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The Farmers Guide team headed to the LAMMA show this month, as always, to discover the latest updates, innovations and options in machinery. Pictured are machinery contributor, David Williams; classi ed sales executive, Samantha Wilson; sales executive, Will Taylor; senior sales executive, Jana Moyes; sales executive, Alex Coe; sales executive, Rosanna Sweet; and marketing manager, Patrick Over. You'll nd our 22-page show review from page 32, as well as plenty of videos and interviews across our social media platforms.
Following his recent move into Downing Street as prime minister, Labour Party leader Sir Keir Starmer was considered for a very special honour by Royal Mail, who thought it a suitable gesture to put his face on the rst class stamps for 2025. After intensive market research however, they decided not to, after it emerged that people would spit on the wrong side.
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It’s a good question and hopefully one that you have all asked yourselves, but I also wonder how many of your family asked themselves the same question over the years, writes Cecilia Pryce, Openfield head of research, compliance & shipping.
The answer should be that the need for the products you produce ensures that you get paid the right value to cover costs. The problem is farming is largely not conducted in a factory and every farm and farmer is different. There is no average in this game but if you could ask for one thing, other than cash, that would help your business become futureproof what would it be? Would it be some form of education? Or maybe more information so you could make better decisions or even a better piece of machinery or grain store.
It’s a tough question but how many of you would say more demand? Ultimately land is likely to always be in finite supply and the way we are going so will farmers and farms, but in the last seven years global consumption of wheat, barley and corn has risen by 205 million tonnes whereas production has increased by 159 million tonnes. That’s a 46 million-tonne shortfall which is slowly reducing global stocks – and so the question is, with extremes of weather, can we globally afford to keep dropping our stock levels?
Over a large number of years, we have witnessed the impact of genetically modified organism (GMO) varieties in bolstering the corn and soya crops alongside many others but what
does the next GMO yield improver/guarantor look like? Is it precision breeding techniques? Do we believe that the UK cereal crop yields can ever improve again?
To put things into perspective the world’s five-year average wheat yield is 3.55t/ha, which, when compared to the UK’s 7.755t/ha, doesn’t make us look too shabby, but if we keep taking land out of production in the UK and our crops continue shrinking, we will quickly be at the point where we aren’t selfsufficient.
If global supply can’t keep pace with demand, then that must be good news for farmers, especially as land and water are currently finite resources and globally we are all only one poor harvest away from lack of food, yet many really don’t understand that. The UK Food Security Report 2024 was an interesting read but it didn’t even touch on this issue and in my mind, it was frustrating due to its naivety and bizarre focus on semiconductors.
The world is facing many issues – be that economic, political or weather, but countries need farmers and food. The key for us in the UK is to learn how to be long-term resilient and to focus on what we do well. Controlling input costs, maximising return per hectare, efficient storekeeping and marketing final product are all difficult balances to get right, but maybe it’s the time for everyone to engage more, read more, learn more and more importantly admit what you are good at and ask for help where you aren’t so hot on a subject – or we may all go hungry.
A number of factors contributed to further pricing volatility as we headed into January, explains Openfield fertiliser manager Lucy Hassall. A strong USD held ammonia values firm and contributed to higher urea prices, along with an increased demand in purchasing ahead of the application period. Urea production issues in Iran have added additional pressure to Egyptian manufacturers where product has already been in tighter supply.
India issued another tender in early January due to them only being able to secure 187,000 tonnes out of the 1.5 million tonnes they required pre-Christmas. Demand has increased globally, and we have started to see the effects of the production outages and curtailments that have been in place due to high energy costs.
UK nitrogen terms have been issued on an allocation basis for February delivery, again due to tighter supplies following reduced production rates. It’s difficult to see any change in the current bullish outlook for the short term, as we head into spring with high demand, high energy costs and fewer available tonnes. FG
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A formulation improvement to a long-standing lambing staple has been launched by livestock health specialist Nettex. Ultra Concentrate Lamb Colostrum now features a fermented yeast culture to help support lamb resilience when lambing indoors.
Ultra concentrate lamb colostrum is a high quality, easy-mix, rst day colostrum providing
energy and support to weak and small lambs. It mimics the ewe’s own colostrum and now contains Celmanax, a yeast culture, to help promote feed e ciency in newborn lambs. Nettex technical associate Sarah Gallimore explains: “The importance of maternal colostrum in controlling neonatal lamb challenges cannot be overstated. It’s well
recognised that all lambs need a suitable quantity of high-quality colostrum, with supplements where necessary, as soon as possible after birth. Including a yeast culture has enhanced this new colostrum supplement to support the establishment of healthy gut ora which helps to make lambs more resilient to future challenges.”
Arable farmers purchasing broad-leaved weed herbicide Pixxaro from Corteva in 2025 will experience new, more sustainable packaging and an integrated easyconnect cap as part of an innovative design overhaul. The lightweight bottle reduces the amount of plastic used by 12% and carries 10% less weight compared to similar products from other manufacturers.
The neck has been centred to ease pouring and its clear material allows sprayer operators more visibility of the contents during lling and rinsing.
Another major step forward is the introduction of an easyconnect cap which is being piloted with Pixxaro in 2025 as part of the ongoing rollout across crop protection products used in the industry.
The easyconnect cap, when used with either a sprayerintegrated or stand-alone coupler, forms a closed transfer system which signi cantly reduces operator exposure and spilling risks.
Users without a coupler simply unscrew the cap for conventional lling.
Alister McRobbie, category manager for cereal herbicides, said: “We’re introducing a range of changes to our Pixxaro bottles to improve the safety and handling of products, and to be more environmentally sustainable.”
The pilot project is Corteva’s next move towards rolling out the packaging across its portfolio of market-leading crop protection products.
Rootstock, the South West's agricultural conference focused on future resilience and sustainable farming practices, is set to return on 6th February 2025 to Westpoint Arena, Exeter. Following two sold-out events, the one-day conference will feature an exciting line-up of researchers and farmers who are experts in their elds, including
Minette Batters, the former chief executive of the NFU, Dr Jennifer Rowntree, associate professor in ecological genetics at the University of Plymouth, Chris Berry who farms over 450 acres in Devon, and Nikki Yoxall, technical director at Pasture for Life and a rst-generation farmer based in NE Scotland. Now in its third year, Rootstock is supported
by academic institutions including Exeter University, the University of Plymouth and Rothamsted Research and brings together farmers, scientists, researchers, and experts to explore, discuss, and challenge the latest trends and technologies.
For more information on the event schedule and the full speaker line-up, visit www.rootstock.ag
According to the AEA, for the rst and only time all year, the number of agricultural tractors (over 50hp) registered in December was higher than in the same month the year before. At
791 machines, the monthly total was 14% higher than in December 2023 and was also 5% above the average for the time of year over the previous ve years. That brought the annual total to 10,241 machines, 13% down on the gure for 2023.
Registrations were only down 5% in the nal quarter of 2024, compared
with the equivalent period a year earlier, a much smaller decline than those seen in the previous three quarters (-14% in Q1, -13% in Q2 and -20% in Q3). It remains to be seen whether this is a temporary improvement or an indication that we are close to the bottom of the market. More will be known by the end of the rst quarter of 2025.
Month: 791 units +14.1% change (compared with December 2023)
Full year: 10,241 units -13.3% change (compared with 2023)
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A new project called ANSWERS, or ‘Alleviating Nutritional Stress for Wider Environmental Rewards in Sustainable UK protein crop production’, will bring together PGRO, NPZ (LSPB), Yara, and the University of Lincoln, alongside real eld-scale trials, to develop practical nutrient plans to enhance nodule activity and nitrogen xation, productivity, yield stability, protein content and climate resilience.
“ANSWERS will use datadriven solutions to help move UK food production
towards a sustainable, productive, net-zero emissions future,” comments PGRO’s Roger Vickers.
“The goal is to optimise the on-farm yield and quality of faba bean as an alternative UK-produced protein source, to directly in uence signi cant improvement in productivity, sustainability,
Claas recognises AI as a key technology that can create increased customer bene ts. When developing new products, the company addresses both the technical and regulatory challenges associated with the development of AI-based solutions.
To tackle these issues even more e ectively, Claas and CertifAI have formed a
partnership to ensure the safe development of arti cial intelligence within the Claas product portfolio. As a result of this collaboration, the partners have thoroughly tested the existing development phases and succeeded in devising a secure AI development process.
Dr.-Ing. Torben Töniges, head of AI/analytics products at Claas, explains: “At Claas we
the environmental impact of farming, progression towards net zero emissions and help create resilient food supply chains.”
ANSWERS is funded under the Defra Farming Innovation Programme Small R&D Partnership Projects competition and will run for three years.
are committed to ensuring that our agricultural machines conform to the highest development standards. Our collaboration with CertifAI will enable us to deepen this commitment in future. Quality has underpinned our value proposition for over 100 years. The testing and certi cation of our AI applications is key to upholding this promise in an AI-driven future.”
Nofence has announced an extended warranty period of ve years – up from the current four years – for customers in the UK for all collars bought from 2024 onwards. Simultaneously, Nofence decided to lower the price of its products to broaden access to the technology within the UK market.
Developed by farmers for farmers, Nofence’s technology strives to deliver exibility and e ciency in livestock management.
Nofence has also improved robustness of battery lifetime. This increases the product’s reliability and provides
more security to farmers by ensuring continuity in working virtual fences and constant monitoring of livestock when they are out grazing.
The price of a cattle collar as well as a sheep and goat collar has also been reduced. Nofence has managed to lower its prices by focusing
The number of agricultural tractors registered in the UK in 2024 was reported on the previous page. Here, the AEA looks at how the situation varied between power bands and regions of the UK.
The downward trend in registrations was apparent across most of the power range, with the only exception being for the biggest machines, with power over 240hp. The number of such tractors registered during the year was 14% higher than in 2023. Across the rest of the power range, registrations were down by 17% year on year, with fairly similar rates of decline across the board.
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With growth in registrations limited to the top end of the power range, the average power of tractors recorded in 2024 increased again, to 179.7hp. That compares with 173.8hp in 2023 and just 168.4hp in 2022. It also means that, while the number of tractors registered in 2024 was slightly lower than in 2020, during the previous downturn, the total power of machines logged during the year was 4% higher, at 1.84 million hp. That is still 10% less than in 2023, though.
Most parts of the UK saw substantially fewer registrations in 2024 than in 2023. The exceptions were Northern Ireland, which recorded a small year-on-year increase, and Scotland and North East England, where registrations were only down 3–4%. The biggest falls were in the South West and the Home Counties, both of which saw registrations dropping by about a quarter, compared with 2023. That meant East Anglia overtook the South West as the leading region for tractor registrations during the year.
Two Hyvido hybrid winter feed barleys and a new spring malting barley with potential for brewing and distilling have joined the Recommended List from Syngenta.
SY Quantock marks the next generation in yield for Hyvido hybrid barley, says Syngenta hybrid barley portfolio manager, Mark Shaw, with UK
treated and untreated grain yields on the new 2025/26 AHDB winter barley RL of 109% and 93% respectively.
“Putting this into perspective, the current popular high yielding hybrid barley, SY Kingsbarn, has treated and untreated yields of 107% and 82% respectively on the new list,” he adds.
“SY Quantock has also produced exceptional yields across di erent regions and seasons, and its high untreated yield is consistent with its strong disease resistance pro le – with ratings of 7 against Rhynchosporium and mildew, and 6 against net blotch and brown rust.”
In addition, Mr Shaw says SY Quantock o ers other practical bene ts – including very good grain speci c weight of 70.4kg/hl, good resistance to lodging with a plant growth regulator (PGR), and early maturity. “Including early maturing varieties in rotations helps to spread harvest workloads and clear land early ready for following crops, such as cover crops or winter oilseed rape.”
Meanwhile, Mr Shaw says newly recommended winter barley, SY Kestrel, is the rst from a new phase of the Syngenta Hyvido hybrid barley breeding programme, Hyvido Neo, which is set to build on established Hyvido barley
bene ts, such as high yields, resilience and hybrid vigour, while also introducing bene cial new traits.
In this case, SY Kestrel is the rst Hyvido Neo hybrid to bring resistance to barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV), he points out.
“As well as resistance to the MAV, PAV and RPV strains of BYDV, SY Kestrel also has tolerance to wheat dwarf virus (WDV), which is transmitted by leaf hoppers,” says Mr Shaw.
“BYDV can reduce winter barley yields by as much as half. A BYDV resistant variety means you’re less reliant on spraying against the aphids that transmit the virus or spraying on time. So it’s a key tool in growers’ BYDV management kit. It also ts nicely into the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) where there’s the potential payment for no insecticide use. However, SY Kestrel isn’t only about BYDV resistance,” he adds.
“It also provides good yields, with a treated yield of 104% of controls and an untreated grain yield of 86%, and has produced consistent yield performance over di erent seasons. Like SY Quantock, it also provides good disease resistance ratings of 7 against rhynchosporium and mildew, and 6 against net blotch and brown rust.
“It also has good grain speci c weight of 68.7kg/hl, good lodging resistance with a PGR and is early to mature.”
New variety SY Arrow is the highest yielding spring barley variety on the AHDB spring barley RL for 2025 with potential for both brewing and malt distilling, says Syngenta seeds portfolio marketing manager, Kathryn Hamlen.
“It has a very high treated yield of 104% of controls,” she says, “and has produced strong performance across all regions and consistently strong performance over the past three years.”
“Currently under test for brewing and malt distilling, SY Arrow has produced outstanding results for the important quality characteristics of hot water extract (HWE) and predicted spirit yield (PSY) and has a speci c weight similar to the current leading spring malting variety, Laureate.
“Agronomically, SY Arrow also has good disease resistance ratings, including 7 against rhynchosporium and 8 against mildew.
“It also brings 7 ratings for resistance to lodging without a PGR and for resistance to brackling, while its maturity is earlier than Laureate.” FG
Following the launch of the RL 2025/26 tables online on 2nd December 2024, the latest variety data for cereals and oilseeds is now available in the popular booklet format.
At the end of January, printed booklets will be mailed to RL subscribers. The edition will also be available to order via the AHDB resources web page. Updates to the RL app and RL variety selection tool will be rolled out shortly.
Specialist breeder NPZ UK gives the lowdown on two of its latest OSR varieties to join the Recommended List.
Discussing newcomer Maverick, NPZ UK product manager Michael Shuldham commented: “Maverick is an exceptional new addition to the AHDB Recommended List and will surely play an important part in rebuilding con dence in the oilseed crop.
“Its broad stem health from the RlmS and Rlm7 phoma resistance genes, TuYV resistance and outstanding autumn and spring vigour, plus rst-rate agronomics mean that it should be high on growers’ plans for this season’s plantings.”
Key facts about Maverick:
• Maverick is the highest yielding variety on the 2025/26 AHDB Recommended List with a recommendation for the East/ West region and combines top gross output (109) with an excellent oil content (46.0)
• Maverick’s yield is combined with strong stem health from the RlmS and Rlm7 phoma resistance genes giving it exceptional stem canker resistance (9), added to very good light leaf spot resistance (7)
• Maverick is TuYV resistant
• Maverick has a set of rst-rate agronomics bringing high resistance to lodging and stem sti ness (both 8), along with earliness of owering and maturity (7 and 8).
Another of NPZ UK’s latest OSR additions is Crusoe. Michael Shuldham explains: “Crusoe is newly recommended this year for the
clubroot resistance category and is a step change for growing on land infected with common strains of clubroot – bringing high seed yield, high resistance to stem canker and TuYV resistance and is a worthy successor to Crome.”
Key facts about Crusoe for clubroot risk regions:
• Crusoe is a restored hybrid Recommended List variety for growing on land infected with common strains of clubroot
• It has a high gross output, high resistance to stem canker, good resistance to light leaf spot with good stem sti ness and resistance to lodging
• Crusoe brings a greatly improved disease resistance package to the clubroot resistant sector with stem canker resistance (7) added to good light leaf spot resistance (6)
• Crusoe is TuYV resistant
• Crusoe has a good agronomics package o ering resistance to lodging and stem sti ness (both 8) combined with earliness of owering and maturity (6 and 5)
• Crusoe is an important and much-needed advance in clubroot control as milder and wetter autumns have encouraged its prevalence across the UK, with especial issues in Scotland
• Crusoe, in common with other clubroot resistant varieties, should only be used in line with AHDB clubroot management guidelines to reduce the risk of resistance breakdown. FG
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NAAC says its mobile seed processors have been very busy processing farm-saved seed. This has allowed farmers to save vital funds, typically £50–100/tonne of seed, compared to buying in certi ed seed, which has helped cash ow in a challenging year for many growers.
Mobile seed processors have sophisticated cleaning and treatment machinery which ensures that farm-saved seed quality compares very favourably with bought in seed, NAAC explains. Mobile processors typically produce a bolder sample as more screenings can be removed on farm.
Processors are now busy processing spring seed. Most farmers are opting to grow spring barley, although many are also growing spring wheat, oats or beans.
When planning spring seed, it is important to remember that getting the crop o to a good early start is vital. Thorough cleaning of seed is critical to remove small seed, damaged seed, weed seeds and things that can block the drill such as straw and cha , awns or pods.
Early-sown spring seed can
end up sitting in cold wet soils and be slow to emerge. It is therefore important to ensure that the seed has a protective seed treatment applied. Consider also using a nutritional seed treatment such as manganese +/- a phosphite/ amino acid-based product to help improve rooting/plant vigour and help plants to resist disease during establishment.
For further information visit www.naac.co.uk FG
Cambridgeshire-based manufacturer Techneat Engineering now o ers improved speci cations on its 24m Multicast Twin Air – a rear mounted applicator, designed to accurately apply Avadex granules, cover crops or grass seeds at very wide working widths.
Technical support manager for Techneat, James English, con rmed:
“The 24m Multicast Twin Air now comes with the option of a more exible 400 litre sized hopper, together with new cover crop cartridges available alongside existing Avadex, grass seed and small seed versions.
“For enhanced operator control, the Twin Air’s two control systems o er half width shut o with the addition of a new electro-hydraulic control system that reduces the amount of spool valves required to operate the sprayer boom, making the operation of the machine easier.
“Finally, a high-output hydraulic fan delivers increased air ow when carrying the Avadex granules or seed to double spreader plates mounted at 500mm spacings along the boom. The Multicast Twin Air is available as a 24–36m ‘self- t’ kit or can be tted by most UK sprayer manufacturers,” he concludes. FG
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The 2023 harvest ended, for some, in a bog, with crops abandoned to the oods.
Sadly 2024 did not begin in a way to induce con dence. A wet winter was followed by a wet spring and a shortage of seed. Planting for some was a never-ending story, well ending in June perhaps. Cold and gloomy growing conditions for crops that had made it into the ground did not bode well, but, in the nick of time, the clouds parted, the sun came out and crops put on weight with gusto.
With no hangover of old crop (Cypriot potatoes were not hard to nd in the summer of 2024 – when did anyone last say that?), prices remained buoyant as harvest approached. However, the weather was not yet done with tormenting potato growers, as September broke all sorts of rainfall records, and indeed set some new ones in conditions not seen at any time since the early 19th century. Climate change really is here to stay, comments Biox-M manufactuer Juno Plant Protection.
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Young farmer Jon Watt spoke to Rachel Hicks about rejoining his family farming business, and the importance of making the most of every opportunity you are o ered.
Jon Watt grew up on the family farm in Lax eld, Su olk, before pursuing his dream of becoming a racing driver.
However, after carving out a successful racing career, Jon realised he missed his farming roots and so in 2020, returned home to grow the business. Working with his dad, David, together they manage around 180ha of owned, tenanted and contract-farmed land based around Su olk.
The farm is mainly arable but they also keep a small herd of Hereford and Red Poll beef cattle.
As well as growing their own crops, Jon and his dad o er contracting services for all crop establishment and management, as well as hay making, straw baling and hedgecutting.
What is your current rotation?
A: At the moment it’s one or two winter wheats, followed by a winter cover crop then spring barley and then either beans or an SFI option like herbal ley/legume fallow that our cattle can take advantage of. We also grow some specialist wheat for a contract with Wildfarmed. This is a recent addition to the rotation – we started contract farming for a customer who was very keen on the Wildfarmed ethos, and that’s how we got involved ourselves.
What are weed burdens like on the farm?
A: The weed burdens vary enormously eld by eld, but being heavier land it’s black-grass
that worries me most. Some of the no-pesticide crops, such as the WildFarmed wheat blend, introduce new challenges like charlock and other broadleaved weeds that are not normally a problem as they’re easy to control conventionally.
What are disease pressures like, and how do you manage these?
A: I’m not the biggest fan of insecticides so have tried cutting down on those especially with the new SFI payment of £45/ha, but we have su ered a far greater loss from BYDV as a result, so I’m not sure what the solution is.
Delaying drilling only seems to bite you with the warmer and wetter autumns we’ve been having.
We’ve also used blends of wheat varieties and have been impressed with the added disease resistance; it’s just a shame that it makes marketing the crop harder.
How would you define your farming approach?
A: I nd the one-size- ts-all idea very di cult. ‘Regenerative’ seems a very broad church. Some regen farmers would think my use of the plough unacceptable, and I would probably argue with the fact they buy glyphosate by the IBC to allow for the direct drilling! I think at heart I would summarise my philosophy as being regenerative but what my grandfather would call traditional mixed farming. Integrating livestock, plus a rotation of autumn and spring crops with cover crops in between are all things
my great grandfather would have been perfectly familiar with.
Tell us more about the Wildfarmed crops
A: We are growing both a winter wheat and bean bi-crop and a spring barley crop for them. The stubble was disced to generate a chit, this was then sprayed o on some elds if necessary. The beans were then broadcast through the fertiliser spreader at around 60kg/ha and ploughed down.
Around four weeks later, the wheat was combi drilled on top at around 220kg/ha. This has now emerged with a thick crop of wheat and good standing of beans. The wheat is a four-way blend of varieties and with the beans the idea is to encourage disease resistance through diversity.
You are not allowed any herbicides, fungicides or insecticides from the date of drilling, so crop protection is all through sap testing and optimum nutrition. We have already sprayed twice with a mix of trace elements etc. We are lucky in having a very good agronomist helping us with this as in some ways it’s a lot more complicated than a standard programme.
Without herbicides, good ploughing seems to be the key to a relatively weed-free crop in my eyes.
You are also allowed to apply 140kg/ha which will be split in many small doses and late foliar applications. The goal is to maximise N e ciency and reach the contract spec of 11.5% protein and therefore the price of £280/t. The target yield is 6.5t/ha.
The barley follows an over-winter cover crop that is usually a mix of phacelia radish, mustard etc. This is then terminated, cultivated and drilled as early as the weather allows in spring. Around April/May time the crop is then under sown with clover, which ticks the companion cropping box and provided a weed-suppressing mat in the base of the crop. We’ve tried a variety of options, and have found white/Balansa clover to be the best. We tried a small area of vetch as an undersow on the recommendation of a seed merchant, but it was far too competitive and swamped the crop.
How can farmers can make their businesses more resilient in such di cult times?
A: I’ve only been farming a relatively short time, but with the political instability we are seeing, what I have noticed is that if there is an opportunity, take it. Whether it’s a grant for a new drill or an SFI option that is here today, it may be gone tomorrow with no warning so if it is right for your business, grab it while it’s on o er. FG
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That was the message to attendees at the annual Agriculture & Water workshop in Lavenham, Su olk, jointly organised by agronomy firm Farmacy and sponsor Essex & Su olk Water.
Results from ongoing raw water quality monitoring of local rivers illustrated the improvements that had been made in managing risks from pesticides in particular, while modelling by Anglian Water quanti ed some of the reductions in nutrient loading and sedimentation that farmers in certain catchment areas had achieved by taking up activities covered by its Farm Innovation Grant.
However, speakers warned that heavy rainfall events still posed serious challenges to water quality, particularly for soil run-o and nitrate pollution risks.
“Nitrate can’t be removed from water, so if concentrations in raw water are too high (above 50mg/litre), this limits the amount that can be abstracted from rivers,” Essex & Su olk Water’s Stephen Derbyshire said.
Results from monitoring of the River Stour in 2024 showed two nitrate spikes recorded up to late November, one in May and the other in October, both following periods of heavy rain. Turbidity, which is caused by soil particles clouding water, could be similarly problematic, he noted.
event 15 years ago, the focus was very much on managing the risks around agrochemicals and water. Over that time, farmers have made some real improvements, but there are still areas to work on, which is why this event has shifted its focus more towards nitrate and soils.”
Improving aggregate stability, in ltration, and the water holding capacity of farm soils were highlighted as key ways of addressing many of the challenges faced, and could be “winwins” for farmers, the environment and water quality.
“Our aim is to get soils into a condition where they can percolate water down through the pro le and store it in the aquifer, rather than water running o the surface into watercourses,” Hutchinsons head of soils, Ian Robertson said. “Growers should be striving towards more water retentive soils.”
a limiting factor, he said.
It was crucial to tailor any actions to individual soil types and situations though, therefore Mr Robertson urged farmers to start by getting a comprehensive soil analysis done, such as the Hutchinsons Gold soil test.
“Water holding capacity is primarily determined by soil texture, i.e. the sand, silt, clay fractions. But how those elements are arranged to form the soil structure is key, and that depends on many di erent chemical and biological interactions, cultivation policy, and cropping. It’s vital to properly assess soils to understand how they will perform and identify the most appropriate ways to manage it.”
The Gold soil test is still available free to farmers in certain priority catchment areas in Essex and Su olk (River Stour, Layer Brook and Roman River), courtesy of Essex & Su olk Water.
The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) includes a number of di erent actions focused around building the health and resilience of soils, and Mr Woodward urged any farmers not yet in the scheme to sign up.
“It’s not the nished product yet, but the SFI is the future for how farmers will receive funding.”
Many water companies also o er speci c grant funding opportunities to address raw water quality risks, such as Essex & Su olk Water’s Field to Tap scheme, and Anglian Water’s Farm Innovation Grant. Both schemes are currently closed to new applications, but are due to reopen in the spring. FG
• Test soils to understand soil physics, chemistry and biology and identify any issues or limiting factors, and the most appropriate management options
• Address any imbalances in pH or soil chemistry (e.g. high magnesium content making soils tight can be recti ed with gypsum)
• Increase soil organic matter and humus (broken down organic matter) content by maintaining living plant cover and rooting whenever possible (integrate catch, cover and companion crops) and limiting cultivations. Organic matter also ‘feeds’ soil biology, key to improving aggregate stability and nutrient cycling
• Boost crop rooting to allow plants to access water stored deeper in the pro le – phosphorus is key to root development
• Remove barriers to rooting, such as compaction or tight layers – avoid repeated cultivations to the same depth year after year. Target cultivations to speci c issues where necessary.
“Great progress has been made managing pesticide risks, but water quality can still be an issue in wetter months, particularly after heavy rainfall.”
Farmacy agronomist, Jim Woodward, added: “When we started this
be similarly problematic, he pesticide risks, but water issue in wetter months, humus content was key, he continued.
0.8t/ha in extra
There were many di erent ways to do this (see panel on the right), but building organic matter and humus content was key, he continued. Indeed, US research suggested that a 1% increase in soil organic matter could increase water holding capacity by around 62,000 gallons (279,000 litres) per hectare, equivalent to 27mm of rainfall. That could potentially provide an extra 4.65 days of grain ll, worth almost 0.8t/ha in extra yield potential, where water availability was
Wheat growers in the UK will have a new herbicide at their disposal next spring to tackle a wide range of grass and broad-leaved weeds.
Broadway Ultra builds on the success of Broadway Star which has been a mainstay of early-season weed control for 14 years.
Corteva Agriscience has combined pyroxsulam and mesosulfuron-methyl in the new Broadway Ultra formulation, o ering arable farmers the ability to control an extensive spectrum of weeds in a single pass.
“Broadway Star has a wellearned reputation as reliable, proven chemistry but with our new Broadway Ultra product the addition of mesosulfuron brings meadow grass control into farmers’ hands too,” said Alister McRobbie,
cereal herbicides category manager.
“We see this as a signi cant evolution. We now have two of the most e ective post-emergence grass weed active ingredients in a single formulation and this should be something of real value to growers at the start of spring herbicide campaigns.”
Excellent levels of annual meadow grass control will be an important feature of the new product in the UK market. But exceptional levels of ryegrass and other problematic weeds are also retained.
The wettable granule should be applied with an adjuvant at a rate of 100g per hectare and comes in a 500g pack. A 5m reducible bu er zone applies. FG
Bayer has received regulatory authorisation for Plaxium, its rst three-way formulation fungicide containing Iblon (iso ucypram). The news means Plaxium will be available to growers for use across a range of winter and spring sown cereals this season.
In a mixture with uopyram and prothioconazole, Plaxium o ers robust broad-spectrum activity in the convenience of a coformulation.
“Plaxium is the latest fungicide
Greg Hanna, fungicide market development for Bayer.
from Bayer to contain Iblon, the proven and highly e ective active substance that has shown dependable broad-spectrum activity against the principal foliar threats of cereal crops,” says Greg Hanna, fungicide market development for Bayer.
“Following the testing 2024 season, Iblon, commercially available as Vimoy, has earned the trust of growers and advisers delivering reliable control of septoria, yellow and brown rust among other disease threats. Plaxium builds on this trusted performance with the simplicity and convenience of an emulsi able concentrate formulation containing uopyram and prothioconazole,”
uopyram and prothioconazole,” he adds.
triticale and spelt up to the start
Plaxium can be applied once per season to wheat, barley, oats, rye, triticale and spelt up to the start of owering (GS61) at a maximum rate of 1.5-litres/ha meaning growers have the exibility to apply at either the T1 or T2 timing depending on the seasonal disease pressure and other modes of action used in the programme. FG
apply at either the T1 or T2
At a press briefing on 10th January, the Weed Resistance Action Group (WRAG) announced that a glyphosate-resistant population of Italian ryegrass has been confirmed on a farm in Kent.
such a system.”
“Of course, cultivation doesn’t give farmers a free pass. They should also follow good stewardship practice, but they have more tools available.”
Use a su cient dose of glyphosate to kill all target weeds because any weed which survives a glyphosate application is a potential resistance risk. Selecting the right rate for the size and hardest to kill species in the weed spectrum is the starting point. Correct application technique ensures the required rate reaches the intended target.
There are many aspects of sprayer setup, maintenance and operation that can in uence application quality. Nozzle choice, forward speed of no more than 12kph and water quality are three of the most important.
More information on e ective glyphosate stewardship is available in the 2021 WRAG publication ‘Guidelines for minimising the risk of glyphosate resistance in the UK’.
which has survived a well-timed and appropriate glyphosate application from setting seed. Consider nonchemical intervention, such as mechanical weeding through cultivation, or in extremis ploughing and be rigorous with machine hygiene.”
As the market leader in glyphosate herbicides, Bayer has commented that it is following the situation closely. Nevertheless, Bayer said it anticipates that glyphosate will remain a core pillar of integrated weed management on farm which is the experience in other markets with cases of resistance.
It is important to emphasise that this is one case of resistance in one weed species. Bayer regularly screens black-grass, Italian ryegrass and other weed species within its own resistance monitoring programme and has found no populations of concern for glyphosate in the UK.
This is the rst eld population of any weed to have glyphosate resistance in the UK.
“Glyphosate is probably the most important herbicide for UK farmers and there is no obvious replacement hence any case of resistance is concerning,” says John Cussans principle weed science consultant at ADAS who led the research.
“But we must retain perspective; it’s resistance in one weed species on one farm, it is not a widespread problem yet. For context, over the period 2018 to 2023 we have collated data for samples of Italian ryegrass which were submitted for standard resistance tests. They have been screened with glyphosate, and we have not found a single resistant sample. This single case does however serve as a rm reminder of the importance of glyphosate stewardship otherwise we are likely to see more cases.”
At present, in addition to the one con rmed case, three suspect populations of Italian ryegrass are under investigation with results expected later this year. To date, Italian ryegrass is the only weed with suspect populations in the UK. Extensive testing of black-grass and a 2023 survey of 166 brome samples found no
populations of concern.
“Experience from around the world suggests ryegrass species are high-risk with regards to glyphosate resistance. Globally, there are several cases of resistance in annual ryegrass Lolium rigidum and Italian ryegrass Lolium multi orum.
“However, other Principle weed science consultant at ADAS, John Cussans.
“However, other weeds can also develop resistance; glyphosate stewardship concerns every farmer, not just those managing Italian ryegrass. We know that herbicide resistance tends to develop eld-byeld so farmers can work to maintain glyphosate e cacy on their farm.”
There are fundamental stewardship steps that all farmers using glyphosate need to take. On top of that, farmers with higher risk systems have to be extra vigilant and consider adjusting their approach to reduce selection pressure for glyphosate resistance.
“From the cases we know about, the two main risk factors are Italian ryegrass populations and little or no mechanical weeding through cultivation in the system. There are many good reasons for a reduced cultivation system, but for all the bene ts, more focus on glyphosate stewardship is one of the trade-o s in
Early intervention is vital to minimise the risk of development of more cases of resistance. Work with a BASIS-quali ed advisor to investigate any instances of poor control from glyphosate.
“The vast majority of cases of sub-optimal control with glyphosate will have nothing to do with resistance. It will be due to the application rate, timing or conditions. Spring 2024 is a good case in point, many farmers su ered from poor control for one or more of these reasons.
“If you’ve ruled out the obvious causes, then seek further advice and consider a resistance test. Take a precautionary approach; the absolute key element of stewardship is to prevent any suspect population
Reducing the risk of further cases of resistance should remain a priority for all farmers, advisors and registration holders. Bayer says it is committed to promoting awareness of the established guidelines for glyphosate stewardship. Resistance tends to develop within the eld, so farmers’ actions directly a ect the likelihood of resistance developing on farm. Ensure e ective control from glyphosate by using the correct rate, at the right timing applied with good technique in suitable conditions. Any failures of control should be closely investigated to understand the reasons. Avoid repeat applications to weeds that have survived a glyphosate application. Use other chemical modes of action or non-chemical control methods such as cultivation or mechanical weeding to manage survivors, in order to help protect the e cacy of glyphosate in the UK. FG
Prevent survivors
• Repeat application to surviving plants presents the highest risk
Monitor success
• Consult your agronomist or supplier
• Remove survivors to prevent spread
• Test seed samples of survivors
Use alternatives
• Use cultivation or other non-chemical control, when practical
• Use other herbicides in sequence (or mixture only, if recommended)
Maximise e cacy
• Use the right dose for the target weed on actively growing plants
• Reduced rates increase risk of reduced e cacy
A new class of biostimulant looks set to find its way into early-season spray programmes this spring.
response of almost a third of a tonne per hectare (0.34 t/ha) if we applied Innocul8 early in the season, pre-T0, to trigger the hypersensitive response before disease onset,” says Jodie.
“When you look at those treatments in the trials, you notice the plant is visibly greener and healthier,” adds Tim Horton, combinable crops technical manager for Agrii. “We are seeing a more resilient plant, which is helping it to overcome stress factors.”
Results show that there is exibility in when Innocul8 can be applied to the crop without compromising its plant health e ects. This is a bonus for farmers who often have a queue of jobs for their sprayers in February and March.
A new type of biostimulant has emerged that works hand-in-hand with conventional crop protection programmes by boosting plant health to help combat disease
threats. These stimulate metabolic processes linked to ghting o pathogens, such as when humans take vitamins to ght a cold.
by its potential, explains Jodie Littleford, Agrii technical manager for combinable crop trials.
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“The great advantage with a product like Innocul8 is that you are switching on the plant’s metabolic responses, so you don’t have to aim for a particular leaf layer. Once you have the response from the plant, you have achieved your aim,” explains Tim.
Agrii has been trialling one of these products across a range of crops, and the team is excited
programmes by Agrii has been trialling
Called Innocul8, the active ingredient is PHC101, which is a peptide. This is combined with manganese and zinc, both crucial components in many plant enzymes.
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“We are quite familiar with what amino acids are,” says Jodie. “They are the individual building blocks that go on to form more complex structures like proteins. The plant can utilise them in whatever way it needs.
They are far more
“Peptides are a step on from that. They’re strings of amino acids designed for speci c purposes. They are far more targeted within the plant.”
Additionally, Tim says that they have not experienced any issues with tank mix compatibility, meaning farmers could opt to include it with their spring grassweed sprays.
“We haven’t found anything it won’t mix with, so we are quite happy to include it within any tank mix,” he says.
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Last spring, Agrii agronomist Peter Gould recommended Innocul8. He is based on the south coast where milling wheats dominate the variety mix.
Like a u vaccine in humans, peptides trigger a hypersensitive response within plants. This is well-researched and documented in scienti c literature, which was rst published in the early 1990s.
a hypersensitive response within plants.
This is
Innocul8 sets o an immune response by being designed to mimic the e ects of a pathogen damaging nearby cell walls. This then stimulates metabolic pathways synonymous with the plant defending itself from a pathogen attack, explains Jodie.
Jodie has been examining Inocul8 in wheat trials to determine the best time to apply the biostimulant and whether variety disease resistance is a factor. Due to its role in stimulating the plant’s metabolic processes, she has mainly focused on early spring timings, at or before T0.
“We tended to see a signi cant
milling wheats dominate the variety mix.
“We principally used it in KWS Palladium because it is a variety with a good disease package,” says Peter. “Innocul8 was applied as a pre-T0. We then missed out the T0 fungicide, did a reduced rate T1, and hit it hard at T2 timing with Inatreq (fenpicoxamid).”
“We principally used it in KWS Palladium because it is a variety with a good disease package,” says Peter. “Innocul8 was applied as a pre-T0. the T0 fungicide, rate T1, and hit
“It tted in very well when we were going through with Paci ca (mesosulfuron, iodosulfuron) or Avocet (pyroxsulam) to tidy up bromes and other grassweeds.”
Peter echoes Tim’s thoughts regarding Innocul8’s tank mix compatibility. He saw no issues when it was included in tank mixes, and grass weed control wasn’t compromised. Indeed, Peter adds that the timing for contact graminicides was well-suited to when he planned to apply Innocul8 at pre-T0. FG
Merlo UK has appointed Carlisle-based Carr’s Billington and Norfolk-based CC Agri to represent the brand.
Carr’s Billington, headquartered in Carlisle, now represents the Merlo brand in Cumbria and the North East, covering depots in Carlisle, Hexham, and Morpeth, as of 9th December. This marks the beginning of an exciting and strategic partnership between two trusted names in the agricultural industry.
Carr’s Billington supplies an extensive range of farming and agricultural solutions. With a strong reputation for customer service and a commitment to quality, Carr’s Billington is an ideal partner to represent Merlo’s innovative range of telehandlers, Merlo says.
Owen Buttle, national sales manager at Merlo UK, noted: “Carr’s Billington is a trusted supplier of leading agricultural brands, and this partnership represents Merlo’s continued commitment to strengthening its dealer network, and providing agriculture customers, across the North of England with strong and comprehensive coverage. We are delighted to welcome Carr’s Billington to the Merlo dealer network.”
He continued: “As well as sales and installations, Carr’s Billington o ers exceptional service, repairs, as well as stocking a wide range of fast-moving parts. This level of support ensures
customers receive the best experience with their Merlo products.”
Re ecting on the new partnership, Tom Jobling, machinery director at Carr’s Billington, added: "Following a thorough evaluation of suppliers and key brands, we are excited to add the Merlo product range to ll a gap and strengthen our portfolio. The Merlo agreement is a signi cant addition to our range and presents
exciting opportunites for our customers. We look forward to expanding our o ering and forging a successful partnership with Merlo.”
This announcement follows on from the appointment of Norfolk-based Chris Coleman Agricultural Engineering (CC Agri) on 1st October.
Owen Buttle said at the time: “This strategic appointment underscores Merlo UK’s commitment to providing our agricultural sector customers with strong and comprehensive coverage across North and West Norfolk, Cambridgeshire and South Lincolnshire.” FG
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Gate Farm and Hilltop Farm have both opened up their land to wild camping, and attracted campers who leave no trace.
CampWild works with farmers and landowners across the UK who share their land with responsible campers. The company asked two of its hosts, Frank Jnr of Lee Gate Farm and Robert Mason of Hilltop Farm, to share their experiences...
Frank Jnr said they are used to walkers and hikers on the public rights of way at Lee Gate Farm and people often stop to admire the livestock, but camping was a new idea for them. But Frank was initially apprehensive.
“When Tom and Alex from CampWild came by last year, I was cautious. With livestock to consider, I didn’t want any trouble. But they were clear from the start: ‘Your land, your rules’. That made sense to me.
“We’ve got some great spots – a river gorge and a hilltop with views across the dales. I’ve always kept them private, but now we get campers who follow the rules, respect the land, and leave no trace. The only way I know they’ve been is through the booking email. No mess, no hassle, and no disruption.”
Robert has a similar story to tell at Hilltop, a working sheep farm that had always been o -limits for camping. “With CampWild, we’ve opened a few areas – a woodland copse, a wild ower meadow, and a spot by a waterfall. That one was booked regularly last summer,” he explained.
“It’s been good to see people enjoying the land, but one moment really stuck with me. A father and son were packing up by the waterfall one morning, and the lad said: ‘Best adventure ever!’ It made me realise how special these places can be to others.”
Frank Jnr said the scheme is easy to manage. They don’t allow dogs because of the cattle, and CampWild makes sure everyone knows the rules before they arrive. The campers have been “respectful and left the land as they found it”.
For Hilltop, it’s brought in a bit of extra money. “Not a fortune, but for no cost or e ort, it’s been worthwhile,” Robert said. “We have full control over when and where people can camp, and there are no set-up fees or commissions.”
Frank Jnr added: “If you’ve got an unused corner – a meadow, a
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Robert concluded:
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Keeping farm machinery clean has always been an important aspect of maintenance.
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Having spent his entire life in farming, fourth-generation farmer Tim White felt it was time to give something back to the industry he loves – prompting him to set up Tim White’s Countrywide Foundation.
With the high costs of additional quali cations and the requirements needed to progress or even be retained within the farming industry, the foundation provides nancial assistance for those currently studying, or working and wishing to take on new quali cations to progress. Tim’s aim is to provide support where needed, so that the farming industry has the
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In addition to supporting these educational needs, the foundation has scope to o er support for projects and schemes promoting conservation, regeneration, and advancement of farming or rural areas within the UK.
Tim’s farm near Cambridge has changed direction over the decades –once a livestock and arable farm, which gained international recognition in the post-war era, it is much larger now and solely arable. But the ethos continues
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Last month’s LAMMA event provided an ideal opportunity for those considering machinery purchases to check out all that was new. David Williams reports.
Current challenges facing UK farmers meant many exhibitors had feared a quiet show, but by the end of the rst day the mood had become quite positive due to the large numbers of enquiries received as well as orders placed on the stands.
The longest queue was made up of those
David Harrison Handling Solutions displayed bag lling and weighing systems, including its 720 model – capable of lling and weighing up to 720 sacks per hour. “It’s popular for potatoes, carrots, onions and most other root crops,” explained David Harrison. “Demand has increased as growers struggle to attract seasonal labour, and mechanised bag lling is more accurate than manual weighing. We o er palletisers which stack bags for storage or transport, and have been equally busy supplying these, also because of labour shortages.
“Next year marks 50 years since we started supplying this equipment, so we have a lot of experience and a reputation for reliability among existing customers and tend to be recommended to those looking for this sort of equipment for the rst time.”
