Getting the most out of your crop stubbles Multi Trans 7000, simply a smarter bin.. Need to store, carry, deliver or dish out feed, seed or fertiliser?

GETTING THE MOST OUT OF YOUR CROP STUBBLES

Matt Bastian, Alltech Lienert Australia

At this point in 2021, cereal crops are looking the best they have for the last few years. Once the headers leave the paddock, mixed farming producers will need to start looking at what to do with stubble and how best to utilise this valuable feed source.

ESTIMATING THE FEED VALUE

While crop stubbles can be a valuable source of feed, not all stubbles are of equal value and stubble bulk does not necessarily translate into animal performance.

A quick, easy way to get an idea of useful feed in the cereal crop is to count the number of grains and green shoots in a 0.1 metre square (32cm x 32cm) and use the below table (to get a more accurate result this should be replicated in different areas of the paddock).

Table 1: Table taken from Grains research development and Grain Quadrant – kilograms of grain/ha Green Shoot Quadrant – kg DM/ha Grains counted Approx. quantity of grain (kg/ha) Green shoots counted Approx. quantity of DM (kg/ha)

6 20 7 20

13 20 26 40 60 80 14 21 28 40 60 80

33 100 35 100

development corporation - GRDC Research Code SFS00028

It is important to make an analysis of the stubble before moving livestock on. Large amounts of spilt or left-over grain in paddocks has the potential to cause acidosis if rapidly consumed in high amounts.

In the unlikely scenario that paddocks do have high levels of spilt grain present, the animal’s rumen should be acclimatised and adjusted slowly beforehand by using grain and a suitable buffer pellet such as Blueprint Sheep 50 Concentrate Pellet.

THE NEED TO SUPPLEMENT

Stubble is generally low in protein and high in fibre, therefore the use of a supplementary protein source is beneficial to meet the animal’s production demands.

Optisync™ is Alltech’s controlled release nitrogen technology designed to provide a concentrated source of rumen degradable protein. Optisync supports efficient rumen function and fibre digestion. this excellent rumen degradable protein source. Without it, rumen bacteria can’t grow, which leads to poor digestibility of fibrous materials in the diet.

HOW SHOULD OPTISYNC BE PRESENTED TO ANIMALS?

Depending on the production system and facilities on farm, there are a couple of options for providing Optisync to livestock.

Optisync can be mixed with cereal grain up to 2.5 per cent (pc) inclusion rate. In turn, lifting protein by 6pc, this extra protein in the diet will help improve feed conversion and ultimately liveweight gain.

The recommended intakes of Optisync for sheep are between 20-40 grams per head per day and for cattle between 90 and 240 grams per head per day.

If grain assisting in the paddock, suitable management practices should be adopted to ensure animals are not eating above their recommended intakes – for further information on recommended intakes please get in touch with your local Alltech Lienert representative.

Grain protein levels should be analysed to ensure sufficient protein is being offered to stock, Alltech Lienert provides complementary grain protein testing and are happy to do this for any producer.

Using a loose lick such as Blueprint Utilize, a granulated weather resistant loose mineral lick containing protein, a balance of essential vitamins and organic trace minerals.

Blueprint Utilize contains 27.5pc crude protein from non-protein nitrogen sources (Optisync and urea).

Feeding recommendations are as follows: > Sheep 15-30g/h/d > Cattle 80-100g/h/d

For further information on how we can get the most out of this year’s stubble with optimised liveweight gains and performance, don’t hesitate to get in touch you’re your local Elders branch or speak to an Alltech Lienert representative.

MULTI TRANS 7000, SIMPLY A SMARTER BIN.. NEED TO STORE, CARRY, DELIVER OR DISH OUT FEED, SEED OR FERTILISER?

Enmach has recently released a product that will revolutionise the way you operate in your daily tasks. Our new Multi Trans 7000 is a class leading bin that is opening options in transporting liquids and dry goods in many different industries.

The Multi Trans 7000 is a truck mountable tank system that consists of one or two, 7,000 m3 poly tanks. That incorporate a total drain 30 degree plus base, integrated walkway and folding handrails for safety. Each tank is fully encased in a galvanised steel frame the same size as a 20foot shipping container and comes complete with container lock downs in each corner.

This enables the serious operator to multi – task a flat deck trailer into a 14m3 or 28m3 transport tanker, suitable for carrying liquid molasses, supplement feeds, liquid fertilisers, granular fertilisers, feed pellets, grain, seed, mineral supplements and many other products.

