INTRODUCTION TO VISCOFOLRevolutionary 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

The next generation

suspension concentrate

micronutrient range.

All VISCOFOL products are

manufactured to the same

high quality standards as an

SC pesticide.

VISCOFOL products have

class-leading stability

and long shelf life.

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Why choose VISCOFOL?

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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.

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 Formulation Technology

All raw materials are milled to 1-2 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.

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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.

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Micro Particle Effect

Uniform distribution on plant surface = maximum nutrient uptake

Fine milled to 2 microns Normal foliar fertiliser

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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.

Benefits of VISCOFOL formulation

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Products are

extremely easy to

tank-mix, and have

lower dose rates

compared to the

competitor

products.

Products form a

mousse-like

structure in the can

which naturally gives

it much greater

stability over

traditional suspension

concentrates (SC’s).

Able to offer 30

months stability for

a manganese

carbonate which

traditionally is the

most challenging of

the SC’s.

Easy-rinse capability

- all VISCOFOL

products meet the

industry standard of

a completely clean

can within 3 rinses.

Benefits to farmers using

VISCOFOL

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Product Range

VISCOFOL Boron

VISCOFOL Boron + Mo

VISCOFOL Copper

VISCOFOL Magnesium

VISCOFOL Manganese

VISCOFOL Zinc

VISCOFOL Mix

VISCOFOL Calcium

VISCOFOL Black (Humic Acid)

VISCOFOL K Max (potash)

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VISCOFOL BORON

Benefits:

Concentrated, liquid source of Boron.

Excellent tank mix profile.

Safe product that has been rigorously tested.

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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.

Item Analysis % w/w

Boron 150 g/l 10.9 %

Nitrogen 66 g/l 4.8 %

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Crop Dose L/Ha

Cereals 1

Oilseed rape 3

Maize 3

Peas & beans 2

Vegetables 1 – 3

Salad crops 1 – 2

Fruit 1 – 2

Boron deficiency in a leaf

VISCOFOL BORON cont.

Key Crops & Uses:

• Product will correct and control Boron deficiency.

• 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.

VISCOFOL BORON + MO

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A liquid, Boron + Trace Elements product.

Item Analysis % w/w

Boron 120 g/l 9.2 %

Nitrogen 52 g/l 4.0 %

Molybdenum, Mo 10 g/l 0.75 %

Zinc, Zn 0.5 g/l -

Benefits:

• Concentrated, liquid source of Boron.

• With added trace elements required with the

same timing.

• Excellent tank mix profile.

• Safe product that has been rigorously tested.

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Crop Dose L/Ha

Cereals 1

Oilseed rape 3

Maize 3

Peas & beans 2

Vegetables 1 - 3

Salad crops 1 - 3

Fruit 1 - 3

Boron deficiency in a leaf

Key Crops & Uses:

• Product will correct and control Boron deficiency.

• 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.

VISCOFOL BORON + MO cont.

VISCOFOL COPPER

Benefits:

Enhanced high temperature and long term storage ability

over normal SC's.

More fluid than standard SC's (easier to pour).

Easy rinse empty can.

Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SC’s.

Excellent tank mix profile.

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Item Analysis % w/w

Copper 430 g/l 27.0 %

Nitrogen 10 g/l 0.6 %

High strength Copper oxychloride product.

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Crop Dose L/Ha

Cereals 0.5

Oilseed rape 0.25

Maize 0.5

Carrots &

Onions

0.5

Sugar Beet 0.5

Potatoes 0.5

Fruit 0.5Consult the label for all crops and doses

Key Crops & Uses:

Product will correct and control Copper deficiency.

Benefits can be seen in many crops including cereals and sugar

beet (check the label for specific rates and timings)

Copper is important for grain formation in cereals.

Copper affects lignification in cell walls which if deficient can lead

to twisting of leaves such as the flag leaf in cereals.

Copper deficiency in grass

VISCOFOL COPPER cont.

VISCOFOL MAGNESIUM

Benefits:

Easily suspendable in water of any temperature.

Enhanced high temperature and long term storage ability over

normal SC's.

