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Webber & Chivell Fertilisers

Locality: Jancourt East

Phone: +61 3 5594 6294

Address: Cowleys Rd 3266 Jancourt East, VIC, Australia

Website: http://www.webberchivell.com.au

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25.01.2022 High quality pasture at Timboon, ready to graze today. Cows have now been allocated 12kg of pasture per head per day. This farm is now on a complete pasture rotation. Pasture had 40kg N 22 days ago to achieve excellent growth rates.

24.01.2022 With our regional average of yearly pasture consumed being approx. 6t/ha/DM, and ranges from as high as 10t/ha/DM and lows of 4t/ha/DM, optimising pasture growth and utilisation is a crucial part of the dairy farming system. Where do you fit within this range? If you would like to better understand how much pasture your farm is growing and consuming, give our office a call to arrange for an Agronomist to come see you. ... Ph: 5594 6294

23.01.2022 Keep an eye out for Jancourt Farm Feed Pad tour, coming next week.

23.01.2022 Having our machines Accu-Spread Accredited is our commitment to our clients to ensure the correct coverage of fertiliser is applied.

23.01.2022 There has been some great yielding maize across the region this season. We have seen yields from 13-17t/DM/ha on dryland operations. Maize silage is a high quality forage supplement that can be well suited to some dairy systems. Contact us today for costings and further information into growing maize.

22.01.2022 .. CONGRATULATIONS WEBBER & CHIVELL FERTILISERS .. August 2019 CBN Business of the Month recipient ... .. An impressive collage of trucks and fertiliser spreaders at work proudly greets visitors to Webber & Chivells Jancourt East boardroom. The display reflects the phenomenal success of the business founded in 1978 by Richard Webber and Bill Chivell to specialise in the distribution of red gravel and fertiliser around Cobden and Simpson. Gradually, the focus shifted entirely to fertilisers and agronomic services. More than forty years later, the business now has 33 employees drivers, agronomists, depot managers and administrators working out of Cobden, Simpson and Allansford depots. Twenty-six Webber & Chivell trucks and spreaders can be seen across south western Victoria but primarily from Colac to Warrnambool, north to the Lismore area and south towards the Great Ocean Road. Apart from carrying out fertiliser sales and spreading, lime and gypsum spreading, crop and pasture sowing, field bin delivery, agronomic consultancy, soil testing, farm mapping, nutrient tracking and budgeting, Webber & Chivell also operates a dairy farm at Jancourt East, milking 550 cows. The company is also a great supporter of its local community. .. 0355946294 www.webberchivell.com.au #cobdenbusinessnetwork #webberandchivell #cobden3266 #fertiliser #agronomy #greenpastures See more

21.01.2022 A well set up pasture plan at Garvoc, ready for grazing at 3000kg/DM/ha. Good Autumn planning and preparation is key to setting up the pasture rotation for the coming season.

21.01.2022 An outstanding Pea & Oat crop located at Cooriemungle. This crop was planted on the 23rd of October and harvested on the 11th of January, with a yielding of 8t/ha. This high quality feed source plays a vital role within this particular business filling a feed deficit as required.

20.01.2022 Jay and Laura Wynd currently farm at Boorcan on a pasture based system, split calving in Autumn and Spring each year. They are currently milking 195 crossbred, jersey cows, across 89ha milking area, with a stocking rate of 2.2 cows/ha. The farm currently achieves approx. 540kg MS per cow per year, and 1150 kg/MS/Ha A key driver of their growth, has been an increase in total tonnes of pasture grown and pasture consumed. This has allowed them to increase the number of cows milk...ed and to conserve more home grown fodder. The Wynds key principles to achieving these results are: Pasture management is everything Timely Nitrogen use Use of summer crops High quality silage production See more

