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Introduction
Farm Expo returns for it’s sixth year! 6 Chairman’s welcome
A word from Julian Barnes, Chairman of the Kent County Agricultural Society.
10 Kent Rural Scholars
Meet our three new scholars studying land-based degrees and supported by the Kent County Agricultural Society.
13 Society Calendar
Discover all of the upcoming events from the Kent County Agricultural Society.
14 With thanks to our sponsors
We would like to thank this year’s sponsors for their support in putting on Farm Expo.
16 Podcast: Navigating IHT and succession planning
Brachers law firm is proud to introduce our new podcast series dedicated to succession planning and the upcoming changes to inheritance tax
22 Trade Stand Awards
This year’s Trade Stand Awards are sponsored by South East Farmer.
24 Spotlight
Take a closer look at some of this year’s exhibitors!
44 Exhibitor List
Discover all your favourite agricultural supplies, services and machinery providers at this year’s Farm Expo.
66 Floorplan
Your site map for Farm Expo 2025.
Neither Farm Expo nor South East Farmer magazine can accept any responsibility for the content of advertisements appearing in this programme. Content was correct at the time of going to press.
Connecting merchants and buyers
The South East’s largest agricultural and machinery show, Farm Expo, will return for its sixth year at the Kent Showground in Maidstone on 5 March 2025. This free event showcases the best of farm machinery, goods and services from national and international suppliers.
Farm Expo aims to connect merchants and buyers, providing a convenient opportunity for visitors to meet all
their farming needs. With over 100 exhibitors in attendance, bringing the latest in innovative equipment and technology from all sectors of farming, land management and related business, this is a prime opportunity to try before you buy and discover the latest releases from all the favourite brands. See live demonstrations, view equipment and machinery up close and network with industry-leading professionals.
Now a firm fixture in the annual calendar of events for organisers the Kent County Agricultural Society, Farm Expo brings together farmers, farm workers, land managers, students and agri-businesses from all corners of the agricultural industry.
Nikki Dorkings, general manager of the society, said; “The continued growth of Farm Expo year on year shows the need for events that unite the farming community across the South East and beyond. With the agricultural industry facing challenges from every direction, often working in isolation, events like Farm Expo are a vital opportunity for farmers to socialise, network and explore new technologies and services for their farm.
“With a brand new layout and new features at this year’s Farm Expo, our team is excited to continue growing the event to showcase businesses and services supplying all sectors of the agricultural and associated land-based industries.”
COLLECT NROSO CPD POINTS
Visitors to Farm Expo 2025 will once again be able to claim NRoSO continuing professional development points for attending. Points can be collected on the Mid Kent College stand in the John Hendry Pavilion.
The Kent County Agricultural Society would like to thank Brachers, headline sponsors for Farm Expo 2025, for their ongoing support.
Chairman’s welcome
Matthew Cullen, Chairman, Kent County Agricultural Society
I am delighted to welcome you to Farm Expo 2025, a free event run by the Kent County Agricultural Society and my first event as Chairman of the Society.
Farm Expo is an opportunity for farmers, farm workers and all those who are involved with rural industries to come together and network, discover the latest innovations from businesses within the agri-sector and, possibly most importantly, to socialise with fellow members of the agricultural community.
As our community continues to face unprecedented challenges on so many fronts, events like this are an opportunity to remind everyone that none of us are facing these challenges alone!
Following successive years of growth, regular visitors will notice a new layout at this year’s Farm Expo, designed to provide space for the networking that remains so core to the event, and to open up new opportunities for both exhibitors and visitors alike.
Events like Farm Expo don’t happen without an enormous amount of support and hard work behind the scenes, and I would like to take this opportunity to extend my thanks to the Kent County Agricultural Society Team, Board of Directors and Stewards who have worked on Farm Expo 2025. I would also like to thank our event sponsors for their generous support and all of our exhibitors, without whom the event would not happen!
Finally, I would like to thank you, our visitors, for joining us today. As the show continues to grow year on year, we are reminded that it is the ongoing support from the agricultural community in the South East and beyond that allows this show to continue to thrive and allows our Team to continue expanding the event.
The Kent County Agricultural Society have been supporting the Kent farming community since 1923
We are a registered charity working towards:
The improvement of agriculture, forestry, horticulture, allied industries and the breeding of livestock
The encouragement of agricultural and horticultural education, research and experimental work
We achieve this through the following:
Kent County Show Farm Expo
Our annual showcase event for farming and agriculture.
Heritage Transport Show
Bringing together over 1000 vintage vehicles including cars, steam engines, tractors, motorcycles and buses.
Living Land
An interactive and educational event for school children in years 3-4. Connecting them to the countryside and teaching them about food production.
Awards and Grants
Machinery, supplies and services Show for the agricultural industry. With seminars looking towards the future of farming.
Biddenden
Tractorfest
Family friendly festival featuring arena displays, children's entertainment, food & drink, live music, and of course, tractors!
Kent Farming Conference
Bringing together experts in the farming and agricultural field to share knowledge on important industry topics.
Become a Member
Each year, the Society provides a number of awards recognising individuals for their dedication to the field of work. We also take applications from Young Farmers Clubs for funding to provide services and materials vital to running the club.
Scholarships
The Kent Rural Scholarship Scheme provides funding for students looking to study agricultural or land based degree courses. Up to three scholarships are awarded each year and supports the recipient through all three years of their course.
Scan here to learn more about membership and become a member today!
4th , 5th&6th July2025
Livestock Entries Open
End Of March
Scan the QR code to learn more!
To learn more about KCAS membership or to become a member visit: www.kcas.org.uk/kent-county-agricultural-society/become-a-member/
Become a member
The Kent County Agricultural Society became a registered charity in 1990 but has been around a lot longer.
The society was first formed in 1923, and throughout its history its mission has been embedded in the endorsement of agriculture, improvement in the breeding and rearing of livestock and encouragement of the invention and development of agricultural implements and machinery.
As well as holding the annual Kent County Show, the society holds an additional five events, The Kent Farming Conference, Farm Expo, The Heritage Transport Show, Living Land and Biddenden Tractorfest.
The Society’s Kent Rural Scholarship
Scheme, introduced in 2015, has sponsored more than 20 students of land-based degrees at a cost of over £60,000, and makes charitable donations each year to support the Kent Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs, providing essential funding for materials and services.
Membership fees contribute towards the continuation of the Kent County Show and help the society continue to achieve its charitable objectives each year.
Members receive tickets to society events and other benefits such as entry to exclusive show areas and access to other offers and discounts, as well as a quarterly newsletter with information on the latest news and events.
