follows:
Activity
Cost Saved / Value Added £
Unloading to store
1.50/t
0.83
Loading & carting to field
2.00/t
1.10
Bag disposal
Difference between spreading
solid (£14.20/ha) and liquid N
(£12.60/ha)
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Value/ha £
1.00
1.60/ha
1.60
Depreciation saved on spreader
6.20
SUB-TOTAL
10.73
CoV Loss - Difference between
solid and liquid N
17.00/ha
17.00
Productivity of Field Margins
31.50/ha
31.50
Three sources of N
50.50/ha
50.50
Benefit of Nitroflo
99.00
TOTAL
£109.73
For many leading UK cereal growers, liquid nitrogen has become their main top-dressing source. Omex
Nitroflo is the most concentrated liquid nitrogen available in the UK. Liquid fertilisers offer a valuable
means of optimising crop nutrition and reducing fixed costs, which is why, every year, more growers are
switching to Omex Nitroflo.
Section 2
Liquid Nitrogen Range
Benefits:
✔ Accurate application up to field margins
✔ Three sources of nitrogen - ammonium, nitrate and urea - so the best balance between
availability to crop when needed and reduced risk of loss through leaching
✔ Reduced capital expenditure as Nitroflo can be applied through a normal farm sprayer
✔ No off-loading costs as Nitroflo is pumped directly into holding tanks on-farm
✔ No storage restrictions and no driver certification required
✔ Improved application accuracy. Tests show that application by granular spreader often vary by
20% across the spread width. Farm sprayers are unlikely to vary by more than 5%
✔ Better utilisation of time and labour - Nitroflo can be applied in less favourable conditions, when
applying solid fertilisers or crop spraying would not be possible
✔ Higher work rates. It takes just a couple of minutes for one man to load the sprayer with
Nitroflo, plus there are no bags to dispose of
✔ An opportunity to upgrade sprayer and increase tramline widths, increasing the cropped area,
work rates and accuracy of top-dressing
Frequently Asked Questions and Comments
• “Isn’t liquid fertiliser often associated with scorch?” Current application methods have virtually
eliminated scorch and by following a few simple guidelines, scorch is not a problem
• “Surely liquid nitrogen is too expensive?” The price of OMEX liquid nitrogen has for many years
been competitive against UK produced Ammonium Nitrate
• “Liquid nitrogen is corrosive.” All nitrogen fertilisers can be mildly corrosive to unprotected steel.
By cleaning down a sprayer after applying fertiliser, the sprayer condition will deteriorate no
more than if it was used for conventional spraying alone
• “There is a risk of urea volatilising in warm weather.” The Nitroflo range contains liquid urea
which rapidly enters the soil complex and is stabilised, reducing the risk of ammonium losses
compared to solid urea
• “Isn’t it expensive to convert to liquid?” The cost of converting should be as little as the cost of a
concrete plinth for a storage tank and a set of nozzles. However, the storage site will be assessed
to establish whether the tank should have a bund, and check with the sprayer manufacturer
whether any modifications are necessary.
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Nitroflo Range
All fertilisers, including liquids, have to be invoiced by a guaranteed weight. Therefore, and to avoid
confusion, all Omex fertilisers are sold by weight and easy to use conversion charts are provided to
give application volumes.
The range includes:
Nitroflo - the UK’s most concentrated liquid nitrogen providing the crop with prolonged, even growth,
and ensuring consistent crop quality in addition to easing agronomic management and harvesting. The
nitrogen source in Nitroflo is UAN - 50% of N source from urea and 50% of N source from ammonium
nitrate.
Nitroflo Solo - containing Didin Fluid, it allows growers to use just a single application to meet a crop’s
entire nitrogen requirement, saving application costs, improving yields and reducing nitrogen losses.
Nitroflo S - containing nitrogen and sulphur; for top-dressing sulphur responsive crops in the spring
during periods of rapid growth. The sulphur source is sulphate.
Nitroflo SS - containing nitrogen and a higher level of S than Nitroflo-S. The sulphur source is sulphate.
Nitroflo XS - containing a higher level of sulphur; for deficient areas and crops with a high demand for
sulphur, such as oilseed rape. The sulphur source is sulphate.
Nitroflo XXS - containing an equal amount of nitrogen and sulphur; ideal for first nitrogen application
on oilseed rape. The sulphur source is sulphate.
For application charts see Section 5, page 22, or ask for a handy application chart
Product
Analysis w/w
N
8
SG
Analysis w/v
N
SO3
SO3
Nitroflo
30%
1.3
39%
390kg/1000 litre
Nitroflo Solo
30%
1.3
39%
390kg/1000 litre + DIDIN
Nitroflo S
26%
5%
1.28
33.5%
6.4%
335kg N 64kg SO3 /1000 litre
Nitroflo SS
24%
7.5%
1.26
30%
9.5%
Nitroflo XS
20%
12.5%
1.23
25%
15.5%
Nitroflo XXS
15%
15%
1.22
18%
18%
Protein Plus
• Foliar urea protein enhancer
• Provides double the protein increase of a “late bag”
• Simple to apply at the milky ripe stage
• Available with Kelpak to increase HFNs and yield
Protein Plus is a concentrated foliar urea solution used to enhance the grain protein content of
milling wheat. There are two products available: Protein Plus containing 18%N w/w (approximately
20% w/v), and Protein Plus S containing 18%N 5% SO3 w/w (approximately 21% N 6% SO3 w/v).
Milling Wheat
In order to achieve a premium, most milling wheat contracts require a minimum 13% protein content.
Since nitrogen is a key constituent of protein, it is important to manage applications effectively to
produce the maximum level of protein. This means applying nitrogen late in the season, to ensure it is
converted into protein.
Soil Versus Foliar
When proteins are being formed, approximately 80% of the nitrogen in the crop is mobilised directly to
the grain. It is therefore important to ensure that the crop contains a high level of nitrogen at this critical
stage. Applying late season nitrogen to the soil is less effective than foliar application as it relies on
receiving enough rainfall to move the nitrogen into the root-zone and provides a less targeted boost to
plant nitrogen levels.
Foliar Flexibility
Since the nitrogen is applied at the time of crop requirement, the rate can be fine tuned for season and
response potential. For example, if yields are likely to be high, additional nitrogen can be provided to
ensure protein levels are maintained.
Protein Quality and Sulphur
Sulphur is an important nutrient for
milling wheat. As well as helping improve
the utilisation of the nitrogen applied,
sulphur forms the links in the protein
chains that help to create a stretchy,
quality dough that goes on to produce
good loaf volume on baking. Protein Plus
is available with sulphur to help ensure
there is sufficient sulphur available to
create the quality proteins required.
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Protein Plus
Flour Quality
A series of HGCA trials demonstrated
that the quality of the protein formed
after application of foliar urea is better
than that produced from late season soil
applied nitrogen. In baking tests, loaf
volume (a key indicator of protein quality)
was significantly higher with foliar urea
application than soil applied nitrogen.
Hagberg Falling Number
It is possible to improve HFN in crops by
including a low dose of the biostimulant
Kelpak with the application of Protein Plus.
Kelpak protects crops from losing HFN and has also been shown to increase yield when tank-mixed with
Protein Plus. Kelpak can also help reduce the risk of scorch from applications in stress conditions.
Application
Protein Plus is applied at the milky ripe grain stage by conventional sprayer with fan jets at 200 l/ha. Best
results are achieved from early morning or late evening application, when the nitrogen is rapidly absorbed
and utilised by the crop. It is recommended that applications made during the day are diluted with water.
Trials Results
A large series of trials compared
soil with foliar application and
demonstrated the increased
effectiveness and reliability of Protein
Plus application. Foliar urea products,
such as Protein Plus, produced twice
the increase in protein than that
achieved by soil application.
