Farmers Guide September 2023

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Forage machinery specialist Krone presented new products at its pre-Agritechnica event in Germany recently. Read David Williams’ report on page 59.

David also attended an exclusive Claas press event in Germany to showcase its new 650hp Xerion agship in late July. Turn to page 45 to nd out more.

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The McCartneys Agriculture & Rural Professional team enjoyed a successful few days at the Royal Welsh Show. Pictured (l-r) are land agent Amelia Crofts-Hill and livestock auctioneers Michael Thomas and Kate Davies.

Pictured on the Kubota stand at the show is tractor specialist, product and key account manager Jonathan Rook, who was busy promoting the M5 Narrow and M6 142 tractors.

Agri-Lloyd was talking Royal Welsh Show visitors through the company’s health and nutrition products. Pictured (l-r) are: Event manager, Pete Mulder; sales agent, Emma Mentern; and dairy sales manager, Peter Duckworth.

Claas UK’s regional sales manager David Bray, and regional nance manager Steve Mullens, were enticing visitors to their stand at the Royal Welsh Show with the company’s nance deals on new Variant and Rollant balers.

Machinery editor David Williams spent a day on-farm baling and wrapping wet grass with Fendt’s Rotana balers. He’s pictured with the Fendt team (l-r) Phil Mattey, Dan Woodward and Peter Henson; read more on page 65.

Farmers Guide also chatted to Kubota digital marketing executive Will Pyke; tactical marketing executive Charlotte McFarland; and after sales dealer manager Krissi Holt at the Royal Welsh Show.

Pictured (l-r) on the Kverneland stand are product manager Adam Burt; key account manager for South Wales, Gloucester and Oxford, Gethin Tomos; and parts marketing manager Kevin Waddingham, who were displaying a range of cultivation and drilling equipment.

The ability to keep farm maths up-to-date may just become the di erence between success and failure

Fertiliser matters

Post-harvest gives us an ideal opportunity to carry out a broad-spectrum grain analysis to check for nutrient uptake and utilisation, says Open eld’s fertiliser manager, Lucy Hassall.

I was recently asked how I thought farmers were coping with the increased price volatility of the grain markets, says Open eld’s head of research, compliance and shipping, Cecilia Pryce. It is a great question, but I’m not that sure I have a clear answer as you are all so di erent. The trade o ers a reasonable number of ways that farmers can market their grain over various timelines and in di erent ways and similarly there are many suppliers of information and ideas that largely cost farmers to access.

I would love to really understand how many of the UK’s arable farmers really embrace the marketing of their grain rather than read stu , absorb information and still do nothing? Is it because there is too much information, which can also seem technical and complicated or maybe because many struggle to admit they don’t understand what they have read or been told and how it impacts their grain values. In my mind there is never such a thing as a silly question and furthermore grain trading shouldn’t be complicated – if you don’t understand please ask.

Following on from the above, I recently started wondering how many farmers have actively thought about marketing crops for the 2024/25 season. I don’t mean the crop that you have just combined; but instead, the crop which you are about to plant – the crop that you have bought seed for and, in many cases, fertiliser? Many of you may have started trading it, but if you haven’t maybe it’s time to actively look at forward prices. The price volatility in the 2023/24 crop could subside as we chew through the coming months, when crop numbers are vaguely known and

quality assessed. But, if con ict remains in Ukraine – i.e. less area planted for harvest next year –and environmental schemes take land out of production here and in other countries, matched with less or no BPS, it may be time to really focus on what price you need to see before you sell your 2024/25 crops. The ability to keep your farm maths up to date may just become the di erence between farmers’ success and failure.

Furthermore, the ability to make a decision on 2024/25 crop sales when a price opportunity is presented, due to an extreme event happening in the next 12 months, is just as important. But you do need to make sure your bookkeeping is in order. Print trade con rmations and read them, check they are correct and as traded and keep an active trading book or ling system. Assume nothing and check everything; but being prepared to look a year out may just pay o .

With a wet harvest for many, I also urge you all to keep walking your stored grain. The last few years have been relatively stress-free for anyone storing grain, but with grain having to be dried, anything in store will need that extra attention. Wet loads don’t suddenly stop being wet when mixed with dry loads, eld and storage moulds will rip through silos just as fast as infestation and both will cause hot spots. Similarly, customers aren’t daft. They will be watching for risk assessment scores on passports and testing grain for toxins, be that in feed or food. Legal limits must be obeyed and you must guarantee, when selling grain, that it is legally compliant. If you’re in doubt, check regularly and consider investing in toxin tests as ultimately, they will be cheaper than a rejection.

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Grain nutrient analysis provides quantitative information about the concentration of essential nutrients in harvested grains. It helps to identify the nutrient content of the crop, including macronutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium and micronutrients such as zinc, iron, and manganese, covering twelve nutrients in total.

This information allows growers to assess whether the crop has received adequate nutrition and whether any nutrient de ciencies or imbalances exist.

The results are benchmarked against critical values and completed on a eld-by- eld basis. A key bene t of obtaining these results is to avoid over-supplying nutrients, improving environmental practices, and potentially providing cost e ciencies whilst ensuring the crop receives adequate nutrition for optimal growth and yield. FG

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£185 Feed wheat

£165 Feed barley

£360–365 Oilseed rape

*Prices quoted from Open eld were predicted on 14th August 2023 and will be subject to regional variations.

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Hazards and dangers of handling grain

Farming as an industry carries many risks. Some are obvious, such as dealing with heavy or sharp apparatus, working at height, or even angry livestock, and others less so.

Whilst machinery has revolutionised farming, increasing production and reducing the number of hands needed, it also brings some of the highest risk of injury and/or death. The farming industry has one of the highest rates of workplace accidents, so health and safety should be at the front of everyone’s mind.

With the harvesting season upon us, now is the perfect time to examine one of the lesser-known risks – processing and storing grain. Here are some of the main risks to be considered when working with grain.

Con ned spaces – grain silos

Grain silos are very dangerous due to the high risk of engulfment, a lack of breathable air, and the mechanical hazards of sweep augers. If it is

at all possible, you should avoid entering these spaces. If the hazard is not avoidable e.g. for essential maintenance, a detailed risk assessment and Permit to Work are necessary to anticipate the many risks a worker would face.

A rescue plan should be outlined and rehearsed ahead of emergencies occurring, to prevent rescuers from being overcome.

Grain goes through a vigorous process before it is ready for distribution, including ensuring the temperature is kept constant to dry the grain out. Climbing up onto the silo to check grain temperature carries high risk and even a small mistake could prove fatal.

Although the grain may seem solid, anyone stepping onto it risks being engulfed as the grain cannot support an average person’s weight. People have also slipped and fallen to their death while checking grain temperature. These incidents, although rare, have a high fatality rate. The suction like action and

weight of the grain prevents victims from resurfacing and makes rescue incredibly di cult.

Falls from height/slips and trips

Ladders and stair access to equipment present a high risk of injury – falls from height are the most common type of fatal injury at work, with 40 deaths in 2022. Added to this are slip/trip risks from obstructions and uneven oors.

Good housekeeping, and regular maintenance of access equipment, plus training for sta on working at height safely reduce the risks considerably.

Machinery

Machinery such as screw conveyors, rotary valves, roller mills and mixers can all cause serious injury if operators don’t follow all health and safety procedures.

Hazards with machinery usually occur during maintenance, cleaning or when re lling the silos. A detailed risk assessment should be carried out to identify risks and controls before anyone operates any machinery. These should be regularly revisited and updated. I would recommend at least annually to ensure any damage is identi ed, and additional controls put in place where needed.

Transport/vehicles

Lift trucks and trailers when moving around site or tipping grain present high risks to pedestrians. A site-speci c tra c management plan including vehicle/pedestrian separation and su cient banksmen on site should control signi cant risks.

Manual handling

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Noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL)

Noisy machinery and equipment can cause temporary or permanent hearing loss in workers. Aim to reduce exposure to as low as reasonably practicable by reducing shift lengths and modifying plant and machinery, and the working environment. Ear protectors should be the last resort, as these are least e ective.

Hazardous substances

Commonly used chemicals such as chlorine, hydrochloric acid, and sulphur dioxide can be very harmful to workers. Tight controls and high awareness of how to handle, store and dispose of hazardous substances is essential. Bottles should be clearly labelled with the relevant icons identifying the danger, i.e. ‘corrosive’ or ‘ ammable’. This is a legal requirement.

Grain dust

Exposure to excess grain and our dust can cause occupational asthma. This is a big one, because 33% of all food industry compensation cases are to do with asthma contracted as a result of working with our and grain dust. If not properly controlled, milling and other manufacturing processes can generate a lot of airborne dust. This is easily respirable by workers, who are then vulnerable to asthma, rhinitis (runny/stu y nose), conjunctivitis (watery or prickly eyes) and other irritant e ects. Good ventilation at source will prevent excess generation of dust. Regular monitoring of dust levels is vital, as is maintenance of associated machinery and equipment. Health surveillance should be put in place for all workers exposed to dust hazards. FG

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New Contractor Labour Exchange launched

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) and Rural Contractors New Zealand Inc (RCNZ) have launched a new partnership to try and help solve the labour shortage gap for contractors.

Border entry is now back to some normality since Covid-19, and it should be possible for sta to work year-round across the world. The UK welcomes NZ workers through the Youth Mobility Scheme (if aged 18–35

from NZ) to gain a working visa for up to 24 months. In addition, there is also a skilled worker option, sponsored by a UK employer. The NZ government provides UK citizens a holiday working visa for up to 35-year-olds who have not been to NZ before and an employer sponsored visa option for skilled workers who have been before.

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3. NZ workers can email CVs to members@naac. co.uk. NAAC members will be sent the CVs and can make direct contact with workers to discuss potential employment and verify credentials. It should be noted that neither the NAAC or RCNZ can verify the status or professionalism of exchange workers and this will be down to individual employees.

Auctioneers report above-average machinery sales amid busy year

Demand for second-hand farm machinery is on the rise and Halls has reported selling nearly £5.6 million worth of equipment so far in what has been an exceptionally busy year for dispersal sales.

While farm dispersal sales are usually held in the autumn, Halls has led auctions nearly every month this year as farmers have retired, changed farming

policy or, sadly, passed away.

Auctioneer Jonny Dymond, manager of Shrewsbury Auction Centre, said the increased number of dispersal sales and buoyant prices for second-hand farm machinery are the result of a combination of factors. The high cost of new machinery and supply chain problems have increased demand for genuine, well-maintained

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second-hand machinery, with in ation, interest rates and the rising cost of living being other contributory factors.

The favourable prices have also prompted many farmers to cash in on surplus machinery.

“Traditionally, the autumn is the busiest time of the year for dispersal sales, but we have been busy since January,” Mr Dymond said.

Navigating change to cultivate resilience at new show venue

Technical arable event The CropTec Show returns on 29–30th November, at a new venue – the NAEC in Stoneleigh. Tickets are free and available now at www.croptecshow.com

“As always, CropTec brings together experts, policymakers, and forwardthinking growers to share technical arable expertise and experience,” said Verity

Hyland, event director. “We are busy curating a seminar programme which will address the current opportunities and challenges for UK arable production and speci cally how to navigate change to cultivate resilience.

“This year’s specialist hubs will delve further into crucial topics such as water management and natural capital, with their own speaker

line-up and experts on hand to o er one-to-one advice.”

Visitors will also have the opportunity to test-drive sprayers. “This is an exciting opportunity for CropTec visitors to jump in the hot seat and try a range of cuttingedge sprayers,” Verity added. “Those wishing to take part simply need to speak with the individual manufacturers on the day to organise a time slot.”

“Over the next couple of years, we want to provide the best possible surface for our players in the most sustainable way and using the Farmtrac tractor will help with that. It’s used with various bits of kit to regularly groom, rake and brush the surface. We’ve also used it with a dimple seeder to overseed the pitch.”

Farmers must have a say in the rollout of new energy infrastructure, NFU says

The NFU is calling for farmers to be considered in government plans to roll out new energy infrastructure and given the chance to have their say due to the impact this will have on rural businesses and food production.

Plans to revamp national energy infrastructure are currently being considered by government as part of proposals to connect electricity produced o shore from wind projects and solar farms. This would entail either upgrading existing infrastructure or building a new national transmission network. If given the go-ahead, the plans could result in miles of pylons and overhead cables being installed across thousands of acres of land, causing major disruptions to farmers with a knock-on e ect on food production.

In the event that infrastructure must be delivered quickly onshore, NFU vice president David Exwood calls for a ected farmers to be properly consulted regarding the location for pylons and overhead cables, which can be very dangerous for those operating farm machinery below. “Importantly, we also need to know whether farmers will be fairly compensated and, as the recent Winser Report suggests, receive lump sum payments like individual households for hosting new infrastructure on their land,” he adds.

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More barley and oilseed rape sown at the expense of wheat

The UK will harvest less wheat due to more barley and oilseed rape being sown, according to the latest AHDB Planting and Variety Survey.

It is estimated that 1,746 Kha of wheat has been planted for harvest 2023. The slight year-on-year decrease in wheat area has been at the expense of additional barley and oilseed rape (OSR) being sown.

The total UK barley area is estimated to increase by 5% on the year with an uptick in both winter and spring area. There is also an

increase in the GB OSR area which is estimated to increase 11% year-on-year, as high prices in spring 2022 o ered growers the incentive to plant additional OSR. There seems to be a movement away from alternative break crops such as oats, as the GB oat area is set to decrease by 7% year-on-year.

AHDB senior analyst, Anthony Speight said: “The UK harvest is here and it’s highly likely that gross margins for 2023 are going to be squeezed in comparison to 2022. [...]

“It’s a hard time for growers as cereal and oilseed prices

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are now lower than they were when planting intentions were decided last year, and those peak marketing opportunities may have passed for 2023 harvest. However, with the war continuing in Ukraine, we are still in volatile and unknown times for commodity prices. What I will say is take marketing opportunities and ride the short-term volatile highs when opportunities arise to market your crops.”

The full AHDB Planting and Variety Survey results are available to download on the AHDB Survey Results page.

Machinery demonstration returns this September

This year’s Normac demonstration will be taking place on Wednesday 6th September, and is being held by kind permission of James Alston at his Sil eld farm near Wymondham.

The biennial Normac demonstration is a long-standing working cultivations demonstration – a nationally recognised event that is attended by farmers, managers and decision makers from the agricultural sector.

Continental is supporting all of its agricultural tyres, including its harvester tyres, with a 10year warranty which will cover farmers in the unlikely event of a materials or manufacturing failure and, also o ers some reassurance against stubble damage and eld hazards.

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Continental UK sales manager, Tom Godwin, says: “Modern farming techniques demand that tyres are hard wearing, and farmers can’t a ord to lose time through tyres failing. Our [...] tyres have been tested to much higher tolerances than ever before and we are con dent to support this by o ering [...] a 10-year warranty.”

The warranty covers all Continental TractorMaster and CombineMaster tyres,

including VF tyres and hybrid tyres, manufactured since 1st August 2017, in Continental’s purpose-built manufacturing facility in Portugal.

“Continental has invested €2.5 million in an agriculturefocused research and evaluation centre to develop tyres that help meet these concerns. We hope that this warranty shows farmers that we believe in that research and that we are willing to help buyers if a tyre does not perform the way they need it to,” says Mr Godwin.

NFU responds to CF Fertilisers closing Billingham ammonia plant

Responding to CF Fertilisers’ announcement that it will permanently close its ammonia plant at the Billingham Complex, NFU deputy president Tom Bradshaw said: “This decision is a concerning one and exposes our fertiliser market further to global volatility.

Availability of fertiliser is a crucial element of domestic food security and relying on importing ammonia from global markets exposes British fertiliser production to possible long-term risks.

“Fertiliser is a vital tool that helps British farmers and growers produce food

for the nation. It’s important that the Government now look closely at how this shift to a reliance of imported ammonia could impact our domestic food production and highlights the need to maintain access to all nitrogen fertiliser products including urea.”

Along with the usual cultivation demonstrations from the main equipment manufacturers, there will also be a eld set aside for sprayers to demonstrate boom ride and key features. Manufacturers present are Horsch, John Deere, Agrifac, Fendt, Chafer, Sands and more. In addition, there will be a number of ancillary agriculturally related stands. The Normac marquee will be on site for anyone interested in joining to chat with current members and sign up for this year’s upcoming winter season of talks.

Previously, the event has taken place on relatively light Norfolk land; however, this year sees the demos being held across an 80ha site, on a heavier medium clay loam soil.

The site is located just o the A11 near Wymondham –postcode for sat navs is NR17 2LR. Open from 9.30am–4pm, admission and parking are both free, and NRoSO points are available.

UK agricultural tractor registrations –July 2023

The number of agricultural tractors (over 50hp) being registered in the UK remains above last year’s level. In July, 1,097 machines were recorded, 13% more than in the same month of 2022. Registrations a year ago were unusually low, though, and the monthly gures have dropped below the seasonal average over the last couple of months. July’s gure was 8% below the ve-year average for August between 2017 and 2021. Nevertheless, the total of 7,874 machines for the year to date was still 4% above average (and 7% higher than in January to July 2022).

Month: 1,097 units +12.7% change (compared with July 2022)

Year to date: 7,874 units +6.5% change (compared with January–July 2022).

Looking back on a year of grassweed control

It’s now a year since BASF’s new active substance Luximo (cinmethylin) received approval for use, providing farmers with a new tool and mode of action in the ght against black-grass and ryegrass.

In Lincolnshire, Daniel King farms 700ha of tenanted and contract farmed land and has rst-hand experience of Luximo.

“Luximo has been a positive step for me and I’ve been very happy with what it’s done.” Mr King had Luximo on farm pre-approval, in replicated trials and eld scale trials, where it o ered between 20% and 25% more control than his standard and so last autumn he applied the herbicide to all of his wheat ground – a total of 400ha.

“We’ve had black-grass for 25 years, and the last time it was tested for resistance we found it’s the trickiest stu going. I now have a bit of a handle on Luximo, what it does, how it works and how to use it. It has done a really good job and is set to make controlling black-grass much easier, but we can’t abuse it or we will lose it. It’s partly why I used Luximo with tri-allate this autumn, as well as continuing with all my IPM strategies.”

Base of pre-em stack

Big pre-emergence stacks feature heavily in Mr King’s black-grass programme, as workloads mean he has no time to do anything in the spring.

“This year we moved on to Luximo as the base building block for the programme; the whole farm had Luximo with pendimethalin, di ufenican (d ) and then tri-allate.”

Stuart Kevis (right), business development manager at BASF, said: “Before last autumn pre-em herbicide stacks were all based on ufenacet, which was then added to. We now have a very large and robust dataset showing that comparing active ingredient (a.i.) to a.i. Luximo is a stronger

herbicide than ufenacet, so as Mr King has done, Luximo should be that base that you then start building on. In terms of soil residual herbicides Luximo is setting a new standard for grassweed control.”

Rogueable level

Prior to Luximo, Mr King admits to being in a bit of a status quo situation with black-grass, where levels weren’t getting any worse but weren’t getting any better. He said: “Now elds are cleaner than they’ve ever been and I put that down to Luximo because it’s the only thing I’ve done di erently.”

This year, in all bar one of Mr King’s elds there is only a tiny spattering of black-grass. He said: “I’ve now got black-grass levels that are rogueable but unfortunately we can’t nd anyone to do it, which is a shame.”

The herbicide is easy to use, mixing well and spraying on well with Mr King’s typical pre-em water volume of 200-litres/ha.

IPM approach

barley, oilseed rape, winter beans, and spring oats, which he prefers to spring barley as he nds the oats are better at smothering black-grass.

Straw is baled behind the combine to be burnt in local power stations. “As a late driller, chopped straw is just a no-go.” A Horsch Terrano MT cultivator follows round straight away, to create the stale seedbed, which will be sprayed o once or twice.

Mr King delays drilling as far as he dares, typically into the last few days of October. “Delaying drilling by a month to October is de nitely the biggest game changer in the ght against black-grass. It is the single most successful technique for reducing black-grass numbers, and even if you have clean elds then you should still delay to keep them clean. This year we started drilling on the 25th October and did all 400ha in six days, using our 6m Sprinter drill.”

Ideally, pre-em herbicides should be applied within 48 hours of drilling, and Mr King will stop drilling to ensure he gets the pre-ems on in a timely fashion.

Competitive varieties and robust seed rates

Varieties which work well in the late drilling slot, KWS Cranium and DSV Champion, are Mr King’s current favourites, commenting: “They really get going in the autumn and then again in the spring.” It is not uncommon for him to sow winter wheat at seed rates as high as 600 seeds/m2 , as the thick vigorous crops are instrumental in weed control.

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Any active should always be used as part of an integrated management approach to weed control. Mr Kevis said: “Luximo is a new mode of action, o ering the best herbicide control; however, we mustn’t go backwards. It is essential to keep cultural controls in place, pay attention to detail and look to manage elds individually, all of which feature in Daniel’s approach to managing weeds.”

Land management

Mr King’s rotation includes winter wheat, winter

Fields are managed individually. “We have a map of the elds and in early summer we note where the patches are, with areas sprayed out if necessary. I haven’t had to do that this year.”

Mr Kevis concluded: “Daniel’s use of Luximo in his integrated weed management approach has certainly brought very good levels of black-grass control, which we have seen replicated in elds across the country.” FG

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How a vital OSR black-grass herbicide has avoided a significant resistance build-up 10 years on

Latest research reveals that Centurion Max (clethodim) has bucked the trend of other contact-acting grassweed herbicides by still being e ective on most farms in the country. However, experts warn that all guidelines should be followed to ensure good control of grassweeds longer term.

This autumn marks 10 years since Centurion Max was rst launched to control grassweeds in oilseed rape and sugar beet. It was billed as active on strains of black-grass resistant to other ACCase herbicides, so it quickly found its way into herbicide programmes on most farms growing oilseed rape or sugar beet. As part of the ACCase inhibitor chemistry group, known as ‘fops’ and ‘dims’, many farmers and agronomists expected it to follow others and its e cacy to decline quickly. However, this has not been the case, with Centurion Max still providing good levels of control in most elds.

E cacy research

Research conducted by independent consultant Dr Stephen Moss (right) analysed Centurion Max’s e cacy against a range of di erent black-grass and ryegrass populations. Fifteen samples of ryegrass and 10 samples of black-grass were tested. First, viable seeds were placed in a petri dish treated with clethodim, and plant growth was recorded. Those plants that grew in the petri dish were transferred to pots and received a foliar application of clethodim at half and full rates.

A control test was also carried out using cycloxydim, which is known to be more a ected by resistance in both ryegrass and black-grass.

The results on Italian ryegrass showed that most of the samples were relatively well controlled by clethodim, with just four showing a reduction in seedling growth of less than 90%. When cycloxydim was sprayed on these survivors, they were all found to be highly resistant to cycloxydim. In contrast, they showed only partial resistance to clethodim, with the herbicide still giving 60% control even on the least susceptible sample.

grass. None of the samples showed

It was a similar story with blackgrass. None of the samples showed complete resistance, although some showed partial resistance compared with the two reference samples, which were totally susceptible to clethodim. One of the samples tested, Yorks 5, was a representative, average sample from a previous, much more extensive survey. On this typical sample, clethodim provided a very useful 78% control.

Main mutation

“The main mutation a ecting fops

and dims in black-grass is 1781,” says Dr Moss. “Having this mutation makes plants highly resistant to most herbicides in this group of chemistry, but clethodim is an honourable exception to the rule. There is some resistance, but it tends to be marginal. Global studies have shown that the main mutation impacting clethodim’s eld performance is 2078. This is uncommon in UK black-grass but more common in ryegrass. Despite this, control of ryegrass with the 2078 mutation was still surprisingly good in a reference population with this mutation. We do not know which mutations were present in most of the samples tested, but hope molecular tests will be done soon.”

The research conducted by Dr Moss shows that when the spray conditions are good, an application of Centurion Max will always reduce the black-grass population to a greater or lesser extent.

“Even with the more challenging grassweed populations, you can still get good control in the eld with Centurion Max if you follow the guidelines and do everything correctly,” comments UPL’s head of technical services, Stuart Jackson.

The inclusion of an acidifying water conditioner will increase the activity of Centurion Max regardless

of water hardness, states Mr Jackson. Across the six eld trials where Dr Moss has investigated this, a water conditioner increased blackgrass control by 11% on average. Signi cantly, where the populations were more resistant to clethodim, the bene t was even greater than the average. “We would always recommend including a water conditioner, like X-change, with Centurion Max,” Mr Jackson advises.

“On oilseed rape, the application timing is another critical factor in maximising the control. UPL recommends that Centurion Max is not applied after 15th October or when the crop goes beyond six true leaves. This is primarily a crop safety measure because the plant must be growing to metabolise the clethodim and avoid damage from the herbicide. However, farmers will also struggle to hit the weeds due to shading if the crop canopy gets any bigger, although this may depend on the row spacing and seed rate. The ideal timing to spray black-grass with Centurion Max is when it is at three true leaves and has not tillered,” Mr Jackson adds.

Herbicide sequence

Another important factor in timing is the sequence with other herbicides, believes Mr Jackson. There should be a 10-day interval between applying any pesticide and Centurion Max and a 14-day window after Centurion Max has been used where no other continued over…

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pesticide should go on the crop. Farmers and agronomists will need to prioritise broad-leaved weeds, grassweeds or disease control depending on what they think is the most important and then plan their sequence around the Centurion Max guidelines.

UPL has investigated autumn black-grass control programmes in oilseed rape and has discovered that the most e ective control came from a mid-October application of Centurion Max followed by propyzamide applied in midDecember. If the propyzamide is delayed until mid-January, then this reduces black-grass control compared to a mid-December application by almost 10%. Mr Jackson thinks this is because it

allows some of the black-grass that survived the Centurion Max to recover su ciently to develop roots below the subsequent propyzamide layer in the soil.

Looking ahead another 10 years, Dr Moss predicts that clethodim will still play a part in grassweed control.

“It is dangerous to predict the future, but I expect it to still be useful on most farms. It has been used for decades in Australia and is still an important part of resistant ryegrass control strategies there.”

“It is positive news that Centurion Max is still controlling grassweeds after 10 years of use,” concludes Mr Jackson. “If farmers use it in appropriate programmes with cultural control techniques, they should expect good grassweed control in oilseed rape.” FG

Advice to control black-grass in oilseed rape this coming season

The past year has been a challenging one for grassweed control. Many growers struggled to control black-grass in wheat crops, which will result in higher pressure this coming season. Agrovista’s technical manager, Mark Hemmant, believes that the days when farmers could con dently clean up black-grass infestations in oilseed rape are in the past. However, good control can still be achieved if the right approach is taken.

“There is not usually an opportunity to create a stale seed bed ahead of oilseed rape planting, so the main cultural control is to minimise soil disturbance when the crop is planted,” says Mark. “The aim must be to keep the black-grass seeds in an area of the soil where the propyzamide will be e ective. A low-disturbance subsoil leg with shallow disc cultivation is normally the best option.”

Mark advises that grassweed herbicide programmes should be based on clethodim and propyzamide. Stewardship guidelines for both actives should be rigorously followed for crop safety and to deliver maximum e cacy.

“Clethodim can be applied to a crop from four true leaves, so I recommend applying it at the rst opportunity once the crop has reached this growth stage. The best timing for propyzamide is linked to cold weather events, which usually leads it to be applied in November. Fortunately, the timing of the two actives is complementary.

“Most people are still getting good control from clethodim, but you must follow the guidelines, including using an e ective water conditioner,” concludes Mark.

Clethodim pot tests.

Now rmly established on the AHDB Recommended List as one of the leading 2-row winter feed barleys, farmer Tim Booth of JN Booth and Sons, based near Swineshead in Lincolnshire says Bolton is living up to its highyielding reputation, reporting average yields of 9.4t/ha.

Mr Booth, who annually grows 404ha of arable crops including winter wheat, oilseed rape and winter barley on a wide range of di erent soil types, only decided to bring winter barley back into his rotation two years ago when looking to widen his rotation to include a good entry crop for early drilled oilseed rape.

However, following his positive experience of growing Bolton this year, allied to an excellent yield performance from another Elsoms 2-row winter feed variety (Lightning) in 2022, he now plans to keep winter barley in the farm’s rotation for the foreseeable future and drill Bolton again this autumn for the 2024 harvest.

Mr Booth says: “Having achieved a very high yield with Lightning last year the decision to go with Bolton, a similar 2-row feed variety from the same breeder, seemed a no-brainer and we drilled 16ha of the crop on 11th October, across three elds of mainly grade 2 land varying from light silt to heavy

clay soils. As with Lightning, Bolton showed excellent early vigour, competing and tillering out well to smother our major weed burden of black-grass. With no major weather issues or hard frosts to knock it back, the crop was already at the 4–5 tiller stage as we went into the winter.

Easy to manage

“Following a mild winter, we applied 300kg/ha of fertiliser across two splits; on 24th February and then on 27th March, coincidently the same application date as our T1 spray in a four-spray fungicide programme. Taking a belt and braces approach, we built the programme mainly around pyraclostrobin + uxapyroxad, chlormequat and prothioconazole with trinexapac-ethyl applied as a PGR. However, in what proved to be a low-pressure disease year, a three-spray approach would have been ne given that Bolton was agronomically very easy to manage.

“As we went through the spring and into early summer we saw no disease signs, and the small amount of brown rust that we did see in our winter wheats didn’t appear in the Bolton crop at all. The only negative that I recall was a slight yellowing of the crop following heavy rain in March and April, but that sorted itself out once we got into May.

“Harvesting on July 26th, average yields were well over 9t/ha ,with the grain samples I’ve seen so far looking very good.

Although Bolton hasn’t really been tested on disease resistance this year, it looks robust, certainly standing well during heavy rain and windy conditions prior to harvest; giving the impression that it’s very resistant to lodging. Producing a lot of sti straw, and with no major di erence in yield performance on either light or heavy ground, it could well be a good variety for a mixed farm,” concludes Mr Booth.

Supporting Mr Booth’s on-farm evaluation of Bolton, Elsoms head of technical, George Goodwin, isn’t surprised by his positive feedback, and sees a pattern emerging from other growers who have found Bolton to be an incredibly consistent performer in a wide variety of growing conditions.

He comments: “With a treated yield of 105% of controls Bolton seems particularly well suited to the east and, with a very solid disease package including a 6 for mildew, a 6 for brown rust and a 5 for net blotch plus the added protection of built-in resistance to Barley yellow mosaic virus (BYMV) it o ers growers very solid all-around disease resistance. It’s also worth highlighting that with an untreated yield of 86% it’s also ahead of many other 2-row winter feed barleys on untreated yield.

“The winter hardiness of Bolton is another positive trait that I’ve seen from recent on-farm reports and that should give prospective growers the con dence to drill it in early autumn, allowing it to reach the 5-tiller stage by December. Having assessed many grower reports on Bolton over the last two years, it’s certainly realistic to view the variety as one of the most consistent performers on the current RL,” Mr Goodwin con rms. FG

Managing higher grassweed burdens

Grassweeds have once again been a big talking point for many growers this year, with some elds coming under signi cant pressure, prompting scrutiny of control strategies, and questions about how to manage seed return.

Black-grass remains the dominant issue in many areas, notably southern and eastern counties, although Italian ryegrass and brome are increasing nationally.

Some blame the shift to direct drilling and minimal tillage systems for rising grassweed pressure, as ploughing has long been an e ective tool in the armoury; however, Hutchinsons experts say the reasons are far more complex, re ecting a combination of factors, from inappropriate cultivation choice and timing, to poor herbicide strategy, and weather extremes.

Hutchinsons technical manager, Dick Neale, says there are three important reasons why some growers have seen disappointing grassweed control this year in particular, and understanding these is key to moving forward.

1. Poor stale seedbed chitting performance

Dry conditions in summer and early autumn

2021 and 2022 reduced the germination of volunteer grassweeds before drilling, resulting in less e ective stale seedbed control two years running. Soil moisture is generally much higher in 2023 though, so stale seedbeds should be much more e ective.

Rolling stubbles twice can be a good way of encouraging weed seed germination when there is su cient moisture, and avoids the risk of cultivations creating over- ne seedbeds.

2. Compromised residual herbicide performance

Dry seedbeds also restricted the performance of residual herbicides. Residuals need su cient moisture to keep the active dissolved in solution and taken up by emerging weeds.

Again, more soil moisture this year should allow for better performance, but pay attention to seedbed quality, moisture/postapplication rainfall, pre-em timing (within 2448 hours of drilling), and application coverage to maximise e cacy.

3. Lack of application sequencing

Where there has been a focus on stacking pre-emergence chemistry, this has generally meant fewer spring residuals to catch spring-germinating grassweeds. The impact will be particularly noticeable where germination is

protracted, due to the weather, or natural characteristics (e.g. Italian ryegrass).

All three factors were compounded in 2022, when stronger wheat prices encouraged a higher proportion of wheat plantings last autumn, meaning more growers started drilling earlier, when conditions were still dry, with insu cient opportunity for stale seedbeds, Mr Neale notes.

Ryegrass and brome on the rise

Bromes and Italian ryegrass are also increasing concerns in many areas, says Hutchinsons technical support manager, Cam Murray.

Great brome has been particularly noticeable in southern England, while the rise in meadow and soft brome may be an unintended consequence of cultural black-grass control measures, he suggests.

“Meadow and soft brome need UV light for 3–4 weeks to become viable, so where growers have used stale seedbeds for black-grass control, doing so may have unintentionally buried brome seed, enforcing dormancy.

“The timing of cultivation in uences how certain bromes survive, rather than the speci c cultivation itself.”

But, for Mr Murray, Italian ryegrass is one of the biggest threats given its “monstrous potential to rob yield”.

“With the ratio of 1 plant/m2 relating to a 1% yield loss, it places itself as one of the premier grass weeds in relation to yield loss.”

Warrington-based Hutchinsons agronomist Andrew Roberts (left) says ryegrass is the biggest

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grassweed challenge for many growers in the North West, and levels this year have been “higher than ever” as wet, mild conditions during winter and spring favoured protracted germination and growth.

Italian ryegrass germinates almost all-yearround (apart from July), and while it does slow in mid-winter, it can continue germination throughout mild winter months, and has a significant spring germination period from March to June, rendering spring barley less effective than it is for black-grass control.

Mr Roberts says early-sown winter cereals have come under particularly high ryegrass pressure given the narrow weather window for cultural controls between harvest and drilling, and few opportunities for applying herbicides beyond the pre-emergence residual.

Control strategies are being complicated further by the rise of herbicide-resistant ryegrass populations, particularly to post-em chemistry, he adds.

“Our focus is on pre-em residuals and cultural controls, including stale seedbeds and delayed drilling. But, this isn’t always possible in this region, given how quickly the weather and field conditions can deteriorate once you get into October. Later-sown crops also need higher seed rates to avoid establishing thin plant sands that are more likely to allow grassweeds in.”

Control strategies

Managing weeds is a ‘numbers game’, so even just a few surviving plants can soon have a dramatic impact on seed return and weed pressure in subsequent years, Mr Neale says.

“If a black-grass head population is even noticeable in the field, it will generally be at around 100 heads/m 2 , so has the ability to deliver 10,000 seeds/m 2 back to the soil. That amounts to one hundred million seeds/ha –the numbers are phenomenal.”

Trials clearly show that 90% control of plants in the autumn only equates to 57% control of heads in the following May, because surviving plants are genetically stronger, with the ability to resist herbicides, and produce more tillers. “Single plants carrying 25 tillers are now becoming commonplace, compared to 9–10 tillers per plant 20 years ago. The goal posts are continually moving.”

Preventing seed return is the ultimate aim, but this requires an understanding of the types and species of weeds present in individual fields, their ecology, and resistance status, in order to determine the most effective control strategies.

This is particularly evident for brome, as the maturity profile or innate dormancy of barren brome is different to rye or soft brome, and shallow tillage timing will have totally different outcomes for either species, says Mr Murray.

As mentioned previously, placing soft brome into darkness at shallow depth immediately

Grassweed control tips

post-combining will effectively lengthen seed dormancy and prevent any growth for control pre-autumn crop establishment. In contrast, Barren brome will respond positively, being “ready to go” straight after the combine, so will grow for spraying off prior to autumn drilling, he explains.

Soft brome also has an in-built delay in establishment of a proportion of the population, so a spring germination period must be built into any control strategy to successfully control this weed.

Ploughing buries seed beyond germination depth, so can be an effective “reset button” for many grassweeds. However, Mr Murray says it must be done well, and growers should recognise that what is ploughed down now, will be ploughed back up in subsequent years, so ploughing forms part of the overall strategy, not the only strategy.

“Grassweeds are very good at adapting to what we do, so there must be a balanced approach to cultivations, which may include ploughing. When issues start developing, it’s no use continuing to do the same thing every year and expect a different result.”

For ryegrass, Mr Murray says a useful cultural control is to leave fields for a good couple of weeks after harvest, if possible, before any tillage, as birds feed veraciously on seed left on the ground, so can help reduce overall numbers before looking to obtain a chit.

Seed resistance testing

Another ryegrass-specific “must-do” is seed resistance testing. “Italian ryegrass does develop true resistance to residual herbicides and therefore it is vital you understand which herbicides are effective on your population.”

Resistance status varies from field to field, so multiple tests may be needed. “If you do not know what you are fighting, then how can you possibly apply the correct chemistry?”

Sequencing of residual herbicides is important for countering protracted germination of ryegrass, so consider how cultivation strategy may affect field access in late autumn and early spring, he notes. FG

• Understand the speci c weed species you are targeting to tailor the most appropriate cultivations and control strategies – particularly important for brome

• Use stale seedbeds where possible – consider rolling twice instead of shallow cultivations. E cacy is reliant on soil moisture, so patience may be required

• Also recognise the importance of soil moisture for residual herbicide e cacy – consider delaying drilling if soils are too dry

• Stack or sequence residual herbicides, especially where weed germination is protracted

• Delay drilling – wait for moisture, allow time for stale seed beds to work

• Use higher seed rates to increase crop competition – particularly important when sowing later and establishment percentage is likely to be lower

• Get weed seeds resistance tested to understand what chemistry will be e ective and which to avoid

• Ploughing can be a good reset button to bury high seed return, but beware of weed seeds you may bring to the surface, and potential problems buried for future years. Needs to be done well to be e ective

• Consider rotational changes, such as growing spring barley – may be more e ective against black-grass than ryegrass due to protracted germination.

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New herbicide targets awkward broad-leaved weeds in cereals

Typically applied at the early-post emergence application timing, Blackbird o ers control of a wide spectrum of broad-leaved weeds. It can also be applied as part of the pre-emergence programme o ering an additional boost of control where broad-leaved weeds are beginning to emerge and o ers a slight uplift in grassweed control. For best

activity, it is advisable to apply when targets are at cotyledon to two true leaf stage and will o er control of di cult weeds such as cleavers, charlock and chickweed at this timing. Blackbird has also shown evidence in trials to suggest control of groundsel at early emergence providing spray coverage is good and well timed.

With a well-known and e ective active ingredient historically used in potato crops, Blackbird has been reformulated by Nichino into a suspension concentrate, making it safe for use on winter cereals.

Stewart Woodhead, technical manager for Sipcam UK says: “We are delighted to bring pyra ufenethyl to the cereal market; with

A suspension concentrate formulation (SC) containing 42g/litre pyra ufen-ethyl. A contact herbicide for pre- and postcrop emergence use against a range of annual broadleaved weeds in winter cereals (winter wheat, winter barley, winter durum wheat, winter rye and winter triticale).

good spray coverage you can expect strong results. Blackbird also provides a good t in herbicide programmes, adding a unique mode of action for broad-leaved weed control.”

Blackbird is available to growers this autumn, and will hopefully provide a valuable addition to the early post emergence application timings or in combination with autumn insecticide sprays.

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Blackbird (42g/litre pyra ufen-ethyl) is a contact herbicide for use in winter wheat, winter barley, winter rye and winter triticale.

Sprayer check tips before the season begins

With many combinable crop farms about to commence autumn stale seedbed and grass weed control programmes, and put sprayers into action after their summer lay-o , Knight Farm Machinery is reminding owners and operators of some simple tips to help ensure best machine performance and product results, and avoid the need for unanticipated calls to your sprayer’s dealer or manufacturer.

Ensuring a sprayer’s NSTS certi cation is up-to-date is an obvious rst step ahead of a new season, but one sometimes overlooked. Knight also reminds sprayer owners to ensure GPS and precision technology unlock subscriptions are valid.

Depending on the thoroughness of the pre-storage clean-down at the end of last season, ensure the sprayer is thoroughly clean inside and out, bearing in mind that any residues of the product last applied could have an impact on the rst crop to be sprayed in the new season, and plant

debris could gum up components. Filters should be cleaned or ideally renewed before a new crop year begins, and the clean water tank should then be lled, with the water sprayed onto stubble to check operation of all controls and sensors. With the correct nozzles tted

for the year’s rst task – check the manufacturer’s advice on the best nozzles for the product – ensure all functions are working properly, and re t boom end protectors to ensure tips cannot touch the ground.

With many users likely to be re tting otation tyres for earlyseason work, following proper wheel-changing procedures is vital to avoid injury. Use proper tting equipment, and suitable jacks at the correct points, before inspecting tyres for any damage and ensuring they are in ated to the correct pressures. FG

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With sprayers on many combinable crop farms having been tucked away for some weeks, time spent on a few simple checks will be well spent, suggests Knight.

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Soil health improvements gather pace in heavy land trials

A series of fully replicated trials on di cult silty clay loam soil has identi ed a range of statistically signi cant changes in the biological, physical and chemical make-up of the soil, which has helped improve soil health and drive carbon sequestration.

day, David Purdy (left),

manager said: “Good soil

Speaking at a recent open day, David Purdy (left), a PhD candidate and John Deere’s East Anglia territory manager said: “Good soil health starts with good photosynthesis.

“Healthy plants make healthy soils, not the other way round. So the main focus of these

trials is to investigate how we can maximise the input of energy in the form of photosynthesis into our soils.”

Using cover crops in addition to cash crops is key to capture sunlight throughout the season, Mr Purdy said. “As a result, soil biology has undergone a signi cant change over the past ve years.

“We have seen a large increase

in microbial biomass, we have also seen big changes in worm numbers, which has greatly improved water in ltration rates, which improves soil workability and timeliness of operations.

“We are now driving the biology in this soil pretty hard, and we’re starting to see some really signi cant changes in our soils in years four and five.”

The bene cial e ects of reducing tillage and growing cover crops on soil organic carbon content are becoming increasingly apparent after ve years of studies at Agrovista’s Lamport AgX trials in Northamptonshire.

Physical changes

The soil’s physical make-up is changing too. “Soil structure has been a really interesting journey,” commented Mr Purdy. “Bulk density has dropped due to the increase in soil carbon and we’ve negated the need for deep cultivations unless we damage the soil.

“Five years ago, the soil was formed of big, lumpy blocks across these trials. After the end of year four, we were seeing some big di erences between plots.”

The control plot, which was no tillage/no cover crops, is now starting to break down more easily. But the subsoiling plots, which have been worked to 25cm depth each season, are now big lumps of wet mass – we’ve really denatured it.”

After ve years, the no-till/cover crop plots are more friable and have signi cantly higher levels of soil organic matter than the other systems, apart from the eld margin, which contains 8.6% SOM.

Carbon content

The eld margin contained 203t/ha of carbon to a depth of up to 1m, whilst the rest of the eld was well below that, indicating the potential for improvement. “There’s lots of opportunity to bury more carbon in our soils,” David said.

Overall, no-till cover crop treatments have signi cantly increased soil carbon stocks at 15–30cm depth (Figure 1). “We increased carbon in our no-till/cover crop plots to 44t/ha, compared with our no till/no cover plots at 36t/ha. So in ve years, we’ve put 27t/ha of CO2 equivalent into this area of our soils.”

Conversely, subsoiling treatments signi cantly reduced carbon stocks at 0–15cm depth. “We are down to 47t/ha of carbon, compared with 52t/ha for all the notill plots, so we’ve burnt 17t/ha of CO2 equivalent in ve years, which is quite alarming – we are doing quite a lot of damage to carbon,” David said.

“Our cover crop system is very low-cost that buries carbon as well. We will continue to ne tune it and look at it from a rotational point of view, but we are now really seeing the potential of cover crops to sequester carbon, and the gures show there’s lots of opportunity to do this.”

Companion planting – a sustainable approach?

Last autumn season saw the launch of a winter wheat/winter beans companion planting project to help manage nitrogen more e ectively.

Technical manager Mark Hemmant (right) said:

“We wanted to see if we could save on nitrogen costs and increase residual nitrogen, while introducing diversity into the rotation, and to see if there is any interaction with black-grass, all the while maintaining a pro table output.”

The technique also attracts a £55/ ha payment under new Sustainable Farming Incentive options, he added.

Three bean seed rates were compared – none (winter wheat only), winter wheat plus 40 beans/ m2 and winter wheat plus 20 beans/

m2, overlaid with four soilapplied nitrogen regimes (0kg/ha, 90kg/ha, 130kg/ha + MZ28, and 180kg/ha) and three destruction dates for the beans.

“We’ve taken the view of growing wheat as the cash crop and beans as the companion crop,” Mark said. “We looked at taking beans out early, spraying them o at T2, or taking them to harvest, whilst aiming to maximise nitrogen input.”

Observations show the nonitrogen extreme is a non-starter, although the bean plants appear to contribute something to the wheat

crop. At the other extreme, using 180kg N/ha, beans appeared less healthy.

“Is the wheat crop too competitive, or have we made the beans lazy by applying nitrogen?” Mark asked. “We may not get a legacy e ect for the next crop.”

The 90kg N/ha plot looked much better, suggesting a potential bene t from the beans, obtaining a nitrogen saving.”

The nal nitrogen regime limited soil-applied N to 130kg/ha and topped up with a slow-release foliar N, as in MZ28. “The beans in this one don’t look as lazy as the full 180kg/ ha,” said Mark. “This might be the more sustainable approach.” FG

Disease focus: Beet the rust threat

Protecting green leaf area in the coming weeks will be crucial to enable plants to build yield – particularly after the challenge of late establishment, followed by e ects of heat stress in June. In July, the weather turned unseasonably cool and wet for many areas.

According to Syngenta technical manager, Andy Cunningham, those weeks of cool and wet weather conditions have been especially favourable to the development of rust in sugar beet.

Outstanding rust results

In a similar high rust pressure last year, trials in Lincolnshire proved Priori Gold delivered 33% better control of the disease, compared to mefentri uconazole + uxapyroxad. The two -spray Priori Gold programme in August reduced the leaf area infected from over 85% of the crop in untreated plots, to less than 20%.

As a result, yields from Priori Gold treated beet achieved an average 87t/ha, compared to less than 75t/ha in untreated and only 83t/ha with either mefentri uconazole + uxapyroxad or uopyram + prothioconazole applications.

Furthermore, with a higher sugar content

in Priori Gold treated roots, the two-spray programme returned more than £680 per hectare additional margin over untreated, compared to just £312/ha or £260/ha return with the other fungicide options respectively that were more expensive and lower performing.

“Priori Gold was clearly the best product for controlling rust in the trial,” reports Mr Cunningham. “But other trials have repeatedly demonstrated its outstanding broad-spectrum e ects on other beet diseases, including ramularia, powdery mildew and cercospora too.”

Cercospora risks increasing

“This summer’s relatively cool conditions have been far less conducive to cercospora, which is favoured by hot and humid conditions – in excess of 24ºC and 10–15 hours a day at 90% plus humidity,” highlights Mr Cunningham. This therefore suggested low risk to crops in early summer.

However, with a change in weather towards the end of July, the BBRO cercospora disease model triggered a high-risk warning for some areas on 27th July, prompting growers to check crops for signs of cercospora.

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PGRO launches new podcast for pea and bean growers

The Processors and Growers Research Organisation (PGRO) has launched a new podcast targeted at the UK’s pea and bean sector.

‘Inside the Pod’ will cover all topics related to the growing of pulse crops and will feature PGRO sta as well as guests from across the industry.

The podcast is PGRO’s latest endeavour in supporting growers of pulses and vegetable legumes by reaching them in a communications channel the organisation was not previously active in.

“We carry out a huge amount of important research, but it means nothing if it doesn’t reach

those who can use the information,” says PGRO CEO Roger Vickers.

“We need to use a variety of channels to put across our messages and having a podcast allows for farmers to digest new information from our work while they go about their day.”

The rst episode, which is live now, covers PGRO’s vining pea open day that was held in late June in Lincolnshire, and features Senior Technical O cer Dr Chris Judge speaking about the Descriptive List trials.

Inside the Pod is available on all major podcast services, including Spotify, Amazon Music, and Apple Podcasts. FG

indicate the risk is rising, growers’ experience of Priori Gold control of cercospora during last year’s extreme heat highlighted excellent results,” comments Mr Cunningham. Many growers also combined Priori Gold applications with Quantis biostimulant treatments, to further alleviate the heat stress e ects.

Two actives target disease

Mr Cunningham advocates the azoxystrobin element of Priori Gold (also marketed in the UK as Angle) will be crucial this season for its renowned physiological greening e ect, that will enable plants to go on adding root weight and sugar content later in the season. The overall e cacy is further bolstered by difenoconazole that is proven to protect against a broad disease spectrum. “Together, the two actives are incredibly powerful for beet disease control. Furthermore, it is a highly cost-e ective option that can deliver higher margins for growers.”

Growers can make two applications of Priori Gold per crop, at a rate of 1.0-litres/ha, with the latest timing of application being when roots have reached harvestable size (GS49) and not less than 35 days before harvest. FG

Sugar beet crops are coming under intense disease pressure, with conditions for rust infection now proving the greatest concern for growers and agronomists.

Push

How quickly can you reset a soil?

BASF recently revealed interim results of a ve-year project designed to improve soil health and increase carbon storage, keeping land in production while ensuring there’s a home for wildlife and biodiversity.

Project Fortress is hosted at The Grange Farm in Northamptonshire and is a collaboration between host farmers, Andrew and William Pitts, and BASF. A 12.5ha eld sitting on Hanslope clay has been divided into ve plots where di erent approaches, each designed to improve the land’s climate change resilience and pro tability, are being implemented and analysed.

“We’re testing techniques that will enable these soils to better cope with the weather extremes that climate change is, and will, throw at it,” explains Mike Green, BASF agricultural sustainability manager and project lead.

Extended spells of dry weather, combined with very short periods of heavy rainfall tests soils’ capacity to simultaneously absorb and retain water. The ve plots are all designed to improve in ltration and increase organic matter. As a commercial farm, the need to produce pro table crops hasn’t been ignored. Neither has

biodiversity, which is recognised for its agro-ecosystem services of pest management and pollination. “Fundamentally, it’s about balance and resilience,” surmises Mr Green.

Alongside the broadacre crops, the plots include three and four-year herbal leys with grazing sheep and ‘supercharger’ cover crops. The plots are interspersed with what the team are calling ‘agro oristry’ – 2m of undisturbed grass between two 3m meadow ower strips – as well as being topped and tailed by headlands which have been taken out of production to be ‘reset’ under a three-year meadow mix.

Degraded soil

Professor Jenni Dungait (right) has been analysing the e ects on the soil since the baseline year in 2021: “When I rst looked at this eld, it was clear that it was degraded.

“At the top of a hill, it’s what would traditionally be called a ‘scald’, and over generations, much of the best soil has been carried to the bottom of the hill by wind and rain. With little topsoil above the bedrock, it’s stony and vulnerable to compaction.”

Ahead of the rst year of Project Fortress, Prof Dungait took soil samples from across the eld and the adjacent woodland. She expected to nd the cultivated areas contain very little carbon and have poor structure.

“Surprisingly, at about 6.5%, the topsoil across this eld had very high levels of organic matter for their type, topography and climatic conditions, making it di cult to improve.”

Despite the challenge, the herbal ley with rotational grazing by sheep has increased the organic matter content of the topsoil by 0.5% in just two years. “In this context, and understanding how long it takes to build organic matter in soils, that’s a huge increase,” notes Prof Dungait.

Compacted subsoil

Below the traditional plough depth of 8in, it was a di erent story: “The sub soil is compacted and has a comparatively low organic matter content of 3–4%. So that’s where our focus has been – getting carboncontaining organic matter down deep into the soil pro le.”

Contrary to current trends, Prof Dungait suggested subsoiling to alleviate some of the compaction, enabling water penetration and the plants in the trial plots a chance to get their roots down.

Prof Dungait and the team assumed that none of the deeprooting plants in the herbal and cover crop mixes would be able to get through the remaining patches of compaction. “We were wrong. Given a second season, the chicory grew to over 5ft tall and its roots just about broke through. However, the thin spidery threads would take years to achieve what a sub-soiler can do in a pass.

“The taproot of the sweet clover also penetrated the tightly packed layer. It’s really important. We’re achieving one of Project Fortress’ primary objectives and getting carbon deep into the soil, both through the root mass and the carbon-rich exudates it’ll be releasing into the soil. That root will be keeping the soil structure open, allowing air and water to penetrate. It’s an incredible achievement in just two years.”

Excited for the future

“We needed to make a drastic impact on how this soil is performing. We’re already seeing the e ects of climate change here, with the land experiencing high rainfall and drought, so the pressure is on to get this soil performing quickly,” she explains.

“We needed to make a drastic performing. We’re already change here, with the land she explains.

With a further three years of trials and analysis in Project Fortress, the team is really excited about the future. “The pressure is on,” says Mr Green. “Climate change is fast accelerating, and we need to adapt. Project Fortress is the ideal space to look at both the impact of climate change, and some approaches to building resilience on farm. It also gives us a platform to share knowledge and engage with those at the forefront of decisions that will impact the industry for generations, and our thanks go to the Pitts family for supporting the partnership.” FG

Improved genetic resistance to OSR stem diseases

Improved genetics that focus on keeping oilseed rape stems healthy are bringing varieties with increased resistance to phoma, light leaf spot and verticillium, says LS Plant Breeding Ltd managing director, Chris Guest.

“Phoma resistance has taken a major step forward with the launch of RlmS by LSPB in 2021 and four of our varieties with RlmS – Murray, Vegas, Flemming and Respect – are on the AHDB Recommended List (RL) and available to growers now,” explains Mr Guest. They provide an important complementary resistance to that of Rlm7 which has been the mainstay for some years. RlmS has a di erent genetic background – an adult stembased resistance – unlike Rlm7 which acts on the cotyledons.