Kent Rural Scholars
The Kent County Agricultural Society is proud to continue to support nine students per year with the Kent Rural Scholarship scheme. The Kent Rural Scholarship provides funding of up to £1,000 per year for three years to students studying agricultural or land-based degrees.
Applicants must be a resident of Kent at the time of application and aged between 18 and 25. They should be studying a full-time college or university degree-based course and study in the UK.
FEARNE BLAKE
BIO VETERINARY SCIENCE
HARTPURY UNIVERSITY
Joined in 2024
ARTHUR CAIRNS
VETERINARY MEDICINE & SURGERY
HARPER & KEELE VET SCHOOL
Joined in 2023
KATIE DADSWELL
VETERINARY MEDICINE
ABERYSTWYTH UNIVERSITY
Joined in 2024
Applications are currently open for the Kent Rural Scholarship. Scan the QR code to learn more and apply.
Our current recipients of the Kent Rural Scholarship are:
NICOLA GODFREY
AGRICULTURAL & LIVESTOCK SCIENCE
UNIVERSITY OF NOTTINGHAM
Joined in 2022
BETH KAVANAGH
VETERINARY BIOSCIENCE
HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY
Joined in 2023
LUKE RANDELL
AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY
Joined in 2024
FINN SELBY-GREEN
AGRICULTURE
UNIVERSITY CENTRE HADLOW
Joined in 2022
DANIEL SMITH
AGRICULTURE
UNIVERSITY CENTRE HADLOW
Joined in 2022
ASHLEIGH YATES
AGRICULTURE WITH ANIMAL SCIENCE
HARPER ADAMS UNIVERSITY
Joined in 2023
Photo credit: Holland-Gladwish Photography
Society calendar
5 April 2025
The Heritage Transport Show
A display of over 1,000 vintage vehicles including classic cars, motorcycles, tractors, steam and stationary engines, joined by over 100 buses from across the South East and beyond.
1 May 2025 Living Land
A free event allowing primary school children in years 3 & 4 to learn about farming, food production and the countryside. Over 55,000 children have taken part in this event, which celebrated its 20th year in 2024.
4, 5 and 6 July 2025 Kent County Show
The society’s showcase event celebrating farming, livestock and rural crafts throughout the ‘Garden of England’.
16 and 17 August 2025 Biddenden Tractorfest
A family friendly annual country fair with a focus on vintage, classic and modern tractors. Part of the event proceeds are donated back into the community.
To learn more about any society events, or how you can get involved, head to www.kcas.org.uk
Alternatively, email info@kentshowground.co.uk or call 01622 630975.
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Podcast: Navigating IHT and succession planning
EXPERT INSIGHTS
Brachers law firm is proud to introduce our new podcast series dedicated to succession planning and the upcoming changes to inheritance tax (IHT).
In our first episode, Commercial Property Partner Sarah Gaines sits down with Private Client Partner Christopher Eriksson-Lee to discuss the planned inheritance tax changes introduced by the Labour government in the Autumn statement. In this unmissable podcast series, we will keep you up to date as more information comes to light, helping you to navigate and mitigate the effect of these changes with confidence.
Join us for episode one of the series, where Sarah and Chris focus on the changes to Agricultural Property Relief (APR) and Business Property Relief (BPR) due to come into effect in April 2026.
Our experts share valuable insights on how to prepare for these upcoming changes which have understandably caused concern among landowners, farmers and other business owners. We discuss the importance of succession planning and the need for those affected to seek advice on how to navigate these changes. Our first episode also covers the potential complications arising from the interaction of these reliefs with trusts, pensions, and gifting.
Don’t forget to follow the podcast series on Spotify, so you never miss a new episode! If you have any burning questions you’d like us to cover on this topic, please email us at events@brachers.co.uk.
2025 date confirmed
Vineyard Magazine, organisers of the Vineyard & Winery Show are pleased to announce the date of this year’s show as the 19 November 2025. Now in its 5th year, the show will be taking place once again at the Kent County Showground, Detling Kent.
Partnered by WineGB who host the popular seminars throughout the day, this year’s show will again feature WineGB’s Golden 50, where wines are shortlisted from English and Welsh wines that have won gold during the year.
Popular Vineyard columnist Matthew Jukes will once again have a section dedicated to wines that he has featured in the magazine, plus there will be an area where visitors can continue to discover and sample wines produced from Piwi grapes.
“We are also working on a few other things that we can’t announce yet but that we are certain will create a lot of interest, in particular from a sparkling wine perspective,” commented Jamie McGrorty who is publisher of Vineyard magazine.
With last year’s event bursting at the seams, it is anticipated that more space will be required to fit in all the trade stands who will be exhibiting on the day. “We had 130 different companies exhibiting last year, and we already have a waiting list of new companies wanting to exhibit this year if space becomes available, so it is likely we will have to expand the trade area even more this year. This can only be beneficial for visitors, as they get to meet more companies, offering an ever-widening variety of services and equipment,” added Jamie.
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New sponsor announced
Vineyard Magazine is pleased to announce that not only have five major sponsors renewed their commitment to this year’s Vineyard & Winery Show, but that EGI, who exhibited for the first time in 2024, have also come on board as the show’s sixth major sponsor for 2025.
EGI is a family-owned business dedicated to creating sustainable protective packaging for wine, beer and spirits. Their moulded fibre solutions combine innovation with eco-friendly design to protect bottles during transit. By harnessing the properties of moulded fibre, their packaging absorbs shocks and vibrations, safeguarding bottles and reducing the risk of leaks or damage.
Over the past five years, EGI has been at the forefront of sustainable packaging innovation. The journey began 16 years ago, when Managing Director Natalie was inspired by the environmental challenges highlighted in the documentary Blue Planet
Natalie’s passion for sustainability deepened when she operated England’s oldest organic vineyard.
This hands-on experience gave her a profound understanding of the effort and dedication that goes into every bottle of wine.
“Running an organic vineyard opened my eyes to the immense care and commitment required to produce every bottle. It strengthened my belief that our packaging must help vineyards operations, ensuring their wines reach customers safely, preserving the wine they have worked so hard to produce.”
This personal connection to the challenges and rewards of vineyard life is why EGI chose to sponsor the Vineyard & Winery Show. “We’re thrilled to return to the Vineyard Show this year and showcase our innovative packaging solutions. Protecting your hard work is our priority, and we look forward to helping more vineyards deliver wines in perfect condition.”
Alongside welcoming EGI as a major sponsor, the Vineyard & Winery Show would like to thank major sponsors Hutchinsons, Core Equipment, Vitifruit, NFU Mutual and Autajon Labels for their continued support.
A sector divided: Is regenerative farming the way forward?