17.01.2022 Coming this Friday, Episode 2 of Farmer Focus.

16.01.2022 The Nutting family farm is located at Curdievale, South West Victoria, on a well established pasture based system, seasonally calving in January and February each year. They are currently milking 540 cows, with approx. 185ha milking area, and a stocking rate of between 3 3.5 cows/ha. The farm achieves approx. 2,000 kg/MS/ha yearly. Their key principles to profitable dairy farming are: Maximising high levels of pasture utilisation. Achieving correct allocation require...ments through continually adjusting rotation length to suit potential daily growth. Good fertiliser management. Pasture density and weed management form a key driver towards high pasture consumption. Various strategies to cope with wet pasture management. Aiming for very strict pasture residuals (approx. 1500kg/DM/ha), resulting in minimal wastage. With good spring management, a high pasture surplus is captured into silage, resulting in upwards of 500t/DM production annually. See more

16.01.2022 Summer Crop option Contact us today for further information.

15.01.2022 Spring Silage Option Contact us today for further information.

11.01.2022 Sowing ‘Gulf’ Annual Ryegrass on this Beef property near Cobden has maximised Winter dry matter production and cow liveweight gains (with cattle reaching target liveweights earlier). The increased feed produced has also resulted in a greater farm carrying capacity. This farm is typically very wet with areas under water for long periods throughout the year, the Annual Ryegrass continues to perform under these sub-optimal conditions (the mild Winter has also been favourable).

11.01.2022 Post grazing residuals have a high importance in any grazing system allowing for pastures to be set up going towards the Winter months. By grazing to the correct residuals, this allows for optimum growth rates to be achieved with high quality pasture being utilised. The images below demonstrate the potential of good post grazing residuals, with the first image showing optimum residuals and the second image demonstrating growth 20 days post grazing.

11.01.2022 Silage regrowth from a paddock that was baled on the 3rd of October. Nitrogen was applied the day it was baled! A good demonstration of the importance of timely Nitrogen application post silage. How is your silage season looking?

10.01.2022 Maize sown on the 20th of November in Port Campbell, looking extremely well. Hows your maize and summer crops looking?

10.01.2022 Soil Moisture Monitoring The new Agriculture Victoria soil moisture monitoring website displays data from 36 different soil moisture probe sites across various locations and agricultural industries. These soil moisture and temperature to depth are measured automatically at each site. These are updated hourly and also provide information about the soil type and texture. The local one for our area is located at Jancourt. Follow the map and click on the Jancourt link to find u...p to date information regarding soil moisture, temperature, rainfall and soil profile water capacity. To access the new site: https://extensionaus.com.au/soilmoisturemonitoring/

09.01.2022 KNOW YOUR MARGINS! Here are three examples of a variety of systems within the South West Region. Below these examples show the importance of pasture within the diet and the ability to be able to minimize overall feed costs. Contact us today to help you work out your Margin Over Feed Cost.

09.01.2022 To wet for the big spreaders? Contact us today to arrange our smaller Linkage Spreaders. (03)55946294

09.01.2022 If you would like your silage stack covered quick and easy give us a call.

09.01.2022 With silage season in full swing, cutting at the optimal time is crucial for high quality fodder production. Key messages for high quality silage: For maximum silage quality, cut pastures when they are at or near canopy closure. Ensure that the wilting and harvest is completed in a timely manner. ... Make bales as dense as possible. Seal air tight as soon as possible after harvesting. How much do you value quality silage?

09.01.2022 This hybrid forage brassica crop near Ecklin, was sown mid December and is ready for grazing. A nitrogen blend was applied at sowing and at 4.5 weeks to maximise yield. It provides high energy (approx. 12.5 MJ ME/kg DM) feed for late Summer/Autumn and fast re-growth potential following grazing.

08.01.2022 With silage season upon us, it is important to be planning ahead. Ensure that you have contacted your contractor and arranged for your fertiliser application post silage. It is important to aim for high quality silage. With favourable weather conditions be sure to have a fertiliser plan post silage to maximise regrowth potential. Contact us today to organise your post silage application.

