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Oilseed rape de-risking partnership

Demand for oilseed rape remains strong, but its success is dependent on good establishment - something which can be difficult with increasing incidents of challenging weather and threats like cabbage stem flea beetle.

At Frontier we recognise this, as well as the potential financial burdens that often fall to growers as a result.

We also understand that strong, viable, resilient UK farm businesses are critical for long-term, sustainable supply chains.

This is why we take on the financial risks often associated with growing oilseed rape.
It means our growers don't have to.

How it works

This exclusive risk management offer ensures growers who fulfil the requirements only pay for oilseed rape seed that survives through the initial three-month establishment window.

Under the scheme, Frontier will:

✓ Remove the upfront cost of oilseed rape and accompanying companion crop seed

✓ Waive the oilseed rape seed cost for any hectares that fail to establish by 31st October 2024

✓ Set the payment date for companion crop seed and oilseed rape seed which successfully establishes to 12 months following delivery

✓ Provide a range of industry-leading hybrid varieties to choose from

✓ Offer flexibility in how to market and price the product.

Benefits

Contracted growers only pay for the oilseed rape seed that survives, removing the financial burden associated with any failed crops. Benefits include:

✓ An upfront cost saving of approx. 90/ha on oilseed rape seed, plus £33/ha on the associated companion crop seed

✓ Eligibility for £55/ha from the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) for sowing the companion crop seed

✓ Expert advice on agronomy, SFI decisions and choice of companion crop

✓ A non-defaultable produce-of-area grain contract and flexible marketing options

✓ The chance to upgrade into a private funding/premiums scheme that rewards sustainable farming practices.

How to sign up

If you'd like to learn more or express your interest in the contract, speak to your Frontier farm trader or agronomist or get in touch at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Contract spraying

Contracting Services

Frontier have been contracting for over 20 years from sites Drem, Holbeach and Ingham. Our professional contracting team provides a cost-effective service tailored to suit your farming requirements.

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Contract Spraying

With a fleet of high-clearance sprayers, first-class operators, and no requirements for investment in equipment, you can plan your spraying strategy for your specific farming needs for when the time is right.

Services available:

Slug pellet application
VRN applications, in collaboration with SOYL
Liquid fertiliser delivery and application (no requirement for storage)
High clearance, low ground pressure sprayer with various tram line widths available
Crop protection applications
Omex MultiFlo supply and applied to field
Potato flailing.

Check with your local contact to find out which services are available in your area.

Advantages of using Frontier’s contracting services:

A bespoke, end to end service with no job too small
Flexibility of having multiple sprayers on farm when you need them
Highly skilled operators working from your agronomist’s recommendations and entering your application details
Compliant with all relevant legislation, including completed spray records within 48 hours Supply and apply service – no requirement for on farm chemical storage and disposal
Only pay for what is applied – no part packs left over

All packaging is collected and disposed of as part of the service.

Potato Fogging

Powered by Synofog Electric Foggers, Frontier’s team of experts can help you prolong your potatoes lifecycle, with a sprout suppressant to enhance the quality of stored potatoes and increase their value.

Advantages of using Frontier’s potato fogging service:

Utilising our expert team with the best equipment, fogging at the correct timing and intervals, ensures the best protection of stored tubers
Supply and apply service - no requirement for on farm storage or disposal
Fogging whilst being stored, reduces deterioration of potatoes, maintains quality and extends shelf life
Multiple sets of equipment per team means capable enough for large sized stores.

For more information

Call 01692 580 781 or email us on This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Cereals (wheat, oats and feed barley)
% Moisture content	% Weight loss	Drying charge (£/t)
<15.09	0.00	0.00
15.10 - 15.50	3.80	8.19
15.51 - 16.09	3.80	9.51
16.10 - 17.09	5.00	12.28
17.10 - 18.09	6.20	15.06
18.10 - 19.09	7.40	17.83
19.10 - 20.09	8.60	20.60
20.10 - 21.09	9.80	25.58
21.10 - 22.09	11.00	28.35
22.10 - 23.09	12.20	31.13
23.10 - 24.09	13.40	33.90
24.10 - 25.09	14.60	36.68
25.10 - 26.09	15.80	39.45
**It is at the storekeepers' discretion to accept or reject loads above 20.0% moisture.
Conditioning charges Contracts booked as 'undried/unconditioned' are liable to a drying charge at the rate shown above or a conditioning charge of £4.50/tonne; these charges will be shown on the self billing invoice. For all other contracts a conditioning charge of £4.50/tonne will apply to deliveries with a temperature in excess of 25°C and moisture below 15.1%.

Oilseed rape and linseed
% Moisture content	% Weight loss	Drying charge (£/t)
<9.6	0.00	0.00
9.60 - 10.09	3.80	10.72
10.10 - 11.09	5.00	12.12
11.10 - 12.09	6.20	13.53
12.10 - 13.09	7.40	14.94
13.10 - 14.09	8.60	16.35
14.10 - 15.09	9.80	18.70
15.10 - 16.09	11.00	20.11
16.10 - 17.09	12.20	22.88
17.10 - 18.09	13.40	25.66
18.10 - 19.09	14.60	28.43
19.10 - 20.09	15.80	32.17
**It is at the storekeepers' discretion to accept or reject loads above 13.0% moisture.
Cleaning charges
% Admixture	% Weight loss	Cleaning rate
Up to 3%	Nil	FOSFA terms apply
3.01 - 4%	1% for each 1% admix	£7.00
4.01 - 5%	1% for each 1% admix	£7.50
Thereafter, cleaning rate increases by £0.50/t per 1% of admixture.
Conditioning charges Contracts booked as 'undried/unconditioned' are liable to a drying charge at the rate shown above or a conditioning charge of £4.50/tonne; these charges will be shown on the self billing invoice. For all other contracts a conditioning charge of £4.50/tonne will apply to deliveries with a temperature of 28°C or above and moisture below 9.6%.
Green seeds
Analysis %		Charge per tonne
5.0% up to 7.5%		£7.50
7.6% up to 10.0%		£10.00
Over 10.0%		By negotiation

Pulses (peas and beans)
% Moisture content	% Weight loss	Drying charge (£/t)
<15.09	0.00	0.00
15.10 - 15.50	3.80	9.99
15.51 - 16.09	3.80	11.74
16.10 - 17.09	5.00	13.49
17.10 - 18.09	6.20	16.97
18.10 - 19.09	7.40	20.45
19.10 - 20.09	8.60	23.93
20.10 - 21.09	9.80	28.65
21.10 - 22.09	11.00	33.07
22.10 - 23.09	12.20	36.55
23.10 - 24.09	13.40	40.03
24.10 - 25.09	14.60	43.51
**It is at the storekeepers' discretion to accept or reject loads above 20.0% moisture.
Cleaning charges
% Admixture	% Weight loss	£/tonne
2.01 - 3%	3.0	5.25
3.01 - 4%	4.0	5.75
4.01 - 5%	5.0	6.25
Thereafter, weight loss of 1% for each 1% admixture down to zero. Cleaning rate to increase by £0.50 per 1% of admixture.
Conditioning charges Contracts booked as 'undried/unconditioned' are liable to a drying charge at the rate shown above or a conditioning charge of £4.50/tonne; these charges will be shown on the self billing invoice. For all other contracts a conditioning charge of £4.50/tonne will apply to deliveries with a temperature in excess of 25°C and moisture below 15.1%.

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