Application Chart for Protein Plus & Protein Plus S
10
kg/ha N
l/ha Protein Plus
l/ha Protein Plus S
10
50
48
15
75
73
20
100
97
25
125
121
30
150
145
35
175
169
40
200
193
45
225
217
50
250
242
Oilseed Extra
• Yield booster for all varieties of winter and spring OSR
• Simple to apply foliar application
• Complete nutrient formulation
• Provides up to 10:1 return on investment
Omex Oilseed Extra is a unique concentrated foliar nutrient, formulated with crop safeners and
uptake enhancers, plus macro and micronutrients designed to increase the yield of all varieties of
winter and spring oilseed rape.
Oilseed Rape Canopy Management
For optimal yields, the oilseed rape crop should be managed to avoid over-dense canopies. Excessive leaf
area can shade flowers, leading to less seed and pod numbers and reduced yield. However, reducing
nitrogen rates to reduce Green Area Index can mean that the canopy senesces prematurely; again leading
to lost yield potential.
Applying nitrogen to the soil later in the season may reduce the risk of creating an excessively leafy
canopy, but, if the application is left too late it can result in reduced uptake into the crop and an
increased risk of nitrate leaching from the unused nitrogen. After flowering, the oilseed rape crop takes
up little nitrogen from the soil, but the nitrogen is still required to maintain the canopy which is needed
in order to fix sunlight and produce oil.
Oilseed Extra - Foliar Yield Booster
Oilseed Extra provides foliar nutrition to the crop to boost crop performance, maintaining the canopy and
feeding the crop while seeds are filling and oil is being produced. The application is not a replacement for
soil applied nitrogen but provides an additional ‘shot in the arm’ for the crop, previously unavailable with
conventional nitrogen applications.
3.8
Application
TAG 2007
Oilseed Extra should be applied at 200
l/ha after full petal-fall with a fine to
medium spray quality. The application can
be made undiluted during early morning
or late evenings, or with 100 l/ha water for
applications during the day. If a fungicide
or aphicide application is required at the
same time, the two jobs can usually be
conveniently combined into one pass, saving
time and money.
3.7
3.6
3.5
3.4
3.3
3.2
Mid flower
1st petal
Full petal
Full petal+7
UT
Bain ton
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Oilseed Extra
Advanced formulation
The formulation of the foliar application is important. Trials comparing the complete nutritional
formulation of Oilseed Extra with simple foliar urea applications have shown double the yield increase
from the Oilseed Extra application. As well as containing nitrogen, Oilseed Extra also contains
magnesium, trace elements and a biostimulant. Magnesium is an important nutrient for oilseed rape
as it helps transport photosynthesates in the plant and is a component of the enzyme, Rubisco, which
facilitates oil production in oilseeds. Copper and molybdenum, applied post flowering, have been shown
to increase the oil content of rape seed and Oilseed Extra also contains manganese, zinc and sulphur. This
complete formulation provides the best possible yield response, up to 1.17t/ha in trials.
Trial Results
The average yield response to Oilseed Extra application over a 9 year period from a wide range of trial
sites and varieties is 0.61 tonnes/ha. The following graph shows the response to two rates of Oilseed
Extra (OSE) and foliar nitrogen (Protein Plus).
Protein Plus
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Didin® Fluid
• Reduces growing costs
• Improves yield and quality
• Reduces nitrate leaching
• Simplifies nitrogen management
• Improves value of slurry
• Reduces carbon footprint of fertiliser applications
Didin Fluid is a unique nitrogen stabiliser. When added to fertiliser or organic manures and applied
to the soil it controls the release of crop-available nitrogen. It allows nitrogen to be applied in
a single dose, eliminating the need for repeated applications, saving both time and money. It
increases yields and dramatically improves the value of winter-applied slurry.
Didin Fluid in the Soil
Ammonium and urea based nitrogen fertilisers need bacteria to convert them from being relatively
immobile to the highly mobile and plant available nitrate form. Didin Fluid inhibits the activity of the soil
bacteria that convert this ammonium-N into nitrate-N, helping reduce nitrate leaching and creating a
phased release of crop available nitrogen. As soil temperatures increase and crop growth begins, Didin
Fluid progressively releases more nitrate nitrogen into the soil. After the inhibition is complete the Didin
Fluid is totally converted to plant-available nitrogen, leaving no residues in the soil.
Didin Fluid with Organic Manures
Didin Fluid helps convert slurry and manure from being waste products into valuable fertilisers. It
conserves the nitrogen in slurry and manure through the winter, reducing the risk of nitrate leaching
and phases the release of nitrate during the following spring and summer, reducing the requirement for
additional nitrogen top-dressing. It also helps reduce losses of nitrous oxide following de-nitrification in
waterlogged soils and increases grass yield and quality.
Didin Fluid for Cereals
A single top-dressing with Didin Fluid allows the full season’s nitrogen requirement to be applied in one
simple application, at any time from the end of January to the end of March. The nitrogen is gradually
released as plant-available nitrate at a rate at which the crop can use it. Leaching losses of nitrate are
minimised and the risk of denitrification losses of nitrous oxide is also significantly reduced. Since the
nitrate for the crop is released from the soil, crop nutrition is maintained at an ideal level, regardless of
dry or wet conditions. Conventional applications may remain on the surface in dry conditions, leading
to nitrogen deficiency. In conditions when it is too wet to apply nitrogen the crop can also become
deficient. With Didin Fluid, the nitrate is released gradually and consistently through all conditions,
maintaining crop growth.
Extensive trials on winter wheat have shown that, in addition to application cost savings, the single
nitrogen application with Didin Fluid produces an average yield increase of
0.5 t/ha, compared to split nitrogen application.
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Didin® Fluid
Didin Fluid for Potatoes
Potatoes respond particularly well to application of stabilised nitrogen since most of the crop nitrogen
requirement is applied immediately prior to planting. Crop uptake of the nitrogen does not start until 6-8
weeks later and, during wet spring conditions, some of the nitrogen applied can be leached beyond the
shallow crop roots. The crop is also often heavily irrigated and the use of Didin Fluid helps prevent nitrate
nitrogen being leached by excessive rates of irrigation.
Application
For use on grassland and most winter and spring grown crops including cereals and potatoes. If applying
to soil prior to application of solid fertiliser or slurry/FYM, apply in 200-400 litres/ha water (see label for
specific volumes).
Fertiliser
Timing
Soil Type
Rate l/ha
Liquid Nitrogen
Suspension fertiliser
Spring
Light
Medium
Heavy / Organic
12.5
10
6
Granular / liquid urea
Spring
Light
Medium
Heavy / Organic
10
8
6
Granular ammonium
nitrate
Spring
Light
Medium
Heavy / Organic
12.5
10
8
Injected fertiliser
Spring
All types
6
Slurry / FYM
Autumn
Winter
Spring
All types
All types
All types
25 - 20
20 - 15
15 - 10
Didin Fluid is available pre-mixed in all Omex liquid fertilisers and in 20 litre drums and 1000 litre IBCs.
The field of winter oats below received 120kg/ha of N with Nitroflo. The left half as a split dose, the right
half as a single dose with Didin. On assessment, both halves are at the same growth stage, the difference
is the flag leaves of the Didin treated half were on average 5cm longer and also wider. The picture was
taken in June.
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Nitroflo Storage Sites
TYNESIDE
IMMINGHAM
BARDNEY
SHREWSBURY
KING’S LYNN
IPSWICH
SWINDON
Distribution
North
South
Site Manager - Paul Wakelen
Distribution - Paul Wakelen T: 01526 396014
Trevor Young T: 01526 396012
Site Manager - Ken Atter
Distribution - Ken Atter T: 01553 816013
Johan Saunders T: 01553 816020
Bardney Airfield, Tupholme, Lincoln
Lincolnshire LN3 5TP
Estuary Road, King’s Lynn
Norfolk PE30 2HH
T: 01526 936000
F: 01526 396001
E: [email protected]
T: 01553 760011
F: 01553 769784
Technical
Agronomist
Andy Eccles
T: 01526 396011
F: 01526 396001
M: 07970 577915
Agronomist
James Brundle
T: 01553 816016
F: 01553 769784
M: 07970 577925
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Section 3
Sulphur
A Major Nutrient
Sulphur is a vital element for plants, and is required in similar amounts as phosphate in most crops.
