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SEPTEMBER 2014 ISSUE

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Contents

Welcome to the September issue of Farmers UK Magazine

Farmers UK News

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Farmers UK Crossword

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Farmers UK ATV Review

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Harvest Photo Competition

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Arable Farming

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Livestock Farming

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Farming Opportunities

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Farm Properties

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Farming Classifed

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FARMERS UK NEWS

Farmers call on the next Government to support British agriculture

Farmers are calling on the next Government to give agriculture a higher priority, with a series of measures that will boost British food production and help farm businesses.

The National Farmers Union launched its manifesto with a list of demands aimed at whichever party – or parties – is successful after polling day next May. They include calls to negotiate with the EU to reduce some of the environmental restrictions imposed on farmers as part of the Common Agriculture Policy. They also want help to iron out the peaks of troughs caused by the volatility of commodity markets, stronger backing for home-produced foods – and increased speed limits for tractors on public roads.

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Meurig Raymond, writing in the introduction to the policy document, points out that farming provides the raw materials for Britain’s biggest manufacturing industry – food production – and that UK farmers already provide 60% of the food we eat.

He goes on: “The opportunity is clear – global and domestic demand for food and renewable energy is on the rise: 88 per cent of the UK public think farming is important to the economy.

“Farmers are ready too, with the potential to grow production and reduce our reliance on imported produce. What is needed now is a Government that understands farming, that supports growth and that has the policies that send the right business signals to farmers across the UK.”

On a comprehensive ‘shopping list’ it calls for government to: • Develop a comprehensive plan to grow UK food production • Set the agenda for CAP 2020 reforms, based on principles of fairness, simplicity, commonality and market focus • Establish fiscal incentives to encourage a balanced approach to investment to manage volatility • Reduce red tape to increase onfarm water storage and reservoir building with financial support and tax incentives • Promote the ‘Britain is Great’ message to open up export markets by backing exporters and embassy staff.

• Update legislation that restricts the weight and speed of tractors travelling on public roads.

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• Introduce a seasonal labour scheme open to students from outside the EU to undertake seasonal harvest work on UK farms.

• Accelerate the rollout of highspeed broadband to all rural areas.

Some of the demands, around relaxing the Greening measures required as part of the CAP and increasing the weight and speed of farm vehicles on the roads are likely to bring the NFU into conflict with some environmental groups.

And on relaxing immigration rules to allow in more foreigners from outside the EU to take seasonal farm work, they risk a clash with the Conservatives. Farm Minister and Camborne and Redruth MP George

Eustice told the NFU conference last February he thought British jobless should take seasonal farm jobs and there was no need for imported labour.

Although the manifesto does not specifically call for the roll-out of the badger cull beyond the current two pilot areas, it does stress the need to keep on course with the current 25 year eradication policy.

And it calls for some herbicides and pesticides removed from the list of approved chemicals to be restored, to avoid the threats posed by insects and weeds.

Finally it warns that climate change and environmental policies must go ‘hand-in-hand’ with

increased production – so called sustainable intensification.

Mr Raymond said: “I am intensely aware of the major challenges ahead for British farmers – to produce more food but with fewer inputs and better care for the environment. I want the next Government to work with the NFU to set an agenda for growth, building on the professionalism and confidence of British farmers.

"By backing British farming and working together we have a unique opportunity to increase food production by supporting research, investment and growth".

Global spotlight on British food and farming Over 200 agricultural journalists from 37 countries including India, the Americas, Africa, Australasia, South East Asia and Europe, attended a showcase of British food and farming from the beginning of September, as the British Guild of Agricultural Journalists (BGAJ) hosted the International Federation of Agricultural Journalists (IFAJ) 2014 Congress.

Titled ‘Innovations from a Small Island,' and sponsored by Massey Fergusson, Perkins and Waitrose, the event began with a pre-Congress tour taking in Kew’s Millenium Seed Bank, the Leckford Estate in Hampshire and a full English’ breakfast at London’s Smithfield Market.

At the main event, based in Aberdeen, the Congress was served 400kg of Scotch Beef, 50 haggis, 160kg of Scotch Lamb with drams of Glenlivet, Glen Garioch and GlenDronach whisky to follow. Five packed days included visits to many family owned businesses such as Mackintosh of Gelndaveny and Mackies of Scotland who now export to South Korea, China, USA and Japan, followed by a post-event round-up taking in in Central England and Wales.

We cannot overestimate the potential value of this event to promote the great strengths of British food production to our visitors (who) give us an estimated audience of over 40 million readers, listeners and viewers across the world," explained Jane Craigie, chairman of the BGAJ.

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Basic defence measures can help in the battle against rural crime

With rural crime on the increase, former Royal Marine and Westcountry-based security expert Marcus Di-Vincenzo says that defence tactics can help put a stop to it.

Recent reports of rural crime being up 35% in Devon and Cornwall in 2013 have come as a bit of a shock for many living in the Westcountry.

Yet, there are likely to be many people who can understand how and why thieves can effortlessly get away with ‘agri-crimes’ in the more rural parts of the South West.

As a former Royal Marine and having served all over the world, I

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have learnt, practised and put into good use the defence tactics used to prevent crime, time and time again.

The success rate is high, and if rural landowners, farmers or property owners were to use these same defence tactics, crime rates would fall significantly.

The NFU Mutual annual Rural Crime Survey showed that the most common items targeted by thieves in the region over the last 12 months were tools, quad bikes and machinery. These items are big.

They can’t be discretely removed from a property, whilst the farmer is momentarily distracted. It takes a lot

of strategic planning to successfully remove a plough or a hay baler without anyone batting an eyelid.

Unless of course, these bits of equipment are left unattended, unsecured and unmonitored It might come as a bit of a surprise, but unfortunately a lot of ‘agri-crime’ is down to bad housekeeping. One of the first steps to consider in the principles of defence is all-round defence. This involves analysing a situation and ensuring that you have adequately protected your property.

Machinery, quad bikes and other agricultural equipment, as well as

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FARMERS UK NEWS & ADVERTORIAL cars and bikes, are easy to steal if they are not sufficiently protected.

Those of us that are fortunate enough to live or work in rural, secluded locations are often guilty of believing that crime is something that is more likely to affect urban areas, and we are therefore less likely to lock our vehicles and remove the keys.

Common factors in rural crime include vehicles being left unlocked because they might not be considered particularly valuable or at risk, or worse still, vehicles left with the keys in the ignition. This makes it all too easy for criminals to walk on to the property and leave with a work vehicle. All-round defence needs to be considered at all times, even in the most unlikely situations.

The same can be said for tools and equipment that is left in a visible position with no clear security or protection. Tools are valuable pieces of equipment and if they look like they have been left unattended, it is more than likely that they will eventually go missing. All too often, rural crimes are down to a lack of awareness and protection.

It is a common misconception that security alarms, CCTV and tracking equipment is costly and unnecessary. But with the NFU

Mutual survey revealing that rural crime cost the UK £44.5 million in 2013 alone, I would say it is an essential part of keeping costs down.

In Devon, the costs associated with rural crime are as high as £720,000 and £330,000 in Cornwall. For rural

The countryside offers rich pickings for criminals who are increasingly targeting farm Machinery businesses and farms, security should be a necessity in order to prevent costs associated with replacing stolen goods. Costs do not have to be high and simple security techniques can keep your valuable possessions safe.

Keeping doors and barns locked is one simple security measure, referred to as mutual support, that can help eliminate crime on your property. Not only does it deter criminals but it also conceals your valuable possessions.

In some cases, it isn’t always possible to use sheds and barns to

store equipment but there are plenty of other ways of still keeping this equipment safe from harm.

Installing cameras and setting up a virtual tripwire that is activated if there is any unauthorised movement that takes place during a certain time and in a very specific location.

CCTV and intruder alarms are now available with technology that allows you to monitor individual possessions and vehicles, so you know if and when anything goes missing and you will also have video footage of the perpetrator.

Tracking devices are hugely undervalued and underestimated pieces of equipment. They can be installed to any sort of vehicle or device and the criminals won’t even know it is there. This enables the police to locate any stolen property almost immediately. Although slightly more expensive, in times when crime is on the up, they offer an invaluable piece of mind that as a business owner, I wouldn’t be without.

Rural ‘agri-crime’ is an issue that we can and should be fighting. The issue of stock rustling is one that I don’t currently have the answers for, as although there are ways of keeping animals safe, it is an issue of convenience for farmers and landowners who need to go about their daily business. Its one issue that I aim to challenge though and I’ll work closely with the farming community until we find a solution.

Marcus Di-Vincenzo is managing director of Marsh Barton Security Services

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Badger culls resume in Somerset and Gloucestershire as part of government's comprehensive strategy to make England TB free The second year of the four-year badger culls in Somerset and Gloucestershire is underway.

Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss said: We are pursuing a comprehensive strategy supported by leading vets which includes cattle movement controls, vaccinating badgers in edge areas and culling badgers where the disease is rife. This is vital for the future of our beef and dairy industries, and our nation’s food security.

At present we have the highest rates of bovine TB in Europe. Doing nothing is not an option and that is why we are taking a responsible approach to dealing with bovine TB. Environment Secretary Elizabeth Truss informed Parliament this morning.

Written Ministerial Statement Elizabeth Truss I am today announcing that the scond year of our planned, four-year badger culls is underway. This is part of our comprehensive strategic approach to make England TB-free.

This approach includes cattle movement restrictions, vaccination in the edge area, and culling where the disease is rife. Culling operations started last night in the same areas as last year, West Gloucestershire and West Somerset.

It is vital that we work to make England bovine TB-free – doing nothing is not an option. England now has the highest incidence of TB in Europe – greater than the sum of all other EU Member States combined. Between 1997 and 2010, TB in cattle increased nine fold,

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threatening the future of our beef and dairy industries and our nation’s food security.