David is pictured (right) with sales representative, Edward Fairchild
willing to wait almost an hour for a ‘sel e’ with Kaleb Cooper of Clarkson’s Farm, but many machinery companies reported most interest in solutions to increase e ciency, simplify record keeping, reduce costs and allow more to be achieved with less labour, and often involving increased use of computer automation. FG
Star attraction on the Kubota stand was the latest M7-174 with special edition styling commemorating 50 years of Kubota in Europe. The special nish has been added to the list of options currently available. With the M7-174 is Jonathan Rook, agricultural and groundcare dealer manager for the East Midlands and eastern counties. Kubota also displayed TIM functions for mounted fertiliser spreaders for the rst time. The system allows the spreader operating angle to be constantly monitored, and the tractor hydraulics adjust the top link automatically, keeping the spreading discs level.
Storth reported a particularly busy show, as new and existing customers visited the stand. “We displayed two new machines including the Superjet Contractor Mast which complements our range of three-point linkage pumps allowing them to be used on smaller above-ground or semi-submerged tanks,” explained Storth marketing manager, Ceris Evans. “The King Cobra was also new, with a centrifugal chopper pump which is force-fed by our 6in Cobra pump. This ensures optimal ow rates can be achieved by the umbilical pump, even in tricky conditions such as deep lagoons and when handling thicker slurries where traditional pumps might be di cult to prime and su er reduced output.”
LAMMA was the UK debut for Massey Ferguson’s latest 5M-series tractors. Six models from 95–145hp all come with Dyna4 transmission, a range of smart farming packages and new options increasing productivity and user comfort.
Plug & Cool displayed new rape seed sleeves for its range of grain storage poly pedestals. The company’s grain conditioning systems use suction rather than pressure to draw moist and warm air outside, and the sleeves prevent small seeds being drawn through the slats. Pictured are Lee Bull, eld sales specialist (left) with Steve Burmby who provides customer support.
Manitou previewed its MLT 742-140V+ telehandler. At full height, it lifts 500kg more than its predecessor (the 741) courtesy of a new boom while all other NewAg models from the 630 to the 742 gain 100kg lift capacity. The new models will be available from autumn this year. Pictured (right) with the new model is product manager, David Clark
Gri th Elder specialises in manufacture and supply of weighing components, systems and weighbridges. “We are relied on to supply weighing components by manufacturers of trailers and loaders,” explained sales manager, Richard Newman. “We also supply complete weighbridges for portable use, or which can be fully installed.
Members of the company team are pictured (l-r): Peter Smyth, Chloe Tapp, Craig Dicker, Neil Johnston, David Clark, Jim Hulme, Kieran Creedon, James Hood, Richard Felton, Bryonne Skelton, Mark Ormond, Glyn Wallace, Rebecca Harris, Camille Rouvrais, Arnaud Sochas, Phil Graysmark and Paul Atack
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“Farming is becoming more professional, and owners and managers need accurate records regarding what has been delivered to them, and what is in their stores. Supply contracts increasingly rely on meeting speci c requirements, so when negotiating it’s important to know exactly what is available to sell, to avoid being unable to ful l contracts or ending up with unsold surpluses in store. Accurately monitoring everything leaving the farm is equally important, to ensure purchasers are correctly charged. We supply practical solutions for farms and processors, and many years of experience allows us to recommend the best solutions for any situation.”
Su olk-based Agrihire manufactures, supplies and hires a range of heavy-duty spreaders. Central Tyre In ation systems are a new option in response to customer requests, while a new smaller 8t spreader (the Mighty 8), built to the same heavy-duty standard as larger models in the line-up was displayed at the show for the rst time. General manager, Ben Clowes is pictured with a spreader carrying a clear message promoting British farming.
Spread-a-Bale chose LAMMA to display new models and options for the rst time. New XL bodies available for Midi and Maxi straw choppers allow large 4x4 square bales up to nine feet long to be inserted and shredded. “Handlers are evolving and most modern machines have plenty of lift capacity to handle the small increase in weight,” explained UK & Ireland sales manager, David Bull. “The extra capacity will appeal to farmers in the eastern counties where many high-density large square bales are made which spring open as soon as strings are cut.”
The company also displayed a new sidedischarge option. Available for all models in the line-up, this allows the spreader to travel alongside cattle pens, discharging constantly on the move, rather than forward/reverse shuttling while discharging directly ahead.
The Vredo overseeder is suitable for direct drilling cover crops into existing short stubbles, but its primary application is for grassland reseeding or patching in to repair damaged swards. “Most sales are to contractors, but farmers are investing too, especially with current grant contributions to assist with the cost of purchase,” explained product specialist, Ethan Yates (pictured). The version on the left uses a gravity feed from the hopper, but an air seeder version shares the same coulter design but o ers improved performance for establishing ner seeds and working on steep slopes.
Knight Farm Machinery launched its in-house designed Smart-Inject at the show. For targeted spot spraying, Smart Inject minimises time taken for treatments to be applied after activation, by injecting the chemical between the air shut-o valve and the nozzle cap. The spot-treatment chemical is stored in a separate tank and supplied through dedicated micro-bore tubing to the nozzles, so there is no interference with the base application. When treatment is initiated, the additional chemical is injected directly into the diluted stream through the main nozzles, ensuring instant availability. The company told Farmers Guide that its revolutionary system which has patents pending, has proved extremely reliable during trials. Knight Farm Machinery intends to have the system manufactured by a third-party, for supply to other sprayer manufacturers, and the simple design means it is also suitable for retro tting to existing sprayers. The company also announced availability of its new Knight Contour Master 6G boom levelling system for tri-fold booms. Standard Knight Contour boom levelling provides +/- 5 degrees of tilt from the central mounting points using four sensors to maintain boom height, while the new 6G system provides an additional +/-8 degrees of levelling for the outside sections. Using six sensors, the system is fully automatic and provides superb terrain following.
FLR-Crop Drying reported a busy show. “We received plenty of good enquiries, although most were from existing customers interested in crop drying and storage solutions for 2026,” said managing director, Richard Flach. “A lot of the interest concerned cereals and vegetables, and onion storage is attracting a lot of interest currently, even more so than potatoes.
“We o er our own range of bulk and box dryers, as well as ducts, ooring, fans and heaters and serve customers throughout the UK.”
Weaving displayed a new power-harrow drill combination. The Concept power-harrow is imported by Weaving, although sales specialist, George Flack pictured (right) with service technician, Tom Savill, told Farmers Guide that he expects an even split in sales between complete combinations, and drill units only for tting to other power-harrow brands. The 3m drill features a hydraulic-driven fan, and hydraulic depth control like that of the proven Sabre model. RDS metering is standard and although the same tine coulters as the Tine Drill are the standard t; Lynx tines or new doubledisc openers are options. The tine drill and power-harrow combination costs £29,800. The Weaving Infection Control Barrier was shown for the rst time. A rail oor with spray nozzles applies disinfectant as vehicles pass over. There is an integral 65-litre disinfectant tank with a built-in pump, and a heater provides frost protection. Three versions include one with no barrier at £12,800; with a barrier the cost is £16,800 and with an electric gate instead of a barrier the cost is £22,800. The Infection Control Barrier joins Weaving’s existing range of electric farm gates which come in 6, 8, 10 and 12m widths. Installation manager, Ian Hinton (pictured below), said automatic gates help prevent casual farm visitors and provide reassurance that only those authorised can enter. A wide range of options allows gates to be tailored to match customers’ needs, although telephone control is standard.
Produce storage equipment specialist, Martin Lishman Ltd celebrates 50 years supplying the industry this year. “Most demand currently is for automatic store management systems,” explained managing director, Joel Capper. “They can take over some of the store monitoring and climatic management from the farmer, allowing more time to be spent on other activities.”
At the show, Joel reported interest in the Floor Vent system. “It o ers the same performance as pedestal systems but is becoming more popular,” he said. “Its job is to remove warm air from the building and cool the crop to minimise deterioration during storage. We have o ered the Floor Vent for approximately 14 years, but during the past three to four years have seen a big increase in sales as stores have become bigger, grain heaps are higher, and users look for extra safety. One customer uses the system for grain stored 18m deep while others are only storing 3m deep, but it’s the same equipment and very reliable.”
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Valtra previewed its latest agship S6-series tractors at last year’s LAMMA event, and the new model took pride of place at the front of the stand again this year, now that it is available for delivery. The Finnish manufacturer reported a busy show, with interest from farmers and contractors in all its models from the A-series upwards.
CaseIH brand marketing leader for UK and Ireland, Louise Tulip is pictured with the new CaseIH Axial Flow AF10, with a 775hp engine and a new 762mm diameter AFXL rotor which, at 3.67m long, is claimed to be the longest in the industry. CNH marketing manager, Neil Macer said that a pre-series AF10 operated in the UK for part of last harvest. “It’s a single rotor machine, and those who saw it were astounded by its output,” he told Farmers Guide
UnitedSeats displayed an updated version of its most popular air tractor seat – the Rancher Pro, on the TEK Seating stand. With 120mm pneumatic suspension travel, 80mm height adjustment, 210mm of slide travel and weight adjustment from 50–135kg, the seat also comes with three-stage heating, backrest adjustment, adjustable lumbar support an adjustable backrest and 20 degrees of swivel left and right. Fabric is standard, but PVC trim is an option. Seat belts are also available.
CNH precision farming specialist, Shaun Price explained that FieldOps is the new application replacing AFS Connect. He demonstrated its capabilities at the event, including displaying all standard machine operating data as well as minor fault codes. “These include error codes like leaving the handbrake engaged, and having access to this sort of information assists when planning operator training,” he explained.
“A ‘breadcrumb’ mode allows every journey undertaken during the past 90 days to be analysed, including when it occurred and travel speeds at every location. This is particularly useful for contractors who can prove the actual travel speed if allegations or complaints are made regarding a particular journey.”
Data regarding every eld including yields or application data is also stored and easily accessed making record keeping quick and convenient, and helping avoid errors. The new app allows screen sharing, and access is available through an online portal too.
The TotalKare stand was busy throughout the event, as show visitors found out about the company’s range of workshop and maintenance equipment. Column lifts for raising tractors generated the most enquiries according to area sales manager, Adam Bowser although the company’s Mobile Brake Tester also attracted plenty of interest.
The Mobile Brake Tester is for agricultural machinery but can also carry out accurate brake testing on commercial vehicles. A rolling road provides traction force on the wheels and the operator can test both air and hydraulic braking systems and ascertain the braking force generated. Small wheels allow it to be moved into position once it reaches the work location, and only a three-phase electrical supply is needed. “Most interest is from dealers, although larger farms with big eets are interested too,” said Adam.
Vogelsang displayed its XSplit Compact slurry separator at the event, complementing the larger XSplit which made its debut at last year’s show. “We have seen strong demand for the XSplit from contractors, mainly as a trailer mounted version for ease of transport between work areas,” explained managing director, Jonathan Gutteridge. “The cost-e ective XSplit Compact will appeal to farmers wanting a unit they can move around by forklift.
“It requires a three-phase electrical supply, but otherwise is self-contained and although in theory it’s capable of separating up to 50m3/hr, typical work rates are closer to 20–30m3/hr.” The XSplit Compact costs £29,500.
Tehnos received a LAMMA Bronze award for its electric-driven ail mower. With a 3m cutting width, the mower has an integral electric motor within the ail shaft, avoiding the need for belts or other drive arrangements. The mower uses a 700V DC supply from the tractor, but the company says that lack of a common industry standard about electrical power supplies remains a complication currently. Advantages of electric drive include reduced maintenance, less noise, fewer components and higher e ciency than conventional mechanical drives. “This remains a prototype, but we have similar machines working on farms for continued testing,” explained associate director, Urban Kisovar. “When the market is ready for it, then we are ready to supply it.”
The Tehnos team is pictured (l-r): Urban Kisovar, CEO Anton Kisovar, sales specialist, Mateja Kovac and legal & HR manager, Veronika Kisovar
Krone displayed several new and updated products, while highlighting current 0% nance o ers which also allow customers to defer the rst payment for six months.
The updated TC 1250 Swadro four-rotor rake is available now with optional electrical rotor height adjustment, as well as the ability to pre-select the next change to the working con guration, then activate it simply using the hydraulic control.
For BigPack large square balers, the Bale Tagger provides full traceability of every bale. A tagger on the knotter stack applies a label with a QR code and an RFID tag to one string. “Even with telematics, as soon as bales are moved from where they were made then positive traceability is lost,” explained Krone product manager, Ben Davies. “With our bale tagging system, the bale remains fully traceable until it is used.”
UTV canopies in demand
Krone also used the event to highlight that obtaining maximum productivity relies on a complete package requiring power and e ciency. “It’s the complete design from the lateral-mounted engine and belt drive to our low power consumption headers and e cient crop processing systems that ensure our machines o er best performance. Minimising downtime also contributes to seasonal output and reduced costs of ownership, and our new sharpening system carries out 2,200 sharpening cycles before it needs resetting, and ensures optimum chopping performance is maintained,” Ben explained.
Miles Drainage reported that customers are cautious regarding large investments in assets in the current nancial climate, but contracts manager, Andrew Wright pictured (right) with sales consultant Colin Webb, said there were serious enquiries regarding drainage schemes at the event, from landowners in areas including Warwickshire, Cambridgeshire, Wales and Somerset. “2024 was busy for us, and seasonal wet weather in recent years has raised awareness of the bene ts of professionally installed drainage schemes to optimise crop establishment and growth as well as increasing opportunities to get on the elds and work sooner after rain,” he commented.
Howard Marshall Engineering has o ered its range of rear canopies for UTVs for approximately 10 years, and demand shows no signs of slowing. The strong but lightweight canopies are o ered for brands including CFMoto, Can-Am, Polaris and John Deere, and options include a central divider and internal hooks. Construction is from aluminium with mild steel doors, and the basic cost is £1,145. The company has also imported Bema products since 2008, and the stand featured a front-mounted, battery-powered mower (inset) suitable for use with electric-powered UTVs, as well as a wheel-driven version. Philip Bryant, Bema specialist, explained that operating attachments such as mowers utilising power from an electric UTV will discharge batteries very quickly, so the Bema solution using separate batteries or wheel drive for attachments makes sense.
Pictured are sales advisor, Suzanne Marshall and Philip Bryant
The Green Seeder Compact 600 was displayed by Wox Agri Services for the rst time. The 6m Green Seeder is fully mounted with 33/38 rollers at the rear. “It quali es for grants available through SFI initiatives for establishing cover crops, such as stitching in herbal leys to existing leys,” explained managing director, Geo rey Wox. “The version displayed costs £33,000, complete with electronically variable seed rate control although a mechanical rate control option reduces the cost.
“Seed hopper capacity is 410 litres and additional options coming soon include hydraulic depth control and hydraulic tine adjustment which are both expected to be popular.”
Pictured are members of the Wox Agri team at the show (l-r): Managing director Geo rey Wox, James Reynolds, Edward Collins, Gordon Adamson, Stewart Peckitt, and Andrew Howie
Techneat displayed its WeedWizard for the rst time. The precision spot sprayer is available in working widths up to three beds and can identify broad-leaved weeds in crops including onions, leeks and carrots. The imaging software can also identify weeds against backgrounds including concrete and gravel paths making it suitable for amenity areas, in a narrower 1m ATV-mounted version. “We developed the 15-degree at fan nozzles specially for it and collaborated with Tillet & Haigue on the software control,” explained Techneat managing director, Tom Neat (left) with Tillet & Haigue applications manager, Kevin King “This the rst year of production, and we will manufacture an initial batch of up to 10 machines. They can be purchased for £67,000, although if customers use an existing tank and chemical supply then the cost reduces by £8,000. We are also o ering season-long hire at £25,000 and expect high demand from onion and leek growers. Unlike many other systems we don’t charge a licence fee, and the main advantage is signi cant potential cost savings due to reduced chemical use, which bene ts the environment too.”
Fendt tractors proving their worth
Fendt displayed its 600 Vario-series tractors, rst written about by Farmers Guide following an exclusive pre-series test-drive in 2023. The tractors are now in full production and UK dealers received their rst demonstration machines during late autumn. Fendt UK marketing manager, Ed Dennett said that dealers and customers who have tried out the new tractors have been extremely impressed by the performance. “With up to 224hp and 950Nm of torque available across a broad rev range, these 4-cylinder tractors are incredibly capable,” he explained. “As a mid-size tractor, the 600 Vario series will be relied on for a wide range of applications by contractors as well as grassland, livestock and arable farms. They are compact and ideal for loader and transport work but ballasted up for maximum traction and with Fendt’s exclusive VarioDrive intelligent drive distribution, they are equally at home performing primary and high-speed cultivations.
“Early feedback is extremely positive, including low fuel consumption, and we look forward to spring cultivations so dealers and customers can experience them in the eld.”
Trailer helps keep roads clean and safe
The Elevator Truck from Larrington Trailers was an impressive sight on the company’s stand at LAMMA. It has been designed to allow growers to load almost any crop directly into a roadwaiting vehicle, helping to keep the roads clean and safe.
Maschio Gaspardo displayed its Delta 8.3m folding ail mower for the rst time. The mower units are double skinned for longevity, and designed for operation with the Bu alo front ail. Several units have already been sold and most interest has been for maintaining large areas under SFI agreements.
UK product manager, Alastair Hall is pictured on the stand with the new Veloce compact disc cultivator which also made its UK debut. The unit displayed had a 4m working width, but it is also available as a rigid 3m, folding 4m and in trailed 5, 6 and 8m versions. A hydraulic front levelling board is an option or there is a crimper roller for cover crops, and a Maschio mounted seeding unit will be a popular option for oilseed rape establishment.
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The Ascenso range of premium but competitively priced agricultural tyres continues to grow rapidly and now includes a vast line-up of types and sizes for almost all applications.
“At the end of last year we o ered 880 products; this year the intention is to increase the number to 1,000, and by the end of next year Ascenso will include 1,500 tyres in its range,” explained BAB Distribution director, Tom Bush at the show. BA Bush & Son is the o cial UK importer for the brand and has o ered the tyres since they became available in 2021.
“It’s a relatively new manufacturer, and that has advantages as all tyres in the range feature the latest technology for maximum e ciency, working life and performance,” he continued. “Ascenso manufactures its own moulds, enabling the time to be shortened between establishing a need for a new tyre size, type or tread pattern and bringing it to market. We are releasing solid tyres later this year, including larger sizes for earthmovers, and turf and groundcare tyres from 8in diameter upwards. Our range of forestry tyres is rapidly increasing too.”
LAMMA was the rst show at which Vaderstad’s Seed Hawk direct drill was displayed in its full European con guration. Available in 6, 8 and 9m working widths the latest Seed Hawk complies with road transport regulations including a transport width under 3m and maximum height below 4m. Three seed tanks provide 7,000 litres total capacity and butter y valves allow combinations of product from any combination of tanks to be supplied through the Fenix metering system.
The stand featured the latest FCR 185 600/55R26.5 (pictured inset) which is a steel-belted radial radial tyre designed primarily for trailers used in construction environments and for moving heavy loads such as aggregate. “They can be used for heavy farm applications too,” con rmed Tom.
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“As well as promoting bene ts of remapping engine management systems to potential users, we also attended the event to attract agricultural dealers and plant engineers who could bene t from o ering this service to their customers,” explained technical director, Gareth Jones. “Our package includes training and all the hardware needed as well as mapping software and updates as new models become available. As well as the remapping system, we are the sole UK & Ireland importer for Dimsport tractor PTO dynamometers, which complement the software mapping service.
“Remapping has become more mainstream recently. Most customers request a power increase to improve productivity by allowing existing tractors to work with larger implements and get jobs done more quickly. It’s all about working e ciency so for a particular application we can adjust the engine to provide extra torque within a particular rev range, for example, and we can also help users save fuel. Original maps can be reinstalled quickly and easily, so there are no issues when selling tractors or combines that have been remapped in the future.”
The new model is available with front leading discs ahead of each coulter, reducing soil disturbance while also cutting through trash and improving coulter penetration. Up to 380kg pressure can be applied to each disc and up to 198kg to each seed coulter. Two-section control is standard for 6m models, while 8m and 9m versions both have three sections. SeedEye provides blockage monitoring.
Marketing manager, Andy Gamble con rmed that there has already been considerable interest from large scale farmers as well as contractors in the new drill. He is pictured (left) with managing director, Mike Alsop and the Seed Hawk at the show.
Those visiting the New Holland stand had an opportunity to view new styling to be adopted across the tractor line-up. The rst tractor to feature it is the new T5 Dual Command, which also features upgraded hydraulics, new front axle choices, factory- tted loaders, full connectivity and telematics. New Holland brand marketing leader for UK & Ireland, Ellie Brett is pictured with the latest T5.
The prominent Merlo stand was busy throughout the event, with enquiries and orders encouraged by a limited-time 0% nance o er. Handlers displayed ranged from the Cingo tracked mini carriers and Cingo 400 mini telescopic handler to the battery-powered eWorker 25.5 – available in 2wd and 4wd variants, and the MultiFarmer 34.7 with a rear linkage allowing it to perform both handling and eld operations. The TurboFarmer 65.9 with 6.5t lift capacity and maximum lift height of 8.8m was the largest model displayed. Previewed at last year’s LAMMA event, the 30.7 model is now in full production. Pictured (above right) with the machine are marketing manager, Helen Selkin and national sales manager, Owen Buttle. “The TF30.7L low-height version has full-size handler capabilities including maximum lift capacity of 3t to 6.7m, but it stands only 2,000mm to the top of the cab making it ideal for operation in traditional, low-roofed livestock buildings,” explained Owen. “The standard TF30.7 version is 2,120mm high, and the TF 30.7CS with cab suspension is 2,210mm high, and they have all proved extremely popular since deliveries commenced last July.”
above (l-r): Seth Gradwell
Omnivent reports demand for cooling solutions
Omnivent designs and supplies specialist crop storage systems, including ventilation for crops such as potatoes. “A lot of demand is for cooling solutions, replacing CFCs,” explained UK area manager, Ronnie Laing (pictured). “These include heat transfer systems which are e cient and e ective. Most interest tends to be from larger producers, and we have seen increased demand recently as owners invest after a few quieter years. Advantages of e ective cooling management include reduced product weight loss so there is more saleable crop. It’s all about utilising the most suitable techniques to improve grower margins – the paybacks are there.
Kymco o ers a wide range of ATVs from 90 to 700cc through its expanding UK and Ireland dealer network. “We enjoyed a particularly busy show,” commented senior area sales manager, Damian Butterworth. “With the widest range of utility ATVs from any UK-based ATV supplier, we have models to suit every application from general farm transport to heavier towing applications.
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Ernest Doe & Sons used LAMMA to demonstrate its commitment to looking after the needs of specialist vegetable, salad and root crop growers, following its acquisition of two Burdens Group, Lincolnshire branches in August last year. The dealer will continue o ering the same ranges of products and brands including Samon, Tumoba, Ecorobotix, Tong, Verhoest and Agri-Planter. Specialist vegetable machinery service manager, Adrian Harrison, who was previously employed by Burdens, commented that a new Ecorobotix camera-guided spot sprayer is attracting lots of interest, with working widths up to 6m available and the ability to accurately target crop leaves for fertiliser applications, and weed leaves for herbicide treatments. “Customers anticipate signi cant chemical savings,” he stressed. Adrian is pictured (centre), with branch and sales manager, Sutterton and North Kyme, Tom Clark (left) and North Kyme’s agricultural area sales manager, Ben Comins
“Kymco has been an original manufacturer of motorcycles since 1964, supplying models to be sold under other major brand names too, so the company is well established with an experienced team providing support throughout the UK. We used LAMMA to display the latest machines in new orange/grey livery, as well as green which appeals to rural users.”
SW-Hire experienced a busy autumn, particularly when dry weather returned in mid-November and farmers were keen to make the most of the weather window to progress autumn drilling, explained managing director, Simon Williams
“Our eet of modern, reliable machinery is available for farmers to hire throughout the UK, and we provide a cost-e ective alternative to buying expensive equipment that might remain in farm sheds for much of the year.
“We o er tractors, telehandlers, Richard Western bulk trailers and Bailey at trailers as well as John Deere Gators and other machinery. We enjoyed a busy LAMMA event as new and existing customers took the opportunity to compare costs of hire to costs of ownership.”
Simon (left) is pictured with Mae Brown and Al e Reeves
Members of the Pöttinger team are pictured at the event, where an updated Fox disc cultivator was displayed. Hydraulic depth adjustment is a new option, and a versatile road lighting package allows the rear lights to be easily repositioned at the rear of the Vitasem drill. Other updated products included the Lion 3030 power harrow with movable side panels allowing a 3m transport width with full 3m wide cultivation.
RST Irrigation received a Gold award for its Raindancer irrigation Sector Control system. Raindancer uses GPS positioning information in conjunction with eld maps, to ensure the gun nozzle is directed towards the crop and avoids applying water over eld boundaries or anywhere else water isn’t needed.
“Applying water over a reduced arc could result in higher application rates if the gun carriage moved at a constant speed,” explained managing director, Nigel Smith, pictured (left) with director and Raindancer specialist, Terry Smith. “So, our system also adjusts the hose retraction (and carriage) speed to compensate, ensuring application rates remain even across the eld. It costs £5,000 approximately including the Sector Control, Raindancer GPS module and hosereel speed control modem. When negotiating water extraction licenses, being able to prove that water use is e cient could be an advantage, and Raindancer makes it easy to record water use too which is useful for future planning.”
Two new machines were launched by specialist livestock machinery manufacturer, Lucas G at the show. The UB1 Duo (pictured) is a bale unroller/straw spreader, capable of unrolling round bales up to 1.8m diameter and square bales up to 120 x 90 x 250cm. A tilting body allows round bales to be unrolled down to the core and retractable teeth keep the bale in position. For bedding, the UB1 Duo is equipped with a shredder and axial disc spreading system. Electric controls allow operation from the cab. The UB1 Duo is suitable for use with telehandlers with 2.5t capacity upward, and tractors over 100hp.
As well as Raindancer, RST Irrigation also displayed a Perrot irrigation reel for which it is the main importer, and one of its own irrigation pumps complete with a Tier 5-compliant engine.
Behind the Lucas G team at the show, the C-Chopper was also displayed for the rst time. It has two independent functions – chopping down to 5cm for bedding or as pre-mix, and spreading up to 15m distance and 2.7m height through a swivel chute. The ‘Intuitive Pro’ control system allows simple, convenient operation. The C-Chopper is suitable for tractors over 100hp.
Pictured with the C-Chopper (l-r): Eric Marecaille, Paul Saunier, Daniel Azam, Jan Soukenka, Olyanna Gautier and Régis Legendre.
Deutz-Fahr product specialist for UK & Ireland, David Je erson told Farmers Guide that new 5 Keyline tractors, displayed for the rst time at the show, o er an essential speci cation at a cost-e ective price. The series includes four models from 75–105hp, all made at the SDF factory in Turkey. The new line-up complements premium speci cation models in the same power sector, and Stoll loaders are options across the range.
Cordex launched its Silacord NRF at the event; an innovative agricultural lm designed to replace traditional bale netting. Engineered to enhance e ciency and the quality of stored silage, Silacord NRF ensures superior sealing, greater tear resistance, nutritional preservation, and improves the fermentation quality of the wrapping.
Silacord NRF will be marketed as a complete solution, explained Cordex, including kits that combine the lm with Silacord Maxx, providing an e cient and sustainable approach to baling.
Alliance announced availability of new XT high-capacity tyres in its Agri ex+ range. The Agri ex+ 363 XT narrow tyres are primarily for sprayers, fertiliser and slurry applicators, and designed to carry higher weights as machines in this segment become larger. The hybrid, bridged lug design reduces vibration at higher road speeds and maximises operating life, while also providing exceptional traction at low speeds in the eld. The tyres come with a ‘D’ speed rating, and VF construction technology allows operation at in ation pressures 40% less than standard radials carrying the same loads.
The Agri ex+ 377 XT shares tread pattern characteristics with the Agri ex+ 363 XT tyres, but comes in 650–1,050mm widths, and is designed to allow even the heaviest multi-axle, self-propelled slurry applicators to operate at low pressures to reduce soil compaction. Pictured on the Alliance stand are (l-r): Prajuwal Pavithran, Elena Bounimovitch, Gerrit Vinkers, Michael Flensborg, Jason Veigas, Girish Kumar Patidar and Tanmay Sarkar
GT Bunning has introduced a new terminal for its weigh-cell spreaders, for use with tractors not equipped with Isobus. The TopCon ID1 is clearer than its predecessor, the Isocam, and features a neater design. A larger TopCon XD Plus display is also available, and both screens are fully compatible with variable rate applications.
Bunning sales director, Chris Druce is pictured (right) with the new display, and below, the Bunning stand team (l-r): Josh Ward, Robert Bunning, Chris Druce, Ben Johnson and Blair Allan
Kverneland displayed its new Sync modules, that will be tted to any Isobus-compatible implements from 2025 onward. Sync modules will work with Kverneland’s own Tellus terminals or any other Isobus displays and share diagnostic data with authorised dealers to simplify setting up and troubleshooting. The modules allow screens to be ‘shared’ so that dealers can check settings and advise customers, and advantages include saving time and costs by reducing the need for customer visits. Sync received a LAMMA Bronze award at the show.
The SS100MT butter y mower-conditioner o ers working widths up to 10.2m. The steel tine conditioner can be tted with grouper belts allowing forage from multiple units to be combined for e cient harvesting. The new mower comes with the LAMMA award-winning CurvePilot, which uses a gyroscope to accurately detect turns and activate a side-shift system, preventing missed areas while maximising the cutting width for optimum working e ciency. The standalone system is unrelated to GPS and can be used on any brand of tractor. All that is required is accurate information regarding the front mower width of cut to assess the degree of adjustment needed.
With full hydraulic adjustment of almost every working parameter from the tractor cab, the Rotago F power harrow drill combination is now fully available after being previewed in 2023. Key account manager, Grant Williams said it was one of the main attractions on the stand.
British manufacturer Mzuri revealed latest additions and updates to its Razorback product line-up which included an improved version of its high output rotary mower and a new hedge and verge cutter.
The Blade rotary mower is available currently only as a 5m version. Mzuri managing director and Worcestershire farmer, Martin Lole explained that the latest mower incorporates the best design elements of its predecessor while being even more user-friendly. Main upgrades include a at top for easy cleaning and improving access for maintenance. The conventional drawbar is replaced by a semi-mounted lower linkage arrangement, which ensures the PTO shaft cannot contact the tractor lower link arms during tight turns. “It’s surprising how many PTO shafts are damaged while mowing with conventional drawbars,” commented Martin. “Our new hitch ensures reduced downtime and lower ownership costs, while attachment using the linkage also allows the user to lift the front of the mower so debris is more easily cleared from the new at top.
“We have also changed to a twin blade cutting system with blades capable of swinging back 360 degrees for protection. When blades are damaged or worn, then only the end cutting sections need replacing at a cost of just £240 per set of six blades.”
Mzuri also displayed its new Razorback 57 5.7m hedge and verge cutter with a novel cross-chain attachment system to keep the machine in a xed position, rather than expensive and time-consuming axle mounts. The larger 67 6.7m version also now uses the chain mounting arrangement.
Martin is pictured (right) with service engineer Adam Denford
Agritechnica will take place 9–15th November in Hanover, Germany, and will have a heavy focus on digital/smart technologies and solutions. DLG area manager SOAP, UK, IRL, Angelina Laas explained DLG was exhibiting at LAMMA ’25 to network with British farmers, professionals and experts and discuss the bene ts of attending and exhibiting at Agritechnica later this year.
Iseki reported a very busy show, with enquiries across the ranges. “The TLE models – the 3410, 40hp; and the 4550, 55hp – along with the TG6 range covering 40–67hp have proved to be particularly popular with dairy farmers looking for scraper tractors,” explained product and marketing manager Richard Tyrrell. “Their compact size, powerful engines and easy-touse controls, along with the comfortable cabin for the TG6 model and market-leading lift capacity make them very attractive.”
Richard is pictured on the left, with members of the Iseki team (l-r): Regional sales manager, Andrew Donnachie; vehicle sales manager, Phil Catley; regional sales manager, Phil Self; and regional sales manager, John Cli ord.
Kicking o the Teagasc DairyBeef 500 webinar, MSD ruminant veterinary area manager Emma Sargent emphasised the importance of cow nutrition on colostrum quality, calf birth weight and immunity. If body condition score is too low (<3), it can lead to poorer colostrum quality and a smaller, weaker, immunosuppressed calf. On the other hand, a BCS over 3.5 can lead to prolonged calvings requiring assistance and a calf that lacks vigour and doesn’t suckle so well. Over conditioned cows producing large volumes of milk can also dilute the colostrum.
Meanwhile, good hygiene promotes udder health and quality colostrum/transition milk, as well as bringing less disease into the calving pen and reducing the risk of contaminating colostrum.
Blood testing, silage testing and cow collars can all give useful indications regarding cow health and nutrition. As each farm is di erent, Emma advised speaking to your vet or farm advisor for advice.
Vaccination is also part of the puzzle, alongside the above factors, she added. The dry period, when colostrum is being generated, is optimal for certain cow vaccinations. Calving time is also highly stressful which increases the risk of disease being shed by the cow – so vaccinations for rotavirus and IBR, for example, should be done in advance.
Some simple factors for maximising vaccine e cacy are often overlooked, she added, such as proper storage, mixing and administration.
MSD vaccines that are suited to the dry period include:
• Bovilis IBR Marker Live: A single 2ml dose (intramuscular or intranasal). For calves under three months, it must be given intranasally. Onset of immunity is four days for intranasal and 14 days for intramuscular; and lasts for 6–12 months.
• Bovilis Cryptium: A mineral oil vaccine for Cryptosporidium parvum, 2ml subcutaneous. When given for the rst time, two doses are needed 4–5 weeks apart in the 12–3-week period before calving. Thereafter, only one dose is needed. Alongside the rst feed, at least ve days of transition milk should be given.
• Bovilis Rotavec Corona: Protects against rotavirus, coronavirus and E. coli scours. A 2ml intramuscular or subcutaneous vaccine given in the 12–3-week period prior to calving. It can be given at the same time as the Bovilis Cryptium.
Stuart Childs, Teagasc dairy specialist, stressed the importance of space when it comes to calf health. Floor space should be a minimum of 1.5m2 for calves under three weeks of age, or 1.7m2 for calves under 70kg (2m2 is recommended). Air space should be at least 7m3 per calf, which is important for clearing pathogens out.
He warned that as calves stay on farm for longer now, more space may be required than in the past. He gave
peak of 52 calves on 26th February, and space requirements would increase to 88m2 oor space and 363m3 air space.
Experts shared their advice for optimising calf health through vaccination and housing space during a recent Teagasc webinar.
“This is important, as if we have improved our six-week calving rate in the last number of years, we may actually nd that we’re a little bit short on space so we need to calculate what space we have available and examine if we have su cient amounts to deal with the calves coming at us,” Stuart commented.
the example of a farm calving 65% of the herd in six weeks with a 20–25% replacement rate and bull and beef calves moving after two weeks. In a 100-cow scenario this would mean calf numbers would peak at 39 around 5th March, with 66m2 oor space and 273m3 of air space needed.
If the farm moved to a 90% sixweek calving rate, there would be a
In another example, with all the same parameters as above, except with the age of sale being four weeks rather than two, the rst farm calving 65% would then have similar space requirements to the farm calving 90%. In this case, 88m2 oor space and 362m3 air space would be needed. If 90% of the herd was calved within six weeks, and the age of sale was four weeks, a signi cant uplift in space would be needed: 123m2 oor space, and 506m3 air space.
For those short on space, without any sheds that could be repurposed for calves, Stuart recommended alternative options such as calf hutches or igloos. The most important thing is not to compromise on space, he concluded. FG
Winter weather conditions can challenge young calves – and damp, wet days can be just as di cult as extreme temperatures.
Calves, particularly young calves, have little natural protection from the cold,” says Cargill’s youngstock specialist Bianca Theeruth. “If young calves su er cold stress they’ll use more energy for maintenance, so growth rates slow up and risk health issues. We saw an increase in calf respiratory problems last winter –2023/24 – where conditions were particularly damp and wet.”
Being prepared and keeping agile are key. “Think about the calves when you review the week’s weather forecast.
And if calf jackets and extra bedding might be needed for example.”
There’s no replacement for a good straw bed – and plenty of it. The calf’s legs should not be showing when it’s lying down. “If you kneel in the pen, you shouldn’t have wet knees when you stand up.”
The calf environment is just as important in winter as it is in summer, particularly air ow and ventilation through sheds and hutches. “Avoid hutch openings facing prevailing winds; this might
mean re-positioning them. And adjust ventilation to avoid drafts and cold air pockets,” Bianca advises.
Nutrition is the rst line of defence against the cold in young calves. Adequate high-quality colostrum (10–15% of bodyweight within the rst two hours of birth) is vital.
“After this early feed, extra energy for maintenance and growth needed in cold weather must come from increasing milk or milk replacer, particularly in the rst three weeks when starter feed intakes are minimal,” adds Bianca.
“It might be necessary to add an extra feed, but avoid exceeding 900g of milk replacer a day as this will risk depressing early intakes of starter feed.”
This milk replacer quality should not be compromised. “It should be highly digestible and suitable for the system and growth targets. And one type won’t suit all; that’s why Cargill has developed a range of NeoMilk calf milk replacers to suit each system.
“Each NeoMilk has its optimum balance of amino acids and crude protein to energy ratio, and they all have advanced gut-health packages to reduce the risks of health issues
in a range of challenging conditions.”
The milk replacer should be fed at slightly above the body temperature of the calf in winter.
Intakes of a highly digestible coarse and muesli type starter feed should be encouraged from day one, and again, this is even more important in cooler months.
“Rumen activity generates heat and this acts like a small internal radiator – this heat will mitigate symptoms of cold stress in young calves. The earlier the rumen starts to develop the sooner this heat assistance kicks in,” she adds. By ve weeks old, calves should be eating at least 1kg of starter a day.
Following some simple guidelines will help calves on track in suboptimal conditions. “The aim is to reduce the challenge to the calf so that health, welfare and growth can be maintained even through the colder, wetter months of the year.” FG
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Don’t overlook calf hygiene in fight against scours
Beef and dairy farmers are being encouraged to develop calf hygiene protocols as part of e orts to prevent scours in their youngstock.
Scours remain the leading cause of morbidity and death in calves under one month of age and account for roughly 50% of all calf deaths in the UK. It can be caused by a number of di erent pathogens including Salmonella, E. coli, rotavirus, coronavirus or cryptosporidiosis.
“No matter which pathogen is involved, it is always transmitted by faecal oral transmission; this highlights the importance of
maintaining good hygiene to try and break that cycle of infection,” explains Dr Tim Potter, senior clinical director of Westpoint Farm Vets, part of the VetPartners group.
There is widespread understanding of the importance of getting su cient, good quality colostrum into calves as quickly as possible after birth – however, poor hygiene often undoes this good work.
“Studies have shown that high
levels of bacterial contamination of feeding equipment are enhancing the spread of pathogens among calves, and farm hygiene practices aren’t what they should be,” Tim adds.
As an example, one study found only 21% of farmers are cleaning colostrum collection equipment after every use, and less than half are using hot water to clean it. Tim recommends working with your vet to carry out a hygiene assessment and develop a hygiene protocol so all sta know exactly how to clean equipment – including details of water temperature and the disinfectant required – and how to dry and store it.
“For farms which are calving animals and feeding colostrum, the protocol needs to start with the collection and storage of the colostrum and then move onto how it is fed to calves and all subsequent milk feed preparation and administration equipment. For calf rearers, the focus will be on all the equipment used in the preparation and delivery of milk feeds.”
All hygiene protocols must include equipment that is only used occasionally, such as stomach tubes or bottles and teats for sick animals,
as these can often be forgotten as part of the regular cleaning regime.
“Hygiene needs to be viewed as a disease mitigation tool because poor hygiene may not only be the cause of scour, but also the reason why it is more likely to be transmitted between animals. Making the cleaning process easy, by developing a hygiene protocol, will increase the chances of it being done properly,” he concludes. FG
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• Soak in hot water (54–57°C) with a chlorinated alkaline detergent for at least 20–30 minutes
• Scrub using a brush
• Wash in hot water (at least 50°C)
• Rinse again using an acid sanitiser to make it di cult for any remaining bacteria to thrive
• Drain and dry before using again. Equipment should be hung up or left on drying racks to dry thoroughly.
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Ami Sawran, clinical director at Westpoint Farm Vets, Chelmsford explores the importance of pain management and the benefits of NSAIDs.
Our ability to recognise, manage and alleviate pain in animals is essential. Most importantly, to uphold animal welfare, but also to ensure production e ciencies, which lead to economic bene ts.
Anyone who has been called about a lame sheep in a eld will also know that public perception of animal pain heavily in uences the reputation of the livestock industry in the eyes of consumers – who need to be con dent that production animals in the UK are ethically raised and treated.
The stoic nature of farm animals means that they do not always outwardly display pain, choosing instead to mask it as much as possible. To show vulnerability would single them out to predators, so
some signs of pain are as subtle as facial expression, isolation from the herd or ock, or lying down more often than usual. Some notably painful conditions such as foul in the foot, or scald will cause an animal to limp, thus making them more obvious to the observer, but other animals with mastitis may not show outward signs of pain and discomfort until stimulated by touching the a ected quarter, for example.
Non-steroidal anti-in ammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are the most readily available pain-relieving medications in food producing animals, though steroids and other types of pain relief may be prescribed for di erent presentations and ailments.
If you are moved to consider antibiotic therapy in an animal for any condition, it stands to reason that there will be in ammation present that could be resolved by NSAIDs. In ammation can often cause discomfort, and providing the animal is well hydrated, NSAIDs
given under veterinary advice can promote recovery, alleviate pain and encourage animals to move and eat.
Studies show that utilising NSAIDs in lame cattle can improve mobility and increase speed of recovery. They are also e ective at reducing post operative pain in routine husbandry and emergency procedures in cattle and sheep. NSAID therapy in mastitis signi cantly improves milk production and reduces
in ammation, and administration to calves and lambs with various conditions can both reduce mortality and improve subsequent weight gain. Your vet can advise on recognising even subtle signs of pain to help you to bolster recovery rates from various ailments or diseases, as well as advise on appropriate dosing regimens to promote recovery, increase productivity and improve cure rates in your livestock. FG
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a long-lasting spray helps when the ock is turned out, especially in heavy rain.
Gwyn James of Nettex, o ers personal and professional advice for farms looking to make improvements to indoor lambing.
For farms considering lambing indoors for the rst time, and those that are well accustomed to the process, there are some best practice tips that can help improve ewe and lamb health through improved nutrition and hygiene.
Nettex’s Gwyn James, who grew up on a sheep and beef farm in Wales and still helps family and friends to lamb inside, o ers the following advice…
imbalance is caused by the unavailability of metabolisable calcium seen in the nal weeks of pregnancy as ewes are put under signi cant nutritional stress due to accelerated foetal growth.
Twin lamb disease, also known as pregnancy toxemia, a ects sheep in the late stages of pregnancy. If untreated, the ewe is unlikely to recover. It's caused by low blood glucose levels and symptoms include weight loss, blindness and ewes will be unable to stand or eat. It can be brought on by stress from handling or transporting ewes. Ewes with too high or too low a body condition score are at greater risk.
A twin lamb solution containing a high energy liquid should be administered as early as possible. If caught late and the ewe has gone down, twin lamb solutions become less e ective, an important tool at this stage is make sure the ewe is hydrated via a drenching gun.
Despite the pressure of managing other aspects of the farm, spending the time indoors to make sure lambing pens and overall shed hygiene is at its best is crucial to preventing common diseases.
Preparation of a hygienic and comfortable lambing area is a discipline all farms tend to observe. However, once lambing starts it is often tricky to maintain these high
standards. Equipment should be cleaned between uses to minimise the spread of any bacteria and disease. Joint ill and watery mouth are commonly caused by poor shed hygiene and can be avoided with a disciplined cleanliness regime.