Sulphur deposition has decreased dramatically throughout the UK over the last 30 years, as a result of the
Clean Air Act. Deficiencies of this vital element are now visible in many areas of the UK. Where deposition
is less than 10kg/ha/year most crops will benefit from applications of fertiliser containing sulphur.
Responses to sulphur vary accordingly to soil type, with high yield responses of over 25% possible from
winter wheat on sandy soils. The level of response is affected by over winter rainfall on loam and coarse
silty soils, with high rainfall increasing the likelihood of a significant yield increase. Clay, fine silts and
organic soils have a lower likelihood of yield responses, except in areas with medium to high winter
rainfall, where there is a medium chance of a yield response.
How to Correct a Deficiency
Omex supply a range of fertilisers containing sulphur. Nitroflo S is available with 26% nitrogen and 5%
SO3. Nitroflo XS contains 20% nitrogen and 12.5% SO3 and is ideal for application to oilseed rape. For
high requirements of sulphur, Nitroflo XXS (15% N, 15% SO3) is available.
How much to Apply
The continued reduction in sulphur deposition means that many rural areas of the UK currently receive
between 5 - 10 kg/ha of S from the atmosphere. The following recommendation take this into account.
Oilseed Rape
Most oilseed rape crops require a minimum 100kg/ha SO3 sulphur. Crops therefore require an application
of 75 - 100 kg/ha of SO3.
Cereals
Cereals require approximately 60kg/ha SO3 of sulphur and much of East Anglia and many areas in the
North East are at medium risk of sulphur deficiency. Crops in these areas therefore require approximately
35 - 50 kg/ha SO3 sulphur.
Grassland
Sulphur deficiency reduces the yield and quality potential of grassland and is exacerbated by high forage
removal rates. Top-dressing with Nitroflo S provides immediately available sulphur to supply the crops
needs.
Sulphur deficiency (right) in oilseed rape and winter wheat
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Adaptable Versatile Accurate Fertilisers
Section 4
Solution Compound Fertilisers
Omex solution compound fertilisers are true compounds; every drop contains the complete analysis.
They cannot segregate and as a result every square centimetre of soil is guaranteed to receive the
required ratio of nitrogen, phosphate and potash. Solution compounds are ideal for application on
oilseed rape, where it is possible to combine a pre-emergence herbicide with the application, and for
placement on potatoes, where the fertiliser can be very accurately placed in the soil.
NPK Solutions
The Omex solution compound range offers accurate application of fertiliser for a wide range of
situations, from pre-drilling to post-drilling, and pre and post-emergence. Most requirements can be
supplied from the standard range of compounds, however Omex also offer a custom blending service,
providing an almost infinite range of analyses if necessary. All phosphate products are available with TPA.
Placement
The close positioning of fertiliser in relation to the crop roots can have a significant effect on the nutrient
use efficiency of the fertiliser. Placement with solution fertilisers offers significant advantages over
solid placement; precision positioning is guaranteed, the nutrients are all fully dissolved, offering rapid
crop response. Handling is minimised, with pumps carrying out all transfers without bag handling and
disposal. Placement of liquid compound fertiliser on potatoes can increase yields by 10-15%. Liquid
nitrogen placement for vegetable row crops results in more rapid and even establishment of transplants
and provides prolonged nitrogen response for long-season crops. Starter doses of nitrogen and
phosphate plus TPA for crops such as maize can dramatically improve establishment rates.
Starter Fertiliser
Liquid Nitrogen, with or without phosphate plus TPA, applied with cultivation drills and sub-soilers can
significantly improve the establishment of oilseed rape. Omex recommend using some phosphate within
the mix. Since the phosphate is fully water soluble it is more accessible to the plant at the peak time for
early root development. Application of low doses of nitrogen and phosphate helps establishment but
does not remove the need to replace nutrients taken up throughout the life of the crop, otherwise soil
reserves will be depleted. The inclusion of TPA can enhance the benefit of starter doses.
Combined Drilling with Liquid Fertiliser
Most modern drills can be adapted to allow a liquid fertiliser applicator to be fitted, providing the
opportunity to place starter fertiliser in the row or surrounding the seed of any drilled crop. Omex NPK
solutions can be applied alone or in conjunction with micronutrients or phosphites, as required by the
crop. The system allows for complete flexibility whilst providing the best possible environment for plant
establishment.
Precision Farming
Omex solution fertilisers offer the ideal fertiliser delivery system for variable rate application. Modern flow
controllers can simply be upgraded to provide variable rate fertiliser application, based on application
maps from a number of sources; active crop sensors, remote sensing, soil testing or from an agronomist’s
field experience. Many of the UK’s most innovative precision farmers use liquid fertilisers due to the ease
of controlling the application rates and ability to automatically regulate individual boom sections.
Salt Tonic
Saltex Plus is a ready-to-use liquid fertiliser based on salt plus a wetting agent for use in sugar beet and
asparagus. When applied to sugar beet, it increases sugar content and boosts vigour. Salt solutions were
historically used to control volunteer potatoes and a wide range of annual weeds in sugar beet. Saltex
Plus is applied through standard farm sprayers with conventional fan jets at an application rate of
1120 l/ha. A contract application service is also available from Omex.
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Starter Fertiliser
Till-seeding is rapidly becoming the preferred way of establishing oilseed rape. It offers a low cost
drilling system with a better guarantee of producing a good stand, compared to alternative low
cost systems.
To ensure that the crop gets off to a good start to capitalise on the potential from till-seeding, it needs
feeding. The best way to do this is to place a starter fertiliser precisely where it is required, effectively
creating a nutrient rich seedbed for the crop. Omex solution fertilisers offer the most effective means of
accurately placing nutrients with 100% solubility in the right place for the emerging seedling.
Advantages of OMEX liquid starter fertilisers
• Major saving in autumn nitrogen requirement, up to 75%
• All of nitrogen captured by crop, reducing risk of leaching loss
• Fully soluble phosphate
• No dust, no blockages
• Precise targeting of nutrients
• Flexibility to work well within NVZ limits
• Available with TPA
Products and Recommendations
Tables below show application rates in l/ha to apply a 30-60kg of N:
Nitroflo 30N
kg/ha Applied
In the Band
N
P2O5
30
40
50
60
Nitroflo 30N
17-8-0
kg/ha Applied
In the Band
N
30
40
50
60
P2O5
14
19
24
28
17-8-0
Percent of Field Covered by
Fertiliser Bands
25%
33%
50%
10% 20%
Application rate l/ha
8
15
19
31
38
10
21
26
34
51
13
26
32
42
64
15
31
38
51
77
39 kg N per 100 litres of product
Fertiliser Bands
10% 20%
25%
33%
50%
14
29
36
57
71
19
38
48
63
95
24
48
60
79
119
29
57
71
94
143
10 kg P2O5 per 100 litres of product
No Fertiliser
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14-14-0
kg/ha Applied
In the Band
N
P2O5
30
30
40
40
50
50
60
60
14-14-0
7-20-0
kg/ha Applied
In the Band
N
20
30
40
50
15kg/ha N
P2O5
57
86
114
143
7-20-0
Fertiliser Bands
25%
33%
50%
10% 20%
18
35
44
71
88
24
47
59
94
118
29
59
74
118
147
35
71
88
141
176
17 kg N & P2O5 per 100 litres of product
Fertiliser Bands
25%
33%
50%
10% 20%
22
44
56
73
111
33
67
83
110
167
44
89
111
147
222
56
111
139
183
278
30kg/ha N
Starter Fertiliser
Products and Recommendations
Nitroflo 30N: contains 39 kg nitrogen per 100 litres product.