That is why this government is pursuing a comprehensive strategic approach, based on best international practice, supported by leading vets and endorsed by the government’s Chief Scientific Adviser, Defra’s Chief Scientist and the Chief Veterinary Officer.

Overseas experience shows that in order to eradicate the disease, the problem must be tackled in both cattle and wildlife. Therefore, our approach includes tighter cattle testing and movement restrictions, vaccination of badgers in the edge area and culling of badgers in those areas where the disease is rife. This approach has worked in Australia which is now bovine TB-free, and Ireland and New Zealand, Where incidence has dramatically reduced.

Last week I launched the Badger Edge Vaccination Scheme to support badger vaccination projects in those

areas next to the high risk area.

Vaccinating healthy badgers in this way is intended to create a buffer zone to help prevent the spread of bovine TB to new parts of the country where the incidence of the disease is currently very low.

Vaccination cannot, however, replace culling in TB hotspots such as Gloucestershire and Somerset as it doesn’t cure infected badgers who will continue to spread disease.

This year’s culls incorporate improvements learned from last year’s culls and those set out in the Independent Expert Panel’s report.

We have made changes to improve the humaneness and effectiveness, including better training and monitoring. The culls will be monitored closely and we have published details of the monitoring procedures that AHVLA and Natural England will follow on GOV.UK. As with last year, these results will be independently audited.

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New camp to stop the badger cull

Campaigners who have set up a fresh Camp Badger to fight the cull say they are prepared to push legal boundaries if it will stop animals being killed.

Numbers were growing at the camp near Bishop Lydeard in West Somerset yesterday ahead of shooting commencing last night.

Jay Tiernan, spokesman for Stop the Cull, said they were there to protect the badgers.

“We are about being out there in the field to stop badgers being killed,” he said.

Mr Tiernan said that he would absolutely condemn personal harassment or criminal damage of personal equipment as a means to their end.

However, he added that he was less worried about something like “jumping up and down on cages” which could be against the law.

The camp features compost toilets and a communal kitchen tent

where free, vegan meals are served to people who join the protect.

Mr Tiernan said the mood among local people was good and some had opened their homes so that protestors could take showers.

So far, between 10 and 20 people are camped out and ready to start disrupting the cull, which they aim to do by tracking down where the marksmen are operating and preventing them from firing by simply making their presence felt.

It is expected the numbers at the camp could grow to as much as 50 during weekends, said Mr Tiernan.

“They have a minimum and a maximum number (of badgers to kill) and our aim is to stop them reaching their maximum number and to make the job of killing badgers as difficult as possible.”

Yesterday, the Somerset Against the Badger Cull (SABC) group handed in a letter to the Bridgwater office of Ian Liddell-Grainger, the MP for much of the cull zone.

A spokesman for the group said: “We totally condemn the continuation of badger culling in Somerset.

“It’s pointless, ineffective.”

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They accused the Government of “cherry picking” evidence to support their policy and ignoring a recommendation from the previous trial which was that further badger culling would be meaningless in the fight against bovine TB. “We believe this policy is driven by political expediency bowing to the whim of wealthy landowners who refuse to accept scientific evidence that contradicts their long-held beliefs.

“Culling badgers isn’t going to help farmers in their fight against bTB. By going out onto the footpaths and lanes of Somerset day and night during the cull we are standing up for science, conservation, badgers – and democracy.”

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Put the Latest range of 500cc ATV’s through there paces KYMCO MXU 500i Our Verdict: Great all rounder both on and off road, feels sure footed over rough terrain, the Kymco 500i has plenty of pulling power and an excellent turning circle, it gives the driver a very comfortable ride, comes with a 600 kg winch a standard, acceleration is brisk, all controls are well laid out and fairly self explanatory, it also represents great value for money, the Kymco MXU 500i is certainly worth a test ride!

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SUZUKI KINGQUAD 500AXi Our Verdict: Essentially an identical chassis package to the KingQuad 750, the KingQuad 500AXi has all the same great features as it’s more powerful brother, it’s low centre of gravity makes for assured steering on hilly terrain, acceleration is good and we were impressed with it’s towing ability, the ride is very comfortable and the instrumentation is well layed out, a firm favourite with our farmers.

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HONDA FOREMAN 500 4x4 Our Verdict: We found it more than capable of everything its predecessor did in the field, only now more comfortable and capable than ever, Impressively, the Foreman remains stable and confident even above 50 mph, at the top of 5th gear. Even crossing hillsides or crossing uneven obstacles, the ATV never gave the impression it's about to tip over, very impressed overall and with it pulling power, but comes at a price £ Comfort: Power:

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YAMAHA GRIZZLY 550-EPS Our Verdict: Good news for farmers looking for serious power in a reliable package: the Grizzly 550 EPS is just that, thanks to its electronic power steering, we found it joy to manoeuver - even over the course of a long day, due to its good ergonomic design, our farmers still felt comfortable after a long day of usage, it provides pretty good fuel economy and sports a high-capacity 20-litre fuel tank!

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Arable efficiency focus for HGCA farms Home Grown Cereals Authority (HGCA) is set to add eight new arable farms to its UK-wide monitor farm programme this winter, in a bid to help growers remain successful despite falling grain prices and increasing costs of production, reports Karen Brewer.

Warwickshire grower Rob Fox, from Squab Hall near Leamington Spa, said: “With UK arable farms again under pressure from low prices and a large world harvest it is now as important as ever to really know your cost of production. Through the use of benchmarking and knowledge sharing the monitor farm programme is helping us to farm more efficiently.”

Squab Hall is typical of the 12 existing monitor farms, commercial enterprises representative of conditions in their area, where the host farmer is prepared to allow neighbouring farms access to the farm and to their decision-making process. A proven, effective method of knowledge transfer with a farmerled, farmer-centred and farmerdriven agenda, the programme is to be expanded to a total of 20 farms with a series of launches running from York at the end of October, to Huntingdon in mid-December, taking in Wales and Scotland along the way.

HGCA regional development head, Richard Laverick, described the move as: “A regional shift in our approach to engaging with cereals growers and a significant investment

in order to deliver it. It is farmer participation, collaboration and review of decision taking that makes this a successful approach.

“Business improvement is a crucial part of the programme. With grain at prices not seen for four years, it has become even more important for farmers to understand their costs of production. A survey carried out

by HGCA in 2013 indicated that, of growers questioned, only 13% knew their costs per tonne,” said Mr Laverick.

Launch events for the eight new monitor farms are to be held as follows: • York: David Blacker, 31 October 2014 • Bath: Rob Addicott, 4 November 2014 • Winchester: Ian Cammack, 6 November 2014 • Stowmarket: Brian Barker, 14 November 2014

• Berwick-upon-Tweed: Richard Reed, 18 November 2014 • Newport, Shropshire: Sam Watson-Jones, 2 December 2014 • Cardiff: Julian Radcliffe, 4 December 2014 • Huntingdon: Russell McKenzie, 11 December 2014 Each monitor farmer will be in the scheme for three years, hosting meetings of local growers to share best practice and knowledge. The monitor farmers, their steering group and associated HGCA arable business groups will deliver benchmarking activity and peer review of decision-making on farm.

While highlighting cost of production and efficiency, this will also bring a new focus on day-to-day farm decision-making. To attend one of these launch meetings, interested arable farmers should contact their HGCA regional manager.

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N.P. Davies Agricultural Contractors

NP Davies was established by Nigel Davies in 1981 providing a quality and competitive service to farmers and landowners.

Based on the borders of Shropshire, Staffordshire and Worcestershire we can easily travel to other counties when required.

A range of agricultural services are offered including, Forage Harvesting, Baling, Cultivation, Drilling, Manure Slurry Digestate and Compost Spreading, Machinery Hire and Contract and Share Farming.

Haylage, Hay, Silage, Straw and Maize are available for sale all through the year.

Second hand machinery is also purchased and refurbished during winter months, and maintenance work is carried out for local farmers.

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The importance of the short period on each farm to ensure good quality forage for livestock has been the driving force for Shropshirebased forage contractor Nigel Davies and his team. “Our aim has always been to complete the job to a very high standard whilst remaining competitive, rather than to be the cheapest operation”.

A perfect operation is key to farmer’s profits, because a rushed job will mean forage quality suffers, resulting in a lower palatable feed.

Mr Davies runs NP Davies Agricultural Contractors who are National Association Agricultural Contractors members with wife Julie and a dedicated team of full and regular part-time staff. Mrs Davies is largely responsible for keeping the company’s administration up to date as well as doing essential runs for consumables. Son Andrew, having studied Agricultural

Engineering at Harper Adams as well as undertaking contracting work in New Zealand and the US, now works for Agco. Daughter Samantha studied Land Management at Harper Adams, and is now working for Smiths Gore having recently achieved MRICS. Both still drive for the business.

Muck spreading and ground preparations for spring crops start the years’ work load. “From April we drill maize with a precision drill capable of placing micro and bulk fertiliser with the seed. We gained a lot experience sowing sugar beet with a precision planter across the region for 20 years. Maize requires a good level seedbed, the seed depth and seed spacing in the rows are also critical. I started with a small acreage of maize against a much larger acreage of sugar beet which was a huge slice of our annual work, but the closure of the local beet factory in 2007 means maize has

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FARMERS UK ADVERTORIAL become the main crop”.

This main focus on forage production means that Mr Davies has been able to make investments into this area to improve the service on offer. “Critical factors are chop length at harvest, dry matter, grain shatter and ensiling technique. I still actively drive with my staff and it is not uncommon to have a farm’s nutritionist, seed supplier or a machinery manufacturer on site looking at the quality of forage going off the field and into the clamp thanks to the good reputation we have gained”.

