Following the recent launch of the Perstorp range of ProMyr acid derived additives for clamped and baled silage, the Swedish company has now introduced its acid-derived crimping additive, ProMyr Crimp.
As with its silage additive range, Perstorp has used well-proven, traditional ingredients combined with modern chemical technology in the development of ProMyr Crimp. The result is a product that’s highly effective and will offer farmers and contractors with a viable alternative to products currently on the market, but most importantly will not damage crimping machinery.
The benefits this provides have been recognised by the UK’s only manufacturer of crimping equipment, Superior Machines, based in Yorkshire, which has given its approval to ProMyr Crimp for use with its machines and will be marketing and recommending its use to customers throughout the UK.
ProMyr Crimp is designed for use with moist grain more than 30 per cent moisture content and uses a blend of propionic acid and a salt-based formic acid. The formic acid acts to “kick-start” the fermentation process by rapidly dropping the pH, while the propionic acid will then prevent against heating and secondary fermentation, and the development of yeasts and moulds, once the bags or clamp are opened.
“The great benefit of ProMyr Crimp is that it’s safe to handle and use and because it’s buffered using modern chemical technology, it won’t damage or harm any working parts of the crimper, so will not affect machine reliability, hence we are happy to recommend its use to our customers,” Superior Machines’ general manager, Martin Lovel, said. “For livestock farmers, crimping offers the ability to maximise the nutritional value of the grain and it is ideal for use in a ration because the grain is more digestible and palatable.
“There’s a large potential market, especially in Scotland, where traditionally farmers tend to prefer to preserve the grain at lower moisture contents. ProMyr Crimp is used at a rate of just four lit/tonne, so is used at a far lower rate than is needed for a preservative, so it’s far more cost effective. Also, because the grain is harvested at a higher moisture content, the field is cleared earlier, providing the grower with a wider window in which to prepare the field for the next crop.”
For those who prefer to preserve and store their grain at moisture contents at less than 30 per cent, Superior will also be marketing Perstorp ProSid MI700, which is a glycerol-buffered, propionic acid derived preservative specifically for use with clamped, bagged or tower stored grain below 30 per cent.
In addition to avoiding the development of hot-spots and controlling bacterial and fungal contamination, a unique feature of ProSid MI700 is that because it’s buffered using a glycerol ester, not only is it completely safe to handle, but it’s also energy rich and so can add energy value to the crop.
One of the great benefits of both ProMyr Crimp and ProSid MI700 is that they’re safe to handle, and under new labelling regulations coming in this year will not be classified as hazardous, so won’t require an ADR licence for transport. This means that farmers and contractors can safely transport ProMyr Crimp and ProSid MI700 using their own vehicles.
ProMyr Crimp and ProSid MI700 are available in either 200-litre drums or 1,000-litre IBCs from both Superior Machinery and also from Perstorp distributors throughout the UK.
For more information visit: www.perstorp.com/uk-forage.
