On-Farm Advisory Visits
On-Farm, advisory visits to clients, will be arranged with a single, designated advisor from the DLV Plant UK team. Additional specialist support from another member of the team can also be arranged, as per customer requirements.
For existing clients, visit schedules will be discussed during the latter part of the calendar year (October/November) for the coming season. Any changes to present on-farm visiting arrangements will be made only after discussion with the individual clients concerned.
For non-registered, prospective clients based in the UK, contact Dennis Wilson or your nearest DLV Plant UK advisor (see addresses at the front) to discuss requirements. We will then organise the most appropriate advisor to take on the day-to-day support and visit arrangements.
For non-registered, prospective clients based in Eire/N Ireland, contact David Wood, who will organise day-to-day support and visit arrangements.
Unless otherwise agreed, all on-farm visits will be backed up by a written report made either at the time of visit - or sent direct to the client within 48 hours. The report format will be based on an ICMS Score Sheet - detailing levels of pests, diseases, etc. on a 0-5 scale where:
0 = no detectable level/problem - no action required.
1 = detectable level/problem - no action required in next 5-10 days.
2 = increasing level/problem - action required in next 5 -10 days.
3 = high level/problem - action required in next 3 - 5 days.
4 = very high level/problem - action required in next 1 - 2 days.
5 = extensive problem causing substantial yield loss - urgent and sustained action required immediately.
For most clients, detailed agronomy recommendations will also be provided using the DLV Plant UK Production Schedule template. An alternative format will be used, only if specifically agreed with the client in advance. Charges will include time spent writing up reports (at the same hourly rate), whether on site, or at the consultants home.
1 = detectable level/problem - no action required in next 5-10 days.
2 = increasing level/problem - action required in next 5 -10 days.
3 = high level/problem - action required in next 3 - 5 days.
4 = very high level/problem - action required in next 1 - 2 days.
5 = extensive problem causing substantial yield loss - urgent and sustained action required immediately.
For most clients, detailed agronomy recommendations will also be provided using the DLV Plant UK Production Schedule template. An alternative format will be used, only if specifically agreed with the client in advance. Charges will include time spent writing up reports (at the same hourly rate), whether on site, or at the consultants home.
Clients may choose to receive their report in either of 2 formats:
duplicate paper, written on the day of report, or faxed/posted with 48 hrs
electronic report, written on the day of report, or e-mailed within 48 hrs
As a rule, electronic reports take longer to produce (1-3 hrs) but contain more information and are quick/easy to distribute as a self-contained Excel workbook. Hand written duplicate paper reports are quicker to produce (30 mins to 1 hr) but contain less detailed information, and unless done on the day, are slower to distribute by fax/post.
electronic report, written on the day of report, or e-mailed within 48 hrs
As a rule, electronic reports take longer to produce (1-3 hrs) but contain more information and are quick/easy to distribute as a self-contained Excel workbook. Hand written duplicate paper reports are quicker to produce (30 mins to 1 hr) but contain less detailed information, and unless done on the day, are slower to distribute by fax/post.
In order to assist work planning, the approximate number, type of, and duration of visits required for the coming year will be confirmed with each client during November/December - using the booking form attached. The report format will also be agreed with the client at this time.
All invoicing for visits is carried out monthly in arrears. Unless otherwise agreed, payment terms are strictly 30 days from invoice date. Any deviation from these terms must be agreed between the client and the individual consultant responsible for each client beforehand.
