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April 2019April 2019Article by: FMC

Having gained a considerable foothold on the lighter, brashy soils of Oxfordshireover recent years, Burr Chervil is now the subject of a concerted campaign byNIABTAG’s regional agronomists.

Andrew Chell advises on over 15,000 acres in the county and explains that thisaggressive and difficult to control, umbelliferous weed has become a focal pointof his early spring broad leaved weed herbicide programme.

“Leave it till after T0 and you’ve got a problem,” he advises. “Although the bulkof the issues are on the lighter soils, increasingly, we’re seeing it slowly spreadingonto the Oxford clays too. With our particular winter cereal based rotations,control is limited to the wheat and barley crops with little evidence of satisfactorycontrol in rape.

Article by: OFYFC Rally Committee

The Show is an event for the Young Farmers to celebrate everything they do throughout the year. It is also a day of family fun with animals, food, entertainment, craft and trade stands.The impressive competitions area set up by the Young Farmers Clubs will showcase the kinds of activities they are involved in, including cooking, rural skills, arts and crafts, floral displays and much more.

Also, the Main Ring attractions are set to provide some excellent entertainment! Millets Falconry is home to over 100 birds of prey from owls to eagles. They will display within the ring and have a static stand on-site so visitors are able to visit all day. The team will show their wide and diverse range of birds whilst informing visitors as to what they are capable of and how they live in the wild.

We will also be welcoming Joseph’s Amazing Racing Pigs! Five rare breed pigs – Tamworth top racers, Berkshire bit bitey and the comedy Gloucester Old Spots – will be bringing fantastic comedy action to the Show. Additionally, Dan and Dandi the performing horse act will be in attendance. They spent two years touring with Giffords Circus and have performed at various venues including Blenheim Palace. We are now lucky enough to have them with us on the day!

*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group.

Interspersed between all of these exciting attractions will be our very own entertaining Young Farmer competitions with Obstacle Races, Go-Karts, Float competitions and the all-important Oxfordshire YFC Tug of War finals. Last year, our Faringdon YFC Ladies made it to the National Finals at Tenbury Show. With training already started this year, we are expecting a great competition.

There is also a chance to win some Grand Raffle Prizes which have been kindly donated by local businesses. These include Ariat boots up to £200, Cotswold Wildlife Park tickets, a luxury hamper from Millets Farm, Roves Farm family pass, Kids Massey Ferguson Tractor and Trailer plus various vouchers for tools, work boots, overalls, a toy tractor and much more!

It's not surprising that the Show enjoys an excellent reputation and attracts such a broad audience.

Oxfordshire Young Farmers County Show and Rally

Remove Burr Chervil foothold withconcerted campaign

Inserts: Enduramaxx, Envirosystems, John Nicholls, Norton Air, PA Turney, TVE Hire & Sales

Oxfordshire Young Farmers County Show and Rally

Orion Farming Group 3 St John’s Yard, Fyfield, Nr Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5LN Orion Office: 01865 390011 www.ofg.org.uk www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be

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“It’s a highly aggressive and competitivespecies,” he continues. “Our autumnflufenacet-based programmes for blackgrassand annual meadowgrass, seem to have onlya very limited control. Where it exists,decisions to control it in the spring haveto be made early. It grows away rapidly,as soon as soil temperatures begin to warmand in bad cases, single applicationshave to be made, often in advance of T0,in order to deliver maximum effect.”

Trials in areas originally affected by wildcarrot, had successfully proved thatsulfonylurea herbicides gave the best results.Used under similar circumstances on theBurr Chervil, an application of Ally Max SX(metsulfuron-methyl + tribenuron-methyl)gave very satisfactory results, when appliedin early spring during or just prior to,stem extension (GS30).

Mr Chell observed that in both winter wheatand winter barley, where the problems wereworst, Ally Max SX definitely came outon top as product of choice, affordingcomplete control at best or foliar suppressionat worst, depending on conditions atapplication and the coverage achieved.

“Timing is critical,” he says. “If we hold offuntil T1, or miss the pre-T0 or T0 window,then any degree of control is a struggle.It thrives under those early spring conditionsand can’t be allowed to run away.”

April 2019Article by: FMC

Having gained a considerable foothold on the lighter, brashy soils of Oxfordshireover recent years, Burr Chervil is now the subject of a concerted campaign byNIABTAG’s regional agronomists.

Andrew Chell advises on over 15,000 acres in the county and explains that thisaggressive and difficult to control, umbelliferous weed has become a focal pointof his early spring broad leaved weed herbicide programme.

“Leave it till after T0 and you’ve got a problem,” he advises. “Although the bulkof the issues are on the lighter soils, increasingly, we’re seeing it slowly spreadingonto the Oxford clays too. With our particular winter cereal based rotations,control is limited to the wheat and barley crops with little evidence of satisfactorycontrol in rape.

Article by: OFYFC Rally Committee

The Show is an event for the Young Farmers to celebrate everything they do throughout the year. It is also a day of family fun with animals, food, entertainment, craft and trade stands.The impressive competitions area set up by the Young Farmers Clubs will showcase the kinds of activities they are involved in, including cooking, rural skills, arts and crafts, floral displays and much more.

Also, the Main Ring attractions are set to provide some excellent entertainment! Millets Falconry is home to over 100 birds of prey from owls to eagles. They will display within the ring and have a static stand on-site so visitors are able to visit all day. The team will show their wide and diverse range of birds whilst informing visitors as to what they are capable of and how they live in the wild.