For use where only nitrogen is required.
Omex 17-8-0: contains approximately 21 kg nitrogen and 10 kg phosphate per 100 litres product.
For use where a phosphate starter effect is required.
Provides greater starter effect.
Traditional starter fertiliser, provides full starter rate of phosphate. Available with TPA
Nitroflo
30N
Application
Rate l/ha
30
40
50
60
Nitroflo 30N
17-8-0
N
Application
Rate l/ha
30
40
50
60
17-8-0:
7-20-0
N
Application
Rate l/ha
30
40
50
60
7-20-0
Fertiliser Bands
10% 20%
25%
33%
50%
kg/ha N Applied in the Band
117
59
47
35
23
156
78
62
47
31
195
98
78
59
39
234
117
94
71
47
Fertiliser Bands
10% 20%
25%
33%
50%
63
32
25
19
13
84
42
34
25
17
105
53
42
32
21
126
63
50
38
25
Fertiliser Bands
10% 20%
25%
33%
50%
27
14
11
8
5
36
18
14
11
7
45
23
18
14
9
54
27
22
16
11
14-14-0
N & P2O5
Application
Rate l/ha
30
40
50
60
14-14-0:
17-8-0
P2O5
Application
Rate l/ha
30
40
50
60
17-8-0:
7-20-0
P2O5
Application
Rate l/ha
30
40
50
60
7-20-0
Fertiliser Bands
10% 20%
25%
33%
50%
kg/ha N and P2O5 Applied in the Band
51
26
20
15
10
68
34
27
21
14
85
43
34
26
17
102
51
41
31
20
Fertiliser Bands
10% 20%
25%
33%
50%
kg/ha P2O5 Applied in the Band
30
15
12
9
6
40
20
16
12
8
50
25
20
15
10
60
30
24
18
12
Fertiliser Bands
10% 20%
25%
33%
50%
kg/ha P2O5 Applied in the Band
75
38
30
23
15
100
50
40
30
20
125
63
50
38
25
150
75
60
45
30
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Omex Solution Compound Analyses
w/w Analysis
P205
K20
SG
N
P205
K20
17 8
0
1.20
20
10
0
16
0
8
1.16
18.5
0
9.5
16
0
4
1.14
18
0
5
15.4
0
0
1.12
17.5
0
0
15
3.5
7.5
1.20
18
4
9
15
3.5
3.5
1.18
18
4
4
14 14
0
1.21
17
17
0
14
7
7
1.24
17.5
9
9
12.5
4.5
8.5
1.20
15
5.5
10
12
4.5
4.5
1.18
14
5.5
5.5
11.5
8
8
1.24
14
10
10
11.5
3.5
9
1.20
14
4
11
11
3.5
5
1.18
13
4
6
10.5
7
8.5
1.24
13
8.5
10.5
10
34
0
1.38
14
47
0
10
5
9
1.20
12
6
11
10
0
10
1.20
12
0
12
9
9
9
1.25
11
11
11
9
3
10
1.19
10.5
3.5
12
9
3
6
1.17
10.5
3.5
7
8.5
5
5
1.18
10
6
6
8
8
9.5
1.24
10
10
12
7
20
0
1.22
8.5
24.4
0
7
7
10
1.24
9
9
12.5
6.5
9.5
9.5
1.24
8
12
12
6
6.5
9.6
1.23
7.5
8
11.5
5.5
7.5
10.5
1.24
6.5
9
13
5
8.5
10
1.24
6
10.5
12.5
4.5
6.5
11
1.23
5.5
8
13.5
3.5
10
10
1.24
4.5
12.5
12.5
3
8
11
1.23
3.5
10
13.5
2
6
12
1.23
2.5
7.5
15
Saltex
1.16
N
w/v analyses are approximate
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Analysis - % w/v
TPA
TPA is a unique phosphate enhancer that improves crop responses to phosphate in two ways. It delays
the immobilisation of water soluble phosphate in the soil, protecting the beneficial water soluble
phosphate from being locked up with calcium and magnesium in the soil from the normal few weeks to
for up to six months. Water soluble phosphate is critical for young plants. Young plants need phosphate
for establishment and once it is locked up, the phosphate is much less available for these plants. TPA
therefore extends the response to freshly applied fertiliser and offers the opportunity to fine-tune
phosphate rates.
TPA also increases crop rooting, initially with the development of fine root hairs.
The increased rooting further improves the nutrition of the young plant and trials have shown increased
tillering and nutrient uptake in winter wheat as a result, with up to an extra 2 tillers produced on TPAtreated plants within a few weeks of emergence in low fertility situations.
All Omex solution compounds are available with TPA.
Magnified view shows
root hairs on young
wheat plants grown
with low nutrients
either without (left) or
with (right)TPA. (Photo,
University of Illinois)
Increased rooting in
plants grown with low
nutrient supply, plus
TPA on the left. (Photo,
University of Illinois).
Tank Mixes
Tank mixing fertiliser and pre-emergence herbicides offers an opportunity to save time and cost and
optimise herbicide timing. Omex solution fertilisers are compatible with a range of herbicides for use on
oilseed rape and sugar beet. Some of the advantages are:
• Saves an application
• Opportunity to improve timeliness
• No need to find water
• Accurate application of fertiliser
• Potential improved delivery to soil
• Saves time and money
The list below details some of the mixes available but contact the herbicide manufacturer or Omex with
specific tank mix enquiries.
The herbicides listed below have manufacturer approval for tank mix application with all Omex Solution
Fertilisers (except where otherwise stated). See our tank mix guide online for more details.