The tank outlets can be optioned either with a liquid drain outlet with a 100mm pipe to the side of the frame fitted with a butterfly valve and a camlock fitting. This makes hose attachment a breeze or for dry goods transport a 150mm petrol driven break away auger, which can be fitted to enable easy transfer into seeders, troughs or smaller bins such as Enmach’s other great product the Stakka Bin.

STAKKA BIN

Our Stakka Bin is a class leading product that is the largest size on the market, a full galvanised steel frame, extendable legs and a stainless-steel no-buckle outlet that will make feed and fertiliser storage and delivery a breeze. Cubing out at a massive 1.75m3 with a max storage capacity of 1.3 tonne the Stakka Bin will take anything you can throw into it, with a fully removable lid as standard and a bag splitter option, dispensing non-returnable bulk bags can now be a safe and simple operation.

QUALITY MATERIALS

Enmach has used polyethylene in a smart range of poly silos designed to meet storage needs ranging from one tonne to 46t. Reinventing products usually made of materials such as steel, aluminium and fiberglass extends the life of those everyday items. Enmach’s poly products are lighter, have one of the world’s best UV protection ratings, resist rust and have compounded colour that won’t fade or scratch off.

Ultimately, Enmach has created the poly advantage – unbeatable durability. Enmach’s innovative poly silos’ have revolutionised feed, grain and fertiliser storage. Sweating is greatly reduced or removed as the insulation properties of polyethylene keep your feed cooler resulting in reduced incidence of sweating. All silos heat up during the day and then on nightfall the outer steel skin of a steel silo cools rapidly. The feed stored inside retains a high temperature and causes condensation or sweating to form on the interior of the roof of the silo.

Poly silos are thicker than steel, 10 to 30 millimetres thick to be exact, and this thickness helps to keep your feed cooler during the day and then on nightfall, the temperature change is more gradual resulting in a slower dissipation of stored heat and less or no incidence of sweating.

Another issue with steel silos is rust, Poly silos give you peace of mind by removing the threat of degeneration through rusting. The poly silo bin sits in a galvanized steel frame with a stainless-steel knife gate at the outlet of the silo. Any bolts through the silo wall are all stainless steel to further enhance the no corrosion standard. To stand behind this, Enmach offers a 10-year warranty on their Poly Silos, you don’t get that on a steel silo.

THE RANGE OF POLY SILOS

The range of poly silos includes the 4.2m3 Multi Feeder which is a 3.5 tonne silo coupled with a 1,800mm diameter round trough and an all-weather shield, perfect for supplement feeding on the land.

The poly silos then range from the 1,800-millimetre diameter round silos which hold from 3t to 10.5t, the 2700mm diameter round silos which hold from 5t to 25t, and the 3400mm diameter silos which holds from 28t and 46t, all in unbeatable Poly, made to last. Another great feature of the poly silos is the ability to configure the silos to store liquid. The flagship of the range is the 35,000-litre liquid storage silo. This silo will hold up to 50t of liquid supplement, great for storing feed for cattle in the dry times. Other products offered by Enmach include a range of water troughs, rainwater tanks from 1,000 litres to 29,500 litres, hay racks and many other poly items.

CYCLONE FENCE DROPPERS – SIMPLE, FAST AND ECONOMICAL!

Cyclone continue to be a trusted, recognised and respected name in rural Australia, providing customers with quality, affordable steel products. Cyclone fence droppers are no exception to this – fence droppers are a formed steel profile & clip solution that can be easily attached to plain or barbed fence wires that help keep wires evenly spaced and can disperse livestock pressure across all wires in the fence.

The high tensile heavy galvanised steel strip has evenly spaced, pre-punched slots along the length of the profile to suit almost any fence line wire spacing application – 3, 6, 10 (or almost any number in between) line wire fences can use a Cyclone fence dropper.

Unlike timber fence droppers, Cyclone steel fence droppers are light weight to reduce transport costs & easier to carry along the fence. Steel droppers are also resistant to most grass fires – try that with timber or plastic droppers! Installation is also a breeze with galvanised wire R clips (included with each pack of 25 droppers) used to secure the dropper to the fence wire and the clips are easily removed, so the dropper can be reused if needed.

Suitable for all 2.5mm diameter wires, in packs of 25 & available in these lengths – 63cm, 81cm, 94cm, 107cm & 117cm. Additional fence dropper clips can be purchased seperately if required.

Contact the Cyclone customer service team or regional sales manager today to order Cyclone fence droppers. Phone: 1800 199 450 www. cycloneproducts.com.au