Farmers Guide July 2024

OUT & ABOUT

With the Farmers Guide team

The Farmers Guide team were out in force at this year's Cereals event. Visitors to the stand could sign up for the free magazine, or revalidate their details, and in return try their luck on the ra e, which featured some fantastic prizes supplied by many of our loyal advertisers and clients. You'll nd more details on the latest oilseed and cereals varieties being discussed at the event on page 14, and a review of the machinery and technical products which were displayed and demonstrated on page 47.

And finally...

First year college students were gathered in the assembly room, while the headmaster explained the college rules.

He emphasised that male students shouldn't enter the female halls, and females should not enter the male dorms.

"If caught, the rst o ence will be a £25 ne, the second o ence will incur a £50 ne, and £150 for the third. Any questions?"

A boy raised his hand, and asked: "So how much does a season ticket cost?"

Ben Cannon is pictured with his sons, having won a Bunnings gillet in the Farmers Guide ra e.

New Holland kindly loaned a T7.230 tractor to Farmers Guide, which proved popular on the stand.

Pictured are New Holland's brand communications coordinator Dawn Wightman with brand communications intern, Emma Bradley.

Oliver Leach from Su olk won the John Deere model ra e prize, which was donated by Ben Burgess.

Farmers Guide editor Rachel Hicks headed to North Devon recently to chat with landowners Phil Johncock and Chelsea Wills about the woodland they have recently planted via the MOREwoods scheme with the Woodland Trust. Turn to page 38 to read all about it.

Andrew Fyfe is pictured after winning the PD Hook pottery hamper ra e prize.

NPZ UK (formerly LSPB) hosted two presentations by Dr Ute Kropf, discussing the merits of going against the grain and sowing oilseed rape later. Pictured with Dr Kropf (right) is NPZ managing director, Chris Guest. Read more about the discussions on page 14.

FG sales executive William Taylor (far right) visited long-term advertiser Richard Western this month to nd out what plans are in the pipeline. He's pictured with managing director Angus Western and sales & marketing executive Amy Taylor.

Machinery editor Neale Byart headed to a local farm to see the Veenhuis slurry tanker purchased from Agri Industry Solutions Ltd in action. Pictured (l–r) are: Agri Industry Solutions CEO, Tim Merrell; farmer, Oliver Stennet; FG sales executive William Taylor; and Neale Byart. Turn to page 59.

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GRAIN & FERTILISER UPDATE

Cecilia Pryce Head of research, compliance & shipping

Emma Vergette Liquid specialist & technical advisor

Would you lick your fingers after handling your grain?

ngers having been in the grain store, then maybe it’s time to address your concerns!

Fertiliser matters

When you’re handling grain, do you ever wonder what it may have transferred to your hands, and would you be con dent that you could lick your ngers and not have any health side e ects?

The above may sound extreme but ultimately, you’re supplying grain to food and feed business and should always think about the ‘unseen’, says Open eld’s head of research, compliance & shipping, Cecilia Pryce.

Over the 33 years I have been trading grain, I have seen more regulation being imposed on our sector. Some of this is because we have more knowledge of what is good and bad for consumers, and some is our increased ability to test for the ‘baddies’ but how many ‘baddies’ are you aware of?

I’m sure you’re all aware of Don and Zon, as it’s a requirement on grain passports (Section 5 Fusarium mycotoxins), as is lling in the Don risk assessment score; but what about any others and what about MRLs? There are of course several other mycotoxins, including eld and storage moulds that have a legislative limit which farmers, as the rst supplier of the goods, are saying your grain is compliant with.

These limits cover toxins such as A atoxins and Ochratoxins, both largely storage moulds and T-2 and HT-2 as well as the Don and Zon. I raise this issue as the acceptable levels of some of these toxins have been lowered in the EU from 1st July 2024. The UK is still to decide if it will impose tighter standards on UK producers as well, but more importantly, will the EU standards be imposed on UK farmers by end consumers of UK grains as they sell their nal product to the EU? Similarly, as growers you should be aware of

the MRLS – maximum residue levels of chemicals in your grain. There are over 600 for wheat! But if you comply with the labels and only use regulated product you shouldn’t have an issue – beware as some ‘green friendly’ unlabelled products may cause some unintended consequences.

As the trade we annually send samples o to professional labs to monitor levels of toxins and chemicals but if we have a wet slow harvest, that’s when you need to remember that damp grain in a store will grow moulds which you may not be able to see. Similarly, if you didn’t get all your sprays on in a timely manner your crops may have eld moulds – again which you may not be able to see. Please start using the AHDB risk assessment tool and be ready to share it if you end up with an issue. Finally remember any ‘harvest period’ listed on labels for chemicals is there for a reason.

Another unseen comes in the form of urine. Your rodent policy is there to prevent rats and mice or other farm domestic animals from having a party in your shed. Please keep doors closed and if you have an issue with rodents be prepared to get a listeria and salmonella test done before your grain can enter the food chain. Grain goes to feed all ages of human and livestock populations so we can’t a ord to make them ill or worse.

If you’re not keen to let your family lick their

With new season upon us, many farmers will be thinking about fertiliser requirements for the year ahead, so why not consider liquid fertiliser?

One of the main bene ts of using liquid is the accuracy of application, writes Open eld’s liquid fertiliser specialist & technical advisor, Emma Vergette.

Every plant receives full nutrition everywhere the sprayer boom covers, with no fertiliser spread beyond into unwanted areas such as ditches and hedges. This accuracy and reduced product waste could be seen as a cost saving because you are not paying for fertiliser that is being spread where it isn’t utilised by target crops.

On the topic of waste, liquid fertiliser is delivered straight into tanks which saves manual unloading and eliminates bag use. Solid fertiliser takes up lots of valuable shed space to store, with two loads equating to 94 bags. Those bags require plastic, intensive manufacturing, and CO2 release to be produced. By using liquid fertiliser, you can reduce product and packaging waste which is progress towards more sustainable farming.

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ADVICE

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Whilst farmers may be understandably concerned about HSE inspections, all the HSE is looking for is that all reasonable precautions have been taken, Keith explains. Whilst PUWER checks can be completed by the farmer, some may nd it useful and time saving to have equipment checked by an experienced and quali ed inspector, who can provide a certi cate and reminders of when the next inspection is due. “LOLER checks must however be carried out by a competent person with a thorough product knowledge and experience of the equipment inspected. Our ethos of providing a thorough inspection is fully HSE compliant in covering both LOLER and PUWER,” Keith adds.

LOLER and PUWER checks are essential for safety and ensuring HSE compliance. Keith Short of Wessex Inspections, o ers advice.

IS YOUR EQUIPMENT COMPLIANT?

What are the rules?

LOLER – Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 – means that lifting operations using lifting equipment (such as telehandlers and forklifts) must be: Properly planned

• Carried out by su ciently competent sta , who are properly supervised

• Carried out in a safe manner. Meanwhile, PUWER – Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 – requires equipment provided for use at work to be:

• Suitable for the intended use

• Safe for use, maintained in a safe condition and inspected to ensure it is correctly installed and does not subsequently deteriorate

• Used only by people who have

• Accompanied by suitable health and safety measures, such as protective devices and controls. These will normally include guarding, emergency stop devices, adequate means of isolation from sources of energy, clearly visible markings and warning devices

• Used in accordance with speci c requirements, for mobile work equipment and power presses. Work equipment is de ned as any machinery, appliance, apparatus, tool or installation for use at work. This could include anything from a telehandler to a loading shovel, or even hydraulic jacks which may be overlooked in the workshop.

Staying compliant

With a litany of jobs to do throughout the year, LOLER and PUWER checks can easily be missed or delayed, but they are essential for the safety of workers and demonstrating that all reasonable e orts have been made to prevent accidents.

Having grown up on a farm and later working with a dealer, Keith decided to get involved in safety inspections when, many years ago, a machine supplied by the dealer was later involved in a serious accident. The farmer was prosecuted (but the dealer was not) as the machine had not been checked or serviced in over a year and the operator was unskilled/ untrained.

“When I rst started doing this sort of work 15 years ago, my mentality was if we can save a serious injury or a fatality, we’ve done our job correctly,” Keith says.

“I know that people are worried if they have an HSE inspection but all the HSE are looking for – and they do tend to be reactive now, as opposed to proactive, in other words, they come out after an event has happened – is that all reasonable precautions have been taken.

I can’t guarantee that an accident will never happen any more than anybody else can. All I can guarantee you is that the machine will be checked properly and it won’t be a fault with the machine that causes that accident. Which goes back to PUWER – providing the correct piece of equipment for the job in hand and making sure that piece of equipment is safe.”

However, the check alone is not enough, you must also have the certi cate in place and record keeping, if there is any advisory action it must be taken, and operators must be trained and skilled to use the equipment, he adds.

Using an inspection service

For those considering an inspection service to handle their PUWER checks, the advantages include experienced and quali ed inspectors, certi cates and record keeping, and reminders when the next inspection is due, so it doesn’t get missed.

“We help to manage farmers’ machinery and equipment eet in terms of record keeping, that the equipment has been checked and approved by a trained engineer with experience in agriculture. When it comes up for renewal, we’ve taken that worry away from them in that we’ll notify them when the machine is due for its next inspection.”

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NIAB chief urges next government to prioritise precision breeding

NIAB chief executive, Professor Mario Caccamo has called on the next Government to prioritise the introduction of detailed rules which are still needed to implement the provisions of last year’s Genetic Technology (Precision Breeding) Act, and so accelerate the

development of crop varieties with increased yields, improved climate resilience and reduced environmental footprint. He said it was “hugely disappointing” that the outgoing UK administration had not been able to complete the implementation of its agship legislation, and warned that, without the secondary legislation needed to implement its provisions, the Act remains an empty shell and serves no functional purpose. “Investors and developers are queuing up to bring forward exciting innovations which will support

more sustainable and productive farming systems, such as [...] CRISPR-edited baby new potatoes with bunched tuber architecture, concentrating the same amount of production on around a third of the land area previously required.

“I would strongly encourage crop scientists, farmers, plant breeders, environmentalists and all those with an interest in freeing up the using of these exciting new technologies to make that point clearly and unequivocally to Ministers and their elected representatives in the next administration.”

Claas Foundation celebrates its 25th birthday

The Claas Foundation was established in 1999 under the patronage of Helmut Claas, and celebrated its 25th birthday recently.

To mark the occasion, a 25-year-old plane tree was symbolically planted on the Claas site, symbolising the steady growth of the Claas Foundation.

The Claas Foundation was the first of its kind to focus on promoting young talent in the field of agricultural engineering in East Westphalia-Lippe (Germany). “The Claas Foundation has developed steadily over the past 25 years,” said Cathrina ClaasMühlhäuser, chairwoman of the Board of Trustees.

“With its diverse initiatives,

it supports research in agriculture and agricultural technology and makes the possibilities and prospects of modern agricultural technology tangible –especially for the younger generation, but also for the general public. This was a matter close to my father’s heart and is still close to mine today.”

Around 200 students

have been awarded a Helmut Claas scholarship since the foundation was established. The Claas Foundation also maintains a lively network with schools, universities and other educational institutions in Germany and abroad, including Harper Adams University in the UK, promoting projects and collaborations.

NFU response to party manifestos

The Conservative, Labour, Liberal Democrat, Green and Reform UK parties have now all set out their general election manifestos, which include policies they would implement to support British farming, growing, and food security if elected. Top line manifesto highlights that the NFU particularly welcomes include both Liberal Democrat and Conservative commitments to increasing a protected UK agriculture budget by £1bn, Labour’s commitment to promote the highest standards when it comes to food imports and the Conservative promise to introduce a legally binding target to enhance our food security.

However, there is no mention of an agriculture budget in the Labour manifesto, something NFU president Tom Bradshaw said was “deeply disappointing”. He commented: “[...] The single most vital element is the agricultural budget. This isn’t just ‘money for farmers’, it’s the funding which helps the sector transition away from the old EU system, allows farm businesses to invest for the future and makes governments’ aims around sustainable food production, food security, the environment and net zero possible.

“It’s funding to help underpin the UK’s largest manufacturing sector – food and drink – which contributes more than £128 billion to the national economy and provides jobs for four million people.

“Our members will welcome the Lib Dem and Conservative commitments to increase the UK agriculture budget by £1 billion and protect it.”

UK agricultural tractor registrations – May 2024

As was the case in the rst four months of the year, the number of agricultural tractors registered in May 2024 was lower than in the same month last year. However, the 5% yearon-year decline, to 964 machines, was smaller than the fall of 13% recorded over the previous four months. The total of 5,013 tractors registered so far this year was the lowest for four years but is only 5% below the ve-year average. That indicates that, while demand for tractors has weakened, thanks to lower farm incomes and the adverse weather of the last 12 months, it remains fairly robust.

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Search launched for tenant to take over Cornish farm

A traditional Cornish farmstead surrounded by productive farmland has been put up for rent on long-term tenancy. Tregoweth Farm, set within a historic country estate, has been launched to the market by Carter Jonas. The site, located approximately halfway between the Creekside village of Mylor Bridge and the harbour town of Penryn, comprises a three-bedroom farmhouse with a compact range of traditional farm buildings and approximately

123 acres of productive arable pasture and parkland within a mile of Mylor Bridge and Penryn.

The farm is available to let as a whole by informal tender for a long-term tenancy of up to 15 years. Historically, Tregoweth has been occupied as a traditional farm, something the estate owners hope to continue. However, they acknowledge that diversi cation may be necessary to make a holding of Tregoweth’s proportions

viable, and proposals are welcomed in applications for the tenancy.

Caroline Raspison, Carter Jonas associate at the rm’s Truro o ce, said: “It is a great opportunity for a tenant to reside on-farm in a delightful location. A timber-framed former cow kennel building could be adapted to be brought back into use as livestock housing, and there is scope for expansion of the yard, including into the former silage pit.”

New NAAC terms and conditions for contractors

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has launched new terms and conditions for members, in conjunction with Chattertons Solicitors.

The aim is to give farmers and contractors con dence in the contracting agreement, and to provide both parties with details of operational and payment terms.

Commenting, NAAC CEO Jill Hewitt said: “We appreciate

that this is a new concept for many contractors and farmers, where all business has been conducted verbally. However, there are very few service industries that you don’t have to agree to terms and conditions before proceeding. This will just put those verbal agreements on a more professional footing.”

The terms have been written by NAAC solicitors, Chattertons, and need to

be used in conjunction with an NAAC member’s work speci cation sheet (front sheet). This includes details of the operation, price and terms of payment. A customer can expect that this front sheet will be completed for each job and sent across to them for signature before work commences.

The terms are not compulsory for use by NAAC members.

Open Farm Sunday puts farming in the spotlight

Farmers across Britain are celebrating the success of the 18th anniversary Open Farm Sunday (OFS), the industry’s annual open day which took place on Sunday 9th June. Managed by LEAF since it began in 2006, the day brought together the whole food and farming industry to put farming centre stage.

More than 225 Open Farm Sunday events took place on farms of all types and sizes across Britain, from Jersey

to Shetland. Widespread promotion on broadcast media highlighted the work farmers do as ‘Guardians of the Earth’ and encouraged visitors to discover the farming stories on their doorstep, as well as showcasing the sector to attract new entrants.

New research commissioned by LEAF ahead of Open Farm Sunday 2024 indicates that while most Britons (94%) think the work that farmers do is important,

sadly only 12% of the nation claim to be well informed about what farmers do for the countryside.

LEAF extended its thanks to all Open Farm Sunday principal sponsors, all the farmers, volunteers and wider industry contacts who helped host events across Britain, as well as the hundreds of thousands of visitors who attended. Next year’s Open Farm Sunday will take place on 8th June 2025.

Harvest Tec establishes dedicated UK distribution division

Bale preservative application specialist Harvest Tec has announced the establishment of its own dedicated UK and Europe sales and service support network for its applicator range and Baler’s Choice preservative.

For simplicity and clarity, all applicator systems will in future be branded and supplied under the Harvest Tec name. Previously for the UK market they were marketed by OEM brands, such as Crop Saver, Thirty Plus or Hayboss, which complicated stocking and parts supply. By branding all applicators under the Harvest Tec name, this will aid both applicator and spare parts availability, and help reduce cost. To ensure prompt availability of applicator systems and the rapid supply of spare parts throughout the UK, Harvest Tec will be working with Carr’s Billington, who in addition to handling sales within its own area, will also act as a central distribution hub for Harvest Tec, holding both applicator units and spare parts for dispatch to other dealerships.

Changes to UK sugar beet seed model announced

NFU Sugar and British Sugar have announced reforms to the UK sugar beet seed model which will give growers more choice and exibility, support innovation and address recurring issues with growers’ access to seed. Changes will be made to growers’ contracts from 2025, following feedback from growers about availability of seed, as well as changes to how British Sugar (via the UK Seed Account) markets seed. These changes include: Growers and seed breeders will be empowered to buy and sell seed direct, or via third party suppliers, as well as via the existing UK Seed Account, operated by British Sugar and overseen by NFU Sugar. This will provide growers with more choice of where and how to buy their seed; to supply British Sugar, growers will now be permitted to grow a wider choice of varieties which is expected to allow earlier uptake of new genetics and increase choice for growers; the UK Seed Account – the route through which British Sugar sells seed – will change how it sells seed. It will be sold throughout the year and stocks will be released for sale as they become available, meaning growers can buy their desired seeds when it’s right for them.

ARABLE

Genetic traits took the spotlight at this year’s Cereals event, with weather extremes, bio solutions and disease pressures being key topics too.

LATEST CEREAL AND OILSEED RAPE VARIETIES HIGHLIGHTED AT EVENT

It’s no secret that con dence across the arable sector is at an all-time low. This follows months of wet weather and horrendous ooding combined with high production costs, ongoing market volatility and against a backdrop of reduced farm support.

Speaking at the start of Cereals 2024, NFU combinable crops board chair Jamie Burrows said: “Arable farmers, like everyone, have faced a miserable last six months of continuous wet weather which has led to devastating ooding and thousands of acres of productive farmland a ected. Many of our members have been unable to get onto elds to plant crops and those that did manage it have lost much of what was already in the ground. For those that have planted, it’s now a wait and see game with what the summer holds. We literally are in the lap of the weather gods.

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“Being such a tough year makes this year’s #YourHarvest campaign more important than ever. With combines preparing to roll within weeks, we will be celebrating across all social media platforms everything that is great about harvest; the amazing crops we grow like wheat for your bread or barley for your beer and thanking the public for backing British farming and the continued support in buying high quality, sustainable food.”

The #YourHarvest campaign will highlight the hard work and dedication of arable farmers across the country by bringing their stories to life on social media. Videos and photos will explain what is happening on farm during harvest, what’s being grown, how crops are being used, and how the produce ends up on people’s plates.

“It’s great that further measures were announced recently to ensure more arable farmers are getting the support they need to recover and rebuild, such as widening the scope of the Farm Recovery Fund. But we want to see whoever wins the general election instigate further practical policies that will allow the nation’s arable farmers to boost home-grown food production and our important work in protecting and enhancing the environment.

“One measure that would help is the introduction of the NFU’s proposed Farm Business Investment Loans (FBILs) – these would enable many farmers and growers to not only weather the current, highly volatile commercial conditions, but crucially, invest in their farming businesses to become more

Meanwhile, speaking in the ‘Regenerative agriculture and the future of crop breeding’ seminar, breeder Bill Angus made a number of observations. According to Mr Angus: “It is a myth that there is a shortage of genetic variation, and breeders are continually contributing to the process. Walk around any UK breeding programme and the diversity is huge. The UK has the most competitive wheat breeding environment in the world – we should not underplay this.”

Read more on page 27.

Proving Mr Angus’ point that genetic variation is certainly available in the marketplace, a signi cant number of breeders showcased their latest cereal and oilseed varieties at the event, with over 600 individual crop plots for visitors to compare and contrast.

Oilseed rape (OSR) sowing times and pulses were a big focus for NPZ (formerly LSPB) at this year’s Cereals, with a special guest spot by Dr Ute Kropf, who has more than 40 years’ experience in OSR, giving two talks about late-sown OSR and crop physiology.

NPZ MD Chris Guest opened the session, explaining that OSR is a crop with many challenges, but NPZ is trying to bring some science and crop husbandry into the arena, rather than thinking purely about individual varieties. He said that growers over time have moved OSR drilling forward almost a month into a late July/early August window in order to ‘beat the beetle’, but NPZ is challenging this and questioning whether late sowing could be a viable option instead.

According to her research, essentially data suggests early drilled crops have more accumulated temperature before winter than they actually require as a crop. This is leading to large crops which are seeing stem extension in November/December; the physiology of oilseed rape means that at the stem extension stage it has already developed its branching, side tiller and pod potential, which it traditionally does over the winter period when the crop looks to be dormant. From the point of green bud, the plant only loses yield potential.

Further research by NPZ showed that growing high vigour varieties after the major beetle migration on NPZ’s UK sites in Cambridge and Wisbech left plenty of accumulated temperature to get to the desired growth stage before plants shut down for winter.

Dr Kropf has been studying the crop physiology, and experimenting with di erent drilling dates, using to assess the impact.

This is an ongoing project and not necessarily the silver bullet for growing high yielding OSR crops, but data suggests that there’s a good chance signi cant yield is actually

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On the NPZ stand, Dr Ute Kropf gave talks on why late drilling OSR could be an option.

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The key points are fewer insects, less fungi, and more yield potential. On the Lindenhof trial sites they start drilling last week of August and continue until the second week of September – but in the UK Dr Kropf suggests growers could potentially drill right up until late September due to the UK’s comparatively warmer climate and increased daylight.

Hybrid varieties are more suited to the later sowing windows due to their increased vigour; for conventional varieties, the drilling date should ideally be 5–7 days earlier.

To support these technical sessions, NPZ also had comparison plots of its new RL Candidate variety, Maverick, as late-sown and standard plots.

The Pinnacle of OSR varieties

Displaying conventional OSR varieties which lend themselves to farm-saved seed, a highlight of Grainseed’s o ering was its large plot of Pi Pinnacle – the highest rated conventional variety on the RL, with good disease resistance and stem strength. It was bred in the UK by Mike Pickford, who breeds for big pods with big seeds – ideal for UK growing conditions.

His main objective when breeding is yield. He has his own selection criteria for this, and does his own components analysis work. In June, he spends three continuous weeks manually counting the number of pods, seeds per pod, pods per unit area and size of seeds etc., and has found over the last 10 years that there are stark di erences in these components between di erent families.

“I breed varieties that are ideally suited to UK conditions as they are bred in the Cotswolds. My breeding philosophy is simple and that is to improve individual yield components, such as increasing the size of the seed,” he commented.

“I also try to maintain clean green stems when ripening, to allow more e cient photosynthesis during the grain lling process. Pi Pinnacle is late to ower so avoids the risk of ower loss due to late frosts. In terms of ripening, Pinnacle is still medium to early. This ensures OSR harvest is completed before rst wheats are ready to be cut and following crops can be planted in good time, while the rape seed is already in storage.”

Farmers Guide spoke with Mr Pickford, who started his breeding programme in 1995, working on conventionals rather than hybrid, as he felt there was a good market there. It all started from his home – in fact, Mr Pickford still does the crossing work in his own greenhouse, along with the seed selection, before growing the populations in the eld.

Once his varieties have passed through the AHDB trials process and been added to the RL, he licences them for commercialisation to distributors such as Grainseed.

Pi Pinnacle, which produced the highest gross output across all AHDB regions over the last three years of o cial trials and is now fully recommended for the whole of the UK, is Mike’s latest variety to be released.

While he admits the market for conventional varieties is smaller than for hybrid varieties, he points ourt that there is still an important market as the cost of growing conventionals is £40–£50 less per ha than for hybrids. Mr Pickford adds that Pinnacle is the only truly British-bred variety (bred by a Welshman), and a good all-rounder.

Limagrain o ers exciting new genetics

Next-generation crops and highyielding varieties were a key focus for Limagrain at this year’s Cereals. The breeder had latest Group 4 hard wheat, LG Beowulf on its plots, which boasts a new RL title. “It’s a very highyielding variety and ticks all the boxes economically,” commented arable technical manager Ron Granger.

Hard feed wheats will likely feature heavily again in many cropping plans this autumn, as growers look to bounce back from the rain-hit 2023/24 season.

Oilseed rape breeder Mike Pickford pictured in front of his latest variety, Pinnacle.

“Farmers are increasingly looking for security on-farm,” added Mr Granger. “You need a variety that delivers the right agronomics, as well as high yield.”

It is something Limagrain UK is providing, with a range of exciting new hard wheat varieties coming through its UK breeding programme, including LG Typhoon (launched two years ago), newcomer this year, LG Beowulf, and 2024 RL Candidate variety, LG Rebellion.

LG Typhoon for example, has an excellent disease resistance pro le, especially for yellow rust (rated 9) and septoria tritici (7.2), plus it has orange wheat blossom midge (OWBM) resistance, good speci c weight, and a slow, prostrate growth habit that suits both early sowing and wide-row, direct drilling situations.

“It joined the Recommended List in 2022 with a range of agronomic attributes that are bene cial to farmers,” said Mr Granger. “These characteristics have seen it deliver consistency across di erent seasons and regions, and suitability for the onfarm placement we have advised.”

LG Typhoon’s suitability for early drilling could be particularly pertinent this year, given the likely desire by growers to avoid a repeat of last autumn, when many drilling plans were halted by heavy rain during October onwards, he notes.

New variety LG Beowulf takes genetic gains on a stage further, building on its strong Costello x Gleam parentage, Mr Granger continued.

It delivers a range of desirable agronomic characteristics that make it the highest yielding variety on the RL, with proven performance across a range of situations, soil types and regions, including the North. LG Beowulf has a strong disease pro le, rated 9 for yellow rust, and 6.7 for Septoria tritici, sti straw, strong tillering, OWBM resistance, and good grain quality, particularly speci c weight.

LG Beowulf has also inherited Gleam’s robustness and ability to be sown into a wide range of drilling dates and still deliver on yield, he added.

RL Candidate variety for 2024, LG Rebellion, o ers similarly impressive performance, capitalising on its KWS Extase parentage to give very high untreated yields, and an excellent disease resistance pro le (notably against yellow rust and septoria), with the additional genetics of Pch1 eyespot resistance.

LG Rebellion is also earlier maturing than KWS Extase and, unusually for a hard Group 4 variety, it

A plot of newcomer LG Beowulf at this year's Cereals event.

has ukp export potential thanks to its excellent grain quality.

“It ticks many di erent boxes and gives growers the option of going for something that’s a bit di erent to other hard feed wheats on the market,” said Mr Granger.

Hard Group 4 wheats are estimated to account for around 54% of the UK wheat area, based on seed sales and farm-saved seed data, according to Open eld’s David Brown, who spoke at a pre-Cereals press launch of the new LG Beowulf variety. Mr Brown believes it will remain a key sector for UK growers.

While many hard Group 4 wheats go into animal feed production, in some years, there is a potential milling premium available – typically worth £2–5/t over the feed price – for crops of su cient quality to be blended into the grist with other high-protein grade varieties, he says.

“Milling demand and hard wheat speci cations are usually made in September, once millers know the quality pro le for EU and UK crops.

“With a reduced wheat area in the ground for this harvest – estimated at around 1.4 million hectares – a much lower UK crop is widely anticipated, although estimates vary as to how much it will be down. The crop in the ground to be harvested in August 2024 could be between nine and 11 million tonnes, which is comparable with 2020, and to put this into context, crop 2022 was 15.5 million tonnes and crop 2023 circa 14 million tonnes,” he said.

Exciting new Group 3 winter wheat from Elsoms Returning to Cereals after a ve-year hiatus, Elsoms’ crop plots featured a scope of new varieties including the newly recommended Group 3 winter wheat Bamford.

According to Elsoms, Bamford has already generated serious attention thanks to its very high treated and untreated yield gures.

Kate Armstrong, seed manager with Cefetra, rst saw Bamford in RL trials last autumn.

She said: “It’s not an exaggeration to say that Bamford was the stand-

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out variety in last year’s trials. It was miles ahead of the other Group 3s and actually out-performed most of the Group 4 feed varieties. There’s no doubt it will be at the top of most growers’ ‘to see’ lists as we go into trials season, given it o ers them the joint highest yield with the opportunity for a premium.

Hybrid 6 Row Winter Barley - Feed

n Excellent yields in all regions of the UK

n Very high untreated yields ([93%])

n Low brackling and lodging

Currently on the candidate list, Inys is the rst 6 row hybrid from KWS. Inys was the highest yielding barley in both it’s NL1 and NL2 trialling years. Its yield is very strong in the West ([114]%), with high yields in the East (109%) and North ([106]%) too.

Coupled with a high untreated of [93]%, Inys is a step up in yield from all current hybrid barley varieties. It has a good all round disease pro le and is early to mature, making it an ideal entry for oilseed rape. It has shown no lodging on the 2 year NL report 2023 and low levels of brackling (7%) compared to other hybrids.

*INYS is a RL candidate variety - all data taken from Winter barley NL 2-year report 2022-2023.

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“There’s no such thing as a perfect variety, so the fact that it doesn’t have orange wheat blossom midge (OWBM) resistance isn’t a major negative for me, as long as growers are fully aware. It’s also worth remembering that many of the most popular varieties on the current RL don’t have OWBM resistance either so it’s not a barrier to success. Most wheat growers that I talk to spread their risk, so pairing up a non-OWBM resistant variety with one that has resistance is a sensible strategy.

“The only potential negative I can foresee is that there has been a stigma amongst growers towards Group 3s in recent years caused by historically lower yielding varieties. However, if growers are able to put aside that negative and focus on Bamford’s strong agronomics and marketability then it’s a variety with a tremendous future.

“Cefetra also sees future potential for Bamford as an export variety for autumn 2025 and beyond,” Ms Armstrong concluded.

Agrii seed technical manager John Miles sees Bamford’s arrival as a massive change of fortune for a Group 3 wheat sector which seemed in terminal decline. He commented: “For me, the variety has rede ned the landscape for soft wheats to the extent that I no longer think that using Group 3 or Group 4 is the right terminology any more. There was always a premium for Group 3s over soft 4s – that doesn’t exist anymore. And soft 4s generally had a yield advantage over soft 3s – and that doesn’t exist anymore either.

“So, in my head, there is now only milling wheat, high or low quality soft wheat and hard feed wheat. Bamford is the catalyst that has blown apart the traditional de nitions of what a soft wheat should be. It’s a vigorous, showy, big biomass variety but I think

there’s still a story on when and when not to drill it. That’s where another Elsoms variety, Blackstone – a soft Group 4, would actually t in very well to autumn drilling strategies. With its longer drilling window and the OWBM gene Blackstone would actually make an excellent partner for Bamford if drilled earlier, rather than competing against it.

“Last year, across 15 di erent regional Agrii trials, Bamford was the overall highest yielding wheat in both our treated and untreated categories, and, given that 2023 was a bad septoria year, I think those results re ect well on its score of 6.7 – the best septoria rating for any Group 3. That’s what growers and agronomists should remember as they study this year’s trial plots,” he concluded.

Syngenta's new varieties and an exciting fungicide

Five new cereal varieties were showcased on the Syngenta stand –two new hybrid winter barleys and three new winter wheats.

Following its recent, eagerly awaited launch, the new SDHI foliar fungicide, Miravis Plus + Era, was also introduced as a T2 treatment across the variety plots, with Syngenta experts on hand to discuss the product and its ‘superpower’, ‘stamina’ and ‘certainty’ disease control results seen in trials.

This year marks the 21st anniversary of the introduction of Syngenta’s rst hybrid barley in the UK, and Cereals saw the unveiling of an important new hybrid trait.

“Modern Hyvido hybrids continue the heritage that started with our rst hybrid – including high and stable yields and strong grass weed suppression,” commented Syngenta hybrid barley portfolio manager, Mark Shaw. “However, experience gained during those 21 years is allowing us to take the latest Hyvido hybrids to the next level.

“Last year we launched SY Buzzard, our rst Hyvido hybrid with barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) tolerance. Now, our rst new introduction unveiled on this year’s Cereals stand is SY Kestrel – our rst Hyvido hybrid with BYDV resistance.

Elsoms head of sales Toby Reich with the Bamford crop plot at Cereals.

“Meanwhile, a second new Hyvido hybrid on the stand, SY Quantock, combines high yield with high speci c weight. Both SY Kestrel and SY Quantock are currently on the AHDB winter barley Candidate List. Both show good rhynchosporium resistance and early maturity.”

Other Hyvido hybrid barley varieties within the crop plots included SY Nephin, which was launched last year, and the popular high-yielding hybrid, SY Kingsbarn.

Three new winter wheat varieties featured on the stand were the new potential UKFM Group 1 breadmaking variety, SY Cheer, which was added new to the AHDB Recommended List for 2024/25, introduced by Syngenta seeds portfolio marketing manager, Kathryn Hamlen.

“SY Cheer will be undergoing further milling quality tests from harvest 2024,” said Mrs Hamlen. “We have already seen that it has high quality potential, in terms of speci c weight, protein and Hagberg, while its combination of yield and disease resistance, including balanced resistance to both yellow and brown rust, makes SY Cheer agronomically very attractive. It has also delivered consistent yield performance across

di erent seasons.

“Also on the stand are the new high yielding, potential hard feed winter wheat varieties, SY Monza and Roma. Currently on the AHDB winter wheat Candidate List, these follow in the footsteps of the popular hard feed wheats, SY Insitor, Gleam and Graham.”

Record-breaking yields for DSV

Established in the UK for over 40 years, DSV has a wide breeding portfolio covering OSR, winter wheat, barley, and various cover and break crops.

Although predominantly known for its oilseed rape varieties with their signature high gross outputs combined with low growing costs alongside important agronomic features such as protection from TuYV and phoma stem canker, DSV has recently scored several major wins in the cereals sector, and featured impressive wheat crop plots at the Cereals event.

The stand featured Theodore, which is considered to be one of the UK’s cleanest wheats; world recordbreaking hard feed winter wheat Champion; and Oxford, which DSV says continues to impress on farm with a growing market share.

In-bred resistance to disease is a key feature of the DSV approach –DSV’s OSR breeding programe has also produced an advanced range of OSR varieties which it says are t for 2024 and beyond; including ‘Phoma Blocker’ and clubroot protection.

Marketing and sales manager Sarah Hawthorne and her team were also discussing the launch of DSV’s pioneering pod genetics, featuring the breeder’s ‘Powerful Pods’ technology. DSV breeders have been working on three key pod characteristics around the concept of ‘Powerful Pods’ which contribute signi cantly to reduced seed losses in adverse conditions.

SY Kestrel winter barley – Syngenta's rst Hyvido hybrid with BYDV resistance.

DSV marketing and sales manager

Sarah Hawthorne with DSV Champion.

Plenty in the pipeline for KWS

KWS showcased ve new winter wheat candidates and three new winter barley candidates, plus new technologies in sugar beet breeding on its stand, in addition to its wellknown and proven varieties.

Conventional crops product manager Dr Kirsty Richards o ered a brief overview of the challenges faced by growers this season, commenting that it’s been tough, with so much rain and the poor weather leading to a boosted preliminary SFI uptake. On a positive note, she said that at least there is enough moisture in the ground to take crops through to harvest.

“Disease has been rampant, with most varieties having some form of disease present. The UK wheat harvest is also projected to be only around 10.5 million tonnes, so a much smaller crop than previous years. There is a similar picture across France and Germany, so milling premiums are high,” Dr Richards explained.

Heading up the company's current portfolio are the benchmark varieties KWS Dawsum, Extase and Palladium which, together with other established KWS varieties, account for around 40% of all wheat drilled in the UK this year, she said.

According to Dr Richards, mainline variety KWS Dawsum has 20% of the wheat area in the ground coming to harvest, due to its combination of high speci c weight, yield and standing. She said while it may not be the highest yielding on the list, it’s all about considering the risk – the combination of disease scores, grain quality and standing make it an important option in a year such as this, where roots may be shorter – the only caution being around midge.

In Group 2, KWS Extase remains the variety with the highest untreated yield on the RL, she adds. "After ve years at the top of Group 2, KWS Extase is one of the best choices

for UK wheat growers, regardless of end market, and can even take the ght to the best of the Group 4s. “Group 2 variety KWS Palladium is fast becoming a rm favourite with millers and bakers, too.”

The breeder’s two-row winter barley Candidates – KWS Heraclis and KWS Valencis – and six-row hybrid candidate KWS Inys – o er step-changes in their respective elds. “KWS Valencis is a consistent performer with stem sti ness and earliness for a safe harvest,” commented Dr Richards. “It has good yield potential, has excellent mildew resistance and is nice and early.”

KWS Heraclis, according to Dr Richards, is being considered as the Tardis replacement in terms of yield potential and eld performance. It has one of the best combinations of untreated yield, lodging and brackling scores of anything coming through the system right now, she explained.

Selected from the breeder’s 10-strong winter wheat Candidates, KWS Vibe, KWS Arnie, KWS Solitaire, and KWS Mongoose will be representing Groups 1 through to 4, respectively.

According to Dr Richards, KWS Vibe is a potential Group 1, with a nice protein level, and a great set of grain quality characteristics.

Meanwhile, KWS Solitaire could put con dence back in the Group 3 market with its Cougar-free parentage and respectable septoria score. It has an excellent yield performance across all regions, but particularly in the west (108). It has impressive untreated yields, with good mildew, yellow rust and eyespot scores.

For bold yields, potential Group 2 KWS Arnie will pique interest as the rst KWS Extase cross. It’s shorter strawed, with excellent lodging resistance and early maturing.

Finally, KWS Mongoose o ers the Group 4 market the perfect combination of speci c weight, yield, and orange wheat blossom midge (OWBM) resistance.

KWS conventional crops seed manager Dr Kirsty Richards (left) with hybrid crops product manager Kate Cobbold in front of a plot of KWS Dawsum.

Big on yield and quality!

KWS TARDIS

n Excellent yields across the UK combined with a very high speci c weight

n Very good yields in the East and on heavy land

n Super stiff straw with twin 8s for standing

A rm favourite amongst winter barley growers, KWS Tardis is an easy to grow 2-row winter feed barley that has a strong set of features making it attractive to growers, regardless of location.

It’s one of the UK’s highest yielding 2-row winter feed barleys, with a performance that rivals many of the 6-row hybrid and conventional types. It is especially strong in the east (104%), and thanks to its super stiff straw, performs well on heavy land where it delivers its best yields of 106% controls.

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BYDV-resistant wheats from RAGT

BYDV-resistant wheats took centre stage on RAGT Seeds’ stand at Cereals 2024, backed up by a strong showing of conventional wheats, barleys, oats and triticale and the latest varieties from the company’s revamped oilseed rape breeding programme.

RAGT’s Genserus (BYDV-resistant) wheats are the only commercially available winter wheat varieties in Europe that resist the e ects of this potentially devastating disease. “BYDV resistance is really important in wheat,” said RAGT Seeds managing director Lee Bennett. “The aphids which carry the virus are the biggest single pest of winter cereals in the UK and the most economically damaging to the crop. For now we've lost neonicotinoid seed treatments, leaving pyrethroids as the only means of inorganic control.”

Current commercial Genserus varieties include high-yielding feed wheat RGT Grouse, and RGT Gold nch, a high-quality wheat with breadmaking potential which will be available to growers this autumn. Both these varieties are also resistant to orange wheat blossom midge, giving growers a great opportunity to grow insecticide-free wheat and to qualify for a £45/ha payment under the IPM standard of SFI.

Grain

trading made easier

Agri-tech business Hectare redesigned and relaunched Graindex under its own brand as Hectare Trading last year, and Rachel Fenwick was speaking to Cereals visitors about the online grain trading platform, and how it increases e ciencies within post-production agriculture.

The platform o ers an online and app-based marketplace for grain buyers and sellers to trade directly with each other, and also provides market data. These invaluable market insights include the latest pricing speci c to the crop you grow in your

region, along with recent news from trusted sources.

As part of the relaunch, the new app also o ers live market insights and prices as well as allowing users to view current trading positions.

There is a huge range of buyers, including national, regional, independents and end users, who can all view postings from farmers and growers and make o ers. The grower can then make an informed decision when accepting their chosen o er, with total market transparency.

Hectare Trading uses farm assurance information to increase buyer con dence and ensure sellers are authentic.

An element which was rolled out very recently means that when you accept a trade, there’s the option to take out nance on it, with an online calculator available.

You can draw 50–80% of the contract value there and then, and it’s also available on new crop which Ms Fenwick pointed out is a unique o ering, and a real game changer.

The service is completely free for farmers to use, with the buyers paying a commission per tonne on what they buy (but only if the transaction completes).

Feedback from users is very positive, Hectare also runs

Winter Barley

Current commercial Genserus varieties from RAGT include RGT Grouse.

Hectare sales manager, Rachel Fenwick.

online livestock trading platform SellMyLivestock and recordmanagement system Hectare Inventory.

More than 154,000 farm businesses have used Hectare products since its inception in 2015, with more than £1bn of commodities being traded through the platforms.

Focus on biologicals for Corteva

Corteva Agriscience was focusing on biological products and crop protection technology at this year’s Cereals. Alongside plots of wheat and oilseed rape that have been treated with Corteva’s herbicide range, and wheat plots treated with its Inatreq fungicide product, the specialist business was also demonstrating its biological products; BlueN – a biostimulant containing free nitrogen- xing bacteria, and Kinsidro Grow – a foliar biostimulant combining humic and fulvic acids with key nutrients to increase chlorophyll and improve photosynthesis.

According to Corteva’s marketing manager UK & Ireland, Alex Nichols, the biologicals market is expected to be the fastest-growing crop protection segment in the industry, predicted to represent 25% of the overall global crop protection market by 2035.

“We have these plots at Cereals to get the conversation going around plant health and resilience, the opportunities from biological products and how they di er from conventional crop protection,” added category marketing manager John Sellars. “And we can demonstrate that response on these plots – having crops at the event gives context to what we discuss.”

Launched last year, BlueN is a biostimulant that enables plants to

x nitrogen from the air and make it available to the plant in the form of ammonium inside the plant.

It can be applied to a wide range of crops including potatoes, sugar beet and maize, providing a supplemental source of nitrogen which is available throughout the life of the plant.

Mr Sellars explained: “Innovations such as BlueN are important for farmers who want to extract full value from their fertiliser programmes. As a biostimulant, it provides nitrogen for the plant by capturing it from the atmosphere, resulting in a constant supply to the plant through the growing season.

“During the development and commercialisation of BlueN, it has consistently demonstrated that once colonised in the plant it delivers, on average, the equivalent to 30kg/ha of applied nitrogen.

“Importantly, because nitrogen is converted into ammonium inside the plant there is no risk of leaching or releasing additional greenhouse gases.”

Biostimulants improve plant health and resilience, improving nutrient uptake e ciency, building tolerance to physical stresses as well as pest and disease attack with subsequential improvements in growth, crop development, quality and of course yield.

BlueN contains a naturally occurring bacteria which xes nitrogen from the air and converts it into ammonium, providing the plant with a sustainable, readily available source of nitrogen fertiliser throughout the season.

BlueN enters the plant through stomata in the leaves only, not by root uptake, so spray coverage is important – there must be a su cient green leaf canopy to maximise spray contact.

A grower trial conducted in

Corteva's marketing manager UK & Ireland, Alex Nichols (right) with category marketing manager, John Sellars.

Cornwall in 2023 found that, when applied to a crop of Maris Peer at BBCH 35-40 (meeting in the rows but before tuber initiation), BlueN delivered a 14% increase in marketable yield compared to the untreated. This was a return on investment of £998/ha calculated by his agronomist.

For applications made on top of a grower’s normal nitrogen regime, in trials the win rate (i.e., the percentage chance of a yield improvement compared to untreated) is slightly more than 80%; this strategy brings an overall average yield response of +2.5t/ha and in all those cases where there was a positive yield response the average yield increase over the untreated was +3.3t/ha.

New hard feed wheat and winter barley Candidates

Three new Group 4 hard feed wheats were among the up-and-coming Candidate varieties that Senova unveiled at this year’s Cereals event.

All three are very high yielding types, with exceptionally sti straw and good disease resistance ratings, making them suitable for today’s sustainable farming systems and more exible rotations.

Currently being assessed as Candidates for the AHDB Recommended List, the decision on whether they get added to the new List will be made later this year, following results from the 2024 harvest.

“The hard Group 4 sector is the largest in terms of market share and there is always room for good new varieties that help growers to manage risk,” commented Senova’s managing director Tom Yewbrey. “We are really pleased to have this trio coming through at a time when they are most needed.”

Riley, with a yield of 106, is a Gleam x Parkin cross. As such, it has the short, sti straw and early ripening that is so valued by cereal growers, along with the potential for

early sowing.

Rufus, which also has a yield of 106, is an Insitor x Clipper cross. A wax-less wheat with a distinctive green colour, it also brings orange wheat blossom midge resistance into the mix.

Another to give its best yields in the east and west, Rufus is an early maturing type with a yellow rust resistance rating of 9 and a septoria score of 6.3.

Memphis, with a treated yield of 105 and untreated yield of 91, is another Parkin cross. As a result, it has short, very sti straw and an early ripening rating of -1, as well as good potential as a second wheat.

“Not surprisingly, there’s already quite a bit in interest in these new varieties,” reveals Tom. “The combination of high yields, short sti straw, early ripening and the potential for early drilling has always appealed to growers, who can now add good disease resistance to that model.”

A groundbreaking two-row BYDV tolerant winter barley variety was among the three barley candidates being displayed by Senova at Cereals ‘24.

Organa is one of the rst two-row feed varieties to have the two genes associated with BYDV tolerance, making it an exciting development for growers looking to reduce inputs and adopt SFI actions which reward IPM approaches and eliminating insecticides.

With positive implications for managing risk, simplifying workloads and controlling costs, the presence of the added value trait gives Organa a unique position in the two-row feed category.

Up for recommendation later this year, Organa has a treated yield of 102 and an untreated yield of 90.

It combines this with a high speci c weight of 70.0kg/hl, sti straw and early ripening, along with good all-round disease resistance. FG

New Group 4 winter wheat variety Memphis from breeder Senova.

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Embracing the future of crop breeding

Experienced wheat breeder Bill Angus, spoke at the Cereals seminar: ‘Regenerative agriculture and the future of crop breeding’.

During his talk, Mr Angus set out an agenda to embrace this opportunity for growers, o ering the following points:

• There is no shortage of genetic variation. It is a myth that there is a shortage and breeders are continually contributing to the process. Walk around any UK breeding programme and the diversity is huge. The UK has the most competitive wheat breeding environment in the world – we should not underplay this.

• The process needs to be led by AHDB. We breed for this – no Recommendation, no income stream. The fact that we are not exploiting the wide range of genetic material that we have is down to the prescriptive nature of the system. We need more trials, better trials and more regional and agronomic trials but with the same budget – leaner, meaner and more e cient.

• I do not believe that so-called ‘heritage varieties’ have much to o er. The traits that we need now – water use e ciency, varietal di erences in low tillage situations, di erences in rooting morphology, competitive e ects in weed situations etc – are likely to be complex and multi gene and unlikely to be characterised, let alone assessed for their genetic make-up, for a long time.

• We need to fully engage with the rest of the world. We have world beating wheat research with

some £200 million spent over the last 10 years. Yet nothing has reached the marketplace – and by that I mean a farmer’s eld. There is no BBSRC ngerprint on any eld in the UK – this needs to change. By comparison, look at what CIMMYT (The International Maize and Wheat Improvement Center based in Mexico) is doing. It breeds for the developing world for countries and climates where they do not have the luxury of chemical inputs to get them out of trouble. And note that, despite the name, CIMMYT is not just wheat and maize.

• We need a national phenotyping centre. We are in a hurry to be e ective, and whilst do we need long term research, more urgently we need short term impact. This could be a ‘virtual centre’ with a strategic view and work platforms delegated to either the private or public sectors – or preferably public/private partnerships. Our current approach is fragmented and pitches institute against institute.

• Finally, regenerative agriculture will not be for everyone. Sustainable intensi cation must be an option – we should release the potential of our excellent science base, world class breeding and best farmers in the world to produce more to help reduce reliance on imported food. FG

„ Market-leading hybrid variety

„ Joint-highest grain yield on the 2024/25 Descriptive List

„ Highest Brown rust rating on the DL

KWS Tayo is a multi purpose variety and can be used in a variety of scenarios from whole crop for Anaerobic Digestion to feed for pigs and poultry. Alternative markets in the food industry include: our, breakfast cereals and distilling or malting.

With high grain and straw yields, with a robust disease pro le, KWS Tayo offers a lot of potential to growers. KWS Tayo also has improved resistance to ergot thanks to PollenPLUS technology.

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Breeder, Bill Angus.

COPE INTRODUCES NEW

HIGH-YIELDING VARIETIES

Cope’s growing portfolio aims to o er UK farmers exceptional performance and increased flexibility.

Already listed on the AHDB Recommended List, Everlong spring wheat o ers the highest yield and speci c weight of any spring wheat, winter barley candidate, Aretha, delivers high yields and the earliest maturity on the market, and spring pea candidate, Marler is the highest yielding white pea of any listed or candidate variety.

explains Gemma. Cope is committed to reducing emissions and has achieved carbon neutrality having acquired a 12-month accreditation from Carbon Neutral Britain. The new Cope varieties will be available through your merchant. FG new Cope varieties

The varieties were launched at Cope’s recent ‘sowing for legacy product and brand launch’ in Lincolnshire, where the business also unveiled its new brand and website.

Everlong spring wheat: With the highest yield and speci c weight of any spring wheat on the Recommended List, Everlong provides growers with the full package. With a wide drilling window, it’s a new option for a late autumn-drilled wheat or as a true spring wheat option for the feed market. A group 4 feed wheat, it’s clean, easy to manage, and produces the boldest grain of any spring wheat.

Aretha winter barley: This new winter barley variety is the earliest maturing on the market. Boasting high yields across the UK and tall, sti straw, it also o ers Type 1 & 2 Barley yellow mosaic virus (BaYMV) resistance, providing growers with the exibility they need for successful sowing.

Marler white pea: Marler promises exceptional performance as the highest yielding white pea of any listed or candidate variety. With consistent performance across various sites and good resistance to downy mildew, Marler is set to make its mark in the spring of 2026.

According to Gemma Clarke, managing director at Cope, the launch of three varieties and the unveiling of its rebrand marks a new era for the business. “Not only do we want to support farmers with leading varieties, but we’re also forging long-term partnerships with breeders, growers and producers, to support resilient food systems.

“We work with world-leading UK and EU plant breeders to increase genetic gain, by developing climate adapted, low input, healthy, highyielding crop varieties and we reinvest 25% of our earnings into research, development, and trials, ensuring continuous progress,”

Gemma Clarke, managing director at Cope.

Back row (l-r): Simon Travers, Harry Dean-Allen, Tom Desborough, Tom Siswick and George Mallender. Front row (l-r): Katya Diggines, Gemma Clarke and Francesca Richards.

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AGRONOMY UPDATE FROM AROUND THE UK

With 2023/24 having been incredibly

Hutchinsons agronomists from across the UK share their thoughts what it all means for harvest prospects.

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Cam Murray, East Lothian

The 2024 season is one that just keeps giving, but unfortunately few of those gifts are welcome to farmers or agronomists.

developing roots, causing yellowing as a consequence. Crops should recover with time, but yield prospects are likely to be below average for many.

Spring cropping has been particularly a ected by the wet weather, with growers having to wait for conditions to dry enough before drilling.

Sowing spring barley into April doesn’t usually cause too many concerns, but this year it was followed by heavy rain that leached nutrients beyond

Potatoes went in very late too, with most probably 4–5 weeks behind normal planting, which will impact yield. The aim is usually to hit full canopy by the longest day, but with some crops only just emerging by early June, they will be some way o that. It also means blight will threaten crops at an earlier growth stage than normal, so managing the

Cam Murray, East Lothian.

disease in young, rapid growth will require great care.

On the positive side, around 90% of planned winter cropping (wheat and barley) did get sown as planned last September, with just enough time to establish itself and withstand the wet weather that followed. The exception being latesown wheat after potatoes, which either could not be drilled, or did go in, only for establishment to be compromised – or fail completely –in wet, waterlogged soils.

Disease-wise, September-sown wheats have not faced the same yellow rust pressure as elsewhere, and while septoria pressure is high, most growers have kept it at bay thus far, with robust early fungicide applications to prevent disease spreading up the canopy from lower leaves. How long those ood gates hold may be another matter given the pressure that has built in recent mild, unsettled weather.

There are also some concerns about how the exceptionally wet season may have compromised winter crop rooting. So

far, most crops look okay, but if soils dry out, some could start to struggle. Yield prospects are probably average at best.

Weed control has been another big challenge, particularly where residual chemistry could not be applied due to the weather, forcing growers to rely on less e ective contact herbicides. Stale seedbeds will be important for managing seed return before next season.

Finally, oilseed rape. Most crops were drilled on time last autumn and established well, so look pretty good at the time of writing, therefore yield prospects are cautiously optimistic. Cabbage stem ea beetle does not (yet) present the same issues as further south, but we know pressure is building, so we must stay vigilant.

South

James Short, Kent & Sussex

On the whole, south-eastern counties have fared better than many others in terms of impacts from the wet season, and overall cropping is close to 95-98% of a ‘normal’ year. Around 90% of planned autumn cereals were established before the weather broke in midOctober, and most crops

James Short, Kent & Sussex.

sownin late September to early October have very good yield potential, with no major issues at the time of writing. Those drilled around mid-October are more mixed, especially where heavy rain immediately post-drilling and postapplication of pre-emherbicides, led to some crop damage. Where crops could not be drilled last autumn, some seized opportunities in early to mid-January to sow late winter wheats, or early spring wheats, and most of these look reasonable.

The south-east’s winter barley area is relatively small, but all that was planned got drilled on time and crops look okay, despite signi cant slug activity in the wet autumn. BYDV was crippling for barley last harvest, but has fortunately been less of an issue this year as early drillers made sure they sprayed to manage risk. There are still some telltale signs though, so remain vigilant.

Weed control has generally been very good given that most growers managed to apply good, robust preor early post-em herbicides.

