Rising Input Costs Fuel High Volume Sales

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One of the UK’s most popular biostimulant brands has cited rising input costs as the reason for a dramatic increase in sales.

MJP Supplies began offering the seaweed-based biostimulant Algifol in reusable bulk containers (RBCs) in February 2023.

In the last six months, the company has seen demand for the 1,000 litre RBCs increase by a third, with average orders topping 6,000 litres per month in the first six months of 2024.

“When bought in an RBC, the cost per litre is just £10, and that’s enough to treat one hectare,” says Marcus. “The feedback we have received from farmers and our large-scale liquid fertiliser manufacturers which blend Algifol into their products is that the rapidly rising input costs are behind the move to bulk purchases. People are doing everything they can to reduce their costs and save money wherever possible.

“Like other manufacturers and distributors, we’ve tried incredibly hard to remain competitive, and thankfully, Algifol’s manufacturers have done the same, so the cost of Algifol has not increased this year, which is another factor in its popularity.

“However, the main reason for Algifol’s growing popularity is its effect on crops. 2024 has been one of the wettest years in living memory, and when growers have managed to get their crops in the ground, they’ve been determined to give them the best chance. Aligfol has proven itself over the years to improve crops’ resistance to extreme weather, including excessive rainfall.”

Algifol is derived from brown algae, which is dried and refined. The result is an entirely natural liquid boasting a wealth of trace elements, vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates, polyuronides and growth-regulating plant hormones.

Algifol’s manufacturer, Neomed Pharma, says the biostimulant is a natural nitrogen source due to the high presence of amino acids and peptides. This makes Algifol ideal for combined use with reduced amounts of N fertiliser. When used with a reduced amount of fertiliser, Algifol naturally improves the nitrogen use efficiency of the crop, producing a better yield and reducing the use of costly fertilisers.

 

Interest levels secure biostimulant brand’s return to Cereals

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Buoyed by a high level of interest, MJP Supplies is returning to Cereals for a second time.

The UK distributor of Algifol said that enquiry levels at last year’s show and subsequent sales of the seaweed-based biostimulant encouraged it to book again for this year’s event.

Marcus has been the sole UK importer and distributor of Algifol since 2005. Algifol is a completely natural biostimulant, made from concentrated brown algae, which is gathered from the North Atlantic, dried and refined to maximise its wealth of trace elements, vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates, polyuronides and growth-regulating plant hormones.

“Last year was our first time at Cereals, and we were very pleased with the number of people who showed an interest in Algifol,” says Marcus Palmer. “Over the last year, we’ve seen both enquiries and orders increase, with previous customers and new growers opting to use Algifol on their crops. Biostimulants are increasingly popular as they increase the crops’ resistance to heat stress and extreme weather, including rainfall. If this year’s weather is anything like what we experienced in 2023, I think all growers will need to give their crops a lot of help, and we will see another rise in interest in Algifol as it is such a cost-effective and proven option.”

MJP Supplies offers a range of tanks, rainwater harvesting solutions, garden and landscaping tools, and bird-scaring products in addition to Algifol. For further information, visit Stand 704 at Cereals

ALGIFOL OFFERED IN HIGH VOLUME RBCs – FOR LARGE SCALE FARMERS AND AGRI-CHEMICAL COMPANIES

One of the UK’s most popular brands of biostimulant is now available in high-capacity reusable bulk containers (RBCs).

As of this month, MJP Supplies, the UK distributor of Algifol, is offering the seaweed-derived biostimulant in 1,000 litre RBCs, with prices starting at just £10 per litre.

The introduction of the new high-volume RBCs was triggered by a rise in orders from large-scale farmers and liquid fertiliser manufacturers keen to blend Algifol into their products.

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Horse Wellbeing in 2023: Nutripferd™ to go!

Horse wellbeing is an essential aspect of responsible horse ownership. As a horse owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your horse receives the proper nutrition, care, and attention it needs to lead a happy and healthy life. One crucial element of horse wellbeing is nutrition, and Nutripferd™ to go! is an excellent choice for horse owners looking to provide their horses with optimal nutrition.

Nutripferd™ to go! is a specially formulated mash that consists of easily digestible fibers of soya, Lucerne, meadow hay, beet pulp, and organically bound vitamins and amino acids. This well-selected herbal mixture is not only extremely tasty, but it also has a positive effect on the digestive tract and stress situations. Chia and linseed with their essential Omega 3 fatty acids – and Amino acids also provide energy for the horses. Additionally, Nutripferd™ to go! contains honey, biotin, natural E Vitamin, and active yeast strains – making it ideal for all breeds of horses.