“It seems the sector isn’t divided after all – we all want thriving businesses, people and natural world,” concluded Silas HedleyLawrence after speaking at the fourth annual Kent Farming Conference, organised by the Kent County Agricultural Society, on Wednesday 22 January 2025.
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Despite differences in which practices work best for individual farms, areas and types of farming, the agricultural community needs to remain united as we strive to provide high quality produce for the UK population and strengthen the position of agriculture in the British economy.
Joined by farmers and businesses from across the agricultural sector, the event was an opportunity for industry professionals to gain further insight into the sectors hot topic and how implementing changes on-farm could impact their business and the environment.
Agricultural Youtuber and Forage Aid founder, Andrew Ward MBE, returned to the Kent Farming Conference to host the evenings talks after a successful guest appearance at last year’s conference. Andrew was joined by founder of Grass Fed Farmer, Silas Hedley-Lawrence and former NFU president and AHDB chair, Sir Peter Kendall, who took to the stage as guest speakers. With all three approaching the topic of regenerative farming from unique perspectives informed by years of agricultural experience, they delivered fascinating insight into a complex and nuanced topic.
Following the evening’s keynote speeches, local farmers Douglas Wanstall and Peter Bromley joined the guest speakers on stage to form
a panel for a lively Q&A session. to answer a series of in-depth questions from the evening’s visitors. With record numbers of attendees on the night, a lively and buzzing atmosphere filled the networking area as the talks concluded.
Speaking after the evening concluded, Matthew Cullen, from the Kent County Agricultural Society’s Board of Directors, said:
“The success of the fourth annual Kent Farming Conference on regenerative agriculture shows the importance of our ongoing commitment to addressing current issues in agriculture. The increased attendance, positive feedback, engagement with expert speakers and networking opportunities, highlight the need to create a platform for the local farming community to get together and share ideas. Thank you to all who contributed to the success of this year’s conference, we look forward to the continued growth and impact of these types of events in the years to come.”
The fifth annual Kent Farming Conference will take place at the Kent Showground on Wednesday 21st January 2026.
The Kent County Agricultural Society would like to thank the following for their generous sponsorship of the Kent Farming Conference 2025: ®
Trade stand awards
South East Farmer Magazine is delighted to be sponsoring the Outstanding Exhibitors Awards 2026 at Farm Expo.
All trade stands will be automatically enrolled into the competition in one of the three categories and will be judged on criteria such as design of the stand, quality of the product, staff representation, customer service and presentation of message.
Haynes – Last year’s winner of Best Agricultural Machinery Stand
SJM Planning – Last year’s winner of Most Informative Stand
Tyres – Last year’s winner of Best New Stand
Agricare – Last year’s winner of Best Trade Stand
Powering the future
The Little Green Energy Company is proud to sponsor and exhibit at this year’s Farm Expo, showcasing its expertise in renewable energy solutions tailored for the agricultural sector.
Based in the South East, the Little Green Energy Company specialises in designing and installing premium solar PV systems and battery storage solutions that help farmers and rural businesses reduce their energy costs, secure reliable power and lower their carbon footprint.
Whether it’s enhancing agricultural buildings with rooftop solar, maximising land use with ground-mounted systems or safeguarding against power outages with battery backup, the Little Green Energy Company has it covered.
As a trusted partner of NFU Energy, the Little Green Energy Company understands the unique challenges faced by farmers, from rising energy costs to the need for sustainable operations. Our solutions are designed to deliver long-term energy surety and profitability, whether for the landowner’s own agricultural use or for sublet buildings and tenants.
Visit the Little Green Energy Company at Farm Expo to learn how renewable energy can transform your business. Let them help you power your future while contributing to a greener, more sustainable farming industry.
Commitment to innovation and quality service
Haynes Agricultural Ltd is a wellestablished family-owned company which is part of a larger group of companies founded in 1790.
Since the earliest days of mechanised farm machinery, the company has been at the forefront of innovation, steadily growing its agricultural machinery. Their commitment to innovation, quality service and strong partnerships with leading manufacturers ensures enable them to provide support to farmers and landowners from seven depots across the South East.
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY SALES
Haynes Agricultural is proud to be the main dealer for top agricultural machinery brands including CNH, JCB, Kuhn, Claydon Drills and Stewart Trailers. There is also a wide range of used agricultural machinery in stock.
SERVICE AND REPAIRS
Qualified technicians provide expert servicing and repairs through comprehensive maintenance and service programmes, ensuring customers’ machinery performs at its best year-round.
PARTS SUPPLY
Haynes Agricultural stock genuine manufacturer parts and a wide variety of products to help customers maintain and care for their machinery. In addition to agricultural parts, Haynes Agricultural offers a wide selection of garden machinery, outdoor wear and merchandise.
With centuries of expertise, Haynes Agricultural is a trusted partner for the farming industry’s agricultural and ground care machinery requirements.
Visit www.haynes-agri.co.uk to find out how they can support your needs.
Agricultural and groundcare machinery specialists across the South East.
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Roo ng and cladding solutions trusted by the farming, equestrian, and agricultural industries for over 40 years
Trade-approved products and trusted brands, o the shelf from our extensive stock range
Key product lines include:
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First-class roofing and cladding solutions
Southern Sheeting is a family-run business with more than 40 years of experience providing first-class roofing and cladding solutions to the agricultural and equestrian communities. The company’s specialist knowledge enables the team to understand the unique needs of farmers, stable owners and others involved in the agricultural sector.
With an unwavering commitment to excellence, Southern Sheeting has become a trusted name in the industry and one that takes pride in offering a comprehensive range of products to meet customers’ requirements all year round.
The importance of maintaining farm and equestrian buildings cannot be overstated. Regular repairs to roofing, rooflights and panelling ensure
that outbuildings remain in optimal condition to withstand the challenges of the year ahead. Southern Sheeting is here to support successful farming operations by providing quality products, expert advice and exceptional service.
Purchasing specialist materials can be complex, which is why our knowledgeable advisors are always happy to help. Registered businesses can also benefit from discounted trade rates.
Contact Southern Sheeting’s dedicated sales team on 01342 590142 or email sales@southernsheeting.co.uk, and a member of the team will be in touch.
Planning for the future of the family farm
Farming has never been more in the headlines, be it the government’s budget announcement on inheritance tax or the subsequent demonstrations across the country. Is British farming receiving the recognition that it deserves for its role in both feeding the country and delivering on environmental improvements?
The challenges faced by farmers and landowners only seem to become more complex. Planning for the future of the family farm has never been more important. There is enormous pressure to improve performance across all aspects of farm management. Sitting here in the South East creates opportunities but also brings added pressures.