We will also be welcoming Joseph’s Amazing Racing Pigs! Five rare breed pigs – Tamworth top racers, Berkshire bit bitey and the comedy Gloucester Old Spots – will be bringing fantastic comedy action to the Show. Additionally, Dan and Dandi the performing horse act will be in attendance. They spent two years touring with Giffords Circus and have performed at various venues including Blenheim Palace. We are now lucky enough to have them with us on the day!

*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group.

Interspersed between all of these exciting attractions will be our very own entertaining Young Farmer competitions with Obstacle Races, Go-Karts, Float competitions and the all-important Oxfordshire YFC Tug of War finals. Last year, our Faringdon YFC Ladies made it to the National Finals at Tenbury Show. With training already started this year, we are expecting a great competition.

There is also a chance to win some Grand Raffle Prizes which have been kindly donated by local businesses. These include Ariat boots up to £200, Cotswold Wildlife Park tickets, a luxury hamper from Millets Farm, Roves Farm family pass, Kids Massey Ferguson Tractor and Trailer plus various vouchers for tools, work boots, overalls, a toy tractor and much more!

It's not surprising that the Show enjoys an excellent reputation and attracts such a broad audience.

Oxfordshire Young Farmers County Show and Rally

Remove Burr Chervil foothold withconcerted campaign

Inserts: Enduramaxx, Envirosystems, John Nicholls, Norton Air, PA Turney, TVE Hire & Sales Orion Farming Group 3 St John’s Yard, Fyfield, Nr Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5LN Orion Office: 01865 390011 www.ofg.org.uk www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be

taken as advice or recommendation form the Orion Farming Groupwww.ofg.org.uk

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Farm Resilience ProgrammePrinces Countryside FundFree business skills training for UK dairy & livestock farms. Includes business skills workshops and support to take part in a Business Health Check.Find out more at: www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk or call Douglas Hamilton on 0207 566 86950

“It’s a highly aggressive and competitivespecies,” he continues. “Our autumnflufenacet-based programmes for blackgrassand annual meadowgrass, seem to have onlya very limited control. Where it exists,decisions to control it in the spring haveto be made early. It grows away rapidly,as soon as soil temperatures begin to warmand in bad cases, single applicationshave to be made, often in advance of T0,in order to deliver maximum effect.”

Trials in areas originally affected by wildcarrot, had successfully proved thatsulfonylurea herbicides gave the best results.Used under similar circumstances on theBurr Chervil, an application of Ally Max SX(metsulfuron-methyl + tribenuron-methyl)gave very satisfactory results, when appliedin early spring during or just prior to,stem extension (GS30).

Mr Chell observed that in both winter wheatand winter barley, where the problems wereworst, Ally Max SX definitely came outon top as product of choice, affordingcomplete control at best or foliar suppressionat worst, depending on conditions atapplication and the coverage achieved.

“Timing is critical,” he says. “If we hold offuntil T1, or miss the pre-T0 or T0 window,then any degree of control is a struggle.It thrives under those early spring conditionsand can’t be allowed to run away.”

April 2019Article by: FMC

Having gained a considerable foothold on the lighter, brashy soils of Oxfordshireover recent years, Burr Chervil is now the subject of a concerted campaign byNIABTAG’s regional agronomists.

Andrew Chell advises on over 15,000 acres in the county and explains that thisaggressive and difficult to control, umbelliferous weed has become a focal pointof his early spring broad leaved weed herbicide programme.

“Leave it till after T0 and you’ve got a problem,” he advises. “Although the bulkof the issues are on the lighter soils, increasingly, we’re seeing it slowly spreadingonto the Oxford clays too. With our particular winter cereal based rotations,control is limited to the wheat and barley crops with little evidence of satisfactorycontrol in rape.

Article by: OFYFC Rally Committee

The Show is an event for the Young Farmers to celebrate everything they do throughout the year. It is also a day of family fun with animals, food, entertainment, craft and trade stands.The impressive competitions area set up by the Young Farmers Clubs will showcase the kinds of activities they are involved in, including cooking, rural skills, arts and crafts, floral displays and much more.

Also, the Main Ring attractions are set to provide some excellent entertainment! Millets Falconry is home to over 100 birds of prey from owls to eagles. They will display within the ring and have a static stand on-site so visitors are able to visit all day. The team will show their wide and diverse range of birds whilst informing visitors as to what they are capable of and how they live in the wild.

We will also be welcoming Joseph’s Amazing Racing Pigs! Five rare breed pigs – Tamworth top racers, Berkshire bit bitey and the comedy Gloucester Old Spots – will be bringing fantastic comedy action to the Show. Additionally, Dan and Dandi the performing horse act will be in attendance. They spent two years touring with Giffords Circus and have performed at various venues including Blenheim Palace. We are now lucky enough to have them with us on the day!

*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group.

Interspersed between all of these exciting attractions will be our very own entertaining Young Farmer competitions with Obstacle Races, Go-Karts, Float competitions and the all-important Oxfordshire YFC Tug of War finals. Last year, our Faringdon YFC Ladies made it to the National Finals at Tenbury Show. With training already started this year, we are expecting a great competition.

There is also a chance to win some Grand Raffle Prizes which have been kindly donated by local businesses. These include Ariat boots up to £200, Cotswold Wildlife Park tickets, a luxury hamper from Millets Farm, Roves Farm family pass, Kids Massey Ferguson Tractor and Trailer plus various vouchers for tools, work boots, overalls, a toy tractor and much more!

It's not surprising that the Show enjoys an excellent reputation and attracts such a broad audience.