It is recommended that horses be fed 300g of Nutripferd™ to go! daily, while foals and ponies should receive 150g daily. Nutripferd™ to go! can be fed all year round or as a timely limited cure against special stress or before stress is expected. It should be fed during the day in one portion.

One of the best things about Nutripferd™ to go! is that it has a shelf life of 12 months in the originally closed container or sachet. This means that you can stock up on Nutripferd™ to go! without worrying about it going bad.

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How to use Algifol in your Garden

If you’re looking for a way to improve the health and growth of your garden plants, look no further than Algifol™. This versatile product is designed to provide plants with all the necessary minerals, trace elements, plant hormones, and vitamins needed for healthy growth. Here are some tips on how to use Algifol™ in your garden:

  1. Choose the Right Size Algifol™ comes in different sizes, so choose the right one for your needs. The smaller 100ml cans are ideal for house plants and nursery stock growers, as well as for those with allotments or growing their own plants in their garden.
  2. Apply Early in the Growing Season To get the best results, apply Algifol™ early in the growing season. This will help to improve the root system, enabling quicker uptake of important nutrients and water. It will also start building the immune system of plants to help resist disease and pest attack. Algifol™ can then be applied at regular intervals throughout the growing season.
  3. Use Humic Acid for Leaf Colour If leaf colour is important to you, consider using Algifol™ plus humic acid. Trials have shown that this gives a boost to green leaf area, resulting in more vibrant and healthy-looking plants.
  4. Improve Flower Size and Quality Algifol™ can also help to improve the size and quality of flowers. Blooms will have improved colour and last longer once in water. This is especially important for those who like to display their cut flowers indoors.
  5. Apply Algifol™ Safely Algifol™ is non-toxic, so it can be used safely in an enclosed environment. It is easy to apply by either diluting at watering time or applying overall with a mist blower or conventional sprayer. Always follow the instructions on the label for best results.

In conclusion, Algifol™ is a valuable tool for any gardener looking to improve the health and growth of their plants. By choosing the right size, applying early in the growing season, using humic acid for leaf colour, and improving flower size and quality, you can take full advantage of the benefits of this versatile product. With its easy application and non-toxic properties, Algifol™ is a safe and effective way to give your garden the boost it needs.

Biostimulant Brand Seeks Partnership With Regenerative Farmers

A seaweed-based biostimulant brand is looking to work with regenerative farmers following a wave of interest from the sector at the start of the year.

Marcus Palmer, the UK importer and distributor of Algifol, wants to establish field trials with regenerative farmers in 2023.

The move follows a rise in enquiries from farmers saying they want to apply biostimulants as part of their regenerative techniques.

“We had several phone calls and emails in January from farmers wanting further information about Algifol and its benefits as part of a sustainable approach to agriculture,” says Marcus. “Algifol is produced by Neomed Pharma in Germany, and they have undertaken a considerable amount of research around the world to document its positive effect on a wide range of crops. One area they are yet to look into is regenerative farming within the UK, so we decided to take this on.

“We’d like to hear from regenerative farmers who are willing to apply Algifol to their crops and work with us to gauge its effect. We will supply the Algifol they need free of charge, so there’s nothing to lose.”

Algifol is derived from brown algae, which is dried and refined. The result is an entirely natural liquid boasting a wealth of trace elements, vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates, polyuronides and growth-regulating plant hormones.

Neomed Pharma says Algifol is also a natural nitrogen source due to the high presence of amino acids and peptides. This makes Algifol ideal for combined use with reduced amounts of N fertiliser. When used with a reduced amount of fertiliser, Algifol naturally improves the nitrogen use efficiency of the crop, producing a better yield and reducing the use of costly fertilisers.

Sales of Algifol increased by 33% in 2022, fuelled partly by the rising cost of fertilisers and partly by a growing number of farmers looking for natural ways to boost their crops’ resistance to extreme weather conditions and increase yield and quality.

Algifol is available in one litre (£21.99+VAT) and 10-litre cans directly from Marcus via his website – www.mjpsupplies.co.uk. Discounts are available for larger quantities which can be supplied to both growers and agrochemical companies for inclusion in their fertiliser and biostimulant blends.

