About SCS
  Fertiliser products marketed by Gleadell are all of the highest quality and are tested and calibrated by SCS (Spreader and Sprayer Testing Limited). The UK's biggest and most respected calibration and testing company. With engineers throughout the country, they test to the highest standards.
"There are three important reasons to test,"says Rob Foxall of SCS." The first is economic - the cost of fertiliser is a major expense for growers, and excessive delivery not only costs in materials but also has a negative impact on growth. Inaccurate spreading can cause yield losses of up to £47 per hectare and creates striping in fields resulting in harvesting difficulties and potential loss of premiums.
"Second, excessive and inaccurate delivery of fertiliser places unnecessary strain on the environment. When machinery is tested ad properly calabirated, harmful residues and run-off into watercourses are minimised or eliminated.
"Third, testing is compulsory under most UK assurance schemes for sprayers - and is strongly recomended for spreaders. It is also a requirment under the European NVZ (Nitrate Vulnerable Zones) regulations and for the cross compliance. We supply appropriate documentation and certificates for all of our own tests at no extra cost"
Rob Foxall, Spreader & Sprayer Testing Ltd
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