Oilseed Rape
Butisan S (Nitroflo 30N & 26+S)
Sugar Beet
Goltix WG
Other
Gallup Hi-Aktiv
Katamaran (Nitroflo N30 only)
Butisan S is a trademark of BASF plc
Katamaran is a trademark of BASF plc
Gallup Hi-Aktiv is a trademark of Barclay Chemicals Manufacturing Ltd
Goltix WG is a trademark of Makhteshim-Agan (UK) Ltd
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Section 5
Application
Application Chart Nitroflo: 30% N
kg/ha N
units/ac N
l/ha
25
20
64
30
24
77
35
28
90
40
32
103
45
36
115
50
40
128
55
44
141
60
48
154
65
52
167
70
56
180
75
60
192
80
64
205
85
68
218
90
72
231
95
76
244
100
80
256
105
84
269
110
88
282
115
92
295
120
96
308
125
100
321
130
104
333
135
108
346
140
112
359
145
116
372
150
120
385
155
124
397
160
128
410
165
132
423
170
136
436
175
140
449
180
144
462
185
148
474
Specific Gravity (SG): 1.30
Please note that the SG varies slightly with temperature
Apply with appropriate nozzles
Avoid application during very windy weather or when the leaf is damp
Do not apply on a rime frost or following severe frost
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Application Chart Nitroflo-S: 26% N+5% SO3
kg/ha N
units/ac N
kg/ha SO3
units/ac SO3
l/ha
25
20
5
4
75
30
24
6
5
90
35
28
7
6
105
40
32
8
6
120
45
36
9
7
135
50
40
10
8
150
55
44
11
9
165
60
48
12
10
180
65
52
13
10
195
70
56
14
11
210
75
60
14
11
225
80
64
15
12
240
85
68
16
13
255
90
72
17
14
270
95
76
18
14
286
100
80
19
15
301
105
84
20
16
316
110
88
21
17
331
115
92
22
18
346
120
96
23
18
361
125
100
24
19
376
130
104
25
20
391
135
108
26
21
406
140
112
27
22
421
145
116
28
22
436
150
120
29
23
451
155
124
30
24
466
160
128
31
25
481
165
132
32
26
496
170
136
33
26
511
175
140
34
27
526
180
144
35
28
541
185
148
36
29
556
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Application Chart Nitroflo-SS: 24% N+7.5% SO3
kg/ha N
units/ac N
kg/ha SO3
units/ac SO3
l/ha
25
20
8
6
83
30
24
9
8
99
35
28
11
9
116
40
32
13
10
132
45
36
14
11
149
50
40
16
13
165
55
44
17
14
182
60
48
19
15
198
65
52
20
16
215
70
56
22
18
232
75
60
23
19
248
80
64
25
20
265
85
68
27
21
281
90
72
28
23
298
95
76
30
24
314
100
80
31
25
331
105
84
33
26
347
110
88
34
28
364
115
92
36
29
380
120
96
38
30
397
125
100
39
31
413
130
104
41
33
430
135
108
42
34
446
140
112
44
35
463
145
116
45
36
480
150
120
47
38
496
155
124
48
39
513
160
128
50
40
529
165
132
52
41
546
170
136
53
43
562
175
140
55
44
579
180
144
56
45
595
185
148
58
46
612
24
Application Chart Nitroflo-XS: 20% N+12.5% SO3
kg/ha N
units/ac N
kg/ha SO3
units/ac SO3
l/ha
25
20
16
13
102
30
24
19
15
122
35
28
22
18
142
40
32
25
20
163
45
36
28
23
183
50
40
31
25
203
55
44
34
28
224
60
48
38
30
244
65
52
41
33
264
70
56
44
35
285
75
60
47
38
305
80
64
50
40
325
85
68
53
43
346
90
72
56
45
366
95
76
59
48
386
100
80
63
50
407
105
84
66
53
427
110
88
69
55
447
115
92
72
58
468
120
96
75
60
488
125
100
78
63
508
130
104
81
65
528
135
108
84
68
549
140
112
88
70
569
145
116
91
73
589
150
120
94
75
610
155
124
97
78
630
160
128
100
80
650
165
132
103
83
671
170
136
106
85
691
175
140
109
88
711
180
144
113
90
732
185
148
116
93
752
25
Application Chart Nitroflo-XXS: 15% N+15% SO3
kg/ha N
units/ac N
kg/ha SO3
units/ac SO3
l/ha
25
20
25
20
137
30
24
30
24
164
35
28
35
28
191
40
32
40
32
219
45
36
45
36
246
50
40
50
40
273
55
44
55
44
301
60
48
60
48
328
65
52
65
52
355
70
56
70
56
383
75
60
75
60
410
80
64
80
64
437
85
68
85
68
465
90
72
90
72
492
95
76
95
76
519
100
80
100
80
547
105
84
105
84
574
110
88
110
88
601
115
92
115
92
629
120
96
120
96
656
125
100
125
100
683
130
104
130
104
710
135
108
135
108
738
140
112
140
112
765
145
116
145
116
792
150
120
150
120
820
155
124
155
124
847
160
128
160
128
874
165
132
165
132
902
170
136
170
136
929
175
140
175
140
956
180
144
180
144
984
185
148
185
148
1011
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Application Charts - Solution Compound Fertilisers
Omex 16-0-8
Kg/ha Kg/ha Kg/ha
l/ha
K2O
N
P2O5
0
5
54
10
20
0
10
108
30
0
15
162
0
20
216
40
50
0
25
269
60
0
30
323
70
0
35
377
80
0
40
431
0
45
485
90
100
0
50
539
110
0
55
593
120
0
60
647
0
65
700
130
0
70
753
140
150
0
75
808
160
0
80
862
170
0
85
916
0
90
970
180
190
0
95
1024
200
0
100
1078
Omex 15-3.5-7.5
Kg/A1h Kg/ha Kg/ha
l/ha
K2O
aN
P2O5
2
5
56
10
20
5
10
111
30
7
15
167
9
20
222
40
50
12
25
278
60
14
30
333
70
16
35
389
80
19
40
444
21
45
500
90
100
23
50
556
110
26
55
611
120
28
60
667
30
65
722
130
33
70
778
140
150
35
75
833
160
37
80
889
170
40
85
944
42
90
1000
180
190
44
95
1056
200
47
100
1111
Omex 14-7-7
Kg/ha Kg/ha Kg/ha
l/ha
K2O
N
P2O5
5
5
58
10
20
10
10
115
30
15
15
173
20
20
230
40
50
25
25
288
60
30
30
346
70
35
35
403
80
40
40
461
45
45
518
90
100
50
50
576
110
55
55
634
120
60
60
691
65
65
749
130
70
70
806
140
150
75
75
864
160
80
80
922
170
85
85
979
90
90
1037
180
190
95
95
1094
100
100
1152
200
0mex 10-5-9
Kg/ha Kg/ha Kg/ha
l/ha
K2O
N
P2O5
10
5
9
83
10
18
167
20
30
15
27
250
20
36
333
40
50
25
45
417
60
30
54
500
35
63
583
70
80
40
72
667
90
45
81
750
100
50
90
833
55
99
917
110
120
60
108
1000
130
65
117
1083
140
70
126
1167
150
75
135
1250
160
80
144
1333
170
85
153
1417
180
90
162
1500
190
95
171
1583
200
100
180
1667
Omex 10-0-10
Kg/ha Kg/ha Kg/ha
l/ha
K2O
N
P2O5
10
0
10
83
0
20
167
20
30
0
30
250
0
40
333
40
50
0
50
417
60
0
60
500
0
70
583
70
80
0
80
667
90
0
90
750
100
0
100
833
0
110
917
110
120
0
120
1000
130
0
130
1083
140
0
140
1167
150
0
150
1250
160
0
160
1333
170
0
170
1417
180
0
180
1500
190
0
190
1583
200
0
200
1667
Omex 9-9-9
Kg/ha Kg/ha Kg/ha
l/ha
K2O
N
P2O5
10
10
10
89
20
20
178
20
30
30
30
267
40
40
356
40
50
50
50
444
60
60
60
533
70
70
622
70
80
80
80
711
90
90
90
800
100
100
100
889
110
110
978
110
120
120
120
1067
130
130
130
1156
140
140
140
1244
150
150
150
1333
160
160
160
1422
170
170
170
1511
180
180
180
1600
190
190
190
1689
200
200
200
1778
27
Application Charts - Solution Compound Fertilisers
28
Omex 14-14-0
Kg/ha
l/ha
Kg/ha N
P2O5
5
5
30
10
10
59
15
15
89
20
20
118
25
25
148
30
30
177
35
35
207
40
40
236
45
45
266
50
50
295
55
55
325
60
60
354
65
65
384
70
70
413
75
75
443
80
80
472
85
85
502
90
90
531
95
95
561
100
100
590
Omex 9-3-10
Kg/ha Kg/ha Kg/ha
l/ha
K2O
N
P2O5
3
11
93
10
20
7
22
187
30
10
33
280
13
44
373
40
50
17
56
467
60
20
67
560
70
23
78
654
80
27
89
747
30
100
840
90
100
33
111
934
110
37
122
1027
120
40
133
1120
43
144
1214
130
47
156
1307
140
150
50
167
1401
160
53
178
1494
170
57
189
1587
60
200
1681
180
190
63
211
1774
67
222
1867
200
Omex 7-20-0
Kg/A1h
Kg/ha
l/A1ha
aN
P2O5
5
20
2
4
10
41
5
15
61
20
82
7
9
25
102
11
30
123
12
35
143
14
40
164
45
184
16
18
50
205
19
55
225
21
60
246
65
266
23
70
287
25
26
75
307
28
80
328
30
85
348
90
369
32
33
95
389
100
410
35
Omex 7-7-10
Kg/ha Kg/ha Kg/ha
l/ha
K2O
N
P2O5
10
10
14
119
20
29
238
20
30
30
43
357
40
57
476
40
50
50
71
595
60
60
86
714
70
100
833
70
80
80
114
952
90
90
129
1071
100
100
143
1190
110
157
1310
110
120
120
171
1429
130
130
186
1548
140
140
200
1667
150
150
214
1786
160
160
229
1905
170
170
243
2024
180
180
257
2143
190
190
271
2262
200
200
286
2381
Omex 3.5-10-10
Kg/ha Kg/ha Kg/ha
l/ha
K2O
N
P2O5
4
10
10
81
7
20
20
161
11
30
30
242
14
40
40
323
18
50
50
403
21
60
60
484
25
70
70
565
28
80
80
645
32
90
90
726
35
100
100
806
39
110
110
887
42
120
120
968
46
130
130
1048
49
140
140
1129
53
150
150
1210
56
160
160
1290
60
170
170
1371
63
180
180
1452
67
190
190
1532
70
200
200
1613
Omex 3-8-11
Kg/ha Kg/ha Kg/ha
l/ha
K2O
N
P2O5
4
10
14
102
8
20
28
203
11
30
41
305
15
40
55
407
19
50
69
508
23
60
83
610
26
70
96
711
30
80
110
813
34
90
124
915
38
100
138
1016
41
110
151
1118
45
120
165
1220
49
130
179
1321
53
140
193
1423
56
150
206
1524
60
160
220
1626
64
170
234
1728
68
180
248
1829
71
190
261
1931
75
200
275
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Application Bars & Nozzles
A range of streamer caps and streamer bars are available for applying liquid nitrogen to emerged crops.