More fluid than standard SC's (easier to pour and can be supplied in

IBC's).

Easy rinse empty can.

Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SC’s.

Excellent tank mix profile.

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Item Analysis % w/w

Magnesium 300 g/l 20.2 %

Nitrogen 20 g/l 1.34 %

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.

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Crop Dose

L/Ha

Cereals 2 - 4

Oilseed rape 2 - 4

Maize 2 - 4

Peas, Beans & Carrots 2 - 4

Potatoes 2 – 4

Sugar Beet, Cabbage,

Kale

2 - 4

Fruit 4

Consult the label for all crops and doses

Key Crops & Uses:

Product will correct and control Magnesium deficiency.

Benefits can be seen in many crops including cereals, potatoes

and OSR.

Can increase protein content in milling wheats with late

applications.

Can increase dry matter content of potatoes.

Magnesium deficiency in a leaf

VISCOFOL MAGNESIUM cont.

VISCOFOL MANGANESE

Benefits:

Enhanced high temperature and long term storage ability

over normal SC's.

Up to 30 months shelf life.

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!

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Item Analysis % w/w

Manganese 500 g/l 27.7 %

Nitrogen 11 g/l 0.6 %

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!

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Crop Dose

L/Ha

Cereals 1

Oilseed rape 1

Peas, Beans & Carrots 1

Potatoes 1

Sugar Beet, Cabbage,

Kale

1

Grassland 1

Key Crops & Uses:

Product will correct and control Manganese deficiency.

Benefits can be seen in many crops including cereals, potatoes, peas &

beans.

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.

Manganese deficiency in a leaf

VISCOFOL MANGANESE cont.

VISCOFOL ZINC

Benefits:

Enhanced high temperature and long term storage

ability

More fluid than standard SC's (easier to pour)

Easy rinse empty can

Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SCs

Excellent tank mix profile

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Item Analysis % w/w

Zinc 660 g/l 37.5 %

Nitrogen 10 g/l 0.56 %

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.

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Crop Dose

L/Ha

Cereals 1

Maize 1

Brassicas 1

Carrots, Onions, Leeks 1

Potatoes 1

Hops 1.5

Apples, Pears 1 - 2

Key Crops & Uses:

Product corrects and controls zinc deficiency.

Benefits can be seen in many crops including cereals, potatoes

and OSR (check the label for specific rates and timings)

Zinc is important for grain formation in cereals.

Zinc affects the production of natural plant growth hormones and

so deficiency can lead to stunted plants.

Zinc is vital for photosynthesis and so yellowing of the leaves is a

typical symptom of deficiency.

Zinc deficiency in leaves

VISCOFOL ZINC cont.

VISCOFOL MIX

Benefits:

Blend of key nutrients for cereals to allow for easy

management of requirement.

Enhanced high temperature and long term storage ability

over normal SC's.

More fluid than standard SC's (easier to pour).

Easy rinse empty can.

Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SC’s.

Excellent tank mix profile. 21

Balanced blend of the key nutrients required by all cereal crops. Where no

severe deficiency exists this product is a good option because you can apply

all the nutrients at once in a very user-friendly way due to the Combi

formulation.

Item Analysis % w/w

Magnesium

(Mg)

156 g/l 9.3 %

As MgO 260 g/l -

Manganese

(Mn)

130 g/l 7.7 %

Zinc (Zn) 80 g/l 4.7 %

Nitrogen (N) 63 g/l 3.7 %

Copper (Cu) 50 g/l 2.9 %

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Key Crops & Uses:

Product will correct and control deficiencies of Magnesium,

Manganese, Copper and Zinc. The main control of Nitrogen must be

via soil applications.

Benefits can be seen in many crops but the blend is specifically

aimed at cereals (check the label for specific rates and timings).

Manganese is important for photosynthesis and protein

manufacture.

Copper is important for grain formation in cereals.

Zinc is important for grain formation in cereals.

Crop Dose L/Ha

Cereals 1

VISCOFOL MIX cont.