“RlmS resistance is also associated with strong overall plant health, and the gene has especially good stem resistance that gives additional bene t against late season diseases.

“We will bring further varieties with RlmS resistance, some already in trials and others in the pipeline, to

complement Rlm7 and give longevity of phoma resistance to growers,” Mr Guest continues.

Light leaf spot infection comes from trash in the autumn and, after a latent period of two to three months, starts its most damaging development in the spring, producing stem and pod infection, with most sources quoting a signi cant potential yield loss of around 1t/ha.

There are three major gene resistances and the di erent mechanisms stop initial infections, stop conidial production and cycling and reduce overall growth.

Varietal ratings on the RL have shown a steady upwards trend with LSPB’s Turing at the top of the RL for the UK (both East/West and North regions) scoring a 7 closely followed

by Vegas with an 8 and Murray in the East/West region with a 7.

There is a strong correlation between yield and light leaf spot resistance – and as such this should be a key focus for growers thinking of oilseed rape for harvest 2024.

Verticillium also has a signi cant impact on yield with loss gures of 12–24% quoted in one AHDB study.

While there are currently no o cial ratings on the RL for verticillium, LSPB’s private trial in Cambridge gives a sobering measure of its e ects, showing it is a disease that is probably having greater yield losses than is currently recognise; this has been seen consistently in both harvest 21 and harvest 22 trials.

The results are from a single location, so must be viewed with caution, however they show Turing,

Murray and Fleming with excellent resistance to verticillium yielding between 6.1 and 6.7t/ha. This compares to other varieties in this trial with poorer resistance yielding more than 10% lower.

Mr Guest concludes: “Robust stem health should be a key consideration when making varietal selections for the upcoming season, and LSPB are well placed both with their current genetics, and a pipeline of material in the coming years.

“Many growers focus on TuYV or pod shatter resistance, and whilst these are key considerations, disease such as light leaf spot and verticillium can be more signi cant in yield loss – and therefore having a balanced portfolio of varieties in the rotation should be part of all growers’ plans.” FG

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Following regenerative practices that are less reliant on arti cial inputs requires farmers to select varieties with attributes that can help them thrive in such conditions - something East Yorkshire farmer, Jonathan Hodgson of I M Hodgson & Son Ltd, recognises, after converting his 280ha farm to a reduced input, strip tillage system in 2019.

There is a diverse rotation on the medium to heavy clay farm, east of Hull, featuring winter wheat, oilseed rape, spring barley, spring oats, winter beans, vining peas, ax, and herbal leys. Cover crops are grown ahead of spring crops, while short-term catch crops are also included wherever possible, namely after vining peas, or oilseed rape, ahead of wheat.

“We’re trying to build diversity into the rotation, but our primary focus remains on rst wheats,” says Mr Hodgson.

He is growing a range of varieties, including 20ha of the hard Group 4, LG Typhoon, alongside LG Astronomer for seed, trial areas of LG Aldaniti and LG Redwald, plus Costello, KWS Extase, Theodore, and a four-way blend trial.

It is his second year of growing LG Typhoon, after a successful 3ha trial of the variety last year.

Desirable traits for regen

Mr Hodgson’s decision to grow LG Typhoon followed a conversation with Limagrain UK’s arable technical manager, Ron Granger, who says the variety has certain attributes that suit strip tillage/direct drilling, regenerative crop establishment systems.

Mr Granger says LG Typhoon was a stand out variety in a Limagrain UK demo trial.

Its growth habit means plants sit prostrate with slower growth through the winter into spring, which is ideal for those direct drilling earlier in the autumn and do not want a variety that will race o too quickly.

It is high tillering and has the capacity to utilise the space between the wider rows, often found with some direct drilling equipment. Indeed, Mr Hodgson’s Mzuri drill has a relatively wide row spacing of around 300mm.

LG Typhoon’s strong standing power and

disease resistance – re ected by its high untreated yield (92%) – further suits those looking for exibility with crop protection inputs, Mr Granger says. Unlike some feed varieties, it also o ers orange wheat blossom midge (OWBM) resistance, in addition to a six-rating for eyespot and fusarium. “It’s a high yielding, consistent and resilient variety, that delivers across seasons and rotations.”

For Mr Hodgson, the biggest draw is LG Typhoon’s robust disease package; particularly the septoria rating of 7.3, and yellow rust rating of 9.

“I look for what a variety can o er in terms of agronomy, and is it a good, stable, variety that will let me look after a crop how I want to, instead of relying on a can to keep it clean?”

Cutting inputs

Last year’s LG Typhoon lived up to promises, yielding 11t/ha from limited inputs – about 10% up on the farm’s ve-year average yield.

The crop received two fungicides – 0.5-litres/ ha Amistar (azoxystrobin), and 1-litre/ha Verydor XE ( uxapyroxad + mefentri uconazole) – and a total of 160kg N/ha.

“We have been trying for a number of years to reduce fungicide inputs, but last year was the rst time we’ve done so on a farm scale, albeit helped by relatively low disease pressure.”

Indeed, one variety on the farm did not receive any fungicide inputs in 2022, and still yielded over 10t/ha. Other crops did receive fungicides at di erent stages of the season, re ecting Mr Hodgson’s desire to remain exible and adapt to the conditions.

Mr Hodgson is keen to support plant health in other ways, notably through more targeted nutrition, utilising in-depth soil testing, and sap

analysis, to determine requirements.

He is also changing the way nitrogen is applied, by moving to a ‘little and often’ approach, rather than applying large amounts in one go, which can cause surges of weak growth fuelled by simple sugars, potentially making plants more prone to lodging, and attack by pests and disease.

This approach typically sees 160kg N/ha applied in four liquid applications of 40kg N/ ha every 15–20 days, from early to mid-March onwards. A carbon source is included with each nitrogen application to improve uptake e ciency. Programmes are completed with a nal foliar nitrogen application.

Mr Hodgson acknowledges that in the rst years of converting to strip tillage, establishment was lower than with conventional tillage, as soils took time to adjust.

Seed rates were therefore increased to compensate. This season’s 20ha block of LG Typhoon, was sown at 400 seeds/m2 on 27th September, after oilseed rape.

“However, we are now seeing an improvement in soils and drilling conditions, so I think we can start to reduce seed rates slightly. It’s been a steep learning curve.”

Helping soil biology

To support crop establishment and soil health, Mr Hodgson also includes two liquid products – sh hydrolysate and humic acid – in a band with seed at planting. “The hydrolysate is full of amino acids, so the idea is to prime the soil by helping the biology.”

No starter fertilisers are used, and he points out that no phosphate or potash has been applied for the past four to ve years. “Most soils have tonnes of P and K; we just need to be better at getting plants to access it.” FG

Dealer to expand agricultural area

Manitou UK Ltd and Thurlow Nunn Standen have announced that TNS expanded its agricultural area on 1st August 2023.

After Chandlers Farm Equipment recently relinquished the Manitou franchise, Manitou decided to provide an expanded agricultural geographical area across Bedfordshire and along the adjacent borders of Hertfordshire.

Established in 1875, TNS is a family managed business operating from ve branches across Su olk, Norfolk and Cambridgeshire. TNS has been a Manitou dealer since 1st January 2021 and has provided excellent levels of customer service to long standing customers, along with keeping great stock levels of parts and attachments, Manitou says.

Currently covering East Anglia for agricultural, construction and industrial products for Manitou, the expansion of its agricultural territory will o er customers in the new areas a reputable, trustworthy dealer to provide high quality customer support, which has seen the business grow signi cantly with Manitou products.

TNS is equally very well known throughout the regions successfully representing many brands within automotive retailing, and parts distribution.

Mark Ormond, managing director of Manitou UK Ltd, says: “Manitou strives to produce market leading machines and support them with market leading customer service. That means partnering with the world’s leading machinery dealers. We are delighted to announce that TNS will be expanding their agricultural area. I have no doubt about the standard of service they will deliver to our customers across the region.”

TNS Manitou business director, David Banks added: “We are very excited to be able to build on the fantastic relationship we have with Manitou, which is central to our business objectives.

“Our focus is always ensuring our customers remain at the forefront of everything we do, and myself and the wider team are absolutely delighted to be able to o er the same excellent levels of service and support we pride ourselves on.” FG

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Making the most of machinery and tech grants at Midlands Machinery Show

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Mr Cheer says: “The maximum FETF grant is £25,000 but farmers can choose as many items as they like to meet this amount. It is worth bearing in mind that for each item, a minimum speci cation must be met which the Rural Payments Agency is incredibly strict about.”

The grant helps farmers to access more technical machinery at a lower cost, says KRM managing director Mike Britton. “KRM machinery’s tine drill SMP model will be on show at the Midlands Machinery Show and has so far been eligible for the FETF grant. It promotes regenerative farming, moving the soil less, leading to less release of carbon.

the Farming Transformation Fund (FTF) and include: Water Management – for building reservoirs and irrigation equipment; Slurry Infrastructure; Adding Value to Agri Foods; and Improving Farm Productivity.

Mr Cheer says: “Improving farm productivity is about bringing robotics on farm like robotic harvesters, sprayers and weeders, aimed at the vegetable industry. But also autonomous tractors and robotic milking and feeding systems –anything with a camera to sense its surroundings and decision-making capabilities.”

There are also opportunities with the Adding Value grant aimed at packhouse equipment like optical graders.

On hand to give advice about the various grants likely to be available will be property and business consultants Brown & Co, exhibiting at the Show. Tom Cheer, agricultural business consultant at the rm, looks at the options.

The main grant relevant to the Show is the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) Productivity and Slurry. Applications are online, selecting items from an eligible list

and getting paid a xed amount of grant no matter how much is spent on the item, explains Mr Cheer.

FETF is expected to open for a third in December 2023/January 2024. Direct drills, camera guided equipment, liquid fertiliser applicators and small seed drills for cover and/ or companion crops, have proved popular. Some will be on display at the Show, including from KRM, Grange Machinery, Sands Agricultural

“The grant has also covered KRM Calibrators – control systems for fertiliser spreading and variable rate application and KRM Patchwork GPS section control. Both are driving e ciency, meaning farmers use less fertiliser on the eld, and less fertiliser is wasted through run-o , with environmental bene ts.”

There is also the Animal Health and Welfare aspect of FETF as well as larger productivity grants which come under

Applying for FTF grants is a twostage process involving an ‘expression of interest’ or ‘online checker’, followed up by a full application. The grant accounts for 40% of the equipment cost with 60% match funding from the farmer. The minimum grant available is £35,000 and the maximum, £500,000.

For more information and to pre-register for free entry to the Midlands Machinery Show, visit www. midlandsmachineryshow.com FG

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New tractors, combines and mowers debut at German press launch

Claas used an exclusive press event in Germany to show its new 650hp Xerion agship for the rst time, along with smaller tractors from 75–103hp, a new mower conditioner and entry-size combines with styling and features like larger models. David Williams was there.

The event was in late July, a short distance from the Claas company’s Harsewinkel headquarters. The new products were previewed during an ambitious evening presentation and then demonstrated in the eld the following day. Unfortunately, the weather was like that of the UK in late July; chilly with frequent showers slowing harvest progress and preventing the new combines working for the event.

All the new products will be displayed at Agritechnica this November, but some are available to order now.

Small tractors with wide appeal

Three new series of small tractors have been added to the tractor line-up.

The entry Elios 200-series includes four models from 75–103hp. The base Elios 210 comes in cab or platform versions, and Elios 220, 230 and 240 models are available only with cabs. A base (24-forward/12-reverse), four-

speed, three-range, two-mechanical ratio mechanical transmission can be upgraded with Twinshift (two-speed powershift) and an electro-hydraulic Revershift clutch-less reverser.

Rear linkage capacity is 3.2t and the gross vehicle weight is 5.1t, and the tractors have 30in rear wheels. Claas describes the Elios 200 models as ideal for simple yard tasks, with or without the optional Claas front loader.

A line-up of three Elios 300-series models starts at 85hp. They feature a ve-speed transmission (30 forward/15 reverse) with Twinshift powershift which increases tractive power by 20%, and the Revershift reverser as standard. A clutch activation button on the back of the main gear shift lever eliminates the need for the foot clutch when changing gear, and optional Smart Stop disengages the transmission to bring the tractor to a standstill when the foot brake is applied and reengages drive when the brake pedal

is released.

Two Axos 200 models with outputs of 92 or 103hp slot in directly below the current Arion 400-series. These share the transmission of the Elios 300 models but have higher lift capacity and greater payload capacity than the Elios models and are equipped with rear wheels and tyres up to 34in. Axos models remain ideal for yard work with a 2.62m overall height, and an impressive 3.79m turning radius.

Shared engines

All the new tractors except the base Elios 210 share the same FPT 3.6-litre, 4-cyl engine with a wastegate turbocharger, intercooler and viscous fan for versatility and e ciency. Rated outputs from 83–98hp are achieved at 2,300rpm and maximum 85–103hp is produced at 2,000rpm. Full engine torque is available across a wide rev range. The Elios 210 has a slightly smaller FPT 3.4-litre, 4-cyl engine delivering 75hp and 309Nm of torque. All models use SCR (AdBlue) to meet latest emissions requirements. One engine speed memory is standard and two speed presets are an option – adding convenience for working with PTO-driven or hydraulic-powered implements.

Capable hydraulics

Standard rear lift capacity is 3.200kg for Elios models, and 3,350kg for the two Axos models. Front loaders with 3,200kg lift capacity are available. Hydraulic oil ow rates of 87 litres/ min are standard but an optional third pump increases ow to 114 litres/

min for faster cycle times. With the additional pump, an electrohydraulic operating system is available for Elios 300 and Axos 200 models and these tractors can be tted with up to four spool valves.

Standard PTO is 1,000/540, but 540/540E is an option, and a front PTO can also be speci ed for the front linkage with 1,000/540E and electro-hydraulic engagement.

Loader options

Claas loaders with mechanical or hydraulic levelling are available, and there is a choice of operating systems to suit the application. E-Pilot S provides ngertip control of the loader only, whereas the Electropilot joystick can also operate hydraulic functions and rear implements, and contains direction change buttons too when Revershift is tted.

Comfortable and functional

Elios 300 and Axos 200 models have a at cab oor. Air conditioning and an air-suspended seat are options. A passenger seat is standard, and the steering wheel has height and angle adjustment. Operating information is displayed on a 4.2in digital console behind the steering wheel, and the display is also used to adjust functions such as the rear linkage operating speed, and spool valve ow rates and timings.

650hp agship

At the other end of the Claas tractor line-up, the Xerion 12-series provides a new option for large agribusinesses and contracting operations. There are two models – the 12.590 with up to 585hp, and the 12.650 with 653hp and 3,100Nm of torque. Both

models have a rigid chassis

Along with new compact tractors, combines and a high-output mowerconditioner, Claas demonstrated its new Xerion 12-series with up to 653hp, 3,100Nm of torque, and boasting hydraulic ow rates up to 537 litres/min.

New Elios and Axos tractors with 75–103hp were displayed.

Machinery

…from previous page and four equal-size wheels or tracks and front and rear axle steering. Claas describes the tractors as highly e cient for the toughest draft work. Wheeled versions are available but are unlikely to be chosen by UK buyers as dual 800/70R42s are needed to transfer the massive power to the ground. This makes the tractors excessively wide for UK roads, so the much narrower four-tracked Terra Trac variant will be the preferred option.

Low engine speed concept

Power is from Mercedes Benz 6-cyl, 15.6-litre engines which t perfectly with the Claas low engine speed concept 2.0 strategy. Equipped with compound wastegate turbochargers, both models produce maximum power from just 1,600rpm and maximum torque down to 1,300rpm. Idling is at just 650rpm. Massive cooling packs maintain e ciency with the help of a reversible fan.

Drive and traction

The new Xerion design helps maintain 50/50 front to rear weight distribution to maximise traction. The 1,400-litre fuel tank is centrally mounted so weight distribution doesn’t change as the fuel level reduces.

The transmission, as would be expected, is a Claas CMatic CVT unit. Bene ts of using CVT include gentle drive take-up which reduces shock loads on implements when starting o or altering speed. The new transmission is designed so that operators can utilise the full power for any application. Maximum torque is available from the minimum speed of only 50m per hour.

There are four drive modes with automatic selection. The drive management system transmits power continuously to both the front and rear axles and ensures maximum soil protection – regardless of the steering angle. This means that full traction is available even on sloping ground or when negotiating eld obstructions.

The Terra Trac achieves a

maximum 40kph transport speed at 1,400rpm, and the wheeled version has a top 50kph road speed which is unique in its power class.

Technology maximises e ciency

Like Claas Arion and Axion conventional tractors with CMatic transmission, the new Xerion is available with a similar Cemos process optimisation system. This assists the operator by optimising power transmission, drive management and suggesting ballasting strategies based on the task and working conditions. Fuel savings more than 10% can be achieved by using the system, and as well as maximising working e ciency, it can recommend settings to increase soil protection too.

Phenomenal hydraulics

Up to three load-sensing pumps supply up to 537 litres/min at 1,900rpm. This means that even the largest drills with high hydraulic ow demands can be operated at low engine speeds saving fuel. Up to eight double-acting circuits can deliver up to 140 litres/min each. Flow rates for each spool are displayed on the Cebis terminal.

New tracks

The new Terra Trac track assemblies have a positive drive, with at least eight drive lugs always engaged. There are two auxiliary steering cylinders per axle, and the track units are in two parts with rubber blocks between the undercarriage and main frame to absorb shocks and vibration. Two pairs of mid rollers on bogies adapt to ground undulations to maximise the footprint and traction. The Camso-manufactured tracks are available in 762 or 914mm widths.

Steering modes include standard trailed rear-wheel steering, four-wheel steering with the front and rear axles reacting simultaneously and there is also a reduced crab steering mode ideal for silage clamp applications. Dynamic steering can be selected –

reducing steering wheel turns by 50% for eldwork.

Largest cab

The cab is like larger Claas Lexion and Trion combines, but it is extended by 27cm at the front giving even more space. Footrests are available in front of the steering column, and in the right-hand front corner by the A-pillar for use when the seat is rotated 40 degrees for an improved view of the rear implement.

Control is through a CMotion joystick; like Claas combines, and monitoring and set-up is through a Cebis touchscreen terminal.

The cab has four-point suspension, and the company’s demonstration drivers at the event suggested that ride quality on- and o -road is exceptional and superior to a wheeled tractor, especially over rough ground.

Precision farming

A full range of Claas precision farming applications are available. The Cemis 1200 12in display allows remote transfer of eld maps and guidance lines and is used for strategies

including section control and variable rate applications.

Smaller combines with extra performance

There are two new Evion ve-walker models, the Evion 410 and Evion 430 – both powered by Cummins 6cyl engines and using the Cemis 700 control concept. Replacing the discontinued four-walker Avero and smaller Tucano models the new combines slot into the range directly below the new Trion series.

The Evion has a 600mm threshing drum and a synchronised impeller combined with ve 4.4m long straw walkers and a feeder housing 1,420mm wide. This gives a concave area of 0.95m2 and a separation area of 6.25m2 provided by the straw walkers.

The threshing drum speed is in nitely adjusted between 480–1,150rpm from the Cemis 700 terminal. Like the larger combines, the concave clearance is also adjusted from the cab and has blockage protection. A Multicrop concave

The Xerion 12-series track units have been specially developed.

The Xerion cab is huge, and extremely quiet and comfortable.

New Evion combines replace current Avero and smaller Tucano models.

is standard so changes are rarely needed for di erent crops.

For improved secondary separation and higher throughput, the centre risers of the straw walkers have been redesigned for extra loosening of the crop and achieve faster transfer to the subsequent straw walker racks.

In addition to the anti-blockage system on the drum, there is new sensor-based monitoring of the straw walker crop ow and if blockages start to develop, then the operator receives acoustic and visible warnings. An optional Cemos Auto Crop Flow feature automatically deactivates the header and feeder if a risk of blockage or serious belt slippage is detected, to prevent more crop being taken in.

Enhanced cleaning

The upper and lower sieves move in opposite directions and have a total 4.8m2 sieve area. The sieve design is enhanced in line with Lexion and Trion cleaning systems. Electric sieve adjustment and loss monitoring is standard. The radial cleaning fan is adjusted from the cab and can be controlled automatically for uphill and downhill working with the optional Auto Slope. The optional 3D cleaning system compensates for lateral tilt to 20% on slopes.

Grain tank capacity

Grain tank capacity is 5,600 litres for the Evion 410 and 6,500 litres for the Evion 430. Unloading at 90 litres per second increases productivity when emptying stationary on headlands, and the 105-degree tube movement means trailer lling progress is easily monitored from the seat. A pivoting end spout is an option.

Dynamic Power

The Cummins 6.7-litre engine is like that used in the Trion, and maximum power is available at only 1,900rpm.

Dynamic Power Management delivers only as much power as is needed by ‘repositioning’ the engine’s power band and achieving signi cant fuel savings up to 10%.

The ground-drive transmission is hydrostatic with manual control and there are three mechanical gears.

Header choice

The Evion has a similar header mount to Lexion and Trion models so a wide range of attachments is available. Maximum cereal header width is 6.8m.

Contour ground adaptation automatically adapts the attachment to compensate for ground undulations parallel to the direction of travel. Auto Contour, programmed through the Cemis 700 terminal is an option, and allows the cutterbar to adapt to both parallel and transverse ground undulations.

Operator environment

The spacious cab has similar controls to larger combines, including the CMotion joystick. There is a large, clearly arranged keypad and a Cemis 700 touchscreen. Pre-programmed settings for a range of crops provide a reliable start point, and these can be optimised for the conditions during work and saved for recall later. The Cemis 700 terminal is fully Isobus compatible and can be removed for use in tractors and with other implements.

Automatic climate control is standard, and footrests and a cool box are options. LED lighting is also included, but optional upgrade kits are available.

Claas UK combine product specialist

Rob Portman told Farmers Guide that most demand for the new Evion series will be from farms with 20–200ha which prefer operating new and more e cient combines with a comfortable cab, features and a choice of headers similar to the latest larger models.

Forage range grows

Claas has added the Disco 9700 RC Auto Swather to its line-up. The mower-conditioner with a belt merger is specially designed to provide high work rates even in very high yielding, bulky but fragile crops such as wholecrop rye and triticale. The in nitely adjustable working width is from 8.8–9.5m, and both mower units can be drawn in to increase overlap and avoid misses on eld headlands and cross-slopes, or pushed right out for maximum productivity – utilising the full 9.5m working width.

The roller-conditioner crushes the crop gently without seedhead losses which would result from a tine conditioning action. The counterrotating rollers are driven through a heavy-duty driveline including a specially developed scissor gearbox to ensure the heaviest crops are pulled through without blocking. The conditioner spans the full width of the mower bed for e cient crop transfer, then the forage is discharged uniformly onto the wide belts of the Auto Swather to create a perfectly shaped swath.

The grouper belts are 1.1m wide with Kevlar reinforcement to handle heavy and bulky crops. The grouper units are individually controlled and when working without swath grouping, with less regrowth or

when less wilting is required, one or both belt units can be folded up hydraulically to consolidate a working width of 19m to 12m for the next pass with a 12.7m four-rotor swather.

The new Disco 9700 RC Auto Swather is rated for tractors up to 500hp, and it was tested last year in a crop of wholecrop Triticale yielding 60t/ha in Texas, where it performed well at speeds of 15–20kph.

Claas UK forage product specialist, Dean Cottey said that most demand for the new mower will be from professional contractors harvesting a range of crops including high volume biomass, wholecrop rye or triticale as well as grass. FG

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The Evion cab shares a similar layout and controls to Trion and Lexion models. Claas UK combine product specialist, Rob Portman.

A new high-output 9.5m mower with a roller conditioner and grouper has been added to the Claas range, rated for use with tractors up to 500hp.

The new Disco 9700 RC Auto Swather has a specially designed transmission with drive to both rollers ensuring heavy crops are pulled through without blocking.

Claas UK forage products specialist, Dean Cottey.

Versatile direct drill provides reassurance for a wet autumn

Investing in a Covenbrook Triton direct drill with the objective of being able to reliably drill much later in the autumn while also reducing costs has proved successful for an Essex farm. David Williams reports.

The Procter family farms at Tillingham near the Essex coast. Trading as William Procter Ltd, the farm includes approximately 220ha of arable crops and a large poultry broiler enterprise. It is run by William Procter with his wife Jane and their son Edward. The main crops are usually wheat for feed, oilseed rape and a large area of lucerne grown for Dengie Crops. Very dry conditions last autumn meant that oilseed rape wasn’t grown this year.

The land is a mix of lighter soils over gravel and some heavy Essex clay. Preparation for drilling included inversion tillage many years ago, but more recently a min-till regime including deep subsoiling was used until it was replaced by direct-drilling two years ago.

Limited opportunities

“Our small team of farm sta is shared between the poultry unit and the arable enterprise,” explained Edward. “It wasn’t an issue when we had all autumn to get crops in the ground, but as we adopted strategies including multiple stale seedbeds and later autumn drilling to improve weed control, then we had to make the most of periods of drier weather or risk not getting crops in the ground until spring if it became too wet. Our tine drill performed well

when conditions were good, but packer wheels at the rear picked up sticky soils and blocked in the wet. When suitable autumn drilling conditions clashed with work in the poultry unit then we found ourselves short-sta ed.”

Unusual design

Direct drilling was tried unsuccessfully in the past, but as it seemed to provide opportunities to save costs, reduce soil movement and allow later drilling for improved weed control, the Procters considered it again. The Triton drill appealed for its simplicity and its claimed ability to establish crops

successfully even in very wet conditions. “We visited a user and saw his drill working,” continued William. “The drill coulters are an unusual design, but it makes sense. The feedback was very positive, so we ordered the drill from Covenbrook and it was delivered in time for drilling in late autumn 2021. We drilled all our cereal crops for the 2022 harvest and it performed well working direct into stubbles, as well as into some pre-cultivated ground. We did some drilling for a neighbour too, and it worked in a wide range of soil types and both wet and dry conditions. The results were so good that we sold our tine drill which we had kept in reserve, as we knew it wouldn’t be needed again.”

Product support

The back-up from John Pease and Ollie Lodge at Covenbrook is highly rated. “Ollie has used the drill extensively on their own farm and knows it inside out,” he explained. “When we have any questions then he answers them immediately and provides sound advice.”

Lower costs, higher yields

Edward said that yields achieved by the Triton so far have been slightly above the farm’s ve-year average. “We were very pleased as there were no prior cultivations even though we chopped all the straw and drilled through the residues into the stubbles,” he explained. “We just sprayed twice, as volunteers and weeds appeared but used no cultivations at all.

“I think that the Triton coulter is very clever. The vertical tine at the base loosens soil to 15cm below seed level which improves drainage and ensures the seed isn’t waterlogged in wet conditions. When it’s dry then the roots can easily reach nutrients and moisture. There is no rear press wheel to block or smear, and the closing tine ensures that the seed is well covered and protected in the ground.”

Reduced soil movement

Surface soil disturbance is minimal, but the lack of a rear press wheel means the land is left slightly uneven. Edward commented that immediately after drilling some oilseed rape the rst year, he rolled the eld to improve its appearance. “I shouldn’t have bothered as it made no di erence to the establishment and yield which were equally good

where the land wasn’t rolled,” he said. The deep working seeding tines require quite a lot of power to pull them through the soil. The Procters use a Fendt 724 Vario with up to 240hp, which is an ideal match for the 3m drill. GPS guidance is used and tramlines are in the same place every year. “A simple pin xing holds the legs in place, so I drill the tramline passes rst with the tines removed, then replace them and drill the rest of the eld.”

Simple but productive

The Triton 3m achieves work rates of 20–25ha per day. “Our previous drill had a 6m working width, but we liked the simplicity of the Triton 3m rigid model. There is no folding system to maintain and if conditions are exceptionally sticky then the two depth wheels can be raised and the drill can be carried on the tractor’s rear linkage instead. If it had struggled to achieve the output needed then we were prepared to swap it for a bigger model, but we get far more done in a day than had been expected. “We don’t have to nd time when conditions are right to prepare seedbeds in advance, and we know the Triton will establish crops successfully even if wet winter weather arrives before we have nished. There is much less pressure now and we can drill when it suits us. Diesel consumption has reduced by approximately 50% through eliminating cultivations before drilling.”

Enhanced weed control

Using the Triton drill to establish crops straight into stubbles has reduced weed populations. “There are several factors including the reduced soil movement compared to our previous min-till regime, but I think that drilling much later has been the main factor,” stressed William. “Because we know that we can continue drilling even if wet weather arrives early, we don’t start drilling until mid-November. That gives us plenty of time to let weed and volunteer seeds germinate so the two glyphosate sprays work well. We use pre-emergence weed control too, but because the soil has bene tted so much from reduced tra c and cultivations, the wheel marks from our low ground pressure UTV with a mounted Avadex applicator were clearly visible right through to harvest. To avoid the extra pass after drilling and optimise results even further, we will mount the Avadex applicator on the drill in future.”

The exclusive Triton seeding coulters were developed by Cambridgeshire heavy-land farmer Simon Chaplin.

Essex farmers, William and Edward Procter with their Covenbrook Triton 3m drill.

Complementary straw rake

Although drilling with no stubble cultivations has been successful, the family has ordered a Covenbrook Straw Rake for this season. “We have large volumes of chopped straw and sometimes it’s unevenly spread,” explained Edward. “The Triton drill has plenty of tine clearance and copes well, but if we can achieve a more even layer then that must bene t the drilling operation and the following crop. It will also ensure emergence of even more of the weed and volunteer seeds to make stale seedbeds more e ective, and we will use it to incorporate chicken manure which is applied frequently in low volumes.”

The Covenbrook Straw Rake was ordered unseen. “We had complete con dence in the build quality as we already use one of the company’s muck grabs as well as the Triton Drill, and both are exceptionally well engineered,” he continued. “Even if we owned a straw rake last year then we wouldn’t have dared use it; for fear of a spark starting a stubble re in the extremely dry conditions. However, we believe that having one going forward will provide multiple bene ts and complement the direct drilling regime.” FG

New Straw Rake complements direct drills

A Straw Rake has been added to the Covenbrook product line-up, complementing the company’s Triton direct drills. A prototype was used successfully last year on the Essex farm which is Covenbrook’s base, and the new rake is available to buy this autumn in 6, 8 and 9m working widths. Covenbrook Straw Rakes all share a similar design with a protective steel frame around the outside to protect the rake sections from overhanging branches and headland vegetation. Long spring tines ensure excellent ground contour following including the ability to work in tramlines and provide a long working life. The tine working angle can be adjusted to achieve the aggression required to suit the conditions. The tines adjust hydraulically from the cab, and a maximum working angle can be set using ram spacers to restrict the movement available. “We are keen to promote direct-drilling and our new Straw Rake will help farmers create stale seedbeds which are an e ective means of reducing numbers of weeds and volunteers while avoiding excessive soil movement,” explained Covenbrook director John Pease. “The rake also spreads and mixes chopped straw and destroys slug eggs, so it has a range of uses. Wide working widths and a fast working speed result in impressive work rates, and the rake is easy to pull so fuel use is minimal making it a cheap but e ective operation.

“Models with a wider working width are under development and will be added to the range in future.”

John Pease is pictured (centre) with the new Covenbrook Straw Rake. He is accompanied by his son-in-law Ollie Lodge who manages the farm and assembles the machinery, and daughter Jenny who is also involved with the family business.

Covenbrook Straw Rakes are available to purchase now for delivery this autumn in 6–9m working widths.

The Straw Rake folds to under 3m for transport.

Enhancing precision ag with drone solutions

lters, provide detailed and accurate data for monitoring crop health and optimising agricultural practices.

Cambridgeshire-based farmers Blackthorne Arable have transformed their agricultural practices using the latest drone technology from commercial drone provider Coptrz. George Burne, Coptrz’s business development manager spoke to Farmers Guide about the project.

“The Blackthorn team came to us with the aim of integrating drone technology to facilitate crop health monitoring, identify potential agronomic issues swiftly and guide future decisions related to herbicide application, fertiliser usage and crop input adjustments,” George said.

“This does sound extremely complicated, but the beauty of drone technology is that it makes the complicated easy.”

In this instance, it was the DJI

Mavic 3 Multispectral (DJI M3M) drone that proved to be the answer. Put simply, it’s the standout product when it comes to precision agriculture, he continued. It’s a compact, aerial surveying drone that combines an RGB camera with a multispectral one to deliver comprehensive data for agricultural production management.

Its purpose-built optics and industrial image sensors, coupled with narrowband, scienti c-grade

Blackthorn used the DJI M3M along with Pix4D imaging to capture detailed aerial images of various crop elds. These views helped to identify numerous issues, which simply couldn’t be picked up by the human eye – from identifying missed herbicide applications to the extent of herbicide damage in a eld; the problem of fertiliser striping caused by machinery setting to soil composition.

The high-resolution drone imagery provided Blackthorn with the information it needed to adjust crop inputs like fertiliser to stimulate growth in underperforming areas and prevent excessive growth in robust areas.

The image entitled ‘Thistles’ captured by the DJI M3M revealed areas with a high population of thistles, which indicated di erent past crop management zones. This information then led to a targeted investigation for a potential wireworm problem – a pest that could lead to total crop loss if not addressed promptly and properly.

The adoption of drones into their working practices, really has been a game changer for Blackthorn, George said. They can identify di erences in crop health and potential problems within 24 hours and avert potential misdiagnosis of these issues. Furthermore, sharing drone images with owners, managers, and sta helped to enhance communication and foster a collaborative approach to problem-solving.

“The DJI Mavic 3 Multispectral and Pix4D imaging software are now as indispensable in Blackthorn’s daily operations as any of the more traditional farming tools. It really is the sign of a sea change for arable farming that will revolutionise the way farmers work around the world,” George concluded. FG

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by waterlogging and recent geese grazing. The image identi es the variable soil composition.

The yellow highlights reveal a high population of thistles indicating di erent past crop management zones.

Hire specialist takes delivery of custom tractor to celebrate milestone

After Ashbrook and Case IH established a connection in 2019, the relationship has gone from strength to strength with Ashbrook taking delivery of its 350th hire tractor during July.

To mark the occasion, Case IH representatives Andrew Parsons, Simon Pratt, and Anton Stander delivered a custom Optum 300 to the Ashbrook o ces. The deep red custom paintwork really shone in the sun with the 350th gold lettering standing bold on the cab, said MD James Ashbrook.

The unit was straight out on hire, but the model-sized Optum to mark the milestone will join the evergrowing collection of mementos in the Ashbrook boardroom cabinet.

“We have really enjoyed forging this relationship with Case IH for the good of our customers. We can provide tractor hire nationwide through the dealer network and

o er farmers a very attractive coste ective and e cient alternative to purchasing,” said James.

“By selling a machine which is already owned and switching to tractor hire you can potentially release a good chunk of funds to support capital projects and help access government grants, which need upfront payments.

“To have reached this milestone and received the commemorative model Optum, is a real honour. It was also a nice touch from Case IH to custom the paintwork and add the sign writing to the actual tractor and we’re most appreciative,” concluded James. FG

Spreader ownership supports timely application

Bunning’s range of Twin Vertical Auger (TVA) manure spreaders o ers several options to improve spreading e ciency and increase consistent output and timely applications for valuable farmyard manures and composts.

As the second largest spreader in Bunning’s nine-model Lowlander MK4 TVA range, the popular Lowlander 120 o ers users a 14t carrying capacity from the fully welded construction.

The robust design includes full width socket- t oor slats, with 80 grade 16mm oor chains that are standard on all Bunning spreaders up to the Lowlander 150 MK4 15t spreader. A one-piece rear gearbox ensures consistent spread patterns with all materials, and a rubber cushion drive coupling reduces shock loads that could shorten longevity of the auger drive gearbox.

At the rear, the standard spreading mechanism features twin 695mm dynamically balanced augers with heat treated Boron ights to improve strength and longevity. An option to increase output and spread width, whilst retaining the bene ts of a smaller machine, is upgrading to twin 865mm dynamically balanced Widebody augers to o er higher throughout.

Another option is a rear canopy that covers the beaters during spreading to force the material to be applied via the bottom blades. It is aimed at light materials such as chicken litter, lime, and compost, allowing an even spread at low application rates.

All Bunning spreaders are available as Isobus compatible with weigh cells for precise manure application and management. FG

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Forage machinery specialist, Krone presented new products at its ‘Future meets Farming’ pre-Agritechnica press event in Germany in late June. David Williams reports.

Company chairman, Bernard Krone stressed that the company’s product development strategy is focused on achieving best possible crop and feed quality. He commented that increasing numbers of customers are requesting alternatives to purchasing machines including pay per use, and that cost-per-tonne, or per working hour along with total-cost-of-ownership are increasingly important factors in decision making. Smart farming –including linking forage harvesting performance and costings data to farm management software – is also becoming a priority.

Importance of good forage

At the event, an animal nutritionist highlighted di erences in livestock performance resulting from alternative forage harvesting strategies. Using 47 cattle herds with similar genetics all fed the same feed ration as an example, he explained that liveweight gains achieved varied between the herds by 56%, and he said the huge di erence in performance can’t be explained by feed ration composition. However, looking into the forage quality, four di erent silage teams produced silage with vastly di erent ash contents. Higher ash content, he explained, results from cutting grass too low and he suggested

that only the green portion should be harvested with a 25–40mm cutting height. Apart from a higher nutritional content, leaving some of the green portion assists regrowth and ensures faster recovery – bene tting subsequent cuts.

Mower-conditioner and merger upgrades

Mower news included EasyCut Butter y mowers with tine or roller conditioners, and optional swathers.

The EasyCut B 880 CV and CR models have working widths from 8.52–8.72m with a distance between the units of 2.19 or 2.39m, depending on the overlap set through the adjustable outrigger arms, and allowing the customer to choose between maximum overlap for cornering or working on cross-slopes, or achieving the highest output. A redesigned headstock allows adjustment of the distance from the tractor and it includes an integrated damage protection system. Hydraulic control allows the user to adjust the mower’s ground pressure from the cab, and then it is maintained automatically as conditions vary.

Drive is through a specially designed gearbox and straight shafts for maximum e ciency.

The roller conditioner has a choice

of polyurethane or steel rollers, and the swath hood is adjusted by crank handle to select where the crop is deposited.

The rear grouper belts have independent hydraulic drive, and the rotation speed is set from the tractor to produce the required swath size. The backplate angle adjusts to achieve a smooth shaped swath. Either of the two belt units can be folded allowing forage to be discharged at the rear rather than swathed.

Wider work widths

The wider EasyCut B 1050 CV and CR share a similar design to the 880 model, but there is one extra cutting disc within the wider frame on each side. Instead of manual working width adjustment with pre-de ned settings, the wider model has stepless hydraulic adjustment from the cab. Working width is adjustable from 9.3–10.45m with a 2.1–3.25m gap between the mower units to suit the front mower width and achieve the overlap required.

High volume crop merging

A new swath merger was demonstrated for the rst time at the event, designed speci cally for the EasyCut B 1050 CV. Instead of belts transporting the crop, the Big Swath System features large 45cm diameter augers on each side to handle particularly high volume or heavy crops such as for wholecrop harvesting. The augers are mounted on hydraulically adjusted telescopic outrigger arms and allow a stepless working width from 9.3–10.45m. This allows narrow swaths to be created for baling and wider swaths to be formed for forage harvesters. The hydraulic swath hoods can be opened when merging isn’t required allowing forage to be deposited across the full mower

width. There is also the option to select auger transport on just one side while forage is dropped behind the mower conditioner on the other. The augers have mechanical drive with a friction clutch for overload protection and operate at a constant speed. The auger merger is more compact than a belt merger, so it is mounted further forward – closer to the tractor. This means that the mower and heavier auger merger combination is lifted on the hydraulic arms just as easily.

The Big Swath System is available as a retro t kit for existing mowers, and Krone UK forage machinery product manager, Ben Davies said that the ability to t and remove the auger units relatively easily will have appeal for contractors using the wide mowers for the grass season, and then moving onto wholecrop harvesting.

Industry’s largest four-rotor rake

Krone launched the widest four-rotor rake in the industry at the event. The Swadro TC 1570 has four rotors with the front pair mounted on V-outriggers each supported by a front support wheel. The V-outriggers with hydraulic adjustment allow stepless working widths from 11.0–15.7m, and each outrigger arm moves independently making it easy to work into eld corners and around obstructions. Swaths from 1.4–2.9m width can be created. The front rotor arms have four double tines and rear continued over…

The pre-Agritechnica product launch by Krone featured new mowers and mower-conditioners.

rotor arms have ve to cope with the higher crop volume.

Each rotor has electric height adjustment and the rotors lower gently into work, tilted to the rear, to avoid bouncing and forage contamination. The rotors have individual hydraulic suspension for optimum ground contour following and this can adjust automatically according to the working and swath widths to ensure ground working pressure remains constant. For turning on headlands the rotor lift height can be pre-set to optimise work rates. The headland lifting process is automated, and the user can set path- or timedependent delay between lifting and lowering the front and rear sets of rotors. Optional SectionControl provides automatic rotor lifting and lowering relative to GPS position and avoids raking areas that have already

been swathed.

For transport, the Swadro TC 1570 folds to under 3m width and the height is under 4m without removing any tine arms. Standard 710/40R22.5 tyres can be replaced by 800/35R22.5 tyres for optimum sward protection, while maintaining a sub-3m transport width.

Control is through the tractor’s Isobus terminal where available, a CCI800 or CCI1200 terminal, or through the Krone DS 500 display. An optional joystick control can be added for control of up to 30 functions across three levels.

Forage wagons

New RX-series forage wagons with capacities from 33–40m3 and with new OptiGrass cutting unit technology and a new body design were demonstrated. A tandem-axle chassis is standard, and a tri-axle

chassis is an option for the largest 40m3 RX 400 model. The wagons have a hydraulic-driven EasyFlow camless, 2.125m pick-up with W-shaped helical tines which ensure an even feed and avoid peak torque loadings. The scraper oor has closed bars and four hardened round steel chains. The front wall on the two larger RX models adjusts to provide up to 4m3 additional load volume, and it has three positions: Transport position maximises volume; Loading position optimises crop transition; and Discharge position actively pushes the load away from the wall.

There is a choice of two OptiGrass cutting units both with PowerBelt

drive and planetary gears. With 40 cutting knives, a chop length of 37mm is achieved and with 54 knives a ner 28mm cut is available.

A new hydraulic articulated drawbar makes the wagon more manoeuvrable and provides a clearer view of the pick-up and swath in the eld. It also improves access for PTO shaft maintenance. The drawbar gives 70cm ground clearance making it ideal for driving over silage pits, and integral suspension ensures comfortable road haulage. Automatic activation allows the pick-up and articulated drawbar to move in sequence, for extra user convenience.

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Versatile and e cient transport solution

Walking oor trailers from Knapen were demonstrated. Knapen has manufactured the specialist trailers since 1984, and the KX road and eld compatible version was displayed. The

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E cient eet management

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The Krone SmartConnect (KSC500) is a more advanced telemetry unit,

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Lincolnshire baler demo highlights performance, features and benefits

A day spent with Fendt’s xed and variable chamber Rotana round balers, baling and wrapping wet grass on a mixed farm in Lincolnshire highlighted why the range is proving so popular. David Williams reports.

Fendt balers retain key features of the previous Welger range, but since Agco acquired the Lely Welger forage division in 2017, there has been ongoing investment in research and development, and the latest balers are equipped with features and capabilities matching and exceeding latest models from many competitors. The demonstration highlighted the ease of set-up and use, as well as the baling and wrapping performance that continues to impress professional farmers and contractors.

Sizes and types

Fendt forage product specialist, Dan Woodward said that sales of the company’s round balers are split 70/30 in favour of variable chamber over xed chamber. The ratio remains the same for Combi versions with an external wrapping table.

Fendt’s baler line-up includes eight models. There are three xed chamber Rotana 130 F variants with and without choppers, and a Combi balerwrapper version.

Three variable chamber Rotana 160 V models make bales of 0.7–1.6m diameter and include models with and without choppers plus a Combi baler-wrapper version.

Two Rotana 180V models make bales 0.7–1.8m diameter and are available with and without choppers.

Proven, e cient design

The Rotana design includes a very durable drive arrangement. PTO drive is 540rpm, or new option 1,000rpm which helps achieve improved fuel economy on more powerful tractors. The PowerSplit transmission uses a heavy-duty gearbox to split the drive through separate power trains to the rotor and the chamber. A freewheeling ywheel can continue rotating after the baler stops suddenly or blocks, helping relieve shock loads to the drivelines.

Fixed chamber rollers

Fixed chamber models feature 18 Power-Grip steel rollers to maintain even pressure and ensure rotation even in di cult conditions, during bale formation. Roller scrapers prevent dirt accumulation. Only every second roller is driven by the same chain. The left-hand side of the PowerSplit transmission drives the rollers in the front frame and every second roller in the tailgate, and a connector shaft transfers power to the right-hand side to drive the remaining rollers. This arrangement means more teeth are driven on every gear so there is reduced spot loading resulting in less wear and longer working life.

Variable chamber belts

Variable chamber models have four, 8mm thick and 28.5cm wide belts, 11–12m long depending on the model. Fendt’s Constant Pressure System ensures even and constant pressure, and even at maximum bale density the belts have 80% excess load capacity. Opticlean rollers ex the belts to keep them clean and avoids abrasive cleaning systems that can accelerate wear.

Xtra models with integral choppers feature Fendt’s HydroFlexControl cutting oor which is claimed to reduce blockages by 80%. The springloaded, hinged oor maintains a constant feed load pressure but can move up to 4cm to assist the ow of lumpy swaths into the chamber. If a blockage occurs, then the operator can hydraulically lower the oor up to 50cm from the cab, to release the problem material.

Xtra and Combi models with choppers are available with knife banks of 13, 17 or 25 knives. The base Xtra 13 version can operate with the full set of 13 knives engaged or disengaged. The Xtra 17 can operate with 8, 9 or 17 knives and the Xtra 25 can work with knife groups of 12, 13 or 25. With 25 knives engaged, then a 45mm theoretical chop length is achieved. Knife pre-selection is from the cab using the tractor’s Isobus terminal or a dedicated baler control terminal.

A 2.25m pick-up is standard, but 2.0 and 2.4m options are available depending on the model. Hydraulic or manual folding pick-up wheels will replace the current model’s removable castor wheels on 2024 machines. There are ve rows of 30 tines with a 64mm tine spacing, and a crop press roller is standard – compressing crop as it enters the reel for a positive, even ow. At the top of the pick-up reel: 25mm diameter, 36cm long augers at each side centre the crop for a consistent feed and bale shape.

Rather than a perfectly round bale chamber, the Fendt Rotana has an elliptical or egg-shaped chamber, achieved by positioning the second and third rollers 3cm forward. This contributes to e cient chamber lling, helps maximise bale density and ensures an e cient net pick-up when bale formation is nished. The tailgate has a positive mechanical lock which ensures that the door can’t be forced open as internal pressures rise. Sensors on both sides constantly measure bale density during the nal third of bale formation and help guide the operator to achieve a perfect bale shape by steering to increase material feed to the left or right.

Tractor Implement Management (TIM) is new,

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The Rotana 130 F Combi in action, baling wet, second-cut haylage.

…from previous page available as a TIM Pro option. This allows several tractor functions to be controlled by the baler, for increased e ciency and reduced operator fatigue. The system controls repetitive functions such as stopping the tractor as soon as bales are nished, and opening and closing the tailgate to eject the bales once tying is complete. It also raises the pickup automatically when reversing, or during the bale weighing process.

Popular with users

A clean water tank mounted on the left side of the baler is a popular feature. An integral soap dispenser allows operators to return to the tractor cab with clean hands after carrying out repairs or maintenance in dusty or dirty conditions.

Bale protection options

As well as net, Rotana F xed model balers have been available with lm for several years, but lm is a new option for variable chamber V models for 2024. Using lm instead of net makes it easier to feed livestock in the winter as it doesn’t freeze to the bale, provides better bale protection and aids recycling. When net is used as the rst layer under wrap, then it must be separated for disposal. In contrast, lm can be removed from the bale as a combined layer including the outer wrap, and there is no need to separate them for recycling.

Switching between lm and net is quick and convenient making it ideal for contractors switching between baling straw and grass. On the in-cab terminal, the operator just alters the wrapping setting which brings the two merging arms into work. These open the plastic lm as it enters the chamber spreading it evenly across the full width of the bale. When the bale is nished, the arms retract and gather the lm end in a bunch making it easier for the knife to cut the reduced surface area. Net is fed into the chamber by an arm which operates in a similar manner to a conveyor belt. The net meets the rotating bale and engages for a positive feed. An electric brake operates to ensure that net and wrap tension is correctly maintained.

Additional wrap loading options

For the 2024 harvesting season, there will be a choice of three net or lm loading systems, all designed for easy handling of heavy rolls of net or lm.

Easy Load allows users to load from ground level, and rolls are loaded onto a platform which is attached at one end to the baler. A proportion of the weight is supported by the baler while the roll is lifted into position.

Comfort Load – for net or lm – is like Easy Load, but a rotating three-roll magazine allows roll changes in only two minutes.

Eco Load is a cost-e ective option and relies on the user to lift the roll and then manually slide it into place. There is no roller bed or lift arm.

Rear wrapping

Combi models with rear wrapping units allow

increased work rates by applying additional external lm layers on the move while the next bale is already being formed in the chamber. Film can be set to stretch by 55, 70 or 90% and average wrapping time is 47–53 seconds. On variable chamber balers, the ring position sets automatically to suit the bale diameter. Dan said that realistic work rates of 60 bales per hour applying six layers of wrap can be achieved. As well as completing bale protection in one pass rather than wrapping bales using a stand-alone wrapper later, advantages of the rear wrapping table include using it as an accumulator to deposit bales on atter ground when working on slopes, or in pairs for e cient loading and transport. When the wrapping platform is empty, it tilts forwards and upwards to form a guard – ensuring bales transferred from the baler don’t pass over the rear, then transfers to a horizontal position for wrapping to commence. The operator can select an optional reverse rotation mode, which partially reverses the bale when wrapping is complete to tuck away loose tails. For transport the platform pivots to a vertical position close into the rear of the baler for minimal overhang.

Easy to look after

Dan commented that the Rotana balers are extremely reliable, and if problems occur then it is often due to a poor electrical supply from the tractor. A direct supply cable is available to avoid the problem.

The balers can operate with an open-centre or load-sensing hydraulic supply from the tractor. To make the most of the advantages of load-sensing systems, the user selects the mode on the hydraulic block on the baler.

Downtime for maintenance is minimal, and automatic greasing keeps roller bearings fully lubricated, with capacity for several days’ operation without re lling. An oil pump looks after the chains. Weight and moisture sensing are options for xed and variable chamber balers but are not currently available for Combi models.

Even more to appeal

Dan said he believes that the latest product updates will increase the appeal of Fendt’s round baler o ering. “We have a superb range to satisfy farmers and contractors backed up by a superb dealer network. Whatever the crop being baled, our balers and wrapping options provide a practical and user-friendly solution o ering excellent productivity.” FG

 The Rotana 160 V Combi in action.

 The net chute replaces the previous steel and rubber roller net feed system. Comfort Load is a rotating carousel of three wrap rolls, which allows two rolls plus the one in use to be quickly available for loading in under two minutes.

Members of the Fendt UK team at the Farmers Guide baler demonstration. Pictured (l-r) are sales engineers Phil Mattey, Dan Woodward and Peter Henson.

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Ford’s Ranger pick-ups are a rm favourite of many farmers and contractors, so the completely new version which entered the market earlier this year has attracted a lot of interest. David Williams tried the popular Wildtrak variant.

The new Ranger comes in single- and double-cab body styles, and with a choice of engines. The single cab is available only with a 2.0-litre 170hp power unit driving through a six-speed manual transmission and in a base XL speci cation. The double-cab is available with the same powertrain in XL and XLT versions, but higher speci cation Tremor, Wildtrak, and Wildtrak X variants all have a 205hp bi-turbo version of the 2.0-litre engine driving through a 10-speed automatic transmission, although the Wildtrak and higher speci cation Platinum versions can have a 3.0-litre V6 engine producing 240hp instead, matched to the 10-speed auto transmission.

There is also a high-performance Raptor model with a 210hp version of the 2.0-litre diesel or a 292hp V6 petrol engine, but it lacks the critical one-

tonne load capacity to qualify for VAT relief so has less appeal for agricultural applications.

The Ranger supplied for the week-long Farmers Guide test was the Wildtrak 2.0-litre with the 205hp engine and 10-speed auto transmission. The Wildtrak includes a high speci cation and plenty of comfort so, like the previous Ranger Wildtrak version, it is likely to be the most popular choice for typical dualuse family and farm transport.

Engine and transmission

Choosing between the 4-cylinder 2.0-litre engine and the alternative 6-cylinder 3.0-litre will have many buyers scratching their heads. The previous Ranger was available with a 5-cylinder, 3.2-litre power unit, but this was discontinued during the past few

years. On paper, the new V6 has plenty to appeal including 600Nm of torque compared to 500Nm from the 205hp 4-cyl, but there is a price penalty and fuel consumption is higher.

Farmers Guide was able to directly compare the new Wildtrak 2.0-litre with the previous V5 model, and there was no doubting the new 4-cylinder’s superiority. It gave better performance across the speed range and average fuel consumption was at least 6mpg better. It was impressively smooth and quieter too. The new V6 is likely to be signi cantly improved compared to the previous larger engine variant, but those replacing an older model will be impressed if they try the new 4-cylinder.

The latest 10-speed automatic gearbox is impressive too. Changes are smooth and it reacts quickly

when acceleration is needed. The management system handles varying loads well and uses the 500Nm of engine torque to avoid constantly changing up and down the gears on gradients. During the week-long test which included o -road travel, shorter journeys and towing, we achieved an average 34mpg.

Performance and handling

The new Ranger’s chassis and suspension are upgraded, including a 50mm longer 3,270mm wheelbase –achieved by moving the front wheels forward to improve the ride quality and approach angle. The suspension mounts and wheeltrack are 50mm wider which increases stability and improves handling.

Ride quality on the road rivals that of many premium 4x4 SUVs, and it is extremely comfortable for longer journeys.

O -road, the test week included driving on pitted concrete farm tracks and rutted eld headlands, and it was surprising how well the suspension system coped at high speeds, achieving a smooth ride even with the load bed empty. The Good Year Wrangler AT/S 255/65-18 tyres were quiet on the road but had plenty of traction to steer in and out of plough furrows and deep ruts. Approach and departure angles are 30 and 23 degrees respectively and the break-over angle is 21 degrees. Ground clearance is 237mm and maximum wading depth is 800mm. It has a 12.9m turning radius.

