New and Profitable Outlet For Cereal And Rape Straw

Exciting developments are under way at the Eastern Machinery Ring (EMR) offering members an exclusive and viable outlet for cereal and rape straw. Such is the potential that EMR has established Eastern Machinery Ring Straw Services Limited (EMRSS) as a dedicated subsidiary for the project.

EMRSS is working with a straw pelleting business, which is investing £20 million over the next three years to supply a renewable energy source for the future. With a proposed site situated in a central location suitable for all EMR members who wish to supply the pelleting plant.

“The implication for our members is nothing but good,” says EMR general manager Philip Brown. “It will provide an income through a pool system against contract, with an initial forward payment. Recent press articles have shown that growers leaving straw for baling are achieving quite considerable fuel savings over chopping and incorporation. EMRSS have available professional members who operate low ground pressure balers and bale chasers to help reduce damage to soil structure.

“Work is underway to make this exciting opportunity a reality for this year’s harvest. We urge members to register interest so that we can take the project forward as swiftly as possible.”

To register interest call general manager Philip Brown on 01603 881810 or 07501 729358. 

Straw Outlet – Benefits For EMR Members

· A new income stream
· Cost savings on fuel when not chopping and incorporating straw
· Baling and collection professionally managed by EMRSS
· Efficient straw clearance allowing members to carry out autumn cultivations without delay
· Low ground pressure baling and carting equipment to ensure minimal soil structure damage
· Forward Payments
· Pool Payment system
· Exclusive to members of Eastern Machinery Ring

Any members wishing to discuss straw supply we will be at the Suffolk Show (stand number 51 ) and at Cereals 2009 (stand number 461).