Following a successful birth, lambs will bene t from a quality colostrum product to help recover from the birth.
For lambs that struggle to stand and suckle, an energy boost in the form of colostrum is a must. Lambs that don’t feed quickly are at risk from hypothermia, and a colostrum that can elevate blood glucose levels will help lambs to recover and suckle faster.
Lastly, being able to identify lambs and ewes as housing lls up is important to ensure lost lambs are reunited with their mothers to avoid them becoming weak.
It is easy to lapse on marking as lambing gets busy, but it is important to use a quality spray. Gywn tails and numbers lambs and docks the ewe’s tail too. Having a long-lasting spray helps when the ock is turned out, especially in heavy rain. FG
Start by identifying ewes that show signs of a calcium de ciency. When brought in prior to lambing, ewes can often su er from a calcium de ciency. The nutritional
CalciEwe+ is a calcium drench with added energy, magnesium and niacin to support recovery after pre-lambing exhaustion. It should be used when the rst signs of calcium de ciency are observed. These can include coma, paralysis, rapid breathing, tremors or uncoordinated movements.
Further health concerns for ewes carrying twins can be identi ed and dealt with quickly and easily thanks to high energy liquids that replace and rebalance the nutritional needs of ewes before lambing.
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Teagasc’s head of sheep knowledge transfer Michael Gottstein explains how pregnancy scanning interlinks with a number of important tasks.
Among these important tasks is identifying which ewes are empty. Given current high sheep prices, there may be an opportunity to cull non pregnant ewes. Additionally, identifying pregnant ewes and the number of lambs that they are carrying; and
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identifying the stage of the pregnancy and expected lambing date.
Pregnancy scanning is a relatively cheap and highly cost-e ective practice when the information is subsequently used to better target concentrate supplementation, Michael
4 Triplet bearing ewes plus twin bearing ewes in poor BCS Week 3-4 of lambing Can be penned with group 2
5 Twin bearing ewes plus single bearing ewes in poor BCS Week 3-4 of lambing Can be penned with group 3
6 Single bearing ewes and all other ewes lambing after 4 weeks of onset of lambing Week 3-4 of lambing Commence concentrate supplementation four weeks after group 3
explains. The biggest nancial bene t arises from a reduction in concentrate usage where ewes are fed according to litter size, body condition and target lambing date. This will require putting ewes in late pregnancy into di erent groups based on litter size, body condition score (BCS) and lambing date (Table 1).
An example of how this would work for a mid-season lambing ock of ewes being fed 70% DMD silage could be as follows:
• 10 weeks pre-lambing –commence feeding triplet and thin twin bearing ewes lambing to rst cycle
• Eight weeks pre-lambing –commence feeding twin and thin single bearing ewes lambing to
rst cycle plus triplet bearing ewes lambing to second cycle
• Six weeks pre-lambing –commence feeding single bearing ewes lambing to rst cycle and twin and thin single bearing ewes lambing to second cycle
• Four weeks pre-lambing –commence feeding all other pregnant sheep.
The ideal time to scan ewes is between day 45 and 80 of pregnancy, Michael advises. From a practical point of view, it is generally recommended that scanning takes place 80 days post-ram turnout. To aid the scanning operator to successfully identify the litter size of the ewes, it is a good idea to have the ewes fasted for 8–10 hours prior to scanning. This is to reduce the area taken up by stomach contents. FG
A maize header investment paid o for Su olk farmer James Forrest –harvest was completed faster and it reduced wear and tear on the combine. Sarah Kidby reports.
Having previously used a conventional header for grain maize harvesting, James Forrest decided to invest in a C7508 CF Corn Header from MacDon for the 2024 harvest. Unlike a conventional header, which takes on the whole crop including stalks, with the MacDon C Series, only the cob goes through to the combine, while rollers push the stalk out of the bottom to be chopped up.
Commenting on the bene ts, Rob Hale, farm foreman for RH Forrest & Co said: “It’s a lot easier to feed the crop through, it speeds up harvest considerably, there’s less wear and tear on the combine compared to a conventional header – which has to take in the whole crop including stalking, and the MacDon header will pick up lodged crop better.”
He estimates the harvest took half the time with the new header. Asked
if there were any improvements he would make, he said he was very happy with its operation and wouldn’t change anything.
Made in Hungary, the header is fairly new to the UK and although MacDon has been making maize headers for many years, 2024 was the rst year they operated in the UK. With this in mind, MacDon area sales and product support, Simon Kirk, visited RH Forrest on the day of our visit to nd out how they were getting on with the header and to get feedback on any improvements needed. But the only suggestion was to move one of the indicators to a more visible location.
Maize is grown as a break crop at RH Forrest, in outlying elds that are unsuitable for sugar beet. 2024
was the 4,000-acre farm’s third grain maize harvest over the past four years and completed a couple of days after our visit in mid-November.
James opted for an eightrow 75cm chopping header from MacDon, which folds up for transport, to be used with his Claas Lexion 8900 combine. The header includes the OctiRoll system, which means rollers pull the stalk down and complete the chopping and crimping all in one system, Simon explained.
The MacDon header is only the second one sold by dealer Ernest Doe’s local branch, so much of the support came directly from MacDon itself and Rob said they were very helpful – and Ernest Doe was also just down the road if they needed anything.
The header ranges from 6–16 rows and there is currently a 12row and 16-row in the UK, Simon said. MacDon C Series Headers are designed to t most major brand combines with an easy to install completion package, and little adjustment is needed.
RH Forrest has moved to grain maize over the past four years as it’s a crop that can cope more easily with di cult weather, and there are “big yield potentials”, Rob explained. It’s a far more reliable crop now than OSR or beans, the latter of which is a ‘feast or famine’ crop, only reaping a pro t in one in every ve years. “This year was a good year, but the ve previous years were pretty average
to poor, whereas maize is a fairly durable crop. It will stick the weather well, particularly in seasons like this one,” he added.
The maize was drilled in early- to mid-May, a little late as they had to nish drilling the sugar beet rst – and when they nally started on maize, they had 60mm of rain within 24 hours of drilling the rst block, which not only impacted the emergence of the crop, it also delayed the drilling of the next 30ha by a fortnight. In a more average season than last year they would have been able to start harvesting in late October, which would have put them in a better position for getting a crop in behind it, Rob said.
This aside, they were lucky with the weather in the rst couple of weeks of November. The crop was harvested with a moisture content of 33% and dried to 15% with rst a oor dryer then a batch dryer.
Around 45ha was drilled in 2024, at a seed rate of 80,000 due to the shorter growing period, but they are looking to increase the acreage going forward on some of the contract farms further a eld, Rob said. It’s hoped they will achieve 8.5–9 tonnes/ha but there is potential for 11–13t/ha if maize is drilled in good time and the weather is favourable. It had 150kg N per hectare and target margins are £1,000/ha.
Currently, James is only growing maize on his own farm, but there are plans to drill maize on contract farms next year. FG
Cornish farmer Malcolm Barrett has been trialling methods of sowing maize with minimal to no ploughing. Sarah Kidby reports.
Since reducing the use of the plough on his farm using a variety of min-till methods, Malcolm Barrett, who supplies forage maize to local dairy farmers, has seen reduced ooding and fuel usage, and the soil has signi cantly more worms. Malcolm took on the tenancy for the farm from the Duchy of Cornwall four years ago, and has been heavily involved with Farm Net Zero and Innovative Farmers, which supported the trial.
Maize needs a ne seed bed to establish and is easily outcompeted in its early growth stage, so heavy ploughing helps give the crop the best chance – but it can lead to degraded and compacted soils that risk polluting rivers via run-o . This is a particular problem in the southwest where a lot of maize is grown to feed cattle.
Innovative Farmers has trialled methods of sowing maize with reduced ploughing on six farms over the past two years.
In the rst year of Malcolm’s trial, they ploughed an area, min-tilled an area and direct drilled an area using a Mzuri drill, across about 20 acres. The following year they just did min-till and direct drilling, with some strip till drilling. There was no di erence in yields between the plough-based area and the min-till maize, Malcolm said.
The only di erence was one grass eld did not germinate quite so well, resulting in a yield de cit. However, they discovered that if they disturb the surface slightly to create around 2in of soil on the top using Vaderstad Carrier discs, the maize germinates better.
For the second eld, which was following a winter wheat crop, the direct drilled area yielded the same as the rest of the eld. Last year they did strip tilling and no ploughing at all, and they sold the plough last spring. They have also reduced inputs and are now averaging 12.5t/
acre, which Malcolm says he is more than happy with, though he plans to implement a little more input this year to maintain their output. They also sow seven-way cover crop mixes to help the soil after winter cropping, and these are used to feed the cattle, which in turn put nutrients back onto the eld. When it comes to the next cultivation, the elds are getting easier to work, and they don’t need lots of machinery passes to create the tilth or seedbed for crops to grow, even after cattle have been grazing them all winter, Malcolm said.
This new approach has also made them more resilient in the face of wet weather such as that seen last year. Malcolm welcomed a group of farmers for a farm visit and although it was a wet day, there was hardly any soil stuck to their wellies. “We’ve got so many worms now in our soil that it can cope with wet weather. […] It doesn't matter what crop we grow, after a heavy rain you can walk across a eld without mud sticking, or I'd be happy to drive across any of our elds within 24 hours of rain.”
As well as the bene ts for the soil, there has also been a fuel saving as they now do one pass with the Vaderstad and one with the Mzuri drill – using just 9 litres of fuel an acre to establish crops, compared to the approximately 15 litres/acre they would expect for ploughing. The maize grown this year was Agiraxx and Malcolm says they are very happy with how the maize has established, the cost and the output.
Commenting on the trials, Soil
Association farming advisor Jerry Alford said: “What we've demonstrated is that you don't have to plough to get a seedbed for maize. One of the big negatives in terms of the issues that come from maize is that by ploughing and over cultivating you lose that soil structure, leading to erosion and runo issues.”
Whilst it’s still early days, research indicates that the non-ploughed ground is holding water better and has better soil structure. And anecdotally, farms involved in the trial had more upright crops despite a lot of lodging generally in the southwest due to conditions last year. Trials in 2024 suggest that those using strip till only had slightly lower yields, but higher starch, so there are “swings and roundabouts” in these approaches, Jerry concluded.
Farmers participating in the trials can choose the level of change they want to implement, Jerry explained – for example Duchy College farm chose to take smaller steps rather than implementing major change, using a Sumo Trio disc system to create seedbeds.
The Sumo Trio combination cultivator works the whole soil pro le in one pass and can be used in most instances instead of the plough. Farming in this way is proven to lower input costs, create a soil environment well-suited to strong yields, and protects the environment from carbon loss, Sumo says.
The Trio offers cost savings through labour, fuel, crop inputs and machine wear and tear, and a better bottom line as a result of improved soil structure and improved yields, the manufacturer continues. The Trio can also be used as a one pass drill with the addition of a seeder and SDO Single Disc Opener Accessories. FG
This combination cultivator is used for both shallow mixing and deep cultivation in one single pass. Working in this way minimises fuel and labour costs whilst creating a more supported soil structure.
In addition to the six and eightrow variants with row spacings of 70–80cm, the new Azurit precision seed drill from Lemken also now comes with six or 12 rows with 50cm row spacing.
A furrow former has been added to the seeding coulters to improve the quality of seed placement. The drill pipe has been updated and now comes with an inlet that can be replaced once worn. Another new feature is automatic seed singling for maize with a system that monitors and adjusts the quality of seed singling. This can be retro tted to older machines.
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Meanwhile the MicroHub 5 is a spreader unit which allows microgranule to be applied in the direct vicinity of seeds. This option is available for the Azurit with up to eight rows. Depending on the year of manufacture of previous Azurit 9 machines, matching retro t kits will also be available.
The system is controlled via the Azurit on-board terminal. MicroHub holds 200 litres of fertiliser, which can be applied at rates ranging from 1–40kg/ha. The metering unit is operated electrically, and granules are pneumatically delivered to the seed furrow. FG
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Correct varietal choice is the first step towards optimising rumen health for milk producers who use maize silage in total mixed rations.
Maize variety decisions will largely depend on location and soil type, but consideration should also be given to the maize silage inclusion rate in a total mixed ration (TMR), to maximise its nutritional bene ts, explains Tom Turner of seed breeder, KWS.
“Dairy farmers who use maize silage at a moderate inclusion rate of up to 50%, for example, are advised to sow an ultra-early or early variety as part of the rotation,” he explains. “These have
an FAO, or maturity rating, of 170 and below and have been bred for their ability to reach maturity in as little as 130 days, compared with an average 160 days for mainstream varieties.
“The shorter growing season is appropriate on farms with heavy soils and/or on marginal sites, where poor autumn weather can lead to challenging conditions at harvest. A timely cutting date can also be helpful in situations where maize silage is
fed all year round and stocks from the previous year tend to run out. Ultra-earlies and earlies can return high yields and starch content, due to the rapid maize breeding progress that has been achieved in recent decades.”
One variety suitable for low-tomoderate maize silage TMR inclusion rates is the ultra-early, KWS Temprano, he says. It has an FAO of 150, with very high starch potential and rapid dry down characteristics which give the opportunity for an early harvest. KWS Temprano has an average 17.1 dry matter tonnes/hectare yield and a starch content of 38.5%.
Meanwhile, KWS Reo (FAO 170) falls into the early category, he adds. It has tremendous yield potential of 20 dry matter tonnes/hectare, backed up with a starch content of 36.3%.
Tom recommends that producers who use maize silage at a high inclusion rate opt for a percentage of slightly later-maturing hybrids, which o er superb yield potential and moderate starch levels. However,
a starch content of 30%-plus should be set as a minimum for variety selection, to fully reap the nutritional bene ts of the feedstu , he states.
“One variety which is a good match for high maize inclusion rates is Papageno (FAO 190), which falls into the early/maincrop category. It has an excellent dry matter yield potential of 19.5t/ha, an average starch gure of 32% and an ME of 11.52 MJ/kg/ DM. Papageno is ideal for spreading drilling and harvest dates and is a rst-choice variety on the NIAB forage maize descriptive list for 2025.”
All the recommended varieties have superb early vigour and o er an opportunity to improve the nutritional value of TMRs and boost milk yields and quality, he says.
“Maize silage is renowned as a rumen-friendly ingredient for TMR diets and it is often described as ‘rocket fuel.’ As long as producers take a balanced approach, it is di cult to beat as a ration ingredient for dairy cows.” FG
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at Hutchinsons’ northern maize trials underlined the importance of tailoring variety to drilling date.
The trials were hosted by the Fisher family at Smalmstown Farm near Carlisle. Poor weather characterised much of the 2024 season, which saw the latest-ever drilling of maize trials on 8th May, and also the latest harvest in mid-October, according to Hutchinsons agronomist, Jim Clark. Generally, that re ects what was seen in the eld too.
Di erences in varietal traits, notably speed of establishment and maturity, were particularly evident this year. In many cases, there was a 10-week drilling window for maize from April to the rst week of June.
P7326 has dropped o the radar for some after several years on the market, but is one of the earliest maturing varieties when grown under lm, with an earlier FAO maturity rating than P7034, and is potentially better suited to latesowing situations than the popular P7034, Jim says.
The Bayer varieties (DKC3204 and DKC3218) stood out in the 2024 trials for their early vigour, and proved popular with visiting farmers. Experience with the varieties in Hutchinsons trials also suggests they are slightly earlier maturing than
their o cial FAO ratings indicate.
“For instance, DKC3204 has a rating of 210, but from what we’ve seen in the eld, while it is slightly later, we think it's actually closer to P7034, which is rated nearer 180–190.”
Open ground crops in the trials su ered signi cant damage by rooks and seagulls during establishment, making it hard to read too much into yield results. However, previous trials and experience on other farms in the area shows Prospect remains a good performer when grown in the open. But while it does well sown early in the open, experience shows the variety can struggle when grown under lm. “We think the cut-o for sowing crops in the open is around 10–15th May up here. If you’re drilling after that, you should go back to putting maize under lm to help crops catch up. Prospect isn’t best suited to that situation [under lm], so you are better going with a variety like P7179 or P7326.”
Placing a smaller quantity of microgranular fertiliser with seed at drilling o ers cost savings over traditional DAP applications, and improved nutrient use e ciency, which bene ts rooting, establishment, and yield potential.
This was evident in the trials, where DKC3204 sown with Primary-P, for example, went on to produce a dry matter yield of 1.22t/ha more than the same variety without placement fertiliser. At a milk price of 45p/litre, this extra DM yield was worth an additional £887.20/ha.
Another product, Crystal Green, also gave a DM yield bene t, worth more than £700/ha in additional milk value.
“A lot of local contractors are now
getting on board with placement fertiliser, and many say it is also easier to use than DAP,” notes Jim.
Undersowing maize with grass or crimson clover mixes is increasingly popular among maize growers, o ering several bene ts to soil health and the wider business.
Jim says last year’s undersowing trials at Carlisle were a great success. Using disc drills to sow grass into maize ground worked
particularly well, and was a ‘step-up’ in establishment. However, because grass must be sown before maize gets too large (e.g. 6–8 leaf stage), the team found the vigorous Westerwold mix can grow too big.
“If we’re going to use mechanical drills to sow grass in maize early, we’ll probably have to look for a slowermaturing grass. In contrast, where the Westerwold mix is broadcast into standing maize as late as you can travel through with a fertiliser spinner, we need that vigour because the grass is going in so much later and has to reach a certain size before maize shades it out.”
When drilling grass into maize, growers must recognise any risks from pre-emergence grassweed herbicides. “You want as big a gap between herbicide application and sowing the grass as you can get. That window wasn’t massive this year, because once the maize gets too large, you can’t use a mechanical drill.”
Looking at seed rates for undersowing, he says 7.5–10kg/ha (3–4kg/acre) of Westerwold did provide reasonable cover, but for farmers wanting to graze land with sheep once maize is taken o , rates should be nearer 17–20kg/ha (7–8kg/acre). FG
Available with working widths of 3 and 4m, these pickup models are an optimised further development of the basic model and an absolute professional device for maximum working speed with minimum losses. The highlight: two belts arranged one behind the other ensure perfect pickup and forwarding of the crop into the intake auger. The collection tapes are made of a new type of material and have a special structure. This prevents the crop from slipping off – especially with oily crops. The PROLINE series conveyor tines are made of high quality plastic and are even more powerful and flexible than the metal tines of the normal ZPU.
Foldable corn headers are available in 6- and 8-row sizes, and fixed versions are available from 5–12 rows. All come with our powerful Professional Drive transmission to ensure smooth, high-speed operation and reliability. An optional kit is available for all of our Corn Champion headers providing simple adaptation for sunflower harvesting.
Wet weather shortened the 2024 maize growing season, prompting experts to discuss how to get the best out of the crop. Sarah Kidby reports.
Heavy rainfall in May 2024, o the back of a wet winter and spring, meant a lot of maize was sown 2–4 weeks later than usual on average – although those that did manage to sow in May had good results, said Limagrain product manager Tim Richmond during the Maize Forum in January. Despite this, the maize growing area expanded by around 15% last year, due to arable farmers being unable to get on the land early enough to drill spring cereals.
Starch levels declined last year, despite ME remaining fairly stable, according to Euro ns maize data from 2020-24. This could be down to the fact that temperatures in June and July were 1–2ºC below average, which will have impacted crop development, Tim noted.
Meanwhile, data from another company showed dry matter was down by 3% this year – a symptom of late sowing. When DM and starch are down, there’s less bypass starch, so starch degradability usually increases, which can lead to potential acidosis issues for livestock.
having an impact, alongside growing conditions. The most important thing when choosing varieties is to match maturity to site potential, he emphasised, and the Maturity Manager in LG’s Maize Management tool can help. Choosing varieties that are high in starch and cell wall digestibility was recommended.
Nitrogen, phosphorus and potash are all very important for maize, explained Origin Soil Nutrition agronomist Guillaume Franklin – as are sulphur and micronutrients, though the latter are not mentioned in the RB209 recommendations.
Soil pH is critical and should be between 5.8–7.0 for maize, but elds must be limed if pH is lower than 6.0, according to the Potash Development Association (PDA), as a number of key nutrients will not be available to the plant. Research by the Professional Agricultural Analysis Group shows 41% of UK soils sampled have a pH of 6.0 or below.
Unexpectedly, Tim to
If we assume that phosphate availability is 100% at pH 6.5, then at pH6 only 52% of the phosphate is available. In reality, lockup will still occur even at the optimum pH 6.5, but at a much lower rate.
Unexpectedly, NDF levels were up, prompting question whether variety choice is also
“Saxon’s
improved vigour meant it was greener at harvest and it outperformed our other varieties.”
Guillaume emphasised the importance of phosphate for early establishment and developing a really good rooting system for the plant. Phosphate xation can be very high – in extreme cases up to 75%
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or even more phosphate applied fertiliser becomes xed within 4–6 weeks. In acidic soils, iron and aluminium are the most common cations that x phosphate, while in alkaline soils phosphate locks onto magnesium and calcium. Even in the optimum range of pH 6–7, UK soils tend to have high levels of cations depending on soil type and geology of the soil.
Harper Adams University trial data shows that 62kg/ha of DAP plus a protected phosphate (Origin Enhanced Phosphorus, a liquid coating on phosphorus fertiliser), yielded an average of 2.3t/ha more than standard 125kg/ha rate of DAP.
harvest date forward. High organic matter, pH and phosphate increase zinc de ciency.
Guillaume stressed. It’s very mobile in the soil and leaches out easily; de ciencies as a result of heavy rainfall are often seen during the winter months. PDA recommends that sulphur be included in every fertiliser programme this year, as it is no longer deposited from the atmosphere in su cient amounts.
The three common sources of sulphur in the UK are: ammonium sulphate – the most common and traditional – polysulphate and Esta Kieserite.
Research by Pearce Seeds found yield increases of 0.55t/ha when polysulphate was used compared to just DAP. Polysulphate has a 50-day or more release of nutrients, compared to ammonium sulphate which is six days.
With maize planted late in the spring from mid-April onwards, it is essential to establish the plant quickly to maximise biomass and cob numbers, advises Bionature. Predrilling should be treated with Leodita (leonardite) to help break up the soil and to release the nutrients (including potassium) locked up in the soil, the company advises. If using for the first time use at 3.0 litres/ha.
When the maize reaches two true leaves an application of Delta (5.0 litres/ha) plus XStress (1.0 litres/ha) should be applied primarily to enhance secondary root development, promotion of cytokinin hormones in the plant and to supply micro-nutrients to prevent plant stress if weather conditions are poor, particularly when cold or wet.
A second application of Delta plus XStress should be made again as the secondary roots start to develop. This is primarily to ensure faster plant
Limagrain also o ers LG Korit Pro, which is put onto seed treatments to improve phosphate availability. It includes Bacillus amyloliquefaciens IT45, which colonises the rhizosphere of the root zone and mobilises phosphates that may otherwise be locked up in the soil.
Zinc is often overlooked but is a very important micronutrient for early development, yield and bringing the
establishment, greater biomass and to promote the production of multiple cobs per plant. By using this programme the biomass normally increases by 20%.
Bionature is a UK-based fertiliser company specialising in providing cutting edge, smart liquid fertiliser for UK growers. The company believes providing smart nutrition to a crop with a ‘little and often’ approach is the best way to maintain health and realise the crop’s full potential. Visit bionatureagriculture. com for more information about the company’s products, or get in touch directly. FG
Options include foliars and MicroMatch, a powdered coating which is applied onto fertilisers and feeds the plant in the rst 4–6 weeks. It can bridge the ‘hunger gap’ between emergence and foliar applications of micronutrients. MicroMatch coats 100% of all fertilisers, and is available to all plants evenly, whereas granular micronutrients can have hot spots in the seed bed, Guillaume said.
Sulphur is key
Sulphur is just as important as nitrogen, and if you’re not applying it, it’s going to have a very negative impact on your crops,
There are lots of incentives from government and water bodies to harvest maize early – for very good reasons, but this shortens the growing season even more, Tim noted. Harvesting earlier in September also means cover crops can be put in afterwards and up to £200/ha SFI payments are available for this. FG
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The new, weight-saving chassis design offers machine self-levelling and independent front to back track width adjustment, so more focus on ergonomics and comfort.
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Keeping the nozzle at the optimum distance above the target ensures the best coverage and so the best bang for your buck when it comes to making the most of chemical application.
As taught in every NRoSO update course, increasing the boom height by a mere 20cm above the optimum 50cm target height, when spraying on 50cm nozzle spacing, can double the drift.
Chemical companies supplied a cable tie to add to the end of the boom giving operators a guide to where the boom height should be, whereas, in the Amazone world, the hockey stick dangling from either side of the boom is there as a means of gauging boom height. Boom height control systems go back decades with the use of sensors under the boom giving audible feedback as to whether the height was correct or not. Amazone introduced its DistanceControl system back in the early noughties
Fast forward 20 years or more and Amazone says it is still at the forefront of that technology, keeping ahead of the game with its innovative design and development. Booms are getting wider and so the need to control boom height has become harder and more important still. On Amazone UX trailed sprayers and the Pantera self-propelled, the Super-L3 boom is available up to 48m and, at widths of 39m or more, the highlysophisticated ContourControl and SwingStop pro come as standard.
With ContourControl, the ultrasound sensor count has now gone up to six with two taking care of the centre section on the chassis parallelogram and the outer four looking after crop height across the boom width. Readings from these sensors are received by the Canbus electrics and a signal given to alter the boom height. This then triggers the on-board oil supply, stored in accumulators under pressure, providing an immediate oil feed to that speci c hydraulic ram giving an instantaneous response at the boom. The result? Perfect contour following all the time – even at higher forward speeds. The boom knows the nozzle spacing selected and sets the boom height accordingly without the need for any operator input. Additionally, if one side of the boom is folded in to go round a pole, then the boom is kept level automatically.
Now this technology is available on the UF02 mounted sprayers in boom widths from 24m and above so, for those farming on undulating terrain with a wraparound 3,500-litre front and back tank unit, all the bene ts are available here as well.
One such customer making the most of the system is Hugh Murrie of John Murrie & Sons, who invested in a 27m UF 2002 with the new ContourControl system last year. With 200ha of arable land just outside Forfar, Angus, the farm previously ran on a 21m tramline system but the move out to 27m pushed them towards embracing this new technology. “We have some heavily rolling land where, at times, each side of the boom needs to be able to go both above and below horizontal. Even on 21m, there were parts of the farm where we had the boom height right on one side and the other end of the boom dragging in the crop or up in the air. Now, with the addition of ContourControl, we can ride the undulations knowing that the boom height is always at its optimum,” comments Hugh.
Poor spray application is not only just down to the wrong height; horizontal boom movement, such as boom tip sway, also results in over- and under-spray. This is where SwingStop comes in to iron out any to and fro movement generated by driver behaviour and tramline conditions. Acceleration sensors on the boom ends sense the speed and direction of movement and more on-board live hydraulics are used within the boom pendulum system to constantly counteract these negative movements. To check it works, take the sprayer brake test. At normal spraying speeds, jump on the brakes and see the boom tip stay in its optimum position.
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Although AmaSelect o ers the ultimate in nozzle control with its unique blend of individual shut-o and on-the-move automated nozzle size selection, a simple individual nozzle shut-o system on a 24m boom o ers 85% less overlap than standard section control and so can generate up to 5% savings on your ag chem bill by reducing overall chemical usage as well as preventing crop lodging through overlap during liquid fertiliser applications and preventing yield penalties caused by spray over-application, Amazone claims. AmaSwitch has o ered all these bene ts at an a ordable price. Individual solenoid valves sit on the nozzle holder which can be speci ed either as a triple or quad body. The quad body can also be used to spray at 25cm spacing, as and when required. Now 2025 sees the launch of AmaSwitch plus. AmaSwitch plus features new components that have been extensively tested in the harshness of a marine environment and in purpose-built climate stations and so is built to a whole new level of durability giving all the bene ts of individual nozzle switching, yet with much improved reliability. AmaSwitch plus comes with a four-year guarantee as standard via your myAMAZONE account.
For all your spraying and fertiliser application needs, go to www.amazone.co.uk or visit your local Amazone dealer for more information and a chance to do the brake test on your farm. FG
Pulse width modulation (PWM), closed chemical transfer and TwinFill tank management for sprayer range.
PWM availability is for iXtrack T4 and T6 trailed models, in the guise of iX ow-Pulse, and in combination with the heavy duty HSS 30-40m boom. PWM o ers greater accuracy and precision through ne-tuning of droplet size, plant coverage and water volumes.
Using Raven’s Hawkeye to underpin the system, Kverneland Group Mechatronics has integrated PWM control into its existing iXspray software. This manages the duty cycle for opening and closing times of individual nozzles while maintaining droplet size and pressure, without impacting on the desired application rate.
Advantages include an extension of the
working range of a single nozzle system, plus a greater ability to cater for speed changes. These include curve compensation to manage the boom speed di erential from one end to the other; starting and stopping on headlands; slowing down during turning; and adapting to speed changes when going up or downhill.
Closed chemical transfer is another development for iXtrack trailed sprayers, which avoids the need to manually open containers and measure out the contents.
With closed chemical transfer, pesticides ow in a controlled and measured manner, even with part-can volumes. Suction and pressure
connections allow empty containers to be thoroughly rinsed before removal from the transfer mechanism.
Additional changes found on the iXtrack T4 range include an increased tank capacity of 5,300-litres, bridging the gap between the agship 4,600-litre T4 and the entry-level 6,400-litre T6 model.
In addition, the T4 series is now available with Kverneland’s innovative HC vertical folding boom, in working widths up to 30m. The HC boom o ers single-side spraying, and asymmetric and symmetric folding of three, four or ve boom sections, lending itself to those with narrow headlands or no headland at all – for example in vegetable production.
The vertical folding HC boom is available from 18–30m, and can be equipped with ve, seven, nine or 11 sections, or in combination with iX ow-E boom line recirculation and individual electric nozzle control.
Technology continues to evolve with the introduction of Twin Fill software to simplify multitank management with combinations using the iXter B mounted sprayer with the iXtra front tank.
Twin Fill ensures that the correct volumes of liquid in the correct concentrations for each tank, and are correctly mixed, split and transferred. When induction is complete, Twin Fill then ensures both tanks are correctly topped-up to the requested volumes with clean water. It is a process that avoids having to measure out all pesticides twice, and in di erent amounts, to separately ll a twin tank set-up. FG
Now available in 3,500–12,000-litre sizes with booms up to 45m, Knight Farm Machinery’s Trailblazer trailed sprayers have recently received a raft of updates.
Operated via the Fluid Control PRO touchscreen, the PRO development enables automated clean water tank lling followed automatically by progressive lling of the main tank. In the wash-out phase of spraying mode, clean water is provided at spraying pressure to the spraying circuit for thorough in- eld washout. The suction hose is blown out under air pressure. It is also now possible to specify from the factory the Hypro Cleanload Nexus closed transfer system and an IBC closed transfer induction point.
Boom developments include new Knight
Contour Master terrain-tracking technology for tri-fold booms (30–42m). It uses four sensors across the boom in combination with advanced software to control height, tilt, levelling and variable geometry of each boom side (+/5-degrees).
A further 6G version of Knight Contour Master uses six sensors and Knight’s own technology to manage additional variable geometry points between the inner and outer boom sections. It adds full independent automatic movement of the outer boom sections to the existing boom contour-following,
providing 8 degrees of movement at the boom ends in both directions.
Another in-house development, KINS nozzle switching technology provides the bene ts of individual nozzle switching without the need for pulse width modulation. Retaining a conventional nozzle body con guration, it allows single, triple or quin nozzle bodies to be speci ed and incorporates Knight’s proven airactuated switching technology.
‘Smart Modules’ – one per four nozzles – are mounted to the stainless steel boom line and protected within the boom structure. Customers not requiring individual nozzle switching can choose to have the Smart Modules con gured to provide traditional section switching, allowing the possibility of a low-cost conversion to individual nozzle switching at a later date. FG
Knight Trailblazer developments include two versions of Knight Contour Master terrain-tracking technology for tri-fold booms.
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Innovative new cereal fungicide RevyPro from BASF will be available in spring 2025.
with standard resistance management protocols.
Rebecca Joynt said: “Adding in the more active azole, Revysol, and including a range of products with di erent modes of action is the best strategy both in terms of disease control and for resistance management.”
Jared Bonner added: “The mixture of RevyPro helps reduce the selection of resistance to both azoles and because Revysol is a lower risk mode of action with high e cacy it is very good at protecting other actives. From a resistance management point of view you need to have Revysol somewhere within that programme to protect other higher risk modes of action.
RevyPro builds on the proven strength of Revysol, bringing excellent e cacy on a broad spectrum of diseases, and boosting yields across both wheat and barley, BASF says. RevyPro joins Revystar XE as a Revysol-containing option in 2025.
RevyPro contains 50g/litre Revysol (mefentri uconazole), and 100g/ litre prothioconazole. The active ingredients are uniquely formulated together as RevyPro and show a complementary interaction, producing performance beyond what would be expected. This has a positive impact on disease control and yield.
Rebecca Joynt, senior plant pathologist, ADAS said: “Our trials have shown that RevyPro can be used across the programme. It has good broad-spectrum activity and will certainly help disease control.
“Over the last two years, ADAS has undertaken matrix design trials in wheat which has allowed us to compare RevyPro with its component straight actives, Myresa (97g/litre of Revysol) and Decoy (250g/litre). These trials are carried out at a single spray timing, putting the products under high levels of disease pressure.
“We found there appeared to be a slight formulation bene t, with the RevyPro formulation giving greater control of septoria, and higher yields than the equivalent tank mix.”
Jared Bonner, business development manager at BASF said: “RevyPro’s unique formulation enables fast foliar uptake meaning even with the increasingly variable weather conditions we are experiencing it can be relied upon. This will give growers greater con dence if the weather deteriorates after application. This rapid uptake gives good rainfastness and protection from UV light degradation.”
The fungicidal activity of prothioconazole occurs when it is activated, a process which only occurs inside the plant.
Jared explained: “RevyPro’s fast uptake, quicker than comparable prothioconazole products, leads to higher levels of fungicidal activity, giving enhanced e cacy.”
Once inside the leaf, the Revysol component of RevyPro forms reservoirs allowing slow but consistent distribution of fungicide along the leaf
length which helps with long term protection.
RevyPro is approved for use on all cereals except oats and o ers growers exibility with application timing, dose rate and mix partners when building their fungicide programmes.
RevyPro in wheat
ADAS carried out trials looking at RevyPro and di erent mix partners.
Rebecca Joynt commented: “The majority of our work with mixture partners was done using fenpicoxamid. When we compared 1-litre/ha Questar (fenpicoxamid) + 1-litre/ha RevyPro to 1.25-litre/ha Univoq (fenpicoxamid + prothioconazole) we found that the Questar + RevyPro treatment gave a reduction in septoria and in some places a yield response associated with that, compared to the Univoq treatment.”
Jared Bonner said: “RevyPro is a brilliant mix partner in wheat, providing excellent exibility to the fungicide programme. When used in mixes RevyPro boosts the level of disease control and enhances the performance of the mix partner it is used with. This allows growers to be exible with dose rates. RevyPro’s e cacy enables lower doses to be used of new innovative partner products whilst keeping performance levels the same or better.”
When targeting septoria, RevyPro must be mixed with a fungicide from another mode of action in line
“RevyPro enables growers to get good e cacy, good control and stewardship on the back of it.”
RevyPro provides a new and exible solution for barley, providing the ideal azole combination for this crop. RevyPro provides well balanced disease control covering all major barley diseases; net blotch, rhynchosporium, rust and ramularia.
David Leahy, business development manager at BASF said: “RevyPro is a fantastic new addition to our suite of barley fungicides. Its exibility means it can be used either at T1 or T2 as a standalone product, with rates in the range of 0.75–1.0-litres/ ha or it can be mixed with SDHIs or strobilurins if a grower is facing a particular disease situation. RevyPro can also be used on malting barley crops, up to and including owering.
The unique formulation of RevyPro allows rapid uptake into the plant enabling excellent control on some of the key diseases in barley.” FG
In order to maximise both winter and spring barley yields it is absolutely crucial to get the basics right.
David Leahy explained: “Growing barley is about rstly creating yield and then protecting it. To understand how to manage a barley crop, BASF, in collaboration with ADAS, Teagasc, SRUC, and NIAB have written the Barley Agronomy Guide which gives really useful advice on how to get the most out of your barley crop.”
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With farmers facing increasing pressure on farm costs now is a good time to consider rainwater harvesting and reduce the reliance on mains water whilst improving their environmental impact.
Rainwater is a natural source that can be harvested and stored in MJP Supplies’ range of large tanks; up to 30,000 litres individually or by joining multiple tanks together, you can achieve larger amounts –meaning it’s ready to be used when needed for crop spraying, washing down machinery and feeding animals. Some rainwater harvesting systems can pay for themselves in 2–3 years depending on usage.
It’s proven that using rainwater can signi cantly improve the e cacy of some pesticides as it’s free from minerals and chemicals and has a balanced pH minimising the risk to crops
and machinery. Rainwater use aligns with sustainable farming practices, reducing environmental impact and meeting eco-conscious consumer demands.
MJP also o ers a range of transport tanks from Enduramaxx that are durable and strong, that will t into existing trailers on farms to make instant bowsers, ideal for transporting water or liquid fertiliser around the farms safely and cost e ectively. These tanks have built in lifting eyes so that they can be safely lifted in and out of trailers when not in use making them very cost e ective.
MJP says its range of smaller spot sprayers are ideal for treating paddocks and smaller areas around the farm or yards, with a wide range of sizes and booms to suit most requirements and they can be tted to ATVs or most vehicles. FG
For over 40 years, Team Sprayers has manufactured trailed and mounted sprayers for the ag market. Built in the UK to the highest specs, Team says it focuses on accuracy, boom stability and strength. O ering a range of advanced options on all of its sprayer models including GPS mapping and nozzle control, your sprayer can be built to your exact speci cations.
The mounted range includes the Alpha, Sigma and Arian 2 models which range from a lightweight and cost e ective 600-litre tank capacity and 6m boom on the Alpha to 1,800-litre tank capacity and 27m boom width on the Arian 2.
The trailed range includes the
Leader 3 and Leader 4 models. The smaller Leader 3 features a 2,500 or 3,000-litre tank with 21–32m boom widths. The Leader 4 has tank capacities from 3,000–5,000-litres and boom widths up to 36m and comes with the Muller Track Guide 3 spray control in the cab, o ered as an optional extra on the Leader 3.
Team also o ers a front mounted tank made from impact resistance polythene, and ranging from 600–1,500-litres capacity. The low-line design increases operator visibility and ground clearance while the closer coupling to the tractor reduces overall length and maximises weight distribution, Team Sprayers explains. FG
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• Boom widths of 18 to 38 metres
• Capacities of 3,200L or 4,100L
• Compact hitch to axle length of 4.40m for improved maneuverability
• AUTOSPRAY Pulse Width Modulation system available for increased accuracy
The Carbon Bee Smart Striker X, available through FieldCraft Technologies, uses advanced arti cial intelligence in conjunction with RGB and hyperspectral cameras to detect and di erentiate between crops and weeds in real-time. By analysing over 400 wavelengths, it can easily distinguish between di erent weed species and crops, FieldCraft says.
A key advantage is its ability to perform both green-on-brown and green-on-green spot spraying. In green-on-brown scenarios, it targets weeds in bare soil or stubble elds, while in green-on-green situations, it distinguishes weeds within growing crops. This precision leads to a reduction in chemical usage by up to 90% (depending on weed pressure), resulting in signi cant cost savings on herbicides and water, and minimising environmental impact.
The system’s Isobus compatibility ensures seamless integration with existing machinery, eliminating the need for additional screens and simplifying installation. It works e ectively with most PWM nozzle control systems, enhancing operational e ciency without requiring substantial equipment overhauls.
Additionally, the Smart Striker X is eligible for Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) funding, allowing farmers to claim £43/ha. ROI for most farms is between 1–2 years factoring in SFI and chemical savings. It also results in reduced water use and less wear and tear on the sprayer.
Additionally, the online platform HIVE instantly syncs back data from completed tasks including weeds mapped and sprayed, and savings. These can be used for claiming SFI. FG
Smart Striker X detects, identifies and sprays weeds with absolute precision, allowing you to reduce herbicide use and water use dramatically over a season.
Targeted weed management in green on brown and green on green is now available in this small, lightweight system.
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McConnel’s redesigned Agribuggy features an updated cab, 50kph variable transmission, Cummins engine, heavy-duty drivetrain, and a 3,000-litre spray tank for enhanced performance, durability, and output.
With an unloaded weight of just 6,400kg, the new Agribuggy V300 is a light-footed sprayer that allows growers to spray crops in challenging ground conditions and tough terrain, enabling safe and productive working.
The new variable transmission ensures speed control for optimal spraying output, and OMSI drive axles with locking di erential provide improved traction and handling with a 750mm ground clearance when tted with large-diameter row-crop wheels.
Designed for comfort, the
Agribuggy Comfort Cab o ers 360-degree visibility and an ergonomic layout. An air-suspended high-back seat, and a oating control console, create the ideal working environment.
The V300 comes with a 3,000-litre sprayer demount, internally ba ed for extra strength and to prevent surges. A new electronic sight gauge with LED display for tank contents and remote PTO control has been added for greater convenience and accuracy.
McConnel sprayer sales specialist, Alex Fastnedge, said: “The McConnel Agribuggy holds a distinctive niche in the market due to its low ground pressure and mechanical drivelines. The new model stays true to these principles while introducing a host of enhancements.” FG
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Environment Bank’s estates director, Tom Mason explores how biodiversity net gain (BNG) is helping to build long-term resilience for many farm businesses across England. ,
Why is BNG so appealing for many farmers?
A: Most farmers have less productive areas. These areas are ideal for a BNG Habitat Bank, focusing on low-quality, hard-to-farm land with low biodiversity levels. By restoring these areas, biodiversity uplift can be maximised, therefore maximising the number of biodiversity units that can be generated.
In most cases, that land still has some carrying capacity. It might involve low-intensity grazing, so the farming system could change, but it won’t reduce the land’s agricultural productivity to zero or mean that farmers must engage with something entirely outside their wheelhouse.
Also, unlike a lot of rewilding-related projects, BNG doesn’t require huge swathes of land being put aside. We typically look at sites between 10ha and 50ha where habitat creation supports the wider farming business, rather than land use changing across the entire holding.
How can Habitat Banks make land more resilient?
A: Environmental projects of all sizes have helped to build farming system resilience. Things like tree and shrub planting supports ood mitigation, and planting meadows or grass habitats helps with soil erosion and runo .
Importantly, having a diversi ed income stream can really help ll in the funding gap and provide, especially through our model, secure income that they can use to strengthen other areas of their farm business. They could use it to invest in new machinery, livestock enterprises, or other projects like converting old barns into residential or commercial properties.
Often, people outside the farming world think farmers are only driven by high yields or the greatest output. But when you speak to farmers,
they mostly see themselves as stewards of the countryside who want to leave the land in a better state for the next generation, not only in nancial terms, but also from an environmental perspective.
Why are farmers partnering with Environment Bank?
A: The key thing for farmers is having a clear, visible income stream. You might derive higher income from BNG if you did it yourself, but the attraction for our farmers is that they know exactly what their annual payments will be for the next three decades. That’s incredibly valuable from a business planning perspective.
We also really prioritise agricultural management. It’s rare that we take on a site where hay cuts and grazing don’t play a role. One landowner had previously sold their dairy herd because it seemed like the most viable business choice, but partnering with us meant livestock could return to their farm.