N P Davies use high capacity triple mowers powered by high horse power reverse drive tractors. Grass can be turned by 10 rotor models depending on the dry matter required by the customer. Grass is raked with twin and quad rotor rakes depending on ground conditions and density of crop and by precision chopping, the grass can be compacted more efficiently creating a highly palatable feed.

Wholecrop is a starch based, high dry matter and energy feed and can be fed to a range of animals. N P Davies use a direct cut header to forage all wholecrop, this is to ensure no contamination or loss of grain. A wholecrop processor is used with specialist wholecrop rollers which run at fine tolerances to make sure all grain is split. This is key to making a quality feed and cannot be compared to foraging without a crop processor.

N P Davies specialises in maize foraging, key areas during the professional service include harvesting at the right dry matter, achieving a correct chop length, cracking the grain and last but not least consolidating the clamp. This is an area that NP Davies strive to

set themselves apart from the competition. Whether a tractor or loading shovel is used, or in some cases both depending on quantity of product going into the clamp the clamp dictates the speed of the forager. N P Davies prides itself on offering every customer the best possible precision chopped forage.

By having better quality silage, additional feed and concentrates could be reduced. The silage made in just a few days could feed cows for a usual six month winter or more.

For maximum profitability within this time cow intakes need to be improved and this would only be possible with highly palatable feed.

The Kernal processor used in the forager for maize and wholecrop was imported especially to achieve a superior grain shatter. A range of different additives can be applied within the forage harvesting process if required.

Many of the Claverley-based business’ customers have increased their acreages in response to improvements in varieties, forage quality and the move to larger, if fewer, dairy herds. Mr Davies also supplies grass and maize direct to dairy and beef farmers in the area.

Being involved with the Maize

Growers Association and seed suppliers I’ve followed the technical updates to ensure we are on top of the job.

Claas harvesters are used extensively, with Mr Davies researching various technological advances to help improve forage quality. The characteristics of harvested maize for AD are different to that of a forage. Mr Davies has visited many AD plants in the UK and on the continent, I see the AD market being a big player.

I can see maize and rye grass being used in arable rotations, growing these break crops looks appealing and is a good alternative.

Also moving with the times is the company’s haylage business.

Producing haylage for the equine market is rapidly replacing hay says Mr Davies says. Haylage has much lower dust and a higher nutrient value. That removes the need for

owners to soak fodder before feeding and cuts the need for additional hard feeds.

About 120 acres is grown annually which is stored and then dispatched in loads varying from 20 bales taken by individual horse owners through to artic loads for large livery and working yards.

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We are very keen to develop the haylage market. For the grower it takes out much of the risk in waiting for that window in summer to cut, dry and bale hay.

In between the main maize and haylage contracting periods the company undertakes a range of arable and grassland duties.

Baling services are centred around two sizes of baler the 3x3 bale measuring 80x90cm at up to 8 foot long and the “quadrant” size bale measuring 120x70cm at up to 8 foot long. The balers can bale straw, haylage, hay, silage and miscanthus.

Balers are equipped with moisture meters. N P Davies prides themselves on good quality bales.

Also wrapping can be done as a part job or part of the baling operation, from 4 to 8 layers can be supplied and applied by our wrappers depending on the choice of the customer. All bales can also be stacked and transported to the customer requirements.

Ploughing is the main primary cultivation carried out by N P Davies, 5 and 6 furrow ploughs are used and these can be set up depending on previous and next crop type.

Subsoiling and discing can be

done together or separately, with or without a packer roller depending on the requirements.

For germination a double set of discs can be used, for subsoiling eight legs can be used over a 4 metre section, or for a complete tilth 4 to 8 legs can be used, two sets of discs and a packer.

For secondary cultivation a range of power harrows can be used, a 6 metre hydraulic folding power harrow does the bulk of the work, with the ability to call on a 3 and 4 metre power harrow also.

Manure, slurry and digestate spreading is an area of the business that is growing, as farmers look to focus on their cattle. High specification machines are used to make sure that spreading of manure is accurate. For chicken manure spreader plates can be used to ensure an accurate spread. Compost can also be supplied and spread.

Tractor hire is available with operator and fuel with 100-300hp tractors, also manure spreaders are available with or without tractor and operator with the option of spreader plates.

A 360 degree excavator is available for hire with or without

operator, the 13 tonne machine is a multi purpose machine which can be used for a range of tasks from ditching to digging and general groundworks.

This particular excavator can be supplied with a range of buckets.

Road building and amenity services are also areas of the business seeing an expansion, road building has become more popular from farmers looking to improve cattle welfare, or install new tracks for better access or just improving old tracks.

We are very fortunate to have a dedicated team of staff that include a number of local farmers’ sons who join us year-on-year for busy periods.

That is important for customers as the drivers are the face of the company when going in and out of farms during forage harvesting and clamping.

The fact we run a fleet of Fendts encourages drivers to continue working for us as they like the reliability and comfort. And from my point of view, Fendts are also economical and have very strong resale values.

Mr Davies’ experience and investment in maize grain processing technology will enable customers to benefit. Other added value benefits for the customer include trailers running on low ground pressure tyres and high capacity and efficient machinery.

Year-round demand for a quality product produced during a few days of intensive, efficient and accurate work by the NP Davies’ team will once again pay dividend.

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Forage break aids blackgrass control

Growing a forage break-crop such as Lucerne, grass or a grass/red clover mix could be a useful strategy for blackgrass control, particularly on more marginal

sites with less combinable yield potential.

Sowing a forage break between cereals has many benefits according to Rod Bonshor of Oliver Seeds.

“Frequent mowing over two to three years represses blackgrass growth, reducing weed seed production by as much as 90%. At the same time, deep rooting legumes promote good soil structure and boost natural fertility by fixing atmospheric nitrogen.�

Lucerne is ideally suited to light free-draining soils at pH7, yields up to 13tDM/ha/year over the first two years and produces a high protein cash crop that can be sold to dairy and beef farmers. Red clover, sown on its own or in a ryegrass mix, can produce up to 19tDM/ha/year of high-quality, protein-rich forage.

Flea beetle feeding frenzy in oilseed rape

Wet, warm soil conditions have brought a rapid flush of volunteer rape seedlings and a feeding frenzy for flea beetles. Growers are reporting large numbers of flea beetles seen in trailers when harvesting their remaining oilseed rape, a possible indication of the high pest pressure the new crop will face.

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Field technical manager Simon Roberts, of Syngenta, warns growers will need to keep a close watch on emerging seedlings this season, and be ready to tackle pests. The leaf damage caused by flea beetle can occur incredibly quickly and be extremely destructive. If conditions remain hot and dry after emergence, with any check in crop growth, the damaged small plants can quickly shrivel and die.

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Farmers reaping the benefits of the sun Ground Mount verses Roof Mount – The Popularity of the Solar Panel As the Feed In Tariff rolls into its fourth year of operation, the interest in Renewable Energy seems to only be gaining momentum. With Solar PV systems making up 87% of the total number of energy installations in the United Kingdom (OFGEM Dec 2013), it would appear that people are reaping the benefits of the power from the Sun. The South West is the largest producers of Solar Energy, producing 4.36 MW in 2013 alone (OFGEM Dec 2013). Of course, there are obvious reasons why the South West is the most ideal location to install a Solar PV System, or even a solar farm with the most access to sunlight in the UK, however, there is nothing to prevent any business from seizing the rewards of a renewable energy system.

Many people are often concerned about whether their land gets enough sunlight to warrant a Solar PV system, however, the panels only require daylight and not sunlight to generate power.

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A common myth surrounding Solar PV is that the land or roof of a property must face due south.

However, current installations show that a 13% annual return is still possible with installations that face East/West.

Another discussion which occurs when discussing Solar PV generation is whether a Roof Mounted PV system or Ground Mounted system is better. The truth is that there are benefits of both types of system and one is not necessarily better than the other.

A Ground Mounted PV system enables a farm or business to make the use of spare land that cannot be used for other purposes, generating money it would not ordinarily produce. Farmers with small livestock such as sheep or chickens can still let the animals use the field as the height of the system will not interfere their grazing.

Ground Mounted PV systems also enable large scale installations to take place which are capable of powering large businesses whilst making money by exporting unused electricity back to the grid.

Additionally, there will always be room for expansion with a Ground Mounted system as a business develops or as profit is made.

Bowler Energy have installed 2.3MW of Ground Mounted solar panels since the company started in 2011. When this figure

is compared the 3.2MW of Roof Mounted Solar fitted in the same time, it would appear that Roof Mounted is a slightly more popular option. This is likely to be a result of the company initially marketing roof mounted panels to fit on the top of existing chicken sheds on our freerange farms, from there we have developed out business to provide other types of renewable energy system.

Another reason for the popularity of the Roof Mounted PV system is that it does not take up any extra land. Therefore businesses based on large scale industrial sites can benefit from a PV system which will still generate enough energy to power but not take up any additional space. The Roof Mounted PV system can often fall within ‘permitted development’ meaning that no planning permission would be required to install a system 50kW or below as long as there is a 1m spacing between the panel and the edge of the roof.

Solar PV Systems are consistently going to be the most popular option of Renewable Energy because they are the most accessible. The Roof Mount verses Ground Mount decision will always remain down to the client’s personal preference and location. But one thing many people who have a Solar PV system can be sure of it that the return on investment and the reduction in energy bills is enough to encourage anyone to take the first steps towards a Solar PV system of their own.

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Ernest Fenton is an arable and sheep farmer in Tunbridge Wells, Kent. He also runs an ice rink for curling and, in March 2012, had a 50kW roof-mounted solar PV system installed by Bowler Energy on a new, purpose built barn.