Regenerative farmers interested in partnering with Marcus should email [email protected] or call 07702 293 727.

HOW CAN RAINWATER TANKS HELP WITH WATER CONSERVATION?

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What Is Rainwater Harvesting?

Rainwater harvesting systems collect the runoff from rainwater from roofs so that it can be filtered and used. The systems are not usually intended to produce drinking water. Instead, they are used to provide water for watering gardens, flushing toilets, and operating washing machines in homes, and process water and irrigation resources in industry and agriculture. In an approach that saves both money and resources, harvesting rainwater means valuable and increasingly scarce mains water can be saved for drinking, bathing, and making cups of tea.

What Are The Main Ecological Benefits of Rainwater Harvesting?

Mains water is expensive and energy-intensive to produce, recycle and treat. The water must be filtered through multiple treatment facilities before it is tested, stored, and finally transported via infrastructure that requires constant maintenance. This process is lengthy, and in a staggering 35% of cases results in the water being flushed down a toilet. Rainwater harvesting can be used to replace mains water for flushing and cleaning equipment, acting as a relatively effortless and highly cost-effective recycling solution.

How Else Does Rainwater Harvesting Benefit The Environment?

Excess rain can cause significant damage, especially in built-up areas. Over-development removes soil and other natural drainage solutions, so heavy rainfall can easily lead to major flooding events – as it increasingly does in the UK every winter. When rainwater is collected and used, the risk of damage from overflowing sewers and run-off is mitigated. Many high-risk towns are now implementing large-scale rainwater harvesting as part of their flood-defence systems, a strategy that has been backed by scientific research.

Are Rainwater Conservation Tanks Safe?

There are two safety concerns with rainwater harvesting: the rainwater itself, and the storage tanks used to collect it. Rainwater harvesting systems collect water that runs off the roofs of buildings. As such, the first phase of collection will contain debris and other contaminants leached from the air, including car exhaust particles.

Commercial and agricultural systems are designed to safely flush the first runoff and include advanced filtration units to ensure that the rest of the collection is clean. Rainwater tanks are made from UV safe plastics that reduce the risk of any biomatter from developing into a hazard, and easy cleaning ensures that maintenance is straightforward. Additionally, the valve systems prevent rainwater from mixing with mains water, so cross-contamination is impossible. Therefore, rainwater conservation represents one of the safest methods of ecological water management.

Can I Install a Rainwater Conservation Tank On My Site?

Unless the roof is completely flat, rainwater harvesting is possible. There are three main types of system: direct pumped, indirect pumped, and indirect gravity. Each of these are appropriate for different building designs and application requirements. For instance, using conserved water to flush a toilet requires less pressure than the demands of an industrial washing machine, so gravity is often sufficient. Rainwater harvesting systems can be aided by pumps to increase the water pressure, so when opting for the approach always check with an experienced provider to ensure that the system is optimised for purpose.

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Water conservation can reduce costs and improve efficiency whilst benefitting the environment. The quality of the rainwater harvesting system makes a difference to quality, safety, and convenience, so for expert advice get in touch with MJP Supplies today, and ask about our range of durable fluid management products.

AGROMOMISTS SOUGHT FOR BIOSTIMULANT FEEDBACK

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Agronomists interested in finding out more about biostimulants and the effect they can have on UK crops are being encouraged to contact one of Europe’s leading brands of natural fertilisers.

 

The UK importer of seaweed-based biostimulant, Algifol, wants to establish a network of regional agronomists to receive insights and feedback from them and their clients.

 

Marcus Palmer, the UK importer of Algifol, is offering free product to those that get involved.

 

Algifol is manufactured in Germany by NeoMed-Pharma. The biostimulant has been distributed in the UK by Marcus since 2005. In that time, Marcus and his customers have applied it to a wide range of crops, including combining peas, potatoes and other vegetables as well as sugar beet, oilseed rape and cereals.

 

Now, Marcus is keen to hear the views of agronomists and their clients as he looks to build the brand’s profile in the UK.

 

“Last year, we worked with the Processors and Growers Research Organisation and their field trials on Combining Peas proved that the use of Algifol increases yields and reduced foot rot infection,” says Marcus. “We have also worked with several universities and academics who have said Algifol has a positive effect on root establishment, disease resistance and yields.