The new Wildtrak comes with plenty of driver aids to ensure capable o -road performance. A rotary dial selects 2wd, 4wd high, 4wd low and 4wd automatic. Modes include normal, economy, tow/haul, slippery, mud/ ruts and sand. The Wildtrak also comes with a selectable rear di -lock. A network of cameras around the vehicle provides a 360-degree view and for continued over…

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manoeuvring in tight spaces larger views from individual cameras in any position are selectable, including a low view to the front to help identify ground obstructions during extreme o -roading.

Hill descent control, traction control and parking assistance functions are also provided.

Automatic or manual gear shifting is selected using a short, stubby and easy-to-use lever on the centre console.

Interior and comfort

Practical pull ap handles open the

doors from the inside and can be operated wearing bulky work gloves. The seats are practical leather and fabric and easily wiped clean.

They are supportive and comfortable and there is plenty of space in the front and rear. The driver’s seat has 10-way electric adjustment and heating, and the passenger seat has manual four-way adjustment and heating.

As would be expected of a farm pick-up, there is plenty of storage including large and smaller gloveboxes, plenty of trays and a large, concealed storage box between the seats.

The dashboard is attractive and practically laid out. The test vehicle had an optional Ice feature pack costing £450, which added a large 12in central touchscreen for navigation and in-car entertainment. Linked to ApplePlay, the large screen works well, as there is plenty of additional space on the screen to monitor and manage car functions as well as media and phone calls through the smartphone.

Essential information is clearly displayed on the driver’s instrument panel, but some smaller controls such as lane-keeping mode set-up are surprisingly ddly.

Practicality

Visibility is very good. The side windows are slightly lower than dashboard level and there is a clear view down close to the vehicle on both sides. The large side mirrors provide a clear view for reversing trailers and accommodate the best puddle lamps in the industry. Large areas are illuminated around the doors, helping avoid stepping into puddles and other farmyard deposits.

Carrying capacity is 1,041kg and braked trailers up to 3,500kg can be towed. The usable load bed dimensions include a length of 159cm, 150cm maximum width and 120cm between the wheel arches. The tailgate is very rugged, but spring assistance makes it easy to lift and close. The tailgate opening is 123cm wide, and the loading height is 83cm. The optional electric load cover on the test vehicle attracted interest from farmers who saw it. Opening and closing can be stopped in any position, unlike most manual covers which are either closed or fully open. Being able to vary the position means that bulky items too big to t under the cover can be carried at the back of the bed, while items in the front section can still be hidden from view and protected from rain.

Gimmick or asset?

The new Ranger has recessed steps each side of the load-bed, just behind the rear wheels. They are 54cm from the ground and make it easier to reach into the bed to tie down or retrieve items. Using them as an intermediate step point between the ground and the 83cm high, open tailgate when climbing into the bed works well.

Verdict

There is plenty to like about Ford’s new Ranger and very little to criticise. Where the previous Ranger was good, the new version is excellent. It is comfortable, it handles well, and the new 2.0-litre, bi-turbo 205hp engine driving through the 10-speed auto transmission provides plenty of performance and respectable fuel economy. It is an ideal farm load carrier, tows heavy trailers with ease, and for transporting a family or a team of farm sta it is spacious and comfortable. The Wildtrak variant comes well equipped and will almost certainly be the most popular with farmers and contractors needing a dual-purpose vehicle capable of carrying people and equipment on- and o -road. The standard Wildtrak costs £40,221 + VAT, and additional upgrades on the test vehicle add £3,940. FG

The large 12in touchscreen monopolises the dashboard but the graphics are excellent, and it is easy to use.

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Just 130g of OmyaFeed C MgO per cow per day is required for effective rumen health, compared with more than double the amount of sodium bicarbonate/calcium carbonate mix. This saves money and creates space in the ration for further feed materials. OmyaFeed C MgO is very cost effective at just 7p/cow/day.

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OmyaFeed C MgO is made from micronised ingredients which are compacted. The large surface area of the micronised particles improves solubility and enables rapid absorption, enabling rapid pH correction and improved bioavailability of calcium and magnesium. OmyaFeed C MgO is safe and easy to use and store both on farm and in the feed mill. It is dust free, palatable and easily mixed in a TMR blend or compound with no issues of segregation.

As farmers plan for winter housing of dairy herds, the threat of sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA) rears its ugly head once more. David Bonsall, head of animal nutrition at Omya UK, suggests farmers should include a rumen bu er in the diet to help manage SARA.

Caused by the accumulation of volatile fatty acids (VFAs) in the rumen, this insidious condition is a signi cant welfare and productivity issue on UK farms.

“SARA is one of those issues that creeps into the herd over time and can be hard to diagnose,” David says. “If rumen pH stays below 6 for a prolonged period each day, then the animal is said to have SARA. Ideally the herd should be managed to prevent SARA occurring, which means introducing any dietary changes gradually, especially when introducing a high concentrate diet, and including a bu er in the ration to compensate for the reduction in saliva production and neutralise the acid in the rumen.”

The use of a bu er to manage rumen pH is not a new concept. The optimal pH range for cellulose digestion by rumen microbes is 6.4–6.8 and bu ering pH at this level helps maintain productivity by creating a suitable environment for microbial activity.

There is a range of bu ers on the market with sodium bicarbonate being the most widely used. “Sodium bicarbonate can be very e ective

at correcting very low rumen pH," explains David. “But it needs to be fed at relatively high feed rates to be e ective, and even then, it only works for a limited time because of its high solubility which causes it to be eliminated quickly. A better alternative is OmyaFeed C MgO, which is a new rumen bu er that has been evaluated in a university trial and produced statistically signi cant data proving its e cacy.”

OmyaFeed is produced from micronised calcium carbonate and magnesium oxide using a process unique to Omya which has not previously been used in the manufacture of rumen bu ers. It is fed in lower quantities than other bu ers, leaving space in the ration for other feedstu s or allowing the farmer to save money.

“OmyaFeed C MgO is a highly cost-e ective alternative to other products on the market,” David explains. “It is being widely adopted across Europe and is now available in the UK, where farmers using it are reporting good results and rebuying the product. A customer in the north of England saw an immediate yield

response of 0.5 litres/cow replacing bicarb with OmyaFeed while another saw a yield response and a butterfat response of 0.05%.”

SARA can be very expensive for dairy farmers in terms of lost output and compromised health and fertility. David says OmyaFeed C MgO has other bene ts over sodium bicarbonate as it’s an excellent source of the calcium and magnesium needed in large amounts by dairy animals.

“In university trials, OmyaFeed C MgO was tested against seven other

David concludes: “As dairy herds are pushed for higher and higher milk yields, management of SARA is more important. Farmers have to feed rapidly fermentable carbohydrates to meet the energy requirements of a high-producing animal, but that means acids are formed more quickly in the rumen and the risk of SARA increases.

OmyaFeed C MgO will bu er the rumen at optimal pH with less than half the dose of other bu ers, which is great news for farmers who can save money and protect yields.” FG

Maximise your calf health

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Although calves are dependent on colostrum for immunity protection in the rst 48 hours of life, surveys in Ireland and the UK have shown that 35% of calves have insu cient colostrum intake in terms of quantity and poor quality of protection.

Thus, colostrum cannot be relied upon for maximal immunity protection over the rst few weeks of life. An immunity booster such as Provita Protect acting in a completely di erent way via the organisms of the gut can provide long term immunity protection in the growing calf and supplement the e ects of colostrum intake.

Calf scour

A proven probiotic like Provita Protect will not only maintain a healthy gut that is free from diarrhoea and dehydration, but it will also, via boosted immunity, protect the lungs and reduce the incidence of pneumonia in calves. This was clearly noted in clinical trials with Provita Protect; the positive bene cial e ects with Provita Protect

of less scour and less pneumonia was seen to increase growth rates and signi cantly improve average daily gain and weights at weaning in Provita Protect treated calves.

Results from calf eld trials for product registration for Provita Protect:

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Maximal uids and electrolyte absorption

Prolyte Extra di ers from most other uid and electrolyte products on the market in two important respects.

Apart from the composition of the normal uids and electrolytes, it also contains glycine and ascorbic acid. The absorption of glucose and sodium from the gut is known to be enhanced and maximised when glycine is present. The overall absorptive process of electrolytes and water is uniquely enhanced in Prolyte Extra by the presence of glycine, which acts as a pump to maximise and expedite this absorption. This reduces the risk of hypoglycaemia (low sugar) and acidosis which are the predominant reasons for deaths in scouring calves.

Ascorbic acid is an immunostimulant, antioxidant, and a protectant against scour in calves. Calves are quite de cient in vitamin C (ascorbic acid) and hence an extra supply in Prolyte Extra helps the calf’s immunity. Ascorbic acid stimulates antibody production and acts to supplement the protective e ects of colostrum. In addition, it maintains the defensive structure of the gut lining, hence minimising the risk of ‘leaky gut’ syndrome.

It protects calves against infections and has a potent anti-in ammatory and antioxidant e ect which is vital for the young calf. Prolyte Extra also contains bene cial bacteria.

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Provita’s Response range (paste, capsules or powder) provides energy, colostrum, bene cial bacteria, egg powder and vitamins. It provides energy to kick-start the newborn calf’s metabolism and get it up and sucking quicker.

Egg powder helps to support natural defences and give calf the best start. Bene cial bacteria will help exclude harmful pathogens from attaching to the gut wall and improve digestion.

Vitamins help to counter common de ciencies in newborn calves. Response is particularly useful at birth and in the initial weeks of life for calves to boost gut health and survival.

It is particularly useful in the following groups: premature, di cult, or prolonged calving, multiples, during scour outbreak, adopted or bought-in calves. Response can be used during periods on farm when disease outbreaks traditionally occur.

Vitamin drench for cattle and calves

Your livestock can have access to the best available forage and feed, but if their vitamin and mineral status is o balance, they will not be utilising the nutrients from feed to its full potential. Marginal trace element de ciencies can reduce growth, reproduction, and impact health, even if they show few clinical signs of de ciency.

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Post de-budding

BudGuard is antibiotic free and contains a unique lm-forming agent that creates a water-proof barrier to help prevent contamination and aid quick wound healing. The physical barrier from the spray helps to seal the wound and reduce bleeding if accidentally hit by calves when returned to pens or pasture.

Bud Guard contains antibacterial and antifungal properties from the essential oils that help to kill any contaminants on the wound to speed up healing. It is for use once the calf has been properly debudded with hot iron under anaesthesia. It is simple to use; spray until the wound is su ciently covered.

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Dairy industry to gather in Telford for the ninth UK Dairy Day

The free-to-attend UK Dairy Day is heading back to Telford International Centre on 13th September 2023 – featuring the popular cattle show, industry panels and seminars, trade exhibition and competitions.

This year’s show will see a leading line-up of judges casting their professional eye over the show ring for the six dairy breeds competing. The full cattle show will be livestreamed throughout the day with commentary for those unable to attend.

In addition to the cattle classes

judged throughout the day from 9am, Holstein UK banners will be presented to the Premier Breeder and Premier Exhibitor of the show, along with the coveted Howard Sneesby Award. The 2023 winner of the Holstein UK Premier Herd award, judged by last year’s winner Brian Moorhouse, will also be announced.

Judges for 2023 are:

• National Ayrshire Show – Colin Christophers from Cornwall

• National Holstein Show – Iwan Morgan from South Wales

• National Brown Swiss Show –Brian Weatherup Jnr from Fife

• Dairy Shorthorn classes –Gwyndaf James from Ceredigion

• Guernsey classes – Colin Christophers

• Jersey classes – John Waller from Cumbria.

The rst oor of the venue features the Sharing Knowledge zone with four seminars and four industry panels – covering the future of the dairy cow, milk pricing and processing, the future of the industry and dairy businesses.

External areas of the International Centre will feature practical demonstrations. Scarsdale Vets is returning with its ‘Beneath the Black and White’ calf painting to help understand anatomy and calf health and welfare. Tim Carter, meanwhile, will again carry out practical demonstrations on foot trimming, blocking and knife sharpening.

The NBDC Breed Village, located near the Hall 3 cattle stalls, sees members of the NBDC Classi cation

team running Type Classi cation and Linear Scoring demonstrations for the Ayrshire, Jersey and Holstein breeds.

The showcase of new products launched in the past 12 months will again be located in the concourse of the venue. These products are the nalists in the UK Dairy Day New Product Competition, which looks for the most innovative or in uential new products on the market. Shortlisted entries will be judged during the morning of the event and awards presented in the afternoon. There will also be prize cards for the Best Small Internal Trade Stand, Best Medium Internal Trade Stand, Best Large Internal Trade Stand and Best External Trade Stand.

UK Dairy Day is an accredited event with Dairy Pro for three CPD points and BASIS for two CPD points.

The event will take place on Wednesday 13th September at the International Centre, Telford, Shropshire TF3 4JH. The event has free entry and parking (tickets need validating at the UK Dairy Day visitor information desk).

For more information visit www. ukdairyday.co.uk and keep up to date on social media by following @ ukdairyday on Twitter and liking the UK Dairy Day Facebook page. FG

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Mastitis prevention in modern dairy farming

Mastitis prevention is crucial for producing high-quality milk, increasing milk yield and maintaining good animal welfare. Lisa Speed, Evans Vanodine microbiology manager, explains the best way to control mastitis.

Mastitis causing micro-organisms are normally transmitted via two main routes, environmental from dirty oors and passageways, lying areas and contaminated water; and clinical, found in and on the animal’s udder, transferring from cow to cow.

A programme must be in place to prevent this transmission of bacteria, which focuses on the cow’s environment, protecting the teats and milking machinery.

Evans’ four step programme

Pre-milking disinfection: Examine the udder for swelling, heat or pain and check the foremilk from each teat to allow for early detection of mastitis. Wipe the teat clean to remove organic soiling and dip or spray with a premilking disinfectant such as Evans PreDip. Leave the product on the teats for the speci ed contact time, then wipe and dry the teats thoroughly before attaching the milking clusters. Using

Helping in the fight against mastitis

a pre-milking disinfectant reduces the bacteria that is present on the teats prior to milking, decreasing the risk of environmental mastitis and also the number of bacteria entering the milk, which helps reduce bactoscan counts.

Keeping records: Record all cases of clinical mastitis, including the date of the observation, animal identity, treatment and details of response to treatment. This should help identify when cows get infected and the source of infections.

Post-milking disinfection: Post-milking, teats must be dipped or sprayed immediately after removal of the cluster, with a teat disinfectant. An e ective post-milking disinfectant should contain a biocide with proven e cacy against mastitis-causing organisms and teat conditioning agents to help maintain good skin condition.

Any animals with mastitis should be milked last, a fresh solution should be used if dipping, and clusters should be dipped in a disinfectant solution in between milking each cow to reduce the risk of cross contamination.

Milking machine cleaning and disinfection: When cleaning machinery after milking, milk residues must be removed from all surfaces to prevent the growth of

bacteria, which could lead to milk contamination and also helps to reduce bactoscan counts.

Products must be able to remove protein and fat whilst aiming to control the build-up of milkstone. Evans recommends the use of GP Acid, a fast-acting acid-based descaler to prevent milkstone and Vanosan/Vanorinse for e ective cleaning of the bulk milk tanks and milking machines.

Using this four-step programme alongside tried and tested dairy hygiene products should aid the prevention of mastitis, maximising the quantity and quality of the milk produced.

Evans Vanodine o ers a dairy teat disinfectant range which includes concentrates, ready to use, high emollient, thickened and lm formers. Its teat dips comply with the Biocidal Product Regulations (BPR), which regulates which products and their biocides can be placed on the market. It also has a range of detergents and disinfectants to help ensure the livestock environment is free from disease-causing pathogens.

For more information, visit www.evansvanodine.co.uk, or to nd your local distributor, contact Evans Vanodine directly. FG

Cornish farmer capitalises on technology for better health outcomes

Michael Colwell milks 350 pedigree Jerseys under the Quintrell pre x alongside his wife, Claire, at Carwen Farm, Liskeard, Cornwall. Installing a bolus-based health system has helped drive fertility and health improvements in the spring-calving dairy herd.

Mr Colwell decided to install the smaXtec system around seven years ago and since the initial installation, it has consistently monitored inner temperature, rumination and activity in each individual animal, providing a comprehensive overview of the herd.

Over time the technology business has introduced new developments providing additional functionality, such as the awardwinning TruDrinking feature, which monitors the water intake of every cow.

Mr Colwell credits the advanced technology with giving him an extra pair of eyes to watch the herd. Overall he says that it has saved his business over £1,000 annually in vet visits and sundries alone.

Reduced stress at calving

The cows calve in a 15-week block starting on 10th March. With the boluses continuously monitoring temperature uctuations directly from cow’s reticulum, the system can detect increases or decreases to within of 0.01°C, giving an incredibly accurate early indicator of calving. Throughout calving, noti cations continue to be sent to an app on Mr Colwell’s phone so he can monitor cows 24/7.

Calving is detected based on a characteristic drop in temperature, usually around 15 hours before cows calve, which means animals can comfortably calve indoors before being turned out to grass. Now 99% calve in straw pens rather than in cubicles or the scraper passages which had occasionally happened in the past.

“It makes calving much less stressful because you don’t miss cows,” says Mr Colwell. “We haven’t got that much room in the calving pen so we

can’t a ord to have cows waiting around for 4-5 days before they calve.

“Prior to installing the health system, there would have always been a few cows that managed to calve without you realising they were in labour – some of them just don’t bag up.”

Disease detection

One of the added bene ts of the technology has been the detection of disease. Being able to continually monitor each individual cow’s inner temperature gives the Colwells an accurate picture of herd health and enables them to pick up sick cows sooner than with the naked eye.

“It de nitely picks up on mastitis before we do. If I see a spike in temperature or a drop in rumination and activity, I will check that cow at the next milk and strip her quarters and look for clots or we will do a Californian milk test, if we don’t see any clots,” says Mr Colwell.

The data alerts from the health monitoring system are categorised by disease severity based on multiple factors, including internal body temperature. These are sent in real-time directly to Mr Colwell’s smartphone which is set up on the system.

The Colwells believe it’s been a valuable asset, as mastitis is one of the costliest diseases in terms of lost production, e ciency and welfare.

Similarly, they are diagnosing and treating cases of ketosis and milk fever earlier, with cases typically averaging 15 per season. This is half the number of cases they were experiencing previously, which Mr Colwell puts down to a change in feeding as well as earlier detection.

Identifying and treating diseases at a much earlier stage means shorter and less severe

disease progressions, and has also helped to reduce the Colwells’ antibiotic usage.

Breeding insights

Detailed insights for breeding have also generated noticeable improvements. “In the past we used to use scratch cards to see what was bulling but now we just rely on the boluses to check what animal is bulling. It is like having an extra person watching the cows,” Mr Colwell explains. “When cows are bulling their activity will spike and they will have a slight rise in temperature.”

As a result, the number of straws to conception has dropped to 1.6 per cow, on average.

“We only had one cow calve last year when we didn’t expect her to. She had just taken to an earlier service and we thought she was bulling but she wasn’t. However, she was still within the calving block,” he adds.

Furthermore, it has saved time during the breeding season. “It removes the daily chore of having to do heat detection. We used to spend half an hour extra in the milking parlour putting on scratch cards.”

Beef semen is used on the bottom 25% of the herd with everything else served to Jersey and Mr Colwell carrying out all arti cial insemination (AI) himself. “We don’t tend to take any notice of PLI. We look at Type as a starting point and bulls must be plus for chest width, udders, feet and legs. We wouldn’t use bulls that are more than 500kg for milk, but we want bulls that are positive for fat, protein and fertility.”

Since installing smaXtec, around 85% of cows now calve in the rst six weeks of the 15-week block – a 10% improvement compared to before the boluses were administered.

Looking to the future

Mr Colwell says the system has more than paid for itself in the savings he is making. “We’re con dent it works and saves us time and e ort as well,” he says.

The next step is to reduce the calving period to 12-weeks and empty rate, which was 6% last year. By using smaXtec he thinks these reproduction goals are within reach and go hand in hand with early disease detection and optimised feeding and drinking that the technology also delivers. FG

The Quintrell herd.

The Colwell family milks 350 pedigree Jerseys in Cornwall. Michael Colwell is pictured with his wife Claire and their two children.

Molasses: “Perfect” source of sugars to balance high fibre diets

Mark Few, product manager at United Molasses GB, discusses how to maximise milk from forage. The early 2023 rst cut grass silage analysis data published by Trouw Nutrition GB shows lower energy and sugars and higher neutral detergent bre (NDF) than we would typically see from rst cut results.

The challenge with feeding grass silage with high NDF levels is that it is not as easy for cattle to digest so the rumen ow rate is negatively impacted by reduced DM intakes, meaning an inevitable drop in milk yield.

The key to balancing a diet that is high in NDF is making sure there is enough rapidly fermentable carbohydrates (RFCs) in the diet

in the form of sugars, to ensure su cient energy is being released earlier in the rumen to help break down the extra bre.

The best source of quality sugars for dairy diets are molasses and molasses blends and United Molasses GB o ers an extensive range of these liquids that will t well in any TMR with this year’s early rst cut grass silage. Other feed materials can be used to add RFCs, but the bene ts of molasses on farm go much further – with the physical attributes of actively reducing sorting whilst improving intakes meaning ultimately more milk.

For more information, visit www. unitedmolasses.com FG

Hybrid flooring boosts health and productivity

Developed speci cally for the dairy sector, Wolfenden’s Hybrid Supa Slats address herd welfare, emission reduction, and on-farm structural capacity.

Poor ooring is a major issue, and Wolfenden says its Hybrid solution o ers the optimum combination of rubber and concrete, harnessing the intrinsic bene ts of both materials for better grip and better hoof health.

Lameness costs around £180 per cow – £15,000 for an average herd – in vet costs, yield loss and a shortened productive lifespan. Hybrid Slats help resolve ooring issues, combining ush- tting, hard wearing yet soft rubber inserts with a new non-slip concrete surface –setting new performance standards for slurry management and animal welfare, Wolfenden says.

With a quick drying design for lower emissions, slots in the ooring reduce emission rates/ m2, and a well-drained oor cuts ammonia emissions by up to 50%.

Available in two standard lengths, 4,500mm and 4,800mm,

the slats are the only product available at 16ft lengths, allowing for wider passageways and providing greater structural integrity. A minimum 10-year lifespan for the rubber inserts and futureproof design, including interchangeable rubber cassettes, ensure an excellent asset cost/ lifetime expectancy.

Wolfenden’s Hybrid Slats have been commended for innovation at the NW SME Growth & Innovation Awards, and are shortlisted for RIDBA New Product Award 2023.

Talk to Wolfenden directly about the Supa range, or visit www.wolfendenconcreteltd. co.uk FG

Before milk, comes molasses

To maximise milk yields from forage remember to add Molasses!

Come see us at UK Dairy Day on stand H137 in Hall 1

For more information about our extensive range of liquids and to find your local merchant please call us on 0151 955 4850 or visit www.unitedmolasses.com

Work with farm advisers to improve transition management

Devon-based dairy farmer and vet, Sam Bowker, is encouraging other farmers to work closely with their advisers to develop a transition cow management action plan with ketosis prevention at its heart.

“All aspects of setting the cow up for the next lactation and her longevity – whether that be fertility, lameness, or managing body condition – are determined by the transition period,” says Mr Bowker, who works at Blackdown Farm Vets alongside his family’s 220-cow dairy farm in East Devon.

He believes it’s important for farmers to work in a team with their vets and other advisers, such as nutritionists and foot-trimmers, to develop a proactive approach to transition cow management, and overall herd health.

There’s a di erence between a herd health plan and herd health planning, and it’s important to distinguish between the two, he stressed.

“A herd health plan is an annual exercise, whereas for herd health

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planning, you should sit down with all your advisers every three to four months – depending on whether the farm is operating a block-calving system or an all-year-round calving system – to look hard at health and performance and generate some realistic action points to work on in the months ahead.”

Transition period problems

Problems during the transition period – from 60 days pre-calving to 30 days post-calving –are not always obvious.

“When there’s clinical disease going on in the herd, it’s relatively straightforward to focus your transition cow management plan around that,” Mr

Bowker explains. “However, it can be more challenging when there’s low levels of clinical disease present as subclinical disease could still be limiting herd performance, despite there being no outward symptoms.”

He recommends sharing herd health data with your vet and other farm advisers as a starting point for identifying any transition problems in the herd – and then developing a plan to tackle them.

“For example, there is value in measuring ketones in fresh cows, looking at fat protein ratios in milk, and measuring the incidence of transition-related diseases.

“Diseases to look out for include retained cleansings, incidence of endometritis in post-natal checks, incidence of cystic ovaries in fresh cows, milk fever, and left displaced abomasums (LDAs).”

Body condition score (BCS) is also an important parameter to monitor. “From 30 days pre-calving to 30 days post-calving, you want to avoid BCS losses of anything over 0.5,” he explains.

Ketosis prevention

Any transition cow management plan should include steps to prevent ketosis as this can often be a precursor for other transition diseases.

A recent survey, funded by Elanco Animal Health, found that of those dairy farmers who were successfully managing ketosis, 69% reported an increase in performance, 56% reported stronger overall herd health, and 52% reported improved reproductive performance.

For 78% of farmers involved, most of the disease occurs in the rst 90 days in-milk, suggesting the vast majority of that is transition related, while 89% of

farmers underestimate the cost of ketosis to their business.

“Ketosis is an iceberg disease, so taking steps to prevent it will not only reduce the incidence of other diseases in the herd, but also help maintain milk yields,” says Mr Bowker.

To prevent ketosis, he recommends the targeted use of a monensin bolus in at-risk cows – however they need to be used as part of a whole transition management plan.

“You need to get everything else right – nutrition, feet, housing, water access, and body condition management.”

At-risk cows are any twin bearing animals; over conditioned cows with a BCS of 3.5 and over; cows that have had health issues in the transition period, such as lameness; and any older cows, in their fourth lactation or above.

On-farm trials

A monensin bolus was trialled at Mr Bowker’s family farm, which runs 220 Holstein cross Irish Friesian and Holstein cross Friesian cattle. The autumn-block calving herd gives average yields of 7,600 litres of milk a year at 4.71% fat and 3.48% protein.

As part of the trial, carried out in conjunction with Elanco, at-risk cows were given the bolus and a group of 70 treated cows was compared to a group of 78 untreated cows.

“We monitored their milk yield at 30 days post-calving, their fertility, and incidence of transition disease,” says Mr Bowker. “The cows which received the bolus produced 1.6 litres more at 30 DIM than those which didn’t, and the percentage of empty cows was 14% for those receiving the bolus –compared to 20% for those without.”

He says instances of transition diseases were low across both groups, and the trial results highlighted the bene ts of treating at-risk cows with a monensin bolus, even in a medium input system. FG

Chutes for Farmers & the Professional

New slurry scraping equipment launches

New to the UK for 2023, the Westermann WS800 Vario tackles the daily challenges of clearing animal slurry, feed, and bedding with “ease and e ciency”. Distributor SPA Power Machinery explains the bene ts...

Quiet and emission-free, it ensures a stress-free environment for livestock. The thoughtful design allows it to manoeuvre e ortlessly through narrow stall passages, reaching the most challenging spots that were once hard to access.

Built for durability and ease of use, the 3mm galvanised chassis stands the test of time and rigors of demanding farm work. Its robust construction and userfriendly interface make it a reliable companion for daily barn chores.

Powered by a rechargeable 24V battery system, it operates for up to 100 minutes on a single charge, granting ample time to complete cleaning tasks. The included electronic charger, equipped with

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overcharge protection, guarantees safety and longevity.

With an 800mm working width (increased to 1,600mm with the Pushing Shield for lightweight materials such as straw), and a powerful 800W output, the WS800 covers more ground in less time.

Control is with a thumboperated throttle and front axle steering. There is a choice of three interchangeable attachments:

• A xed 800mm scraper

• An articulated 800mm feed shield

• An adjustable 800–1,600mm pushing shield.

Westermann is available across the UK and Ireland from SPA Power Machinery of She eld. FG

Specialist buildings company to o er advice at Dairy Day

Exhibiting at UK Dairy Day this year is Browns of Wem Ltd, an established company with over 70 years’ specialist experience in the design, fabrication and construction of both steel framed and sectional timber buildings.

From concept to completion of the project, the company says it is able to assist with developing the building design – including liaison with your local district council if required. Its cost effective construction solutions and on-site advice for your building requirements are “second to none”,

the company claims.

“No project is too big or small for us – including riding arenas, grain stores, cattle buildings of any size, stable blocks and garden sheds – we can do the lot and more besides,” adds Browns of Wem.

All of the company’s steel and timber framed buildings are designed and manufactured at its company warehouse base in North Shropshire and with good transport links to major routes it can supply and deliver buildings anywhere in the UK. FG

New high-capacity compact tanker

The latest addition to the Hi-Spec Engineering tanker range is the TS-R which is available in a range of capacities from 2,000 up to 4,000 gallons. The tanker body is fully supported and is carried on a commercial tandem-axle, tted with 710/50-R26.5 tyres with semirecessed mudguards.

The combination of narrower width but lower rolling resistance tyres to keep soil compaction to a minimum and the semirecessed mudguard design has the bene t that overall width and height are reduced, making the TS-R a nimbler tanker and ideal for use where operating space is

restricted.

As standard, the Hi-Spec TS-R is tted with a sprung drawbar with swivel hitch and the barrel is made from 6mm British steel and incorporates internal ba es and anti-implosion rings. Also standard is a powerful Jurop pump and the TS-R can be speci ed with a wide range of lling options.

Spreading options for the TS-R include the Hi-Spec Trailing Shoe applicator, which is available in working widths of 7.5, 9.0 and 10.5m. Alternatively, there is the 7.5m wide Hi-Spec Dribble Bar, which folds down to just 2.55m for transport. FG

Quality calf starters have lasting benefits

Feeding heifer calves

“Better knowledge of the role of nutrients on rumen development has led to improved starter formulations,” says Cargill’s youngstock specialist Bianca Theeruth. “These diets, fed from a week old, will drive rumen development from the onset.

“Rumen development starts when the calf is a week old. Calves are born as monogastric and by six months old their rumen is fully developed and the calf functions as a ruminant.

“It is the most important transition that will occur between birth and calving and should be seamless through weaning up to about six months old. This process is driven by starter intake.”

She adds that if calves are not fed good starter, or are fed too much

milk that suppresses their appetite for starter, this rumen development is stalled, and calves are more likely to have a growth check at weaning.

“They’re in for more of a shock when the milk stops, and they have to step-up their intake of starter feeds. The more gradually this can be done, the better these heifers perform longer-term.”

Starch and bre both play a part in rumen development, but digestible bre from ingredients like soybean hulls, wheat middling, and distillers’ dried grains are digested in the rumen at a lower rate than starch.

“As the rumen of a weaned calf is small, there’s a shorter retention time for digestion so starch is a more valuable contributor to rumen development than bre in the younger calf.”

Cargill’s research has found a positive relationship between the starch concentration and dry matter digestibility in starter feed. Calves fed starter diets with higher starch contents had higher dry matter digestibility, improved average weight gain, and increased hip width.

Critical carbs

Carbohydrates, which typically make up two thirds of starter feed, play a crucial role in rumen development.

“It’s the non- bre carbohydrate that is particularly important,” adds Ms Theeruth. “This comes from the sugar, starch and pectin found in dietary ingredients like maize, oats, wheat and related by-products. These products ferment in the rumen to produce volatile fatty acids, such as propionate and butyrate, which promote rumen growth and development.

“In the past, we’ve tended to focus more exclusively on protein content. We now know that calf starters should also be selected on starch content.”

How much starch?

Meal feeds are most easily digested, so starch contents of 20% will meet the calf’s requirements for rumen development, whereas a course mix or textured feed is more slowly digested and can include between 25% and 40% starch. Pelleted feeds sit in the middle and about 25% starch will provide enough for rumen development.

“Whichever formulation is used, it should be highly palatable and include ingredients that promote rapid rumen development. And high fat pellets should be avoided as they will reduce intake and impair gain and nutrient digestibility.”

Starter feeds – key facts:

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Calves should be encouraged to begin at least nibbling at starter feeds from a few days old and achieve intakes of about 1kg at ve weeks of age leading up to ideally 2kg or more by weaning at between eight and 10 weeks of age.

“Starter intake depends on the amount of milk consumed and maximising milk intakes up to weaning does not encourage rumen development. It’s also an expensive way of rearing calves, with any weight bene ts at weaning short-lived post weaning as the calf’s rumen development catches up,” says Ms Theeruth. “Earlier gains soon fall away if the calf has a check at weaning as it adapts to a new feeding regime.”

Selecting improved starter feeds that are formulated using this latest knowledge will promote seamless rumen development through weaning and better long-term performance.

“But this must be accompanied with good calf rearing practices. We now have the knowledge to apply to starter feds and good practice to achieve a fully developed and functional rumen by six months of age, which will keep growth rates on target, help to achieve age at rst calving of two years old and set the heifer up for achieving improved lifetime performance.” FG

• Rumen development is driven by starter feed intake

• Development should progress seamlessly to maturity at six months old

• Carbohydrates in starter feed play a crucial role in early rumen development

• Calves on higher starch diets with high dry matter digestibility achieve better daily liveweight gains

• Maximising milk intakes up to weaning does not encourage rumen development and can result in setbacks at weaning

• Improved starter feed formulations using the latest knowledge will encourage better lifetime performance.

a high-quality starter feed containing an improved combination of ingredients can have lasting bene ts throughout the animal’s productive life.

Sales of calf jackets soar as FETF grants approved

Cosy Calf Ltd is celebrating 10 years of supplying farmers with its own registered design calf jackets. Cosy Calf jackets meet all the criteria for the FETF 2023 Animal Health and Welfare grants scheme (item code 228A).

“Many customers have received their confirmation of a successful application and orders are coming in thick and fast,” says Mandy Turner, Cosy Calf.

“With many of our breeds today, and the time of year we calve our cows, calves really struggle with, firstly the cold temperatures and secondly the dramatic change in temperatures from day to night or even day to day – especially during the first four weeks of life.

“Rearing calves in large open plan buildings with high roofs, which are easy to access with large farm equipment and give plenty of ventilation often subject the calves to massive temperature changes in a matter of a few hours, easily a

drop of 12ºC between day and night.”

Key problems are keeping calves at a comfortable, regular body temperature without restricting airflow or increasing humidity – plus avoiding scours whilst getting enough milk/feed into them to keep them growing, Mandy continues.

“The use of calf jackets/coats as a matter of routine improves conversion of energy to growth rather than to keep warm; which reduces feed costs, risk of pneumonia and scours from chills and therefore medication costs and calf mortality.” FG

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Closer to nature with ad-lib feeding

The rst eight weeks of a calf’s life are critical for pro table success and future development.

Whether calves are reared as replacement heifers, rearing contracts or as part of a beef unit, a healthy start will accelerate and in uence several performance indicators. These include daily live weight gains, reaching bulling weights rapidly, increasing dry matter intake post weaning, and reducing mortality rates overall.

Replicating a natural feeding environment with an ad-lib system aids calf development

through encouraging socialising in groups and imitating their feeding patterns with their mothers.

A calf with its mother will feed for a total of 45 minutes per day little and often, instead of large volumes in a short time period under onceor twice-a-day feeding systems. A calf on an ad-lib system will limit its own intakes by knowing that warm milk is readily available for them, generally reducing navel and ear sucking behaviour and the need for gorging.

The Heatwave Milk Warmer is a low cost, labour reducing system that can be used with either whole or powdered milk, according to distributer Shearwell. The milk is mixed cold and warmed on demand as it travels through the pipes on a gravity fed system. The heatwave can feed up to 30 calves at a time, is easily set up and takes minutes to clean daily.

For more details visit: shearwell.co.uk/heatwavemilk-warmer-by-pyon FG

Optimum protection at low temperatures

Top tips to prepare for autumn housing

As we head into the colder months, Farmers Guide o ers three top tips to prepare for housing cattle this season – from building maintenance and farm safety, to animal health and nutrition.

Building maintenance: Ahead of housing is the time to ensure roofs and gutters are clean and in a good state of repair, that electrics are protected from the elements and that there is e ective drainage and well grooved yards. Sheds should also be power washed and disinfected prior to housing.

Check troughs are in good condition and housed cows always have access to clean, fresh water –and look at cubicle design and feed access. Lying times should be around 12 hours a day for housed cows, which is dictated by space. Low lying

times can result in poor production as well as sole bruising and ulcers. As a rule of thumb, each cow should have 10m2 overall space including beds, so consider if additional space is needed. Deep sand bedding or a good quality mat or mattress is recommended.

Winter diets: Look at the forages available ahead of housing and get silage analysed. Experts are reporting a mixed bag of silage analysis this season, with some farms having enough high-quality forage, while others have very little high quality, or lots of silage of lower feed value,

according to Lallemand. Maize and whole-crop cereals could help to bolster rations this year. Farms should review their forage budgets and assess what’s in the clamp versus what their forage and energy needs are for winter. Blood sampling can be done for any trace element de ciencies to highlight if supplementation is required. Those concerned about energy shortfalls should discuss how to make this up cost-e ectively with their nutritionist and/or feed sales rep.

It’s also important to consider the impact of transitioning from grazed forage to high starch and protein

Choosing the right building for your herd

Building design is very important for maximising animal comfort all year-round. Graham Heath Construction o ers several options for improving ventilation to reduce key factors such as excess heat, vapour, dust and gases.

You need to carefully consider the roo ng, ridge and cladding options for your building to suit

your system and to avoid heat stress in the warmer months. Options include:

Fibre cement roof: This proves to be the most popular for agricultural buildings, allowing natural

feed on rumen health. Starting to feed housed ration outside three weeks before housing can help mitigate this.

Animal health: With the stress of housing, colder temperatures and proximity to other animals, livestock can be at increased risk of immunosuppression and health issues during this time – with pneumonia being a key issue. Ensure there is good ventilation and calves are kept warm and dry. Housing is also a good time to carry out routine vaccinations, testing for worms and uke, as well as mobility scoring and body condition scoring while animals are already being handled.

Lameness is more prevalent in housed cows so it’s advisable to get on top of digital dermatitis before they are housed. If footbathing has been reduced during summer grazing, it’s recommended to get back into a footbathing regime two to three weeks before housing and monitor for DD.

Finally, it’s worth noting that livestock accounted for eight deaths on farms in 2022/23 and injuries often occur during handling at housing time. It’s important to ensure the correct handling equipment is available and safety protocols are followed during autumn housing to prevent accidents and injuries. FG

ventilation and absorbing some condensation. They also come in a vast array of colours: Natural Grey, Jasper, Anthracite, Juniper Green, Black, Slate Blue, and Van Dyke Brown.

Fibre cement roofs are also compatible with a vast range of ridges and accessories to suit every building type/use. New heat guard polycarbonate roof: This innovative new material is designed to help with animal welfare and energy saving bene ts. With high light transmission, excellent heat reduction and thermal insulation, this material is perfect for those looking to reduce their carbon footprint and improve cow comfort.

Cladding: Yorkshire Boarding is the most popular with livestock buildings. Installed with a 25–50mm gap, allowing air ow through the building, it provides important ventilation in the building to help remove heat, moisture and even bugs.

If you’re considering a new building contact Graham Heath Construction directly or get a quote online at www.ghconstruction.co.uk/quotation/ FG

RGCL: Climate-smart grass variety o ers increased milk from forage

With high input costs and net zero targets looming, choosing the right grass mixes could reduce emissions as well as costs by increasing the amount of quality grass and clover – and therefore the conversion of forage to milk.

Six new varieties were added to the latest Recommended Grass and Clover Lists (RGCL) for England and Wales 2023/24, including one new Italian ryegrass and ve new perennial ryegrass varieties. The new additions are Doluga, Goldwell, Banbridge, AberSevern, Graphic and Bandon.

Jonathan Coombe, of St Catherine’s Seeds –which works with partners including Germinal to o er high quality agricultural seeds – stressed the importance of the RGCL in informing the best mixtures and ensuring farmers put the best seed in the ground for the best results.

Over the past 35 years, grass and forage seed specialist Germinal has developed many high-ranking successful commercial varieties and AberSevern is the latest of its high sugar grasses to gain recognition on the RGCL. Since 1989, Germinal has sponsored the breeding work in the grass and clover varieties at IBERS (Institute of Biological, Environmental and Rural Sciences). The company’s Aber High Sugar Grass (HSG) range has delivered results for farmers since its award-winning launch in 2000 – o ering superior energy-protein balance.

Aber HSG varieties are proven to reduce the production and release of ammonia, methane

and nitrous oxide, created when protein is wasted. Additionally, less is excreted – trials show urinary losses of nitrogen are reduced by up to 24% in dairy cows fed Aber HSG mixtures.

These climate-smart grasses contain higher levels of water-soluble carbohydrates (sugars) compared to other ryegrasses and the readily available energy helps livestock convert more of the protein in forage into milk and meat. This equates to up to 6% more milk per cow and 20% higher live weight gains, Germinal says.

Developing grass varieties that combine the bene ts of sustainability and productivity is a testament to the Germinal Horizon breeding team’s expertise and commitment to forage research, Germinal says. Translating this research is vital for success given the current challenges in the agricultural and food production sectors.

Germinal UK & Ireland managing director Paul Billings commented: “Each year we reach a new level in forage production as innovations in plant science allow pasture-based livestock systems to thrive even as environmental demands increase. Sustainable and pro table ruminant food production is the future.”

Descriptions of the new recommended varieties for 2023:

Italian ryegrass (diploid) – Doluga: Excellent total annual yield with good rst and second cut ME yield in the rst harvest year. Excellent

second conservation cut and monthly cut yields in the rst harvest year. Good ground covers with limited data showing good winter hardiness. Very good crown rust resistance with limited data showing very good brown rust resistance.

Intermediate perennial ryegrass (diploid) – Goldwell: Good ME yield and mid-season D value under simulated grazing management with excellent late summer and autumn growth. Good third harvest year yield and late season yield under conservation management. Limited data shows good resistance to mildew.

Intermediate perennial ryegrass (tetraploid) – Banbridge: Good yield, ME yield and midseason D value under simulated grazing with excellent early growth. Excellent conservation yield in the rst harvest year along with excellent ME yield, rst and fourth cut yields. Limited data shows very good winter hardiness and very good mildew resistance.

Late perennial ryegrass (diploid) –AberSevern: Excellent grazing yield, D value and ME yield under simulated grazing management with excellent growth throughout the season. Excellent rst and third harvest year yields under conservation management with excellent ME yield, excellent growth throughout the season and excellent D values. Limited data shows good winter hardiness despite lower ground covers.

Graphic: Excellent spring growth and very good mid-season D value under simulated grazing management. Excellent rst conservation cut yield in the rst harvest year with excellent total yield under conservation management in the third harvest year. Excellent ground covers under both management regimes. Limited data shows excellent winter hardiness. Good resistance to crown rust.

Bandon: Excellent grazing yield and ME yield under simulated grazing management with excellent growth throughout the season. Excellent rst and third harvest year yields under conservation management with excellent ME yield, excellent growth throughout the season and outstanding late summer growth. Excellent rst and third harvest year yields and growth throughout the season under conservation management with excellent second cut D values. Limited data shows good winter hardiness despite lower ground covers. FG

Among the new grass and clover varieties to join this year’s Recommended List is Germinal’s AberSevern – a climate-smart grass variety that has also been shown to convert more of the protein in forage into milk and meat.

Grass cover trial reaps rewards for Norfolk pig unit

An innovative two-year trial at LSB Pigs in North Norfolk, which transitioned from stubble paddocks to a grass system, has resulted in signi cant bene ts for animal behaviour and performance, soil health, biodiversity and sta morale.

LSB Pigs trialled di erent grass mixes to see if they could improve soil management, whilst withstanding the pressure of an outdoor commercial pig unit.

The initiative is the latest to come out of the Swa ham Project – a collaboration established seven years ago between East Anglian pig producers, their landlords and organisations including the AHDB, Norfolk Rivers Trust, Anglian Water, Catchment Sensitive Farming, the Environment Agency and Kings Crops.

LSB Pigs is comprised of two outdoor units running 1,400 sows on contract for BQP. They wanted to reduce soil erosion and avoid water run-o by moving to a grass system. As not all pig producers will have a long lead-in time and access to sites may be limited, the trial looked at di erent cover mixes that are quick-growing and allow pigs to go on after a shorter time. The two main mixes used in the trial were a traditional pig mix and a more legume-based mix, which were drilled post-harvest. Pigs moved onto the land the following spring.

Establishment is important for the success of the grass sward and the introduction of new environmental schemes, and working more closely with landlords means it is now possible to establish a sward two years in advance.

Farm manager Rob McGregor shared the results of the trial after its conclusion this summer. Key bene ts included improved animal welfare and behaviour, with less bullying; reduced straw costs and a better working environment leading to improved sta morale.

Resilience and biodiversity

Both mixes started well but the legume mix su ered in the second year as the e ects of the hot, dry summer hit – resulting in traditional weeds taking hold. The other grass mix did su er in the heat but quickly recovered after rainfall, Rob said.

LSB Pigs also introduced a new approach to paddock management, involving resting a third of the occupied dry sow paddock for 6-9 weeks, allowing the sward to recover which provided an insight into the longevity of the di erent swards. The grass mix was signi cantly more resilient to pig grazing, Rob said, but the legume mix produced a oral display in early spring which was bene cial to pollinators. Rob is considering planting this mix around the unit perimeter of his paddocks or using it in the farrowing paddocks, which have a lower stocking rate.

Further wildlife bene ts were also seen within the paddocks, with regular visitors including skylarks, linnets, shelducks, kites and kestrels.

Increase in soil mineral nitrogen

Initial concerns that the legume mix would x even more nitrogen into the soil did not come to pass as conditions did not allow the root nodules to develop su ciently for this to occur. On average, the increase in soil mineral nitrogen (SMN) was calculated to be worth 50kg/ha, with an additional 30–40kg/ha measured across the site as potentially available nitrogen. This is valuable for the following crop.

The farm hopes to do some follow up work to

collect further data on the crops that are sown after pigs have been on the land.

Another factor to consider is not leaving cultivated ground bare for too long, especially during the winter, Rob explained. If the land is worked too soon after pigs move on, nutrients could leach out, reducing the available soil nitrogen for the following crops. It is therefore advisable to cultivate the land in spring.

Soil health

Dung sampling showed higher levels of organic matter in the grass mix samples compared with those from bare paddocks, which supports observations around sow contentment, feeding behaviour and the reported use of less straw. During the early part of the trial, pigs were reported to be exceptionally content, with less jostling and dominant sows commanding rst dibs at the morning feed.

An increase in potassium was also noted across both the mixes, compared with the bare paddock samples.

Worm counts were higher across both mixes, and the VESS improved under the grass mix, as expected, since soil below 50mm was not disturbed over the two-year period.

For producers moving pigs onto green cover, Rob recommended planning 2-3 years ahead and doing some deeper cultivation to help prevent surface waterlogging. Having moved sites in late January/early February rather than autumn to give more time for the cover to establish, one of the units had a bit of damage where it had been wetter. The land had been continually cropped without deep cultivation or pigs on it. Pigs can have a similar e ect to subsoiling, Rob explained.

“Have a conversation with your landlord to review timings and moving plans,” he advised. “Those relationships are essential. While the landlord might need to make compromises, it’s also a bene t to him if we can retain more nutrients in the soil and help prevent wind and rain erosion.”

Mutual bene ts

Although not all outdoor units have the luxury of establishing a grass sward before moving onto the land, the rising number of environmental schemes is making the inclusion of pigs in the rotation more attractive to landowners.

“Hopefully we will start to see more pigs being kept on grass as pig producers and landlords begin to work more closely together to bene t not only each other but the environment as well,” the AHDB concluded. FG

Rested and grazed areas of paddock for dry sows at LSB Pigs in Norfolk.

Farm manager Rob McGregor, of LSB Pigs, shared the results of their grass mixes trial with the Swa ham Project group this summer.

Hill farmer shares benefits of synchronisation and AI

A rst-generation Lake District hill farmer is reaping the bene ts from synchronising and arti cially inseminating (AI'ing) his ock of Swaledale ewes and says if it weren't for lack of space on the farm, he would use it across his entire ock of 1,900 breeding Swale, Herdwick and Mule ewes.

Andrew Nicolson of Swinside End Farm, High Lorton, Cumbria, started AI'ing a third of his 900 Swaledale ewes about 15 years ago with semen from Bluefaced Leicester tups to speed up genetic gain.

Andrew is well renowned for his excellent breeding stock sold through his local mart in Cockermouth, with repeat custom coming from across the country. He regularly tops trade and was awarded the best run of lambs at a sale last year.

Eager to continue maximising the genetic gain of his ock, he purchases the best Bluefaced Leicester tups he can, to use across his Swaledale ewes

to produce strong Mule ewes as well as good fat lambs – buying tups up to £20,000. He keeps a proportion of Mule ewes as replacements, with the rest sold as breeding ewe lambs along with wether fat lambs nished on the farm.

Getting more from a tup with AI

Mr Nicolson explains: "With AI, I can invest more in a tup and use it across more ewes. One tup can easily mate up to 200 ewes in one semen collection. Sometimes I will obtain a tup in a half share to halve the costs, and AI means both of us can use the tup at the same time.

"We also know that the tup we are using is fertile, as the semen, which is collected fresh, is checked by our vet technician Dan Fawcett. There's certainly no risk to the tup going lame, and it gives me great satisfaction knowing that once the ewes have been AI'd, it’s a case of job done," he says.

AI also enables him to try out younger and older tups that may struggle to mate so many ewes because of their age, but are at the top of their game when it comes to genetics.

Why CIDR Ovis?

Mr Nicolson uses CIDR Ovis – a t-shaped progesterone device, to synchronise his ewes, which he rates over sponges due to their ease of use, improved conception rates, high retention rates and safety. He mates about a third of his 900 head of Swaledale ewes arti cially using CIDR Ovis, with lambing starting on 20th March.

"CIDR Ovis allows us to get a lot of sheep lambed early by fetching the cycle slightly earlier. By lambing in such a condensed period, lambs are more uniform and it enables us to ne-tune the feeding of the ewes in the run-up to lambing," he adds.

"CIDR Ovis devices are easier

to use than sponges and they are cleaner. Our conception rates were not as good with sponges, possibly due to some infection they seem to pick up and others having lost the sponge.”

Use of CIDRs

CIDRs are inserted two weeks before mating and two days before insemination, are removed, and an injection of eCG (PMSG) hormone given. Timing is key to its success.

Andrew explains: "If we pull the CIDRs in the morning, we will need to AI in the morning two days later. You have to be really on it with the times to synchronise successfully."

In 2022, only 20 ewes out of 320 (6%) were not in lamb to the rst serve. Mr Nicolson says keeping ewes stress-free is paramount in the 14 days post-insemination. "To have the best chance of a ewe holding to rst serve, you must keep them stressfree. Tups are added towards the end of the 14 days, so pick up any ewes returning to heat."

Although the costs of semen collection, insemination and synchronisation are expensive at close to £10 a ewe, it's a gure Mr Nicolson has calculated is worth it. "For £3,200, we can produce over 600 lambs from one Bluefaced Leicester tup, meaning we are maximising any investment in tups we make by buying better tups, which can be used across more ewes. Sometimes you have to spend a bit of money to save a bit.

"But it doesn't just boil down to cost – it works for our system,” Mr Nicolson adds. “We have a lot of sheep and land spread out, and it means we can lamb a proportion of our ewes at home as we couldn't lamb them all outside. We can then sell lambs in uniform batches. It also enables us to organise labour for when the ewes are lambing," he says.

Mr Nicolson says he would happily AI the whole ock if he had the room to do it and could guarantee the weather. "We don't have the room to lamb more ewes inside, nor do we have the land around the farm to turn them out, with only 30 acres surrounding the farm and the rest of the 1,400 acres away from the farm and up to 2,800ft above sea level.” FG

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• Can serve more ewes to one tup by AI

• Allows use of better-quality genetics

• Can use older and younger tups

• Improved conception rates

• More controlled and can organise sta

• Lambs more uniform

• Easier to manage ewe nutrition in run-up to lambing.

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Tillage-Live 2023:

The interactive crop establishment event

Organised by the Agricultural Engineers Association on behalf of its members, the crop establishment demonstration gives visitors the pportunity to see the largest number of demonstrating exhibitors, in the UK, in action across eld-scale plots in one location at the same time.

As in previous years, the interactive format has a central demonstration arena surrounded by the static village and individual company demonstration plots.

The static exhibition area provides an opportunity to discuss new ideas with industry-leading experts, while throughout the day visitors can interact with the working demonstrations on individual company plots.

The Cover Crop Arena returns this year; the 40ha site was in rye, which was harvested at the end of June. Most plots are therefore on rye stubble, however this year the organisers have managed to create four working plots

that each have a 36m strip of three di erent cover cops. Following a ballot, these will be occupied by Amazone, Opico, Vaderstad and New Holland.

In a shake-up to the Demo Arena this year, the arena will be split into three sections:

Area 1: Stubble Demo Area

Area 2: Inter-row Hoeing Arena

Area 3: 3 x Cover Crop Arena These will be in time-scheduled slots to enable you to plan your day. The idea behind this is to provide visitors with more opportunity to see the various equipment being put through its paces.

The AEA has once again assembled leading machinery manufacturers for demonstrations of crop establishment technology, including ploughs, cultivators, sprayers, conventional strip tillage and direct drills.

You can keep up-to-date with the event and the latest news on social media using #tillgrowspray. FG

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The Agricultural Engineers Association will be holding Tillage-Live 2023 on Thursday 14th September 2023, at WH Corbett, Cottage Lane, Norton-Juxta-Twycross, Atherstone, Warwickshire CV9 3QH. The event will be open to the public from 8am–3pm.

Manufacturer unveils product line-up for 2023 show

Fanshawe suggests that the popularity of shallow cultivators re ects the desire to reduce soil disturbance. However, he says many systems still rely heavily on conventional ploughing methods.

“Kuhn has expanded the min-till range in recent years, with wider widths for the Optimer and Prolander. However, we are also focused on providing new solutions for those seeking to plough more e ciently. The VML Smart Plough is an example of how ploughing precision can be enhanced using GPS and Isobus to adjust working width, o set, working depth and levelling.”

farming systems. We will also be demonstrating the 6m Prolander with a TF 1512 distribution head, which is suitable for the shallow incorporation of stubble and mixing in a break crop whilst also seeding the following crop in the same pass,” he adds.