Securing the planning obligations and all the capital works are paid for and delivered by us, and the landowner can be as involved as they choose. If they’d prefer a hands-o approach, that’s not a problem, but most take an active interest in the ecological bene ts and want to get involved, and that’s great too.
Why is revenue sharing an essential part of your BNG model?
A: We have a strong biodiversity unit sales pipeline from our Habitat Banks. Any revenue from these sales that exceeds our forecast targets is shared 50/50 with the landowner.
While our agreements mitigate as much risk as possible for the farmer, they’re still tying up multi-generational assets for a considerable time, so if the sites perform better than expected, they
share in the upside.
People can be distrusting of private nance entering the rural space, that’s exactly why our priority has always been securing land under a leasehold model. We also use local contractors (or the farmers themselves) to deliver habitat creation works. Using a national contractor to undertake all the work wouldn’t bene t the local community.
How robust is the BNG market?
A: We have established over 30 BNG Habitat Banks in the past two years alone and one year into the legislation, the BNG market has really opened up, instilling signi cant con dence in the sector.
We’ve built a fantastic team here at Environment Bank and like to think that our farmers trust us with the ecology, land, and legal aspects of the agreements we undertake with them.
This is enabling us to co-create thousands of acres of new thriving biodiverse habitats with our amazing farmers every year, driving nance into the rural economy at a time when it’s really needed — it’s incredible to see. FG
Farm Expo will be taking place on 5th March 2025, at the Kent Showground in Detling.
The Farm Expo event o ers machinery, supplies and services for the agricultural and farming industry. With trade stands, live machinery demos and networking
opportunities, Farm Expo looks towards the future of farms, farming, and rural enterprises.
Now moving into its sixth year, the South East’s premier farm
machinery, services and supplies show, run by the Kent County Agricultural Society, will see a brandnew layout and the addition of a vintage tractor auction supported by
auctioneers Hobbs Parker.
In 2025, the county’s top tractor and machinery dealers and farm services will be joined at the Kent Showground in Detling by feed merchants, breed societies and other livestock related businesses for a day of networking and live demonstrations.
Now a firm fixture in the region’s annual farming calendar, Farm Expo brings together farmers, farm workers, land managers, students and agribusinesses from all corners of the agricultural industry.
The event is free for visitors to attend, with ticket registrations now live, so be sure to take advantage of this opportunity and head to Farm Expo on Wednesday 5th March 2025. FG
Learn more about Farm Expo 2025 and register for your ticket at www.kcas.org.uk/farm-expo/ Event address: Detling Hill, Maidstone, ME14 3JF. Farm Expo 2025 is kindly supported by headline sponsors, Brachers
David Williams spent a day trying out JCB’s new wheeled loader, telehandler and small articulated loader on the company’s Sta ordshire farm.
JCB is meeting customer demand for increased performance and versatility with the addition of new models in its wheeled loader, telehandler and small articulated loader line-ups.
The exclusive event arranged for Farmers Guide included an explanation by Greg Fitton, JCB’s general manager for agriculture, that almost all the new models include signi cant updates to increase performance and working e ciency, rather than being radical new designs. In the current nancial climate this makes a lot of sense. JCB has a very comprehensive line-up o ered through a network of superb dealers, and for many customers the priority is doing more in less time while improving working conditions for valued operators and minimising ownership costs.
The 435S loader retains its current model designation and remains in the same 15t size category, but engine and transmission upgrades signi cantly increase its clamp climbing and pushing performance.
The same Cummins 6.7-litre power unit now delivers 282hp in Dynamic mode – up from 252hp, and peak torque of 1,200Nm is delivered across a wide 1,100–1,600rpm range, whereas previously it occurred at 1,300rpm, then dropped back as revs were pulled down.
The increased engine power gives the 2024-model 435S an improved power-to-weight ratio of 19hp/tonne – up from 17hp/tonne.
The latest ZF torque converter transmits 25% more drive power in its ‘open’ operating mode which helps maintain work rate and traction as the travel speed and load alters. To achieve this, the torque converter features customisable mechanical drive lock engagement. Previously the drive train
was either open allowing variable drive so that the engine revs can vary within each gear speed during travel or locked which gives a xed drive ratio from the engine to the wheels. Now, the operator can select when the drive train locks and in which gears. For road work at high speeds the transmission locks automatically in gears ve and six for maximum e ciency, but when pushing heaped silage up a steep clamp the operator can use high engine revs for maximum power while the transmission ratio adjusts to compensate for the increasing load. Descending the clamp, the loader can coast with the engine speed idling.
To demonstrate the superior performance, JCB provided a pair of 435S loaders – one existing and one new model and the two operated alongside each other on a simulated clamp. The extra speed and pushing ability of the latest machine was immediately obvious, and for busy contractors
building clamps with silage supplied by eets of trailers, the faster crop handling will allow quicker turnaround, so trailers return to elds more quickly.
To cope with the extra power and ensure long service life the drive axles have also been uprated, from three planetary gears to four.
The new model includes a change to injectionmoulded plastic for the fenders and a snorkel air cleaner with a cyclone pre- lter ensuring a cleaner air supply to the engine.
The AgriPro version adds LED headlights in addition to new rear LED light clusters tted as standard, a ‘white noise’ reversing alarm, mudguard-mounted rear view side mirrors and a composite rear grille with hazard warning lights. It also adds an extended mesh cover for the engine air intake for operating where there are high volumes of cha and loose straw.
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Deutz-Fahr 90hp–340hp tractors
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JCB IntelliWeigh is a new option to simplify record keeping and help avoid overloading trailers and lorries. An in-cab display includes functions such as inputting a target total weight, then the system counts down as bucket loads are added. An in-cab printer is a further option and trade approval is available.
The 2025 435S demonstration machine also featured a new joystick steering option which became available for wheeled loaders from the 427 Agri to the 457 during late 2024. Mounted on the left-hand seat armrest, the compact joystick can be used instead of the steering wheel, providing a quick steering response while increasing operator comfort during repetitive loading cycles. Transmission kick-down, forward and reverse shuttle and windscreen wiper controls are also duplicated on the armrest for added convenience. This means most driving controls can be operated by the left hand, while the right hand controls the loader and attachment. The steering wheel remains available for immediate use at any time.
Although steering and shuttling by the left-hand joystick is strange at rst, the technique becomes
quickly familiar. The main advantage is that a single movement of the stick to either side can achieve full steering lock in either direction, whereas using the steering wheel requires multiple rotations. For those spending long hours in the seat, it’s likely to prove a popular option.
542-100 AgriPro: The JCB demonstration event also provided an opportunity to test-drive the Loadall 542-100 AgriPro for the rst time. The model was previewed at Agritechnica 2023 then at LAMMA last year, with customer deliveries commencing two months ago. Replacing the 536-95, the new model has 9.8m maximum lift height and lifts 4.2t and the AgriPro version has a 173hp power unit and a 50kph transmission, although 542-100 AgriSuper and AgriXtra variants with less power and standard transmissions are also available.
For the AgriPro, an optional Sway Control levelling system uses a double acting ram on the front axle – the rst time it has been available alongside DualTech variable transmission.
Standard boom guard brushes help keep the mast clean, and the new model features a heavyduty front end to cope with the extra load.
The cab is available with a clean air kit for the dustiest environments. This includes additional lters and uses increased air pressure to prevent dust entering the cab.
560-80 AgriPro: The 560-80 is well established, but it is now available as an AgriPro version, providing extra power compared to the existing AgriXtra model, with a 4.8-litre, 173hp engine and DualTech VT 40kph transmission. The larger engine and cooling packs remain well protected between the front and rear wheels and the engine hood has a steep slope down to the right – allowing a clear side view from the operator seat.
The boom includes a Z-bar linkage and the AgriPro speci cation includes 360-degree working lights. The AgriXtra version can be speci ed to match the AgriPro, including the DualTech variable transmission, although only the AgriPro model is available with the additional power.
Pocket rocket 538-60 AgriPro: JCB describes its latest Loadall 538-60 as a ‘pocket rocket’. In the 8t size class, it is the smallest AgriPro in the line-up and features a power-to-weight ratio of 20.9hp/t making it ideal for applications requiring maximum
wide but has a maximum 3.5m lift height, making it capable of lifting large square bales into and out of stacks up to six bales high. It can also tow trailed loads up to 750kg.
The Perkins power unit produces up to 50hp and the hydrostatic transmission provides speeds up to 30kph, while an optional creep speed is available. ZF axles are used, with a locking di erential as standard.
The telescopic boom is available with a Euro hitch headstock – expected to be the most popular option for farmers upgrading from tractor loaders. Smoothride boom suspension is an option.
The TM joystick includes selection of constant hydraulic ow for powered attachments, with ow rate control ensuring implement requirements can be matched.
The TM110 shares its cab with the 403 and has an unladen weight of 3.0t, whereas the 403 weighs 2.6t.
performance and pulling power. The compact size includes minimal rear overhang, and there is nothing protruding past the wheels apart from the pick-up hitch.
DualTech 50kph transmission is included for maximum versatility and ease of use. Ben Mans eld, product manager for Loadall, told Farmers Guide that since the DualTech transmission was launched in 2016, the company has seen demand grow as customers switch from standard systems.
The event also provided an opportunity to test drive the latest addition to the Telemaster line-up – the TM280. Production commenced in December and UK customer deliveries have already started, with rst supplies to Europe in the spring.
“Customers tend to upgrade to larger models when machines are due for replacement, but for those using our TM220, there was a big jump to the larger TM320 and that could be hard to justify,” explained TM product manager, Joe Eddleston. “The TM280 lls that gap.”
The new TM280 has 2.75t lift capacity and maximum 4.8m lift height, and a Euro hitch option allows attachment sharing with tractor front loaders.
The hydraulic piston pump provides up to 140 litres of ow per minute for rapid cycle times, with 90 litres/min available at the spool making it ideal for powered attachments such as feeders, spreaders or rotary brushes.
The popular TM320 cab was the start point for the TM280’s development more than two years ago, and the new model features a total height of just 2.59m, and it is only 2.1m wide. Developing the new model around the cab included mounting the engine as low as possible. This maximises stability
and allows a lower engine hood – for a clear view through the rear window.
There are two variants – the TM280 and TM280S. Both share the same 4.8-litre JCB DieselMax engine; producing 109hp in the TM280 and 130hp in the TM280S, although the other big di erence is the transmission. The TM280 uses a standard 30kph hydrostatic unit whereas the TM280S has JCB’s more versatile DualTech drive with 40kph capability.
“The S will be chosen by those with multiple work sites and who want extra performance,” observed Joe. “From 25–40kph the DualTech system utilises mechanical drive rather than hydrostatic so it is much more e cient for tasks such as pulling trailers and won’t su er overheating issues which can a ect hydrostatic units working under constant heavy loads. The TM280 is the ideal option for customers wanting a capable and versatile handler for typical single-site yard tasks.”
Options include an auto-reversing cooling fan, and a specially designed foldaway trailer hitch mounted ush within the chassis to optimise ground clearance when not in use. The trailer hitch package includes a camera which gives a clear view of the hitch when backing up to trailers.
Farmers Guide was also allowed a preview of the new TM110 compact wheel loader, ahead of its o cial LAMMA launch.
Joe Eddleston explained that the new model provides an option for current users of the 403 wheeled loader, but who want greater lift capacity. The TM110 features 1.1t lift capacity, making it ideal for handling IBCs, or for lifting 1t feed or fertiliser bags.
The new loader is only 2.2m tall and 1.56m
The test drive highlighted the superb manoeuvrability, and the performance which is surprisingly good for such a compact machine. Like other articulated handlers lift capacity is compromised when the steering is at full lock so care is needed extending the boom while turning and carrying heavy loads, but operators will quickly gain experience of the use characteristics and how they di er from tractor loaders or rigid-body telehandlers. The cab is quiet, visibility is excellent, and the new loader is bound to prove popular for working in restricted space environments. FG
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David Williams visited Standen Engineering’s Cambridgeshire headquarters recently to chat about the company’s history, as well as its latest innovations.
Cambridgeshire-based Standen Engineering
Ltd can trace its own roots back to 1846, when Samuel Standen operated as a blacksmith in St Ives. Originally specialising in mechanised solutions for sugar beet growers, the company’s focus moved to potatoes in the 1980s and it maintains a strong reputation for performance and reliability with users in the UK and overseas.
Operating from the same 1.5ha site in Ely that it has occupied since the 1950s, Standen employs approximately 60 sta and achieves a £10M turnover. Export sales account for 20–25% of production, and most UK sales are through a network of established dealers.
The Standen product line-up includes potato harvesters, root crop cleaning systems, bedformers, destoners, planters and the company’s Powavator rotary cultivators. Standen beet machinery left the factory painted dark green; but now the standard colour is light blue – the colour adopted with the acquisition of Pearson in 2003.
Pearson wasn’t the only purchase; others have included KeyAg in the 1990s and Dowdeswell in 2001– both for their speciality and reputations in particular market sectors and brought in for Standen to enhance its o ering.
In-house design and build
“Wherever possible, we design and manufacture in-house,” explained nancial director, David Rickwood. “From machine chassis to gears and guards to axles, if we can make it ourselves then we do. Investment in computer aided design (CAD)technology as well as automated precision cutting and welding machinery for the workshops helps us meet demand while keeping quality levels high, and it helps keep prices competitive too. We buy steel from British suppliers and know that UK farmers prefer buying products manufactured in this country when they have the option.
“Having our own CAD department also allows us to provide additional services. We cater for a specialist market and increasing numbers of machines include unique features to meet bespoke requirements. Recent examples include a da odil harvester adapted for a UK grower, based on a potato harvester design.”
The manufacturing site also includes a specialist electronics division, where control panels and electric circuits are designed and assembled.
Test rigs allow control panels from almost any age of Standen machine to be tested and during the Farmers Guide visit, a technician was working on a control panel from a Standen machine made in the 1980s. Spare parts are kept and repairs are carried out.
“It’s all part of the service we o er,” explained David. “Customers know we stand by our products and help however we can, even when the machines are several decades old.”
A separate division, Standen Imports, is based at the same location, and sources machinery for specialist applications. This includes Brettmeister harvesting transfer trailers, Bassi hybrid drills, Simon carrot and leek harvesters, and many more. As well as importing the products, Standen Imports provides full aftersales back-up including maintaining supplies of spare parts.
Demand for automated machines which reduce
All types of machines are made on the same production lines, but seasonal requirements mean similar products tend to be
dependence on manual labour is increasing. Standen is the UK importer for Ferrari Futura automated vegetable transplanters which are ideal for brassicas, celery, pepper, fennel, lettuce, leeks and tomato as well as other varieties with similar leaf types. Minimum row spacing is 70cm, and up to 9,000 plants per hour can be established.
The best-selling T2XS is a trailed two-row harvester, based on the previous and popular T2 harvester design from 2010, which saw signi cant upgrades in 2020, and has seen further re nements for the 2024 season. The latest model provides 30% more machine levelling, a wider choice of separator options including Dahlman with Omega and dedicated Salad Omega options for harvesting of
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of crop as small as 20mm. Carrot and parsnip modules are also available with square webs and hydraulic rear pintle belts.
The T3 Harvester is a three-row machine, popular for its large digging area and sieving webs, and it is equipped with a large version of the Omega uted roller cleaning system, combining high produce quality with low losses and high output. Wheel spacing options include operation in beds up to 1.8m.
The longer established and smaller QM harvester remains available, although most sales are now to overseas users.
BX bed formers come with two, three or four bodies, all with the choice of standard bodies for heavy soils, or convex or square bodies suitable for lighter, sandy soils. Shearbolt or auto-reset leg protection is available.
Designed and engineered for high output, the Megastar Gen 2 achieves thorough separation and it is highly manoeuvrable for e cient headland turns.
Standen’s unique Acti ow technology includes hard wearing Durapol stars with long ngers in a spiral con guration to move soil, clods and stones away from the centre of the machine, towards the outsides and back again, maximising use of the large separation area.
This results in high quality, evenly structured
beds of well mixed ne soil and small stones to produce best growing conditions for successful crops.
A choice of star spacing is available, making the Megastar Gen-2 ideal for seed, early or main crop potatoes, carrots and many other crops.
A mounted three-row model was recently added to the line-up, and a three-row trailed model is in development, and expected to join the range soon.
There are three models in the UniPlus range. These include:
• The All Web Uniplus with four webs
• Star and Underweb UniPlus – 10 rows of stars with underweb
• Star and Rear Web UniPlus – 10 rows of stars with in ll rings and rear web. They all come with the UniPlus intake system to achieve fast, smooth operation even downhill or in challenging land conditions. The advanced design means that visibility restricting, costly-torun intake rotors are unnecessary. The UniPlus range still employs Standen’s own Acti ow star system in conjunction with webs for maximum separating e ciency.
All models are available in working widths of 1,500mm, 1,700mm and 2,400mm.
Standen reports strong sales of potato planters, as customers look for solutions offering higher working speeds and extra accuracy. Sales of the latest high-speed SR variants include extra demand for four-row models, mainly due to increased use of four-row self-propelled harvesters in the UK.
SR200 planters use a revolutionary new cup design capable of handling longer and larger seed, and o ering the accuracy associated with cup planting with the working speed of a belt planter. 200-series two-row models o er high work rates, with fast forward speeds of up to 10kph. The updated, in-cab touch screen operates the hydraulic space selector to give high levels of control over seed spacing and ensure accurate planting. The stainlesssteel hood with automatic hydraulic pressure adjustment forms perfect ridges even at high speeds. Options include a hillside kit utilising a steering and vibrating seed return system.
The Standen SR400 planter is a development of the already popular SR200 model and is for growers harvesting on a four-row system. The planter runs off a hydraulic side-shift drawbar o ering the grower the choice of running the planter inline to the tractor or o set to the right for use in destoned beds. It can
also operate with a cultivator underneath, providing a one-pass cultivation and planting system.
Traditional SP cup planters are still o ered and remain popular with customers replacing older SP models. However, Standen says the advantages of the SR design mean that the newer models are increasingly popular with UK growers.
Powavators have been one of Standen’s bestselling products for almost 20 years, although recently demand for larger models has increased. The company describes the rotary cultivators as engineered for high performance and durability.
There are two ranges o ering working widths from 1.8–6.0m.
The Powavator 150 is a single body model in 1.8 and 2.0m working widths and rated for use with tractors up to 170hp.
Meanwhile, the Powavator 400 HS (highspeed) series was added to the line-up last year, and unit sales already exceed those of the previous model, following three years of testing and development. Rated for tractors up to 400hp, the 400 HS comes in two bed folding, two bed straddle – or three body versions and can be supplied to suit 1.8 or 2.0m wheel spacing. Rear rollers or depth wheels can be supplied, to suit the application.
All models o er a choice of four di erent blade pro les and types, allowing customers to
optimise results in a range of soil conditions.
The Powavator is also available as a Bed Tiller with rear mounted ridging bodies.
As well as producing components for its own machines, Standen’s expertise is also relied on by other manufacturers. Cleaning units and roller tables for grading lines as well as Galaxy and Omega cleaner packs are in particularly high demand.
Experienced dealers cover most potato growing areas, and Standen also has a wholly owned satellite depot near Perth in Scotland, ensuring stocks of parts and machines are readily available north of the border. Where there isn’t local dealer representation, then the company will deal direct, ensuring all customers can bene t from the range of products and service.
David told Farmers Guide that the Standen name remains well respected within the industry. “It’s a long-established business, and we have a loyal workforce. Customers buy from us knowing that they will receive top quality products and personal service. Our team has the knowledge and expertise to understand customer requirements and recommend and provide the best possible solutions.
“Our latest harvesters and planters are a step ahead of others in the market, and demand is increasing from UK buyers, as well as from those overseas.” FG
Since its inception in the heart of Worcestershire, England, the Mzuri Pro-Til has earned a reputation for excellence, driving sustainable crop establishment across diverse climates and soil types while supporting farmers in achieving greater yields with reduced environmental impact.
Developed 15 years ago to address the challenges of modern farming, the Mzuri Pro-Til combines cutting-edge technology with a farmer-focused design.
and minimised fuel consumption – all without compromising productivity.
Developed to address the challenges of modern farming, the Mzuri Pro-Til combines cutting-edge technology with a farmer-focused design. Over the past decade and a half, this agship product has gained global recognition, with Mzuri expanding its reach across four continents. Today, the Pro-Til is used by farmers across very di erent climates and soil types, proving its adaptability and dependability around the world.
“Since day one, the Pro-Til has been about e ciency and sustainability,” said Mzuri founder, Martin Lole. “What started as a solution to my own farming challenges has grown into a tool trusted by farmers worldwide. It’s as e ective today as it was when we rst developed it.”
Pro-Til and its wider product range to meet the evolving needs of modern agriculture. The company is focused on helping farmers adapt to challenges such as climate change, rising input costs, and the demand for sustainable farming practices.
“We’re proud to have reached this milestone, but we’re not resting on our laurels,” added Martin. “Our focus is on continuing to deliver practical, reliable solutions for farmers while promoting sustainable farming worldwide.” FG
Fifteen years after its inception, the Mzuri Pro-Til remains as relevant as ever, the manufacturer says. Originally created to improve and optimise crop performance, Mzuri points out that the Pro-Til has continually evolved to meet agricultural industry. Its innovative enabled farmers to adopt sustainable practices, including reduced soil erosion, improved water retention,
improve soil health, reduce input costs, the changing demands of the direct drilling technology has enabled farmers to adopt sustainable erosion, improved water retention,
Over the past 15 years, Mzuri has expanded its operations beyond the UK to serve farmers across four continents. The Pro-Til’s innovative direct drilling technology is well-suited to diverse conditions, from conserving moisture in arid environments to managing soil health in temperate zones. This versatility has solidi ed its position as a leader in sustainable agricultural machinery.
In addition to its global success,
In addition to its global success, the Pro-Til has consistently proven its ability to reduce soil disturbance, conserve resources, and improve crop performance –
all while reducing input costs and
environmental impact.
Mzuri remains committed to
innovation, regularly re ning the
Opico has launched new share options, a spot-spraying system and 0% finance package for Farmdroid’s FD20 weed-and-seed robot.
To help cater for a broader range of soil conditions throughout the growing season, the Danish manufacturer has introduced A-shares and L-shaped knives to t to the machine’s inter-row weeding arms. Where previously the only option had been low-draft weeding wires, the new blades are designed to deal with larger, more mature weeds and help in getting closer to the crop plants, Opico explains.
This is particularly important in a growing season when poor weather stretches the interval between hoeing passes, allowing weeds to grow on and get ahead of the crop. The more aggressive action of the new shares also helps to break up capping and surface compaction, particularly in the wheelings, aiding rainfall penetration and providing a ush of mineralised nitrogen for the crop.
In addition, Farmdroid’s new spot-spraying system was on show for the rst time on the Opico stand at LAMMA 2025. Designed for either in-row or inter-row applications of pesticides and micro-nutrients, it provides targeted doses rather than broad-brush, blanket coverage.
The new set-up can be used to target either the crop plant or the bare ground in between. In that way insecticide, fungicide, fertiliser and selective herbicide rates can be cut to a fraction of the normal broadacre rate, the manufacturer says. Studies conducted in Denmark have shown that the system can lead to reductions in herbicide use of up to 94%. It also means cheaper non-selective herbicides can be used between the crop rows.
While Farmdroid has gained a name for herbicide-free weed control in row crops over the last ve years, this latest development broadens the energy-independent machine’s appeal and extends its reach to conventional growers looking to reduce their reliance on agro-chemicals.
Recognising the increased pressure UK farming businesses are
under, Opico has put together a 0% nance package spread over three years, which it believes should help to make a standard six-row FD20’s purchase price a ordable to all. FG
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Richardson Machinery Sales Ltd has taken on the Pöttinger franchise for Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire; and Bomford Turner for Bedfordshire.
Richardson Machinery Sales Ltd has been a trusted name in farm machinery since its founding by director Michael Richardson in 2015. Combining his deep-rooted passion for agriculture with his expertise in sales, Michael says he quickly gained recognition in the used farm machinery industry, building a solid reputation from an early age.
Based in Bedfordshire, Richardson Machinery Sales Ltd says it has earned the respect and trust of the farming community locally, nationally, and internationally, with the company’s commitment to exceptional customer service and quality products being the foundation of its success.
Michael commented that the company has been trading in used equipment for 10 years, and never thought it would progress into new machinery sales. However, with the closure of three local dealers in 2024, Richardson’s was approached by a number of manufacturers.
After some consideration and speaking to local customers, Richardson Machinery Sales decided there was a gap in the market with only the ‘big boy’ dealers left locally.
“We feel we can offer something different to these as we also have such a large stock of used machinery and we want the part exchange machines to sell, so we can cater to everybody’s needs,” Michael added.
Bomford, which was taken on last May, is working well alongside its used machinery stock. The deal with Pöttinger was agreed in December and Michael says it’s an exciting partnership, as there are currently few Pöttinger machines in the area.
The company is in discussion with many other brands and hopes its portfolio of manufacturers will continue to expand. FG
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Antony Monger is farm manager for Tabor Farms’ Holly Lodge in Manningtree, North Essex, which forms part of the larger Tabor Farm enterprise based in Southend. Holly Lodge is the centre point of three di erent sites, all managed by Tony, which are each spread six miles away from the main yard, in di erent directions.
While a small area of land is rented for potatoes, Holly Lodge focuses primarily on premium wheat, as well as oilseed rape.
Rachel Hicks chatted to Antony Monger of Tabor Farms' Holly Lodge site, to find out more about the latest grain store addition to the arable enterprise.
working is key, and this, along with a need to protect his premium wheat prices, was the driving force behind Tony’s latest project –a second purpose-built grain store, which was completed in 2024.
Back in 2015, the rst new grain store was built at Holly Lodge, which was needed to service one of the three satellite sites. “I was very happy with that new store, as it made logistics much easier.
The farm used to grow beans, but inconsistent yields led to these being dropped from the rotation, with part of the land now being contracted to grow ax instead. Tony explains: “I was approached by a company based in mainland Europe, which has seen an opportunity in the UK due to climate change. The ax market is growing, so they proposed a contract whereby they supply and drill it, I spray it, and they harvest it. I simply look after it during the growing season, and to be honest, for me it pays a lot better than beans.
“However, more recently, the 1960s-built shed with concrete base at one of the other sites was starting to get a bit thin around the edges, and it simply wasn’t designed to deal with the bigger machines of today.
di erence. Now I can harvest when the conditions are right, and get more of the crop in during the optimum window, without having to leave some in the eld for longer than I’d like, because either the store is full or I’ve run out of time.
“I originally looked at the cost of bringing that old shed up to spec, but by the time I’d extended it, and re-clad it to deal with the asbestos, it made more sense to just build another new one back at the main Holly Lodge site.”
“I’m a traditional farmer at heart – I’d like to be able to drill every corner, but I do get that as much as it goes 'against the grain' in farming, at some point you have to derisk your assets and get the most pro t from the land where it makes a di erence.”
While he also has a few small parcels of land in long-term Countryside Stewardship, Tony points out that he’s fortunate in that his location o ers grade one and two medium loam soil, allowing him to grow top spec milling wheat, which he says is far more pro table.
E ciency is key
Tony points out that, possibly more due to luck than judgement, there was just enough space to piece another 1,000t grain store onto the side of the last one, and the utility infrastructure was already there. “Luckily, when they built the original shed, they doubled up the size of the cabling and gas lines, so instead of having a whole separate system it gave the option to add the new shed onto the existing one, taking it to maximum capacity.
The arable land totals around 316ha, which Tony predominantly farms single-handedly. “Most of the time it’s just me on my tod, although my brother lends a hand during particularly busy times, like harvest,” explains Tony.
As such, nding the most e cient ways of
Now, Tony says, he has much more exibility when it comes to selling grain as he has more storage space which allows him to hold onto it for longer, and also doesn’t have to worry so much about rejections, as the new store o ers far superior protection for his premium milling wheats. In addition to the 1,100t of internal grain storage, there’s also space for around 600t of grain on the hardstanding at the front.
“At the end of the day, I want minimal drying costs, and I want a hassle-free harvest. Having a decent-sized grain store close by means I can spend more time harvesting and less time moving the combine, which makes a massive
“In fact, previously I had to leave machinery out of the shed, and had nowhere to store fertiliser, so I had to buy it when I had the space, rather than when the price was right. Now I have enough space for everything, and can harvest, buy fertiliser and sell grain when it’s right for the farm.
“The store has been a gamechanger. Despite the wet weather of the last couple of seasons, I don’t think I’ve used a single drop of gas, believe it or not, to dry any grain. I’ve just been using the ambient air, which is a godsend.”
To design and project manage the new store, Tony worked with David Elliott of Harvest Installations, who had designed, speci ed and arranged the build of the previous grain shed in 2015.
David explains the speci cation of the latest store in more detail: “The new store is a twin to the one next door which we built in 2015. It is 30m long and 18m wide, and designed for 3.6m deep level ll storage. Internal capacity is approximately 1,100t.
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big 6 bre cement sheeting. The grain walling is made from concrete panels with UPVC coated steel cladding above. Two 6x6m roller shutter doors give access into the store.
“A fan room at the back of the store has a single 22kW centrifugal fan unit with our CHC45S for humidity drying. This combination allows Tony to ventilate approximately 250t at a time.
“The drying equipment uses the fan set above mounted to a Harvest steel tunnel. A Challow hardwood timber oor is used to ventilate the crop, while forced air extraction is used to maintain positive ventilation.”
According to Tony, working with Harvest Installations has been “impeccable”. He explains: “Every aspect of the build was seamless, and all thanks to Harvest Installations and the people they work with.
“This is more than just a farm – it’s my home, and everyone involved showed my home nothing but respect.
“Literally, from below the ground all the way to the eaves, attention to detail and communication were there consistently. From the o , there were issues with the ground being so soft and unstable, but I was kept informed and included every step of the way, until a resolution was found.
“From the building supplied by AC Bacon, the
build team at JK Construction, to Max and his crew at Challow who provided the ooring, without a shadow of a doubt, if I wanted another shed built, I will be calling David Elliott at Harvest Installations, and I’ll be saying ‘I want another one like that and I want those same boys doing it’ – it’s as simple
For Tony, getting the grain store exactly right was important for a more personal reason, too. His former boss and the owner of Tabor Farms, Charles Tabor, had been the one to initially give the new grain store project the go-ahead following one of his occasional visits to Holly Lodge.
“Many years ago, I did some contracting work for Charles, after his sprayer had broken down. Then randomly, and completely out of the blue, a few years later he called me and asked if I’d like to be farm manager of Holly Lodge. I’ve now been here for nearly nine years.
“Charles was an absolute diamond. I honestly believe that he was one of the last true gentlemen. Never before have I met someone with zero sta turnover, and I doubt I will again – that’s testament to the type of person he was, and the respect people gave him.”
Sadly, after approving the plans for the build in December 2023, Charles Tabor passed away in March 2024 following a short illness, and so he
never got to see the nished project, which was completed in June 2024. In memory of Charles, Tony has added a special plaque to the grain store.
“I spoke to Charles two days before he passed away – despite being ill, he was keen to hear how it was all going, and couldn’t believe how much progress we’d made,” explains Tony. “We had a really good chat that day. He told me how pleased he was that it was all going well, and kept thanking me. I’m really grateful to have been able to have that conversation before we lost him.
“So now, I drum it into people, you know; whoever does the job, whoever works here, you need to ask whether, if 'his lordship' was walking around to see that, would he accept it?
“That’s exactly how I looked at this project –and I think we have done him proud.” FG
Routinely cleaning feed storage areas, containers and equipment is vital to prevent contamination and minimise disease risk.
For hygiene compliance and safety, it’s recommended to hire a professional silo cleaning service that uses DISAB vacuum tankers, such as ACS Cleaning.
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When asked to install a large capacity optical sorter for a major grain storage and cleaning contractor, Tey Farm Systems jumped at the opportunity.
While on a short break in Scotland, Tey Farm Systems managing director Roger Fairs received a call from David Rand, of Rand Brothers, during which he con rmed he had recently ordered a seven-channel Optical Sorter from 3RU Vision and he needed help to integrate it into their existing storage and cleaning facility at Hatchpen, on the edge of Royston, Hertfordshire.
Roger says David’s brief was clear from the outset; the Sorter was arriving in eight weeks, and he wanted the plant operational by Christmas.
Having met with the client, his operatives and electrical contractor, the principle of the design was agreed. The new plant would be tted into the existing system between the previous Westrup cleaners and the postclean bins.
There was an existing conveyor trench which could be utilised for the conveying equipment and the Optical Sorter would just about t within the existing buildings envelope, but it would be tight.
The only compromise to the design was that the feed from the main elevator, which would be positioned outside, would have to come through the roof of the building. Fortunately, a local cladding rm known to Rand Brothers was on hand to assist.
After several redesigns the exact layout of the plant was agreed, and fabrication of the mezzanine could begin. Once again, the work was awarded to a local fabricator known to Rand Brothers.
Given that there was some pre-existing Skandia handling equipment on site it was decided to stay with the brand. Machinery from its ‘I’ range of equipment was selected to ensure longevity above and beyond the standard ‘L’ range.
The importance of clean, dry air for the Optical Sorter was highlighted by Vanessa Scho eld of 3RU Vision, and therefore it was necessary to construct a dedicated room for the compressed air equipment. This work was handled in-house by a team from Rand Bros.
Tey Farm Systems worked with a local compressor manufacturer who speci ed the equipment and con rmed the layout and dimensions for the room. It was necessary for the clean air intake and the warm air exhaust to both be cut through the side of the existing cladding and this was completed by Tey Farm Systems.
The installation of the mechanical handling equipment was contracted out and all went well, reports Roger. There was a tweak to the design halfway through the project when it
was decided that the over ow from the hopper above the optical sorter needed to return to the pre-clean bins and therefore a new route was required for the tailings o the Westrup cleaners.
Fortunately, the machinery suppliers were able to provide the additional equipment required in a timely fashion and the contractors completed the install on time with little fuss.
Roger does recall one particularly challenging moment when the Optical Sorter was being lifted into position and the hired-in plant failed. However, thanks to the resilience and can-do attitude of all on site, whether it be the contractors or Rand Brothers employees, the task was completed safely and to plan.
So, with the mechanical and electrical work all but complete the manufacturer’s representative was collected from Stansted, 20 minutes away, and taken to site for an initial review of the plant before commissioning could start in earnest the next day.
Roger says he always looks forward to commissioning, but it is challenging and rewarding in equal amounts. In all, it took four days, with the usual electrical tweaks and blocking of equipment. A great deal was learnt throughout the project by all involved. Had it not been for the resilience and can-do attitude of all involved the deadline would probably not have been achieved.
As is always the case when refurbishing an old plant, the balancing act of matching existing equipment with new often delivers challenges, but with the right team most things are possible.
Whether you are considering the installation of an Optical Sorter, a completely new plant or simply want to upgrade a single piece of equipment, do not hesitate to contact Tey Farm Systems on 01206 210003 or via email: roger_fairs@teyfarmsystems.co.uk FG
Barn Owl Wireless delivers real-time updates on temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels, all accessible through an intuitive web app.
Choosing the right grain storage management system is a critical decision for any farmer. With Martin Lishman’s Barn Owl Wireless control and monitoring system, that decision becomes e ortless, the company reckons. Combining advanced technology with user-friendly functionality, Barn Owl Wireless provides a cutting-edge solution for modern grain storage needs.
At the heart of Barn Owl Wireless is a network of wireless sensors delivering real-time updates on temperature, humidity, and CO2 levels, all accessible through an intuitive web app. This enables grain store managers to monitor and manage crop conditions anytime, anywhere. The system integrates seamlessly with Martin Lishman’s wireless fan controllers to automate cooling and drying, turning fans on and o as needed. This energye cient approach not only reduces operational costs but also safeguards crop quality for longer storage periods, Martin Lishman explains.
For maximum e ciency, you can pair Barn Owl Wireless with Martin Lishman’s Pile-Dry Pedestals or FloorVent Under oor Ventilation System for fast, energy-e cient conditioning.
Martin Lishman’s unique modular approach means that every store, regardless of size, can bene t from their tailored solutions, the company says. Whether it’s the Pile-Dry Pedestals or FloorVent, their systems are designed to meet diverse storage needs. Cost-e ective installation as well as easy loading/unloading and even conditioning of multiple crop varieties within the same store is possible with these systems.
“Barn Owl Wireless is a gamechanger for farmers,” says Joel Capper, managing director at Martin Lishman Ltd. “It combines intelligent automation with reliable monitoring to simplify the complexities of grain storage management, and with some exciting updates on the horizon, it’s set to deliver some exciting new features to our users in the near future.”
With ve decades of experience, Martin Lishman continues to drive innovation in crop storage.
From Barn Owl Wireless to PileDry Pedestals, its award-winning solutions empower farmers to meet the challenges of larger stores and unpredictable climates while ensuring sustainability, the company concludes.
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Lishman crop storage systems, please visit: www.martinlishman.com. FG
The high-capacity range of Merlo telehandlers ofer industry leading cycle times and impressive lift capacities. Matched with a wide range of buckets and attachments the Merlo high-capacity range can put your business out in front.
The TF65.9 as standard features the patented Merlo ASCS system for attachment performance optimisation whilst ensuring safe and stable operation. For more details contact your local Merlo dealer today.
If steps aren’t taken to keep problem insect pests out of grain stores, they’ll move in on grain, infesting precious harvests and pinching profit.
When grain prices are high and growers are faced with the prospect of choosing to store their crop for longer, a planned approach to pest management is essential to reap the rewards.
Lodi UK says it is the only UK company to o er the full stored grain protection package:
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It is estimated that over 90% of grain stores harbour at least one species of insect known to infest and destroy precious grain; yet only 40% of growers use insecticide to treat stores, or grain. Insects can be present, even in seemingly empty stores as grain or grain dust from previous harvests provides an amenable food source. Lodi says its trusted products have unrivalled, 100% e cacy in controlling the most common stored grain insect pests.
To be used as part of an integrated pest management approach (IPM), K-Obiol and Phobi will provide the highest level of protection for your valuable stored crops. Prepare for harvest with a program of prevention and control strategies to limit pest damage by the most economical means possible and with the least environmental impact.
Preventing pests is always easier than tackling an established infestation. Thorough cleaning of the store is essential prior to harvests arriving, to give the best chance of keeping new crops free from infestation.
Early detection is key to prevent rising populations and limit damage to grain. Lodi advises monitoring for changes in temperature and identifying ‘hotspots’. More activity means more heat, and more heat means more damage.
To nd out more visit www.lodi-uk.com/ agricultural-products/stored-grain-protection or for technical advice call Lodi directly. FG
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As the harvest season continues, grain storage is a key component of the farming process that you must give due care and attention to. It is in this early stage from eld to storage where infestation can be prevented and the quality of your grain can be upheld.
it fully understands the need for close communication between its drivers and you throughout the collection and delivery of your grain. The company says it will keep you informed and updated with accurate ETAs on collection and delivery.
Grain cleaning: Cleaning your grain with GW Wilson will remove impurities like ergot, wild oats, rodent droppings etc from cereals, and improve bushel weight, the company says.
It o ers a bespoke drivethrough service where it can tip, clean, colour sort, reload and have your lorry back on the road within just one hour and 10 minutes of arrival.
Cleaning – Rotary Screen, Gravity Table and New 7 lane optical colour sorter. Alongside our standard grain cleaning we now have the ability to remove impurities like ergot, wild oats, rodent dropping etc from cereals and improve bushel weight.
Transport – Being a farmer owned transport company we fully understand the need for close communication via our drivers throughout collection and delivery of your grain.
We will keep you informed and updated with accurate ETAs on collection and delivery. We can also offer a collection, clean and deliver package if your grain need to go through any of our plant.
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GW Wilson’s colour sorter displays seed images and swiftly sorts through grains and harvested products with rapid e ciency. The process goes through the company’s rotary screen, gravity table and new seven-lane optical colour sorter.
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Grain driers must meet individual farmers’ requirements, says McArthur BDC.
“Each of our customers have very individual requirements and the McArthur BDC team can draw on the combined practical and technical experience within the business, to deliver straightforward guidance around how to make the most of investment in post-harvest systems,” explains McArthur BDC managing director, John McArthur.
Svegma continuous ow driers – With a proven track record spanning
more than 40 years, Svegma has been successfully delivering e ective and dependable grain drying, driving the installation of well over 1,000 Svegma continuous ow driers across the UK.
“The proven reliability and capacity of the Svegma drier was a key factor in my decision to install one as part of our upgrade. The Svegma’s capacity was also important as it enables us to dry grain as quickly as it comes o the combines and we keep the corn
trailers moving,” says customer Martin Bramley, of J Bramley & Son.
Sukup drying silos – UK farmers are increasingly recognising the value of Sukup drying silos, long since popular in Northern Europe and Scandinavia, due to their capability to dry, cool and store grain in a single system.
“The Sukup drying silos are a great t for me and delivered the extra 1,000t of storage and drying capacity I needed, and they easily meet the additional demands of a larger combine. In a word, they are brilliant!” comments Boo Parkes, of Weelsby Estates.
Mecmar mobile grain driers –There is a de nite move away from farmers using Mecmar driers as a stand-alone solution. Customers are looking for automated systems enabling them to do more work with less labour. Using Skandia Elevator grain handling equipment controlled by a Mecmar delivers cost e ective, automated grain drying systems.
“My Mecmar, now being used as part of an integrated drying and storage solution, has made harvesting much easier with the additional bonus of needing signi cantly less labour. There is far less pressure on the telehandler and operator to be
dedicated to the drier, enabling both to be used handling grain elsewhere without slowing down the drying process,” explains Jack Carnegy, of Balnamoon Farms.
According to John McArthur, an added attraction of a Mecmar mobile grain drier is its low depreciation, due to a strong resale value. Should farming business plans change, capital invested may be more easily recovered, which is essential in these uncertain times.
“Our customers have quite di erent challenges and requirements. Whilst our solutions appear similar each is unique and demonstrates how the McArthur BDC team supports customers through the all-important project development process. This ensures that their challenges are overcome and their requirements are met and their businesses become more pro table and more resilient,” John concludes. FG
Ceres says it Barn-Stormer Grain Pusher o ers an e cient and reliable method for controlling cereal storage.
The 2.5m wide blade is shaped to propel materials e ortlessly; its smooth design without grain traps provides clean operation to avoid the risk of cross-contamination, both inside and outside your buildings. The blade is tted with a long-lasting, hard-wearing rubber-nylon replaceable wear strip which glides e ciently over wooden, vented and polished or tamped concrete oors with ease.
The large, centrally-mounted tube is light and robust, and increases visibility and manoeuvrability round doorways, ducts, vents and beams.
Su ciently braced from the blade and the headstock, this gives the Barn-
Stormer the best strength to weight ratio in its class, Ceres says.
It’s available in a large variety of lengths, from 3.5–22m; built to order to suit your telehandler or loading shovel, whatever bracket con guration you may have. All models are also available as an expandable version (the X range), which allows the length of the implement to be extended by the addition of extra sections of tube, thus increasing the versatility and longevity.
The Ceres team can advise on the optimum length grain pusher, to increase the speed and e ciency of this task, so that with practice, large trailer loads can be elevated in two or three pushes, with less shunting backwards and forwards, and booming in and out. FG
You spend months preparing, sowing and growing, so start planning for harvest now. With so much time and investment going into growing the crops it is essential that you have a grain store that is t for purpose.
Storing grain in tired or unsuitable buildings that allow access to the elements will only cause problems. Damp conditions act as a breeding ground for many species of insects. It is therefore essential that suitable storage conditions are created to minimise waste and maximise returns.