The starting point is to understand the threats and opportunities. Batcheller Monkhouse’s land agents, agricultural and environmental experts and planning consultants will be on hand at Farm Expo to answer your
questions and provide guidance on key issues including:
1. ELMS and other environmental grants
2. Succession and inheritance tax
3. Natural capital opportunities
4. Tenancies and contract farming
5. Planning and development
6. Glamping and other diversifications
7. AMC finance
8. Residential and commercial lettings
Please join Batcheller Monkhouse on their stand for refreshments, including fabulous fresh coffee, and an informal discussion. Batcheller Monkhouse would love to look at how they might add value to your operation and, most importantly, enhance the enjoyment of your life on the farm.
Muck
Hedge cutting
River weed cutting & de-silting machinery
Low loader service STG02 category
Silage & hay making equipment
Drilling & cultivation works
Tele-handler & skid steer hire
360 Excavator & bulldozer hire
Bale wrapping – square or round
Big square & round baling
First class service
Quality equipment, an experienced team and a focus on reliability has seen Rhino Agricultural Services establish itself over the past 31 years as the first choice for farmers, landowners and organisations looking for a first-class service.
Neil Morgan has grown Rhino Agricultural Services into a wellrespected company with an impressive fleet of machinery and an equally impressive client list that ranges from local farmers to the National Trust.
The business, based near Dover in Kent, now employs 12 people and serves farming, conservation and archaeology customers across the county and beyond.
The talented and experienced team provides a range of services including muck spreading, mowing, tedding, rowing, forage harvesting and drilling. Rhino Agricultural Services has also completed three large reservoir projects in the county.
The plant and machinery that handles the farming workload includes six John Deere tractors and one Fendt, together with a Claas forage harvester, JCB loading shovel and JCB telehandler. Two maize drills, a seed drill, round and square balers, a plough and cultivation equipment, including a 10-metre rake, complete the line-up.
Rhino Agricultural Services is now taking forage harvesting, dung spreading and baling orders for the 2025 season.
60 years of excellence in agricultural tyres
With 60 years of service under their wheels, the experienced team at Watling Tyres knows all there is to know about supplying and fitting agricultural tyres. Established in 1962, this family business has grown steadily over the years and now services farmers and farming businesses across Kent, Surrey, and East Sussex from 14 well-sited locations across the region.
The highly skilled team at Watling Tyres provides a 24/7 operation across the South East, utilising a 50 strong fleet of specialist vehicles. They meet or exceed the industry standard response time of 90 minutes and can supply and fit a vast range of tyres. Executive Director Pat Laming attributes the strength of the Gravesend, Kent-based company to its excellent, well-trained, and customer-focused staff. While
the company’s focus is on service, Watling Tyres prides itself on offering competitive prices and can fit tyres for anything from a fuel bowser or fruit trailer to a tractor or combine harvester.
Looking forward to 2025, Pat noted that with the industry undergoing significant changes, Watling Tyres aims to be a key partner with farmers and growers as the country moves towards providing more of its own food. Watling Tyres will be exhibiting at Farm Expo, where Pat and the team look forward to meeting customers old and new.
For more information, visit Watling Tyres at one of their 14 locations or catch them at Farm Expo to see how they can support your agricultural needs.
Inheritance Tax changes to impact family-run farms
Hayley Kingsnorth, partner at Azets, looks at the potential monetary impact of the inheritance tax announcement and how it could make a significant difference.
There has been widespread concern from many farmers that selling up now may be better than leaving a hefty inheritance tax bill later for their children.
From April 2026, inherited agricultural and business assets worth over £1m will no longer fully benefit from reliefs which could effectively exempt them from inheritance tax (IHT) and will instead be susceptible to an effective rate of 20% (due to reliefs being restricted to 50% of the value in excess of the first £1m).
EXAMPLE ASSETS* (ALL HELD JOINTLY BETWEEN SPOUSES, BUT PASSING TO EACH OTHER ON FIRST DEATH)
• A 500-acre family farm
• Land and farm buildings valued at £6m
• Farmhouse valued at £500,000
• Cash savings of £100,000 *assumes the farmhouse does not qualify for APR.
TAX SITUATION UNDER CURRENT RULES
See table below right.
Outcome:
No IHT liability (taxable estate = £0)
CHANGE FROM APRIL 2026
See table above right.
Outcome:
• Taxable estate (after deducting the nil rate bands): £2,450,000.
• IHT liability: 40% of £2,450,000 = £980,000.
Not only is this a significant difference, but only having £100,000 of cash would likely mean that the house or some of the farm would have to be sold to pay the liability. HMRC has stated that the tax owed following the changes can be paid over 10 years interest free, although this may not be much of a consolation for those impacted.
E: Hayley.kingsnorth@azets.co.uk www.azets.co.uk
HAYLEY KINGSNORTH Partner at Azets
CONSIDERATIONS
For those with assets in excess of the £1m allowance, the initial thinking may be to sell land or borrow funds to pay the IHT bill, but there are other considerations beyond this as a means of mitigating the impact:
• A back to basics understanding of the business structure and land ownership to provide an awareness of where tax reliefs may apply
• Review of partnership agreement and Wills to ensure appropriate passing on of assets upon death and allowances is maximised
• Lifetime gifting rather than on death as a means of reducing an IHT bill
• Strategic gifting such as gifting core parts of a farm
• Utilising the joint interest in land rules effectively
• Using trusts to support tax efficiency.
Worry-free use
New machines, hiring options to spread the cost and a wide range of cleaning equipment are all on offer from Pressure Clean as 2025 heralds another busy year for the Uckfieldbased team headed up by Gary and Donna Fielding.
Pressure Clean, with a well-established reputation for supplying, servicing and repairing pressure washers and other cleaning equipment across the South East, carries a wide range of Nilfisk and Karcher models that run from the simplest cold water fill washer through to three-phase hot water machines that can make light work of the dirtiest combine harvester.
Alongside the pressure washers that have been the core part of their business over more than 50 years, Pressure Clean sells and services a broad range of industrial vacuums, ride-on sweeper scrubbers and
floorcare equipment that can help farmers keep barns and other buildings spick and span.
With farmers currently facing a number of financial challenges, Pressure Clean also offers long-term hire deals that are designed to give farmers worryfree use of the equipment they need for a modest monthly payment that includes maintenance costs and avoids an upfront capital spend.
Short term hire over a day or weekend is another option, allowing a farmer to deep clean a barn or shed, for instance, without having to buy a machine they
wouldn’t use regularly enough to justify the expenditure. Full training on how to use the equipment is provided and hire machines can normally be delivered to site within 24 hours.