As elsewhere though, the wet, unsettled spring with so few spraying opportunities and wet soils, has been incredibly challenging to all farmers and agronomists, not least for timing and applying fungicides, growth regulators and fertiliser. Crops have also been racing through growth stages in mild conditions, with plenty of disease to contend with, notably septoria, and rusts, with some varieties worse than others.

Generally, where growers have

used robust programmes at T0 and T1, they have stayed in control, whereas where timings slipped, situations have been compromised. Once septoria, yellow or brown rust gets into a crop, it is becoming harder to eradicate.

This region grows mainly Group 1 and 2 milling wheats, and with some attractive price premiums available, forward-thinking farmers have been willing to invest in crops to look after them. We’ve also seen more nitrogen applied to hit required protein levels, which brought extra lodging and disease risks that had to be managed.

Overall, there is good potential for winter wheats; hopefully we get the sunshine needed to ful l that.

For winter oilseed rape, apart from a few early losses (c.10%) due to slugs and ea beetle, those crops that got past the end of September, look really good, so yield prospects are very positive. Areas that did su er early losses have generally been re-sown with either a second wheat, oats, or a spring crop (e.g. barley, beans, or oats).

East Midlands

Alice Cannon

The East Midlands was one of the worst a ected areas for heavy rainfall and ooding earlier in the year, and the impacts may be felt well beyond the current season on many farms.

The region resembles something of a 'patchwork quilt', featuring everything from early-sown wheats with good yield potential, through

wheat, with even some stronger varieties coming under pressure. Septoria too, has been favoured by high April and May rainfall, forcing growers to use robust and well-timed fungicides to protect whatever yield potential crops have. With such a wide range of growth stages, and rapid development, timing sprays accurately has been key, but not easy to achieve.

Powdery mildew has also stood out this season, probably as a stress response to nutritional de ciencies caused by compromised rooting.

Overall, winter wheat yields are likely to be average at best, and latesown wheats may perform closer to a spring crop. We may also nd that lighter land crops do better than a normal year given the availability of moisture throughout spring.

to bare elds that remained under water until relatively recently and require careful managing to return them to cropping this autumn.

Around 60% of the planned wheat area has been drilled in total. Much of this went in last September/October before the weather broke, but a lot of these earlier-sown wheats subsequently failed due to waterlogging, and had to be re-drilled during the November to February window. Other odd elds that could not be drilled earlier in the autumn were also sown as and when opportunities arose over this period.

Despite a wide range of drilling dates, generally backward crops have made up ground and look better than feared several months ago.

Spring crops, notably barley and oats, had a late start, but generally look okay. Spring beans seem particularly good this year, so there are high hopes the weather is kind and this potential carries through to harvest.

While many growers in this area have pulled back from oilseed rape due to the agronomic risks, some have persevered and there are a few very good-looking crops, with big canopies, plenty of pods, and high yield potential after a very long owering period. Hopefully we get the sun needed to ll and ripen those pods. At the other extreme, some crops were written o earlier in the year due to incredibly high slug pressure, combined with ea beetle damage.

West

Andrew Goodinson, Herefordshire

spring has kept crops

Establishment, rooting, and yield potential have all been compromised though, as has grassweed control, with few crops getting the planned pre-em. On the upside, the unsettled spring has kept crops growing, despite their shallow rooting and limited scavenging ability, thereby avoiding any early droughting-out.

has been very high

Disease pressure has been very high throughout, with rust proving a continual headache – mainly brown rust in barley and yellow rust in winter

Around 90% of the planned winter wheat area got drilled in this area, and while crops look promising from afar, closer inspection reveals some are su ering the e ects of the season and yields could be down 20% or so this harvest.

Those sown very early last autumn (i.e. mid-September) did establish well before rain arrived in October, putting on a lot of tillers and biomass, but as wet conditions prevented the allimportant early nitrogen applications, many crops dropped tillers, so now look thinner, but still face high septoria pressure. Fortunately we have a good range of chemistry

Alice Cannon, East Midlands.

Mild, wet conditions have favoured septoria across many areas.

available, which has generally helped us stay on top of septoria thus far, and while we’ve seen peaks of rust activity, it has never taken o in the same way as in other areas.

At the other end of the spectrum, are the wheats drilled very late after potatoes, which went into challenging conditions and have relatively poor rooting, with few tillers, but large heads.

All crops will need consistent moisture supply to avoid droughting-out, and plenty of sunshine through June and July to make the most of this compromised situation.

The other major issue, for this season and next, is the fact that only around 5–10% of all winter cereals received the usual pre-emergence herbicide, putting all the emphasis on less e ective post-ems. This has generally only given moderate black-grass control, and sub-optimal ryegrass control, so problem areas need managing carefully this autumn.

The winter barley area is down in this region, largely due to economics, but those crops that are in the ground (mainly hybrid varieties) look good. Stress earlier in March did see some crops abort tillers as it was impossible to get onto elds to apply the nitrogen needed to support them, so this may compromise yield slightly.

Late ramularia has been the main disease issue, and we also saw early brown rust infestations at GS 31–32, although these were relatively easily controlled with the main fungicides.

All of the planned oilseed rape area was sown last autumn, and overall, 92–93% has survived in one form or another. Roughly, two-thirds of crops look good with decent yield potential, 20% are average, and another 20% are marginal, largely due to the combination of waterlogging and ea beetle attack.

We have seen some crops get quite ‘top heavy’ during the spring due to the lack of deep root anchorage, which will increase lodging risk, and may have yield implications where owering and pod ll was a ected. Equally, with shallow rooting, we may nd crops drought-out very quickly if/when conditions dry out properly. FG

Winter Wheat

Andrew Goodinson, Herefordshire.

Incessant rainfall across much of the UK hampered winter crop establishment.

PLANNING AHEAD FOR AUTUMN 2024 SEED

With

According to the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC), when planning your seed purchases, it is best to rst consider what new varieties may

have to o er. Certi ed seed is going to be expensive this year, but it could be cost-e ective to buy a tonne or two of new cereal seed or a new bag of conventional oilseed rape seed,

and then farm-save the other 90%+ of your seed requirements.

Many farmers may have some seed left over from last year and we are now at the optimal time to

Mobile Seed Processors

organise a germination test. If you have part loads of grain still in your grain store, then consider processing this for seed before harvest. This gets the job done before you get busy and allows you to clean out the store ready for the new crop.

Most farmers will also save seed from the new crop, so start planning to think about which elds are suitable. Wild oats and volunteer cereals are very di cult to clean out of seed, so start walking elds to remove these. Trials have proven that big, dense seed gives the best chance of establishing a good crop.

Your NAAC mobile seed contractor will be happy to remove 25-50% of the grain as screenings, leaving you with only the very best seed in the seed bag. Please allow for this when putting seed to one side.

Your NAAC Mobile Seed Processor can organise seed tests for you and is happy to assist you in selecting the right seed treatments to get your crop o to the best possible start. Visit www.naac.co.uk for more information. FG

STRONG DEMAND FOR WEED HARVESTER TO TACKLE RISING BLACK-GRASS

As growers seek new ways to tackle blackgrass, contractor Kevin Smith has purchased a second Zurn Top Cut Collect (TCC).

Kevin Smith, of Pasture Care, has been using the Zurn TCC for three seasons after rst seeing it at LAMMA. While there were initially some reliability issues, these have since been overcome and his machine has been retro tted with a number of upgrades.

The TCC from German manufacturer Zurn is a weed harvester that cuts the top o the weed plants and collects the seeds in a bin. This signi cantly improves eld hygiene and is proving to be increasingly popular with growers, especially where there is herbicide

resistance, or growers are looking to cut down on ag-chem costs.

Grasses and other high-growing weeds such as black-grass, ryegrass and brome are cut precisely just above the crop. The double-cut knife and special helical reel work to gently collect all seeds. Conveyor belts then transport the weed seeds into a hopper with a high-dump system. Working widths of 9 and 12m are available and the boom can be folded hydraulically for road transport.

NIAB trials have found it to be up to 90% e cient at removing blackgrass heads when set close to the top of the crop and used at the optimum timing. Generally, this is when weeds are mature, but have not yet shed seed, maximising the number of plants above the crop canopy.

Kevin’s model is the largest available and carries a 12m reciprocating cutterbar on gullwing mountings. His machine has had two brand new wings added, with shearbolt protection and fool-proof sensors to stop the operator folding

the machine in on itself. He has used the machine in areas from Rugby to Southwold, South End and Salisbury – he tows a caravan behind the machine so he can travel from one farm to another across a broader area.

With black-grass being an increasingly big challenge for growers, and herbicide costs and resistance also being an issue, many are looking for alternative solutions. This year, Kevin notes, the weeds are much larger with more tillers than usual. Despite initial reservations from some in his home county Oxfordshire, there is now substantial demand for the machine – prompting Pasture Care to purchase a second TCC.

Kevin began using the new, updated machine at the end of May this year when weeds hit the growth period. He says the earlier issues have been overcome, adding: “I love it. It’s a unique machine that everybody loves. People even stop at the side of the road to see it working as they’ve never seen one before and they’re intrigued.” FG

A CLOSER LOOK AT THE LATEST SFI OFFER

Some of the headline changes to the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI), include a substantial increase in the number of actions available – 102 compared to the previous 23. This includes 23 new actions, covering precision farming, moorland, ood and water management, agroforestry and no till farming. Additionally, 57 improved versions of actions previously o ered through CS Mid Tier have been added to the SFI to streamline applications. This includes actions that have been reduced from ve years to three years, to align better with tenant farmers’ needs.

As well as a new and expanded o er for upland farmers, and more actions for tenants on shortterm contracts, the SFI is open to new entrants and those farming on commons for the rst time.

A new category of endorsed actions has also been added, to make more actions available without the need for a bespoke Higher Tier agreement. These actions do require some approval by Historic England or Natural England (or their contractors). One of the 102 endorsed actions is GRH6: Manage priority species-rich grassland, which will be available for applications when the service opens fully from July 2024.  A further 15 endorsed actions will follow later this year.

Meanwhile, increased payments announced in February will be paid for the rst time this summer, split across quarterly payments in the rst year. The management payment is £40/ha for up to the rst 50ha entered into an eligible agreement, and £20/ ha for the rst 50ha for years two and three.

A new digital tool has also been launched to signpost farmers toward available funding: www.gov.uk/ nd-funding-for-land-or-farms

What’s next?

Later in 2024, an educational access action is due for roll out, and will pay farmers to provide educational tours of their farm or woodland. Further endorsed SFI actions are also on the way for farmland wildlife and habitats on grassland, heritage, wood pasture, orchards, coastal habitats and waterbodies. Details of these additional actions had not been published at the time of

Defra’s ‘expanded and improved’ SFI is available to farmers from July 2024. Sarah Kidby explores the new o ering in more depth.

writing, but are expected this summer.

Also this summer, Defra is due to publish information on who is eligible for CS Higher Tier, and how to apply and request specialist advice. Applications open in winter, with agreements starting in January 2025. Defra said it has been improving the o er, making it simpler and reducing the burden of seeking advice and endorsement.

From September, those with a CS Mid Tier or Higher Level Stewardship (HLS) agreement will be able to end their agreement early to apply for a SFI agreement, or CS Higher Tier once it opens for applications this winter. Farmers are also able to apply for an expanded SFI agreement to run alongside their existing agreement if they meet the criteria.

New caps added

In late March, responding to concerns about loss of productive land, Defra introduced a cap (25%) on the amount of land that can be entered into new SFI schemes under six actions. This limit will now apply to a further four similar actions in the expanded o er. Therefore, farmers can only apply any combination of all 10 actions on a maximum of 25% of their land. The four additional actions are:

• WBD3: In- eld grass strips

• AHW9: Unharvested cereal headland

• AHW1: Bumblebird mix

• AHW11: Cultivated areas for arable plants. The list will be kept under review and Defra will consult with the sector on capping another four actions: beetle banks (AHW3); nesting plots for lapwing (AHW5); manage woodland edges on arable land (AHW12) and create scrub and open habitat mosaics (SCR1). These have not been capped so far, because their uptake tends to be limited to smaller areas. An update on this is expected in July.

The Rural Payments Agency invited a mix of farmers to take part in a controlled roll out of the expanded o er, ahead of applications opening to the wider sector on 22nd July. To apply, register your interest with the Rural Payments Agency. FG

Using VOS on tine drills for

SOH1 payments

The aim of the SOH1 SFI action, which pays £73/ha/year, is to use no-till techniques to minimise soil disturbance. The purpose is to: improve soil health, fertility, structure, soil water storage and reduce soil runo . Also to keep organic matter and nutrients in the soil, provide bene ts for carbon, water quality and biodiversity and protect historic environment features.

Using Bourgault VOS on your tine drill achieves all the above requirements and has been doing so for many years, Bourgault Tillage Tools (BTT) says. This proven system has been available through water catchment grants on o er by some UK water companies for this reason.

Canada has been using direct seeding and conservation farming since the late 1970s and early 1980s. In the mid-80s, no-till farming became more widely used, and BTT has been supplying farmers with seeding tips/coulters ever since.

Designs and materials may have changed over the years, but the principles of no-till are the same. The use of high chrome materials in BTT’s tips and the addition of carbide tiles and a full R&D design team all working to ISO 9001 have kept BTT a “global leader” in this market working with OEMs and farmers alike.

For further information contact BTT UK.

Left: Standard coulter creating soil disturbance. Right: BTT VOS creating little or no soil disturbance.

Landowners Phil and Chelsea had been looking for the perfect woodland to buy – but the MOREwoods scheme by the Woodland Trust enabled them to plant their own instead.

NEW WOODLAND BOOSTS BIODIVERSITY AND BOLSTERS COMMUNITY SPIRIT

Set in a stunning coastal area just back from the cove at Lee Bay, North Devon, Phil Johncock and and Chelsea Wills purchased the 4.3 acre area of predominantly permanent pasture in early 2021.

With a medium slope down towards the north and north-west boundaries, the plot also includes a strip of mature, semi-natural woodland on steep ground to the north.

“We had been looking originally for mature woodland, which has long been a dream of mine,” explains Phil. “I’m a woodworker and have managed woodland in Kent, and my goal has always been to move into natural building work.”

With Chelsea intending to set up a ‘yoga in the woods’ venture, the couple’s love of trees is clear. Wanting to do their bit for conservation and biodiversity, they had been looking for established woodland to purchase for quite a while, but had been unsuccessful in nding anything locally that they could a ord.

“Then, when we’d all but given up, a couple of people came up to us in the village, and asked if we’d purchased any of the local woodland that was up for sale,” Phil says. “We were completely unaware that there was any, so looked up the details that evening, and put in an o er straightway, without having even set foot on the plot!”

While there was some existing woodland, there was also plenty of space to plant more trees – which, in hindsight, has provided the couple with a higher level of satisfaction than they could have hoped for.

“This way, we could create our own space, have some say in what trees would go into the land, as

Phil in particular is very passionate about native species, and make our own long-term impact on the local environment,” shares Chelsea.

Getting started

Keen to get started on their planting vision as soon as possible, but with a limited budget to work with, Phil and Chelsea began eagerly researching subsidy options.

“I had previously applied for a MOREhedges grant for some land in Kent, so was already aware of the MOREwoods scheme,” explains Phil. “So for me, it was between the Forestry Commission scheme, which would have funded the planting completely, or MOREwoods, which funded 75%.

“However, after starting the process with both options, we found the Forestry Commission application to be incredibly time consuming and complicated, whereas the MOREwoods application was far more user-friendly and much less paperwork heavy.”

Phil and Chelsea are also massive supporters of the general ethos behind the Woodland Trust – their landlady, Heather, was involved in the original setting up of the Trust, supporting founder Kenneth Watkins OBE, who was a retired farmer and agricultural machinery producer. Thanks to Heather, they were already well versed in the vision of the Trust, and felt it really aligned with what they wanted to do. “For us, with our connection to Heather, it felt as though working with the Woodland Trust meant completing the circle that she started all those years ago,” smiles Phil.

Working with neighbours

Not long after purchasing the plot, Phil and Chelsea got in touch with fellow landowners, Craig and Debs, who had bought the neighbouring land with the intention of upholding Craig’s late father’s will wishes – to use the money to better the lives and education of future generations.

“This perfectly matched with our hope to open the space up to the local community,” explains Phil.

So, through the shared ideals and enthusiasm for woodland creation, the four of them very quickly became friends and helped each other through the various obstacles and decision making process – linking up their MOREwoods applications and helping both couples to get the most out of the scheme.

Shortly after submitting the application, they received a response accepting the proposal.

“The Woodland Trust then arranged for a very knowledgeable chap called Ian to make a site visit,” Phil says. “Ian o ered lots of advice, and I was able to bounce ideas o him and explain what Chelsea, Debs, Craig and I were envisaging.”

Ian explained what was available from the plant nursery o ered by MOREwoods, and was the intermediary between Phil’s ‘dream’ plan and what was actually practical and realistic.

“The process was really streamlined, with it only taking around six months from initial application, to the trees being delivered,” comments Phil.

Another bene t of the combined applications was that the trees were all delivered at the same time, which reduced the environmental impact

With a passion for native trees, the MOREwoods scheme has allowed Phil and Chelsea to create a woodland for both themselves and future generations to bene t from.

from a logistics point of view, with fewer deliveries required.

The planting plan

The aspect of the land means that one of the most important considerations when it came to the planting plan was providing shelter – particularly as Chelsea is intending to use the land for yoga as a business diversi cation.

“We planted shelter belts, with Scots pine, silver birch, hornbeam, and non-native Italian alder (which was added to support the growth of the other trees) helping to provide protection from the prevailing wind,” explains Chelsea.

For Phil’s woodworking business, being able to source his own materials from the land, with which he can teach spoon whittling and other woodworking skills, was very important to him from a sustainability perspective.

The species planted are a broad mix of native broadleaf for diversity, and speci c species suitable for coppicing at a high density formed from a core of sweet chestnut, with oak, hornbeam, rowan and hazel.

“None of us wanted a hard border; instead deciding to plant small and large-leaved limes at points along the boundary,” Phil says. “We then took this one step further and linked up paths and copses to create a owing, larger interconnected woodland which retains the view of the bay, so a ride was created on the land to allow this.”

“I was and still am rather fanatical about our native and lesser-known trees and shrubs, so encouraged Craig and Debs to join us in planting a broad range of species, such as alder buckthorn and wild service trees, which the MOREwoods scheme was fantastic in supporting us with,” points out Phil.

This kind of landscape scale approach makes the MOREwoods planting scheme so much more impactful in term of wildlife and habitat creation.

Planting the trees

The planting e ort of the c. 2,500 trees saw the involvement of nearly 50 friends, family and local residents, and took place between 24th and 28th November 2021 – during Storm Arwen. “Call us mad, but everything had been organised ahead of time, with loads of volunteers ready and food arranged, so we felt it would have been a real shame if we’d cancelled it due to the weather,” says Chelsea.

Phil adds: “It was great to invite locals in to help –rstly, it helped them to understand who we are and what we’re trying to do, which for us was particularly important for those over-looking the planting land. Plus, it also allowed them to invest in the woodland, and they hopefully will now have a sense of ‘we planted that tree’ which will echo down the generations.”

Managing the young woodland

During the drought of 2022, during which Phil and Chelsea had very few options for irrigation, some of the trees (particularly some hawthorn, which are naturally thirsty and which were planted on a welldrained, rocky ridge) were lost, as well as some Scots pine, as they typically don’t like being transplanted – but Phil says more than 90% of the trees have survived, and thrived. “Before planting, we dipped the roots of the trees in mycorrhizal fungi in order to help support them and create a secondary root system from an early age.”

In fact, the trees have dealt well with all extremes of weather, and have also made a signi cant impact on the water balance within the land – even at such an early stage.

“Before we planted the trees, I remember there being a lot of water pooling on the surface of the eld, with the upper meadow being quite boggy and marshy,” comments Chelsea. In other areas, a high level of water run-o impacted the soil surface, with soil erosion being a concern.

The couple added in native alder in the most a ected areas, and since then haven’t noticed any pooling or overly wet soils. “We can only assume the water is now being stored below ground, released slowly and used e ciently by the trees,” explains Chelsea.

Management-wise, Phil says you can put in as much e ort as you want – but the more you do, the greater the reward.

“Initially, our time was taken up removing grass from the base of the trees,” he says. To keep on top of this, they contacted a few local tree surgeons to ask for donations of woodchip, which the couple use to mulch around the base of the trees and suppress some of the grass.

Looking further ahead, the oak and some sweet chestnut can be grown on as standards and the rest coppiced on a 15–20-year rotation, or can all be cut as coppice on the same rotation.

Whilst establishing, the coppice species can be cut early to start the formation of coppice stools. This can be done after 6–7 years if good growth is being achieved, or left longer if necessary, with the area having to be temporarily deer fenced until regrowth is established.

Of course, in addition to supplying Phil with a supply of sustainable wood for his business, the trees also have the potential to provide fuel, as well as aiding in the quest to capture and lock-up carbon.

The trees are now growing out of their tree guards, and the woodlands are really taking shape. Glade clearings give the opportunity for Chelsea to pursue her plan to teach outdoor yoga in the near future – a diversi cation of the land which would otherwise not have been possible without the new woodland.

Boosting biodiversity

The young trees are already providing natural shelter to wildlife – something which would have provided a bene t to livestock on the previously grazed land, and which can easily do so again if the parcel is ever returned to farmland.

An increase in barn owls and other predatory birds has also been noted – along with bene cial insects, proving that the trees are already boosting biodiversity and bringing more health and natural balance to the soil and local environment.

Making it possible

The 75% subsidy had a massive impact when it came to being able to undertake the tree planting, Phil says. “Otherwise, we would have had to do it a small section at a time, which would have had an impact on the amount of time it would have taken to get the end result that we hoped for. If we’d rewilded it naturally, and let the trees just do their thing, the wildlife population would probably have eaten the young trees before they had a chance to establish.”

So, if they had the land and opportunity to do it again, would they? “Absolutely!” is Phil’s emphatic response. “We would de nitely urge other landowners to do it too,” adds Chelsea. “MOREwoods made it possible this time, and we’d apply again, given the chance – plus, next time we’d be armed with the fantastic knowledge we’ve learned this time around.” FG

The Woodland Trust is a registered charity (numbers 294344 and SC038885). The Woodland Trust logo is a registered trademark.

MOREwoods is funded by Lloyds Bank to support sustainable farming.

The planting plan allowed for a ride which retains the stunning view of the bay.

Partnership gives students access to latest tractors

AGCO dealer Crawfords Group has teamed up with Plumpton College, to give students practical experience and training.

The initial three-year agreement between Crawfords Group and Plumpton College means that students will have three of the latest Valtra tractors always available for technical and operator training, based at the college farm. The

rst delivery, in mid-May this year, included two N5-series models and a G-5 series, two with powershift transmissions and one with a Direct CVT unit allowing operators to become familiar with both types of system. One tractor has

Valtra’s SmartTouch Extend GPS guidance system tted, which will be transferred to new tractors as the eet is updated twice each year.

One tractor will be based in the college training workshop, allowing students to learn about routine maintenance and daily checks, and the other two will be used for operator training on the college farm including basic driving and trailer handling experience on a designated site adjacent to the farmyard. The college farm has its own larger Valtra T5-series tractor too, supplied by Crawfords Group earlier this year, which does most of the eld work including slurry applications.

Lecturer in machinery operation and cropping, Clive Brickell, commented: “Our existing eet of 18-year-old tractors for operator training is very di erent to what most students will use when they leave college or while working on farms as part of their practical experience.

“The new Valtras are just what we need, and students will also receive extra training from the Crawfords Group technical specialists from time to time, including swapping the guidance system between tractors

each time the eet is updated. These are real, practical skills that are relevant to the industry. It’s an excellent opportunity for those attending our college.”

Plumpton College principal, Jeremy Kerswell is also delighted with the agreement. “Global challenges and changes a ecting food security and sustainability mean that there has never been a more important time for this college to be providing training and knowledge to those within land-based industries. There is more interest than ever in our agricultural courses from both male and female students, hence our signi cant recent investment in our agricultural facilities at the college.

“Industry partnerships are critical. We have worked with Crawfords Group and other dealers for many years, but this long-term strategic partnership is di erent. The dealer has similar values to us, and we see it as a perfect match. Regular access to the latest machinery means that our students will be ‘current’, equipped with skills at the forefront of these technical advances and making them more attractive to modern farming operations and dealers.” FG

New high-speed grain Stockpiler now available

Based in the heart of the Cambridgeshire Fens, David Harrison Handling Solutions Ltd says it has an “outstanding reputation” for its range of second-hand and rebuilt potato and vegetable handling machinery. In addition to this the company designs and builds bespoke, fast, and e cient grain handling elevators and conveyors for both farm, store, and dock-side use.

The latest machine to roll o the production line is the David Harrison 22m long Stockpiler. This machine is available now, and has the following features:

• 22m long and 800mm wide chevron belt

New facility for pick-up dealer

RVT Commercial Vehicles, named the Isuzu Dealer of The Year, has recently completed construction on a purpose-built facility in Shrewsbury, Shropshire. The showroom will complement the existing workshop which shares the same site as Rea Valley Tractors. The brand-new dedicated facility and forecourt will provide customers with a “seamless experience, o ering a full range of Isuzu vehicles renowned for their reliability, performance, and durability”.

RVT Commercial Vehicles managing director, Scott Thomas, comments: “Isuzu has provided outstanding support over the ve years we’ve been working together, helping us to build and solidify our reputation in the area. That hard work has culminated in the opening of this new site and our investment represents a huge step forward for the business.”

The showroom will support Isuzu sales and aftermarket services, focusing on the local agricultural and outdoor pursuits market. “In our fairly rural setting, the attributes of size, manoeuvrability, functionality, and reliability found in the Isuzu range make them the perfect t for numerous local operators,” explains Thomas.

The showroom is open Monday to Friday, 8am–5pm. FG

• Electric hydraulic drive

• Wide tipping hopper

• Electric hydraulic raise and lower

• Can stockpile grain to a height of 10m

• Spot rate 225 tonnes per hour (cereals).

Other options, sizes, and speci cations are available to order.

All new builds can be tailormade to customers’ speci c requirements.

To nd out more about what David Harrison Handling Solutions Ltd has to o er, and how it can nd a solution to your grain handling needs, visit: www.davidharrisons.com or give the sales team a call to discuss your options. FG

With working widths of 2.45m-5.25m, the Combi-Disc brings together subsoiling and disc elements in one frame and HE-VA’s clever design allows all the components to be adjusted hydraulically on the move.

• Subsoiling legs - restructure soils to 16” (40cm) deep.

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The Nantwich Agricultural Society, the charity behind the Nantwich Show, has undergone some big challenges in recent years. From cancellation in 2019 due to bad weather, to losing over £250K thanks to Covid, to the departure of the International Cheese Awards and moving to a completely new site. It’s certainly been a rollercoaster of four years.

Thankfully, the new-look show, now in its third year at Reaseheath College, is thriving. Patrons HJ Lea Oakes and Reaseheath College, and

A “Jack of all trades” tractor

“The Case IH Optum 300 is the hire tractor you’ve been waiting for,” says Paul Pitney, general manager of Ashbrook Ltd – plant, access, and agricultural machinery hire experts. “It perfectly lls the gap between the Puma and the Magnum. For some jobs a Puma can be a little light, so when extra traction is needed, the Optum is on hand with additional power and weight. However, it treads more lightly than Magnum, preserving all important soil structure.”

He describes it as a “Jack of all trades tractor”, perfect for tillage, planting, haulage, mowing and baling. It works just as well with a 6m drill as an 18t silage trailer.

Weather conditions this year have meant jobs have stacked up and farmers will likely need to do more in the darker hours. The work lights are “superb” quality, turning darkest elds into a oodlit environment, Paul added.

All Ashbrook’s Optum 300s for hire are equipped with the Case IH four-range continuously variable transmission with a 6.7-litre FPT engine and AFS connect. “The fuel e ciency on these tractors is fantastic, helping to keep running costs down, and the stage 5 engine will keep emissions to a minimum.”

With Ashbrook, you can try the Optum 300 for as little as a 10week hire or commit to 24-month contract for the most cost-e ective way to hire, Paul concluded. FG

headline sponsors Morn ake, Great British Cheese and SugaRich have all been instrumental in helping the show get back on its feet, the organisers say.

Many visitors feel as if the show has come home, back to its farming roots at the popular agricultural college in South Cheshire. Frequent comments have included: “It’s like a proper country show”, according to the organisers.

Attracting a large array of livestock, the cattle, sheep and Shire horse competition classes are

open for entries until 16th July. It promises to be an action-packed day out with activities for all ages including circus skills, climbing wall, young livestock handlers, food and drink, ring attractions and over 200 trade stands.

This year’s show takes place on 31st July. Early bird tickets are on sale until 15th July at only £15 for adults and £5 for 5–17 year olds. Visit: www.nantwichshow.org for tickets. FG

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CEREALS REVIEW

The Cereals event, near Royston, Herts in early June, featured plenty of new machinery from most major brands. Neale Byart and David Williams report.

Global debuts included New Holland’s latest CR10 combine, which complements the CR11 agship launched at Agritechnica in Germany late last year. John Deere’s new 6M-series tractors don’t have their worldwide launch until later this month, but one of the tractors from the 17-model line-up featured prominently on the company’s stand. Fendt displayed its new 600 Varioseries tractors, and Kuhn featured mechanical weed control solutions including guided hoes and spring tine weeders for the rst time, ahead of their o cial worldwide launch several weeks later. Weaving displayed a new version of its 3m mounted GD drill for the rst time, and Grange Machinery displayed its rst seeder – tted with Bourgault coulters.

As at recent events, increased automation to optimise productivity and working e ciency was the main theme. New Holland, Case IH and John Deere all displayed innovative precision farming solutions utilising advanced camera-based crop analysis to reduce operator workload, while maximising performance, workrates and results during harvesting activities.

Several exhibitors commented that attendance seemed lower than in recent years, but even so they were delighted with the number of serious enquiries received, as well as orders placed on the stands. Feedback from visiting farmers and contractors was equally positive, particularly regarding the opportunity to see so many new products displayed. FG

New straw rake for speedy re-distribution

Cousins of Emneth displayed a new 6m version of its straw rake with ve rows of 14mm double rake tines. Designed for speedy re-distribution of straw residues after combining, it also provokes weed seed and volunteer germination. The simple, low cost and fast machine is covered by the latest round of FETF grant funding. Cousins also presented a new addition to the Patriot range, which comes with a tine option that can be retro tted to exiting machines or sold as a complete unit. These will work a little bit deeper and leave a looser nish than the disc options.

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Optimised productivity by satellite

John Deere displayed new S7- and T7-series combines for the rst time. Both series share the styling and improved cab introduced on the agship X9-series a few years ago, and the latest S-series is available with advanced technology using a combination of satellite imagery, images from a cab-mounted camera, and threshing and separation system load monitoring to constantly achieve maximum productivity from the machine. Ripon Farm Services harvesting sales manager, Ben Moseley was on the John Deere stand. “The new technology is rather like having the world’s best combine operator sitting next to you in the cab. Modern combines are a big investment, and if this technology can help maintain average speeds just slightly faster than the operator alone, then this could easily equate to 20% greater output. I expect the new technology to be popular with our customers.”

Grain conditioning solutions

Members of the Plug & Cool team are pictured on the company’s stand. Plug & Cool specialises in grain cooling pedestals, and fans for both inside and outdoor use. The company also manufactures fan control boxes, which make it easier to control multiple fans from one location and to add automation.

Managing director Laura Cousins.

(l-r) Lee Bull, Matthew Gibbons and Rael Bearman.

Ripon Farm Services harvesting sales manager, Ben Moseley.

Dealer support

Pictured on the Amazone stand are members of the Pecks AgriTrac team with recently appointed Amazone UK national sales manager, Matt Smith, and the new Pantera 7004 self-propelled sprayer.

Grain and fertiliser drill debut

Weaving Machinery displayed a revised version of its 3m mounted GD drill at the event. It retains the proven and popular GD seeding system, but the main updates include a new tubular frame which is stronger and remains cleaner in work, as well as a larger 3,400-litre split grain and fertiliser hopper. A grain-only version is also available. Control is by RDS Isocan, and the fan is hydraulic driven. Weaving sales director, Simon Weaving reported a busy Cereals event and said there was interest in products across the range. “We have seen signi cant increased demand for our products from UK farms, and our drills are gaining a strong reputation with overseas customers across Europe,” he explained.

An evolving and versatile machine

The focus on the Wox stand was the tine cultivator Supermaxx machine which is a constantly evolving product. With both a cultivator and drill version on display, visitors were able to see the modular interchangeability of the product. Wox uses a single tine across its whole range which keeps things simple and increases exibility. A base machine, available at 3–7m widths and with ve or seven rows can be added to and ‘tuned’ using various options to get the machine to exactly where the customer wants it. The drill version on display included double distribution heads fed by a front tank and tted with in-house designed cultivation tips, tungsten points and rear harrows.

An original, made better

The Agriweld Quickshift, the original machinery mover, has had an upgrade after more than 30 years in production. It comes with a top hook with a shark n to stop an overshoot, and lower stabilisers that are at Cat 3 centres, but can be swapped around for Cat 2, if required. A quick pin removal deploys arms that act the same as a Walterscheild hook for moving trailed drills or other equipment. It also comes with a 50mm ball hitch for a second new connection method.

Extending working life and saving money

Bourgault Tillage Tools (BTT) UK & European technical manager, Stuart Aldworth is pictured on the company’s stand, where a new replacement tip for Horsch Finer cultivators was displayed for the rst time. He explained that once the standard points have worn, then the front section is cut away using a BTT-supplied template. A new mounting section is welded on, then new tips are bolted easily into place. “The rst time the BTT points are tted then the original foot must be modi ed in the farm workshop, but after that it’s quick and easy to remove and replace worn points when required. Including the weld-on adaptor and template, the kit costs £75 per point,” he explained.

An original design that needs no changes

NPC has been manufacturing and supplying modular retaining walls for over 25 years. The A-shaped modular wall design that is so familiar was originally designed by the founder of NPC, and is used for bulk storage such as grain, silage, fertiliser etc, and is still in use today. With oor space at a premium, height is the interesting area of development in this sector with modular walls up to 6m tall now available.

(l-r) Sarah Lewis, Kevin Robinson, Daniel Frost, Richard King, Kevin Brinkley, Mel Neale, Matt Smith and Rob Steele.

(l-r) James Reynolds, Edward Collins, Geo rey Wox, Andrew Howie and Helen Wox.

Simon Weaving, sales director.

Harry Martin, Agriweld design engineer.

Stuart Aldworth, Bourgault Tillage Tools UK & European technical manager.

Rory Falkner, sales director.

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Wide range displayed

Maschio Gaspardo UK displayed and demonstrated machinery from its wide product line-up, including the Gigante Pressure drill (pictured). Available in 4m and 6m working widths, the drill is available with 15–19cm row spacings, depending on the model. The drill meets current requirements for grant contributions towards its purchase cost, as it will drill direct into existing grassland or arable crops. The coulter discs operate at an angle of 2-degrees o vertical, as well as in the direction of travel, creating space for seeds to establish, but ensuring slots are easily closed. Up to 260kg of force can be applied through each coulter to ensure e ective penetration, and the linkage-attached hitch permits 90-degree headland turns. Innovative features include the air intake fan adjacent to the oil cooler radiator, ensuring warm, dry air is supplied through the seed and fertiliser tubes. Single or dual hopper versions are available, although most demand so far has been for the dual hopper version, explained area sales manager for the West, Mike Bywater.

Extending the models in existing ranges

The Blackbird trailing shoe was the centrepiece of the Vogelsang stand. Available in 12–30m versions, they are tanker mounted and work with up to 12kg of coulter pressure. The trailing shoe design delivers better penetration into the soil with minimal nutrient loss. When stored for driving on the road, the dribble bar hoses are rotated vertically to prevent leakage onto the road surface. Vogelsang also had a Unispread and a 24m Backpac on display. Coming soon from Vogelsang, the Unispread will be going up to 12m from 10.5m and the Blackbird range will have a ‘lighter’ version in the 12–18m range which will cross over with the Unispread.

Leading grain pushers

Ceres managing director, Martin Johnson, reported plenty of enquiries for its Barn-Stormer grain pushers and UniMole mole drainers at the event. “We launched our rst product 14 years ago,” he explained. “Our Barn-Stormer is known for its strength and clever design, and is available in lengths up to 4m, with a standard 2m blade. As well as being popular for farm use, we have supplied them for industrial applications including grain handling in docks too, and there is strong demand from export markets worldwide.

“Our UniMole mole drainer is well matched with modern tractors, and it features a 560mm disc, a Hardox leg and a ceramic expander. The wet spring this year has reminded farmers of the need to keep drains working e ectively, and we have supplied units for both arable and grassland applications. We are currently working on a twin-leg version, which will suit larger tractors and be available later.”

Machines available to hire for this harvest

Wiltshire-based SW Machinery Hire provides a nationwide machinery hire service specialising in tractors, materials handlers, manure spreaders, trailers and hedge cutters. The stand featured a Richard Western trailer, a John Deere Gator, a JCB Loadall telehandler, and a John Deere tractor. “We o er John Deere tractors from 100–400hp,” explained managing director, Simon Williams. “We are seeing strong demand from all over the UK, and the main reason is that farmers increasingly prefer to hire horsepower in when needed, rather than invest in new tractors that are unused for much of the year.

“The same applies to telehandlers, and where many farms used to have two machines, now they often have just one but need a second handler for the busy harvest period. We collect and deliver using our own lorries and provide superb back-up in the event of a breakdown. We can still provide most machines in time for this harvest, although many enquiries at the Cereals event were from farmers planning for next year.”

Mike Bywater, Maschio Gaspardo UK sales manager for the West.

(l-r) Managing director, Jonathan Gutteridge with sales managers Liam Rayner and Andrew Hayhurst.

Martin Johnson, Ceres managing director.

(l-r) Simon Williams, Mae Brown and Al e Reeves.

Low cost of ownership

Bateman demonstrated its latest variable rate application system with control by individual nozzle. “It’s a new option, along with taller and larger wheels up to 38-in rim size for our RB35 and RB55 sprayers,” explained sales manager, Carl Go . “There is also a new boom designed particularly for contractor use, with a hydraulic ip-over section that allows operation at 12, 24, 28, 30, 32 or 36m.”

Carl said that although many customers are keeping their sprayers for longer, demand remains strong for new and used Bateman models. “Low cost of ownership is a priority for farming businesses, and our sprayers are known for their high resale values as well as low servicing and operating costs,” he added. “We are seeing more enquiries currently from farmers considering moving from trailed sprayers to a Bateman self-propelled, due to the problems encountered travelling on wet elds this spring.”

Precision at a competitive price

The Berwickshire-based Thorburn Group displayed its Agrex grain dryers and fertiliser applicators at the event. Two spreaders displayed included one with a agship speci cation including 3,200-litres capacity, Isobus control, a maximum 36m spread width, a weighing system and capable of variable-rate application. Agrex CEO Roberto Barbieri explained that the Agrex range is competitively priced but o ers precision application capabilities similar to more expensive premium brand machines. “We are accepting orders now for delivery next season and have a full range of models and speci cations to suit all types and sizes of farm.”

The company also displayed one of its range of batch dryers. “It’s the third season we have o ered them in the UK, and most demand is for cereals as well as maize and other specialist crops,” Roberto added.

Mechanical tine weeder getting interest

Norfolk-based Terrington Machinery is an importer and dealer for a number of agricultural and horticultural marques, but is mainly known in the UK as the dealer for the Austrian Einbock brand of agricultural equipment. Although suggesting that the show felt quieter than usual on the rst day, David Coleman was getting interest in the Aerostar mechanical tine weeder range from conventional farmers, as well as the company’s seeder boxes.

Low vibration flails

Tehnos manufactures ail mowers and mulchers, and the Slovenian company is keen to recruit more UK dealers to represent the brand in vacant areas. The range includes models from just 1.1m working width, right up to linkage mounted sets of butter y mowers cutting up to 9m. A patented rotor design which minimises vibration was demonstrated at Cereals, with a glass of wine placed on top of a running ail mower which remained upright and didn’t spill. As well as mowers for agricultural applications, the company also manufactures versions for orchards and vineyards. Belt drive is standard, but a gear drive option for selected models reduces the side cover width to just 4cm, allowing mowing closer to obstructions. The company is also experimenting with electric drive systems for the future, for compatibility with autonomous and robotic tractors.

“We have sold Tehnos machinery for approximately 12 years,” explained Tuckwells agricultural sales professional, Martin Seabrook, who was assisting on the Tehnos stand. “We were so impressed by the company’s attention to detail that we took two initial machines on consignment. They quickly sold, impressed their owners, and now we always keep the best selling models in stock.”

Carl Go , Bateman sales manager.

Roberto Barbieri , CEO of Agrex.

(l-r) Tuckwells sales professional, Martin Seabrook; Tehnos sales specialist, Mateja Kovac; legal and PR representative, Veronika Prtenjak and Tehnos CEO, Anton Kisovar.

David Coleman, Terrington Machinery director.

Flexible, cost-e ective heating

Colchester-based CB Biomass imports the best-selling USA-manufactured Central Boilers range of wood gasi cation boilers, from 30kW to 106kW. “We o er models suitable for heating just one property right up to models capable of heating large industrial buildings or groups of houses,” director Sue Bennett told Farmers Guide. “We have imported them since 2010, and one of the popular features is that they all come with a built-in bu er. We o er a full installation and commissioning service or can supply them for customers to install themselves.

“They can completely replace existing LPG or oil boilers, or existing boilers can be left in place and remain available for use. They are a versatile and exible solution. Most demand is from customers in rural locations with a ready supply of wood available.”

Agricultural R&D support

With over 30 years of experience in crop protection, EAS (Euro ns Agroscience Services) is a global CRO network o ering exceptional technical knowledge, testing and regulatory consultancy to plant health and crop protection manufacturers, the agri-tech sector, plant breeders and the seed industry. Conducting eld and laboratory studies to determine the safety and e cacy of new bio-rational and chemical plant protection products is core to its technical activity, with registration services provided by its in-house team of regulatory experts. EAS’s teams of R&D trialists collaborate with growers and farmers across the UK and Ireland to ensure the selection of the most suitable site available based on the speci c requirements of the trial.

EAS also o ers student placement or temporary employment opportunities. These may be with its regional teams across the UK, or in its specialised Agricultural R&D Laboratory located at its main facility in Derbyshire. Complementing its service portfolio, Euro ns Agro-Testing, part of the Euro ns network of companies, o ers soil, forage, slurry, and manure testing, and is about to launch a UK-based plant sap testing service.

If you missed EAS at Cereals, the team will be at Groundswell, stand DFD43.

Wider cultivator choice

Köckerling dealer, Samagri, was keen to talk about the new Bio all-rounder – a mounted cultivator in 4–7m versions without the packer, so you can have following harrows for work in organic situations. A packer can still be retro tted, if required. The company also has a smaller Flatline Allrounder at 5m working width. The Flatline is a slightly more aggressive Allrounder, with a larger Elephant tine, making it more of a primary cultivation tool.

Sprayer highlight

Horsch UK general manager, Stephen Burchamand Horsch dealer Oliver Agriculture managing director, David Jarman are pictured on the Horsch stand.

Stephen explained that stand highlights included the latest Horsch Leeb self-propelled VT sprayer which was displayed in the UK for the rst time since its launch in Germany last year. Featuring adjustable axle width, the new VT option with a choice of 5,000- or 6,000-litre tank capacities is particularly attractive to contractors serving farmers with a wide range of crop types, conveniently meeting requirements for di erent row spacings and wheeltrack regimes.

“The rst one in the UK was purchased by a large Norfolk farm, where it is performing well,” commented Stephen.

New Sprinter drill models were added to the range last autumn, and these were also displayed for the rst time at the show. The mounted Sprinter 6.25 SL and trailed 12.25 SC were both on the stand. Design priorities included the ability to cope with large amounts of trash and in hard, dry soils, while also preserving moisture. To ensure perfect seed to soil contact, the new Sprinters feature a tine seed coulter that creates a residue-free seed furrow. Three di erent tine coulter pro les are available.  Tine spacing is 250mm and the coulters have a 180kg release force ensuring e ective penetration. The 6m mounted model works with seed supplied from a Partner FT front hopper, while the trailed version has a 6,300-litre double hopper.  Triple hopper and MiniDrill options provide extra exibility for establishing multiple crops and for crop treatments.

Cleaning equipment for all types of farm

The Commando range of petrol and diesel pressure washers has been in production in the UK for 40 years, and is available from Hugh Crane. The 1000 series model on display has just been given a makeover with a new power plant in the shape of a Kubota 3-cylinder diesel. The company was also seeing increased interest from landowners and managers, who are diversifying into solar farming, in its range of Sola-Tecs solar panel cleaning systems with telescopic or modular carbon bre poles that extend up to 15m.

Stephen Burcham (left) with David Jarman.

Pictured (l-r) directors Sue and Gordon Bennett and chief engineer, Tyler Sutton.

Jim Saunders, Hugh Crane director.

Nigel Long, area sales manager.

Cleaning equipment for tough environments

V-Tuf specialises in cleaning solutions for tough environments. On the stand the company was displaying a selection of pressure washers and vacuums including the new, UK designed and manufactured PTO pressure washer, which operates at up to 300-bar and 30 litres per minute and is available with a wide range of attachments. V-Tuf also had on display its new GCX range of industrial wet and dry vacuum cleaners with a 66mm side entry and conical design to create a cyclone to assist in keeping the HEPA lter cleaner for longer.

Land drainage and civil engineering

Land drainage contractor, Miles Drainage (20) Ltd, was attending its 10th Cereals show to promote its service. Using its eet of Mastenbroek trenchers that are equipped with Trimble RTK GPS software, Miles Drainage can survey and install drainage quickly and cost e ectively to ensure maximum productivity from arable land. The company also manufactures and sells three versions of its single leg mole plough, which was on display on the stand during the show. Miles Drainage also o ers civil engineering, maintenance and machinery hire services.

Aftermarket seating, now with heating

United Seats, one of the largest aftermarket seating suppliers in Europe, teamed up with UK dealer, Tek Seating, at Cereals. On display United Seats had best sellers, the CS85C1 and CS85H90 mechanical suspension seats – both of which are ideal upgrades for older tractors – as well as the latest top-of-the-range Rancher Pro. The Rancher Pro now comes with three-stage heating, as well as standard Rancher Pro features such as air damping, height adjustment, fore and aft adjustment and 20-degree swivel and tilt adjustment. The company reported steady enquiries at the show, despite seeming quieter than previous years.

Daniel Buchner, innovation director.

Andrew Wright (left), contracts manager and, Colin Webb, Sales advisor.

Sales manager Mark Vivian (left), with sales advisor Charles Spence.

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When arable farmer Oliver Stennet, a partner in Culford Lodge Farm, decided it was time to buy a new slurry tank, he already had a very good idea of what features and functions he wanted, along with the prerequisites of quality, reliability and durability – and was prepared to invest in the best possible option in order to meet these requirements.

Veenhuis had previously been on Oliver’s radar, so he approached Tim Merrell, director of Su olk-based Veenhuis dealer, Agri Industry Solutions Ltd, to nd out what the options were.

Working with the customer

“When Olly was looking to replace his tanker, he had been considering a Veenhuis for some time, so we went to Agritechnica in Germany with him,” Tim Merrell explains.

“At the show, we sat down in front of the Veenhuis big screen con gurator while Olly put his ideal spec together, talking through his requirements with us as he went. This allowed us to produce the exact machine that Olly required, built speci cally for him to meet all his needs.

“Veenhuis have been producing bespoke tanks for nearly 80 years, so there is almost nothing they haven’t previously been asked for.”

The slurry tank range consists of four versions, from the basic Ecoline to the Premiumline ranges, with multiple axle options and tank capacities up to 30,000 litres. Although the entry level models are a more a ordable option, Veenhuis will not compromise on the features that it thinks are

Neale Byart visited a Su olk farm recently to find out how farmer Oliver Stennet procured the perfect, future-proof slurry tanker for his family farm.

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are having to adapt their equipment to carry a dribble bar or injector, Veenhuis has been doing it for years, explains Tim.

“Some of the equipment that Veenhuis consider to be standard, is not always required in the UK – so the basic range allows them to ‘dumb down’ their o ering to keep costs down where those features are not required. While Veenhuis products are top end, they work hard to give the customer not only a very durable and reliable machine, but also as bespoke a product as reasonably possible.”

The decision-making process

Oliver comments: “At Agritechnica, the build quality of the Veenhuis really stood out. I spent over two hours with the specialist rep on the stand, and the knowledge he had about the product, and his enthusiasm for the machine, was astonishing. This, along with speaking to an existing Veenhuis user, who had been running their tank for around eight trouble-free years, gave me the con dence in the longevity and reliability of the product.

“The problem we have is that the spreading window is so tight that we simply cannot a ord any down time as we need to spread around 180,000 tonnes. The unit does also have a hard time on our tracks, so investing in top-end build quality for robustness was an easy choice. “What we really like, too, is the ability to upgrade software features and functions as and when they become available.”

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to get exactly what he wanted, from design to delivery. “We went through the options several times to ensure we were getting a machine that would last us for at least 10 years and be as future-proof as possible,” he explains.

Fine-tuning the spec

Of course, getting things right can take time, and for Oliver this meant it took around two years

“We really wanted a top loading arm, as that is what we are set up for and it works well for our lagoons,” Oliver told Farmers Guide. “We have around 1,000 hectares with no roads, and switch between running to eld from the lagoon or being fed from tanks. This is the reason we chose a 30t machine over a 20t model.

“It is very quick to load, taking around six minutes from the lagoon and possibly slightly faster when loading from a tank.

For the application, Oliver chose a Vogelsang

Tim Merrell, CEO of Agri Industry Solutions Ltd (left) with farmer Oliver Stennet.

24m dribble bar. “We considered the 36m option, but with all our other equipment being 24m, it would have cost a substantial amount in tanker and boom upgrades, so it made sense to stick at 24m. I was originally looking at a positive slot dribble bar, but realised it couldn’t be used in an up position and therefore could not spread from height, which we require for some of our operations.

“The Vogelsang dribble bar is a ’best of both worlds’ solution that allows us to slot inject (albeit not quite as aggressively), as well as spread from height.

“It is claimed that, especially on early spring crops, it gives better contact with the ground to reduce volatilisation. We also wanted to ensure it folded up for travel, but in such a way that it didn’t spill if we take it on the road.”

Double pump set-up

The double pump set-up brings various bene ts. “It’s a completely sealed tank, and uses a vacuum pump to start the loading process, while the bulk is loaded using a centrifugal pump.

“The vacuum pump can also be used to

Range of spreading options

purge the lines at the end of work. This is important with digestate, as on warm days it can dry in the lines and cause blockages if not cleared,” explains Oliver.

The centrifugal pump is also used for discharge, which Oliver reckons works much better than a vacuum pump on booms over 12m. As the vacuum pump is only used to start the initial lling process, and to clear lines at the end, the tank operates at a low enough pressure that it is exempt from pressure vessel testing.

Operator friendly

Although Oliver rarely uses the machinery himself, he is keen to ensure that his operators are happy with his choices. “We opted for full auto grease on the booms and the tank as, with around 60 grease points on the tank alone, it will save a lot of time.

up, but once done we can just hook on and drop o in around 10 minutes, which means if we get an issue with one of our tractors, we can switch to the second very quickly.”

The farm uses di erent types of slurry and has di erent requirements for application density, Oliver explained: “This machine will spread down to around ve tonnes per hectare, but we typically deliver in the region of 15–20 tonnes per hectare. Typical digestate analysis is around 3.5–4.5kg per tonne, so we deliver around 90kg per 20 tonne load, of which 80% is available to the crop. We can also use food waste, which allows us to run up to 250 tonnes per hectare when required. We store our own slurry on site which is typically produced from food waste and digestate.

“One of the features we looked at was the NIR sensor, which would give us real time data on slurry analysis. This would work well on the digestate, but the other products change regularly and are watery and weak, so we are not convinced it would give us a correct analysis. Instead, we send a sample into the lab for analysis every two or three weeks.”

E ciency and environment

Overall, Oliver says he is very happy with his Veenhuis tanker and is an rm advocate for the bene ts – both nancial and environmental – it will continue to bring. “We have only had the Veenhuis on farm for around three weeks but have spread around 7,000 tonnes in that time. Before that we were using a Samson PG25 that we bought second hand and ran for around 10 years, so it was overdue for replacement.

“Veenhuis also runs hydraulic positive steering system with twin rams, one for each side, which is a big improvement over the cables on our previous tank that would get clogged with mud and delaminate or break, leaving us with steering issues. It takes a little more e ort to initially set

“While it was a signi cant investment, the Veenhuis was purchased to reduce our usage of bagged fertiliser, and if we can reduce the amount of ammonium nitrates, ammonium sulphate and urea we buy the machine will, in e ect, pay for itself in ve or six years. This year, we are looking at buying only around 60 tonnes of bagged fertiliser for our 1,000 hectares. Obviously, there’s also an environmental bene t of reduced bagged fertiliser use too, making our operation much more sustainable,” Oliver concludes. FG

A top loading arm works well with the slurry lagoons.

A LONG WAY TOGETHER

RIDEMAX FL 693 M

No matter how challenging your needs, RIDEMAX FL 693 M is your best ally in applications with trailers and tankers. The radial construction, excellent selfcleaning properties, low rolling resistance and the speed index classes D/E make RIDEMAX FL 693 M perfect for road transport (up to 75% of use). Its reinforced bead and steel belts ensure enhanced durability.

RIDEMAX FL 693 M is BKT’s response in terms of transport applications mainly on asphalt, in the agricultural sector.

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Several tractor brands were considered before an order for two Fendts was placed with Thurlow

Standen (TNS) by a large North Norfolk estate last year.

MOVE TO FENDT TRACTORS PAYS OFF

The Fendt 722 Vario Power Plus and 516 Vario Power Plus were purchased by the 900ha Kelling Estate, due to a change in farming policy when a shared farming contract with a neighbouring farmer and contractor came to an end after many years, and 650ha returned to being managed in-hand.