Oxfordshire Young Farmers County Show and Rally

Remove Burr Chervil foothold withconcerted campaign

Inserts: Enduramaxx, Envirosystems, John Nicholls, Norton Air, PA Turney, TVE Hire & Sales Orion Farming Group 3 St John’s Yard, Fyfield, Nr Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5LN Orion Office: 01865 390011 www.ofg.org.uk www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be

taken as advice or recommendation form the Orion Farming Groupwww.ofg.org.uk

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Farm Resilience ProgrammePrinces Countryside FundFree business skills training for UK dairy & livestock farms. Includes business skills workshops and support to take part in a Business Health Check.Find out more at: www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk or call Douglas Hamilton on 0207 566 86950

“It’s a highly aggressive and competitivespecies,” he continues. “Our autumnflufenacet-based programmes for blackgrassand annual meadowgrass, seem to have onlya very limited control. Where it exists,decisions to control it in the spring haveto be made early. It grows away rapidly,as soon as soil temperatures begin to warmand in bad cases, single applicationshave to be made, often in advance of T0,in order to deliver maximum effect.”

Trials in areas originally affected by wildcarrot, had successfully proved thatsulfonylurea herbicides gave the best results.Used under similar circumstances on theBurr Chervil, an application of Ally Max SX(metsulfuron-methyl + tribenuron-methyl)gave very satisfactory results, when appliedin early spring during or just prior to,stem extension (GS30).

Mr Chell observed that in both winter wheatand winter barley, where the problems wereworst, Ally Max SX definitely came outon top as product of choice, affordingcomplete control at best or foliar suppressionat worst, depending on conditions atapplication and the coverage achieved.

“Timing is critical,” he says. “If we hold offuntil T1, or miss the pre-T0 or T0 window,then any degree of control is a struggle.It thrives under those early spring conditionsand can’t be allowed to run away.”

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*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group

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*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group

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*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group

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AGM Reminder (16th April 2019)All Members are invited to join the Orion team and Directors for the AGM, being held on Tuesday 16th April 2019, 7pm for 7.30pm start (at Drayton Golf Club, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire).

It’s a great chance to put names to faces, come along and join us for supper (no charge)! For directions to the venue please contact the Orion office. All are welcome, and it would be great to see some new faces.

New Supplier to OrionSweetfuels LtdFuel supplier based in Faringdon, Oxfordshire and supplying fuel, oil and lubricants to the group. Covering Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Supplier website: www.sweet-fuels.co.uk. For further details please contact Kate Gee in the Orion office on 01865 393 134.

Cereals has Launched Ticket Registration –Don’t Miss the Special Early Bird Discount!Cereals is back but like you've never seen it before! Now under new management, Cereals is undergoing a complete revamp infused with energy and dedicated to showcasing new innovation and technology throughout the exhibition and conference programme.

The show will see brand new features including seminars from grain buying experts with advice on what and when to buy, a Tech & Innovation Hub, Ride & Drive Arena, Root Hub, Technical Workshops, and Brexit-proofing seminars. Plus, you can get hands-on in the expanded Soil Pit; Drone Zone; Working Demos; Syngenta Sprays & Sprayers Arena; Themed Guided Tours; and the Hands-Free Hectare.

The 2019 edition of the Biggest Outdoor Arable Event in Europe returns to Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire on June 12th & 13th 2019. Ticket registration is now open, with Early Bird discounted tickets available for a limited time only! Your ticket to Cereals will ensure you have access to world leading experts to advise you on how to grow the most profitable crop for 2020. Find out more and stay up to date through the Cereals website here: www.cerealsevent.com

Q2 MineralsPrices for Q2 (1st April –30th June 2019) have been received and Members have been informed of the supplier to contact for the Group spec minerals.

Orders can be placed via the office or direct with the supplier.

Contact Joe if you require more information or a bespoke mineral quotation.

Game FeedThe Group game feed tender for the 2019 season has been awarded to Top-Gun Game Feeds. Orders can be placed directly with the mill on 01509 501801. There is a standard minimum of 5 working days from order to delivery for both bags and bulk. Discounts are available for large orders. If you require medicated feeds please allow enough time and make your practice aware that Top-Gun will be contacting them requesting a prescription. Should you require any further information please contact Geoff Homewood at Top-Gun on: 07974 684 753.

Silage AdditivesSeveral suppliers have provided prices for the silage additives they are promoting this season. If you would like more information on these products, please contact Joe in the office. On the subject of the upcoming silage season, please ensure the completed crop packaging order form is returned to Joe, so that the order can be placed in plenty of time.Joe CobbFeed & Livestock Manager01865 393 139

www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Groupwww.ofg.org.uk

www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group

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Quick UpdatesEaster Office Closure DatesThe Orion office will be closed Good Friday 19th April & Easter Monday 22nd April. Please order early for delivery before Easter.

EnvirosystemsPlease note the new contact for new supplier Envirosystems has changed, please now contact: Sally Russell on 01772 860 085 or Mobile: 07801 895 828.

FormalinBuy through the Orion office to receive a great discounted price, recently proven to be lower than buying direct. Call Joe Cobb in the Orion office on 01865 393 139.

Feed & Livestock Section

Feed Market Update

TariffsMembers will probably be aware of the imposition of tariffs on imported feedstuffs, but it’s worthhighlighting this point again.

No tariffs will be implemented until the UK officially leaves the EU and in the event of a “no deal” trade agreement. If tariffs need to be applied to products, these might vary depending on that product’s country of origin.