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Working machines on the day will include the Venta 3030 drill combined with the CD 3020 disc cultivator, the Espro 6000R drill, Striger 600R strip till machine, Prolander 6000 with TF 1512 distribution head, Optimer L12000 stubble cultivator, Performer 4000 Select cultivator and the VML Smart Plough.

The working machines will

be joined by further products on the Kuhn stand including the Megant 602R drill, Maxima RXE maize drill, Cultimer L300T stubble tine cultivator, and the Aero 32.1 pneumatic fertiliser spreader. The product selection represents Kuhn’s breadth of machinery featuring both min-till and conventional tillage machinery choices. Product specialist Edd

The drills on show include the lightweight Megant 602R that can be operated by tractors with as little as 150hp. The latest Maxima RXE has electric drive and o ers precision maize sowing at 10km/h. The 6m Espro 6000R will be working at the event to demonstrate how the versatile drill can work after the plough, min-till or directly in residues.

“The Kuhn drill range is one of the most comprehensive available, o ering diversity for varying

Kuhn’s lightweight Megant drill features new tine coulters, an updated terminal, and the option to add a second hopper. The Megant 602R shares functionality with the previous 600 model, but features half width shut o and can be speci ed with an additional SH 1120, 110-litre hopper to drill two crops in the same pass.

Due to its lightweight design, the Megant can be operated by tractors with as little as 150hp. Three types of tines can be speci ed on the Megant, including reversible forward action, straight, and a new narrow 12mm straight tine coulter which reduces soil displacement through improved penetration and also reduces wear on the tine thanks to the addition of carbide plated points.

Kuhn Farm Machinery has announced its product line-up for Tillage-Live at WH Corbett in Atherstone, Warwickshire.

Megant 602R.

respected range of Muratori implements are now available from ISEKI UK dealers. Encompassing rotary tillers, stone buriers,seeders,powerharrows andflailshreddersand mowers. Muratoriofferimplementswithworkingwidthsfrom 85cmto405cm*andhorsepowerrangesfrom15hpto240hp*,we are sure thereisaproduct for yourapplication. (*model dependent)

The 602R has inherited some features from the larger Espro drill, including spring loaded nonstop track eradicators and side markers that are better suited to dry conditions. A new welded 1,800-litre hopper capable of holding 1,200kg of wheat and drilling 60ha a day replaces a riveted hopper on the previous model. The new hopper also includes internal steps to improve access to the distribution head.

The Megant has been tted with Kuhn’s Vista ow valves which can be con gured and controlled from the terminal. This enables operators to program the ow of seed with the option to save settings for future use. Vista ow also records tramlining con gurations such as the working width and wheel track to enable more accurate use of sprayers and fertiliser spreaders which will help to reduce input costs.

Aero 32.1

The Kuhn Aero 32.1 pneumatic fertiliser spreader is equipped with a 24-nozzle boom and is available in working widths of 27, 28 or 30m. The mounted machine application rate is precise and modular over four sections, and it has an integrated weighing system.

The 3,200-litre hopper (1,900 litres without the extension) and working width of up to 30m make the Aero suitable for heavy use operators. It is also easy to operate, with hydraulic booms that are easy to control from the tractor cab and fold to the rear for safety on the road, Kuhn says.

Each metering unit is connected to six nozzles which can be switched on

or o and be adjusted individually. It is therefore possible to modulate up to four spreading rates and to shut o individual sections, in a single pass.

The Aero 32.1 provides precision application up to the eld border. This includes ne, light, or compound fertilisers, such as urea, and bulk mixtures that are usually more di cult to spread over large widths with centrifugal spreaders.

Prolander

Kuhn’s Prolander has the versatility to perform multiple cultivation operations, working at speeds of 12kph and with a power requirement of just 25–35hp per working width metre. It features ve rows of staggered vibrating S tines with progressively increasing spacings to ensure unimpeded trash ow. The robust frame strength allows work in stubble or seedbed and tines can be tted with 60mm shares (seedbed preparation) or 180mm duck-foot shares (shallow cultivation).

The Prolander comes with a choice of rollers, with the double-U being suited to stubble and general tillage work whilst the tube roller (with the option of levelling harrows) is ideal for ne tilth work on light soils for root crops.

Coupled with Kuhn’s TF 1512 distribution head, the Prolander can also plant crops, cover crops and apply fertiliser. The front mounted hopper is available with 1,500 or 2,000-litre capacities and can be controlled with Kuhn’s Isobus CCI terminal or a tractor Isobus terminal. FG

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Cultivation range to be showcased at tillage event

Sumo UK is a leading British designer and manufacturer of cultivation and seeding equipment. The company says it is proud to make market leading, innovative and durable machinery, built to last by an experienced and highly skilled production team.

The Sumo product range consists of trailed and mounted seeding and cultivation equipment, covering min and zero till.

Established in 1992, Sumo and its product o ering have developed greatly over the years, however the determination to make machines that are di erent has always been the same. The rst mounted Sumo Trio was introduced in 2002. Although not the rst implement of its type, it was

the rst that was designed for tractors of all sizes, compared to just larger, higher horsepower tractors.

The Sumo product portfolio is sold through an extensive dealer network, which extends across the UK and Ireland, Central Europe, the Baltics, New Zealand and Australia.

Sumo says it is pleased to be attending Tillage-Live 2023, at Atherstone in Warwickshire, where it will be demonstrating the Sumo Vaxio 6m, Sumo Multipress 6m and Sumo DD 3m.

You also be able to see more Sumo machines including the Quatro 4m, DTS 3m and LDS 3m on the static stand hosted by Sumo dealer, Sharnford Tractors. FG

Compact tractors on show at Tillage-Live

Iseki UK & Ireland is set to display and demonstrate compact tractor models from its latest TLE and TG6 ranges at Tillage-Live.

The TLE 4550 is a premium economy 55hp ROPS tractor, with a F12/R12 mechanical transmission and shuttle. The lowest four gears are crawler gears for maximum control during ground engaging work. The rear linkage has a lift capacity of 1,200kg. Draft control is available as an option.

Demonstrations will be carried out with the TG6687 PS and the TG6507 IQ. Powered by the Iseki 67hp stage 5 engine, the TG6687 PS has a F12/R12 mechanical transmission with ngertipcontrolled power shuttle. The rear linkage can lift 1,500kg 24in behind the hook-ends and has

draft control as standard. The fully airconditioned category 2 cabin provides a comfortable working environment for the driver. Loader joystick controls and outlets, LED work lights, heated rear screen and engine rpm presets are all standard.

The 49hp TG6507 tractor has the same cabin, with a F24/R24 dualclutch transmission o ering the ease of an HST but with the control of a mechanical transmission. Headland management, electronic draft control come as standard in addition to the items tted to the TG6687.

Iseki also distributes Muratori agricultural and horticultural implements, including stone buriers, power harrows, rotary tillers and ails. A selection of these will be on display. FG

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Autumn cultivations move to a reduction in soil disturbance

With the adoption of new cultivation techniques and reduced depth of cultivation, Amazone is set to showcase its ultra-shallow compact disc harrows at Tillage-Live.

Changing weather patterns, an increase in the level of organic matter generated by cover cropping and the use of farmyard manures, along with a reduction in the

availability of active ingredients in agrochemicals, has led to a need to adopt new cultivation techniques – in a bid to combat soil erosion caused by heavy downpours, as

well as weed and disease carryover within the newly established winter crop.

Generating good weatherproof stale seedbeds in order to start the straw rotting process and yet, at the same time, leave the weed seed bank on or near the surface, has seen the depth of cultivation fall. Nowadays the trend is to move enough of the soil surface to encourage germination and yet leave a good carrying capacity for tra c within the soil.

Amazone is o ering a choice of ultra-shallow compact disc harrows now in the form of the Catros X-Cutter. Available in working widths from 3m to 9m, the 480mm wavy-pro le disc stamps down on and shreds the soil surface –intensively working the top couple of centimetres to increase seed/ soil contact of volunteers and weed seeds – to be able to control these mechanically and chemically prior to drilling. The X-Cutter can be equipped with a front knife roller which shreds the surface residues allowing the wavy discs to evenly mix and distribute those residues thus interrupting slug habitats and reducing any toxin-release issues

that could a ect the cash crop germination potential.

The second option from Amazone, for those soils that don’t like a disc, is the Cobra shallow tine cultivator. Able to work from 4–13cm, the six rows of Eco leaf spring tines on a 16.6cm spacing shatter the immediate soil surface, leaving a broken top structure enabling good rain in ltration to prevent erosion. The tine design as well as the physical numbers means that there is an intensive mixing and crumbling e ect across the working width.

The Cobra has a choice of 50mm chisel points for leaving a weathersafe stale seedbed, or the 220mm duckfoot share which is designed to cut the full surface allowing the loosened green material to dry out and die o ahead of the drilling operation. Again, the knife roller can run in front of the Cobra to shred any longer, laid material to allow good passage of the drill.

The Cobra is available in both 6m and 7m working widths.

This year’s Tillage-Live event will enable Amazone to showcase both machines as well as the range of low-disturbance and direct drills from 3–15m. FG

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Popular VOS expanded to wider range of machines

The popular VOS (Versatile Opener System) from Bourgault Tillage Tools is now available to t to more tine drills than ever, thanks to development work carried out by teams in the UK and Canada. This development brings a replaceable tip option to a wide range of mainstream, quality tine drills.

Primarily, the VOS system has been widely used on the Horsch Sprinter and CO ranges. Farmers and contractors that are using the Weaving Saber Tine, Amazon Cayenna, Kuhn Megant and the Dale Drills all have the option to t a full range of VOS replaceable tips.

The VOS openers on o er range from the narrowest 13mm or 0.5in tip right up to the 152mm or 6in paired row coulter.

The company also has a weldon socket to enable tips to be tted to an even wider range of tines.

Stuart Aldworth, Bourgault technical manager, comments: “Our range of tips and the unique method of attaching Bourgault Tips to tines using a stainless steel

nut and bolt assembly means that tips can be easily changed depending on what is trying to be achieved and when. This combined with the unrivalled wear rates, seed placement and ultra-low disturbance make the Bourgault VOS System the perfect partner for all tine drills.”

The company will be exhibiting at Tillage-Live 2023. FG

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Show visitors to see new additions to cultivations range

Lemken UK is set to showcase its range of machinery at Tillage-Live, including new models.

Solitair DT trailed drill: This was introduced to the UK in autumn 2022 and is e cient, lightweight, and incredibly easy to tow, according to Lemken. The integrated compact disc harrow, comfortable operation and a large, optionally divided seed hopper is the basis of Lemken’s new Solitair DT seed drill and available in working widths of 4 and 6m. “Greatest possible e ciency with maximum precision are the parameters set for the Solitair DT. The result is a drill combination with truly impressive performance,” says Lemken.

The integrated Heliodor compact disc harrow leaves an evenly loosened, nely crumbly, level seedbed. Corrugated discs are optionally available for less intensive seedbed preparation. For precise depth control each disc is individually attached to the frame via leaf springs for precise depth control. Unlike commonly used rubber bu ers, leaf springs guarantee that the discs have signi cantly higher track stability during operation. Optionally, the discs are also available with hydraulic depth adjustment.

For less intensive soil mixing, the 22mm corrugated discs have a waveform shape. These discs are particularly suitable where the germination of weeds is to be suppressed or working through pre-cultivated soils where catch or cover crops have been grown in advance of the cash crop. In dry regions, corrugated discs allow water-saving seedbed preparation

because only the area in front of the seeding coulters is loosened. The use of corrugated discs reduces tractive force requirements even further.

Rubin 10-disc harrow: The Rubin 10 compact disc harrow has proved a popular machine to UK and Irish farmers for its “superb performance and precision” for deep and shallow cultivation strategies on farm. The Rubin 10 guarantees intensive, uniform mixing of organic matter and soil to a depth of approximately 14cm, Lemken reckons. Its high weight and disc diameter ensures penetration, even under hard conditions, and therefore reduces moisture loss from evaporation. This makes the Rubin highly suitable for shallow, reliable stubble cultivation at high working speeds. Available from 3–7m working widths and choice of rear rollers for soil conditioning or consolidation.

Karat 10 cultivator (pictured): Another rst viewing in the UK for Lemken is the Karat 10 cultivator. Low-draught and blockage-free for shallow and deep stubble cultivation. The new Karat 10 three-row cultivator reveals its e cient design even at rst glance, the manufacturer explains: the tines are now arranged symmetrically about the towing axle, making the machine extremely low-draught and ensuring intensive mixing at the same time. This is particularly important when using the cultivator with track guidance systems. Available in working widths from 3–7m in mounted and trailed con gurations. FG

More options now available for stubble cultivator range

Additional equipment options are available for all models in the Terria range of Pottinger trailed stubble cultivators. The Tegosem hopper for sowing seed and applying microgranules makes it easy to combine tillage and drilling a cover crop or applying fertiliser in a single pass, Pottinger says.

The Tegosem is electrically controlled depending on the driving speed and switched on/ o automatically at the headland. A hydraulic fan ensures reliable transport of material to the distribution plates which provide a uniform spread of material close to the ground. The angle of the distribution plates can be adjusted by twisting the shaft to vary the

application point. The aim is to deposit the seed material in front of the rear roller or at the rear roller for optimum germination conditions. Increased wheel slip not only damages the structure of the soil, it also reduces cost e ectiveness by increasing fuel consumption. To use the power of the tractor as e ciently as possible, the drawbar can be equipped with the Traction Control hydraulic pulling power booster. This system transfers weight from the stubble cultivator to the rear axle of the tractor. The pressure in the drawbar cylinder can be adapted for di erent working depths, with a weight of up to 1,400kg being transferred. Ultimately, the system reduces operating costs and increases machine e ciency. FG

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Popular combi-drills are “simple and robust”

Whilst o ering single disc, double disc and Su olk coulters, KRM has focused its e orts on combi-drills tted with tine coulters. This followed the success of the ‘Elite’ tine coulter and the basic concept has remained the same – a simple, robust drill that’s easy to calibrate and adjust.

Across its range of tine drills, KRM has been introducing a new centralised metering system supplied by a pressurised hopper and controlled via Isobus. The combi drills have recently undergone the same

update and been re-named ‘Neu-P’.

Among the advantages are the externally mounted distribution heads; removing these from the hopper makes lling and cleaning out much easier. Swapping feed rollers in the easily accessible centrally mounted metering unit is all that’s required to switch from beans to OSR. The Isobus control is simple to use and can be fully GPS-controlled for variable seed rates and automatic headland start/stop to minimise overlap.

Interest in mechanicalweedinghas grown significantlyover recent years as the legal requirements oncropcare chemicals became more stringent andcrop resistance tochemicals increases. Inadditionmechanicalweedingmeets the demandfor reduced chemicaluse in crop production.

KRM supplies the Neu-P to t its range of power harrows, but the drill can also be mounted on a customer’s existing power harrow or even a non-powered cultivator.

KRM o ers a range of power harrows to suit larger or smaller tractors, with the 200hp Kratos being the most popular. Featuring 12 rotors for easier driving and a ner tilth, this model also comes with hydraulic clod board adjustment as standard and is tted with a 550mm super packer. FG

CarrierXThastheabilitytooptimise thediscanglestoitsworkingdepth. Thiscreatesafullcut-outata shallowerworkingdepthorreduced soilflowatadeeperworkingdepth. Bothofthesefactorscontributetoa lowerdieselconsumption.

CarrierXTcaneitherbedelivered asatrailedormountedversion. Theworkingwidthis4.25,5.25or 6.25m.AllCarrierXTmodelscan beequippedwitharangeofboth singleanddoublepackeroptions.

Premium built at a ordable prices

PFC Agri Solutions o ers a full range of cultivation equipment to suit individual requirements. Ploughs, seed bed cultivators, discs and stubble cultivators are the core items.

Escalating machinery prices prompted PFC to nd a premium built cultivation package at a ordable prices. O ering this to the UK market will help producers to reduce costs whilst maintaining a premium built product, PFC reckons.

The Titan BTA is the HD trailed discs with a large speci cation as standard. Some of the options include 560mm discs with HD NSK sealed bearings, active side screens, depth support wheels and straw tines hydraulic depth control. The rear packer is standardised with the steel ring and scrappers but there are many other options to suit speci c requirements.

The rear packer can also be speci ed with a dual packer option and following straw tines.

The frame pro le is built using high-grade steel in 180mm x 180mm pro le, providing excellent longevity and rigidity for a uniform and consistent cultivating depth. The front support wheels provide even depth control by preventing yaw in the frame under high-speed cultivating. The support wheels can be replaced with weights.

Awemak equipment provides “serious solutions to improving the crop establishment process and minimising capital cost”. The Titan discs o er operators signi cantly more control on their cultivation operations. PFC also o ers a range of smaller trailed or mounted options for the horticultural and agricultural sectors. FG

Cultivator range has a reputation for long life and low running costs

Köckerling produces a wide range of cultivators, disc harrows and seed drills to suit di erent soil types and conditions.

All machines have been manufactured to exacting standards using hot drawn box sections as standard; hence the enviable reputation Köckerling now has for long working life, low running cost, and versatile machines, the company explains. The range of machines include both trailed and mounted cultivators that are all tted with the original double STS roller.

The Allrounder Pro line with its four rows of tines spaced at 16.7cm is capable of a number of di erent tasks, including seedbed preparation after ploughing, opening soil for quicker drying, secondary stubble cultivations, and as a primary cultivator in lighter conditions.

The Allrounder Flatline is equipped with heavy-duty

double sprung elephant tines spaced at 130mm over six rows. This machine can work from very shallow or to a depth of 13cm.

The Vario is the agship of the Köckerling eet and comes as standard with full hydraulic depth control with 13cm tine spacing over eight rows. The soil and crop residue are carried in the machine for a number of meters to give optimum mix and distribution of crop residue to leave a perfectly level nish in just one pass.

Other cultivators in the range include the Quadro and Vector aimed at deeper working and the Rebell short disc harrow. FG

Extending the life of wearing parts

Ferobide is a unique weldable tungsten carbide hard surface tile. It is ideally used to extend the working life of wearing parts.

The advantage over other carbides is that it can be welded in place in a farm workshop using existing mig or stick welding equipment, explained Ferobide’s Stewart Peckitt. In practice, conventional tungsten is a good product but end users often

complain that the host metal wears away and the parts have to be changed when the valuable tungsten is still 85% good.

To solve this problem, Ferobide can be welded onto the area that is eroding away so that the host metal is protected and the farmer makes full use of the very expensive tungsten. In practice, the outlay is often repaid ve or even 10 times. This method works on many plough

points, subsoiler points, wings and heavy cultivators.

Ferobide has many other applications in agriculture including extending the life of packer roller scrapers/all scrapers, straw rape tines, drill coulters, plough subsoiler shins, sides of subsoiler cultivator legs and plough landsides. It has also been successfully used to extend wear part life in sugar beet and potato harvesters. FG

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In a normal year the scrapers on the subsoiler would be changed three or four times. Six years ago we applied Ferobide to them and have not even had to adjust them since – they will probably last twenty years.

Many UK farmers are benefiting from using Ferobide weldable tungsten.

To find out how much Ferobide can cut wearing metal costs and downtime on your farm please call 07966 671669 or email stewartjpeckitt@gmail.com www.peckittsferobide.com

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Farm to forge: Designing and producing high quality parts

Spaldings’ in-house team of product development specialists design and produce high quality parts to t a range of machines. The SPL Ultra range has expanded over the years to accommodate a wide range of cultivator and subsoiler designs.

After an initial request from the customer, Spaldings’ engineers assess and 3D scan the OEM part, to capture its geometry and dimensions. Research is undertaken into the function and soil flow, and market research into similar existing products to understand

the current best practice and why there are points of failure in the existing product.

A re-designed part is developed from the original 3D scans into a 3D CAD model, showing the material and design properties – including hard facing of leading edges and tungsten tiles to help maintain shape.

Rapid prototyping takes place, using 3D printing. The printed part is used to check for physical fitment prior to manufacture. A product development engineer visits the customer and presents the 3D part to review the concept against their original needs.

Once production of the part is complete, field trials take place with the customer to confirm that the design performs as expected. The new stock is then held at Spaldings’ UK distribution centre, where control checks are undertaken to ISO2859 standards and hardness checks ensure the correct material specification has been manufactured. FG

Titanum Disc Harrow from 3-6 metres now available with hydraulic depth control

Stubble cultivator o ers customisable design

Simple, reliable, and e cient machinery has never been more important. Protecting and maintaining the soil structure, tackling blackgrass and weed control, and battling increased fuel and labour costs, are only some of the challenges of modern agriculture.

With a simple, straightforward concept, the Güttler Supermaxx could be exactly what you need, Wox reckons.

Standard tine arrangement across the board

Standard to the whole range of Güttler Supermaxx models is the tine and tine arrangement. The 45 x 12 x 660mm sprung tines are all tted with reinforced helpers and are tough and durable but, most importantly, allow a high frequency vibration. This produces an even tilth, will bring loosened weeds to the surface, and incorporate stubble, chopped straw and any other crop residue.

Tines can be set to work in very shallow conditions and increase incrementally by 1cm with a simple pin arrangement. Tine depth is maintained with front-mounted

The Güttler Supermaxx claims to be the most versatile stubble cultivator available on the market. It’s modular, ‘customisable’ design can be con gurated to suit any operator, any condition, and any application, according to importer Wox Agri Services. continued over…

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gauge wheels if there is no rear roller or by a rear mounted Güttler Roll x Roller.

Whilst the tine spacing between the tines is set to an optimum 12.5cm, the tines of the Supermaxx machine are set over ve or seven rows and it is this spacing between the rows that spaces the tines to allow trash and stubble to pass seamlessly through.

Options set machine apart from the rest

Rollers: The Güttler lightweight synthetic ultra-roller for soil consolidation. Well-known throughout the market, the unique hard wearing but lightweight option of the synthetic ultra Güttler roller can be tted to all the ve-row versions of the Supermaxx machine. Depth control of the tines will

be controlled by the roller – if no roller is tted, the depth of tines is accurately controlled by gauge wheels and the rear levelling tines.

Levelling boards and additional harrows: Whilst standard machines are supplied with a single levelling harrow of 12mm sprung tines mounted behind the tines, options are available to t an additional harrow or parallel levelling board behind the tines in any con guration to suit. This may be directly behind the existing harrow giving a ‘double row’ e ect, between the tines and roller or directly behind the roller.

Hydraulic ripper boards and paddles: Hydraulically operated paddle boards are tted in front of the tines on the trailed 9m, 10m and 12m versions of the Supermaxx as standard. These can be modi ed and tted with 12mm ripper board

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plates if desired, and hydraulically operated ripper boards can be tted to mounted machines.

Tine options: A wide range of tine points are available for the tines:

• 8mm thick reversible points are tted as standard

• Hard wearing, reinforced tungsten tipped points – approx. 5–6 times the longevity of standard points

• 200mm wide stubble point with double bolt attachment

• New hard wearing GF200 forged stubble point with double bolt attachment now available. Patented lock washer: Patented Wox ‘lockwashers’ are available for the tment of tungsten tipped points to ensure secure tment of the point to prevent loss during cultivation operations as tine vibrations can easily loosen standard bolt and washer tments.

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The Imants spaders achieve a higher efficiency and a higher yield per acre with less passes for all soil types.

Tried and tested technology, grass seed is delivered precisely with 2 sharp discs that cut a V-shaped slit in the ground.

Grassland weeding harrow, levelling and harrowing in one pass plus it can also be used in combination with an overseeder.

Every Campey Agriculture new or used machine is backed up by our comprehensive after-sales service, technical back-up and a rapid delivery parts service.

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Seeder options: Convert this machine to a tine seed machine by tting a Güttler hydraulic seeder unit. The 410-litre seeder as supplied on the Greenmaster system is ideally suited to the Supermaxx system. Simple tment of seeder and access platform will result in a system perfect for establishing cereal and cover crops. New patented direct seed coulter boots are now available to deliver seed directly into the tine slot.

Compatibility with the Güttler range: The Güttler range of consolidation rollers are a perfect complement to the Supermaxx range. In particular, the trailed Master and Magnum range tted with 45/50cm cast iron rings in unique ground contouring framed – giving complete soil coverage, leaving an ideal loose crumbly nish with rm consolidation beneath. FG

Demos to showcase spaders and overseeders

Campey Agriculture will be exhibiting and demonstrating at Tillage Live with models from the range of Imants spaders and Vredo overseeders.

Vredo’s range of Agri Seeders have gained a reputation for 96% germination rates with its award-winning Crop Drill System (CDS), which enables the Vredo to sow arable crops directly on corn stubbles without any tillage at a 15cm row distance. This extends the machines’ use, reducing establishment fuel costs and promoting soil health. The unit keeps its well-known features for grassland overseeding (7.5cm), making it the only machine that can overseed on grass and arable land, Campey Agriculture says.

The Imants spader encourages better utilisation of organic manures and nutrients through the unique way it turns over and mixes the soil pro le. Without pre-cultivation, the spader can turn over and incorporate the organic matter on the surface and maintains the level of nutrients present in the ground, leaving a better soil pro le to encourage more production of nutrients and a healthy soil.

By improving the soil quality with only one pass, fewer processes are required to achieve a good growing base. The soil is disturbed less often, requires less management and less manpower, reducing costs and gas emissions respectively, the company says. FG

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Price reductions announced after manufacturer passes on savings

there is more to big rolls than weight alone, the company says. Confronted with large acreages, drivers are often inclined to go as fast as possible to complete the job, but it is much more e ective to set a steady pace with a heavier, wider machine, according to Cousins. The working widths on the Contour are also ideal for farms operating within a controlled tra c tramlined system.

Machinery manufacturer Cousins of Emneth has announced a price reduction on one of its ranges after making savings on |some of the components.

Cambridgeshire-based Cousins of Emneth has introduced price reductions on its full range of Cambridge rolls, having made savings on some of the main machine components, which are now being passed straight on to

customers, said managing director Laura Cousins.

Cousins’ Contour rolls are available in working widths from 6.3m to 18.4m, weighing up to 15.9 tonnes and making them Cousins’ heaviest and widest rolls. However,

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Reduce Operator Stress

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• Work day and night – sensors do not need light to “see”

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• Boom height control systems may offer other features such as Headlands Assist so that the boom can be automatically lifted and lowered at the end of the field

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Cousins of Emneth says it always strives to o er its customers the best value for money. Another good example of this is the o ering of low disturbance legs Step Change Legs and Shark Fin Rollers to be tted to existing machines.

This is an ideal option for customers considering a move to a low disturbance system, o ering a cost-e ective conversion option before investing in a bespoke machine, the company reckons.

The Step Change Tine and Shark Fin Roller are o ered as standard on the Less Lift Low Disturbance Loosener and as an option on all V-Form and Patriot models.

Cousins says it is a family run, agricultural engineering business founded on reliable, eld tested designs and good old fashioned customer service. For over 70 years it has built tough cultivation equipment for British and overseas farmers and helped solve their problems in the eld. Designs are continually reappraised and new systems developed to meet the changing needs of today’s farming industry. FG

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Attention to detail matters

Farming has always been about the attention to detail required to get the best from crops and livestock. In spite of generations of labour saving and information gathering devices, there is still nothing quite as good as the human eye at spotting the ne detail and making the correct decision on the day. This is particularly true of the new world of potato storage chemistry.

As with other sprout suppressants, there is a small risk that Biox-M may condense or coalesce in store if the crop temperature is not even throughout the store before treatment. This condensation or coalescence of product may cause damage to tubers. Avoiding this risk should be an essential part of store

management ahead of fogging.

Refrigeration and ambient air exchange should be turned o on the day before treatment and the store should be managed to even up the crop temperature as a matter of routine.

A temperature gradient across the store during fogging risks an uneven

distribution of the fog at the very moment that an even distribution is essential.

An even distribution of fog in store is neccessary to deliver good sprout control and will reduce the risk of condensation.

Fog inlet(s) should be located so that fog is readily moved around the

store and does not collect in a small area of the store, a factor particularly relevant for box stores.

Internal fans should be used to move fog evenly through the store and prevent product concentrating in one part of the store only.

Using multiple entry ports for application is likely to improve the even distribution of fog in store.

In-store cameras or viewing ports may be used to ensure that fog is being distributed evenly in store.

Every store is di erent and should be managed accordingly. It is always good practice to keep records, as detailed as possible, of crop and store condition during the storage season, but most importantly in the lead up and immediately following each treatment. A good set of records of store and crop temperatures, of the date(s) when the store is re-opened and refrigeration or ambient air exchange switched back on, allows the storekeeper to record and assess the factors that deliver the best e cacy, and to work towards extended treatment intervals, as well as to avoid unintended problems.

Biox-M has been in market for more than a decade, and a great many growers have become familiar with the need for attention to detail. FG

New compact option added to popular fieldloading machine

Further to strong sales and worldwide demand for Tong’s industry leading FieldLoad Pro, the company’s eldloading machine is now available in a compact 1800mm wide speci cation.

The new model has been designed to suit vegetable growers and producers looking to create post-harvest e ciencies at lower throughputs than the company’s agship machine.

“The FieldLoad Pro continues to be a very popular set-up for truly versatile and e cient post-harvest handling,” says Richard Knighton, sales manager at Tong Engineering. “We have always referred to the machine as our onfarm and in- eld powerhouse and it really has proved to be just that,

excess of 100 tons of crop per hour into boxes, bulkers and bulk storage. However, we work with vegetable producers of all sizes and not everyone needs such a high-capacity machine; and this is where the new, narrower machine can ensure all the same e ciencies to suit lower throughput requirements.”

Suitable for use on a wide range of root crops including potatoes, carrots, onions and more, the new, more compact FieldLoad Pro features all the same options as the agship

machine but simply in a narrower format. The machine features a heavy duty reception hopper feeding a choice of crop cleaning units including Tong’s renowned EasyClean separator available with Auto-Touch HMI controls, as well as the company’s high-speed PU coil cleaning system and star cleaning units.

Custom-built to suit grower’s exact speci cation, the new FieldLoad Pro model will feature the standard four-man inspection cabin and a 1,300mm wide fully foldable cart elevator. A super-silent onboard generator provides power e ciency for in- eld operation, which can be bypassed for mains power when operating on-farm. Like the larger

model, the new compact model can be speci ed with the latest optical sorting equipment as an alternative to the standard inspection cabin, for ultimate automation and sorting e ciency.

“We pride ourselves on continuously developing our equipment to ensure the most suitable solutions for growers large and small in the UK and worldwide,” added Charlie Rich, sales director at Tong Engineering. “The new compact model of the FieldLoad Pro is one of the latest examples of this, where we have introduced a new compact and a ordable machine which brings all the e ciencies of the agship FieldLoad Pro to even more vegetable growers.” FG

The importance of storage checks and servicing

The time is upon us when stores have been emptied and harvest is fast approaching. This is the perfect time to do those allimportant equipment services

and checks.

Your storage facility – just like your car, tractor or combine – needs periodic maintenance in order to function without problems. It is even legally required to have your cooling installation inspected annually, for example.

Not maintaining the crop stores leads to higher costs in the long term. Therefore, it’s important have your ventilation, fridge, electrical installations, Cropscan, sensors, gas burners and louvres checked.

Farm Electronics is able to cover the UK and Ireland with its dedicated, reliable service team. In addition to servicing and maintenance, the business also o ers complete crop storage systems for potatoes, onions and vegetables. It specialises in refrigerated cooling, ventilation and electronic control systems and automated controls for the agricultural industry. Contact the company directly for more information. FG

Quality used machinery in stock now

Not only does Standen Engineering sell brand-new, UK designed and manufactured machinery, it also sells quality used machinery. Its stock changes on a weekly basis and includes not just Standen machinery but also other popular manufacturers such as AVR, Grimme and Scanstone. Its current used stock includes harvesters, cultivation equipment, planters and toppers. If a lack of after sales service on a used machine is putting you o then the comapny says you can be assured that most Standen-manufactured used machinery includes a season’s warranty and the sales price includes set-up on farm by a Standen trained service engineer. The company’s current selection of used machinery can be found on their website in the dedicated used machinery section.

Sales of the popular AVR Puma 4.0 four-row self-propelled harvester continue. Standen has AVR trained technicians to support this along with a good stock of spare parts.

Show season continues apace and alongside one of its Scottish dealers, Agricar Ltd, Standen recently attended the popular ‘Potatoes in Practice’ event which was held on 10th August. The event was wellattended and, as ever, Standen and Agricar were delighted to get the chance to talk to growers face-toface.

The Standen order book for spring cultivation and planting equipment is lling up fast so if you are interested in placing an order for a bedformer, bedtiller, UniPlus destoner or SR200 planter then you are encouraged to get in touch. FG

New website for automated packing company

UK designer of automated packing solutions for farmers, Pace Mechanical Handling, has refreshed its website ahead of launching a new digital marketing campaign.

Pace, which has installed over 200 robotic and automated packing lines, revealed the new website last month.

The new site provides an overview of Pace’s capabilities,

overcome labour shortages.

“The new website showcases our recent projects and gives potential customers an overview of our unique solutions,” says Pace’s managing director, Nick Cesare. “The website is much more in keeping with

our market-leading position and vast experience than the previous version, and we will be adding more case studies and details of several new innovations over the coming months.”

Established in 1996, Pace is a pioneer in automated and robotic packing solutions, and its new marketing campaign will raise the company’s pro le amongst potato, root vegetable and brassica growers.

and designed to meet the grower’s precise needs. At the heart of all projects are the company’s four core products: the Gemini twin head weigher, Orion Weigher, Orion Weigher and sack placer and the CBC sack placer and stitcher line. Pace also integrates Motorman robots with custom-made grippers for pick and place packaging systems.

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Net zero potato trial informs future production strategy

Major UK supplier Branston launched a range of new trials earlier this year, to pioneer the net zero production of potato crops through sustainable fertilisers, reduced cultivations, varieties and improved soil health – alongside improvements in storage and transport.

Branston was awarded £2.1 million by Innovate UK in 2022 to carry out its net zero project over a three-year period, alongside agri-tech rm B-hive Innovations, the University of Lincoln, crop storage tech rm Crop Systems Ltd and growers in Lincolnshire and Scotland.

Extensive eld trials

As this year’s planting season began, the project started its second year of testing to establish a process for achieving the lowest possible greenhouse gas emissions. An extensive range of eld trials were undertaken on the growing potato

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crops this season.

The project aims to sustainably change the way that potatoes are grown, stored, and transported, while still producing a commercially viable crop – and in turn delivering a staple food that is better for the planet.

“Potato growers all want to know

how they can reduce their fertiliser, fuel and electricity consumption as part of their net zero strategies, so they are extremely engaged in what we are trying to do,” said Andy Blair, the technical eld manager leading the project for Branston, which handles 350,000 tonnes of potatoes a year and supplies to national retailers and wholesalers.

Fertiliser use

“Fertiliser use is a major challenge and plays a signi cant part in all our trials. During the coming year, we will focus e orts to understand di erent novel fertiliser types and application rates to investigate yield and quality during growing.”

Branston has helped to develop a revolutionary organically derived low-carbon fertiliser that uses by-products. The carbon footprint of this product is much lower than conventionally produced fertiliser, the rm says. Plant growth and nutrient uptake were monitored continuously throughout the trials. They assessed new technologies e ectively putting

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the plant into a high-care hospital unit feeding the plant what it needs when it needs it.

Previous trials have been conducted to identify varieties with vigorous growth that might perform with fewer inputs; 12 of these varieties will be included within the net zero project.

Nicola Matthews, Branston net zero research manager, explained: “Knowing as much as possible about our soil biology, physical properties and nutrient content will allow us to tailor cultivations and applications to maximise yield while reducing the greenhouse gases that are released during the production of the potato crop.”

“The aeration of the land is activating microbes and causing carbon dioxide release from the soil, one of the main principles behind regenerative agriculture is to minimise soil disturbance.”

Reducing cultivation in potato production is di cult however Branston said it will continue to look at minimum tillage techniques, as well as more extreme growing methods such as growing under a straw mulch.

Alongside the University of Lincoln, Branston is also analysing new technologies in the growing process, with trials of an R-leaf technology spray – a nitrogen- xing photosynthetic catalyst – converting nitrous oxide in the atmosphere into available nitrogen that can be taken up through the leaf.

Storage and transport

The net zero project is also looking at innovative cold store designs to keep stored crops in optimum condition while minimising energy usage and environmental impact.

Crop transport and its associated carbon footprint is also coming under the consortium’s spotlight. In one of the rst UK trials of its kind, Branston trialled Volvo’s FM Electric 4x2 truck as part of its eet.

Transportation poses a huge environmental challenge to food suppliers because of the need to collect the fresh produce from growers, bring it to packing sites then deliver it to customers as rapidly as possible. After two years of research, Branston trialled the truck for a week in June. The aim was to explore the mileage capabilities, charging practicalities and driving performance. The vehicle was used to support both distribution centre deliveries and farm pick-ups across three di erent shift patterns to get a good re ection of its suitability.

Currently, the vehicle can travel

approximately 300km on one charge of the latest model of battery, generation three, before it requires recharging. Simon Telfer, HR and logistics director at Branston, said: “By 2035 we’re con dent the batteries will have progressed to a point that our drivers can reach any location required and make a return journey without having to recharge, which is a key aspect of the feasibility of EV for Branston.”

Branston said the trial was a success and the team were happy with the capabilities of the lorry. They are now working with Volvo and looking at how to integrate this type of vehicle in the longer term.

Andy Blair concluded: “The new trials have meant a real acceleration in the project, now this year is much

bigger than last year, and it is great to tap into the scienti c knowledge and all the new technologies that are being o ered.

“We are very excited to see what

the results bring and hope this ground-breaking research will lead to major changes and opportunities for the potato production industry from start to nish.” FG

Branston trialled Volvo’s FM Electric 4x2 truck as part of its eet for a week.

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Buying electric: Benefits outweigh range anxiety

Farmtrac’s all-electric tractor has been selling in the UK since 2021 – enough time for customers to now know the bene ts of going green for this vital piece of equipment; but for some, a barrier remains to making the switch.

‘Range anxiety’ is a term widely associated with driving an electric car when the driver fears the battery will run out of power before the destination or a suitable charging point is reached, and is now applicable to the farming industry with the introduction of electric tractors.

According to a study by the American Automobile Association, the cure to range anxiety is owning an electric vehicle – and Farmtrac says it can attest the same rule applies to curing range anxiety in relation to owning a tractor.

Myths around owning an electric vehicle include: Demand exceeding the electrical grid’s current capacity; they need expensive charging infrastructure; and they could run out of battery power on the other side of the farm, miles away from the charging point.

In fact, switching to electric overnight would only increase demand by 10%, tting comfortably within the grid’s capacity; and with Farmtrac all models can be charged by plugging into any standard domestic household/shed/warehouse outlet – with no huge structural changes needed.

When it comes to range anxiety and running out of battery power, Farmtrac, the manufacturer

all-electric tractor, brings all the technology

of the FT25G (pictured), the industry’s rst all-electric tractor, brings all the technology to eliminate the fear of range anxiety.

The 72V battery pack tted to the tractor has a maximum run time of around six hours and can be charged to full in eight hours which means a good day’s work can be done on one charge.

This should alleviate any fears attached to range anxiety when it comes to owning an electric tractor but, Farmtrac says, if you need any more persuading:

an electric tractor but, Farmtrac says, if you

• The Farmtrac FT25G’s 18.5kW motor has been proven to be powerful enough to outperform 25hp diesel equivalents in heavy workload and the progressive switch settings and transmission speed dial helps conserve energy

• The FT25G also boasts a 450kg lift capacity and can be paired with a front loader, making it a versatile workhorse suitable for a range of tasks from lifting and towing to transporting

• It further allows for a series of attachments to be tted to its heavy-duty three-point linkage such as nishing mowers, ail mowers and rotary tillers as well as aerators

and verticutters. Fertiliser spreaders, sand spreaders and top dressers can also be attached

• The FT25G comes with a robust warranty, supported by Reesink Agriculture, the awardwinning UK distributor renowned and trusted for its servicing, maintenance and back-up.

For more information on how your farm or smallholding can make the switch to electric contact Reesink directly or a Farmtrac dealer via www.reesinkagriculture.co.uk FG

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Farming with trees is key to net zero and wildlife recovery

2040, a major increase in agroforestry – farming with trees – is essential if the country is to meet nature and climate targets, whilst at the same time securing long term food production.

Research from Cran eld University and the Woodland Trust shows that arable farms that adopt agroforestry could lock up huge amounts of CO2, while helping to reverse wildlife decline and improve soil health. With biodiversity at around 30% of 1970 levels, this is a win-win for nature and farming.

The research explains that agriculture is responsible for around 10% of UK territorial greenhouse gas emissions, with arable areas releasing nearly two tonnes of CO2 equivalent per hectare per year, and grassland with livestock releasing nearly four tonnes. There is strong evidence that establishing agroforestry on 10% of arable land and 30% of grassland could enable

agriculture-related emissions to reach net zero by 2050 whilst maintaining high levels of food production.

For example, over 30 years arable farms which adopt agroforestry could lock up eight tonnes of CO2 per hectare per year – equivalent to the average annual carbon footprint of a UK household. Establishing agroforestry on 10% of UK arable land, assuming a halving of arable greenhouse gas emissions per hectare, would enable the sector to reach net zero by 2050. Similarly, establishing silvopastoral agroforestry on 30% of UK grassland could result in net zero emissions from the grassland sector by 2050.

The report also found that allowing an existing hedge to increase in height from two to three metres can store an additional seven tonnes of carbon per hectare.

Agroforestry could also help address the biodiversity crisis by increasing the abundance of farmland species – birds and invertebrates in particular. It is estimated that the total number of breeding birds in the UK fell by 44 million between 1967 and 2009, and many once-common farmland birds are continuing to decline.

Agroforestry is not only good for supporting wildlife but enhances soil health by improving soil structure and microbial diversity. It may

Biodiversity and carbon capture are increasingly hot topics within the farming sector. With the government legislating net zero emissions by 2050 and the NFU setting an even more ambitious agricultural target of

Yellowhammers are one of the iconic farmland birds under threat in the UK.

Planting trees for wildlife and the environment.

Image by Mark Lea/WTML

Image by John Bridges/WTML

Fourth generation farmer Ben Butler made it his goal to leave his 405-hectare mixed unit in a better state for the environment and wildlife than when he took it on in 2014. To do this he has continued his father’s legacy of balancing sustainability with pro tability in his approach to farming. Manor Farm in Wiltshire combines arable and grassland with raising beef cattle and grazing ewe lambs. Looking to reinstate hedgerows that were removed in previous decades, Ben sought support from the Woodland Trust’s MOREhedges scheme, which o ers up to 75% funding, and planted 250m of native hedgerow along with 50 oak trees. In addition to creating much-needed corridors for wildlife, Ben was keen to capture carbon and shelter his crops. “You don’t have to farm right up to the fence line anymore,” he says. “There is a place for wildlife. It’s good for the image of the industry and it’s good for the environment.”

also lead to passive bene ts in other ecosystem services such as pollination, pest control, nutrient cycling and decomposition, all of which are essential for long-term sustainable food production.

Paul Burgess, Professor of Sustainable Agriculture and Agroforestry at Cran eld University, who conducted the research said:

“Consumers and retailers increasingly want their food derived from farms with zero or negative greenhouse gas emissions and increased tree planting is one of the few ways that farm businesses can maintain food production whilst achieving net zero targets over the next 30 years. The analysis shows that the integration of new agroforestry on between 18 and 30% of the farmed area through incremental planting can allow UK agriculture to reach net zero by 2050, assuming no change in current per hectare greenhouse gas emissions from arable and livestock systems.”

Working with farmers

Farmland accounts for 71% of the UK countryside, so getting farming right is essential to addressing the climate, nature and food security crises. That means not just productive elds, but trees, hedgerows, and a countryside that’s rich in wildlife.

The Woodland Trust has decades of experience working side by side with farmers to harness the bene ts of trees for business, nature and climate.

If you’re looking to plant trees, we have a range of schemes that provide the trees, funding and expert advice you need to achieve your goals. Whether that’s designing shelterbelts to protect crops and livestock from extreme weather or providing an alternative food source in the form of tree browse, to the provision of habitats for wildlife, including bene cial insects.

The trees will supply woodfuel for heating while supporting biodiversity.

Mark and Liz Lea have been farming at Green Acres since 2000. It’s a 175-hectare certi ed organic mixed arable and sheep farm, mostly in a ve-year arable rotation including clover-based leys and combinable wheat, oats and peas. The couple has undertaken a degree of agroforestry in recent years, planting avenues of trees with support from the Woodland Trust. It was the success of this project that made them decide to take on another, and earlier this year they planted 800 trees through the Trust’s MOREwoods scheme. Looking to generate wood for their biomass boiler, they opted for species suitable for coppicing –including hazel, alder and maple.

Our agship scheme MOREwoods is a great introduction to tree planting as you’re able to start with a smaller area than most schemes. Where 500+ trees are planted on at least half a hectare, we will visit your site, help design your woodland, create a bespoke species mix, and supply the agreed trees and protection. All with generous funding of up to 75%.

Apply by October to plant this winter

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MOREwoods is funded by Lloyds Bank to support sustainable farming

The Woodland Trust is a charity registered in England and Wales (No. 294344) and in Scotland (No. SC038885). The Woodland Trust logo is a registered trademark.

Case study: Mixed farmer Ben Butler

Case study: Organic mixed farmer Mark Lea

Major upgrades to o set mower

Major Equipment has upgraded its Verge Mower for extra durability and agility. With full 140-degree movement and powerful shredding capabilities, it helps local authorities, highway maintenances teams and professional crews keep roadside verges and hedges in check.

The hydraulically controlled arm can go 35 degrees down into ditches and embankments and up 90-degrees to trim hedges, shrubs and trees in one uid motion. In o set mode, the 1.56m extension suits mowing under trees, around fences and other hard-to-reach areas.

Heavy duty gearboxes transmit power consistently to the blades, which ensures even cutting and mulching in light and heavy vegetation. Added shock load protection within the gearboxes dampen vibration and protect the machine in a collision. Rubber skirting around the deck encases ying debris. With fewer wearing

parts than ails, the Verge Mower is easier to maintain and more cost e ective to run, the company says. It comes in two working widths. The 1.43m model (MJ36140) has two rotors with eight blades. The 2.11m model (MJ36210) has three rotors with twelve blades. Cutting height can be easily adjusted from 15–100mm. The mower folds vertically in transport mode to 1.60m width. The mower is rear mounted onto Class 2 tractors with options for left or right-hand manoeuvring. The mower is also made of high performance Strenx Steel and galvanised to ISO standards. For more information, call Major directly or visit www.majorequipment.com. FG

Hedgecutter gets improved arm geometry

Twose's agship TW67T-5 hedgecutter has received a major update with a new armset design. The enhanced geometry improves the arm’s movement range, allowing for improved close-in-cutting positioning and greater over-fence clearance, the manufacturer says.

With a maximum 6.5m working reach achieved with 1.0m of telescopic extension, the TW67T-5 features a compact armset design “ideal” for working in narrow lanes. When additional reach is required, it can easily extend to 6.5m via intuitive joystick control.

The new design includes a higher pivot point for the dipper arm, providing improved over-fence clearance, and a redesigned parallel linkage geometry arrangement for better ’topping out’ of hedges, even close-in to the tractors.

The heavy-duty TW67T-5 comes with a fully independent 65hp hydraulic system with cast iron pumps and motors. Standard features include LED road lights, an oil cooler, and proportional electric controls. Flailhead options include 1.2m and 1.5m variants, with various ail choices to meet individual requirements. FG

The new armset design on the Twose TW67T-5 o ers better arm movement range.

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Hedge trimmer options for 2023–24

Shelbourne Reynolds o ers 11 hedge trimmers across four series, headed by the high hour user-targeted 8075VFRT and 8065VFRT variable forward reach telescopic models, with 102-degree slew and respective retracted/extended reach gures of 6.2/7.5m and 5.6/6.5m.

Variable forward/rearward reach gures are 2.5/1.6m and 2.0/1.3m, enhancing visibility and the ability to operate in restricted areas. There are also three 8000T telescopic models, the 8060T (4.8/6.0m), 8070T (5.5/7.0m) and 8080T (6.2/8.0m). All 8000 series models are supplied with the S-Touch Compact joystick/control terminal, while optional is S-Touch Max and its larger joystick. Flail head

options include 1.2/1.5m generalpurpose and 1.2/1.6m high-capacity units.

The 7000 series is led by the 7062VFR variable forward reach machine, o ering maximum 6.2m outward reach and 1.6m forward reach, plus 0.9m rearward reach. It is partnered by the 7060T, a telescopic machine with retracted reach of 4.8m and maximum reach of 6.0m.

For general farm and lighter contracting work, the telescopic 6060T (pictured) o ers 4.8m retracted reach and 6.0m maximum reach, plus key features from larger machines, including a 70hp hydraulic system and standard GP1200 head. Its non-telescoping partner, the 6056, has a xed boom giving a maximum 5.6m reach and suiting hedge work with mid-sized tractors where overall weight is critical, plus lighter operations such as verge mowing. Those needing a smaller machine can choose from the 457 and 450, with respective maximum reaches of 5.7m and 5.0m. FG

New portable power supply launched

Stihl has launched its rst portable 230V power supply, providing professional users with a quiet, low maintenance and emission-free alternative to petrol-powered generators.

Weighing only 19.8kg and boasting a 3.6kW power output, the new PS 3000 o ers a high power-to-weight ratio and is one of the most powerful portable power supply units in its weight class.

The PS 3000 can be used in a wide variety of applications from corded drills, site lighting, Stihl tools such as power washers and vacuums, as well as recharging Stihl batteries while out in the eld. The high 2.1kWh energy content also ensures long working times for minimal disruption.

The new portable power

supply produces a pure sine wave, meaning it generates the same electrical current produced by the grid, ensuring no di erence in performance and that no electrical noise is generated. In addition, a boost mode function temporarily increases the power output by up to 250% for tools with high initial starting currents.

Designed to operate in the toughest conditions, the PS 3000 features a sturdy frame for high protection levels, multiple handles for carrying comfort, is protected from dust and can even be used in wet weather conditions.

For more information, visit www.stihl.co.uk FG

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Funding for ambitious woodland creation project announced

Funding for the development of an ambitious project to create and connect woodlands across the Midlands region has been announced, with the aim of increasing habitats for wildlife, improving wellbeing for communities, and growing more low carbon jobs.

The Midlands Forest Network (MFN) is an initiative to encourage greater protection, restoration, and creation of woods and trees across the whole Midlands region. Led by a partnership of the Woodland Trust, National Forest Company, and Midlands Engine, the MFN seeks to expand existing Midlands woodlands and connect them through new wooded corridors in the farmed landscape, within towns and cities and along local transport networks.

This ambitious project has secured £230k from Defra's Nature for Climate

Fund and nearly £200k from the National Lottery Heritage Fund, with additional nancial support from the National Forest Company, Woodland Trust, and Midlands Engine.

Funding over the next two years will create a visionary plan for the MFN, working closely with existing partners and communities to identify opportunities for further woodland creation, exploring people’s connections to trees and woods and building momentum around opportunities for attracting new investment.

With the pressing challenges of climate change, nature loss and ill health, the need for woodland creation and connection has never been more critical. The Midlands region currently falls below the national average of 13.3% woodland cover at just 7.4%.

Toby Bancroft, Woodland Trust regional director, said: “At a time where the threats from climate change and loss of nature are increasingly impacting our lives, there has never been a more critical time to recognise the role and secure

the bene ts woods and trees bring to nature’s recovery and our own health and wellbeing”.

The Midlands Forest Network will also stimulate new opportunities for individual landowners and organisations to contribute to the Government’s tree planting e orts. By collaborating with councils, planners, farmers, landowners and charities, the MFN will help identify the right places for planting and where this can have the biggest bene t.

The social and cultural bene ts of trees and woods are also central to the Midlands Forest Network, ensuring that the bene ts are felt by those in urban and rural areas, more diverse communities or those unable to easily access greenspace on their doorstep.

Robyn Llewellyn, director, England, Midlands & East at The National Lottery Heritage Fund said:

“It’s wonderful to hear how the team at Woodland Trust, National Forest Company and Midlands Engine are exploring connections to woodlands by developing the Midlands Forest Network. Thanks to National Lottery players, we are able to support important work, such as establishing the foundations to facilitate positive change at landscape scale for natural heritage.” FG

Revolutionising farm drainage and irrigation

In the world of modern agriculture, the pursuit of innovation and sustainability remains unyielding. As farmers strive to optimise their land use and maximise crop yields, the importance of e ective drainage and irrigation systems cannot be understated. In this regard, mole draining, a ground-breaking technique, continues to revolutionise the way we manage water on farms.

Mole draining:

A technical marvel

Mole draining, sometimes known as subsoil drainage or mole ploughing, represents a time proven system that continues to form part of the advancement in agricultural drainage systems. Unlike traditional surface drainage methods, such as ditches or pipes, mole draining operates beneath the soil's surface. A specialised mole plough, equipped with a straight or tapered bullet-like tip and expander, channels its way underground, creating a continuous mole channel that allows water to ow freely and e ciently through the soil pro le.

The technique's e ectiveness lies in its ability to alleviate waterlogging and soil compaction, two of the most pressing challenges farmers face today. By enhancing soil aeration and promoting healthy root growth, mole draining signi cantly improves

overall crop health and productivity.

What are the bene ts?

Increased yields: One of the most remarkable bene ts of mole draining is the signi cant increase in crop yields. By facilitating better water in ltration and root development, this innovative technique optimises growing conditions, leading to healthier plants and consequently, higher yields.

Water management: Mole draining provides an exemplary water management system, especially during periods of heavy rainfall or irrigation. The channels created underground act as natural conduits, guiding excess water away from the elds, preventing waterlogging, and minimising the risk of crop damage due to excess moisture.

Reduced soil compaction: Soil compaction is a pervasive problem in modern agriculture, adversely impacting plant growth and soil health. Mole draining e ectively tackles this issue by fracturing the soil and creating pathways for water and air to penetrate, mitigating soil compaction and its negative consequences.

Erosion control: Mole draining plays a vital role in erosion control. By directing water away from the surface and ltering it through the

underground channels, the risk of soil erosion is signi cantly reduced, preserving the fertile topsoil, and maintaining long-term soil health.

