Farmers Guardian Classified 22nd March 2024

Penrith Auction Mart

01768 864700

Monday 25th March

9.30am - Prime Bulls, Clean Cattle and Cast Cows Special Section for TB Area 1 Cattle

11am - Sale of 180 Store Cattle and Feeding Bulls of all classes

Wednesday 27th March

8am - Sale of Cast Ewes and Rams followed at 10am with Prime Hoggs (Prime Hogg ballot 10am)

2pm - Sale of 200 Store Hoggs

Friday 29th March

10am - Sale of 250 Rearing Calves and Weaned Stirks

Friday 29th March

12noon- Sale of 60 Dairy Cattle including both freshly calved and incalf heifers. The sale does include 4 large consignments of British Friesian incalf heifers.

22 from Messrs Noble, Crewgarth, 4months in calf

10 from Messrs Strong, Low Brow, 7-8mths incalf. Catalogues available online or by request.

Market Results

Buttington Cross, Buttington, Welshpool, Powys SY21 8SR

T: 01938 553438 F: 01938 554607

www.welshpoolsmithfield.co.uk

TUESDAY 26TH MARCH

Sale of 650 Store Cattle

Sale to commence at 10am

ONLINE TIMED SALE OF MACHINERY

THURSDAY 21ST MARCH TO WEDNESDAY 27TH MARCH

Collective Sale of Tractors, Loaders, Plant, Vehicles, Trailers, Implements, Machinery, Livestock/Workshop, Gardening Equipment etc.

All lots being available to view and bid on at ibidder.com

For more information, please contact nickhyne@morrismarshall.co.uk

SATURDAY 27TH APRIL

Sale of Pedigree Charolais Cattle comprising of 70 Bulls

68 Dairies to £3050, Cull Cows 207p/kg - £1469.60, Pigs -207p/kg - £204.97, Calves BB Bull to £430, Lambs 470p/kg & £173.90, Ewes £180

Store Cattle Sales

500 STORE CATTLE

SATURDAY 30TH MARCH 2024 – Entries Invited

Fat/Barrens: Graham Watkins 07976 370894

Dairies: Meg Elliott 07967 007049 Stores: Mark Elliott 07973 673092

Sheep: Robert Watkins 07929 946652 Visit us at www.leekauctions.co.uk

On Behalf of The British Charolais Cattle Society

Sale to Commence at 11:30am

Sale of Pedigree & Commercial Salers Cattle comprising of 19 Bulls & 37 Females

On Behalf of The Salers Cattle Society

Sale to commence at approx 1:30pm

Sale of British Blonde Cattle comprising of 8 Bulls

On Behalf of The British Blonde Cattle Society

Sale to commence at approx. 2:30pm

THURSDAY 16TH MAY

Sale of Pedigree Limousin Cattle

On Behalf of The North West Midlands & North Wales Limousin Breeders Club

Entries close Tuesday 2nd April

Sale of MV Accredited Pedigree Females & Couples

Open to Dutch Spotted, Beltex & Badger Face Texel

Entries close Thursday 11th April

40-50 Auctions 51-52 Jobs 53-55 Livestock 56-57 Feedstu

Owned by Farmers.

Run by Farmers.

FARMSTOCK AUCTIONEERS, BROKERS & VALUERS

BORDERWAY MART, CARLISLE

Tel: 01228 406200

Sale of PET LAMBS

Monday 25th March – 10.30am

Please advise entries

Ali Dodd 07394 569382 or Anders Brown 07540 757439.

BEEF BREEDING CATTLE

Wednesday 27th March - 12 noon

BORDERWAY MONTHLY DAIRY DAY

Wednesday 3rd April

Entries close Wednesday 27th March

ANNUAL GRASS LETTING including BURGH MARSH STINTS

Wednesday 3rd April

ONLINE SALE SALE OF MACHINERY, IMPLEMENTS & HEAVY PLANT items

Sale bidding starts

10.00am Wednesday 3rd April until 10.00am Thursday 4th April

online entry form available on website –Entries close Wednesday 27th March or contact

David Holliday 07710 189804, or Iain Dick 07713 599791

MIDDLETON MART

Tel: 01833 640281

STORE CATTLE

Tuesday 9th April

Entries close 10am Monday 1st April

ON SITE & ONLINE

LANCASHIRE’S LEADING MACHINERY SALE

Saturday 6th April – 10.00am

Sale of farm machinery and implements also plant

At Woodacre Lodge Farm, Hazelhead Lane, Scorton, Preston PR3 1BN

For cataloguing and promotion purposes please advise entries by

Tuesday 2nd April

Entries will also be accepted on the day until 9.00am

For further details contact David Holliday 01110 189804 Lynne Grieve 07803 242344, Kerry Foster 07961 069822

Present entries include; Ford 5640 SL - L719 NTV, 2002 Massey Ferguson 230, Massey Ferguson 265, Case International 484 (GRM 854V), Massey Ferguson 390 FWD (P822 CEC), Massey Ferguson 690 FWD (GTL 31Y), Massey Ferguson 165 (OJM 314L), Massey Ferguson 590 2WD (RRT 499W), Massey Ferguson 135, Nuffield 460 (TES 893), Fordson Super Dexta (CAO 287B), 2011 VALTRA Model N121, 2003 JOHN DEERE 6320 Tractor 40K, 2007 JOHN DEERE 6930

Premium tractor, 40Kph, 2008 Massey 6475 Tractor, 40Kph , Merlo P30-10, Dumper 5.5 Ton Compair Holman Swivel, 14 Tonne Tipping Trailer, Broughan 16T Silage Trailer, Accord Optima 6 Row Maize Drill, HI Spec 2600Gallon Vacuum Tanker, 2017, 18ft Ifor Williams KFG 35 Tri-axle

Flat Bed Trailer, Claas 1300T, 10 Rota Tedder.

Full list

Hall Road, Norwich, NR4 6DW 01603 502690 THE

Saturday March 30th.

Sale of 300 store cattle, mainly suckler bred.

Special entries include :-

100 continental x steers and heifers, suckler bred and top class, 8-14 months approx (some stronger than last time).

Fully vaccinated, wormed, estrumated. Well worthy of attention.

On behalf of Margaretting Hall.

30 Charolais x , AA x, steers and heifers,10 months from SG Lutkin and Son, Langley.

12 conti x steers and heifers, 8-10 months, suckler bred,from Davis Dairies, Foxley.

Also 1000 sheep, 50 calves.