A new grain store will o er a clean, dry, well-ventilated and watertight construction – but how is this achieved? High quality UKCA marked steel and materials will
prevent rain and other such weather penetrating the building. Quality roo ng will also reduce or eliminate birds and pests from gaining access.
Concrete panels are a key feature in the grain stores. They are easy to clean and exceptionally durable, withstanding the force of a grain harvest with ease. Concrete panels are also quick and easy to install, simply slotting in between steel supports.
Graham Heath Construction says it always strives to provide its customers with the highest quality, value-for-money solution and currently has a number of o ers available on grain store buildings. Call the company for a free quote and the latest o ers or visit www.gh-construction.co.uk/o ers/ FG
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JH Vaudrey & Son Ltd provides a complete design and build service and will even take care of the planning application for you. We will be pleased to hear from you and offer a friendly reliable service. To discuss your requirements telephone 01379 678459.
This year marks the 25th anniversary of Galebreaker’s "groundbreaking" Agridoor range.
Over the past quarter century, the livestock housing specialist has continued to innovate, with the latest development being the introduction of the Agridoor Pro.
Delivering increased wind resistance, as well as being easier to install and operate, Galebreaker says,
the Agridoor Pro is a fabric sectional door available for manual or electric operation.
Both manual and electric versions have been tested to 10,000 cycles giving peace of mind of the durability of the door. The fastopening chain allows the manual
version to be opened at 2 seconds per metre, while the electric version opens at eight seconds per metre but with the added convenience of a remote control that allows up to eight doors to be operated from a single controller from the tractor cab.
Ease of use, durability and reliability have long been hallmarks of Galebreaker’s products, the company claims, with the Pro joining the Agridoor Fold, Classic and Classic Plus models that have sold more than 25,000 units to date.
Farm customer, Charlie Whitehouse, has been using Galebreaker Agridoors since 2007.
“It’s the original motor and the original screen; everything’s the same as it was and works really well,” says Mr Whitehouse.
“There are four doors on the two main feed passageways and we use a remote control in the JCB and the feeder wagon so we can open and close them from the cab. We just wanted something that was simple to keep vermin out, while keeping the shed warm and dry.”
Manufactured in Herefordshire with a 10-year guarantee, the
Agridoor series is available in both mesh and solid fabric options.
A popular combination is a solid base panel to stop rain and weather ingress with permeable mesh panels above, providing weather protection and ventilation into the building. This is especially useful for maintaining the health and productivity of livestock and in preventing stored crops and feed from becoming damp and spoiling.
All materials are rot-proof, tearresistant, UV-stabilised, and ame retardant, adhering to stringent European standards.
Constructed with galvanised steel cowling to provide a rodent and bird proof seal, Agridoors are fully adjustable while helping uphold farm assurance standards.
The Pro is tted with Galebreaker’s proprietary Wind Locks to ensure doors remain strong and secure even in challenging conditions, making them an ideal solution for exposed locations.
The range’s adaptability to a variety of agricultural settings makes it a versatile choice for anyone looking to improve farm functionality and access, Galebreaker concludes. FG
E ciently storing and drying grain is a top priority, and weather unpredictability and rising energy costs require smart solutions. On- oor grain drying systems o er a cost-e ective, dependable, and energy-e cient method to preserve your harvest and ensure it stays in peak condition, explains Welvent. It works e ectively across the oor, drying grain uniformly and preventing the formation of hot spots.
British company Welvent designs, supplies, and installs highquality on- oor grain drying systems tailored to the needs of UK farmers. Its systems are installed by an expert team in new buildings or integrate seamlessly into your existing infrastructure, ensuring a perfect t, the company promises. Welvent also o ers ongoing servicing. With
an emphasis on energy e ciency, its designs help lower operating costs – a crucial consideration as energy prices continue to rise.
Welvent, in its current form, has been a trusted partner to UK farmers since 1989, providing decades of expertise and dedicated service.
Beyond drying, these systems o er long-term bene ts. Properly dried and stored grain retains quality, ensuring better market value and reducing waste. Additionally, these systems can double as storage space for farm machinery, maximising the use of your facilities year-round.
Investing in reliable grain drying not only preserves your crops but futureproofs your farm.
Talk to Welvent directly about how its on- oor drying systems can save you time, energy, and money. FG
Danagri-3S Ltd has introduced a new range of simple and coste ective grain conditioning columns which allow customers to use simple drainage pipe or 6in blower pipe as the ‘chimney’ and connection to fans. The conical bases have a 480 x 480mm base plate and this system allows for easy stacking and carriage, plus the columns can also be used for small grains like oil seed rape.
Also new for 2025 is a range of Super Silent drying fans which have reduced the noise level by 5–8 decibels and increased the output by 5–10% compared to their previous HL models.
fan wheel which now has a tapered blade and is made from aluminium so it is both strong and much lighter to reduce load on the motor and bearings. Models are available from 7.5–37kW (10–50hp); nish can be painted or galvanised.
The secret is in the re-design from aluminium and much lighter the motor and (10–50hp);
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Danagri’s range of Jema grain transport elevators and conveyors now have the additional option of 2.90m long extensions which reduces the need for so many connections between extensions on higher elevators and longer conveyors. This means simpler installation and cost reductions of 10–15% on longer conveyors of 20m plus.
Contact Danagri directly for further information, or visit www.danagri-3s.com FG
Time invested to maintain and improve your on-farm hygiene will pay dividends for years to come. The British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) o ers its advice.
Integrated Pest Management (IPM) is not exactly a catchy phrase, but it is certainly one that is catching on. A big part of that is managing potential host plants and residues for pest and disease infection; manage crop hygiene, and you
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As pressure continues to mount on the future availability of plant protection products, the need to use a diverse range of integrated approaches to decrease or limit the build-up of pests and diseases has never been greater. Whilst breeders of many crops are introducing tolerant and/or resistant varieties to speci c problems, there is a continued need to address issues before they establish, especially as we can no longer rely on cold winter temperatures to help (although the cold weather at the beginning of 2025 will have
Sugar beet growers are not alone in their need to manage on-farm hygiene. Soil-borne problems
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such as rhizomania and nematodes (beet cyst nematode and free-living nematodes), can build if steps are not taken to limit their impact by decreasing or slowing their build up. The same applies with virus yellows and other foliar diseases such as powdery mildew and cercospora leaf spot. It is nigh on impossible to prevent winged aphids (e.g. beet crops and feeding on individual plants, but measures can be taken to limit the number of hosts and virus sources from which these aphids can migrate from each year, in turn decreasing subsequent build-up of these aphids and their progeny and ultimately slowing the secondary spread and economic impact of virus yellows.
for early signs of disease in future. Again, this is particularly important with regard to cercospora, whose spores will survive extremely low temperatures during the winter.
measures can be taken to limit the number of can migrate from each year, in turn decreasing temperatures during the winter. can act as potential sources of infection. Deep decreases this threat, but on farms that practise this issue and manage accordingly.
For aphids and virus yellows infection, potato volunteers and groundkeepers (a potentially increasing problem especially with milder winters) and certain weed species, such as shepherd’s purse, groundsel and chickweed can act as potential sources of infection. Deep ploughing to bury any root remnants usually decreases this threat, but on farms that practise min- or no-till, growers will need to be aware of this issue and manage accordingly.
Ensure you understand what risks are in or near your crops and if possible, site at-risk crops away from known sources of infection. In the case of sugar beet, this could be up-wind of any clamps, energy beet, brassicas (oilseed rape and cover crops as these host aphids although fortunately not the yellowing viruses) or other aphid overwintering sources, subject to rotation plans or restrictions. To decrease the risk of infection from beet clamps, particularly if they remain into the following spring (e.g. for fodder or beet destined for AD digesters) roots should be closely topped so that there are few shoots on which aphids can feed and multiply.
Pest and disease issues are often weather dependent, for example cercospora being more prevalent in wet, warm weather. Therefore, it is worth noting any pest or disease risks found in- eld on an annual basis, so you can watch out
In sugar, fodder and energy beet, any root remnants left to grow in- eld or on soil heaps can develop into sources of both pests and diseases including rust, powdery and downy mildew. These should be destroyed as a matter of course as soon as possible and before the new crop emerges the following spring.
develop into sources of both pests and diseases emerges the following spring.
At BBRO we are concerned with beet cyst nematodes (BCN) and free-living nematodes (FLN), but good on-farm hygiene could also help with the many other nematode species such as potato cyst nematode (PCN). The recent increase in cover crop mixes does raise the need for better understanding as some species may act as hosts to both nematodes and other pests and diseases. BBRO has commenced work in this area, producing a bbro.co.uk/publications/cover-crop-guide/) as a starting base to understanding the potential impacts and bene ts of cover crop use and
Commonly-grown brassica species, such as oilseed rape, also host BCN and can increase these numbers too. Weed beet are also excellent hosts since they tend to lack any tolerance to BCN and it is doubly important therefore to control them. Likewise, groundkeepers need to be controlled since they will extend the time a suitable host species is available allowing further build-up of
nematode numbers too.
Similar to preventing foliar disease spread, cleaner-loader spoil heaps (including Maus clamps) also need careful placement and treatment since this soil can be a highly concentrated source of nematodes and other soil-borne pathogens. It is also important to limit further spread, by reducing any soil adhering to farm machinery as it moves between elds.
In order to protect your farm from potential infection from pests and diseases follow our
simple guide:
Minimise harvester losses, and reduce
potential sources of regrowth
Monitor spoil heaps and destroy any Revisit elds regularly and eliminate
new growth groundkeepers ve weeks before you drill
Stop aphid ‘green-bridging’ virus by destroying winter cover crops at least
Control crop volunteers and virus-hosting weeds with well-timed herbicides and cultivations.
Grimme’s next generation Matrix drill and Rexor 6300 harvester are set to debut in UK fields in 2025.
These cutting-edge machines epitomise Grimme’s commitment to innovation, e ciency, and farmerfriendly technology.
Celebrating over a decade of excellence, the Matrix mechanical precision seeder has undergone a comprehensive redesign, incorporating advanced features to enhance performance and operator convenience. Available in 12- and 18-row con gurations, the Matrix boasts a lightweight, modular design that optimises weight distribution while ensuring unmatched seed placement accuracy, Grimme reckons.
Key highlights include a revamped singlerow seeding unit with hardened cast aluminium
parallelograms for improved rigidity and ground adaptability. Maintenance-free plastic bearings and a new optical sensor for reliable seed detection enhance durability and precision. The Matrix’s modularity shines with its ability to switch from conventional to mulch seeding, adjust row spacing, and utilise the patent-pending coulter-changing system for quick, hassle-free adjustments.
Driver comfort is prioritised with tool-free adjustments for seeding depth, coulter pressure, and clod clearer height. Meanwhile, intelligent systems like Grimme Digital Interface (GDI) and Clever Planting ensure seamless operation and resource e ciency. Features like triangular seed
placement, turnpike rows for crop protection, and pre-planned ‘harvest windows’ further elevate this drill’s performance. Small numbers of preproduction drills will be working in the eld this year and will be widely available for the 2026 season.
Meanwhile, Grimme’s Rexor 6300 raises the bar for six-row beet harvesters, o ering a 30t bunker capacity and unparalleled operator comfort through its state-of-the-art X 11 cab. Designed for long hours in the eld, the cab features a 30-degree rotatable, air-conditioned driver’s seat with footrests, generous storage, and dual-zone climate control for ‘warm feet, cool head’ comfort. Optimised sound insulation and a cutting-edge lter system protect the driver from noise, dust, and fumes, while new exterior mirrors and the SideView camera package enhance allaround visibility, ensuring safe operation even in challenging conditions.
Innovations like the Speedtronic-Cruise system introduce near-autonomous harvesting, dynamically adjusting the machine’s speed based on crop load. Enhanced LED lighting, a redesigned motor unit for easier maintenance, and a plasticlined bunker for crop protection solidify the Rexor 6300 as a leader in e ciency and reliability.
Grimme says the Matrix drill and Rexor 6300 harvester exemplify the future of sugar beet farming, blending precision engineering with farmer-centric features. Ready to tackle the UK’s elds in 2025, these machines promise higher yields, reduced downtime, and an unmatched farming experience, the manufacturer claims. FG
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At the time of writing, the sugar beet industry was awaiting a decision on the emergency use of a neonicotinoid in 2025. Farmers Guide gets advice on virus control for this season, whatever the outcome.
With the future of neonicotinoid insecticide use uncertain, British sugar beet growers must adopt a proactive and comprehensive approach to aphidborne virus control this year.
This includes incorporating all aspects of integrated pest management (IPM), from meticulous monitoring, non-chemical options and well-timed and applied insecticide sprays.
About 60% of the British sugar beet crop had thiamethoxam-containing treatment Cruiser SB in 2024 after the Rothamsted virus yellows forecast predicted more than 80% of the crop would be infected in the absence of controls, triggering the threshold set by Defra.
What followed were predominantly wet conditions throughout the spring and summer, which put downward pressure on aphid movement, so 2024 turned out to be a relatively low virus year.
Mark Stevens, interim head at the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO), would not be drawn in to any speculation about Defra’s decision on the seed treatment emergency approval (EA) application this year.
The industry applied for the 2025 EA in mid2024 and although the new government has indicated it wants to stop the use of neonicotinoids altogether, as per its manifesto, the process that is currently in place is expected to play out as it has in recent seasons. If given the green light, actual use in the eld will be decided by the science, with the Rothamsted virus yellows forecast – driven by weather in January and February – either exceeding the treatment threshold or not.
“It doesn’t mean in the future we won’t see changes to the rules, and that’s why the need for alternative strategies has always been at the forefront of BBRO research, given the impact that virus yellows can have on the crop,” says Mark.
Breeders are making excellent progress with varieties, but as with other problems negated by breeders – rhizomania and beet cyst nematode,
for example – there can be a yield drag in the absence of the problem, and commercial acceptance of new traits takes time.
Other work includes the use of coloured dye sprays applied as the crop is established to disrupt aphid migration into the crop and also understanding risks posed by cover crops or environmental schemes hosting virus and/ or aphids. The ability of key cover crop species and their ability to host is neatly summarised in the latest issue of Sugar Beet Review (December 2024, Vol. 93, No. 4).
Mark says coloured dyes have shown some promise, but more work needs to be done to understand the impact of widescale use across the sugar beet area on aphid population dynamics and the surrounding environment before any products are approved. Until then, he says one practice that could be useful if the risk of virus in 2025 is high is a barley companion crop, which works in a similar way to the dyes.
One major concern and where barley could be particularly important is if the peach-potato aphid starts migration early and crops are attacked in numbers at the cotyledon stage.
This would not be a signi cant issue if a Cruiser treatment can and is used, but where growers are relying on foliar insecticides alone, aphids and virus can be very di cult to control in this scenario.
Some products can’t be applied before the two true-leaf stage. When applying as soon as the label permits, there is also not much hitting the target and rapidly growing plants quickly dilute the concentration of active substance. The grower can then go through their permitted number of sprays quickly leaving the crop vulnerable before plants are past the vulnerable stage beyond 12 true leaves.
“That’s where non-chemical mitigations like a barley cover crop are useful and we should know if it’s going to be an early aphid year by early
March when Rothamsted publishes its forecast.
“If you do go down the barley route, it’s critical to manage it properly. If it’s taken out too late, the yield loss from competition with the cover crop can be greater than the potential losses from virus yellows later in the season,” explains Mark.
Foliar insecticide use remains a key part of control strategies, with or without Cruiser SB, and Mark says advice does not di er to last year, as no new insecticides have currently entered the market for 2025. Growers will have a minimum of two applications, one of acetamiprid product InSyst and one of a onicamid product such as Teppeki.
As they did last year, the industry will apply for a further EA that allows an additional spray if treatment thresholds are met. BBRO will notify the industry once this is con rmed, but at the time of writing it is still under evaluation by the regulator.
Certis Belchim technical manager James Cheesman says either way, the sequence for insecticide use will vary depending on whether Cruiser SB is used in the crop. Where seed has been treated with the neonicotinoid seed treatment, growers should apply alternative mode of action Teppeki rst, then neonicotinoid InSyst. Any further spray, if the EA is successful, will be restricted to non-Cruiser SB treated crops.
Whatever scenario growers nd themselves in, James adds that it is vital growers and agronomists utilise monitoring tools, including Rothamsted’s suction trap data and BBRO’s own in- eld yellow water trap data. Along with monitoring the crop and correctly identifying aphid species, it should guide growers on timing to ensure best e cacy. James also highlights the importance of not compromising the timing of aphicides by mixing with herbicides unless the optimum window for both coincides and to apply with the correct water volume, nozzles and forward speed. FG
Manufacturer of beet processing equipment, Cross Agricultural Engineering exports over 85% of its products.
With a history dating back to the 1990s, Cross originally manufactured beet machinery under license for Armer Salmon – part of Greencore PLC and the Irish Sugar Company. During this time, hundreds of cleaner loaders and beet washers were sold under the Armer Salmon name throughout Ireland and the UK.
Today, Cross o ers a wide range of beet equipment, including washers, destoners, dry cleaners, and choppers, designed to suit farms and industrial users of all sizes. The agship model –the Elephant Washer and Destoner – has become
the go-to machine for contractors. Capable of washing, destoning, and chopping up to 100t per hour, it features a high-capacity water system that processes up to 400t using just 3,250 gallons of water. All machines come in a tractor towed version as standard. The HGV-towed option allows for quick transportation between farms, making it especially popular in the USA for sugar factories repurposing over quota sugar beet as cattle feed.
The Elephant’s inbuilt cyclone e ciently separates stones from beet and discharges waste via a separate conveyor. Cross also manufactures
smaller machines like the Rhino, Moose, and Gazelle, which o er outputs ranging from 20–80 tonnes per hour. These models are ideal for smaller farms and contractors. All machines come with various drive options such as Engine, PTO or Electric.
Cross also provides destoner-only machines, such as the Crocodile, which handles up to 100 tonnes per hour. These machines are particularly popular with anaerobic digestion (AD) plants, where complete clay removal is less critical, but stone removal is essential.
Another widely used product is the stationary beet chopper, favoured by cattle feed producers and AD plants. These allow operators to wash beet in bulk and chop fresh beet daily. Available in PTO, electric, or engine-driven options, they can also be equipped with a double chop feature to pulp beet into a paste, improving feed quality and digestibility.
In 2023, Cross introduced its Bucket Choppers at Agritechnica, incorporating patented technology for a ne, even chop. These machines meet the needs of dairy farms by enhancing feed value and reducing choking risks, the company explains. Cross’ beet machines also serve the vegetable industry, with 40% of its washers and destoners sold for potato and carrot processing, particularly for potato starch and juicing applications. This has gained popularity in Europe, where processors prefer to leave dirt at the farm to streamline operations and reduce transportation costs.
For more information and contact details visit: www.crossagrieng.ie FG
A new venture saw Su olk farmers M&M Stacey purchase a refurbished Vervaet Beet Eater 617 selfpropelled sugar beet harvester, supplied by J Riley Beet Harvesters (UK) Ltd, for this season’s campaign. The farming business, based at Bed eld in central Su olk, was already o ering various contract operations to local farms. But when their sugar beet harvesting contractor decided to reduce their area, it provided a potential opportunity.
“We grow 40 acres of sugar beet, and we were more than happy with our contractor,” explains the
farm’s John Dickson. “But it seemed like the ideal opportunity to look into buying a harvester, so I discussed the idea with some other local growers who were now in a similar situation, and decided to nd a machine to lift our own crop and undertake some local contract work.”
“It was always going to be a Vervaet from J Rileys which is a long-established company with a strong presence in the area,” he explains. “I had always liked the look of Vervaet 17-T harvesters working locally, so I asked Matt Carse at J Riley to nd a slightly
newer 617 for me. They had two coming in, which were quickly sold, but I went and looked at them anyway which was useful.
“Then this 2010 machine became available,” continues John. “It was a very nice example which ticked all of the boxes, and it’d had a new tank oor two years previously. We struck a deal, which included J Riley going through it and doing everything needed, apart from a respray, and it was delivered in July.”
They started lifting in late September. John explains: “Rileys’ engineer Lewis Champion spent a full day going through everything with me and setting up the harvester, which is nice to operate and does exactly what we want working on heavy land. We managed to get 75% of our area lifted by the end of November, and would’ve been nished by Christmas if the factory had been able to take the beet.
“We’ve had excellent backup from J Riley, and Harry has given great advice over the phone,” adds John. “They’ve looked after us very well, and hopefully it’s the start of a long business relationship. We may upgrade to a Vervaet Q-616 one day, but for the time being we are very happy with the 617.” FG
Strube outlines its 2025 o ering for sugar beet and fodder energy beet seed.
Breeding focus is on yield, but equally important is plant resilience in the presence of diseases and stress.
“Growers can be 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.
“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.
“Therefore, our breeding programme is focused on multigene cercospora and virus yellows tolerance for British growers, as well as looking at future candidates for beet cyst nematode (BCN) and strong rhizomania (AYPR) tolerance.”
Strube o ers Morgan, Stewart and Button, which it says are proven to deliver stable and consistently high output.
For growers who experience or suspect beet cyst nematode (BCN), Button o ers tolerance to protect against yield loss, combined with excellent establishment.
In 1877 Friedrich Strube started a classic breeding and seed production business that is now synonymous with seed quality and yield performance, Strube says.
The company’s expertise and breeding progress have continuously developed during the past 150 years, bringing today’s growers excellence from its capability, processes and the highest standards that it demands of itself.
Whilst growers consider their seed choice options annually, breeders must look to the future changing needs of growers as it can take 10 years or more to develop a new variety, giving due consideration to regional di erences such as changing climate and disease pro les.
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 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 seed quality, as only the best is good enough.”
Strube UK managing director Richard Cogman comments: “In our sugar beet breeding, we strive to combine consistently high yield potential with strong disease and stress tolerance to meet demands of growers and sugar companies alike.
ST Trent and ST Tweed are new for 2025, o ering competitive performance with low bolting. The new ST pre x indicates a Strube variety.
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.
Strube o ers Degas and Gahan as leaders in high fresh and dry matter yield; in direct response to excellent eld establishment and canopy health characteristics. Both proven to be consistently reliable, o ering excellent feed value for fodder and energy beet growers, the company says.
Strube says it is renowned for delivering consistently high performing varieties from traditional breeding techniques, combined with excellence in seed quality. FG
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The Ropa Maus 6 o ers a range of innovations to optimise every operation, and a redesigned cab for elevated comfort.
The Ropa Maus 6 is rede ning e ciency and operator comfort in beet cleaning and loading, says CTM Root Crop Systems, the UK distributor for Ropa for over 20 years. Designed for ultimate performance and convenience, this remarkable machine is a “must-have” for any serious agricultural operation. CTM o ers the agship model, along with “unparalleled” support in servicing and genuine parts availability.
The Maus 6 introduces a host of innovations that make it the benchmark in its class, CTM explains. At its core is a MercedesBenz engine delivering 354hp, tailored to meet stringent emission Stage 5 requirements. Enhanced with a dual-phase particle lter system, it ensures eco-friendly operations without compromising performance.
Its extraordinary 10.20m-wide pick-up system handles even the toughest loads with ease. Complementing this is the state-ofthe-art weighing system, accurate to within 100kg per truckload, optimising every operation. For markets outside Europe, a variant without the particulate lter is available.
Operators will appreciate the spacious, redesigned cab, which is 35% larger than previous models. Thoughtful additions like a cool box, sun blinds, and electronic under oor heating elevate comfort, while cutting-edge 12.1in touch terminals o er intuitive control. New features like automatic range
shifting and electronically controlled spraying further reduce manual e ort, making every operation seamless, CTM continues.
The unique Ropa counterbalance system o ers “near perfect machine balance, providing unrivalled stability and grip”. This enables maximum drive traction from all wheels, further this enables greater and stable control of the pick-up system, even in the most di cult conditions.
With production and sales in 2024 of around 100 new Ropa Maus, orders for delivery in September had already sold out before February. This incredible demand for both new and used models highlights the machine’s exceptional design, robust build quality, and outstanding reputation, CTM adds.
With over two decades of partnership with ROPA, CTM Root Crop Systems says it ensures UK customers bene t not just from ground-breaking machines but also top-tier support. CTM keeps genuine Ropa parts in stock, minimising downtime and ensuring swift repairs. Its responsive service team is ready
to tackle any issue, keeping your operations running smoothly.
From its automatic folding system to its advanced onboard software, the Maus 6 exempli es innovation. Whether it’s the optional destoner for added exibility, every detail is engineered for maximum e ciency. When
combined with CTM’s dedicated after-sales service and fast response times, investing in a Maus 6 becomes a smart, long-term choice for your business, the company concludes.
For expert advice, servicing, or to see the machine in action, contact CTM Root Crop Systems directly. FG
2 rows straight leading tines, individually adjustable for depth
Hydraulically adjustable springboard levelling system
450mm tyre roller
Followed by either - five rows of straight springtines, or four-bar levelling harrow section
500mm crumbler at the rear
Extra following roller option available to further enhance the rear finish
Sipcam outlines its portfolio to support sugar beet establishment, including biostimulant trial results.
Sipcam UK says it is dedicated to providing high quality, well-formulated products to provide a viable solution to the agrochemical market across all major crops. With a focus on sugar beet, Sipcam UK has a portfolio to best support establishment, particularly with herbicides and biostimulants, supporting early growth to get the crop away to the best possible start.
Mohawk CS, a capsule suspension formulated herbicide containing 360g/litre Clomazone is an ideal pre-emergence option for broad-leaved weed control, Sipcam says. Although a well-recognised active for use in crops such as oilseed rape and eld beans, Sipcam UK has the only current registration
for Clomazone use in sugar beet. Applied at a maximum rate of 0.2-litres/ha, Mohawk CS can be used alone or as an ideal partner product for the pre-emergence programme.
Bucanneer, an emulsi able concentrate containing 180g/litre Clethodim o ers the opportunity to target annual grasses and volunteer cereals in beet crops. As a concentrated formulation it’s applied at a maximum rate of 0.7-litres/ha; it provides good activity on a range of annual grasses.
In terms of establishment, Sipcam UK also has a biostimulant portfolio designed to support root development and combat crop stress in season. Its agship humic acid-based biostimulant
Blackjak has been developed and tested by the company for over a decade. With its innovative processing technique, it is more e ective than traditional humic acids so the product can be applied at much lower rates, Sipcam says.
Blackjak provided consistent yield improvements in sugar beet of around 7t/ha in the drought-hit season of 2022. Where crops needed additional support to scavenge for available moisture and nutrients, the root length and root hair increase provided by applications of Blackjak proved bene cial in returned yields at the end of the season.
An additional biostimulant which has seen proven results in supporting crop stress is Stilo Verde, an amino acid-based solution enriched with traces of manganese and zinc. Independent trials were carried out in 2023, which showed plant health was improved by inclusion of Stilo Verde, with an increase in foliage and green leaf area versus the untreated plots. Within these trials, disease pressure became a factor later in the season.
Plots that had received Stilo Verde in the programme showed a trend in reduction of disease severity and incidence compared with the control. To contextualise this, one site showed 30% rust in the untreated in October. Where Stilo Verde was used at 2 x 2-litres/ha in sequence, the rust severity was reduced by 10%. This was also seen in ramularia on another site, where 11% disease severity was reduced by over 50%.
To learn more about the complete Sipcam portfolio please visit www.sipcamuk.co.uk FG
The Väderstad Tempo planter revolutionises sugar beet planting with its unmatched precision and e ciency, the manufacturer says.
Equipped with cutting-edge technology, the Tempo ensures uniform seed placement, a critical factor for maximising sugar beet yields and quality. Its standout feature is the PowerShoot system, which uses pressurised air to deliver each seed with pinpoint accuracy, regardless of planting speed or eld conditions. This minimises seed bounce and ensures even emergence, giving crops the best possible start.
Flexibility is another strength of the Tempo. Its adjustable row spacing allows farmers to tailor the setup to speci c eld and crop
requirements. Combined with exceptional depth control, it consistently places seeds at the ideal depth, even in challenging conditions, promoting optimal root development.
The Tempo also excels in high-speed planting, addressing common issues like skips and doubles. Skips reduce the number of yieldbearing plants, while doubles – caused by plants competing for sunlight and nutrients – lead to uneven maturity and lower yields. The Tempo mitigates these problems, ensuring even spacing and uniform growing conditions for all plants. This results in a crop that matures evenly and achieves its full yield potential, the manufacturer concludes. FG
Mechanical hoes, alongside reduced herbicide programmes, can provide e ective sugar beet weed control, while also reducing reliance on expensive chemical inputs, Garford explains. With the increasingly stringent guidelines over the use of chemical weed controls, mechanical methods are becoming more common practice again for in-crop weed control in sugar beet.
With over 20 years of hoeing experience, Garford has brought many innovations to market, including the Robocrop vision guidance system.
For sugar beet, Garford o ers 6-, 12- and 18-row, front and rearmounted Robocrop Interrow precision guided hoes. Section Control is
available, and with the Tine Raiser frame fully adjustable, each implement can be adjusted to work in other crops, including cereals and maize. With the unique Garford Pressure Down System on each unit preventing bounce and chatter when working at high speed, a forward speed of 12kph is common and higher speeds possible.
The Pressure Down System transfers weight from the toolbar onto the row wheel unit in order to improve penetration in hard conditions and improve unit and hoe stability.
The Robocrop Guidance System allows for accurate and e cient hoeing, as well as chemical application, for weed management and prevention control. FG
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crop and row configurations on a single machine.
plant location.
When carting away from the beet harvester in the eld, you need a trailer that’s easy to tow, quick to tip, and designed to last. Built in Su olk, Richard Western Ltd says its Wellington beet trailers are trusted by beet contractors for their superior design and performance, with features including:
A double C-section chassis made from MC500 material, available in 8mm or 10mm thickness, depending on trailer size. Unlike box sections, the C-section provides exceptional strength and ensures a long working life
Larger, 26.5in diameter wheels not only improve towing, but also reduce fuel consumption. The 100mm wide running gear springs are engineered for these larger wheels, while European BPW steering axles are standard on tri-
axle models, for smooth handling
Tipping is faster and more e cient, thanks to a single displacement multi-stage cylinder, which operates at 100% e ciency from its vertical start position. Combined with a 0.75in diameter tipping hose, this system enables swifter turnaround times
The tapered trailer body is designed speci cally for sugar beet operations, with 4mm thick sides and a tapered top rail to prevent beet accumulation. Built-in elevator de ectors prevent damage from collision and a tailgate optimised for heap-levelling reduces frost damage and improves e ciency.
Available from 16–24 tonnes, with many customisable options, these trailers make long days in the eld more comfortable and productive, Richard Western says. FG
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No matter how challenging your needs, AGRIMAX FORCE is your best ally when it comes to soil tillage and haulage applications with high-power tractors. Thanks to its IF Technology, this radial tyre can carry heavy loads with a lower inflation pressure than a standard tyre, thus reducing soil compaction and providing excellent traction.
AGRIMAX FORCE also boasts reinforced tyre bead, which helps lengthen the life of the tyre, ensure great performance even at high speeds and reduce fuel consumption.
AGRIMAX FORCE is BKT’s response in terms of both productivity and resistance for high-power tractors.
Ridemax Frost promises optimum performance during the toughest winter operations, including on snow and ice.
BKT’s latest tyre, Ridemax Frost, has been designed speci cally for transportation and urban maintenance applications on snow and ice.
It is distinguished by its advanced tread design, which has been speci cally conceived to provide superior traction on snowy and icy surfaces, BKT explains. Multiple sipes on the tread blocks, meanwhile, create additional contact points with the surface, ensuring consistent and safe grip, as well as signi cantly reducing the risk of skidding.
Another distinguishing feature is the tread’s ability to entrap snow in the grooves. Trapped snow in the lugs further improves traction, providing a rmer grip.
In addition, Ridemax Frost is made with an advanced elastic compound that maintains its elasticity even at extremely low temperatures. Unlike standard compounds, which tend to sti en and lose elasticity, Ridemax Frost preserves its elastic properties even below the freezing point. This feature enables the tyre to better adapt to uneven terrain, providing optimum traction and reducing the risk of punctures or damage.
The compound consists of natural rubber enriched with polybutadiene and silica, polymers chosen for their strength and ability to maintain elasticity in severe cold conditions. Silica reinforcements increase the hardness of the rubber, improving resistance to cuts and tears on rough or icy terrain. Moreover, antioxidant and anti-zoning additives protect the rubber from degradation caused by low
temperatures, UV rays and ozone – thus extending the overall tire lifespan.
In addition to technical performance, Ridemax Frost’s unique design also improves operators’ riding experience, BKT says. Indeed, its special design reduces vibration and driver fatigue, ensuring driving comfort even during long working hours. This results in safer, smoother and more productive operations – vital for meeting the various challenges of the winter season without many worries.
This new product marks one more step by BKT towards continuous innovation. By combining advanced technologies and high-quality materials, this tyre is the answer to modern market needs, where extreme climatic conditions require specialised and reliable solutions, BKT reckons.
core of its business. Its independent Research and Development Centre in Bhuj, India is central to its innovative product design and development, allowing it to continuously develop its products using more sustainable materials, and meeting the changing needs of its customers. FG
With Ridemax Frost, BKT says it o ers an ultimate solution to face the winter with peace of mind, ensuring safety, e ciency and durability in transport, municipal maintenance and agricultural operations.
BKT has been manufacturing safe, innovative and performance-focused tyres for over 30 years, for a range of specialist sectors including agricultural, construction, earthmoving, port and mining industries. It now has distribution partners in over 160 countries on ve continents, and employs 8,400 people across its group companies in India, Europe and North America.
Key features of Ridemax Frost
• Advanced tread design for superior traction on snow and ice
The company says passion for innovation and commitment to continuous improvement is at the
• Multiple sipes on the tread blocks reduce the risk of skidding
• Tread’s ability to entrap snow in the grooves provides a rmer grip
• Advanced elastic compound maintains elasticity even at extremely low temperatures
• Silica reinforcements improve resistance to cuts and tears
• Antioxidant and anti-zoning additives protect the rubber from degradation
• Special design reduces vibration and driver fatigue.
The Alliance Agriflex+ 393XT introduces a cuttingedge radial flotation tyre for agricultural machines such as tankers, trailers and balers.
Benefits of the Alliance Agriflex+ 393XT:
• Soil compaction: VF technology enables larger tyre footprint and e ective soil protection
• Roadability: Non-directional tread design ensures superior driving comfort
• Durability: Steel belt along with stubble protection prevents damage due to puncture.
Designed for outstanding performance both onand o -road, the robust steel-belted construction ensures superior durability and handling, says Yokohama-ATG (Y-ATG).
As a latest-generation otation tyre with VF technology, the Agri ex+ 393XT allows for the transport of heavy loads in elds while using 40% less in ation pressure compared to standard tyres. The non-directional block pattern with spaced grooves between the blocks guarantees e cient self-cleaning. Constructed for longer lifetime and lower downtime, the Agri ex+ 393XT is made for equally fast and smooth operations and an extended lifespan.
grooves between the blocks guarantees e cient
In Germany, Benelux and the US, for example, slurry tankers are frequently used to transport and spread liquid manure from livestock to elds. The objective is to transport slurry quickly and e ectively on the road whilst distributing the vehicle’s weight across a large footprint in the eld. Therefore, the large volume of the 393XT ensures a high load carrying capacity and low soil pressure. Ideally spaced grooves between the tread blocks allow for e cient self-cleaning.
Furthermore, the steel-belted construction avoids punctures, extends the lifespan and minimises downtime. Inter-block bridges ensure equally low and uniform tread wear. Durability, good stability, and good driving comfort also are among the key characteristics of the new Agri ex+ 393XT.
As a rst step, the VF900/65R32 size is available with immediate e ect. Sizes VF620/75R26 and VF800/60R32 are currently under development and are expected to be released in the second quarter of 2025.
Y-AG says the tyre is the optimal solution for tankers, trailers and balers to enhance productivity. It’s an innovative high-performance tyre for an important niche segment, with D speed rating for quick road transfers and VF otation technology for e ective soil protection in the eld. It’s made for heavy loads and a long tyre life. FG
Halfords Commercial Fleet Services (CFS) says it is a market leader in supplying, tting and managing all types of agricultural tyres. UK coverage is through the merger of three longestablished service providers: Lodge Tyres (Midlands and North West), McConechys Tyres (Scotland and Northern England) and Universal Tyres (London & South). With the company’s latest acquisition, it can now cover the Isle of Man too.
Halfords CFS says its expertise covers all low ground pressure tyres, row crop, otation, combine, harvester,
cultivator or implement tyres, while its size means that customers bene t from a great price and exceptional aftercare from their preferred tyre brand.
Other services to customers include:
• Commercial breakdown cover, 365 days per year
• Mobile tyre replacement
• Full eet management packages
• Fleet services to maximise the life of the tyre
• Fixed cost, PPK/PPM or PAYG contracts
• Electronic worksheets and eet
inspections
• Mobile commercial wheel alignment.
Operating over 550 service vehicles, each tted with the latest electric compressor systems, many of the company’s eet also house tyre tting machines and wheel balancers.
With its own dedicated call centre, Halfords CFS o ers 24/7 assistance with roadside breakdowns or service requests.
For more information visit https://halfordscfs.co.uk or contact Andy Frost at Lodge Tyres. FG
The company has plans to expand its product range in 2025 to help meet the ever-changing demands of the agricultural sector.
At the heart of the range development will be Goodyear’s exclusive Low Sidewall Technology (LSW), which now has a dedicated European Development Centre in France.
There are plans to add additional tyre sizes to the LSW product range over the next 12 months, as well as introduce further range enhancements and build on the new radial tyre sizes recently brought to the market.
The most popular LSW front and rear combinations available to UK and European farmers are the 1100/45R46
and 1000/45R32, which can be used on a range of di erent tractors including a selection of John Deere, Case and New Holland models.
Lindsay Hart, European tyre sales director, said: “We are now into our sixth year since bringing Goodyear Farm Tires back to the European market and we are making very strong progress.
“There is no doubt the market conditions last year were challenging but we are delighted with the resilience we have shown and the
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Improves handling and efficiency as well as enhanced flotation and reduced compaction from a broader, more even footprint.
ongoing growth we are enjoying across Europe, venturing into new territories such as Poland.
“We have ambitious plans to continue that growth into 2025 and at the heart of our o ering will be advanced technology, expanding size options further and enhanced customer support and service. Having the LSW facility as part of our European o ering will be crucial for us delivering on those commitments and will also help reduce lead times for farmers to access the products.
“With their ability to reduce soil compaction and improve stability, the LSW tyres have gained substantial popularity amongst European farmers who value the technology’s ability to enhance productivity and reduce long-term equipment wear. We remain rmly focused on providing innovative, reliable and accessible products which farmers across Europe can rely on to keep their operations running smoothly, sustainably and successfully.”
Increased manufacturing capability in Turkey introduced in 2022 has paved the way for the recent expansion in available radial tyres.
The majority of the new sizes feature the popular Optitrac tread, with emphasis on the most in-demand sizes across 85, 70, 65 and XL Series. These are complemented by a range of relevant industrial sizes ensuring a comprehensive o ering that caters to diverse agricultural needs.
Lindsay added: “We have a wide range of reliable, high-performance options which suit anything from compact tractor models to larger machinery and are readily available and competitively priced to suit the needs of European distributors and customers – and our o ering will only get stronger.” FG
Switching from standard tyres to the Low Sidewall wheel and tyre assembly improves productivity and efficiency. Get out onto wet fields sooner due to the unique LSW technology.
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Envirotyre UK Ltd has been a trusted name in tyre and track disposal for over 23 years.
Operating from its state-of-the-art facility conveniently situated near the A17, the company is a leader in sustainable waste management across central and eastern England, now expanding to other regions of the UK.
Envirotyre holds both an Environment Agency permit and a waste carrier/broker licence, ensuring that it meets the highest environmental standards. The company handles a wide range of tyres from bicycle, to earthmover and plant and agri tracks.
It’s also a proud member of the Tyre Industry Federation’s Responsible Recycler Scheme, certi ed by the Tyre Recovery Association (TRA). This accreditation guarantees that
all tyres collected, recycled, and processed by Envirotyre are handled using environmentally friendly and industry best-practice methods.
To meet the needs of every customer, Envirotyre operates a eet of vehicles suited to jobs of all sizes. From vans to walking oor bulkers, they ensure collections are e cient, timely, and tailored to speci c requirements.
By choosing Envirotyre, customers can be assured they are partnering with an industry leader committed to sustainability, the company says. It o ers reliable and compliant solutions for the disposal of waste tyres, making a vital contribution to the circular economy.
For more information or to book a collection, contact Envirotyre or visit www.envirotyre.com FG
The PTG tyre in ation system from Tractair has been developed speci cally for tment to agricultural vehicles and machinery. It can be installed on any make and model of tractor, trailer, tanker, drill, harvester etc.
Air is typically supplied by the on-board air brake compressor. The system is controlled by the tractor screen via an Isobus interface (or a separate control unit).
The system controls air ow to the wheels using a set of valves mounted
on the machine and transfers this to the wheels via rotating unions. These are mounted either in the centre of the wheels or, in the case of bar axle equipped tractors, around the axle itself, tucking pipework away on the inside of the wheel.
If the tractor exceeds a safe speed while pressures are low, it will show a warning. If this is ignored the tyres will be in ated automatically to prevent damage.
A valve in the wheel rim closes automatically, ensuring leaks don’t de ate the tyres.
The pipework over the mudguards can be detached with a quick release tting and stored away up on the mudguard.
This can be helpful in particularly tight spaces but in normal use the lines would stay attached.
Typical tractor in ation time is 10–12 minutes from eld to road, and a couple of minutes to go the other way. FG
‘Tread Green’ has been the guiding philosophy of Ascenso Tyres since the company began, and beyond.
Every aspect of its manufacturing plant – energy consumption, water usage, material selection, external landscaping – has been in uenced by the Tread Green mantra.
Its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility at Panoli, India, has been awarded the prestigious Edge Green certi cation. This independent recognition highlights the plant’s
impressive sustainability achievements, including 30% energy savings, 78% water savings, and a 65% reduction in embodied energy in construction materials.
Panoli is one of the greenest tyre manufacturing facilities anywhere in the world, Ascenso says.
The company has planted more than 50,000 trees across its 127-acre
production facility, to improve carbon capture, increase the soil’s waterholding capacity, and create a more pleasant microclimate.
However, Ascenso acknowledges that a manufacturing plant with the capacity of Panoli requires signi cant amounts of energy, however e ciently it is managed. To that end, Ascenso Tyres sources wind-solar hybrid power for part of its requirements.
This sustainable energy solution will reduce its CO2 emissions by some 8,500 tonnes, ensuring that every Ascenso tyre tted to an o -highway vehicle boasts at least 50% green energy in its production. The goal is to move towards 100%. This is a giant leap towards carbon neutrality in the tyre sector, and one on which the company says it fully intends to build to reach its net zero goal.
“We want customers to know that when they choose a world-class product like an Ascenso tyre, not only do they bene t from the latest tyre technology and unmatched service standards, but they’re also receiving reassurance that they’re supporting the conservation of natural resources through responsible environmental
stewardship, and that they will tread green with us,” the company says.
“The clearest manifestation of that is our commitment to reducing our carbon footprint to zero through green infrastructure, initiatives and activities, with our Tread Green philosophy.
“Tread Green is unique in the tyre sector, because it’s completely intertwined with the company.
“We will continue to evolve Tread Green, with the full intention to conserve and protect natural resources for future generations. We’re determined to show how a global ohighway tyre brand’s footprint can be successfully combined with minimal environmental impact,” Ascenso concludes.
Over the last four years Ascenso has released over 900 tyres to its portfolio across agriculture, industrial and construction, earth moving, material handling and forestry.