Sustainable farming: As the world grapples with climate change and environmental concerns, sustainable farming practices become paramount. Mole draining aligns perfectly with sustainability goals, conserving water resources, reducing the need for chemical inputs, and fostering a healthier agricultural ecosystem.

The Proforge mole draining revolution

Through extensive design and testing from moledrainer experts, the Proforge range of mole drainers was launched to the market to meet the ongoing needs of smallholders, farmers and contractors.

The Monomole-Mounted system’s key features include a High Wear Resistant Mole Bullet, a Large Diameter Notched Disc for penetrating grass and stubbles, a 4in Expander, a MonoSkid Under-Beam Replaceable Wear Plate, a Hi-Rise Leg Flange for optimum trash ow and a Pitch Adjustable Leg to ensure the best penetration in all soil types.

These advancements have come about due to years of hands-on experience from the team at Proforge and the valuable feedback received

from farmers using them out in the eld.

How, why, and when to mole drain

While the bene ts of mole draining are undeniable, successful implementation relies on informed decision-making. Each farm’s terrain, soil type, and water management needs must be carefully assessed to determine if mole draining is the most suitable solution.

Farmers should consider collaborating with agricultural consultants such as agronomists and drainage experts to conduct a comprehensive on-site evaluation. This assessment will not only identify areas prone to waterlogging and compaction but also ensure that mole draining aligns with the farm’s soil type, irrigation and drainage infrastructure.

Furthermore, timing plays a crucial role in mole draining’s e ectiveness. Performing the process during the dry season allows for optimal conditions, as the soil is easier to work with and disturbances to ongoing crop cycles are minimised.

A plethora of bene ts

Mole draining, although an old proven method, represents a breakthrough in agricultural drainage and irrigation systems, o ering a plethora of bene ts to modern farmers. By enhancing crop yields, managing water e ectively, combating soil compaction, and promoting sustainability, mole draining rede nes the landscape of modern agriculture. FG

Proforge explores the bene ts and signi cance of mole draining, shedding light on how this ingenious practice is reshaping the agricultural landscape and is one of the most cost-e ective ways of draining.

A perfect year for mole ploughing

With ever-rising input costs, there is now a cost-e ective mounted mole drainer that works – the Ceres UniMole Mole Drainer is the perfect machine for the task, the manufacturer says. The UniMole brings you the best of both worlds, combining a traditional trailed beam mole drainer with the speed, manoeuvrability and convenience of a mounted machine.

The Ceres UniMole creates minimal surface disturbance with its unique hydraulic entry and withdrawal system, which allows its leg to run smoothly in and out of the ground. The hydraulic ram automatically extends and contracts, which reduces ground heave, as well as lessening the pressure exerted on the tractor. This prevents the unsightly exposed crater at

the end of each run, which is normally associated with mole ploughing, making this machine perfect for zero till, minimum till and pastureland.

The wide beam creates a high pressure point over the foot and bullet, to prevent premature lift and shatter and reduce ground disturbance, and allows the ceramic expander to create an even force to consolidate the subsoil. The leg creates an open slit, which allows circulating air to dry out the consolidated substrate and create an even longer lasting drain. The risk of debris and trash build up is greatly reduced not only by the angle of the leading edge, but also by the large 560mm diameter serrated disc which has ample clearance within the frame

Mobile irrigation management system

to prevent congesting and aid free rotation.

The UniMole is built with longevity in mind, not only for long-lasting land drains, but also the lifespan of its components. These include the Hardox 450 full-length skid, leg and headstock pin inserts, which offers up to four times greater life expectancy than mild steel. The leg is also protected by a choice of two sizes of shear link, which provides a safeguard when using the UniMole in unfamiliar ground. Both main pivots have greaseable sprung steel

bushes with EN24 pins. The hardwearing ceramic expander, which comes as standard, maintains its shape throughout wear by rotating freely on its axis, and it has a convenient stowing position when out of work.

The Ceres team believes that the UniMole o ers the best allround performance, whether on grassland, stubble, pre-worked or in-crop conditions, bringing an over 100-year-old design up-to-date and making it suitable for e cient, modern farming and contracting applications. FG

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After the harsh, dry summer last year, this year is looking like the perfect year for mole ploughing, according to Ceres Machinery.

A very di erent year to 2022

“With cereal harvest now in full swing at the time of writing and the pressure on to gather in the crops, saturated soils are creating very di cult conditions for machinery,” says Tim Sisson, managing director at William Morfoot Ltd. “Land drains are running – which is not typically the case in the height of summer – when soils are not generally at eld capacity.”

Mr Sisson continues: “On the back of a strong harvest in 2022 which o ered a combination of good prices and yields, we have seen a strong appetite for land drainage investment. The demand is fuelled in part by yield data –which is showing very clearly the yield uplifts being observed from drainage investment. Coupled with that, the wider bene ts of timeliness and having certainty that elds will be able to quickly

recover after heavy or prolonged rainfall are all factors which are encouraging the investment at farm level.”

Mr Sisson adds: “With BPS declining and being e ectively phased out now, many farms have reacted by looking closely at driving up productivity through land drainage investment. With clear data showing that land drainage o ers a payback over a generation whilst working 24 hours a day, seven days a week when needed, it is easy to see why investment in it o ers a yield bene t and payback worth unlocking."

William Morfoot Ltd delivers comprehensive land drainage schemes including all design work and installation work to farm businesses across the UK.

To nd out more, contact the company or visit www. williammorfoot.co.uk FG

Moling will help to improve soil structure

There is a lot of moling to be done this season as very little was done last year with the extremely dry conditions – plus the fact that moles created in the last few years may have collapsed with the extreme heat. It is advisable to physically check by digging down and taking a look and it is also important to check the outfalls.

In a min-till system it is vitally important to have a good drainage infrastructure and if crops are struggling, poor drainage could be the cause.

Mole draining will improve the root system of plants and prevents them sitting in water. It is a relatively inexpensive way of keeping water moving through soils to the primary drainage system and is also bene cial on clay soils that do not have a

drainage system.

Hankins Engineering Ltd manufactures single, twin and three leg Maidwell molers, both mounted and trailed and at competitive prices. Machines are available for purchase and hire and a contract moling service is also o ered.

The Maidwell molers are robust machines and are built to withstand large tractors and crawlers. They are long-lasting machines; the rst single leg was built over 40 years ago and is still in work today, Hankins says.

The molers have a unique screw adjusting double ended leg, incorporating a shear bolt device, acting as a safety mechanism. Press wheels can be tted to all of the machines as an optional extra, to prevent any heaving problems. FG

Black-grass and poor drainage

By the time you read this, the 2023 harvest should all be safely gathered in despite its late start; but how much evidence of black-grass did you see from the combine seat?

“During our farm visits and surveys, we continue to see the common link between black-grass and poor drainage,” comments Andrew Wright of Miles Drainage.

“In some elds it is as clear as black and white, with the welldrained areas free of black-grass, and the infested areas clearly showing the need for, or lack of drainage.

The problem could simply be due to a lack of maintenance, even in what might be termed (in East Anglia anyway) a drier than average year. Or that the old drainage scheme

has seen better days and additional drainage is required.

“For a drainage scheme to operate at its full potential, the outfalls need to be in good condition and have a suitable freeboard (the di erence between the drain invert and the ditch bed). Drains which are hidden in the undergrowth need to be found, cleared and marked with a suitable marker post, making them easier to locate.

“Miles Drainage 20 Ltd has the experience and good availability to assist with all your requirements, ranging from drain maintenance during the winter months, to the design and installation of a new drainage scheme.

“Now is a good time to contact us and discuss your requirements.” FG

Compact irrigation boom is “lighter and easier to transport”

Briggs Irrigation has launched a new irrigation boom designed speci cally to make transport and handling as easy as possible.

The R52 Compact has a structural width of 52m but can irrigate a width of up to 72m when tted with sprinklers at either end. Accurate Nelson R55 VT sprinklers are used to ensure uniformity across the entire wetted width.

The new boom can be folded to just under 2.9m to ensure road transport is convenient, safe and straightforward. An optional ‘travel kit’ can also be provided, allowing the boom to be towed safely at speeds of up to 25mph.

As with all Briggs booms, the new Compact can be set up

or folded for transport by just one person. A 500kg weight reduction compared with existing models makes it even easier to handle and helps reduce ground compaction.

In additional to the 52m model, 46m, 40m and 35m booms will be available and a high level ‘elevation’ version for tall crops can also be supplied.

Managing director Adrian Colwill said: “We have listened carefully to customer’s requests and have produced a boom that is lighter, narrower and quicker to transport. We have also tested it on their farms.”

Further details are available from: www.briggsirrigation. co.uk FG

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Eclectic mix of modern and rural lots drew the crowds to Lincs retirement sale

A joint retirement sale on behalf of two local businesses attracted more than 300 private buyers and collectors to Coningsby, Lincs in late June. David Williams reports.

The sale was on behalf of Tumby Woodside-based farmers and contractors, Janet and Derek Roberts, and Coningsby blacksmith, Peter Capes. It was organised by the Boston-based Wrights Auctions team.

Long association with area

There had been members of the Roberts family in the village for approximately 150 years and Derek was born in the village and lived on the farm since 1962. The sale resulted from their decision to emigrate to Australia – a country with which they had links since an ancestor travelled there as a chef for Sir Joseph Banks on an expedition with Captain Cook. Peter Capes was also retiring from his blacksmith business. He was the third generation of his family to o er a blacksmith service in Coningsby and his ancestors previously had a smithy at Bunkers Hill, near New York, Lincs.

More than 720 lots

The auction sale included a huge selection of lots. There were modern tools and equipment as well as vintage and classic machinery.

The 720 lots on o er were sold by auctioneer, Martin Wright in less than six hours: brisk bidding helped by ideal ne and dry sale weather. Martin was assisted by his wife, Diane who was the cashier and son, William

who booked in the buyers, along with other members of the Wrights Auctions team.

More than 500 people registered to bid, from all parts of the UK including Northern Ireland, Wales, Gloucestershire, Yorkshire and the Borders. Sale highlights included a diesel grey Ferguson in very original condition and which had been on the farm from new which made £5,000, and a large Ruston Hornsby oil engine from a pumping station which sold for nearly £3,500. Trailed vintage ploughs sold well, along with many of the sundries.

End of an era

“Many of those who attended the sale knew Derek Roberts well, as he had lived and worked in the area all his life, and of course my sister Janet, who has worked at our auctions for over 25 years,” commented auctioneer Martin Wright. “It was a genuine retirement sale on behalf of two local, respected businesses, and the huge crowd who attended helped achieve some impressive prices for both vendors who were delighted with the results.

“The auction marked the end of an era for both the Roberts and Capes families in Tunby Woodside and Coningsby, and we were delighted to help them mark the occasions with such a successful sale.” FG

Agricultural sundries, tools and equipment dominated the sale.

An exceptional winning bid of £330 was needed to secure this blacksmith’s anvil with a set of tools.

A unique item – this set of attractive wooden skittles was made by Derek Roberts and it sold for £340.

The sale, at Tunby Woodside, Lincs included vintage and classic tractors as well as a huge selection of modern machinery and collectibles.

Members of the Wrights Auctions onsite sales team on the sale day – (l-r) Martin Wright, vendor Derek Roberts, Richard Reams, Duncan Booth, Diane Wright, Martin White, Rebecca Hayes, Robbie Wilson, Janet Roberts and Will Wright. Sheet runner, Theo Perowne is missing from the picture.

This unusual Melotte trailed single-furrow turnover plough made £420.

One of the biggest lots on o er was the Lincoln-made 1938 Ruston Hornsby 6HR 848 oil engine. After it was retired by the Witham Fourth District Internal Drainage

from its duties at the Leverton

Station in the 1970s, it was restored and mounted on a trailer for display. In excellent order it wouldn’t require much e ort to get it running, but it hadn’t been started for several years. It was bought

President dating from 1955 was a petrol/para n model. It was also described as a non-runner but was tidy and achieved a £1,000 winning bid.

Three sets of blacksmith’s bellows – all described as in working order included Linlet Angel Bellows which made £320, an Alldays set which made £180 and an unnamed example which sold for £95.

An all-steel Massey Harris disc coulter drill achieved a £150 winning bid.

A 1940’s Talbot 2f trailed plough achieved £510.

Another unusual plough – this single furrow Wilmott Turnall for a Fordson Model N sold for £360.

In good, restored condition, this Martin Markham 3.5-tonne, single-axle, two-wheel hydraulic tipping trailer sold for £1,000.

A newer plough, this Massey Ferguson 260 3f manual trip reversible from France made £410.

Several BMB tractors on o er included this Hoe-Mate which had one owner from new. It was in very tidy original condition with its decals intact and it sold for £100.

This BMB

Pictured are farmer and contractor Derek Roberts (left) and blacksmith Peter Capes who were both retiring from their respective businesses.

Board

Pumping

by a local collector for £3,500. Inset – auctioneer Martin Wright accepts bids for the large engine.

One of the auction stars, this Ferguson TEF Diesel had been on the farm since it was new in 1955. In very good, original condition it also had a good set of tyres and achieved a well-deserved winning £5,000 bid. Inset – Martin Wright takes advantage of the Ferguson seat for a few minutes while competitive bidding pushes the price to £5,000.

Auctioneer Martin Wright accepts bids for a Stihl 085 petrol chainsaw which sold for £180. His son, William is beside him spotting bids.

On the left, this set of platform scales in tidy order made just £10 while the very unusual belt-driven Danish Stone Mill on the right sold for £294.

This International Model A was new in 1942 and was described as a non-runner, although it appeared tidy. The winning bid was £1,000.

Tidy Ferguson linkage-mounted ploughs are always in demand and this example made £270 – representing a good return for the vendor who bought it recently for only £50.

This unusual blacksmith’s/wheelwright’s shoeing ring to x wagon wheel hubs and t metal wheel rims made £450.

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ON SITE AUCTION

ON SITE AUCTION

An Extensive Caterpillar & Vintage Collection At Mount Pleasant Farm, Hurley Lane, Over Whitacre, Coleshill B46 2LS

On Instructions from the Exors of R Knight

On Friday 8th Sept 2023 at 10:30am

Viewing from 10am until 4pm on Thursday 7th Sept 2023

Including: Combines: Massey Ferguson 29 with 14ft header (86), Massey Ferguson 515; Tractors: Massey Ferguson 6495 Dynashift (04), Massey Ferguson 3655 Dynashift (95) Massey Ferguson 3085 Autotronic with Riko front loader (95), Massey Ferguson 3655 Autotronic (92), Massey Ferguson 165 Multipower (78); Materials Handler: JCB 520 compact materials handler (00), various attachments; Vehicles: Nissan Navara 2.5Di pickup (04), Trailers: Merrick Loggin 16t grain (98), 12t tandem axle grain, Implements: McConnel PA2050 hedgecutter, McConnel Shakaerator 3m, Accord 3m piggy back drill, Vicon Extra 632T 3.2m mower conditioner, Vicon FMT3001 3m mower conditioner, Krone KW6.40/6 tedder, Vicon RV1601 PD+ round baler, Massey Ferguson 1839 inline conventional baler (09), KRM Bogballe L1+ fertiliser spreader (06); Livestock Equipment: various feed troughs, gates, hurdles, feeders, etc.

Contact George Watchorn or Jon Clampin

ON SITE AUCTION

On Instructions from LJ and T Jones

At Fields Farm, Barlestone, Leicestershire CV13 0DT

On Saturday 23rd Sept 2023 at 10am

Viewing from 10am until 4pm on Friday 22nd Sept 2023

Including: Tractors: Massey Ferguson 5455 with MX80 front loader (05), Massey Ferguson 375 (90), Massey Ferguson 565 (80); Trailers: Marshall BC25 bale trailer (89), Marshall BC21 bale trailer (96), Marshall MS60 6t side discharge manure spreader (13), Marshall 6.5t general purpose trailer (85), Fleming TR6 dropside (07), Marston ECE 5t dump (99), Ifor Williams TA510G-12 livestock trailer; Implements: Parmiter chain harrows 10ft, Browns flat 8 bale sledge, Twose transport box, Hardi NK600 12m sprayer, Teagle Topper 8 (17), PZ Greenland CM170 drum mower, Fransgard RV300 haybob, Massey Ferguson 30 trailed drill, MX BRU200 GP bucket (11), MX Combi Grab (11), Twose bale squeeze (99); Livestock Equipment: quantity gates, feed barriers, troughs, hurdles, IAE gates and cattle crush etc.

Contact George Watchorn or Jon Clampin

George Watchorn St Neots

george.watchorn@brown-co.com 07919 015675

Jon Clampin St Neots jon.clampin@brown-co.com

At Four Acres, Burton Hastings, Nuneaton, Warwickshire CV11 6RJ

On Saturday 16th Sept 2023 at 10am

Viewing from 10am until 4pm on Friday 15th Sept 2023

Including: Steam Engine: Marshall Sons & Co portable steam engine “The Smuggler”; Crawlers: Caterpillar D8, D7, D6 wide, D6, 2No D4 wide, R4, 2No D2, R2, 22, International TD8, Ransomes MG2; Tractors: Zetor Crystal 8011 (78), Zetor Crystal 8011 with Farmhand front loader, David Brown Cropmaster; Construction: Caterpillar 619C self propelled scraper, Caterpillar No40 scraper, Onions Empire scraper, Bobcat 337 5t excavator (99), Rushton Bucyrus 10RB dragline crane; Vehicles: Seddon/ Atkinson tractor unit (67), Scammell heavy haulage lorry, Land Rover Series 3 (84), Trailers: Tasker Trailers swan neck; Implements: Bomford hedgecutter with 1.2m flail head, Ransomes cultivators, 2No Ransomes Hexatrac 6f trailed crawler ploughs, 2No Ransomes 3f trailed crawler ploughs ; Miscellaneous Equipment: Caterpillar spares, woodworking equipment, generators etc.

Contact George Watchorn or Jon Clampin

ON SITE AUCTION

On Instructions from E T Mason & Sons

At Glebe Farm, Barnby Moor, Retford DN22 8QS

On Wednesday 27th Sept 2023 at 10:30am

Viewing from 10am until 4pm on Tuesday 26th Sept 2023

Including: Combine: New Holland CX5090 with 20ft Varifeed header (12); Tractors: Massey Ferguson 6715S (19), Massey Ferguson 6480 (11); Materials Handler: Manitou Manuscopic MLT627 Turbo, various attachments; Trailers: AS Marston ACE 10t grain (97), Ken Wootton 10t grain (94), Foster Load Master 8t drop side (87), Fraser 6t drop side; Drier: Opico GT575 Quiet 14t (14); Implements: Berthoud DP Tronic Racer EX 20m trailed sprayer (10), Kuhn MDS1141 20m fertiliser spreader (97), Bomford Turners turbomower 270 (16), Kverneland LD100 4f rev. plough, Maschio HM3500 power harrow, Kuhn HR4003D power harrow (01), Spalding 90/150 subsoiler, Kverneland Accord TS 4m (01), Vaderstad 6.2m Cambridge rolls; Miscellaneous Equipment: grain equipment, wearing parts, workshop equipment etc.

Contact George Watchorn or Jon Clampin

ON SITE AUCTION ONLINE AUCTION

On

Tractors: John Deere 6215R (20), Massey Ferguson 7618 with MF 968 front loader (15), Kioti M35 SC55 (12); Trailers: 2No Larrington Majestic 18t grain (13) Griffiths

(15),

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Equipment: McConnel

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1st September | National Online Auction

8th September | Coleshill, Birmingham

16th September | Nuneaton, Warwickshire

23rd September | Barlestone, Leicestershire

27th September | Retford, Nottinghamshire

5th October | Worksop, Nottinghamshire

12th October | Marsham, Norfolk

17th October | Newark, Nottinghamshire

19th October | Thetford, Norfolk

4th November | Newark Vintage Tractor & Heritage Show, Nottinghamshire

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Including

Trailers FTI8M grain (05), AS Marston 10t grain, Ifor Williams 10ft flat bed, 12ft plant and 14ft tri-axle; Loading Shovels: JCB 417 (18), JCB 3CX (98); Cultivation & Implements: Amazone AD-PL302 3m combi drill, Great Plains DTX350

Edlington weedswiper 9m, Wrag Commander post knocker (12); Grounds

hedge cutter (19), McConnel PA5455 hedge cutter (19), McConnel Multi-Saw blade attachment (15), Landmec KM24T mower (12), John Deere 1570 Terrain Cut (15), Logic MFT 120 ATV flail topper (19); Misc Equipment: weight blocks, BEMA-700 snow plough, various attachments, spares & workshop equipment etc.

On instructions from John Tomkins & Son due to retirement/end of tenancy

SOUTH PILLINGE FARM, MILLBROOK,BEDFORD, MK45 2JH

AUCTION SALE OF AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS, COMBINE HARVESTER, SELFPROPELLED SPRAYER, TELESCOPIC LOADER, IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY

On instructions from Sapley Park Farms Ltd due to retirement

SAPLEY PARK FARMS, SAPLEY, HUNTINGDON, CAMBS, PE28 2NR

AUCTION SALE OF AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS, COMBINE HARVESTER, SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYER, IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY

To include: Tractors: 2004 New Holland TM140, 1997 John Deere 8100, 1999

Claas Challenger 55, 1988 Case IH 1455XL, 1988 Ford 7610 Combine Harvester: 2001 New Holland TX68 24ft cut Loaders: 1993 JCB 525-58, 1990 Hyster

HZ.00XL Vehicles: 2010 Kawasaki Mule 4010, Kubota B1200, 2003 Yamaha

Bear Tracker 250, David Brown Cropmaster Machinery: Simba X-Press 4.6m, 2012 Weaving Tine Drill 6m, Simba Double Press 6.6m, Spaldings Flat-Lift 90/150, 2014 Kuhn Axis 30.1, Cousins Packa-Rolla 4.6m, Spaldings MX280

2.8m, Claas Markant 50, McConnel Power Arm 470, Fletcher-Europe Kwick Chip, Maschio Super Cobra, AS Marston 10E, Salop S150 Also: Sheep requisites, Ferguson implements, workshop tools, wheels and tyres

THURSDAY 7TH SEPTEMBER 2023 AT 10.00AM

Sales and valuations undertaken nationwide Catalogues available from the auctioneers two weeks prior

ROSES FARM, PICKMERE, KNUTSFORD, CHESHIRE, WA16

AUCTION SALE OF AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS, COMBINE HARVESTER, SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYER, IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY

To include: Tractors: 2021 Fendt 828 (529hrs), 2017 Fendt 828 (2,195hrs), 1964

Massey Ferguson 65 MK.II Combine Harvester: 2013 Claas Lexion 650 6m (1,585hrs & 987hrs) Self Propelled Sprayer: 1999 Bateman RB25 24m (8,452hrs)

Plant: Claas Scorpion 7035 (1,996hrs) telescopic loader, 2007 Volvo EC55B excavator (3,224hrs), 1996 Lansing Linde H20D fixed mast forklift Machinery: 2014 Great Plains Simba SLD350 cultivator, 2005 Lemken Europal 8 6furrow reversible plough, 2020/2017 Sulky Cultiline XR Outil Passif F disc cultivators, 2013 Sulky XEOS Pro drill, 2013 Sulky HR4000.22 powerharrow, 2020 McConnel PA 6565T hedgecutter, 2017 Kuhn BP280 flail mower, 2020 Fendt Slicer 320 mower, 2014 Kverneland Taarup 8452 tedder, Vicon 393 rake, 2013 Claas 375RC Rollant baler, Twose Cambridge rolls, Twose front press, Watson flat roll, 2016 Broughan 24tonne trailer, 2008 Bailey 18tonne trailer

Vehicles: 2016 Volvo XC60 car (7,919 miles), 2018 Honda TRX500 quad (315hrs) Also: Trailers, cultivators, spares, livestock requisites etc

WEDNESDAY 20TH SEPTEMBER 2023 AT 10.00AM

Sales and valuations undertaken nationwide Catalogues available from the auctioneers two weeks prior

To include:

Tractors: 2019 Massey Ferguson 7726S (1,869hrs), 2012 Massey Ferguson 6480 (4,044hrs), 2010 Caterpillar Challenger 755C (5,237hrs) Combine Harvester: 2014 New Holland CR9080 30ft (1,795hrs & 1,390hrs) Self

Propelled Sprayer: 2006 Househam 3000 AirRide 24m (8,500hrs) Machinery: 2022 Dalbo 1230 PowerRoll rolls 12.3m, 2013 Kockerling Vario 480 cultivator, 2008 Simba SL400 cultivator, 2013 HE-VA 6 leg subsoiler, 2018 McConnel

Power Arm C565T hedgecutter, 2016 Kuhn TBES-242 mower, Vaderstad Rexius Twin 630, Vaderstad Carrier 8m, Vaderstad Rapid A600S, 2014 Kuhn Axis 40.1W fertiliser spreader, Claydon Optiline MP 6m, Kverneland LD85 6 furrow plough, Hankins Maidwell Moler 2 leg mole plough, 2014 Horsch 6GS 6,000ltr 36m sprayer, 2015 Stewart 20tonne trailer. Also: Trailers, cultivators, workshop equipment and spares etc

THURSDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2023 AT 10.00AM

Sales and valuations undertaken nationwide Catalogues available from the auctioneers two weeks prior

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THAME FARMERS AUCTION MART LTD

Thursday 14th September 2023

RETIREMENT SALE

on behalf of R C & A Higgs, Sarratt

To include:

MF 7624 (2013), MF 6499 (2011), MF 6485 (2006), MF 3070 (1987), Kramer KT 407 (2020), JD T660 combine (2012) Berthoud 3200 (2008), Kuhn Combi drill, Kverneland 5f reversible plough, Bailey 14 ton trailer c/w hydraulic tail gate, Bailey14 ton trailer, Richard Western 14 ton trailer, etc plus arable equipment o 1500 acres

Catalogues available from 31st August

Thursday 28th September 2023

RETIREMENT SALE

on behalf of H J Jones & Son, Upper Heyford

Carlton IndustrialEstate Industrial Estate

Barnsley

South Yorkshire S71 3HU

TEL: 01226 247591

www.wattsauctions.co.uk

To include:

Valtra T144 Active tractor (2015, 4w/d, 152hp)

Cat TH336 telehandler (2011)

Kuhn FC 302 G 3m mower conditioner (2009)

Kuhn SW 4004 Intelliwrap bale wrapper (2013)

Vicon Fanex 683 tedder (6.8m)

Lely Hibiscus 715 CD rake (2014)

New Holland 890 Big Baler (2013, 4 string)

Catalogues available from 14th September

www.thame-market.co.uk • 01844 217437

JCB3CX,NUFFIELD 10/60,1937 STANDARD FORDSON, 1996 SCANIA 144L Cattle Wagon, STRAUTMANN 2401 Tub Feeder, 2014BROUGHAN Mega 16 Tonne Trailer, 2 HARRY WEST 12

Tonne Silage/Grain Trailers, SPREADWISE SlurryEquipment, 2000 HI SPEC Slurry Tanker, Grass/Arable Implements, 2013 LANDROVER

Defender LWB (66K), 1995 DEFENDER 110 Hi Cab, Steel Frame BDG 92’ x 45’, 300 Concrete Sleepers, COLLINSON 36m3 Feed Bin, 90 PORTABLE Cubicle Sections, Clamp Silage, Round Hay Bales.

Catalogue Online. Sale Day Enq Andrew Wallace 07719 527238

Dispersal Sale of Farm Machinery & Equipment with Included Lots

On instructions from DBG & EA Hume, White House Farm, Flixton, Lowestoft, Suffolk, NR32 5PG

Saturday 23rd September 2023 commencing 10.30am Viewing 1pm to 5pm Friday 22nd September and from 8am on the morning of the sale

To include range of farm machinery and equipment, workshop tools, spares, vintage and bygone equipment.

Catalogues available via www.durrants.com or from the auctioneers two weeks prior For further information contact Nicholas Rudge T: 01502 470427 Email: machinery@durrants.com

FARM MACHINERY SALE 11AM -THURSDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2023

Hallwood Farm, BadgersRake Ln, Ledsham,CH66 8PF On behalf ofR & R I Shaw (Changing Farming System)

Comprising: 2022 VALTRA T235 (F/L & PTO), 2011 NH 6050 4WD with F/E/L , BROWNS Bale Squeeze, 2012 OPICO Magna 1200 QF Mobile Batch Drier , 7 Tn Grain Feeder Hopper, 2 BROUGHAN 12 Tonne Trailers With Auto Tailgates, 2008 MARSHALL 24 Ft Trailer, 1997 DOWDESWELL Delta Furrow 3+2 Rev Plough, SPALDING 90/150 Swivel Leg Flatlift, 2002OPICO Vari Tilth with Discs & Roller, 2002 AMAZONE KE 303-170 PowerHarrow, Triple Gang Folding

Cambridge Rollers (6M), 2007AMAZONE Combination Drill, 2005 SPRAYCARE Supertrac 2600/R24 Sprayer, 2008 KUHN AXIS 30.1 Multi Spread (24M), CLAAS DISCO 3050 Plus Motor, BOMFORD EURO 250 Flail Mower, 2019 KUBOTA TERRALINK QUATRO A2072 Twin Rotor Silage Rake, CLAAS VOLTO 770 Folding 6 Rotor Rake,2002 SUTON 6ft Road Brush, DESO 2500 Ltr Bunded Fuel Tank, 100 Bales Hay, Workshop Tools & Sundries. Catalogue Online. Sale Day Enq. Andrew Wallace 07719 527238.

MAJOR FARM REDUCTION SALE

SEPTEMBERFIXTURES

Saturday 2nd September 2023 – 10:15am

Grindley Collective Sale

Over 850 Lots, Four Special Entries

Wednesday 6th September 2023 – 10:30am

Elford, Tamworth

Manitou Telehandler And Attachments, Massey Ferguson 6480 c/w Loader

4WD Pickup, Trailers, Machinery, Large Range Of Sheep Equipment

Friday 8th September 2023 – 10:30am

New Holland And Ford Tractors, Abbey Tanker, Cherry Flat Trailer

Saturday 16th September 2023 – 10:30am

Extensive Bamford and Henry Bamford & Sons Auction

Side Rakes, Swath Turners, Stationary Engines, Sludge Pump, Pulpers

TOGETHER WITH Allis Chalmers One-Ninety Series III And SFV Tractors

Machinery, Digger Loader And Collectables

Friday 22nd September 2023 – 10:30am

Sutton Bonnington, Nottinghamshire

3 Massey Ferguson and Case Tractors, MF Combine Manitou Telehandler, Machinery, Trailers, Livestock Equipment

FARM MACHINERY SALE

TRACTORS: Case International 2WD, Ferguson TE20 (2), 1957 FE35 grey gold. Massey Ferguson 65, 135 (2), Industrial 20/135, 565, 575, 698, Fordson Dexta, Super Dexta, Ford 3000, 4000 (3), 4600 (2), 4610 4wd, International 454, Yanmar compact tractor.

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Stephen Knipe & Co

01778 421900

email: enquiries@stephenknipe.co.uk

On instructions from C & D Convine (following retirement)

Prospect Farm York Road

WOLLASTON near Wellingborough NN29 7SG

DISPERSAL SALE BY AUCTION

of 2 tractors, combine, loader, farm machinery and implements including 2010 Claas Tucano 320 combine (5.4 m cut), 2012 Claas 640 Arion 4wd tractor, 1986 John Deere 2140 4wd tractor, 2012 Merlo Turbo Farmer

P40.7 loader, 2012 Polaris Ranger, Kuhn Axis 30.1 fertiliser spreader, Agrimaster RV200 (shuttle) flail, 2021 Weaving 4.8 Sabre Tine drill, Househam Sprint 24m s.p. sprayer, Bailey 14 ton trailer with rollover sheet, Cousins 9m rolls, Farm Fans automatic AB-180E grain dryer, Marshall 8 ton trailer, Portagric M500SX hedgecutter, grain bucket, PVC water tank, workshop tools and equipment, etc.

On Saturday 30 September 2023 at 10.30 am prompt

Catalogues available via post or website

www.stephenknipe.co.uk

97358

97197

TELEHANDLERS & PLANT: JCB 530/70 (2), Doosan 6t excavator, 4WD dumper.

VEHICLES: 2013 DAF 105.460 6x2 tractor unit, King DW42/2 low loader, 1993 Landrover Discovery, 2011 Nissan Navara, 2007 Toyota Hilux.

IMPLEMENTS: Shelbourne Reynolds hedge cutter, Vicon fertiliser spreader (3), Vicon trailer spreader, 9’ finishing mower, pasture toppers: Bomford RS18, McConnell Rhino 4’6”, PortAgric 5’, mowers: Claas WM165 (2), Claas WM185, Claas Corto 210N, Kuhn GMD55 Select, Tarrup 204. Vicon Acrobat (2), hay turners (12), Kuhn tedder, New Holland conventional balers 276, 286, 376, 945. Brown bale accumulator (3), Flat 8 bale grab (3), Browns bale squeeze, Pettit disc harrows, 4m spring tines (2), 2m Flexicoil front press, 6m zig zag harrows, 3m Nordsten seed drill, Jar-Met crop sprayer (2), post knocker, post hole borer (2), Kidd saw bench, log splitter, transport box, yard scraper, rear mounted forklift (2).

TRAILERS: Single axle tipping trailers (5), Browns 56 bale carriers (3), various bale trailers (5), 4t scissor lift trailer, Massey Ferguson 5t grain trailer, Massey Ferguson 10t tipping trailer, 18’ 4 wheel flatbed trailer, Weeks 12t flatbed trailer, 5th wheel dolly, welfare unit, water bowser, single axle car trailer, Bateson twin axle trailer, Ifor Williams plant trailers (2), Ifor Williams car trailer, Paxton car trailer.

LIVESTOCK: 2011 Shelbourne Reynolds Powermix diet feeder, Ifor Williams livestock trailer (2), Bamford roller mill, qty. galvanised gates & posts, qty. galvanised rails, cast pig troughs, feed troughs, ring feeders, stainless steel water troughs, qty. diagonal feed barriers, qty. concrete panels.

Together with workshop equipment, machinery spares, operator & workshop manuals, bygones & collectibles, and miscellaneous items.

IN ALL SOME 600 LOTS TO BE SOLD BY AUCTION ON SUNDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2023 at 11.00AM

CATALOGUE AVAILABLE FROM STANFORDS, THE LIVESTOCK MARKET, WYNCOLLS ROAD, COLCHESTER, ESSEX CO4 9HU

TELEPHONE: 01206 842 156

Machinery Dispersal Sale on instructions from the Exors. of the late Mr D. Fordham at Rowneys Farm, Wakes Colne, Colchester, Essex CO6 2AS info@willbarker.co.uk

01529 414555

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MF2190 baler, 2012, new bearings, chains, serviced yearly, all good. £45,000+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

CLEANER LOADER

2004 CTM514 upgraded 524 with PRECLEANER and pick off, New Elevator web, only used 2,000hrs, vgc for year

CTM Weed Surfer 9m cut LAST ONE FOR 2023

New hydraulic depth control

For Cleaner Loaders & Surfers

Contact: Nigel Mountain Mob: 07785 972510 or Email: nigelm@ctmrcs.co.uk

BEET HARVESTERS

For all ROPA Machinery details

Contact: Simon Peacock Mob: 07717 416178 or Email: simonp@ctmrcs.co.uk

BUILDINGS & MATERIALS

S SCOTT & SONS Steel Stockholders

All types of steel available new and secondhand Posts for grain walling and silage clamps

VERSAILLES flooring, 80m of new Versailles floor panels, made from oak, untreated ready to lay, similar to parquet, lovely addition to any house or office. £3,800 ono. J Hatton Tel 07803 721236

Galvanised roofing sheets, box profile and corrugated Delivery service

01359 269378

20-FOOT single way container as new, end opening & full side opening, ideal for storage or converting into shop/bar. £5,000+VAT. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

BALE wrap, 6.5 rolls, 500mm x 1800m, 25my. £300+VAT. I Rook Tel 07771 575171 (Bedfordshire)

KUHN Primor 2060 M, 2015, genuine reason for sale due to change in farming policy, not been used since mid 2022, only used on wheat Hesstons, no more than 500T straw through it in a year, excellent condition. £4,500. T Over Tel 07767 111267 (Suffolk)

BEET EQUIPMENT

DAVID Thomas sugar beet drill with small seed kit (eg swede, turnip), 6 row. £100. A Clements Tel 07873 263687/01502 476606 (Suffolk)

FOR SALE OR HIRE

NEW 400x400x63 Pedra Grey smooth concrete paving slabs, 64 slabs/pallet, covers 10.24m, 1.53t weight of pallet, large quantity available. £2.50/ slab is pallet price, loaded on your transport. R Gray Tel 07939 443353 (South Yorkshire)

LARGE quantity of well seasoned timber, 3" x 4" & 3" x 3", out of poultry sheds, 8–10' long. £1.10/metre. P Godfreys Tel 01279 850293/07564 902915 (Essex)

approx half at 8' & half at 11'. £300. J Hatton Tel 07803 721236 (Essex)

USED L-shape silage clamp walls, 2 corners & 48 straights, 3m x 1m. 0.6m foot, cut out to finish building, could be log, woodchip or muck midden, may sell individually, previous clamp was 18m sides & 14m back, buyer to arrange transport. £5,000 ono. G Parkes Tel 07855 288597 (Leicestershire)

PORTABLE welfare cabin, 24', anti vandal windows, self powered 11kva generator, electrical consumer unit, full electrics, lights, heaters, sockets, water tanks, open plan kitchen with seating area, drying room, office, chemical toilet. £5,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

06-97222 6m Tractor mounted Weedwipers

Also spares for Edlington and Micron

07775 741720

FGM Machinery

PERFECT static for you farmers, Carnaby Freestyle 35x12', in excellent condition for 2004, must see to appreciate, we lived in it whilst building our home, loved every minute of it, fully double glazed, central heating, sleeps 6, en suite. N Cook Tel 07971 135479 (North Yorkshire)

SLABS of oak & other species, various lengths, widths & thicknesses, both green & air dried, would suit table tops, bar tops or kitchen worktops. £100. J Hatton Tel 07803 721236 (Essex) KIT

THREE portable chemical toilets £295+VAT each. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

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AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS

David Brown 995

S reg 1977, late Q cab, 64hp, rebuilt engine, new battery, P H

Tomlin 6’ & 4’ grass toppers now in stock

McHale 691 bale handler spike with rollers, suitable for silage or straw

Maschio Bravo 3m power harrow

with crumbler roller, very little work, from small fenland farm

Kioti CX2510 5yr warranty, 25hp, HST

Kioti K9 2400 utility vehicle

tipping 0.5T body, cab with half doors, opening w/screen, rear window, floor mat, belly pan protector, under hood toolbox

Kioti CK2630 HST

industrial tyres, 25hp, hydrostat trans, spool valve, Cat 1 linkage, 5yrs warranty in stock

McCormick X7 624

demonstrator 240 boosted hp, VT trans, 50kph with trailer air braking, 6 spools, f/ linkage, metallic paint with black wheels, precision guidance ready, Isobus, data screen, 870hrs

New Holland 268 baler

old but very reliable, always barn stored, ust finished crop

Lely Lotus hay tedder

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Fransgard TR-165 drum mower

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Bedford 35 seater coach

1984, early Plaxton Paramount body, ex motor show exhibition demonstrator

Abbey GTS 215 touring caravan

WANTED – Skilled Agricultural Engineer

Carlton Farm, Cattle Dyke, orefield, isbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 4NR Tel: 01945 410099•07850 731409

Morbark model 96” stationary wood chipper new 2017 with little use can produce chips between 1.3cm–5.1cm long

Liebherr model LH35M mobile material handling machine with Timber Litronix log loader, had very little use, driven by 204hp

CHF UNUSED 2000L BUNDED DIESEL BOWSER steel bund, manual hand pump with nozzle, hinged lid, lifting eyes, forklift tine pockets, 1000L capacity version

X 9’ MODULAR TOILET BLOCK 230v hookup, 2 compartments, urinals, toilet cubicles, wash hand basins, lighting, heating, vinyl sheet flooring, lockable, ack legs, lifting eye points £3,450

X 9’ SITE WELFARE CABIN WITH TOILET 8 person capacity, separate office, canteen area, drying room, sink, lighting, heating, kettle, microwave, sockets, h&c water, toilet & wash room, built in diesel generator £7,950

GROUNDHOG GP360 WELFARE UNIT 6 person, careen area, sink, lights, heaters, kettle, m/wave e/sockets, h&c water, toilet & wash room, drying room, built in 6KVA generator £8,950

BOBCAT E17Z

2022, 170hrs, expanding tracks, hammer lines, twin speed tracking, blade with extensions, work lights, beacon, 3 buckets & quick hitch £17,500

2021, 506hrs, expanding tracks, hammer lines, twin speed tracking, blade with extensions, folding roll bar, ram guards, beacon, 3 buckets £12,750

CANTEEN UNIT 230v hookup, lockable, anti vandal, solid sheet flooring, lighting, heaters, forklift tine pockets, lifting eye points, dry condition £4,950

UNUSED ENDURAMAXX 7000L TOWABLE WATER/LIQUID FERTILISER BOWSER galvanised chassis, 8 stud axles, hydraulic brakes, lights, top inlet, 3” outlet on the rear £8,750

Liebherr model L546

BOBCAT E10Z

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96866

HIREPARTSREPAIRS

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BUILDINGS & MATERIALS (cont)

Peter Wragge Supplies Ltd

ROOFING, CLADDING & INSULATION MATERIAL FOR INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURAL & DOMESTIC USE

t: 01449 737192

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2001 New Holland TF78 Elektra, 2600 harvest hrs, 24' header & trolley, new variator & drum shaft, fully serviced before harvest, available immediately. £24,000. H Pullen Tel 07402 031199 ( est Sussex) 01733 841932

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JOHN Deere C670i combine c/w 630R header, Zurn extension & twin side knives, Autotrac 2600 screen, SF300 receiver, straw chopper, 1911 drum hrs, 2012. £70,000. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)

1999 New Holland TF78 Elektra Plus, breaking for spares by owner/operator farmer, 24' high capacity header with trailer, MAN PARTS STILL AVAILABLE. please call. C Limb Tel 07980 921341 (Lincolnshire)

16-FOOT knife for Massey Ferguson 7345S combine, 2012. £100. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East orkshire)

MASSEY Ferguson 40, 1996, Datavision Powerflow 20' table, good condition for its agewas put away working after 2021 harvest. £12,000+VAT ono. M Lindsell Tel 07796 398805 (Essex)

GRANITE paving slabs, used, 2’ square, approx 130 slabs. £250 for the lot. D Carter Tel 07768 935715 (Essex)

SHEPHERD'S hut, 20' long x 7', LED lighting inside & out, fully insulated all over, some internal fittings, unfurnished, would make a good office or holiday home. R Knight Tel 07860 700508 (Northamptonshire)

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CLAAS Senator 85, 1979, 12 cut header trailer, good tidy combine for age, barn stored & cut 60 acres/yr, new clutch 2020, straw chopper, hydraulic spout, Perkins engine, 1227hrs, fan, various sieve sizes, selling due to retirement. £2,500+VAT ono. A Howell Tel 07528 729118 (Cambridgeshire)

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COMBINES & HARVESTERS

CLAAS combine spares for Senator 60, may fit 70, drum belts £45/set; traction belts £40 each; straw walker bearings 10 for £30; elevator chains table to drum 2 for £30. Buyer to collect or can post. J osney Tel 07889 105865 (Hampshire)

SHELBOURNE Reynolds p/u header adaptor plate suited for Massey Ferguson 72 Series (pre worldwide hook up) c/w pump & yoke, originally for 40 Series, but altered to suit our 7272 Cerea, worked perfectly, c/w hyd pump & 6 spline yoke. £500 ono. T Knighton Tel 07837 381617 (Essex)

NEW Holland T 34 SL, 1990, hydrostatic drive, air con, hydraulic chaff spreader, chopper, 17' header, 3152hrs, always dry stored & serviced well, owned for previous 12yrs. C Slatter Tel 07881 443396 ( loucestershire)

GRIMME T 170 potato harvester with picking table, 2009, very good condition for age, definitely worth a look, only selling as stopping growing potatoes, windrow option, double multisep, good. S Reynolds Tel 07793 776005 (Essex)

COMPRESSORS

HESSTON 6400S 14' rape swather with table trailer, has been standing outside for 2yrs, so a bit rough, but engine & transmission all & runs well, needs a bit of TLC to use, so selling for spares or repair. £1,800 ono. J Johnson Tel 07840 215098/01767 654137 (Bedfordshire)

BOGE CL10 compressor, excellent condition. £2,500+VAT ono. R Clarke Tel 07811 956789 (Essex)

DIGGERS / DOZERS / DUMPERS

FOSTER D2P back actor digger, c/w 2 buckets. £900. C Slatter Tel 07881 443396 ( loucestershire)

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KNIGHT DISC & TINE

hydraulic folding 6m

KUHN/AMAZONE HR3002D/ AD302 £4,250 1999, p/harrow/drill combi, Suffolk coulters, packer roller, bout markers AM-89018544/D0527

CLAAS ARION 650

2015, 50kph, 184hp, Adblue eng, 5714 eng hrs, 540/65r28 fronts, 650/65r38 rears CL-A3605705.A

HORSCH CO6

2002, hyd fan, intermediate harrow, following harrow

BROWNS SUPER BUZZARD 3

2013, three 70x80 & two 120x90 bales

AGCO 765B £46,000

2007, 365hp, 8197 eng hrs, 30” belts AD-SCA1112

HORSCH EXPRESS 4KR £35,000

2018, rigid 4m, pre emergence, marker arms, wheel eradicator frame HS-23561322.A

CATERPILLAR 924 K £65,000

2014, 5700hrs, Volvo carriage, air con, hyd locking CP-0924KAPWR02741

CLAAS QUADRANT 5200 RF TA £78,000

2018, roto feed, tandem steering axle, 55000 bales CL-J3100504.A

MASSEY FERGUSON 5610 £52,000

2017, 40kph, 105hp, 990hrs, 340/85 r28 fronts, 420/85R38 rears MF-58PTHB293005

LEMKEN ZIRKON 10/600 £19,500

2014, trapeze packer, light bar, new blades LE-404573

MASSEY FERGUSON 5610 £48,000

2017, 40kph, 105hp, 531hrs, 340/85R28 fronts, 420/85R38 rears MF-58PVHB136002

CLAAS LEXION 670TT £165,000

2016, yield/Q meter, telematics CL-C6402551.A

JOHN DEERE 6120SE £22,500

2003, 40kph, 110hp, 4823 eng hrs, 11.9R28 fronts, 13.6R38 rears, 2 spools JD-L06120C379425

CLAAS TORION 639 £42,000

2019, 838 eng, 400/70R20, Zettlemeyer II carriage CL-K5200105.A

CLAAS LEXION 650 £145,000

2016, 6.6m vario header, 1621 eng hrs, 1157 drum hrs CL-C6402581.A

PICHON £110,000

2015, 22700L, 24m Vogelsang SR00006700

KRM L2 PLUS £3,500 2007, 2050L hopper capacity K1-1226

CLAAS ARION 650 £70,000

2017, 50kph, 185hp, 2288 eng hrs, 540/65R28 fronts, 650/65R38 rears, 3 spools CL-A3608869

AMAZONE KG 4000 SUPER/ AD-P £8,500

2011, KG4000 power harrow, AD-P 403 disc drill, hydraulic coulter pressure AM-KG00056964

McCORMICK X7.660 £42,000

2014, 50kph, 160hp, 1873 eng hrs, 20.8r38 fronts, 16.9r28 rears, 4 spools MB-7VPCS20193

CLAAS LEXION 760 TT £161,500

2014, 9.0m vario header, 2175 eng hrs, 1490 drum hrs CL-C6500973.A

CLAAS LEXION 750 £139,000

2015, 770M vario header,

1984 eng hrs, 1554 drum hrs CL-C6501944.A

NEW HOLLAND 7.21 £65,000 2017, 50kph, 165hp, 3618 eng hrs, 540/65r30 fronts, 650/65r42 rears, 4 spools NH-110376

JOHN DEERE 6145R £74,000

2018, 50kph, 140hp, 4036 eng hrs, 540/65R30 fronts, 650/65R42 rears, 4 spools JD-916835

CLAAS LEXION 540 £68,000

2007, c/w C660 cutterbar, 6.6m auto contour header, 2629 eng hrs, 2165 drum hrs CL-58403267

CLAAS ARION 630 £73,000 2020, 50kph, 165hp, 2000 eng hrs, 420/85R28 fronts, 520/85R38 rears, 4 spools CL-A9601155.A

CLAAS LEXION 650 £110,000 2012, 7.50m vario header, 1984 eng hrs, 1347 drum hrs CL-C5401310.A

VICON EXTRA 632 T FARMER £5,500 2015, mower-conditioner VI-KT455114

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BENFORD P52000 4t dumper truck, recent new gearbox & clutch, excellent working order, collect from Pollington near oole.

£8,000 ono. J Peake Tel 07833 452532 (East orkshire)

DRILLS

WEAVING 6m tine drill, in very good condition, 2012 model, half width shutoff & ready to work, genuine reason for sale due to change of farming practice, excellent condition. £12,500+VAT ono. P Burchnall Tel 07771 923980 (Lincolnshire)

KRM 4.8m Soladrill 799, c/w integrated cultivator, pre em markers, hydraulic fan. £4,500. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)

712222 (Norfolk)

MASCHIO/LELY 4m power harrow/drill combi, new tines, eradicators, control box & markers, good working order.

£4,500+VAT ono. E Clark Tel 07879 698807 (Norfolk)

WEAVING Drills

JCB

excavator c/w plant trailer that also tips, breaker, 6 buckets, service kit & manual, approx 2500hrs (gauge is showing 0), nice complete bit of kit. £7,500 ono. M Pinkerton Tel 07450 272412 (Essex)

MF510 Air drill, 4m, c/w small seeds kit, pre em markers & tramline, owned from new, stored under cover, good condition for age. £1,500. T Thorne Tel 07703 541746 (Bedfordshire)

07539 367336 (Berkshire)

01985 840260/01985 840039

Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 ( iltshire)

More photos and detail at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

07748 004794 01245 442224

3-METRE combination drill – 2016 eaving Tine drill, tramlines, pre-emerge markers & 2019 Sulky 3000 19 power harrow, tines 95 good, packer roller. R Rylott Tel 07951 008386/01205 631214 (Lincolnshire)

Breaking Seed drills

Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 ( iltshire)

£22,000+VAT ono. Mackintosh Tel 07984 632632 (South orkshire)

HONDA

2 forward gears, 1 reverse, turns & drives as it should, fair condition, good tracks & tipping body removes for a flat deck. £1,400+VAT. R ing Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

MASCHIO Sulky 3m power harrow/drill, tramliner, average condition. £2,500+VAT ono. J Bell Tel 07802 180113 (South orkshire)

KUHN HR4004 4m power harrow, 2019, c/w Maxipacker & 4 track eradicators, in combi with Accord 4m DAS drill, markers on p/ harrow, 3 row Suffolk coulters, 32 ceramic tips, pre emergence markers & hydraulic coulter lift. £10,500+VAT ono. J Liddell Tel 07825 159262 (Essex)

MF500 grain only drill, 4m, close spacing, wheel eradicators, tramlining, end tow kit, small seed kit, stored in barn, good condition. £2,000+VAT. D Munro Tel 07913 785927/01255 880380 (Essex)

BOOM extension from Priestman Mustang 120 Mk3 digger, in good working order, may fit other machines. £2,200+VAT. J Hurd Tel

( iltshire)

CONCRETE breaker, came off Priestman Mustang 120 Mk3, sold as seen. £900+VAT ono. J Hurd

RARE 2t swivel hydraulic high discharge dumper, working order, 2 cyl Petter diesel engine, may suit farmers or small builder, useful for concreting. £3,900+VAT. J Hurd

JCB JS145 excavator, 4800hrs, very low, 2007, owned since new - dad's baby, twin line - hammer & rotate, quick hitch, 6' mul tipurpose bucket, good condition.

