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INTRODUCTION TO VISCOFOL Revolutionary high viscosity foliar feeds

Contents Page 1 GCiC launches VISCOFOL Page 2 Why choose VISCOFOL? Pages 3 - 5 VISCOFOL formulation technology Page 6 Benefits of VISCOFOL formulation Page 7 Benefits to farmers using VISCOFOL Pages 8 – 27 Product Range

Suspension Concentrate (SC) Foliar Feeds GCiC launches… VISCOFOL products have VISCOFOL class-leading stability and long shelf life . All VISCOFOL products are The next generation manufactured to the same suspension concentrate high quality standards as an micronutrient range . SC pesticide. 1

Why choose VISCOFOL? While standard SC foliar fertilisers offer very real benefits to the farmer (compared to powders) such as good tank-mix ability and high loading which reduces the number of applications required, they do have challenges – namely: 1. limited shelf life 2. relatively slow foliar uptake when compared to sulphates or nitrates. VISCOFOL foliar formulations offer the best of both suspensions & powders: Significant soluble nutrient available in the VISCOFOL formulation thereby allowing immediate uptake comparable to a sulphate or nitrate, without losing any of the other SC benefits that the farmer values. Significant stability and shelf life , e.g. up to 30 months with the Manganese which is usually the most challenging of the nutrients from a stability point-of-view. 2

VISCOFOL Formulation Technology All raw materials are milled to 5 microns which is up to 4 times smaller than other manufacturers of similar products. This results in up to 8x the number of particles and therefore a much increased surface area. These smaller particles are easier to hold in suspension and retain an homogenous mix i.e. consistent from top to bottom and no ‘sedimentation in the bottom’ as with some other formulations. 3

The other benefit of these smaller particles is that they have a much increased surface area to be absorbed by the leaf - when sprayed they form a uniform mono particular layer on the leaf. This uniform layer + the aid of our unique adjuvants system gives: greater coverage, • faster uptake and • • enables the product to be rainfast within 30 minutes. 4

Benefits of VISCOFOL formulation Fine-milled - stable suspensions. Easy to tank mix. Long storage stability. Consistent particle size = less sedimentation. Fully loaded adjuvant system. Much increased surface area to be absorbed by the leaf - when sprayed they form a uniform mono particular layer on the leaf. Greater coverage, faster uptake, higher efficacy. Rainfast within 30 minutes. 6

Benefits to farmers using Able to offer 30 VISCOFOL months stability for a manganese carbonate which traditionally is the Products are most challenging of extremely easy to the SC’s. tank-mix , and have lower dose rates Products form a Easy-rinse capability compared to the mousse-like structure in the can - all VISCOFOL competitor which naturally gives products meet the products. it much greater industry standard of stability over a completely clean traditional suspension can within 3 rinses. concentrates (SC’s). 7

Product Range VISCOFOL Boron VISCOFOL Mix VISCOFOL Boron + Mo VISCOFOL Calcium VISCOFOL Magnesium VISCOFOL Black (Humic Acid) VISCOFOL Manganese VISCOFOL K Max (potash) VISCOFOL Zinc 8

VISCOFOL BORON A liquid, single nutrient Boron product. Boron 150 is the most concentrated Boron option in our range and can be applied alone or tank mixed (subject to advice) where the crop has a recognised and significant demand for Boron. Benefits: Item Analysis % w/w ▪ Concentrated, liquid source of Boron. Boron 150 g/l 10.9 % ▪ Excellent tank mix profile. Nitrogen 66 g/l 4.8 % ▪ Safe product that has been rigorously tested . 9

VISCOFOL BORON cont. Crop Dose L/Ha Cereals 1 Oilseed rape 3 Boron deficiency in a leaf Maize 3 Peas & beans 2 Vegetables 1 – 3 Key Crops & Uses: Salad crops 1 – 2 Product will correct and control Boron deficiency. • Fruit 1 – 2 Can be used in all crops (see label for application details). • • Boron is important for flowering and pollination. • Boron is vital for fruit set. Boron is important for oil production in crops such as OSR. • 10

VISCOFOL BORON + MO A liquid, Boron + Trace Elements product. Item Analysis % w/w Benefits: Boron 120 g/l 9.2 % • Concentrated, liquid source of Boron. Nitrogen 52 g/l 4.0 % With added trace elements required with the • same timing. Molybdenum, Mo 10 g/l 0.75 % • Excellent tank mix profile. Zinc, Zn 0.5 g/l - Safe product that has been rigorously tested. • 11