Please see the website for more details.

www.norwichlivestockmarket.com

Glyn Lucas on why farmers are undervalued

Ihave recently added the Fed by Farmers podcast to my list of favourites. Please give it a listen.

It is hosted by Cammy Wilson, a sheep farmer from Ayrshire and famous YouTuber.

His channel, The Sheep Game, went viral recently when he rescued the world’s loneliest sheep from a remote cliff in Scotland.

The title of his podcast is true for each and every one of the eight billion people who call this planet home, and it has got me thinking that if our very existence depends on farmers producing food, then they must be the most valued of all the professions. Sadly, this is far from true.

Across Europe, farmers have been expressing their frustration with the ever-increasing mountain of policies that are ever more difficult to navigate. France, Germany, Spain, Holland and Belgium have all had major cities and roads blocked by the farmers we all depend on.

But why are the policymakers in Europe and across the world not appreciating the importance of food and the vital role of the farmers?

The UK is probably in the worst situation of all, with devolved governments having different polices and all four government departments seem-

ingly unable to grasp the importance and the necessity for clarity.

Europe’s farmers have taken the militant approach to vent their anger and recently Welsh farmers have gone down a similar path, although we do not do revolution as effectively as our French neighbours.

Today, our farmers are struggling to adapt to a complete change in policy from food production to ‘environmental good’.

Take the net zero policy for example. It does not stack up financially.

Back in 2019, net zero was costed at £1 trillion by the Conservative Government and since then this cost has multiplied to almost £5tn – well over 90 per cent of total UK GDP.

So what will the cost be by 2050? No-one really knows, but it will be crippling, and it will have a significant negative impact on food production.

The UK governments of the 21st century have all been wilfully complicit in allowing our food security to be undermined by choosing imported products from overseas. This has been a fantastic policy for supermarket profits, and it has allowed food to be sold in the UK that does not meet animal welfare and environmental standards our farmers are expected to achieve.

Not surprising then that 2022 had the lowest Total Farm Income recorded this century.

Just imagine the backlash if the Government introduced a policy that stated you had to continue to work the same hours for less money.

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Closer to home, tenant farmers are now being encouraged to either give up their tenancies or remain on the farm and be green keepers as landlords take the Government handouts to rewild productive land, plant trees and wildflowers and reinstate peat wetlands.

Our so-called leaders now take their directives from celebrities and billionaires who are diametrically opposed to the notion of traditional food production and would prefer us all to eat insects.

It is time to wake up. My solution is a complete overhaul at Westminster.

Holland has achieved this with a new political party called the FarmerCitizen Movement, formed after the

Dutch government imposed new laws which slashed livestock numbers in Holland.

The new party took 19 per cent of the popular vote in last year’s Dutch elections.

The UK’s options in this year’s General Election will be either Conservative or Labour. Neither have an ambitious or progressive food production policy and both are focused firmly on policies that will continue to put more strain on our farmers.

The only glimmer of light we have seen was Labour’s U-turn on its manifesto pledge to commit £28 billion annual support for green polices.

We are all fed by farmers every day. Farmers need to be given the ability to do what they do brilliantly, without the restrictions and laboursome bureaucracy which has become stifling.

The past two years have shown us the fully-stocked food shelves we take for granted will not necessarily always be full. The global food chain and worldwide shipping supply lines are fragile and can at times be broken, and that’s why we need a total reform in the way we think about farming in the UK.

In the meantime, my thanks to all the food producers in the UK, because today I was Fed by Farmers.

Glyn Lucas is the senior auctioneer at Harrison & Hetherington. Call 01228 406 234, or email glyn.lucas@borderway.com

Glyn Lucas

FRIDAY 5 APRIL (10.45am)

AT MARKET DRAYTON MARKET, TF9 3SW

(moved from Woodlands Farm, Wellesbourne, for sale convenience) DISPERSAL SALE OF THE PEDIGREE

HERD OF 155 HOLSTEIN FRIESIANS

• 90 milking cows and heifers to be sold in calving order •

• 30 in calf heifers due April/June •

• 18 maidens • 16 calves •

• 8,900kgs 3.96%F 3.14%P cc151 •

• CUBICLES • HERRINGBONE •

• Grazed herd Spring to Autumn •

• All year calving to BB/Lim/HF •

• DAIRY EQUIPMENT (3 phase electricity) •

• 10/20 Fullwood Parlour, 20 Westfalia Feeders, 2 Bulk Tanks (6,000L & 2,700L), Water Heater •

• 110 Cantilever Cubicles, 110 Mayo Mats (7 yrs) •

• On Behalf of DR & CL Elliott •

MAJOR TWO DAY SALE

MONDAY 8 APRIL (10.00am)

TUESDAY 9 APRIL (11.00 am)

AT FIELDS FARM, CHOLMONDELEY, MALPAS, CHESHIRE, SY14 8HN DISPERSAL SALE OF THE PEDIGREE CHOLMONDELEY HERD OF 800 HOLSTEIN FRIESIANS

• 540 milking cows and heifers to be sold in calving order •

• 90 in calf heifers • 100 maidens • 70 calves •

• 9,574kgs 4.22% F 3.33% P cc139 •

• CUBICLES • HERRINGBONE • Low yielders graze - Spring to Autumn • All year calving to H/F/BB/AA •

• On Behalf of Willis Dairy Farmers Ltd •

MONDAY 22 APRIL (10.45am)

AT MARKET DRAYTON MARKET, TF9 3SW

(moved from Bank Farm, Ellesmere, for sale convenience)

DISPERSAL SALE OF THE COMMERCIAL BANK FARM HERD OF 225 HOLSTEIN FRIESIANS

• 132 milking cows and heifers to be sold in calving order •

• 15 in calf heifers due April/May

• 40 served heifers •

• 20 maidens • 18 calves •

• 8,318kgs 4.73%F 3.47%P cc127

• CUBICLES • HERRINGBONE •

• Grazed herd Spring to Autumn •

• All year calving to BB/AA •

• On Behalf of JH & AB Hall •

DAIRY: Gwilym Richards 07768 020393, Jason Brown 07774 816384, Jonty Cliffe 07595 453306