As you can imagine, maintaining an ice rink requires a massive amount of electricity. For Ernest the deciding factors in pursuing a solar installation were the income from the feed-in tariffs and the ability to moderate his electricity costs for the next twenty years.

The idea behind the purpose built barn was so that a roof-mounted system could be installed at the optimum angle to gain maximum output – and the barn itself provides a useful storage area. This could not have been gained from a groundmounted array and it helped to make the project more viable.

Before awarding the contract to Bowler Energy, Ernest did his research and contacted other solar PV installers, but he says that some of them were not very good at responding to the difficult questions that he asked, whereas Bowler Energy’s Eddie Chadfield was always at the end of the phone with answers to his questions. Ernest knew Bowler Energy were a longestablished company and the quotation was competitive, so it seemed a good choice to go with them.

Planning permission was required for the installation which Bowler Energy dealt with as part of the package. The installation itself was very speedy – in fact Ernest recalls the installation team were working against the clock to get the system installed and commissioned before

the tariff reduction came into effect, which they did. All in all, the entire process from initial contact to completed and commissioned PV system took five months.

Ernest has been very pleased with his new PV system. It has lowered his reliance on electricity consumption from the grid, which is quite significant considering the amount of electricity required to maintain the ice rink. Ernest used to only open the ice rink during the winter months but since the installation of the PV array he has been able to extend the opening season to include spring and autumn. Previously the cost of keeping the ice cool would have made this financially prohibitive but now that Ernest has less reliance on bought-in electricity, he can afford to use his own electricity produced by his solar panels to move his business forward.

“Electricity consumption is heading in the right direction,” says Ernest. “The feed-in tariff income has helped to support the farm, which has been a godsend during these last few months. We would be in a very different position now if it wasn’t for that”.

Ernest now has a full twelve months of production data available and can see that only one month out of twelve the panels performed under target – for the other eleven months the panels were either on or above target. Says Ernest “I have a friend on the south coast who has an installation the same size as mine on one of his dairy buildings. We compare output readings and every

month so far mine has beaten his by at least 10% and sometimes as much as 15%!”

As part of the package Ernest opted to have a solar logger fitted, which is a device offered by Bowler Energy on all its PV installations to enable the client to monitor the output of their panels. The solar logger even alerts the client if output falls below a certain level. This can be particularly useful in the event of a malfunction which could otherwise go unnoticed until the next quarterly meter reading was due, by which time the financial loss would be considerable.

Ernest is also very happy with the back-up support received from Bowler Energy. To illustrate this he talks about a phone call he had from Bowler Energy about twelve months after the PV system was installed. “I received a parcel at the farm containing three brand new inverters. Eddie explained that Bowler Energy had experienced some problems on arrays with these particular inverters fitted. The supplier admitted they had a faulty batch and Bowler Energy negotiated to have all inverters which could potentially be affected replaced at no cost to the client. This is forward thinking and I am pleased that Bowler Energy has provided me with this level of service as you don’t know there is a problem with an inverter until it is too late. Therefore they have taken the necessary steps to prevent this happening on my site.”

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season Defra appeal ahead of slug pellating rgrowth As arable farmers gear up for the annual slug blitz Defra is appealing to producers to adhere to metaldehyde stewardship requirements and help maintain availability of key pesticides.

Defra water quality spokesman, Matthew Hampshire, said: “Our objectives are to address metaldehyde exceedances in drinking water to aim to comply with water quality legislation, as well as to minimise burdens on the agricultural and crop protection industry by keeping as many pesticide products on the market as possible.”

The Environment Agency’s Jo Kennedy added: “A UK wide withdrawal of metaldehyde would

be an absolute last resort. It’s not a course of action the EA currently supports or wishes to see. We are focussed instead on working with other regulators and industry to find a more targeted, risk based way of tackling the problem.”

Dr David Cameron, chairman of the Metaldehyde Stewardship Group said the season ahead will be crucial.

“It’s easy to find out if the land receiving slug pellet treatment is at risk by visiting the Environment Agency’s website www.wiyby.co.uk.

Simply enter the postcode and if the land is within a hatched area, click on it to find out if metaldehyde is an identified risk.

“Field risk factors for metaldehyde

can be summed up as slope - the land’s topography-, stream proximity to a watercourse, and soil type - with heavier, under-drained soils most affected.” For more information and details of the current pilot projecting assessing the feasibility of field-based slug pellet substitution, visit www.getpelletwise.co.uk

Protect maize before its get too tall relatively recently, however climatic conditions and the increase in industrial maize cropping is expected to see the incidence worsening.

Syngenta field technical manager, Simon Roberts, warns: “For many, the height of plants is such that now is the last opportunity to spray a preventative fungicide using conventional farm sprayers without causing damage.”

After a slow start, most maize crops have been growing incredibly well, but recent heavy rain and thunderstorms across southern and eastern England could trigger the onset of foliar diseases. Cool, wet or humid conditions typically result in more 43

serious loss of green leaf area caused by eyespot and leaf blight, at a time when crops should be growing at their fastest.

Northern leaf blight (Helminthosporium turcicum) has only been identified in the UK

He advocates protection of the green leaf area with Quilt Xcel to ensure the crop can make more effective use of sunlight to boost cob yield, with improvements of over 15% seen in trials from the control of leaf blight alone.

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Quality late season grass essential to finish lambs Grazing on grass leys with mixed swards including 30% white clover can improve grazing intakes by 20-30% and improve growth rates by 50g per head per day Having weaned all lambs, attention then turns to pushing lamb growth rates and getting them off the farm. However with the recent downturn in market lamb price, establishing the best and most cost effective way to achieve this is on the minds of many producers.

But finishing lambs does not have to mean reaching for the feed bag alone. Grazed grass is the cheapest available feed on farm and with careful planning and management can be the main driver in lamb growth and finishing to provide the largest profit margins.

Pasture selection for grazing lambs is an essential part of influencing lamb performance.

When comparing young grass leys containing a high proportion of ryegrass with permanent pastures predominantly made up of weed grasses, the nutritional value of grazed grass differs significantly.

Favourable perennial ryegrass on average provides 11.7MJ/ME/kgDM at 73% D-value, whereas common meadow grass varieties commonly found in permanent pasture only provide 9.8MJ/ME/kgDM at 61% Dvalue. In practical terms, lamb performance on permanent pastures could be up to 50% lower than on new grass leys.

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and dry matter reaches its optimum balance 18-25 days following the last grazing or cut. At this point sward height should be 6-8cm to ensure adequate grass supply and maximise utilisation by the grazing lamb.

Protein is the major driver in lamb growth. Providing sufficient clover in the grazing sward will not only offer a boost to lamb performance, but also sustain grazing supply through mid to late season when grass growth begins to slow down and provide a higher level of minerals and trace elements than grass alone.

Establishing mixed swards with 30% white clover can improve grazing intakes by 20-30% which combined with higher levels of protein can improve lamb growth rates by over 50g/head/day and consistently provide quality grazing throughout the season.

With 30% clover grass swards fixing up to 100-150kgN/ha/year

(80-120unitsN/ac/year), the opportunity to sustain grass growth throughout the season without the need for intensive fertiliser applications also highlights the benefits of clover in the sward and selecting small and medium sized white clovers will ensure persistency despite hard sheep grazing.

Through careful management of grass growth and particular attention to inclusion of clover in the sward it is possible to finish a high proportion of lambs off grass before resorting to concentrate supplementation.

Therefore maximising financial return from the lamb crop.

A good quality late summer application of soil conditioner and P + K will thicken swards, improve plant and soil nutrient reserves ready for spring, promote clover and enable extended grazing this autumn.

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Mendham farming family so proud of champion Mystique A long-established farming family are proud to have won a string of prizes with their home-bred Limousin X, Mystique culminating in them sweeping the board at the Aylsham Show.

Gary Kent, 47, a third generation farmer at Mendham, on the Suffolk/Norfolk border, returned from the bank holiday event jubilant after the 18-month-old heifer won commercial champion and interbreed continental champion awards before finally being crowned supreme beef interbreed champion.

Earlier in the year the heifer won the commercial champion award at the Hadleigh Show in May and best Suffolk born and bred at the Suffolk Show.

Next up was the Wayland Show, where Mystique claimed the commercial champion and reserve supreme champion trophies.

Gary, whose father James, 76, moved to Mendham in 1939 at the age of one, said: “A friend persuaded me to start showing cattle seven years ago and told me I would quickly get hooked.

“I had always hoped that one day we would breed a champion and this year was our year. It is very unusual for a commercial animal to win such a prestigious award and the whole family are very proud of our achievements.”

Showing cattle has become a real family affair with Gary’s son Hayden, 13, regularly taking part in young handlers’ events at shows in the region while his niece, Juliette Tompkins, has also had successes as

a young handler over the past few years.

Kent beef is regularly available at Bramfield Meats, local butchers and restaurants in the Waveney Valley area, including the Sir Alfred Munnings Hotel and Public House in Mendham.

Gary, who farms 650 acres, taking in both counties, said their plan now was to get Mystique in calf and hopefully breed the next generation champion.

New Welsh TB restrictions from September New TB movement restrictions are to be introduced in Wales next month, although to minimise disruption to cattle keepers, the Welsh Government has introduced temporary measures called Interim Land Association Management (ILAM) arrangements.

Cattle moving within Sole Occupancy Authorities (SOAs) will be subject to pre-movement testing from the 30 September 2014. However, herd keepers who previously had a SOA exemption may

now apply for permission to move their animals between linked pieces of land within a 10 mile radius, without testing, as long as certain criteria are met.

Farmers wishing to apply for an ILAM should, in the first instance, contact their vet. All successful ILAM applications will continue until new arrangements come into force but farmers will be required to reapply for an ILAM if there are any changes in circumstance.