07.01.2022 The Poumako family farm is based at Mepunga, on a pasture-based system where they currently milk approx. 330 cows. They run a split calving herd, currently calving and again at the end of Feb/March. They calve down approx. 380 cows but milk 330 across the year over a milking platform of 150ha. They have a stocking rate of 2.2-2.5 cows/ha. High quality silage is an important aspect of their farming enterprise. The Poumakos key principles to achieving high quality silage are: ... Cut pastures early, within 6 weeks of being locked up. Ensure an early application of Nitrogen to boost yields. Wilt and harvest quickly through the use of a tedder (and mower conditioner if possible). Ensuring that mowing occurs once dew has lifted. Bale within 48 hours and wrap within a few hours of baling. Make bales as dense as possible. Consider using a silage additive. Aim to target 40-50% DM for baled silage. See more

06.01.2022 With some great summer crops around, we are looking for your best crop photos! Submit a photo for your chance to win a Webber & Chivell Promotional Pack. We have 5 to give away! Entries close 18th of Feb.

06.01.2022 Crop Conversations After our introduction to Plant Health, agronomists Glenn Cain and Lucy Powell from Webber and Chivell enabled students to investigate variou...s crops in our region. At Tyson and Gavin Sinclairs 300 cow dairy farm students saw a Pasja and Rape crop and the regrowth from the second grazing. Students learnt that it was originally planted as a protein source for the cows in summer, and the paddock was disced up, power harrowed with seed sowed at 5kg/per ha, then watered up with effluent and strip grazed, with weeds such as Fat Hen and pests such as Diamond Black Moth sprayed out. The crop produced 7t per ha with a 42t crop which the cows have been appreciating as part of their 22kg a day diet rations. At the Sinclairs cover plot, students were challenged to find examples of the 9 different types of plants that were strip grazed by young stock to provide feed but also worked to improve soil health. Students found examples of Buckwheat, Linseed, Vetch, Tillage Radish, Leafy Turnip, Forage Rape, Chicory, Cow Peas, Millet and Sunflower which all played different roles such as attracting beneficial bugs, tap roots breaking up soil, fixing nitrogen, scavenging phosphorus and producing a healthy crop with lots of nutrients. On the way back to school at another site students compared a Sorghum and Maize crop and learnt about the features of each. Students heard that Sorghum takes 10 weeks to grow, will produce 4-5t yield, it could be baled as silage or direct grazed by heifers. This was contrasted with the Maize crop which takes 16 weeks to grow, will yield 15t of pit silage as it produces stalk, leaves and cobs, needs a combine harvester to put in a silage pit and is a high risk crop with bigger costs to return. Thanks Glenn, Lucy, Tyson and Gavin, a great way to learn about crop health and prepare us for the Hermitage Plant Science competition. Check out the TAP Blog for more photos See more

05.01.2022 With plenty of moisture still available in the soil profile, it provides a great opportunity to apply nitrogen to continue the growth of high quality pasture. Extra growth provided, through the use of nitrogen fertiliser, will delay the feeding of silage or more concentrate.

04.01.2022 Feed margin is an important calculation that should be done on a regular basis. This is a valuable tool for both monitoring and benchmarking. Below is todays feed margin for Jancourt Farms. This was the featuring farm for the feed pad tour last week. This feed margin takes into account total pasture costs including renovation, chemical and nitrogen usage. ... Contact us today to help you work out you Margin Over Feed Cost.

04.01.2022 Ash and Tom Hunt farm between Port Campbell and Peterborough, South West Victoria, on a pasture based system, calving from 20th April each year. Currently they are milking 450 cows, across 260ha milking area with a stocking rate of 1.7-1.8 cows/ha. The farm achieves approx. 550kg MS per cow per year. Hunts have grown towards becoming a largely pasture based system over the past 4 years, reducing their overall brought in feed, becoming a more self sufficient system. The Hun...ts key principles to achieving self sufficiency are: Correct residual management, grazing down to 1500-1600kg/DM/ha. Ensuring optimum grazing area (allocation) is established day to day. Rotational usage of fertiliser, with 1.3kg/ha/day N usage over winter, spring months. Zoning of various areas of the farm, given the specific soil types, with applications of fertiliser applied specific to these zones. Early application and planning for spring, allowing various areas to be fertilised and locked up as required. The usage of maize within the system, to allow for further stored fodder reserve potential. Increasing the total amount of pasture consumption and preserved, in order to increase the total percentage of homegrown fodder within the diet. See more

04.01.2022 There has been a number of reports around the area of an influx in Army Worms in both existing pastures and crops. It is crucial to inspect your crops and pastu...res regularly, at least twice weekly in establishing crops. There are a number of chemical options available in order to control these pests. Regular monitoring ensures that any infestation is found early and can be treated in a timely manner. See more

04.01.2022 It’s that time of year again, with soil testing in full swing. Regular soil testing is a key management practise on any farming enterprise. Through utilising the NATA accredited ‘Nutrient Advantage’ laboratory, we ensure the most accurate results are obtained to create an individualised nutrient budget for each farming system. ... Contact us today to arrange for soil tests to be completed on your enterprise.

