Welcome to the MagentaDirect.ie Blog. We're a 100% Irish-owned Agricultural products company based in Enniscorthy, Co Wexford. We created this blog to give Irish Farmers somewhere to find information and news on ourselves, our products and ways they can improve their earnings. We welcome all comments and if you want to submit articles we'll happily print them here.
Hope you enjoy :)
I know we've been neglecting this blog in favour of the http://www.MagentaDirect.ie website but don't worry, we'll pay more attention from now on :)
As a teaser we'll just pop up this post to let you know we're adding some great new products to the site in the coming weeks...
...but we've already added some top quality rat bait, mouse bait, bait stations and other products for your rat bait poisoning needs. Check out these great products now.
Regards,
Colm
PS Keep an eye out for new products in the coming weeks.
I know we’re all reeling from the mini-budget but there’s still good news for MagentaDirect.ie customers!
We have our ever-popular FIL Detail Paint back in stock!
FIL Detail Paint is a specially formulated paint that is quick and simple to apply to the tailhead of cows and heifers to identify animals in heat.
Quick and easy to apply 500mlbottle with applicator brush attached.
Less costly and often more reliable than other heat detection methods.
Lasts up to 4 weeks subject to correct application and conditions
Comes in four bright colours: RED, BLUE, GREEN and YELLOW…allows you to monitor the breeding status of the whole herd.
Non-irritating, weather resistant. Contains bittering agent to stop cows licking it off.
How does it work?
Apply a strip of paint 15cm long by 5cm wide forward along the spine from the tail head. Animals expressing oestrus activity or “standing heat” will have their patch rubbed due to the pressure of other animals riding/mounting them. This will even identify cows that are in heat for a short time, often missed by visual observation.
EXCLUSIVE TO MAGENTA DIRECT CUSTOMERS:
Order now and we'll throw in a free Herd Management Chart to help you
As stated back in August 2008, our testing of Done That, the dye you can add to your spot-sprayer to see where you've sprayed, has been carried out by Pat our resident expert.
He was very happy with the results. It highlighted the plants that had been sprayed in a highly visable BLUE colour, and on any concrete it hit washed off in the next downpour.
FiL has made its non-toxic, easy to clean up spray marker dye Done That even better with a new formulation.
Done That has been a part of the agricultural scene for several years, helping dairy farmers and small holders with their weed control programmes.
But now there's a new formula Done That which is not only non-poisonous, non-toxic and non-acidic but is also compatible with most herbicides.
This means Done That doesn't affect the power of the herbicide and there won't be any "gunking" or coagulation in your spray system.
Done That is a very vivid blue which is very visible and shows up well on almost all plants and weeds.
It is specifically aimed at the market for blue dyes, and is suitable for users with most forms of colour blindness.
Unlike many other marker dyes Done That cleans up easily. Just wash out your knapsack and the rest of the spray system with water and it will be clean and ready for the next time.
Storage and Handling
Product should be stored in original container, upright in a clean dry place.
Always store away from foodstuffs and out of the reach of children.
Wear suitable protective clothing, gloves and personal protection equipment for eyes and face when handling concentrates.
Wash hands and face thoroughly after use. Any containers or measuring containers should be rinsed thoroughly with water prior to disposal.
Good News for all our customers, the sun is shining...well it is in Wexford anyway! and we have our exceptional quality plastic Water Troughs back and ready to go! Horray!
Sales were phenomenal last year, especially once word got around of the high quality and great prices. Various sizes available so contact our office on 053-92-36256 Mon-Fri 9.00am to 5.00pm for sizes and prices.
Calciject LV 100ml
Calciject is now available in a new version. Calciject LV comes in a 100ml bottle and the great news is you no longer need a flutter valve kit. Just a simple 100ml injection and the job is done. Everyone should have some on hand. Buy an 8 pack and you get a FREE 100ml syringe and pack of needles too.
Fencing is getting done in earnest this weather but problems with breaks in the cable can cause serious delays. Our Fault Finder is back in stock and rearing to go.
The ultimate Faultfinder for the electric fence user An easy way to find faults • Simple to use - one touch operation • Leads you quickly to the point of fault on the fence • Clearly indicates the direction of the fault • Digital reading displays the voltage and the current • No wires or clips means no tangles or shocks • Never be without one
Finally Met Éireann recently produced a map showing the rainfall in Ireland 2008(Met Éireann,Climatological Note No. 11) . I know you don't need to be told it rained a lot but here it is just to give you a clearer picture!
...and Finally, (I mean it this time!) here's a link to "Meet the Super Cow" a four minute section from National Geographic on Youtube (Broadband needed)
That's all for this week, keep an eye out for spray deals from www.MagentaDirect.ie in the coming week or so.
Colm Burke www.MagentaDirect.ie Farming at your Fingetips
Good News everybody, we're sending out our MagentaDirect.ie Spring 2009 Newsletter today.
We've got recession busting special offers on top quality creosote stakes, Milkivit Eco milk replacer and much, much more.
Keep an eye on your letterbox over the coming days for special offers on a whole range of products.
If you haven't joined our Newsletter Mailing List with exclusive membership special offers why not visit MagentaDirect.ie Newsletter Sign Up and join today.
Otherwise you can download the MagentaDirect.ie Spring 2009 newsletter direct from here:
We've also added the Metabolic Stabiliser STIMULEX to our product range.
Stimulex is a natural product principally of bacterial origin. It's a natural growth stimulent for healthy gastro-intestinal microbes, and a stimulent for normal biological body defences.
It provides a speedy means of normalising digestive disturbances of either a primary or secondary nature. Its use is indicated as a support for treatment in cases of:
Neo-natal Scours
Bloat
Pregnancy toxaemia
Indigestion
E. coli enteritis
Ketosis or acetonaemia
Rumen stasis
Loss of appetite
Stimulex can be used on Adult Cattle, Young Cattle, Calves, Adult Sheep & Goats, Lambs & Kids.
I know it's now the 9th on January but we've been so busy here we're barely getting time to breath :)
What's keeping us so busy?
Well we've just got in a new batch of Astor Rat Bait...see 16/10/08 Post for details Having sold out we've reordered the new 10kg size to keep up with demand. Astor Rat Bait 10kg @ €82.50 while stocks last
We've also got some new products up our sleeves for the coming weeks, so don't forget to keep an eye out for new posts.