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Dairy & beef producers need BVD advice An inconsistent approach to the cattle disease Bovine Viral Diarrhoea (BVD) across England and Wales has raised veterinary concerns and brought a call for more targeted advice to help dairy and beef farmers tackle this complicated infection, reports Karen Brewer.

James Russell, from independent vets McMurtry & Harding, said: “BVD is a serious, industry wide problem and one that farmers are clearly aware of, but much work needs to be done in providing practical advice about how they tackle the virus in their herds.“ Presenting results from the Farming Against BVD survey at Novartis Animal Health’s Surrey headquarters on Thursday 18 September 2014, Mr Russell said that while over 70% of respondents have a herd health plan incorporating BVD: “It is deeply concerning that 49% of farmers questioned had not tested their herd for BVD in the last 12 months and of those that did, 83% did not test their young stock. So whilst farmers may be aware of BVD, there appears to be a disconnect between awareness and practical activity in the detection and then eradication of infection from their herds.”

Although effective vaccination against BVD has been available for the last two decades, the disease continues to cause significant problems; with infected cattle suffering from abortion, infertility and suppressed immune systems, leading to poor productivity. It was these issues that stimulated

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Farming Against BVD panel members (L to R) James Russell (vet practitioner, McMurtry & Harding), Caroline Dawson (Novartis), Tony Brooks (herd manager, Brighthams Farm), Professor Joe Brownlie (Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons, chairman of BVD Scientific and Technical Working Group), Dr Peter Nettleton (fellow of the Moredun Research Institute – not pictured).

Novartis, in conjunction with the Royal Veterinary College and independent vets McMurtry & Harding, to initiate the Farming Against BVD survey, which questioned 301 dairy and beef farmers from every region of England and Wales, representing over 70,000 head of cattle.

One of the most significant findings is the attitude of farmers towards testing and subsequent failure to identify Persistently Infected (PI) livestock within their herd. Any calf from a BVD PI cow will itself be born persistently infected with the virus and cannot be cured.

As a result, future vaccination of this animal is rendered ineffective and it will become a source of the virus, spreading infection within the herd.

Given the potential for such cattle to become reservoirs of infection within a herd, failure to test, identify and then deal with PI livestock represents the most significant problem facing the industry when trying to eradicate BVD.

Professor Joe Brownlie, from the Royal Veterinary College, voiced his worry that 39% of farmers who found BVD present in their herd did not then go on to test for PI’s. “Of the 61% of farmers that did do follow up tests, one third found one or more PI’s within the stock holding.” He said the disease can be hidden and farmers could be in the dangerous position of potentially missing PI animals that are in their herd; PI’s that can continue to spread the BVD virus amongst other cattle and pass on their PI status to any calves they produce. It is hugely important to be thorough and consistent in your testing as part of an agreed herd health plan.”

The project, aimed at increasing farmer awareness and understanding of the virus, has been driven by a select panel of industry experts and indicates that action needs to be taken to educate farmers about what to do once BVD and, most significantly, PI's are discovered amongst a herd.

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FARMERS UK LIVESTOCK NEWS

Livestock farmers face intake challenge UK livestock farmers look to be facing poorer quality grass and wholecrop silages this season as Karen Brewer reports a major challenge in getting cows to eat enough to push winter production.

Dairy farmers especially may be struggling to maintain winter milk yields with 2014 grass silages both wetter and lower in energy than last year. In the majority of cases second cut is better than first cut, due to a combination of harvesting conditions and the quality of material harvested, many first cuts comprising more mature grass as wet weather delayed spring harvests.

Average results from analysis of

thousands of first and second cut grass and over 500 wholecrop samples by Trouw Nutrition have been compared against last year’s crops (see table). According to ruminant manager Adam Clay the results show silages made this year are worse than last year and actually poorer quality than the silage made in 2012, a year characterised by poor production over the winter months.

“The intake factor for first cuts is 12.9% lower than last year, which means cows will be less enthusiastic about consuming high quantities.

This, coupled with lower quality means that milk yield from forage potential will be significantly reduced. Second cut intake potential is marginally lower than in 2013.”

He says it is vital farmers look at the intake potential of their silage and plan accordingly. “Two silages of the same ME but different intake potential will feed very differently and this will have a huge bearing on performance.

Increasing concentrates will help offset the reduced production from forage, which will be helped by the current lower prices. This will need to be carefully monitored to ensure that rumen health is not compromised, especially as many silages are wetter with increased acid loading. Diets should be formulated to allow cows to achieve high energy intakes without excess rapidly fermentable carbohydrates, which would increase the risk of rumen acidosis.”

Comparison of 2013 and 2014 forages (Source: Trouw Nutrition) First cut grass Dry matter (%)

Second cut grass

Wholecrop

2014

2013

2014

2013

2014

2013

28.5

33.2

33.9

34.7

44.7

38.6

4.0

4.2

pH

3.9

4.0

4.0

4.1

VFAs (mg/kg)

21.0

17.6

23.0

19.5

Lactic acid (mg/kg)

66.9

58.1

59.4

48.6

Crude protein (%)

13.0

13.6

13.4

13.9

8.3

9.9

D value

65.6

67.5

66.3

65.7

66.0

64.7

38.8

48.2

10.3

10.1

NDF (%)

49.8

46.7

46.5

46.9

Lignin (g/kg)

35.9

39.5

35.4

40.8

ME (MJ/kgDM)

10.5

10.8

10.6

10.5

Starch (%) Intake (g/kgML)

24.1 19.6 92.1

104.0

102.0

105.0

114.7

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FOR SALE

PEDIGREE BRITISH BLUE BULL White, quiet, 30 months old, proven and ready to work, from easy calving lines and has not been pushed £2200 Phone Steve: 01460 234420

FOR SALE

PEDIGREE REGISTERED HEREFORD BULLS 21 MONTHS OLD VERY WELL BRED READY FOR WORK SENSIBLY PRICED POA FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE PHONE: 01773831452 OR EMAIL sheila.shardlow@hotmail.co.uk

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FOR SALE

POLLED HEREFORD BULLS Well grown yearling bulls from Moorside Herefords.

Johnes and BVD Hi Health. BVD vaccinated Telephone Graham: 07778 191964

FOR SALE

HEREFORD BULLS Two Hereford pedigree bulls for sale.

Both naturally polled.

They are 18 months of age.

Good top line and will make great breeding stock. ÂŁ1,800 each T: 07977 521146

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HEREFORD BULLS FOR BUSY CATTLE MEN High Growth, Plus Superior Carcass Premium Plus 10 Bulling Heifers. Ready for immediate use delivery arranged Telephone: 01981 570231

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100 ABERFIELD X BREEDING EWE LAMBS Born mid to end april. All lambed outside at 1400ft and above in North Wales.

Can be sold as one bunch or smaller mobs. Feel free to contact Arwel Jones anytime on: 07837 746797

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PARKGATE CHAROLLAIS Major Production Sale Friday 10th October 2014 at 12.30pm at Wester Parkgate Farm, Parkgate, Dumfries, DG1 3NN. A rare opportunity to purchase some of the best blood lines within the breed. Sheep are eligible for export and Free transport available.

Full catalogue available at Website Contact: Herbie Kennedy 07713578013 or Alan Kennedy 07946534998

FOR SALE

PEDIGREE LIMOUSIN HEIFER I have for sale a 15 month old well shaped pedigree lim heifer out on grass , nice and quite any more info give me a call or text thanks ÂŁ1500 Tel: 07521 277568

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CHAROLLAIS SHEARLING RAMS Selection of high index shearling rams available from the flock with the highest average muscle and gigot muscularity ebvs in the breed. Outwintered on roots and absolutely no concentrates since April last year. These rams will perform and improve, rather than melt away and are truly fit for purpose.

Priced for the pick, according to number remaining.

On farm at Montgomery, Mid-Wales (SY15 6UL).

Contact Neil Oughton 07977458544

LLEYN EWE LAMBS 120 Lleyn ewe lambs, April born from an easy care flock, reared on land over 1000ft, will sell in lots, Price ÂŁ75-ÂŁ85, Brecon Mid Wales Contact Graham Powell Tel: 07975 629836 Email: graham46@live.co.uk

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PEDIGREE RYELAND EWE LAMBS For sale our pure bred Charollais sherling rams produced on a small commercial farm with a small pure bred flock run alongside to breed our own Rams. Quality flock exceptional muscling, length and overall shape at the same time one of the easiest breeds to lamb.York Auction centre report for Monday 11/8/14 with our charollais lambs: Spring Lambs Per Kg S & J Scott 197.3p/kg; (Very good price for the time of year) TUPS FROM ONLY £220 TO £300. Any questions just ask welcome to view without any commitment we are 2 minutes from junction 38 of the M62.

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PEDIGREE OXFORD SANDY AND BLACK WEANERS FOR SALE Birth Notified Piglets for sale ready in 4 weeks! From Keepersview Duchess and Oldlands Alistair, 2 Gilts Available for feeding or breeding and only 2 boars now left as well Telephone Amy Wright on: 07887 680466

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LLANWENOG FLOCK DISPERSAL 46 Pure bred Llanwenog Ewes (41 x 3 year old (lambed twice) and 5 x one year old (lambed once).

Stock Ram & Ewe lambs also available.