They vary from simple caps to advanced, self-contained streamer bars. Check with suppliers for latest
prices
Spraying Systems Jet Stream
A simple cap producing 3 divergent vertical streams. Rate is altered by varying pressure and metering
disc.
Lechler FD Fertiliser Nozzle
A novel, low pressure deflector nozzle, producing a horizontal fan pattern of coarse droplets with no
‘fines’. Even distribution (no streams) and flexible application rates (operate at pressure of 2-4 bar).
Spraying Systems Stream Jet
A 5-stream jet which produces a ‘rain-effect’ pattern across the boom. Recent change is that the jet body
is now integral with metering disc, so different coloured bodies are used for different rates; no need to
change metering discs.
Hypro Fastcap® ESI
6-stream cap, with streams directed down onto crop, claimed to produce a low-atomisation stream of
nitrogen. Supplied as nozzle+metering orifice with two nozzles required to cover most application rates
Supplied in a box of 6 nozzles.
Hardi Quintastream
Produce 5 semi-vertical streams, each stream engineered to create an accurate and even application on
the crop. They come with Hardi jet bodies but can be adapted to Teejet bodies by removing the nozzle
insert from the body and mounting in a Teejet cap. Rate altered by changing restrictor with tool that
comes with jet. Different coloured bodies for different rates.
Umbrella Jets
Produces a ‘rain-effect’ of low pressure, large droplets from a semi-circle of outlets at the base of an
extended nozzle body giving a wide range of application rates simply by varying pressure.
CFM Streamer Bar
A channel-fed bar, with 4 vertical streams per bar. Rate is altered by varying pressure and selecting
restrictor that is simple to change.
BFS Streamer Bar
A channel-fed bar, with 4 vertical streams from each ½m spacing bar. Application rate is altered by
varying pressure and rotating a wheel in the body of the bar to required metering orifice.
Ramsey Trickle Bar
Produces 4 vertical streams from each ½m spacing bar. Rate is altered by varying pressure and selecting
ceramic restrictor that sits in the nozzle body.
Bateman AccuRate Bar
Produces 4 vertical streams from each ½m spaced bar. Each stream is piped individually from the
restrictor giving the greatest accuracy across the bar. Rate is altered by varying pressure and selecting
setting on valve built into the centre of each bar. Supplied with connecting sleeve to join bars together
on boom, improving stability against jets being knocked out of line.
Please check with suppliers for latest prices
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Accu-Rate Dribble Bars
Features
• Constant streams of optimum droplets
• Constant application on uneven ground
• Ability to apply from 90 - 2200 l/ha without stripping down
• Even placement across boom
• Made from high quality material
• Low internal volumes after switch off
Uses
• Integrated metering or disk metering system
• Suits application to cereals, grassland and brassica crops
• High accuracy dribble bar for all liquid fertiliser application
• Easily fitted to most sprayers
• Extensively used throughout United Kingdom with proven
accuracy and reliability
Benefits
• Avoids scorching and minimises crop damage
• Saves time in the field
Provides
• Long term use with reliable application
• Limits waste, dripping and over application this protects the environment
• Provides accurate application 100% of the time
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Accu-Rate Dribble Bars Application Rates
Nitroflo (30N) Application Rates Meter
Pressure
Position
A
B
C
Vehicle Speed km/hr
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
0.91
221
184
158
139
123
111
101
92
85
79
1.14
248
207
177
155
138
125
113
103
96
89
1.37
272
226
194
170
151
136
124
113
104
97
1.6
301
251
215
189
168
151
137
125
116
108
1.82
323
268
231
202
179
161
146
134
124
115
2.05
332
276
237
207
184
166
151
139
127
118
2.28
345
287
246
215
191
172
156
144
132
123
2.51
354
295
253
221
196
177
161
147
136
126
2.73
366
305
261
229
203
183
167
153
140
131
0.91
389
325
278
243
216
195
177
162
150
139
1.14
427
356
305
268
238
214
194
178
164
153
1.37
470
392
336
294
261
235
214
196
181
168
1.6
518
432
370
325
289
260
236
216
199
185
1.82
546
454
389
341
303
273
248
227
210
195
2.05
570
475
408
357
317
285
260
238
219
203
2.28
586
488
418
366
325
293
266
244
225
209
2.51
604
503
432
378
336
302
275
252
232
216
2.73
620
517
443
388
345
310
282
259
239
222
0.91
630
524
450
394
350
315
286
262
242
225
1.14
721
601
515
451
401
360
328
301
277
258
1.37
785
654
560
491
436
393
357
327
302
281
1.6
848
707
606
531
471
424
386
353
326
303
1.82
907
756
648
567
503
453
412
378
349
324
2.05
971
809
694
607
539
485
441
404
374
346
2.28
1010
842
722
631
561
505
459
421
389
360
2.51
1045
872
747
653
581
523
475
436
403
374
2.73
1100
917
786
688
611
550
500
459
423
393
Application rates quoted for Nitroflo at Density 1.3kg/l (S.G 1.3).
Please Note: All figures quoted are for guidance only. User must calibrate individual sprayer.
Important: Always follow manufacturers recommendations for application rates and timings
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Nitroflo S (26N + 5 SO3) Application Rates - l/ha
Meter
Pressure
Position
A
B
C
Vehicle Speed km/hr
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
0.91
223
186
159
140
124
111
102
93
86
80
1.14
250
209
179
156
139
126
114
104
96
89
1.37
274
228
195
171
152
137
125
114
105
98
1.6
303
253
217
190
169
152
138
126
117
109
1.82
325
270
232
203
180
163
148
135
125
116
2.05
334
278
239
209
186
167
152
140
128
119
2.28
347
289
247
217
193
173
157
145
133
124
2.51
357
297
255
223
198
179
162
148
137
127
2.73
369
308
263
231
205
185
168
154
141
132
0.91
392
327
280
245
217
196
179
164
151
140
1.14
430
359
308
270
240
216
195
179
165
154
1.37
474
395
339
296
263
237
216
197
182
169
1.6
522
436
373
327
291
262
238
217
201
186
1.82
550
458
392
344
305
275
250
229
211
196
2.05
575
479
411
360
319
287
262
240
221
205
2.28
590
491
422
369
328
295
268
246
227
210
2.51
609
507
435
381
339
304
277
254
234
217
2.73
625
521
446
391
347
313
284
261
240
224
0.91
635
529
453
397
353
317
288
264
244
226
1.14
727
605
519
454
404
363
331
303
279
260
1.37
791
659
565
495
439
396
360
330
304
283
1.6
855
712
611
535
475
428
389
356
329
305
1.82
914
762
653
571
507
457
415
381
352
326
2.05
978
815
699
612
544
489
445
407
377
349
2.28
1018
849
727
636
566
509
462
424
392
363
2.51
1054
879
753
658
585
527
479
439
406
377
2.73
1108
924
792
693
616
554
504
462
426
396
Application rates quoted for Nitroflo S at Density 1.28kg/l (S.G 1.28).