The company’s goal is to build a major presence in all global markets and to become the world’s most preferred o -highway tyre brand –something for which environmental responsibility is essential. FG
FieldSense, a new service that makes the benefits of precision farming readily accessible without the complexity of use, has been launched by ProCam.
FieldSense uses satellite mapping of soil and crop variability across elds, says ProCam regional technical manager, Nigel Scott, who has been integral in developing and testing the new service. This data is then used to derive variable rate input applications rather than relying on a blanket approach, with the aim of improving crop output across the eld and bringing environmental gains.
However, what makes FieldSense particularly appealing, ProCam says, is that the system, which is easily accessed via a web browser, is based on a collaborative approach between the agronomist and grower, rather than growers having to do everything themselves.
been integral in developing and farmtesting FieldSense, says FieldSense will initially focus on four key areas for combinable cropping: grid-based soil sampling; variable rate seeding; variable rate nitrogen (N), phosphate (P), potash (K) and lime applications; and yield mapping input.
“The process starts by mapping elds into various sized grids,” Harry explains. “For example, 1ha squares for soil sampling, 24m2 grids for variable rate fertiliser spreading, and 6m2 grids for variable rate drilling, or the most appropriate grid size for the width of machine.”
taken from in each hectare is captured by GPS and shared back to the FieldSense platform. Samples can be analysed using ProCam’s SoilSense service, with the resulting nutrient maps used by the agronomist to create variable rate spreading les to correct P and K de ciencies, and for liming if required.
“It will be the ProCam agronomist who makes sense of the satellite images,” Nigel explains, “drawing on their boots-on-the-ground experience of the eld and groundtruthing any anomalies that the satellite images might reveal. This can be combined with the farmer’s own knowledge of the eld as necessary. Once the maps have been interpreted, the agronomist can produce variable rate les for downloading directly to the tractor that is controlling the drill or fertiliser applicator. It is precision agronomy through partnership,” he explains.
The variable rate drilling package in FieldSense uses historical NDVI satellite maps that show the variations in crop biomass that have occurred in that eld over multiple years, Harry continues. “From this information the agronomist can create a variable seed rate plan –to drill proportionally more seed in historically lower biomass grid squares and less seed where less is needed – with the aim of achieving a uniform, optimum tiller density over the whole eld.
“Variable rate N application, on the other hand, uses satellite NDVI measurements of the growing crop,” Nigel explains. “These are taken every 5–7 days on a 10 x 10m grid or every 3–5 days on a 3 x 3m grid. Here, the aim is to use variable rate N applications to produce the optimum green area index (GAI) over the whole eld. Farm-testing in oilseed rape where GAI in March was found to vary from a near optimum of 3.0 to just 1.0, showed that by varying N dose between 60–90kg/ha, crop uniformity was corrected by early June.
“In elds where yield mapping is carried out on the combine harvester, yield data can also be uploaded into FieldSense to guide future agronomic decisions.”
Growers can also cherry pick only those parts of the package relevant to their farm and machinery and can begin by trying FieldSense over just a few hectares.
ProCam western region technical manager, Harry James, who has also
“In one test, we found that almost double the seed rate was needed in poorer areas of a eld to bring tiller numbers back up towards the better areas. Without this knowledge, poorer areas would have been drilled at sub-optimal density, risking below par yield.”
The launch of FieldSense is the latest in a sequence of technical introductions from ProCam, following on from the introduction of the soil testing and nutrient planning service, SoilSense, in 2023.
of the complexity out of precision farming for growers, while bringing greater accuracy to agronomic decisions. In the case of variable rate application of nutrients, there are also potential SFI payments available of £27/ha.
“Growers face increasingly heavy workloads and pressures from legislation and environmental scrutiny,” says ProCam UK managing director, Alex Collingwood, “while at the same time, farm pro ts are volatile and under pressure.
For soil sampling, Nigel says the location of where samples were
“FieldSense provides a way for ProCam agronomists to take some
“In essence, FieldSense o ers focused use of key inputs for optimum crop output through partnership, technology, and boots-on-the-ground collaboration. Satellite image eld maps are one element of precision farming, but they are just the start. They need underpinning with solid eld experience to interpret and make sense of them.” FG
Over 500 attendees ranging from growers and agronomists to industry representatives and technical experts came together at the Hutchinsons and AgriTech-E Connected Farming Technology Conference in December to discuss how data driven technology can be used to improve the pro tability of UK arable farms.
Andrew McShane, Hutchinsons chairman, opened proceedings outlining how the premise of the conference was to hear about how technologies driven by data, those already available as well as future technologies, can help farms be more productive, whilst also providing a platform to those already trying these technologies to share their learnings.
• Guidance
Almost 24 years on from the launch of AutoTrac guidance, innovations such as the AutoPath boundary feature allow automatic calculation of guidance lines for the whole eld, including headlands, saving time, reducing operator stress, and improving eld e ciency. Turn Automation also o ers automatic management of tractor and implement, or combine functions, facilitating faster, safer, more e cient turns.
• Data sharing
Dennis Schrijver, John Deere precision agriculture specialist, who took to the stage told the audience that he believes data connectivity has potential to unlock “billions in value” for the global agriculture industry over the next ve years.
The recent Hutchinsons and AgriTech-E Connected Farming Technology conference proved a success. and sustainability, but systems must
be able available to UK growers in 2026.
• Harvest automation
Analysis of data from JD combines in the eld shows many are not operated at maximum capacity, so a harvest automation system has been developed to automatically control settings such as forward speed to ensure machines run at maximum output. This could deliver a 20% productivity gain, Mr Schrijver said.
• Fully autonomous system
“There are already many ways technology and data can drive e ciency, pro tability and sustainability, but systems must be able to ‘talk’ to each other. We have seen in the UK and elsewhere that connectivity can be a challenge, but our aim is to make sure we have connectivity with our machines to help farmers manage their farms more e ciently.”
developments
JD’s cloud-based Operations Centre is the main hub for its data collection and secure storage, allowing complete integration across production systems, machine monitoring, remote access, and full compatibility with other platforms, such as Omnia, meaning farmers can seamlessly transfer data between the two.
Mr Schrijver highlighted a number of key developments within the rm’s range of technology and data systems that he said would help farmers improve productivity, pro tability and sustainability.
be shared between machines working in
In the eld, data such as coverage maps can be shared between machines working in the same eld to increase productivity and save time, while the wireless Machine Sync function allows operators to manage the speed, direction and position of multiple machines in the same eld (e.g. for harvesting potatoes, vegetables or forage).
With fully autonomous tractors already developed, Mr Schrijver said the rm’s aim was to o er a completely autonomous production system, from tillage to harvest, by 2030. Messium CEO George MarangosGilks, took to the stage to talk about an innovative system that uses cutting-edge satellite imaging to precisely measure crop nitrogen which could be a game-changer for fertiliser planning on farms after promising results in 2024 trials.
• See & Spray
John Deere’s ‘See & Spray’ system uses cameras on the sprayer boom and machine learning to target herbicide applications to individual weeds, potentially cutting herbicide use by 60%. The system has been developed in the US for use in corn, soybean, and cotton, but will
The Messium nitrogen estimator uses a network of hyperspectral satellites to measure the nitrogen concentration within plants at a high spatial resolution, before sophisticated computer modelling and AI generates accurate nitrogen recommendations for growers. This modelling takes into account factors such as nitrogen response curves, crop requirements at di erent growth stages, and the weather.
Unlike other satellite systems that focus on crop biomass (NDVI), measuring nitrogen concentration is a far more e ective way of preventing under- or over-fertilising crops.
Indeed, as part of 2024 trials, 1,000 physical crop samples from 47 farms across Europe, were tested for nitrogen and biomass, revealing half of elds were over fertilised by an average of 40%, and 39% were under-fertilised by an average of 28%.
“Globally, we’ve collected over 13,000 samples for lab analysis of biomass and nitrogen concentration. Each sample has a unique GPS pin, which allows the data to be matched to the satellite image. The more times we do that, the more accurate and powerful our AI model becomes,” said Mr Marangos-Gilks.
“In the future, we want to be able to give N recommendations without the need for sampling.”
Hyperspectral satellites o ered greater accuracy than tractor-mounted sensors and were more cost-e ective than drone-based imaging over large areas, he added. Also, with a network of 15 hyperspectral satellites due to be operational in 2025, he said there was a greater chance of capturing a successful image on clear days than with most NDVI imaging, which typically used 2–4 satellites.
Last season, Messium conducted trials on 14 UK farms, with a clear bene t seen on 10 of those. One farm that took part was the Helix East Anglia demonstration in Su olk, hosted by Tom Jewers, where nitrogen response trials saw eight di erent rates examined, ranging from 0–250kg N/ha.
“Sampling of the Messium strip found it had luxury nitrogen, so we asked Tom to apply nitrogen to that strip 12 days later than the rest of the eld,” Mr Marangos-Gilks explained. “This reduced the luxury nitrogen, so the crop was far more able to take up subsequent nitrogen applied.”
That was re ected in nal yields. The Messium strip, which received 227kg N/ha in total, yielded 11.88t/ha, 0.5t/ha more than the next-best, which did 11.3t/ha from 225kg N/ha. The farm standard plot of 200kg N/ha came in at 11t/ha.
Mr Jewers was impressed with the result, although recognised it was only one year’s data. If similar results were to be repeated in future seasons, it could be a game-changer for fertiliser recommendations, he said.
Messium wants to expand its farm trials next season, so is looking for farmers willing to vary nitrogen rates in the most over- and underfertilised areas of elds at di erent times through the season, and collect yield data.
Messium will provide:
• Nitrogen heat maps of the farm to help pinpoint areas with the greatest over- and under-fertilisation
• Independent sampling of 30–50 samples, three or four times through the season to ensure imaging data and model recommendations are accurate
• Timing and quantity recommendations for growers
• An end of season assessment of bene ts for the entire farm.
“We’re asking farmers to make a small
contribution towards the costs of running the trial, typically £300–600,” Mr Marangos-Gilks said. “In return, we’re o ering a £1,000 discount on using Messium in the future and also guarantee the Messium strip will deliver a 7% net improvement compared with the adjacent strip. If we don’t achieve that, we’ll refund the money.”
Value from data on Lincs farm
South Lincolnshire farmer David Hoyles of G H Hoyles, is using a wide range of technology and data recording to improve e ciency across the 700ha of mixed cropping that includes cereals, veg and roots.
Speaking at the conference Mr Hoyles outlined how digital mapping systems including Omnia and Terramap, yield mapping, telematics, and irrigation scheduling systems, all now help with day-to-day management and legislation compliance, however he acknowledges it is an ongoing learning curve.
“We’ve been collecting data for quite a few years, but haven’t always been very accurate at it. We started in 2007, using autosteer guidance to save fuel and make operator life a bit easier. Then, in 2010, we set up a MyJohnDeere account, which was our rst introduction to data collection and data use.”
Mr Hoyles admits data collection and inputting was quite “scru y” in those early years, limiting its accuracy, but processes have improved as knowledge and the technology has developed.
“In the early days, for example, we might call a eld ‘Field 1’ on one system, but on another it might be ‘Field 01’, but the computer didn’t recognise them as being the same. Things are signi cantly better now, which makes the data much more useful, although we still don’t always get it right.”
Recently, the focus has been on tidying up parameters such as eld boundaries, AB lines, latitude and longitude GPS coordinates, to make data as accurate as possible and allow “smarter” machinery placement across every eld.
“We’ve done a lot with gathering and tidying data collection, which has made a real di erence to the way we run the business. However, we still need to get better at getting value out of the data to give us a return on investment.”
Below are some examples of where Mr Hoyles is currently using data and technology to improve performance across the farm:
• Telematics:
Alongside existing John Deere systems, in 2020 the farm started using Bayer’s FieldView, originally as a telematics “bolt-on” for an older combine. This provides real-time yield data to help plan storage requirements, crop quality information, and eld movement logistics. FieldView is also used to e ciently map and record yields from in-house replicated agronomy trials, rather than having to combine plots and put loads over a weighbridge separately.
• Irrigation planning & water management: FieldView’s water use e ciency programme provides a more cost-e ective, broad-acre way of estimating daily crop water demands
than expensive soil moisture probes, although these are still used in some areas.
Data recording systems are used for legislation compliance (namely the Reservoir Act), recording water abstraction, application, etc. Electronically controlled conductivity meters are used to ensure only water of the right quality is abstracted for the farm’s own use and for sale to neighbours.
• Digital mapping:
The farm started using Omnia in 2015, initially to help prepare variable rate seed rate plans. The system is now widely adopted for collating a host of management information, used for both variable seed and nutrition planning, cultivation planning, and general management, record-keeping, compliance and budgeting. Having remote access to data is particularly useful.
Some of the farm has been Terramapped to provide detailed soil information – mapping also proved useful for irrigation hydrant planning.
Omnia cost of production mapping, together with yield and soil maps, has been used to identify consistently poor performing areas, that may be better put to other uses, including stewardship, SFI, and even a dog park diversi cation, which now returns the equivalent of £8,000/ha.
• Renewables:
The farm has 300kW of solar and a 100kW wind turbine, so recording data from these helps demonstrate reductions in electric and fuel use across the farm, which has reduced the carbon footprint over the past decade.
Mr Hoyles is considering installing battery storage that can be charged during the day and used to supply electricity to the farm’s cold stores during peak-rate times.
Solar output data, particularly in early summer, shows a close correlation with crop yields, which can help budgeting. E.g. in 2024, solar output was 20% down year-on-year, similar to the drop in crop yields.
“The more data we collect, the more we’ll learn, allowing us to adapt in following years,” concludes Mr Hoyles. FG
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ACS Farm Image o ers a range of soil sampling and analysis products and services, designed to help secure the future of our food supply.
In the ever-evolving landscape of agriculture, the need for innovative and sustainable practices has never been more critical. ACS Farm Image, a specialist in soil sampling and agricultural solutions, says it stands at the forefront of this transformation. With over 20 years of experience, the company has consistently demonstrated a commitment to enhancing soil health and boosting crop yields, ensuring that farmers can meet the demands of a growing population.
One of the standout services offered by ACS Farm Image is its comprehensive soil sampling and analysis, the company explains. By utilising GPS technology and precision soil sampling techniques, the company provides farmers with detailed insights into their soil’s nutrient profile. This data-driven approach allows for targeted interventions, ensuring that crops receive the exact nutrients they need to thrive. The result is not only healthier crops but also a more efficient use of resources, reducing waste and environmental impact.
Moreover, ACS Farm Image’s free to access, SoilSmart system, allows a user to log in, view their soil analysis results, create variable rate application files, access satellite data for variable rate N and upload
yield maps.
The impact of ACS Farm Image’s work is evident in the testimonials from satisfied clients. Farmers across the South East and beyond have praised the company’s professionalism, expertise, and the tangible improvements in their crop performance. ACS Farm Image says it has proven to be an invaluable partner in modern agriculture.
As we look to the future, the role of companies like ACS Farm Image becomes even more significant, the business believes. With the recent focus on soil health and the current SFI schemes available, climate change posing new challenges and the global population continuing to rise, sustainable agricultural practices are essential. ACS Farm Image says its innovative solutions and unwavering dedication to soil health position it as a key player in this vital sector.
The company concludes: “ACS Farm Image exempli es the best of agricultural innovation”. Its commitment to precision, sustainability, and farmer success is a model for the industry. As it continues to lead the way in soil health and crop productivity, it is not just supporting farmers – it is helping to secure the future of our food supply. FG
Cambridgeshire-based precision farming supplier AS Communications (UK) Ltd has been appointed as UK distributor for German-based manufacturer the Lacos Group, which specialises in developing high-quality software and hardware solutions for precision farming applications. Through this collaboration the company says it has increased its product o ering via the agship LC:ONE Display.
The new 10.1in IPS touchscreen display is a cutting-edge in-cab terminal that simpli es control over Isobus equipment with “unmatched storage capacity compared to other displays in the market”, according to AS Communications. Built with an intuitive design for ease-of-use, the display allows operators to centrally manage a range of tasks, enhancing eld e ciency and machine control.
The versatile display can be mounted in horizontal and vertical con gurations and has
integrated software that allows for the plugin of third-party software and modules, with control of up to 255 sections providing a fully customisable Isobus terminal.
The Lacos Group supplies the LC:GNSS X-5C steering system which can be used on both factory ready vehicles and for aftermarket installations. This system is fully compatible with the LC:ONE display and can be supplied with an X-1 receiver for use on entry-level DGPS correction or X-5 receiver for use on NTRIP and RTK corrections where high-level accuracy is required.
One of the key features of the display when used for autoguidance is the mapping of square headlands on elds with straight corners, maximising cropping. FG
As eldwork slows during winter, it’s the perfect time to service your RTK GPS equipment. RTKFnet, says it knows how vital RTK systems are for UK arable farmers, ensuring precision in planting, spraying, and harvesting. A well-maintained system boosts e ciency and prevents costly downtime during the busy season. So, why is winter the best time for servicing?
• Less eldwork, more maintenance: With fewer eld activities, winter o ers time to ensure your equipment is ready for the upcoming growing season
• Avoid downtime: Prevent failures in peak season when RTK GPS is critical for daily operations
• Prevent costly repairs: Catch minor issues early before they
become expensive problems
• Maximise accuracy: Regular servicing ensures optimal reliability and performance, leading to precise eld operations.
RTKFnet’s RTK GPS service includes hardware inspections, signal strength checks, con guration checks, and system diagnostics. The company says it ensures your RTK equipment is running e ciently and accurately.
The company also o ers discounted rates for seasonal servicing packages, making it even easier to prepare your RTK system for the busy months ahead.
Contact RTKFnet today to schedule your service and ensure your RTK GPS is ready for spring. Call the company directly or contact the team via its website: www.rtkf.net FG
SymAgri, powered by the Thurlow Nunn Group, is now an authorised and approved Service Centre for PTx Trimble agricultural products across the UK. This milestone recognises SymAgri’s reputation for delivering exceptional support to farmers, farm machinery dealers and OEMs in East Anglia and beyond, the company says.
Since its formation in 2021, SymAgri has established itself as a trusted partner in guidance and precision agriculture solutions, o ering PTx Trimble expertise for all seasons, crops, terrains and vehicles. As a certi ed PTx Trimble Service Centre, SymAgri will provide specialised repair and maintenance services for PTx Trimble equipment, including preventive maintenance, adjustments, full calibration and cleaning. These services cover both warranty and out-of-warranty repairs, ensuring comprehensive
support for PTx Trimble users nationwide.
To meet the demands of this new role, SymAgri has invested signi cantly in advanced diagnostic tools and rigorous training for its engineers, solidifying its position as a leader in precision agricultural technology support.
Patchwork Core software revolutionises the way farmers, contractors and agronomists approach precision farming, striking a balance between simplicity and customisation, the company says.
soil analysis templates. Nutrient and variable rate maps can also be built and sent direct to Blackbox Marine, and exported as Shape le or Isoxml. Additionally, it’s possible to build custom reports – fully customisable with data and the company/farm business logo. Reusable templates can be saved.
Edward Miller, technologies manager at SymAgri, commented: "We are thrilled to become an authorised PTx Trimble Service Centre for the UK. This achievement re ects the dedication of our team to providing unparalleled service and support to our customers. Farmers and agricultural professionals can now rely on SymAgri for expert care and maintenance of their PTx Trimble equipment, helping them maximise productivity and e ciency."
Technical director Nick Walters explains: “The interesting thing is the applications for Core are quite wide, there are lots of di erent things you can do with it, and there has been a lot of interest in soil sampling and generating variable rate application maps.”
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For more information or to arrange PTx Trimble servicing or repairs, visit www.symagri.co.uk FG
One of the key advantages of Core is that it can be used in the eld. Users can do pre-planned and in- eld soil sampling via an Android with Patchwork apps, as well as pH or nutrient mapping. You can also enter lab and sample results and select
Patchwork says it has seamlessly integrated cutting-edge technology into its Core software, which is designed to be user-friendly, to ensure even the most intricate aspects of precision farming are easy to navigate. Alongside this simplicity, Core’s capacity for tailored solutions means users can optimise their practices to suit their individual needs. FG
Pichon’s slurry tankers are equipped with the iControl system, available with either a joystick alone or a joystickand-touchscreen combination. Its intuitive and ergonomic design has been crafted to make day-to-day operations ( lling, transport and spreading) easier, the company explains. Entirely developed by its own engineers, it controls all parameters to ensure reliable use and maintenance.
• IC7S: iControl 7S 7in touchscreen and joystick controller – This user-friendly controller gives you ngertip control of your liquid spreader. Increase your productivity by automating your lling, transport and spreading cycles, Pichon says. Monitor all of the information for your operations in real time and collect this data safely to manage your spreading records. The combination with the joystick gives you access to the main operating functions.
Your terminal’s parameters are determined according to your machine’s speci cations. You can easily switch to manual mode for any speci c operation and have total control over your machine.
• ICS: iControl S multi-function joystick – Simplify steering your tanker with the joystick. Work more comfortably and save time thanks to automated lling, transport and spreading mode functions. The iCS joystick can carry out several functions, from opening valves to starting the turbo ller and positioning implements in work mode.
For more information, please visit the dedicated page on Pichon’s website: www. pichonindustries.fr/en/gammepichon/control-systems/ FG
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HONDA TRX 350, 2000, only 990hrs, owned from new, full service history, oil changed every 100hrs, good tyres – fronts like new, everything works, starts on the button, been VIN chipped, c/w Stocks 65 slug applicator. £3,650 ovno. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)
POLARIS Ranger diesel, 2023, 227mls, excellent nearly new condition, only had light use, green, f/w premium cab, cab heater, electric tip, excellent condition. £18,500+VAT ono. R Bacon Tel 07775 441893 (Derbyshire)
EZGO golf buggy, electric, low hrs, as new with little use, charger, lights, all good working order.
£2,500. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
HONDA Pioneer 520, 2024, full enclosed cab with front glass & window wiper, approx 80hrs, 800km, excellent condition, full road kit. £11,000+VAT. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)
SUZUKI King Quad 750, 2023, 100.5hrs, C-Dax sprayer front & rear tanks 50L + 80L, 1.5m boom, Stocks Fan Jet 65 Pro (2023), Patchwork GPS IP68 (2024), Ifor Williams 12’6” with 6’ tail door, excellent cond, now surplus to requirements. £16,000+VAT ono. E Stormes Tel 07825 516613 (South Yorkshire)
SUZUKI Kingquad 400, 2017, 11200mls 1870hrs, manual gearbox, tidy but requires attention to front diff, owned from new. £2,200+VAT. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire)
COOKS flat 8 grab with JCB Q fit back plate. £150. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)
COOKS flat 8 sledge. £150. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)
NEW Holland 376 Hayliner baler, always kept indoors. £1,200+VAT ono. P Colchester Tel 07818 017208 (Suffolk)
BROWNS Super Buzzard bale grab, 2 available, one JCB & one pin & cone, straight tines, will pick up two 6 string or three 4 string bales, fast way to clear a field, travelling with the tramlines. J Runciman Tel 07795 548648 (Norfolk)
MCHALE V6750 belt baler, 2020 model, c/w 15 knife chopper, brakes, Expert Plus control, all drive chains & pickup cam bearings replaced his season, 1 owner driver from new, in very good condition, will go straight to work. £22,500+VAT. W Lauder Tel 07774 226372 (Scottish Borders)
CLAAS 180 Variant Rotocut round baler with knives, good condition. £2,950+VAT ono. J Banks Tel 07818 504953 (North Yorkshire)
STANLEY Rallye 592, 12 row with applicators, rigid on transport trailer, very good. £1,000. R Goddard Tel 07741 015245/01953 881213 (Norfolk)
MATCO 10 row beet drill, barn stored, not been used for 5+yrs, so might need TLC or could be used for spares. £400 no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)
BRETTENBRIDGE 180 sugar beet cleaner loader, Lister 3 cylinder engine, excellent condition for age, will go straight to work. £1,700+VAT. S Cornwell Tel 07841 743754 (Cambridgeshire)
Selling Micron 2-3 & 6m compact and tractor mounted weedwipers. Environmentally friendly, with economical use for Herbicides, pad type machines. Spares back up, for repairs and after sales service, East Anglia area.
2021 CTM5054 Roller System New Arrivalavailable February low hours, excellent condition, CTM PRECLEANER with reversible spiral roller unit for stone/clod/trash Also pick off/inspection area
Already selling out fast for 2025 Early interest essential
STANHAY 592 12 row folding beet drill, in very good condition.
£3,500+VAT ono. D Henson Tel 07770 878417 (Cambridgeshire)
STANDEN Multivater 12 row hoe, good condition. £500+VAT ono. D Henson Tel 07770 878417 (Cambridgeshire)
HOUSEHAM 12 row beet hoe, average condition. £500+VAT ono. D Henson Tel 07770 878417 (Cambridgeshire)
CTM 9301 cleaner loader, pick off table, star cleaners, spare tyre, good working order. £9,750+VAT ono. S Cornwell Tel 07841 743754 (Cambridgeshire)
STANDEN 6 row beet hoe, good condition. £500+VAT ono. D Henson Tel 07770 878417 (Cambridgeshire)
KLEINE Unicorn 12 row beet drill, 1997, 20" (50cm) row spacing, electrical drive, hyd folding, c/w eradicator tines assembly, bout marker arms, good condition. £2,750+VAT. S Bloomfield Tel 07900 882063 (Norfolk)
MONOSEM 12 row hydraulic beet drill, very good condition.
£1,500+VAT ono. D Henson Tel 07770 878417 (Cambridgeshire)
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JOHN DEERE 8RX410 2023, 635hrs, Autopower 40kph Command Pro, 762–610mm tracks, Ultimate Comfort, convenience & visibility packages, cab
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JOHN DEERE 7R330
2023, 645hrs, Autopower 50kph, Signature edition, VF710/70R42 - VF600/70R30, front & cab suspension, front linkage
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JOHN DEERE 6R250
2024, 605hrs, Autopower 50kph, 650/85R38600/70R28, Comfort View cab, front & cab suspension, front linkage, Autotrac ready Stk No. A1076100 £185,000
JOHN DEERE 8R370 2023, 1012hrs, Autopower 50kph Command Pro, VF710/75R42 - VF650/60R34, Ultimate Comfort package, Active seat, front linkage Stk No. 21069706 £262,500
JOHN DEERE 7R310
2023, 443hrs, Autopower, VF750/70R44 - VF650/60R34, Premium Comfort & Visibility pack
Stk No. 81069725 £256,927
JOHN DEERE 6R215
2024, 295hrs, Autopower 50kph, 650/65R42540/65R30, front & cab suspension, front linkage & PTO, Autotrac ready Stk No. 11070678 £175,000
JOHN DEERE 7R350 2024, 480hrs, Autopower 50kph Command Pro, VF750/70R44 - VF650/60R34, Ultimate Visibility & Comfort, Active seat, f/suspension, f/linkage Stk No. 11073137 £277,500
JOHN DEERE 6R250
2024, 508hrs, Autopower 50kph, 650/85R38600/70R30, Comfort View cab, front & cab suspension, front linkage, Auto-trac ready Stk No. 11076102 £185,000
JOHN DEERE 6R215 2023, 1392hrs, Autopower 50kph, VF710/70R42VF600/70R28, front & cab suspension, front linkage & PTO, Autotrac ready Stk No. 21067945 £142,500
JOHN DEERE 6R215
2023, 1123hrs, Autopower 50kph, 650/85R38600/65R30, front & cab suspension, front linkage, Autotrac ready
Stk No. B1067936 £142,500
JOHN DEERE T560 HILLMASTER 2017, 1829E/1165Dhrs, 40kph Prodrive, 650/85R32480/80/R26, 625X header & trailer
Stk No. B1075757 £120,000
JOHN DEERE 6140M
2023, 333hrs, Autoquad 40kph, 600/65R38480/65R28, cab suspension, f/ linkage & PTO, Autotrac ready PREMIUM USED MACHINE
Stk No. 31068049 £85,000
JOHN DEERE 6195M 2022, 1525hrs, Autoquad 40kph, 650/65R38540/65R28, front & cab suspension
Stk No. 81077164 £85,000
JOHN DEERE 6215R 2021, 2614hrs, Autopower 50kph, 650/85R38600/70R28, front & cab suspension, front linkage, Autotrac ready Stk No. 81065323 £110,000
JOHN DEERE X91100 2022, 983E/707Dhrs, 40kph Prodrive, 24-inch tracks500/85/R30, Ultimate Tech package, HD45X header & trailer
Stk No. A1081182 POA
CLAAS Lexion 450, 1997, 2 owners & been on our farm 20yrs, 22' header on trailer with rape knife, 3089 engine/2445 drum hrs, owner operated & in good working order, selling due to retirement. £28,000+VAT. J Hipperson Tel 07795 604672 (Norfolk)
CLAAS Lexion 530, c/w 6m Vario header, 2392 engine/1844 drum hrs, lovely machine in very good condition, only selling due to a change in farming policy, main dealer serviced. £62,000. R Cutler Tel 07735 406268 (Buckinghamshire)
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MASSEY Ferguson 7256, 2001, 20' Freeflow header, 2412 harvested/3186 engine hrs, good working order, always stored under cover, regular servicing & maintenance carried out. £17,950+VAT. S Evans Tel 07977 138629 (Cheshire)
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MF525 combine, 12' cut, bar stored, all tyres are good, been sat 5+yrs so will need TLC, will start & drive, been on 70 acres farm, have V5 doc. £1,650 ono no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)
CLAAS Lexion 750TT, 9m Vario header, 3018 engine/2269 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. £85,000+VAT ono. J Speirs Tel 07979 463480 (Bedfordshire)
DEUTZ-FAHR 6095HTS Hillsider, 2010, reverse camera, low hrs (2555), 23' vario header, twin side knives, chopper, chaff spreader. £52,000+VAT. G Penna Tel 07713 073578 (Devon)
SHELBOURNE Reynolds stripper header, 2012, CVS24 (24'), excellent condition, hardly used (80hrs), NH front plate, self levelling, c/w header trailer, perfect for linseed/peas, selling as not growing linseed anymore. £24,500+VAT. M Hewitt Tel 07775 618830 (Leicestershire)
1999 John Deere 2256, engine hrs 3292, drum hrs 2852, c/w 816 header, chopper & chaff spreader, good working order, always stored under cover, genuine reason for sale. £28,950+VAT ono. F Newbold Tel 07774 198667 (Derbyshire)
CASE-IH CNH unloading auger extension, excellent condition. £1,000+VAT. R Gash Tel 07970 467806 (Nottinghamshire)
CASE-IH 1680E Axial Flow, 1992, 20’ header & trailer, large wire & small wire concaves, chopper, chaff spreader, 4127hrs (200hrs since recon engine fitted), barn stored. £9,000+VAT ono. M Compton Tel 07985550285 (Suffolk)
NEW Holland TX 34, 1992, 3900hrs, 15' cut, genuine combine, dealer serviced every year. £15 000+VAT ono. T Bray Tel 07783 504381 (East Yorkshire)
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YANMAR Vio33 - 6, 3.275T mini digger, 2022, 328hrs, Strickland hydraulic bucket attachment from cab & 4 buckets & pipes fitted for hammer line, low hours due to bereavement, excellent condition. £26,500+VAT. P Colchester Tel 07818 017208 (Suffolk)
BARFORD SX6000 6t dumper, 4x4, all new Alliance tyres, 405/70/20, c/w safety canopy, vgc. £6,500+VAT. A Ford Tel 07708 154580/01508 530598 eves (Norfolk)
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HITACHI Zasis 85, 2018, 3800hrs, steel tracks, hydraulic hitch, fully serviced, one driver, very good order. £33,850+VAT. I Kiddy Tel 07836 239701 (Suffolk)
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)
CONCRETE breaker, came off Priestman Mustang 120 Mk3, sold as seen. £900+VAT ono. 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. £1,200+VAT. 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. £1,200+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)
HITACHI EX135, 2001, hrs unknown, Iveco engine, starts first time every time, honest machine, owner driven last 8yrs, off 100 acre farm, slew ring showing signs of wear, still got a lot of life left, available with one digging bucket. £14,000+VAT. B Thacker Tel 07711 045299 (Norfolk)
ROLLER shutter door (manual), 6.1m wide, 5.5m high, as new, dismantled ready for collection. £2,759. G Lister Tel 07966 179440 (East Yorkshire)
VADERSTAD 4m box drill, old but in very good order. Offers. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)
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2013 Amazone Cayena 6001-C 6m grain & fert tine drill, very good condition, 4600ha, 36 tines @ 16.6cm rows. £22,500+VAT. T Boulton Tel 07515 324535/07801 529956 (Buckinghamshire)
VADERSTAD Rapid 3m system tine drill, c/w pre em markers, 1991, in good condition. £4,000+VAT. T Wright Tel 07795 484100 (Norfolk)
MF30 corn drill, 4m, end tow kit, good condition, stored under cover. S Jaques Tel 01754 763319 (Lincolnshire)
VADERSTAD Rapid 300S SuperXL 3m drill, 2003, track eradicators, good condition. J Brooks Tel 07776 421444/01502 677201 (Norfolk)
SUMO seeder disc openers (6), only done 500 acres, new tyres fitted, Wymondham. £3,500. R Ford Tel 07771 640503 (Norfolk)
VADERSTAD Tempo TPF8 trailed 8 row @75cm maize drill, 4600ha, very good condition throughout, had whatever its needed, owned from new 2019, near new fert discs, drilling disc 80%. £42,500+VAT ono. S Bloomfield Tel 07900 882063 (Norfolk)
HORSCH Sprinter, 6m, 2008, 5" Dutch openers, in very good condition for age. £22,500 ono. J Kiddy Tel 07860 452972 (Cambridgeshire)
HORSCH Sprinter 6 ST grain only drill, new September 2020, 2600ha drilled, 6m, immaculate condition, call to view. R Wright Tel 07768 954466 (Lincolnshire)
CARIER 4m spring tine drill, 12m, 20m and 24m tramline kit, hydraulic wheel markers, in good working order, used this autumn. £1,800+VAT. M Fleming Tel 07881 913725 (Lincolnshire)
VADERSTAD Rapid 30S mounted seed drill, 3m lightweight drill that benefits from the Rapid Coulter system, in very good condition, always stored inside. £9,500+VAT ono. J Banks Tel 07818 504953 (North Yorkshire)
AMAZONE ADP Super 3m disc drill, disc coulter with hydraulic coulter pressure adjustment, recent tines on the KG 303 power harrow, new coulter tips less than 20 acres ago, will go straight to work. £10,500+VAT ono. J Banks Tel 07818 504953 (North Yorkshire)
HORSCH Sprinter 8ST drill, 2016, 5000ha, f/tyre packer, filling auger, blockage sensors, Horsch Minidrill with rear outlets, Dutch opener coulters 1 & 5", bean tubes, spares, Isobus, ISO Vari rate, Track Leader controls. £51,000. F Hilsdon Tel 07770 775859 (Northamptonshire)
WEAVING 6m tine drill, 2007, over £2,000 spent on new metal this year, tramline kit, low level alarm, brilliant drill ready to go! O Tyrrell Tel 07375 102770 (Suffolk)
2007 Horsch Pronto 4DC, 2756ha, c/w control box, variety of spares & seed rollers. J Wheelhouse Tel 07739 707327 (South Yorkshire)
VADERSTAD 6m Rapid drill, 2012, low ha count 5k, f/w RapidLift, c/w original drawbar, wheel eradicator kit, blockage sensors, electronic depth control, metal very good, new cultivation discs, very nice straight drill. £29,995+VAT. A Campbell Tel 07738 955496 (Cambridgeshire)
New Holland T6.175
2023, 552hrs, Dynamic Command, 50km/h, APUH, cab suspension, 8 LED worklights, 3 speed PTO, high visibility roof, 90mm lift rams, 4 mechanical remotes, fender controls, bluetooth radio, dynamic front fenders, large fuel tank, a/c, Bridgestone 460/85R38 and 420/70 R28 Essex
Essex * Online auction 12th February*
Opico Heva Combi-Disc 2023, 3m mounted combination subsoiler, 5 hydraulic reset subsoiler tines, 2 rows of hydraulically adjustable discs, steel ring rear
Essex * Online auction 12th February*
Hi-Spec 4000 TD-S
2022, unused, 18,886L capacity, 50mm swivel ring hitch, sprung drawbar, 11000 Jurop pump, hydraulic & air brakes, 650/55R26.5 tyres, LED strobe beacon, LED road lights, 3 point linkage brackets
Essex * Online auction 12th February*
New Holland T7.225
2023, Auto Command, 1128hrs, Sidewinder, 140L/min, 8 LED worklights, cab & f/susp, 3sp PTO, 150A alternator, a/brakes, full GPS, 4 e/remote valves, fender controls, high mount road lights, f/linkage with joystick, bluetooth radio, dynamic f/fenders, telematics, Intelliview IV, 110mm lift rams, Maxam 650/65 R38 & 540/65 R28 Essex
Kuhn GA7501
2023, 2 rotors, removable
road lights, 2.55m transport width Essex * Online auction 12th February*
Broughan 26’ heavy duty bale/�at trailer 2023, max laden weight 21,000kg, air brakes, axles rated to 60km/h, hydraulic beavertail with ramps, total length 9540mm, 445/45 R19.5 super singles
Essex * Online auction 12th February*
Case IH Optum 300
2022, 319hrs, 50km/h, 220L/min, full susp, 4 sp PTO, 250A alternator, 5 e/remote valves, GPS, 2 mid mount valves with advanced joystick, fender controls, hi mount road lights, bluetooth radio, dynamic f/fenders, ISO Power Beyond, telematics, AFS Pro 1200, 120mm lift rams Cat3, f/ linkage, cooled storage box, Michelin 710/70 R42 & 600/70 R30
Essex
New Holland T7.245
2023, PowerCommand, 1266hrs, Classic, 120L/min, 8 LED worklights, cab & f/susp, 4sp PTO, 150A alternator, a/brakes, 4 mech remote valves, fender controls, high mount road lights, bluetooth radio, dynamic front fenders, telematics, Intelliview IV, 110mm lift rams, front linkage, Michelin 650/65 R42 & 540/65 R30 Essex
KRM/Bogballe M35W 2022, spread widths of 10-42m, weighing system, fully automatic calibration, Intelligent Control, speed relation, Calibrator Totz
Essex * Online auction 12th February*
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4x4 Dyna 6 50K FL 5407hrs 20 reg MF 7718s 4x4 Dyna 6 50K 2500hrs air brakes warranty until July 2025
13 reg MF 7620 4x4 Dyna 6 FL 50K 13 reg MF 7618 4x4 Dyna 6
VADERSTAD Rapid 8m 2013, refurb in 2023, new pins bushes all round, new wearing metal, all bearings checked, new tyres, new harrow, new coulter/ wheel link rods, tank extension, blockage sensors, wheel eradicators, exceptional condition. £29,995+VAT. A Campbell Tel 07738 955496 (Cambridgeshire)
WEAVING tine drill, 6m, 2007, tramline kit, all new points this year, only done 200ac this season, over £2000 spent on metal, new pipework, etc, ready to go! Sold by Euston Farms. O Tyrrell Tel 07375 102770 (Suffolk)
BULLOCK T18 Multiseeder, 120L, with control box, excellent condition, 2022 model, ideal for grass seed & cover crops, best suited when fitted onto a grass harrow or cultivator (could also be fitted to front linkage via a linkage kit). £600+VAT. J Jordan Tel 07535 990066 (Suffolk)
BAY two-year old colt, excellent quality, very quiet, suitable for show, breeding or ride; also one-year old colt, full brother to above, make a very good pair. POA. K Smith Tel 07940 049960/01335 330346 (Derbyshire)
FULLY registered black Shire mare, four white legs, proven breeder with excellent temperament. K Smith Tel 07940 049960/01335 330346 (Derbyshire)
EQUESTRIAN horse blanket box, once owned by Olympic show jumper to transport horse tack, etc, 3' long x 2' deep x 2' wide, c/w handles, good condition. £90. M Markham Tel 07850 863374 (Nottinghamshire)
WOLSELEY electric fencer (3 strand wire system), needs 6V battery. £40. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)
TOP quality round bale silage & haylage, made this season from new leys. £25/bale. S Pulford Tel 07979 851358 (Essex)
Silo Bucket
From £6,800 + VAT
Hardox cutter, 60mm pins, clean cutting face
01386 49155
LUCERNE haylage, good heavy round bales, 2nd & 3rd cut. £30. A Chambers Tel 07947 529159 (Suffolk)
GENERATORS: diesel & PTO, quality used & new, est 25yrs. JSP UK Ltd. Tel 01432 353050 Mob 07774 742182 (Hereford)
DALE standby generator, 415/240 volts, Lister twin diesel, electric start, 66hrs, as new. £1,200. M Robson Tel 07801 885520 (North Yorkshire)
182054 CROWD barriers, used, 63
HAYLAGE & silage for sale, well wrapped 4' round bales, please ring for details & prices, near Beccles. N Stopher Tel 07977 461023/01502 575407 (Suffolk)
£10+VAT each. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire) HERAS fencing, used, 30 sections
£15/section & £5/foot plus VAT. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)
YARD gate, 15' wide, heavy duty, c/w post, excellent condition. £170 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)
TIMBER tanalised posts. 280 uniform half round, pointed, 4"x5' @£3 each; 35 pointed round 3"x6' @£3 each; 30 pointed round 2–3" posts, 5' @£2.50 each; all posts have been used but are in good condition & prices are plus VAT. C Willett Tel 07880 701043 (Essex)
HAYLAGE baled 2024, good quality, 4' round bales, triple wrapped, 46 available. £32/bale. D Ivens Tel 07969 877834 (Northamptonshire)
McHALE C460 straw blower/ spreader, 2014, in excellent condition, full working order, just had full dealer service, Herts, Essex, Cambs border. £8,250+VAT. P Rogers Tel 07977 728938 (Hertfordshire)
GRASS silage for livestock or biogas, short chop, high dry matter 32–45%, 4000 tonnes. £40. E Reed Tel 07715 326743 (Devon)
EXTRACTOR fan, used on grain elevator, 3 phase, could be used on mobile drier. £100. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)
Butler grain stirrer, 2021, 3m auger, steering rudder, single phase, as new, done very little work. £4,250. R Chapman Tel 07860 401855 (Lincolnshire)
E23 50K, 5125 hours, x5 ESCVs REF: 31101062
50k, 1070 hours REF: A1100857 AutoPowr 50k, 1259 hours REF: A1100805
AutoPowr 50k, 1360 hours REF: A1100794
AutoQuad 50k, 500 hours REF: 11087705
AutoPowr 50k, 1740 hours REF: 71091846 £205,000 Direct Drive 50k, 3884 hours REF: 51093390
AutoPowr 50k, 1065 hours REF: A1100854
AutoQuad 40k, 2548 hours REF: 21101175
AutoPowr 50k, 1758 hours REF: 11088902
AutoPowr 50k, 1346 hours REF: A1100795
AutoQuad 40k, 2910 hours REF: 21101612
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USED MACHINERY
Ford 1520 c/w PAS 4WD, compact tractor with low hrs £5,500+VAT
6t tipping trailer c/w lights £1,800+VAT
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2021 JOHN DEERE
6155R TRACTOR
C/W 50 KPH Autoquad plus with creep box,TLS front suspension, Autotrac ready, 4 electric spools,power beyond prepared. 3639 hrs.
Ex Demo
£52,500+VAT
2023 KUBOTA M5-112
TRACTOR & LOADER
C/W 115HP, 36/36 gears, LHR, 40 KPH, passenger seat, 4WD, 2 manual spools, work lights, hyd pick up hitch, air ride seat, LA2000 loader with euro attachment. 156 Hours.