On Behalf of C.A.B AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTORS

at Fields Farm, Malpas, Cheshire SY14 7LR

Thursday 28 March 2024 at 10.30am

Lots include - Tractors Krone Big X 700 Self-Propelled Forage Harvester, (2022) New Holland T7.270 Auto Command, (2022) Massey Ferguson 8S.265 Dyna, (2021) Massey Ferguson 8S.265 Dyna E-Power, (2019) Massey Ferguson 7726S Dyna VT, (2017) Massey Ferguson 7720 Dyna 6, (2007 Massey Ferguson 6499 Dyna 9, JCB JS160 LC Tracked Excavator, 2015) JCB 536-70 Agri-Super Telehandler. Cultivation Kuhn Multi Master 152 5+1 Plough, 2021 Sumo Trio 3, Kuhn HR3004 Power Harrow, 2017 Kuhn HR3004 Power Harrow, Kuhn LC302 Drill, 2012 Kuhn Maxima 2RT 8 Row Maize Drill, 2021 Kuhn HR6004 6m Power Harrow, 2009 Amazone 603 6m Power Harrow. Grassland Kuhn Twin Disc 24m Fertiliser Spreader, 2015 Kuhn VKM305 Flail Topper, Strimech 3 Point Linkage Buck Rake, 2014 Kuhn FC313 Front Mower, 2014 Kuhn FC383 Butterfly Mowers, 2022 Kuhn 3125DF Front Mower, 2017 Kuhn FC9530D Butterfly Mowers, 2020 Kuhn GF13012 12 Rotor Tedder, 2019 Claas 4 Rota 3600 Rake, Claas Quadrant 3200 Baler. Trailers 2018 Richard Western SF15 Silage Trailer, 2 x 2016 Richard Western SF18 Silage Trailers, 2009 Bunning Lowlander MK4 120 Spreader, McCauley 14.5T Dump Trailer. Other 2016 Mcconnell 6570T, Hedgecutter, 2x Bauer SX1000 Slurry Pumps, Mastek Reelers x2, Spreadwise Reelers x2, 2016 Vogelsang 12m Trailing Shoe, 2 x 2020 Vogelsang 12m Dribble Bars plus Various Tractor Weights, Equipment and Misc etc.

MACHINERY: Ben Baggott 07791

791356,

On Behalf of Mr D. Windsor

Having Taken The Decision To Retire

On Friday 26 April 2024 at 10.30am

Situated at Agden House Farm, Agden, Whitchurch, SY13 4RR of TRACTORS & LOADER, TRAILERS, SPRAYER, GRASS & ARABLE EQUIPMENT

Livestock Equipment, Sundries & Bygone Effects

Viz. New Holland T7.200 Tractor, JCB (2008) 526.56 Agri Loadall, John Deere (2003) 6120SE Tractor, Simba 3m Flatliner, Kuhn (2021) BP280 Flat Mower, Dalbo (2008) 630 Cambridge Rollers etc.

Online Bidding Available Via Marteye

On Behalf of Willis Dairy Farmers Ltd

Having Taken the Decision to Relinquish Their Tenancy DATE TO BE CONFIRMED

At Fields Farm, Cholmondeley, Malpas, Cheshire, SY14 8HN John Deere 6145R, John Deere 6125R, Massey Ferguson 6260 with MX Loader, JCB 220 Pivot Steer Loader, JCB 542-70 Telehandler, Abbey 3500

Gallon Vacci Tanker, Morris Latham 2700 Gallon Tanker, John Deere 331 Mower x 2, John Deere Front Mower, Mastek Slurry Injector, 2000m Slurry Pipe, Splash Plate, Strautmann 24cube Feeder Wagon, JCB Shear Grab, Loader Buckets, Richard Western 18T Silage Trailer, Richard Western 12T Silage Trailer, Kuhn 5m Folding Power Harrow, Kuhn 3m Power Harrow, Dowdeswell DP7 5 Furrow Plough, Kuhn 152 5F Plough. Spaldings Flat Lift. Fullwood 25/50 Swing Over Parlour, Fullwood 12,000 Litre Bulk Tank, Muller 8000 Litre Tank, Fullwood Ice Bank. 32T Collinson Feed Bin, Large Quantity of Cattle Equipment Including Crushes, Gates, Calf Hutches etc.

Mark Lee: 07980924179

Simon Lamb: 07815 188125

Chris Norton:

Tom Brooksbank: 07836592501

Ryan Spackman: 07725 653542

Mark@nortonandbrooksbank.com

WEDNESDAY 27th MARCH (10.30 AM) AGHAVILLY HOLSTEINS DISPERSAL (350 HEAD)

32 CLARKES ROAD, DARKLEY, CO. ARMAGH, BT60 3DB.

Dispersal sale of the entire AGHAVILLY herd, the property of N, J & S McCarragher. Complete sale of over 150 milking cows together with youngstock of all ages. All cows are milked through Lely robots and achieve yields of 10,805kg 4.28fat 3.53 protein on a very simple system of baled silage and cake. COWS RECEIVE NO TMR OR MAIZE! Numerous attractive cow families feature, many with North American heritage combined with top genomic sires with emphasis on production, components & health traits. This sale includes cattle for all budgets whether looking for top individuals or just hard working milk cows. All youngstock sell from close calving heifers to baby calves at foot. Live on Marteye. Trucks ready to provide haulage to all of the UK. Sale in conjunction with R A Noble & Co. Further details via our website & Facebook including sale info.

TUESDAY 9th APRIL – Milking portion dispersal of the 11,400kg herd of Holsteins (250 head), the property of Hollands Farms Dorchester Ltd at Higher Kingston Farm, Stinsford, Dorchester, Dorset, DT2 8QE. In conjunction with Symonds & Sampson.

TUESDAY 30th APRIL – Milking portion dispersal of the WHITECARR herd (200 head), the property of T Cowell at White Carr Farm, Wharles, Kirkham, Lancashire, PR43XH

Tom Brooksbank: 07836592501

Chris Norton: 07836592500

All catalogues available by request, call, text, email for catalogues. Sales via MARTEYE. FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR SALE INFO & PICTURES!