Lovely sheep, easy lambers. Oxfordshire Tel: 07545 146085

QUALITY WHITEFACED WOODLAND RAM GRANGEFARM BIGCROFT BILLY - CFB REGISTERED ONLY SELLING DUE TO TOO MANY RELATED EWES IN FLOCK HAS BRED TOP QUALITY GREAT YORKSHIRE SHOW WINNING STOCK BIG CARCASE, WIDTH AT BOTH BACK END AND OVER SHOULDERS, GOOD BONE, GOOD HORNS. A RARE CHANCE TO AQUIRE AN EXCELLENT FLOCK IMPROVER DAVE OR DEBBIE T: 01751 472089 OR EMAIL: d-wardell@hotmail.co.uk

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Kent Co. Durham Gloucestershire Hampshire Devon Essex Devon Cumbria Monmouthshire Oxfordshire Berkshire North Yorkshire North Yorkshire Nottinghamshire Worcestershire Cambridgeshire Powys

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Farm Property P81-90

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LOWER DAYEYE FARM, CRANBERRY BOTTOMS, DARWEN, BB3 2HY Nestled in a private, rural setting, surrounded by fantastic open countryside and breathtaking views is Lower Dayeye Farm, a stunning three-bedroomed period farmhouse that has substantial outbuildings ideal for converting into additional luxurious accommodation. With the added benefit of approximately four and a half acres of land, this beautiful property also has excellent equestrian opportunities. Although off the beaten track, the location is within easy access of a variety of amenities and is well placed for major transport links including the M6, M61, and M65 motorway networks. Only by internal inspection will buyers fully appreciate the size, setting and tremendous potential of this superb residence and as such, an early viewing is strongly recommended to avoid disappointment.

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OXFORDSHIRE Nr. Bampton c.16 ACRE COUNTRY PROPERTY Excellent Paddocks, Over 7,000 sq ft. Multi-Purpose Barns including Office Block and Former Stables, Character 5 Bed Stone Farmhouse ER:(E) in Lovely Rural Location Guide £1,225,000

NORFOLK Nr. Kings Lynn c.33 ACRE EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY Superb Equestrian Facilities, Paddocks, Some Woodland, 5 Furlong Gallop, Manege c.40m x 30m, 31 Stables, Double Garage, 4 Bed Residence ER:(D) Guide £750,000

CARMS Nr. Llanwrda / A40 c.257 ACRE PRODUCTIVE STOCK FARM Pastureland plus c.25 Acres Oak Woodland, Wildlife Ponds, Over 12,000 sq ft Cattle Sheds plus Stone Range, Refurbished 3 Bed Farmhouse ER:(D), Secluded in Beautiful Countryside Guide £1,550,000

PEMBS (Prescelli Hills) Nr. Crymych c.36 ACRE GRASSLAND FARM Mainly Clean Gently Sloping Paddocks, Superb Multi-Purpose Modern Barn, Stock Sheds (Scope Stabling), Stone Barns, 3 Bed Stone Residence ER:() on Fringe Prescelli Hills Guide £380,000

DENBIGHSHIRE Nr. Ruthin c.67 ACRE SECLUDED FARMSTEAD Excellent Hay and Grazing Pasture, Modern Barn c.150' x 120', Traditional Stone Barns, Grade II Listed 3 Bed Farmhouse in Beautiful Countryside with Stunning Views Guide £695,000

LANCS Nr. Blackburn / M65 c.41 ACRE EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY Post & Railed Paddocks, Hay Meadow, Manege c.40m x 20m, American Style Barn with 20 Integral Boxes, Stone Barn with consent for 2 Dwellings, overlooking Ribble Valley Guide £595,000

CORNWALL Bodmin Moor c.18 ACRE RIDING STABLES / LIVERY YARD Excellent Paddocks, Manege c.40m x 24m, 18 Stables, 2 Stone Holiday Cottages ER:(F), Consent 3 Bed Owners Residence, Direct Access Bodmin Moor Guide £580,000

WILTS Between Swindon / Cirencester c.11.5 ACRE RESIDENTIAL / EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY Level Pastureland, Frontage Small River, Sand Exercise Area, 7 Loose Boxes, Barn c.97' x 20', Period 6 Bed Residence (Scope 2 sets of Accommodation) Guide £597,500

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MONMOUTHSHIRE Nr. Shirenewton c.20 ACRE RESIDENTIAL / EQUESTRIAN PROPERTY Excellent Gently Sloping Pasture, Manege c.40m x 20m, American Style Barn with 7 Integral Boxes, 3 Boxes and Feed Room, Modern Barn, Character 4 Bed Residence ER:(E), Superb Riding in Wentwood Forest Guide £825,000

SUFFOLK Nr.Diss c.18.3 ACRE SECLUDED COUNTRY PROPERTY Excellent Paddocks, Woodlands, Pond, River Frontage, Exercise Arena c.40m x 20m, 4 Stables, Pole Barn, Garage/Workshop, Delightful 4 Bed Period Residence ER:(D), Mature Grounds with Koi Pond & Swimming Pool Guide £729,500

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BROWNRIGG FARM, NR WIGTON - £450,000.00 Farmhouse, various outbuildings, shop, granny flat - presently used for equestrian - previously dairy.

Please see http://brownriggfarm.weebly.com for more details and lots of photos.

Contact: Brenda at brownriggfarmhouse@gmail.com

TOP O’TH HILL COTTAGE For Rent:£1595 pcm or For Sale: £645,000 Stunning detached farmhouse situated in an enviable position in the heart of Ashworth Valley in Norden, Rochdale with spectacular views of the rolling countryside.

Internally, the property affords spacious family accommodation briefly comprising of entrance hall with ground level C.W., lounge, dining room/second reception, study, large dining kitchen and an elegant rear facing conservatory. The property has five bedrooms with two bathrooms (master en-suite).

The property benefits from spring water, a septic tank and oil central heating. Externally, there is a 5 acre field which is available to rent or purchase under separate negotiation, which is ideal for grazing paddock and equestrian use.

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Tractors & Plant P91-128

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John Deere 1110E Forwarders now Equipped with Intelligent Boom Control John Deere 1110E Forwarders now Equipped with Intelligent Boom Control Optional feature enables faster cycle times and more precise operation MOLINE, Illinois (September 4, 2014) â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Intelligent Boom Control (IBC) is now offered as an option on all of John Deere's 1110E Forwarders. This technological breakthrough significantly increases forwarder productivity and efficiency, while providing best possible fuel economy and boom lifetime.

Intelligent Boom Control has been praised for its ability to operate the boom with

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more precision, making it easier for the operator, and easier on the equipment as well. Using the IBC system, the operator controls the boom tip directly instead of controlling each of the independent boom joint movements manually.

This makes boom operation accurate, fast and easy. By eliminating extra movements, this system also increases the durability of boom structures and hydraulic cylinders. These features significantly improve an operator's working speed, resulting in higher overall

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The IBC system can also accelerate the learning curve for operators. Intuitive and easy to learn to use, the technology reduces the amount of time it takes to become a skilled operator, resulting in less training time.

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Gator gets a makeover Following customer feedback, John Deere has introduced a number of additional new features on the XUV 855D Gator 4x4 utility vehicle for 2013. These include a digital instrument cluster, a bigger capacity 55A alternator and a much larger 27.6-litre fuel tank, to enable longer working days.

The dash-mounted instrument cluster displays the odometer, ground speed, fuel level and coolant temperature, engine rpm, a clock and the four-wheel drive indicator. It can be adjusted for different tyre sizes to ensure that the ground speed is accurately shown, particularly when using sprayer or spreader attachments, or driving on the road.

Engine braking has also been improved, to provide better performance in hilly conditions. The vehicleâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s descent control system has been redesigned to enable the clutch to stay engaged, providing more controlled deceleration down to around 3mph.

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New McCormick dealer in Suffolk admits he was reluctant to even consider adding a tractor franchise to the business having dropped another make a few years ago.

Agri-Hire is a family owned business, established in 1986 to hire out cultivation equipment to local farmers and now probably the largest muck spreader hire operation in the country.

Agri-Hire, currently based at Bramford, Ipswich, but soon moving to new premises close by,

is to be the Suffolk dealer for McCormick tractors, taking on sales, service and parts support.

Managing director Tim Hubert said McCormick compact and farm tractors will join the hire fleet. Tractor sales will run alongside Agri-Hire’s large Dowdeswell plough dealership and implements from several other manufacturers, including Standen Pearson, McConnel, Shelbourne Reynolds and Major Equipment.

Award for John Deere’s F1 gearbox John Deere’s innovative DirectDrive transmission was judged winner of the tractor category in the new International Machinery Manufacturers Awards (IMMA) presented at Cereals 2014 in June.

Judges, drawn from the Agricultural Engineers’ Association, Institution of Agricultural Engineers and Royal Agricultural University, said: “The potential for greater efficiency and lower fuel use is great.”

Significant fuel savings of up to four per cent, compared with currently available transmissions, have been measured on the test facilities at John Deere’s tractor factory in Mannheim and during independent field tests.

The newly designed 24-speed DirectDrive transmission employs Formula 1 technology on John Deere’s six-cylinder 6R Series tractor range to combine the handling comfort of an infinitely variable shift transmission with exceptional efficiency.