The machinery itself continues to evolve, with Nilfisk rolling out a new, rebranded range in a darker colour that reflects the fact that it uses a higher percentage of environmentally friendly recycled plastic.
First out of the rebrand stable is the Nilfisk MC 2C range, a lower cost machine that is ideal for light agricultural use and promises to tackle daily cleaning tasks with “ease, speed and efficiency”.
The cold-water range features a new hose design that minimises tangles and is easier to reel in, a unique, pressure activated system and an ergonomically designed spray gun that
Nilfisk claims reduces the risk of strain for the operator while allowing the machine to work more efficiently at a lower pressure and save energy. Colour coded touchpoints are designed to make life simple for the operator.
Not to be outdone, Karcher has updated its popular three phase HDS 10/20-4M range, replacing it with the HDS 10/21-4M, the single digit difference revealing a slight improvement in operating pressure, from 200 bar to 210.
Beyond that, the range sports a new, updated look, impressive reliability and simplified, one switch, front panel operation. Karcher claims its ‘made in Germany’ burner technology ensures high efficiency and low emissions, while its three-phase power supply will appeal to many farmers and growers.
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Karcher has also released a new EcoBooster accessory nozzle that offers 50% higher area performance compared to its standard Power nozzle. Suitable for cold and hot water pressure washers, the EcoBooster produces a wider spray pattern with no loss of pressure.
“It uses clever technology that cleans a 50% larger area with the same amount of water and at the same pressure,” explained Gary. “That means whatever you are cleaning ends up just as clean but takes less time, less water and less energy to achieve the same result.”
The new nozzle can be used with most existing Karcher HD and HDS machines and is ideal for cleaning large areas, such as walls, trailers and lorries, efficiently and quickly. “It’s a well-priced accessory that can quickly pay for itself in saved time and energy,” Gary added.
Pressure Clean will be showcasing the new EcoBooster nozzles at Farm Expo at the Kent Showground on Wednesday 5 March and will be
offering one free with certain Karcher pressure washers.
While sales of new machines are still buoyant, with farmers facing a number of financial pressures they are also keen to keep their existing pressure washers working efficiently for longer, which is where the company’s experienced service team comes into play.
Pressure Clean has five highly skilled engineers, four of them mobile and all of them able to maintain, service and repair the full range of machines that the company sells – together with plenty that it doesn’t.
“We offer competitively priced servicing plans that allow farmers and growers to spread their costs and avoid surprises, but we can also carry out repairs either here at Uckfield or on site,” Gary explained. “Machines can usually be repaired for a reasonable cost, giving them an extended lease of life and avoiding the cost of a new machine, although the improved technology on offer can make that option tempting.”
Exhibitors
A S Buildings Maidstone Hall 30
phone-alt 01332 881766 tv www.asbuildings.co.uk
Steel framed building’s, cladding, door’s and groundworks to suit all uses.
A2 Tyres Maidstone Hall 5
phone-alt 01622 739142 tv www.atyres.co.uk
We are A2 Tyre Supplies Ltd, we are a family fun business who specialise in car, truck and agri/ plant tyres, we other a call out service all over Kent and surrounding areas, we operate three main depots and our call out service is 24/7. We pride ourselves on customer service and going the extra mile.
Acres Insurance Brokers Maidstone Hall 53
phone-alt 01536 607070 tv www.acresinsurance.co.uk
Specialist agricultural and rural insurance brokers.
ACS Farm Image Maidstone Hall 36
phone-alt 01233 740247 tv www.farmimage.co.uk
ACS Farm Image offer bespoke Soil Sampling, Analysis, Mapping, Digital & Satellite Imagery to achieve the maximum from your soils.
ADM Agriculture Maidstone Hall 61
phone-alt 01427 421250 tv www.adm-agri.co.uk
ADM Agriculture Ltd are a leading agricultural merchant, providing professional grain marketing solutions and supplying quality seed and fertiliser. We are dedicated to supporting farmers and consumers throughout the UK.
Agricultural Supply Services John Hendry 96
phone-alt 01452 741112 tv www.agrisupplyservices.co.uk
We help you improve yields and increase efficiency with the best technologies available for crop storage and crop conditioning, grass management and soil health.
Agrii Maidstone Hall 15
phone-alt 01480 418100 tv www.agrii.co.uk
Agrii combines excellence and innovation with the latest research and development to ensure our customers can meet today’s sustainable farming challenges with knowledge and confidence.
Agrovista UK Maidstone Hall 77
phone-alt 01159 390202 tv www.agrovista.co.uk
Agrovista is the leading authority on all aspects of crop management advice, precision farming techniques, product supply and business options including: agronomy, financial schemes, seed product supply and technical solutions
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Farm Image provides a wide variety of services including soil sampling, mapping, interpretations, nutrient management plans, risk mapping, knowledge and guidance on EA audits or SFI schemes, variable rate application files and full liming services on farms throughout Kent and Sussex.
We have experienced FACTs and BASIS trained and qualified advisors in addition to a team of trained samplers combined with reliable sampling equipment such as our fleet of Wintex automatic samplers which allows for accurate and efficient precision soil sampling.
We cover a variety of sampling including standard analysis (P, K, Mg, pH and OM), Soil mineral nitrogen (SMN), Carbon sampling, Potato cyst nematode (PCN), grid sampling and pH sampling/testing.
Sample results and analysis are automatically uploaded to our intuitive precision farming platform, Soil Smart, which is accessible to farmers and advisors. Variable rate application files can be produced by us, the farmer or agronomist. Soil Smart also allows real time assessment of crop canopy by satellite imagery.
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Anglia Grain Maidstone Hall 10
phone-alt 01797 252216 tv www.angliagrainservices.co.uk
The leading specialist processor of farm saved seed in Southern England. Revolutionary mobile units producing uniform, bold, superior seed. Bulk grain cleaning and quality certified seed is also available.
Applied Protection Guards Maidstone Hall 47
phone-alt 07946 559446 tv www.appliedprotectionguards.co.uk
APGLtd supply Machinary cab protection for operator saftey and damage reduction purposes, The Stand will consist of Glass doors on metal frames with the various guards attached and insights of manufacturing techniques.
Autosmart International Outside 137
phone-alt 01233 629255 tv www.azets.co.uk
Azets Holdings Ltd Maidstone Hall 24
tv www.azets.co.uk
Azets UK is a specialist local accountants and business advisory group providing audit, payroll, corporate finance, tax and banking and finance services.
B&W Feeds Maidstone Hall 44
phone-alt 01258 830100 tv www.bwfeeds.com
B&W Feeds provide a professional mill and mix service in the South East. We can mill on farm using your own raw materials to produce a fully traceable feed. We can supply complementary products if required with nutritional support provided. We are fully certified by UFAS, NAAC, VMD & OF&G.