BENFORD Terex PT6000 4x4 dumper, electric shuttle, tidy & very reliable, barn stored. £6,000. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891/01603

8010, 2007, great little

CATERPILLAR 428 back hole digger, 4wd, 4in1 bucket, 3 back buckets, works well, tidy for age. £10,250 ono. J Hicks Tel

tracked power barrow, petrol,

hyd door, grain chute, front window, s/singles

Reynolds Motors

Cromer • Norfolk

BEET HARVESTERS TIM & THYREGOD 2–3 ROW

Beet buckets – choice of standard & toe tip

BEET CLEANERS – CHOICE OF CTM & TODD with picking tables etc

TWOSE 520 LINKAGE MOUNTED HEDGE CUTTER

Meijer 8 bale grab and sledge Suton toe tip grain bucket

KW LARGE STATIC ROOT CHOPPER PTO DRIVEN

Dalso 6m hyd/fold pigtail cultivator with rear discs

TERRADISC CULTIVATORS 3 & 4M

Dutch & combination harrows – 3 to 6m

BOMFORD 8M VIBROFLEX HYDRAULIC FOLD

Fyson store elevator 3 phase with hyd swivelling head

FLAT LIFTS – SUBSOILERS 2 TO 5 LEG

Reco hydraulic bag crane for fert spreader

8T MARSTON TANDEM AXLE DUMP TRAILER

Stainless steel water/fert bowsers

14T FLAT TRAILER 30’ STEEL FLOOR ON S/S

riffiths 28ft flat trailer with steel floor & front/rear ladders

14T ALLOY LORRY CONVERSION – ROLL SHEET

Pettit grain trailers 5 & 12 ton very old and very good

14T LOW LOADER 26’ BEAVERTAIL HYD RAMPS

Flat artic trailer 30’ with 5th wheel dolly and hyd brakes

50’ NEAN COMBINE/MACHINERY TRAILER

full M T wells & outriggers on air with rear lift – choice of 2

WANTED

s/beet drills cleaners & trailing tanker harvesters 2 & 3 row

Mob 07836 643155 Tel 01263 833281

ARMSTRONG & HOLMES 12T TRAILER hyd door, sprung d/bar, grain chute, s/singles

GRIFFITHS GHS100 10T TRAILER super singles, grain chute, immaculate inside & out

2020 BAILEY TB2 16T SILAGE TRAILER full spec, air brakes, Nokian CT 560/60x22.5 heavy duty tyres

2011 LINDEN 16T 32’ FLAT BALE TRAILER sprung d/bar, air brakes, 550/45x22.5 flotation tyres

2003 VALTRA 8150 4WD TRACTOR 6549 genuine hrs, 40k, air con, 2 spools, 20.8x38 & 16.9x28 wheels

2000 GRIFFITHS GPR120 12T TRAILER hyd door, sprung d/bar, grain chute, s/singles

2012 MOBILITY SCOOTER excellent condition, very little used, new batteries ust fitted

CHOICE OF 7 BAILEY FLAT TRAILERS 2016 & 2019s, 28’ & 36’, air brakes, sprung d/bars

SET OF 4 CEAT FLOATMAX FT 500/60X22.5 FLOATATION TYRES on 10 stud rims

2019 BAILEY BEETEAPER 18 hyd door, sprung d/bar, air brakes, 560/60x22.5 floatation tyres

2017 MERLO TURBOFARMER TELEHANDLER hitch, air con, hyd locking

2017 NEW HOLLAND T4-75 4WD TRACTOR 2590hrs, F/R shuttle, 420/85x30 & 280/85x24 wheels, hitch

VADERSTAD 12.3M HYDRAULIC FOLDING CAMBRIDGE ROLLS with breaker rings

2020 MASCHIO GIRRAFONA 230 2.3M OFFSET FLAIL MOWER excellent condition

1990/91 FORD 7810 4WD S3 SUPER Q TRACTOR 9173 hrs, fitted Farmhand F16 parallel lift power loader

TWOSE 12M HYDRAULIC FOLDING CAMBRIDGE ROLLS

2016 JOHN DEERE 855D GATOR 193hrs, power steer, full cab, tipping back, tow ball

22” rings with breaker rings

SIMBA 4.6M HYDRAULIC FOLDING DOUBLE PRESS c/w front leading tines, rear drawbar

CLAAS ARION 450 £49,500 2018, 40kph, 126hp, AdBlue eng, 3705hrs, 480/75R24 f, 540/65R38 r, 3 spools, FL100 loader, eco PTO, a/c, PU hitch, loader, cab susp, Manns silver tractor - 6 months or 500hrs CL-A4305021.A

CLAAS ARION 530 CMATIC CEBIS £79,900 2019, 50kph, 145hp, AdBlue eng, 3538hrs, 420/85R28 f, 520/85R38 r, 3 spools, quicke Q5M loader, susp, eco PTO, Isobus, air brakes, elec hyd, P.U. hitch, loader, cab susp, Manns silver tractor cover - 6months or 500hrs CL-A7500483.A

WEAVING TINE DRILL RS-600 £29,500 2021, 300ha, bout markers, PTO fan drive, control box, wheel eradicator tines OT-2235

VADERSTAD RAPIDE 6M £15,000 2004, seed blockage sensors, r filling auger, leveling boards separate

AGCO CHALLENGER £55,000

Agco Challenger

CLAAS ARION 640 £27,000

2010, 40kph, 155hp, EGR eng, 7750 hrs, 420/85R28 f, 520/85R38 r, 4 spools, N/A loader, Arion 640, f weights, eco PTO, a/c, cab susp, trailer brake, P.U. hitch, power beyond, immob CL-A1905241.A

CLAAS ARION 650 £69,500

2018, 50kph, 185hp, AdBlue eng, 4326hrs, 542/65R28f, 650/65R38 r, 3 spools, Arion 650, f susp, f link, eco PTO, a/c, Isobus, air brakes, elec Hyd, P.U. hitch, Power Beyond, cab susp CL-A7600588.A

CLAAS AXION 810 CIS £59,500 2016 40kph, 215hp, AdBlue eng, 4168hrs, 540/65R30 f, 650/65R42 r, 3 spools, f susp, f link, P.U. hitch CL-A4002408.C

CLAAS AXION 830 CMATIC CIS+ £79,000 2020, 50kph, 235hp, AdBlue eng, 4358 hrs, 540/65R30 f, 650/65R42 r, 4 spools, f susp, f link, eco PTO, a/c, Isobus, air brakes, elec hyd, P.U. hitch, Power Beyond, cab susp CL-A6102628.A

CLAAS AXION 830 £90,000 2019, 50kph, 235hp, AdBlue eng, 2351hrs, 540/6534 f, 650/85/38 r, 4 spools, Axion 830, f susp, f weights, eco PTO, a/c, Isobus, air brakes, electric hyd, P.U. hitch, Power Beyond, cab susp SR00006122

CLAAS LEXION 420 £47,500

5.4m m standard cutterbar header, 20 kph, 2998hrs, 2385 drum hrs, 650/75R32 fronts, 500/60R26.5 rears, straw chop, chaff spreader, harvest ready, Cebis II CL-45301523.A

CLAAS TUCANO 320 £67,000 2008, 5.4m M vario header, 25kph, 1984hrs, 1446 drum hrs, 650/75R32 f, 500/70R24 r, straw chopper CL-83200280

CLAAS LEXION 650 £149,500 2015, 7.7m M vario header, 25kph, 1951hrs, 1340 drum hrs, 800/65R32 f, 500/85/24

DRILLS (cont)

CARRIER 4m cultivator drill in working order, barn stored, end tow kit, ideal wet weather drill. £500 ono. T Catchpole Tel 01508 482450/07799

694270 (Suffolk)

VICON 4m Air drill. £1,200+VAT.

J Smith Tel 07774 290777 (Cambridgeshire)

WEAVING Direct disc drill, 6m, in very good condition, new discs in 2022, c/w RDS control box & slug pellet or small seed applicator.

£21,000+VAT ono. T Piper Tel 07850 324688 (Kent)

STEGSTED 3m tine drill, good condition, extended hopper to comfortably hold 500kg seed, ideal for beans, peas, wet conditions, used regularly until 2022. Offers. L akefield Tel 07885 418474/01406 380487 (Lincolnshire)

VADERSTAD Rapid RD 300, 1995, very tidy, in gwo, front tyre packer, front tine system, levelling tines, disc drill coulters, rear packer, harrows & bout markers, good metal all round, small seed kit, ready to work. £7,500+VAT ono. R Allan Tel 07977 933554 (Warwickshire)

SOLID metal farm gates, total 9m wide, each gate is 4.5m x 2m high, c/w 1 post, excellent condition. £650 ono. L Emery Tel 07811 122089 (Bedfordshire)

MOTORWAY CRASH BARRIERS

& RAILWAY SLEEPERS

FOR SALE

Northants

18-96920

07813 182054 01536 771246

www.usedcrashbarriers.co.uk

FORAGE & SILAGE

12-FOOT auger, 4", has cleaning mesh underneath, can easily revert to normal. £75; also 11'6" x 4". £55. P Beales Tel 07584 189359/01284 828360 (Suffolk)

WEAVING GD 6m Direct Disc drill, 2017, 3t hopper, hyd markers, road lights, RDS electric controls, GPS speed sensor, hydraulic fan & oil cooler, hopper cover, flotation tyres, hyd extending axles, Stocks slug pellet applicator. £47,000.

R Maddever Tel 07786 910597 (Suffolk)

KVERNELAND TS-EVO 6.0m, hyd fan, mechanical metering system, 12.5cm row spacing, Signus control box, pre-em markers, tank camera & screen, low disturbance points, 2012, spares available, excellent all-weather drill from family farm. £18,000. J Lane Tel 07760 369492 (Northamptonshire)

FENCING & GATES

MAIZE blade for a big tractor, been on the front of a 400hp tractor, very heavy duty bit of kit, good condition. £3,000+VAT ono. W Mackintosh Tel 07984 632632 (South Yorkshire)

TAARUP 501 Direct Cut fine double chop forage harvesters, choice of two, good working order when last used 5yrs ago, stored under cover. S Jaques Tel 01754 763319 (Lincolnshire)

GENERATORS

GENERATORS: diesel & PTO, quality used & new, est 25yrs. JSP UK Ltd. Tel 01432 353050 Mob 07774 742182 (Hereford)

QUANTITY of air ducts, make your own pedestals, retirement sale. £55 the lot. P Beales Tel 07584 189359/01284 828360 (Suffolk)

Manufacturers of Typhoon Fans (0.5–120hp)

Drive Over Floors

Grain Stirrers

CARIER 4m seed drill, sold as spares or repair, complete, just been standing for a while now.

£500+VAT ono. J Hatton Tel 07803 721236 (Essex)

HYDRAULIC post knocker, 3 point linkage mounted, good condition. £845+VAT. B Burton Tel 07775 877136 (Nottinghamshire)

PTO Generators Static/Linkage Mounted

Full range up to 200KVA 2 year warranty, UK built Ring Anthony for details

P. Cowell & Sons Ltd Tel: 01772 653569

www.cowells.co.uk

SIMBA Horsch CO4 folding tine drill, 2004, vgc, cleated tyres, bout markers, pre-em marker, 3 sets coulters/tubes for rape beans & std duet coulters, Horsch seeder unit with 4 different barrels small to large seeds. £13,250+VAT

R Allan Tel 07771 922747 (Leicestershire)

WOLSELEY electric fencer (3 strand wire system), needs 6V battery. £50. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

GRAIN HANDLING/ STORAGE

GRAIN auger, 6", 3 phase, choice of two – 20' & 30', both good working order. £500 each. P Astill Tel 07751 500081 (Leicestershire)

Air Tunnels Gas Burners

Controllers & ACCS Equipment

PELLCROFT

t: 01526 342466 f: 343507 e: sales@pellcroft.com www.pellcroft.com

TYPHOON TAB 54 3 phase grain drying fans (3), 2010, c/w wheel kits & air socks, good condition. £1,400+VAT ono. D Bowd Tel 07889 378008 (Lincolnshire)

NECO 30hp centrifugal fan, 3 phase, 50Hz fan, unused. £4,000. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)

KONGSKILDE SUC500E sucker/ blower, 39kw, 3ph motor, gwo, spare set of belts. £750+VAT. J Leyland Tel 07771 644770 (Essex)

MORRIDGE 10t grain dryer, 1995, good dryer, but no longer needed, runs & dries well, excellent for grain & beans, gas fired, recently serviced, old & may be only useful for spares, always been under cover, c/w loading hopper. £2,500. W Bailey Tel 07721 414517 (Wiltshire)

2021, 641hrs, c/w full cab, heater, radio, work lights, bed liner, tow ball, new tyres, road legal, very good condition

Tom Fawcett | 07779 793 039

2020, 2272hrs, towbar

Fawcett | 07779 793 039

2020, 2529hrs, 40kph eco, range command classic, degenhart front linkage, 4 mechanical spool valves, 600/65R38 & 480/65R28 Vredestein tyres

Premium cab, heater, winding windows, electric tip, front and rear cab spot lights, led beacon, tow bar, datatag, 27x9.00R14, 2019, 1500hrs

Green | 07867 746 672

4wd electric ATV, 2022, un used, road legal 22 plate, upto 40km range, regenerative braking, elec switchable 2/4wd, diff lock, elec power steering, alloy wheels, zero emmissions

power shuttle, 540/540E, 2 remotes, MDC, air seat, air con, passenger seat, 420/85R30 & 280/85R24 tyres

50kph, power command, 2300hrs, electric spools, front linkage and PTO, 650/65R38 540/65R28 fitted with a case LRZ150 loader

2020, approx 1900hrs, 50k electro-command transmision, air brakes, full suspension, 3 speed pto, MXT412 power loader with euro carriage, shock eliminator, mach system, vredestein 600/65R38 & 480/65R28 tyres

2022, hydraulic folding, galvanised, road lights, 8hrs work from new

9m

55cm snowflake rings, very tidy

Woolley | 07543 506 421

2019, available sept, led beacon, extra light top, plate holder, sight tube, 6” auto-fill RHS, trailing shoe brackets, air brakes, extra 6” fill point c/w q/a, 710/50 R26.5 BKT Ridemax 11000L pump, rear steer commercial axle, 600mm door Ed Evans | 07734 550 402

Plant trailer, 2020, 12’ 3” x 6’ 1” 3500kg plant closed sides, floor lashing points x4, ladder rack & alum floor

Tri- axle, year 2008, air brakes, abs

Ed Evans | 07734 550 402 SN: 91050342 £17,500

SN: 11049231 £62,000

SN: 41049621 £76,500

SN: 41049547 £12,500 SN: 11050020 £4,500

93314

SN:

KVERNELAND

6m tine drill, markers, Pre-emergence markers

2020, 3420hrs, Autoquad 50kph, 650/85R38 - 600/65R30, front suspension, front linkage, Autotrac

JOHN DEERE 5100R 2019, 300hrs, 16F/16R Commandquad 40kph, 480/70R34380/70R24, C/W 603M loader

JOHN DEERE 6250R 2018, 1574hrs, Autopower 50kph Command Pro, 710/70R42 - 600/70R28, front and cab suspension, front linkage, Autotrac ready

JOHN

2678hrs, Autoquad 50kph, 650/65R42 - 540/65R30, front & cab suspension

JOHN

4503hrs, Autopower 50kph, 650/65R42 - 600/65R28, front & cab suspension, Autotrac ready

JOHN

Steered tandem axle, 620/50R22.5, Maxi Rotoflow pickup, electric bale length setting, humidity sensor

JOHN

2018, 3900hrs, Autopower 50kph, 650/65R38 - 540/65R28, front & cab suspension, front linkage & PTO

DEERE 6215R 2018,

TS 6M-48 DRILL 2020,

DEERE 6155R 2018,

DEERE L634 2022,

DEERE 6155R

KVERNELAND TS 6M-48 DRILL 2011, Accord metering unit, half width shutoff, Pre-emergence markers

VADERSTAD RX620 Crosskill rings, 40mm towing eye, drawbar extension

MUTHING M280 FLAIL 2012, front and rear mounting, hydraulic offset

POA

JOSKIN MODULO 2 TANKER 2015, 10,000L, hydraulic tailgate

£14,950

McCONNEL TOPPER 9 2013, Rear mounted rotary mower

POTTINGER SYNKRO 3020 2022, 7 legs, levelling discs, rear roller, hydraulic depth control c/w Tegosem 200 seeder

JOHN DEERE 6155M 2020, 1177hrs, Autoquad 40kph, 600/65R38 - 480/65R28, front & cab suspension

JOHN DEERE 6195R 2018, 2832hrs, Autoquad 50kph, 650/65R42 - 540/65R30, front and cab suspension

JOHN DEERE 6195R 2017, 3765hrs, Direct Drive 50kph, 650/85R38 - 600/70R28, front and cab suspension, front linkage, Autotrac ready.

JOHN DEERE 8370RT 2019, 3313hrs, E23 40kph, 30” tracks, 5 x electric SCV’s, Autotrac ready

GRAIN HANDLING/ STORAGE (cont)

Fans & Aeration

PROPANE gas bottles & 6 way manifold suitable for mobile grain drier, liquid offtake, black top bottles (liquid offtake), 2 full, 12 empty, manifold means you can draw off 6 bottles at once & has a 15m connecting pipe, good condition. £500+VAT. M Fleming Tel 07881 913725 (Lincolnshire)

PLOT FEEDS SEED & CEREAL ENGINEERING

Grain Cleaner Specialists

New and Secondhand Cleaners

Sieves and Spares for most makes

Test Facility available

Grain Fans and other equipment available

14-FOOT 3.5” single phase auger. £70 ono. A West (Epton) Tel 07831 452602/01205 480935 (Lincolnshire)

STRONGA 3.5cu/m grain bucket, 2015, 99 blade, JCB Q fit hitch, heavy build backplate, excellent condition, pictures by email/SMS. £1,800+VAT. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

GRASS MACHINERY

WESTWOOD T1400 ride on lawnmower with collector brush & trailer. £450. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire)

KUHN FC313F mower conditioner, 2007, excellent condition for year, owned for the last 10/11yrs, owner/operator, oils changed every year, new slip clutch, pads & springs fitted last, month, always stored under cover.

£4,150+VAT ovno. A Clarke Tel 07708 305708 (Norfolk)

RITCHIE chain harrows, hydraulic folding, 6m wide, good condition. £1,750+VAT. B Burton Tel 07775 877136 (Nottinghamshire)

DALBO reenline 630 rolls/ Einbock seeder combination, 2013 seeder, 2016 flat rolls, with leading tines, had very little use. £17,000 ono. J Pratt Tel 07770 845171 (Bedfordshire)

New TEAGLE Verge Mowers

LELY Splendimo 320 PC centre pull mower conditioner, 2011, excellent condition, owned from new, wide tyres, spreader kit, Quick fit blades, road lights, owner/operator, will go straight to work, always stored under cover.

£7,500+VAT ono. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

2020 Talex Tornado 550 tedder, barn stored since new, selling due to change of farm policy. £2,750. W Goodings Tel 07561 806818/07938 556919 (Norfolk)

UK Supplier for Aeromeh Cleaner Aero Dynamic Range

Contact Robin on 07710 242015

Roy Edwards 07702 408833

Full engineering, installation & dismantling services

Main Agents for 22-97223

www.grainmachinery.co.uk

MASTER Dryer T12, good condition. £12,750+VAT. E Turner Tel 07977 900347 (Shropshire)

OPICO 9t mobile gas dryer, old but working. £1,000+VAT ono. D Cliff Tel 07971 609542 (Lincolnshire)

OPICO 345 9t mobile gas fired grain drier, old but working. £1,000+VAT ono. D Cliff Tel 07971 609542 (Lincolnshire)

Photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

ARMSTRONG Holmes flat roller, water filled, tow with quad or similar, ideal for small paddocks. £250 no VAT. C Whitehead Tel 01296 625529 (Hertfordshire)

NEW Pottinger 305 Novadisc mower, 2019 but never been used, stored under cover, 2019, 3m plain disc mower. £7,900+VAT. M Bunting Tel 07970 061595 (Nottinghamshire)

MECMAR 28T mobile drier, 2020 model, last used in 2021, only 266hrs, fully galvanised, serviced by MacArthur & supplied with 12 month warranty from McArthur, electric drive, available now.

£79,000+VAT. A Maddever Tel 07899 665180 (Suffolk)

OPICO 580S 12t mobile gas fired PT driven grain drier, hydraulic unload, electronic control, 1987, always stored under cover so good condition, last used on beans 4yrs ago, but now no longer required. £4,000 ono. L akefield Tel 07885 418474/01406

380487 (Lincolnshire)

MARCONI moisture meter, converted to run off mains electric (not batteries), perfect working order, includes grinder. £70. T Fenton Tel 01262 470277 (East Yorkshire)

KONGSKILDE wooden corn drying bin, 60T, c/w heating fan. Free to a good home, buyer to dismantle. A Clements Tel 07873 263687/01502

476606 (Suffolk)

01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

KRONE Swadro 900, 2008, owned from new, fully maintained throughout, good condition, electronic height adjustment, closing & opening, steering axle. £6,750+VAT. P Burchnall Tel 07771 923980 (Lincolnshire)

WESSEX Fieldmaster 3/70 6' topper, twin blades, drive belts all good, Cat 1/2 linkage, rear pneumatic wheels. £625 no VAT. G Howell Tel 07903 089391/01728 723683 (Suffolk)

TYM 6' finishing mower, vgc. £500. C Weall Tel 07966 539716 (Essex)

AGRIMASTER KL190 SW Super flail mower, good flails. £1,750 no VAT. C Whitehead Tel 01296 625529 (Hertfordshire)

MUTHING M L280, push/pull flail topper, hydraulic offset in as new condition, 2017, only done genuine max 300 acres. £5,250+VAT. G Stallard Tel 07837 063054 (Devon)

01780 460465 (Rutland)

C Davies Tel 07974 422916 (Conwy)

2020 Talex Eco Cut 185 twin drum mower, quick fit blades, very good condition, barn stored, selling due to upgrade. £1,600. W Goodings Tel 07561 806818/07938 556919 (Norfolk)

SPEARHEAD Excel 590, T flails, joystick control 99. £5,750. R Maddever Tel 07786 910597 (Suffolk)

FIFTY-FOOT 6" belt with 5.5" cups, for a grain elevator, c/w man platform. £90. R Sinkler Tel

THERMOBILE GA110 gas burner, stack of three. £3,250+VAT. R Mills Tel

NORTH Wales Claas 75 spares complete. £700 ono.

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S.R. Haylock

Eves: 01799 584626

Daytime: 07831 158848 or 07766 107610

Agricultural Machinery For Sale Cambridgeshire

All prices +VAT

FenlandTractors Limited

Also:

hyd folding with leading tines x2 Kverneland 8f plough wagon plough, wide o set for Challenger crawler Simba double folding discs, tidy condition

Please see website for more pictures: www.srhaylock.co.uk

Direct: 07770 814967 • dave@burdenbros.co.uk

JOHN DEERE: 3800, 3420, 3415, 3200

MASSEY FERGUSON:

133

MASSEY FERGUSON: 7278, 40RS 38, 34, 31, 29, 27, 865, 760, 750, 665, 504 DEUTZ FAHR: 6090, 4090, 4080,4075, M3630, M3610, M2780, M2680, M1002

LAVERDA: 152, M120.

CASE: 1660

TRACTORS:

JOHN DEERE: 8520, 8400, 8200T, 7800, 7530, 7430, 6930, 6900, 6800, 6430, 6110, 3650, 3130, 2140, 2040, 1640

FORKLIFTS:

JCB: 531-70, 530-70, 525-58, 520-4, 414, 926

CLAAS: Targo C50, K50 Ranger

MATBRO: Telestar, Teleshift, 280, 270, 250

MANITOU: 2600, MLT 633

MERLO: 40.7, 30.6 Multifarmer, 28.7, 26.6

Buy and sell online — www.farmads.co.uk we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

Buy and sell online — www.farmads.co.uk

Caterpillar D4ESA AG Crawler 1980 7418hrs linkage drawbar & PTO

Fiat 90C drawbar & linkage

Track Marshall 55

John Deere 1640 B reg, 8875hrs

Zetor Crystal 8011 3715hrs JCB JS130LC 2014 9978hrs hyd extend dipper ex drainage board

Cousins Packer roller 6m

Case 885XL 2wd very tidy condition, 8500hrs, mint interior

Massey Ferguson 4315 2wd 2400hrs, ex Newmarket stud, very tidy

Caterpillar 407 AG telehandler, 4400hrs, mint condition, excellent tyres

Jones Sovereign 10t dump trailer vgc, choice of 2

Richard Western 8t grain trailer, very nice condition, hyd brakes

Cousins 6.3m Sidewinder rolls, good big rings, tidy condition

Welger AP83 conventional baler, tidy condition for age, barn stored

Maschio 4m power harrow also 3.5m & 3m, all fitted with packers

Vaderstad 830 Rexius Twin tidy for age, works well

1992

1989 CASE IH 1255XL Original tractor, 6888h!

1999 John Deere 7810 40K PowerQuad, TLS

2002 Fendt Farmer 309Ci C/w front links & loader

JCB 540-140

Only 2252h, very tidy!

2007 AS Marston ACE 12 2 available, VG condition

2013 JCB 435S Agri Very good Michelin tyres!

Griffiths 10T Grain Trailer Man. tailgate, grain chute

2012 Cousins 12.3m Sidewinder c/w 24” Plain rings

2006 Weaving Caddy 8M Tyne drill, 5T hopper

Woodhams

2023 FARMET Fantom 4.7m stubble cultivator, auto-reset tines at 215mm spacing, steel ring packer, tungsten points, in stock, enquire for demo

2021 BROCK Campaign 13.35m trailed tine drill, heavy duty low disturbance coulters, drills direct and into seedbeds, in stock, enquire for demo, see video BROCK Sub-V 3m 5 leg subsoiler, 700mm packer, available to order

2023 FARMET Softer 6PS 6m disc cultivator c/w front depth wheels, 560mm discs, SDR steel ring packer, hydraulic front stand, in stock, enquire for demo

2022 BROCK Super Disc 8.5m disc tine cultivator, 600mm discs, working tines, levellers, 700mm double packer, in stock, enquire for demo, see video 2022 FARMET Classic 6.5m cultivator, front paddles, enquire for demo

front links

2009 John Deere 6430 2WD, only 4383h!

2013 JCB 541-70 AgriSuper 6740h, c/w loler, 40k

2007 AS Marston GHS 120 c/w Silage Sides

2013 Kverneland 3M Power Harrow I-Drill PRO

1985 Case IH 1056XL Nice classic, goes well!

2016 John Deere 6155R New tyres, 50k, 5000h

1986 Ford TW25 Series II Recent restoration

2017 Bailey Tri Axle 30ft Hardly used, 25t GW

2008 Simba 4.6 Cultipress Proactive tynes

2020 Teagle TA/P200 Flail Excellent condition

2012 Kubota LA1354 loader,

2005 John Deere 50k AutoQaud,

2004 New Holland Low hour and Bateson Twin 3.5t cap., hydraulic

2001 Simba 6.6 New points, pad,

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GRASS MACHINERY (cont)

JACOBSON LF 570 4wd 5 gang self propelled mower, 2006, Kubota engine, good, 90% tyres, reels 85%, vgc. £5,750+VAT. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

RANSOMES 5 gang Kubota 4wd mower, 2005, 2800hrs, good condition. £2,500+VAT. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

GLEBE FARM HEDGING

The Hedging Specialists

Over 100 varieties of top quality hedge plants and young trees.

ATCO ride-on cylinder mower, petrol, Villiers engine. £100+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

For a catalogue, advice or a competitive quote, contact Glebe Farm Hedging Langham, Essex CO4 5PP Tel: 01206 323200

Email: hedge-plants@btconnect.com

BOMFORD B578 Hydromower, 3pt linkage attachment to tractor, easy on/off, long reach arm, 1.2m hydraulic header, cable controls in tractor, barn stored, full set of new spare flails. £4,200+VAT ono. B Anderson Tel 07887 802628 (Lincolnshire)

WEIDEMANN Terra Combi overseeder, very clean condition, little use. £4,995+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

FLAT heavy water ballast roller, almost new, width 2.5m, roller diameter 50cm, pin link, collect from Pollington near Goole. £1,500 ono. J Peake Tel 07833 452532 (East Yorkshire)

KUHN FC 280 P, owned from new, not the tidiest but a runner. Offers. R Reakes Tel 07966 483118 (Somerset)

HEDGING & FORESTRY

KVERNELAND Taarup 8052 4 rotor tedder, in good working order, viewing welcome & can be seen working, more photos & video on request. £2,950+VAT ono. Ring Ian to enquire or arrange a viewing. J Woodward Tel 07960 866025 Ian/01455 221112 (Warwickshire)

KUHN BP24 8' flail topper, brand new, never been used, c/w hydraulic sideshift. £5,250 no VAT. B Wothers Tel 01793 790016 (Wiltshire)

SIMPLICITY ride-on mower. £100. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

GREENMECH Chipmaster CM220TMP, good condition.

£5,000+VAT. L Fincham Tel 07827 013267 (Suffolk)

IRRIGATION pump set, 6 cylinder Perkins engine, Caprari pump, Murphy Protection unit. excellent condition. £5,000+VAT. W Butcher Tel 07979 805863 (Cambridgeshire)

MORRISONS 600 petrol cylinder lawn mower. £100+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

McCULLOCH 41B chainsaw, 20" bar, c/w chain brake, old but as nearly new condition, hardly ever used, very powerful. £150. F Danecker Tel 07885 491340/01494 758539 (Buckinghamshire)

STIHL 044 chainsaw, new pot & piston, good running order, fair condition, 20" bar. £400. F Danecker Tel 07885 491340/01494 758539 (Buckinghamshire)

NATIONWIDE DELIVERY

Website: www.glebefarmhedging.co.uk )

IRRIGATION/ DRAINAGE

WRIGHT Rain 300m 3" pipe c/w spreader, also 300m of 3" water pipe c/w carriage. B Glover Tel 07919 053507 (Norfolk)

IRRIFRANCE Javelin irrigator, 82mm x 310m, c/w rain gun, on turntable, good condition. £1,500+VAT. W Butcher Tel 07979 805863 (Cambridgeshire)

MAJOR PTO saw bench, only used once, as new condition. D Seymour Tel 07850 292743 (Buckinghamshire)

DIESEL Perkins powered high pressure drainjetter, Harben pump, 500' hose, trailer mounted, all legal, 5 good tyres, brakes overhauled 2020, fittings & pump, vortex pump, lockable tool box in trailer, fully working road lights. £2,500 no VAT. C Whitehead Tel 01296 625529 (Hertfordshire)

JTE JOE TURNER EQUIPMENT

JTE JOE TURNER EQUIPMENT

Specialists in hedging

See our ad on page 131

24-96702

CRICKET bat willows (12), ready to fell, right size & clean, collect & fell near Norwich. Offers on inspection. G Scham Tel 01692 651021 (Norfolk

LIVESTOCK

NORFOLK Black turkeys, five hens, one stag, 2022 hatched, stock reduction. £80 the lot. E Poulton Tel 01406 370382 (Lincolnshire)

Weekly Prime Cattle, Sheep and Store Cattle Sales

Monthly Poultry Sales

Pedigree Livestock Sales

Farm Sales and Valuations

IRRIFRANCE Javelin irrigator, 82mm x 310m, c/w rain gun, good condition. £1,000+VAT. W Butcher Tel 07979 805863 (Cambridgeshire)

Sale of Pigs twice a month

Annual Rare Breed Sale

Deadweight Cattle Sales Straw and Fodder Sales 28-96990

Scalford Road, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1JY 01664 562971

www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk

PEDIGREE Suffolk shearling rams, well grown, fully vaccinated from MV accredited flock, also a few pedigree ewe lambs. J Wolton Tel 07920 772862/01206 298844 (Suffolk)

PERKINS 3654 engine with a Javelin trolley c/w integral fuel tank, had less than 50hrs use, good condition. £1,500+VAT. B Sharp Tel 07917 127061 (Lincolnshire)

MARAN bantams & Light Sussex bantams, plus young pullets. K Smith Tel 07940 049960 (Derbyshire)

SHELBOURNE Reynolds Power Blade 67T, 6.7m telescopic reach, 1.2m head, T flails, proportional electro hyd joystick control, hyd roller, power slew, serial no 1054454, good condition. £6,750+VAT. M Howard Tel 07977 001523 (Nottinghamshire)

TERRATECH Raptor 200 tree shear to fit JCB 3C & 6t digger, 2022, 200mm cut blade, cuts & holds soft & hardwood, interchangeable Hardox blade, brand new unused.

£6,500+VAT. G Pullin Tel 07706 583158 (Buckinghamshire)

IRRIGATION pipes (48) & trailer, 30 Wright Rain & 18 Bauer, all 4 , will fit together perfectly, all in good condition. £3,000+VAT ono for full set. Will consider selling separately. W Butcher Tel 07979 805863 (Cambridgeshire)

LLEYN RAMS

registered & unregistered shearlings, 2-shear & stock rams from MV Accredited ock, extensively reared, EBVs in top 25% & above Range of prices • choice of 20

FOR SALE 28-97187

tel Richard Evans 01953 717258 07836 253021

email stonehouse.o ce@gmail.com www.stonehousefarm.org

CHAROLLAIS shearling rams, excellent quality, home bred, raring to work, ring for details. K Smith Tel 07940 049960 (Derbyshire)

EASYCARE sheep, yearlings & ram lambs, from original flock of the breed, founded 1965 & selectively bred ever since, organic, all carriers of one or two Myomax genes, total wool shedders, easy lambing, quick growing, come pick your own. From £300. I Owen Tel 07788 585309 (Isle of Anglesey)

JOHN DEERE T660i

2019, 980 Engine hrs, 610 Drum hrs, 3 Speed 30K Transmission, HillMaster, AutoTrac Ready (No Dome), fridge, air compressor, 630X header,

£177,450

JOHN DEERE T560i

2019, 680 Drum hrs, 980 Engine hrs, 3 speed 30K transmission, HillMaster, AutoTrac Ready with Activation, reversing camera, 722x Header, Twin side

£172,450

JOHN DEERE 9600i

2020, 656 drum hrs, 1720 engine hrs, 40K, Pro Drive, 56 knife drum, Autotrac ready (no dome), Premium grass header

£149,950

JOHN

S785i

2021, 235 drum hrs, 345 engine hrs, HillMaster, 40K, ProDrive, AutoTrac Ready (no dome), Active terrain adjust, Active yield, air seat, A/C, 6.9mtr folding auger, chopper chaff spreader, electric stationary knife adjust, 730X header, twin side knives, 800/70R32 500/85R24.

£294,950

JOHN DEERE S680i

2012, 2550 engine hrs, 1717 drum hrs, Pro drive 30K, air seat, A/C, chopper chaff spreader, AutoTrac ready, 6.9 mtr folding auger, 635X header, twin

11077964

£114,950

EMAR Chaff Deck

EMAR Chaff Deck Build year 2017, Used first harvest 2018, Fitted to wide body Lexion 770 /780 Controls delivery of chaff fraction/weed seeds into

£1,995

JOHN DEERE 9600i

2021, 65 drum hrs, 135 engine hrs, 40K Pro Drive Transmission, 48 knife drum, AutoTrac Ready (no dome), Premium grass header

£278,750

DEERE

Ltd, your local John Deere dealer

AutoPower, 50K, ILS, HCS, AutoTrac Ready, air seat, A/C, 5ESCV, front linkage + PTO W/1ESCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, 600/70R30 £169,950

TLS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, activation, 4ESCV, front

TLS, active seat, A/C, 9.0L engine, EPA compliant, 63cc hyd pump, 4 ESCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, £109,950

AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, 4ESCV, PUH, front linkage + PTOW/1ESCV, air/hyd £146,950

AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, A/C, air seat, 160L/min pump, 4ESCV, PUH, air/hyd £119,950

Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, AutoTrac Ready, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 5ESCV, front linkage + PTO W/1ESCV, PUH, hyd top link, £144,950

CommandPro, 50K, TLS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, Activations, Ultimate Edition, 160L/min pump, 4ESCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, front £107,500

Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, TLS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, activations, A/C, air seat, 160L/min pump, 4ESCV, front linkage+PTO £112,750

CommandPro, 50K , TLS, HCS, 710/70R42, 600/70R30, fr link, AutoTrac Ready, air/hyd brakes, 4ESCV, A/C, air seat £107,950

Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, ILS, HCS, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, 160L/min hyd pump, front linkage £136,750

engine hrs, Pro drive 30K, air seat, A/C, chopper chaff spreader, AutoTrac ready, 6.9 mtr folding auger, 635X header, twin side knives, £134,950

hrs, 4 speed hydro transmission, 30K, 2WD, GPS Ready with nav controller (requires reciver), air seat, A/C, chopper, chaff spreader, £129,950

56 knife drum Twin line additive No puh No harvest lab 710/70 r42 fronts 620/70 r30 rears

Ecospeed 40K, boom suspension, Matbro/Pin & Cone headstock with pallet tines, 3rd service £64,950

Ecospeed 40K, boom suspension, Kramer 50mm headstock, 3rd service depressure button, Low cab, £64,950

20K, 30mm Kramer quickhitch, 30HP Yanmar diesel engine, 10.0/75R-15.3 Mitas tyres, beacon, diff £29,950

40K, boom suspension, central lubrication system, LED lights, Pin andCone headstock, 3rdservice £72,950

Hydrostatic Ecospeed, boom suspension, air seat, A/C, 4th service, PUH, rear SCV, JCB Q Fit Headstock, £86,950

Ecospeed, 40K, boom suspension, central lubrication system, LED

LIVESTOCK (cont)

SHEARLINGS – 35 Lleyn purebred, 26 Lleyn X Texel, born April 22 & grass fed only, vaccinated Bravoxin, Clik, etc. P Astill Tel 07751 500081 (Leicestershire)

GOTTINGEN X KuneKune boar, 15mths old, mother a Gottingen & father a sml KuneKune, his name is Bertie, used to sheep & chickens but not children, a CPH is required to keep pigs, collection is from LL65 4RB. £200. E Stewart Tel 07718 786515 (Isle of Anglesey)

SELECTION of pedigree registered

Beef Shorthorn heifers, red, roan & white, 18 months of age, will be ready end of September, TB4, SAC, High Health status. N Barrett Tel 01553

672440/07717 821891 (Norfolk)

PEDIGREE Beef Shorthorn cows with calves at foot & running with pedigree

Beef Shorthorn bull, TB4, SAVC, High Health status. N Barrett Tel 01553

672440/07717 821891 (Norfolk)

PEDIGREE British Friesian fresh calved & down calving heifers, due September to a British Friesian bull, excellent conformations, pre-movement TB tested & BVD free. J Carnell Tel 07768 645124 (Buckinghamshire)

BRITISH Friesian bulls for sale, well grown, excellent conformation from high-yielding families, pre-movement TB tested & BVD free. J Carnell Tel 07768 645124 (Buckinghamshire)

PEDIGREE Aberdeen Angus bulls, choice of 3, now ready to work, very easy calving lines, ideal for heifers, Fantastic Rawburn breeding on both sides, sire & dams can be viewed on farm, TB4, closed herd, no disease history on farm. £2,000. D Bradbury Tel 07758 819761 (West Sussex)

PEDIGREE Texel and Suffolk shearling rams, good strong grass reared tups ready to work, photos available. £350/ head. Essex. A Richardson Tel 07710 077299/01206 386089 (Essex)

SIX month old Limousin X bull & heifer calves, photos available. £800 ono. A Richardson Tel 07710 077299/01206 386089 (Essex)

PEDIGREE Limousin bulls (2), 15 months & 12 months old, Wilodge & Loosebeare pedigrees, quiet, well grown, should make excellent easy calving bulls, photos available. £1,500 & £1,200 ono. A Richardson Tel 07710 077299/01206 386089 (Essex)

STRONG Sufftex shearling rams, vaccinated HeptP & Footvax, ready to work. C Grundy Tel 01406 330205/07808 914719 (Lincolnshire)

TWO beautiful peacocks, just getting their tail feathers. C Grundy Tel 01406 330205/07808 914719 (Lincolnshire) BERKSHIRE X commercial meat pig weaners for sale, born 3 July 2023. A Holmes Tel 07740 719119 (Suffolk)

BUTLEY Herefords, registered pedigree bulls & females, quiet & easily handled, all bulls halter trained & guaranteed under Hereford Society rules, TB4 area. www.butleyherefords.co.uk. DC Smith & Sons Tel 07971 694912/07885 594143 (Suffolk)

CATTLE clipping crush with automatic self closing yoke, homemade, secondhand condition. £500 ono. A Nottage Tel 07788 727176 (Norfolk)

BASIC Wopa cattle foot trimming crush, secondhand, very good condition, stored inside. £450 ono. A Nottage Tel 07788 727176 (Norfolk)

Kuhn Primor 3560

PEDIGREE Aberdeen Angus bull, 3yrs old. P Summerfield Tel 07776 192162 (Oxfordshire)

straw blower in good working order, tidy machine, swivel head

RYELAND ram lambs (2) born April 23, sired by pedigree regd ram from sound ewes, home reared from small flock, both healthy & wormed to date, would make excellent breeding stock, pets, grass cutters or stores, friendly, sturdy boys. £120 ono. M Clark Tel 07809 132243 (Derbyshire)

GREAT selection of our beautiful Pygmy kids, newly weaned & looking for new homes, lots of different colours, both nanny & wether kids available, all vaccs, hoof trimmed & wormed as are all our stock. E Bunting Tel 07889 640199 (Essex)

UNSEXED peacock chicks, ready to go mid August. £35. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

PYGMY goats, two nannies with three kids & one billy goat, vaccinated with Lambivac, would like them to go together, but would sell the three kids. P Rutter Tel 07926 095493 (Lincolnshire)

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

LUBING 9 nozzle fog system, 3 phase, 2021,. includes pump, touchscreen control, four stage filter & Mixtron dosing pump, ideal for poultry house, will run more nozzles if required, for sale due to change of farm policy. £3,000+VAT ono. T Whittaker Tel 07984 283777 (Staffordshire)

10–12-TONNE feed silo, plus roughly 20m Centreless auger with belt drive motor & sensor. Buyer to remove from site, viewing welcome. A Nottage Tel 07788727176 (Norfolk)

SIX cows with calves at foot, TB4 area. £1,800/unit. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

SUFFOLK yearling rams/tups all homebred, good grass reared stock from son's own flock of pedigree Suffolks, all these sired by NZ ram, Shropshire/Welsh/ Hereford border, call for more info. All £500. D Littlehayes Tel 07771 571478/07767 633200/01743 891188 (Shropshire)

EXCELLENT selection of Pygmy billies, for sale or rental, small sizes & great colours, up to date with vaccs, wormer & foot trimming, contact us for further info. E Bunting Tel 07889 640199 (Essex)

GLOUCESTERSHIRE Old Spot X Duroc breeding boars & gilts; store pigs also available. J Sowter Tel 07561 637615 (Derbyshire)

Barry Horne

BULK FEEDERS UK

IAE 8' double sided lamb creep feeder. in very good condition. £400 ovno. T Seaman Tel 07901 635594 (Norfolk)

CATTLE dividing door for Ifor Williams stock trailer, 6' wide, very straight, no bends. J Hope Tel 07535 968180 (Herefordshire)

07879 402246 01948 710662

SELECTION of Pedigree Aberdeen Angus heifers, 12–16mths old, surplus to our requirements due to downsizing, from a High Health herd monitored yearly, Johnnes, IBR, BVD clear, suitable for additions to your herd or beginners, welcome to view.

B Sadler Tel 07896 673613 (Powys)

BULK bags of wheat, less than 0.5t in each bag, this is not sweepings, it contains a little ergot, would suit a shoot for birds, if you are able to release any, or cattle feed. £50/bag 10 available. J Hatton Tel 07803 721236 (Essex)

BLUE X Blonde bull, well bred, very quiet, ready for work. S Jaques Tel 01754 763319 (Lincolnshire)

SHELBOURNE Reynolds 22cube Diet Pro feeder wagon, many new parts fitted including two new gearboxes, new knives, discharge belt replaced, good tyres, LED lights, can be seen working. D Warren Tel 07860 290605 (Buckinghamshire)

RS Agri cubical bed sweeper, 2015, good working order, Chepstow area £2,450+VAT ono. P Land Tel 07896 638584 (Monmouthshire)

PHEASANT feeders, large plastic barrel type on wooden legs, 5 available. £25 each ono. A Nottage Tel 07788 727176 (Norfolk)

CATTLE crush with rear door, 3pt linkage, reasonable condition, will go to work, owned from new. £400+VAT. T Thorne Tel 07703 541746 (Bedfordshire)

PORTEQUIP 8' beef feeder. £1,200+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

PORTEQUIP new creep feeder. £1,100+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

Kuhn HR 3020 3m Heavy Duty Power Harrow 2019, new tines, 600mm packer roller, oil cooler, in rst class condition

sizes available

TWB Jester 7m Cultivator 2019, 2 rows of 20” discs 90%, levelling paddles, 600mm press, rear drawbar, excellent condition

Sumo Quatro 3m Trailed Cultivator 2014, 2 rows discs, 6 low disturbance legs, 2 rows discs, 800mm press, little use, immaculate

Bailey 14T Construction Dump Trailer 2016, sprung drawbar, air/hyd brakes, 445/65x22.5 tyres 100%, straight & tidy

Kuhn Vari-Leader 7 Furrow Semi Mounted Plough 2015, on land/in furrow, hyd vari-width, auto-reset, 85% metal

Ford TW25 Super Q11 Tractor 1988, 3706hrs from new, tyres 90%, cab 95%, clean arable tractor, the best you will nd

Weaving 4m Short Disc Hyd Folding Cultivator 2017, 2 rows of 24” discs 95%, 700mm press, very light use

McConnel Shakaerator 2013, 9 leg, 700mm toothed packer roller, new metal, excellent condition

He-Va Combi-Disc Trailed Cultivator/Seeder 2018, extra leading discs, auto reset legs, factory tted seeder, hardly used & immaculate

Belle Altrad BXW 15/250 Mobile Pressure Washer 2019, Yanmar diesel engine, 1125L tank, excellent condition, NO VAT

Maschio 380 HP Toro 6m Power Harrow 2014, tungsten tines 80%, hydraulically adjusted 500mm packer, 1st class condition

Tri Axle Stainless Steel Water/ Liquid Fertiliser Bowser 2005, 14,000L, air brakes & suspension, choice of two

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LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT (cont)

RS cubical sweeper, good working order, Chepstow area. £2,450+VAT.

P Land Tel 07896 638584 (Monmouthshire)

TWENTY turkey/poultry bulk feeders, capacity 200kg, some need modest repairs. £15 each. P Mascaux Tel 01279 850293/07564 902915 (Essex)

FIFTEEN bulk poultry feeders, mash or pellets, hold 75kg+, some need minor repairs. £10 each. P Godfreys Tel 01279 850293/07564 902915 (Essex)

IAE Chieftain Cattle Crush & Super Scoop Mk3 c/w Bateman forcing race & handling pen, inc 1525mm high galvanised & Stokbord clad panels, forcing gate, doors, sliding gate, posts & fittings, good condition, phone for details. £6,000+VAT ono. J Edwards Tel 01666 890224 (Gloucestershire)

IAE galvanised storage cages, c/w two doors & pallet fork sockets, as new. P Summerfield Tel 07776 192162 (Oxfordshire)

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USED

VOTEX 9’ pasture topper gwo £695

VOTEX Vixen 6’ pasture topper £650

LIVESTOCK shelter (heavy duty marquee) 10m x 4m, £600; 26 h/d partially clad hurdles, 2.4 x 0.9m, £40 each; 5 gates 3m 7bar,£65 each; 10 barriers £15 each; 20 sheets of stockbord, £15 each. Sensible offers. Other miscellaneous items. R Cosgrove. Tel 07841 372169 (Suffolk)

FEED containers (2). £150. H Stonham Tel 07795 834150 (Essex)

QUICKE 4560 loader, power bucket to fit IH 574 or 684 £650

QUICKE loader IH 434, power bucket £450

TANCO loader to fit IH 454 or 574, power bucket £495

FRONT end loader to fit MF35 or 135, power bucket £395

BUCKET to fit old type

Quicke loader £120

VOTEX topper breaking for spares

SHOTBLASTING gun with 20kg of shotblasting grit. £50. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

MACHINERY HIRE

JCB 532-60 Agri

2021, 1000hrs, pallet tines, PUH, 40kph, air con, Torque lock, immaculate

01691 791460

We offer JCB and Manitou products

03333 202555

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MATERIALS HANDLERS

KRAMER KL30.5T 2018 £39,500

68 reg, with 2900hrs, bucket and pallet forks, nice handler! 01225 752777

SELF-FEED silage barriers (2), 4.5m long, 1.4m tall, galvanised diagonal barrier, c/w self stabilised chequered floor & treated wooden base panels, good condition, more photos available on request. £525+VAT. B Burton Tel 07775 877136 (Nottinghamshire)

IAE cattle feeder. H Stonham Tel 07795 834150 (Essex)

CALF creep feeder, rough & ready but will do the job, 2 available, plus various gates, troughs, ring feeders. Ill health forces sale, no interest scrap bins on-site. F Johnson Tel 07774 361830/01507 450203 (Lincolnshire)

PORTEQUIP cattle creep feeder. £500. H Stonham Tel 07795 834150 (Essex)

MULLER 5000L milk tank, good condition, 2 single phase compressors, delivery possible, full working order. £3,750+VAT ono. R Gray Tel 07939 443353 (South Yorkshire)

WALLACE 3t concrete mixer with Villiers petrol engine, sold as seen, for spares or repair, mixer OK but engine needs attention.

£120+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

MONTABERT hydraulic breaker, used on JCB 3CX, 2 points plus 6" post knocker cap, good at knocking in posts. A Soames Tel 07970 505050 (Bedfordshire)

2008 JCB 456 loading shovel, 13,500hrs, bought new by ourselves, new wear edge, 80% tyres, 5cu/m toe tip bucket, high lift arms, Wastemaster spec, comfy cab, additional cooling & guarding, can be seen running, good condition. £2,2500+VAT ono. W Mackintosh Tel 07984 632632 (South Yorks)

KRAMER/CLAAS Scorpion brackets, weld or bolt on heavy duty. £60. P Carr Tel 07773 753920 (Essex)

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MANITOU 735 MLT LSU Turbo teleporter, 11 plate, 6500hrs, all good, air con, boom suspension. £30,000+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

FULLWOOD Augermaster feeders, very good condition,10 available, good condition. £150+VAT ono. R Gray Tel 07939 443353 (South Yorkshire)

CATTLE yard equipment – three 15' barrier/troughs, free standing, £190 each; two 4.5m gates, £125 each; two 3.4m gates, £100 each; one 2.7m gate, £90; one 2.6m gate, £80, all in good condition. M Exley Tel 01449 766246 (Suffolk)

IAE single sided creep feeder shelter, 4', features full length adjustable creep aperture, feed hopper, 1200mm wide x 900mm high, supplied with four 254mm wheels x 25mm bore rubber tyre, excellent condition. £475 ono. C Weaver Tel 07790 491081 (Somerset)

PTO 1cu/yd concrete mixer, 2012, vgc, new & unused. £450+VAT. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

JCB Skid Steer 155, very good condition, excellent tyres, no attachments, 2020hrs, 2017. D Lloyd Tel 07756 149132 (Carmarthenshire)

JCB 2CX Air Master, 2100hrs, 2 pipe air compressor, 4 in 1 bucket, all good. £12,000+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

JCB quick fit headstock converted to Matbro cone & pin. Buyer to collect & pay cash. lley Tel 07798 872221 (South Yorkshire)

BAINBRIDGE Engineering telehandler bucket on Cat brackets, 2016, 58cu/ ft capacity, spent most of its life on a brush, good condition. £950+VAT. C Newland Tel 07946 609815 (North Yorkshire)

MASSEY Ferguson 508 skid steer loader, new tyres,1500 genuine hrs, Perkins engine, vgc, pictures by email or SMS. £9,750+VAT ono. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

MATERIALS HANDLERS (cont)

JCB 525B telescopic 4wd loader, 1990s, tyres good, roughly 7000hrs, well maintained for 25yrs, pictures by email, only rear wheel steer, pallet forks, other attachments available. £7,250+VAT ono. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

FORKLIFT/ TELEHANDLER MAN CAGE

For all your building maintenance

MILL & MIX Danagri-3S Roller Mills

ELECTRIC motor. £50. P Beales Tel 07584 189359/01284 828360 (Suffolk)

Hydramex Limited

TULLOW slurry tank from about 1990, approx 1000 gallon, Italian pump, A frame chassis, spare wheels, fair condition. £2,000 ono. J Jones Tel 07929 288434 (Shropshire)

PLOUGHS

KVERNELAND furrow press for a 3–4 furrow plough. £250+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)

LEMKEN Flexipacker with arms & hydraulics to bolt on to 5 furrow Jewel 8V plough. £1,500+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)

£720 +VAT

01531 820545

www.euroquip.net • sales@euroquip.net

Two models Capacity approx 1 ton-3 ton/hr Easy to operate & adjust Efficient for crushing/rolling all common raw materials

Tel: 01746 762777

www.danagri-3s.com

ALVAN Blanch 3 phase roller grinder mixer. £2,500+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

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MUCK & SLURRY

MANITOU MT728, 7m reach, good old bomb proof machine, useful yard/second telehandler. £12,500. L Rich Tel 07774 112211 (Gloucestershire)

CAT 357D, 2019, 3900hrs, good tidy machine, located near Buckingham. £44,500 ono. J Pullin Tel 07802 831777 (Buckinghamshire)

FOUR bundles of 10" sack/ plant ties (1000 approx/bundle), plastic coated. £60 no VAT buyer collects. P Hammond Tel 07976 747241 (Nottinghamshire)

BAUER SM1000 slurry pump, 4" outlet, never used on sand. £2,500 ono. O Seex Tel 07870 697267 (Gloucestershire)

LEMKEN Diamant 11 V OF 8+1

L100, 9 furrow, 2016, on land/ in furrow, hydraulic variwidth, £5,000 of tungsten wearing metal fitted, hardly used, loads of spares, superb condition. £31,000+VAT. R Mills Tel 07710 800665/07496 387714 (Rutland)

FORKLIFT tipping skips, Grantham area, choice of two. £175 & £225. J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)

JCB bucket. £1,000+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

HARVEST Akron axial fans, one set consisting of two 3 phase 7.5hp fan units with a rated output of 17,000cfm at 4" swg, a silencer, control panel & two interconnecting star delta starters are included. £1,800+VAT. S

Radbourne Tel 07768 004898 (Essex)

RICHARD Western D10, fully reconditioned rear discharge muck spreader, auto light clusters, new slurry door, full shotblast & spray, excellent condition. £15,995+VAT. J Bailey Tel 07515 281824 (Dorset)

HI-SPEC 3000SAR slurry tanker, 2017, autofill, wide angle PT , air brakes, LED rear work lights, 7.5m Agquip dribble bar, excellent condition. G James Tel 07891 333969 (Carmarthenshire)

DOWDESWELL DP7D/2 5 furrow, good condition, all new wearing parts fitted, sale due to retirement. £3,650 ono no VAT. T Hammond Tel 07801 487909 (North Yorkshire)

GENUINE Alo Quicke bag lifter, excellent condition. C Shaw Tel 07900 048303 (Gloucestershire)

ALFA-LAVAL slurry tower store, decent condition, over 1 million litres capacity, pump & stirrer available, could help to dismantle as we have a cherry picker. £123,456+VAT ono. R Gray Tel 07939 443353 (South Yorkshire)

STOCKISTS FOR

HARVEST Akron PFD110 axial fans, one set consisting of two 15hp fan units with a rated output of 30,000cfm at 4" swg, unit includes a silencer, control panel & two interconnecting star delta starters. £2,200+VAT. S

Radbourne Tel 07768 004898

(Essex)

e: info@sas-agri.uk t: 01493 733211 07880 552295

www.sas-agri.uk

SAMSON SP12-16 fully reconditioned rear discharge muck spreader, new chains, sprockets, hydraulic hoses, gearboxes reconditioned, new PTO shaft, bearings, electrics & lights, 16m rotors, auto light clusters. £23,250+VAT. J Bailey Tel 07515 281824 (Dorset)

CONOR 2750 slurry tanker.2750 gallon, 2011, replacement 11,000 MEC pump, originally bought to spread digestate, but digestate is no longer available to us, had very little use, but has always worked well. £6,995+VAT ono. C Manford Tel 07702 194324 (Shropshire)

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RABE 4 furrow plough, slatted bodies, owned for 15+yrs, just used for ploughing cover crops last 7yrs, needs a bit of TLC, but all works, now surplus to requirement. £1,150+VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

MASSEY Ferguson/Bomford 10 leg chisel plough, c/w depth wheels. £450+VAT. F Webb Tel 01379 676289 (Norfolk)

DOWDESWELL DD & UCN wearing parts, various. Price available on request. R Freeman Tel 07764 151082 (North Yorkshire)

30k 3 speed trans c/w harvest monitor, deluxe cab, Autotrac ready, 8000L grain tank, 5.6m unloading auger, fine cut chop, hyd cha spreader, 800/65R32 & 480/80R26 tyres, JD620R header c/w 2 fixed short crop dividers, reel resume to position function, 33hrs, 87 cutting hrs

HG4 1HY £195,000

1150hrs, 42k E23 c/w cab susp, 5 x ESCVs, Autotrac ready, ultimate comfort package, air seat, ultimate visibility package, CAT 4 linkage, implement auto ready, hyd top link, ultimate connectivity package, 30” rear tracks, 24” front tracks, front transport box not included Brigg DN20 9EY POA

John Deere 6250R 2019, 3543hrs, Ultimate Edition 50k Autopower c/w TLS & cab susp, 4 x ESCVs, premiu front linkage, Autotrac ready, 650/85R38 & 600/70R30 Trelleborg tyres Malton YO17 6AP £124,500

John Deere 6140M 2020, 995hrs, Command Quad c/w TLS, 3 x SCVs, eco front linkage, turnable fenders, prem light package, loader ready, multi dock, passenger seat, sun roof, 600/65R38 & 540/65R24 Firestone tyres Louth LN11 0WA £79,500

John Deere 8RX 370 2020,

John Deere T550 2021,

Ripon

John Deere XUV 865M 2020, c/w powerlift cargo box, 1870hrs Ripon HG4 1HY £21,350

John Deere XUV 865M 2021, c/w alloy wheels, electric tip Keighley BD20 7BX £22,000

John Deere R944i 2018, c/w pro wheel steering, air brakes, powerspray, hyd pump drive, 36/24m boom, electro-hyd pressure, recirculation on spray system, terrain com pro, section control, 2630 display, boom lighting, 520/85R46 tyres

Kramer KL55.8T Tele Wheel Loader 2021, 989hrs, c/w air con, air seat, auto trailer coupling, auto bucket reverse, hyd reversible fan, 7” LCD display c/w rear camera, pallet tines, 540/70R24 tyres

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PLOUGHS (cont)

VICON heavy duty chisel plough, No11 tines, c/w depth wheels.