As for tariffs being applied on top of any contract placed before we leave the EU, the latest supplier contracts T&Cs do now include a new clause that covers this subject. The shippers and importers have written into their contracts to the trade that they will pass on any tariffs imposed on a certain date, irrespective of when the contract was taken out. This will obviously mean the trade having to pass any tariffs they incur on to the end user. That said, it’s not known at this time what tariffs will be applied to which commodity, so it may only affect certain products.

Important NoticeNo Fuel deliveries

over EasterAll our main fuel suppliers Emo, Ford, Lovell, Pace,

Tincknell & Watsonswill not be delivering over

the Easter WeekendGood Friday 19th April, through to

Easter Monday 22nd April inclusive.

Please can everyone ensure that fuel orders are placed with the Orion office in good time, if

delivery is required ahead of the Easter holiday.

Kate Gee, Fuel Co-Ordinator01865 393 134

AGM Reminder (16th April 2019)All Members are invited to join the Orion team and Directors for the AGM, being held on Tuesday 16th April 2019, 7pm for 7.30pm start (at Drayton Golf Club, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire).

It’s a great chance to put names to faces, come along and join us for supper (no charge)! For directions to the venue please contact the Orion office. All are welcome, and it would be great to see some new faces.

New Supplier to OrionSweetfuels LtdFuel supplier based in Faringdon, Oxfordshire and supplying fuel, oil and lubricants to the group. Covering Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Supplier website: www.sweet-fuels.co.uk. For further details please contact Kate Gee in the Orion office on 01865 393 134.

Cereals has Launched Ticket Registration –Don’t Miss the Special Early Bird Discount!Cereals is back but like you've never seen it before! Now under new management, Cereals is undergoing a complete revamp infused with energy and dedicated to showcasing new innovation and technology throughout the exhibition and conference programme.

The show will see brand new features including seminars from grain buying experts with advice on what and when to buy, a Tech & Innovation Hub, Ride & Drive Arena, Root Hub, Technical Workshops, and Brexit-proofing seminars. Plus, you can get hands-on in the expanded Soil Pit; Drone Zone; Working Demos; Syngenta Sprays & Sprayers Arena; Themed Guided Tours; and the Hands-Free Hectare.

The 2019 edition of the Biggest Outdoor Arable Event in Europe returns to Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire on June 12th & 13th 2019. Ticket registration is now open, with Early Bird discounted tickets available for a limited time only! Your ticket to Cereals will ensure you have access to world leading experts to advise you on how to grow the most profitable crop for 2020. Find out more and stay up to date through the Cereals website here: www.cerealsevent.com

Q2 MineralsPrices for Q2 (1st April –30th June 2019) have been received and Members have been informed of the supplier to contact for the Group spec minerals.

Orders can be placed via the office or direct with the supplier.

Contact Joe if you require more information or a bespoke mineral quotation.

Game FeedThe Group game feed tender for the 2019 season has been awarded to Top-Gun Game Feeds. Orders can be placed directly with the mill on 01509 501801. There is a standard minimum of 5 working days from order to delivery for both bags and bulk. Discounts are available for large orders. If you require medicated feeds please allow enough time and make your practice aware that Top-Gun will be contacting them requesting a prescription. Should you require any further information please contact Geoff Homewood at Top-Gun on: 07974 684 753.

Silage AdditivesSeveral suppliers have provided prices for the silage additives they are promoting this season. If you would like more information on these products, please contact Joe in the office. On the subject of the upcoming silage season, please ensure the completed crop packaging order form is returned to Joe, so that the order can be placed in plenty of time.Joe CobbFeed & Livestock Manager01865 393 139

www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Groupwww.ofg.org.uk

www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group

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Quick UpdatesEaster Office Closure DatesThe Orion office will be closed Good Friday 19th April & Easter Monday 22nd April. Please order early for delivery before Easter.

EnvirosystemsPlease note the new contact for new supplier Envirosystems has changed, please now contact: Sally Russell on 01772 860 085 or Mobile: 07801 895 828.

FormalinBuy through the Orion office to receive a great discounted price, recently proven to be lower than buying direct. Call Joe Cobb in the Orion office on 01865 393 139.

Feed & Livestock Section

Feed Market Update

TariffsMembers will probably be aware of the imposition of tariffs on imported feedstuffs, but it’s worthhighlighting this point again.

No tariffs will be implemented until the UK officially leaves the EU and in the event of a “no deal” trade agreement. If tariffs need to be applied to products, these might vary depending on that product’s country of origin.

As for tariffs being applied on top of any contract placed before we leave the EU, the latest supplier contracts T&Cs do now include a new clause that covers this subject. The shippers and importers have written into their contracts to the trade that they will pass on any tariffs imposed on a certain date, irrespective of when the contract was taken out. This will obviously mean the trade having to pass any tariffs they incur on to the end user. That said, it’s not known at this time what tariffs will be applied to which commodity, so it may only affect certain products.

Important NoticeNo Fuel deliveries

over EasterAll our main fuel suppliers Emo, Ford, Lovell, Pace,

Tincknell & Watsonswill not be delivering over

the Easter WeekendGood Friday 19th April, through to

Easter Monday 22nd April inclusive.

Please can everyone ensure that fuel orders are placed with the Orion office in good time, if

delivery is required ahead of the Easter holiday.

Kate Gee, Fuel Co-Ordinator01865 393 134

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*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group

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Members Section

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*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group

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Feed & Livestock Section

*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group

AGM Reminder (16th April 2019)All Members are invited to join the Orion team and Directors for the AGM, being held on Tuesday 16th April 2019, 7pm for 7.30pm start (at Drayton Golf Club, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire).