NORTH WEST AUCTIONS

LIVESTOCK AUCTIONEERS � VALUERS www.nwauctions.co.uk info@nwauctions.co.uk

LANCASTER AUCTION MART

Tel: 01524 63308

Monday 25th March - 9am SHOW OF SPRING LAMBS

10.30am SPRING LAMBS, PRIME HOGGS & CAST SHEEP

Followed By SHEEP WITH LAMBS AT FOOT

Friday 29th March

10.15am 150 REARING CALVES & WEANLINGS

10.15am 150 CAST / OTM CATTLE

11.15am 300 STORE CATTLE & FARMER STIRKS

J36 RURAL AUCTION CENTRE

Tel: 015395 66200

Tuesday 26th March

11am SHEEP WITH LAMBS AT FOOT

12noon SHOW OF SPRING LAMBS

1pm SPRING LAMBS, PRIME HOGGS & CAST SHEEP

Thursday 4th April

10am 150 REARING CALVES & WEANLINGS

10.30am 100 CAST / OTM CATTLE

11.15am 300 BEEF BREEDING, STIRKS & STORE CATTLE

To include: 14 Pedigree Aberdeen Angus Heifers & 6 Pedigree Luing Heifers (Fit to Bull)

Thursday 8th May PEDIGREE BEEF & SHEEP DAY

Entries Close Friday 12th April

ONLINE MACHINERY SALES

Delivery: Tuesday 2nd & Wednesday 3th April

Sale to Commence Friday 5th & Conclude Monday 8th April

Viewing: Friday 5th (9am-4.30pm) & Saturday 6th (am only)

Farm Dispersal Sale of Tools, Machinery & Equipment on behalf of R&EA Gardner,

Tuesday

10.30am

Dairy Cattle 11am 100-150 REARING CALVES

11.30am 100-200 SHEEP WITH LAMBS AT FOOT 2.30pm 2000 Cast Ewes followed by 4000-5000 Prime Hoggs

Tuesday 2nd April

Feeding & Cast Cows & OTM Cattle

MONTHLY SALE OF SUCKLER BREEDING CATTLE & STORE CATTLE Inc. BEST OF BRITISH for Native Bred Cattle

Entries for catalogue close Friday 22nd March

SKIPTON AUCTION MART

Tel: 01756 792375

Dispersal Sales

CHESTERFIELD FARM, CHESTERFIELD, LICHFIELD, WS14 0EH

FRIDAY 29TH MARCH 2024 AT 10:30AM

12 New Holland And Other Tractors

www.ccmauctions.com

Auctioneers:

Jeremy Eaton - 07747 780481

Ted Ogden - 07855 958211

Kyle Hawksworth - 07538 539077

Rob Cloughton 07496 278828

Monday 25th March

SALE OF REARING CALVES Sale 10.30am

T HURSDAY LUNCHTIME WEEKLY SHEEP SALE

Entries/Enquiries, contact

Peter Oven: on 07973 982443

Or Ivor Lowe: on 07977 449126

Follow us on Facebook for up to date details on Special Entries

Summer Grazing Auction - Derbyshire

Monday 8th April

To Include:

16 Acres at Elton/Winster, 15 Acres at Hope

Monday

Friday 29th March

Sale

Saturday 6th April

2.30pm or Saturday am from 7.30am

Ian Smith - Mart Manager 07738043771

Office 01943 462172 wfam @auctionmarts.com

Isuzu Pickup, Range Rover, Yard Forklift, Excavator

Modern Bailey & JPM Trailers

Large Range Of Gates

Troughs & Livestock Kit

Sundries & Effects

MELBOURNE FARM, BAKEWELL, DERBYSHIRE, DE45 1QW

FRIDAY 5TH APRIL 2024 AT 10.30AM

Genuine Dispersal - All Cattle Sold

Kramer 750 Loader With Attachments

Massey Ferguson 3625 2WD

Primex Tanker, Ifor Livestock Trailer Machinery, Foot Crush, Electronic Calf Feeder

Cattle Equipment, Herringbone Parlour, Bulk Bin Sundries & Effects

OVERFIELD FARM, TISSINGTON, DE6 1RA

FRIDAY 12TH APRIL 2024 AT 10.30AM

Ford and Kubota Tractors

John Deere Gator, Mitsubishi Shogun Machinery, Trailers

Cattle Equipment, Gates & Troughs

Workshop Items, Sundries and Effects

Catalogues are available to download at www.bagshaws.com

Email: olivia.fernihough@bagshaws.com

PRIME, CAST & FEEDING CATTLE

Sale 11.30am (TB exempt section available)

EASTER SHOW & SALE OF SPRING LAMBS

Sale 12.30pm followed by

SALE OF PRIME HOGGS & CAST EWES

Sheep Scanning available on site 12noon-1pm

Weekly Sale of EWES WITH LAMBS at FOOT

Sale 11.30am

Followed by INLAMB EWES & STORE SHEEP (Entries to the office by Friday for Online Catalogue)

Wednesday 27th March

140 FEEDING BULLS Sale 10.00am followed by 10 PRIME CATTLE, 25 BEEF FEEDING COWS & 250 STORE BULLOCKS & HEIFERS

Saturday 6th April

LIVESTOCK ONLY SALE STIRKS, WEANED/SUCKLED CALVES, BREEDING & CULL GOATS, STORE & BREEDING SHEEP (Entries close Monday 1st April)

Dairy Cattle

MONDAY 1ST APRIL

FORTNIGHTLY SALE & YOUNGSTOCK SPECTACULAR

(Entries close Monday 25th March)

Entries so far of fresh heifers from Bollands and Goldies. Youngstock from Drakes, Booths, Coates

MONDAY 15TH APRIL

FORTNIGHLTY SALE & SPRING COLOURED DAY

(Entries close Thursday 4th April)

Entries so far from the Regatta, Harlsey, Greyleys and Knayton herds

Includes in milk, in calf and youngstock More details and for entries and catalogues

Sarah 07710 795585

Saturday 1st June

AIREDALE ANGUS ON FARM SALE

Draft Sale of 80 head of Cows with Calves or In Calf, Young Bulls & Embryo’s

For D & J Isherwood

Claiming Dates

ON FARM SALES – CRAVEN AREA

SATURDAY 4TH MAY

On Farm Dispersal of Machinery & Implements at Owlet Hall Farm, Austwick for JR & DL Ogden

TUESDAY 21st MAY – NORTH CRAVEN

SATURDAY 28th SEPTEMBER - SKIPTON

On instructions from Bromell Contractors Ltd, due to retirement.