03.01.2022 Webber & Chivell Promotional Pack Winners Congratulations to our five winners of our promotional packs! Chant Family - Warrion ... Luke Hickey - Bostocks Creek Tim Humphris - Nirranda Tyson Sinclair - Cooriemungle Will Rea - Allansford Thanks to everyone who submitted photos!

03.01.2022 Gibberellic Acid is a naturally occurring plant hormone that maximises plant growth during the cooler months. Through the use of Gibberellic Acid, there is an increase in the natural levels of gibberellins that the plant contain. This creates accelerated growth, which allows for increased gains in dry matter yields (generally for a period of up to 3-4 weeks), given that there are sufficient nutrients available to the plants. Benefits include... Increased dry matter and metabolizable energy per hectare. Up to 600kg/DM/ha extra growth. Increased forage production during winter, saving other supplementary feed costs. Quick & easy to apply, compatible with a number of herbicides and insecticides. A natural plant growth regulator with no withhold period. Gibb Acid can be used as the soil temperatures begin to decrease, which can be as early as late April. Gibb Acid is able to be used on a variety of pasture types but is not recommended on newly sown pastures. Speak to your Agronomist today for further information.

03.01.2022 Bit happening before the rain comes . Lee Contracting

02.01.2022 Webber & Chivell proudly presents Jancourt Farm Feed Pad Tour 2020. We look forward to some discussion around the video and please dont hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

02.01.2022 There has been a number of reports around the area of an influx of pests in forage crops. These include Aphids, Diamond-Back Moths and Earth Mite. It is crucial to inspect your crops regularly and at least twice weekly in establishing crops, especially during warmer months when pests are typically most active and in larger numbers. Contact us today to inspect your crops and put into place timely control strategies.

02.01.2022 Webber & Chivell Calendar Competition We are currently looking for farming photos for our 2021 Calendar. If you have an image that you think is worthy of being showcased, such as pasture, machinery, people, livestock or anything agricultural, send it through by 9am Friday the 16th. ... Please email your high resolution photos to [email protected] or contact your Agronomist. Photos featured in the calendar will each receive a W&C Prize Pack.

02.01.2022 With the warmer conditions beginning as we come into Spring, it is an important time to remember the use of Agrotain within the fertiliser program. Agrotain is a urease inhibitor, a coating applied to Urea fertiliser (AgUrea), creating a reduction of nitrogen losses in unfavourable settings such as warm, drying conditions. This allows for a greater flexibility of application timing, when rainfall can be somewhat prolonged and unpredictable. Our trial results in September, at Garvoc, demonstrated the cost effectiveness of AgUrea at 100kg/ha, with findings showing an increase in Dry Matter harvested at a lower cost than Urea due to the increased efficiency of the AgUrea.

02.01.2022 How much rainfall have you received this week? Over the region in the past week, we have had: Jancourt 78mm Larpent 71mm ... Panmure 97mm With a significant amount of rainfall over the past week the helicopter has been in full swing. Spreading with the helicopter ensures that fertiliser rotations are up to date and pasture production is maximised. Contact us today to organise spreading with the helicopter. Ph: (03) 5594 6294

02.01.2022 Silage Regrowth With silage season in full swing it is important to ensure that any silage removed is followed up by a Nitrogen blend application, given there is adequate moisture available, to maximise pasture regrowth. This image shows regrowth off a silage paddock baled on the 2nd of October, Nitrogen application on the 6th of October and ready for grazing this week. ... This provides valuable high quality pasture to optimise milk production. See more

01.01.2022 Great to see some good results from the newly sown WC600 on farm at Bungador. Sown in mid April and coming up into the current grazing rotation.

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