It’s a great chance to put names to faces, come along and join us for supper (no charge)! For directions to the venue please contact the Orion office. All are welcome, and it would be great to see some new faces.

New Supplier to OrionSweetfuels LtdFuel supplier based in Faringdon, Oxfordshire and supplying fuel, oil and lubricants to the group. Covering Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Supplier website: www.sweet-fuels.co.uk. For further details please contact Kate Gee in the Orion office on 01865 393 134.

Cereals has Launched Ticket Registration –Don’t Miss the Special Early Bird Discount!Cereals is back but like you've never seen it before! Now under new management, Cereals is undergoing a complete revamp infused with energy and dedicated to showcasing new innovation and technology throughout the exhibition and conference programme.

The show will see brand new features including seminars from grain buying experts with advice on what and when to buy, a Tech & Innovation Hub, Ride & Drive Arena, Root Hub, Technical Workshops, and Brexit-proofing seminars. Plus, you can get hands-on in the expanded Soil Pit; Drone Zone; Working Demos; Syngenta Sprays & Sprayers Arena; Themed Guided Tours; and the Hands-Free Hectare.

The 2019 edition of the Biggest Outdoor Arable Event in Europe returns to Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire on June 12th & 13th 2019. Ticket registration is now open, with Early Bird discounted tickets available for a limited time only! Your ticket to Cereals will ensure you have access to world leading experts to advise you on how to grow the most profitable crop for 2020. Find out more and stay up to date through the Cereals website here: www.cerealsevent.com

Q2 MineralsPrices for Q2 (1st April –30th June 2019) have been received and Members have been informed of the supplier to contact for the Group spec minerals.

Orders can be placed via the office or direct with the supplier.

Contact Joe if you require more information or a bespoke mineral quotation.

Game FeedThe Group game feed tender for the 2019 season has been awarded to Top-Gun Game Feeds. Orders can be placed directly with the mill on 01509 501801. There is a standard minimum of 5 working days from order to delivery for both bags and bulk. Discounts are available for large orders. If you require medicated feeds please allow enough time and make your practice aware that Top-Gun will be contacting them requesting a prescription. Should you require any further information please contact Geoff Homewood at Top-Gun on: 07974 684 753.

Silage AdditivesSeveral suppliers have provided prices for the silage additives they are promoting this season. If you would like more information on these products, please contact Joe in the office. On the subject of the upcoming silage season, please ensure the completed crop packaging order form is returned to Joe, so that the order can be placed in plenty of time.Joe CobbFeed & Livestock Manager01865 393 139

www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Groupwww.ofg.org.uk

www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group

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Quick UpdatesEaster Office Closure DatesThe Orion office will be closed Good Friday 19th April & Easter Monday 22nd April. Please order early for delivery before Easter.

EnvirosystemsPlease note the new contact for new supplier Envirosystems has changed, please now contact: Sally Russell on 01772 860 085 or Mobile: 07801 895 828.

FormalinBuy through the Orion office to receive a great discounted price, recently proven to be lower than buying direct. Call Joe Cobb in the Orion office on 01865 393 139.

Feed & Livestock Section

Feed Market Update

TariffsMembers will probably be aware of the imposition of tariffs on imported feedstuffs, but it’s worthhighlighting this point again.

No tariffs will be implemented until the UK officially leaves the EU and in the event of a “no deal” trade agreement. If tariffs need to be applied to products, these might vary depending on that product’s country of origin.

As for tariffs being applied on top of any contract placed before we leave the EU, the latest supplier contracts T&Cs do now include a new clause that covers this subject. The shippers and importers have written into their contracts to the trade that they will pass on any tariffs imposed on a certain date, irrespective of when the contract was taken out. This will obviously mean the trade having to pass any tariffs they incur on to the end user. That said, it’s not known at this time what tariffs will be applied to which commodity, so it may only affect certain products.

Important NoticeNo Fuel deliveries

over EasterAll our main fuel suppliers Emo, Ford, Lovell, Pace,

Tincknell & Watsonswill not be delivering over

the Easter WeekendGood Friday 19th April, through to

Easter Monday 22nd April inclusive.

Please can everyone ensure that fuel orders are placed with the Orion office in good time, if

delivery is required ahead of the Easter holiday.

Kate Gee, Fuel Co-Ordinator01865 393 134

AGM Reminder (16th April 2019)All Members are invited to join the Orion team and Directors for the AGM, being held on Tuesday 16th April 2019, 7pm for 7.30pm start (at Drayton Golf Club, near Abingdon, Oxfordshire).

It’s a great chance to put names to faces, come along and join us for supper (no charge)! For directions to the venue please contact the Orion office. All are welcome, and it would be great to see some new faces.

New Supplier to OrionSweetfuels LtdFuel supplier based in Faringdon, Oxfordshire and supplying fuel, oil and lubricants to the group. Covering Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, Gloucestershire, Hampshire, Oxfordshire and Wiltshire. Supplier website: www.sweet-fuels.co.uk. For further details please contact Kate Gee in the Orion office on 01865 393 134.

Cereals has Launched Ticket Registration –Don’t Miss the Special Early Bird Discount!Cereals is back but like you've never seen it before! Now under new management, Cereals is undergoing a complete revamp infused with energy and dedicated to showcasing new innovation and technology throughout the exhibition and conference programme.