The new cropping regime includes large areas of cover crops as well as spring and winter barley, sugar beet, and parsnips grown under contract. Potatoes are grown on land rented by the contractor who managed the arable cropping previously.

Two versatile tractors

same time, having been previously employed by the contractor who farmed the land.

“Starting farming our own land from scratch meant we needed to source our own tractors,” explained Kelling Estate manager, Chris Hill. “For autumn planted cereals and in preparation for spring barley we plough, and most of the remaining land is prepared using a Cousins Patriot deep cultivator.

The Fendt tractors are popular with the operators who describe the working environment as excellent. There is a good view all round. Both tractors have optional heated and cooled seats, and the seat in the 722 Vario also swivels – making it easier to keep an eye on the control terminal while also monitoring what is happening in front of and behind the tractor.

Extremely capable for its size

“We needed a versatile tractor capable of heavy cultivations, drilling, applying fertiliser through a large, mounted spreader and for safely towing large trailers in harvest. An equally versatile smaller tractor was also required for general tasks including hedge cutting, topping grass and cover crops with a 6m Bednar batwing rotary mower, moving irrigation equipment, and for cultivating headlands when the larger tractor is drilling.

“We looked at several well-known brands and sought the opinions of neighbouring farmers, but the nal decision was made at the Royal Norfolk Show last July when the estate owners and I were able to sit in and compare tractors on various stands and discuss our requirements with dealer and manufacturer specialists.

“After meeting TNS area sales manager, Paul Defew and his colleagues, we were convinced that buying Fendt tractors from them was the right decision.”

The Fendt 516 Vario was delivered on 1st September, and a longer waiting list for the Fendt 722 Vario meant that a Fendt 720 Pro Plus was loaned by the dealer for several months until the estate’s own machine arrived. Arable and conservation operative, Henry Howard joined the Kelling Estate team at the

The 516 Vario worked with Lemken Karat 4m and Pottinger Terradisc 3m cultivators last autumn. “It pulls them easily and lifts them without a problem, although upgrading our current 750kg front weight to a 1,000kg version would make the balance even better,” pointed out Henry. “There’s plenty of power for our 6m heavy-duty topper working in dense cover crops, and for most of the winter it was used to cut hedges and verges with our long-reach Shelbourne Reynolds hedgecutter. For a compact tractor it handles it well and remains impressively stable with the arm fully extended.”

For most tasks the tractors are operated in fully automatic mode. The required speed is selected, then the Fendt TPS management system selects the engine revs and transmission ratio for maximum e ciency. Forward and reverse shuttling is operated through the main joystick, or by a convenient paddle switch to the left of the steering wheel.

Precision farming

Both tractors have GPS guidance and autosteer. “Accuracy and ease of use was a priority, as we have to be meticulous regarding boundaries between our cropped areas, and land within environmental stewardship schemes,” explained Chris. “The 722 Vario has a Trimble display which is used to manage headland turns and section control, while the 516 Vario has a simpler system used only for autosteer. One of the bene ts of working with TNS is that

expertise and back-up is always available from product specialists at the various branches.

“Our eld mapping requirements are quite complex, with multiple work area boundaries to manage, but the Trimble display is easy to see, and the menus are simple use. Work records are automatically maintained and transferred remotely between the tractor and farm o ce.”

Successful decision

Henry said that although he had used competitor brand tractors for many years, he quickly got used to the Fendts. “I prefer every aspect now, from the comfortable Fendt cab to the performance, as well as the GPS guidance and precision farming system.

“The 722 Vario is 30hp less than the tractor I drove previously, but it pulls the same implements just as well, if not better,” he stressed. “I’m very happy with both our Fendts, and rate them as the best tractors I’ve driven.” FG

The Fendt 516 Vario was selected by Kelling Estate for a varied workload.

Kelling Estate arable and conservation operative, Henry Howard with estate manager, Chris Hill.

The 516 Vario has the FendtONE interface which allows users to customise display terminals and controls.

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Neale Byart spoke to Shropshire grower Robin Gri ths to see how he’s found potato harvesting with a self-propelled Puma in less-than-ideal conditions.

WET CONDITIONS NO PROBLEM FOR POTATO HARVESTER

Specialist potato harvesting machinery manufacturer, AVR has been producing selfpropelled 4-row potato harvesters since 1975, and launched the Puma in 2006. Now on the fourth generation, the Puma remains the showpiece of the AVR range, with more than 550 units sold since its launch.

The heavy-duty and user-friendly machine can process up to 100 tonnes of potatoes per hour and can even continue working in wet weather conditions. With the Puma 4.0, the digging unit can also be converted for harvesting carrots or picking up onions.

Optionally, the machine can also digitally link with the online AVR Connect platform for increased e ciency. AVR Connect is an online reporting tool for machine activities, and records machine data, both on and o the eld. The data it provides allows for a more e ective use of the machine, such as applying precision farming techniques.

“When I bought the Puma, it was the rst model of the latest generation harvester to be available in the UK and we su ered a minor teething problem which required a replacement part.

“Between the local dealer and the team in Belgium, the required part was located in Belgium, delivered to the UK and put in a taxi so that I had it in my hands the very next day. I really couldn’t have asked for more.”

In the field

“The Puma is a beautiful machine with a comfortable cab, which all the operators appreciate. It is so quiet that when I call them, that I can’t even hear the machine in the background and conversations can be held at normal levels. It also has a great camera system.”

Robin and his team of operators nd the Puma to be very stable, and he says it operates at an impressive speed in the eld.

Exceeding expectations

Robin Gri ths is a potato grower from Shropshire. Farming around 1,000ha, Robin has been using his Puma for four seasons, having acquired it in 2021 to replace a di erent brand.

“It’s fantastic,” Robin commented. “It has good balance, does everything it should, is not too complex, performs very well, and is noticeably fuel e cient. It has met all my expectations, and then some.

“I also have a great relationship with the manufacturing team. They are farmers themselves and are therefore in touch with what I need from a machine like this.”

Although Robin has primarily dealt directly with the manufacturer and the support teams in Belgium and the Netherlands, local dealer TR Machinery has also o ered invaluable back-up.

He aims to harvest around 500t/day at peak times, and comments that the Puma will achieve 400 tonnes comfortably, so he has no complaints about performance at all. But what’s more impressive, Robin reckons, is the wide range of conditions the Puma can operate in.

“It has a very broad bandwidth when it comes to the weather. We had extremely wet ground throughout 2023 and particularly dry conditions in 2022 and it dealt with both satisfactorily with no damage. The machine has been re ned in Europe for years, and is shipped all over the world where it will experience just about every type of weather and ground conditions, so it has been tested and proven in just about every combination we could throw at it.”

decided that he’ll go with the option on his next Puma purchase. “I like the idea of the historical data it can provide, as well as fertiliser and GPS data.

“In Europe, farmers appear to be more collaborative when it comes to sharing this sort of information. In the UK we are less so, but I would de nitely like to see a more collaborative approach adopted here.”

Future plans

Data collaboration

Robin has not experienced AVR Connect as he bought a lower-spec machine, but has already

While he’s aware that the Puma 4.0 is a versatile machine, Robin doesn’t have the need to convert it for alternative crops. “I don’t harvest carrots or onions, so I haven’t tested its ability in this area. I know others who do and would be happy to do so myself, if needed. Overall, it’s fair to say that I am very happy with the Puma 4.0. I hear there is a Puma 5.0 being worked on and will be very interested to see what changes they make, and what new features it brings because, as far as I’m concerned, they have got it just about spot on with the current model,” Robin concludes. FG

Shropshire grower, Robin Gri ths.

GUIDE TO FARM DIVERSIFICATION

A LEADING DEVELOPER OF SOLARPV&BATTERY STORAGE PROJECTS

Island Green Power is a leading developer of renewable energy projects, with a focus on utility-scale solar farms and battery storage systems.

Our mission is to help the UK increase our solar energy generation, making more renewable energy possible whilst drastically reducing our carbon emissions.

WHY SOLAR

Themovetowardsrenewablesandthetransitionawayfromfossilfuelsisan environmentalandeconomicnecessity.Weneedtogeneratelargeamountsof renewable power to ensure energy security and combat climate change.

PART OF THE RENEWABLE ENERGY MIX

Solar is an essential part of the renewable energy mix, complementing other forms of renewables. Its advantage lies in the speed and ease of deployment, enabling faster power delivery compared to many other technologies.

EFFICIENT USE OF LAND

Solar farms are typically built on land with lower agricultural value, where growing food is less viable. This allows farmers to generate extra revenue from land that is not suitable for traditional agriculture. Quick to install and uninstall, they allow for prompt land restoration post-use.

ENHANCING BIODIVERSITY

While designed to minimise the visual impact to local communities, solar plants increase the range of plant species growing at a site. A well-managed solar plant can be a habitat, helping boost and protect wildlife, helping species from bees to grazing sheep.

DIVERSIFY WITH US

We oversee the entire development process from start to fnish including the sourcing of land, obtaining planning consents, and securing grid connections. We have developed 34 solar projects globally, including 17 in the UK and the Republic of Ireland.

CREATE A RELIABLE, STEADY AND SECURE INCOME

We offer a zero-risk partnership to landowners, covering all development costs. Once the project is developed, we enter into a long-term lease of the land. Our commitment is to ensure that landowners retain stewardship over their land.

HOW WE WORK

We identify suitable sites, prepare the initial designs and guide projects through the planning process. We are dedicated to responsible land use and believe our solar farms can harmoniously coexist with their environment.

COEXISTING WITH NATURE

We see solar plants as a farm, utilising a natural resource to produce a vital commodity. Our strategy is to blend this new type of farming with traditional practices, ensuring ongoing agriculture by permitting livestock grazing in our developments.

If you are interested in leasing your land or want to discuss existing projects or new opportunities, we’d like to hear from you.

We have offces located across the UK and would be happy to visit you in person.

TEL: 020 3475 0777

FARM DIVERSIFICATION

The future of bottled water

By abstracting, bottling and selling groundwater, you could create a lucrative new revenue stream.

UNLOCKING THE POTENTIAL OF GROUNDWATER

Against an ever-evolving agricultural landscape, farmers are constantly seeking innovative ways to diversify their income and enhance the sustainability of their operations. One untapped resource you could potentially pro t from is the water beneath your land.

Igne supports landowners to unlock this potential, guiding you through every step of the process from hydrogeological surveys to the installation of bottling plants. Its successful partnership with the Pant Du brand demonstrates how this can be done e ectively, turning local resources into a global brand.

Owning and capitalising on groundwater

As a landowner, you own the water beneath your acreage and can legally abstract it for sale, provided you navigate the regulatory landscape properly. This groundwater can be an asset, especially as the demand for bottled water continues to grow.

According to the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment, and Health, the bottled water market experienced a 73% growth from 2010–2020. Projections indicate that consumption will increase from around 350 billion litres in 2021 to 460 billion litres by 2030.

In the UK, growth is driven by various factors including increasing health consciousness and concerns over water quality, exacerbated by recent incidents such as the cryptosporidium contaminated water scandal in Devon.

Comprehensive support for farmers

Igne o ers a comprehensive suite of services to help farmers capitalise on their groundwater resources:

1. Hydrogeological surveys – Igne’s expert team conducts detailed hydrogeological surveys to assess the quantity and quality of groundwater available across your property. This crucial rst step ensures there is su cient water to justify the investment in abstraction and bottling.

2. Licensing applications – Navigating the regulatory environment can be complex. Igne supports farmers through the entire licensing process, ensuring compliance with all necessary legal requirements. It says its expertise in this area minimises delays and streamlines the approval process for you.

3. Drilling boreholes – With the necessary licenses in hand, Igne moves on to drilling boreholes. The company says its state-ofthe-art drilling technology ensures e cient and sustainable extraction of groundwater, tailored to the speci c geological conditions of each farm. It prides itself on maintaining a tidy worksite, and minimising its impact on the rest of your farm’s operations.

4. Water puri cation – In many cases, the water you abstract could have been percolating through bedrock for hundreds of thousands – or even millions – of years. This natural process cleans the water and adds essential minerals. After testing your supply, if there are any additional puri cation requirements, the company installs the infrastructure required.

5. Choosing the right bottling plant installer – The nal step is setting up the bottling infrastructure. Igne can assist you with selecting the right bottling plant installer, ensuring that the equipment meets industry standards and is capable of producing highquality bottled water.

Per- and poly uoroalkyl substances (PFAS) are a group of 10,000 human-made chemicals used in industrial processes. They were in evidence in raw and treated water tested by water companies last year at such high levels, The Guardian newspaper reported “experts are extremely alarmed.”

Therefore, it is unsurprising the bottled water industry is on an upward trajectory.

Recent events, such as the parasite contaminated water crisis in Devon, have only heightened public awareness and demand for reliable and safe drinking water. This means it is the ideal time for farmers to consider groundwater abstraction for sale as a viable business venture.

Igne says it is committed to helping Britain’s farmers diversify their income streams by unlocking the value of the groundwater and believes its proven track record with the Pant Du brand showcases its ability to transform your local resource into a global brand.

Get in touch with Igne to start your journey towards increased farm pro tability.

Partnership

One of Igne’s notable successes is its partnership with the Pant Du brand.

Located in North Wales, Pant Du was already a well-established vineyard and orchard before it decided to diversify into bottled water. Igne says its involvement was pivotal in the transition:

• Igne conducted an extensive survey to determine the feasibility of water abstraction, con rming a sustainable and high-quality water source

• It managed the entire licensing process and drilled the boreholes, ensuring minimal disruption to Pant Du’s existing operations

• Igne assisted in selecting and installing a state-of-the-art bottling plant, tailored to Pant Du’s production needs.

Pant Du’s bottled water has since gained international recognition, illustrating the potential for Britain’s farms to tap into the global bottled water market.

Expert planning permission advice

Many farms are looking at how to make the most of their land and buildings. Farm buildings are often unused or are no longer t for purpose, due to technological advancements and the increased size of machinery.

Engaging with the planning process will be essential to most schemes involving agricultural land and buildings as these projects usually require some form of planning consent.

Some operations and changes of use can bene t from permitted development, such as the conversion of buildings to residential or commercial use, the construction of new buildings, or the extension of existing buildings. These can be applied for using the prior approval method, providing they meet set criteria, which is quicker and more

cost e ective than full planning permission. Other schemes, where these criteria are not met, will require full planning permission.

Wilson Wraight’s services cover all aspects of the planning process and are tailored to unlocking opportunities through the planning system. Its team’s experience enables it to cover the strategic promotion of sites through to the project management of development and diversi cation schemes via planning applications or appeals.

Wilson Wraight’s Planning Consultancy team would be delighted to discuss options for farm diversi cation or to assess the potential for land to be brought forward for residential or employment uses. For further information on this and to discuss any planning related matters contact the company directly. FG

How to market your diversification

E ective marketing is crucial for the success of farm diversi cations. Strategic approaches not only boost visibility but also signi cantly enhance pro tability, ensuring your farm stands out in a competitive market.

Identify your audience: Understanding your target market is vital for e ective marketing, e.g. marketing strategies for a luxury glamping site will di er signi cantly from those for a milk vending machine. Being clear on your audience means you can target your ideal customers e ectively.

Leverage local SEO: Ensure your Google business listing is up-to-date – Google o ers a free training course to help. Being discoverable locally enhances your visibility to regional visitors, driving more foot tra c to your farm.

Engage on social media: Use platforms like Instagram and

Facebook to foster a community. Sharing daily activities or behindthe-scenes content helps build authenticity and customer loyalty. Utilise platform tools fully; don’t shy away from exploring trends or analytics to see what resonates with your audience.

Content marketing: Create valuable content that educates your audience about your farming practices and product quality. Experiment with various content forms – videos, blogs, articles, and photos – to see which ones best engage your audience and convey your farm’s story e ectively.

Embrace these marketing strategies and innovate to see what best suits your farm diversi cation. If you feel ready to elevate your marketing, you can book a free consultation with Flame Marketing to craft a tailored strategy that enhances your farm’s pro tability. FG

Potential of Groundwater

You could potentially profit from the water beneath your land. By abstracting, bottling and selling this groundwater, you could create a lucrative new revenue stream.

Empowering You to Diversify and Thrive

Diversification is key to sustainable growth, and Igne is here to help you take the next step. Our expert team can drill a water borehole on your land and help you bottle and sell the water, creating new revenue streams and enhancing your farm’s financial resilience.

See Success in Action

Scan the QR code to watch a film showcasing how Igne has helped farmers like you diversify into water bottling. Discover the transformative impact our water borehole solutions can have on your farm.

WONDERING WHAT TO DO WITH THE FARM WHEN YOU RETIRE?

Many farmers heading towards retirement will be familiar with this predicament – but Amberside Energy says it has a solution.

As a developer of solar farms, Amberside Energy says it helps landowners achieve guaranteed long-term revenue. For many farmers, this type of scheme, alongside their other farming activity, provides an injection of capital to balance the books by paying generous acreage fees.

So how does it work? Solar farm investors rent the land on which their projects are sited, entering into an agreement that guarantees acreage payments that increase with in ation.

This obligates the investor to maintain the site and return the land to its original condition at the end of the project’s life – generally 40 or more years later.

The bene ts are even bigger if you farm sheep as they happily graze around solar panels, keeping grass short, and during inclement weather, they can nip underneath them like a rain shelter.

Solar and nature can live together nicely.

With the government now obligating developers to focus on a minimum 10% improvement in Biodiversity Net Gain, we see new hedgerows, wild ower meadows, restored water courses, and other initiatives improving the picture from a eld of crops.

Those opposing large-scale solar on farmland will tell you that panels should be on buildings, not farms. However, if we are to reach the government net zero target of 70GW of solar by 2035 (a ve-fold increase), the harsh reality is that rooftop solar won’t cut it, Amberside reckons.

For those worried that our countryside will be covered by solar panels – Amberside says relax, that’s just not going to happen. Even once we have hit the net zero target, the amount of land occupied by solar will still be less than that used for golf courses. The projects will predominantly be situated on less fertile farmland near points in the UK electrical grid that have capacity to connect a project – that isn’t everywhere, hence the concentration of solar farms in some areas.

“If you’re wondering about solar, our team o ers free assessments for land suitability,” says Anthony Middleton, COO at Amberside Energy. “If your land is in the right area for the grid, Amberside Energy will manage everything; from obtaining a grid connection to negotiating the planning process – even covering your reasonable legal expenses.”

Solar can be a winning combination for farmers, the environment and any sheep caught out in the rain, Amberside concludes. FG

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Changes to planning rules recently came into e ect, making it easier for farmers to convert unused farm buildings. Sarah Kidby takes a closer look at the new rules.

WHAT DOES ‘CLARKSON’S CLAUSE’ MEAN FOR FARMERS?

As of 21st May 2024, permitted development rights (PDR) were extended, allowing farmers to convert agricultural buildings for commercial purposes, or up to 10 homes, without planning permission. This means unused farm buildings and land can be converted for diversi ed businesses such as outdoor sports facilities, larger farm shops and farm training centres, as well as housing. These rules are subject to space and natural light conditions, to ensure homes are suitable.

The new rules have been dubbed ‘Clarkson’s Clause’ in reference to the now infamous closure of Jeremy Clarkson’s restaurant, where he had planned to sell beef produced on the farm. After being denied planning permission, Clarkson went ahead with the venture regardless, believing he had found a loophole in the law. Despite the fact that the restaurant supported struggling local farms and businesses, and provided beef with zero food miles, it was hit with an enforced closure notice. The decision sparked a furious backlash against West Oxfordshire District Council, and Clarkson has been vocal about the red tape farmers battle in attempting to diversify, which for many is now a necessity as direct payments are lost.

smaller farms, the size of such development has increased from 1,000m2 to 1,250m2.

Additionally, agricultural buildings can be converted into 10 homes without planning permission – previously only ve were allowed. Nationally important archaeological sites (scheduled monuments) have also been protected as extensions and new buildings can no longer be built in the vicinity, however.

cautious and seek advice when entering into new business ventures.

“New permitted development rights to allow for the wider use of former farm buildings will require farmers to carefully weigh up the pros and cons of farming the un-farmed,” she added, referencing Clarkson’s attempts to make money from the ‘un-farmed’ areas of his land in the latest season of Clarkson’s Farm.

“They are entering a completely unknown market where advice from developers, fruitgrowers, mycologists, and other experts, is essential.

“Having said that, the opportunities are now almost unlimited. Whether its housing, shops, studios or mushroom cellars, it seems as though all are welcome in the rural scene. But are they? As usual, it depends.

“Location is key, as well as local ‘buy-in’. Just because you can do something, doesn’t mean you should. Calling them ‘rights’ is a little misleading too; there are lots of restrictions and limitations that need to be complied with. Opposition will always rear its head, so picking the right battle is important. But if used wisely (and planning rules are followed, of course), diversi cation can be both pro table and exciting!”

New businesses take time

Announcing the new rules, Lee Rowley, the minister for housing, planning and building safety, said: “Farmers are the lifeblood of communities, and these changes give them the freedom to grow their businesses, and plan for their futures.

“This is all part of our Long-term Plan for Housing to deliver more homes for rural communities and reform the planning system, removing unnecessary barriers to development.”

Farming minister Mark Spencer added: “I am extremely pleased to support our farmers and provide them the freedom to decide the best uses for buildings on their land, without needless bureaucracy holding them back.

Nationally important archaeological sites back.

Louise Bassett, chair of the Farming Group at Whitings LLP, chartered accountants, agreed that the relaxation of PDRs is welcome, but noted that diversi ed businesses take time.

“The farming landscape is changing; diversi cation is an example of this. The relaxation of permitted development rights is welcome, however approvals from local planning authorities must still be in place before work commences,” she emphasised.

“Whether it’s a farm shop, tourism related attraction/accommodation, residential property, or relevant alternative that you wish to set up, the hope is that diversi cation introduces another income stream, helping to level out the volatile nature of farm cash ows.

What are the new rules?

The amount of oorspace that can change from agricultural to ‘ exible commercial use’ has doubled – from 500m2 to 1,000m2. Additionally, the size of new buildings or extensions that can be built on farms over 5ha has increased from 1,000m2 to 1,500m2. For

“We are listening to farmers and putting

“We are listening to farmers and putting them at the heart of future development of our rural areas. Helping farmers secure their businesses and get on with the important job of producing food is our top priority.”

“The relaxation is great news for those who can take advantage of it, but these diversi cations take time, e ort, and cash – something which is already stretched for many farms. Perhaps diversi cation is a way to hook younger generations into the family business. Now more than ever we need young people to engage in farming and rural life.

Weigh up pros and cons

Kate Jardine, partner in the planning team at Thomson Snell & Passmore, urges farmers to be

“Consideration of the tax consequences and the best business set up for these diversi cations is key and Whitings LLP can assist you with this,” she concluded. FG

Louise Bassett, chair of the Farming Group at Whitings LLP.

Kate Jardine, partner in the planning team at Thomson Snell & Passmore.

FARM DIVERSIFICATION

Staying competitive in camping and glamping

Portman Finance Group has been working with a wide variety of holiday parks, farms, and sites, since the covid lockdowns spurred a sharp growth in camping and glamping.

To continue capitalising on this opportunity, however, sites will need to invest in equipment, the facilities they o er, and the uniqueness of their accommodation.

As glamping has become more competitive, customers are looking for points of di erence, whether that be unique accommodation, luxury facilities, or even gourmet meal options. Privacy and a great view are no longer enough.

As one of the UK’s largest brokers and lenders and a nance partner to many industry manufacturers, Portman has sourced funding for lodges, pods, and domes across the UK. It helps to spread the cost of everything from accommodation, to catering facilities, hot tubs, and playgrounds.

With Portman’s experience in the holiday sector, it says it can support businesses with speci cally tailored glamping solutions and exible nance options. Opting for nance means landowners can ease their nancial burden while still making purchases, retaining their cash ow for operational expenses and unforeseen circumstances.

Invest in state-of-the-art pods to elevate customer experience, spread costs over time, respond to evolving customer preferences, and protect your cash ow. Whatever stage your glamping site is at, Portman says it can support you, allowing you to adjust your o erings and stay ahead in the competitive market.

For more information: www.portman nancegroup.co.uk/ glamping-pod-cabin- nance/ FG

Do you have a spare piece of ground that’s sitting redundant, that could be adding to the farm income, complementing farmhouse facilities, or providing extra accommodation for sta or relatives?

Timberspecs UK Ltd recommends getting in touch about log buildings. They don’t need the foundation of a traditional build, a lot of them are included in agricultural permissions and are constructed in days rather than weeks or months. Plus they have a very low carbon footprint and are produced from a sustainable, managed and licenced forest in Romania.

Each building is constructed with minimum 200mm walls and fully insulated (ceilings, walls and oor) and double glazed.

Timberspecs’s prices include delivery and construction. The company has amassed a full list of tradespeople which it is happy to recommend to complement each build. It also has access to a very competitive mortgage company.

So, what’s it to be? A warm and cosy residential cabin? A comfortable farm o ce? Granny annexe, gym and/or sauna? Games room, living quarters for sta , a highly desirable holiday let?

The company concludes – look after your log building and it will provide you with many, many years of useful life, weathering gently into its environment, always looking beautiful and always being an asset. Plus you have the satisfaction of knowing that your building has not harmed the environment. FG

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This is probably our most versatile system, typically timber frame construction ideal for 2 storey houses, but also makes wonderful mobile homes.

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After a record-breaking wet winter and spring, mineral levels in grass could be reduced, putting livestock at risk of deficiencies. Sarah Kidby reports. elements,

A recent podcast saw experts discuss the impact of exceptionally wet weather on mineral levels. With land sitting underwater for prolonged periods, key issues include oxygen levels, uptake of minerals by the plant and compaction. Dr Alison Bond, technical services manager for Rumenco and Nettex, said there could also be an increase in the uptake of some heavy metals, including molybdenum and iron, which a ect the availability of major minerals such as magnesium, calcium and phosphorus.

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spectrum, or if not, animal health soil tests, which o er the added bene t of measuring selenium and cobalt. Grass tissue analysis gives you an idea of how the soil pro le is being taken up within the crop, while fresh grass tests are like an MOT and provide a snapshot on that particular day.

Very wet soil also means potential for poaching and soil contamination, added Lisa Hambly, head of grassland and forage agronomy at Mole Valley Farmers. Dairy farmers will also have had problems with large amounts of slurry accumulating, with later application resulting in increased contamination risk. Testing that grass is vital, though it provides only a snapshot, she added. If you know your soils have a problem with over or undersupply these conditions are going to highlight that.

Dr Bond advised taking lots of samples –perhaps in a W or an X shape – and pooling them all together. Don’t take them all from areas you expect to be contaminated, or from areas where cows don’t eat. Such tests can help to build up a picture over a number of years as to what’s going on in the elds. Blood testing cattle also has a place, but tends to demonstrate the short-term rather than the long-term picture.

Rapid grass growth triggered by warm sunny days later in spring and early summer, could also have a dilution e ect for minerals such as cobalt and magnesium, Dr Bond continued, and this a ects lamb growth rates, and puts animals at higher risk of grass staggers. Additionally, low dry matter means the grass is moving through the animal more quickly, so not all available magnesium will be absorbed. High nitrogen and potash levels compound the issue, and a supplement is recommended in these cases. Animals don’t store magnesium very well so they need a daily top up, particularly in the risk period at spring turnout – and potentially again in the autumn.

What tests are available?

Ms Hambly advised carrying out slurry testing, and looking at ve yearly soil tests, preferably broad

Signs of mineral de ciency tend to be low level – poor fertility, not hitting targets in terms of getting back in calf, or generally being ‘unthrifty’. Sometimes extreme copper de ciency may result in darker coloured animals, rings round eyes, and pigmentation issues. Extreme selenium de ciency is likely to manifest as white muscle disease, animals struggling, muscle aches, nervousness, twitchiness.

WARNING OVER MINERAL LEVELS AFTER WET WEATHER

Supplementation options

Magnesium has a bitter taste, so if it’s given in water, it’s important to ensure animals can’t access any other water sources. Aside from adding to compound feed, options for magnesium supplementation include o ering it with free access molasses, which also takes care of the palatability issue. Or, it can be given in buckets and blocks which are a good insurance policy in risky periods, and many are molasses-based, Dr Bond said.

Calcium, and the balance with magnesium, is absolutely critical, Ms Hambly added. One of the easiest ways to improve calcium levels in the crop is getting the pH right – if pH is low, add lime to the crop.

Looking at supplementation more generally, boluses o er a long-lasting supply of trace

elements, orally administered so you know every animal has received it – and some last 4-6 months. However, the animal handling required will not suit all farms and boluses often only contain the trace elements, so if you’re concerned about magnesium or calcium, they may not be the ideal supplement. However, they work very well for extensive grazing systems, she added.

very well for extensive grazing

Blocks and buckets often include a good complement of the minor and major elements and are easy to administer, but with so many options on the market, it can be a mine eld. Loose minerals are also common, and can be free access, top dressed or mixed through a ration, allowing more bespoke minerals.

When choosing what to supplement, Dr Bond advised looking at every di erent input on your farm, e.g. through forage mineral analysis, speaking to your cake supplier to nd out if any minerals are included, and considering any drenches and boluses given. Consider what you’re supplying and what the animal requires and balance the two – because oversupply can be just as problematic as undersupply. A lot of animals cannot store these minerals, and phos is a prime example – it’s an expensive element that becomes an expensive pollutant if it’s oversupplied. Overall, it’s about considering what will work for you in terms of labour and your animals’ requirements.

On choosing from the myriad of di erent products, she recommended having a really good look at the label. Understand what’s in the supplement, what it will supply, and if you’re looking at boluses and drenches, what is the daily supply and how long will it last. Don’t be frightened to ask your rep for the information you need. FG

Dr Alison Bond, technical services manager for Rumenco and Nettex.

Lisa Hambly, head of grassland and forage agronomy at Mole Valley Farmers.

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HOW TO GET THE BEST OUT OF YOUR GRASS SILAGE

Farmers are being urged to look more closely at silage analysis and consider ‘plan B or C’. Sarah Kidby reports.

Working across England and into Northern Ireland, Ken Stroud, Ecosyl silage specialist at Volac, sees huge variability in silage quality – but farmers who consistently produce better quality silage, tend to have a thorough understanding of silage analysis. While technology, silage analysis and cow genetics have all improved, many farmers still follow ‘plan A’ instead of thinking about ‘plan B or C’, he said during the Forage Forum in May. Silage analysis relies heavily on the quality of the sample. Ken’s top tips are:

• Make sure the sample is a true representation of the crop

• Samples should be double bagged, all air removed, then labelled immediately and kept in a cool bag with freezer blocks, or refrigerated

• Take samples towards the end of the day, at the beginning of the week, so they can be posted that evening and arrive the next morning

• Combine results with a visual inspection of the ensiled crop –how it looks, feels and smells.

Look closer at silage analysis

process, weather conditions and applications of slurry and fertiliser.

What to look out for:

Dry matter: The target for clamped grass is around 30% (baled silage is often higher), however Ken said there can be too much focus on DM – if you have 30% DM but had to wilt it for 2-3 days, all the goodness will be lost.

Protein: The range is commonly 12–17%, though it’s very variable. Bi-cropping also creates problems with accurate analysis, as legumes added into grass leys will increase the overall protein. Maize and wholecrop, meanwhile, tend to be around 8.5–10%.

Intake potential: This varies depending on how the laboratory tests but is useful to look at.

been utilised in the production of lactic acid, not undesirable acids like acetic or butyric, Ken explained. High residual levels improve palatability but increase risk of aerobic spoilage.

Ash content: This is a measure of total mineral content, and a good indicator of soil contamination. Uncontaminated grass can have an ash content of 5–8%, while levels greater than 9 indicate signi cant contamination leading to poor fermentation and butyric acid production.

One of the contributors to higher ash contents is the increased use of tedder rakes. Whilst it’s a great tool, it should be used carefully (not set too low).

is 80–120g/kg and the ratio of lactic acid to voluble fatty acids (VFAs) must be monitored. It should be a minimum of 3:1 but 5:1 or more ensures the best fermentation.

Volatile fatty acids: This is a measure of undesirable fermentation acids, mainly butyric and acetic. High values indicate poor fermentation –the target is to have as low a value as possible, certainly below 20, but Ken encourages farmers to aim for 10 or even less. Any amount of VFAs in forage means DM losses – and with farmers looking to be more feed e cient and sustainable, this is one area where they need to “sit up and take notice”, Ken added.

If there are issues with yeasts and moulds, heterofermenters will sometimes be used to deliberately produce acetic acid to fend them o . However, this usually occurs in higher DM forages, so the rst port of call is to bring the wilting time down and the DM back a bit, Ken said. If VFAs are persistently high, consider lighter cuts and a maximum wilting period of 24 hours. Bringing wilting periods down is an area farmers should target over the next few years.

Whilst most farmers will look at dry matter, protein, ME, and perhaps sugar and pH, Ken advised digging deeper into your silage analysis results. Also, keep a record of the dates of cutting, tedding and silaging

Neutral detergent bre (NDF): Increases with plant maturity and determines the rate of forage digestion in the rumen. High levels, over 55, are associated with low D values and intake levels. Ideally it should be below 50 – but often below 45 is preferred with grass silage in high yielding cows and multi-cut systems.

Sugars/water soluble carbohydrates: Varies from almost zero to 6% in very dry grass silages. Low residual levels in silage are acceptable as long as they have

pH: The lower the pH, the greater the acidity which reduces the chance of secondary (butyric) fermentation occurring. A range of 3.8–4.2 is generally acceptable but this can be higher in silages above 35% DM. Importantly, this must occur very quickly in the fermentation process to enhance the silage.

Ammonia (NH3 % of total N): This is a good indicator of how much protein has been completely broken-down during ensiling. The target is below 5% of total nitrogen. High levels, above 10, indicate poor fermentation.

Lactic acid: Re ects the e ciency of fermentation. The optimum level

To avoid soil contamination, Ken advises leaving a reasonable amount of stubble when mowing – do not remove the last leaf node – and set the tedder in the eld, not on concrete so it doesn’t sink down. Then, spend ve minutes following the tedder or mower to ensure they’re not set too low – they must not scrape the soil. With the window between slurry applications and cutting getting smaller, we must work very hard on crop hygiene to prevent undesirable bugs upsetting the fermentation.

A proven inoculant such as Ecosyl can help ensure more sugar is converted to lactic acid to improve fermentation, and helps to stress clostridial bugs that make it into the crop, Ken concluded. FG

Ken Stroud, Ecosyl silage specialist at Volac.

COMBATTING HEAT STRESS IN GRAZING LIVESTOCK

While fans and sprinkle systems work well in keeping housed cattle cool, what about grazing animals? Emily Collins-Wingate, Westpoint Farm Vets, reports.

The upper critical temperature for cattle is 25°C, increasing to 29°C for shorn sheep. If temperatures rise above this livestock may be impacted by heat stress.

Signs of heat stress:

• Animals become lethargic and inactive, often refusing to lie down

• Cows may huddle tightly together or attempt to splash water from troughs onto their body

• ‘Panting’ or increased respiration rates, sometimes with deep abdominal movement

• ‘Open mouth’ breathing, head extended with profuse salivation and front legs wide (advanced heat stress or respiratory compromise)

• Rectal temperatures > 41°C.

Unless the animal’s body temperature is reduced, they may collapse and die. Even if not fatal, high body temperatures a ect feed intakes, growth rates, ovulation and conception and bull/ram fertility.

Water: A 70kg ewe at peak lactation needs

>7-litres/day, milking cows 120–140-litres/day and a lactating suckler cow 40–70-litres/day. In hot weather intakes will increase by 10–20% so ensure an adequate supply of clean drinking water, ideally kept out of direct sunlight. Extra troughs could be placed in elds, but check them regularly for algal growth and contamination as this will reduce consumption.

Handling: Livestock should be handled quietly in early morning or late evening, avoiding the heat of the day. Lambs are more susceptible to heat stress than adult sheep so give them extra attention.

Shelter: Provide shade where possible, either with access to buildings or by grazing elds with natural shade from trees and hedges. If considering housing sheep, ensure at least 1m2 oor space per ewe and 0.6–0.7m2 per lamb (25–35kg), in a well-ventilated building.

Flies: Ensure you stay on top of y control to prevent the spread of disease and be alert for ystrike in sheep ocks. Flies can also cause cattle

to congregate, reducing their ability to lose heat.

Nutrition: The rumen is a signi cant source of heat, so in hot weather forage intakes may be reduced by 10–30%. Creep can be fed to spring-born calves if grass supplies are low, and supplementary forage feeding for cattle may be required. Feed late afternoon instead of in the morning to allow the heat produced from rumen fermentation to dissipate in the cooler evening. If sward heights are below 4cm, sheep will need supplementary forage or concentrates. Always introduce supplementary feeding gradually, before it is needed, and slowly to reduce the risk of acidosis.

Body condition scoring cattle and sheep will help monitor whether they are maintaining condition. Flushes of grass growth after hot, dry spells may also bring grass staggers (hypomagnesaemia) and sudden increases in worm burdens on pasture.

Don’t forget to protect yourself from heat stroke too – with sun protection, uids and breaks in the shade. FG

NEW COOLANT FEED PRODUCT FOR DRY COWS

Cargill UK has introduced CoolCalver for dry cows in the latter stage of gestation, during the high-risk months from May to September.

CoolCalver is designed to maintain metabolic functionality of cows close to calving and therefore mitigate the negative impact of temperature and humidity levels seen in summer months that trigger the heat stress threshold in these animals.

Thermal stress in dry cows occurs when the temperature and humidity index is 68 or above. In the UK, where humidity in summer is typically 60%, this occurs when temperatures are at 22°C or above. Cargill recorded these conditions in almost 30% of days from May to September 2023.

CoolCalver has multiple elements; an

osmolyte cooling element which is proven to reduce cow body temperature and a carefully selected set of ingredients which support rumen function and maintain feed intake.

This feed product also contains LiFT, Cargill’s bespoke liver function enhancing feed product. LiFT is a package of vitamins and essential cofactors proven to improve liver function by optimising its processes, including minimising fat build up and improving energy production. These actions support a healthy liver, which is described as the cow’s ‘engine room’, during the transition period and early lactation.

“Heat stress in dry cows can impair mammary gland development,” says Cargill’s Helen Rogers. “Studies have shown reductions in daily milk yield of 5kg to 7.5kg a cow in the subsequent lactation. It can also reduce the gestation period of between two and eight days causing lighter calf birthweights.”

There is also an epigenetic e ect resulting

from heat stress in dams in the latter part of their gestation with their calves having lower birthweights and weaning weights. Studies have shown these to be 4.5kg and 7kg a calf respectively.

“These calves also absorb less antibodies from colostrum, which will have a lasting e ect on their health and production throughout their lifetime. Lower milk yields for the rst three lactations have also been recorded and a reduced lifespan of 11 months,” adds Mrs Rogers.

“CoolCalver promotes better welfare in dry cows and calves. It can also mitigate the risk of heat stress and the associated negative e ects by keeping dry cows cooler and functioning correctly.”

CoolCalver is fed to dry cows in the heat stress risk period, between May and September, for at least three weeks before calving. The LiFT component is a bene cial addition to dry cow diets in autumn, with Cargill’s Equaliser CoolCow, which comprises a rumen bu er and cooling function designed for milking cows through summer.

For more information contact Cargill UK customer services or visit www.provimi.eu/ uk-coolcalver FG

the cow’s skin from evaporating, stopping them from cooling down.”

Heat stress can have a major impact on welfare and productivity, reducing dry matter intake by up to 30%, with knock-on e ects on milk production. Last year’s heatwave saw milk drops of up to four litres/day. This will increase as temperatures rise, Mr Gardner said.

Depending on the temperature and humidity, there can be many di erent levels of heat stress, which can all impact productivity and fertility.

“Even a THI score of 58, which indicates mild to moderate heat stress, can cause oestrus activity to decrease and conception rates to decline.

A THI tool has been launched to help farmers track local heat stress risk to reduce its impact on productivity.

Galebreaker and Phibro Animal Health have come together to install internet enabled temperature and humidity dataloggers in sheds across the UK, the Netherlands and Belgium which feed realtime data back to the THI-Live website to give live, in-shed conditions.

The website provides key design characteristics of each shed in which dataloggers are installed, allowing farmers to gain insight into factors that could be in uencing in-shed THI levels and what the implications of the THI levels can be.

Galebreaker technical director Andrew Gardner said: “This new tool is also interactive as it

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has a handy THI calculator that farmers can use to input their own data and understand if their cows are su ering from heat stress.

“THI combines temperature and humidity to give a measure of how uncomfortable a given situation is for the animals, or people, exposed to it.

“Heat stress happens when the external temperature and humidity are too high for cows to lose heat through natural body functions like respiration and sweating.

“Although ambient temperature plays a major role in heat stress, humidity is also important, because high humidity prevents any moisture on

“One of the most e ective ways to increase the air ow and reduce heat stress is to install outlets at the ridge of the building, where warm and humid air naturally rises. As the warm air escapes, it creates a vacuum e ect that draws in fresh air through the sides of the building.

“However, if you’re looking for a more technical approach, Galebreaker’s VVS side curtains continually monitor the temperature, wind speed, wind direction and rain and will open and close automatically to make full use of natural air ow, while still providing protection from adverse weather.”

Supplementing cattle with special additives is another option. Phibro says its OmniGen product is proven to reduce internal body temperature, reduce respiration rates and maintain dry matter intake, and therefore yield even under heat stress conditions.

To use the new tool visit: www.thi-live.com. FG

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BIGGERPREMISES HERALDS EXCITING PERIOD OF GROWTH

Saveco Environmental Ltd has moved premises to cut lead times, and shares its range of equipment available under grants.

Saveco provides state-of-the-art solutions through a comprehensive product range of machines and equipment, designed for bulk materials handling, e uent pretreatment and slurry treatment within livestock farming, biogas plants and wastewater treatment plants.

However, far from becoming complacent, Saveco says it’s going

through an exciting period of growth at the moment. Sales manager Owen Bond explained their current focus.

“2023 was a big year for us; we moved to a bigger premises so that we can carry more stock to cut down on lead times and we also opened our own in-house service centre. On top of this, we brought to market some brand new kit, focused primarily on the farming and biogas

industries, which has been a gamechanger for many of our customers. This year we are in the process of growing our sales and service team to better serve the needs of dealers and customers in the UK and Ireland. It’s great to get the sales but customer service is something we see as vital to our continued growth.”

Delivering innovative, market-

oriented, and cost-e ective products, Saveco says it has a proven track record of success – working on major projects with Tier 1 and 2 Contractors as well as leading water utilities. Whilst it has a rm dealer base in England, Wales and Ireland, Saveco is currently looking for new dealers to serve the Scottish market too.

“Perhaps the biggest news in the rst half of 2024 is the release of the government grants for the farming and biogas industries”, explained Owen. “This will make a huge di erence to our customers. We have Sepcom Screw Press Separators in stock and ready to go, from the standard model to the Biogas-speci c one and also our bedding machine, all of which can be eligible for the grants, dependent on circumstances. We know the farming industry has faced some hardships in the last few years so these government grants are much needed and mean that our customers can update their existing kit to improve e ciency going forward.”

Saveco is determined to supply the most comprehensive range of equipment available to deliver a onestop solution to its customers, the company concluded. FG

WELSH FARM REAPS BENEFITS OF SYNCHRONISED BREEDING

A Flintshire sheep farmer is lambing ewes in two tight batches following synchronised breeding to fit in with his full-time job, while adding value by targeting stock sales at prime times.

Lloyd Williams, of Brook eld Farm in Sealand, Deeside, farms alongside his wife Beth. They usually lamb 150 Su olk Mules in January and 150–200 Texel crosses and Mules in April. The January lambers are sold as a cash crop as ewes with lambs at foot, and the April lambs are sold either deadweight

or live through Ruthin Market.

This year, however, is the rst time in ve years that Lloyd and Beth only lambed one batch of 200 ewes in April. Last summer, instead of buying a batch of early lambing ewes, they seized the opportunity to purchase store lambs to nish on their 78-acre

farm. This was due to surplus grass being available, high replacement ewe prices and an early 2024 Easter.

Although Lloyd and Beth keep a small number of ewes as replacements, most are bought each year. They mainly use Beltex x Charollais or Beltex x Texel rams across their ewes.

“Pays for itself”

Lloyd, who works full time as a Genus RMS technician, says synchronisation is necessary for him so that he can book holidays when each batch is lambing. He says synchronising using the intra-vaginal T-shaped device CIDR Ovis from Zoetis also pays for itself, as he believes lamb mortality is reduced.

“I believe because I'm with the ewes all the time when they are lambing, the chances of losing lambs

are greatly reduced,” he says.

Lloyd believes there is also the ability to add 'serious' value to cull ewes by synchronising them to breed early if time and resources allow.

“If you have some cull ewes with decent mouths, last year you'd have made about £115–120 selling them as a cull. If you'd bred them and sold them with a set of twins at 3–4 weeks old, you'd be getting about £300. Fixed costs are the same, but you have doubled the value by selling the ewes with lambs at foot,” he says.

And Lloyd believes the market for ewes with lambs at foot will only increase as labour shortages worsen.

“As lambing is so labour-intensive, buying ewes with lambs at foot is very appealing for some,” he adds.

Time is costly

When lambing in two batches, Lloyd usually buys the January lambing ewes freshly weaned in June from a farm in Scotland. To target a lambing date of 1st January, the ewes are synchronised so the tups go in on 7th August, 24 hours after CIDR removal.

Lloyd started using CIDRs after being 'let down' with the sponge supply one year. He highlights that for anyone making the switch

from sponges to CIDRs, the timings of introducing the rams are di erent following device removal.

“I now introduce the tups 24 hours after CIDRs are removed compared to 48 hours with sponges.”

For April-lambing ewes, tups are introduced on 5th November following the same synchronisation period of 12 days. Ewes are ushed in the run-up to breeding on good-quality grass if it is available; otherwise, they are fed some highenergy Crystalyx blocks in the eld.

Lloyd says inserting CIDRs takes half the time compared to sponges and is also less intrusive for the ewe.

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Tony Young, head of sales for Postsaver, highlights the product’s impressive track record and future promise: “Postsaver has been used in

supply on farms, so using CIDRs makes a massive di erence. We have found they are easy to apply, have a better retention rate and are cleaner on removal and therefore would indicate less vaginal infection, he adds. Conception rates are no di erent, averaging 65% to the rst service on both batches.

Lloyd says that a disadvantage of synchronisation is the high tup-toewe ratio due to all the ewes coming on heat at once. “Ideally, you need one ram for every 10 ewes minimum.”

All lambs in each batch are born within 4–5 days, with the repeat cycle just as tight. Ewes remain with the rams for two cycles before they are removed.

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The rst April-born lambs are sold at 10 weeks old, weighing 38kg+, with most gone by the end of August. Lambs are creep-fed from four weeks old but have access to their mother's cake before that.

Before lambing, ewes are grazed on swedes, with twins and triplet bearing ewes fed grass silage, swedes and concentrates 2–3 weeks before lambing. Singles are o ered good grass.

“Management of the ewe doesn't alter when you are synchronising, as all you are doing is manipulating the ewe's oestrus cycle,” he adds. FG

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• 78- acre County Council tenanted farm

• Lambing 150 Su olk Mules in January and 150–200 Texel crosses and Mules in April

• 170% lambing percentage for January lambers and 195% for April lambers

• Lambs sold deadweight and liveweight through Ruthin Market

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The NSA’s flagship event in July showcases British sheep farming and discusses topical issues a ecting the industry.

SHEEP EVENT 2024 SHOWCASES A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

The National Sheep Association’s (NSA) biennial one-day show returns to the Three Counties Showground, Malvern, Worcestershire on Tuesday 30th July 2024.

As one of the rst major agricultural events following the UK’s general election on 4th July, this year also delivers an unmissable opportunity to hear directly from newly elected government ministers as they address the farming industry.

NSA has representatives from all the main political parties committed to attending NSA Sheep 2024 and prepared to take part in NSA Breakfast Club in the event of them winning the election. This insights session will also be livestreamed via NSA’s social platforms.

The seminar tent is also sure to be a highlight, including the launch of the new NSA Sustainability Report – ‘Sheep; Planetary problem or sustainability saviour’. The report provides a balanced, scienti cally supported argument demonstrating the positive environmental, economical and social attributes sheep farming can deliver while also identifying areas where the sector can deliver more to improve future sustainability.

Another seminar – ‘Managing business reform with positive solutions’ – will focus on coping with business change when there is still uncertainty on the horizon.

The nal panel discussion of the day ‘Driving markets and trade opportunities’ will gather representatives from North Wales’

Rhug Estate, AHDB and Red Tractor to focus on the outlook for the future sheepmeat market.

As always, the day is packed with attractions for visitors to watch and enjoy including the national nal of the NSA Next Generation Shepherd of the Year competition, Tornado Wire Fencing competition and NFYFC Team Shearing Competition, as well as live cookery demonstrations running every 45 minutes from 10am.

Visitors can also keep up to date with industry developments through a series of practical workshops. These cover topics as diverse as lameness, traceability, parasite control, clovers and multispecies leys, thin ewes, breeding and a workshop with The Strati ed Sheep Group.

Janet Hughes, Defra programme director for the Future Farming and Countryside Programme will give an update on farming reform, while The Sheep Game’s Cammy Wilson joins the Elanco stand at midday for a live discussion on the practicalities of parasite control in sheep ocks, and the common pitfalls to avoid.

AHDB will have eld sta on hand to demonstrate and talk about body condition scoring, breeding, exports and delivering a ram MOT workshop on their stand.

Tickets are now available for the event. NSA members receive free entry. Tickets are available on the gate for £25 or access a 20% discount by purchasing online in advance. For more information visit www.sheepevent.org.uk FG

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LAMB FAECAL EGG COUNTS STARTING TO RISE

As conditions become favourable and faecal egg counts rise, serial testing using pooled samples is a cost-e ective way to determine if treatment is needed.

After a mild wet winter, there has been a higher level of over wintered larvae for sheep worms this year –leading to a rise in faecal egg counts from early May, when the weather started to warm up.

Roundworms are estimated to cost the UK sheep industry £84 million a year in treatment and lost productivity. Whilst roundworm infection can result in overt clinical disease, often the parasites cause sub-clinical infections, a ecting productivity. Production losses associated with roundworm infection include reduced live weight gains, and quality and quantity of meat and wool.

Senior veterinary advisor at Biobest Laboratories and former Sheep Veterinary Society president, Rebecca Mearns said: “At Biobest we receive samples from all parts of the UK and we are starting to see some higher faecal egg counts in lambs, including in submissions received as part of the Pathway Annual Health and Welfare Review in England.

“Counts can rise quickly when conditions are favourable so serial testing using pooled samples is a cost e ective way of monitoring egg counts to determine if treatment is needed and to check if treatments have been e ective.”

Nematodirus

When it comes to nematodirus, however, the cold and quite often wet weather this spring reduced the threat of nematodirus in 2024-born lambs. Speaking on behalf of SCOPS, Moredun scientist Dr Dave Bartley said the hatching of nematodirus eggs was very gradual this year, meaning many lambs were able to build up natural immunity.

However, SCOPS expert Rudolf Reichel, of the Animal and Plant Health Agency, said the nematodirus risk isn’t quite over for 2024, and urged farmers with later-born lambs in upland and/

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or northern areas of the UK to keep an eye on the SCOPS Nematodirus Forecast.

“If the spot closest to you on the forecast map is only just turning red (high risk) or black (very high risk) then you need to be aware of the risk to younger lambs,” he noted. “If your spot is orange (moderate risk) or yellow (low risk) and you’re not sure if on its ways towards turning red/black or on its way back from having already been red/black, use the ‘Historic Data’ tab on the website to check.”

Testing is key

Regular testing is essential for building up a picture of the worm situation on your farm – testing every 3-4 weeks throughout the season is recommended, alongside observing lambs and monitoring weights.

Funding is available in England through the Animal Health & Welfare Pathway, for a free annual vet visit – and, for sheep farmers, a wormer treatment check via a faecal egg count. Post treatment testing to ensure the worm treatment has worked should be done 7-14 days after worming, depending on the product used.

Lungworm

Sheep disease as a result of lungworm is usually less severe than that seen in cattle. Dictyocaulus laria is the most important lungworm species in sheep and its lifecycle is similar to roundworms. If grazing animals are showing signs of laboured breathing and coughing, it’s important to speak to your vet, to determine if lungworm is the culprit and avoid potentially unnecessary treatment –as there are other causes of coughing and respiratory disease.

Some metastrongylid lungworm species occur when animals ingest an infected slug or snail. Usually, these species only cause a mild infection, but heavy infections may cause bronchopneumonia and damage to lung tissue. FG

Moxodex 1mg/ml oral drench targets most common gut and lungworms in sheep, including some activity against worms which are resistant to benzimidazoles (white drenches).

Key bene ts:

• Persistent action of up to ve weeks against Telodorsagia and Haemonchus, allowing for an eightweek dosing schedule. This minimises handling of lambs, reducing stress, workload and the risk of injuries during handling/gathering

• 14-day withdrawal period – signi cantly shorter than many other wormer groups. This allows for more rapid marketing of treated fat lambs, to target better market prices

• Can be used in pregnant, breeding and lactating animals and has a wide safety margin for overdose.

KEEPING IT COOL WITH VENTILATION THIS SUMMER

With the days getting warmer and the impact of heat on livestock being so severe, Hydor technical sales engineer Stuart Wilkieson o ers some advice.

Heat stress can kill livestock, so it’s vital that farmers implement proactive measures ahead of the hot summer days. Without a cooling system in place, farmers may nd that their livestock reduce their feed intake and consume more water, resulting in weight loss, potential impact on pregnancy and ultimately a lower product output. According to the National Institute of Health, heat stress can cause a 36.4% reduction in egg

production in poultry livestock. A similar impact was also reported in cows with the National Animal Disease Information Service reporting a 20% decrease in milk.