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Case 8552WD XL Tractor FIAT 60 90 TRACTOR nice condition£11111 ready for work £3400

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Case 855 4wd XL Tractor Fiat 880DT Tractor RE FURBISHED New in stock please phone for details £6500 £11111

FORD 3600 with loader, fork power & rear weight block 5100 genuine hours steering safety cab very nice ideal for small holding £4800

FORD 7610 4WD TRACTOR EXCELLENT CONDITION WITH FRONT WEIGHTS & BRAND NEW TYRES £9900

FORD 7840 TRACTOR WITH FRONT LINKAGE YEAR 1994 4WD FULL SPEC 70 PERCENT TYRES ALL ROUND VERY GENUINE (HIGH HOURS) £7900

FORD NEW HOLLAND 7635 TRACTOR YEAR 1997 4WD 6700 HOURS EXCELLENT WITH GOOD TYRES ALL ROUND FULL SPEC DIRECT FRM LOACL FARM £11500

HINOMOTO H 2304 WITH LOADER, BUCKET & ROTAVATOR LOW HOURS 4WD £3600

INTERNATIONAL 674 TRACTOR full spec direct from farm £1650

John Deer Gator 620i EFI, only done 2.600 Hours from new is still in use, high and low gear box with differential lock, manual tipping body £5100

KUBOTA L2850 Tractor Year 2000 4 x 4 3400 hours ex golf course NO DOORS £3850

KUBOTA RTV 900 4wd with Hydraulic tipper and full cabin Year 2005 BRAND NEW TYRES very nice condition reaedy for work £4250 MUST BE SEEN

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LEYLAND 344 TRACTOR BRAND TYRES ALL ROUND DIRECT FROM LOCAL SMALL HOLDING £1200

LEYLAND 742 TRACTOR YEAR 1979 BRAND NEW TYRES 4WD VERY GENUINE DIRECT FROM LOCAL HILL FARM (NO BACK WINDOW) £4950

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Case 855165 XL TRACTOR Tractor SQUARE MASSEY FEGUSON AXLE RE £11111 FURBISHED £4250

MASSEY FERGUSON 165Tractor 2X2 TRACTOR 212 Case 855 XL EHINE STANDARD BOX POWER STEERING £11111 £3750

Case 855 XL MASSEY FERGUSON 165 Tractor TRACTOR NEW IN STOCK PLEASE PHONE FOR DETAILS £3500 £11111

MASSEY FERGUSON 2WD 165 NEW IN STOCK READY FOR SHIPPING £3500

MASSEY FERGUSON 35 THREE CYLINDER GENUINE TRACTOR RUNS AND DRIVES VERY NICE £2550

MASSEY FERGUSON 148 GENUINE TRACTOR £3400

MASSEY FERGUSON 165 2WD WITH CABIN 212 ENGINE VERY GENUIEN TRACTORS £3800 DIRECT FROM FARMER

MASSEY FERGUSON 165 2X2 TRACTOR SQUARE AXLE 212 ENGINE READY FOR SHIPPING £4650

MASSEY FERGUSON 165 2X2 TRACTOR RE FURBISHED 212 ENGINE STANDARD BOX £3800

MASSEY FERGUSON 165 212 ENGINE WIDE TYRES £4100

MASSEY FERGUSON 165 TRACTOR 2WD RE FURBISHED 212 ENGINE STANDARD BOX VERY NICE £4250

MASSEY FERGUSON 165 TRACTOR NEW IN STOCK PLEASE PHONE FOR DETAILS £4000

QF TRACTORS BUY A GOOD SECOND HAND MACHINE BUT WITH A GUARANTEE

MASSEY FERGUSON 165 WITH CABIN 212 ENGINE SQUARE BACK AXLE 4 BOLT LIFT PUMP (TYRES 16.9 30) VERY NICE EXPORT SPEC £4250

MASSEY FERGUSON 165 WITH LOADER 212 ENGINE VERY GENUINE £3600

MASSEY FERGUSON 185 REFURBISHED NEW IN STOCK SQUARE AXLE CHOICE OF MANY £5500

Case 855 Tractor MASSEY FERGUSON 185XL WITH LOADER NEW IN STOCK PLEASE PHONE FOR DETAILS £5500 £11111

Case 855188 XLTRACTOR Tractor FULL SPEC MASSEY FERGUSON STANDARD BOX £4600 £11111

Case 855240 XLTRACTOR Tractor FULL SPEC MASSEY FERGUSON WITH POWER STEERING £4400 £11111

MASSEY FERGUSON 290 NEW IN STOCK IDEAL FOR AFRICA! READY FOR SHIPPING! £6500

MASSEY FERGUSON 300 WITH RIPPER ON REAR 4 IN ONE BUCKET PERKINS ENGINE GENUINE OLD MACHINE £2750

MASSEY FERGUSON 550 TRACTOR 2WD STANDARD BOX £2800

MASSEY FERGUSON 550 TRACTOR POWER STEERING PUH FULL SPEC £3250

MASSEY FERGUSON 575 2WD TRACTOR GENUINE FARM TRACTOR WITH DISC HARROWS £6500

MASSEY FERGUSON 690 TRACTOR DIRECT FROM FARM STANDARD GEAR BOX RUNS AND WORKS WELL £4250

MASSEY FERGUSON 2685 4WD TRACTOR TRADE IN GENUINE OLD THING £4950

MASSEY FERGUSON 2720 4WD TRACTOR NICE LOOKING

MASSEY FERGUSON 3080 TRACTOR WITH FRONT LINKAGE 4WD STRAIGHT FROM FARM IN WORKING ORDER £5950

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MASSEY FERGUSON 3085 4X4 YEAR 1994 FULL SPEC READY FOR WORK £7250

MASSEY FERGUSON 3095 4 X 4 FULL SPEC TRACTOR £5250

MASSEY FERGUSON 3095 4X4 TRACTOR FULL SPEC £5750

855 XL6170 Tractor MASSEYCase FERGUSON 4X4 TRACTOR DYNASHIFT VERY NICE & GENUINE £8500 £11111

Case 855 6170 XL Tractor MASSEY FERGUSON DYNASHIFT 4WD TRACTOR IN GENUINE CONDITION £9900 £11111

MASSEY FERGUSON TRACTOR YEAR Case 8556290 XL 4WD Tractor 2001 FRONT SUSPENSION VERY NICE £11111 CONDITION READY FOR WORK £10800

MASSEY FERGUSON 8140 4WD TRACTOR WITH FRONT LINKAGE YEAR 1997 6100 HOURS FULL SPEC EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY £14250

MASSEY FERGUSON 8220 POWER CONTROL 4WD Y REG 7100 HOURS EXCELLENT CONDITION £12400 READY FOR WORK

MASSEY FERGUSON REFURBISHED 4WD READY FOR EXPORT AFRICA SPEC £10000 SOLD BUT CAN SUPPLY MORE

MF 165 RE FURBISHED WITH POWER STEERING & OVER SIZED TYRES ALL ROUND £3400

MITSUBISHI D1500 WITH ROTAVATOR £1250

NEW HOLLAND CLAYSON 1540 NEW IN STOCK £2400

THOMAS 113 SKIDSTEER 4 CYLINDER KUBOTA ENGINE DIESEL £2600

THOMAS SKIDSTEER DIESEL KUBOTA ENGINE, BUCKET, GRAB AND MUCK SCRAPER READY FOR WORK £2900

VALMET 6400 4WD TRACTOR YEAR 1996 HIGH HOURS ONE OF THE BEST FOR ITS YEAR READY FOR WORK FULL SPEC £9800

QF TRACTORS BUY A GOOD SECOND HAND MACHINE BUT WITH A GUARANTEE

BAMFORD BALER NEW IN STOCK PLEASE PHONE FOR DETAILS £700

BATESON TRAILER YEAR 2006 TRI AXLE VERY NICE £1450

TractorYEAR 1997 BOX VAN Case DRAW855 BARXLTRAILER VERY NICE£11111 CONDITION £2250

BRAND NEW BALE SQUEEZER £1,100.00

£11111

CaseDISC 855 XL Tractor BRAND NEW PLOUGH 4 FURROW AVAILABLE PRICE FROM £1400 NEW IN STOCK! £11111

BRAND NEW HYDRAULIC FORK AND GRAB £1,400.00

BRAND NEW MOWER DOUBLE DRUM 1,35M £1,450.00

BRAND NEW MOWER DOUBLE DRUM 1,65M £1,550.00

BRAND NEW MOWER DOUBLE DRUM 1,85M £1,650.00

BRAND NEW SMALL GRAIN BUCKET 1.6M £650

BRAND NEW SPRAYER 300L £950

DOWDESWELL 5F REV PLOUGH £1200

DOWDESWELL POWER HARROW £950

DOWSWELL DP8 PLOUGH £900

Case 855 XL Tractor

BLUE TRAILER (TIPPING TRAILER) £1275

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DRUM MOWER NEW IN STOCK £850