£72,500+VAT
2021 JOHN DEERE
6155R TRACTOR
C/W 50 KPH Autopower,TLS front suspension, cab suspension, Autotrac ready (premium activation), command arm, front linkage with PTO, 4 electric spools, power beyond prepared. 5439 hrs.
KUBOTA R090
WHEELED LOADER
C/W 61.2HP, air conditioned & heated CAB, wide tyres, Volvo hitch, fashing beacon, front LED work lights, diff lock, hydrostatic transmission. Bucket & pallet tines. 70 Hours.
2021 JOHN DEERE
6155R TRACTOR
C/W 50 KPH Autoquad plus with creep box,TLS front suspension, Autotrac ready, 4 electric spools,power beyond prepared. 3162 hrs.
C/W 50 KPH Autoquad plus with creep box,TLS front suspension, cab suspension, Autotrac ready,4 electric spools, power beyond prepared. 2983 hrs. £73,450+VAT £73,450+VAT
£65,000+VAT
2023 KUBOTA M6142
TRACTOR & LOADER
C/W 140HP, hyd push out hitch, LED work lights, front fenders, 4WD, hyd trailer brakes, CCLS 115L/min hyd pump, 4 mechanical hyd spools, Kubota LK2100H loader. 203 hrs.
2021 JOHN DEERE
6155R TRACTOR
£75,000+VAT
2022 KUBOTA M7-173 TRACTOR
C/W 170HP, 30F/15R 50 KPH powershift, front axle suspension, auto & spring stabilisers, 3 mechanical rear aux remote valves, front linkage, loader ready joystick.1690 hrs.
We have a number of quality ex-hire Stewart trailers available for sale. Call for details or visit the website
2022 GX18-23S TRAILER WITH SILAGE KIT
2023 GX15BH BALE TRAILER
2022 GX18-23S TRAILER
2022 GX14-17R TRAILERS
2023 GX15 FT FLAT TRAILER
Tel: 01746 762777 www.danagri-3s.com
FIFTY-FOOT 6" belt with 5.5" cups, for a grain elevator, c/w man platform. £90. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)
CONSTANT humidity controller by Harvest Installations model 205, c/w bottles & fan, if required, call for more details. S Pulford Tel 07979 851358 (Essex)
5-INCH 3 phase auger, 16’ long. £200. A Goodacre Tel 07901 917707 (Lincolnshire)
ROUND bin silo, frame 1.5m, bin widest 1.8m dia, bottom chute 0.58m outer, bin bottom 0.43m inside, bin height 4.01m, total height 4.08m, was indoors & in use 6mths ago then laid on side to prevent rain entering, holds 6-7t, collection. £700 ono. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)
GRAIN pusher, hardly used, 5m long, 2.5m wide front with rubber trim, 1.2m wide at back, 1m centres of fork slot, good condition. £2,350+VAT. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)
1998 Alvan Blanch DF 17750-S, 17.75tph diesel-fired grain drier, installed from new under cover, in excellent condition, c/w control panel. £18,000+VAT. P Myhill Tel 07730 642105 (Norfolk)
ANY GRAIN DRYERS & agricultural machinery KM Group 07944 116870 kmgroupcombine@gmail.com
MECMAR D20 20t mobile dryer, owned from new, PTO drive, 986hrs, burner currently setup for diesel, 2010, c/w aspirator & large intake hopper. Been a very reliable machine, just had brand new set of belts, ready to go. £30,500+VAT. R McAulay Tel 07919 387712 (Scottish Borders)
SIROKKO grain dryer, 12–15tph continuous flow, 1 diesel burner, 4T hopper, buyer must dismantle, elevator also available, average condition. M Robinson Tel 07786 673396 (Hertfordshire)
BDC Grain Butler portable stirrer, 2.2KW 3ph geared motor with safety switch, c/w 80mm x 2.5m auger, heavy duty power cable approx 25m long, instruction manual, only used once several years ago, huge saving on new price. £3,000+VAT ono. J Hunter Tel 07778 795226 (Greater London)
TYPHOON galvanised grain drying tunnel, 12m long, c/w vent doors, dismantled & ready for collection. £2,500+VAT ono.. R Hoyle Tel 07770 661239 (Essex)
PZ hay turner, old but still working, spare springs & tines. £100. J Wakeley Tel 07989 889675 (Hertfordshire)
KIDD 240 topper, 2021 model, good condition with a few general wear & tear marks, runs smoothly with no vibration, PTO included, 2.66m overall width & cutting width of 2.40m. £1,950+VAT ono. C Wollen Tel 07786 117094 (Bristol)
LELY Stabilo 900 tedder, 2016, 8 rotor mounted, hydraulic lift for outer rotors, road lights, spare wheel, 9m working width, good condition. £6,450+VAT ono. R Maundrell Tel 07785 568800 (Warwickshire)
JOHN Deere LTR166 ride-on tractor mower, 2001, Briggs 16hp V-twin petrol engine, starts/runs well, transmission good, tyres ok & hold air, deck rusting out hence reason for sale, but still cuts/blows, barn stored & run on E5 (premium). £200 ono. N Johnson Tel 07905 828075 (Hampshire)
FARMMASTER FM180 6' finishing mower, excellent condition, not done much work, adjustable wheels for different mowing heights, excellent. £500. S Hayfield Tel 07774 932417 (Carmarthenshire)
DOWDESWELL combination weeder, tines, slitter & brush at rear, c/w spares. £450. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk)
MAJOR finishing mower, 2018, good condition. £4,950. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk)
8-METRE grass harrow, hydraulic fold. £780. C Gowler Tel 07831 746953 (Cambridgeshire)
SUFFOLK 40 rotary topper, 2015, 4' cut, 3 point linkage, fully mounted, 540rpm PTO, light use, excellent condition. £600 ono no VAT. R Lintott Tel 07799 473374/01566 471493 (Cornwall)
FRANSGARD RV390, Westmack RV300 & Zagaline ZL300 hay turners, plus a Kuhn GMD 44 5' hay cutter, all for sale as given up haymaking. S Hill Tel 07881786690 (Norfolk)
MAJOR TDR 20000 double 20’ roller mower, 2012, triple winged, good condition, bought from dealer Hughie Willet in 2019, & hardly used more than twice a year; Kubota tractor also available for sale, just serviced. £14,398+VAT. F Mountford Tel 07983 578434 (Derbyshire)
EIGHT-FOOT flat roller. £800. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
MAJOR topper, 9', in gwo, metalwork all solid, c/w spare blades. £850 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)
KIDD flat roll, 8' wide (8'8" wide with frame), 30" round, 3t, good condition. £900 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)
VICON Haybob 300 wheel rims with tyres (2), 15x6.00, some cracks on tyres but hold air, 2 spare inner tubes, 2 brand new hub caps. £80 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)
HAYBOB, please contact for more information. £250 ono. L Ellerker Tel 07510 103099 (West Sussex)
71086205 John Deere 7230R
2017, 6680hrs, Premium Edition, E23, 40K, AutoTrac Ready, front suspension, air seat, A/C, PUH, 4ESCV, hyd brakes, 480/70R34 520/85R46, Road Registered £67,450
51089586 John Deere 6215R
2021, 2785hrs, AutoPowr, 50K, Premium edition, AutoTrac ready, activations, TLS, HCS, 155L/min pump, 4ESCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, front linkage, additional oil resevoir, £112,750
11091895 John Deere 6175R
2021, 2913hrs, Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, NEW BKT 540/65R30 650/65R42, Road Registered, £89,950
11091480 John Deere 7R 290 2021, 567hrs, Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready with Integrated SF6000 receiver, Premium precision ag package, Activations, front suspension, £192,750
51089274 John Deere 6215R
2021, 3915hrs, Ultimate Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, air seat, A/C, TLS, HCS, PUH, 4ESCV, front linkage W/1ESCV, air/hyd £106,750
71091284 John Deere 6175R
2019, 3600hrs, Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, TLS, HCS, Ultimate air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, 114L/min hyd pump, additional hyd oil reservoir, PUH, £76,750
John Deere 8370R 2020, 1650hrs, AutoPowr, 50K, Ultimate Edition, ILS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, Activations, A/C, air seat, 9.0L FT4 Engine, 85CC + 35CC hyd system, 5ESCV, 1000/1000E PTO, Cat 4 £199,950 WARRANTY COVERED
11091081 John Deere 7290R 2019, 3550hrs,
WARRANTY COVERED
51089585 John Deere 6215R
2022, 2985hrs, Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, PUH, front linkage, air/hyd brakes, 540/65R30 650/65R42, £112,750
11090329 John Deere 6215R
2021, 1786hrs, Ultimate Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac ready, activations, TLS, HCS, 155L/min pump, 3ESCV, front linkage + SCV, additional oil £126,750
41083738 John Deere 6175R
2017, 5160hrs, Premium Edition, AutoQuad Plus, 50K, ISOBUSand Green Star ready (no Activation), TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 3ESV, 114L min hyd pump, £64,950
11092204 John Deere 8370R
2017, 2890hrs, Ultimate Edition, E23, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, front & cab suspension, air seat, A/C, 5ESCV with joystick control, leather trim, Cat 4 drawbar, £149,950
51089589 John Deere 6215R
2021, 2640hrs, AutoPowr, 50K, TLS, HCS, Premium edition, AutoTrac ready, 155L/min pump, 4ESCV, additional oil resevoir, power beyond, PUH, air/hyd brakes, ISOBUS, £112,750
71092816 John Deere 6195R 2021, 2200hrs, Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, 600/65R28 £109,950
81092946 John Deere 6175R
2018, 6180hrs, Premium Edition, DirectDrive, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, joy stick controls, PUH, 155L/min hyd pump, additional oil £66,750
VICON Haybob 300 tyres (2), brand new, 15x6.00. £60 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)
SHELBOURNE Reynolds HD760T hedge cutter, 2021, hydraulic roller, telescopic arm, parallel linkage, head float, arm float, electric cooling fan, rotor forward & reverse, 1.2m head, 3 point linkage mounting, nice clean tidy machine. £17,500+VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)
The Hedging Specialists
Over 100 varieties of top quality hedge plants and young trees. For a catalogue, advice or a competitive quote, contact Glebe Farm Hedging Langham, Essex CO4 5PP Tel: 01206 323200
Email: hedge-plants@btconnect.com Website: www.glebefarmhedging.co.uk
2021 Shelbourne Reynolds 865VFDR, 85hp pump, blower not inc, hyd head roller, advanced arm & head float, 840hrs, excellent condition. John Deere 6155R tractor axle brackets available at extra cost. £26,000. J Godden Tel 07881 758978 (Kent)
BOMFORD Kestrel B587, 2010, cable controls,1.2m head, needs roller bearing but will be done before sale, farm use only & not used last 2yrs, good condition. £7,000+VAT. N Dent Tel 07714 122248 (Norfolk)
McCONNEL saw bench, 3 point linkage with sliding table, V belt drive, logging brackets, spare blade. £500 no VAT. M Green Tel 07970 176329 (Lincolnshire)
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DAIRY breed steers, healthy & TB clear. Priced to sell. K Smith Tel 07940 049960/01335 330346 (Derbyshire)
PEDIGREE Hereford bull, good shape & very quiet, too big for dairy heifers. K Smith Tel 07940 049960/01335 330346 (Derbyshire)
ROCK sawbench, 13hp petrol engine, as new, hardly done any work. £1,350. A Gill Tel 07967 433694 (Essex)
TRENCHLESS drainer, workshop built, c/w 4 hydraulic wheel motors, Boughton hydraulic winch, Perkins 6354 engine & variable output hydraulic pump. H G Eagle & Son Tel 07885 621315 (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)
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PEDIGREE Simmental bulls, pure polled, 3yrs &1.5yrs, no dehorning, no TB. P Parsons Tel 07821 352403/01162 402246 (Leicestershire)
FODDER beet for sale, near Mildenhall. £35/tonne. J Musk Tel 07748 850465/01638 724831 (Suffolk)
PEDIGREE Limousin bull, born February 2023, High Health & easy calving blood lines. R Wright Tel 07979 644541 (Cambridgeshire)
PEDIGREE Charolais bulls, good selection, ready for work, High Health status, sound temperament, Wissington Charolais. J & J Rix Tel 07500 904462/07850 796057 (Suffolk)
PEDIGREE polled Hereford bulls, quality bulls ready for work, one 2yr old, two 17 months old, good pedigrees, shape, quiet, easy calving, Hi Health, BVD tested & IBR vaccinated, delivery available, TB tested clear Jan 25, TB4. £3,000–£3,500. J Speirs Tel 07979 463480 (Bedfordshire)
DRY grain maize for sale, ex farm, Milton Keynes area. Price negotiable. C Smith Tel 07831 479966 (Buckinghamshire)
ABERDEEN Angus bulls & heifers, ready to breed, available from the Park Wall herd, Johnes Level 1, BVD Accredited, TB4. J Musk Tel 07748 850465/01638 724831 (Suffolk)
EIGHT 6–11 month old Limousin & Limousin X bull, steer & heifer calves, photos available.. £700–£900 ono. A Richardson Tel 07710 077299/01206 386089 (Essex)
BUTTERSTONE Herd, Essex, registered pedigree Aberdeen Angus breeding bulls, various ages available, not pushed, only been on grass, hardy & ready to go to work. A Brown Tel 07975 504420/07814 451463 (Essex)
ABERDEEN ANGUS BULLS
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
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Lambs, Cull Ewes, Store Lambs & Goats
FOUR pedigree Coloured Ryeland ewe lambs, born April 2024, fully vaccinated with Heptovac P Plus, wormed & Clicked, registered pedigree with the Ryeland Flockbook Society. £180 each. D Gillman Tel 01159 655970 (Nottinghamshire) Melton Mowbray Market, Scalford Rd, Leicestershire LE13 1JY 01664 562971 e: sales@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk
ABERDEEN Angus bulls, top blood lines, Elite Health, TB4, semen tested, ready to work, choice of 4, 2–3yrs old, Bonshaw Pedigree Angus Colchester. D Kinloch Tel 07748 786073/07718 786218 (Essex)
LIMOUSIN bulls, polled, Black & Red, Elite Health, TB4 semen tested, 2yrs old, ready to work, Bonshaw herd, Colchester. Heifers & cows with calves also available. D Kinloch Tel 07748 786073/07718 786218 (Essex)
LEXION 760TT POA Vario 1050, 30K, 2751E/1960D hrs, RH laser, dust extractor, yield/Q meter, grain meter, yield mapping, telematics, rev cam, harvest ready 2016 CL-C7500413.A
CLAAS LEXION 530 M £69,000 Vario 600, 30kph, 3173E/2192D hrs, 30.5R32 fronts, 500/70R24 rears, RH V knife, straw chopper, chaff spreader
CLAAS AXION 850 £89,000 50K, AdBlue, 4500hrs, 600/70R30 F, 710/70R42 R, 4 spools, f/& cab susp, f/linkage, GPS, a/c, Isobus, a/b, PUH, P/Beyond, Maxicare Protect to 09.09.2025/5000hrs 2021 CL-A5101450.B
CLAAS AXION 800 £67,000 50K, 205hp, 3662hrs, 540/70R28 fronts, 650/75R38 rears, 4 spools 2016 CL-A4002674.A CLAAS ARION 650 CEBIS £59,000 50K, 184hp, AdBlue, 5027hrs, 540/65R28 F, 650/65R38
AG Dispenser FS200 poultry bedding dispenser, fair condition, f/w JCB lugs, can be easily changed. £2,200+VAT ono. B Thomson Tel 07553 227618 (Norfolk)
BATEMAN dehorning crate, on wheels so easily moved, stored in the dry, good condition. £500+VAT. D Raven Tel 07825 151798 (Suffolk)
COMB-PLUCKERS classic rotating disc poultry plucker, sensible offers accepted. £100 ono. O Pipe Tel 07802 250395 (Suffolk)
BULK hopper, can be used on pallet tines, holds 1+ tonnes, plastic with lid, good condition. £150 ono. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)
SHEEP turnover crate, WM Ironworks, in good condition. £500. T Hoad Tel 07971 559110 (East Sussex)
SHEEP equipment, including troughs, heat box, adopter fronts, Modulamb feed fronts, lamb bar buckets, silage racks, snacker. J Kiddy Tel 07860 452972 (Cambridgeshire)
TRIOLET 1/1000 Solo Mix mixer wagon, 2010, new auger 3yrs ago, also new conveyor belt 6 months ago, used on small dairy herd, good condition. £5,250+VAT ono. C Lake Tel 07881 725141 (Staffordshire)
CATTLE crush, v h/d construction, Priefert locking head yoke, full side access both sides, clipping bar TB testing access door, rear vet inspection doors, sliding r/ door slides both ways, galvanised floor, weigh cells not included. £2,000+VAT. A Wright Tel 07702 078702 (Nottinghamshire)
GALEBREAKER Agri, 4m wide by 1.5 high (12), all fastenings & strap guards, as new, used for one winter. £1,000+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)
FULLWOOD dismantled parlour fittings, herringbone troughs (12) in vgc, augers (12), ACRs, cluster flush, various other items, all dismantled & dry stored. Best offers. C Lane Tel 07768 533767 (Oxfordshire)
TUBAR cattle crush, working order, needs a new floor. £150. I Senior Tel 07887 543683 (Buckinghamshire)
KVERNELAND 864 straw/silage feeder/blower, swivel chute, elec controls, 2018/19, very little use, in excellent condition, road lights, mudguards, wide angle PTO & big bale kit, many more photos available. £11,500+VAT ono. C Jones Tel 07818 600062 (Northamptonshire)
CONCRETE water troughs, 500 gallon, six available, now surplus to requirements, all in good condition. £350+VAT. O Williams Tel 07725 473494 (Cambridgeshire)
RITCHIE Combi Clamp c/w transport kit, sorting gates and rail to hang wormer on, etc, hardly used & stored indoors. POA. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)
RITCHIE 347G calf crush, suitable for animals 6–8mnths old, c/w dehorning yolk, head strap & movement wheels, good used condition, retirement sale, collection by appointment, cash on collection, buyer to arrange loading/transport. Offers. F Wapples Tel 07515 530 302/01406 330644 (Lincolnshire)
SPREAD-A-BALE Midi, c/w JCB brackets, belt in good condition, no longer used, hence sale.
£5,000+VAT. C Cornish Tel 07880 976137 (Suffolk)
BATEMAN lamb creep, vgc. £150. S Payne Tel 07941 903186 (Essex)
CATTLE mangers (4), four legged galvanised, good condition. £100. S Payne Tel 07941 903186 (Essex)
CATTLE crush, old but in very good condition, contact me for more details. T Bays Tel 07379 451868 (Cambridgeshire)
MOBILE contractors hyd turn over squeeze cattle foot trimming crush, refurbished fully galvanised, hyd hoof winches, aluminium funnel gates, LED lights, twin hyd pumps (240v & 24v), working lights, hyd back bar. £22,000+VAT. S Robinson Tel 07775 931311 (North Yorkshire)
NEW/UNUSED Agrimech bulldozer/ snow plough 5' blade, adjustable angles, for pushing snow, soil, grain, etc, suitable for use with small Kubotas, etc. £520 no VAT, cash on collection. R James Tel 01263 837569 (Norfolk)
DIESEL engine & concrete vibrating poker, single cylinder, not running at the moment, needs TLC. £100+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (Derbyshire)
BUCKET brush c/w bucket JCB attachment. £850+VAT. S Andrews Tel 07778 014792 (Bedfordshire)
SPAR Planetary mixer, model –SP-22HI-B, brand new, never been used. P Gear Tel 01438 869666 (Hertfordshire)
SHOTBLASTING gun c/w 20kg of shotblasting grit. £50. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)
FLAME thrower weed killer in weathered condition. £20. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)
CRYPTO Peerless mincer, used. P Gear Tel 01438 869666 (Hertfordshire)
AGRIMECH bulldozer/snow plough, new, c/w all attachments for small Kubota-type tractor loaders, 5' blade, get ready to push snow, mud or grain. £525 cash on collection. R James Tel 01263 837569 (Norfolk) MATERIALS
MOFFETT forklift, extendable forks. £3,500. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
ROLLER conveyor, ex-military, very heavy, approx 2.4m x 38cm, hooks on one end, weighs approx 75kg, rollers have bearings, asking price is per unit (photo shows two units). £175. J Berry Tel 07715 231291 (Greater Manchester)
JCB 541-70 telescopic handler, 2016, 5200hrs, good tyres, well serviced, one owner. £36,000+VAT. J Boyd Tel 01622 850624/07922 423286 (Kent)
BAC bucket, 7cu/m toe tip bucket, suit loading shovel, average condition. £3,250+VAT. S Bloomfield Tel 07900 882063 (Norfolk)
JCB 531-70, 8000hrs, 64 plate. £19,500. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
2.3-METRE wide rotary brush, hydraulic drive, fully galvanised body, not used since having new nylon brushes & bearings fitted, vgc. £700+VAT. A Towns Tel 07751 917839 (Lincolnshire)
JCB 531-70 Agri Super, 7464hrs, 56 reg, pre AdBlue, very tidy, 6 speed, boom suspension, air con & PUH, reliable comfortable workhorse, kept clean, greased & serviced as per manual, genuine parts used, c/w forks, Loler & Puwer certificate, tyres 30%. J Hawkes Tel 07711 328102 (Essex)
JCB 531-70, 18 plate, 3200hrs. £35,000. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
CAMERON Gardner rear mounted 1.5t forklift. £350. C Goodchild Tel 07880 556482 (Suffolk) £1,180 + VAT
HYDREMA 805 backhoe loader, 1991, 4wd, Perkins engine, 1307hrs (changed 6yrs ago), front grab bucket, rear trenching, digging, ditching buckets, extremely capable machine which has had little use. £8,500+VAT. P Sheardown Tel 07976 289940 (Lincolnshire)
FREESTANDING plasterer's tripod fluorescent & LED lights, 10 available. £45 each. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
GENERAL FARM AND AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIERS OF TRACTOR & WEARING PARTS, HARDWARE, CLOTHING ETC. FOR FARMERS GUIDE READERS
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Field Farm, Charlton Road, Evenley, Brackley, Northants NN13 5GH
handles 4 x 600kg or 2 x 1000kg bags
BOBCAT 30.60 telehandler, 72 plate, 1288hrs, Manitou headstock, hitch, boom susp, air seat, 24” tyres, 90% tread, R Series cab, unmarked, reason for sale – ceased milk production, finance arranged subject to status, farmer owned. £49,750+VAT ono. A Thomas Tel 07985 318006 (Pembrokeshire)
TOE-TIP bucket, 8' wide, probably to fit a front end loader. £425. J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)
SHELBOURNE Powermix II Express, 13 cube, 2004, owned since new, barn stored, light use in last 10yrs, only used for mixing barley feed & not silage, PTO, conveyor & weigher work perfectly, main shaft is clunky & needs repairing. £3,000 ono. J Speirs Tel 07979 463480 (Bedfordshire) PLEASE
MULTIFASTER, 2 lines (high pressure), hydraulic couplings, coupling sleeve & two coupling plugs, good condition. £285+VAT M Pacey Tel 07752 009815
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MIEDEMA belt planter, 2000, stainless covering hood, hydraulic hopper, section control, electronic controls, currently set at 36” but can easily be set closer. £3,950+VAT. B Hurst Tel 07789 902585 (Lancashire)
GRIMME 06 RL1700 Windrower, main web delivers crop onto prinkle belt that takes haulm back under, placing crop on ground, used for windrowing potatoes, can be used for onions, bulbs, full piece share, used on black soil, extremely gc. £7,250 no VAT. W Banks Tel 07977 460341 (Lancashire)
GREGOIRE Besson HRPB7 6f on land/in furrow, manual variwidth, beautiful plough in great condition, smoothest turn over I've ever seen, metal all good. £6,000. E Baron Tel 07989 343493 (Hertfordshire)
DOWDESWELL on land plough, 3 + 1, for spares or repair, ring Dennis for details. D Darley Tel 07958 513922 (Lincolnshire)
VOGEL Noot 5 furrow hydraulic variwidth plough, with good wearing metal, 2014. £5,500+VAT ono. D Lunn Tel 07941 072957 (Cambridgeshire)
DOWDESWELL DP 100 MA 4 furrow reversible plough (3+1), UCN bodies, hydraulic front furrow, 14" furrow width, good metal. £1,800+VAT. M Fleming Tel 07881 913725 (Lincolnshire)
POTATO EQUIPMENT
REEKIE 4153S destoner, 2008, thee web with stone box, one brand new web, good condition. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (South Yorkshire)
AVR G Force cultivator, 3.8m, 380hp gearbox, 4 x 90cm, ridging hood & hyd ridge pressure control, hook tines, 4 front depth wheels, hood cleaning system, comes c/w Horstine applicator. £22,000+VAT ono. J Leadley Tel 07887 912646 (Norfolk)
LARGE quantity of potato quilts for sale, collection ex Lincolnshire, call for more info. POA. S Oliver Tel 07979 705250 (Lincolnshire)
STANDEN Uniplus destoner, 2017, 2 spacer machine with infill rings, 36mm rear web.with boulder box, boulder box star shafts removed but will come with the machine, quantity of spares available –shafts, stars, etc. £14,250+VAT ono. M Churchill Tel 07977 934616 (Somerset)
PACKMAN 2 row potato planter, good condition, belt driven mechanism, was used behind a MF135 set at 56" wheel centres, but the planter is adjustable, has been stored in a dry shed. £650. J Berry Tel 07715 231291 (Greater Manchester)
REDUCE HARVESTING DAMAGE WITH RUBBER WEB COVERS
FOOD QUALITY PVC GRADING SCREENS
RUBBER GRADING SCREENS
PERFORATED RUBBER WASHER BELTS
Tel: 028 9127 5913
Email: info@agri-web.co.uk
JONES single bed disc ridgers, for covering windrowed crop, used in conjunction with Grimme Windrower. £2,250 no VAT. W Banks Tel 07977 460341 (Lancashire)
LILLISTON rolling cultivator, 3.5m. £400. C Gowler Tel 07831 746953 (Cambridgeshire)
REEKIE 5154 destoner, 36-3632-32 webs, boulder box, electric control box, 20mm cross web, set for 72" veg work, large amount of spares including new 36mm web, spare 32mm web, very good condition. P Baumber Tel 07976 550635 (Lincolnshire)
REEKIE Dominant 3000 unmanned potato harvester with perfect working wheel drive, brand new 47mm main web, onion kit also available, great machine for the price. £4.750. A Goodacre Tel 07901 917707 (Lincolnshire)
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50’ NEAN COMBINE / MACHINERY TRAILER
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GIVEN up growing potatoes and have approx 1200 wooden chitting trays & two Wright Rain 82 irrigators with tap both ways rain guns. Reasonable offers; also quantity off 3" irrigation pipes, Cambridgeshire but near Newmarket. P Fuller Tel 07771 582923 (Cambridgeshire)
GRIMME GL32B cup potato planter, 2008, good condition, tipping hopper, set for 34" rows, shaping hood, all wearing metal in good condition, electronic belt vibration, Team power applicators included. £3,800+VAT ono. W Forington Tel 07866 437186 (Lincolnshire)
POTATO chitting trays (120), in very good condition. G Judd Tel 07979 792252 (Cambridgeshire)
KVERNELAND hydraulic press arm + pipes off LS85 plough, good condition. £350 ono. R Rylott Tel 07951 008386 (Lincolnshire)
AVR G Force cultivator, 3.8m, 380hp gearbox, 4 x 90cm, ridging hood & hyd ridge pressure control, hook tines, 4 front depth wheels, hood cleaning system, c/w Horstine applicator. £23,000+VAT ono. J Leadley Tel 07887 912646 (Norfolk)
MZURI Pro-Til 4m drill spares, complete sets of coulters, fertiliser boots, front points, wide & narrow, all tungsten, conversion kit to Dutch coulters, Wymondham. Probably 5k in total but I’d like £2,750 to clear. R Ford Tel 07771 640503 (Norfolk)
KVERNELAND new end caps no RG0005614 & angled couplings no RG00056139. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
LEMKEN discs, new, part no 3490459. £20. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
To suit most flail mowers and hedge cutters at competitive prices
Tel: 01427 718561
Fax: 01427 718016
E-mail: sales@flailsdirect.co.uk Website: www.flailsdirect.co.uk
Also flail mowers for tractors and excavators from 15 to 200HP
(Flails Direct is a division of Engineering and Hire Ltd) 46-106574
KVERNELAND skimmer brackets (5). Offers. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)
ELECTRIC motor, 4hp, single phase, has had very little use. £120 no VAT. R James Tel 01263 837569 (Norfolk)
DEUTZ BF4L913 engine from Sands sprayer, will split. Phone Lloyd for details. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)
ROLL rings, new, 22" with a 2.5" centre hole. £50. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
COUSINS press rings, new, 24", part no 200013B, GLK6650. £100. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
NEW idler tension shaft for Quadtrac, part no 232137A3. £500+VAT. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
DIESEL filter to fit Cummings engines, genuine part J800394. £25. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
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KUHN discs to fit Optimer, 6 hole, new, part no 745906645. £35. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
COUSINS breaker rings, new, part no 640022BR. £30. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
ROLL rings, new, 20". £45. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire) ROLL ring, new, 24". £60. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
STRAW rake tines. J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)
REAR PTO shaft heavy duty for Unimog U1600, unused and as new,.was removed when Unimog was delivered new. £975 no VAT. P Williams Tel 07966 273748 (Lincolnshire)
LELY 12m sprayer, used every year for the last 10yrs spraying paddocks, no longer needed due to changing ideas, electric controls, hydraulic raising of booms, but manual unfold, call for more info. £475. J Wakeley Tel 07989 889675 (Hertfordshire)
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Contacts:
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LANDQUIP Fastrac 2500 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, current NSTS test. £18,000+VAT ono. S Slater Tel 07970 181379/01284 789227 (Suffolk)
KNIGHT 20m trailed sprayer, 1992, tracking drawbar, 2000L tank, flush tank, induction hopper, blob marker, Triple X nozzles, rowcrop wheels, reconditioned pump, June 2024, in good order throughout. £3,250+VAT. M Green Tel 07970 176329 (Lincolnshire)
420 rowcrops 20%. £28,000+VAT ono. T Green Tel 07931 372095 (Norfolk)
LITETRAC LT350, 320hp Volvo engine, Allison gearbox, 30t GVW, auto steer & screen, 112hrs, c/w frame, 6000L s/s tank, 36m trifold Chafer boom, Hypro pumps, or sold separately for spreader, slurry tank, etc. Big saving on new. Offers. N Smith Tel 07798 907927 (Norfolk)
UNIMOG U500 fwd control, 2015, LWB, 4ws, 238hp, tyre inflation, 7700hrs, 5300L s/s tank, 24m booms for suspension, Multiflow, etc, Krone flow meter. £37,000+VAT complete, or sell Unimog separately. N Smith Tel 07798 907927 (Norfolk)
HARDI sprayer pump, six diaphragms, never used it myself, all the caps are in good order. £80. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)
SANDS SLC 3000 self propelled sprayer, 2006, 24m 7 section boom, 320/90/32 rowcrops, 540/65/28 flotations, 8000hrs, owner driver last 8yrs, fast fill fert pump, good condition. £19,750+VAT ono. M Megginson Tel 07974 404612 (East Yorkshire)
BERTHOUD front tank, 1000L, 3 point linkage mounted, transfer & self fill pump, chemical induction bowl, c/w lights, transfer & agitation in cab controls. £1,250+VAT. P Buckenham Tel 07770 797846 (Essex)
WATER or fertiliser transfer pump, hydraulic driven, with hydraulic directional valve. £250+VAT. J Leadley Tel 07887 912646 (Norfolk)
CHAFER Sentry 6000L, 12/24/36m, c/w 32m also, 2012, steered axle, auto contour, auto section, mapping, 3 sets tyres, Muller box, 400L pump, ISO, good condition. £22,500+VAT ono. M Sutton Tel 07970 658813 (Warwickshire)
AGRICULTURAL SPRAYERS SALES SERVICE SPARES
SANDS sprayer, 2013, 4000L tank, 30m Pommier booms, most sections have been replaced over the last 2 years, RTK ready, two sets of wheels. £40,000 ono. J Kiddy Tel 07860 452972 (Cambridgeshire)
NEW unused Kuhn Optis sprayer never had water in it, c/w 800L tank, 125L/min pump, 3 section 12m boom, side step, clean water tank with cleaning nozzle & DPF terminal with electric regulation. £5,995+VAT. C Saunders Tel 07778 060973 (North Yorkshire)
VICON Rau Ikarus S38 24m trailed sprayer, 2011, c/w 3800L tank, separate tank for clean water & induction hopper run by computer, good condition. £8,700+VAT. C Leggott Tel 04796 7975638 (Lincolnshire)
12-METRE mounted sprayer, hyd folding, induction hopper, electric controls, working order. £600. T Hoad Tel 07971 559110 (East Sussex)
SANDS Vision 4000L, 2010, 5000hrs, 24m boom, in test until 2025, very good condition, genuine reason for sale, registered 2010, Topcon auto shut off not steering, 2 sets of wheels, excellent condition. £50,000+VAT ono. B Rutterford Tel 07836 777595 (Suffolk)
KRM Spreader, 2008, hydraulic on/ off with E2T vanes & calibration kit, vgc. £2,400+VAT. R Hanton Tel 07860 792976 (Norfolk)
AMAZONE 24m fertiliser spreader, with headland disc, 2010, on farm since new, owner operated & in excellent used condition, selling due to retirement. £5,000+VAT. J Hipperson Tel 07795 604672 (Norfolk)
VICON Greenland fertiliser spreader, spreading width from 12–28m, headland limiter & lights, very good condition. £2,400. B Mardell Tel 01279 771283 (Hertfordshire)
Lavender Tel 07768 090004 (Norfolk)
MEADOW hay, good quality, baled in 2024 in conventional bales, barn stored. £4/bale. D Ivens Tel 07969 877834 (Northamptonshire)
TANKS & BOWSERS
barn stored, 4' round bales. J Nurse Tel 07899 775665/01953 850380 (Norfolk)
CONVENTIONAL straw bales, 200 dry barn stored. £2/bale. Please ring Dennis. D Darley Tel 07958 513922 (Lincolnshire)
4-FOOT round bales of meadow hay, baled 2024, good quality, barn stored. £27/bale. D Ivens Tel 07969 877834 (Northamptonshire)
GOOD quality hay, 4' bales, suitable for horses, no sprays or fertilisers. £25/bale. P Murton Tel 07598 808954 (Norfolk)
CATTLE hay for sale. £20/bale. I Rayner Tel 07814 938431 (Nottinghamshire)
Worldwide Machinery Dealers Located in Skegness, Lincolnshire
WATER bowser. £495. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire) SMALLHOLDERS water cart on rubber wheels. £100 no VAT. I Baker Tel 07775 707992 (Norfolk)
• 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
• 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 – £850
• Hydraulic Coulter Lift – £875
3m – from £14,100
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 £15,900
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
KONGSKILDE Germinator 5m in good working condition, 2 spare rollers, all bearings & points good. £1,900 no VAT. D Martin Tel 07710 551915 (Rutland)
TELEPHONE: 01604 686216 MOBILE: 07973 265378
COUSINS Type 28 double press, 6m, leading tines, average condition, rings worn. £4,500+VAT. T Golding Tel 07708 244506 (Essex)
TOPTILTH 4m. Offers. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)
VARIOUS sizes of old rib roll rings. Offers. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)
15-FOOT set of pigtail tines, four rows of tines. £425. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)
15-FOOT set of Cambridge rib rolls, 24" rings, one 8' & two pups. Offers. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)
FARMRITE subsoiler, 4m or 3m back unbolting wings, swivel legs, Sumo Trio points. £980. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)
DAL-BO Rollomaximum 750, 2016, front crosskill roller, 4 rows tines, suspended rear circular level board. £26,500+VAT. J Esser Tel 07938 843291 (Norfolk)
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KVERNELAND 3.6m disc harrow, folds for transport, adjustable discs, been repaired, but used last year. £1,750+VAT ono. G Hammersley Tel 07966 024670 (Staffordshire)
NEW Holland STC 400 Kongskilde cultivator, 2021, 4m, hydraulic folding, auto reset legs, discs, roller, road lights, wings for points included, stored inside, done very little work, excellent condition, big saving on new price. £13,000. R Williamson Tel 07748 184463 (Suffolk)
HARROW 22' wide, folds up for transport, 3 point linkage, in fair condition, no longer required due to cessation of farming activities, would like £650 but open to sensible offers.. £650 ono. J Berry Tel 07715 231291 (Greater Manchester)
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)
SPALDINGS 3m 5 swivel leg flatlift subsoiler with disc tool bar, rear heavy duty packer, done less than 1000 acres, genuine reasons or sale. £5,250 no VAT. W Banks Tel 07977 460341 (Merseyside)
BOMFORD Flexitine 3.5m. £785 C Gowler Tel 07831 746953 (Cambridgeshire)
6-METRE straight tine cultivator, hydraulic fold, not used for several years, average condition. £400. C Gowler Tel 07831 746953 (Cambridgeshire)
CROSSBILL roll ribs, 150 – all new. Offers. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk)
See our ad on page 14 Suppliers of cultivation equipment airseeders & slug pelleters
LAWRENCE Edwards 3m cultivator, adjustable levelling bar, tines, double crumbler. £825+VAT ono. S Pulford Tel 07979 851358 (Essex)
MASCHIO packer roller, 4m width, in good straight condition, situated near J29 M25. £250. P Buckenham Tel 07770 797846 (Essex)
HE-VA Stealth subsoiler, 3m, 6 legs & cutting discs, bought new 2024 & for sale as entering a significant SFI agreement, excellent condition. £13,500+VAT ono. M Fixter Tel 07909 982368 (Lincolnshire)
KUHN HR 4004 power harrow, 2009, 4m, good condition, works well, trailer included, near Huntingdon. £8,500+VAT. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)
PROFORGE Inverta, 2022, 3pt linkage mounted, 560mm (22") discs, SKF maintenance free bearings, 600mm Discbond steel packer, done very little work, excellent condition. £9,500+VAT. M Sutton Tel 07970 658813 (Warwickshire)
ERTH Panbuster, 2021, 5 leg, hydraulic rear roller, depth control, galvanised, 29 spare points, 15 spare shins, still on original metal, has only done 20ha of work & is in as new condition. £8,500+VAT. M Sutton Tel 07970 658813 (Warwickshire)
ALPEGO DK400 power harrow, 4m hydraulic folding, 2013, had little use since new, coil packer, recent tines & new PTO guard. £9,000+VAT. B Sharp Tel 07917 127061 (Lincolnshire)
McCONNEL Shakaerator wearing parts, 12 slip on points, £19 each; 14 Euro shins, £12 each; 7 Eurushin clamp/strap, £2.50 each; all brand new from Agrilinc but too late to return, all items half price. T Saunders Tel 07850 631331 (Northamptonshire)
COUSINS 3m Packa Rolla press with front tines, in good condition and had little use, barn stored. £3,000+VAT. J Bunning Tel 07931 331953/01945
780344 (Cambridgeshire)Vaderstad Carrier 1225, 2018, 12.25m wide, hydraulic brakes, cross cutter discsstandard discs can be fitted, hydraulic disc depth, very good condition - still on original discs, silt farm from new - no stones or sand. £40,000+VAT ono. R King Tel 07584 635054 (Cambridgeshire)
AGRIWELD Mantis, 2020, 3m, low disturbance toolbar, 6 swivel legs with preceding discs, mint condition, only done around 500 acres, selling due to change in operations. £9,850+VAT ono. W Forington Tel 07866 437186 (Lincolnshire)
Robotic camera guided hoe Mk2, 2017, 3 row beds, used on small area of organic vegetables, for between rows & interrow work, very good on pumpkins & brassicas. £10,000 ono. S Green Tel 01621 779500/07798 611712 (Essex)
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ST tines with quick release points, all in very good condition. £10,250+VAT ono. J Leadley Tel 07887 912646 (Norfolk)
JOHN Deere rear mudguards, bought for old 1640 but never fitted & now a Ford man. £120. J Wakeley Tel 07989 889675 (Hertfordshire)
MASSEY Ferguson 240, 1994. £6,000. M Reeder Tel 01508 470602 (Norfolk)
FULL set of weights for John Deere with base weight. £695. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk) FULL set of weights for John Deere with base weight. £695. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk)
2011 John Deere 6920 Premium Autoquad, 12000hrs, front linkage, front PTO, 50kph, TLS & HCS cab suspension, 4 manual SCVs, 540/540E/1000 PTO, air/hydraulic trailer brakes & hydraulic PUH with dedicated spool. £36,000. R Maddever Tel 07786 910 597 (Suffolk)
2018 John Deere 6130M, 2590hrs, 40K Eco 24/24 Autoquad transmission, tyres 420 front 520 back 75%, air brakes 3 spool valves, immaculate tractor throughout, no marks or scratches, owned from new, only been used for light work. £42,500+VAT. H Catlin Tel 07931 524599 (Lincolnshire)
WEIGHT block, 3pt linkage, ideal for a loader tractor. £70. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)
ISEKI TX2160 compact tractor & trailer, 1988, 16hp, 4wd, good tyres all round, good working order, sold as seen. £3,500. S Hayfield Tel 07774 932417 (Carmarthenshire)
JOHN Deere 2130, all good. £6,995+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
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)
MASSEY Ferguson 7720, 2016, 2831hrs, may slightly rise as still in use, upgrade in the fleet forces sale, extremely straight tractor & always had what it needs, on small family farm from new. R Ambrose Tel 07710 420596 (Cambridgeshire)
JOHN Deere 6910 Powerquad, 2000, front linkage & PTO, 8190hrs, 3 spool valves, good working condition. £29,500. J Ritchie Tel 07970 901756/01418 894048 (Renfrewshire)
FENDT 1800kg Big Pack weight, c/w drawbar bracket, vgc. £2,500. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891/01603 712222 (Norfolk)
MASSEY Ferguson 6480, 2006, 2006 56 reg, Dyna 6, very tidy, 4150 genuine hrs, owner driven, excellent condition. £27,500 + VAT. £27500+VAT. R Tarver Tel 07484 823124 (Worcestershire)
KUBOTA M9540, 2009, a great tractor, hardly been used since purchase, dry stored, mowed a couple of times a year, 5793hrs, 4 grass wheels with good treads, cab is clean, seat has a couple small tears, otherwise good condition. £22,798+VAT. F Mountford Tel 07983 578434 (Derbyshire)
JOHN Deere 6420S, 2005, 8555hrs, c/w MX T10 loader with self levelling & soft ride, rears 600x38 30%, fronts 540x24 95%, Autoquad, 3 double acting spools, air con, air seat & passenger seat all in excellent condition. £27,500+VAT. K Rosewell Tel 07977 291224 (Somerset)
MASSEY Ferguson 7726 Dyna VT, 2016, 5603hrs, 50K, f/& cab suspension, Vredestein 710/70R38 80% & 600/65R28 80%, f/linkage, Isobus, 4 x 250kg r/wheel weights, Topcon RTK guidance, just serviced, excellent condition. £59,750+VAT. T Chugg Tel 07980 240592 (Worcestershire)
JOHN Deere 8RX 370, 2020, E23 Powershift, 4750hrs currently, available April, 24” front, 30” r/ tracks, new tracks front & rear 300hrs ago, 6 r/SCVs, f/linkage, Autotrac ready, receiver not included, warranty until 6250hrs/ Nov 2025, gc. £170,000+VAT. M Serjent Tel 07810 511584 (Suffolk)
NEW Holland T8040, 6025hrs, 2009, vgc, strong reliable tractor, 50k, Intelliview ll, f/susp, PUH & 1600kg metal weights, Firestone IF600/70R 30 & IF650/85R 38 70%, regular servicing & gen parts + oil analysis, 300hp, ready to work. £43,500+VAT. J Hawkes Tel 07711 328102 (Essex)
JOHN Deere 6135R, 2021, 2500hrs, Premium Autoquad, 50kph, a/brakes, 480/600 Mitas tyres 60%, TLS/Comfortview cab, cab susp, f/linkage, 4 r/e/spools, hyd toplink, auto steer 4200 screen (section control) Isobus, ITEC, Power Beyond. £65,000+VAT ono. E Frost Tel 07773 589135 (Northamptonshire)
JOHN Deere 1950, 9162hrs, has been well looked after, in good condition inside & out, registered in 1992, tyres about 50%, pick up hitch, top link working PTO has creeper box, stored inside every night. £10850+VAT. T Schembri Tel 07919 624032 (Essex)
JOHN Deere 3040, 100hp, 4wd, GS2 cab, 1986, good condition, 12000hrs. £8,250+VAT. T Anderson Tel 07770 598099/01353 723399 (Cambridgeshire)
2017, 5600hrs, Dyna VT, front links, 50kph, air brakes, Data 4 screen, multipad
01691 791460
MASSEY Ferguson 7618, 2015, 6900hrs, in good condition, 650 tyres on rear, available now.