B&W Feeds Outside 143
B&W Feeds provide a mobile mill and mixing service allowing farmers to manufacture feed directly on their farm. They have bases in Dorset and Kent, enabling them to cover the breadth of Southern England.
Bale Baron John Hendry 84
phone-alt 01403 887720 tv www.balebaronuk.com
Bale Baron UK are a large agricultural machinery dealer, displaying their range of Solis Tractors, Carter Diggers and Nugent Trailers
Barclays
Maidstone Hall
39
tv www.barclays.co.uk
Barclays Agriculture - Supporting UK Farming. We have been supporting the agricultural sector since 1744, helping farmers and growers to thrive and grow their business.
BASC John Hendry 89
phone-alt 01244 573000 tv www.basc.org.uk
BASC is the UK’s largest shooting and conservation organisation, looking after the interests of 150,000 members.
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Batcheller Monkhouse Maidstone Hall 70
phone-alt 01424 775577 tv www.batchellermonkhouse.com
Batcheller Monkhouse is a regional firm of Chartered Surveyors, Chartered Town Planners and Estate and Letting Agents, providing a diverse range of property related services throughout the South East.
Beba Energy Maidstone Hall 32
phone-alt 01442 220100 tv www.beba-energy.co.uk
BeBa Energy is a leading independent UK solar provider specialising in four key areas –Commercial PV installation, operations and maintenance, solar cleaning and battery storage. BeBa provides a complete service offering to its customers, from the initial development and design, delivery and installation, through to the management and maintenance. We are highly differentiated through our quality of service, technical expertise and comprehensive maintenance plans that have been perfected over a decade.
Bell Agricultural Outside 135
phone-alt 01797 344688 tv ww.bellagricultural.co.uk
Main dealers for Deutz tractors – combines acorss Kent, Sussex, Surrey. Also Kverneland products, Bailey Trailers, Ritche and Weidermann equiptment.
Beshaw Tyres Outside 141
phone-alt 07860 928348 tv www.beshawtyres.co.uk
Beshaw tyres Ltd is an agricultural based tyre services covering the whole of Kent with over 35 years experience.
Bourgault Tillage Tools Maidstone Hall 40
phone-alt 01733 971971 tv http://bttuk.com
Bourgault Tillage Tools from Canada have been delivering quality, innovative ground engaging tillage tools to agriculture worldwide for 50 years. Let BTT UK support your farming operation.
Brachers Maidstone Hall 52
phone-alt 01622 690691 tv www.brachers.co.uk
Brineflow/ Nitrasol M Maidstone Hall EH 22
phone-alt 01493 809820 tv https://nitrasol.co.uk/
Nitrasol offer nitrogen and nitrogen-sulphur liquid fertilisers to farms across the country. The whole factory-to-field Nitrasol system helps farmers incorporate industry leading sustainability to their business.
BTF Maidstone Hall 34
phone-alt 01233 740077 tv www.btfpartnership.co.uk
Rural surveyors and property experts
Buffalo Machinery John Hendry 85
01622 37114 tv www.buffalomachines.co.uk
Burden Bros Construction Maidstone Hall 57
phone-alt 01795 843250 tv www.BurdenBrosConstruction.co.uk
Groundworks, Civil Engineering, Agricultural & Commercial construction specialists. From concept to completion we will manage your project with Health & Safety (CDM) compliance.
Ceres Rural Maidstone Hall 41
phone-alt 01245 939009 tv www.ceresrural.co.uk
Ceres Rural provide smart business solutions for progressive farmers, landowners, and the rural economy, guided by science, and independent advice.
CKW Tools Maidstone Hall 90
phone-alt 07957 420076
CLAAS Manns Ltd Maidstone Hall 56
phone-alt 01622 892572 tv https://manns.claas-dealer.co.uk/
MANNS is part of the CLAAS global agricultural machinery business, and we sell and service a comprehensive range of high- quality harvesting equipment and tractors. The CLAAS name has always been recognised for providing excellent and efficient service and machinery, which is the ethos we uphold here at MANNS.
Corteva Agriscience Maidstone Hall 12
phone-alt 01462 457272 tv www.corteva.com
Corteva Agriscience™ is a world-leading crop protection, seeds and biologicals business focused on delivering the solutions UK agriculture needs to succeed.
Crawfords Automotives Outside
129
phone-alt 01245 322733 tv www.crawfordsautomotive.co.uk
Crawfords Group Outside 131
phone-alt 01245 322733 tv www.crawfordsgroup.co.uk
Agricultural dealership. Crawfords Group comprises of Crawfords, Agwood and Crawfords Automotive – The South East’s leading agricultural machinery and vehicle dealers. This year Crawfords Group presents a dynamic showcase of machines at the Farm Expo featuring cutting-edge equipment from renowned brands like Fendt, Valtra, Massey Ferguson, Manitou, and many more.
D.V.S Tuning & Agri Tune Maidstone Hall 38
phone-alt 07984 348764 tv www.remapkent.co.uk
Agricultural / Forestry and plant tuning services.
Datamars Livestock Maidstone Hall 74
phone-alt 01750 724110 tv www.shopdatamars.co.uk
Datamars delivers integrated livestock management solutions, including Z Tags, Tru-Test EID Reading & Weighing, Heat & Health Monitoring, Animal Health delivery systems, and Pel & Hayes Fencing, ensuring seamless farm operations.
DHA Planning Maidstone Hall 20
phone-alt 01622 776226 tv www.dhaplanning.co.uk
DHA planning, transport, environment, viability, design and land consultants.
DiversiFarm Maidstone Hall 45
phone-alt 07508 197581 tv www.diversifarm.co.uk
DiversiFarm offer a range of Farm Diversification opportunity’s within the Outdoor Leisure Sector.
Ernest Doe Outside 131
phone-alt 01245 380311 tv www.ernestdoe.com
Ernest Doe is a long-established family firm with 21 branches across the UK in the South, East and Midlands. We are the UK’s largest agricultural, construction and groundcare machinery dealership selling a huge amount of machinery from garden mowers and chain saws to combine harvesters and construction excavators.
Farming Community Network John Hendry 100
phone-alt 01788 510866 tv www.fcn.org.uk
The Farming Community Network (FCN) is a national voluntary organisation and charity that supports farmers and families within the farming community through difficult times.
FGS Agri Maidstone Hall 19
phone-alt 01233 820055 tv www.fgsagri.co.uk
Comprehensive range of agricultural and utility contracting services. Also provide land drainage and agricultural construction through FGS Pilcher and supply and application of soil improvement products through FGS Organics.