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Nitroflo XS (20N + 12.5 SO3) Application Rates - l/ha
Meter
Pressure
Position
A
B
C
Vehicle Speed km/hr
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
0.91
225
188
161
141
125
113
103
94
87
80
1.14
253
211
181
158
140
127
115
106
97
90
1.37
277
231
198
174
154
139
126
115
106
99
1.6
307
256
219
192
171
154
140
128
118
110
1.82
329
274
235
206
182
165
149
137
126
117
2.05
338
282
241
211
188
169
154
141
130
121
2.28
352
292
250
219
195
175
159
147
135
125
2.51
361
301
258
225
200
181
164
150
139
129
2.73
373
311
267
233
208
187
170
156
143
133
0.91
397
331
284
248
220
199
181
165
153
141
1.14
436
363
311
273
242
218
198
182
167
156
1.37
479
400
343
300
267
240
218
199
184
171
1.6
529
441
377
331
294
265
241
220
203
189
1.82
556
463
397
348
309
278
253
232
214
199
2.05
581
485
416
364
323
291
265
242
224
208
2.28
597
497
427
373
332
299
271
249
230
213
2.51
616
513
440
385
343
308
280
257
237
220
2.73
632
527
452
395
352
317
287
264
243
226
0.91
642
535
459
402
357
321
292
267
247
229
1.14
735
613
525
460
409
368
335
307
283
263
1.37
801
667
572
501
445
401
364
334
308
286
1.6
865
721
618
541
480
433
394
360
333
309
1.82
925
771
661
578
513
462
420
385
356
330
2.05
990
825
707
619
550
495
450
412
381
353
2.28
1030
859
736
644
572
515
468
429
396
368
2.51
1066
889
762
666
592
533
485
445
411
381
2.73
1122
935
801
701
623
561
510
468
431
401
Application rates quoted for Nitroflo XS at Density 1.23kg/l (S.G 1.23).
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Section 6
Nitrogen Price Comparisons
Price Comparison Chart
N cost
p/kg
70
71
72
73
74
75
76
77
78
79
80
81
82
83
84
85
86
87
88
89
90
91
92
93
94
95
96
97
98
99
100
101
102
103
104
105
106
107
108
109
110
112
113
114
115
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Urea
46%N
£/T
322
327
331
336
340
345
350
354
359
363
368
373
377
382
386
391
396
400
405
409
414
419
423
428
432
437
442
446
451
455
460
465
469
474
478
483
488
492
497
501
506
515
520
524
529
AN
33.5%N
£/T
235
238
241
245
248
251
255
258
261
265
268
271
275
278
281
285
288
291
295
298
302
305
308
312
315
318
322
325
328
332
335
338
342
345
348
352
355
358
362
365
369
375
379
382
385
AN
34.5%N
£/T
242
245
248
252
255
259
262
266
269
273
276
279
283
286
290
293
297
300
304
307
311
314
317
321
324
328
331
335
338
342
345
348
352
355
359
362
366
369
373
376
380
386
390
393
397
Liquid
28%N
£/T
196
199
202
204
207
210
213
216
218
221
224
227
230
232
235
238
241
244
246
249
252
255
258
260
263
266
269
272
274
277
280
283
286
288
291
294
297
300
302
305
308
314
316
319
322
Yara N37
£/m3
259
263
266
270
274
278
281
285
289
292
296
300
303
307
311
315
318
322
326
329
333
337
340
344
348
352
355
359
363
366
370
374
377
381
385
389
392
396
400
403
407
414
418
422
426
OMEX
30N
£/T
210
213
216
219
222
225
228
231
234
237
240
243
246
249
252
255
258
261
264
267
270
273
276
279
282
285
288
291
294
297
300
303
306
309
312
315
318
321
324
327
330
336
339
342
345
OMEX
26N+S
£/T
196
199
202
204
207
210
213
216
218
221
224
227
230
232
235
238
241
244
246
249
252
255
258
260
263
266
269
272
274
277
280
283
286
288
291
294
297
300
302
305
308
314
316
319
322
Yara
N35+S
£/m3
265
268
272
276
280
284
287
291
295
299
302
306
310
314
318
321
325
329
333
336
340
344
348
352
355
359
363
367
370
374
378
382
386
389
393
397
401
404
408
412
416
423
427
431
435
Purchase Option for 40m3 and 50m3 GRP Tanks
Section 7
Storage Tank Schemes
Omex to Supply
Tank
• 40,000 litre (approximately 50 tonne capacity) GRP vertical storage tank
• Fully lockable filling valve
• OR 50,000 litre (approximately 60 tonne capacity) GRP vertical storage tank
• Inspection and access hatch
• Four hold down points for securing to concrete base
• Tank delivered and off loaded on farm
• Drawings showing dimensions of tank plus foundations if required
Cost
• 40m3 = £5,000 delivered to site
• 50m3 = £6,000 delivered to site
Farmer to Supply
• An accessible site for tank
• Concrete base (dimensions supplied)
• Planning permission if required
• 4 x 16 mm rawbolts and to fix to concrete base
• Bolts and fixing are customer’s responsibility
• Crane hire (if required)
The Scheme
• Farmer to purchase tanks from Omex
• A retrospective rebate of £2.00 per tonne against
Omex Nitroflo products only
• To be paid annually, for 10 years maximum
• Cumulative rebate up to the purchase price of the
tank
• Tank maintenance and security is purchaser’s
responsibility
Plastic Tanks and Bowsers
Omex can offer for sale various sized plastic tanks and
bowsers.
Please contact Steve Perry at [email protected] or your
local District Sales Manager if you are considering storage
of 500 to 30,000 litres in a plastic tank or bowser.
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Rental Scheme for 40m3 GRP Tank
Farmer Qualification
• New customer to Omex Nitroflo
• A minimum of 100 tonnes of Nitroflo per annum
Omex to Supply
• One 40,000 litre (approximately 50 tonne capacity) GRP tank, complete with fully lockable 2” valve,
inspection and cleaning hatch, sight gauge, fixing ties and locks
• Drawings showing dimensions of tank plus foundations if required
Farmer to Supply
• Concrete foundation for tank
• Appropriate planning permission if required
• 4 x 16mm rawbolts and to fix to base
• Bolts and fixing are customers responsibility
The Scheme
• An annual rental of £500 payable in advance
• A retrospective rebate of £2.00 per tonne will be paid up to the value of £500 per annum on Nitroflo
range only
Omex Agriculture reserve the right to uplift the tank if annual off take falls below 50 tonnes or
rental is unpaid. The farmer is responsible for paying crane hire for the removal of the tank.