The show will see brand new features including seminars from grain buying experts with advice on what and when to buy, a Tech & Innovation Hub, Ride & Drive Arena, Root Hub, Technical Workshops, and Brexit-proofing seminars. Plus, you can get hands-on in the expanded Soil Pit; Drone Zone; Working Demos; Syngenta Sprays & Sprayers Arena; Themed Guided Tours; and the Hands-Free Hectare.

The 2019 edition of the Biggest Outdoor Arable Event in Europe returns to Boothby Graffoe, Lincolnshire on June 12th & 13th 2019. Ticket registration is now open, with Early Bird discounted tickets available for a limited time only! Your ticket to Cereals will ensure you have access to world leading experts to advise you on how to grow the most profitable crop for 2020. Find out more and stay up to date through the Cereals website here: www.cerealsevent.com

Q2 MineralsPrices for Q2 (1st April –30th June 2019) have been received and Members have been informed of the supplier to contact for the Group spec minerals.

Orders can be placed via the office or direct with the supplier.

Contact Joe if you require more information or a bespoke mineral quotation.

Game FeedThe Group game feed tender for the 2019 season has been awarded to Top-Gun Game Feeds. Orders can be placed directly with the mill on 01509 501801. There is a standard minimum of 5 working days from order to delivery for both bags and bulk. Discounts are available for large orders. If you require medicated feeds please allow enough time and make your practice aware that Top-Gun will be contacting them requesting a prescription. Should you require any further information please contact Geoff Homewood at Top-Gun on: 07974 684 753.

Silage AdditivesSeveral suppliers have provided prices for the silage additives they are promoting this season. If you would like more information on these products, please contact Joe in the office. On the subject of the upcoming silage season, please ensure the completed crop packaging order form is returned to Joe, so that the order can be placed in plenty of time.Joe CobbFeed & Livestock Manager01865 393 139

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www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group

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Quick UpdatesEaster Office Closure DatesThe Orion office will be closed Good Friday 19th April & Easter Monday 22nd April. Please order early for delivery before Easter.

EnvirosystemsPlease note the new contact for new supplier Envirosystems has changed, please now contact: Sally Russell on 01772 860 085 or Mobile: 07801 895 828.

FormalinBuy through the Orion office to receive a great discounted price, recently proven to be lower than buying direct. Call Joe Cobb in the Orion office on 01865 393 139.

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Feed Market Update

TariffsMembers will probably be aware of the imposition of tariffs on imported feedstuffs, but it’s worthhighlighting this point again.

No tariffs will be implemented until the UK officially leaves the EU and in the event of a “no deal” trade agreement. If tariffs need to be applied to products, these might vary depending on that product’s country of origin.

As for tariffs being applied on top of any contract placed before we leave the EU, the latest supplier contracts T&Cs do now include a new clause that covers this subject. The shippers and importers have written into their contracts to the trade that they will pass on any tariffs imposed on a certain date, irrespective of when the contract was taken out. This will obviously mean the trade having to pass any tariffs they incur on to the end user. That said, it’s not known at this time what tariffs will be applied to which commodity, so it may only affect certain products.

Important NoticeNo Fuel deliveries

over EasterAll our main fuel suppliers Emo, Ford, Lovell, Pace,

Tincknell & Watsonswill not be delivering over

the Easter WeekendGood Friday 19th April, through to

Easter Monday 22nd April inclusive.

Please can everyone ensure that fuel orders are placed with the Orion office in good time, if

delivery is required ahead of the Easter holiday.

Kate Gee, Fuel Co-Ordinator01865 393 134

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*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group.

April 2019April 2019Article by: FMC

Having gained a considerable foothold on the lighter, brashy soils of Oxfordshireover recent years, Burr Chervil is now the subject of a concerted campaign byNIABTAG’s regional agronomists.

Andrew Chell advises on over 15,000 acres in the county and explains that thisaggressive and difficult to control, umbelliferous weed has become a focal pointof his early spring broad leaved weed herbicide programme.

“Leave it till after T0 and you’ve got a problem,” he advises. “Although the bulkof the issues are on the lighter soils, increasingly, we’re seeing it slowly spreadingonto the Oxford clays too. With our particular winter cereal based rotations,control is limited to the wheat and barley crops with little evidence of satisfactorycontrol in rape.

Article by: OFYFC Rally Committee

The Show is an event for the Young Farmers to celebrate everything they do throughout the year. It is also a day of family fun with animals, food, entertainment, craft and trade stands.The impressive competitions area set up by the Young Farmers Clubs will showcase the kinds of activities they are involved in, including cooking, rural skills, arts and crafts, floral displays and much more.

Also, the Main Ring attractions are set to provide some excellent entertainment! Millets Falconry is home to over 100 birds of prey from owls to eagles. They will display within the ring and have a static stand on-site so visitors are able to visit all day. The team will show their wide and diverse range of birds whilst informing visitors as to what they are capable of and how they live in the wild.

We will also be welcoming Joseph’s Amazing Racing Pigs! Five rare breed pigs – Tamworth top racers, Berkshire bit bitey and the comedy Gloucester Old Spots – will be bringing fantastic comedy action to the Show. Additionally, Dan and Dandi the performing horse act will be in attendance. They spent two years touring with Giffords Circus and have performed at various venues including Blenheim Palace. We are now lucky enough to have them with us on the day!

*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group.

Interspersed between all of these exciting attractions will be our very own entertaining Young Farmer competitions with Obstacle Races, Go-Karts, Float competitions and the all-important Oxfordshire YFC Tug of War finals. Last year, our Faringdon YFC Ladies made it to the National Finals at Tenbury Show. With training already started this year, we are expecting a great competition.