MUSWELL LEYS FARM, WILLEY, RUGBY, WARWICKSHIRE, CV23 0SL

MAJOR AUCTION SALE OF 12 AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS, 4 COMBINE HARVESTERS, FORAGE HARVESTER, TELESCOPIC LOADER, LOADING SHOVEL, SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYER, GRASSLAND AND ARABLE MACHINERY AND EQUIPMENT

Tractors: John Deere; 3no. 6215R (2020, 2019, 2017), 6210R (2013), 6190R (2014), 2no. 7530 (2010), 6930 (2010), 2650, 2140, Massey Ferguson; 8S225 (2022), 7720S (2019) Combine Harvesters: John Deere; C670 Hillmaster (2009), C670i Hillmaster (2009 & 2007), 9780i CTS Hillmaster (2007) Sprayer: John Deere R4040 36m Self-propelled (2018). Forage Harvester: John Deere 8400i (2017), 2017 Zurn ProfiCut 530 wholecrop header, 2017 John Deere 360 Plus maize header, Loaders/Handlers: JCB 419S shovel (2019), JCB TM310 telescopic loader, JCB 3CX (2004) Trailers: 14no. Bailey grain/silage Trailers etc. Grassland: Claas; Liner 3000, Liner 680, Liner 3100 rakes, Volto 770 tedder (2), Kuhn VKM305 mower, John Deere; 990N, 459 balers, F310R, R950R triple mowers (2), 131 mowers, 2010 McHale 991 bale wrapper, 2012 Kuhn SW4004 bale wrapper, Massey Ferguson; 2170, 185 balers, McConnel PA65T hedgecutter (2), Arable: 2017 John Deere 750A drill, Vaderstad Rexius Twin450, Vaderstad Carrier 6.5m, 2016 KRM M2WD fertiliser spreader, Kverneland Optima HD 8row maize drill (2), 2008 John Deere 840i 36m sprayer, 2020 Weaving Sabre 6000m tine drill, Kuhn HR3004D power harrow/drill combination (2), Sumo Trio sub-soiler (3), Kverneland L585 5furrow plough, 6no. Joskin & Bunning muck spreaders, fuel bowsers, power harrows, cultivators, trailers, wheels & tyres, front weights, buckets & attachments, guidance systems, spares and workshop equipment

WEDNESDAY 3RD APRIL 2024 AT 9.30AM

CAMBRIDGE MACHINERY SALES

The Saleground, Sutton, Ely, Cambs, CB6 2QT

FURTHER ENTRIES INVITED - Anticipated entry of over 300 tractors and 1,500 lots of agricultural and construction, implements and machinery

TRACTORS, PLANT AND MACHINERY LIVE AUCTIONS: MONDAY 8TH APRIL 2024 FROM 9.00AM

TIMED ONLINE AUCTIONS: FRIDAY 5TH APRIL 2024 - TUESDAY 9TH APRIL 2024

Brockholes Arms

Auction

Mart

Claughton On Brock, Preston PR3 0PH

01995 640280 www.garstangmart.co.uk

GISBURN AUCTION MARTS

Tom Greenow - Market Manager 01200445376

Rachel Capstick 07713075659

Jack Pickup 07710708326

Eleanor O’Neill 07706347505

Matthew Middleton 07860659803

Auctioneer: Ian Atkinson 07944 237516

Tuesday 26th March 2024

Easter Spring Lamb Show & Sale at 8.30am

9.00 a.m. 750 Prime Hoggs & 180 Cast Ewes/Tups

10.30am Sale of Sheep with Lambs at Foot

10.30 a.m. Sale of 100 Store Cattle

11.30 a.m. 60/80 Rearing Calves, Weanlings & Stirks

Wednesday 27th March 2024

10.30 a.m. Weekly Sale of Cast Cows & OTM Cattle

12noon Monthly Show & Sale of Dairy Cattle

Saturday 1st June 2024

Early Summer Sale of Machinery & Implements

An exciting opportunity has arisen at Brockholes Arms Auction for a motivated and enthusiastic Auctioneer & Market Manager

To discuss in confidence please contact company chairman Bill Myerscough 07583457755 or Ian Atkinson 07944237516

Next Sale Tuesday 9th April

Note no unloading

Easter Bank Holiday

Friday 19th April

Hazel Grove, SK7 6NW

Sale of the Season.

2019 J.D. 6115RC, 2019

Kubata U48-4, 2021 MF RB

3130 Baler, 2018 McHale

S307 Wrapper, 2022 KRI22

Krone Vendo 1020, MF

RK662 Rake, 2018 Krone

R320 Rear Mower, Baileys

Herbst Bateson & IW Trailers etc.etc.

info@ashleywaller.co.uk

www.ashleywaller.co.uk

www.easyliveauction.com

On

At Field Farm, Wood Lane, Askham, Newark, Notts NG22 0RT

Starts Thursday 4th April 2024 at 7am

Ends on Monday 8th April 2024 from 12 Noon

Viewing from 10am until 4pm on Wednesday 3rd April and Thursday 4th April 2024

Loadall (10,12), various attachments; Baling Equipment: Claas 5300RC square baler (17), Claas 5200 square baler (17), Göweil G-4010 bale wrapper (94), Heath Super Chaser QM (07); Trailers: Bailey 20t silage, 2No Bailey 18t Beeteaper silage (14), 14t & 16t silage trailers, Richard Western 12t silage (93), Richard Western 11t silage, Bunded 7500l bowser with pump, various bale trailers; Implements and Equipment: Claas Liner 2900 (19), Claas Liner 3000 (03), Krone KW8.82 tedder (06), Gaspardo IS 12 row maize drill, Spearhead Multicut 620 topper (15), Simba Freeflow 4m drill (96), Sumo 5leg Subsoiler, Grégoire Besson 8f wagon plough (93), Kverneland 5f rev. plough, Trimble AGGPS with CFX-750 display, 2No Case 1t weight blocks, Guascor FBLD V16 CHP generator 756kVA (07), wheels and tyres etc.

george.watchorn@brown-co.com

Saturday 23 March

9.30am WEEKLY CAST SHEEP & PRIME HOGGS

Easter Spring Lamb Show – single Cont / Native Enquiries to Matthew Middleton

10 am 2 BREEDING BULLS, 23 BREEDING & FEEDING, 57 YOUNG BULLS, 30 YHOW, 282 STORE STEERS & HEIFERS catalogue online Enquiries to Jack

10.30am 243 OUTFITS OF SHEEP & LAMBS catalogue online. Enquiries to Rachel

Thursday 28 March

10.30am PRIME BEEF followed by CULL CATTLE all vendors must speak to Jack re: Easter trade please

10.30am REARING CALVES inc GENUS Easter Calf Show. Classes on report. All calves must be under 10wo

11.00am WEEKLY DAIRY

12.30pm STIRKS Entries by Tuesday 26th 12noon SHOW & SALE OF DAIRY entries by Monday 19th 4pm

Saturday 30 March

9.30am WEEKLY CAST SHEEP & PRIME HOGGS

10.30am SHEEP WITH LAMBS & IN LAMB SHEEP Entries please for both catalogues by Tuesday 26th 12noon

Tuesday 2 April

10.00am MONTHLY MACHINERY SALE entries to the office for advertising. Intake to the yard on Monday 1st April 8am to 2pm.