Across all farm livestock, the summer can be a detrimental time, but farmers can make their ock more comfortable during the hot weather through their ventilation system.

By installing hanging fans, hot and humid

air can be circulated and removed from a shed which in turn allows for the temperature to drop, resulting in the livestock housed within being more comfortable. Alongside this, high pressure mist dispersers such as the Evaporative Cooling System by Hydor can not only e ectively reduce indoor air temperatures, but also control dust levels.

Able to continuously spray evaporated water to keep the inhabitants cool, this coste ective measure lowers fan energy consumption and reduces any insect infestation all while not oversaturating the area.

Using bespoke control systems, the shed’s climate can be completely controlled by the farmer, allowing for the perfect environment to be created for optimal yield.

It is possible to continue high levels of production during the summer months as long as farmers ensure that their livestock are comfortable. To do this, ventilation is a vital measure.

For more information about how to keep your livestock cool this summer, please visit: https:// hydor.co.uk/ FG

Stuart Wilkieson, Hydor technical sales engineer.

With rural crime on the rise, Farmers Guide caught up with Kevin Howells, MD of Datatag ID, to find out how the CESAR Scheme protects farmers’ valuable assets.

FORENSIC SECURITY A GAME CHANGER IN TACKLING THEFTS

How

does CESAR reduce vehicle thefts?

A: The CESAR Scheme is the o cial Construction Equipment Association (CEA) forensic security marking system designed for all self-propelled construction plant machinery and agricultural machinery. The CESAR System, put simply, adds multiple layers of overt and covert identi cation technology to machines to make them signi cantly easier to identify, often with nothing more than your eyes, but with the forensic element to add con dence. The CESAR Scheme’s technical delivery partner, Datatag ID, provides the class-leading forensic ID technologies which include the now iconic CESAR triangular ID plate, along with other visible and covert technologies including long read range RFIDs, microscopic Datadots and, the ultimate tech, a unique DNA solution.

Historically criminals have targeted these machines which are high value and critical to business, because there was little risk and a high reward when sold on. CESAR allows police to quickly and easily identify a suspect machine and is almost impossible to remove, thereby deterring theft in the rst instance and aiding police if the worst should happen. Statistical evidence that shows that CESAR has – along with other manufacturer innovations like telematics, keypad entry and unique key – seen a signi cant fall in agricultural machinery thefts over the last decade. More importantly, police recoveries of stolen machinery have also risen in that time. We all have a role to play in the ght against rural crime and CESAR is the industry's contribution to that ght.

What happens when a CESAR-registered vehicle is stolen?

A: The owner obviously calls the police and Datatag to register the theft. Their secure accredited database is updated immediately and is available 24/7 through a secure contact centre for police to verify a machine. If police come across a machine that they have suspicions about they can simply quote any of the visible identi ers to the contact centre who can verify the status of that machine. In this way police can identify it within minutes of coming across it.

How did CESAR get started?

A: CESAR was born out of a request by police

ahead of the 2012 London Olympics to develop a secure register of construction machinery, with the anticipation of increased theft during the construction phase of the Olympic Park. Datatag was awarded the contract largely due to its multi-layered approach to forensic marking, which had been developed over many years in the motorcycle industry. The CEA-owned scheme was supported by the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) which promotes the tting of Cesar as best practice to its membership.

Today, the majority of large self-propelled agricultural machinery is protected by CESAR, including Case IH, Massey Ferguson, New Holland, John Deere and others plus ATV brands like Suzuki and Kawasaki. Although it’s an OE t system farmers can have any machinery retro tted for a low one-o cost with no additional fees.

It should be noted that machinery tted with CESAR may bene t from a signi cant insurance premium discount through NFU Mutual, so the initial cost of tting is quickly outweighed by the additional theft deterrent and money saved on insurance every year.

How has the scheme developed?

A: The CESAR Scheme has and continues to develop its technologies to ensure they are always at the head of the class. Most recently we introduced

a long-read range RFID transponder which will aid the identi cation by police when they are unable to get 'up close and personal' with a machine. However probably the biggest development is the soon-to-be-released RAPID vehicle check app. Here o cers can simply type into a connected smartphone any visible identi er and within seconds receive back information not only held on our database but also PNC. This gamechanging service will speed up identi cation of machines and allow police to progress investigations quicker than ever before.

about is the disruption to work that a theft can have. Often the nancial consequence of a machine theft is as bad as the theft itself with crops not harvested or livestock not easily cared for. Thefts of larger machinery may have fallen but criminals are increasingly turning their attention to smaller more transportable high value assets like GPS guidance systems.

Are you seeing rising concern over rural crime?

A: Machinery theft, particularly of ATVs, is an ever-present issue. The biggest worry we hear

It’s a sad state but we all need to do all we can to avoid falling victim to these unscrupulous gangs and farmers should follow the advice of police in making sure all assets are marked, keys never left in them, stored and locked away overnight, security lighting and CCTV installed. CESAR can protect all the major farm machinery and Datatag has forensic security systems to mark 4x4s, trailers, tools and property to ensure your farm is seen as a no-go area for thieves. FG

DAIRY FARM’S DIECI MINI IS “INDISPENSABLE”

Sam Bailey, an award-winning dairy farmer, says his second Dieci Mini Ag is the central machine on his farm.

Sam has continuously expanded his farming operations in Sta ordshire over the past ve years. He now manages a larger-scale operation, milking 350 high-yielding Holstein cows on one site, overseeing the dry cows on another, and running a robust contracting arm of the business from a third location. With such an extensive and busy setup, having reliable machinery is crucial for Sam.

Right-hand machine

The Dieci Mini Ag 26.6 has proven to be an invaluable asset across all his sites, acting as his right-hand machine. “Its compact size and agility allow me to navigate around the yard easily and safely,” Sam explains. “It’s brilliant for all the sites, each of which has tight spaces, and the Dieci handles everything we need.” The Agri Mini's exceptional manoeuvrability in con ned areas, combined with its powerful control, excellent handling, and precision in movement across its three steering modes – front, concentric, and transverse – ensures smooth operation even with heavy loads.

Boasting a lift capacity of 2,600kg, a lifting height of 5.73m, and a horizontal extension of 3.2m, the Mini Ag is a powerhouse. “I believe it can handle even more,” Sam adds. “With its hydrostatic transmission, it operates e ortlessly and remains surprisingly stable, even at full reach.”

This high-performing transmission ensures the optimal speed-to-power ratio for any condition. The combination of the electronic throttle and inching pedal allows for slow and controlled driving while maintaining maximum boom

speed. Additionally, each Mini Ag is equipped with a stability control device that continuously monitors the vehicle’s stability in real time, preventing any unsafe movements when safety limits are approached.

Standing out from the crowd

The Dieci Mini Ag 26.6 is designed to meet the demanding needs of modern agriculture, Dieci says. Its compact dimensions allow it to access tight spaces and navigate easily around obstacles, making it ideal for farms with restricted access areas. The machine's robust construction ensures durability and longevity, capable of withstanding the rigorous daily tasks on the farm. The cab is designed for operator comfort, with an ergonomic layout that reduces fatigue and increases productivity.

The all-in-one joystick provides intuitive control, allowing operators to perform multiple functions seamlessly.

“We operate a couple of tractors and two telehandlers, but the Dieci stands out,” Sam continues. “Its handling is superb, and the all-inone joystick provides full and safe control of the vehicle, enabling quick shifts between forward and reverse.” He further praises the Mini Ag's steering and overall control, describing it as light, responsive, easy, and safe.

“The Dieci’s low pro le makes it accessible and comfortable for everyone to use – even my

Grandad can just step in,” Sam jokes. “And being such a high-performing machine, anyone can get all the jobs done around the farms.”

Sam’s previous Dieci clocked 6,000 hours and was the sole handler on his farm when he had 270 dairy cows. “This Mini Ag is just over a year old, and we’ve already logged over 2,500 hours. It’s regularly serviced and heavily used, but it has never let us down. Out of the two handlers we have, I know which one I’d choose. The Mini Ag is so comfortable that you can spend all day in it. The controls are easy to use, and the cab is well laid out.”

Indispensable

Dieci’s R&D team has invested considerable e ort in optimising the cab’s ergonomics, making the controls intuitive, simple, and comfortable, thereby easing the operator’s workload.

Loaded with advanced technology, the Dieci Mini Ag features an on-board computer that displays all operational information in real-time, clearly and uncluttered. This technology ensures that operators have all the information they need at their ngertips, enhancing e ciency and safety.

Supported by the Dieci network, dealership support remains a top priority. Sam con rms: “The support we get from the dealership is excellent. They stay on top of all maintenance and servicing requirements.”

Sam concluded: “Even though we’ve added a bigger machine to our eet to assist, we simply couldn’t function e ciently without the Dieci Mini Ag. It’s indispensable to our operations.” FG

Sam Bailey, Sta ordshire dairy farmer.

ATV BRAND A “GAME CHANGER” FOR SAFETY

After 15 years of loyalty to a competitor brand, Colin Sloss decided it was time to “take a punt” on a Yamaha ATV.

Based on the west coast of Scotland, with challenging terrain, Colin Sloss, a deer control contractor for Forestry Land Scotland, wanted a bike with enhanced safety and build quality. His Yamaha Kodiak 700 is now the main ATV used within his business, and it’s in high demand.

“Our terrain [...] is steep and dangerous, and the Yamaha is the safest bike I have ever rode on the hills around here. ATVs these days seem to be favouring a design that lifts the bike higher

o the ground and this is a problem for us. The higher the bike the more unstable it is for our work. When it comes to the Kodiaks, their lower stance makes all the di erence and to be totally honest, I didn’t realise how unsafe the old bikes were until I made the move to Yamaha.”

A handy feature for customers with this terrain is the OnCommand 2wd/4wd di lock system. With the ick of a switch, you can switch between 2wd for open straights, 4wd for added traction

on uneven terrain, and di lock for tackling those truly challenging moments.

“The Yamaha is a real game changer for us, it doesn’t have an easy life by no means, but it handles everything we throw at it. The bike is doing a lot of heavy lifting, we use hill trailers frequently which the Kodiak handles with ease. The terrain can be hazardous as well as muddy and wet, so the bike must be tough and robust to tackle these situations. Our old bike gave us serious trouble with the positioning of the tow bar causing the back wheels of the bike to lift when towing – very dangerous! But the design of the Yamaha has been well thought out, the lower positioning of the tow bar means the wheels stay on the ground, allowing the bike to grip tremendously, even when we increase power.”

The Yamaha Kodiak 700 EPS boasts a towing capacity of up to 600kg, making it an “exceptional companion” out on the hills for work such as Colin’s. The independent suspension features double wishbone A-arms and long-travel KYB shocks to give high levels of comfort but also exceptional manoeuvrability and ground placement. The Kodiak 700 EPS has a plethora of accessories that further elevate its experience, such as the addition of a storage box that can be tted to the front rack of the ATV, an extra that Colin also could not be without.

“The Yamaha is just a di erent beast. It does not let me down, which is key when you rely on it as a necessary tool for the job. Hats o to Yamaha on a fantastic product!” FG

TRAILERS

MAKING THE TOUGHEST JOBS LOOK EASY

Visitors to the Royal Welsh Show this year will be able to see the Can-Am Outlander range up close and personal.

Wales has some of the toughest terrains in the UK, so users must have the right ATV for the environments they work in. Can-Am's Outlander HD7, on display on stand 535 Avenue F at the show, has been designed and developed by the o -road design team to make the toughest jobs easy – through “industry-leading power, performance and towing and carrying capabilities”. The ATV’s versatility means it can handle a multitude of applications without missing a beat, Can-Am says.

Spearheading the Can-Am Outlander HD7 models is the PRO XU HD7 ABS (pictured). This ATV puts out 50hp and 41ft-lb of torque as well as having intelligent engine braking (iEB), which enables the user to select the level of braking assistance required based on the terrain and steepness of the descent, so travelling up the down hills or towing and carrying cargo on the at is now easier and more e cient.

Alongside it, from the ATV line-

up, will be the Can-Am Outlander BASE PRO HD5 T. It’s a work-ready vehicle that provides the user with “consistent performance with the help of its class-leading power” from the all-new Rotax engine, ground clearance, suspension travel, towing and rack capacity.

Complementing the ATVs on display will be Can-Am’s SSV line-up, which includes the Can-Am Traxter HD7 and HD9. These vehicles provide users with consistent performance, and both can stay out in the eld for longer with the help of their 40-litre fuel tanks.

Coinciding with Farm Safety Week, Can-Am will also be educating attendees on the importance of rider safety through its Responsible Rider Charter. In addition, the Can-Am o -road team will be on hand to discuss the exclusive partnership with NFU Cymru and highlight the importance of ATV and SSV security and the bene ts of Can-Am’s Digitally Encoded Security System (D.E.S.S.)

Key, which restricts access to the bike’s electronic ignition system.

Rachael Turner, BRP commercial manager UK and Ireland, says: “The Welsh market is continuing to evolve and expand, and we are delighted to be back at the Royal Welsh Show this year. We see this event as a showcase for us to highlight to an engaged audience that because of the breadth of our vehicle portfolio there is a Can-Am ATV or

SSV that will meet and exceed their requirements. In addition, this year’s Farm Safety Week is taking place during the show, so we are looking forward to promoting responsible riding by reinforcing rider best practice and challenging attendees to rethink how they approach rider safety with the help of our Responsible Rider Charter.” For more information visit https://uk.brp.com/ o -road/ FG

“Five-star” livestock trailer combines safety and ease of use

For over 20 years, the Joskin Betimax livestock trailer has been a staple in livestock transportation on farms, the manufacturer says. With over 6,000 units built, this fully drop-down trailer combines safety and ease of use. With a step of only a 140mm when in loading position, livestock tripping risks are minimised. A threecomponent synthetic rubber oor coating guarantees anti-slip and sound absorbing properties, and also is particularly comfortable for the animals.

The Betimax RDS is standard tted with a cross-sprung drawbar suspension, ensuring a comfortable and safe drive for both the driver and the livestock.

Available in single or twin axle versions ranging from 5–9m, there is

a Betimax for every need and work, Joskin reckons. Whether it’s moving cattle around the farm, or more intense livestock haulage. Thanks to standardised production, the trailer can be tted with di erent inner gates or sliding door. A large choice of loading gates – e.g. pivoting and/ or on rails, full length or telescopic from 2–4m – can also be ordered with the trailer or retro- tted at any time.

A cover, toolbox or brush holder are other options available to custom build your trailer.

The Betimax models are available in painted or fully galvanised versions, with the latter ensuring a long lifespan.

Joskin Betimax trailers are also available as an Advantage series from stock. FG

Betimax RDS: 5H LIVESTOCK TRANSPORT!

BUILT FOR THE UK FARMING LANDSCAPE

Having recently celebrated over 40 years in farming, Suzuki ATVs’ experience has resulted in the toughest models to date.

The right ATV for you depends largely on the nature of your land and enterprise, Suzuki explains. If you’re spending long hours in the saddle, routinely riding over very rough country, towing large loads, or using heavy attachments then choose the KingQuad 750XP (XP denotes independent suspension and power steering). This model

features QuadMatic 4-wheel drive, fully independent suspension, an advanced and improved engine braking system, and an impressive towing capacity of 600kg. The powerful 722cc engine, tuned for smooth power and torque delivery in all situations, makes it ideal for agricultural and sports use, as well as trail riding, the company reckons.

New “iconic” cattle crush launches

LM Bateman has launched the Iconic Cattle Crush, in response to a requirement for a manually operated cattle crush with a wider internal width than most crushes on the market.

The crush has been two years in the design and manufacturing process. The company believes it successfully ful ls the requirements of all cattle farmers in its ability to safely secure young stock, commercial beef animals, pedigree show cattle and rare breeds.

Robert Hine, engineering and design director, who led the project, said the main feature is the ability to adjust the internal width from 850mm down to 250mm. This makes it suitable for any breed or size of

On lowland farms, estates and equestrian properties, the KingQuad 500X o ers an ideal balance of features, toughness and easy handling. Also featuring 4-wheel drive, fully independent suspension and an advanced engine braking system, it has true o -road capability. The 493cc fuelinjected engine’s cylinder head and piston are specially designed to provide power and torque across the rev range, making the 500X equally suitable for towing, using attachments, or just as a great work horse.

For the more demanding conditions of hill farms, or if you’re regularly in the seat all day, the power steering model (KingQuad 500XP) would be the choice as this model o ers even greater control, precision and fatigue-free riding.

Joyce Campbell, fellow Suzuki ambassador and sheep farmer at Armadale Farm in the Scottish Highlands, said: “The Suzuki quads we use on our hill farm are vital tools for the smooth daily running of our business. They are reliable, comfortable and very nice to drive with their power steering system. When we're gathering

or checking sheep, out on our hill, they handle the rough terrain safely with ease. We would not be able to lamb and calve outside each spring, without our Suzuki quads to move and check our livestock. It speaks volumes that I’ve been a happy Suzuki customer for over 18 years.”

Paul Childerley, owner of Childerley Sporting Ltd and Suzuki ambassador, added: “I have been running Suzuki quad bikes for well over 10 years with fantastic satisfaction and reliability for the job. With day-to-day gamekeeping and estate duties, ATVs are put through their paces by myself and the team, maximising their use for all types of work over a variety of terrain and in all weathers. Suzuki ATVs are always reliable, easy and very comfortable to drive.”

Every Suzuki ATV customer can currently bene t from a fantastic trade-in o er, with 10% o the RRP of a new KingQuad when trading in any brand of quad bike in part exchange.

For more information, T&Cs and to discover the range, visit: https:// atv.suzuki.co.uk FG

Winner of all-in-one sheep handler named

animal, and in conjunction with a head yoke having a friction locking mechanism, enables the yoke to be locked at any width.

The reduction of noise was also an important factor. Polymer bearings and rubber bu ers have been incorporated, together with nylon rotary door bolts and a heavyduty rubber oor. All side panels are clad with 6mm polypropylene to further reduce noise and enable easy cleaning. “The rear sliding door is also clad with polypropylene on both sides and runs on nylon rollers, together with nylon guides on the lower guide rail.”

LM Bateman will launch the new cattle crush at the Cornwall Show on 6–8th of June (stand 630). FG

Marie Prebble, a record-setting sheep-shearer and farmer has been presented with a Clipex all in one sheep handler, after winning a competition. She was given a choice of the handler, or an HD 1500 Series cattle crush, both equipped with advanced weighing systems and EID readers.

Key gures from Clipex Fencing Europe & UK visited Boyington Court Farm in Dover, to present Marie with the handler – including founder Ashley Olsson, and directors Kevin Lernihan and Raymond Bryk.

Commenting on her win, Marie said: “When Kevin rst called it took me a minute to believe he was genuine. I was seven months pregnant and trying to plan sheep work for the coming year; the prospect of which became a lot more exciting knowing we would have the sheep handler to work with.

“It will make all our routine sheep work more e cient and less stressful, and enable us to begin better recording the performance of our

Romney ock.”

She will use the sheep handler for everything from crutching, dosing and vaccinating, to weighing lambs and sorting mating groups.

Key features of the handler:

• Draft up to 800 sheep an hour

• Handle up to 400 sheep per hour

• Patented performance features for enhanced safety and ease of use, e.g. pre-catch gates and antibacking technology

• Mobile design for increased productivity and exibility

• Covered under the FETF 72 grant in 2024. FG

Marie with and Clipex director Kevin Lernihan (left) and founder Ashley Olsson.

Robert Hine, Bateman engineering and design director.

ROYAL WELSH SHOW RETURNS WITH JAM-PACKED SCHEDULE

The

Each year the Royal Welsh Show attracts hundreds of thousands of visitors to the heart of Mid-Wales to come together and celebrate the very best of Welsh and British agriculture. The show is an action-packed fourday event of exciting competitions, livestock, forestry, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, food and drink, a 12-hour programme of non-stop entertainment, attractions, displays and much more.

community to commercial growing,

display at speeds up to 120mph. Also returning to entertain the crowds will be Tristar Carriage Driving, Meirion Owen and his sheepdogs, Inter Hunt Relay and much more. New for 2024, organisers will be launching a Horticulture Village, celebrating all aspects of horticulture in Wales – from community to commercial growing, competitive showing and displays, alongside promoting the health and social bene ts of gardening, education and building a resilient supply chain of sustainable Welsh produce.

Royal Welsh Show this year takes place at the showground in Llanelwedd, Builth Wells from 22nd – 25th July.

As usual, there is a jam-packed schedule of livestock classes and special awards for a wide range of agricultural and rural competitions, attracting entries from far and wide of those competitors hoping to go home with a much-coveted Royal Welsh rosette.

Along with the fantastic livestock, the Royal Welsh Show provides something to interest everyone with a wide range of displays and attractions. Returning for the rst time since 2010,

the JCB Dancing Diggers will join the iconic Main Ring, along with a Heavy Horse musical display and a special celebration of Welsh agriculture performance.

More highlights in the Main Ring will include The Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh, one of the very few all-brass bands within British Army Music, and The RAF Falcons, the UK’s premier military parachute display team, with their exciting free fall

The Food Hall will once again be a hive of culinary activity, showcasing the very best produce that Wales has to o er. After the successful launch of the brand-new Welsh Food Village last year, Gwledd | Feast will feature an array of delicious food and drink options, along with a live music stage and seating to relax and soak up the atmosphere. A wide range of companies will take part in the Royal Welsh food showcase, creating a real microcosm of the Welsh food and drink industry from savoury delights to sweet treats.

For more information about this year’s Royal Welsh Show, or to purchase your early bird tickets visit; www.rwas. wales / www.cafc.cymru FG

Sheep farmers looking for lameness management advice this summer will be able to access a range of practical support tools.

STAMP OUT LAMENESS THIS SUMMER

Throughout the warmer months, veterinary professionals and animal health product advisers will highlight how to stamp out ock foot problems; providing a range of tips to help sheep farmers kickstart their own disease management protocols.

According to recent MSD Animal Health survey data, from 966 UK sheep farmers conducted early in 2024, more than 50% of the national ock is struggling with more than 2% of sheep showing signs of lameness. 17% of ocks are wrestling with more than 5% of their sheep ock lame. Only 61% of sheep farms claimed to have a formal lameness control policy in place, with only 19% of ocks following the full FAI Farms Five-Point lameness reduction plan after a veterinary diagnosis of any infectious disease cause.

“The sheep industry has made great strides recently but must maintain momentum if it is to

to the industry target of less than 2%

reduces the disease challenge and spread on the farm, and improves

said Dr Kat veterinary adviser with

bring ock disease prevalence down to the industry target of less than 2% of animals lame. And the later summer months – typically around weaning time – is a great time to start implementing the industry-accepted Five-Point Plan for reducing sheep lameness,” said Dr Kat BaxterSmith, veterinary adviser with MSD Animal Health.

adoption on farm will also help the sheep sector cut its use of antibiotics for foot infections.”

summer months – typically

correctly and

“Implemented correctly and given long term commitment, this proven plan gives sheep farmers a clear framework for managing lameness e ectively because it builds natural disease resilience within the ock,

spread on the farm, and improves ock immunity through implementation of Plan involves treating a ected promptly; avoiding the propagation of infection when sheep are gathered together; vaccination.”

Sheep farmers are generally keen to get on top of any ock lameness issues, but sometimes feel helpless and often nd it di cult to know how and where to start.

commitment, this proven bought-in stock; and implementing

Dr Baxter-Smith says consistent and sustained implementation of the Five-Point Plan involves treating a ected animals promptly; culling persistent o enders; avoiding the propagation of infection when sheep are gathered together; quarantining any bought-in stock; and implementing routine vaccination against footrot, the most common infectious disease implicated in sheep lameness.

“In addition, more widespread

“Sheep farmers are making good progress, but by continuing to demonstrate how wholehearted adoption of all five points of the plan brings results over the longer term, we can all join the march towards the step change that is needed.”

Farmers looking for practical advice can visit the MSD Animal Health stand at the Royal Welsh Show (22nd – 25th July) and at NSA Sheep 2024 (30th July 2024). Bespoke help on how to implement the Five-Point Plan will also be available from veterinary professionals and RAMAs. FG

PIG & POULTRY

The return of the British Pig and Poultry Fair brought a lively and enthusiastic cohort of exhibitors, farmers, breeders and innovators together. Sarah Juggins reports.

LIVELY DEBATES AND NEW PRODUCTS AT 2024 FAIR

While the atmosphere around the NEC’s vast complex was convivial, much of the messaging was sombre: endemic diseases, unbalanced supply chains and challenging labour shortages have hit both sectors hard.

However, there were some brighter news bites. Defra’s Janet Hughes spoke of the ongoing roll-out of SFI standards and urged farmers who had discounted these in the early days to “look again”, as there had been many adaptions and additions.

Opening the show, farm minister Sir Mark Spencer reiterated the huge challenges facing both the pig and poultry sectors, including: the ongoing war in Ukraine; the ever-present threat of avian u and the hovering shadow of African swine fever; as well as contending with a consumer base that has enjoyed cheap food for many decades.

able to highlight grants that the government had promised the farming sector. Of the promised £427m he said a signi cant amount would go towards supporting animal health and welfare in both the poultry and pig sectors.

Sir Spencer also spoke with the passion of someone with a farming background when he reiterated the importance of food security, underpinned by a resilient farm sector.

“As the prime minister has made clear, food security is vital to national security.”

Product relaunch uses all the ‘best bits’

Farm Fluid Max is a relaunch of the previously highly successful Farm Fluid coccidiosis control product. The disinfectant takes the best bits of chemistry from the early iteration of the product but formulates the end product with care and consideration for its environmental impact.

the previous day, Sir Spencer was

Following the Farm to Fork summit hosted by prime minister Rishi Sunak the previous day, Sir Spencer was

Much of the speech outlined reviews and strategies that will lead to change in the future – such as new broiler regulations, reviews of the supply chain, the creation of international agri-food attaches and unlocking new export markets – but, while Sir Spencer’s passion for the sector was clear, there was also a sense that this was the last throw of the dice and many of the planned reviews and new regulations will be up for discussion by the end of the year. FG

Jonathan Thomas-Nash, product manager at Neogen, says the relaunched product o ers e cacy against multiple Eimeria oocysts.

Farm Fluid Max has been in development for the past two years.

“We had a benchmark but the past two years have been a case of exploring how we combine the chemistry to achieve the benchmark while caring for the environment,” said Mr Thomas-Nash.

Neogen has also added IDAL intradermal vaccinations to its range.

Mr Thomas-Nash says this will add high quality syringes, drenches and vaccinators to Neogen’s farm and veterinary o ering. “We are o ering a syringe where we have a full range of replacement parts readily available so it really could be the last syringe you ever buy.”

Adaptability and simplicity

Spread-a-bale is the brainchild of managing director Michael Hughes. The machine, which comes in a range of sizes, allows livestock farmers to distribute straw easily, e ciently and much more quickly than traditional methods. It can spread both round

and rectangular bales; can be connected to a tractor or teleporter from the front or side giving added manoeuvrability; the straw can also be discharged from the front or either side; it distributes straw at the length it was cut, thereby avoiding

dust and cha ; and can unload a bale within a minute.

"I was a dairy farmer,” says Mr Hughes, “So I knew what would work for me. Plus this has been designed after a lot of discussion with farmers. This cuts labour and reduces wastage.”

Farming minister Sir Mark Spencer.

Jonathan Thomas-Nash, product manager at Neogen.

Michael Hughes, Spread-a-bale managing director.

Farmers doing it for themselves

When a piece of equipment has been built, tried and tested by the farmers actually using it, you know it is likely to work.

Father and son team John and Matthew Wilkin wanted to nd a better farrowing system than was currently on the market so they set about building their own. The Farropen system was the result of 60 years of combined knowledge and, although John says that the idea and execution was all down to Matthew, you just know that this was a real team e ort.

The Farropen is simple to use, hugely versatile and has sow and piglet welfare at its heart. The ability to set di erent sizes and di erent angles to the pens is also key for worker safety. The results are there for all to see: piglet mortality is consistently below 12%; sow feed and water intake has risen; weaning weight and viability of piglets has signi cantly increased.

The Farropen has a range of settings which allows it to be installed in awkward spaces or moved from one area to another. There are also access gates on both sides of the pen, allowing sta to work easily around the pen.

A 360 approach to pig health

Big Dutchman takes centre stage

“This has been a long time in the planning but we are really excited to be here showcasing the products.” This was Anna McMahon of Newquip talking about the company’s stand at the show, which dominated the middle of Hall 11. On display was the impressive Big Dutchman range of pig and poultry equipment which serves to create a natural and optimal environment for animals.

LeeO Farm Precision is the nal part of the jigsaw completing MSD’s 360 approach to animal health. It is a cloud-based tracking and monitoring system and app that brings together all the information about herd health at individual animal level. Using EID tags and readers, farmers are able to collect the data for sows and piglets from birth onwards. LeeO will enable better decision-making at farm level and improve traceability and high welfare production through the supply chain.

Ingrid Potter (pictured far left), key account manager at MSD Animal Health UK says: “There is plenty of data in the pig sector but it is very di cult to be clear about what the data is showing. With LeeO you can integrate and connect data to gain deeper understanding of variation at an individual pig level.

“We nd farmers collect plenty of data but they are not getting the most from it. We need to move past the paper and pad stage. People are looking for fast, accurate and simple data collection, recording and analysis that has a real, bene cial outcome.”

In addition to LeeO, MSD is also showcasing its Porcilis Health Management vaccination programme, IDAL needle-free technology and a back-up support team of vets and account managers.

Red mites and rats key concerns

Olivia Young, marketing managing at Lodi UK said attending the Fair is not about the hard sell, but the chance to give technical advice, answer questions on pest control, and educate farmers on the correct use of Lodi’s products.

Visitors’ main concerns were red mites, ies, litter beetles and rats, all of which Lodi has a solution for. Mite Tonic and VitaMix 33 are two newly launched products, which have been

tested and approved by a cohort of farmers.

“Both are complementary liquid feeds, designed to be added to poultry drinking water. Mite Tonic is a nutritional supplement, which contributes to improving the natural resistance of chickens in their environment, while VitaMix is a balanced combination of watersoluble and lipid-soluble vitamins, amino acids and minerals. Naturally

Ventilation, self-serve feed, easy access to the nest and breeding areas and easy to clean surfaces make the Big Dutchman kit a vital player in the drive to create a healthy living environment for livestock.

Holding its own under the scrutiny of visitors was the Big Dutchman Pig Toilet, which is a concept study being developed by experts from Germany. Also on display was the Earny Heat Exchanger 2; milling and mixing systems; air scrubbing solutions and palletising equipment.

McMahon said that the main aim of the display was to get people thinking. “Farmers we talk to are looking for ways to do things more sustainably or more e ciently, so we are showing what is possible. For example, people rarely get a chance to see a palletiser in operation, so we have had one running here for people to see.

“With so many visitors passing through over the two days, our display is about capturing the imagination and showing what could be possible.”

derived additions to animals’ diets ultimately helping to promote healthy livestock.”

Lodi was also showcasing its award-winning Anti Rodent Sealant that works to prevent rats entering feed stores or livestock pens. Additionally, Anti Rodent Spray is popular with farmers as it deters rats from chewing wires on farm machinery and tech equipment. Not to mention its customer choice range of Lodi’s Gems rodent control baits.

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Ministerial visit

P.D. Hook (Hatcheries) had two very busy days on its stand at the Fair this year –and it provided an opportunity to catch up with its customers, growers, retailers and its own farming teams across the UK.

Farming minister Mark Spencer paid the stand a visit, giving the company an opportunity to highlight key challenges facing the industry. For example, fairness in the supply chain, access to labour and a more pragmatic approach to planning.

It has been a di cult two years for the poultry meat industry with farmers struggling to recover the cost of in ation, whilst retailers make record pro ts. The good news is that demand for British chicken remains strong and with welfare, food safety and security at the top of the agenda, P.D. Hook says the UK poultry meat industry is well placed for the future.

Bears and knight battle disease

Two teddy bears cuddling a piglet is the iconic image at the heart of Zoetis’ new campaign to promote Circomax, a PVC2 vaccine. The teddy bears signify the two genotypes contained in the CircoMax and CircoMax Myco, and the stand certainly caught the attention of visitors.

Product manager Amy Roger said: “It is the only PVC vaccine on the market that contains two genotypes, providing a far broader protection than vaccines with a single genotype. [...]

“On the chicken side it is all about the strength of the Poulvac E. coli vaccine and for that we are using a medieval knight in full armour. On a serious note, this is the only live vaccine on the market and could play a big role in strengthening broiler or layer ocks and reduce antibiotic use.”

Boosting lifetime performance

Nettex Pig Health and Welfare Solutions provides an innovative range of pig health care and enrichment products to help improve overall lifetime performance targeting key stages in the production cycle.

Nettex StimuLife has been shown to improve piglet survival and performance rates by up to 33% by helping to support the piglets’ natural defences at birth and pre/ post weaning. StimuLife provides piglets with a highly digestible source of energy, high levels of vitamin E and probiotics to help support them through periods of stress and to help stimulate proliferation of bene cial gut bacteria.

The removal of zinc oxide from piglet diets adds further complication, as alternative methods to control scours and diarrhoea are needed. Nettex RevitaLyte’s ingredients help maintain osmotic balance and water retention, prebiotics help to support the gut microbiome, maintaining good digestive

function and helping to reduce digestive disturbances.

Calm Block is a specialist pressed feed block which o ers stimulating environmental enrichment as a nutritional solution to help reduce the incidence of aggression and vice behaviours in pigs. Calm Block has been demonstrated to encourage instinctive pig behaviours, including chewing, rooting and investigating, satisfying the pig’s natural curiosity and is a convenient solution to help relieve stress.

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Dr. Phil Baynes, independent pig consultant working with Nettex (left), talks to a delegate.

Benefits of shared knowledge

Free- owing, clean water is key to good animal health and welfare, productivity and reducing medication and antibiotic use. This means nding an e ective method to kill bacteria in water sources. Doing just that is International Water Solutions (IWS), the brainchild of founder Al Sayed.

Embracing cross-sector solutions is one of the keys to the company’s success in using patented formulas to kill bacteria in water sources. “We bring in technology from other industries we work in such as food production or the NHS,” Al explains. “These sectors work to very high standards of biosecurity and auditability, so we are able to bring those same standards and technologies to the farming community at very little cost. Farmers can bene t from shared knowledge. Clean water means greater productivity, better health and less use of medication and antibiotics."

The company also has huge focus on recycling wastewater by removing contaminates including phosphates and nitrates. An innovative chemical-free unit puri es the wastewater, which is then either re-used or discharged safely within consent levels. “It just makes sense to re-use wastewater,” Al continues. “Why would you pay to treat water and then just throw it away?”

Walking on (strong) eggshells

The availability of su cient calcium during eggshell production is essential to maintain shell thickness and overall health, reducing losses through breakage. So ensuring laying hens have an easily accessible source of this essential mineral is key. When it comes to feed, particle size and solubility are key considerations. Omya Avicarb is highly soluble and digestible. The particles remain in the gizzard during non-feeding periods, contributing to the slow release of calcium during laying.

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Collinson Silos o ers UK-built silos from 4–35 tonnes for all di erent feed types and its FeedAlert app monitors the feed levels in the silo. O ering 95% accuracy, it helps producers stay on top of re-ordering and ensures a steady feed supply. Sally Hayton explained that you don’t need a new silo, it can be easily retro tted to the leg of the silo – and importantly, this can be done by the farmer. “It also reduces waste and over-ordering. The price of the installation is quickly recouped by far greater e ciency.”

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Omex Agriculture is launching M36+, which is based on its new range of Multiflo compound NPK+S liquid fertilisers.

NEW FERTILISER SYSTEM OFFERS PRECISION ACCURACY

M36+ is a system of accurately applying P&K fertilisers along with the rst nitrogen and sulphur application on cereals, o ering precision accuracy on tramlines up to 36m and wider.

The new spring applied NPK+S Multi o formulations are applied in a single application, delivering eld-speci c rates of P&K along with rst nitrogen applications. Each droplet contains fully soluble forms of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium and sulphur for enhanced e ciency

The benefits of M36+ spring NPK+S

• Including P, K&S with your nitrogen application

• Time saving, one combined application

• Reduction of passes over the soil

• Spring applied nutrients o er fresh, available nutrition to the growing crop

• Direct response by immediate crop, with residual impact on indices, depending on rate applied

• Application saving

• The full NPK+S nutrition content applied accurately in a liquid form across the entire boom.

The disadvantages of autumn applied P&K

• Nutrients prone to lock up or movement down the pro le, away from the root zone

• Additional applications required, fertiliser needs o oading, storing and carting to eld during busy autumn

• Additional passes required

• P availability diminished before spring demand and K potentially moved active roots

• Tends to maintain indices over a long

and uptake by the cereal crop.

Traditionally farmers apply granular P&K fertilisers in the autumn, where the P rapidly loses its solubility in the soil and becomes less available to the crop, particularly when the crop starts rapid growth in the spring. Autumn application usually means extra passes are needed, and also means storing, o oading and carting to eld during busy autumn workload periods.

Liquid nutrition o ers farmers a variety of

time period

• Additional application cost

• Lower accuracy of application.

The benefits of liquid NPK+S fertiliser

• Application right up to the eld margin

• Liquid nutrition is instantly available to the growing crop

• One person operation

• Dedicated storage tank

• 100% soluble P

• A range of NPKS ratios available

• No packaging disposal.

The disadvantages of granular NPK+S fertilisers

• Unable to apply directly up to the eld margin – edge e ect issues

• Granular takes time to become available for crop growth

• More handling required

• Secure indoor storage space required, utilising valuable farm resources

• Insoluble form of P

• Limited choice of analyses

• Bag disposal and product wastage.

bene ts. As one of the leaders in liquid fertiliser manufacture, Omex has been researching, developing and o ering liquid fertiliser to farmers for almost 50 years. Spring applied NPK+S fertiliser in liquid form is an excellent choice for cereal growers, the company says.

“The Multi o range o ers accurate, easy application at a time when the rst nitrogen dressing is being applied in the spring, with a choice of formulations for precision nutrition to work in multiple farming systems. The M36+ system brings additional agronomic and economic bene ts,” says Omex agronomist, Andy Eccles.

“Phosphate plays a pivotal role in boosting root development – essential during the early stages of the spring growth – which in turn drives plant health and ultimately yield and quality. Unlike traditional granular forms of P, the Multi o range is 100% water soluble, which means it’s instantly available for crop growth.

“Multi o liquid NPK+S fertilisers can be applied through any sprayer, utilising streambars or standard fertiliser top-dressing nozzles to stream it onto the crop, at rst nitrogen topdressing stage.”

He adds that any unused fertiliser can be simply returned to the storage tank, ensuring no wastage and there are no bags to empty and recycle – all helping to promote a more sustainable fertiliser operation.

“Spring growth is essential in producing a high quality, high yielding cereal crop,” says Mr Eccles. “Access to readily available nutrients is critical at this early stage of growth. The M36+ approach applies the right ratio of NPK+S during the pivotal spring growth period, with the liquid form ensuring it is instantly available to the crop.” FG

Over 50% of arable soils are below the target pH 6.7 recommended in AHDB’s Nutrient Management Guide (RB209), according to results from over 50,000 soil samples analysed by NRM laboratories between June 2022

and May 2023.

low for most arable crops,” NRM soil

Awan says. “While only around a fth were in the more acceptable target pH range of 6.5 to 7.0.”

Soil pH is critical for crop production, so why are so many fields outside the target pH range?

agronomist Steve Townsend from

agronomist Steve Townsend from soil management specialists Soil First Farming.

“If you look at the ammonium part taken into the plant, the plant at root

fields outside the target pH range? DROP

DATA POINTS TO AN ALARMING DROP IN SOIL PH

NH2 rather than NH

That probably accurately re ects industry studies suggesting arable land is only limed on average once every 12 years, way beyond the traditional recommendation of

“Nearly 25% of the samples were pH 5.8 or lower, which is extremely low for most arable crops,” NRM soil and crop nutrition agronomist Sajjad once every 12 years, way beyond recommendation of once every ve years.

of ammonium nitrate, when that gets taken into the plant, the plant at root level snips o two hydrogens and takes in amide, which is hydrogen atoms go back into the soil and cause the soil to become more acidic as more of the cations are lled up with hydrogen rather than calcium, magnesium or potassium.”

Longer-term data from the NRM study dropped sharply in 2022/23 compared with previous years.

Optimum soil pH

Longer-term data suggests that the pH of arable soils from speci c management systems. the information provided with each to draw rm conclusions.” by legumes can be a contributory

“There could be multiple factors behind the drop in pH from arable soils this year,” Sajjad stresses. “It might be due to weather, an increase in samples from lower pH soils or from speci c management systems. There are so many variables and the information provided with each sample is not su cient to allow us to draw rm conclusions.”

Nitrogen fertilisation or xation by legumes can be a contributory factor to lowering soil pH, notes

“Those two hydrogen back into cause the soil to become more acidic with hydrogen rather than calcium, just 52% e ciency. At that pH, nearly

Optimum soil pH is crucial for nutrient uptake. Most arable crops prefer slightly acidic conditions, hence the target of pH 6.7, as that is when most nutrients are available for plants to absorb.

As soon as soil pH is below the target, fertiliser e ciency drops, as it is locked up or lost, with plants not having access to it. For example, at pH 6, nitrogen e ciency drops to 89% compared with pH 7, while phosphorus is even more a ected at just 52% e ciency. At that pH, nearly 20% of fertiliser is wasted, a gure which increases to 32% at pH 5.5, according to AHDB gures.

but also about calcium. “If you want soil biology to grow and ourish, you need enough available calcium. We use calcium for our bones, soil biology uses it for its skins.

but also about calcium. “If you want you need enough available calcium. be picked up and for soil structure.

Choosing liming products carefully is vital, he warns.

“It’s also important as a nutrient for crops for rooting, to help nutrition be picked up and for soil structure.

Research by the University of North Carolina shows that pH continues to drop following lime coarser than 0.84mm, while between 0.3mm and 0.84mm, it takes 15–18 months post-application for pH

months post-application for pH to peak.

British Sugar’s LimeX meets that spec, says the rm’s LimeX business manager, Glenn Carlisle. LimeX is a co-product of lime being used within the sugar puri cation process to remove impurities from sugar juice.

As a minimum, 85% of the LimeX through a 0.15mm

In contrast, material between six months and hold pH at that increase pH immediately, peaking a slow decline.

In contrast, material between 0.15 and 0.18mm will react within six months and hold pH at that level, and even ner lime will increase pH immediately, peaking at eight months before beginning a slow decline.

British Sugar updates its soil sampling service

British Sugar’s LimeX meets that manager, Glenn Carlisle. LimeX is a product will pass sieve, with 97% passing through a 3.35mm sieve. At that spec, Glenn says in the right conditions pH should rise within 4–6 weeks, whereas other products can take from six to 12

products can take from six to 12 months before you see a rise.

It’s good farming practice to

It’s good farming practice to keep your pH where it needs to be, Steve stresses.

It’s not just about pH, he adds,

“The additional bene t of the ne particle size is that the calcium is more available, and you can increase the soil,” Glenn concludes.

“The additional bene t of the ne particle size is that the calcium is more available, and you can increase the available calcium concentration in FG

British Sugar has updated its soil sampling service, which it says will enhance its capabilities. This summer, it will relaunch to customers in the sugar beet growing area.

Coordinated from its Wissington sugar factory in Norfolk, a team of up to 12 samplers covers the whole beet growing area from the Essex coast to the Vale of York. With soil health becoming an increasing focus for the industry, the team felt the time was right to review the service, streamline the process and increase its capabilities.

“We have upgraded our software and equipped all of our samplers with GPS equipment to accurately track where samples are taken and where there may be issues with soil pH in a eld,” explains Paige Fuller, soil sampling coordinator for British Sugar.

“Once the samples arrive in the lab, their progress is tracked using a barcode system. This has streamlined our processing time, meaning we expect to turn around soil pH results within one month of a request being placed.”

Paige encourages beet growers to submit soil sampling requests through the online portal in their My Britsh Sugar account. Non-beet growers can also make a request through their local British Sugar agriculture manager.

crop nutrition agronomist.

Steve Townsend, Soil First Farming agronomist.

Glenn Carlisle, British Sugar's LimeX business manager.

SPREADING SYSTEM GETS HOPPER UPGRADE

For 2024, a 5,000-litre hopper is now available on Amazone’s mounted ZA-TS spreading system, which can easily achieve outputs of 650kg/minute, the company says.

With fertiliser application workloads increasing, growers are always looking to increase output but, due to labour restraints, don’t wish to go to more than one machine. Amazone shares the impressive potential of the TS spreading system, where outputs of 650kg/minute are no problem. This means forward speed and working width are no constraint to getting on but hopper size has been the limiting factor.

For 2024, the mounted ZA-TS is now available with a 5,000-litre capacity hopper to enable a more convenient big bag ll as well as the ability to optimise the hopper size when spreading urea. The clever electronics warn the driver of any potential exceeding of the payload when spreading high bulk density materials such as TSP. For greater capacity still, the trailed ZG-TS in hopper sizes of either 7,500 or 10,000 litres gives that extra boost where required.

The 28-degree steering axle of these trailed machines means full manoeuvrability on the ins and outs without running down the crop. The machine also bene ts from continual online weighing, thus matching the technology found on the mounted ZA-TS. Additionally, the ZG-TS features intelligent hopper management which ensures there is always material at the front of the hopper to keep weight on the tractor rear axle for stability and traction.

The Pro sPro weighing system combines multiple weigh cells, a tilt sensor and electronic ow measurement on the discs to keep an even ow from both sides of the machine along with an accurate overall application rate.

When it comes to labour shortages and the need to press on, the new ScenarioControl means that the main spreader operator can record the initial spreading operation in each eld. A less experienced driver can then carry out any subsequent applications by playing back the spreading task and the machine then knows which way

to turn at the ends, when and where it needs to automatically actuate the border spreading system and the positions in the eld where the machine needs to be lled up.

The 128 section switch on and switch o points are automatically done via GPS-Switch and any fertiliser speci c settings are uploaded remotely from the mySpreader app. FG

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ENHANCED FERTILISER FEATURES ON NEW GEN SPREADER

Agri-Spread has announced a number of upgrades to its AS2000 and AS1000-2K Series spreaders, to keep pace with modern designs.

Agri-Spread has been supplying fertiliser, lime and bulk owable product spreaders in the UK for nearly 20 years through its distributor Dales Agri Sales Agency. The AS2000 and AS1000-2K Series o er high spec features and advanced precision technologies – but with a functional design to reduce input costs, Agri-Spread says.

The company’s precision spreading technology is designed to give farmers the tools and information to make informed decisions based on in- eld conditions. There is increasing demand for large capacity, high spec precision spreaders, as farmers battle the rising cost of materials and input costs. High accuracy and traceability are also key drivers in the market.

To keep pace with these demands Agri-Spread has carried out a major upgrade to its existing AS2000 and AS1000-2K Series.

The main addition to the AS2000 Series range is the 2K spreading deck system. With the 2K spreading deck system being so successful, the AS1000 Series was recently upgraded to incorporate the 100% stainless steel 2K adjustable spreading deck as standard across all models.

The redesign of the spread deck, hopper and disks/vanes was developed through independent Test Hall accreditation to validate di erent spread patterns.

A key aspect of the spread deck upgrade was the re-engineering of the vanes – a key part of

achieving target spreading width. The process change also included tungsten carbide heat treated coating of the vanes to give superior wear and impact resistance, leading to longer lifespan for the end user.

Fertiliser settings have also been netuned. Spreading range options now include three disk/ vane and hopper vee types, Z2 (12–24m), Z3 (18–28m) and Z4 vanes (28–36m) spread widths.

Agri-Spread o ers a large range of fertiliser twindisc trailed and hopper mounted spreader options able to spread fertiliser to 36m. These are available in hopper capacities from 6–16.8m3 in the AS 2000 Series models and 2.6–13.9m3 in the AS 1000-2K Series models. The hydraulically driven spinner discs give optimal control of the spinner disc speeds for normal spreading, boundary spreading and various section control spreading options.

With Isobus automatic rate control, fertiliser ow is constantly measured and automatically adjusted to maintain a precise application rate. Meanwhile, the variable rate application is compatible with precision farming prescription maps.

Load cells are mounted on a double chassis design, which ensures they are shock-proofed and read accurately, Agri-Spread continues. Dynamic spreading mode provides on-the-go auto calibration and auto rate control. This ensures accurate delivery of product with varying densities. The fertiliser load is weighed in the hopper ve times per second, and the data used to adjust the fertiliser’s ow rate to give accurate application rates – regardless of forward speed and product density. FG

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Smaller spreader suited to lime

With demand for lime applications increasing, Scottish farmer Richard Murray purchased a smaller Bunning Farmstar 80 HBD spreader that could minimise ground compaction and increase application accuracy when applying heavier products.

Richard farms at Redden Farm, near Kelso in the Scottish Borders, and runs a contracting operation with a eet including three Bunning spreaders – a 2024 Bunning Lowlander 120 HBD, a 2017 Bunning Lowlander 120 HBD, and a 2020 Bunning Farmstar 80 HBD.

delivery to the 1.1m spinning discs. The spreader was bought to primarily spread lime, but its versatility was key to the purchase, as Richard explains.

“We could only put 8–9t of wet lime in the larger spreaders. They had no problem with spreading it whatever the condition, but owning a spreader better suited to this type of product, and one that feels more stable on hills, has been a worthwhile investment. The versatility of the spreader means it can still apply all the products the larger machines can, which was essential for us as we are spreading something during most months.”

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Lime applications have become a large part of his workload and his Farmstar 80 HBD spreader has several features to aid accuracy, including additional slats on the moving oor to improve product

Variable rate application, along with weigh cells and Isobus allow prescription maps to be sent directly to the tractor. FG

With the Spica, Tauri and Polaris fertiliser spreaders, the fertiliser lands exactly where the plants need it, Lemken says.

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The operating costs of an arable farm are manifold, and fertiliser accounts for around a third of the cost. This shows how important the fertilisation technology used is, according to Lemken. With the right machine, not only can losses be minimised, but e ciency and precision can also be increased. Fertiliser spreaders from Lemken use modern technology and innovative automation to optimise lateral distribution during fertilisation.

The Spica models, which are particularly suitable for smaller businesses, focus on the essentials. They simplify work processes and thus ensure greater e ciency in day-to-day work, the manufacturer reckons. The Tauri models o er more space in the hopper and larger working widths. They are “perfectly tailored” to the requirements of mixed and livestock farms. The Polaris fertiliser spreader is comprehensively equipped with intelligent electronic assistance systems for maximum spreading accuracy and exibility. The variable hopper sizes with a volume of up to 4,000 litres, working widths of up to 50m and full operability of all systems from the driver’s cab ensure maximum operating comfort.

“As much as necessary, as

little as possible” means fertilising according to, and above, good professional practice. The Epsilon system was developed to prevent uneven distribution when spreading with the Lemken Polaris on very large working widths. The special shape of the spreading vane ensures a uniform spreading pattern – even when spreading over distances of up to 50m. The double spreading vanes, which are shaped into an epsilon, spread two fertiliser strands on top of each other. The four resulting fertiliser ows per spreading disc ensure overlapping and therefore even distribution.

The Econov part-width section control, which comes as standard on the Polaris, automatically adjusts both the application rates and the spreading widths with GPS support. For an even more uniform spread pattern, the Polaris 14 and 16 can also be equipped with the SpeedControl automatic spread rate control. This directly measures the in uence of the forward speed on the spread pattern and automatically adjusts the spread rate. This means that agriculture 4.0 is not a promise, but a reality in your eld, Lemken concludes. The manufacturer uses the standardised CCI-800 or CCI-1200 terminal for simple operation. FG

Advanced spraying technologies

Agrifac partners with growers to develop advanced spraying technologies. The company says its in-house developed technologies are crafted from years of rigorous research, positioning it ahead of competitors. By integrating all solutions during production, Agrifac o ers “a seamless customer experience with a single point of contact”.

Since starting self-propelled crop sprayer production nearly 30 years ago, Agrifac’s StabiloPlus chassis has “set the industry standard for stability”. This patented design ensures the boom operates parallel to the crop, distributing weight evenly and reducing ground pressure. Its low weight and high ground clearance enhance stability during transport, ensuring reliability.

The naturally balanced J-boom, standard on all Condor variants, “showcases Agrifac’s engineering prowess”. The BalancePlus suspension maintains perfect

balance without complex systems. The StrictHeightPlus height control system, integrated with the EcoTronicPlus control system, keeps the boom steady on rough terrain, minimising crop damage and optimising spraying accuracy.

Agrifac’s in-house PWM system, StrictSprayPlus, ensures precise application rates. It features single nozzle sections to prevent overlap, turn compensation for consistent spray rates, and pressureindependent rate control to maintain spray patterns. It calculates the necessary spray rate for each nozzle, adjusting ow rates to ensure precision and extend valve lifespan.

“The future of application tech”

to deliver spray directly into the crop where the plant needs it, with the least amount of drift, improving e ciency and reducing costs for the grower.

Agrifac’s integrated systems “provide growers with reliable, highperformance spraying solutions, enhancing crop protection and yield”. As agriculture evolves, Agrifac says it remains at the forefront, ensuring growers can meet modern farming demands with con dence and precision. FG

Hardi’s pulse width modulation technology, Hardi PulseSystem, helps operators minimise environmental impacts. By eliminating drift and preventing under and over-dosing, the system is the future of application technologies from Hardi, according to the company. It’s currently available on the conventional Delta Force boom on Aeon and Navigator, plus the Twin boom on Aeon.

Together with the Twin boom con guration on Hardi Aeon, which has “best-in-class drift reduction and penetration characteristics”, Hardi PulseSystem is an essential step forward in controlling where pesticides are deposited directly from the driver’s seat, the company says. Combining two innovative drift-reducing technologies, the application solution has the potential

By opening and closing the nozzles, the PulseSystem can keep the nozzles open from 30–100% at the same pressure ow while ensuring the droplet size is una ected, regardless of working speeds. Drift is also minimised while the ow rate is optimised, as the desired droplet size can be maintained throughout spraying operations.