Fresh Flock Mobile Sheep Dipping Outside 140
phone-alt 07825 299339
A fully licensed and insured mobile sheep dipping service offering protection for your flock against Scab, Blowfly, Lice, Ticks and Keds.
Frontier Agriculture Maidstone Hall 23
phone-alt 01522 860000 tv www.frontierag.co.uk
Frontier Agriculture is the UK’s leading crop production and grain marketing business, recognised for its close customer relationships with farmers and grain consumers and its successful management of the arable supply chain.
GJ Elgar Construction Maidstone Hall 75
phone-alt 01233 623739 tv www.gjelgarconstruction.co.uk
Griffith Elder are market leading designers and manufacturers of rugged accurate weighing systems for heavy industrial use. We provide solutions to suit many weighing requirements across a range of industries.
Gullands Solicitors Maidstone Hall 27
phone-alt 01622 689700 tv www.gullands.com
Gullands Solicitors is a full service law firm in Kent with a number of clients in farming and horticulture.
GWF Plant Outside 127
We supply a wide range of mini to mid-size excavators for construction, landscaping, and agriculture. Available in various sizes and specifications, our machines are for sale across Kent and Sussex.
H L Hutchinsons Maidstone Hall 69
tv www.hutchinsons.co.uk
Hutchinsons is a leading provider of agronomic advice and crop inputs. Also, specialist advice on agroecology, environmental services, carbon mapping and management, precision farming, soil health and farm business management.
Harvest Installations Maidstone Hall 50
phone-alt 01795 533903 tv www.harvestinstallations.co.uk
Harvest Installations, manufacturers and distributors of the award winning Constant Humidity Controller and Maxi Stirrer. Bulk storage and drying specialist offering comprehensive design and installation service through appointed agents.
Haynes Agricultural Ltd Outside 132
phone-alt 01233 822205 tv www.Haynes-Agri.co.uk
Provides sales, parts & service of new & used agricultural machinery, across the South East of England.
Hobbs Parker Property Consultants and Cefetra MEH 3
tv www.hobbsparker.co.uk tv www.cefetra.co.uk
Hobbs Parker Property Consultants LLP: A team of chartered surveyors, planning and development consultants providing a range of professional services to landowners and occupiers. Part of the Hobbs Parker Group. Cefetra Ltd: Grain marketing, fertiliser & seed supply, carbon trading. A local team based in the South East working within a nationwide and continental network of traders.
Humphries and Parks Maidstone Hall 2
phone-alt 01732 870711 tv www.humphriesandparks.net
HSBC Maidstone Hall 65
HSBC delivers financial solutions for farming businesses of all sizes. Attending the show will be members of the Agricultural team that covers Kent and the South East.
Invicta Insurance Maidstone Hall 66
phone-alt 01732 471950 tv www.invicta.co.uk
Invicta Insurance is a Kent based insurance broker specialising in commercial, agricultural and equine insurance products for the farming community. Formerly Copperwheat Barlow, now part of the Invicta family.
John Page Trailers Outside 144
phone-alt 01580 291088 tv www.johnpagetrailers.co.uk
Jost GB Outside 142
phone-alt 01299 250922 tv www.quicke.com/uk
Quicke are the UK’s market leader in the supply of Front-End Loaders and attachments for compact, agricultural and construction tractors and loaders.
Kent and Medway Talking Therapies Maidstone Hall 7
phone-alt 03330 910414 tv www.kmtalkingtherapies.co.uk
Kent County Agricultural Society Maidstone Hall 60 phone-alt 01622 630975 tv www.kcas.org.uk
Organisers of Farm Expo, the Kent County Agricultural Society is a registered charity founded in 1923 to support and promote the agricultural industry in Kent through events, education and outreach.
Kent
Design Studios Maidstone Hall 59
phone-alt 01580 230413 tv www.kentdesignstudio.co.uk
Architectural design and planning services, specialising in agricultural, equestrian, private residential and commercial projects.
Kent
Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs John Hendry 95 tv www.kentyfc.co.uk
Celebrating it’s 80th anniversary in 2025, the Kent Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs comprises of 18 Young Farmers’ Clubs across the county, open to anyone aged 10-28 with an interest in farming and rural life.
Kent Police John Hendry 97
phone-alt 01622 690690
Kent Towing Solutions Outside 138
phone-alt 01892 890005 tv www.kenttowingsolutions.co.uk
Kent Towing Solutions Ltd is a trailer centre and a proud main distributor for many market leading trailer manufacturuers including Nugent, Debon, Brian James, Cheval Liberte, Indespension and more. We plan on showcasing several different models but mainly livestock trailers, general purpose trailers, horse trailers.
Kent Wildlife Trust Maidstone Hall 73
tv www.kentwildlifetrust.org.uk
The environment hub is a collaboration of organisations working throughout Kent to support farmers and landowners alongside nature. Including Kent Wildlife Trust, Nature Friendly Farming Network, Natural England, Forestry Commission, Bumblebee Conservation Trust, CPRE, Southern Water, South East Rivers Trust, and Operation Turtle Dove. Please visit our stand to find out what’s happening in your area and how we can help with your farm. We will have information on the projects happening across Kent including farmer clusters, species recovery, forestry, planning, water quality, and landscape scale projects. There will also be details of funding available and other support for nature friendly farming.
Kirkland UK John Hendry 83
phone-alt 01622 843013 tv www.kirklanduk.com
Tobroco-Giant UK and Kirkland UK.
Lambert
& Foster Maidstone Hall 35
phone-alt 01892 832325 tv www.lambertandfoster.co.uk
Established in 1900, our clients return to us time and time again. With a rich history and extensive experience, Lambert & Foster are the team you need on your side for all your property and planning needs.
phone-alt 01798 877100 tv www.landmarksystems.co.uk
Landmark specialises in innovative software for farms and estates, offering accounting, property, crop, land, and livestock management tools to streamline operations and boost efficiency.
Lister Wilder Outside 145
phone-alt 01285 708234 tv www.listerwilder.co.uk
Lister Wilder your local supplier of Kubota Agricultural, Groundcare and Construction machinery. Also main dealer for many other established manufacturers including Merlo, Yamaha and Kverneland.
Lloyds Maidstone Hall 43 tv www.lloydsbank.com
Specialist team of Agricultural Relationship Managers providing lending and banking services to farmers and growers throughout the South & East.
Martin Lishman Maidstone Hall 48
phone-alt 01778 426600 tv www.martinlishman.com
Martin Lishman specialises in crop storage and monitoring systems, potato quality equipment and compact sprayers. Products have been introduced to the industry in response to the needs of our customers.