 

“Since distributing Algifol in the UK, I have received lots of feedback from customers who are delighted with the results of using it. They say they like it because it is entirely natural, improves yields, reduces the stress caused by droughts, heat and heavy rainfall. It is also cost-effective, with just one litre being enough to spray one hectare.

 

“Now, though, I’d like to work with agronomists and gain their feedback on the product as we look to broaden our knowledge and develop our proposition. Most big brands have their in-house agronomists, but we’d like to take a different approach and work with independent agronomists.”

 

Algifol is a concentrated brown algae gathered from the North Atlantic, dried and refined to maximise its wealth of trace elements, vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates, polyuronides and growth-regulating plant hormones.

 

NeoMed-Pharma recommends four applications of one litre of Algifol diluted at a ratio of up to 1:1,000, which can be applied by knapsack, trailed or mounted sprayers or planes.

 

Algifol wants to work with one agronomist in the South East, South West, East and West Midlands, Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, the North East and North West of England, as well as Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Agronomists wanting to take part or needing further information should contact Marcus on 07702 293 727 or email [email protected]

SEAWEED-BIOSTIMULANT HELPING POTATO GROWERS STAY COOL IN THE SUMMER HEAT

 

Growers without access to irrigation systems are being encouraged to follow the lead of one Lincolnshire farmer who has embraced seaweed to help his crop fend off the effects of heat stress.

 

Since 2018, the Louth Potato Company has used a seaweed-based biostimulant to counter the impact of extreme weather conditions. Ryan Wrisdale has been applying Algifol regularly to his winter wheat, pumpkins, and potatoes. He says the results have been amazing. “In 2018, we had a very wet winter and spring, followed by drought conditions over the summer. As we don’t have an irrigation system, we could not water our 20-acre crop of early and second early potatoes. After a few weeks, the plants were suffering from stress due to no water and were not growing.

“We were introduced to Algifol, which we applied with every blight spray on a seven-day interval. This meant that the plant was fed through the leaves with Algifol applied little and often. This kept the plant alive, and the potatoes were able to gain more weight and size, resulting in a bonus of an increased yield after we thought it was too late. “We also gained a good-sized potato which was amazing as at one point we thought we were going to have a disastrous crop. The potato crop yield averaged between seven and ten tonnes to the acre that year.

“It wasn’t just me that saw the benefits of using Algifol that year. One of our growers had over seven acres of Accord, which had developed a virus and distress. I told them about Algifol, and they started using it too. After four applications spread over four weeks, their crop recovered to a high standard and produced an exceptional yield at the end. We know this was down to the Algifol because the grower had a small strip in the field which never received Algifol. That strip didn’t produce a high yield, and the potatoes didn’t grow very big because the tops died off.”

Today, the Louth Potato Company is so happy with the results Algifol produces; the company uses it on all of its crops.

 

“Algifol has an incredibly positive impact on our Winter Wheat, Pumpkins and potatoes. In the last three years, we have faced many different challenges with weather extremities, such as torrential rain leading into droughts. The growing conditions have been both hard and worrying, but by applying Algifol to all these crops, especially throughout the droughts, we have managed to keep the plant green, healthy and alive and pushing it to move forward. Although it’s an extra cost, we’ve factored into our gross margin, and it is of benefit because it is increasing yields and producing a quality product at the end of the day.”

Algifol is distributed in the UK by Marcus Palmer, who runs MJP Supplies. The biostimulant is manufactured by NeoMed-Pharma in Germany using seaweed gathered from the North Atlantic. The seaweed is dried and refined to maximise its wealth of trace elements, vitamins, enzymes, amino acids, carbohydrates, polyuronides and growth-regulating plant hormones.

“The popularity of biostimulants is growing rapidly,” says Marcus. “And I’m not surprised! Since 2005, I’ve been promoting the benefits of using biostimulants, and we’re now seeing other people in the industry promoting them. We have lots of farmers who, like Ryan, have seen first-hand how crops can recover from extreme temperatures. If you’re a grower reading this who doesn’t have an irrigation system and is worried about their crop, then I’d encourage you to get in touch. You’ve got nothing to lose by trying Algifol and everything to gain.”

Applied by knapsack, trailed or mounted sprayers or planes, Algifol is used worldwide on various crops, including bananas, grapes, tea, potatoes and cereals. In the UK, most of Marcus’ customers are growing potatoes, oilseed rape and sugar beat, with the manufacturer NeoMed-Pharma recommending four applications of one litre of Algifol diluted at a ratio of up to 1:1,000.