In addition, the PulseSystem works with a single nozzle on/o – at a width of 36m, control of all 72 nozzles at a single nozzle level. This can be done via a digital eld map – and savings of up to 90% are possible by treating only the desired areas within the eld. FG

DRIFT

Spread with high output precision

The KRM Bredal trailed lime and fertiliser spreaders are well known and popular with contractors and large scale farmers across the country, KRM says. Less well known is their little brother, the mounted F4W.

The F4W works on the same principle as its trailed counterparts, using belts in the base of the hopper to deliver fertiliser to the large diameter discs via the downshutes. The big di erence with the F4W is that everything is independently controllable. The speed of each oor belt to control the application rate right and left, the position of each downshute to control the drop on point right and left, and the speed of each disc to control spread pattern right and left. These features combine

to provide full section control and the ability to adjust the headland spread pattern as required and on the move.

The correct application rate is automatically maintained through the weigh cell system which constantly monitors the hopper contents and adjusts the speed of the oor belts as required. All spreader functions are controlled through the tractor’s Isobus terminal.

With hopper capacities up to 4,000 litres, spread widths up to 36m and options including full stainless-steel hoppers and hydraulic opening hopper cover, the F4W is a machine o ering high output precision, operator comfort and a long working life. FG

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KRM SM P tine drills provide the versatility to ensure your crops can be planted in hard dry conditions through to the wettest of seedbeds with the benefits of less weight, less horsepower and less fuel used. Simple precise calibration and full ISObus control make these drills simple to setup and operate.

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Sprayer tech maximises accuracy

Liquid fertiliser allows farmers to lower their sprayer operating costs by spreading them over a broader workload, and guarantees full-width product placement even in windy conditions. However, one of liquid’s biggest pluses is that, with the right sprayer technology, you can minimise wastage through far more precise section control than that available on solid spreaders. Knight Farm Machinery takes that a step further with its Knight Individual Nozzle Switching (KINS) technology.

KINS uses GPS signals – ideally supported by RTK correction for maximum accuracy – to determine already-applied areas and govern the actuation of Knight’s proven airactivated switching modules, which ensure rapid shut-o to minimise over-application. This is a simpler alternative to pulse width modulation, yet provides many of the same

bene ts when it comes to activating and deactivating nozzles over alreadyapplied areas, Knight says.

On Knight’s own Lincolnshire farm, where in-house technology developments undergo thorough testing and development before commercial production, KINS technology has proven to work particularly well in conjunction with Pentair Hypro ESI Six Stream Nozzle Tips. These split each nozzle’s output into six streams of coarse droplets to distribute fertiliser with maximum accuracy.

The Knight sprayer range spans models from 1,300–1,900 litres (mounted), 3,500–12,000 litres (trailed) and 3,500–6,000 litres (selfpropelled), with booms from 24–40m, and most can be speci ed with KINS technology. Talk to your Knight dealer or visit www.knight-ltd.co.uk to discover more. FG

on the market,” Kevin says. “Lyam had heard about how good Kverneland’s Geospread was, so that was the route we took.” With plug-and-play Isobus simplicity through the Haworth’s eet of John Deere tractors, Lyam reckons the accuracy is on another level. “I didn’t believe it until I’d used Geospread for myself,” comments Lyam. “Now, I wouldn’t look at another make of spreader. The ability to isolate areas that don’t require fertiliser, and provide traceability, is a huge asset for our business.”

ADDING PRECISION TO CONTRACT SERVICES

With HarvestLab NIR sensing for umbilical slurry spreading, having the ability to accurately top up N, P and K levels in sensitive areas with

a twin disc spreader has never been more important.

Haworth Agricultural Contracting applies fertiliser to around 10,000 acres each year. “We provide full traceability for all our customers with everything we apply, whether that’s slurry or bagged fertilisers,” explains Kevin Haworth. “This has now become an essential part of the process, and

lots of our customers not only see the bene t of this technology, but they are actively asking for it, for compliance.”

Based at New Field Farm, Kirkby Lonsdale in Cumbria, Kevin and son Lyam, operate a general contracting business in an area dominated by livestock and grassland farms. Land

comprises upland and lowland areas surrounded by nature reserves, national parks and areas of outstanding natural beauty.

“When it comes to fertilisers, we have to consider what goes on and where, and in addition to machine reliability, we want the best accuracy

He says the rolling landscapes in which they operate can show up the worst in any twin disc spreader, but he’s yet to see any form of over-dosing or under-dosing after a full season’s spreading.

“We operate with an 18m spread width for grassland, which suits rolling and undulating ground,” Lyam comments.

Supplied by CT Hayton with three hopper extensions, the Exacta TL Geospread is used at around 15kph. “It’s a sensible speed, in elds that average around 10 acres in size, and few elds are at,” Lyam adds. “I’d probably change to an iDC model next time with hydraulic drive, to eliminate the pto shaft and operate with greater fuel e ciency.” FG

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Max reach: 5.5m to 7.0m Hydraulic system: 70hp

Max reach: 5.5m to 7.0m Hydraulic system: 75hp

HEDGE & VERGE CUTTING

NEW POWER ARM RANGES OFFER ADDED DURABILITY

McConnel has introduced two new Power Arm ranges: the 72-Series and the heavier-duty 77-Series.

Designed for farmers, contractors, and local authorities, both ranges feature a 70hp hydraulic system with reach options from 5.5–7m, including telescopic and VFR options. The 77-Series o ers added durability and power with larger diameter pivot pins and an optional 85hp hydraulics system.

Both series include an optional integrated debris blower located within the rear guard, which clears roadside debris and enhances cooling by drawing in cool air over the pumps and tank. Additional new features include LED road lighting, a redesigned hydraulic tank, a twopiece rear guard for easy service

access, and a sculpted polypropylene top cover to prevent debris and moisture ingress.

As standard, both series come with McConnel’s in-house designed 70hp gear hydraulic system, featuring a 180-litre hydraulic tank, high-capacity oil cooler, electric rotor control, and Soft-Start rotor engagement. The 77-Series also includes larger diameter pivot pins, allowing for a 48% increase in bush area for added durability and longevity. An 85hp hydraulic system is available as an option for the 77-Series for those seeking more power.

Both series are available with 5.5m and 6m straight arms, as well as 6.5m and 7m telescopic arms. Additionally, a 5.5m and 6m Variable Forward Reach (VFR) option is available for both series, providing improved visibility to the cutting head for greater operator comfort. Standard equipment on both includes Hy-Reach arm geometry,

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parallel arm geometry, and 100 degrees of Power Slew.

Three proportional electric control packages are o ered: Motion control, Evolution control, and the agship Revolution control system, which can be paired with McConnel’s award-winning Easy Drive System (EDS) for hands-free verge mowing.

All models are built on a heavyduty mainframe and can be speci ed with 3-point linkage, 4-point hitch, or 5-point axle mounting options. They can be tted to tractors over 80hp and 4,000kg dependant on speci cation and reach.

Manufactured in the UK at McConnel’s Ludlow facility, the 72-Series and 77-Series are compatible with a comprehensive range of attachments, including 1.2m, 1.5m, and 1.6m ailheads, sawheads, rotary heads, and cutterbars. Both series are immediately available to order through McConnel's dealer network. FG

The new 72-Series.

Michael Tomlinson tried out a new hedge cutting unit from Major Equipment for his hedge cutting business, and achieved savings of £100 per week on fuel costs alone.

Michael Tomlinson has been hedge cutting since 1982, operating from near Uttoxeter and serving a wide range of agricultural and rural clients in Sta ordshire, Derbyshire and Warwickshire.

Usually starting the hedge trimming process from July, through to the following March, his company works on all kinds of hedging styles and types, so they need the right equipment. In the past, Michael’s company had been using solely ail hedge cutting units to deal with typical hawthorn hedging on farms and evergreens in the rural suburbs.

“Using a ail hedge cutter head on typical thorn hedges is ne,” said Michael, “but on many of the evergreen hedges, it’s not good. We found that the draft coming from the ails rotating would cause the tips of the hedges to blow away from the blades and it was often di cult to maintain a straight, neat cut. Also, it would leave large clumps of un-mulched clippings that would collect and leave an unsightly mess. So, we had to do something about improving our service because it needs to be a professional nish, every time.” Michael heard that a hedge cutter unit was

being launched by Major Equipment, a company well known for manufacturing high-end mowers capable of handling the roughest and toughest of work environments. He tried a demo unit from dealer G Richardson Agri Ltd, in Cheshire, on his Shelbourne Reynolds HD 865 VFRT.

“It was just a matter of removing the ail head and re-attaching the Major rotary head. What I immediately found was that it required much less oil ow to the head drive and therefore much less engine power, and would likely reduce my fuel costs,” Michael explained.

Major’s 1.43m hedge cutter head, ts directly to most hedge cutter arms on the market without modi cations. It has a total head width of 1.6m and a cutting width of 1.43m. It only requires around 36hp to drive and an oil ow of just 80 litres per minute at a maximum of 170-bar pressure. The Major Hedge Cutter comes fully galvanised for long life protection against corrosion.

“Once we started using this new Major hedge cutting head, we calculated that compared with our ail heads, we were saving around £100 per week on fuel costs alone, purely because it was so much easier to drive. It mulched the evergreen clippings about the same as a ail head, but taking into consideration the fuel savings alone, on an annual basis, we are saving as much money that would buy the equivalent of another Major hedge cutter head for free, and that’s impressive!”

For more information, contact Major Equipment directly or visit www.majorequipment.com FG

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Michael’s story

The Raptor, JCB’s newest attachment, a powerful and perfectly designed Tiltrotator that is optimised for full integration with your JCB Hydradig. With best-in-class flow rate, tilt torque and package geometry, along with safe, precise control, the Raptor is superior in every way.

NEW HEDGE CUTTER OPTION BOOSTS VERSATILITY

The addition of Kuhn’s Motion Head 90 on its Multi-Longer hedge cutter range has improved work e ciency and accuracy.

The Motion Head 90 is an option on the Multi-Longer models and allows 360-degree head rotation – aiding exibility when cutting in tight areas. For lanes and roads where it is impractical to have the arm swung out to the side in a traditional cutting action, the arm can stay folded behind the tractor, with the head simply turned to cut the material to the side. This still allows full height movement on the arm in tight areas, which isn’t always possible with the arm at the side.

All the Motion Head 90 movements are controlled via the electronic proportional EP joystick, which enables quick and precise adjustments to the main and outer arms, pivot, and head position, to ensure accurate cutting. This is particularly useful on gateways, banks and roadside verges. The EP joystick is combined with Kuhn’s VT 31 screen, which allows operators to view oil temperature, hours worked, and adjust hydraulic ow to various functions to improve control. With a workload of over 350 hours a year, Terry Mason is the main operator of Kuhn’s latest Multi-Longer 5757 SPAL at Bidwell Barton Farm in Devon. The machine replaced an ageing trimmer in September 2023, with the Motion Head 90 kit and dealer backup

major factors for choosing Kuhn. As it is the first one in the country, Terry couldn’t see it working before committing to buy. However, conversations with dealer, RSM Beares, and watching videos of the head in action, were enough to convince him.

Terry explains the Motion Head 90 feature has proved an excellent option for the narrow lanes around the farm, which are only just wide enough for the tractor.

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tractor, which has always limited cutting angle and height. The

“We don’t have to unfold the hedgecutter arm to the side of the tractor, which has always limited cutting angle and height. The Motion Head allows me to change the angle and means the arm can stay folded to the rear and the head can be turned to cut the hedges. It has increased the speed and quality of the work.”

change the angle and means

the rear and the head

Terry says it has also been a signi cant bonus when cutting gateways and verges. He continues: “Pivoting the front of the head up when cutting ditches and gateways is very useful as it can follow ground contours closely. It is more accurate than just raising the head in a xed horizontal position as we can angle the cutting rotor to ensure we get a close cut without constantly changing the position of the tractor. The exibility wouldn’t be possible with a normal machine.” FG

Kuhn’s latest Multi-Longer 5757 SPAL at Bidwell Barton in Devon.

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Operator Terry Mason, Bidwell Barton Farm in Devon.

Benjamin Bomford was a forwardthinking farmer in the late 19th century, when he started to develop cable ploughing equipment for his farms in Worcestershire. However, it was in 1904 that Bomford & Evershed was properly formed to start to manufacture and sell farming equipment. Early products included threshing machines and hoes, followed by excavators, cultivators and then hedge cutters.

Expansion into other areas of the vegetation control sector continued throughout the 20th century and, following a merger with the Turner company (which manufactured mowers and other vegetation equipment) the company was renamed Bomford Turner. Later, it

also became part of the Americanbased Alamo Group.

From these early beginnings Bomford Turner says it now boasts an impressive manufacturing facility where it combines “worldleading engineering solutions with manufacturing excellence” to build a wide range of products for all agricultural landscaping requirements.

Director of operations, James Cuthbertson, commented: “We are extremely proud of our long history in this sector, delighted to celebrate this anniversary and look forward to continuing to o er innovative solutions and high-quality products for many years to come to all our many customers across the world.” FG

Head memory system wins silver

Shelbourne Reynolds has been presented with a silver award in the technical innovation competition at the Royal Highland Show, for its head memory system. This new feature has been tested by UK operators over the past three seasons.

Available as an option on all 8000 series Shelbourne Reynolds hedge trimmers tted with S-Touch touchscreen control, the new system allows the operator to set, store and instantly return to a pre-set head angle, eliminating the need for corrective inputs with the control joystick, and thereby minimising repetitive movement and reducing fatigue.

“Without such a system, moving the hedge trimmer boom would mean it is necessary to also move

the trimmer head to maintain the desired cutting angle,” explained sales and marketing director Neil Smith.

He added: “The new function is also useful in situations where the head is not visible to the operator, and its angle cannot therefore be judged and adjusted.”

The system o ers three operating modes. A ‘0 degree’ option automatically keeps the head horizontal, while a ‘90 degree’ selection keeps the head vertical. In the third mode, a ‘preset’ button allows the operator to specify on the touchscreen the required angle to be maintained. Selecting ‘variable’ means the head maintains the angle last set on the joystick head angle control rocker. FG

Danish ranges popular with UK farmers

PJM Agri Ltd, a family-run business on the Norfolk/Su olk border, is the main UK importer of the GreenTec product range. Danish company GreenTec specialises in machines for maintenance of green areas. Since 1979, it has developed a comprehensive programme of machines that are mainly used for grass mowing, tree trimming and hedge cutting, explains PJM Agri’s co-owner Pete.

GreenTec o ers a large selection of hydraulic attachment tools for hedge trimming, verge mowing, tree trimming, fence mowing, ditch cleaning, etc. The attachment tools are easily mounted on tractors, excavators and loaders.

The Multi Carrier and Quadsaw ranges are proving very popular in the UK, as well as the awardwinning Spider hedge cutter with its 270-degree working area, says PJM Agri Ltd.

The Multi Carrier comes in four models and allows you to extend the horizontal reach of your vehicle and reduce time spent on landscape maintenance tasks. The Quadsaw wields four circular blades with carbide tipped teeth. Meanwhile the Spider 720 Plus is a professional boom mower o ering a highly exible solution.

PJM Agri was established by Pete and his brother James, and provides new and used machinery and operator hire for the agricultural and horticultural industries. “With passion for machines, we provide you with a great experience, no matter the job or use of our machines,” Pete concludes.

For more details contact PJM Agri Ltd directly. FG

Compact option for quick cutting

Makita has added two new pruning products to its outdoor product range. Powered by Makita’s 18V LXT battery system, the new DUP180 brushless pruning shear and the DUC150 150mm pruning saw o er a comfortable and powerful solution to make quick and light work of repetitive or heavy pruning jobs.

With an adjustable shear blade opening angle, the new DUP180 18V LXT brushless pruning shear provides up to 8,800 cuts on a single charge (when used with a 6.0Ah battery).

Also joining the line-up is the DUC150 18V 150mm pruning saw. Operating with a chain speed of 8m/s, this compact machine o ers excellent cutting performance despite its lightweight design, making it ideal for orchard maintenance.

Additional comfort and e ciency-enhancing features include tool-less chain

chain oiling, while a brushless motor ensures low maintenance requirements and a longer working motor life.

Kevin Brannigan, marketing manager at Makita UK, commented: “Whether it’s for making light work of clipping back shrubs and hedgerows, or trimming branches and small trees, the DUP180 and DUC150 are convenient tools that are designed with simplicity and ergonomics in mind. At Makita, we continue to apply our heritage and expertise in battery technology and tool engineering to develop essential kit items such as these, so that the professional sector has access to a vast range of battery powered tools that meet every daily demand without the constraints of cords or petrol.” FG

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Bringing slurry management back to the farm and investing in two Vogelsang application systems has provided significant savings and whole system benefits to a Welsh dairy farm.

SLURRY SYSTEM SUSTAINABILITY

VJ Thomas & Son has invested in its slurry systems as its dairy herd has expanded. The 1,011ha operation is run from Pancross Farm, near Cardi airport, and includes both grassland and arable crops. A slurry separator and a 500kW biodigester have been installed to provide a liquid slurry that is pumped through a series of underground pipes to enable umbilical application on almost all of the farm’s elds.

“We make sure everything we apply is less than 3% dry matter. This enables us to pump it through ve miles of underground pipes to hydrants where we can hook up the umbilical kit and apply it using our 24m Vogelsang dribble bar systems,” explains farm manager, Chris Hanks.

Managed on-farm

tankers, and two Winbag nurse tanks, slurry can be moved around elds quickly and e ciently.

Investing in infrastructure

The slurry is tested on-farm using an Agros testing kit, and three times a year a sample is sent to Lancrop for greater analysis.

“We have been managing the whole process on farm, with help from our agronomist David Llewellyn, for three years. As the farm has grown it has become ever more important that we are agile too. Being coastal, our weather windows can be short and unpredictable so when conditions allow we need to be at full capacity straight away,” Chris says.

“Setting up and investing in the infrastructure has been a challenge, but we have the right equipment now and it is working well. We tried using trailing shoe applicators, but the stony ground meant that the shoes were pulling up stones that were then a nuisance when mowing. The volume through the Vogelsang dribble bars is also better and it helps that our slurry has such a low dry matter,” says Chris.

The land is split, with 324ha acres set aside for silage, 243ha for maize, 405ha for wheat and the remainder planted with either spring barley or stubble turnips.

“We put two applications of slurry on the wheat crop. The maize has one application preemergence and another at three-leaf stage. We apply to the grassland before rst and second cut too, so spring can be a really busy period,” he comments.

Following this, and three to four weeks before harvesting the first cut, the farm uses SmartGrass to boost the gibberellic acid (GA3) which increases the cell wall thickness of the plant.

before grass to mitigate against stress,”

“The last application is Physiocrop, which provides additional amino acids to the grass to mitigate against stress,” he adds.

“We have a John Deere forager with Harvest Lab that provides us with data to help maximise protein, dry matter and yield. From this we have been able to utilise slurry more efficiently and manage our input costs more carefully too,” he says.

“We have two people teams and two tractors. Both dribble systems are 24m wide. The latest Vogelsang BackPac is lightweight, which reduces soil compaction and has a headland management system so we are only applying slurry where it is needed,” he explains.

The farm operates a min-till system and manages all eld work apart from maize planting on-farm with a dedicated team operating a eet of John Deere tractors. With four lagoons, the underground pipe system, four 4,000-gallon

Vogelsang’s BackPac design is centrally mounted on the tractor to reduce movement and improve accuracy. The arms fold quickly and neatly behind the tractor to make access to tighter spaces easier for operators.

Forage production

Forage production is a major concern for the farm which operates a multi cut silage system from which the rst cut is fed to high yielding cows all year round. Subsequent cuts are clamped separately and fed to lower yielding, dry cows and youngstock.

Applying slurry at varying times for the crops in the rotation has an added benefit of making best use of the farm’s tractor fleet and its workforce. Having brought slurry management back to the farm, Chris is convinced that it has been an agronomic and operational benefit to the whole business.

“Slurry application provides vital hours of work for our staff and makes better use of the fleet too. Having the best applicators helps us to make best use of a valuable natural resource, and the applicator technology is distributing it to the soil where it can be absorbed and its nutrients made available to the crop,” he says.

Wales has not seen the same grants made available for slurry management as England, which is currently benefiting from both the Slurry Infrastructure Grants and the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF).

“First cut is really important to us. We use an Italian rye mix and graze the leys with sheep over winter. We start by N-Min testing silage ground, then apply slurry and some fertiliser to top up the soil nutrients that can be made plant available,” he says.

“We have made our own investments, which have been significant but thoroughly worthwhile. Taking responsibility for slurry management and application has been a steep learning curve but it has reduced our costs and is improving our soils,” concludes Chris. FG

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VJ Thomas & Son farm manager, Chris Hanks.

NEW MAP FUNCTION IS A BIG WIN FOR H&S APP

FARM SAFETY & SECURITY

A few months on from the launch of its new health and safety app, Merit Advantage director Jon Stewart gave deputy editor Sarah Kidby a demo of the latest features.

Responding to feedback from farmers that an app-based solution would help them manage their health and safety, the Merit Advantage product launched earlier this year. It includes a variety of checklists and templates to cover di erent aspects of farm health and safety, including risk assessments, safe working practices, and accident and near miss reporting.

The Health and Wellbeing section of the platform consists of up to 20 sections, and farmers can either build their own system using their existing documents and templates – or a Merit Advantage consultant will complete a site visit and audit to populate the system for £995+VAT. Over the past few months, in the build up to harvest, a growing number of farmers have opted to pay for the audit to save time, Jon said.

No more outdated paper maps

Since Farmers Guide reported on the launch of Merit Advantage in our April 2024 issue, a number of new features have been added – and the new maps functionality has been particularly welcome, Jon said. With farms often having huge, outdated, paper-based maps, which may be damaged and di cult to locate when needed, this feature has been described as a “big win”. Some farmers are now signing up for Merit Advantage purely to access the maps feature, Jon said.

Merit Advantage at a glance:

It allows farmers and estate managers to quickly and easily create a series of maps using Google satellite images, including main site maps, eld maps and eld diagrams. Icons can be added to mark hazards such as overhead powerlines and asbestos for example – as well as features including visitor parking or speed limits. Users can also add labels to maps to include their own notes. Additionally, eld maps can mark boundaries and where access is or isn’t permitted. Field diagrams clearly number di erent elds on the site, which can be useful for contractors.

Crucially, these maps can be shared with contractors and temporary workers within the app. Many users have noted that visitors to their farms or estates struggle to nd them, so the ability to quickly share a map highlighting the road they need to access, where to park and sign in, has proved invaluable. Importantly, maps are available online or o ine in the app, so connectivity is not a concern.

What else is new?

Employee documents are another new feature, allowing induction information, medical questionnaires and PPE sign o , for example, to be sent to new joiners through the app. Sta can simply access the documents and sign within the app to con rm they have been read. They can also

• Simple, customisable checklists and templates to help you create your own health and safety checks and policies, build risk assessments for sta to review and sign o in the app, manage contractors more e ectively and ensure compliance with COSHH

• You can choose from a list of di erent checklists, such as chemical store containers, robotic milker, or contractor management. Questions can be turned on and o at the click of a button, deleted or edited to include additional features. They can be sent to a particular worker or contractor in the app to complete and sign o

• A geolocation can be added to any checklist showing where the user was when they completed the health and safety check (e.g. for buildings checks)

• ‘My Incidents’ shows a list of the reported accidents and near misses. New reports can be added here by lling in a form with the ability to add photos and videos. Each team member’s access to information within the app is customisable under the ‘My Team’ section – access levels can be tweaked by simply ticking or unticking a series of boxes

• New team members, contractors and seasonal workers can be added easily, just supplying their name, email address and role.

con rm receipt of PPE (or request it), again with a signature in the app. This is good for inventory but also means the farmer has a record that the member of sta had the PPE and understood how it should be used, in case of a near miss or accident. Such documentation is usually a big task, taking hours when completed in a paper-based format. All documentation, once signed, is available permanently on and o ine within the app – e.g. safe working practices on working from height, PTOs or cattle handling.

Up next

Merit Advantage is set to launch a new HR module for the app to help farmers manage sta records, annual leave and hours etc. Jon said the company always listens to feedback from farmers and will continue to do so in developing any further updates to the app.

Merit Advantage is available for Apple or Android and a subscription costs £29.00 per month on a rolling contract so it can be cancelled anytime – customers are not signed into a contract. It also allows an unlimited number of users.   For more information visit www.meritcheck.co.uk/meritadvantage/ FG

FOCUS ON CHILD SAFETY

According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), agriculture is the only high-risk industry that has to deal with the constant presence of children.

Farms are homes as well as workplaces, and visitors, including children, may also be present on farms – even more so during the school holidays, which often also coincides with harvest, which is a particularly busy and fraught time of the farming year.

Children and young people up to the age of 18 are regularly killed and injured on farms, either because they are working on the farm or because they are playing there.

The ways in which children are killed varies little from year to year. The most common causes of death and major injury in the last decade were:

• Falling from vehicles

• Being struck by moving vehicles or objects

• Contact with machinery

• Driving vehicles

• Falls from height

• Drowning and asphyxiation

• Poisoning

• Fire

• Contact with animals.

The HSE explains that you can become blind to risks you see every day. There can also be risks to children that aren’t risks to adults, such as an old

gate left propped against a wall. When you are deciding what may cause harm to children, it may help to ask a safety representative, an employee, a friend or a neighbour to have a look at your farm – it’s amazing what hazards and risks fresh eyes will see. Remember, it is your duty to control and manage any hazards and risks identi ed.

HSE recommends you should also look at the xed hazards in your farmyard, outbuildings and stores. These will include, for example, hung and freestanding gates, xed and portable ladders, sheep-dip baths, slurry lagoons, grain silos, feed stores, propped machinery, machinery being maintained, cattle crushes, loft storage areas, silage clamps, barns, cattle stalls and glasshouses. Remember too that many accidents to children on farms involve moving vehicles.

Then run through your work year to identify the range of hazards that can arise, e.g. silaging, grain hauling and similar peak farm activity often coincides with the school holidays.

Children are attracted to machinery and often fail to appreciate the dangers involved. Agricultural machinery that is used without anyone in attendance is therefore a particular risk. Keep unaccompanied children away from farm

activities, and make sure that:

• All machinery is properly guarded

• You do not allow children to help you – a moment’s lack of attention can result in tragedy

• You do not leave a child in, on, or near machinery, including tractors etc.

For simple and practical guidance on assessing the risks on your farm and what you need to do to control them, visit www.hse.gov.uk/agriculture/ topics/risk-assessment.htm FG

ATV safety

Every year children are killed and seriously injured in incidents involving farm vehicles. The law is clear – it is illegal for children under the age of 13 years to either drive or ride on any agricultural machine including tractors, combines, sprayers, telehandlers and ATVs.

The rules apply both to on-farm use and also to road use and whether there is a passenger seat or not.

ATV specialist ATVTrac Ltd recommends following the guidelines from its colleges at EASI European ATV Safety Institute when letting children over the age of 13 ride on ATVs, which include:

• Always follow the manufacturer’s age restrictions on the machine

• Always wear a helmet and safetyappropriate clothing

• Always supervise children and make sure they have had basic training on speci c machines. Always try to let them ride in a controlled environment, and never around machinery in use or near farm buildings where you can’t always see round corners

• Never let children under the age of 13 use an ATV at work

• Never carry a child as a passenger.

On the EASI website you can download a copy of the parent, youngsters, and ATVs publication and complete an ATV readiness checklist – nd it at: https://quadsafety.org/parents-1

DANGER, DANGER EVERYWHERE AND NO TIME TO STOP AND THINK

Whilst farms are full of hazards, the last thing you want to do is stop kids enjoying the freedom of the farm, Sipcam UK says, which is why it’s giving away 100 high-viz jackets.

We are all acutely aware of the dangers posed within the agricultural environment. Whether it is transport and machinery, working at height or livestock that poses the threat, danger is never far away. Recent gures from the HSE reveal that agriculture has the worst rate of worker fatal injury per 100,000 workers than any other main industry sector, with a ve-year average injury

rate 21 times higher than the all-sector average. With such an alarming statistic, the last thing we want to do is expose our children to such high risk. It may not be the PTO, the half-tonne beast, or the patching up the roof that is a concern for our pre-teens (for now). It is, however, a straw bale climbing frame, a silo hide-and-seek, or a bike track of treachery around the grain store that

pose just as much, if not more ‘innocent’ threat. Let’s face it, the last thing you want to do is stop your kids enjoying the freedom of the farm. A privilege that Sipcam UK’s Will Nicholls was lucky enough to enjoy when growing up and one he cannot wait to bestow on his little ones. He admits, there are one or two things he got up to as a youngster that would be of concern now a parent himself, though agrees the adage of “How are they ever going to learn if they are not exposed to it themselves?” rings true both in farm and everyday life.

Why should we deny the future of British agriculture an opportunity to learn the ways of the farm? After all, the best way to understand is to watch and practise, something you can’t do from your bedroom or a tablet screen. The point is, it is not about stopping young ones enjoying the farm and getting involved, but about doing it safely.

As being struck by farm vehicles is one of the leading causes of injury and death in agriculture, Sipcam UK is keen to support farm safety campaigns with particular focus on future generations.

With the road safety mantra of “Be safe, be seen” never truer than on farm, the company has 100 children’s high-viz jackets to give away, with sizes ranging from age four to small adult. By registering your interest at www.sipcamuk.co.uk/ farm-safety you can be on the list to receive a high-viz safety vest for your little one to wear this harvest and beyond. FG

TACKLING LONE WORKER SAFETY AND THEFT IN ONE SYSTEM

Tracking system ATVTrac doesn’t just prevent vehicle thefts, it also has technology to protect lone workers.

ATVTrac is known for preventing machinery thefts, but the system also includes technology that can notify an emergency contact if the unit detects a machine has been involved in a roll-over incident.

Stressing the importance of lone worker safety, ATVTrac’s Rupert Archer-Smith said: “When we introduced ATVTrac, we realised that we could implement this functionality thanks to technology already developed in our units. Quite simply, as soon as the unit detects vehicle angle outside of normal parameters for a period of time, with no speed, the system will automatically send a text message to chosen contacts in case a roll-over incident has occurred.”

Shropshire farmer Andrew Morris and his family were relieved to have the ATV Over functionality when Andrew’s Suzuki KingQuad dropped into a hidden gully and ipped over, resulting in an injured shoulder.

Andrew’s sister Jenny was contacted through the ATVTrac system. “It was reassuring to know the ATVTrac system worked without any time delay or problems with nding my location,” she commented. “It’s also great to know the system contacts more than one emergency contact too.”

When it comes to preventing thefts, ATVTrac has exible installation on any type of machinery, and using multi-tier technology, it o ers real-time location information, while

informing the owner of unauthorised movement through text, email and phone call.

Extra useful functions include live battery information, service noti cations, as well as journey history and usage reports.

Should a theft occur, ATVTrac has a 24-hour monitored call center to track the device, liaising with police or partner company Securitas to recover the stolen asset and return it in a hassle-free way.

As well as protecting machinery that can be driven away, ATVTrac has expanded its o ering into the arborist market, protecting woodchipper equipment, enjoying endorsement from leading manufacturer, GreenMech too.

As well as ATVTrac’s intelligent functionality, which protects any type of farm machinery 24/7, 365 days a year, Mr Archer-Smith says simple education can also go a long way. “It may sound obvious, but all too often simple actions like being aware of who is around, removing ignition keys, putting an ATV away at night or just locking it up in a barn are enough. More than anything we just need to be aware.”

Of course, there will always be the more determined thieves, which is why ATVTrac now protects many ATV, side-by-side and machinery manufacturers across the UK, and why manufacturers such as Can-AM, CF Moto, Corvus, Kawasaki, Polaris, Suzuki, Kioti, GreenMech and many others endorse ATVTrac.

For more information on ATVTrac, visit www.atvtrac.co.uk FG

RELIABLE GATE OPTIONS

With rural crime on the rise, attention should be given to farm security – and TCM Electric Gates says its sliding automated gates are ideal for agriculture as they can’t be easily forced open or rammed.

Trevor Marks, owner of TCM Electric Gates, grew up on a mixed family farm and made his rst gate at the age of 18 – and it’s still going strong 22 years later. Having always

had an interest in the engineering side of agriculture, Trevor gradually expanded into manufacturing security gates and in 2016 launched his own company.

Based in Barnwell, Northamptonshire, all of TCM’s electric gates are designed and manufactured in-house, by its team of skilled fabricators, welders, engineers, and nishers. The team

can weld, build and fabricate any size, shape, design and colour of gate and the company says it’s with the customer every step of the way, from initial design and ground assessment to building, full installation and servicing. Gates are designed to be durable and reliable, to withstand the demands of the farm environment, with a range of styles, materials and automation options. Gates can be made to order, tted and fully

installed, and solar

installed, and solar and mains powered electric gates are available, ensuring year-round function. High tech intercom and telephone entry systems are also an option. Based in Northamptonshire, TCM has close links with Peterborough, Lincolnshire and

According to the HSE,

the most common cause of recent farming fatalities has been incidents with agricultural vehicles, which includes loaders.

FOCUS ON TELEHANDLER SAFETY

An important part of telehandler safety is to make sure you have and use the correct, professionallymanufactured attachment for whichever task or for whatever situation you might nd yourself in, for your safety, as well as that of everyone else around you. Ceres recommends that to increase overall farm safety, all farms with telehandlers should have a safe way of moving big bags and implements.

The Ceres Linkage-Lift Implement Mover is a strong and safe way of transporting attachments, rather than scratching and gouging, sliding both on and o pallet tines or ailing around on chains, which can cause costly damage and risk of injury or worse. The Ceres Linkage-Lift uses the tried-and-tested Category 3 quick-release linkage system, for Cat 2 and 3 implements up to 4.5 tonnes (at pin centre); the larger Linkage-Lift + uses the Category 4 quick-release system for Cat 3 and 4

implements up to 10 tonnes (at pin centre). Lifting directly upwards from the lower arms, rather than the top link pin, attachments are elevated the way they are designed to be, with ease and without damage. The lower lift arms, which are mounted to a oating bar within the frame, and the slotted top link bar are both there to aid smooth coupling and to allow easy and safe removal, as you can be sure that there is no tension between the headstock and implement pins.

The Ceres BA Bag Buddy is a range of big bag lifters from 1 x 600kg up to 6 x 1,000kg bags, with the most popular being the 4 x 600kg, which is available as a xed or hydraulic model. The hydraulic option o ers even greater safety in stacking and manoeuvrability when changing between di erent size bags.

Ceres says the Bag Buddy is a convenient and easy way to controllably manage fertiliser, seed

and feed bags, far more safely than the questionable use of pallet tines, as well as decreasing the risk of damage to lorries, buildings and overhead cables. It is designed with minimal sharp edges to prevent damage to the bags and reduce the risk of hazardous and costly mishaps. The lightweight, but substantially braced, frame helps support bags from behind, greatly reducing swing.

Increased telehandler stability is also achieved by keeping the headstock and boom approximately 4ft lower than if using pallet tines, whilst still achieving the same lift, with the added bene t of increased reach over hoppers and around drill coulters. The Bag Buddy comes with retaining loops at both ends of each arm, so bags can be quickly secured in adverse weather conditions. FG

Don’t struggle on alone

While farming is notoriously unpredictable, the 2023/24 season has been a particularly tough one due to weather extremes and the demands being made on the industry in terms of environmental stewardship and food production.

According to mental health support charity YANA, many in the industry can feel isolated, stressed, depressed or just unable to cope as well as usual at times. And with harvest just around the corner, this can be particularly prevalent.

If you feel you are experiencing poor mental health, asking for help is a major step forward. If you feel you cannot make that call, ask a friend or family member to do it.

YANA o ers the following advice:

• Visit your doctor promptly – like any other illness, depression may

become worse if left untreated

• Be honest and say exactly how you feel – depression is not unusual and your doctor can provide con dential support, referral to counselling or medication

• Ensure that you understand your treatment – take any medication exactly as prescribed. If unsure or you feel no improvement, go back to your doctor.

You can learn more about the signs of stress and depression on the YANA website. You can also contact a counsellor either via your doctor or the con dential YANA helpline.

Similarly, if you’re worried about a member of your family, a colleague or a friend, YANA says it can help. You don’t have to struggle alone – visit www.yanahelp.org FG

Bred for all-round performance

Strube ofers three established sugar beet varieties to UK growers that continue to deliver. And with two new ones for 2025, you can rely on consistent yield, reliable performance and exceptional value for seasons to come.

Talk to us today about our current and latest varieties.

Contact: Richard Cogman on 07983 314424 or email: r.cogman@strube.net

& ROOT CROPS

The broad choice of varieties on the Recommended List for the 2025 cropping year o ers varying yield and trait characteristics to suit di erent requirements and priorities.

CONSIDERING YOUR SEED ORDER FOR 2025

In 1877, Friedrich Strube was a farmer and plant breeder who was himself considering what he needed to be growing on his farm in the Harz Foreland in Lower Saxony, Germany. He started the classic breeding and seed production business that has become synonymous with seed quality and yield performance.

Strube says its expertise and the scienti c possibilities have developed immensely during these 150 years, along with capability, processes and the demands that it places on itself.

Plant breeding considerations

Whilst growers consider their seed choice options annually, breeders must look to the future needs of growers as it can take 10 years or more to develop a new variety. Furthermore, to consider how those needs may change over the coming 10–20 years; endeavouring to give due consideration to regional di erences such as changing climate and disease pro les – where Strube varieties are adapted to the respective growing regions.

and stress tolerance to meet the demands of growers and sugar companies alike. Breeding focus is on yield, but equally important is plant resilience in the presence of diseases and stress.

“We are con dent that our varieties will be stable and perform reliably in the eld despite the dynamic and varied pressure from climate, pests and diseases.

“Therefore, we are working hard on our breeding programme to bring multigene cercospora and virus yellows tolerance to British growers, as well as looking at future candidates for beet cyst nematode (BCN) and strong rhizomania (AYPR) tolerance.”

ST Tweed o ers comparable yield to Morgan, with low disease expression for rust, powdery mildew and cercospora; so Strube expects this variety to be highly reliable and stable in its ‘real world’ performance – even more so over a long growing season where a late harvest date is planned.

Strube’s head of sugar beet breeding, Dr Michael Stange says: “We look for ways to in uence seed properties through breeding and, with our expertise, have developed innovative technologies and methods for breeding and production. Our independent breeding work requires an exact knowledge about plants, and this includes their genomes and their embedded properties, as well as their phenotypical characteristics and physiological modes of function.

“With an innovative and highly skilled team we have developed alternative analytical methods such as automated four-dimensional phenotyping, micro-computed tomography and near-infrared spectral measurement (NIRS) so that we can reliably assess our seeds, as only the best quality is good enough. In this way, weaker seed quality is identi ed and can be ltered out.”

Furthermore, Michael adds: “In seed multiplication, we research the in uence of cultivation practice on seed properties and stabilise and increase the yield and quality of the raw seed material. Therefore, we can con dently o er our customers the best varieties with excellent seed quality.”

Focus on grower priorities

Strube UK managing director Richard Cogman says: “In our sugar beet breeding, we strive to combine high sugar content with consistently high yield potential, strong disease resistances

approach can be slower to reach the market than

of breakdown as a direct consequence. This is the

Breeding using a multigene tolerance approach can be slower to reach the market than single gene tolerance, but the reward should be improved resilience and signi cantly reduced risk of breakdown as a direct consequence. This is the longer-term breeding strategy.

For growers in the steadily growing UK and Irish fodder and energy beet markets, Strube o ers Clemens, Degas and Gahan which are leaders in high fresh and dry matter yield; in direct response to excellent eld establishment and canopy health characteristics. These varieties have proven themselves to be consistently reliable, o ering growers excellent feed value, Strube says.

Strong variety portfolio for 2025

Thinking ahead to the 2025 contracting round and seed order, Strube o ers Morgan, Stewart and Button for their third year of commercial use. All are proven to deliver stable and consistently high output, Strube says.

For growers who experience or suspect beet cyst nematode (BCN), Button o ers tolerance to protect against yield loss, combined with excellent establishment. Both ST Trent and ST Tweed are new for 2025, o ering competitive performance with low bolting. The ST pre x is new and indicates a Strube variety.

For all beet markets, Strube says it is renowned for delivering consistently high performing varieties from traditional breeding techniques, combined with excellence in seed quality. Strube is a global plant breeding company o ering sugar beet and wheat seeds. Furthermore, it produces and distributes seed for sun ower, soya bean and chickpea in more than 40 countries – o ering tolerant and high-performing varieties of high seed quality. Whilst maintaining a global scope, Strube has retained the exibility to develop regional solutions by working hand-in-hand with growers, advisers and industry partners. FG

Sugar beet varietal o er for 2025

Strube UK managing director Richard Cogman.

Strube’s head of sugar beet breeding, Dr Michael Stange.

Sugar beet growers and agronomists gathered at the Morley Research Centre farm in Norfolk for the rst BeetField event of the 2024 season.

Later-drilled sugar beet crops emerged as aphid pressure was increasing.

MANAGING THE VIRUS YELLOWS THREAT IN LATER-DRILLED SUGAR BEET

Weather-related drilling delays combined with early aphid migration signalled a challenging season ahead for virus yellows control in sugar beet. Teresa Rush reports.

With beet drills in action well into May, in some cases and drilling typically two to three weeks later than normal on many farms, growers and their agronomists faced some tricky decisions around managing insecticide use for control of virus yellows-transmitting aphids as the new season got underway.

An early sign of the challenges ahead came with the rst reports of winged aphids being caught in the Rothamsted Research insect suction trap network at some point between 18–24th March, following unseasonably mild weather during February and early March, when temperatures were 3–4ºC above the longterm average.

Insecticide options

Foliar insecticide options for this season’s beet crop were con rmed in early May after the Health & Safety Executive’s Chemicals Regulation Division (CRD) approved an emergency authorisation for use of an additional application of the insecticide InSyst (acetamiprid) in certain circumstances.

Approaches to foliar insecticide use di er depending on whether crops are Cruiser SBtreated or not. This season, where Cruiser SB has been used, growers are able to use onicamidbased products Teppeki or A nto once aphid thresholds are reached (see information box), followed by an application of InSyst if needed.

which are updated twice weekly. Use them as a guide for your own decision making on-farm, but bear in mind that there is no substitute for getting on your hands and knees and checking for aphids,” said Prof Stevens.

“The reason I can’t tell you the exact day is that Rothamsted don’t start doing daily assessments [of aphid trap catches] until 1st April,”

catches] until 1st April,”

Mark Stevens told growers and

BBRO head of science, Prof Mark Stevens told growers and agronomists attending a BeetField event on the Morley Research Centre farm at Morley St Botolph in Norfolk.

Around 60% of commercial sugar beet crops drilled this spring were treated with the insecticide seed treatment Cruiser SB (thiamethoxam) and these crops will have protection against aphids for up to 10 weeks from the time of drilling.

But as that window of protection closes, from late June/early July for the latest-drilled crops, it becomes even more important to monitor sugar beet closely for the presence of aphids, with growers advised to check crops and start looking for the presence of green wingless aphids from about eight weeks post-drilling.

“If you need to follow up with a second spray then the second spray will be InSyst which is a neonicotinoid. This has to go in position two in the [foliar spray] programme because you’ve already used a neonic seed treatment; it’s all about managing and trying to minimise resistance to neonicotinoids,” said Prof Stevens.

The option to use an additional foliar spray of InSyst is a new development this season but the emergency authorisation is only for use in non-Cruiser SB treated beet to aid control of peach-potato aphid (Myzus persicae) and prevent virus yellows infections. Application must only be in sequence, following a rst foliar spray of InSyst and a second foliar spray of either Teppeki or A nto and there is a requirement for certain records to be submitted to British Sugar by 30th August.

Movento (spirotetramat) had previously had emergency authorisations for use for virus yellows control in sugar beet (in 2021, 2022 and 2023) but will not be available in the current season.

“Monitoring is going to be really important. Please keep an eye on the BBRO aphid maps

He urged growers not to use foliar insecticides before they were needed to avoid “burning through three sprays very quickly” in a season in which virus yellows pressure is high – comparisons are already being drawn with the high disease pressure 2020 season, when a virus yellows epidemic saw 38.1% of the national sugar beet crop infected and 100% infection levels reached in some areas, although in contrast to 2020, Cruiser SB has been available this year.

Using up sprays too quickly could potentially leave a window of up to four weeks during which time crops would not be protected against viruscarrying aphids, Prof Stevens warned.

Bene cial insect numbers will increase into the summer, but Prof Stevens was not expecting to see any natural suppression e ect on aphids until the middle of June.

“It is a concerning situation. We’ve got to do everything we can collectively and use the tools we have at our disposal appropriately. We will start to monitor for virus yellows symptoms once we get into July onwards,” he told the meeting. FG

Threshold for use of foliar insecticide/aphicide sprays

One green wingless aphid per four plants up until the 12-leaf stage and then one wingless aphid per plant between 12–16 leaves.

Source: BBRO

Prof Mark Stevens.

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ANOTHER SEASON, PREPARING FOR STORAGE

The focus is now on finetuning Biox-M application and store management, says Juno Plant Protection.

Much of the 2023 crop has made it to market (much) earlier than expected or originally planned, and the 2024 season has su ered a slow start, with record rainfall being the cause of much disruption since October. Some good spells of sunshine would now be very welcome.

The removal of CIPC in 2020 and replacement by new and much more volatile compounds, initially with Biox-M as the principal alternative, required storekeepers to review every aspect of store management to ensure that they got the best from the new products, such as:

• Store leaks had to be xed

• Stores had to be left closed (and closed

means closed) for 48 hours following treatment, and longer where possible

• Air (and fog) distribution often required improvement; an even distribution of fog is essential

• Risks of condensation and/or coalescence had to be addressed

• Relentless attention to detail was strongly advised.

We are four seasons on, with a fth mostly in the ground, and the majority of storekeepers are comfortable using Biox-M. The focus is now on netuning application and store management, so that the return period can be extended. There is still some work on store integrity (Biox-M is unlikely to work to best advantage if it is allowed to escape at any time), and distribution of fog in store during and immediately following application. Areas within a store, for which e cacy has been less than ideal, should be identi ed for improved air movement, or multiple application ports.

In addition, the sudden increase in energy costs since February 2022 has brought consideration of tweaks to target storage temperatures into focus. Might it be worth storing crop at a degree or so higher and take a big chunk out of the costs of cold storage? FG

Biox-M benefits:

• Naturally occurring and truly sustainable, in widespread use in the food industry

• Approved for use on organic potato crops

• No harvest interval or MRL beyond the one-day mandatory withholding period after treatment. Therefore, it’s ideal for use on crops for which the date of movement is uncertain

• Flexibility of application timing

• Results in minimal weight loss in store

• Does not leave persistent residues in the fabric of stores and boxes used for storage,

• It is therefore suitable for use in stores which may subsequently be used for the storage of other crops or seed potatoes

• E ective at higher storage temperatures, reducing the risk of acrylamide development when crop is processed

• Sequesters carbon during growth, removing 1t of CO2 for every 1,000t of potatoes treated

• Should be a component of the sustainability plan for every farm and every customer; e ectively carbon neutral, concludes manufacturer Juno Plant Protection.

Biox-M is the only 100% natural and sustainable sprout control for potatoes, the company says.

New premises leads to larger scale crop storage projects

The rst half of 2024 has seen an increased proportion of larger scale projects for UK-based crop storage equipment company Farm Electronics. The company has expanded its presence in Ireland, working on several projects including a large four zone, 1,600-tonne ware potato store using state of the art refrigeration equipment and fan technology.

Meanwhile over in Norfolk, the company is delivering a ve zone, 6,500-tonne box potato store with refrigeration and ambient ventilation. All the units being connected to the internet means that the store can be accessed via an app on a smartphone or PC, which gives piece of mind to the store manager and also means product support

is on-hand 24/7 via the company’s remote support connection.

With these types of projects, it’s more important than ever that the customer chooses a reliable supplier with market leading technology, says operations director, Joe Sambridge.

It’s a real bene t to show the customer that the company develops and manufactures all of the products in house, working with its parent company Tolsma Grisnich to provide the best products and superior aftersales service support for the market, he continues.

The new premises the company moved into at the start of the year means it has more much-needed production capacity, so it can keep up with production demand going forward without sacri cing quality. FG

Camera control via Isobus system

With its iQblue Weeder software, Lemken has for the rst time successfully integrated the complete control of a hoeing machine –including the camera image and width sections – into an Isobus system. This means all controls are displayed on one CCI 800 or 1200 terminal, providing an inexpensive, convenient and clear solution for users.

Previously, farmers needed two terminals if they wanted to use a hoeing machine with camera and section control: the Isobus terminal for width section control and a second terminal for displaying the camera image and adjusting the hoeing machine.

The Isobus system records the implement position and tractor speed. Operation is also possible via

either the tractor’s own joystick or the CCI joystick. The system is also ready for high-speed Isobus and uses a standard ISO 17215 interface via Ethernet for transmitting the video image enriched with camera information.

Users also bene t from automatic over-the-air machine updates so that their machines are always up to date. For maintenance and troubleshooting, service technicians can access the software remotely and optimise settings. Settings are then immediately displayed in the camera image for review and can be readjusted autonomously if necessary.

The general menu structure of the system is in line with the Lemken standard and facilitates intuitive operation. FG

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OILS AND COMPANION CROPPING DELIVER GREATEST VIRUS CONTROL

The use of mineral oils and companion crops proved most successful in reducing the incidences of Potato Virus Y (PVY) in trials run by the Potato Partnership.

The results were described as a “cause for optimism” by Nick Winmill, Agrii potato technical manager and R&D manager for potatoes, who oversees the trials programme; although he

non-persistent viruses, such as PVY, potato virus A (PVA) and potato virus V (PVV), and persistent viruses, such as potato leaf roll virus (PLRV), only variants of PVY were detected at signi cant levels.

or inform how they might be incorporated into a

The near complete absence of PLRV save a small incidence (>1%) in the untreated controls can be attributed to the use of quality seed stock and the judicious use of systemic insecticides in both the trial and the surrounding commercial crop. A consequence of this was that the insecticide programmes under investigation su ered from insu cient virus pressure to produce data that could be seen as indicative of their performance or inform how they might be incorporated into a programme for greatest e ect.

acknowledged that further measures would be needed to see overall rates of infection brought down to acceptable levels.

Although the intention was to consider both

the time to be

PRECISE Plant nutrition: now is

Range of measures

The trial highlights the need for a range of measures to control virus, explains Mr Winmill.

“In basic terms, PVY and other non-persistent viruses represent a more complicated control

other non-persistent

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equipment to the growing sector…

With the Prins range of semi rough terrain machines we can support almost any type of ‘off road’ application. Being authorised Toyota Cesab dealers we can also offer conventional machines such as this high lift heavy capacity 3.5T dual drive diesel forklift.

This machine is very popular with the potato growers who like to lift two bins onto six high stacks to increase storage. The dual front drive wheels and 6500mm triple mast makes this machine a very stable tool for exactly this purpose giving the operator confidence and stability at height. We have various specifications of diesel & LPG forklifts from 1.5T to 5T so please contact us for details.

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challenge. These can be vectored by a greater number of aphid species and the nature of the transmission means we are more reliant on insecticides with knockdown activity, such as pyrethroids. Unfortunately, those aphid species most abundant and most e cient at vectoring non-persistent viruses, are also resistant to pyrethroids,” he says.

It is the loss of active substances once seen as providing adequate control combined with resistance to some that remain that has prompted trials investigating other measures. Work by others indicates that mineral oils can reduce virus incidence. This was worthy of investigation.

“The application of mineral oil at weekly intervals from emergence up to tuber initiation gave a signi cant reduction in PVY levels while the use of oats as a companion crop produced a similar result. We see that alternative techniques such as companion crops and straw mulches are useful measures in protecting crops, especially against PVY and its variants. These measures, however, are less e ective against the spread of leaf roll viruses because of the aphid species involved and their persistent nature,” Mr Winmill says.

Valuable means of protection

Although neither mineral oil nor companion crops will provide the full control needed, they are valuable means of protecting crops during the early season. Companion crops cleanse virus from the stylet of incoming non-colonising aphids but must be ‘green’ by the time the potato crop

emerges to be attractive. Mineral oils work by lining the inside of the stylet, preventing the virus from being transmitted as the aphid feeds.

In addition to two yet-to-be-authorised insecticide products (featured in Programmes A and B) was a mineral oil from De Sangosse (CCL742) that is approved as a PPP in other regions. Weekly applications of CCL742 gave the greatest control of PVY of all treatments while the use of oats as a companion crop delivered similar control (see chart).

“We see that mineral oil in combination with companion crops or purge strips are likely to be the basis of virus control e orts, especially for PVY and other non-persistent viruses. We can build on this result, but will need other forms of control, especially resistant varieties and e ective insecticides, to achieve the control needed of all types of aphid-borne virus if crops are to be

commercially viable,” Mr Winmill says.

“We have shown that oils can reduce virus transmission as part of an integrated management programme. The data generated by us and others will help to support applications to have these registered as plant protection products which will expand the control opportunities available to growers,” he adds.

The use of mineral oils and companion crops reduced the incidence of virus by slowing transmission rates in the early season. FG

Emergency authorisation granted

In what is likely to be welcomed by seed potato growers, Horticulture Crop Protection UK Ltd, the arm of the British Growers Association set up to administer the processing of Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use (EAMU) and Emergency Authorisations (EA) in the wake of AHDB Horticulture, has been granted an EA for Olie-H, a mineral oil, in Great Britain.

Under the terms of the EA, Olie-H can be applied up to six times (at a minimum of sevenday intervals) to crops of seed potatoes (not ware) for the suppression of aphid-borne nonpersistent viruses after tuber initiation (BBCH 40). The stated harvest interval is one day.

Operators must observe an 18m aquatic bu er zone and application must be made by sprayers tted with three-star drift reduction nozzles in 200–400-litres water per ha.