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Rental Scheme for 50m3 GRP Tank
• New customer to Omex for Nitroflo
Omex to Supply
• One 50,000 litre (approximately 60 tonne capacity) GRP vertical storage tank with fully lockable
filling valve, inspection & cleaning access hatch, 4 hold down ties for securing to concrete base and
sight gauge
• Drawings, showing dimensions of tank and cradles plus foundations if required
Farmer to Supply
• Fully accessible site
• 4 x 16mm rawbolts and to fix to concrete base
• Bolts and fixing will be customers responsibility
The Scheme
• An annual rental of £600, payable in advance
• A retrospective rebate of £2.00 per tonne will be paid up to the value of £600 per annum, on
Nitroflo range only
Omex Agriculture reserve the right to uplift the tank if annual off-take falls below 100 tonnes or if
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Installation Guidelines - Base for GRP Vertical Tank 40/50m3
3.30m
Tie down point
Bunded tanks need a bund capacity of 110%
of the total capacity of the tank
For example, 5x8x1.1m or 5x9x1m for the
40m3 tank
3.30m
0.25m
Base
Thickness of the base will
depend on ground conditions
The base for the storage tank needs to be a flat smooth concrete slab, 3.3m square and 150mm to
250mm thick, depending on ground conditions. If the concrete is not smooth a layer of sand or folded
roofing felt should be used to level and protect the base of the tank. The tanks must be bolted down by
the customer with 4 x 16mm rawbolts through the stainless steel ties provided immediately after delivery.
The hole in tie is 18mm. Site the tank with holding ties in each corner of the slab.
Tank Dimensions
40m3
Diameter - 3m
Height - 6.02m
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50m3
Diameter - 3m
Height - 7.39m
Rental Scheme for 30m3 Plastic Tank
Omex to Supply
• One 30,000 litre (approximately 40 tonne capacity) UV-stabilised polyethylene vertical storage tank
with fully lockable filling valve, inspection & cleaning access hatch
• Tank delivered but not off loaded on farm
Farmer to Supply
• Fully accessible site
• Planning permission if required
• 4 x 16mm rawbolts and to fix to concrete base
• Crane hire if required
The Scheme
Nitroflo range only
• The farmer is responsible for paying for crane hire for the removal of the tank
• Purchase price £3,000+VAT delivered farm but not offloaded
Omex Agriculture reserve the right to uplift the tank if annual off-take falls below 50 tonnes or if
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Installation Guidelines - Base for 30m3 UV-stabilised Polyethylene tank
3.50m
Tank dimensions: 3.45m diameter, 3.65m high
Bunded tanks require a bund with a capacity
of at least 33 cubic metres.
3.50m
For example, 4x8.25x1m or 4x7x1.15m for the
30m3 tank
0.2m
Base
Thickness of the base will
depend on ground conditions
The base for the storage tank needs to be a flat smooth re-inforced concrete slab, 3.5m square and a
minimum 200mm thick. If the concrete is not smooth a layer of sand or folded roofing felt should be
used to level and protect the base of the tank. We recommend that the tank is secured to the base with
an appropriate ratchet strap, using the eyes provided on the top of the tank.
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Rental Scheme for 50 Tonne Steel Tank
Omex to Supply
• One 38,000 litre (approximately 50 tonne) mild steel storage tank, complete with 2” valve sight
gauge and steel cradles.
• Tank delivered on farm but not offloaded.
Farmer to Supply
• Two concrete foundations for tank cradles
• Crane hire if required
The Scheme
Nitroflo range only
• Omex Agriculture reserve the right to uplift the tank if annual off-take falls below 100 tonnes or if
rental is not paid
• The farmer is responsible for paying for crane hire for the removal of the tank
• Should the farmer prefer
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Base for Steel Storage Tanks
Approximately 27 Foot (8.28m)
8’ 6”
(2.6m)
6”
(150mm)
8”
(200mm)
Site requires two foundation strips
(0.5m) x (2.5m) x (150mm) deep of 1:2:4 concrete at 5m centres
These need to be on 200mm of consolidated hardcore. To raise the tank build up with concrete blocks.
Siting Requirements
Planning permission may be required in some areas. A bund wall of 110% of tank capacity and sealed
base is recommended. The site for the tank should be minimum of 100m from any open water course.
The site should also be on level ground and steps taken to prevent any potential spillage running towards
water course.
Outlet pipe can be turned to suit the
site
Valves should be locked with valve
sleeve
at all times when unattended
Padlocks and locking sleeves will be
provided with the tank when
installed
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Side Elevation
1003mm
250.7mm
5000mm
Elevation
250.7mm
Reinforcing Mesh
End Elevation
1000mm
4500mm
5000mm
Plan View
Tank Bund
Foundation
Details
230mm
1000mm
1000mm
10000mm
4000mm
11000mm
Scale 1:50
This is only a guide
foundation (design
will need to be
modified to ground
conditions)
The bund capacity
needs to be 42m3
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Notes
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Code of practice for
hauliers delivering solution
and suspension fertilisers
Solutions
Suspensions
1. Check that the tanker is rinsed out and clean,
especially if changing between NPK solutions
and nitrogen. Weigh the tanker to obtain the
tare weight over the weighbridge.
1. Check that the tanker number complies with
the loading instructions, or the delivery note if
collecting a loaded tanker.
2. Before loading from factory storage tank
ensure that the storage tank number and
product description conforms with your
loading instructions.
3. Load through fine gauge filter.
4. Take a sample midway through loading.
5. When loading is complete ensure all valves on
storage tank are closed and your lids are shut.
6. Weigh the tanker to record the gross weight
for issue of delivery note.
7. Ensure delivery not complies with your load,
i.e. product, specific gravity.
8. Ensure that sample is labelled before leaving.
9. Comply with Omex Rhizomania hygiene
procedures.
10. On arrival at farm check storage tank before
discharg ing. Check that it is clean and that
tank, valve and pipework are in a sound
condition. Check there is capacity to hold the
delivery. Whilst discharging remain with the
tank, to ensure that there are no leaks from
delivery pipes etc. and if capacity is close to
amount to be discharged closely monitor the
level of the tank to prevent overflow.
11. If discharging into a sprayer or bowser ensure
that there is capacity to hold the delivery and
that the storage will be stable when loaded,
especially that any supporting legs are on a
firm surface.
12. Empty all delivery hoses before uncoupling to
avoid spillages.
13. Ensure that you label the tank with the analysis
delivered and the date of delivery.
14. If you are unable to find a signatory for the
delivery note, leave a copy at the farmhouse or
office and re cord where you left the delivery
note on the copy returned to Omex depot.
2. If loading empty tanker ensure that the tare
weight is recorded before loading.
3. Ensure gross weight is recorded over
weighbridge and that you have a delivery note
for the load.
4. If tanker has any residue of suspension on
outside, rinse off before leaving depot.
5. Ensure that all lids are sealed and valves closed
with bungs fitted, if attached. Also check tanker
wheel nuts and running gear, including any pipe
racks etc. as it is your responsibility to ensure
that the load and tanker are road worthy.
6. Check that any verbal instructions comply with
the delivery note.
7. Comply with the Omex Rhizomania hygiene
procedures.
8. Liaise with the farmer or contractor on the
siting of the road tanker and do not leave
unattended within the boundaries of the public
highway. Do not site near overhead power
cables. Do not leave valve keys with the tanker.
9. Ensure that the tanker outlet is accessible for the
sprayer, especially if siting against buildings etc.
10.You are responsible for the safe siting of the
tanker. Ensure that the ground is firm under
legs and use sleepers where possible. Apply
hand-brake and check tank is stable before
removing tractor unit. Do not allow any access
by any personnel to the tanker until it is safe
and stable.
11.When collecting tanker ensure that lids are
secure, valves closed and bungs fitted.
12.When returning into depot ensure that the
gross weight is recorded over the weighbridge
before dropping.
15. If collecting empty tanker ensure the lids are
secured, valves shut and any outlet adapters
are returned to the depot.
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Agriculture
Omex Agriculture Limited
Bardney Factory & Head Office
King’s Lynn Factory
Tel 01526 396000
Fax 01526 396001
Email [email protected]
Web www.omex.co.uk
Tel 01553 760011
Fax 01553 769784
Email [email protected]
Web www.omex.co.uk
Bardney Airfield
Tupholme
Lincoln
Lincolnshire
LN3 5TP
Estuary Road
King’s Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 2HH

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