Making Space for Nature John Hendry 94 tv www.makingspacefornaturekent.org.uk
Mid Kent College John Hendry 98
National Farmers Union Maidstone Hall 71
phone-alt 02476 939403 tv www.nfuonline.com
Member facing stand to welcome existing members and promoting the work of the NFU to new prospective members.
Natwest Maidstone Hall 21
phone-alt 01622 6212705 tv www.natwest.com
Agri Business finance and relationship management.
Negus Chase Ltd Maidstone Hall 72
phone-alt 01580 891199 tv www.neguschaseltd.co.uk
Suppliers and installers of livestock equipment, slurry and grain handling. Milking equipment, automatic calf & lamb feeders. Automatic calf machines, cattle handing systems and farm CCTV.
NGS RTK Maidstone Hall 78
Nickerson Seeds Maidstone Hall 46
phone-alt 01472 370144 tv www.nickersonseeds.co.uk
The Original Seed Specialists have over 100 years of combined education, training and on farm experience, supplying quality seed direct from breeder to farmer.
NP Seymour Ltd Maidstone Hall 1
phone-alt 01580 712200 tv www.npseymour.co.uk
Family-run dealership specialising in Fendt 200 V/F/P tractors and essential machinery for fruit, hop and vine growers plus spare parts, repair and aftersales care. Trusted by growers nationwide for over 50 years.
Openfield Maidstone Hall 29
phone-alt 01476 862785 tv www.openfield.co.uk
We are proud to be Britain’s only national grain market and arable inputs co-operative. More than just grain: Premium products/services to help you get the best for your business.
Pressure Clean Maidstone Hall 4
phone-alt 01825 705777 tv www.pressureclean.co.uk
Pressure Clean Ltd is a leading industrial dealer for Nilfisk, Karcher, and MAC. We specialize in high-performance equipment, including pressure washers, scrubber dryers, sweepers, and more, tailored to meet industrial cleaning needs.”
Prins Forklifts Maidstone Hall 8
phone-alt 01303 237122 tv www.prinsforklifts.co.uk
Forklift trucks, sales, service, hire & parts
Procam Maidstone Hall 17
phone-alt 01273 478860 tv www.procam.co.uk
At Procam Rutherfords, your local dedicated team are passionate about delivering outstanding service and performance to our customers and that’s why we are proud to call it ‘Agronomy that Delivers’
RABI John Hendry 99
phone-alt 0800 1884444 tv www.rabi.org.uk
Rhino Plant Hire Outside 126
phone-alt 01304 853289 tv www.rhino-planthire.co.uk
Plant hire and agricultural contracting.
Rural & Business Specialists Maidstone Hall 26
phone-alt 01474 816500 tv www.ruralmortgages.co.uk
Independent agricultural mortgage consultants providing access to the best finance for farms and estates across the whole of the finance market. A personal service delivered by experienced farm finance specialists.
Rural Payments Agency Maidstone Hall 11
tv www.gov.uk/government/organisations/rural-payments-agency
South East Farmer Maidstone Hall 25
phone-alt 01303 233883 tv www.southeastfarmer.net
Published since 1982, South East Farmer is the region’s favourite farming magazine. 45,000 farmers, growers and allied traders read the magazine each month in the counties of Kent, Sussex, Essex, Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire.
Sentry
Maidstone Hall 55
phone-alt 01473 658058 tv www.sentry.co.uk
Sentry has a reputation for helping landowners and farmers identify and evolve opportunities for success. We run farms, we manage farms, and we develop farming businesses for clients across the country.
Shufflebottom Limited John Hendry 101
phone-alt 01269 831831 tv www.shufflebottom.co.uk
Agricultural and industrial steel framed buildings.
Southern Farmers Maidstone Hall 58 phone-alt 01580 241401 tv www.southernfarmers.co.uk
Southern Sheeting Maidstone Hall 14
phone-alt 01342 337133 tv www.southernsheeting.co.uk
Southern Sheeting works with all industries and we are proud to be trusted by some of the UK’s biggest construction product manufacturers to represent and distribute on their behalf.
Steve
Pack Agricultural Services Outside 128
phone-alt 07704 715881 tv www.stevepack.co.uk
Compost and fertiliser sales and spreading.
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Denne & Sons (Holdings) Ltd Maidstone Hall 42
phone-alt 01233 720871 tv www.tdenneandsons.co.uk
Independent family run agricultural merchants and processors.
The Little Green Energy Company Maidstone Hall 54 phone-alt 01622 832834 tv www.tlgec.co.uk
Tuckwells Outside 139
phone-alt 01728 628325 tv www.tuckwells.com
Tuckwells is one of the largest and longest established John Deere dealers in the UK, providing a range of agricultural machinery and services. Tuckwells has 11 depots across east and the south east of the UK.
UK Farm Gates Maidstone Hall 6
phone-alt 01354 278506 tv www.ukfarmgates.co.uk
UK Farm Gates manufacture and install high quality farm, commercial and residential metal gates; protecting your farm, business or land with our range of sliding or cantilever metal electric gates.
UK Power Networks Maidstone Hall 67 tv www.ukpowernetworks.co.uk
Our Education and Engagement Team will be on hand to provide FREE safety resources, advice and guidance to farmers and professionals within the agriculture Industry working on the electricity network.
Viterra Uk/ Bunge Maidstone Hall 16
phone-alt 01844 261261 tv www.viterra.co.uk
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Watling Tyres Maidstone Hall 76
tv www.watlingtyres.co.uk
Watling Tyres the largest independent tyre company in the South East. Suppliers of car, van, motorcycle, truck, tractor, industrial & implement. Also offering MOT, brakes, batteries & servicing at great prices.
Our areas of expertise in agricultural, environmental, and planning spheres. Together, we’ll create a personalised, straightforward plan to help you achieve sustainable growth, explore opportunities, and adapt to regulatory requirements.
WWF Maidstone Hall 49
tv www.wwf.org.uk
Founded in 1961, WWF is the world’s leading independent conservation organization working in more than 100 countries to create solutions to the most important environmental challenges facing the planet so that people and nature can thrive. Their work centres around restoring wildlife, sustaining forests and oceans and reducing carbon emissions.
Yara Maidstone Hall 68
phone-alt 01759 305116 tv www.yara.co.uk
With everchanging climates, technologies and responsibilities, Yara is here to share knowledge and discuss our focus about ‘Growing a Nature-Positive Food Future’ to support our UK farmers and growers.
Zantra Maidstone Hall 18
phone-alt 01480 861066 tv www.zantra.com
Zantra provides agronomic advice for combinable, vegetable, potato and root crop production. With regular planned crop inspections and a clear practical approach that improves yield, quality and profitability.