2.00pm ON FARM MACHINERY DISPERSAL on behalf of A & SE DUCKWORTH PAYTHORNE

Includes: Class Disco 305 Mower, Ppost knocker, Muck Grab, Honda 420 Quad, Hi-Spec 2000g Slurry Tanker, JD6630, Case Int 885 4wd with Loader, Shear Grab, ATV Trailer, Bateson Sheep Trailer, Cattle Handling System, Bunded Fuel Tank, Trailed Bale Feeder, Bale Squeeze, Bucket, Sheep Snacker, Gates, Marshall Silage trailer, Wooden Hurdles, Workshop Clearance, Feed Barriers, Hay racks, misc sheep equiptment and farm sale sundries, With consignment from BARGH BROS:12ft IFOR Cattle trailer, JD5090M cw 533 Loader, Allbutt Shear grab, 6’6” 3in1 Bucket, Amazone ZA-X 1402 Fert Spreader.

Thursday 4 April

10.30am PRIME BEEF followed by CULL CATTLE

11.00am REARING CALVES

12.30pm DUGDALE with LELY SHOW & SALE OF DAIRY entries to Eleanor BY FRIDAY 29TH APRIL PLEASE

www.gisburnauctions.com

290, 362, 550 27 LOAD-70 Pro (18); JCB 526 (14); JCB 526 -55 (53); JCB 515-40

30 VEHICLES: 2 Ford Transit 350 (18); Merc 818 horsebox; Land Rover 28 QUADS: -Am Traxter (19); Kubota RTV 1140 CPX (13); JD 855 Gator (17); 2 JCB Workmax; Honda TRX500 (18); Polaris Ranger XP700 (06) 48 Bailey 18T (18); 3 Triffitt 12T; Redrock 16T Mono ;

14 BALE

Herbst 32ft (14); Marshall 28ft (21); GPM 26ft 28 STOCK GE GET14WT; 2 IW TA510G c/w decks; 2 IW HB505; Par120 GP TRAILERS: IW LM166 triaxle (23); IW GP126 FORAGE BOX: Krone MX370GL 21 MANURE SPREADERS: Terra Gator 2104 7177hrs; 51); Redrock 28

Lemken Euro 8 5F; Lemken Euro 7X 5F; Greg Bess 5F & 6F; 145 CULTIVATORS: Weaving Multi Disc 4m; Lemken 4m -Till; Agriweld Prevent (19); Vad. Carrier 3m; Heva 3m disc roller; Sumo GLS subsoiler; Cousins Contour 7.4m rollers 33 GRASSLAND: Browns & Einbock

27 DRILLS: Simtech Aitchison

Am. Ultra Profis (14); Am. ZAM 3600 Ultra

EP01 lime (04) 35 SPRAYERS: 5 Frazier Agri buggies; Berthoud 27m; 22 BALERS: McHale Fusion 3; 2 McHale V660; Kuhn 64 MOWJD R950R mo/co; MF DM306 front (20); Kuhn TBE222

27 RAKES & TEDDERS: Claas 3600 4 rotor ; 53

240 HEDGERS, BUCKETS: Agromec HBZ550 (16);

550 STOCK REQUISITES: Teagle Telehawk (18); es; Korte, Murska, Gehl mills; Browns post knocker (20); KWFS root 980 SPARES & WHEELS: 175 GROUNDCARE: 716 PLANT & 668 BUILDING MATERIALS: 60 X 30, 80 X 40 portal

FINAL REMINDER

BI-ANNUAL COLLECTIVE SALE

TOMORROW SATURDAY 23RD MARCH 2024

HEATH HOUSE FARM, CHEDDLETON, NR LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 7DQ

SALE TO INCLUDE

Custom Built New Shepherd Hut

Tractors & Machines - New Holland TS10, Ford 7710 Tractor, HZM Pivot

Steer Loader, Zetor 4011 Tractor, Massey Ferguson, 135 Tractor, Leyland

272 Tractor, McCormick 434 Tractor, Ford 4600 Tractor, David Brown 990 Tractor, Benford 6Ton Dumper, Matbro Loadall

Implements & Trailers - 800 Gallon Slurry Tank, MortL Finger Mower, Marshall 4Ton Tipping Trailer

Vehicles - Land Rover Defender 90, Land Rover Defender 90 100Tdi, Toyota RAV4, Kubota RTV.

NB - No Household Items will be accepted.

Sale to Commence at 10am, Trailers & Implements at 12 Noon Approx, Tractors, Machines and Vehicles 1pm Approx

Enquiries to 07375 105985

TIMED ONLINE AUCTION

29TH MARCH START – 3RD APRIL ENDS

SANDYHILL PARK, MIDDLETON, MATLOCK, DE4 4LR

Large Qty of Building Stone, Bygones, Collectables & Ornamental Stone etc. Register & Bid at grahamwatkins.auctionmarts.com

Tel: 01538 373308

JCB Fastrac 4220 (18); JD 6150R (6736hrs; 14); JD MF 5610 Dyna 4 c/w loader (17); MF 5445 & 5465 (06/07); Case Puma Arion 640 (10); McCormick CX85 (05); MF 699,

strength

MAYFAIR

SHOW & SALE

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TER LIVESTOCK CENTRE

DAY 8TH MAY 2024

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DORSET HORN & POLL DORSET SHEEP AVAILABLE FROM ACROSS THE UK

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Society Show & Sale of pedigree registered Red Ruby Devons

Tuesday 26th March 2024 - Show 10:30am & Sale 12:00

Sponsors Shearwell Data & Harper Farm Supplies

Sedgemoor Auction Centre J24 M5

Catalogues will be available from GTH

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OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE

Established animal nutrition manufacturer is looking to expand its direct-to-farm agent network and welcomes approaches from established agents who may wish to add to their existing portfolio. Please submit your expression of interest by quoting ref SA24 to FGclassified@agriconnect.com

GENERAL FARM WORKER

Required for a mixed family run farm in the Fylde/Preston area, good conditions and equipment. Must have vehicle and tractor licence. Full time or flexible working hours. Accommodation available if required.