VISCOFOL BORON + MO cont. Crop Dose L/Ha Cereals 1 Oilseed rape 3 Boron deficiency in a leaf Maize 3 Peas & beans 2 Key Crops & Uses: Vegetables 1 - 3 • Product will correct and control Boron deficiency. Salad crops 1 - 3 • Can be used in all crops (see label for application details). Fruit 1 - 3 Boron is important for flowering and pollination. • Boron is vital for fruit set. • • Boron is important for oil production in crops such as OSR. 12

VISCOFOL MAGNESIUM Ideal Magnesium product for all crops. The SV technology gives immediate nutrient uptake. If you generally use Bittersalz in your crop, consider the advantages of using a liquid, tank-mixable, concentrated product with a long shelf life! Control of Magnesium deficiency in your crop can be achieved with fewer applications. Benefits : ▪ Easily suspendable in water of any temperature. Item Analysis % w/w ▪ Enhanced high temperature and long term storage ability over normal SC's. Magnesium 300 g/l 20.2 % ▪ More fluid than standard SC's (easier to pour and can be supplied in IBC's). Nitrogen 20 g/l 1.34 % ▪ Easy rinse empty can. ▪ Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SC’s. ▪ Excellent tank mix profile. 15

VISCOFOL MAGNESIUM cont. Crop Dose L/Ha Cereals 2 - 4 Oilseed rape 2 - 4 Maize 2 - 4 Magnesium deficiency in a leaf Peas, Beans & Carrots 2 - 4 Potatoes 2 – 4 Key Crops & Uses: ▪ Product will correct and control Magnesium deficiency. Sugar Beet, Cabbage, 2 - 4 Kale ▪ Benefits can be seen in many crops including cereals, potatoes Fruit 4 and OSR. Consult the label for all crops and doses ▪ Can increase protein content in milling wheats with late applications. ▪ Can increase dry matter content of potatoes. 16

VISCOFOL MANGANESE The ideal high-strength Manganese product. Combines the benefits of a sulphate or nitrate (primarily rapid uptake) with those of a carbonate such as tank-mix ability, safety and long term effect. Don't forget that this Manganese can be stored for up to 30 months! Benefits: ▪ Enhanced high temperature and long term storage ability Item % w/w Analysis over normal SC's. ▪ Up to 30 months shelf life. Manganese 500 g/l 28 % ▪ Easy rinse empty can. ▪ Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SC’s. ▪ Excellent tank mix profile. ▪ Proven efficacy - potential to save an application against other SC’s! 17

VISCOFOL MANGANESE cont. Crop Dose L/Ha Cereals 1 Oilseed rape 1 Manganese deficiency in a leaf Peas, Beans & Carrots 1 Key Crops & Uses: Potatoes 1 ▪ Product will correct and control Manganese deficiency. Sugar Beet, Cabbage, 1 ▪ Benefits can be seen in many crops including cereals, potatoes, peas & Kale beans. Grassland 1 ▪ Important for photosynthesis and protein manufacture. ▪ Applications help the crop to better use nitrogen applications to the soil. ▪ It is key for optimum grain yield and protein content in cereals and the prevention of Marsh spot in peas. 18

VISCOFOL ZINC A concentrated Zinc product that matches the market leaders in terms of concentration but due to the Viscofol technology offers extended shelf life and enhanced efficacy. Benefits: ▪ Enhanced high temperature and long term storage Item Analysis % w/w ability Zinc 700 g/l 39 % ▪ More fluid than standard SC's (easier to pour) ▪ Easy rinse empty can ▪ Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SCs ▪ Excellent tank mix profile 19

VISCOFOL ZINC cont. Zinc deficiency in leaves Crop Dose L/Ha Cereals 1 Key Crops & Uses: Maize 1 ▪ Product corrects and controls zinc deficiency. ▪ Benefits can be seen in many crops including cereals, potatoes Brassicas 1 and OSR (check the label for specific rates and timings) Carrots, Onions, Leeks 1 ▪ Zinc is important for grain formation in cereals. Potatoes 1 ▪ Zinc affects the production of natural plant growth hormones and Hops 1.5 so deficiency can lead to stunted plants. Apples, Pears 1 - 2 ▪ Zinc is vital for photosynthesis and so yellowing of the leaves is a typical symptom of deficiency. 20