£1,500. P Nickalls Tel 01953 602208 (Norfolk)

RABE 120 Eagle 4 furrow, 14" slatted bodies, one broken skimmer. £900+VAT. M Millbank Tel 07879

633917 (Hertfordshire)

DOWDESWELL DP7E 5 furrow, worn out bodies, good for spares or repair.

£300 no VAT. M Millbank Tel 07879

633917 (Hertfordshire)

4-FURROW single plough, excellent condition, only just been taken out of use, ideal for the smaller fields & difficult areas, PT included. £2,200 ono. J Peake Tel 07833 452532 (East Yorkshire)

KUHN Multimaster L 180 7 furrow plough, hydraulic on land/in furrow, good condition, no cracks or welding very strong, some spares included.

£7,500+VAT. I Brand Tel 07899 795220 (Lincolnshire)

POTATO EQUIPMENT

SELECTION of machinery – Tong 48" bulk hopper; Herbert 36" web cleaner; Lockwood inspection table; auto stitching line/Walthambury presenter; Tong 1025 weigher; Tong 3B grader unit with roller table, barn stored. D Black Tel 01206 251180/07971 011503 (Essex)

POTATO grader 24" screens (3) 40mm, 47mm & 50mm, in very good condition. Judd Tel 07979 792252 (Cambridgeshire)

KONINGSPLANTER mounted 2 row potato chitted seed planter, 2003, good condition. £550+VAT. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

STANDEN PV150/70 potato bed tiller, bought new 2020, had very little use over two seasons (50 acres only), close to new condition, dry stored over winter. Please contact me for details. £15,000+VAT ono. R Clarke Tel 07811 956789 (Essex)

WANTED FOR EXPORT FOREXPORT

POTATO CHITTING LIGHTS

All of our LED units come with a one metre lead and a 13 amp plug Lights can be leap frogged

Available in sizes

5ft to 12ft

Options: Free standing or hanging

07512821421

STANDEN Pearson Enterprise potato harvester, 2006 model, Starflow alaxy f/w optional Dahlmann table included, 2 row unmanned, wheel drive, wide elevator, done 50 acres only for last 10yrs, stored undercover. A Black Tel 07778 137696/01724 783583 (Lincolnshire)

01621 828689

www.kjengineering.com

STANDEN T2, 2011, double omega separation, hydraulic wheel drive, picking off table, windrow kit fitted. £16,000. L Northern Tel 07519 634008/07712 014326 (Hertfordshire)

GRIMME T170 potato harvester, 2019, excellent condition, always dry stored over winter, we've stopped growing spuds, hence the sale of kit. R Clarke Tel 07811956789 (Essex)

SEED potato trays, around 8000, in very good condition, all stacked on fertiliser pallets, all dry stored. 50p+VAT ono each. R Clarke Tel 07811 956789 (Essex)

SWIFTLIFT Extendo 900 elevator, 3yrs old but little used, good condition & kept inside, genuine reason for sale due to change of business. £30,000+VAT ono. M Pick Tel 07399 479156/01162 598240 (Leicestershire)

GRIMME KS 75-2 potato topper, 2013, very well looked after, always dry stored when not in use. £6,000+VAT ono. R Clarke Tel 07811956789 (Essex)

PEAL roller table, 6’ long by 3’ wide, in good working order. £1,500+VAT. R Carter Tel 07970 163847 (Leicestershire)

POTATO quilts, 50' x 60' approx. ffers. P Hammond Tel 07976 747241 (Nottinghamshire)

TONG bulk potato hopper, 48" wide, with cleaning coils & rear picking table, average condition. £750+VAT. R Carter Tel 07970 163847 (Leicestershire)

automatic potato bag weigher, average condition. £500+VAT. R Carter Tel 07970 163847 (Leicestershire)

UNDERHAUG Faun 2 & 4 row mounted/trailed potato planters, disc ridgers, hydraulic bunker lift, good condition, 1990s. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

SMALLFORD rare mounted 2 row potato & root planter, good with chitted seed, 1980s machine, the Rolls Royce machine in its day!

£400+VAT ono. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

RUMPTSTAD RSK2000 two row potato topper, excellent condition, from small fen farm. £2,000+VAT. W Butcher Tel 07979 805863 (Cambridgeshire)

POTATO ridger. E Edwards Tel 07710 547806 (Denbighshire)

PEARSON Rotaforma, 1.8m, 2002, new set of blades to go with it although only recently changed, still using it when needed but have now stopped growing potatoes. £1,500+VAT. S Reynolds Tel 07793 776005 (Essex)

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Massey Ferguson 6490 Dyna 6, 2008, 7010 genuine hrs, full susp & f/linkage, stunning tractor £27,950

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POTATO EQUIPMENT

PUMPS

ELECTRONIC CONTROLS REPAIRED

Tractor & Combine Controls

Material Handler

Joysticks & SLI's

Grain & Precision Drills

STANDEN Big Boy planter, 2002, good condition, would still be using but stopping growing potatoes. £500+VAT. S Reynolds Tel 07793 776005 (Essex)

POTATO CHITTING CRATES

Pellcroft Engineering Ltd

Coningsby, Lincs 01526 342466 sales@pellcroft.com

www.potatocrates.com

GRIMME KS75-2 potato haulm topper, 2011, good working order with set of spare blades, only selling as have stopped growing potatoes. £3,000+VAT. S Reynolds Tel 07793 776005 (Essex)

PRECISION FARMING

SINGLE cylinder Lister diesel engined SLD 4" self priming pump, old but works, will pump dirty water. £500 buyer to collect & pay cash. G Ulley Tel 07798 872221 (South Yorkshire)

REPAIRS, SERVICING & MAINTENANCE

46-96932

Balers & Wrappers

Mowers & Foragers

Sprayers & Fertiliser Spreaders

Diet Feeder Weighing Systems

TRIMBLE RTK guidance, 2050 XCN screen, TM 200, Nav

Controller 3, Trimble AG25 dome, Trimble Ariel wiring harness, removed from Fastrac 4220. £4,250+VAT ono. E Clark Tel 07879 698807 (Norfolk)

Blue Bridge Engineering Ltd

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MAINTENANCE ENGINEER

City & Guilds of London Institute

Certi cates of Competence 25 years experience with Eastern Bloc machinery

Skandinavian agricultural/forestry products and West German engineering based machinery

Tractor starting fault repairs

Repairs of Same tractors

Competitive labour rates subject to customer acceptance of company working policy

07824 600667

Chelmsford

SPARE PARTS

42-97238

David King Electronics

Tel: 01789 731365

www.dkelectronics.co.uk

PARTS for IH tractors – PTO covers £5, water pump £25, gaskets £10, exhaust stack £15, turbo kit parts to fit IH £15, oil filters to fit M axial flow combines, Magnums £10, Claas baler chamber crimp £10, double acting valve £25. P Beales Tel 07584 189359/01284 828360 (Suffolk)

Perkins 1004/1004.4T

IN STOCK

for agricultural & industrial applications

GRIMME CS 1700 destoner, 1996, reasonable condition, maintained by owner/driver, would still be using but stopping growing potatoes. £3,500+VAT. S Reynolds Tel 07793 776005 (Essex)

REDUCE HARVESTING DAMAGE WITH RUBBER WEB COVERS QUICKSPLICE WEB JOINERS RUBBER GRADING SCREENS

PERFORATED RUBBER WASHER BELTS Tel: 028 9127 5913

Email: info@agri-web.co.uk

PEARSON Jumbo bedformer, used but in reasonable condition, reason for sale is we no longer grow potatoes. £800+VAT. S Reynolds Tel 07793 776005 (Essex)

JOHN Deere Starfire 3000 dome, SF1 ready, no longer have use for it, good condition. £1,250+VAT ono. G Clarke Tel 07771 515793 (Nottinghamshire)

McCONNEL/BOMFORD etc, back to back flail or topper blades (43), Part no (PA 00432), less than half new price, retirement sale. £100. P Beales Tel 07584 189359/01284 828360 (Suffolk)

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DOUBLE acting valve bank to fit most IH 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 Series + CX McCormick tractors. £55. P Beales Tel 07584 189359/01284 828360 (Suffolk)

37-96919

ISOMATCH Tellus 60 Kverneland fertiliser spreader screen & dome, whole kit c/w all wiring & holding bracket, includes Isobus plug, GPS section control, no longer have use for it, excellent condition.

£2,000+VAT ono. G Clarke Tel 07771 515793 (Nottinghamshire)

JOHN Deere 8000 Series linkage arms, used, slight wear only, good condition, Cat 3, 2000s. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

NEW Holland wafer weights 22x45kg plus clevis hitch, mounting bar & ball ends, approx weight 1050kg, requires no top link due to perfect balance, stripped, cleaned & repainted, selling due to retirement.

£1,300+VAT. D Cowton Tel 07712 005508 (County Durham)

TRIPLE K springtines c/w points. £5.00 each. F Webb Tel 01379 676289 (Norfolk)

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JOHN Deere GreenStar 1800 display with autotrac activation, works well, selling as no longer needed, excellent condition.

£2,200. J Lane Tel 07760 369492 (Northamptonshire)

(Suffolk)

SIMBA Perfect hitch, Cat 4, delivery use only, as new. D Elmore Tel 07770 872464/01487 830314 (Cambridgeshire)

E-mail: sales@flailsdirect.co.uk Website: www.flailsdirect.co.uk Also flail mowers for tractors and excavators from 15 to 200HP (Flails Direct is a division of Engineering and Hire Ltd) 46-96670

MARKER discs (3) off Vicon/ Accord drill. £55 or will split. P Beales Tel 07584 189359/01284 828360

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TRAILERS

x 4’2” optional extras - spare wheel, perforated sides, ali oor, ramp door with lamb door, run in gates, roof rack Prices from £1,363

GENERAL PURPOSE TRAILER

G3015-2

x 5’, mesh sides, full ramp tail gate, spare wheel

Kings Langley • Tel: 01923 265211 T kingslangley@oliverlandpower.co.uk

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Tingewick • Tel: 01280 848494 tingewick@oliverlandpower.co.uk

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NEW

drill, 1/2 width shut o , Quantron S2 Megant, 26x12 side/centralised wheels, side markers, seed rake, eradicator £29,950 2021 KUHN SW4014 BALE WRAPPER wraps square & round bales, twin satellite arms, Low bale count, 19.0/45x17 wide wheels, safety chain,

P3116H PLANT TRAILER

x 5’3, spare wheel, bucket stand, full ramp tailgate, 4 x oor lashing points, 4 x shackle tie points £4,386

NUGENT F4320T FLATBED TRAILER 14’1” x 6’7”, spare wheel, drop sides, 2400mm aluminium skids £5,895 NUGENT P3718H PLANT TRAILER 12’3” x 6’1”, NUGENT P3718T PLANT TRAILER 12’3” x 6’1”, spare wheel, bucket stand, full ramp tailgate, 4 oor lashing points £6,238

NUGENT P3118H TIPPER TRAILER 10’2” x 5’11”, spare wheel, drop sides £5,750

NUGENT T3718H TIPPER TRAILER 12’2”

x 5’11”, spare wheel, dropsides £6,000

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U2213 UTILITY

7’1”

NUGENT

10’

£3,570

delivery

2023 JCB 538-60 AGRI SUPER cancelled order,

lighting £38,950 KUHN FC3161TLD TRAILED MOWER CONDITIONER 3.1m working width, conditioner POA NEW McHALE 991 HS BALE WRAPPER high speed, twin dispenser, fully auto, elec control, auto lm break sensors, auto bale load lift arm, quick t lm dispenser, cut & tie system POA 2014 McHALE FUSION VARIO COMBI BALER 15 knives, 2014, 3 belts, rear camera, control box, cam pick up, new hydraulic net wrap system, 34,439 bales £34,500 McHALE R310 MOWER 2022, 3.1m working width, 7 discs, vertical fold £10,500 NEW McHALE 998 HIGH SPEED BALE WRAPPER 2021, self-contained hydraulic system, fully automatic electronic control, hydraulic draw bar, lm break sensors, brakes and lights £39,750 IN STOCK IN STOCK IN STOCK NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW NEW IN STOCK IN STOCK IN STOCK IN STOCK IN STOCK IN STOCK IN STOCK IN STOCK IN STOCK EXDEMO SAVING£1,350 OFFRRP! SAVING£1,000 OFFRRP!

SPRAYTEC

Boston Crop Sprayers Ltd

incorporating VASSGRO SPRAYERS

Agricultural Application Machinery Specialists

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AGRICULTURAL SPRAYERS SALES SERVICE SPARES

1996 Bateman Hi-Lo, 4ws, 24m boom, 7400hrs, 580/65R22 flotation wheels 75 , 12.4xR32 rowcrops, reconditioned rate governor, recent test certificate, full Bateman service history, air seat & air con, very tidy. £10,000+VAT ono. R Spokes Tel 07766266317 (Leicestershire)

01284 724455

BATEMAN RB25, S/N: 20020705, 2002, 9150hrs, very tidy, JD 170hp engine, 24m Contour boom, 3000L tank, Triplex nozzle bodies, Trimble Eazyguide 500 Lightbar, Michelin eoBib 600/60 R28 flotations, 320/85 R32 rowcrops. G Grant Tel 07919 811809 (Lincolnshire)

Thames Valley Machinery

47-97317 www.tvmachinery.com 07764 835562

BATEMAN RB15 self propelled sprayer, very good condition, regularly serviced with all parts & services supplied by Bateman, 24m contour boom with 2500L tank, three sets of tyres 380/85/ R28, 580/65/22.5 & 9.5R36. £14,000+VAT ono. T Piper Tel 07850 324688 ( ent)

KNIGHT mounted sprayer, 18m 1000L, great little sprayer, triple nozzles, hopper, tank rinse. C Slatter Tel 07881 443396 (Gloucestershire)

Andy

HARDI AMENITY SPRAYERS AVAILABLE FROM STOCK various models available

JOHN Deere 840i 4000L 24m Isobus joystick controller, auto boom height control, load sensing, 400L clean water tank, tracking drawbar, Scharmuller spoon hitch, two sets of wheels, 5 nozzle bodies, 6 section, excellent. £15,500 VAT. A Bentley Tel 07957 553028 (Norfolk)

CHAFER Sentry 36m 5000L sprayer, 2022, done one season on liquid fertiliser, owner operated, excellent condition. £50,000+VAT ono. D Voutt Tel 07900 818810 (Cambridgeshire)

test on for new owner. £12,000+VAT ono. D Munro Tel 01255 880380 (Essex)

KNIGHT Challenger 3000L selfpropelled sprayer, 1997, 9000hrs, Delta 3 box, 540/65 tyres, one new, rowcrops, flotations, full working order, MOT expired March 2023. £8,750+VAT. A Gurney Tel 07785 935387 (Buckinghamshire)

HOUSEHAM S3-24, 2015, 4252hrs, NSTS machine test uniti 1/2/2024, 5 quad end nozzles, 12/24m, 320/85R32 rowcrops 60%, set of 540165R28, Cat 170hp engine, filling meter. £65,000. D empster Tel 07850 842503 (Shropshire)

HOUSEHAM Air Ride s/p sprayer, 24m boom, 2006, in very good condition, 2500L tank, ready to go to work, well maintained by Househam, c/w current annual test, suction hose & 580/55/26.5 flotation & 320/85/R32, good condition. £26,000+VAT ono. T Piper Tel 07850 324688 ( ent)

GEM 2500 24m trailed sprayer, induction hopper, tank wash, 2 sets of wheels. £2,250+VAT. J Smith Tel 07774 290777 (Cambridgeshire)

SPRAYERS (cont)

KNIGHT 1835 self propelled sprayer, 2011, 3500L, 24m boom, 6200hrs, 2 sets of wheels, both in good condition, auto height, GPS 8 section, climate control. £30,000+VAT. P Mahony Tel 07909 903391 (Suffolk)

MERCEDES S Trac/Chafer FC, 24/30/32/36m & 4000L, c/w 2 sets wheels, 4ws & CTI torque converter gbox, 230hp, Muller Track Guide3 rate controller/ guidance/section control, well maintained by SCT, vgc, owner retiring. £38,000 ono. . P Williams Tel 07966 273748 (Lincolnshire)

POA

Thames Valley Machinery

www.tvmachinery.com 07764 835562

SPREADERS

LELY 12m, electric controls. D Seymour Tel 07850 292743 (Buckinghamshire)

RECO Sulky DPX, good 18–24m vanes, Tribord headland limiter, recent new agitator. £650. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire)

Rigden & Curling Services

HARDI Commander 4400i, 2008, trailed 24m, 4400L tank boxes & sensors for Norac auto height adj on the boom, although we do not use it, liquid fert lines & nozzles, all working & correct, c/w a host of spares. £9,000+VAT ono. R Hodgkins Tel 07747 623124 (Hertfordshire)

Lloyds GT-100 Top Dresser barley used, been in storage & looked after, vgc

Call: 07720 062150

KUHN Axis 30.1 twin disc 12-24m, border vanes, manual controls, hydraulic open close, no expensive weigh cells or electric actuators to replace, vgc. £2,950+VAT A Towns Tel 07751 917839 (Lincolnshire)

LARGE trade line sprayer/fertiliser for tractor, 600L capacity, 10m spraying span fully open, PTO included, collect from Pollington near Goole. £1,000 ono.. J Peake Tel 07833 452532 (East Yorkshire)

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AMAZONE ZA-M Maxi spreader, hydraulic shut off for both sides, manuals & chart, PTO, gwo.

692472 (Kent)

STRAW & HAY

Good quality round

Also round bale haylage & barleyavailablestrawalways

OWEN SMITH

FARMING 49-97206

01394 460408 07885 594143

2023 hay & straw, new crop hay & straw for sale, big & small bales available, good quality, suitable for horses, local delivery may be possible depending on quantity & distance. R Pilch Tel 07876 336041/01379 668038 (Suffolk) ABBOTT

(Wessex) LTD Are buyers & sellers of HAY & STRAW

2700L, fully

after 6pm (Suffolk) 01284 810751 07768 353910 RAPE, WHEAT & BARLEY STRAW STRAW IN THE SWATH WANTED for home market & export COLLECTION & DELIVERY arranged BEST PRICES PAID 49-97120 FOR SALE & WANTED pad500r@hotmail.co.uk P J Reed Call Je on 07977 268113 WANTED WHEAT, BARLEY & RAPE STRAW also SOFT MEADOW HAY o the eld & throughout the winter Very good prices paid promptly 49-95117 GOOD quality hay in mini Hesstons & round bales. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire) TANKS & BOWSERS

diesel tank,

£775 ono, no VAT. M Jeffrey Tel 07802 722408 (North Yorkshire)

2010 Kuhn MDS 19.1D spreader, c/w crane for self loading, 12m spread with border limiter, tidy for age, still in use, but upgrading to an air spreader. £1,875+VAT. A Whiteley Tel 07803 758069 (Nottinghamshire)

1998 Kuhn Aero 20m spreader, c/w two sets of seed/fert rollers & calibration trays, could do with a bit of TIC, but still in use spreading mustard & grass seed. £2,250. A Whiteley Tel 07803 758069 (Nottinghamshire)

KUHN 30.1 spreader, 2006, S4 discs, 24m, had very little use, excellent condition. £3,300+VAT ono. I Leverton Tel 07988 286608 (Lincolnshire)

TECHNEAT Avadex GR 24m, 2016, large tank with twin metering system, GPS speed control, complete kit to mount onto a sprayer, etc. £7,750+VAT. R Chapman Tel 07860 401855 (Lincolnshire)

TECHNEAT Multicast 400 Avadex/ small seed applicator, 12m, with Honda driven fan, Garmin GPS rate control, in excellent order, ball hitch for quad bike, etc. £15,000+VAT. A Wreathall Tel 07775

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Tub Grinders

- Exclusive UK Distributor of Haybuster, Rotogrind and VDW Tub Grinders

- Range of models from 5t - 25t/hour output

- New, used & refurbished machines available

- Ideal for straw, hay, green waste, roots, biogas feeds, etc

Root Choppers & Cleaners

- Loader, 3 point linkage 3 point linkage, free standing PTO & electric drive available

- UK Distributor of VDW range of choppers, cleaners & feed dispensing equipment

- Output from 10t/hour to over 120t/hour available

Diet Feeders

- Largest stock of mixers in the UK – over 50 machines in current stock

- Refurbished, used & nearly new units available

- New Mini Mixer available

- Diet feeder parts available – blades, conveyor belts, gearboxes, weigh cells

- All feeders undergo 30 point service

- Finance available subject to terms

- Nationwide delivery available

Current Used Stock

Strimech Hardox

10’ Push-Off Buck Rake

£8,450

VdW RS2400 root chopper

King roller Mill

Please visit www.enegis.co.uk for more photos or call 01789 205132 or 07721 442979

POA

prices start from £3,280

BRAND NEW IN STOCK!!!

Capello Maize Headers

To fit all combine harvesters and SPFH, 6-16 rows, stalk choppers, lateral augers, hydfold & fixed available

Smartboxes

Standard size, all colours and other options available direct and 3 pt linkage mounting

Trakjak

THE ORIGINAL AND BEST!

The safest way to change your tractor’s wheel

Biddy Attachments

Hi-Tip Buckets

Seriously H- Duty For WLS & T Handlers sizes from 2.5-6.5 Cu M CALL FOR MORE DETAILS!

long, loading skids, sprung drawbar, air & hyd brakes

CLAAS Arion 660 CMATIC CEBIS 205hp 50kph, Cemis 1200 GPS front linkage, NRH 6.2m Cambridge rolls, c/w 24” plain rims

CLAAS Volto 800 6 rotor tedder/spreader

HOMBERG Blitz Drain Jetter c/w 300m hose, electric remote control

ALPEGO TL33-220 verge mower 2.2m working width, hydraulic right hand offset, wide angle PTO

ALPEGO R f ea ail e yd ffse eads £7,700

Used Machinery

CLAAS Scorpion 741 telehandler, 2019, 2300hrs, 4.1T lift 7m boom.............................................£57,000

CLAAS Arion 650 CEBIS, 2016, 185hp, 5,500hrs Hexashift 50kph, front linkage £55,000

CLAAS Arion 620 CIS, 2014 (64) 1800hrs, 40kph Hexashift transmission, front linkage, cab suspension, excellent condition

VICON RO-XXL Geospread, 3900L hopper with cover, section control & variable rate licence, 2 side steps, 2 seasons use

HOMBERG Junior drain jetter, 2020, good condition........................................................................£7,250

KONGSKILDE Z 8805 mounted tedder, 2017, 8 rotors, 8.8m working width, road lights, a i a les d di i

FERABOLI 3.5m power harrow, packer roller

INO 2.25m hydraulic offset verge mower, right hand offset

2.5m V Form, 3 leg, crumbler roller

Holland 650 Bale Command round baler

RV 300, hay turner / rake good condition

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wheel trailer bogie, hydraulic brakes, mudguards

Deere 1150kg front weight block...........................................................................................£1,300

ELCS 80 rehandling bucket,

Covenbrook Grain Pusher

4M £2,730

5M £3,235

6M £3,675

AVAILABLE IN VARIOUS SIZES & IN STOCK!

SOME OF OUR OTHER STOCKED ITEMS

fit & pin & cone brackets £1,250

Massey Ferguson 240 5000hrs

NC Engineering 1850-14 14t i Series silage trailer full spec

NC Engineering 4500 gallon vacuum tanker tandem axle rear steering, 10/50/26.5 BKT tyres, air/hyd brakes, load sensing, full length sight tube

Harry West 10t grain trailer

Harry West 14t silage trailer 2016, 10 stud axles, 420 brakes, sprung drawbar, hyd door, LED lights

Harry West Maelstrom 10 rear discharge spreader 2022, slurry door, 580/70R38 tyres, 14mm chains, LED lights, wide angle PTO

Marshall 14t 28’ bale trailer 2022, sprung drawbar, 355/50 R22.5 tyres, 8 stud axles, hay ladders

Henton 12t grain trailer 2007, roll over sheet, manual door, sprung drawbar

NC 2450-20 Grain trailer air & hyd brakes, load sensing on air, 560/60/22.5 Ridemax tyres, roll over sheet, grain chute, high/low lights

Kidd 300 THL post knocker hydraulic swing round, 250 tapered weight, rock spike, teleboom, mast tilt & rake angle, 2023 IN STOCK

NC 2250 gallon tanker with 7.5m dribble bar Kidd 6’ & 9’ toppers

4,500-LITRE (1,000 gallon) G T Bunning single axle water bowser, new tyres, good condition. £2,400+VAT. T Wright Tel 07795 484100 (Norfolk)

HE-VA Stealth

Low Disturbance Subsoilers IN STOCK

WATER tank, very large capacity, steel. D Seymour Tel 07850 292743 (Buckinghamshire)

3m - £13,500 4m - £20,950

For more information see www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

07748 004794

01245 442224

KONGSKILDE Vibromaster 4.8m hydraulic folding springtine cultivator, levelling boards, ready for work, tyres have tread & are not perished. £3,100. P Astill Tel 07751 500081 (Leicestershire)

FALMAC 3.5m 5 leg subsoiler, c/w Howard legs & tooth packer roller. £4,000. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)

HE-VA 3m Subsoiler

£9,350

2021, 2 sets of legs/points inc – std legs (unused) & low disturbance legs, excellent

more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

07748 004794

STEEL bunded diesel tank, 4500L, professionally made, lifting eyes & fork pockets, piped for pump. £1,000+VAT. J Hatton Tel 07803 721239 (Essex)

BOMFORD Terra Blade, 4m working width, hydraulic folding, in good working order. £5,500+VAT. F Holohan Tel 07496 734212 (Cambridgeshire)

FUEL bunded bowser,1750 litres,twin axle. Major 1750 litre twin axle,bunded,50 mm ball tow,electric pump and filter diesel bowser. £4250+VAT. Excellent. 1750 litre. 2005. R Lane Tel 07831615912 (Cambridgeshire)

BUNDED diesel bowser, 2000L, mobile. £800+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

TECHMAGRI 2007 cultivator, in good order, good metal, similar to a Sumo & other brands, does a nice job. £5,500+VAT.

F Holohan Tel 07496 734212 (Cambridgeshire)

HE-VA 16.3m King Roller

FABDEC bulk milk tank, 5000L, would make water bowser. D Seymour Tel 07850 292743 (Buckinghamshire)

IBC 1000L containers (2). £20 each. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

DIESEL towed bowser, 2000L. £800+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

TILLAGE TACKLE

KUHN bolt on tine kit for 4m HR4002D power harrow. Offers. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)

UK Bunded Fuel Tanks (www. ukbundedfueltanks.co.uk) 6000L with 230v mains electric pump & usage meter, 2015, immaculate condition, inside use only.

£5,250+VAT ono. R Clarke Tel 07811 956789 (Essex)

KUHN HR 4004.4m power harrow. 2011, quick release tungsten tines, eradicator tines, levelling board, ribbed rubber packer, marker arms. £6,000+VAT ono. S Baker Tel 07585 442177 (Norfolk)

SIMBA Solo, 3.3m, good condition, 2004, good wearing metal, rear services, Prolift legs. £12,000+VAT ono. W Hitchcock Tel 07903 248519 (Suffolk)

2017, 24" Cambridge rings, 10350kg, hydraulic brakes, excellent

£29,950 more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

07748 004794

01245 442224

OPICO Vari-disc Quad 330, 2009, c/w subsoiler attachment, 4 sets of discs going in different directions & a Guttler roller at the back, in very good order, change in farming practices forces sale. £6,500 ono no VAT.

F Holohan Tel 07496 734212 (Cambridgeshire)

CONCEPT 4m Speed Till, 2 rows of pigtail tines & packer, then another 2 rows of tines & second packer. £1,550+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)

McCONNEL 3.7m Shakaerator, 7 leg with TWB packer, good wearing parts, no PTO. £3,000 +VAT. M Green Tel 07970 176329/01476 550470 (Lincolnshire) New & Used Machine Spares & Repairs

01245 442224

Kuhn Power Harrows & Accord Drills

Andy Guest

01636 700608 07860 637654

e: info@andrewguest.co.uk www.andrewguest.co.uk

GALUCHO 5.5m hyd folding press, c/w 24" cast rings & leading tines. £4,750. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire) SIMBA 7.32m Mk2B discs, hydraulic angling, rear drawbar, hydraulics & lights. £6,000. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)

TRACTOR mounted manual fold, 3.85m wide 2.5m deep 2.5m transport width. 100–120mm long tines, double sided chain mat, Cat 1/2 linkage. £850. J Kitchen Tel 07940 181591 (Norfolk)

HOWARD Rotovator Selectatilth, 80" wide, very strong, vgc. J Hope Tel 07535 968180 (Herefordshire)

BAMFORD Superflow (2), one 5 leg, one 11 leg. £600+VAT for pair. T Thorne Tel 07703 541746 (Bedfordshire)

Suppliers of cultivation equipment airseeders & slug pelleters

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CULTIVATION discs, 14 x 26'' cutaway discs Part Number PA-00779 (Pan Anglia), demo condition. £700 ono. R Neill Tel 07967 756651 (Scottish Borders)

QUIVOGNE Tinemaster TM 3.20, 4 legs, 23 discs, on flotation tyres, original size tyres available, good condition, stored under cover. £3,000. T Thorne Tel 07703 541746 (Bedfordshire)

GRANGEWARDS

(THE HARROW KING)

Pan Busters & spirals ALL BLENCH SPARES

51-96361

SIMBA X-Press 3m, c/w ST bar, discs 80%, no welding, straight tidy machine. £9,500+VAT. P Carr Tel 07775 3753920 (Essex)

454 Herne Road, Ramsey St Mary’s, Huntingdon, Cambs. 01733 844590 (24hrs)

51-97295

01691 791460

MF 7S-190

2023, 350hrs, Dyna VT Exclusive, front links, guidance ready, 50kph, air brakes

MF 7719S

2021, 2800hrs, Dyna VT, 650/42 & 540/30 tyres.

MF 8740S

2018, 7600hs, front links, full auto guide, new tyres

MF 7722S

2020, 2800hrs, Dyna VT efficient

MF 7724S

2018, 3200hrs, Dyna 6, exclusive, auto guide ready

MF 7720S

2019, 2700hrs, Dyna 6, exclusive, 50kph, data 4 & 5 screens, Trimble 382 guidance

MF 7720S

2018, 3000hrs, Dyna 6, exclusive, 50kph, air brakes, guidance ready

MF 7626

2013, 5400hrs, front linkage & PTO, air brakes, 50kph

MF 5713S

2019, 1700hrs only, Dyna 4 efficient, front & cab suspention, excellent condition

MF 6714S

2021, 1500hrs, 50kph, front linkage

MF 7620

2014, 6000hrs, Dyna 6, 50kph, air brakes, front linkage

MF 7616

2013, 6000hrs, Dyna 6, front linkage, 50kph, front & cab suspension, eco PTO, multipad

MF 5410

2014, 3200hrs, Dyna 4, nice tidy tractor

MF 6490

2008, 7000hrs, front linkage, 50kph, front axle & cab suspension, 4 spools, eco PTO

JCB 532-60 Agri

2021, 1000hrs, pallet tines, PUH, 40kph, air con, Tourqe lock, immaculate

CASE 580 Super LE

1998, 3200hrs, smoothride, 4 buckets, one owner machine, excellent condition

Sanderson Teleporter CX 525

1995, 13000hrs, pallet tines, pick up hitch, good working condition

New Holland FX50

2005, grass machine, straight & tidy

New Holland FX40

2005, grass machine, nice tidy condition

NEW AMAZONE CENTAYA COMBINATION DRILL KG power harrow & wedge ring roller, 3m working width, pre em markers, Isobus POA

2017 AMAZONE PANTERA 4502 36m boom, Amaselect, high flow, FSH, distance control with 4 sensors, 2 sets of tyres, AGI-4, Cat 4 cab, 4300hrs £140,000

NEW AMAZONE CIRRUS 6003-2C 6M TRAILED DRILL green drill, low disturbance discs, Isobus £96,000

NEW GRIZZLY 36’ TERRA-LINE BALE TRAILER air/hyd load sensing brakes, sprung drawbar, Aston Martin green £23,500 + VAT

KRONE SWADRO TC 640 TWIN ROTOR RAKE £18,500

KRONE BIGPACK 1290 HDP GEN 5 SQUARE BALER POA

WEATHERHEAD Cambridge rolls, 7.3m - 3 gang 24" rings, good condition, some new rings. £1,000. T Thorne Tel 07703 541746 (Bedfordshire)

WEAVING 6m Stubble Rake

£5,350

2014, five rows of tines

more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

07748 004794 01245 442224

RABE Corvus 6m hydraulic folding power harrow, reconditioned & serviced by main dealer, including new tines, only covered a small acreage. £10,500+VAT. P Skinner Tel 07711 405100 (Northamptonshire)

VADERSTAD Rexius 650 Roller

FERIBOLI/SKH power harrow, 3m c/w clod board & spiral roller, in good working order. £500+VAT. F Webb Tel 01379 676289 (Norfolk)

£7,950

Crosskill rings, levelling board, nice condition

More photos and detail at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

GOURDIN Souplex rolls, 6m good condition. £2,100 ono. C Shelbourne Tel 07767 351094 (Kent)

KUHN HR400 4m power harrow, 2013 & owned from new, tines as new, done very little work, stored under cover, good condition. £8,500+VAT. M Plant Tel 07715 020528/07810 436613 (Cambridgeshire)

HAYLOCK scrubber harrow, 16’ wide, c/w road carriage. £1,500. P Nickalls Tel 01953 602208 (Norfolk)

VADERSTAD hydraulic folding rolls,10.3m wide, in good condition. £1,800 ono. T Mead Tel 07884 214608/07774 470746 (Cambridgeshire)

GRANGE GLL, 2021, 3m, done under 150 acres work, 2 full sets of Grange points & a set of Sumo points c/w spare legs for the Sumo points, excellent condition. £13,500+VAT. F Steward Tel 07901 633744 (Suffolk)

KONGSKILDE Delta 3m stubble cultivator in great condition, large diameter cage roller. M Cornes Tel 07970 510157 (Cheshire)

LEMKEN 3m Smaragd Terradisc, good working order, several spares included, average condition. £2,400+VAT ono.

J Leyland Tel 07771 644770 (Essex)

FARMFORCE Ultratilth heavy duty 3m Sumo-type cultivator with NG Metcalfe system tungsten feet conversion, new mixing discs & big packer, 6 individually adjustable legs, good condition. £5,750+VAT ono. R Dran Tel 07999 038590 (Cambridgeshire)

07748

004794 01245 442224

GRANGE LDT 6m auto reset toolbar, 18 months old, had very little use. A Howes Tel 07867 907367 (Norfolk)

SIMBA 2B discs, 5m wide, working order, some spares, seeder works well, perfect for cover crops &/or turnips, now surplus to requirements.

£6,995+VAT ono. L Rodway Tel 07884 114890 (Norfolk)

VADERSTAD 6.2m hydraulic folding rolls, good condition. D Elmore Tel 07770 872454/01487 830314 (Cambridgeshire)

SIMBA Cultipress 6.6m, with straight tines, rings & flexicoil roller, good condition. £4,000+VAT. T Wright Tel 07795 484100 (Norfolk)

BULLOCK Tillage BT500 disc harrows, 5m, 2016, in good condition. £16,000+VAT ono. R Wright Tel 07730 309730 (Suffolk)

FLATFORD 3 & 4m mounted Progressive one pass heavy duty cultivator, 2000, c/w heavy razor ring packer, winged progressive depth sweeper & lo draft tines,180hp plus requirement. £3,750+VAT ono. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

MASCHIO 6m Aquila

RITCHIE front press. £300. A Mitchell Tel 07850 741512 (Warwickshire)

SKH crumbler, 4m, working order. £1,600. H Stonham Tel 07795 834150 (Essex)

SIMBA/MICHAEL Moore 6m double press, hydraulic levelling boards, leading tines, weight box at the back, good condition, located in Essex. £5,000+VAT. S Rowsell Tel 07926 048112 (Essex)

51-97299

£33,750

New, 2022 build, rated 330hp, hyd packer, track eradicators, 2 year warranty

Full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

07748 004794 01245 442224

TWO-METRE flexicoil front press. £350. W Goodings Tel 07561 806818/07938 556919 (Norfolk)

FARMFORCE UltraTilth 3m, five Metcalfe N subsoil legs, two rows of tines & large dia ribbed rubber packer roller, vgc. £5,500+VAT. A Towns Tel 07751917839 (Lincolnshire)

SPAWEX WP-5 5m folding chain harrows, 2018, 520kg weight, hydraulic ram to fold arms, front levelling board, purchased new in 2018, good condition. £1,500+VAT. G Parkes Tel 07855 288597 (Leicestershire)

KONGSKILDE 4m Germinator. £2,500. W Goodings Tel 07561 806818/07938 556919 (Norfolk)

FARMFORCE 3m front press, steering, 3 rows of jack pot tines, vgc. £3,500+VAT. A Towns Tel 07751 917839 (Lincolnshire)

FARMFORCE 4m hydraulic folding front press, steering headstock, cleaning chains all present, good condition. £1,750+VAT. M Campion Tel 01777 817359/07785 768563 (Nottinghamshire)

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All Seed Drills Totally Refurbished:

• New Main Frame with Extra Strength

• New Coulters and Pivot Bushes

• New Metering Device

• Vertical Folding Markers Power Harrow mounted

• New Disc Marker Pivots and Discs

• All New Hoses and Hopper Cover

• New Hopper Extension and Double Step

• Tramliner c/w 2 or 4 Shut Offs and Low Level Sensor

• All Shot Blasted, Repainted and New Stickers

• S-Type Following Harrow Standard on complete combinations

• 2 Rows of Coulters as standard – 3 rows optional extra

• Pre Emergence Markers available as an extra – £795

• Hydraulic Coulter Lift – £795

Refurbished Combinations

3m – from £13,550

Kuhn 3001 3002 3003

Power Harrow:

• New Maxi Packer Roller & Clod Board

• Accord 3m DA Seed Drill c/w Tramliner

• 2 row Suffolk Coulters

• Vertical Folding Markers fitted on harrow

• Hopper Extension

• Step and S-Harrow

4m – from £14,550

Kuhn 4001 4002 4003

Power Harrow:

• New Maxi Packer Roller & Clod Board

• Accord 4M DA Seed Drill c/w Tramliner

• 2 row Suffolk Coulters

• Vertical Folding Markers fitted on Harrow

• Hopper Extension

• Step and S-Harrow

12 Months Warranty on our combis

VADERSTAD NZF 6m hydraulic folding tine harrow, hydraulic levelling board, following harrow & rear drawbar. £3,750+VAT.

A Burton Tel 07970 260224 (Derbyshire)

SUMO Trio 3 metre cultivator, 6 legs with shearbolt protection, wearing points, scrapers, disc bearings all good, ready to go straight to work. £6,500+VAT.

R Newcombe - AWAITING NEW IMAGE Tel 07719 946088 (North Yorkshire)

MF 5713S

MASCHIO 4m power harrow, rigid frame, 2003, standard tines, good condition. £2,500+VAT ono. T Over Tel 07767 111267 (Suffolk)

TRACKS

RUBBER TRACKS in stock to fit most tracked tractor models

Manufactured in the USA by Camso and Loc Performance. Undercarriage wheels also available.

01691 791460

ZETOR HSX 120, only 1350hrs, Powershift, genuine retirement sale, whole farm now contract, was doing 100 acres/yr, excellent condition, 1000, 540 & Eco PTO speeds, 3 spool valves, 40kph box, front linkage is removed. £26,750. T Richards Tel 07880 707170 (Suffolk)

LAWRENCE Edwards Combi Cult, 2.8m cultivator, working

D Seymour Tel 07850 292743 (Buckinghamshire)

LEMKEN furrow press arm, with hydraulic ram for a 5e furrow reversible plough. £160. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

01263 711474 sales@eurotrackltd.com www.eurotrackltd.com

JOHN Deere 6420S, 2005 model, showing 12,500hrs, in good mechanical condition, with a 50k Powerquad gearbox, air con, air brakes, TLS, recent new tyres at least 90%, good cab interior, paintwork has age related marks. £29,950+VAT. I Woodward Tel 07960 866025/01455 221112 (Warwickshire)

BIG Pack-style McCormick wafer weights, 16 x 50kg wafers, never used, 800kg in total, shop soiled condition. £700. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891/01603 712222 (Norfolk)

4-METRE packer roller, was fitted to a Kuhn power harrow, it has done very little work, scrappers are in good order, may just need two new bearings before fitting.

£500+VAT ono. J Dalby Tel 07788 722165 (Northumberland)

CLAYDON Terrablade inter-row hoe, 6m hydraulic fold, stored inside, vgc. £9,500. R Maddever Tel 07786 910597 (Suffolk)

AGRICULTURAL RUBBER TRACKS FOR COMBINES AND TRACTORS

01844 463115 sales@llrt.co.uk www.llrt.co.uk

TRACTORS

Valtra T234

Versu 2020

CHECK chains for McConnel Shakaerator rear links. £25.

P Beales Tel 07584 189359 (Suffolk)

CAMBRIDGE roller, width 2.2m, roller diameter 60cm, 3-point rear or front tractor link, collect from Pollington near Goole. £1,300 ono. J Peake Tel 07833 452532 (East Yorkshire)

SUBSOIL aeration chisel plough, width 1.2m, ploughing depth 300mm, 3-point connection link, collect from Pollington near Goole. £800 ono.

J Peake Tel 07833 452532 (East Yorkshire)

SIMBA Mk2 discs, 1984, 4–4.5m, recently painted in own workshop, owned from new, occasional use in last 20yrs, good condition.

£3,500. T Over Tel 07767 111267 (Suffolk)

£88,500

Only 1639hrs, 50kph front linkage & PTO, balance of 5yr warranty remaining, auto steer ready, excellent! 01225 752777

CLAAS Arion 510 CIS, 2009, small farm owned & driven plus dealer serviced from new, 3 spools, f/linkage, Vapormatic immobiliser + Datatag, 5220hrs (may increase slightly due to use), rears 18.4R38, fronts 14.9R28, good condition. £27,000+VAT ono. W Tyrrell Tel 07985 476263 (Lincolnshire)

FORD 7840 SL Dual Power, 10,000hrs, 40k gearbox, rear tyres 90%, front tyres 30%, genuine tractor runs well. £13,500 ono no VAT. M Ward Tel 07946 344323 (Lincolnshire)

JOHN Deere 4m cultivator, works fine, can load for free. £220. G Scham Tel 01692 651021 (Norfolk)

JCB 2135 4ws Smoothshift w/Knight sprayer, f/linkage, 53 reg, 6000hrs, owned since 2008, used as our sprayer & for harvest duties, no liquid fert, v clean cond, c/w flotation field & rowcrop wheels, sprayer demounts in 10mins & in gwo. £25,500+VAT. R Evett Tel 07899 916159 (Buckinghamshire)

FENDT 1800kg Big Pack weight, c/w drawbar bracket, vgc. £2,800. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891/01603 712222 (Norfolk)

CLAAS Challenger 75E, 2001, 9503hrs, in good condition & can go straight to work, transport can be arranged. £25,000+VAT. F Campling Tel 07712 398935 (Lincolnshire)

CASE MXM 155, full Powershift, front axle suspension, cab suspension, 2004, 7000hrs. £14,000. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)

2009 (59) John Deere 6430

Premium, f/w new Sigma, self-lev, joystick loader with 3rd service & euro 8 headstock, off small arable farm & done no loader work, 6143hrs, tyres 80%, paintwork & overall condition v good, call for more pics. £37,500+VAT. J Barter Tel 07985 977070/01526 388251 (Lincolnshire)

STEINBERG tuning box of John

7920, was fitted to tractor when we purchased it, easy to fit – ust plugs in to the wiring loom, may fit other John Deeres. £200 ono no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708205708 (Norfolk)

order.

Deere

SPEARHEAD HEDGECUTTERS & FLAILS

TWIGA S 55 VFR HEDGE/VERGE CUTTER

linkage mounted, 1.2m head, oil cooler, joystick control

£22,500 + VAT

TWIGA T65 MID HEDGE/VERGE CUTTER linkage mounted, 1.5m head, Electric Pilot controls

£32,650 + VAT

SNIPER 225 FLAIL MOWER hydraulic sideshift

£4,400 + VAT

SNIPER 270 FLAIL MOWER hydraulic sideshift £4,900 + VAT

SNIPER 250 S HEAVY DUTY FLAIL MOWER front or rear linkage mounted £7,500 + VAT

SNIPER 280 S HEAVY DUTY FLAIL MOWER front or rear linkage mounted £8,350 + VAT

SNIPER 230 HEAVY DUTY OFFSET variable parallel, arm & variable cowl angling

£7,950 + VAT

SNIPER 250 HEAVY DUTY OFFSET variable parallel arm & variable cowl angling £8,500 + VAT

VARIABLE VFR55 FORWARD REACH HEDGE & VERGE MOWER

NEW

FLAIL MOWER h d side shift lin a e mtd rear roller finish

RAKE working width 6800–7600mm, rotor height adjustment

KRONE BIG PACK 1270 baler

SPEARHEAD 430 MULTICUT MOUNTED TOPPER 2014

BIG X 770 forage harvester, 2016, 1422hrs

SPEARHEAD SNIPER 270

NEW SPEARHEAD SNIPER 280 heavy duty front or rear linkage mount, hydraulic sideshift

WEIDEMANN T7042 TELESCOPIC lots of spec, 136hp Perkins engine

WEIDEMANN T4512 COMPACT TELESCOPIC pallet forks, latest model

WEIDEMANN T6027 TELESCOPIC 2019, 3100hrs, comfort cab

HERBST MINI DUMP TRAILER with rear doors & ramps

KUBOTA U55 EXCAVATOR Quick hitch & buckets, 1393hrs, just back from work

KRONE F320 PUSH TYPE MOWER CONDITIONER 2016.

TRACTORS

JOHN Deere 6125M c/w front end loader, 3126hrs, good clean tractor, 2013. £43,000+VAT ono. L Fincham Tel 07827 013267 (Suffolk)

CASE IH Maxxum 125 c/w loader, bucket & front weights, August 22, 40K, 420hrs. £72,000+VAT. J Jones Tel 07803 099993/07841 561497 (Cheshire)

£29,950

Thames Valley Machinery 53-97319 www.tvmachinery.com 07764 835562

2005 Massey Ferguson 5465, 5300hrs, 5300 genuine hrs, owned last 3yrs & been faultless, 6 cyl turbo Perkins, forward/ reverse on L/H lever, full LED lights, serviced last week, air con, f/linkage, drives great, very reliable. £23,950 ono, no VAT. M Jeffrey Tel 07802 722408 (North Yorkshire)

FORD 8630, 1993, Powershift 40kph gearbox, original paintwork & rust free cab, excellent gearbox readings, around 8000hrs, arable farm tractor. £18,000+VAT ono. C Tolley Tel 01237 424427 (Devon)

QUICKE loader brackets to fit Case MXU 110 or NH TSA110, good condition. £700. J Charlesworth Tel 07807 974049/01926 491313 (Warwickshire)

2017 Massey Ferguson 7718 Exclusive, guidance ready, Isobus, c/control, f/linkage. 50kph Dyna 6, 4 electric spools, cab & axle susp, 5343hrs, exceptional example in outstanding condition, f/PTO available by separate negotiation. £51,000+VAT. C Baxter Tel 07742 078144 (Cambridgeshire)

FORD 7610 2wd, 1990s, 6500hrs, new short engine, PUH, etc, cab, paintwork in good condition. £11,250+VAT. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

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EU MODEL 223 STAGE V (22 HP CATEGORY)

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Ideal for use in limited spaces, like Orchards & Vineyards! Call Francis Holohan 07496 734212

NEW Holland T4050, 2013, only 3800hrs, front links & PTO, Super Steer axle, 95hp. £24,500. L Rich Tel 07774 112211 (Gloucestershire)

MASSEY Ferguson 5475 145hp 6 cylinder with front linkage, 2012, extending r/drawbar, suspended cab & all features, extra fuel tank, one owner driver, only 1840hrs, new batteries, genuine reason for sale, must be viewed. £49,500+VAT ono. B Anderson Tel 07887 802628 (Lincolnshire) JCB Fastrac, 2011, 6900hrs, still in daily use so hours will increase, 380/80/38s 90% & 540/65/30s 20%, owned since 2014, mainly spraying duties hence low hrs, available September, good condition, everything works. £39,000+VAT. A Watson Tel 07974 075240 (Aberdeenshire)

JOHN Deere 8100, 1996, only 6052hrs very low for age, 4 new tyres, 3 electric spool valves, is still being used sparingly so hours will rise, but not by much, good condition. £40,000+VAT ono. C Leggott Tel 07850 240404 (Nottinghamshire)

CASE Farmall, like new, 2016, full working order, only 360hrs, only ever used on smallholding, c/w loader & bucket. £16,100 ono, no VAT. D Polivka Tel 07547 765353 (Essex)

TRACTOR rear 3pt link counterbalance, quick hitch, width 1.2m, height 60mm, material concrete casting, weight c 400kg. £300 ono. J Peake Tel 07833 452532 (East Yorkshire)

MASSEY Ferguson 6480 Dyna 6, 2006, low 6457hrs, in good condition, one owner from new, tyres 40%, complete set of weights, serviced by dealer since new, used for all jobs on an arable farm. £28,750. W Bailey Tel 07721 414517 (Wiltshire)

DEUTZ-FAHR 7250 TTV Warrior, 2018, 50K, 1380hrs, f/& cab susp, f/linkage & f/weight box, climate control & leather cool seat, GPS steering & LED light pack, 5 spools, Power Beyond, Mitas tyres 650/65/42 - 540/65/34, excellent condition. £90,000+VAT. N Beesley Tel 07770 471245 (Northamptonshire)

WEIGHT block, 3pt linkage, ideal for a loader tractor. £60. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

AEBI TT75, 2007, 3345hrs, c/w front flail, double acting rear spool, 2 double acting front spools, radio, heater, very clean inside & out, in great overall condition. £26,495+VAT ono. L Shaw Tel 07949 078781 (Bedfordshire)

FENDT 818, 2007, 10,141hrs, f/linkage, hyd top link, 4 rear spools, 1 front spool, Topcon autosteer (base station RTK enabled), LED r/worklights (UTV lights), front 540/65R30 40%, rear 650/65R42 40%, owned by us from new. £43,995+VAT ono. L Shaw Tel 07949 078781 (Bedfordshire)

RENAULT Ares 630RZ, 2000, 7700hrs approximately, 120hp, 3 D/A services, 32x32 40K Gradrishift box with clutchless reverser, cab suspension, air seat, a tidy genuine tractor. £17,250+VAT ono. M Townshend Tel 07999 830777 (Warwickshire)

FORD 7740, 1993, 6579hrs, gears, gearbox, clutch & loader all work as should, new tyres & battery, call for further information. £14,000 ono. B Sagar Tel 07734 469385 (West Yorkshire)

CASE JXU 115 4wd, 2385hrs, owned from new, from arable farm, run around & rolling tractor, excellent original condition, owner driver, tyres original & 50% tread, 3 DSV, PUH, c/w clevis, a/c , f/ weight carrier, air seat, similar to NH 5070/TS115. R Dyball Tel 07711 278646 (Suffolk)

NEW Holland TS110 2wd tractor, 1999, superb condition, 6700hrs, straight to work, ideal tractor for farm or paddocks, etc.

£20,300+VAT ono. M Lee Tel 07743 142298 (Suffolk)

NEW

8240, 1996, in good condition. J Pitcher Tel 07775 688875 (Norfolk)

CASE 895XL, tidy genuine tractor, original & not been messed around with, very good starter & has always been reliable, had an easy life, all oil & filters changed regularly. £12,000 ono. H Hall Tel 07518 905405 (Norfolk)

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NEW Jar-Met Items in Stock Now!