MAXIMISING SPROUT CONTROL: Practical insights from maleic hydrazide research

CUPGRA and UPL sponsored the research, which has been conducted across the 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023 seasons. Dr Stalham of Mark Stalham Potato Consultancy has conducted an extensive literature review, re-examining previously carried out studies and initiating eld trials to test previous assumptions on maleic hydrazide (MH).

Marketed by UPL with the brand name Fazor, until the loss of CIPC, MH was predominantly used for volunteer control, with a helpful e ect on sprouting, says Dr Stalham. In the era of CIPC, there was less pressure on MH applications because CIPC was so cost-e ective.

“If you get it right, you can save on in-store product applications,” says Dr Stalham.

Variety consideration

The ideal spray window begins ve weeks before the onset of senescence. The uptake rate decreases signi cantly three weeks before the rapid phase of senescence begins, which Dr Stalham says will make getting the desired MH levels challenging.

“We are looking for 12-14 parts per million (ppm) of MH in tubers, but we know that 6 ppm can control sprouting. There will be a variation of MH levels in tubers across a plant; what we need is for every tuber to be at least 6 ppm.

“The window is a lot closer to desiccation than

many growers think. The later you go, the less e ect MH will have on yield.

“Work we did last year showed that applying MH ve weeks before senescence produced lower yields than three weeks, albeit not statistically signi cant (see Table),” explains Dr Stalham.

He cautions that all of the varieties in the trials were longer-season processing varieties for McCains in groups three and four on the determinacy scale. The ideal spray window for determinate varieties probably narrows to three to four weeks before the onset of crop senescence.

Application timing

“To get MH translocated into the leaf, it needs to remain in a soluble solution for as long as possible. A ne spray dries within minutes if applied at midday.

“We need to apply it at the time when the canopy retains most of its humidity, which is as late as possible in the day. Leaving it overnight gives it more chance of being translocated.

Dr Stalham recommends treating elds speci cally for sprout control rather than tankmixing MH with blight sprays.

“It is about focusing on what is an expensive problem to control if you have to do it in-store with a relatively cheap product applied in the eld at the right time,” he adds.

Grade out tubers smaller than 45mm

Dr. Stalham explains that bigger tubers have higher MH concentration levels than smaller ones. Bigger tubers are the rst to initiate, usually on stems with a bigger diameter.

“We looked at the size of the tuber versus the MH levels. There isn’t a correlation until you get to very small tubers.

“Small tubers often have insu cient MH. What happens is they break dormancy because of low

MH, forcing you to treat the whole store, even though the bigger tubers may not break dormancy for several weeks,” advises Dr Stalham.

There is a signi cant shift in MH levels at tuber sizes around 35mm. However, it is a gradient, and there are di erences in varieties. Because of this, Dr Stalham recommends grading out anything smaller than 45mm for main crop potatoes to ensure the greatest consistency in MH levels across a store.

“When timing and application are done well, you can get six months of storage,” concludes Dr Stalham. FG

In-store sprout control maximises MH dormancy

Planning to begin in-store sprout control programmes with a product that has contact activity on the sprouts, like Argos (orange oil), gets the most out of MH, says Geo Hailstone, potato technical lead for UPL.

Argos suppresses sprouting in potato tubers by physically damaging the sprouts. Pure orange oil produces a physical mode of action on contact, drying and disrupting the soft tissues on which it is applied. Even sprouts that the naked eye cannot see are removed.

“By only treating once sprouts are seen in store, Argos’s contact mode of action takes full advantage of the crop’s natural dormancy and the e ect of the MH from an application of Fazor,” says Geo . “A product like DMN needs to be applied preventatively so it could be applied before it is necessary.”

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Syngenta has launched Evagio Forte, a new blight fungicide for the 2024 season with built-in resistance management.

Evagio Forte integrates CAA foliar blight active ingredient, mandipropamid, with amisulbrom in an easy-to-use optimised formulation.

The integrated Evagio Forte formulation of two powerful actives, from two di erent fungicide groups, adds a valuable anti-resistance strategy and maintains the overall e cacy of the blight programme, advises Syngenta technical manager, Andy Cunningham.

Andy highlighted registration trials have proven the formulation of Evagio Forte delivered the most e ective blight control at reduced active loading of the mandipropamid and amisulbrom combination, compared to the rates recommended for the two individual components.

“That is important for agronomists looking to minimise overall fungicide active applications in the blight programme, especially when using mixes of solo products to tackle resistance concerns,” Andy advised. “Without the evidence of such speci c e cacy trials, it is always recommended to use the full rate of any blight fungicide, even when used in mix with another product.”

Andy advocated the combination of mandipropamid and amisulbrom can be used from rst owering and could prove especially useful from canopy complete through to the end of the season, to keep foliage clean of infection and reduce risk of tuber blight.

“Evagio Forte is highly active against blight spore germination

as a preventative application. Fast uptake into the leaf tissue assures good translaminar movement and local systemic activity that inhibits disease mycelial growth during the application period,” he said.

He recommended using the Syngenta Blightcast forecasts of weather conditions conducive to blight, to help indicate spray timings and intervals between applications. It should be used in conjunction with knowledge of any local disease incidence that will signi cantly increase risk of infection.

Growers and agronomists can use three Evagio Forte applications in their blight programme at a rate of 0.6-litres/ha, subject to FRAC guidelines on the total number of CAA treatments. For optimum resistance management, it should always be alternated with another blight product containing actives from a di erent fungicide mode of action group.

Andy reported that while some EU_43 blight strain isolates in the EU had shown reduced sensitivity to the CAA group of active ingredients, including mandipropamid, there has been no recorded UK incidence. However, he warns that growers and agronomists must remain vigilant.

“It is crucial to take a precautionary approach, utilising more blight spray mixes and alternating chemistry modes of action, to minimise the risk of any issues developing,” he urged.

“Evagio Forte provides an important additional option to bolster that approach.” FG

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Biological solution for potatoes

Warmer weather and drier conditions have led to a signi cant increase in maincrop potato planting in the past month, and Corteva Agriscience is now urging growers to consider the role biologicals could play in their 2024 nitrogen strategy.

Strong results last season demonstrated how BlueN – Corteva’s foliar-applied biostimulant – provides a sustainable, supplemental source of nitrogen for potato crops.

The nutrient e ciency optimiser product captures nitrogen from the air and converts it into ammonium.

BlueN provides the equivalent of around 30kg/ha of supplemental nitrogen in a season and, depending on the crop and fertiliser strategy, farmers can use it in addition to their existing programme or to replace nitrogen when optimising rates.

John Sellars, category marketing manager for Corteva’s range of biological products, said: “The manufacturing of fertilisers is a hugely energy-consuming process. BlueN provides supplemental nitrogen to crops without the risk of leaching, increasing nitrogen use e ciency.

“The bacteria in BlueN xes nitrogen from the air via an enzymatic reaction meeting changing market expectations by being able to provide a sustainable source of nitrogen.”

The optimal time for application is between growth stages BBCH 25 to 33.

BlueN enters the plant through leaf stomata and moves throughout the plant to photosynthetic cells including the areas of new growth.

As the crop grows, the bacteria continuously provide supplemental nitrogen to the plants. FG

Versatile multi-crop harvesters

The most versatile potato harvesters in the market can also be adapted to handle other crops, including various root crops, according to Dewulf.

The R3060, Dewulf’s two-row sieving harvester, for example, can be used to e ciently harvest no less than 10 types of vegetable besides potatoes, including carrots, onions, red beet, celeriac, parsley root, parsnip, ower bulbs, turnip, chicory and salsify.

The di erent harvesting elements Dewulf produces for these crops have been tried, tested and proven in the eld for many years, the company says. Furthermore, Dewulf says it has developed a unique and proven system that allows farmers to

change the harvesting kit of their machine in no time. Thanks to the patented Quick Change System (QCS), you can easily change between harvesting kits in only 15 minutes.

Many Dewulf R3060 machines, equipped with the QCS system, can be found working across the UK, providing an enjoyable working environment for drivers regardless of the harvested crop.

Dewulf was founded in 1946 by farmer’s son Robert Dewulf and the rst potato harvesters were released in the 1940–50s. Now it manufactures a wide range of machinery for soil cultivation, potato planting, potato and root crop harvesting, storage and grading. FG

A machinery dispersal sale organised by Che ns resulted from the decision by John and Jay Bromell to retire after decades running their agricultural contracting business.

COMPETITIVE BIDDING AT WARWICKSHIRE DISPERSAL SALE

Trading as Bromell Contractors Ltd and based near Rugby, the brothers’ substantial machinery eet included grassland and arable equipment, and the sale featured 11 tractors, two loaders, four combines and a forage harvester as well as drills, spreaders, sprayers, balers and bale wrappers.

Che ns auctioneer, Oliver Godfrey commented that the contracting business remained successful right up until the Bromell’s retirement, with a strong reputation for the quality of the machinery eet as well as the client base. However, with no family succession to take over running it the brothers, who are now in their 70’s, decided to retire and dispose of their eet. Che ns was appointed to handle the sale when friends of John and Jay recommended the auctioneers.

High hours, high prices

“Trade was very good and although many machines had high hours for their age, they were of a good speci cation and well maintained,”

Oliver continued. “The newest tractor; a 2022 Massey Ferguson 8S.225 had recorded only 1,600 hours, while older John Deeres had up to 15,750 hours. It was a long sale with plenty of good, up to date machinery which attracted competitive bidding and it was well attended due to the recent wet weather which meant farmers and contractors couldn’t carry out their own eld work. The main issue was nding space for all the vehicles to park, as the planned area on grass elds was saturated.”

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farmers knew fleet Strong demand pushing up the prices meant that several tractors with higher

hours went to the trade. “Many local farmers relied on the Bromell brothers to provide their contracting services, so the business and its machinery were well known. As a result, previous customers ended up buying the newer machines and many lots stayed within a few miles of the sale site.”

Drills in demand

Lots that sold particularly well included the Weaving and John Deere drills, and balers achieved higher prices than expected for the time of year. Oliver said that the spreaders had done a lot of work but remained ‘straight’ and in good condition, and trailers on older running gear achieved high prices too.

“The vendors were great to work with and put a lot of e ort into preparing the machinery for the sale. They found hard standing to display it well at the last minute in the exceptionally wet, muddy conditions. Their e orts contributed to the impressive prices achieved and we were delighted to work with them preparing for their retirement.” FG

In very good order, this JCB 419S 4wd loading shovel was equipped with a ‘Contractor’ equipment package and was on Michelin 620/75R26 wheels and tyres. The loader was registered on a 19-plate and had recorded 4,229 working hours. It sold to a trade buyer for £59,000

The newest tractor was this Massey Ferguson 8S.225. It had been supplied new to the contracting business in 2022 and carried a 72-plate. Fitted with a front linkage and PTO, it was on Michelin AxioBib 2, 710/70R42 rear, and 600/70R30 front wheels and tyres, and had worked 1,616 hours from new. In superb condition, it was the highest priced tractor sold on the day, achieving a winning bid of £82,000.

The John Deere 8400i 4wd forage harvester was supplied new to the Bromell brothers in 2017. It was sold at the auction fitted with a John Deere 639 grass header. It had an autoguide rear hitch, and was on 710/70R42 front, and 620/70R30 rear wheels and tyres. The harvester had recorded 3,091 engine, and 1,888 drum hours and sold for £98,000.

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all had vertical beaters and a hydraulic rear gate and were on 580/70R38 wheels and tyres. The newest 2012 model made £12,500, a 2010 machine sold for £9,000, and a 2009 machine made £8,000. The age of the other was unstated, and it also achieved £8,000.

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John Deere tractors sold well

As expected, the John Deere tractors all attracted keen bidding and high prices. Older classics included a 2140 X-E-series 2wd with a D-pre x registration which sold for £5,000 and a 2650 2wd with 10,963 hours which also made £5,000. A 7530 4wd with AutoQuad 40kph transmission on 650/65R42 rear, and 600/65R28 front wheels and tyres, registered on a 10-plate, had worked 15,750 hours and achieved £29,500, and a 7530 Premium AutoQuad with a John Deere front linkage on similar tyres which was also new in 2010 had worked 12,635 hours and sold for £29,500.

A 2010 6930 4wd with PowrQuad 40kph transmission was on 520/85R38 rear, and 420/85R28 front wheels and tyres and was tted with a Trima +6.0P front loader. It had worked 8,546 hours and sold for £32,000.

A 2013 6210R 4wd with AutoQuad 40kph transmission, on 710/70R42 rear, and 600/70R28 front wheels and tyres came with a Zuidberg front linkage. It had worked 14,897 hours and sold for £32,500.

A 2014 John Deere 6190R with a DirectDrive 50kph transmission on 710/70R42 rear, and 600/70R28 front wheels and tyres had a front linkage and had recorded 11,708 hours. It achieved a £32,000 winning bid.

The oldest of three 6215R tractors was a 2017 DirectDrive model carrying a 17-plate which had worked 9,057 hours. It had front linkage and PTO and was on 710/70R42 rear, and 600/70R28 front wheels and tyres and sold for £42,000. A 2019 6215R Premium with a 50kph transmission, front linkage and PTO was registered on a 19-plate. It was shod on 710/70R42 rear, and 600/70R28 front wheels and tyres, had worked 6,612 hours and sold for £63,000.

The highest price for a John Deere tractor was achieved by the newest of the 6215Rs. It was a 2020 Premium model with AutoPowr 50kph transmission and carrying a 20-plate. The tyres were 710/70R42 at the rear, and 600/70R28 at the front. It had a front linkage, had worked 5,955 hours, and sold for £66,000 to the trade.

The Vaderstad Carrier 6.5m hydraulic folding disc/roller cultivator, nearest the camera, sold for £11,000, and the Rexius Twin 450 4.5m trailed hydraulic folding press cultivator beside it made £6,000.

It was early in the season to be selling large square balers, but this didn’t seem to a ect the keen bidding. Nearest the camera, a 2012 Massey Ferguson 2170 tandem axle baler on 500/45R22.5 wheels and tyres which had made 25,420 bales sold for £36,000, while the Massey Ferguson 185-series 2 single-axle baler on 600/50-22.5 wheels and tyres beside it, which had recorded 80,850 bales, made £19,000.

The two Joskin 12,000-litre vacuum tankers were both 12000TS Komfort models, new in 2013. They had twin axles, a rear steering axle and were on Alliance 650/55R26.5 wheels and tyres. They had consecutive serial numbers and shared a similar speci cation, including a suction lling arm, Jurop PN 106M pump and a rear splash plate. They sold for £13,000 and £11,000.

There were 14 Bailey trailers, including 10, 14t tandem-axle monocoque tipping models, three 12t, and an 18ft steel bodied low loader. The two newest 14t trailers, manufactured in 2012, came with silage sides, hydraulic tailgate and sprung drawbars, and sold for £8,000 each, while two older 1996 versions each achieved £7,000.

Drills sold exceptionally well. There were two Kuhn power harrow combination drills on o er. Both were based on HR3004D power harrows. One was equipped with a Kuhn Venta LC302 tine coulter drill, and the other had a Venta LC3000 disc coulter drill. They both came with levelling harrows and bout markers. The tine drill version pictured made £8,000, and the disc coulter drill sold for £11,500.

The Weaving Sabre 6000M mounted hydraulic folding 6m tine drill was a 2020 model. Pictured are crowds surrounding the Weaving drill, as extremely competitive bidding pushed the price to £28,000.

The John Deere combine line-up included three C670i Hillmaster models, two new in 2009 and one in 2008. They were all on 800/65R32 front tyres. Two had 480/80R26 rear wheels and tyres and the other had 540/65R30s. All three had recorded just over 3,000 engine hours and just under 2,500 working hours. The two 2009 machines had John Deere 625P 25ft headers and the 2008 model had a Zurn Premium Flow 625P header. The three fetched between £32,500–36,500. The fourth combine was a 2007 9780i CTS Hillmaster with a 25ft Zurn Premium Flow header. It was on 800/65R32 front, and 480/80R26 rear wheels and tyres, and had recorded just under 3,900 engine hours and 2,550 working hours. It sold for £29,000.

The Che ns on-site sales o ce team was kept busy dealing with transactions relating to more than 550 lots sold on the day.

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FARM DISPERSAL SALES - Summer 2024

Saturday 13th July at 10.30am CROSSLANDS FARM, Dove Holes, Buxton SK17 8DB

Massey Ferguson 135 c/w Q D Cab, Massey Ferguson 135 c/w Loader

Two-Massey Ferguson 135’s, Ford 6610 4WD c/w Power Loader JCB 8015 Mini Digger, Ferguson & MF Implements Trailers & Bowsers, Collectables, Sundries and E ects. Together with 10 Classic Tractors from Derbyshire Vendors Viz MF 165, MF 65 MKI, MF 20, Two-MF 135, Ford 4610 Series II, Ford 4610 c/w Loader, DB 996 c/w Loader, International 674, Newman Mini Diesel Tractor

Catalogues available to download from our website or call 01889 562811

FRIDAY 2nd AUGUST - NR LICHFIELD 2 Case 4WD Tractors, Trailers, Arable Machinery, Grain Dryer, Workshop Items and Sundries

SATURDAY 10th AUGUST - NR LICHFIELD

Large Vintage and Classic Sale-Ford 7840, County 1164, Case 1494 4WD, MF 65, Fordson Major, Mowers, Balers, Machinery and Workshop Equipment

FRIDAY 30th AUGUST - NR LICHFIELD

(Genuine Retirement Sale) 2 Ford/New Holland Tractors, Trailers, Machinery, Sundries and E ects

SATURDAY 7th SEPTEMBER - COLLECTIVE SALE GRINDLEY

Annual Collective Sale-Forms will be available soon.

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JOHN Deere 855 Gator, 2013, fully glazed cab, p/s, manual tip, manual diff lock, alloys, almost new tyres, LED work lights, beacon, newly fitted primary clutch, tow bar (rear/front), full service 20hrs ago, excellent. £9,500 no VAT. R Lintott Tel 07799 473374/01566 471493 (Cornwall)

JOHN Deere 865M, 2019 1239hrs, full LED lights, bush guards, electric tip, new belt & tyres last year. £16,500 ono. D Roberts Tel 07811 013868 (Flintshire)

SUZUKI King Quad 4x4 500AXi, 33hrs on clock, perfect condition, as new. £6,250+VAT. G Ball Tel 07718 102896 (Nottinghamshire)

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INTERNATIONAL B47 square baler, in good working order, not been used for two years, but will go straight to work, no rot, ideal vintage showpiece. £900. S Burbidge Tel 07517 386285 (Lincolnshire)

NEW Holland conventional 376 & 378 balers (wide bed), both working well last season, c/w manuals & spares. £1,450 & £1,950 no VAT; also 276 for spares. B Dodson Tel 07802 321004/01283 224238 (Leicestershire)

HESSTON 4900, serviced, ready to go, stored under cover. £7,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

WELGER bale sledge, designed by Alex Armstrong, Kippan, Sterling, capacity 8–15 bales. Best offers. N Wright Tel 07802 925577 (South Yorkshire)

REKA big bale shredder, virtually new condition, c/w professionally removed electronic panel, 20m long bale feeder conveyor, double motor drive, 7m discharge auger, removal electrician based Midlands available to re-electrify if necessary. I Leonard Tel 07831 601213 (Norfolk)

NEW Holland 286 Superliner conventional baler, used last season, always kept under cover. £1,750+VAT ono. M Everett Tel 07765 800757 (Norfolk)

MOULTON Big Bale Grab, Manitou brackets, good condition. £900+VAT. R Catton Tel 07966 785095/07976 648004 (Hertfordshire)

VICON round baler. £5,995+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

MASSEY Ferguson 2150, 2012, great baler, no real issues, sale due to change in policy, serviced every year since owned by NCE Big Balers Ltd, had new drop arm & associated in 2022, 113839 bales, 1948hrs, good condition. B JacobsFarnsworth Tel 07580 120363 (Leicestershire)

CASE-IH LB433 baler, 61000 bales, 2011, excellent condition.

TWIN bale spike with euro hitch. £400 no

T Bonsall Tel 07977 598930/01335 310258 (Derbyshire)

PALLET forks with euro hitch brackets. £400 no VAT. T Bonsall Tel 07977 598930/01335 310258 (Derbyshire)

BROWNS Flat 8 accumulation sledge, all works, Tregaron, Ceredigion area. £350 ono. C Greening Tel 07947 780738 (Ceredigion)

NEW Holland 940 conventional baler, vgc, stored under cover, well maintained & reliable. £2,500 ono. S Wharton Tel 07901 552443/01379 676296 (Norfolk)

FARMHAND small bale grab, old but works well. £80. J Wakeley Tel 07989 889675 (Hertfordshire)

LELY Tornado RPC445 baler wrapper combi, 2011, rotor feed with 25 knives & drop floor, 710/40-22.5 tyre, 540 PTO with control box, 42000 bales, excellent condition, call for more info, still for sale after timewaster.

£18,500+VAT ono. J Rycroft Tel 07768 726198 (North Yorkshire)

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WELGER 630 baler, barn stored, working order when last used 3yrs ago, change of bale size. £4,500. K Marshall Tel 07958 360217/07958 360219 (Essex)

JOHN Deere 550 baler, 1994, good belt, wide pickup, net & string, average condition.

£3,000+VAT ono. B Beesley Tel 07803 266361 (Leicestershire)

NEW Holland 378 wide pickup baler & Cooks flat 8 bale sledge windrow, good condition.

£3,500+VAT ono. D Buckmaster Tel 07515 480495 (Suffolk)

CLAAS Variant 460RF, absolutely like new, only done 1023 bales, 2018, 2.35m pick up, flotation tyres, hydraulic drop floor, Claas Rotocut, user manual.

£22,000+VAT. M Davis Tel 07779 637744 (Warwickshire)

GOLD Strand fine bale twine, 13 packs, new. £235 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)

£34,000+VAT. J Bird Tel 07973 346801 (Leicestershire)

NEW Holland baler belts, two 7" wide by 10.68m clipped, one 7" by 1m, new. £275 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)

PROFI 5 baler belt jointing tool with punch, c/w strips & pins, excellent condition. £200 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)

COOKS flat 8 sledge, tidy order. £800 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

NEW Holland 648 Crop Cutter belt round baler, 2000, approx 60000 bales. £4,000 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

2011 New Holland BR7060 Super Feed II round baler, variable belt rotor feed, 25000 bales. £7,500+VAT. M Palmer Tel 07767 353154 (Norfolk)

2006 MF 139SB baler in 9/10th condition, dry stored, with low bale count. £9,400 ono. G Gibson Tel 07770 954301 (Cambridgeshire)

RITCHIE bale squeeze, as new condition, big saving on new, collection from PE20 or can deliver at cost. £1,100+VAT. H Catlin Tel 07931 524599 (Lincolnshire)

JOHN Deere bale grab, 2013, fits 583 JD loader, very light use, regularly maintained & serviced by the current owner, always stored inside, selling due to bereavement, call for any further information. £1,500+VAT ono. T Fox Tel 07493 946389 (Lincolnshire)

NEW Holland conventional bale sledge, collects into a group of 8, working order, takes apart with 2 pins for easy transport/ storage, near Norwich. £100 no VAT. G Scham Tel 01692 651021 (Norfolk)

TRANSTACKER chassis, axles & wheels, very strong chassis. £2,450. R Smith Tel 07836 252598 (Hampshire)

COOKS Flat 8 grab with JCB Q-Fit fittings. £150. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)

COOKS Flat 8 sledge. £150. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)

CHILLTON bale grab, Chillton brackets, good condition. £475+VAT ono. G Hammersley Tel 07966 024670 (Staffordshire)

NEW Holland Super Hayliner 276 small baler, barn stored, good working order & condition, small square bales, manual included. £2,000 ono. A Howell Tel 07528 729118 (Cambridgeshire)

l/s, 560/60R22.5 BKT Ridemax, r/hitch/brake lines, s/d/bar, mud faps, galv mudguards,

CLAAS EASTERN

BROWNS SUPER BUZZARD 3

£1,250

2013, bale grab for 3 x 90cm or 2 x 120cm bales OT-BR003

SANDS HORIZON 6000

£155,000 2020 SAN-HRZ184

HORSCH AVATAR 4.16 SD

£69,750

2019, seed & fertiliser 4m direct seed drill HS-21331357.A

VICON EXTRA 124

CATERPILLAR 924 K

CLAAS LEXION 740

£59,000

2014, 5858 eng hrs, 750/65R26, Volvo carriage, air con, hyd locking,142hp CP-0924KAPWR02741

KAWECO PROFI 2-23

£75,000

2019, tri axle, 650/65R30.5, hyd axle susp, hyd steering KC-XNF1316AAKH000523

DZ C9306 TSB

£130,000

2019, 7.2 header, 1157 eng hrs, 910 drum hrs DZ-6229018846

£4,100

2018, triple blade top hats, plain bar mower VI-KT476874

CLAAS LINER 4700 TREND

CLAAS ARION

LEMKEN ZIRKON 12/ SOLITAIR 9

£24,000 2016, quick change tines, coulter lift, electric metering, double disc coulters SR00008426

CLAAS LEXION 750 TT

£115,000

2013, 7.5 vario header, 40kph, 2788 eng hrs, 1938 drum hrs CL-C5501465.A

£159,000 2018, 30kph,1616 eng hrs, 1215 drum hrs CL-C7502032.A

PICHON

CLAAS QUADRANT 5200 RF TA

£65,000

2017, rota feed, tandem axle 500/5522.5 tyres, Communicator II control box,120x70 bales CL-J3100261.A

VADERSTAD RAPID 800A

£90,000

2015, 22700L, 24m Vogelsang, water cooled 15000L/min DJ-CU-6493

LEMKEN SOLITAIR 8/400

£17,000

2014/2009, Solitair 8/400 (2009), marker arms, pre em, Zirkon 10/400 (2014) LE-272761

BATEMAN RB35 32M POA 2008, 32m OT-2008106

CLAAS LEXION 630

£149,000 2015, 6.6 vario header, yield/Q meter, straw chopper, chaff spreader, Caterpillar C9.3 359hp CL-C6300702

HORSCH PRONTO 6 DC

£82,000 2021, half width shut off, Isobus, levelling board,1883ha HS-21341253.A

£20,500

2005, exc condition, staggered wheels, following harrow, system disc, Opico applicator OQ-13412

CLAAS 218 MEGA

£25,000 1994, 4159 eng hrs, RH V knife, straw chopper, chaff spreader CL-09450693

CLAAS ARION 650

£44,950

2016, 40kph,185hp,16.9R28 fronts, 20.8R38 rears, 3 spools, S7 GPS steering with RTK CL-A3607237.A

CLAAS LEXION 750 TT

£110,000

2014, vario header 2165 eng hrs, 1475 drum hrs

CLAAS TUCANO 570 MONTANA

£168,000 2020, vario header,700 eng hrs, 498 drum hrs

CL-L3700158.A

CLAAS LEXION 570+

£62,000

2007, 3292 eng hrs, 2346 drum hrs CL-58501475

McHALE PROGLIDE R3100 POA 2018, mower conditioner 1X-1002620

COMBINES & HARVESTERS

JOHN Deere 670i, 30' header, 1765 engine/1266 drum hrs, for sale due to change in farming policy. £76,000. R Garner Tel 07767 418452 (Norfolk)

DEUTZ-FAHR 2680, 1985, 14' header, straw chopper, used last harvest. £2,000+VAT. D Wenden Tel 07435 091738 (Essex)

we are digging out a 13m by 9m section of our meadow to build a farm barn, we will be digging a metre down, so there will be approx 10-15T. O Stanton Tel 07494 114088 (Derbyshire)

VIRGINIA Pinelog lodge 28’ x 20’, great condition, 2 bedrooms, 1 bathroom, fully fitted kitchen, much more spacious than a caravan, used whilst renovating house. £20,000 ono. H Whatling Tel 07834 689878 (Nottinghamshire)

NEW-BUILD shepherd's hut, containing shower, washbasin & loo, ideal for campsite. £2,750. R Hyde Tel 07747 108690 (Wiltshire)

RAPE riddles for MF40 combine, good condition. £100+VAT. P Lynn Tel 07813 714766 (Nottinghamshire)

CNH 30' Vari-Feed header knives, 5 available, new. £250+VAT each or £1,250+VAT for the 5. J Naylor Tel 07957 545899 (Lincolnshire)

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CNH 30' Vari-Feed header knives, 5 available, new. £250+VAT each, £1,250+VAT for all 5. J Naylor Tel 07957 545899 (Lincolnshire)

CLAAS Medion 310 combine, 780hrs, 55 reg. C Thompson Tel 07884 061946 (Northumberland)

CLAAS Dominator 85, 15' cut, straw chopper, old W reg. £2,000 ono. A Clements Tel 07873 263687 (Suffolk)

CLAAS bed trailer for 17' header, in good order. £300. D Browne Tel 07762 871544/07716 178586 (Aberdeenshire)

NEW Holland TF 42, 17' cut, D reg 1987, 3300hrs, belt drive (not Hydro), stored under cover, cosmetically not the best, but good working order.

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JOHN DEERE T670 2023, 275E/206Dhrs, Prodrive transmission, tracks - 520/80 R26, Autotrac, harvest monitor, chop & chaff spreader

Stk No. 11068654 POA

JOHN DEERE 9620RX 2017, 4600hrs, Powershift 30kph, 30” tracks, 5 x electric SCV’s, rear 3-point linkage & PTO, leather seat, LED lights

Stk No. 71074070 £249,000

560-60 22.5 tyre

£22,450 +VAT

McConnel PA6565T Hedgecutter 2021, 6.5m reach telescopic reach, Motion controls, EDS (Easy Drive system), 70hp hyd system, oil cooler, 1.2m head, rear and front fap kit, electric soft start forward and reverse of rotor, LED road lighting

£19,750 + VAT

Richard Western SF16HS Grain with rollover sheet 2022, sprung drawbar, hydraulic tailgate, grain chute, high level rear lights, commercial axles, air and hydraulic brakes, rear beacon, 560-60 22.5 tyres

£23,450 + VAT

Richard Western SF18HS Silage with hyd suspension 2022, hydraulic suspension, sprung drawbar, silage sides, hydraulic tailgate, grain chute, high level rear lights, commercial axles, air and hydraulic brakes, rear beacon, 560-60 22.5 tyres

£24,250 + VAT

JCB 542-70 Agri Xtra Telehandler 2022, 2507hrs, 72 reg, Stage V 150hp engine, Q Fit head stock, joystick control, air conditioning, pick up hitch, trailer braking, rear aux, Michelin tyres 460/70R24, LED lights, dealer serviced from new £63,750 + VAT

JOHN DEERE S690 2016, 2418E/1793Dhrs, Prodrive 30kph, 24” tracks, 635X header with side knives

Stk No. 31075435 POA

JOHN DEERE T670 2018, 1300E/906Dhrs, 630X header & trailer, 500/80R32500/80R28 tyres Stk

£23,450 + VAT

JOHN DEERE 6175R 2021, 2568hrs, Autoquad 50kph, 650/65R42 - 540/65R30, front & cab suspension, front linkage, Autotrac ready

Stk No. B1076735 £82,500

JOHN DEERE V451R ROUND BALER 2018, 52,464 bales, 2.2m pickup c/w castor wheels, 500/55-20 tyres, auto greaser, bale discharge ramp

Stk No. 31075587 £24,950

MASSEY FERGUSON 7718 2021, 1200hrs, Dyna 6 50kph, 650/65R38 - 540/65R28, front & cab suspension, front linkage, Trimble system centre point RTX c/w receiver, display & ISOBUS Stk No. 81076801 £79,500

JOHN DEERE 5090GF

2019, 3309hrs, 24F/12R Power Reverser 40kph transmission, 380/70R28 – 280/70R20, a/c cab, front linkage & PTO.

Premium Used Machine

Stk No. A1072787 £34,000

JOHN DEERE 6195R 2017, 4109hrs, Autopower 40kph, 650/85R38 - 600/65R28, front & cab suspension, front linkage, Autotrac ready

Stk No. 11076213 £79,950

JCB 536-95AGPR 2019, 1150hrs, 40kph, 500/70R24, Q-Fit pin & cone carriage, boom suspension

Stk No. 21077342 £72,500

JCB 4220 2017, 7764hrs, Vario 60kph, 600/70R30, front & cab suspension, front linkage & PTO, Trimble ready, field pro pack

Stk No. 11075478 £59,750

JOHN DEERE 6250R 2018, 2411hrs, Autopower 50kph, 650/65R38600/70R28, front & cab suspension, front linkage, Autotrac ready

Stk No. 81070720 POA

JOHN DEERE 6215R 2020, 3981hrs, Direct Drive 50kph, 650/85R38 - 600/70R28, front & cab suspension, front linkage

Stk No. B1068233 £109,950

JOHN DEERE 8600 SPFH 2017 – 4240E/2372Dhrs, Prodrive 40kph, 800/70R38 - 620/70R30, full I package, advanced header control, auto spout positioning, crane for KP Stk No. 11073672 £99,950

CASE PUMA 220 2017, 3511hrs, Powershift 50kph, 650/65R42540/65R30, front & cab suspension

Stk No. 21076403 £56,500

COMBINES:

JOHN DEERE: T670i, W540, 9580 WTS, 2066, 2264, 2258, 2058, 1188, 1177, 1166, 1085, 1075, 1065, 985, 975, 965, 955, 952, 950, 630, 530, 8820

CLAAS: Lexion 600, 580T, 570T, 480, 460, 440, 430, 218, 118, 116, 115, 114CS, 108, 106, 105, 98, 96, 85, 76, 70

NEW HOLLAND: CR9080, CR980, TX66, TX68, TX36, TX34, TX32, TF78, TF46, TF44, TF42, 8080, 8050, 8040, 1500’s, 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

JOHN DEERE: 3800, 3420, 3415, 3200

MASSEY FERGUSON: 8295

TEREX: 250

BALERS:

NEW HOLLAND: 1210, 1010S, D1000, BB940, 841, 835, 7070, 750, 740, 654, 650, 644, 640

JOHN DEERE: 680, 644, 592, 590, 582, 578, 575, 550, 342, CASE: RBX435

CLAAS: Quadrant 2200,1200, Rollant 255, 280, 180, 46, 44, Vari, Hesston 4900, 4800, 4750

VICON: LB12000, LB8200, MP800, RV1602

WELGER: D6000, D4000, 520, 435

VICON: LB12000, LB8200, MP800, 1601, RV1602

MASSEY FERGUSON: No.5, 2190, 2170, 2160, 190, 187, 185

SUPERTINO: 60-120

MOWERS:

KUHN: Alterna 500

JOHN DEERE: 328, 228, 131, 1360

POTTINGER: Novacat, Eurocat

KRONE: AM20, 32P, AMT 4000CV, Easycut 32CV

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COMBINE HARVESTERS & agricultural machinery

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DIGGERS

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COMBINES & HARVESTERS (cont)

JOHN Deere 1075 combine, 1983, 14' header on trailer, very good condition inside & out, 2990hrs, ready to go straight to work.

£9,500+VAT. L Smith Tel 07799 875203 (Cambridgeshire)

CLASS Lexion 450, 1997 (R reg), 22' header on trailer with rape knife, 3089 engine/2445 drum hrs, excellent condition, sale due to retirement.

£30,000+VAT. J Hipperson Tel 07933 766036 (Norfolk) Contact us for more info on 07789 793721 or email simon@sps-parts.co.uk

COMBINE spares for Case-Fortschritt, new old stock, all kinds of parts, especially header, electrical & many belts, if you know the part numbers this help, manuals also available, can ship out UK only. M Whyberd Tel 07810 855070 (Norfolk)

2002 John Deere 9780 CTS Hillmaster combine, good working order with a 22' cut, always stored inside & low drum hrs (1949hrs), simple high output machine.

£35,000+VAT ono. D Powell Tel 07773 393461 (Shropshire)

HESSTON 6400 rape swather, 14' header c/w trolley, twin side knives, hydro drive, castor wheels, Perkins engine, barn stored, excellent condition. £4,250+VAT; Shelbourne Reynolds Draper header also available. M Burrough Tel 07860 246156 (Somerset)

CLAAS Lexion 750TT, 9m Vario header, 2852 engine/2150 drum hrs, power spreader, twin laser pilot, RH side knife, 3D sieves, dealer serviced from new, well looked after, barn stored, vgc, Cat engine - no AdBlue. £95,000+VAT. J Speirs Tel 07979 463480 (Bedfordshire)

MATROT OSR side knife, little used. £500. L Wheeler & Sons Tel 07808 200404/01892 722532 (eves) (Kent)

MF50B digger, been on the farm years, starts & drives well, all hydraulics work, rear diff lock, front hydraulic aux for a muck grab, etc, hydrostatic forward/reverse, needs a bit of TLC, c/w 3 rear buckets. £3,750 ono. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

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Spare parts for diggers, dumpers & forklifts

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MF40 digger, c/w 2’ & 1’ buckets, old but serviceable & usable. £1,600+VAT. R Hamilton Tel 07808 957625 (Cambridgeshire)

MCCONNEL Ditch King tractor mounted digger, c/w 12”, 18” & 48” buckets, all in good working order. £2,250 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)

HONDA tracked power barrow, petrol, 2 forward gears, 1 reverse, turns & drives as it should, fair condition, good tracks & tipping body removes for a flat deck. £1,400+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

BOOM extension from Priestman Mustang 120 Mk3 digger, in good working order, may fit other machines. £2,200+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

PRIESTMAN Mustang 120 MkI, 360deg, vgo & working condition, starts on the key every time, new pins, sprockets, etc, for wide filled tracks, 95% wear left, 2 buckets, can still get spares, selling as project finished & I'm 90 now!

£6,500 ono. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

BENFORD 2t 3-way hydraulic tipper, easy to start, in very good working order. £2.750+VAT ono. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

RARE 2t swivel hydraulic high discharge dumper, working order, 2 cyl Petter diesel engine, may suit farmers or small builder, useful for concreting. £2,900+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

CONCRETE breaker, came off Priestman Mustang 120 Mk3, sold as seen. £900+VAT ono. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

BENFORD Terex PT6000 4x4 dumper, electric shuttle, tidy & very reliable, barn stored. £5,000. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891/01603 712222 (Norfolk)

MF digger/loader, good tyres all round, needs TLC. POA. V Smith Tel 07876 770545 (Warwickshire)

NISSAN/HANIX 5t digger, steel tracks, blade, two speed track, 3rd service, servo control, had a new pump, motors reconditioned & rams resealed during ownership, two buckets, average condition. £4,200+VAT ono. C Brown Tel 07868 654618 (Norfolk)

CATERPILLAR D6D, 1984, new u/carriage, engine overhaul inc pistons, liners, injectors & turbo, all hyd seals replaced, inc track adjusters, new track spring, Cat 3 3pt linkage with hyd top link, 10' carry blade, a/c & fire suppression. £30,000+VAT. G Springell Tel 07831 096485 (Buckinghamshire)

BACK activator extending beam with 5 buckets, ditching 1', 1.5', 2', 3', in good working order for age, will be removed from 655C Ford digger. £1,000+VAT. G Brand Tel 07729 811294 (Norfolk)

NewMF2234XDbalers- £153,000 +VAT

Fullyassembled,PDI, UKmainlanddeliveryand 12monthsManufacturerWarranty PLUS post2024harvestserviceFOC* andanadditional PartsandLabourWarranty untiltheendof2025harvest

theforcebehindtheharvest

*Excludesoperatorneglect,abuseandwearparts.

MF2270XDtandemaxlebaler- 2022Model.StockNo865. Balecount31,064.FullyservicedC/Whydraulicknotterblower,auto knotter&chainlube,ejector,rollerchute,500/45-22.5tyres.Delivered withparts&labourwarrantyforharvest2024inmainlandUK. -£119,000 +VAT

4100Transtacker- 2021model.StockNoT75.Balecount11,528. FullyservicedC/WPTOdrivenpump,fullyautomatic,CTFcompatible, drawbarsuspension,ABS,air/hydraulicbrakes.Deliveredwithparts& labourwarrantyforharvest2024inmainlandUK. -£85,000 +VAT

MF2270XDtandemaxlebaler- 2014model.StockNo871. Balecount56,9153 FullyservicedC/Whydraulicknotterblower,auto knotter&chainlube,ejector,rollerchuteand620/45-22.5tyres. Deliveredwithparts&labourwarrantyforharvest2024inmainlandUK. -£72,000 +VAT.

MF2234XDtandemaxlebaler- 2023model.StockNo881. FullyservicedC/Whydraulicknotterblower,autoknotter&chainlube, ejector,rollerchute,600/50-22.5tyres.Deliveredwithparts&labour warrantyforharvest2024inmainlandUK. -£145,000 +VAT

MF2260tandemaxlebaler- 2018model.StockNo876. Balecount84,334.FullyservicedC/Whydraulicknotterblower, automaticchain&knotterlubrication,ejector,rollerchute.Delivered withparts&labourwarrantyforharvest2024inmainlandUK. -£72,000 +VAT

2100Hunter- 2021model.StockNoT77.FABS,Air/hydraulicbrakes, partloads,usestractorhydraulics,fullyserviced.Deliveredwithparts &labourwarrantyforharvest2024inmainlandUK. -£47,000 +VAT

DIGGERS / DOZERS / DUMPERS

(cont)

JCB JS131 LC+ tracked excavator, 2018, 6800hrs, good tracks & sprockets, runs very well, full set of buckets (5), auxiliary piping. £27,500. B Button Tel 07799 682612 (Lincolnshire)

DRILLS

VADERSTAD 4m box drill, old but very good order. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)

LELY 4m combi drill, big fan model, 3 row coulters, pre em markers, off small farm, stored under cover, vgc, photos available. £3,500. P Smith Tel 07979 812532 (Lincolnshire)

2013 Amazone Cayena 6001-C, 6m grain & fert tine drill, very good condition, 4589ha, pre em markers & bout markers, 36 tines at 16.6cm rows, needs 200hp, will drill both direct & into any seedbed, tines only done 500ha since replacement. £31,000+VAT. W Boulton Tel 07801 529956/07515 324535 (Buckinghamshire)

KVERNELAND TS tine drill, only 3yrs old, nearly new points, in excellent order. £25,500+VAT. J Hopperton Tel 07879 691976 (Cambridgeshire)

CLAYDON Hybrid 4.8m, 2011, bought last year, hardly used, good condition, c/w bean boots & various other spares. £29,500+VAT ono. J Harvey Tel 07979 746698 (Suffolk)

DUTCH opener tip, 5” paired, 28 new & unused. £1,960+VAT. J Naylor Tel 07957 545899 (Lincolnshire)

Tel: 07599 552864 £40,950 John Deere 750A 3m Direct Drill 2020, vgc, Stocks TurboJet seeder, Isobus

AMAZING D8/40E seed drill, for spares or repair. £475+VAT. G Butt Tel 07885 407137 (Essex)

SKY Easy Drill, 2016, 6m, 3298ha, 3 hoppers, seed, fert & small seeds, bout markers, preemergence markers, new coulters & discs, very good condition. £49,950 ono. E Towns Tel 07974 211010 (Essex)

WEAVING 6000M Sabre Drill

KRM Sola Ares 2713 6m tine seed drill, sown less than 150ha, 2019, as new condition, 2000L hopper, hydraulic fan, RDS Artemis Lite controller with GPS automatic rate calibration, on the move rate adjustment & variable rate option. £18,500+VAT. D Smith Tel 07485 457950 (Hertfordshire)

£37,950

2020, latest model (4 rows, plastic hopper), pre-ems, ISOCan

more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

07748 004794 01245 442224

SUMO VersaPlus, 2013, 4m, tidy, coulters getting worn & have some play, l/d legs, row of cultivating discs, can all be lifted separately, can lift drilling discs up so only drilling either side of the leg for OSR, average condition. £13,000+VAT ono. T Knox Tel 07743 673519 (North Yorkshire)

SIMBA Miniflow, 3m, 1998, hydraulic fan drive, rear following harrow, bout markers, pre-em markers (not shown on photo) quantity of spare coulter tines, boots, tips, etc, ideal starter drill for min till conversion.

£2,500+VAT. O English Tel 07789 547987 (Lincolnshire)

SIMTECH T-Sem 300 box drill, 2011, 3m working width, mounted, 20 tine coulters, cutting disc, tine, rear packer roll, chain harrow, good condition, discs & points in good condition, very versatile drill. £10,995+VAT. E Reynolds Tel 07748 884750 (Cambridgeshire)

HORIZON DSX 75-20, 7.5m, can easily be reduced, 2021, only done 1000ha. £75,000 ono. D Hald Tel 07765 447368 (Suffolk)

COUSINS V Form Microwing oil drill, 2013, 3m, 5 microwing legs, leading discs, radar controlled metering, 2 Stocks applicators (1 for seed, 1 for slug pellets), could also be used to establish covers, piped for liquid starter fert. £6,250+VAT ono. O English Tel 07789 547987 (Lincolnshire)

CLAYDON 3m drill, 2021, 315ha on clock (at point of posting), pre-emergence & bout markers, two tank sensors, great condition, sale due to upgrade, love the drill cost savings & crop health improvements, message for more photos. T Williams Tel 07920 754700 (Gloucestershire)

HORSCH Sprinter 8 seed drill, 2010, blockage sensors, good tyres, 4" Dutch coulters, bearing replaced on transport wheels recently, owner operator for 10yrs, good condition & good working order. £34,495+VAT. E Freeman Tel 07710 622611 (Essex)

CLAYDON Hybrid 3m drill, 2014, marker arms, pre-em markers, tramlining, Artemis variable seed rate, vgc. £26,000+VAT. P Batt Tel 07850 017044/07592 592727 (Kent)

DAF LF45 150 7.5T horsebox, tilt cab for easy maintenance with cut through, takes 3 large horses, rubber mats, tack & storage lockers, day living, low mileage, good tyres, long MOT, perfect hunting pony club box. £8,500. S March Tel 07860 835995 (Essex)

DAF horsebox stalled for 3 horses, living includes hob, sink, fridge, toilet, immaculate condition, 6 months MOT, more pictures available. £19,995 ono. S Andrews Tel 07778 014792 (Bedfordshire)

FENCING & GATES

POST knocker (do not know the make) will fit JCB quick fit headstock or 3 point linkage, no leaks on rams. £1,750+VAT, cash on collection. G Ulley Tel 07798 872221 (South Yorkshire)

Beet buckets – choice of standard & toe tip

BEET CLEANERS – CHOICE OF CTM & TODD with picking tables etc

BEET HOES CHOICE OF 6 & 12 ROW HYD FOLD

Standen - Househam - FMA - Kongskilde

CAPRARI IRRIGATION PUMP 6 CYL ENGINE

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

Westfield 3 phase 10” grain auger x approx 42’

STAINLESS STEEL WATER/FERTILISER BOWSERS

Choice of 10,000 - 18,000 - 25,000 litres on air or hyd brakes

6T LOW LOADER – HYD LOWERING REAR AXLE

12 ton Marston tipping / flat trailer with lift off side

14T LARRINGTON ROOT CROP AIR/HYD BRAKES

Griffiths 28’ 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

STAINLESS STEEL X LAGER TRANSPORTER

Probably the cleanest tanker for sale, It’s empty - now

50’ NEAN COMBINE / MACHINERY TRAILER

full MOT wells & outriggers on air

Air Conditioning.

10028458 £89,500 W

2017 MF

MF 6480 4x4 CS 5800hrs

Y reg MF 6280 4x4 FL 18 reg MF 5710s 4x4 Essential spec wth MF loader 3870hrs T reg MF 4270 4x4 5600hrs

L reg MF 3065 16 speed

67 reg JCB 536/60 Agri Super teleporter 3400hrs 19 reg JCB 532/70 Agri Super 4600hrs 125hp new tyres

06 reg JCB 526s 4x4 5000hrs

19 reg Bobcat E45 midi excavator 2050hrs

H reg Case 844XL 4x4 power loader 7700hrs

C reg Deutz DX390 4x4 4300hrs

J reg Ford 5610 AP cab

J reg MF 135 R reg Ford 6600 with loader

2010 Kilworth topper 6’ wide 12T dump trailer

2020 Fendt 828

5620 Hours, Profi Plus, RTK Trimble, Comfort Front Linkage, Hydraulic Top Link, Section Control, 710 & 600 Tyres. 10026038 £106,000 W

WOLSELEY electric fencer (3 strand wire system), needs 6V battery. £40. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

YARD gate, 15' wide, heavy duty, with post, excellent condition. £170 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)

Main Agents for

Grain Cleaner Specialists New and Secondhand Cleaners

Sieves and Spares for most makes

Test Facility available

CONCRETE grain dividers (10), 8' tall x 4' wide with joining bolts & plates, vgc, can load. £95 each ono. D Lavender Tel 07768 090004 (Norfolk)

FENCE eyebolts, 10" x 3/8" welded, BSE10W BZP, 2225091 reference model, qty: 6000, galvanised, assembled & c/w two bolts & two washers. A Mughal Tel 07424 621944 (Berkshire)

20-TONNE Cumberland corrugated corn bins, 2 available. £3,000 each. G Ball Tel 07718 102896 (Nottinghamshire)

Grain Fans and other equipment available

FORAGE & SILAGE

POTTINGER Mex 6 forage harvester, 1998, spout extension for side loading, 1.9m pickup, knives & shear bar 50% stone 70%, in good working order, near Oswestry. £4,750+VAT. R Jackson Tel 01691 860359 (Powys)

POTTINGER Mex 6 forage harvester, pickup hitch & barrel carrier, would fit similar machine, near Oswestry, call for more info. £350+VAT. R Jackson Tel 01691 860359 (Powys)

TOMPKINS Post Master (2), one works, the other needs fettling or for spares, ideal for 135 or Dexta sized tractor, call for info/pics. £300. A Franklin Tel 07968 257232 (Warwickshire) trevormarksgatesandautomation.com Automated Gates & Barriers for Farming & Equestrian

GRINDSTONE to fit Reco Mengele SH30 forager. £180. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

Contractor post knocker, basic spec, owned from new, works well, 1999, c/w post clamp, call for more info/pics. £908. A Franklin Tel 07968 257232 (Warwickshire) CUNDEY auto fence post peeler, very good working order, PTO driven, used last year & dry stored, no longer required.

£2,750+VAT. M West Tel 07793 956378 (Kent)

McHALE silage bale grab with pin & cone bracket, 2015, in excellent condition, picks up silage bales without tearing the wrap on the outside by hydraulic squeezing adjustment from the cab.

£800+VAT. C Leggott Tel 07967 975638 (Lincolnshire)

GRAIN HANDLING/

STORAGE

KONGSKILDE 300T PTO grain blower, c/w selection of pipes.

18-102863

£2,250. L Farrer Tel 07766 084808 (Cambridgeshire)

ROUND bin silo, frame 1.5m, bin widest

Contact Robin on 07710 242015

Roy Edwards 07702 408833

Full engineering, installation & dismantling services UK Supplier for

www.grainmachinery.co.uk

SILO bin, 4.10m H, frame width 2.77m x 2.77m, hopper width 1.72m at bottom, lid on top with 3–4 100x200mm holes, inside for 12mths & side auger worked OK, then left on its side to prevent water getting in for 6mnths, 6-7t cap, collection. £900 ono. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)

SINAR 6060 moisture meter

c/w storage/carrying case (as photo), in smart condition & professionally serviced just recently, guaranteed in good working order, email mikepageseaford@outlook. com or text. £750+VAT ovno. M Page Tel 07873 324384 (Worcestershire)

HARVEST Installations grain drying fan, c/w automatic humidity control. £120+VAT. R Catton Tel 07966 785095/07976 648004 (Hertfordshire)

GRAIN ducting, 11 x 4' lengths, galvanised, c/w some stop ends, good condition. £120+VAT ono. J Massie Tel 07973 482993 (Derbyshire)

PAM Puma 40 sucker-blower, c/w loading stand & various pipework. C Martin Tel 07808 967332 (Hertfordshire)

GRAIN drier, dresser & elevators, all last used approx 8yrs ago, but working as they should then, free to anyone who is able to carefully dismantle & remove from site, drier & ceiling mounted elevator approx 26m long. FOC. M Sills Tel 07587 142844 (Essex)

LAW-DENIS Cyclone dust extractor, good working order. £500+VAT ono. J Warhurst Tel 07747 621380 (Oxfordshire)

60-FOOT chain & flight, 5 drop off points, 35tph, good working order. £650+VAT ono. J Warhurst Tel 07747 621380 (Oxfordshire)

FIFTY-FOOT 6" belt with 5.5" cups, for a grain elevator, c/w man platform. £90. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

BAINBRIDGE 2cu/m grain bucket, JCB tool carrier fittings, bolt on edge. £1,250+VAT. R Craggs Tel 07805 642359 (North Yorkshire)

MARTIN Lishman 2.2kw 3 phase cooling fans, 200mm diameter, galvanised pedestals, suitable for all combinable crops including OSR, suitable for grain from 3m to 7m deep, easy to reduce in height. S Godwin Tel 07970 625051 (Wiltshire)

GRAIN aeration spears (16), in good working condition.