Tel: 07947 499495 or 01772 684666

Email CV to m.tomlinson123@btinternet.com

LKL’s CURRENT VACANCIES

We currently have a wide range of positions available nationwide to include:-

• Herdsperson, Surrey, 330 cows

• Herd Manager, Wiltshire, 350 cows

• Herdsperson/2IC, North Leicestershire, 300 cows

Relief Herdspersons Nationwide LKL provides the perfect solution for finding the very best herd carers and managers. Visit our website for a full list of our current vacancies.

Web: www.lklservices.co.uk Tel: 01722 323546

Business Development Manager

Agriconnect is a business unit within the Arc network, a global events, data, and media platform. Arc is a fast-growing global events, data, and media platform with a varied portfolio content led portals, magazines, and events.

Since 1844, the brands of Agriconnect have been the trusted source of information for farmers and with brands like Farmers Guardian, events, like LAMMA and Farm Business Innovation, and digital platforms, like FG Insights, Agriconnect continues to bring together the British farming community.

THE ROLE:

• We are now looking for a motivated and driven salesperson to join our Sales team.

• The main function of the role is to develop business through growth in revenue, yield, and to increase customer numbers. You will be required to identify new opportunities and influence companies’ media buying habits within the agricultural sector. Due to the ever-changing nature of the industry, this person will have the ability to spot new avenues and exploit market trends.

Hours: 35 hours per week – Mon – Fri

• Location: Preston – temporary hybrid remote

• Salary: Competitive, dependant on experience.

SKILLS & EXPERIENCE:

• Own, support and fully develop specific market sectors

• Conduct sales presentations by telephone, email or face to face to existing and prospective clients in order to develop existing business and generate new business wherever possible.

• Advise existing and new customers on the most effective solution to meet client needs within the Agriconnect portfolio.

• Continually seek and develop new sales & opportunities.

• Ability to accurately forecast future sales

• Keep abreast of all current trends, activities and relevant news within agriculture and specific sector

• An interest in agriculture

• Highly motivated & driven, with an ability to meet ambitious performance goals

• Be enthusiastic and motivated to continually explore new opportunities, whilst possessing a natural inquisitive nature

• Excellent communication written and interpersonal skills

We offer an excellent package including:

• A competitive basic salary

• 25 days holiday increasing to 27 after two years

• An extra day off on your birthday

• Free life assurance

• Contributory pension scheme

• Employee assistance programme

Arc has ambitious plans for growth, and this is an opportunity to be part of our continuing success story whilst enjoying a fabulous work/life balance. We strive to create a culture that is open and respectful, where differences are valued and celebrated. We want everyone to be able to reach their full potential, so we are committed to cultivating a company that promotes inclusion and belonging.

Herdsperson

Location: Danby, Whitby

Salary: £24,000

Closing date: 31 Mar 2024

Are you passionate about agriculture?

Do you strive to make a difference?

With a love for the farmed environment, you’ll enjoy working with nature & livestock and want to inspire and motivate others. Reporting to the Agricultural Lead, you’ll be primarily responsible for looking after the daily needs of the farm’s livestock, which include the dairy herd, sheep flock and beef herd as well as duties within arable enterprise.

Locations & Travel:

Botton Village (Danby, North Yorkshire)

Botton predominantly comprises extensive acreage of productive farmland intertwined with sizable expanses of woodland. An environmentally conscious site, Botton has proudly held organic certification since 1955, a testament to its steadfast commitment a to organic farming practices. The farmland itself is a mosaic of improved pasture and lower-quality agricultural moorland edge land.

Larchfield (Middlesbrough)

Larchfield is an extensive mixed farm on the outskirts of Middlesbrough, with extensive hedgerows, wooded areas and traditional orchards, all interspersed by residential properties.

As Herdsperson, you will be based at Botton, however you will be expected to travel to our community in Middlesbrough.

For more information on any of these vacancies or to see all our current roles, please go to: JobsInAgriculture.com

John I Forbes & Partner, Slains Park Farm, Kinneff, Angus, DD10 0SY.

Farm Operations Manager

Employer: Farms for City Children

Location: Gloucestershire

Salary: £38,000

A new opportunity has arisen for a full-time Farm Operations Manager to join our worthwhile charity, which exists to remove the barriers that prevent children and young people having meaningful access to the natural world. Through a week on one of our three heritage farms, Nethercott House in Devon, Lower Treginnis in Pembrokeshire and Wick Court in Gloucestershire, children and young people experience increased learning and engagement, improved connections and wellbeing and leave us with enhanced environmental citizenship. Visiting children are immersed in the natural world of countryside through a food and farming offer that allows them to participate in the seasonal tasks of the day: sowing, growing and harvesting in our kitchen gardens; caring for livestock and looking after the land; and cooking up a home-grown feast in the farmhouse kitchen. Spending time working alongside real farmers fosters children’s independence and helps them to grow in confidence, develops their self-esteem, and encourages them to become more resilient. In partnership with our commercial farming neighbours, children experience the benefits of collaboration, enjoy plenty of physical activity, good food, and fresh air, and discover the magical rural environment that is full of new words, sounds and experiences to inspire their creativity.

ABOUT THE ROLE

This is a hands-on role responsible for the management of the farm, including buildings, equipment and livestock at Wick Court, a 50-acre smallholding raising pigs, beef cattle, poultry and sheep.

The role will set and deliver the direction of the land management of the farm. It will ensure that animals are cared for in line with the charity Animal Welfare policy and that biosecurity measures keep our beneficiaries and animals safe. The postholder will spend a proportion of their time delivering fun and educational sessions on the farm to the young people we work with.

The Farm Operations Manager is an integral role and as part of the operations team, will support also maintenance and management of the 16th century manor house, and may be asked to support all areas of operations of the charity at Wick Court.

The successful post-holder will have experience working directly with livestock, including administering veterinary medications, and lambing. They will be passionate about nature friendly farming and be looking for environmentally sensitive ways of managing the land for food production. They will also have experience working in partnerships, managing budgets and suppliers.