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Jar-Met chain harrows, 4, 5 & 6m from £1,200+VAT

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USED MACHINERY

Ken Steward single leg trailed mole plough £1,500

Spaldings 5 leg subsoiler (old style legs) £1,000

FarmHand 3m tine drill £650

Maschio 4m combi drill c/w Sulky drill unit (Suffolk coulter) POA

Twin axle tilt bed low loader, designed for moving Track Marshall crawlers £1,800+

Viewing by appointment only

Contact Tom on 07872 916363 for more information www.hallfarmmachinery.com

TRACTORS AVAILABLE

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TRACTORS (cont)

2009 John Deere 6930

Premium, 1 owner, excellent condition, 11,500hrs, Autoquad Plus 40k, TLS, cab susp, 4 electric spools, f/links & PTO, dealer serviced, head gasket & turbo replaced & uprated, 95% rear, 75% front. £34,500+VAT. J Collis Tel 07780 869595 (Dorset)

2018 Bailey 18T trailer, used but tidy, one of three for sale, overhauled yearly before maize season, silage sides & 560 tyres. £18,500+VAT ono. W Mackintosh Tel 07984 632632 (South Yorkshire)

54-97433

AW Ultima 14t trailer, 2014, hydraulic gate with grain chute, sprung drawbar, in excellent condition. £12,500+VAT. A Harris Tel 07766 553553 (Oxfordshire)

TWO SW 10t grain trailers, Been on farm from new, always stored inside, tidy trailers, commercial axles, aluminium bodies, grain chute, sprung drawbar, lights, hydraulic brakes. £8,500+VAT ono. B Wilson Tel 07875 622600 (Hertfordshire)

Enduramaxx water/liquid bowser

SMALL tipping trailer with dropped tailboard plus front board, 6' x 4', in very good condition, always stored under cover. £850. T Bensley Tel 01354 695455 (Cambridgeshire)

JOHN Deere 3050, 1988, 10581hrs, seat needs attention, 30kmh, average condition.

£8,500. T Over Tel 07767 111267 (Suffolk)

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Complete range available:-

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Cattle Trailers

ATV Trailers

JOHN Deere 6250R, 2150hrs, 2020, Ultimate edition, 600 front 710 rear VF tyres, upgraded Comfort seat, unlocked for section control & variable rate, excellent condition. POA. J Cook Tel 07734 312519 (Buckinghamshire)

TRAILERS

Call for more info 01362 687 260 0777 1972092

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TRAILER for hay, etc, 8' wide x 11' feet long, but can be extended, two new tyres & all extension pieces to take length to 16', very good condition, with recently refurbished body. £2,100. M Rodgers Tel 07739 514666 (South Yorkshire)

T&F 8.5t wooden trailer with raised sides, grain chute, hydraulic brakes, additional slanted backboard (dumper style) for beet haulage, good condition. £2,000+VAT ono. A Howell Tel 07528729118 (Cambridgeshire)

ALLOY 15t grain trailer, c/w rollover sheet. £3,500. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)

BROSHIUS articulated trailer, 42’, tested. £1,500+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

16t grain trailer, c/w rollover

MERRICK

£4,500. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)

BAILEY

trailer, 25' length, sprung drawbar, for straw carting or potato boxes – takes 8 boxes, excellent condition.

£5,250+VAT ono. R Clarke Tel 07811 956789 (Essex)

TYE twin axle tipping trailer c/w steel mesh sides, headboard & barn doors. £550+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)

10,000L tandem axle water/liquid bowsers, hyd and/or air brakes, side lockers, super single wheels, pacer pumps and valves, front platform for IBC Chassis kits for your tanks

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Trailers

2014

in excellent condition, dry stored when not in use, sprung drawbar, takes 8 boxes, approx 25' long.

£6,250+VAT ono. R Clarke Tel 07811 956789 (Essex)

IFOR illiams LM1466 14' flat tailer, excellent condition, stored under cover, owned from new. £1,950 no VAT. D Smith Tel 07973 139483 (Nottinghamshire)

01280 702725 Mob 07799 836590

54-97189

IFOR Williams LM146G twin axle flatbed trailer, c/w sides, new spare wheel, jack legs & ramps, good tyres, brakes & lights, owned from new & stored under cover. £3,500+VAT. T Thorne Tel 07703 541746 (Bedfordshire)

AS Marston 12t grain trailer, 1984, very good condition, always stored under cover. £6,200+VAT.

N Cutmore Tel 07850 412685 (Essex)

SANKEY trailer with steel waterproof hinging lid, generally sound condition, new jokey wheel. £350 ono. C Metson Tel 07850 468385 (Essex)

with LEDs, chequer

WOOTTON 14t trailer, 1995, roll over sheet, hydraulic tail door, sprung drawbar, hydraulic brakes, 445/65R22.5 tyres, new tipping pipes. £7,000 ono no VAT.

J Cornwell Tel 07379 349770 (Lincolnshire)

AS Marston 14t grain trailer, hydraulic rear door, spring drawbar, old but OK. £7,500. L Rich Tel 07774 112211 (Gloucestershire)

TOILET trailer, CIP 3+1, self contained, electric recirc. vgc.

Soames Tel 07970 505050 (Bedfordshire)

SALOP 5t trailer. D Seymour Tel 07850 292743 (Buckinghamshire)

MARSTON bale trailer, 5t, hydraulic brakes, 2 bale ladders, always stored inside. £3,750. P Maddever Tel 07778 156663 (Suffolk)

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2010 flat

Bailey flat trailer

axles, Alamo 250hp / 165hp gearboxes, standard towing eye, 6 spline PTO shaft, 1000rpm, flat deck, 7yr gearbox warranty

MULTICUT 480 PROLINE £22,750

4.6m cutting width, 3 rotor, 6 blades per rotor - 3 mulching, 3 cutting, Star formation, 25mm - 400mm cutting height, LED road lights, hyd fold, 8 wide wheels, walking axles, 250hp / 165hp gearboxes, Hydrogas susp, flat deck, 7 yr gearbox warranty

MULTICUT 650 PROLINE £27,500

6.47m cutting width, 8 wheels, four walking axles, wide wheels, hydrogas susp, 6 blades per rotor - 3 mulching, 3 cutting, star cut blade system, reflector boards, 7yr gearbox warranty, LED light kit, 6 spline PTO shaft, flat deck

SNIPER 280 SHD £8,250

2.80m cutting width, 25 heavy duty hammer flails, 25mm - 45mm cutting height, front & rear mounted, adjustable rear roller, heavy duty flap

TRAILERS

DOLLY/5TH wheel for artic, c/w generator & compressor, generator does require service, hence price.

£650 ono. J Peake Tel 07833 452532 (East Yorkshire)

AXLES (2), 90mm, from a 16t grain trailer, c/w leaf spring suspension, wheel nuts.

£500+VAT. J Hatton Tel 07803 721236 (Essex)

EX-ARMY fast tow trailer, 2.5T for Land Rover, etc, has been used behind Unimog sprayer to carry IBC, c/w lockable chemical compartment, excellent condition, owner retiring. £450. P Williams Tel 07966 273748 (Lincolnshire)

HIAB & donkey engine, both in working order, currently on trailer.

£800+VAT. J Hatton Tel 07803 721236 (Essex)

GULL trailer, manufactured 1976, hydraulics work well, video of hydraulics working can be forwarded, will require new bed, good workhorse. £1,000 ono. J Wordley Tel 01375 891439 (Essex)

EASTERBY ET12, 1994, sprung d/ bar, h/d eye, always stored inside, super singles, manual door, no grain hatch, in very, very good condition, shouldn't be selling them really, one of two I have available. £5,500+VAT ono. M Baker Tel 07747 675186 (Kent)

GRAIN trailer, approx 12T, very tired but chassis is still in very good order, slight leak in ram at certain point when tipping.

£2,000+VAT ono. S Rowsell Tel 07926 048112 (Essex)

EIGHT corner posts (2 sets) for a 5/6t Weeks trailer. £80 total. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

RICHARD Western SW T18

Wellington 18T trailer, 2013, heavier duty than standard grain models, large tyres 560/60R22.5, hydraulic tailgate & tip, air brakes, lights, 2013, good condition.

£16,500+VAT ono. S Rowsell Tel 07926 048112 (Essex)

TYRES & WHEELS

SET of owcrop wheels, rears 320x90R46, 25% fronts 270x95R32

AS Marston tipper trailer, high tip. £2,000+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

10 , CNH centres, fixed rim at 72”. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)

FORD rowcrop wheels & tyres, 9.5R48, good condition. £300. J Wright Tel 07970 717310 (Nottinghamshire) BOSTON

AGRICULTURAL TYRES WHEELS

GALWAY 22.5LL-16.1 rears & 12LLx16 front turf wheels & tyres. £350. J Murrell Tel 07766 216100/01603 712222 (Norfolk)

FOUR 700/50-26.5 Alliance flotation tyres, 16 ply, A8, on 5 stud rims, suit Fastrac, good tread, good condition. £4,000+VAT. T Thorne Tel 07703 541746 (Bedfordshire)

BOBCAT rims, 8 stud, 16", totally refurbished, vgc, 2 only. £150 the pair ono. F Danecker Tel 07885 491340/01494 758539 (Buckinghamshire)

TRELLEBORG flotation tyres

680/55R26.5, twin radial with 8 stud centres, done very little work, in great condition, used for my Househam sprayer but will fit a range of sprayers, selling as retiring. £1,750 ono. G Adams Tel 07885 964461 (Cambridgeshire)

ALLIANCE 560x45x22.5 (4) 10 stud wheels & tyres, good condition, approx 60% tread. £1,050+VAT ono. T Chambers Tel 07563 783425 (Cambridgeshire)

11X50X16 front tractor tyre, fits big John Deere & others. £55. P Beales Tel 07584 189359/01284 828360 (Suffolk)

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MICHELIN CEREXBIB 800/70R32 & Mitas 500/70R24 wheels & tyres, come off a demo New Holland CX combine, will sell the fronts & backs separately, excellent condition. £7,000+VAT ono. T Allsop Tel 07824 707916 (Derbyshire)

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460/85R38 BKT tyres, good sidewalls, tread 15%, both hold air with no tubes. £225 for the pair. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

TRELLEBORG tyres 710/70/42 & 600/70/30, 10% tread, good side walls, no repairs. £1,000+VAT ono. R Freeman Tel 07764 151082 (North Yorkshire)

TRELLEBORG TM900 710/75R42, 50% tread remaining, no major repairs, sidewalls without major cuts. £900+VAT. J Sills Tel 07398 716782 (Suffolk)

ROWCROPS, 6.5/44. £150. A Mitchell Tel 07850 741512 (Warwickshire)

Reserve your demo of the Deutz 8280 (290hp) with the amazing Kockerling Allrounder “min-till cultivator with precision depth control, this combination is second to none” don’t delay ring today

2009 Kubota 9540 4wd/loader - rebuilt back end - a good buy

2009 Deutz 6610 4wd 140hp reliable and ready for work...................................................£29,500

1994 Case 4230 4wd, 3000hrs only, air con, turf & agric tyres - very nice

2016 McCormick X6.430 130hp, 4700hrs - a really nice example

2012 McCormick T115 Max 4wd, 3400hrs - exceptional - worth viewing

2015 McHale V660 chopper baler, fully serviced - can be seen working

Ford 1920 4wd 33hp, roll bar, auto hitch - a really nice tractor

Good choice of Dieci telescopic loaders 2.5-4t machines

Kioti compact tractors - 5 year warranty, K9 (24hp) utility vehicle demonstrators available at unbeatable prices - ring today

2016 KRM ‘Kratos’ 3.5m power harrow - new tines, heavy duty model

2022 KRM 6m SM-P direct drill, full ISOBUS 20 acres only

KRM Bredal F2WS fertiliser spreader, 3200L, weigh cell - very nice

2021 Bomford 270 Elite flail mower - as new, little used - hyd offset

2009 7m Bomech dribble bar with frame, for vacuum tanker - seen on farm

pico/Lely gas fired grain drier, Top-Flo 550, 6tph - immaculate with full cover

Suffolk paddock sweeper/collector, 1.8m - this is nice - non surplus

12t grain trailer, std tailgate, new tyres - excellent condition

F.A.E mulcher with tines - really h/duty soil buster - require high hp

2022 Lucas mounted Raptor straw bedder, 270° swivel spout - super condition

Tomlin 2.1m finishing mower, built to last - really nice example

Ritchie 3m chain harrow - mounted model - very little use

2.5m Logic trailed weed wiper with tank & pump - as new

2007 Pramac diesel generator 6000s electric start, 4.39kw (11hrs work)

Wide selection of new & used complete wheels for Deutz & McCormick tractors

Portequip beef/calf/hogg feeders at attractive prices

New & used bale handlers/spikes ex stock - immediate delivery

Demo Fransguard TI5000 rake/wind rower - very little use £4,950”

Toro/Hayter lawnmowers - extra special prices now from your main dealer

NEW MACHINERY IN STOCK

Deutz 3060 4wd c/w roll bar

Deutz 5125 loader ready

Deutz 5125 c/w FZ30 Stoll loader

Deutz 6135 RV shift

Deutz 6165 TTV

Deutz 6230 TTV

Deutz 8280 Black Warrior

Kverneland 6 furrow LB variwidth plough

Kverneland 6m tine seeder drill full spec

Kverneland 2828 mounted mower – shop soiled, special price £8,500

Kverneland 8555 4 row tedder

Kverneland 8576 6 row tedder

Kverneland 3228MN mower conditioner

Kverneland 8590 8 row hay tedders in stock

Kverneland FRO 2.8m grass topper front & rear

Kverneland 863 Pro straw bedder

Redrock 20t dump trailer

Redrock 24t tri-axle low-loading trailer

McHale 691BH & R5S round bale handlers

McHale 2 x V6750 round balers

McHale 691HB bale handler, several

McHale R5 soft hands bale handler, several

Teagle 8500 Chief feeder bedder

Moulton FY4 yard scraper

Kawasaki Mule Pro DX

Kawasaki Mule Pro MX

USED MACHINERY IN STOCK

Deutz 5090D c/w loader

Deutz 6185 RC shift 2019 low hrs (as new)

Deutz Agroplus 410 DT on turf tyres

Lely Roterra 4m power harrow

Lely 770 6 row tedder – 2 in stock

Dowdeswell 4 furrow good condition

Dowdeswell DP7 3D 5 furrow reversible plough

Kuhn FC243 mower conditioner with lift control

Kuhn MDS1141 QL fertiliser spreader

Kverneland bale wrapper, square & round bales

Kverneland 4032 trailed mower conditioner

Kverneland 3m CTS stubble finisher c/w DD packer

Teagle 40/40 tub feeder/bedder

Teagle 80/80 SC feeder/bedder

Teagle 2010 80/80 SC feeder/bedder good condition

Teagle EKR/S flail topper good condition

Kidd Mk3 Professional Post Bumper as new

McHale Fusion 2016

Welger RP445 2012 e-link

McHale 991BE bale wrapper 2010

McConnel 5 leg Shakaerator

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Fleming o set 8ft grass topper

Twose 6.3m Cambridge rolls c/w breaker rings

Redrock 2017 Varicut 16cu/m diet mixer, just been reskinned, good all round condition

Kawasaki 750 quad bike road legal

Kawasaki 750 2017 excellent condition

Agco DM306 front mounted mower conditioner, as new

Agco DM255/P mower conditioner, very good condition

AS Marston 10t tandem axle tipping trailer

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2014 New Holland CX5080 18’ varifeed, 1300/1500hrs, smart sieves chopper, chaff spreader

New Holland CX8080 Elevation Smart Trax 30’ varifeed SL sieves, chopper, 1800/2600hrs

2004 New Holland TC56 Hydro rotary separator chopper/chaff spreader, 1700hrs, 15’

1999 New Holland TX68SL

2008 Claas Tucano 430 3D sieves 20’ auto contour, chopper 1700/1300hrs

2012 Claas Lexion 630 22’ auto contour 3D sieves, chopper, chaff spreader, 1800/1400hrs, nice machine

2012 Claas Lexion 650 V750 vario header auto contour, 3D sieves, chopper, chaff spreader 1600/1200 hrs

2000 Claas 108VX 17’ header auto contour in immaculate condition

2018 Fendt 5275C para level 4wd 20’ power flow 400/700hrs in lovely condition

front axle susp, front linkage, fendt cargo 4x loader with 1 service, 4 spools, air & hyd brakes, Isobus, load sensing, halogen work lights, rear wheel weights, susp cab, air seat, 7” vario terminal, novatel submeter uidance, u arrant ti hrs or 8 61054779

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£51,500

45kph, mech gearbox, front linkage, front PTO, ed ront a e, ront s oo and 3 rear, cat rear in a e, h d bra es, ed cab, air seat, air con, bluetooth radio, Michelin 3 at 50% tread

Challenger

£98,000

40kph power shift, front wafer weights, inner & outer idler weights, cat 4 linkage, 5 spools, Isobus, power beyond, halogen work lights, air seat, bluetooth radi, trimble auto pilot, fmx screen (hi accuracy and glonass unlock) centre point sibscription, on 30” tracks at 50% recent new eng

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Working width 3m, total hopper cap 1900L, row spacing 333mm, 9 rows, double seed ro standard, seed ro idth , oosenin e s, t re t e ro er, ca eras, ed i hts, ei ht 3 de er au /se t 51055070

Kverneland LD 85/200

£7,000

Manual furrow with adjustment, manure skimmers and points, double shins, quick t oints and ho ders, bodies, rear disc, single rear depth wheel

Kverneland LD 85/200

£6,950

5 furrow

Sands POA

40kph, TLS front susp, hydro trans, standard cab, air con, radio, B 60% tread

Challenger RG645C POA

RG645C, 36m, 6 cylinder, 7.4L, C3000 screen, 10 section, boom rest worklights, air too s it, hose, se ri in unit, auto guide ready, 3 , wash hose reel, camera 6x5 & monitor 41054374

£19,000

3m disc coulter, track markers, pre-em markers following harrow, press wheels, spring tine harrow with packer roller

61053971

JCB 930

POA

JCB 3 , / ront t re si e, / rear t re si e 51055133

Doosan POA

10kph, standard cab, hydro transmission, tyres 90% tread 51055077

Doosan POA 10kph, standard cab, hydro transmission, tyres 90% tread

Manitou MLT635 POA 40kph powershift, 6m boom, 3.5t lift, JCB headstock, hyd locking, 1 front spool & 1 rear, hyd trailer hitch, elite spec cab, air seat, on Firestone at 10%

Merlo TF50.8TCS-170 POA

CV tronic transn, comes with bucket and forks, rear pick up hitch, reversing camera, Michelin tyres tread front 30% and rear 40%

Manitou 1650R £33,500

Yanmar naturally aspirated diesel eng 4 cylinder et h r d tech, o en rops/fops w/ side windows, hand/foot control system, single speed drive, deluxe high back cusion mech seat ++++ full spec on docstore

Kverneland TLX1875 GEO

Hopper est 675 lt foldable side step elec hopper cover lift vanes

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John Deere 5115M

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Sumo Machinery DTS 3

Kuhn LC3000 CD300

Larrington Estma £10,500

CL1100

GOODYEAR tyres (4), new, suit loading shovel, etc, 16.00x20. G Scham Tel 01692 651021 (Norfolk)

GOODYEAR Dual wheels, Stocks & clamps, 18.4/38 tyres 60%. £450. A Mitchell Tel 07850 741512 (Warwickshire)

BKT 560/45R22.5 tyre, as new. M Jenkins Tel 07905 736418 (Carmarthenshire)

18.4XR38 Stocks Duals, reasonable condition, c/w clamps, were fitted to John Deere 6420. £500+VAT. R Nicholls Tel 07831 355876 (East Yorkshire)

MICHELIN Agribib 380/90R50 & 380/85R34 tyres, replaced as too worn for destoning & potato harvesting, but OK for top work. £650+VAT ono. P Nichols Tel 07773 342495 (Gloucestershire)

MICHELIN Axiobib 650-75 R30 wheels & tyres, complete set of 4, 10 stud centres to fit nimog 300/400/500/520, etc, also some Fastrac models, 50% wear remaining, no damage or repairs to tyres, vgc, owner retiring. £2,000 ono. P Williams Tel 07966 273748 (Lincolnshire)

MITSUBISHI Shogun, 2014, 67,900 miles, forced to sell it because of London LE , would make a great vehicle for a farmer. Would anyone be interested? S McKenna Tel 07971 117340 (Middlesex)

T-RACKS heavy duty roof bars with roller frame, to suit light commercial vehicles. £75. D Ivens Tel 07969 877834 (Northamptonshire)

2015 Toyota Invincible, 64500mls, grey, manual, c/w 4 All terrain new tyres, canopy, tow pack & load liner, service history inc cam belt change & recent MOT, very tidy top of the range truck. POA.

B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)

LAND Rover Freelander 2 HSE auto, top of the range with all the extras, full MOT, near new tyres all round, on 18" alloys, 122,000mls. £4,995. C Bigley Tel 07909 910005/01406 540505 (Lincolnshire)

TWO sets of front tyres Michelin Multibib 540/65/30, both sets virtually identical in wear, good condition, no stone cuts to walls, etc. £550+VAT ono. D Hurn Tel 07786 441918 (Norfolk)

JOHN Deere rear wheel spacers c/w bolts, 8 stud, can post, in very good condition. C Shaw Tel 07900 048303 (Gloucestershire)

ALLIANCE 560/45/22.5, c/w rims (4), good condition with good tread remaining. £1,050 ono. T Chambers Tel 07563 783425 (Cambridgeshire)

CALLING all sheep fanatics, the perfect Christmas present. Offers over £1,250.00 considered. Plate currently on a retention document.

R Hoyle Tel 07487 702958 (West Yorkshire)

STOCKS duals, 20.8xR38, c/w clamps, good condition, no cuts or cracks, were fitted to John Deere 6000 Series. £850+VAT ono. R Nicholls Tel 07831 355876 (East Yorkshire)

380X90X50 rear fixed rims, as new condition, to fit New Holland Case. Open to offers. T Chambers Tel 07563 783425 (Cambridgeshire)

NOKIAN industrial front tyres, 440/80-R24 (replaces 16.9R24) heavy duty tyres, ideal for road work, hedge cutting, etc, as new & only done 100hrs on tractor before tractor was sold with original ag tyres. Sensible offers invited. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)

VEHICLES

SPIDER Dual wheels, 16.9/38 tyres 60%. £250. A Mitchell Tel 07850 741512 (Warwickshire)

ISUZU Rodeo 2.5 TD 2wd pickup, 2009, c/w Ifor Williams canopy & tow bar, good condition, very reliable truck, 81,000 miles. £4,750+VAT. T Wright Tel 07795 484100 (Norfolk)

LAND Rover Discovery 3 TDV6 Commercial, 2009, 140k miles, MOT until Feb 2024, tow bar, in daily use. £2,900+VAT. R Robinson Tel 07702 234707 (South Yorkshire)

MITSUBISHI L200 Elegance, 2007, automatic, leather seats, only 78000mls, MOT June 2024. £4,500+VAT. E Sheppard Tel 07719 461521 (Bedfordshire)

2018 Toyota Active rear bumper, grey, has a few dimples & scratches, not good enough for a showroom vehicle but would make a cheap repair to a working pickup, can send more pictures if required, bulky item so collection preferred. £70. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)

TWO tyres 16.9R30 80%+, good tread, one Firestone the other is Kormoran, Grantham area. £375 for both please. J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)

LAND Rover Defender 90 Hard Top, 2010, 2.4 Puma, 6spd, fully serviced on rebuild with new chassis following Cat S Insurance claim, new suspension, brake pipes, seals, bushes, ready for work, 67,800k, new heavy duty mats, MOT to Feb 2024. £25,500. A Mackenzie Tel 07968 778130 (Norfolk)

LAND Rover Discovery 2 TD5 Pursuit, 2004 54 plate, one of the last made, 7 seat, manual, full MOT, good tyres all round, owned from new, 149,000mls mainly driven by she who must be obeyed, well maintained & cared for (that’s the car!). £4,995. C Bigley Tel 07909 910005/01406 540505 (Lincolnshire)

MAN 440 26 TGA Taughtliner, 6 wheeler, drawbar spec, auto, long MOT. £8,500+VAT ono. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

30F TRI-AXLE 27TLL

2016 KRONE EASYCUT R28CV

JOHN DEERE 6420 TLS, 6329hrs

LARRINGTON 14T, hyd gate, R S

MASSEY FERGUSON 399 12/12 shuttle,

2013 DOOSAN DX60R 4502hrs, vgc

JOHN DEERE 6910S TLS, 9729hrs

JPM 30’ BALE TRAILER

CLAAS 340CX 3406hrs, F/PT

NEW JPM 20T DUMP

JOHN DEERE 6810 3068hrs, p/quad

AMAZONE Z-AM MAX SPREADER

MASSEY FERGUSON 3065 excellent

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VINTAGE & CLASSIC

2018 Toyota Hilux single cab, 56000mls, well serviced, recent MOT, tidy outside & in, tow pack & load liner, can send more pictures if required. POA. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)

INTERNATIONAL 956XL, tidy for age, runs well. £7,500+VAT. R Long Tel 07775 850402 (Warwickshire)

LEYLAND 602 X reg, QM cab. £4,500 ono. 07702 734 715 A Hunt, N Yorkshire.

OLD potato riddle with electric motor, stored inside, not used for a while. £90. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire)

MF200 & 200D crawler dozer service manual, vgc. £50. F Danecker Tel 07885 491340/01494 758539 (Buckinghamshire)

INTERNATIONAL vintage tractor

PT pulley, it fits a range of International inc 250, 275, 276, 434, etc, good working order, but does have some chips to one edge - see photo, collection from ainfleet, Lincolnshire. D Middleton Tel 07803 604937 (Lincolnshire)

FORD 5000 c/w Farmhand loader + spare F11 loader c/w attachments, 1980s, good condition, tyres etc OK, stored inside, not on livestock farm, v little rust, weight block & roll cage, would go straight to work. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

2011 Isuzu Rodeo front bumper moulding, red, straight & intact with a few scratches, not good enough for a showroom truck, but would make a cheap repair for a working truck. £50. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)

1980 W reg International 955, 4 wheel drive, runs well, work or play. £7,000+VAT. B Beesley Tel 07803 266361 (Leicestershire)

MASSEY Ferguson 165, in good condition, has V5, registered for the road, has been on a road run & used for ploughing at home.

£8,250 ono. J Vince Tel 07967 794451 (Essex)

FIAT 640 DT R reg, 4wd, 4600hrs. £4,500 ono. 07702 734 715 A Hunt, N Yorkshire.

LISTER D 28 DH stationary engine No130935, excellent order. R Palmer Tel 07810 865771/01263 862020 (Norfolk)

WOLSELEY WD8 stationary engine No 26166, non runner. R Palmer Tel 07810 865771/01263 862020 (Norfolk)

NUFFIELD 4DM vintage tractor 1960, one of the last produced by the factory, original V5, barn stored for 18yrs, starts without any trouble, gearbox, clutch, PTO & hydraulics working order, collection only. £2,800 ono. S Shingfield Tel 07747 691349 (Norfolk)

LAND Rover Freelander 2.2TDi auto in grey with black leather interior, 2008, full service history, MOT till April 2024, 122854mls, in good condition. £4,500 ono. A Towns Tel 07751 917839 (Lincolnshire)

DAVID Brown power steering pump, part number 957318, fits most models, brand new, never used. £250. F & E M Taylor & Sons Tel 07963 173333/01522 753520 (Lincolnshire)

JOHN Deere 952 combine, 1979–80, 10' cut, last used 2019, barn stored & very small acreage cut last 15yrs, running order, ideal for collector or farmer. £1,500. G Jones Tel 01545 590274 (Ceredigion)

LEYLAND 154 loader/bucket, removed from my Leyland tractor, it's complete as it came off my tractor. £350 ono. D Green Tel 07860515463 (Cambridgeshire)

FORD 4000 tractor, ,still runs, on rowcrop wheels. £4,500+VAT ono. S Laslett Tel 07764 291738 (Kent)

MASSEY Ferguson 590, 1978, PAVT wheels, mechanically sound but scruffy, good candidate for restoration, 7010hrs shown, contractor's machine owned since mid 1980s. £6,000 ono. J Jones Tel 07929 288434 (Shropshire)

DAVID Brown 990 Implematic, non runner, would easily get going with a little TLC. Offers. Would consider part exchange for a metal 3/4T grain trailer in solid condition. M Flack Tel 07484 916101 (Suffolk)

2017 Isuzu Dmax rear bumper, black, off a 2.5L utility model, c/w with brackets, wiring & number plate lights, a few imperfections, not good enough for a showroom but OK for a working truck, can send pictures. £50. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)

CAT D2 Series 5U, original condition, fully rebuilt donkey engine, main engine runs but needs attention, great restoration project for anyone. £2,000 ono. N McIntosh Tel 07711 929518 (Buckinghamshire)

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2017 Toyota Hilux Invincible X, red, auto, only 41000mls, top of the range model with every accessory, used as a private car so very tidy outside & inside, lovely car to drive, Euro 6, one owner, full service history & new MOT. POA. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)

FORD tractor weights (8), good condition. £595+VAT. B Burton Tel 07775 877136 (Nottinghamshire)

MASSEY Ferguson 65, in vgc, worth a look. £7,250 ono. J Vince Tel 07967 794451 (Essex)

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McCONNEL PTO sawbench, spare blade, new belt, has been in regular use, buyer collects, N Bucks. £480. A Malleson Tel 07778 562259/01908 590304 (Buckinghamshire)

STANDARD Fordson, 1943, in lovely condition, starts & runs well, resprayed, good tyres & buff logbook. F Jennings Tel 07964 630697/07508 284097 (North Yorks)

SPADE lugs (48), unused, holes 3.5” x 5/8”, part number BA9566. Offers. C Metson Tel 07850 468385 (Essex)

LOADER to fit MF35, etc, straight condition, c/w hydraulic tip bucket & counterbalance weight. £325 ono. C Metson Tel 07850 468385 (Essex)

NUFFIELD 465 tractor, restored a few years ago, starts & runs well, used for road runs & fun ploughing, good tyres, always barn stored, call for more info. £5,750 no VAT. A Lee Tel 07836 773893/01440 820954 (Suffolk)

INTERNATIONAL 584, 5700hrs, tidy for age, everything works, ideal small haymaking/yard tractor, c/w V5. £4,500 no VAT. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)

2021 New

CASE

2018 Puma 165, 3279hrs, Powershift 50kph, air brakes, f/& cab susp, 3 elec spools, 3spd PTO, LED work lights, big screen, deluxe seat, exhaust brake, fronts 480/65R28 @70%, rears 600/65R38 ............................£53,000

2020 Puma 185, 697hrs, Powershift 50kph, GPS ready, 3 elec SCV, Power Beyond, exhaust brake, air con, sunroof, e/mirrors ....£78,000

2009 JXU 105, 8035hrs, 3spd PTO, 4x4, 2 manual spools ...............................£19,500

NEW HOLLAND

2015 T7.210, 11664hrs, Power Command 50kph (complete transmission rebuild – new clutch packs, new seals/bearings), FL+PTO+SCV, GPS ready, air brakes, exhaust brake, 3spd PTO, sunroof ..................................£32,000

2009 T7050, 9090hrs, Power Command 50kph, f/ linkage, f/+ cab susp, 2 man spools + 2 elec, 2spd PTO, A/C ..........................POA

2011 T7040, 10318hrs, Power Command 50kph, FL+PTO+SCV, GPS ready, Sidewinder, 2 speed PTO, air brakes, exhaust brake, air con..................................................POA

2010 New Holland Baler BR7060 SF, 52,000 bales, good condition

£6,500 Contact AH

5430, very good condition £59,000 Contact AS REF: H1130690 All items o ered are subject to remaining unsold. Prices

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JOHN DEERE

2015 6210R, 8737hrs, Autoquad 50kph, front weight, 3 manual SCV, 3 speed PTO, a/c, heated seat...........................................POA

FENDT

2009 820, 14642hrs, front linkage + PTO................................................£36,500

CLAAS

2015 Arion 640, 5698hrs, Hexashift (44kph), FL+PTO+SCV, front + cab suspension, 3 manual spools, air brakes, 4 speed PTO, LED light kit ....................................£33,000

2016 Axion 830, 6882hrs, Hexashift 50kph, Cebis, FL+PTO+SCV, 5 elec spools, 3spd PTO LED light kit, elec mirrors, air con, Parrot hands free kit .......................£46,000

STOCK DUE IN

2022 Valtra 235V, 1250hrs, Versu 60kph, front linkage

2018 Massey Ferguson 7726S, 4300hrs, Dyna-VT, FL + PTO + SCV, 50%

We are expecting more tractors to arrive in our yard shortly – Keep an eye on the website!

tyres

Case Optum 300 CVX 2021, 3207hrs, front linkage + PTO+SCV, GPS ready

Case Puma 240 CVX 2019, 3790hrs, front linkage, GPS ready

Case Puma 200 CVX 2021, 2315hrs, FL+SCV, GPS ready

Schaffer 9660T 2017, 2920hrs, 40kph, Autolube, Weighlog Alpha 10

6475 2011, 6358hrs, front linkage +SCV, 4 manual spools

New Holland T7.210 2020, 5601hrs, Auto Command 50kph, front linkage+PTO+SCV, GPS ready

John Deere 6830 2012, 5301hrs, Powerquad, front linkage + SCV

£115,000

£81,000 POA POA

600T, disc cultivator, good cond, front depth wheel kit. £47,250 Contact CD

VINTAGE

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JOHN Deere combine knife to fit 1188, 18' or 20'. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire)

SCRAP WANTED

❚ Combines

❚ Sugar Beet Harvesters

FERGUSON TE20 diesel, 1952, good runner & all working, bought for renovation 8yrs ago but never got round to it, all panel work sound, gears & clutch all appear OK along with hydraulics working. ffers over £2,000. D akefield Tel 07889 756705/01487 814432 (Cambridgeshire)

MASSEY Ferguson 698 Multipower, 2wd, 1983, working order, owned since 1996, now retired. £8,000 ono. R Hennell Tel 07951 812844 (Nottinghamshire)

Norfolk Farmer wants all models of Fendt tractors

❚ Tractors ❚ Trailers

❚ Cars ❚ Vans

❚ Lorries ❚ Trucks

Top Cash Paid+VAT

David Smith

01353

07968

861694

59-97162

PARTS for Recon Jeantil straw spreader, rear mounted type, contact for details. J Coxon Tel 07748 901482/07876 774404 (South Yorkshire)

BROCHURES WANTED

All tractor and machinery brands, all years, complete collections. Cash or cheque on collection. Please phone Graham 07889 792875

Email details to farm@murrell1.plus.com

01603 712222 www.jmurrell.co.uk

24-INCH ring rolls (singles), approximately 4 needed. P Carr Tel 07773 753920 (Essex)

KIDD straw chopper for chopping combined straw. A Mitchell Tel 07971 033898 (Aberdeenshire)

QUINOA GROWERS WANTED to produce organic & conventional quinoa grain under a buy back agreement. We would like to hear from growers with quality fertile soils, low weed burden & capabilities to dry. Please contact Stephen Jones on 01939 270777 or Stephen@britishquinoa.co.uk.

DIESEL grain fan in good working order. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)

WANTED

CLAAS 3200/2200 BIG BALERS FORD/NEW HOLLAND TRACTORS

JCB TELESCOPICS 1998–2015

1950 Nuffield M4, petrol/paraffin, road registered, new clutch, etc, c/w original buff log book. £6,000. D Carter Tel 07768 935715 (Essex) WANTED

WANTED

Broken John Deere Tractors

Fire damaged or insurance write off 30 series tractors, 100hp and over models. Top prices paid for all salvage

or call

HYDRAULIC lifting ram for Leyland 272 tractor, Type 912HD, serial No 43367, present one leaks fluid. M Chapman Tel 01673 843663/07971 940087 (Lincolnshire)

OLDER-TYPE Rice trailer for spares, must have 3 bolt nut wheels (need one pair sound), tyres not important. R Morris Tel 07848 455424/01903 750558 (West Sussex)

KUBOTA 60–75hp tractor with cab, M6040, M7040 or similar model. G Scotton Tel 07771 774499 (Suffolk) NEW Holland/Fiat G Series tractors, must be in good running order. B McCarthy Tel +35 3877 981133 (County Tyrone)

BUNNING SPREADERS ROUND BALERS: Welger RP202 Claas 46/240/340 Krone KR125/KR135/1250 McHale 5400/5500

drum mower or a Bamford C450 drum mower. J Mathieson Tel 07889 806807

COMBINESWANTED

FORD 7810 2wd preferable, but anything considered. R Allsop Tel 01629 826431 (Derbyshire)

SCRAP METAL WANTED

S Gray Recycling

Alltypesofscrap... SUGARCOMBINES MACHINERYTRACTORSHARVESTERSBEET

07785 937779

All species & grades

Payment over weighbridge

References supplied or view previous jobs

Assistance available for woodland management schemes & licensing

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MOBILE cattle race, galvanised or painted. R Allsop Tel 01629 826431 (Derbyshire) LOADER for Ford 3000. R James Tel 01263 837569 (Norfolk)

RACK & pinion saw bench, c/w 4–5' circular blade, one needing TLC would be acceptable, or another bench suitable for ripping tree trunks to slabs, with or w/o motors, single or 3 phase. R James Tel 01263 837569 (Norfolk)

PAIR of older type (1960-70ish) JCB

4-in-1 front bucket forklift tines, size 32" high x 44" long x 4" wide, c/w mounting brackets, retaining pins & round mounting rail, 84" long x 2" dia. R James Tel 01263 837569 (Norfolk)

01953 454462

59-96991

SUGAR beet cleaner loader required, in good condition, Norfolk area. D Rose Tel 07889 950128/01603 782478 (Norfolk)

WANTED

Sam SLC3000, 4000 or Sam Vision self propelled crop sprayer

Please email your machine to info@jamesmurrell.co.uk or call

59-97283 01603 712222 Norwich, Norfolk www.jmurrell.co.uk

FIAT 880/5 DT or 980DT, original ex-farm condition with Supercomfort cab, must be in good mechanical condition. R Weymouth Tel 07866 367900 (Devon)

HI-POINT post pointer, any condition or parts. H Willis Tel 07763 501599 (Kent)

WANTED

JCB 520-50

Farm Special Loadall 4x4x4

Please email pictures & details to info@jamesmurrell.co.uk or call

3-CYLINDER Massey Ferguson 35 or similar, 135, or any small Massey Ferguson tractor, quick decision & payment. D Lunn Tel 07941 072957/01945 772416 (Cambs) 59-97284 James on 01603 712222 www.jmurrell.co.uk

NODET Gougis Pneumasem 2, any size & condition considered. R Jones Tel 07930 333534 (Shropshire)

PAIR of older type (1960-ish) JCB

4-in-1 front bucket forklift tines, size 32” high x 44” long x 4” wide, c/w mounting brackets, retaining pins & round mounting rail, 84” long x 2” dia. R James Tel 01263 837569 (Norfolk)

RECRUITMENT

About People

AHDB CEO to step down

Current AHDB CEO Tim Rycroft will step down from his position in December 2023 after two years of service.

AHDB chair Nicholas Saphir said: “Tim has been instrumental in delivering the Board’s programme to refocus the organisation in terms of levy payer value and engagement. He has led the organisation through signi cant milestones, including the industry’s largest consultation, ‘Shape the Future’, and developing a management team ready to support levy payers in dealing with the

challenges that lie ahead.

“Throughout his leadership, Tim has demonstrated a deep commitment to delivering for all levy payers and has embedded a culture that fosters collaboration.”

Re ecting on his decision to step down after two years, Mr Rycroft commented: “This was a hard decision, but it is rooted in my con dence in AHDB’s future. Thanks to great work from the whole team, AHDB has navigated a period of signi cant change and is now back where it needs to be: facing into the future and clear about how best to serve levy payers and the wider agricultural sector.”

New leadership appointments at FMC

Crop protection company FMC announces leadership changes for Simon McMunn and John Hutton.  Mr McMunn, who previously worked as business director for Northern Europe, has been appointed president, ASEAN region (Association of Southeast Asian Nations).

With over 25 years’ experience in the crop protection industry, Mr McMunn’s leadership skills and his market knowledge have been pivotal to the sub-region’s success in recent years.

Movers and shakers

Meanwhile, Mr Hutton, who has been with FMC since 2017 succeeds Mr McMunn and moves into the role of business director for Northern Europe, which consists of UK, Ireland, Nordics, Baltics, and Benelux.

Mr Hutton was formerly global plant health portfolio manager at FMC and through his 20 years in the industry has held leadership roles in production, commercial and marketing.

“I’m looking forward to driving the business forward in Northern Europe building on Simon’s foundations and successes supporting the sector in accessing new, innovative, and sustainable solutions that will continue to move FMC and growers forward,” Mr Hutton said.

Do you know of someone who is on the move in the agricultural industry?

Whether they are starting a completely new role, a promotion within a business or perhaps a retirement after many years of dedicated service, let us know and we will do our best to include it on our popular ‘About People’ pages. Send in no more than 150 words and a (head and shoulders) picture of the person in question to (email): rachel.hicks@farmersguide.co.uk

Mobile Mill Operator/Driver

Driving of mobile mill lorry unit to farms across South East England and, on occasion, outside of this area.

Operation of Buschhoff mill & mix plant Plant & Lorry

Daily Maintenance

The main duties will consist of:

Dri ing Buschho Mobile Plant orry unit to farms (G W 26 0 2 tonnes) operating area will co er all of South ast (Kent, sse , Surrey, W Susse ) occasionally there may be work outside of these areas

Safe and e ecti e operation and super ision of the mill mi plant to produce a mi ed feed to the customers re uired standard, and to Company and AS re uirements

Manual handling of feed and supplements into the container on lorry and finally into the mi ing auger inlet as re uired

Complying with lorry and plant cleandown, maintenance and ser icing procedures

Completion of ob tickets, deli ery tickets and other company documentation to the re uired standard

Daily maintenance of plant and lorry and assisting workshop sta when in for ser ice repair peration and maintenance of stores and use of forklift, sub ect to necessary license being held

Any other duties as re uested by the company

Key Skills:

Agricultural e perience preferred (Machinery i estock)

Dri ing, minimum full car dri ing licence

Minimum Age re uirement 25 years

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or full ob details isit www.bwfeeds.com or further information or sending a c please call Kathryn Thompson on 01258 830100 or email: kathryn@bwfeeds.com

Omex Agriculture has appointed Oxfordshirebased Clive Deeley as sales manager south, to strengthen the southern UK business and support farmers switching to liquid fertiliser.

With over four decades in the fertiliser industry, Omex said Clive is perfectly placed to maintain and build the brand in an area of the country that has seen signi cant growth in liquid solution fertilisers,

foliar sprays and biostimulants.

“The use of liquid fertiliser is growing rapidly within the UK,” he says. “Key bene ts include application accuracy, improved environmental credentials, reduced labour and storage. Application accuracy in particular is having a signi cant positive impact on improving nitrogen use e ciency.”

Omex has 11 liquid nitrogen storage facilities located across the UK and a nationwide storage capacity of 180,000t, giving excellent access to product and continuity of supply.

Omex appoints sales manager in the south

First non-exec director for Haith

Mark Lloyd has been appointed Haith Group’s rst ever nonexecutive director, to support the company’s senior management team, led by managing director Duane Hill.

As part of the company’s strategic planning process, Haith identi ed the need to seek knowledge and guidance from people with varied experiences and perspectives.

Duane said: “Mark ts the bill perfectly. He has enjoyed a long and successful career and has a strong track record of delivering business growth and

increased e ciency wherever he has worked. He has a wealth of experience, having worked across production operations for several manufacturing businesses and has established and developed his own successful business.”

Mark’s career began in the 1980s when he joined Pegler Ltd, a manufacturer of industrial valves, radiator valves and compression ttings. After 10 years there, he spent the next three decades in director roles for several furniture manufacturers, Dunlop Slazenger and, most recently, kitchen manufacturer Omega PLC. In 1999 he also started his own venture. For more information about Haith, visit www.haith.co.uk

Wheat breeding pioneer retires

Renowned gure Ian Foot is retiring from the world of our functionality and baking at plant breeders Limagrain UK, where he has headed up the quality wheat programme for the last 30 years. He is succeeded by Ewa Lagowska

After pursuing biology at higher education and spending a transformative few years at Throws Farm, Ian completed a degree in agriculture, specialising in crop production. He went on to work for Twyford Seeds, managing seed quality and pathology labs, followed by plant breeders Nickerson, who at the time had been recently acquired by

Limagrain.

He worked under the mentorship of esteemed wheat breeder, Bill Angus and took on the role of quality wheat manager. He played a crucial role in developing quality programs that bridged the gap between end-user requirements and wheat breeding for the bread and biscuit sectors. Working closely with wheat breeder Ron Granger, Ian spearheaded the development of the leading milling variety, Crusoe. The variety not only met Warburtons’ high standards but also proved to be a resounding success in the market. More than a decade later, it remains one of the leading quality wheats and has just been awarded the NIAB Variety Cup.

New arable products manager for RAGT

RAGT Seeds UK has appointed Jack Holgate as arable products manager to further raise the pro le of the company’s fast developing and diverse combinable crops portfolio.

Jack said: “As well as looking after the existing range of varieties, I’m very much looking forward to working with merchant customers and growers to develop opportunities for the exceptional new material emerging from our innovative plant-breeding programmes.”

Jack has built up a wealth of experience in the arable crops sector, joining RAGT after a three-year spell

Award recognises work on deadly sheep disease

fatal lung disease of sheep.

with Elsoms Seeds, rstly as crop manager and then as national sales manager for non-royalty crops.

Before that he worked for Open eld for four years. He joined as a shipping and compliance o cer before taking on responsibility for the small seeds account across the business. This followed a two-year spell working as a shipping agent at Port of Boston.

RAGT Seeds UK managing director Lee Bennett said: “[Jack] has a high level of technical expertise, commercial acumen and is an excellent communicator. His skills will be invaluable in strengthening our relationships with merchant customers and UK growers and building our position in the market.”

Recognised for her tireless research work on Ovine Pulmonary Adenocarcinoma (OPA, also known as Jaagsiekte), Dr Chris Cousens has been presented with the NSA Scotland Silver Salver 2023, acknowledging an outstanding contribution to the Scottish sheep industry.

Chris was presented with the award by NSA Scottish Region chair Peter Myles at this year’s Royal Highland Show. Her work has played a pivotal role in controlling OPA, an infectious and

Through her work with the Moredun Research Institute Chris has been involved with all aspects of this disease from detailed molecular biology in the laboratory through to on-farm studies. She has almost 50 peer reviewed scienti c papers on OPA as well as many pieces written for farmers and/or vets. She has also been a driving force behind the Scottish Government funding of a nationwide pilot on OPA.

Whilst the OPA problem is not entirely solved, considerable progress has been made in understanding the disease and also, through ultrasound screening, in moving towards control options for a ected ocks and potentially an accreditationtype scheme for ocks that are OPA free.

Thomas Spiering will join the Claas Group Executive Board, where his responsibilities will include the Self-propelled Harvesters Business Unit. He will be reporting to CEO Jan-Hendrik Mohr.

Cathrina Claas-Mühlhäuser, chairwoman of the Supervisory Board of the Claas Group, said: “He knows Claas like no other and, thanks to his various roles in Germany and abroad, he is ideally equipped for his new management task.”

Thomas Spiering was born in Herzebrock-Clarholz in Eastern

Westphalia (Germany) and has worked for the Claas Group for 22 years. After his degree in Business Administration, he took on various specialist and management roles in the areas of controlling, sales and nance in Germany and abroad.

As part of a secondment, Thomas took on the role of CFO of Claas UK in Saxham, UK, for ve years from June 2015, and from 2017 he was also CFO of Claas France and responsible for the Western Europe region in the Sales and Service Business Unit. Since July 2020, he has successfully managed the Middle Europe region as senior vice president.

Change of leadership team for BASF

Joel Johnson has been appointed agricultural solutions business director for the UK and Ireland. The role was formally managed by Neil Kay, who was promoted to vice president for agricultural solutions for EMEA West earlier this year.

Joel joined BASF in 2006 as an agronomy manager and went on to be national retail sales manager for Canada. Prior to moving to the UK in 2020, to take on the role of agricultural solutions head of marketing, he worked for BASF’s Global Marketing Business in Raleigh, USA.

Having grown up on his family farm in Canada, Joel is deeply passionate about global agriculture. His extensive experience working with growers, agronomists and distribution customers across the world, and latterly in the UK, means he is keen to ensure the company continues to focus on a strategy that delivers sustainable solutions for the agricultural industry.

Joel has been instrumental in the UK’s relaunch of the ‘Farming, the Biggest Job on Earth’ campaign. Understanding the challenges facing the sector, and collaborating to build solutions, will continue to be a key focus.

Thomas Spiering joins Claas Board

andHalesworth Norfolk

GENERAL SALES MANAGER

CLAAS is a renowned global agricultural machinery manufacturer, and in the UK its products and customer care are second to none.

MANNS, one of 3 fully owned CLAAS retail businesses, has an exciting opportunity within its dealership for a General Sales Manager for its Halesworth and Norfolk locations. This is a senior role within the business and requires someone with previous retail agricultural sales experience and strong leadership skills.

The successful candidate will require a sound knowledge of the needs of the modern agricultural industry. The main focus of the role will be to drive and encourage your sales teams to attain predefined sales targets. Facilitating the growth of existing team members and mentoring new team members will also be of key importance in this position. You will be collaborating with the broader MANNS management team to achieve collective business objectives so excellent communication skills are a necessity.

You will have the ability to motivate and inspire your teams, your customers and manufacturers, and have a willingness to take on new challenges and opportunities as the business develops further. As a family owned business we encourage personal development to help you to grow as an individual. We will offer any support and training you require to meet your personal objectives within the business and maximise your potential. In return we offer a comprehensive package including a competitive salary, incentives, generous company pension contribution, life assurance, private healthcare, a hybrid company car and generous holidays.

If you are yearning for a new challenge or a fresh opportunity, look no further.

To apply: For an informal chat about this role, please contact Paul Moss on 07831 552865.

Applications will be treated in the strictest confidence. Closing date for applications 15th September 2023.

Seed Production Administrator

Remote, hybrid or office based. (Rougham, IP30 9ND)

Looking for your next career move?

Barenbrug are an international grass seed breeder, operating in the UK for 40 years, supporting British Agriculture and Amenity through the development and optimisation of grassland and sports-turf.

We are now looking for someone to join the Seed Production team on a xed term contract (12-18 months) assisting with the administration of the production of grass seed for Barenbrug UK.

What would I do?

• Act as day-to-day contact for our valued network of growers.

• Assist with all administrative aspects of seed production, including using NIAB and DEFRA interfaces, data input and certi cation management.

What to do now

What do I need?

• Strong attention to detail

• Proven experience as an administrator or similar.

• Pro cient in Microsoft O ce Suite

• Excellent organizational and time management skills.

• E ective communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Agricultural industry experience would be desirable.

What do Barenbrug o er?

• Flexibility

• Competitive salary - £22-26k, depending on experience.

• 5% contributory pension.

• 23 days holiday per year, rising with service.

• Death in service bene t.

• Employee well-being service.

• Training support.

If you would like more information or want to apply, please contact Katie Washbourne at kwashbourne@barenbrug.co.uk with any questions or with your CV and covering letter

We look forward to hearing from you.

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WANTED (cont)

ONION topper, 8 roller Tomlin or Pelican, single phase electric, in working condition. A Pimlott Tel 07962 974815 (Lincolnshire)

WANTED

John Deere 00, 10, 20 & 30 Series tractors

Please email your machine to info@jamesmurrell.co.uk or call

59-97285 01603 712222 Norwich, Norfolk www.jmurrell.co.uk

SHEEP hurdles or gates, to build a race of sorts. J Hatton Tel 07803 721236 (Essex)

STARTER motor for Fordson E27N tractor, either working or repair, now too old to swing starting handle, thanks. T Fenton Tel 01262 470277 (East Yorkshire)

WANTED

2017 onwards

Stronga HookLoada HL180CT or larger model

Must

WASTE SERVICES & RECYCLING

Agricultural Contractor 60-97135

Farm Plastic Recycling

• Fertiliser sacks

• Empty seed sacks

• Spray containers

• No upfront fees

• Pay per trailer

• South Lincs & surrounding area

• Fully licenced

office 01406 550227

07860 537973

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

SAW bench, good condition. £600 ono. F & E M Taylor & Sons Tel 07963 173333/01522 753520 (Lincolnshire)

FORTY assorted mixed BSW taps & dies, all good old British made.

£30. C Flatters Tel 01775 640112 (Lincolnshire)

Please email pictures & details to farm@jamesmurrell.co.uk or call

James on 01603 712222 www.jmurrell.co.uk

YORK stone slabs. D Brown Tel 07710 316205 (Cambridgeshire)

MEADOWS 4 cylinder petrol engine, also, starter & water pump. A Saville Tel 07710 256307 (Essex)

ARMORGUARD OxBox model OX4, good condition large chest for tools or chemicals, two locks, gas struts on lid. £250+VAT. S March (March Partnership Farms) Tel 07860 835995 (Essex)

CHESTERMANS 26" height gauge, c/w accessories, imperial & metric, in its original box. £70 no VAT. C Flatters Tel 01775 640112 (Lincolnshire)

JOHN Deere 1750 tractor with loader (must be good condition), would consider other 50 to 60hp tractors with loader, 2 or 4wd. P Jackson Tel 01422 243913 (West Yorkshire)

CTM beet cleaner loader with a roller system, any model considered, but must have roller system, immediate payment & collection. B McCarthy Tel +35 3877 981133 (Republic of Ireland)

PUMP up pallet truck, 2T capacity, must be in good working order.

P Waspe Tel 07462 472289 (Suffolk)

ESAB 300amp TIG welder, AC/DC settings so will weld aluminium as well as mild steel & stainless steel, pulsed, water-cooled & c/w torch & earth lead, very good condition, can send on a pallet if required.

£1,750+VAT ono. G Taylor Tel 07874 004171 (North Yorkshire)

VERY large Facam 4 leg puller, c/w hydraulic pack. £750 ono. G Charity Tel 07889 316853 (Lincolnshire)

POWER hacksaw, 1970s, 3 phase, 24” blade, auto switch off, heavy duty old specification, good condition. £250+VAT. R Lane Tel 07831 615912 (Cambridgeshire)

ANVIL in good condition, 21” long, saddle 4.5” wide x 13”, 10” high. £200. G Charity Tel 07889 316853 (Lincolnshire)

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