There is also a chance to win some Grand Raffle Prizes which have been kindly donated by local businesses. These include Ariat boots up to £200, Cotswold Wildlife Park tickets, a luxury hamper from Millets Farm, Roves Farm family pass, Kids Massey Ferguson Tractor and Trailer plus various vouchers for tools, work boots, overalls, a toy tractor and much more!

It's not surprising that the Show enjoys an excellent reputation and attracts such a broad audience.

Oxfordshire Young Farmers County Show and Rally

Remove Burr Chervil foothold withconcerted campaign

Inserts: Enduramaxx, Envirosystems, John Nicholls, Norton Air, PA Turney, TVE Hire & Sales

Oxfordshire Young Farmers County Show and Rally

Orion Farming Group 3 St John’s Yard, Fyfield, Nr Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5LN Orion Office: 01865 390011 www.ofg.org.uk www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be

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“It’s a highly aggressive and competitivespecies,” he continues. “Our autumnflufenacet-based programmes for blackgrassand annual meadowgrass, seem to have onlya very limited control. Where it exists,decisions to control it in the spring haveto be made early. It grows away rapidly,as soon as soil temperatures begin to warmand in bad cases, single applicationshave to be made, often in advance of T0,in order to deliver maximum effect.”

Trials in areas originally affected by wildcarrot, had successfully proved thatsulfonylurea herbicides gave the best results.Used under similar circumstances on theBurr Chervil, an application of Ally Max SX(metsulfuron-methyl + tribenuron-methyl)gave very satisfactory results, when appliedin early spring during or just prior to,stem extension (GS30).

Mr Chell observed that in both winter wheatand winter barley, where the problems wereworst, Ally Max SX definitely came outon top as product of choice, affordingcomplete control at best or foliar suppressionat worst, depending on conditions atapplication and the coverage achieved.

“Timing is critical,” he says. “If we hold offuntil T1, or miss the pre-T0 or T0 window,then any degree of control is a struggle.It thrives under those early spring conditionsand can’t be allowed to run away.”

April 2019Article by: FMC

Having gained a considerable foothold on the lighter, brashy soils of Oxfordshireover recent years, Burr Chervil is now the subject of a concerted campaign byNIABTAG’s regional agronomists.

Andrew Chell advises on over 15,000 acres in the county and explains that thisaggressive and difficult to control, umbelliferous weed has become a focal pointof his early spring broad leaved weed herbicide programme.

“Leave it till after T0 and you’ve got a problem,” he advises. “Although the bulkof the issues are on the lighter soils, increasingly, we’re seeing it slowly spreadingonto the Oxford clays too. With our particular winter cereal based rotations,control is limited to the wheat and barley crops with little evidence of satisfactorycontrol in rape.

Article by: OFYFC Rally Committee

The Show is an event for the Young Farmers to celebrate everything they do throughout the year. It is also a day of family fun with animals, food, entertainment, craft and trade stands.The impressive competitions area set up by the Young Farmers Clubs will showcase the kinds of activities they are involved in, including cooking, rural skills, arts and crafts, floral displays and much more.

Also, the Main Ring attractions are set to provide some excellent entertainment! Millets Falconry is home to over 100 birds of prey from owls to eagles. They will display within the ring and have a static stand on-site so visitors are able to visit all day. The team will show their wide and diverse range of birds whilst informing visitors as to what they are capable of and how they live in the wild.

We will also be welcoming Joseph’s Amazing Racing Pigs! Five rare breed pigs – Tamworth top racers, Berkshire bit bitey and the comedy Gloucester Old Spots – will be bringing fantastic comedy action to the Show. Additionally, Dan and Dandi the performing horse act will be in attendance. They spent two years touring with Giffords Circus and have performed at various venues including Blenheim Palace. We are now lucky enough to have them with us on the day!

*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group.

Interspersed between all of these exciting attractions will be our very own entertaining Young Farmer competitions with Obstacle Races, Go-Karts, Float competitions and the all-important Oxfordshire YFC Tug of War finals. Last year, our Faringdon YFC Ladies made it to the National Finals at Tenbury Show. With training already started this year, we are expecting a great competition.

There is also a chance to win some Grand Raffle Prizes which have been kindly donated by local businesses. These include Ariat boots up to £200, Cotswold Wildlife Park tickets, a luxury hamper from Millets Farm, Roves Farm family pass, Kids Massey Ferguson Tractor and Trailer plus various vouchers for tools, work boots, overalls, a toy tractor and much more!

It's not surprising that the Show enjoys an excellent reputation and attracts such a broad audience.

Oxfordshire Young Farmers County Show and Rally

Remove Burr Chervil foothold withconcerted campaign

Inserts: Enduramaxx, Envirosystems, John Nicholls, Norton Air, PA Turney, TVE Hire & Sales Orion Farming Group 3 St John’s Yard, Fyfield, Nr Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5LN Orion Office: 01865 390011 www.ofg.org.uk www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be

taken as advice or recommendation form the Orion Farming Groupwww.ofg.org.uk

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Farm Resilience ProgrammePrinces Countryside FundFree business skills training for UK dairy & livestock farms. Includes business skills workshops and support to take part in a Business Health Check.Find out more at: www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk or call Douglas Hamilton on 0207 566 86950

“It’s a highly aggressive and competitivespecies,” he continues. “Our autumnflufenacet-based programmes for blackgrassand annual meadowgrass, seem to have onlya very limited control. Where it exists,decisions to control it in the spring haveto be made early. It grows away rapidly,as soon as soil temperatures begin to warmand in bad cases, single applicationshave to be made, often in advance of T0,in order to deliver maximum effect.”