£40,000+VAT ono. B Rutterford Tel 07836 777595 (Suffolk)
7.7-METRE long trailer, solid old thing, but needs new floor, must be useful for someone. £475. J Wakeley Tel 07989 889675 (Hertfordshire)
IFOR Williams TA5G-10 livestock trailer, 2008, tidy, credit to previous owner, various new items to bring it up to standard, all working & ready to go, no decks, one large division, c/w hitch lockable key, lights all work. £275+VAT. C Wollen Tel 07786 117094 (Bristol)
LIVESTOCK trailer, tandem axle, aluminium with hydraulic deck & gates, 24' long. Offers. P Schwier Tel 07903 215889/01379 586517 (Suffolk) BMI injector trailer gully wing nets, silent pack donkey engine. £12,000+VAT. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
FOUR-WHEEL road/farm trailer, 13’ x 5’ good tyres, professionally built wood on steel framework with drop down sides, c/w fitted manual winch for loading wheeled items, overrun brakes & two solid loading ramps, fitted lights. £795 no offers. T Bush Tel 07932 183449 (Essex)
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
LARRINGTON 14T grain trailer, spr/d/bar, hyd tailgate c/w grain chute, 1 centre mtd fast tip ram, full width f/window, roll over sheet, high & low level LED lights with flashing r/beacon, mint condition, only had grain in, barn stored. £15,000+VAT. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891/01603 712222 (Norfolk)
RICHARD Western 14T grain trailer, hyd tailgate, swivel eye, sprung drawbar, good floatation tyres, Suffolk High Speed model, immaculate, always barn stored great paint. £17,995+VAT. A Campbell Tel 07738 955496 (Cambridgeshire)
Chassis kits for your tanks
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WOOTTON 10t grain/root trailer, low body, hydraulic door, good condition. S Jaques Tel 01754 763319 (Lincolnshire)
Loggin Trailers 01280 702725 Mob 07799 836590 Visit www.loggin.org to see what else we make!
33-FOOT tandem axle lorry trailer, stripped ready for refurb, good tyres. Offers. P Baumber Tel 07976 550635 (Lincolnshire)
BAILEY 14T hook lift trailer, on rocking beam suspension, hydraulic brakes. £6,000+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)
BALE trailer, 44' flatbed, tri axle, wooden floor, 5th wheel dolly on new tyres, air suspension, 1 brake seized. £2,500+VAT ono. M Sutton Tel 07970 658813 (Warwickshire)
30-FOOT artic trailer with double spring dolly. £1,300+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)
FIFTH wheel dolly, 11R 22.5 tyres, in good condition. £1,100+VAT. J Leadley Tel 07887 912646 (Norfolk) TF 10t grain trailer, twin tipping ram on springs, stored inside, c/w short post as all sides removable, good working order, on farm from new, Wisbech. £2,650. J Humphrey Tel 07909 518399 (Cambridgeshire)
GRAHAM Edwards 12' trailer with headboard, spare wheel & ramps, excellent condition, Wymondham. £1,960+VAT. R Ford Tel 07771 640503 (Norfolk)
LOGIC SST ATV trailer, galvanised with wooden floor & removable wooden tailboard, flotation tyres 22x11x8, light use, excellent condition. £385 ono no VAT. R Lintott Tel 07799 473374/01566 471493 (Cornwall)
MASSEY 3t hydraulic tipping trailer, good floor, may need new sides, handbrake towering & jaws. £400 ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)
40-FOOT artic trailer with dolly on steel springs, air & hydraulic brakes. £1,750+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)
VALTRA Q305 (2023)
1000 HOURS, FRONT PTO, FRONT VALVES, NOVATEL GPS, ISOBUS
£180,000 +VAT
FENDT 943 VARIO MT (2018) 5040 HOURS, NEW 30" TRACKS, GPS HYD TOP LINK, LEDs
£180,000 +VAT
JOHN DEERE 6R 215 (2022) 1650 HOURS, 50KPH, ISOBUS REAR, **JD WARRANTY** £115,000 +VAT
VALTRA S394 (2022)
2750 HOURS, SMART TOUCH, ISOBUS, RTK, VALTRA WARRANTY
£120,000 +VAT
FENDT 943 MT (2024) 335 HOURS, 6 SPOOLS RTK GPS, CAT 4 LIFT ARMS, LEATHER SEAT
£330,000 +VAT
MASSEY FERGUSON 7719 DYNA VT (2021) C/W LOADER, 2665 HRS, ISOBUS, POWER BEYOND £115,000 +VAT
VALTRA T194V(2020)
3702 HOURS, 50KPH, GPS AUTOSTEER, FRONT PTO, ISOBUS
£77,000 +VAT
FENDT 1050 PROFI PLUS (2020) 3335 HOURS, 60KPH, FENDT WARRANTY, VARIOGRIP
£235,000 +VAT
JCB 8330iCON (2023) EX-DEMO, 345 HOURS, 330HP AGCO ENGINE, 70KPH CVT GEARBOX
£198,000 +VAT
VALTRA T194A(2021) C/W NEW QUICKE Q7M
1410 HOURS, ISOBUS, SMART TOUCH, GPS
£95,000 +VAT
FENDT 724 PROFI+ (2024) 263 HOURS, 50KPH, FRONT PTO, EXTENDED WARRANTY
£185,000 +VAT
JCB 527-58 AG+(2016) 2350 HOURS, 40KPH 2 SPEED HYDROSTATIC, A/C, BOOM LIGHTS
£47,000 +VAT
VALTRA T174EA (2020)
3150 HOURS, FRONT LINKAGE, WARRANTY TO JUNE ‘25 OR 3600H
£69,950 +VAT
FENDT 828 PROFI+ (2018) 5371 HOURS, RTK GPS VARIOGUIDE, FRONT LINKAGE £105,000 +VAT
JCB 419S (2022) 1350 HOURS, AIR SEAT, CLIMATE CONTROL,SRS, JCB WARRANTY*
£129,000 +VAT
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,
HM Hooklift trailer, 20T, tri axle, 2020, as new. £20,000+VAT. G Ross Tel 07850 258934 (Essex)
IFOR Williams GD125 twin axle trailer, 2017, 4 new tyres, spare wheel, ramp tailgate, solid sides, in very good condition. £2,750+VAT. I Fisher Tel 07808 771231 (Northamptonshire)
3.5-TON ex army trailer, sprung axles with lockable chemical container, used behind Unimog or Land Rover to transport IBC & chemical to sprayer, in good condition, great for taking diesel tank to combine, owner retiring. £275 no VAT. P Williams Tel 07966 273748 (Lincolnshire)
CHERRY Products 16T grain trailer, tandem axle on super singles, hydraulic & air brakes. £6,750. J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)
IFOR Williams TA510, 2009, 7’ high x 10’, double axle, f/w wind deflector, centre partition for equines, serviced every other year by IW dealership, 5 brand new tyes, 2 ventilation flaps missing, well-cared for & excellent condition for age. £3,000. D Champion Tel 07757 437526 (Angus)
R Maundrell Tel 07785
568800 (Warwickshire)
SET of 4 rowcrop wheels, 12.4R32, tyres 25%, rims excellent, no cracks. £400+VAT pair or £700+VAT for the set. R Hanton Tel 07860 792976 (Norfolk)
ROWCROP wheels with Continental tyres, 340/85R48 rears with 21mm tread, 12.4R32 with 14mm tread, good condition, fit a JD6420S (recently sold the tractor), good paintwork, set @72” track width but are adjustable. £1,250+VAT. R Maundrell Tel 07785 568800 (Warwickshire)
STOCKS rowcrop wheels, 320/90R46 rear & 12.4R32 front tyres 95%, excellent condition.
£2,300+VAT. R Hanton Tel 07860 792976 (Norfolk)
16X22.5 wheel rim, 8 stud, nearly new, 2 available, £100 each. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)
SPARE tyre & rim for JCB 541/542 forklift, 460/70R24 Michelin tyre, 10% but it’s good tyre. £100+VAT. J Leadley Tel 07887 912646 (Norfolk)
24.5R32 Goodyear combine tyres (2), used, one in good condition, the other has a couple of splits in.. £400 ono. S Wells Tel 07792 357782 (Bedfordshire)
235/75-R17.5 tyres (2), new, still with stickers, Golden Crown, selling as we no longer have the trailer they fit. £120+VAT each. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (Derbyshire)
BETTINSON cage wheels, 11.32, 3 star, ring Dennis for details. D Darley Tel 07958 513922 (Lincolnshire) ONE Michelin tyre, radial size 540/65/ R28 front, for MF 6600 Series tractor £250. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)
ROWCROP wheels & tyres, 11.2R48 Kleber, sidewalls cracking, but haven't let me down, heavy duty wheels with Ford centres.
£125+VAT. R Maundrell Tel 07785
568800 (Warwickshire)
FLOTATION wheels & tyres, 28.1R26
tubeless, one Belshina as new with 35mm tread, one Prostor 14mm, equivalent in diameter to 18.4R38, came off a JD6420S which has been sold, interchangeable wheel centres.
£995+VAT. R Maundrell Tel 07785
568800 (Warwickshire)
HOUSEHAM rowcrop wheels & tyres, 320/85R32 on 8 stud fixed rims, 72" track, 220mm hub, 275mm PCD, two Mitas tyres (as new) & two Continental with 26mm of tread.
£1,150+VAT. R Maundrell Tel 07785
568800 (Warwickshire)
FIRESTONE radial 8000 tyres, 520/85R38, worn but sound, ideal for duals. £80+VAT. R Maundrell Tel 07785 568800 (Warwickshire)
BKT 10.0/75 -15.3 tyre, brand new. £60 ono no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)
PAIR of 12.4x24 tyres on wheels, 90% tread. £400+VAT. R Goddard Tel 07741 015245/01953 881213 (Norfolk)
MASSEY Ferguson rowcrop wheels & tyres, 8 stud, 8.3-44 8 ply, good order. £240. B Mardell Tel 01279 771283 (Hertfordshire)
ZETOR tractor front wheel & tyre, 6 stud, f/w 205-R16 tyre, good condition. £50+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (Derbyshire)
PAIR of 13.6x38 on HD 8 hole centres Stocks duals, 13.6x38, with clamps, all 95% tread. £2,000+VAT. R Goddard Tel 07741 015245/01953 881213 (Norfolk)
PAIR of Trelleborg TM800 650/65R38 tyres, 65% tread, sound condition. £500+VAT. A Towns Tel 07751 917839 (Lincolnshire)
VREDESTEIN tyre 9.00-16, 10 ply rating, some tread left, not cracked. £30+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (Derbyshire)
PIRELLI 18.4x38 Stocks dual wheels, TM3005, 60% tread, sound walls. £450+VAT. R Goddard Tel 07741 015245/01953 881213 (Norfolk)
OPEL wheels for sugar beet harvester, believed Standen, 2 pairs, ring Dennis for details. D Darley Tel 07958 513922 (Lincolnshire)
TRELLEBORG VF1050/50R32, had very little use, off a 724
Fendt 10 stud, excellent condition.
£12,000+VAT ono. M Serjent Tel 07810 511584 (Suffolk)
ROWCROP wheels, John Deere to fit 6175R, etc, 380/90R50, 380/85R34.really good condition, only been used for 2yrs, BKT tyres 85%. £4,000+VAT. J Leadley Tel 07887 912646 (Norfolk)
650/65R42 Dual wheels, Michelin Multibib tyres 40%, very good condition. P Baumber Tel 07976 550635 (Lincolnshire)
ZETOR Crystal 2wd front wheel & tyre, 8.25x20 tyre size, 6 stud wheel, excellent condition. £30+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (Derbyshire)
2018 Case Puma 165, 4500hrs, Powershift 50kph + air brakes, f/& cab suspension, 3 e/spools, 3 speed PTO, LED worklights, big screen, Deluxe seat, exhaust brake, f/tyres 480/65R28 70%, rears 600/65R38 .................................£49,000
2021 Case Optum 300 CVX, 2135hrs, GPS ready, f/linkage + SCV 900 tyres, 5 spool valves .........................................................£117,000
December 2020
Case Quantum 110N, 2232hrs,40kph, f/linkage & PTO, e/hyds, 4 r/e/spool valves, 3 mid mount spool valves, f/tyres 280/70x16 75%, rears 360/70x28 75%, immaculate ...............£34,000
2013 Case Puma 185 PS, 7342hrs, 50kph, Quicke loader ready, 4 manual spool valves, exhaust brake, e/mirrors, f/tyres 540/65x30 80%, r/ tyres 650/65x42 80%, some rust on the wheels, otherwise very tidy ..............................£36,500
2012 Case Puma 210 PS, 6726hrs, 50kph, exhaust brake, f/weight, MultiController, 90% tyres, rust on r/wheels, otherwise very tidy ...........£35,000
2022 Case Puma 240 CVX, 2122hrs, f/linkage, 1 f/hyd service, Power Beyond, guidance ready, c/control, full LED lighting, leather seat (new f/PTO kit can be ftted) f/tyres 600/60x30 80%, rears 710/60x42 80%, warranty until 01/07/2025, immaculate......................£99,000
2023 Case Puma 185 CVX, 1340hrs, guidance ready, 4 speed PTO, Deluxe pack, f/linkage, 1 f/service, Power Beyond, full LED light pack, immaculate ..........................................£90,000
2015 John Deere 6115R TLS, 9329hrs, f/tyres 380/85x24 10%, rears 16.9x38 40% ....£29,500
2014 John Deere 6125R TLS Autoquad, 9000hrs, f/tyres 16.9x24 25%, rears 18.4x38 30% ...........................................................£31,500
2016 John Deere 6135M Powerquad TLS, 5239hrs, cab suspension, f/tyres 16.9x24 75%, r/tyres 18.4x38 new, very tidy tractor ..............£38,500
2019 Fendt 939 Prof Plus, 7950hrs, 2 f/hyd services, f/PTO, full Trimble RTK guidance, 6 r/spool valves, hyd top link, full LED lighting, Evolution seat, Vario Grip, f/tyres 600/70x34 40%, rears 710/75x42 45%, all original tyres, edge of wheel rims needs paint as dual wheels were ftted £102,000
2017 Deutz 5090G, 1610hrs, on grass tyres, 2 speed PTO, 2 manual spools, a/c ...................£25,500
2019 Kubota M105GX-IV with Chilton loader, 5075hrs, f/tyres 380/70x24 40%, rears 520/70x24 40%, everything is working, tidy little tractor..£31,500
2018 Valtra N134 Hitech, f/w Quicke G5S loader, 5016hrs, 50kph, f/& cab suspension, f/tyres 480/70x28 70%, rears 600/60x38 30%, both steps to be sandblasted & repainted, just had all clutch packs rebuilt by Valtra main dealer, above average condition loader tractor ...........£44,000
2014 Massey Ferguson 7618, 8200hrs, tyres 540 & 650, f/linkage, very tidy........................£33,500
2013 John Deere 5080GN Vineyard, very low hrs Selection of John Deeres 6115R TLS
2011 Case Puma 155, 40kph........................£22,000
2022 Case Puma 200 CVX
MF 8S.225
2023, 3300hrs, Dyna VT, front links & PTO, 50kph. hyd top link, LED lights
MF 8740S
2019, 9000hrs, front links & PTO, Guidance, 50kph, air brakes
MF 5713S
2020, 1700hrs, c/w loader, Dyna 4, 40kph
MF 5711M
2022, 500hrs, c/w loader, Dyna 4, 40kph
MF 7719S
2022, 5100hrs, Dyna VT exclusive, front links & PTO
MF 7726
2017, 5600hrs, Dyna VT, front links, 50kph, air brakes, Data 4 screen, multipad
MF 7722S
2020, 4400hrs, Dyna VT Efficient
MF 7626
2013, 6000hrs, front links & PTO, 50kph, air brakes
MF 7620
2014, 8900hrs, Dyna 6, 50kph, air brakes, 4 spools, Eco PTO, excellent condition
MF 6718S
2017, 4500hrs, Dyna 6, 50kph, front linkage, air brakes, 4 spools, axle & cab suspension
MF 6499
2004, 7700hrs, Dynashift, front linkage, 40kph, cab suspension, Datatronic, 3 spools
JCB 434S
2011, 8900hrs, c/w 12’ buck rake, fork & tiptoe bucket, excellent condition
Bailey 18T silage trailer
2024, rear steer, air hyd brakes, LED lights, hyd door, grain hatch
LOADALL tyres, 15.5x24. £100 each. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
FLOTATION wheels/tyres, 66x43x25, MD centres, 20mm on 8 stud MF centres, bolt-in changeable centres, Goodyear tyres, vgc. £950 no VAT. A Ford Tel 07708 154580 /01508 530598 (Norfolk)
SHOPRIDER mobility scooter, lights, indicators, basket on front, charger, cover, excellent condition, high & low range speed control. £495. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
rears & 12LLx16 front turf wheels & tyres. £250. J Murrell Tel 07766 216100/01603 712222 (Norfolk)
PAIR of Goodyear 480/65-R28 tyres, in good condition, dry stored, 50% tread, good walls, no repairs. £295 ono the pair. D Lavender Tel 07768 090004 (Norfolk)
AGRIMAX rowcrop tyres, previously used on a New Holland T7 210, fronts - 380/85R30 (14.9-R30) nearly new, less than 50ha work, rears - 380/90R46 (14.9-R46) 90% tread, very good condition. £2,995 ono. N Hood Tel 07771 903837 (Norfolk)
400/80X24 tyres, half worn, but sound. I Kiddy Tel 07836 239701 (Suffolk)
NARROW wheels on adjustable rims, 14.9R50 & 14.9R30, 8 stud rear & 10 stud front pans, Alliance tyres 35% tread, ex Massey Ferguson 6480, good condition. £1,500+VAT. D Pickering Tel 07979 757884 (Norfolk)
ROWCROP wheels, BKT Agrimax VF 420/95-R50 rears, BKT Agrimax IF 380/80-R38 front, fits John Deere 6R tractors, 80" centre, new 2022, excellent condition. POA. A Bentley Tel 07957 553028/01603 879709 (Norfolk)
PAIR of Standen rowcrop wheels, 9.5-44 Michelin Bibagrip tyres, with centres to fit MF & most likely others. S Harrison Tel 07984 092698 (Lincolnshire)
LDV Convoy 2.5 diesel drop side truck, X reg, 85,000mls, MOT expired in Nov 23, needs welding, bodywork in fair condition for age, Ford 'banana' engine non turbo, starts first turn whatever the weather & runs well. £675 no VAT. A Franklin Tel 07968 257232 (Warwickshire)
MITSUBISHI 3.2 engine, auto gearbox, 150,000hrs, new Bosch injection fuel pump, gwo. £1,350 ono. M Robson Tel 07801 885520 (North Yorkshire)
VOLKSWAGEN Transporter Shuttle, 2014, automatic diesel 2L. £14,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
NISSAN X Trail, 2015, with 7 seats, service history, panoramic roof, sat nav, air con, electric boot, diesel. £6,495. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
MAN TGA 6 wheeler, 440 drawbar spec. £3,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
LAND Rover Defender 300TDI pickup, 1994, off-road ready, roll cage, 35” Simex tyres, Gwyn Lewis suspension, etc, 11months MOT, 69k miles (genuine) great truck, owned it 15+yrs, full info call. £10,500 ono no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)
VW pickup, 1997, P reg, white, good runner, 81,300miles. £600 ono. G Taylor-Balls Tel 07881 818298 (Norfolk)
USED bus, no engine, ideal for glamping project, etc. £1,200 ono no VAT. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)
2020 Nissan Navara, blue, 66,000 miles, excellent condition. P Myhill Tel 07730 642100 (Norfolk)
DOG guard for Land Rover Discovery, fits Mk 1 & 2, genuine LR part, main dealer supplied, part no.STC8413 DT, c/w all fittings, very strong, collection only or buyer arranges courier. D Clark Tel 07399 359072 (Kent)
2015 VW Caddy van, 1.6TDi C20 Startline, 68,000 miles, manual, good condition, plywood lined rear with plastic bulkhead, just been serviced & MOT'd, reliable workhorse. £5,750+VAT. R McAulay Tel 07919 387712 (Scottish Borders)
NISSAN Navara pickup diesel, 2018 68 plate, 70,000 mls, automatic, silver, new MOT, excellent condition, tow bar, 2 new tyres on front, good for towing, 2 keys. £14,950 ono no VAT. R Gray Tel 07939 443353 (South Yorkshire)
LAND Rover Defender, 1989, barn stored, SWB, diesel. £9,000 ono. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
FIBREGLASS canopy to fit Mk7 Toyota Hilux, 2012–2017 double cab, ex electric company with 3 lockable roller shutter doors & LED lights, would have cost a fortune new, better pictures can be sent via WhatsApp. Sensible offers to take away. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)
2006 Suzuki DA63T Carry, imported Japanese 4x4 farm truck, 59,000mls, MOT until Aug 2025, switchable 4wd with hi/lo range, p/steering, air con, 5sp manual, 3 cyl, twin overhead cam fuel inj petrol, drop side, 350kg payload, excellent. £5,995 ono. S Batters Tel 07727 180317 (Perth & Kinross)
2019, adjustable tracks, can be seen working, approx 1000hrs
JCB 550-80 AGRI PLUS 2012, 6100hrs, JCB Q-Fit carriage, rear hitch
Kverneland
Kverneland
Kverneland
Kverneland
Kverneland 8590 8 row tedder pro-line
Kverneland 8576 6 row tedder
Kverneland 9580 2 row trailed rake
Redrock 20t dump trailer
Redrock 24t tri-axle low-loading trailer
McHale 691BH & R5S round bale handlers
McHale 691HB bale handler, several
McHale R5 soft hands bale handler, several
McHale V6750 round baler
Teagle 8500 Chief feeder bedder
Moulton FY4 yard scraper
Kawasaki Mule Pro DX
Kawasaki Mule Pro MX
Bomford 2.8m flail mower
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
McCormick 2005 CX105 extra shift, front linkage & PTO, 1600hrs
Case 2004 MXM 155 tractor
Deutz 5090D c/w loader
Deutz Agritron 430GS 2500hrs only, 2011
Deutz Agri 110 6 cylinder c/w loader 2008 good condition
Deutz 6185 Powershift 2019 low hrs
Ford New Holland T90 c/w loader
John Deere 5090R c/w 543R loader, 1000hrs only, 2018 as new
Massey Ferguson 5612 Dyna 4 2014 c/w loader, low hrs
Lely Roterra 4m power harrow
Dowdeswell 4 furrow good condition
Lemken 4 furrow reversible plough
Kuhn FC202 mower conditioner
Kuhn MDS1141 QL fertiliser spreader
Kverneland 6m tine seeder drill 2022
Kverneland 4032 trailed mower conditioner
Kverneland 4332 trailed mower conditioner
Kverneland 3m CTS stubble finisher c/w DD packer
Teagle 40/40 tub feeder/bedder
Teagle 80/80 SC feeder/bedder
Teagle 2010 80/80 SC feeder/bedder good condition
Kverneland feeder bedder
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
Agco DM255/P mower conditioner, very good condition Bailey 12t trailer, rollover sheets, complete refurb by Bailey 2 yrs ago, as new – 2 available
PlantMec
TRUCKMAN canopy to fit Mk8 Toyota Hilux, 2017 onwards, c/w fixing brackets & beacon, no back window, can send more photos if required, cost £1000s new. Offers to take away. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)
MITSUBISHI L200 Barbarian, 2013, auto transmission, 100600mls, will rise as in use, canopy, towbar, full service history, 63 plate. £6,600+VAT.. B Lount Tel 07531 491466 (East Yorkshire)
UNIMOG 2150 c/w 6000L s/steel 316 Watson & Brookman tank, 1000L mixer tank & aluminium chemical storage box, Renson 3" pump & pipework, used for mixing/ supplying sprayer in field, work needed on cab underside, can WhatsApp more pics. £17,000 ono. P Williams Tel 07966 273748 (Lincolnshire)
MINI Cooper SD Paceman, 2015, 57,000mls, MOT May 2025, 2L diesel turbo, AWD, £6,750. J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)
LAND Rover Defender 110 tipper, 2015, 78000mls, beautiful exceptional condition, stacks of service history & really must be seen, very well looked after & has a very well made hydraulic tipper body on the back. £22,500+VAT. J Smith Tel 07825 597911 (Staffordshire)
RANGE Rover V8 3.6 diesel, 2008, 116,000mls, service records, new 12 month MOT, dark blue, leather heated seats, air con, towbar, good tyres, ideal winter shoot vehicle.. £5,000. P Wheeler Tel 01452 223322 (Gloucestershire)
FORD Ranger Limited, 2016, 96,000mls, MOT October 2025, genuine reason for sale. £11,500+VAT ono. M Balls Tel 07771 975952 (Norfolk)
&
£65. J Berry Tel 07715 231291 (Greater Manchester)
DAVID Brown Case 885 narrow tractor, 1979 (J reg). 1205 rec hrs - believed genuine, excellent starter & runner, recent full service of filters & oils, early life spent on a nursery, original downswept manifold & full exhaust included. £4,950 ono. R Lintott Tel 07799 473374/01566 471493 (Cornwall)
RICKARD of Bourne telescopic straw elevator, would suit threshing drum, with present owner for at least 30 years, in good working order, £1,000 ono. M Osborne Tel 07900 232262/01205 364228 (Lincolnshire)
HESTAIR Bettinson cage wheels, originally from Colchester Tillage, to suit MF135 or similar, only used on moss land so condition is good, 2 sets available, 58" & 55.5". £200/set.. J Berry Tel 07715 231291 (Greater Manchester)
FERGIE 135 with cab, new tyres all round, low hrs. £5,250. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk)
INTERNATIONAL 454 tractor c/w loader, new clutch, Big Bee 6' topper, gwo. £6,000. T Cox Tel 07973 406825 (Oxfordshire)
LEYLAND 262, 10 speed box, R reg, 5864hrs, a genuine, unspoilt original tractor. S Hill Tel 07881786690 (Norfolk)
LANDMASTER L150 walk behind garden tractor, c/w plough/ridger & three cultivators, engine stuck but all complete & original. S Hill Tel 07881786690 (Norfolk)
FORD 4000 in kit form, started restoration but unfinished, all parts present, has log book. £1,000 ono. C Lake Tel 07881 725141 (Staffordshire) GREY Ferguson cultivator. £150 no VAT. I Baker Tel 07775 707992 (Norfolk)
FERGUSON TEF 20 diesel, 1956, in good working order. £1,900+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)
MUIRHILL 121 Series 3, 1982, 130hp, engine fully rebuilt 50hrs ago, great condition, everything working. €35,000 no VAT. H Mahon Tel 0035 387 769754 (County Meath)
ANTIQUE wooden sack weigher, wood treatment done & stained, add a 25kg weight on one side & pop a sack on the other, fill sack until base moves & the three pieces at the top are in line. £53. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)
RANSOMES MG6 petrol/TVO crawler, 1954, 3 speed gearbox with manual lift & swinging drawbar, older restoration done very well & still very presentable, able to do a day’s work, etc. £2,200 ovno. N Finbow Tel 07825 925580 (Suffolk)
FERGUSON TEF20 tractor, diesel, f/w banana loader in working order, 1955. £3,900+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)
FORE end loader for Ford 4000 c/w bucket, good condition. £100. K Atkin Tel 01522 752624 eves/07835 086831 (no voicemail) (Lincolnshire)
JOHN Deere Classic tractor, refurbished to a very high standard, starts & runs well, don't know anything else as I am selling for my son in law. £7,500 ovno. G Ulley Tel 07798 872221 (South Yorkshire)
MASSEY Ferguson 35, Serial No SNM 185966, 1960, dual clutch, good starter. £5,000+VAT. J Vaughan Tel 07831 665757 (Staffordshire)
MASSEY Ferguson 20 (yellow 135), P reg, 5750hrs, power steering, Duncan 2 door fully enclosed cab, good condition. £7,500. J Ritchie Tel 07970 901756/01418 894048 (Renfrewshire)
MASSEY Ferguson 35X MultiPower, Serial No SNMYW 322232, excellent rear tyres, Bird Brand safety fenders. £6,500+VAT. J Vaughan Tel 07831 665757 (Staffordshire)
MASSEY Ferguson 230, 2624hrs, excellent condition, B reg 1984, large hydraulic pump, MF 80 power loader, hydraulic tip bucket, see online pics. J Strathern Tel 07798 683520 (Essex)
INTERNATIONAL 1255XL, 1983 approx, excellent condition, excellent tyres, genuine 4852hrs, excellent. J Strathern Tel 07798 683520 (Essex)
FLATLIFT subsoiler discs & fitting assemblies required, ideally minimum of 2, maximum of 4, anything considered.
M D Langley & Sons Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)
MF130 DD or Bettinson DD, must be in working order. J Adams Tel 07984 380891 (Cambridgeshire)
BOUT marker for 18m sprayer, Yorkshire area. M Pearson Tel 07980 576866 (North Yorkshire)
AUTOMATIC gearbox wanted for 09 Hilux HL3, Yorkshire based, but willing to travel. Contact Sam. S Morphet Tel 07901 701744 (West Yorkshire)
8-METRE trailed pigtail similar to the one in the photo. J Pears Tel 07733 033214 (Leicestershire)
JCB 520-50
Farm Special Loadall 4x4x4
Please email pictures & details to info@jamesmurrell.co.uk or call
01353 861694 07968 661115
59-107067
COOKS bale unrolled or similar for rebating hay & straw, feeder/bedder may do. M Fisher Tel 07773 608836 (Lincolnshire)
JOHN Deere 1640 with loader, in any condition, would also consider other John Deere tractors 60–70hp. P Jackson Tel 01422 243913 (West Yorkshire)
Norfolk Farmer
Email details to farm@murrell1.plus.com 01603 712222 www.jmurrell.co.uk
RETIRED farmer looking for a 60hp tractor (or thereabouts) with a good loader, prefer older tractor in good order, to lift big bales, alternatively an older telehandler type machine considered. P Jackson Tel 01422 243913 (West Yorkshire)
4X4S & PICKUPS wanted, anything considered, cash payment, in the Anglia/ Kent region. Prompt collection. Call Jeremy Long on 07711 079821.
ORIGINAL cast iron agricultural nameplates sought from early farm implements, single or complete collections purchased for cash. M Burgess Tel 07958 381278 (Northamptonshire)
RETIRED farmer looking for a loader tractor for smallholding to lift big bales, age unimportant, but must be well maintained & roadworthy, alternatively would consider early telehandler-type machine in tidy order. P Jackson Tel 01422 243913 (West Yorkshire)
AUGER bucket required. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
James on 01603 712222 www.jmurrell.co.uk
PAIR of 540/65-R34 tractor tyres wanted, must in good condition. J Turner Tel 07891 590336 (Worcestershire) KIBBLING machine for splitting maize, will pay a reasonable price, Milton Keynes area. C Smith Tel 07831 479966 (Buckinghamshire)
New Holland TC, TX, CX
Deutz Fahr - all models John Deere 1177, 2056, 2058, 2256, 2258 Claas Lexion 410, 420, 430, 510, 520, 530
Bateman and Sands self propelled sprayers
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STRAW spreader required. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
STORE cattle & store lambs required. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
STORE cattle & cows wanted, must be 4yr TB area, ring with details. T Bays Tel 07379 451868 (Cambridgeshire)
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)
NEW Holland 8870 pick up hitch. R White Tel 07860 379211 (Norfolk)
NEMATHORIN applicator wanted, 3.6m, either front linkage mounted or to fit onto a Baselier. N Cross Tel 07905 433240 (Cambridgeshire)
16.9X38 tyres required in good condition with good tread. B King Tel 07712 334848 (Essex)
PELICAN onion topper, 8 rollers required. C Jackson Tel 07768 755036 (North Yorkshire)
SINGLE or pair of tracks required for Claas Caterpillar Challenger 35 45 55, preferably 25" wide, will travel. C Taylor Tel 07758 945424 (Norfolk)
MINI van/pickup wanted requiring restoration, stored for years, for spares or repair. R Wheeler Tel 07395 929237 (Gloucestershire)
BROCHURES WANTED
All tractor and machinery brands, all years, complete collections. Cash or cheque on collection. Please phone Graham 07889 792875
CONVENTIONAL bale packer wanted by farmer, either an Arcusin or Bale Baron type of machine, behind baler or tow separately, good working order, willing to travel for the right machine. B Harris Tel 07990 741527 (Warwickshire)
John Deere 00, 10, 20 & 30 Series tractors
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JONES Panascopic for spares please - or sell mine needing attention. £300. J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)
KONGSKILDE Vibro-Flex 4000 Series wanted, which has 4 rows of tines mounted underneath. J Weston Tel 07803 270448 (Lincolnshire)
580/65/22.5 tyres, 2 required. S Matthews Tel 07885 622209 (Bedfordshire)
JCB 814 Super long reach dipper arm extension. R Nicholls Tel 07831 355876 (East Yorkshire)
OLD bulb planter required, limited budget, but anything considered, Lincs area preferred but not essential, small amount of work required not a problem. T Burns Tel 07442 991763 (Lincolnshire)
GRIMME 32B potato planter wanted in good condition, 2002–2008, but other years considered, all areas considered. N Gaston Tel 07710 835517 (Aberdeenshire)
METAL storage bins, heavy duty construction, sliding lid, sloping floor with a removable front panel, channels for pallet tines, 3 available, 700 x 700 x 1100 high. £100 each. D Ivens Tel 07969 877834 (Northamptonshire)
TECHNEAT Placement Pro granular wanted. N Cross Tel 07905 433240 (Cambridgeshire)
PLASTIC storage bins, length 280mm, width 205mm, height 140mm, large quantity available. £1/bin. D Ivens Tel 07969 877834 (Northamptonshire)
Tel: 01473 691888
New Zealander Michael Hales has been appointed as the new general manager of Barenbrug UK –agricultural and amenity grass seed developer, breeder and grower.
forward to learning more about the UK market and building on the many successes the company has already achieved as we tackle farming’s challenges.”
and Environment Learner
Fresh out of the role as general manager for Barenbrug NZ, Michael has enjoyed a 20-year career in agribusiness since graduating from Massey University.
Bay, North Island, is also a past
Corrina Urquhart, who has been serving as interim CEO of BASIS since November 2024, is now stepping into the permanent role of CEO, assuming responsibility for the training, certi cation and auditing body.
Awards, a deep dive into diversity issues in the environmental sector and a comprehensive evaluation of advisory services within the agricultural industry.
from Massey University.
He said: “I have often worked with the UK operation, given the market similarities shared with New Zealand, but I am mindful that the market here is unique and I have a lot to learn. I’m looking
market similarities shared
Michael, who grew up on a sheep and beef farm in Hawke’s Bay, North Island, is also a past president of the New Zealand Plant Breeding and Research Association, and the New Zealand Grain and Seed Trade Association. Prior to joining Barenbrug, he worked in various marketing and senior roles for companies including Rabobank and Syngenta.
Zealand Grain and Seed to joining Barenbrug, marketing and including
BASIS chairman William Burgess commented: “With Corrina at the helm, BASIS has found the right leader at the right time. In a short span of time, she has provided stability and clear direction. Both I and the Board of Trustees are con dent that she will develop a refreshed vision for BASIS and brings with her great energy to achieve this.”
In 2024, Corrina was recognised for her inspirational leadership skills as a nalist of the national Woman Who Achieves Awards.
Under her leadership, she said BASIS will adopt a proactive approach to engagement.
Multinational O -Highway tyre manufacturer BKT has appointed two new managers to further strengthen its presence in the global OEM sector.
Rishi Raj Singh becomes head of OEM Asia Paci c, while Aniruddha Pandit becomes head of OEM Africa & Middle East. The two key gures will drive BKT’s growth strategy across both continents.
mission. Their expertise and long-term industry experience will be key in driving the company’s innovation process, in consolidating our leadership position in the tyre industry, and in further strengthening BKT’s structure in the global OEM channel.”
Before her appointment as CEO, Corrina was director of external relations at Lantra; a signi cant milestone of her 18-year career in education, research, and policy. Her accomplishments include spearheading industry- rst initiatives such as the annual Land-Based
Pangaea Biosciences announced today that it has appointed Paul Johnson as its business development manager (UK & Ireland), e ective from January 6th, 2025.
In their new roles, the two will supervise all OEM operations, including partner relationships, product development, and market expansion. They will work hand-inhand with the teams to make sure demonstrated great leadership skills and a strategic vision that add value to BKT’s that BKT remains a reliable partner for OEMs around the world.
BKT’s president global OEM Ludovic Revel, to whom both managers will report, says: “Rishi Raj Singh and Aniruddha Pandit have strategic vision
corporate
Most recently, Paul was managing director of Barenbrug UK Ltd. Paul has over 40 years of experience, including agrochemical distribution and plant breeding for the agricultural, horticultural, and amenity markets in the UK and Ireland. He established a nationwide distribution network in these roles, developed both new and improved products, and
introduced new technologies. He uses a range of communication styles to build trusted relationships with customers across the marketplace. Paul is experienced in business development, with a proven ability to think strategically, and can practically implement achievable solutions that drive growth.
Nick Gooch, CEO and founder of Pangaea Biosciences says: “Paul will continue to support and help evolve the company’s strategy while delivering on its commitment to maximising its long-term opportunity. This appointment comes at a time of signi cant momentum for the company.”
G T Bunning & Sons has strengthened its team with the appointment of Blair Allan to area sales manager for Scotland, the north of England and Northern Ireland.
Most notably, his dealership roles at HRN and James Gordon o ered him direct experience with Bunning spreaders, and he says the quality of Bunning’s products attracted him to the role.
Mark Aitchison has stepped down from the role of managing director of Frontier Agriculture after 20 years leading the company.
the role, after growing up on manufacturers
Blair’s appointment lls a newly created position that highlights Bunning’s commitment to providing high quality service and support to its dealers and customers. Blair’s background is well suited to the role, after growing up on a family dairy farm near Loch Lomond, and he has held several product support and sales positions at dealers and manufacturers in both agriculture and plant.
“I know how highly the spreaders are rated by the farmers and contractors who use them and my previous experience has helped me get up to speed quickly. I’ll be supporting dealers and customers with their requests, and understanding the product allows me to respond quickly where required.”
Diana Overton, current deputy managing director was con rmed as his successor with immediate e ect. The news follows a two-year succession plan.
experience in strategic business development, corporate nance and nance management, including in several roles within the Associated British Foods family. She graduated from Bristol University with a mathematics degree.
helped me get up to speed quickly where
Haith has announced the retirement of Mick Haith after 47 years with the company. Mick’s interest in engineering began when he was seven, helping his father and company founder, George Haith, assemble machines. As a teenager, during summer holidays, Mick worked on factory refurbishments.
Mick o cially joined Haith in 1976, aged 16, painting eight-tonne bulkers at the company’s Castle Green site in Tickhill. Mick then moved to Haith’s Sunderland Street site, installing bulker belts and servicing combine harvesters and pea viners alongside his father.
In 1977, he moved to Haith’s current Armthorpe site, then from 1985-87 he ran running another Haith business, Ramsey Rent. As well as overseeing the stores, Mick, who
Diana has served alongside Mark as a joint executive director of Frontier for the past eight years.
subsidiaries and adjacency
Mark Tufnell has been announced as chair of the Royal Agricultural Society of England (RASE), from January 2025.
Mr Tufnell manages and owns a family farm in the Cotswolds, is a nonexecutive board member of Natural England and has previously served as president of the Country Land and Business Association. In addition, he chairs a number of local conservation groups and trained as a chartered accountant.
Sharing his vision for RASE, he said: “I would like to grow the membership and see the society have a strong nancial base. Farmer interaction will
Blair began his role in November.
Mark will remain with the business as group senior executive director to chair a number of the wholly owned subsidiaries and adjacency investments and to support Diana.
Blair began November.
passed his Class 1 license with only two days of practice, also spent time as a delivery driver for the company when needed.
Mick continued in the stores department for the remainder of his career, culminating in his promotion to procurement director. On his nal day, he was presented with a gift voucher for his favourite hotel and enjoyed a Christmas brunch with family, friends and colleagues. a Christmas with family,
be key and extending the knowledge base out into the agricultural sector will raise the pro le of RASE. I also very much look forward to working with the team at RASE and IfA to optimise agriculture alongside nature in the journey to net zero.”
Diana joined Frontier in 2012 and is a chartered accountant with
honorary treasurer for Diana is a Member
Diana has most recently had responsibility for Frontier’s group strategy, HR, IT and business development. She is also a member of Frontier’s ‘The Responsible Choice’ sustainability Steering Group and a trustee RABI, as well as honorary treasurer for RABI since May 2023. Diana is a Member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants.
Giles Dixon has joined the Hortifeeds team as regional sales manager for the South and East of England, and South Wales.
With over 30 years of experience in the horticulture industry, he has cultivated an extensive knowledge of the market and has a proven ability to deliver exceptional service to customers. Giles prides himself on his ‘can do’ attitude, always striving to help growers achieve their goals of producing better plants, better fruit, stronger crops, and
ultimately better pro ts.
For the last 10 years, Giles has successfully supported customers with products, focusing on peatbased, peat-reduced, coir substrates and peat-free options tailored to meet the diverse demands of the industry – from propagators, to commercial ornamental growers, to commercial soft fruit farms and many more.
Giles brings hands-on grower and technical experience to the team. His knowledge and expertise, combined with an enthusiastic approach to this industry, leaves the company in no doubt that he will provide customers with the highest level of personal and technical service.
Giles can be contacted by email: Giles.Dixon@hortifeeds.co.uk or 07973 410959.
Mr Tufnell will be building on the legacy of activities delivered by RASE under the guidance of current chair Philip Gready, who will step down from the role at the end of 2024.
Phil Bush joined the Turney Group as dealer principal in early 2023 and it has gone from strength to strength under his guidance, experiencing territory growth with high-quality suppliers, including a signi cant Ransomes Jacobsen expansion and more on the horizon.
E ective from 1st January 2025, Phil was promoted to managing director. He will be responsible for setting the company’s vision for the future and overseeing its development in the coming years.
Phil has a wealth of experience in the agricultural and groundcare industries; in his early career having started as an apprentice technician for a Hayter mower dealership, progressing to a mobile technician and then a service manager. Moving into a sales role, he was given responsibility as branch and sales manager before becoming a general manager at a Massey Ferguson dealership where he gained experience expanding the agricultural and groundcare business.
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