£200+VAT each spear ono. C Lory Tel 07885 226519 (Surrey)

SINAR moisture meters (2), one Sinar grain spear - temperature/ moisture, excellent condition. £700+VAT. C Lory Tel 07885 226519 (Surrey)

1998 Alvan Blanch DF 17750S 18t/hr grain drier, installed inside, in very good condition, can deliver if required. P Myhill Tel 07730 642100/07730 642105 (Norfolk)

MASSEY Four Rotor Tedder

£5,850 more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

JOHN Deere 324 mower conditioner, 2005, good condition. £4,250. S Dudley Tel 07860 599377 (Essex)

2022, 5.2m working width, barely used

07748 004794 01245 442224

BENTALL Simplex PTO driven fan, barn stored. £350. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire) TWO 27' x 4.5" 3 phase augers on tripods. POA. L Wheeler & Sons Tel 07808 200404/01892 722532 (eves) (Kent)

CONVEYORS & Record fan, ex Condor grain store. POA. L Wheeler & Sons Tel 07808 200404/01892 722532 (eves) (Kent)

GRAY sweep auger, good condition. £125+VAT. C Paauw Tel 01233 770508 eves (Kent)

LAINCHBURY Double Proctor 30tph cleaner/dresser, excellent machine with large selection of screens & 3-phase drive, suitable for cereals, pulses, rape, linseed, etc. Delivery up to 100mls at extra cost, viewing by arrangement NR9 5LG. £1,500+VAT. A Thomas Tel 07778 532790 (Norfolk)

& agricultural machinery KM Group 07944 116870 kmgroupcombine@gmail.com

STARK KDL 220 flail verge mower, 2.2m cut, mows behind tractor or at side, 45 degrees down for dykes or 90 degrees up for bank & hedges, in good working order. £2,500+VAT. S March Tel 07860 835995 (Essex)

JF Stoll twin rotor rake in good condition, selling due to downsizing, good rake for covering the ground. £3,850. L Farrer Tel 07766 084808 (Cambridgeshire)

TWYMAN flail mower, 2009, used, good condition. £3,000+VAT. G Ball Tel 07718 102896 (Nottinghamshire)

7-FOOT wide heavy duty chain harrows, 6 sets available, but price is for one set. £275. L Farrer Tel 07766 084808 (Cambridgeshire)

Blanch|Allmet|Carrier| Svegma|Farrell|Bentall|Wilder| Vertec|Turner|Tornum|Turbodan|

LAINCHBURY cleaner, ex Condor grain store. £250. L Wheeler & Sons Tel 07808 200404/01892 722532 (eves) (Kent)

GRASS MACHINERY

MASSEY Ferguson 2190 baler, 2012, serviced yearly, all good, low bale count. £39,950. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

TOPPER mower, 5', in good tidy condition, ready to work. £650 no VAT. S Burbidge Tel 07517 386285 (Lincolnshire)

CLAAS Liner 450, 4.5m wide, 2013, never let us down. £3,450+VAT. J Hollands Tel 07976 576110 (Warwickshire)

WELFARE cabin, kitchen, office, drying room, all locks secure, c/w window shutters, all wired with consumer units, lights & sockets.

£2,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

KUHN PZ 170 grass mower, fair condition. £300. A Clements Tel 07873 263687 (Suffolk)

WEIDEMANN grass overseeder, had little use. £2,500+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

HAYBOB needs TLC. £150. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

MORRISON 4 Olympic 600 cylinder mower, Briggs & Stratton engine. £100 ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

ACROBAT hay turner, average condition. £100 ono. A Howell Tel 07528 729118 (Cambridgeshire)

SUFFOLK 40 rotary topper, 2015, 4' cut, 3 point linkage, fully mounted, 540 rpm PTO, light use, excellent condition. £815 no VAT. R Lintott Tel 07799 473374/01566 471493 (Cornwall)

TWOSE 3m flat roll, good condition. £750+VAT. R Catton Tel 07966 785095/07976 648004 (Hertfordshire)

JD X91100 ’23, 1745 hrs, ProDrive XL 40k, SF7000, HD40X header and trolley

£595,000 REF: 81096500

£70,000

£28,000

Claas 78 ’93, manual, air con, C390 header and trolley,

£25,500 REF: A1025869

New Holland TM140 ’03, 9185 hrs, Power Command 40k, front suspension

£27,500 REF: A1097273

John Deere 7270R ’17, 6853 hrs, E23 50K, 3 E-SCVs, AutoTrac ready,

REF: 11094388

£175,000 REF: A1024732

AutoPowr 50k, front linkage + PTO, 4 SCVs

£219,500 REF: A1098839

Claas 7035 Scorpion ’17, 5204 hrs, VariPower 40k, air con, pallet tines

£44,500 REF: D1095577

All prices subject to VAT and accurate at the time of printing.

New Holland T7.190 ’18, 4831 hrs, Power Command 50k, 4 ESCVs

Class Arion ’16, 5593 hrs, Hexashift 50k, front susp, front pto, air brakes

Case Puma

Kramer

JD T670 ’20, 513 hrs, ProDrive 40k, Harvest Monitor, AutoTrac

New Holland T6.145 ’17, Electro Command 40k, air brakes, front suspension

£45,000 REF: A1098644

John Deere 7R310 ’23, 622 hrs,

£72,500

Fendt 828 ’16, 6050 hrs, Vario 65k, front linkage, 4 SCVs, hyd top link

£75,000 REF: 31096662

Caterpillar TH336 ’13, 5454 hrs, Powershift 4 speed, air con, pallet tines

£28,750 REF: B1096960

JD S670I ’23, 75 eng hrs, DualRange Drive, AT ready, 630F header and trolley, £285,000 REF: B1094147

John Deere 6155R ’17, 4773 hrs, AutoQuad 50k, cab susp £58,750 REF: A1025093

John Deere 6215R ’20, 5968 hrs, AutoPowr 50k, 3 E-SCVs, AutoTrac ready £POA REF: A1098711

Case Maxxum 140 ’15, 7872 hrs, 50k, 4 SCVs, air con, air brakes, trimble RTK

£32,500 REF: C1098791

Merlo TF35.7 ’19, 5112 hrs, PUH, air con, pallet tines, Merlo headstock

£38,750 REF: C1096899

New Holland T7.210 ’15, 4400 hrs, Auto Command, air brakes, front susp £43,000 REF: A1093316

Refurbished Power Harrows:

• All New Bearings and Seals in the Trough and Gearbox

• Blade Holders All New are fitted

• New Genuine Kuhn Tines fitted

• New Packer Roller Kit fitted

• Shot Blasted, Repainted and New Stickers

• New PTO and Guards fitted as standard

• Models of Power Harrows used: HR3001, HR3002, HR3003, HR4001, HR4002, HR4003 and HR4004

• Front or Rear Levelling Board as standard

• Cam Clutch new fitted on all machines

• Wheel Track Eradicators are available as an optional extra

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 – £825

• Hydraulic Coulter Lift – £850

Refurbished Combinations

3m – from £13,650

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

Email: simon@andrewguest.co.uk

4m – from £14,650

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

JOHN Deere LT160 automatic ride on lawn mower, tractor in full working order, excellent condition, needs new deck skin & belt, 42" cut, 16hp. £1,000+VAT. R Bacon Tel 07890 799016 (Derbyshire)

New, top spec with Starcut blades, full warranty

KRM 6m grass harrow with seeder. J Bussey Tel 07899 884371 (Suffolk)

JOHN Deere X165 ride on mower, 48" cutting deck with side discharge & EdgeCut Technology, mulch plate available as well, 4 stroke petrol engine, headlights, hydrostatic forward & reverse with cruise control, 9.1L tank, 370hrs, excellent. £3,250 ono. L Northern Tel 07519 634008 (Hertfordshire)

VICON round bale wrapper, c/w engine & hydraulic pump, 750 wrap, tractor or teleporter mounted, new remote control, good condition. £3,500+VAT. L Smith Tel 07799 875203 (Cambridgeshire)

KIDD 10' water ballast roll, good condition. £700. D Marden Tel 07709 796147 (Surrey)

McCONNEL 9 topper, 2.75m working width, in working condition, upgrading due to increased scale of farming operations. £2,400+VAT. G Oliver Tel 07999 465109 (Suffolk)

KUHN GF6502 tedder, 2011, in good working order, 2011 model. £5,000+VAT. A Green Tel 07710 179221 (Cambridgeshire)

KUHN 4521GM rake, in good working order, 2014 model. £3,000+VAT. A Green Tel 07710 179221 (Cambridgeshire)

KIDD flat roll, 8' wide (8'8" wide with frame), 30" round, 3t, good condition. £900 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)

SPAREX mower blades, 16 LH & 14 RH, will fit Lely Optimo/ Splendimo & others, new. £45 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)

SPEARHEAD Multicut 300 rigid front mounted mower, late 2022, ONLY USED ONCE - AS NEW, always stored inside, selling due to bereavement, call for any further information. £6,000+VAT ono. T Fox Tel 07493 946389 (Lincolnshire)

BERTI Teagle TMB250 offset flail mower topper mulcher, very low hours, excellent condition, regularly maintained & serviced by current owner, selling due to bereavement, call for any further information. £3,000+VAT ono. T Fox Tel 07493 946389 (Lincolnshire)

BERTI Teagle TA200SX offset flail mower topper mulcher, 2008, very low hours, excellent condition, regularly maintained & serviced by current owner, selling due to bereavement, call for any further information. £2,250+VAT ono. T Fox Tel 07493 946389 (Lincolnshire)

LELY Stabilo 900 tedder, 2016, 8 rotor mounted, hydraulic lift for outer rotors, road lights, spare wheel, 9m working width, good condition. £6,950+VAT. R Maundrell Tel 07785 568800 (Warwickshire)

TWYMAN flail mower, good condition. £3,000. G Ball Tel 07718 102896 (Nottinghamshire)

CHAIN harrow, 8’ wide, mounted, vgwo. £550. M Fisher Tel 07970 894244 (Cambridgeshire)

SITREX 1.8m finishing topper, 2007, gwo, 3 blades & depth wheels, little used, although cosmetically a little weathered, ideal for small tractors & paddock maintenance. £1,050. M Fisher Tel 07970 894244 (Cambridgeshire)

OPICO 5m grass harrow, excellent condition, barn stored, had very little use. £1,500+VAT. Abbott Tel 07749 043683 (Lincolnshire)

ASTWELL Woofler, in excellent condition, collection from Boston, can deliver at cost. £2,250+VAT Less than half the price of new! H Catlin Tel 07931 524599 (Lincolnshire)

KUHN haybob, as new condition, collection from Boston, can deliver at cost. £2,100+VAT. H Catlin Tel 07931 524599 (Lincolnshire)

KUHN FC202 mower, for spares or rebuild. £300. J Kiddy Tel 07860 452972 (Cambridgeshire)

BOMFORD 71M, 7.1m reach, 1.2m Pro Cut head, electric controls, axle mounted, John Deere or New Holland brackets. £5,500. S Dudley Tel 07860 599377 (Essex)

BEARCAT Echo CH9540H PTO chipper, very light use, outstanding condition, always stored inside, selling due to bereavement, call for any further information. £6,250+VAT ono. T Fox Tel 07493 946389 (Lincolnshire)

SPEARHEAD Twiga S60 hedge cutter, 2021, in good working order, done very little work, 1.2m head with competition flails, joystick controls, always kept under cover. £13,000+VAT. A Sharp Tel 07795 491860 (Suffolk)

ECON hedge trimmer parts, from motors, pumps & gearbox, to tanks for HM1 & HM2; also HM1 & HM2 hedge trimmers with bracket for DB tractor. POA. V Smith Tel 07876 770545 (Warwickshire)

blade per rotor fexwing SPEARHEAD TWIGA S55 verge/hedgecutter, 2019, linkage mounted

DEMO KRONE BIG PACK 1270 Large Bale+Multi Bale system (up to 9 small bales), steering t/axle, 620/40 R22.5 tyres, LED w/lights, call for full spec

KRONE COMPRIMA V150 XC PLUS variable chamber round baler, 17 blade cutting system, hyd brakes, LED w/lights, 500/50-17 tyres, DS500 terminal

WEIDEMANN 5522 TELESCOPIC genuine 250hrs, rom a private estate

JCB 525-60 TELESCOPIC 2020, 1895hrs, pallet forks

JCB 520-40 TELESCOPIC FORKLIFT 2017, 2800hrs, pallet forks, 3rd service

JCB 531-70 TELEHANDLER 2014, 1565hrs, pallet forks

WEIDEMANN 1880LP PIVOT STEER loader, 2022, 730hrs, pallet forks

JCB 8055 EXCAVATOR c/w buckets, 2014, 3200hrs, 5t machine from a private user

JCB JS130 EXCAVATOR c/w quick hitch & buckets, 2017, choice of two

JCB JS131 EXCAVATOR c/w quick hitch & bucket, 2017, 4376hrs, piped

JCB 50Z EXCAVATOR hydraulic quick hitch & bucket, 2021, 575hrs

JCB 2CX STREETMASTER c/w breaker & bucket, 2015, 4790hrs

Trailer Towing Dolly’s Basic dolly on twin wheels, single axle with air susp & brakes, Twin axle with air susp & brakes + ABS

Pottinger 3m Combi Drill

condition Great Plains Trailed

Simba 4.6 Uni-Press

TWB 6m Surface Cultivator to Control Blackgrass 2015, hydraulic fold, wearing metal 95%, barn stored and ready to go

Weaving 4m Short Disc Hydraulic Folding Cultivator

2 rows of 24” discs 95%, 700mm press, very little use

New Warwick 10T Grain/Root Trailer

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BOMFORD B54MP, 5’ Trim King head, electric controls, good condition. £5,500+VAT. J Hollands Tel 07976 576110 (Warwickshire)

MASPORT petrol chipper/ shredder, hardly used, barn stored. £700. R Smith Tel 07836 252598 (Hampshire)

IRRIGATION/ DRAINAGE

MASTENBROEK 20/15 trencher, c/w full laser control, 3 pipe boxes & good digging chain, Volvo 220hp engine, serviced & ready to work, stored inside when not in use, very tidy & in good working order. £40,000. R Hankins Tel 07973 265378/07763 770168 (Northamptonshire)

FIVE sand filters for sale, various sizes, all good condition, phone for more info. C Grant Tel 07802 514444/01250 884389 (Perth & Kinross)

IRRIGATION meter with 4" ends, only used for 2 seasons. £175+VAT. S Bane Tel 07956 299511 (Norfolk)

IRRIMEC irrigator, 2010, 550m pull, 110mm pipe, rain gun currently set at side pull, stored inside. £8,000+VAT. S Bane Tel 07951 421839/07826 306935 (Norfolk)

NEW polypipe, twin walled, perforated & non perforated, ranging in size from 150 to 600mm, in 6m lengths, Milton Keynes area. C Smith Tel 07831 479966 (Buckinghamshire)

GREENCROP GCEP125W irrigation pump, exc cond, bunded fuel tank, 4 cylinder engine, new in 2017, delivery can be arranged. £16,000. C Grant Tel 07802 514444/01250 884389 (Perth & Kinross)

IRRIGATION pulling out bar, 3pt linkage, good condition. £250+VAT ono. R Clarke Tel 07811 956789 (Essex)

NEW polypipe, twin walled, perforated & non perforated, ranging in size from 150 to 600mm, in 6m lengths, Milton Keynes area. C Smith Tel 07831 479966 (Buckinghamshire)

PUREBRED Large White boar, only for sale as keeping his gilts back for breeding, for further details contact Mrs Keeling. A Keeling Tel 07714 329802 (Suffolk)

LIMOUSIN bull, ready to go to work, well grown, TB4 area, for further details contact Mrs Keeling. A Keeling Tel 07714 329802 (Suffolk)

SEAFIELD PEDIGREES

Ready to work Delivered direct to your farm Very quiet Easy calving, Females available . Health monitored Closed herd Full pedigree with each animal . Red tractor approved .

Also Available ABERDEEN ANGUS BULLS

HEBRIDEAN wether lambs (4), April born, hardy sheep, excellent for grass trimming as well as dog training, we can deliver if required at extra cost, all Heptavac'd & wormed. £50. O Stanton Tel 07494 114088 (Derbyshire)

SEVEN-YEAR-OLD Red Angus bull, very docile & easy calver, still capable of doing a good job but selling cows so he’s surplus to requirements. M Mark Tel 07977 586196 (Hampshire)

WEEKLY TUESDAY SALES

Prime Lambs, Cull Ewes, Store Lambs & Goats

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY SALES

Prime Cattle, Calves, Breeding & Store Cattle (Pig Sales every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month)

Seasonal Breeding Sheep Sales Market Tavern & Function Facilities

Pedigree Livestock Sales Farm Sales and Valuations

Annual Traditional & Native Breed Show & Sale

Deadweight Cattle Sales Straw & Fodder Sales

TB Restricted Orange Cattle Sales

Melton Mowbray Market, Scalford Rd, Leicestershire LE13 1JY 01664 562971

e: sales@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk

HEBRIDEAN pedigree rams - Bolt & Rex, gorgeous boys looking for new home, can sell singularly or as pair, born on farm spring 2023, hardy, good natured & easy to care for, bucket trained, fully up to date with worming & vacs. £70. O Stanton Tel 07494 114088 (Derbyshire)

MALE alpacas from Top Accoyo breeding from Peru via Blenheim & Shanbrook. P Parsons Tel 01162 402246/07821 352403 (Leicestershire)

BUTTERSTONE Angus registered pedigree Aberdeen Angus breeding bulls, 2–3yr olds, only been on grass, hardy & ready to go to work, call for more info. £3,000–£4,000. A Wombwell Tel 07975 504420/07814 451463 (Cambridgeshire)

PURE polled Simmental bulls from Sense Valley Dirnanean Apostle & Crackley Cadette breeding, no need to dehorn, grass fed, healthy stock, always TB free. P Parsons Tel 01162 402246/07821 352403 (Leicestershire)

PEDIGREE Jacob starter flock made up of one pedigree ram, proven & registered £220, four pedigree ewes 3yrs old, proved & regularly bred well, £150 each; also available one pedigree ewe lamb, currently unregistered but c. £100 ono. O Stanton Tel 07494 114088 (Derbyshire)

LIMOUSIN pedgriee bulls, 20 mths, fertility tested & High Health, easy calving & great temperament, call for more info. Manby Grange Tel 07769 277813 (Lincolnshire)

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)

PEDIGREE Lincoln Red bull, 2yrs old. A Rose Tel 07890 305120 (Lincolnshire)

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JD 8R410 ’23, 928 hrs, E23 50K, ils, air seat, 5 prem ESCVs, ACS-2, 4600 CC

£239,500 REF: 11088837

JD 8370R ’20, 6100 hrs, AutoPowr 50k, cab suspension, prem radio, PUH

£150,000 REF: 71097598

JD 7R350 ’23, 500 hrs, AutoPowr 50k, CommandPro, 5 ESCVs, AutoTrac

£250,000 REF: A1026059

Kramer KT559 ’23, ex-hire, 1039 hrs, EcoSpeed 40K, air seat and radio

£108,000 REF: 11088968

JD X91100, 574 hrs, ProDrive XL 40K, HD40X header and trolley, 4600 CC

£595,000 REF: 91096498

JD 8RX410 ’23, 1802 hrs, E23 40k, cab susp, air seat, 5 prem ESCVs, 4600 CC

£315,000 REF: 11087557

JD 8R370 ’23, ex-hire, AutoPowr 50k, 5 ESCVs, 4600 cc, ultimate comfort,

£218,000 REF: 11087554

JD 6250R ’19, 3130 hrs, AutoPowr 50k, 4 SCVs, CommandPro, 160l hyd pump

£108,000 REF: 31092162

Kramer KT407 ’23, ex-hire, 210 hrs, EcoSpeed 40K, air seat and radio

£94,500 REF: 21088817

JD S790 21’, ProDrive 40k, HarvestSmart, ActiveYield, G4 4600 disp, AutoTrac ready

£279,000 REF: 21097835

JD 9620RX ’20, 4700 hrs, E18 18F/6R speed 40K, 5 rear ESCVs

£190,000 REF: 11097280

JD 8RX410 ’23, 379 hrs, ex-demo, E-AutoPowr 40k, CommandPro

£382,000 REF: 81088470

JD 8RX370 ’23, 706 hrs, AutoPowr 40k, commandpro, 5 ESCVs, 4600 cc

£285,000 REF: 11085311

JD 6250R ’22, 2730 hrs, AutoPowr 50k, 4 SCVs, CommandPro, PG to 3750 hrs

£128,000 REF: 31092905

Kramer KT457 ’23, ex-hire, 259 hrs, EcoSpeed 40K, air seat and radio

£93,500 REF: B1025357

JD T670HM ’23, 165 hours, 92 drum hrs, ProDrive 40k, 730X,

£325,000 REF: 51089636

JD 8R410 ’23, 1698 hrs, E23 50K, ils, ultimate comfort pack, 5 prem ESCVs

£232,000 REF: 11088826

JD 8RX410 ’23, 1123 hrs, E23 40k, air seat, 5 prem ESCVs, 4600 CC

£330,000 REF: 81096465

JD 8RX370 ’23, 1789 hrs, AutoPowr 40k, 5 ESCVs, warranty to 3000 hours/2026

£260,000 REF: 11085312

JD 6R250 ’22, 1256 hrs, AutoPowr 50k, 4 SCVs, CommandPro, AutoTrac ready

£165,000 REF: 91096456

Kramer KT407 ’23, ex-hire, 561 hrs, EcoSpeed 40K, air seat and radio

£87,000 REF: 11088820

JD S685I ’14, 2073 engine hrs, 1461 drum hrs, ProDrive, 6.9m unload auger

£125,000 REF: 91091667

SUPERB Oxford Sandy Black X weaners (10), two litters, Berkshire X OSB & pure OSB, mum/dad can be seen, good growers & good meat to bone ratio, will be wormed, happy & healthy, ready 10th June, gilts/ boars, any queries please get in touch. £50 each. A Waspe Tel 07584 091901 (Suffolk)

HEREFORD bulls for sale, we have a terrific cohort of young bulls with great pedigrees to choose from, the herd is bred for calving ease & meaty conformation, we are Elite High Health accredited in a TB4 area. www.bitternherefords. co.uk. C Blaxell Tel 07768 171979 (Norfolk)

ABERDEEN Angus Bulls for sale from the Park Wall herd, Johnes Level 1, BVD accredited, BVD vaccinated, IBR marker vaccinated, TB4. J Musk Tel 01638 724831/07748 850465 (Suffolk)

PEDIGREE Aberdeen Angus bull, very friendly, genuine reason for sale. £1,950 ono. G Pring Tel 07775 835239 (East Sussex)

HEREFORD pedigree polled bulls, good selection, 16-18 months old, to suit pedigree or commercial herds, quiet & lovely temperament, champion breeding, genetics & figures, ready for work,TB4, viewing welcomed. £2,500–£3,000. J Speirs Tel 07979 463480 (Bedfordshire)

RUBY Red Devon bull for sale, 56mo, Billy is a quiet kind lad, good on his feet, compact build, been great on our heifers, Tilbrook Grange bred, been on fenland most of his life, easily handled & comes to a bucket. £2,000 ono. L Burnett Tel 07712 239357 (Essex)

ZWARTBLE gimmers (3), born 2023, well grown, from registered tup but unregistered ewes, nice marks. £180 each. S Ramsey Tel 07787 375656 (North Yorkshire)

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

Drinking

Post Essex & Suffolk

Appointed Dealer of the frost-free automatic waterer

feed troughs, approx 19' x

BULK FEEDERS UK

TOMBSTONE ring feeders (4), 12 feeding spaces around each, one nearly new, others in good condition. £325+VAT ono. J Dalby Tel 07788 722165 (Warwickshire)

SHEEP feeder, rope pull dispenser for a quad. £250 no VAT. T Bonsall Tel 07977 598930/01335 310258 (Derbyshire)

TWOSE transport box with livestock attachment, sound condition. £225+VAT. J Hogsbjerg Tel 07775 6599565 (Suffolk)

VINK calving aid, 180cm, good condition. £200+VAT. J Hogsbjerg Tel 07756 599565 (Suffolk)

POTTERS poultry cross conveyers, working order, feed motors, corners & lots of other accessories available. G Ball Tel 07718 102896 (Nottinghamshire)

EGG grader, perfect working order. £6,000+VAT. G Ball Tel 07718 102896 (Nottinghamshire)

POULTRY eq – EB feeders, qty of good used EB centreless auger systems, Ska pan feeder lines, Lubing drinker lines, Space Ray & Sierra gas brooders & Hired Hand fan heaters, feed bins 7–18T, new Ziehl multi speed 600mm fans. J Saunders Tel 07725 050065 (Suffolk)

feeds 5 calves. £425+VAT ono. J Dalby Tel 07788 722165 (Warwickshire) bulkfeedersuk@hotmail.co.uk

MERCEDES 1323 Atego truck, no MOT, 2000, c/w 24' two deck livestock box, very strong. £6,000. D Hall Tel 01773 711220 (Nottinghamshire)

KENNELS 8'x12', block of 3, professionally built, very good condition. £600. R Anderson Tel 07887 484733/01366 728583 (Norfolk)

KENNEL 7'x9', very good condition, professionally made. £3,250. R Anderson Tel 07887 484733 (Norfolk)

PAXTON large water troughs (2), with ballcock & drain plug, good condition. £120+VAT ono. J Massie Tel 07973 482993 (Leicestershire)

COLLINSON 11T feed storage bin, buyer to remove. £500+VAT. D Marden Tel 07709 796147 (Surrey)

BOM mixer/feeder bucket on cone & pin, 2018, dual augers with two outlets allowing consistent feeding of mixed rations from either end of bucket, c/w cutting discs allowing sugar beet, swedes, potatoes &/ or cereals to be mixed together. £6,000+VAT. C Leggott Tel 07967 975638 (Lincolnshire)

CHORE-TIME feeder, 25m long, 3 phase, 1hp motor, 20 drop points. £200+VAT. J Hopperton Tel 07879 691976 (Cambridgeshire)

order. £1,700. E

Tel 07427 511924 (Essex)

MILKER & churns, works well, near Norwich. £50 no VAT. G Scham Tel 01692 651021 (Norfolk)

UNUSED Walter Watson calf creep feeder, 8' x 6', capacity 500kg (approx), full spec. POA. B King Tel 07801 668286 (Cambridgeshire)

IFOR Williams DP120 6G 12' livestock trailer, used only for a small herd of cattle since we've owned it, all in good working

McGowan

LONG reach cattle trimmer, enabling safe hair clipping. £80+VAT. C Leggott Tel 07967 975638 (Lincolnshire)

BATEMAN calf crush, in very good condition, hardly used. £850+VAT. C Leggott Tel 07967 975638 (Lincolnshire)

GRAHAM Edwards livestock trailer c/w decks, in good working condition. K Slade Tel 07710 420833 (Hertfordshire)

QUANTITY of sheep equipment, inc silage racks, creep feeders, lambing hurdles, feed troughs, call for details & price. J Kiddy Tel 07860 452972 (Cambridgeshire)

SUFFOLK mounted linkbox, 2018, 5’ wide, tippable, removable tailboard, strongly built, excellent condition. £415 no VAT. R Lintott Tel 07799 473374/01566 471493 (Cornwall)

MASTERCLIP cattle clipper, in its original box with brand new spare combs & cutters, in full working order. £140+VAT. C Leggott Tel 07967 975638 (Lincolnshire)

calf creep feeder, 6x8, sold as seen, some rust & plastic curtain missing from trough, collection only. £1,400 ono. L Burnett Tel 07712 239357 (Essex)

SHEEP hayrack on wheels, 8’ long, barn stored, good condition & had little use, tin work is galvanised & then painted. £140+VAT. H Pearce Tel 07947 344310 (Essex)

MACHINERY

WET feed system. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)

INDIVIDUAL sow feeders. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)

FARROWING crates, galvanised, as new. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)

HEINIGER Handy cattle trimmer, easy & light to use, fair condition. £65+VAT. C Leggott Tel 07967 975638 (Lincolnshire)

CALF creep feeder with integral pallet tine bar for easy pick up, in good condition. £700+VAT. C Leggott Tel 07967 975638 (Lincolnshire)

CALF creep feeder with integral pallet tine pick up bar, in good condition. £850+VAT. C Leggott Tel 07967 975638 (Lincolnshire)

FERRI straw chopper, 2.2m wide, tractor PTO driven, ideal for chopping straw, game cover, light scrub, some rust on paintwork, but in good working order, buyer to collect. £350+VAT. D Driver Tel 07747 016492 (Suffolk)

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)

STIGA rotary brush, petrol engine with collector box & snowplough attachment. £500 no VAT. T Bonsall Tel 07977 598930/01335 310258 (Derbyshire)

FLAME thrower weed killer in weathered condition. £20. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

SHOTBLASTING gun c/w 20kg of shotblasting grit. £50. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

STRAWBERRY topper, 2 bed, manufactured in 2014, by Jones Engineering, excellent condition, call for more info. £2,500 ono. C Grant Tel 07802 514444/01250 884389 (Perth & Kinross)

TRACK making rig, will lay crushed stone or hardcore & lay membrane if required. £2,000+VAT. T Austin Tel 07831 295954/01223 871166 (Cambridgeshire)

BROADWOOD rotary yard broom, petrol driven, good working order & little used, no more aching backs! £475 no VAT. M Binder Tel 01986 781351/07788 648187 (Suffolk)

MATERIALS HANDLERS

MANITOU 634-120 LSU Turbo Telescopic, 2010, 4100hrs, JCB Q -Fit headstock, air seat, Michelin tyres, pallet tines, PUH, bucket available, owned for 11yrs, done virtually nothing for last 3.5yrs, excellent condition all round. £28,000 no VAT. R Lintott Tel 07799 473374/01566 471493 (Cornwall)

MATBRO TS 280, 1996, in very good condition, new tyres all round, PUH, fully serviced ready to go, 7200hrs, I have the log book for it. £16 750+VAT ono. F Bray Tel 07971 589095 (Somerset)

2017 Manitou MT625H Easy Comfort Telehandler £31,000+VAT

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk 01603 712222 Norwich, Norfolk www.jmurrell.co.uk

WATSON

Larrington 16t Root Crop trailer,

Pottinger Novacat 305 HD mower conditioner, 2013, very tidy,

Pottinger 6001T Terradiscs 2019, pack ring roller, new and ex demo also available POA

Pottinger

GRAIN MAIZE GAME FEED

• UK Grown non-GM grain maize

• High Quality ideal for game feeding

• Direct Supply from farm

• Can be supplied whole or split/kibbled

• Available in bulk l000kg/500kg bags

Dan 07966 103821 o ce@prwormellfarms.co.uk www.prwormellfarms.co.uk

MF 8S 265

Dyna E Power, 2021, 1800hrs, Exclusive, front links, 50kph, air brakes, guidance ready

MF 8732S

2020, 3800hrs, Dyna VT Exclusive, front links, guidance ready, 50kph, Data 5, air brakes

MF 8732

2018, Dyna VT Exclusive, 5900hrs, front links & PTO, 50kph, air brakes, Trimble 382 guidance

MF 6718S

2022, Dyna 6 Efficient, c/w loader, 1600hrs, 50kph, air brakes

MF 7719

2022, Dyna VT Exclusive, front links & PTO guidance ready

MF 7718S

2022, Dyna 6, 2600hrs, front linkage & PTO, 50kph, air brakes

MF 7722S

2020, 3300hrs, Dyna VT Efficient

MF 7722

2016, 9900hrs, front links & PTO, Dyna VT Exclusive

MF 6480

2003, 5900hrs, Dynashift, CCLS hydraulics, very good original condition

JCB 532-70 Agri Super 2023, 180hrs, Dual Tech VT

JCB 434S

2011, 8900hrs, c/w 12’ buck rake fork and toe tip bucket, excellent condition

Redrock 4500 tanker

2024, over hedge boom, rain gun, air/ hyd brakes, rear steer, wide angle PTO

New Holland FX40

2005, grass machine, nice tidy condition

Tractors & Telehandlers

• MF 240 c/w MIL loader, p/steering

• MF 6480 Dyna 4, v tidy

• MF 3060, 4 Autotronic, v tidy

• MF 6120, v tidy, Dynashift 4700hrs

• New Holland TD80 & loader, 5900hrs

• Caterpillar TH62 Ag telehandler, tidy

• Various forks & grapples

Harvesting

• MF 7278 AL combine (2006), 24’ PF, v tidy

• MF 7280 AL combine (2012), 22’ PF, v tidy

• MF 7360 PL AL combine, 20’ table 1108hrs, v tidy

• MF 30, 14’ FF, v tidy

• MF 40 RS, 20’ PF, v tidy

• Vicon RV2160 round baler, v tidy

• Claas Liner 3100 twin rotor rake, 10m

• Kv Taarup 4232 3.2 trailed mower

Other Equipment

• Dowdeswell DP7F, 7f, v tidy

• KV LD85 5f & 4f

• Flat Lift Force, 2 leg HD buster

• Knight Raven 3 leg combination, vgo

• Vicon PO-EDW weigh cell, vgo

• Vicon RO-EDW extension hopper

• Kuhn Axis 30.1 spreader extension hopper

• Cousins 6.2m hyd rolls

• Richard Western 12t dump trailer

• Armstrong & Holmes 14.5t trailer, v tidy

• Bomford 9’ topper

• Major 1600 gallon vacuum tanker

• NC 2000 gallon vacuum tanker

• 80” mounted rotovator

• 450 & 600 workshop heaters

• A full range of Nugent trailers

Excavators

• Yanmar 8t & 3 buckets

• Case CX, 5 ob, 5t & 3 buckets

6120, v tidy, Dynashift, 4700hrs

MF 7278AL combine, 2006, 24’ PF MF 7274

Caterpillar TH336C telehandler Nugent cattle trailer

Yanmar 8t digger, 1700hrs c/w ditch cleaning bucket

Case CX50 digger

Kings Langley • Tel: 01923 265211 T kingslangley@oliverlandpower.co.uk

Luton • Tel: 01582 727111

luton@oliverlandpower.co.uk

Tingewick • Tel: 01280 848494

tingewick@oliverlandpower.co.uk

Stratford • Tel: 01789 720265

stratford@oliverlandpower.co.uk

Colchester • Tel: 01206 581126

colchester@oliverlandpower.co.uk

EXTRA large bucket on JCB compact brackets, 2.83cu/m, width 2530mm. £1,800. G Ball Tel 07718 102896 (Nottinghamshire)

PROFORGE adaptor bracket, allows handlers with JCB QuickFit headstock to pick up & use attachments with Euro attachment brackets, light use, excellent condition. £410 no VAT. R Lintott Tel 07799 473374/01566 471493 (Cornwall)

Richardson Machinery Sales Ltd

JCB 526-56 Agri Telehandler 2011, 7700hrs, tidy Loadall

JCB 2CX Air Master, 2100hrs, 2 pipe air compressor, 4 in 1 bucket, all good. £12,000+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

£29,995+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

CATERPILLAR V50 C forklift truck, 4227hrs, 1981, owned from new, hydrostatic foot control pedal, good tyres, average condition. £1,200+VAT ono. J Bourne Tel 01530 222286 (Leicestershire)

ADAPTOR plate converting Avant Multi One & Bobcat to euro hitch. £250 no VAT. T Bonsall Tel 07977 598930/01335 310258 (Derbyshire)

MATBRO TS290, 3T lift, approx 5500hrs from new, only ever used on arable farm, meticulously maintained, including recent full service, very good condition, more photos online. £17,950+VAT. W Skinner Tel 07711 405100 (Northamptonshire)

JOHN Deere 3220 telehandler, owned many years, mainly John Deere serviced, soft ride pick up hitch, weigher pin & cone head, good condition. POA. M Bryant Tel 07860 905520 (Hampshire)

PALLET truck, 2t, good condition. £120 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)

JCB 531-70 Agri Super, 2011, Q-Fit headstock, 6800hrs, mainly handled small bales, excellent condition, one owner from arable only farm. £31,500+VAT. A Thompson Tel 07884 480302/01953 860353 (Norfolk)

BOBCAT 313 skid loader, needs TLC. POA. V Smith Tel 07876 770545 (Warwickshire)

JCB 536-60 telehandler, 2006, unknown hours due to clock malfunction, welcome any viewing, delivery available at a charge. £17,500+VAT. J Watkins Tel 07598 244972 (Essex)

JCB 532-70 Agri Super

£78,000

Dualtech VT, 2023, 180hrs, pin & cone, PUH, LED lights, trailer brakes ABS, 460/70/24 Michelins, as new

01691 791460

PROFORGE bag lifter, JCB fittings. £650+VAT. A Langford Tel 01371 870277 (Essex)

NISSAN forklift truck, LPG, 1.8t, gwo, average condition. £1,250 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)

3-POINT linkage Arrow 1/12t forklift, good working order, c/w sideshift & tilt. £600+VAT. A Kerfoot Tel 07539 933777 (Lincolnshire)

TELEPORTER adaptor plate, Manitou fit for Caterpillar pick up. £500. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)

5-FOOT muck grab, decent condition, Euro attachment fixing, new hydraulic pipework. £750+VAT. J Soper Tel 07773 459630 (Northamptonshire)

A Phillipson Tel 01777 702815 (Nottinghamshire)

BENTALL roller mill, old but in good working order. £150 no

A Phillipson Tel 01777 702815 (Nottinghamshire)

HIRE AVAILABLE

CHIEFTAIN HP16 Fast Tow Dump Trailer

16T, half pipe, air & hydraulic brakes, hydraulic door, 10 stud, high speed commercial axles, Hardox steel, 560 flotation tyres, LED lights.

No 11017519

VÄDERSTAD CR650 Cultivator 6.5m 2010, very good condition, good discs, c/w crossboard paddles, good packer.

MASCHIO Combination Drill 3m

Excellent condition, only 452 hectares worked, very good tines, disc coulters, bout markers. Stock No 11018591 £20,950

GREAT PLAINS Cultipress 4.6m

2013, excellent condition, Pro-active tines, new points fitted, good DD rings, hydraulic folding, very rare find.

Stock No 11018651 £24,100

AMAZONE Cayena 6001 Tine Drill 6m

2010, excellent condition, 6m working width, ready for work.

CLAYDON

HE-VA King Roller Rolls 18.3m

2020, 60cm rings and breakers, very good condition, horizontal fold. Stock No 11018297 £31,450

VÄDERSTAD Rollex 620 Rolls 6.2m

Good rings and breakers, genuine set, good tyres.

excellent wearing metal.

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SECURE storage (converted diesel tank), been used for storing ag chem, but ideal for storing workshop power tools, etc, securely inside or out. £150+VAT. M D Langley & Sons Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)

THREE-GUN metal gun cabinet. £100. C Futter Tel 07957 494939 (Lincolnshire) FIRE basket with ash pan, size 22’’ x 16’’ x 12’’. £60 ono. A Gapp Tel 07549 744457 (Norfolk)

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PLOUGHS

1998 Dowdeswell DP160S 6+1 plough, full set of skimmers included. £1,500+VAT. S Wisson-Burton Tel 07776 184394 (Cambridgeshire)

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towing hitch, 50mm eye, 8 flange holes, vertical flange alignment, accepts M20

permissible vertical

3000kg. flange

pattern 145x145mm. £300. J Gillman Tel 01159 655970 (Nottinghamshire)

MARSHALL Rotaspreader, 10t, MS range, 2019, used twice, like new. £7,000+VAT. G Ball Tel 07718 102896 (Nottinghamshire)

TWOSE slurry scraper. £200. A Kerfoot Tel 07539 933777 (Lincolnshire)

FLEMING M700 rotary spreader, new in 2020, hydraulic lid & brakes plus lights, excellent condition. £3,500+VAT ono. I Rickatson Tel 07789 691474 (Bedfordshire)

TRANSPORT wheel kit for Kverneland LD85 plough. £200+VAT. A Pullar Tel 07885 371134 (Warwickshire)

KVERNELAND LD160 4 furrow plough, c/w depth wheel & rear discs. N Johnson Tel 07751 588636 (Suffolk)

POTATO

EQUIPMENT

RANSOMES potato hoover, two row & all other potato equipment, inc quilts. A Clements Tel 07873 263687 (Suffolk)

COMPLETE potato system, if you fancy having a go! Reekie Jumbo bedformer, Reekie tiller, Grimme Combi-Star destined, Standen Big Boy planter, perfect system for 20–40 acres. So cheap and £4,000 for the lot. A Goodacre Tel 07901 917707 (Lincolnshire)

TONG 3B or 3C BULKER GRADERS

Would also consider any 1800mm wide Tong Caretakers –Hopper, Stars, Coils, Screen, Picking Table, etc

07711 329252

KVERNELAND 240 5 furrow variwidth plough, tired, but still works. £2,000+VAT ono. B Beesley Tel 07803 266361 (Leicestershire)

SKH 3 furrow plough, can be extended 2/4 furrow, c/w landwheel. £485 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

KVERNELAND plough parts, all brought to fit 6 furrow reversible LB 856, new LH skim points c/w nuts & bolts, 6 new RH skim points c/w nuts & bolts, 5 new shear bolts, 2 new reversible points & bolts, 1 shin, 2 landside, 1 skimmer body. £225+VAT ono. G Clarke Tel 07771 515793 (Nottinghamshire)

PRECISION FARMING

TRIMBLE EZ Steer GPS steering wheel motor kit, c/w mounting brackets & wiring harness, could be used on tractor, combine or sprayer. £1,100 ono. O Hammond Tel 07733 326987/01379 678268 (Suffolk)

GRIMME GT170 potato harvester, 2019, only 480 acres harvested, excellent condition, main dealer maintained, always dry stored over winter, have stopped growing potatoes, hence sale. £89,000+VAT ono. R Clarke Tel 07811 956789 (Essex)

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TRIMBLE FMX screen, nav controller, Ag 25 receiver for RTK, RTK ready, wiring loom from John Deere 8345RT, excellent condition.

£2,500+VAT. J Naylor Tel 07957 545899 (Lincolnshire)

PATCHWORK Guidance black box. £550+VAT. A Langford Tel 01371 870277 (Essex) PUMPS

Tractor

Material

Grain

Balers

Mowers & Foragers

Sprayers

Spreaders

Diet

PICK up hitch cable to fit 6610, 5e610, 7610. £60. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

SPRAYERS

KNIGHT 24m demount sprayer off a MB Trac, 1990, in working order, c/w front tank & electrics, call for more details. £2,500+VAT. C Settle Tel 07780 838374 (Norfolk)

UNIMOG Forward Control, 2015, LWB, 4ws, 238hp, tyre inflation system, 7700hrs, 650 or 710 wheels available, 5300L stainless tank, 24m booms for suspension fert, Trimble rate & section control, Krone flow meter, tractor can be sold separately. Offers. N Smith Tel 07798 907927 (Norfolk)

AGRI SPRAY

AGRICULTURAL SPRAYERS SALES SERVICE SPARES

REEKIE 4153S destoner, 2008, thee web with stone box, one brand new web, good condition. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (South Yorkshire)

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

37-102861

Teclaemit oil pump, used to lubricate rollers on Caterpillar tractor.

Tel:

E-mail: sales@flailsdirect.co.uk

LITETRAC LT350, 320hp Volvo engine, Allison hi speed auto Powershift, auto steer & screen, 105hrs, c/w frame, 6000L stainless tank, 36m trifold Chafer boom, Hypro pumps, or sold separately for fert use. £139,995+VAT (depending on requirements). N Smith Tel 07798 907927 (Norfolk)

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LANDQUIP Elactrac 24m heavy duty aluminium booms, 3,000L tank with clean water wash tank, MOT to May 2025, good working order, can be seen working, 2 sets wheels 520/85-38 & 13.6-48, twin ram steering, 4 way nozzles, high spec machine. £4,950. J Burridge Tel 07901 915084 (Norfolk)

HARDI 6000L sprayer tank. £50+VAT. A Pullar Tel 07885 371134 (Warwickshire)

BATEMAN RB35, 2015, 4000L tank, 24m VG boom, twin 400l/ min pumps, 3” fast fill pump, AgLeader Integra 12” HD monitor, 10 section auto-swath control, 420/85R34 Michelin Yieldbib rowcrops, 750/50R30.5 Trelleborg LGP wheels. £70,000+VAT ono. I Harding Tel 07802 385559/01845 567891 (North Yorkshire)

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LARGE STOCKS OF PPE AVAILABLE

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HOUSEHAM 32m 5000L, 2014, 16 auto shut off, twin pelleters, RTK steering, two sets of wheels, very well maintained & low hours for year, immaculate. POA. R Grindal Tel 07768 322314 (Lincolnshire)

ATV/COMPACT tractor sprayer low drift boom by Quad X, top of the range with galvanised boom shields, retails around £450, c/w nozzles & pipework ready to connect up. £200. J Jordan Tel 07535 990066 (Suffolk)

BATEMAN RB35, 2013, 4000L tank, 24m VG boom, Twin 400l/ min pumps, 3" fast fill pump, AgLeader Integra 12” HD monitor, 10 section auto-swath section control, 380/85R34 Michelin Yieldbib rowcrops, 750/50R30.5 Trelleborg LGP wheels. £40,000+VAT ono. I Harding Tel 07802 385559/01845 567891 (North Yorkshire)

01449 737482 07860 618903 graham@gm-rsprayers.co.uk www.gm-rsprayers.co.uk GM-R SPRAYERS LTD

2015 Sands Horizon 4000, 3738hrs, 24m VG booms, twin line (duo react nozzle bodies) NoracAg leader 9 section, r/ cams, toolboxes, blue LED boom lights, wash down kit, VF 600/60R30 (new 2022), 380/85/R34 r/crops, available June, exc. £110,000+VAT ono. W Heygate Tel 07816 102682 (Northamptonshire)

MB Unimog U400 Strac sprayer, 2013, 5000L s/s tank, 36/24 alu booms, single nozzle auto shutoff, YARA sensor, Autocast pelleter, torque converter & mech drive, 80K road speed, central tyre inflation, 4ws, full diff lock, floats & rowcrops, good cond. S Metcalfe Tel 07540 889513 (North Yorkshire)

SAM 4000e, 2015, low hrs at 4032 Jan, owner driver, rowcrops & flotations, RTK section control & steering, fast fill pump, 12/24/30m. R Maddever Tel 07786 910597 (Suffolk)

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Crop & Amenity Sprayer Specialist

Sprayer Specialist in the Eastern & Southern Counties

New and used sprayers and parts stocked for: Berthoud • Househam Chafer • Agrifac and most other makes

Hypro • Teejet • Lechler Altek • RDS • Dual Pumps Enduramaxx • Stocks Fan Jet

SPRAYER, SLUG PELLET AND GRANULAR APPLICATOR TESTING

Contacts:

Robert Webb: 07860 801322

Anthony Williams: 07711 947189

Phil Ramsey: 07934 799628

Andy Gemmill: 07802 336880 01279 812727 spraytecltd@btinternet.com www.spraytecltd.co.uk

47-102877

BATEMAN RB35 36m VG boom extensions, 2 x 6m sections, 2 x 4m sections, 2 x 2m break backs, c/w 28mm spray lines, single nozzle bodies with air chem savers, hydraulic hoses, air lines & bout marker hoses, with QR couplings, good cond. £6,000+VAT ono. I Harding Tel 07802 385559/01845 567891 (North Yorkshire)

HARDI 12m 1000L sprayer, for spares or repair, pump in gwo. £250 no VAT. P Dunger Tel 07909 723702 (Norfolk)

LANDQUIP Fastrac 2500L demount 24m + 1500L front tank, 2011, 10 section GPS shut-off, 5 jet air switching nozzle bodies, excellent condition, owned from new, regular maintenance by Landquip, Fastrac load platform available by arrangement. S Slater Tel 07970 181379 (Suffolk)

command pro hydraulic top link, ultimate light package, turnable fenders, cooling compartment, VF710/75R42 & VF620/75R30 Bridgestone tyres. Stock No. B1136058

Weighton YO43 3EW £159,750

John Deere 6R 215 2023, 1714hrs, 50k Autopower c/w TLS & cab suspension, front linkage, Autotrac ready, command arm, electric joystick, ultimate seat, premium radio, ultimate front linkage, ultimate light package, VF710/60R42 & VF600/60R30 Trelleborg tyres. Stock No. 51138642

Darrington WF8 3BW £145,000

John Deere 6R

600/70R28 Bridgestone tyres. Stock No. B1136049

Market Weighton YO43 3EW £145,000

John Deere 6R 195 2022, 518hrs, 50k Autopower c/w TLS & cab suspension, 4 x premium ESCVs, ultimate front linkage, front PTO, Autotrac ready, premium seat, premium radio, command arm, hydraulic top link, turnable fenders, electric joystick, ultimate light package, 2 beltline work lights, variable ratio steering, 4600 command center, VF710/70R42 & VF600/70R28 Bridgestone tyres. Stock No. B1131643 Market Weighton YO43 3EW £127,500

John Deere 6R 215 2021, 1721hrs, 50k Autopower c/w TLS & cab suspension, 5 x ESCVs, ultimate front linkage, Autotrac ready, command pro, turnable fenders, front fenders, ultimate light package, roof hatch, cooling compartment, hydraulic top link, 710/70R42 & 600/70R28 Bridgestone tyres. Stock No. B1136048

Market Weighton YO43 3EW £145,000

John Deere 6R 155 2022, 743hrs, 50k Autoquad c/w TLS & cab

Superb

Selection of new & used toppers – all sizes at very attractive prices

Portequip

Rabe 6 furrow vari-width plough demo model – at price to clear

Buckets/bale grabs/squeezers/transport boxes – call for superb prices

KRM 6m direct drill SM-P, 20 acre only – selling for client – as new Merlo toe-tip bucket – shop soiled at greatly reduced price

Used JCB/Merlo/Manitou headstocks to suit – ring for details

Hayter & Toro mowers – stock to clear at extra special price

Demo Fransgard TI5000 tedder/windrow/spread multi-use grass rake Extra special price only £4,950

SPRAYERS

LELY 12m sprayer, used every year for the last 10yrs spraying paddocks, no longer needed, electric controls, hydraulic raising of booms, but manual unfold, call for more info. £475. J Wakeley Tel 07989 889675 (Hertfordshire)

JCB Fastrac 2135, 1998, 4748hrs, 2ws, 135hp, flotation wheels 700/50-26.5 & standards 480/70R30, c/w 24m Knight demount 2000L sprayer & 1000L front tank, owned & maintained in working order for 17yrs, reasonable condition for age. £20,000+VAT. G Hollingshead Tel 07831 223090 (Leicestershire)

FERTILISER front tank, 700L with Ramsey 9 way distribution head & RDS control box, spare hydraulic pump, used for fertiliser placement, good condition. £500+VAT. J Bourne Tel 01530 222286 (Leicestershire)

HARDI Zaturn 1000 air assisted orchard sprayer, very good condition, been used for raspberries & blackberries, new in 2017. £7,000 ono. C Grant Tel 07802 514444/01250 884389 (Perth & Kinross)

SPREADERS

VICON Rotaflow, 12m spread, headland kit, vgc. £1,250+VAT. A Langford Tel 01371 870277 (Essex) VICON 802 c/w hydraulic shut off, sound condition. £400+VAT. R Hamilton Tel 07808 957625 (Cambridgeshire)

HORSTINE Cascade, only 4yrs old, 24m, ideal for spreading Avadex granules & slug pellets, has been barn stored since purchase, genuine reason for sale. £40,000+VAT. J Craske Tel 07776 144564 (Suffolk)

BERGMANN TSW 5210W spreader, 2018, vgc. R Wright Tel 07768 954466 (Lincolnshire)

FLEMING/SITREX fertiliser spreader, 2013, suitable for smaller tractors with Cat 1 linkages, vgc, hardly used although a little cosmetic weathering. £550. M Fisher Tel 07970 894244 (Cambridgeshire)

bunded fuel tank, 5500L, pump & filter, stainless

Covenbrook fully refurbished VADERSTAD ‘Rexius Twin 830’

FLOTATION rear wheels (2) for John Deere tractor. £500. A Goodacre Tel 07901 917707 (Lincolnshire)

SMITHS

MS water tank, good condition £1,300 ono. J Wells Tel 07879 524500 (Lancashire)

TILLAGE TACKLE

VADERSTAD 4.5m Rexius Twin press, for sale due to change in farming policy. £15,000. R Garner Tel 07767 418452 (Norfolk)

VADERSTAD Topdown 3m with Biodrill, box type, for sale due to change in farming policy. £24,000. R Garner Tel 07767 418452 (Norfolk)

1300

From £50

J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)

fuel bowser, unused, 12V pump, 4m hose, new condition. £1,500+VAT. T Allsop Tel 07824 707916 (Derbyshire)

Well proven design Single and twin and three legged machines available Mounted and trailed

2021, 2 sets of legs/points inc – std legs (unused) & low disturbance legs, excellent

and

RANSOMES single leg subsoiler with leading disc, c/w interchangeable mole draining point & expander, could be converted to a pipe layer, paintwork not very good, but straight genuine machine. £450+VAT ono. O Hammond Tel 07733 326987/01379 678268 (Suffolk)

COUSINS Packa Rolla, 4.4m wide, hydraulic folding with lead tines, good condition. £3,750+VAT. D Tutt Tel 07767 667668 (Bedfordshire)

KVERNELAND CTS stubble finisher, 2006, working width 3m, c/w spare points. £5,500. W Graham Tel 07917 357932 (Suffolk)

4-METRE packer roller off a Kuhn power harrow, done very little work. £500+VAT ono. J Dalby Tel 07788 722165 (Warwickshire)

MAIDWELL MOLER

TELEPHONE: 01604 686216 MOBILE: 07973 265378

www.maidwellmoler.co.uk

VADERSTAD Topdown 4m, 2005, good working condition, selling due to lack of use for the last few years, does a good job. £13,000+VAT. M Hill Tel 07799 267920 (Nottinghamshire)

WEINBERG 6m hydraulic folding spring tine drag, good working order, spare tines included. £1,650. H Grooby Tel 07885 099966 (Lincolnshire)

KRM Magnum 4m packer roller, needs some attention. £150+VAT. I Fowler Tel 01245 227494 (Essex)

PARMITER Utah 200 discs, in decent order. £3,200+VAT. T Austin Tel 07831 295954/01223 871166 (Cambridgeshire)

SUMO Tilso Sabre Ultralite legs (6) to fit a Sumo Trio with shear bolt protection, in vgc, only for sale as upgraded machine & moved to different leg spacing. £600+VAT. R Langley Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)

PARMITER seed harrow, 6m wide, cable & winch folding, good working order, buyer to collect. £350+VAT. D Driver Tel 07747 016492 (Suffolk)

KEEBLE Progressive parts, 6 J legs, various points & spares, west Suffolk. R Davison Tel 07831 145002 (Suffolk)

SUMO Trio 3m trailed, auto reset legs, good, 2011. R Fulton Tel 07771 731766 (Lancashire)

VADERSTAD Carrier crosscutter discs, set of 40, only done 50ha in 2020, collection only & full set only, £40+VAT per disc, from a 5m machine, excellent condition. £1,600+VAT. W Hammond Tel 07879 253722 (Norfolk)

CAMBRIDGE rollers, set comprising main roller 7'10" long, two small rollers 9'2" long, total length 17'. £900. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

CHEVAL heavy duty 6m zig zag pressure harrows, hydraulic folding, as good as new condition, 10" tines & following harrow, ideal for spring & autumn cultivations. £1,750+VAT. W Skinner Tel 07711 405100 (Northamptonshire)

WEAVING 6m stubble rake, hydraulic folding. £3,200+VAT. A King Tel 07767 482273 (Norfolk)

RABE4M power harrow, flat & crumbler packer roller, good condition. £690+VAT. N Wilson Tel 07547 698793 (Scottish Borders)

BROWNS 8' wide four leg scuffle, been used for taking out tramlines, good condition. £275 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)

71093805 ROLLAND RV842 2017, Rolland RV842 Cattle Box, soft floor, sliding gate, twin axle, rear gates, roof cover, hyd lowering, 8.8mtr long, 2.4mtr wide

£8,350

11093344 BAILEY TAG 12

Bailey TAG 12, hyd tailgate, hyd brakes, 2014, super singles, extra depth on sides to make 14T.