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES

Be responsible for all farming operations at Wick Court, currently a smallholding raising pigs, poultry, sheep, including managing equine and our horticultural enterprise

• With the Farm School Manager, develop and deliver a sustainable and environmentally sensitive land management strategy for Wick Court

• Work closely with the Farm School Manager to ensure the farming environment and farming activities for visiting children are safe, stimulating and purposeful

• Oversee and lead on animal husbandry, ensuring animal welfare standards are maintained in line with our policies, and further developing our veterinary health plans and procedures

For more information on any of these vacancies or to see all our current roles, please go to: JobsInAgriculture.com

HEAVY

Ltr Fabdec

8,000 Ltr Roka Silo

6,750 Ltr Delaval (holds 7,000 Ltrs)

6,000 Ltr Roka

6,000 Ltr Fabdec

5,000 Ltr Packo

5,000 Ltr Mueller Model “O”, 5,000 Ltr Roka

4,000 Ltr Mueller

4,300 Ltr Mueller Model “P”,

2 x Refurbished 1T Ice Builder suitable for 10/12,000 Ltrs every other day

Refurbished 1.3T Ice Builder suitable for 16,000 Ltrs every other day

Refurbished 1.5T Ice Builder suitable for 18/19,000 Ltrs every other day

CUSTOM BUILT HEAT RECOVERY SYSTEMS, TAILORED TO YOUR REQUIREMENTS

Smaller bulk tanks available, emergency open & enclosed, loan tanks available to rent, main dealer for new Ro-ka milk cooling systems.

NOVA

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For further details please call S.W Refrigeration specialising in “On Farm cooling Equipment” 01392 210344 or Paul on 07974 140949

One Tonne Bags Delivered UK & Wales

Biscon Meal (Approx. 12% Protein/14 ME) £245 del

Cereal Mixture (Approx. 14% Protein/13 ME) £265 del Cereal Blend (Approx. 16% Protein/13 ME) £285 del

Mixed Pellets (Approx. 18% Protein/13 ME) £305 del NEW STORE IN CUMBRIA

One Tonne Bag Collections

Mixed Pellets (Approx. 18% Protein/13 ME) £275 ex store

Biscon Meal (Approx. 12% Protein/14 ME) £225 ex store

CALL NOW 01949 844700

CALL NOW 01949 844700

www.midlandfeeds.co.uk

www.midlandfeeds.co.uk R.F FIELDING

Hay & Straw for Sale in all types of Bales. Good quality. Reasonable prices.

TEL: (01625) 531629 OR (01625) 522249

PROPERTY LANDSCAPE

Considering investment in your farm’s future

Top tips to help farms reach their potential

While you are busy with day-to-day farming duties it can be daunting keeping control of your wider business, from finances and employees to regulation and opportunities – all of which require attention to ensure your farm’s sustainability.

Here are some top tips on how to sculpt a resilient business:

■ Achieve your farm’s ‘optimum’: This is the point at which a farm is most efficient and profitable based on available resources.

Taking on more stock can have a negative impact on the bottom line because it incurs additional costs, making expanding potentially counterproductive.

Among other things you must consider are labour and skill-set, land availability and use, subsidies, stocking rates, infrastructure and machinery, fodder and nutrition, slurry and silage storage, accessibility to contracts, existing and future finances, cashflow and variable/fixed costs, property valuation and taxation.

■ Finding the ‘optimum’: A farmer’s knowledge is undoubtedly valuable, however, you cannot do it alone. A racehorse owner employs a trainer, jockey, vet and physio, to get the best results from their horse.

You are the owner and need to seek advice to help you realise your farm’s potential.

Currently, the Animal Health and Welfare Review provides funding for a vet’s visit, while the Future Farming Resilience Fund offers free advice on adapting businesses during the agricultural transition period.

■ Future compliance: With SSAFO, Environment Agency and animal welfare regulations constantly under review, ensuring your farm is compliant is challenging. To remain compliant it is important to recognise what investment is required and keep abreast of funding opportunities.

The Countryside Stewardship Capital Grant provides funding to modify existing infrastructure and other grants for the likes of livestock housing and slurry stores come and go.

If no grants are available you can stagger work to make it affordable or seek a loan.

■ Equipment and technology investment: Work smarter, not harder and become more efficient by investing in modern equipment under the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund, which provides 50-60 per cent grant funding on a range of items that enhance productivity, slurry and animal welfare, with a 20 per cent top up available with veterinary support.

■ Replacing the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS): The Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) is proving to be a suitable land-based subsidy, allowing you to farm while generating a worthwhile income.

On a 112-hectare (277-acre)dairy farm I have recently secured £20,250 under the SFI (BPS was £26,000). The works have also increased its regenerative farm bonus by £5,000.

■ Planning permission: Use your permitted development rights where available as this process is cheaper, quicker and often more straightforward than applying for full planning.

Holly Wybergh is a rural surveyor and registered valuer at Edwin Thompson. Call 01228 548 385, or email h.wybergh@ edwin-thompson.co.uk

Land

Land off Salter Lane

Lower Withington, Macclesfield, Cheshire SK11 9ED

For Sale by Informal Tender a well located block of land suitable for mowing, grazing or arable cropping including maize, plus a small area of woodland and pond comprising of 36.17 acres (14.64 ha) split into three field parcels to be sold as one Lot. Two parcels are currently grass ley and one maize stubble.

Closing date for offers to be received is by 2nd April 2024 at 4pm

Guide Price of £450,000

Contact: 01782 522117 or george.pullin@whittakerandbiggs.co.uk john.wilson@whittakerandbiggs.co.uk www.whittakerandbiggs.co.uk

To Let Stewardship Grazing

Approx 64 acres (26ha) Well fenced, level ground seasonally wet. Suitable for 12 – 18 head of cattle. May suit traditional native breeds.

Terms negotiable -payment available.

For further information contact: patricia.turnock@norburypark.co.uk

Norbury Park Estate, Gnosall Stafford.

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Ardleigh, Colchester, Essex

• The property is subject to an agricultural occupancy restriction

• Rural position adjacent to a working farmland

• Five bedrooms (two en-suite)

Contact: 01206 263007 leavenheath@davidburr.co.uk www.davidburr.co.uk

5-15 acres for approx 50 shearlings.

Ashbourne/ Buxton area.

Tel: Sam Brough 07966 737729 (P)

SUMMER GRAZING

Wanted. Bury/Haywood or surrounding areas.

Tel: 07950 102180 (P)

GRAZING AVAILABLE

For up to 100 Cattle in one or more lots.

Good fertilized grass. Animals checked daily

Tel: 07766

475799 Midlands (P)

We take a farmercentric approach to media. Our job is to help farmers run their farms more efficiently and make better purchasing decisions

Holly Wybergh

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T Brian Robinson 07740 683113

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