EASTERBY TIPPING TRAILER DOUBLE RAMS EXCELLENT IN EVERY WAY £1800

FARM DISCS REFURBISHED £980.00

Case 855 XL FERGUSON 2 F Tractor PLOUGH £250 £11111

Case MASTER 855 XL Tractor FOSTER LOAD NEW IN STOCK £1650 £11111

Case MASTER 855 XL Tractor FOSTER LOAD NEW IN STOCK £1650 £11111

GRAHAM EDWARDS TRAILERS 4 X AXLES 20 FT LONG ELECTRIC WINCH VERY GOOD CONDITION AS NEW WITH LOADING RAMPS £5000

GRAYS BALLAST ROLLER £600

HOWARD PARAPLOW NEW IN STOCK £700

HOWARD POWER HARROW £950.00

HOWARD ROTAVATOR NEW IN STOCK PLEASE PHONE ADAM ON 07786777033 FOR MORE INFORMATION

HYDRAULIC FORK AND GRAB BRAND NEW £1,150.00

IFOR WILLIAMS BOX VAN £POA

INTERNATIONAL 440 BALER GENUINE £1,700.00

M F 30 DRILL WITH TRAILER GOOD CONDITION PERFECT WORKING ORDER £1,800

RJ & KD McLEAN LTD

3 Point Linkage 8ft Flat Roller £300.00

40 Inch Compact Rotorvator £450.00

75 KVA Generator £3,700.00

Case 855 XL Tractor ATV Weed Whippers £11111 £999.00

855 XLUp Tractor Bale GrabCase To Pick 2 Large Bales £11111 £1,250.00

Case XL Tractor Blec855 Stone Rake

Camon Lawn AeratorSpiker £875.00

Chain Harrow £450.00

Compact Slitter £350.00

Dowdeswell 90 Rotorvator £2,250.00

Fleming 5ft Tipping Transport Box £280.00

Wolvo Mini Bale Wrapper £1,750.00

John Deere 580 Round Baler £2,750.00

John Deere HPX Gator £5,500.00

KRPAN Thinning Winch

£11111 £600.00

www.tractorsandplant.com Tel: +44 (0)1747 855327

Kverneland 200 Rotorvator £2,500.00

Kubota Rotorvator £800.00

Kuhn 412 Rake - POA

855 XLFuel Tractor LargeCase Bunded Bowser £11111 £2,750.00

Major 5ft Rotorvator £11111 £1,500.00

Case 855 XL Hedge Tractor Cutter McConnell PA32 £11111 £4,500.00

McConnell PA32 Hedge Cutter £4500.00

Muratori MT10-155 5ft Flail Collector £1,500.00

Protech P10 Post Driver £1,500.00

Richard Pearson Megastar 1800 Potato Harvester £4,950.00

Rytec SL420 Compact Hege Cutter £2,250.00

Spearhead 9ft Topper £1,450.00

Spearhead 460 Bat Wing Topper £2,90.00

Storboss Elevator £5,950.00

Tomlin 2 Leg Mole Plough £300

Case 855 XL Tractor

RJ & KD McLEAN LTD

Case 855 XL Tractor £5,250.00

CAT D6C Dozer £12,500.00

Ford 3930 2WD Tractor £7,500.00

Case 8552WD XL Tractor Ford 6640 Tractor £11111 £9,250.00

Case 8554WD XL Tractor Ford 7610 Tractor £11111 £9,500.00

Case 855 XLMcCormick Tractor International £11111£5,000.00 B414 Tractor

Iseki TH4330 Compact Tractor £4,950.00

John Deere 6200 4WD Tractor £9,750.00

John Deere 6610 Tractor £14,750.00

John Deere 6900 4WD Tractor POA

Kioti 35 HSH 4WD Tractor £7,750.00

Kioti DK50C Tractor £8,950.00

Kubota B2400 Compact Tractor £2,750.00

Kubota B2410 HST 24HP Compact Tractor £4,500.00

Kubota B2530 Compact Tractor £9,950.00

www.tractorsandplant.com Tel: +44 (0)1747 855327

Landini 105 Vision Tractor £19,500.00

Massey Ferguson 250 Tractor £4,950.00

Massey Ferguson 550 2WD Tractor £POA

855 XL 1230 Tractor MasseyCase Ferguson Compact £11111 Tractor £4,500.00

Case 855 XL Tractor Massey Ferguson 4215 Tractor £11111 £10,750.00

Case 855 XL Tractor Massey Ferguson 4260 £11111 4WD Tractor £14,250.00

Massey Ferguson 4345 Tractor £14,500.00

Massey Ferguson 4544 Tractor £18,000.00

Massey Ferguson 5455 Tractor £16,750.00

Massey Ferguson 6290 Tractor £15,950.00

Massey Ferguson 6290 Tractor £16,500.00

Massey Ferguson 8140 Tractor £10,500.00

McCormick CX75 Tractor £12,500.00

McCormick CX105 Tractor £12,500.00

McCormick MC115 Tractor £14,000.00

RJ & KD McLEAN LTD

New Holland T5060 Tractor £22,500.00

New Holland TN75S Tractor £9,950.00

Valmet 6400 4WD Tractor £7,500.00

Case 855 XLETractor Valmet 8400 Tractor £11111 £9,950.00

Case 8554WD XL Tractor Zetor 9145 Tractor £11111 £6,750.00

Case 855773 XL Tractor Bobcat Turbo £11111 High Flow Skid Steer £8,500.00

Bobcat S185 Turbo High Flow Skid Steer £8,750.00

CAT 25 Fork Lift £8,250.00

Cat 407 Telehandler £25,000.00

CAT D5C Dozer £12,500.00

CAT TH62 Telehandle £10,500.00

CAT TH330 Telehandler £16,750.00

CAT TH407 Telehandler £24,000.00

CAT TH430 9m Telehandler £18,950.00

JCB 526-56 Agri Plus Telehandler £25,500.00

www.tractorsandplant.com Tel: +44 (0)1747 855327

JCB 526-56 Agri Plus Telehandler £25,500.00

JCB 526-56 Agri Plus Telehandler £27,000.00

JCB 531-70 Telehandler £POA

855 XL Tractor JCBCase 540-170 Telehandler £11111 £42,500.00

855 XLPivot Tractor JCBCase TM310S Steer £11111 Telehandler £26,950.00

855 XL Tractor JCBCase TM310S Telehandler £11111 £35,000.00

John Deere 3400 Telehandler £12,500.00

Manitou 523 Turbo Telehandler £13,500.00

Manitou 628-120 Telehandler £20,500.00

Manitou 629 Turbo Telehandler £14,000.00

Manitou 730 Turbo Telehandler £15,950.00

Manitou 741-120 LSU Turbo Telehandler £25,000.00

Manitou 1235 Telehandler £POA

Manitou 1740 Telehandler £POA

Manitou MLT 735-120 LSU Turbo Telehandler £22,500.00

RJ & KD McLEAN LTD

Matbro TS270 Telehandler £9,500.00

Matbro TS350 Telehandler £8,750.00

Merlo 38.12 Telehandler POA

Merlo 60-10£11111 Telehandler - POA

Case 855 XL Tractor

Case 855 XL Tractor Merlo P28.7 Telehandler £11111 £10,500.00

Case 855 XL Tractor Merlo P28.7 Telehandler £11111 £11,500.00

Merlo P28.7 Telehandler £11,750.00

Merlo P32.6L Plus Telehandler £24,750.00

Merlo P32.6L Plus Telehandler £24,950.00

New Holland L213 Skidsteer Loader £12,500.00

New Holland LM5060 Plus Telehandler £22.500.00

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Tractor Tractor is Zetor.

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www.witheridgegarage.com Supplying quality tractors and farm machinery since 1969.

Nomansland, Tiverton, Devon.

Tel: 01884 860771 or 07970 075031/07860 308214

MF 6485 Dyna 6 50KPH. Jan 2011 (60).

Only 1810 hours. Full susp. 3 CCLS spools.

650/540 tyres. 2012 Q66 loader. 175/190HP. £46250

JCB 531/70 Agri Super. Jan 2013 (62). Only 1180 hours.

Tier 4 125HP. Boom susp. Air con. Full spec. Good saving on new. £47450

MF 6480 Dyna 6 40KPH. Apr 2008 (08). 4011 hours.

Cab susp. 3 CCLS spools. 600 tyres (60%).

Very tidy. 2 owners. £27950

For full details and photos of all of the above plus many more see www.witheridgegarage.com New Holland T5060. Mar 2011 (11). Only 1814 hours.

Power shuttle. Dual Power. Air con. c/w Trima +3.0P loader. 106HP. 1 owner. Lovely tractor. £29750

New Holland T7030 P/C 40KPH. April 2010 (10).

Only 2730 hours. Full susp. 4 man Spools. 180/215HP. 1 owner. Lovely order. £39750

Zetor Fortera 9641. Sept 2007 (57). Only 1070 hours.

Air con. Good Tyres c/w Quicke Q30 loader.

One owner. £18250

New Holland FR9050 4WD. March 2010 (10). Only 831 chopping hours. 1079 engine hours. 500HP. Never been used in Maize. In lovely order. £78500

Zetor Proxima power 95. Sept 2011 (61). Only 494 hours.

Air con. Powershift/powershuttle. 3 Spools.

One owner. Lovely. £21250

John Deere 6810. July 2001 (Y).

Only 6052 hours. PQ 40KPH. Good tyres. Very tidy tractor.

2 owners from new (last since 2004). £18750

John Deere 5100R. July 2012 (12).

Only 215 hours. Autoquad 16/16 40KPH. Air con. Air seat.

Weights. Totally as new. £34250

John Deere 8520 Powershift. Aug 2005 (05). 7590 hours.

ILS front susp. Good tyres. Full set of weights. 4 ECV. 290HP. One owner. £51000

Claas Arion 610C. Sept 2012 (62). Only 575 hours.

Cab suspension. 600 tyres. c/w MX T10 loader.

130HP 6 cylinder. 1 Owner. £40750

Claas Arion 630CIS 40KPH. May 2008 (08). 3070 hours.

Full suspension. Good tyres. Air con. One owner.

155HP 6 cylinder. £26950

Claas Arion 630CIS 40KPH. Mar 2011 (11). 3821 hours.

Cab suspension. Front linkage. 650 tyres. 3 Spools.

155HP 6 cylinder. 1 owner. £31250

Pottinger Torro 4500L. 2012. Ex Demo machine.

Only 16 hours use. New list circa £72k.

Good saving @ £40750

Case CVX150 50KPH. Mar 2003 (03).

7775 hours. Full suspension. Front weights. 4 spools.

650 tyres. Good tidy tractor. £17750

Claas Quantum 3800P Forage wagon. 2009.

Rear steer. Exceptionally clean.

Farmer owned machine. £26000

Ford Transit Connect T220L. 2005 (05). 99000 miles.

1.8TD. Ply lined. New MOT. Our own van last 7 years.

Very tidy. £2350 + VAT

Shelbourne Powermix Pro 22 feeder. 2012. 2 Speed gearbox. Elec controls. Elevating conveyor. Large blades.

Magnets. New list circa £55k. Done very little. £26250

2013 AW 7TLL Hyd low load trailer c/w demountable livestock box c/w removable internal seating. Ideal for shoot etc. Rear steer. Unique bit of kit. £8000

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