£9,950

BAILEY FUEL BOWSER

NEW, 2000ltr road tow bowser, 12v pump, 220ltr adblue tank, twin axle, 85ltr pump. In stock.

31093863 WARWICK 12T 2004, 385 super singles, silage sides and grain tailgate with chute, hyd brakes, 16,500kg gross, has had welding on upright supports, ex farm £4,950 £15,750

DUE IN!

11091389 WEAVING CULTIVATOR 2014, Weaving 4mtr cultivator, sprung legs, rear packer.

11093148 JOHN DEERE 488

2012, John Deere 488 rear mounted mowers, adj width, 9mtr cut, rear groupers, some welding, PTO guard missing, average paint, ex farm £11,750

71093663 CLAAS LINER 3500

Claas Liner, 9.9mtr width, 4 rotors, 12 tines per rotor, hyd brakes. £12,750

£4,950

11085941 VICON EXTRA 632T PRO 2016, Vicon Extra 632T Pro, 3.2mtr, rear mower conditioner.

71087727 JOHN DEERE 732I

John Deere 732i Trailed Sprayer, approx 10,204 sprayed Ha, approx spraying 256hrs, 30m boom, double fold, boom height sensors,

51092937 KUHN

£15,750

81091036 BOMFORD FALCON EVO

2018, Bomford Turner Falcon Evo FWD 5.5mtr hedgecutter, forward reach, 1.5mtr head, 150mm roller, 125Ltr motor, ICS controller, 2250hrs.

71093498 KNIGHT 1835 SPS

2010, Knight 1835, Self Propelled, 30/24MTR VG BOOMS, triple fold, 10 section, piston pump, pressure recirculation, 3600ltr tank, £26,500

81091519 KUHN BP280

2017, Kuhn BP 280, flail mower with hydraulic side shift, 2.8mtr wide cutting width. £4,950

41093321 TEAGLE TOMAHAWK 2020, Used Teagle Tomahawk 8500SC, trailered feeder/ bedder, pto dirve, single axle, Bluetooth control, swivel chute. £10,750

51092936 KUHN AXIS 50.2 H-EMC-W 2018, 4200ltr, S4 discs, Electronic mass contol, section control, application rate control, ladder, ISOBUS, standard hopper cover.

31091576

KVERNELAND NG-S101 power harrow, 2013, ONLY USED TWICE, always stored inside, selling due to bereavement, call for any further information. £5,000+VAT ono. T Fox Tel 07493 946389 (Lincolnshire)

CULTIVATING Solutions 4m Rapidlift, little used & for sale due to selling Vaderstad Rapid, c/w all controls & manuals, in great condition & ready to work. G Matthews Tel 07747 846888 (Essex)

BRAND new crossbill roll rings. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)

KUHN HR 4004 power harrow, 2009, 4m good condition, works well, trailer included, near Huntingdon, Cambs. £8,850+VAT. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)

TRACKS

Camso and Trackman by Loc. Manufactured in the USA. Undercarriage wheels also to fit most models.

Surplus spare parts for Agco Challenger MT700/MT800 Series.

TRACTORS

CATERPILLAR Challenger 765, 2003, 8125hrs, 25" tracks with 24mm tread, 320hp, Cat engine, guidance ready, front weights, hydraulic top link, very good condition, maintained by Chandlers. £35,000+VAT. R Maundrell Tel 07785 568800 (Warwickshire)

Richardson Machinery Sales Ltd

& two pups. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)

MF6480 Dyna 6, 3 manual spools, air con, passenger seat, front & cab susp, with full set of weights, on farm since new, excellent condition for age (2006), 40k, 650 rear & 540 front tyres with plenty of tread, genuine 5800hrs. £27,999+VAT ono. N Whitebread Tel 07770 365121 (Kent)

2015 John Deere 6215R

VARIOUS sizes of old rib roll rings. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk) CAMBRIDGE gang rollers. £350. J Ramsey Tel 01652 628366 (North Yorkshire)

Tel: 07599 552864 £28,750

McCormick CX105 Xtrashift Tractor & Loader 2007, only1600hrs from new, immaculate, locally owned & supplied

JOHN Deere 7250R (2), 2014, 9400/8300hrs, 50k E23 transmission, good working condition, used regularly so hours will go up, both been good & reliable, upgrading to the same machines but newer, one has better tyres but more hours.

£50,000+VAT. M Hill Tel 07799 267920 (Nottinghamshire)

FORD 7710, 1984, 8220hrs, wide tyres 11.00/16, 520/70-R38, one nearly new, with all glass in cab, location Colchester, Essex. £7,950+VAT ono. R Moss Tel 07860 774729 (Essex)

FORD 7710, 1984, 8220hrs, wide tyres, 11.00/16 & 520/70-R38, one nearly new, with all glass in cab, located Colchester, Essex. £7,950+VAT. R Moss Tel 07860 774729 (Essex)

£57,800 +VAT

7264hrs, 50kph Autopower, Greenstar/autotrac ready, c/con cab, deluxe a/seat, p/seat, 4 deluxe e/spools, Premium light pack, a/brakes, f/linkage, deluxe mirrors, twin beacons, 710/70R42 & 600/70R30 70% tread, really lovely, barn stored

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk 01603 712222 Norwich, Norfolk www.jmurrell.co.uk

JOHN Deere 7830 PQ Plus HDTLS, 2008, Dual Beam Radar, Big Pack WT, 11300hrs. £35,000+VAT. J Brooks Tel 01502 677201/07776 421444 (Norfolk)

DAVID Brown Case 885 narrow, 1979 J reg, 1205 recorded hrs - believed to be genuine, excellent starter & runner, recent full service of filters & oils, early life spent on a nursery, original downswept manifold & full exhaust included. £5,450. R Lintott Tel 07799 473374/01566 471493 (Cornwall)

STEINBERG tuning box off John Deere 7920, was fitted to tractor when we bought it, easy to fit –just plugs in to the loom, may fit other John Deeres, can post. £100 ono. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

AGRIWELD Quickshift machinery mover, JCB QuickFit brackets, 5T SWL, picks up & moves any 3 point linkage machine via the top link bracket, plus a Clevis hitch for trailed implements, excellent condition. £1,000 no VAT. R Lintott Tel 07799 473374/01566 471493 (Cornwall)

JOHN Deere 6420S, 2004, 8820hrs, TLS, cab suspension, Autoquad, 40K eco, 3 manual spools, BKT 460/85-R38s 24mm tread, 420/85-R24s 16mm tread, front weights available, excellent genuine tractor owned for 9yrs. £28,950+VAT. R Maundrell Tel 07785 568800 (Warwickshire)

DW Tomlin front linkage, fits NH T6. £775. L Farrer Tel 07766 084808 (Cambridgeshire)

2012 John Deere 6930, 50K Autopower, front linkage & PTO, all the usual problems sorted, 10400hrs. J Bussey Tel 07899 884371 (Suffolk)

Rodney Cowle Machinery Rodney Cowle Machinery

Valtra N174V,

2018, Dyna VT Exclusive, 5900hrs, front links & PTO, 50kph, air brakes, Trimble 382 guidance, hyd toplink, 710/70/42 & 600/70/28 tyres @90%

JOHN Deere 7020 & 8020 Series lights, comprising of headlights & mounting bracket, cab side mounted worklights (brackets need slight repair), 2 further worklights & 1 newer style headlamp - lens excellent, casing broken. £100+VAT. R Langley Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)

1993 John Deere 2650, two wheel drive, MC2 cab with side mounted gear change, 9400hrs, 2 owners from new, recent new rear tyres, good condition. £8,500. A Burt Tel 07970 111353 (Northamptonshire) FENDT 1800kg front weight, Fe

MASSEY Ferguson 575 Multipower, 1981, loader & ballast weight, worked every day for the last 40yrs I have owned it, used working order. £4,000+VAT. D Marden Tel 07709 796147 (Surrey)

JOHN Deere water weights, 4 x 50kg, in perfect condition. A Phillipson Tel 01777 702815 (Nottinghamshire)

MX loader C3+ loader, 2023, fitted to Boomer 40 (New Holland) can sell separately, MACH Quick release for hydraulics, joystick control, genuine reason for sale, as new. S Godwin Tel 07970 625051/07814 766718 (Wiltshire)

NEW Holland Boomer 40, 2022, c/w MX C3+ loader (new 2023) 4wd flotation tyres, rears 425/70-18, fronts 300/65-12, 2 spool valves, 3 speed hydrostatic transmission, 209.5hrs, MX C3+ c/w 3rd service & Mach system, genuine reason for sale, excellent. S Godwin Tel 07970 625051/07814 766718 (Wiltshire)

BIG Pack-style McCormick wafer weights, 16 x 50kg wafers, never used, 800kg in total, shop soiled condition. £600. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891/01603 712222 (Norfolk)

FENDT 1800kg Big Pack weight, c/w drawbar bracket, vgc. £2,800. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891/01603 712222 (Norfolk)

NDT 2500kg front weight, Fendt 1T rear wheel weights & Fendt 6r00kg rear wheel weights. R Wright Tel 07768 954466 (Lincolnshire)

SET of six 40kg weights & weight carrier off TM125. £800. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

Richardson Machinery Sales Ltd 53-102884

JOHN Deere 6 x 50kg front weights in vgc. £270+VAT. M D Langley & Sons Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)

£26,750

Valtra T151 Tractor 2009, 5100hrs, 50k, vgc

Tel: 07599 552864

PAIR of Quicke loader brackets & grille guard to fit 5610, 6610 & 7610, can be extended to fit 7810. £500 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

WEIGHT block, 3pt linkage, ideal for a loader tractor. £90. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

CASE IH 1455 XL tractor, 1991, 11000hrs, 40K gearbox, on our farm since 2006, excellent condition, engine hydraulic pump fully refurbished 2022, good air con, cab v good, one previous owner from new. £35,000+VAT. R Goy Tel 07786 132019 (Cambridgeshire)

NEW Holland T4.85V vineyard tractor, 2017, 1070hrs, excellent condition, one owner, transport can be arranged, call for more info. £21,000. C Grant Tel 07802 514444/01250 884389 (Perth & Kinross)

DEUTZ Fahrenheit 6160 Agrotron, 2013, with only 3800hrs, good condition. £35,000+VAT. A Masters Tel 07771 521796 (Norfolk)

JCB Fastrac 3155, 2001, just over 10100hrs, much recent work inc new exhaust, new brake callipers & pads, new suspension spheres, etc, 2 manual spools, a/c, decent tyres, PUH, future classic, average condition. £22 500+VAT ono. N Whitebread Tel 07770 365121 (Kent)

JOHN Deere 8360RT, 2013, 360hp, 4840hrs, new 30'' tracks, many new idlers, latest Hydro, new Starfire 7000 receiver & large 4680 screen, selling due to reduced farm area, excellent condition. £95,000+VAT. G Tucker Tel 07771 561002 (Hertfordshire)

MASSEY Ferguson M5711 Dyna 4, 2022, only 46hrs, 1 owner, upgrades inc front linkage & PTO, air con, Michelin tyres, as new condition, always stored inside, selling due to bereavement, call for any further information. £45,000+VAT ono. T Fox Tel 07493 946389 (Lincolnshire)

JOHN Deere 1950 tractor, 9162hrs, well looked after & in good condition inside & out, has V5, registered in 1992, has good tyres, nice tractor to go straight to work. £11,000+VAT. T Schembri Tel 07919 624032 (Essex)

MB-TRAC 1000, 1985, all new tyres, very good condition, V5 in my name, downsizing business. £32,500+VAT. P Drake Tel 07931 387298 (Essex)

CASE-IH 956XL, 1983, 5314hrs, good original condition, originally purchased from Parris Tractors in lockdown, been in my barn since, downscaling business.

£15,750+VAT ono. P Drake Tel 07931 387298 (Essex)

JOHN Deere 6200, 9000hrs, 24 speed gearbox, very tidy, runs well. £11,000 ono noVAT. A Wilson Tel 07570 911368 (North Yorkshire)

ZETOR 8540 4wd, 1999, 80hp, V5C, Jubilee monitor, weights, 3 spools, hyd valve for trailer brakes, recently engine recon, fuel pump, injectors, crankshaft reground, new oil pump, clutch, compressor, small farm, retirement, good cond. £16,000+VAT. A Howell Tel 07528 729118 (Cambridgeshire)

CASE International 856Xl 2wd, 1989, 5600hrs, V5 in my name, good tyres & mechanical condition, viewing welcome.

£8,250+VAT ono. D Lunn Tel 07941 072957 (Cambridgeshire)

JOHN Deere wafer weights, 18 x 50kg weights, good condition. The lot for £900+VAT. H Pearce Tel 07947 344310 (Essex)

TRAILERS

45-FOOT taughtliner trailer. £2,495. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

TWO-WHEEL tipping trailer, 3t, steel floor, good tyres, ram has no leaks. £800 ono. M Short Tel 07388 400519 (Cambridgeshire)

Enduramaxx water/liquid bowser

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

Loggin Trailers 01280 702725 Mob 07799 836590 Visit www.loggin.org to see what else we make!

T&F 6t cart, steel floor, wood sides & greedy boards, good tyres, ideal muck cart, one door slightly bent. £975. S Burbidge Tel 07517 386285 (Lincolnshire)

longer needed. £2,250. J Watkinson Tel 01379 642464 (Norfolk)

trailer, choice of 2, both tip as should, good sides but will require new floors. £400 ono. L Emery Tel 07811 122089 (Bedfordshire)

BAILEY 14T hook lift trailer, on rocking beam suspension, hydraulic brakes. £7,500+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

ARMSTRONG & Holmes 14t grain trailer, hydraulic tailgate, flotation tyres, hydraulic brakes, sprung drawbar, barn stored, good condition. £7,250+VAT ovno. K Gedge Tel 07880 743335 (Norfolk)

LOGIC SST ATV trailer, galvanised trailer with wooden floor & removable wooden tailboard, flotation tyres 22x11x8, light use, excellent condition. £415 no VAT. R Lintott Tel 07799 473374/01566 471493 (Cornwall)

MARSHALL grain trailer, 10t, good condition, barn stored. £3,200+VAT. F Stow & Son Tel 01608 658289 (Gloucestershire)

SALOP trailer tipping rams (2). £100 ono each. S Andrews Tel 07778 014792 (Bedfordshire)

Please

email: william.riddleston@claas.com

eng hrs, 420/85R30 fronts, 520/85R42 rears, 3 spools, f/susp, f/linkage, air con, air brakes, PUH, Power Beyond, cab susp CL-A3000531.A CLAAS AXION 830 CIS 50K £67,000 2017, 50kph, 235.0hp, AdBlue eng, 2650 eng hrs, 600/65R28 fronts, 650/65R42 rears, 4 spools, f/susp, f/ weights, Eco PTO, air con, air brakes, PUH, cab susp, DataTag CL-A4002112.A SCHAFFER 4670 £29,500

4-cylinder Kubota, lifting capacity: 2300kg

SCHAFFER 4670 £29,500

4-cylinder Kubota,

TRAILER 4'x5', steel sides, front & back, new floor, lights, good tyres. £150. R Anderson Tel 07887 484733/01366 728583 (Norfolk)

FLAT bed low loader, 20' x 8', c/w hydraulic lift, good condition. £1,250 no VAT. P Dunger Tel 07909 723702 (Norfolk)

IFOR Williams trailer, 10x5, with tailgate, ramp & mesh sides, vgc. £1,800 no VAT. P Dunger Tel 07909 723702 (Norfolk)

MCCAULEY 14T dump trailer, 2011, very good condition, low hours, regularly maintained & serviced by the current owner, always stored inside, selling due to bereavement, call for more info. £6,500+VAT ono. T Fox Tel 07493 946389 (Lincolnshire)

TRI-AXLE low loader trailer, 1998, good condition. £8,750+VAT ono. B Rutterford Tel 07836 777595 (Suffolk)

2009 Ifor Williams 146G 14' flatbed trailer, no longer needed by us, good working order, 3500kg capacity, tyres 80%, always barn stored. £2,500+VAT ono. C Wootton Tel 07780 828018 (Hertfordshire)

ALL purpose trailer very useful on a smallholding or for a small business, has carry all racks, a roof for transporting livestock, c/w easy to load ramp, Tregaron, Ceredigion area. £350 ono. C Greening Tel 07947 780738 (Ceredigion)

TWO 4 wheel flatbed trailers, 18' long, in used condition. £250 each trailer. M Millbank Tel 07879 633917/07578 248520 (Hertfordshire)

19-FOOT single axle trailer, strong with steel bed, no lights or brakes & could do with a little tidying up here & there, more photos can be sent by request. £750+VAT. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)

TOMLIN 3T tipping trailer, new & unused, 2023 build, BKT flotation tyres 15.0/55-17, genuine reason for sale. £3,750+VAT. S Godwin Tel 07970 625051 (Wiltshire)

RICHARD Western SF14 grain trailer, 2004, sprung d/bar, hydraulic tailgate, c/w beet board & flotation tyres, resprayed with new stickers & LED light upgrade 2019. £10,950+VAT. J Dickson Tel 07765 096824 (Suffolk)

Choice of two, air/oil brakes, 550/60-22.5 flotations, rollover sheet

07748 004794 01245 442224 AS MARSTON 16T Trailers from £13,750 more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

AGRICULTURAL tipping trailer, very good condition, no leaks on ram. brake needs attention, ideal for smallholding or equestrian use, buyer collects & pays cash.

WOOTTON (Marston) Domex 16 grain trailer, excellent condition, Nokian 560 tyres, hydraulic tailgate, air/hydraulic brakes. £16,500+VAT. P Rix Tel 07766 768705 (Cambridgeshire)

2022 STAS 71yd tipping trailer, first used Jan 2023, MOT 30/11/24, tyres 95%, light weight aluminium landing legs, Aloca DuraBright rims, rear lift axle, WiFi enabled weigher equipment, Dawbarn hydraulic roll over Hydroclear sheet. £39,000+VAT. T Parker Tel 07802 690291 (Hertfordshire)

BAILEY Beeteaper 16t, 2012, rollover sheet, front window, 560 tyres, hyd & air brakes, hydraulic back door with grain chute, only been used for grain, very tidy & straight. £15,950+VAT. J Bird Tel 07973 346801 (Leicestershire)

£1,500. G Ulley Tel 07798 872221 (South Yorkshire)

HERBST 10t dump trailer, c/w ramps, have used to transport 6t digger no problem, very good running gear & new wheels/tyres recently, LED lights, tips well, no leaks, very handy trailer, 8' wide body. £5,500+VAT. M West Tel 07793 956378 (Kent)

FRASER HD14 14t trailer, 2000, hydraulic tailgate, super single tyres in good condition, root/ grain trailer, paintwork is scabby on the body but solid with no rot & is grain tight, used for compost & woodchip, no longer required. £4,000+VAT. M West Tel 07793 956378 (Kent)

IFOR Williams 12’ livestock trailer, c/w sheep decks & cattle division gate, good condition. £1,900+VAT ono. C Lory Tel 07885 226519 (Surrey)

LIVESTOCK trailer, tandem axle, aluminium with hydraulic deck & gates. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)

AS Marston 14t grain tipping trailer, new thick rollover cover, hydraulic lifting, good tyres, hydraulic brakes, manual swinging tailgate, front ladder, good condition. £6,950+VAT. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)

40-FOOT artic trailer with dolly, lights & hydraulic brakes. £1,000+VAT ono; also 30' artic trailer with dolly. £500+VAT ono. D Buckmaster Tel 07515 480495 (Suffolk)

2019 Ifor Williams LM 125G, 12’ x 5’4”, 2700kg, spare wheel, very little used, kept inside, as new. £2,750 no offers. S Bygraves Tel 07973 117993 (Cambridgeshire)

RICHARD Western 10t silage/ grain trailer, 1997, hydraulic rear door, rocking beam axle, sprung drawbar, average condition. £4,200+VAT. P Wheeler Tel 01452 223322 (Gloucestershire)

40-FOOT artic (dolly not included), steel suspension, air brakes, LED side market lights & rear flashing beacon, steel floor, located Boston, can deliver at cost. £2,750+VAT. H Catlin Tel 07931 524599 (Lincolnshire)

RICHARD Western 12t root trailer, 2003, Super singles, sprung drawbar, hydraulic door, hydraulic brakes, grain chute, lights, sheet rack & optional sheet, good condition. £6,750+VAT. B Burton Tel 07775 877136 (Nottinghamshire)

6-TON trailer, rust on sides, wooden floor, average condition. £500 ono. M Exley Tel 07768 106502 (Suffolk)

6-TON tipping trailer with new steel frame, ready for painting & re-boarding. £750; also 4t tipping trailer, barn stored. £750. J Kiddy Tel 07860 452972 (Cambridgeshire)

FERGUSON trailer, 4T, c/w grain sides. £700. L Wheeler & Sons Tel 07808 200404/01892 722532 (eves) (Kent) TYRES & WHEELS

FLOTATION tyre 48x3100 20NHS Goodyear, brand new. £150 ono. C Settle Tel 07780 838374 (Norfolk)

CASE

2018 Case Puma 165, 3279hrs, Powershift 50kph + air Brakes, front and cab suspension, 3 electric spools, 3 speed PTO, LED work lights, big screen, deluxe seat, exhaust brake, front tyres 480/65R28 70%, rear tyres 600/65R38 ..........................................................£53,000

2021 Case Optum 300 CVX, 2135hrs, GPS ready, front linkage + SCV 900 tyres, 5 spool valves ........................................................£117,000

2020 Case Quantum 110N, 2232hrs, 40kph, front linkage & PTO, electric hydraulics, 4 rear electric spool valves, 3 mid mount spool valves, front tyres 280/70x16 75%, rear tyres 360/70x28 75%, immaculate..............£34,000

2018 Case Puma 240, 6300hrs, front linkage, power beyond, guidance ready, tyres worn ..........................................................£57,000

2021 Case Optum 300 CVX, 3678hrs, front linkage with 1 service, climate control, RTX guidance, leather seat, a few small chips on left hand side of bonnet, front tyres 600/70x30 30%, rear tyres 800/70x38 50% ..................£97,500

2022 Case Puma 240 CVX, 3499hrs, front linkage & PTO, full RTK guidance, super deluxe seat, climate control, front weight, mid mount valves, front tyres 600/60x30 35%, rear tyres 710/60x42 60%, this tractor has everything you can think of, including heated rear screen ..........................................................£95,000

2022 Case Puma 240 CVX, 2636hrs, full light package, front linkage, guidance ready, power beyond, hydraulic top link, deluxe seat, 1 mid mount valve, front tyres 540/65x30 80%, rear tyres 650/65x42 85% .........................£92,500 (1 year warranty remaining)

JOHN DEERE

2009 John Deere 6630 Premium, 7911hrs, TLS, Auto quad, front tyres 420/85x28 60%, rear tyres 520/85x38 70%, very clean tractor for its age ................................................£35,000

2015 John Deere 5100GN, 991hrs, front linkage & PTO, front tyres 230/70x18 80%, rear tyres 340/85x28 90% .................................£27,500

MASSEY FERGUSON

2016 Massey Ferguson 7726 Dyna 6, 6803hrs, 50kph, front linkage, power beyond, guidance ready, Datavision, exclusive pack, front tyres 600/65x28 40% Michelin, rear tyres 650/65x42 25% Michelin....................£46,500

2016 Massey Ferguson 7720, 6025hrs, 50kph, front linkage and PTO, Datavision, front tyres 480/70x30 0%, rear tyres 520/85x42 60%, very tidy just a bit of small rust on a front wheel .................................................£43,500

VALTRA

2016 Valtra T214 Direct, 9682hrs, 50kph, front linkage & PTO, 1 front HYD service, Power Beyond, front tyres 420/85x30 60%, rear tyres 520/85x42 70%, tidy tractor ...............£40,000

DEUTZ

2017 Deutz 5090G, 1610hrs, on grass tyres, 2 speed PTO, 2 manual spools, a/c .......£25,500

SANDS sprayer wheel and tyre, tyre has some cracking but would get you out of a mess, approx 30% tread, rim good. £150. S Burbidge Tel 07517 386285 (Lincolnshire)

GOODYEAR flotation wheels & tyres (4), 48x3100-20 NHS. £400 ono. C Settle Tel 07780 838374 (Norfolk)

FLOTATION wheels (4), 650R7530 Michelin Axiobib tyres, 40% good, no cuts or repairs, strong, heavy duty wheels by Specialist Wheel Services Ltd, all in good condition. £2,000 ono. P Williams Tel 07966 273748 (Lincolnshire) TWO Loadall tyres, 15.5/70-R24 @51% tread. £137. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

Hilux alloy wheels (4), c/w tyres, good tread, 31x10.50-R15 Falcon A/T, came off a 2007 Invincible truck, also have a 5th wheel if needed. £450 no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk) BKT 650/65-R38,

£1,500+VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

tyres (2), 540/65R28, excellent condition, no cuts or gators, both hold air with no tubes, 70% tread. £900+VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

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DUAL wheels (Stocks) with all clamps, eyelets, ready to go, 18.4-R38 Taurus radials, 80% tread & 14.9-R28 40% tread Agribib, vgc. £995 ono. D Lavender Tel 07768 090004 (Norfolk)

800/65-R32 MRL tyres, brand new pair. £1,750 ono. D Bradshaw Tel 07862 720391 (Cambridgeshire)

DEFENDER boost alloys (5) with BFG All Terrain tyres 235/85-R16, 2 tyres are brand new, 2 are very good, spare is low, came off an 06 Defender. £625 ono no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

(Derbyshire) FOUR tyres from Loadall, 445/70R24 Continentals, 50–60% tread left. £795 ono. D Lavender Tel 07768 090004 (Norfolk)

FORD rear wheels to fit 667610 that take 13.6/38 tyres. £300+VAT for the pair. R Bradshaw Tel 07860 667736 (Essex)

TRELLEBORG TM200 800/65x32 tyre, new/unused, now surplus to requirements. £1,450+VAT. R Langley Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)

GALWAY 22.5LL-16.1 rears & 12LLx16 front turf wheels & tyres. £350. J Murrell Tel 07766 216100/01603 712222 (Norfolk)

FRAZIER Agribuggy 2D rowcrop wheels, set of 4, 7.2/7-36, plus 2 spare tyres & rims, 4 with 35% tread & 2 with 95% tread. £100+VAT. A Pullar Tel 07885 371134 (Warwickshire)

MICHELIN Agribib 20.8x38 tyres, matching pair, fitted tubeless when removed, no cuts or repairs, approx 30% tread remaining. £150+VAT/pair. M D Langley & Sons Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)

FOUR alloy rims c/w tyres off Nissan X Trail, approx 70% tread, 215/65R16. £85 each. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

NEARLY new B F Goodrich All-Terrain tyres, 265/65 R17. £700+VAT. W Skinner Tel 07711 405100 (Northamptonshire)

FOUR 10 stud 18x22.5, 20% tread, taken off to upgrade to wider wheels, rims immaculate. £550 ono. D Roberts Tel 07811 013868 (Flintshire)

DUAL wheels & clamps, set of front & back, 14.9R28 & 18.4R38, collection only. £200+VAT. W Hammond Tel 07879 253722 (Norfolk)

MANITOU MLT 625-75 H tyres/ wheels Alliance 12.0R18 300/75R18 A142A8 Agro Ind 580, new (4), never used, location North East Wales. £1,400 ono. W Edwards Tel 07745 743374 (Flintshire)

MICHELIN Multibib tyres (2), 650/65 R38, 20% tread, good solid tyres, no splits or cracks. £450 ono. R Bott Tel 07791 161298 (Northamptonshire)

HOUSEHAM rowcrop wheels & tyres, 320/85R32 on 8 stud fixed rims, 72" track, 220mm hub, 275mm PCD, 2 Mitas tyres (as new) & 2 Continental tyres with 26mm tread. £1 200+VAT. R Maundrell Tel 07785 568800 (Warwickshire)

– 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

Bomford 2.8m flail mower

Bomford tri-wing topper 4.6m

PlantMec 8’ & 10’ yard brush

PlantMec hydraulic bucket brush

Walter Watson 8’ x 36” flat roll

Walter Watson 10’ x 36” flat roll

Walter Watson 12’ x 36” hydraulic rotating

USED MACHINERY IN STOCK

Deutz 5090D c/w loader

Deutz Agroplus 410 DT on turf tyres

Deutz Agritron 430GS 2500hrs only, 2011

Deutz Agri 110 6 cylinder c/w loader 2008 good condition

Ford New Holland T90 c/w loader

Claas Arion 610C, 2015

MF 4355 2002 exc cond

MF 5612 Dyna 4 2014 c/w loader, low hrs

MF 6S.165 2022 c/w FL4323 power loader 250hrs

Landini 5-110H 2011 c/w loader 2400hrs only

Lely Roterra 4m power harrow

Lely 770 6 row tedder – 2 in stock

Krone Swardo 46 rake 2017 excellent condition

Kverneland NGH 4m heavy duty power harrow c/w packer roller, as new, very little work

Dowdeswell 4 furrow good condition

Dowdeswell DP7 3D 5 furrow reversible plough

Lemken 4 furrow reversible plough

Kuhn FC202 mower conditioner

Kuhn MDS1141 QL fertiliser spreader

Kuhn GF7702 8 row tedder 2011

Kverneland 4032 trailed mower conditioner

Kverneland 3m CTS stubble finisher c/w DD packer

Kverneland 4m power harrow, as new, hardly used

Teagle 40/40 tub feeder/bedder

Teagle 80/80 SC feeder/bedder

Teagle 2010 80/80 SC feeder/bedder good condition

Kidd Mk3 Professional Post Bumper as new

McHale 660 2018 round baler x 2

Krone V150 XC baler 18,000 bales c/w ALO trailed wrapper

McConnel 5 leg Shakaerator

Fleming o set 8ft grass topper

Twose 6.3m Cambridge rolls c/w breaker rings

Kawasaki 750 quad bike road legal

Agco DM255/P mower conditioner, very good condition

Bomford TW 4.6m heavy duty batwing grass topper

Bailey 12t trailer, rollover sheets, complete refurb by Bailey 2 yrs ago, as new – 2 available

Welger RP235

PlantMec 319 Q-bedder, 2020

Twose hedge cutter

FIRESTONE radial 8000 tyres (pair), 520/85R38, worn but sound, ideal for duals. £100+VAT. R Maundrell Tel 07785 568800 (Warwickshire)

SET of rowcrop wheels & tyres, very good condition, have come off a JD tractor, barn stored, sizes are 12.4-R32 & 13.6-R48. £1,450. R Smith Tel 07836 252598 (Hampshire)

SET of rear dual wheels & clamps, 16.9R38, tyres in good order, collection only. £150+VAT. W Hammond Tel 07879 253722 (Norfolk)

VEHICLES

VOLKSWAGEN Transporter long wheel base Caravelle 2L TDI automatic, air con, parking sensors, 45000mls. £17,500. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

ROWCROP wheels with Continental tyres, 340/85R38 with 21mm tread, 12.4R32 with 14mm, good condition, only selling as now using a larger tractor, came off JD6420S set at 72" track, wheels are adjustable. £1,350+VAT ono. R Maundrell Tel 07785 568800 (Warwickshire)

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LAND Rover, requires a lot of attention or use for parts. Offers. N Black Tel 07831 672888 (Essex)

MITSUBISHI L200, 2006, 88,000mls, MOT until October 24, very genuine truck, selling due to upgrade, please call for more information. £4,000+VAT ono. J Balls Tel 07827 015508 (Suffolk)

MAN 7.5 truck, dual purpose livestock container, for four large horses, herringbone, all in good condition, genuine sale, MOT 30/4/2025. H Haynes Tel 01793 762437/07711 488341 (Wiltshire)

TOYOTA Hilux Double Cab, 2021, Active specification, 2.5 diesel, 50,000mls, tow bar & socket, excellent condition, new tyres less than 5,000 miles ago. £19,000+VAT. D Pither Tel 01452 864714 (Gloucestershire)

MITSUBISHI L200, 2004, 134k miles, MOT till August, but can put 12 months on if required, good condition for age, excellent chassis – been waxed/oiled regularly, we are the 2nd owner but 1st being a friend. £3,250 ono. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

TOYOTA Land Cruiser Commercial, 2020, 54,000mls, 5yrs warranty remaining, just had service & MOT, 4 new tyres, one owner from new. £30,500+VAT. H Catlin Tel 07931 524599 (Lincolnshire)

DEFENDER adjustable tow bar, genuine Land Rover one, good condition, came off an 06 Defender, c/w all fixings. £120 ono no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

VW Tiguan dog guard. £25. V Crick Tel 01473 658817 (Suffolk)

WELFARE cabin, kitchen, office, drying room, all locks secure, c/w window shutters, all wired with consumer units, lights & sockets. £2,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

1986 Land Rover Defender 90, ex military, diesel, hard top, MOT to September, sound chassis & good mechanical condition. £4,000+VAT. T Day Tel 01732 850205 (Kent)

FORD Ranger Tipper, 2000cc, unused delivery mileage only, Nov 2022 registered, surplus to requirements. £24,000+VAT. I Fowler Tel 01245 227494 (Essex)

2005 Toyota Hilux Mk6, 2005, 2.4L, silver, on Hankook 205/80-R16 Dynapro ATM tyres, 191563mls. £4,500+VAT ono. I Harding Tel 07802 385559/01845 567891 (North Yorkshire)

LAND Rover TDS Discovery, 02 reg, needs welding for MOT. £500+VAT. A Pullar Tel 07885 371134 (Warwickshire)

VW Tiguan, 2016, 5dr, 6spd man, Bluemotion Tech 2.0 diesel, met blue, 2 owners, 85,000mls, auto lights & wipers, keyless entry, velour trim, DAB, s/nav b/tooth, c/c, park assist, 2 keys, vgc, service history, belts changed, extra spare wheel. £8,750. J Jordan Tel 07535 990066 (Suffolk)

SYM 100cc Jet scooter, 02 plate, has had engine rebuilt. £745. V Smith Tel 07876 770545 (Warwickshire)

MAN LE12-180hp 12t beavertail lorry, 2004, 414kms, 7t payload, MOT end March 2025, aluminium body, manual ramps, v good tyres, cruise control, towbar with 12v electrics, been on 6-weekly inspections, owned over 5yrs & been very reliable. £3,600 ono. L Hull Tel 07908 861993 (Essex)

ARB Classic canopy for Mk6 Toyota Hilux (1997-2005), white, lock key missing. £500 ono. I Harding Tel 07802 385559/01845 567891 (North Yorkshire)

ISUZU Rodeo Denver Max 2.5cc, manual, 66,613mls, 2007, good condition. £4,995. C Hicks Tel 07766 088726 (Berkshire)

2023 DAF XG480 6x2, 107,802mls, TV, microwave, Traffic Angel 3 camera system with 2 extra cameras for rear & loadspace, leather pack inc swivel seats, extra comfort mattress, upper bunk, Alcoa Dura-Bright Drive & Steer wheels, excellent. £92,500+VAT. T Parker Tel 07802 690291 (Hertfordshire)

2019 Toyota Land Cruiser 2.8L Grey Utility Commercial, 53463mls, only one owner, full dealer service history, great condition inside & out, 2 keys, bluetooth phone connection, cruise control, multi function steering wheel, rear tow bar. £28,500+VAT. T Parker Tel 07802 690291 (Hertfordshire)

40k AQ, 2020 John 4WD Tractor 2014 New 4WD,

2018 Farmet

2018 John Deere 6250R Tractor, CommandPro

VEHICLES

2015 Mercedes Sprinter 213CDI, MWB, 3000kg, full Mercedes Benz service history, 99K, sat nav, parking sensors, air conditioning, tow bar, very nice condition. £9,500+VAT. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891/01603 712222 (Norfolk)

HONDA CRF125 big wheel dirt bike, only 3 months old & has only been used as an ATV to get to remote work, it’s only used half tank of fuel from brand new, as new condition, c/w as new crash helmet if required. D Cook Tel 07771 665720 (Suffolk)

RANGE Rover 4.4 V8 diesel Autobiography, 2015/15, FLRSH, Corris Grey, 89000mls, all the extras possible, excellent condition. £22,000. P Wheeler Tel 01452 223322 (Gloucestershire)

IVECO Daily 4x4, 2012, 55s17 3.0 4x4 arborist tipper +winch, 42,750mls, 1 council owner, 5.5T, can be downrated to 3.5, MOT 30/11/23 in barn since, Euro 5, all nearly new Michelin tyres, genuine reason for sale. £24,250+VAT ono. P Drake Tel 07931 387298 (Essex)

FORD Transit Custom High Top 330 Trend E-Tec, 2016, LWB, 202 TDCi, 155bhp, 2016, black, only 60,000mls, excellent condition, MOT till Jan 25. £12,000 no VAT. M Copeland Tel 07796 116511 (Norfolk)

RANGE Rover Sport TDV8 3.6

Autobiography, 2008, 22” wheels, black leather interior, 100k, lots of history, two keys, never towed, very clean. £4,200. C Brown Tel 07868 654618 (Norfolk)

2012 Toyota Hilux Invincible 3L, 83k mls, 7mnths MOT, Truckman canopy, cloth interior, bluetooth, reversing camera, electric mirrors, cruise control, very tidy truck, well looked after, smoke free, full service history, silver, 3 owners. £10,750+VAT. A Napper Tel 07735 623517 (Oxfordshire)

VINTAGE Jones crane, 1930s, 2t, restoration project, no time wasters or scrap dealers, call for additional information. £1,000 ono. C Settle Tel 07780 838374 (Norfolk)

BRACEY cultivator points, new/ unused, marked 253. £50/bundle of 5. G Howell Tel 07903 089391/01728 723683 (Suffolk)

BENTALL cement mixer, needs attention. £100+VAT. I Fowler Tel 01245 227494 (Essex)

MCCORMICK IH434 very original narrow tractor, clean & tidy, serviced, low hrs (3940), starts & runs well. POA. G Brown Tel 07774 676440/01945 700142 (Cambridgeshire)

RANSOMES TS103 3 furrow reversible plough, good working order, c/w depth wheel & hydraulic reversing. £750. A Kerfoot Tel 07539 933777 (Lincolnshire)

VINTAGE crawler ploughs, etc sadly for sale as need storage space. J Watkinson Tel 01379 642464 (Norfolk)

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Nuffield 342 tractor, does run, no time wasters or scrap dealers.

£900 ono. C Settle Tel 07780 838374 (Norfolk)

STEELFAB-HORNDRAULIC front end loader to fit Ford 4000/4600/4630, etc, c/w spool valve, quick release bucket fittings & muck bucket. £300. A Kerfoot Tel 07539 933777 (Lincolnshire)

FERGUSON TEF20 tractor, diesel, f/w banana loader in working order, 1955. £5,500+VAT ono. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

FERGUSON TEF 20 diesel, 1956, in good working order. £3,600+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

INTERNATIONAL 956XL 2wd, 1983 on same farm since new, Grays Lynkon loader, pallet forks, muck fork, bale spike, full set IH weights, had new clutch, 7431hrs, mechanically sound, but need tidying, no longer required. £9,000 ono no VAT. N Mrozek Tel 07498 545990/07899 840902 (Suffolk)

HOWARD Bullfinch garden rotovator. £100 no VAT. R Hamilton Tel 07808 957625 (Cambridgeshire)

MUIR-HILL 121, 1980, 6025hrs, Series 3, dual power, 2 spools, heater & blowers, twin assistor rams, PUH, good tyres, overall very good condition. £24,000+VAT ono. J Conner Tel 07599 750925 (East Yorkshire)

DUAL Feed sack weigher, weighs two 25kg sacks, 25kg dead weight on rear platform, grey slide diverter to switch outlets; also antique collectable wooden sack weigher - deal for the two! (See separate listing). £95. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)

ANTIQUE wooden sack weigher, wood treatment done & stained, add a 25kg weight on one side & pop a sack on the other, fill the sack until the base moves & the three pieces at the top are in line, good condition. £75. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)

FORDSON 1941 Standard, my late father rebuilt it 20yrs ago, barn stored for last 7yrs, recon mag, on iron wheels, but with a set of rear rubber tyres as well. £2,500. A Kerfoot Tel 07539 933777 (Lincolnshire)

FORD 555, 1989, good condition, runs well, hyds, torque converter & engine all good, Loler cert, barn stored, 4wd, 4in1 bucket, extended rear dipper, all tyres recent, ditching, trenching & 2' bucket, r/window frame needs repair. £5,900+VAT. J Hawkes Tel 07711 328102 (Essex)

CAT D6C crawler with 3 point linkage & spool valves, very good undercarriage, good working order. F Campling Tel 07876 507590 (Lincolnshire) Buy and sell online

LISTER Blackstone hay rake. £150. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire)

RANSOMES TS103 3 furrow reversible plough, good working order, c/w depth wheel & hydraulic reversing. £750. A Kerfoot Tel 07539 933777 (Lincolnshire)

WANTED

DOWDESWELL 100 Series plough required on SCN bodies. B Reynolds Tel 07836 643155/01263 833281 (Norfolk)

LOST my KRM M3 control box in a fire, great spreader, don’t want to loose it, so looking for a replacement box if anyone has one please! Or happy to buy low value spreader with box. R Sparey Tel 07971 422695 (Hereford)

LEFT-HAND rear wheel reduction gear housing required for David Brown 770. G Meadows Tel 07951 111182/01728 660577 (Suffolk)

ROTOVATOR or rotor spike, 3–4m wide. P Clarke Tel 07710 775829 (Cambridgeshire)

Good Quality Woodland Grown Oak Required. (Not Hedgerow Trees)

MARTIN Lishman grain fan starter control box. J Jordan Tel 07535 990066 (Suffolk)

with DSC levels 1 & 2

looking to take on more ground in North Essex and Suffolk

Please call John Norman on 01621 869641 07748 982842

PAIR of 540/65R34 tyres wanted, in good condition. J Turner Tel 07891 590336 (Worcestershire)

STORE cattle, any breed, prefer over 12 months, TB tested or untested off TB farms; also store lambs or hoggetts. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

LOW mileage Land Rover 90 Defender or any 4x4 for private use only. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

SCRAP WANTED

Combines

Sugar Beet Harvesters

Tractors ❚ Trailers

Cars

Lorries

Vans

Trucks

David Smith

01353 861694 07968 661115

59-102875

COUNTY Crawler with linkage. J Doe Tel 07860 314240 (Suffolk)

TRAILED slurry/vacuum tanker, around 1000 gallons capacity, must have sound barrel. J German Tel 07771 511355 (Cambridgeshire) 07785 937779 01953 454462

STANDEN 6 row front mounted beet hoe, with turbo topper linkage. S Rose Tel 07891 112545 (Worcestershire)

MOUNTED 24m sprayer in working order. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire)

6930 wanted! Real genuine farmer lost my favourite ever tractor to a fire, trying to find a replacement, sorry to be fussy but Command Arm, Vario & 50K ideally!! This is just for a one man band to use for himself & keep. Thank you! R Sparey Tel 07971 422695 (Hereford)

HOWARD Rotovator. J Doe Tel 07860 314240 (Suffolk)

MZURI front discs for 3m Pro-Til drill. M Harris Tel 07798 636500 (Norfolk)

PAIR of 600/60-R28 tyres. C Richards Tel 07771 876795 (Derbyshire)

CASE/NEW Holland 38" wheel rims, must be 23" or more wide, 8 stud rear. C Richards Tel 07771 876795 (Derbyshire)

PAIR of 710/60-R38 tyres, must be in reasonable condition with no cracks. C Richards Tel 07771 876795 (Derbyshire)

LOADER wanted to fit MF5460. A Clements Tel 07873 263687 (Suffolk)

LH Agro 1000 speed area meter. P Clarke Tel 07710 775829 (Cambridgeshire)

ROWCROP tyres, 320/85-R32 or 12.4-R32. P Clarke Tel 07710 775829 (Cambridgeshire)

BROCHURES WANTED

All tractor and machinery brands, all years, complete collections. Cash or cheque on collection. Please phone Graham 07889 792875 59-103211

STRUIK rotary ridger, for spares or repair, just need the clamps & tine. C Jackson Tel 07768 755036 (North Yorkshire)

PAIR of Stocks dual wheels, 18.4/38 & 14.9/28 with good tyres, no cracks, c/w clamps, M Lewis Tel 07422

668416 (Powys)

COUSINS potato moulders required, must be Cousins or very similar. T Noble Tel 07816 477293 (Cambridgeshire)

JONES Panascopic telehandler, for spares please, or sell mine needing attention. £3,250. J Weston Tel 07803

We can help with woodland management schemes and felling licences - must be good quality.

Whatsapp photos to 07848 459863 or email to hugh@whippletree.co.uk

Call 01763 208966

WINGET 10NT/R batch concrete mixer in running order, as in photo. May be interested in non-runner as a spare, if available. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

CASE Maxxum 5140/50 required by farmer, will be used to work on the farm, so show condition not necessary, ideally good mechanically, but would consider a damaged tractor, as have one for spares. B Harris Tel 07990 741527 (Warwickshire)

COMBINESWANTED

New Holland TC, TX, CX Deutz Fahr - all models John Deere 1177, 2056, 2058, 2256, 2258 Claas Lexion 410, 420, 430, 510, 520, 530

SPRAYERSWANTED

Bateman and Sands self propelled sprayers

corkcombines@gmail.com Tel: 0035 3862782479 corkcombines.com

59-102323

VINTAGE Ford E27N tractor lights wanted. J Fisher Tel 07850 705935 (Essex)

REAR gearbox/beater drive assembly required for 1997 ECE Lowline Field Master 100. R Hamilton Tel 07807 299962 (East Sussex)

BOMFORD Superflow cultivator wanted. S Bygraves Tel 07973 117993 (Cambridgeshire)

FRAZIER Stealth 24m sprayer required, preferably ready to go to work, standard or high clearance. A Wright Tel 07866 899258 (Norfolk)

CLAAS Challenger 45 or 55 required, must be in good working order, max 8000hrs & sensibly priced. J Brown Tel 07979 623638/01684 772396 (Gloucestershire)

SIMBA press rings, in good condition. J Jordan Tel 07535 990066 (Suffolk) 20-TONNE hydraulic floor standing workshop press. J Jordan Tel 07535 990066 (Suffolk)

270448 (Lincolnshire)

FORD Mk2 Consul (Zephyr or Zodiac), Classic or Mk1 Capri, a runner or for spares please. J Weston Tel 07803

270448 (Lincolnshire)

KONGSKILDE Vibro-Flex, 4300 or similar, with 4 rows of tines & possibly a Roto-crat on the rear. J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)

YOUNG guinea fowl wanted, off heat, happy to collect, East Anglia if possible.

D White Tel 01223 811313/07831 394652 (Cambridgeshire)

FOLDING rollbar required for Fordson Dexta. H King Tel 07920 475423 (Lincolnshire)

1200KG front linkage weight with toolbox wanted, Philip Watkins, Agriweld, Sumo. £1,000+VAT. F Grant Tel 07909 626028 (Essex)

FORD 7000 required, preferably dual power, ideally off farm. A Hawes Tel 07739 491091 (Buckinghamshire)

MF37 6m spring tine harrow. R Hazelwood Tel 07948 974847 (Lincolnshire)

SINGLE phase electric motor required, 0.5–0.75hp. R James Tel 01263 837569 (Norfolk)

MENGELE grass pick up and maize header to fit SH40N, etc, mid 90s onwards please. GDO Howell 07903 089 391 & 01728 723 683, gdohowell@aol.com.

BANDSAW with good size cut for workshop, not a DIY job. R James Tel 01263 837569 (Norfolk)

SAWBENCH required, rack & pinion, large blade for ripping tree trunks down to planks/rails. R James Tel 01263 837569 (Norfolk)

KUHN or Muratori flail topper required, 2.9m or 3.2m, c/w rear wheels (not roller), in good condition. P Harvey Tel 07484 702754 (Cambridgeshire)

LEFT-HAND rear wheel reduction gear housing required for David Brown 770. G Meadows Tel 07951 111182/01728 660577 (Suffolk)

CHAIN harrows required, 8' to 10' wide. M Chapman Tel 07971 940087/01673 843663 (Lincolnshire)

STANDEN T2 required, unmanned, must be in good order. N Cross Tel 07905 433240 (Cambridgeshire) FORD 7810 4wd, in good working order & condition. B King Tel 07712 334848 (Essex)

KNIGHT 24m mounted sprayer required, wide back model. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire)

LOOKING for a cheap conveyor belt for a quick project, anything from a Lister elevator to a potato grader, as long as single phase or petrol anything considered, what have you got, doesn’t even have to be working, give me your suggestions. F Johnson Tel 07774 361830 (Lincolnshire)

TYRES & wheels required, 6 stud, 8.25-R26. L Wheeler & Sons Tel 07808 200404/01892 722532 (eves) (Kent)

TYRES & wheels required, 8 stud, 15.0/70-18. L Wheeler & Sons Tel 07808 200404/01892 722532 (eves) (Kent)

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01473 691888

UK-based engineers join AVR

UK) and Neal Kinsey (handling the west).

Potato machinery manufacturer AVR has appointed two new UK-based eld service engineers, Shane Johnson (handling the east of the network. He therefore has vast experience in potato technology and the full range of AVR machines. Meanwhile, Neal has been active in service management for several leading agricultural machine manufacturers, both within the UK and abroad. He has signi cant experience in growing and improving service organisations and is therefore the ideal candidate to help AVR expand in the UK, the company says.

Shane has been a service engineer for AVR dealers for over 15 years and has now become part of the AVR family to further strengthen the company’s service

Rapid growth results in new

Omex Agriculture has appointed Luke Thornton as sales manager, Ireland to help build on the success of the company’s liquid fertiliser campaign, which has seen rapid growth in the country on both grassland and tillage farms in the last two years.

Luke’s primary role will be to support and educate farmers and distributors on the bene ts of liquid nitrogen fertiliser and liquid NPKS fertiliser, particularly with boosting crop yield and quality, time saving, logistics, the environment,

New sales manager for LimeX

British Sugar has recruited Emily Whitmarsh as a LimeX technical sales manager. She will service customers outside the beet-growing area, strengthening the team supporting the sale of LimeX from British Sugar’s factories to growers nationwide.

LimeX, a by-product of the sugar-re ning process, is the most widely used liming product by UK

manager

sustainability and reduced storage.

Luke is from an arable farming background and hails from South Kildare. He is IASIS certi ed and has a BAgrSc degree in animal and crop production from University College Dublin. For four years he has worked as an agronomist and liquid fertiliser specialist for a Leinster-based agricultural merchant.

before beginning the MDS graduate development scheme. Placements at BASF, Greenvale and CFUK followed. After a few years running a 1,000-sow outdoor breeding unit with her partner, Emily was keen to return to a sales role.

farmers.

Emily comes from a farming background and completed a degree at Harper Adams University,

“With Omex liquid fertiliser’s impressive environmental pro le, I see massive growth across both tillage and grasslands farms across Ireland especially on wider tramline widths,” he says. agricultural merchant.

Adams

Glenn Carlisle, LimeX’s national business manager, said: “Emily is a great addition to the LimeX team. Her appointment builds on our plans to expand LimeX sales beyond the beet-growing area. We already have a loyal customer base among vegetable brassica growers as far a eld as Cornwall, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Emily will support these farmers and develop opportunities in the broadacre arable and grassland markets.”

Pellcroft reflects on life of its founder

Steve Pell, the founder of Pellcroft Engineering Ltd, passed away 10 years ago on 14th July, prompting the company to re ect back on his life.

“With Omex liquid fertiliser’s le, says.

John Thurlow of TNS passes away

John Thurlow’s children have shared their “overwhelming sadness” after his death on 8th June, just 12 days after the death of his wife Peggy. John was diagnosed with vascular dementia in 2018.

He returned to the family business, George Thurlow & Sons Ltd, following his national service and ran the business from 1968–2020. Thurlow Nunn Standen Ltd now spans six generations of the Thurlow family. His children James,

The company says Steve dedicated his time to building Pellcroft and the Typhoon brand into what it is today, ensuring its customers receive high quality, multi-generational crop drying solutions.

Aside from the business, Steve had a passion for cars and motor racing, and he was a generous supporter of

Nic and Sally said in a statement: “Dad was so proud of the family business and this was everything to him.”

In 2025 George Thurlow & Sons Ltd will celebrate 150 years’ trading. “This is an achievement the family is so proud of and we will take the opportunity throughout the year to celebrate this success and the people who have made this possible,” the statement added.

The business is currently

local charities, particularly ‘When You Wish Upon a Star’ and ‘Sun owers Children’s Action Group’.

“Steve’s presence across the industry is missed deeply, there is not a day that goes by at Pellcroft that we are not reminded of his vision,” the company said.

planning a schedule of events to mark the achievement and will be raising money to support Dementia UK, BEN and possibly a few other relevant charities.

“We strive to retain the family feel at the TN Group. We’ve learnt over the years that what de nes family is not solely blood relations but it is also the people who share your family values, who support you; the people you can rely on and trust,” the statement said.

Neal Kinsey.

Shane Johnson.

John Thurlow (middle) with son James (left) and grandson Will Tew (right).

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