VISCOFOL K MAX

Benefits:

Excellent compliment to soil applications of

potash particularly in dry conditions.

Low pH improves efficacy and tank mixability

(many competitor products are highly alkaline).

Safe product that has been rigorously tested.

Key Crops & Uses:

Can show benefits in all crops.

It is a valuable compliment to soil applied potash but can

not be the sole source of this major nutrient.

In dry weather conditions the soil applied potash is not

available and so this is a vital alternative route to get potash

into the crop..

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VISCOFOL CALCIUM

Benefits:

Blend of the 2 key nutrients for fruit to allow for easy management

of requirement.

Enhanced high temperature and long term storage ability over

normal SC's.

More fluid than standard SC's (easier to pour)

Easy rinse empty can.

Improved wetting and rainfastness over standard SC’s.

Excellent tank mix profile.

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A high calcium blend specially designed for fruit crops.

Item Analysis % w/w

Calcium (Ca) 400 g/l 22.8 %

Zinc (Zn) 30 g/l 1.04 %

Manganese (Mn) 18 g/l 1.04 %

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Crop Dose

L/Ha

Fruit 3-5 L/Ha

Broccoli, Cabbage,

Calabrese,

Cauliflower & Sprouts

3-5 L/Ha

Carrots 3-5 L/Ha

Salad crops 3-5 L/Ha

Potatoes 5 L/ha

Key Crops & Uses:

Product will correct and control calcium deficiency (check label for further

advice).

In tree fruit will often be used in combination with calcium chloride

applications in an overall programme throughout the season.

Product may leave a residue and so is not recommended for application within

1 month before harvest.

Calcium is vital for post harvest fruit and vegetable quality because of its role

in tissue firmness.

Calcium does not move within the plant and so applications must be made

throughout the season to keep on top of deficiency.

VISCOFOL CALCIUM cont.

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VISCOFOL BLACK

Item % w/w

Humic Acid 20.5

Fulvic Acid 4.5

SC Formulation with a micronized suspension containing Humic acid made

from Leonardite – pH at 100% = 4.2. Can be stored in temperatures as low

as -20°C with no separation.

Benefits:

• Leonardite refined naturally with no chemicals so the natural integrity

of the Leonardite is maintained.

• Non alkaline formulation, unlike most Humic acid liquids = better

uptake meaning that dose rate is about 1/10 of a standard Humate.

• Aids tank-mixing, unlike most Humic acid liquids which tend to

precipitate.

• 100% soluble with no nozzle blocking due to the micronized particles

in the VISCOFOL formulation.

• VISCOFOL formulation gives long term storage stability.

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Key Characteristics:

• Innovative Leonardite liquid (SC) 100% natural with highly

decomposed and rapid assimilation, a medium acid matter.

• Can be used for soil application.

• Allows very good mix, creating great synergies with the

majority of pesticides and fertilizers.

• Stimulates root and vegetative development.

• Allows very good mix, creating great synergies with the

majority of pesticides and fertilizers.

Humic Acid

Fulvic Acid

Item Dose

Vegetables (tomato,

eggplant, peppers etc.)

Fertigation:

After transplantation:

5-10 l/ha

Throughout the crop cycle:

4-6 l/ha for application.

Strawberry, Raspberry,

Cranberry

Fertigation: 2-3 l/ha

Citrus, fruits, table

grapes, grapes, olives,

bananas

25 ml along with 10 litres of

water per tree

Fertigation: 2-4 l/ha an

application

Potato, leek, onion,

carrot, celery etc.

In bands of 2-4 l/ha.

Foliar: 1-2 l/ha an

application.

Corn, sweet corn,

cotton, cereals,

tobacco, sunflower

In bands of 2-4 l/ha.

In drip irrigation, use a dose

of 2.5 l/ha.

Foliar: 1-2 l/ha an

application.

Beet

In bands of 2-4 l/ha.

Foliar: 2 l/ha an application.

Global Crop Improvement Company

Registered Company No. 08959531

Registered Company Address:

20-22 Wenlock Road

London

N1 7GU

Tel: 01480 810137

Email: office@gcic-global.com