Trials in areas originally affected by wildcarrot, had successfully proved thatsulfonylurea herbicides gave the best results.Used under similar circumstances on theBurr Chervil, an application of Ally Max SX(metsulfuron-methyl + tribenuron-methyl)gave very satisfactory results, when appliedin early spring during or just prior to,stem extension (GS30).

Mr Chell observed that in both winter wheatand winter barley, where the problems wereworst, Ally Max SX definitely came outon top as product of choice, affordingcomplete control at best or foliar suppressionat worst, depending on conditions atapplication and the coverage achieved.

“Timing is critical,” he says. “If we hold offuntil T1, or miss the pre-T0 or T0 window,then any degree of control is a struggle.It thrives under those early spring conditionsand can’t be allowed to run away.”

April 2019Article by: FMC

Having gained a considerable foothold on the lighter, brashy soils of Oxfordshireover recent years, Burr Chervil is now the subject of a concerted campaign byNIABTAG’s regional agronomists.

Andrew Chell advises on over 15,000 acres in the county and explains that thisaggressive and difficult to control, umbelliferous weed has become a focal pointof his early spring broad leaved weed herbicide programme.

“Leave it till after T0 and you’ve got a problem,” he advises. “Although the bulkof the issues are on the lighter soils, increasingly, we’re seeing it slowly spreadingonto the Oxford clays too. With our particular winter cereal based rotations,control is limited to the wheat and barley crops with little evidence of satisfactorycontrol in rape.

Article by: OFYFC Rally Committee

The Show is an event for the Young Farmers to celebrate everything they do throughout the year. It is also a day of family fun with animals, food, entertainment, craft and trade stands.The impressive competitions area set up by the Young Farmers Clubs will showcase the kinds of activities they are involved in, including cooking, rural skills, arts and crafts, floral displays and much more.

Also, the Main Ring attractions are set to provide some excellent entertainment! Millets Falconry is home to over 100 birds of prey from owls to eagles. They will display within the ring and have a static stand on-site so visitors are able to visit all day. The team will show their wide and diverse range of birds whilst informing visitors as to what they are capable of and how they live in the wild.

We will also be welcoming Joseph’s Amazing Racing Pigs! Five rare breed pigs – Tamworth top racers, Berkshire bit bitey and the comedy Gloucester Old Spots – will be bringing fantastic comedy action to the Show. Additionally, Dan and Dandi the performing horse act will be in attendance. They spent two years touring with Giffords Circus and have performed at various venues including Blenheim Palace. We are now lucky enough to have them with us on the day!

*Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be taken as advice or recommendation from the Orion Farming Group.

Interspersed between all of these exciting attractions will be our very own entertaining Young Farmer competitions with Obstacle Races, Go-Karts, Float competitions and the all-important Oxfordshire YFC Tug of War finals. Last year, our Faringdon YFC Ladies made it to the National Finals at Tenbury Show. With training already started this year, we are expecting a great competition.

There is also a chance to win some Grand Raffle Prizes which have been kindly donated by local businesses. These include Ariat boots up to £200, Cotswold Wildlife Park tickets, a luxury hamper from Millets Farm, Roves Farm family pass, Kids Massey Ferguson Tractor and Trailer plus various vouchers for tools, work boots, overalls, a toy tractor and much more!

It's not surprising that the Show enjoys an excellent reputation and attracts such a broad audience.

Oxfordshire Young Farmers County Show and Rally

Remove Burr Chervil foothold withconcerted campaign

Inserts: Enduramaxx, Envirosystems, John Nicholls, Norton Air, PA Turney, TVE Hire & Sales Orion Farming Group 3 St John’s Yard, Fyfield, Nr Abingdon, Oxon, OX13 5LN Orion Office: 01865 390011 www.ofg.org.uk www.ofg.org.uk *Information within articles written by specific suppliers should in no way be

taken as advice or recommendation form the Orion Farming Groupwww.ofg.org.uk

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Farm Resilience ProgrammePrinces Countryside FundFree business skills training for UK dairy & livestock farms. Includes business skills workshops and support to take part in a Business Health Check.Find out more at: www.princescountrysidefund.org.uk or call Douglas Hamilton on 0207 566 86950

“It’s a highly aggressive and competitivespecies,” he continues. “Our autumnflufenacet-based programmes for blackgrassand annual meadowgrass, seem to have onlya very limited control. Where it exists,decisions to control it in the spring haveto be made early. It grows away rapidly,as soon as soil temperatures begin to warmand in bad cases, single applicationshave to be made, often in advance of T0,in order to deliver maximum effect.”

Trials in areas originally affected by wildcarrot, had successfully proved thatsulfonylurea herbicides gave the best results.Used under similar circumstances on theBurr Chervil, an application of Ally Max SX(metsulfuron-methyl + tribenuron-methyl)gave very satisfactory results, when appliedin early spring during or just prior to,stem extension (GS30).

Mr Chell observed that in both winter wheatand winter barley, where the problems wereworst, Ally Max SX definitely came outon top as product of choice, affordingcomplete control at best or foliar suppressionat worst, depending on conditions atapplication and the coverage achieved.

“Timing is critical,” he says. “If we hold offuntil T1, or miss the pre-T0 or T0 window,then any degree of control is a struggle.It thrives under those early spring conditionsand can’t be allowed to run away.”