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CONTENTS SMART FARMING

ARABLE Are you ready to profit from harvest 2026? ................................13 Question everything when tackling grassweeds .....................17 New feed wheat to replace an ageing farmer favourite ....... 21 Calcium: the forgotten-yet-vital macronutrient........................23 A plan to futureproof sugar beet farming ...................................24 Building a robust pre-emergence programme .........................31

MACHINERY Claas shows new tractors, electric loader and grassland updates ................................................................................40 Why are Kei trucks becoming so popular ....................................49

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The benefits of oral drenches for beef herds .............................73 Vaccinate beef cattle for peace of mind on clostridial diseases ...............................................................................75 Synchronisation and artificial insemination ...............................77 Enhance finishing performance with alkaline feeding solutions ..................................................................................79

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Out & about ............................... 4 Grain & fertiliser update ........ 6 News in brief ............................. 8 Agricultural contractors ....103 Wheat and livestock pricing guide .........................106 Editor’s view ..........................107 Classified.................................108 Recruitment including About People ........................164

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OUT&ABOUT With the Farmers Guide team Farmers Guide machinery reporter Daniel Hodge is pictured with Claas UK head of marketing Georgina Garner during a visit to the manufacturer’s headquarters in Harsewinkel, Germany. Daniel journeyed across Europe to attend a full programme of machinery updates, technical briefings and product previews. Some of what was shown remains under embargo, but this issue includes a full report on the latest developments at Claas (including a tractor launch) that we are currently able to share. The press event at Claas HQ and on-site at a nearby farm made for a packed couple of days of demonstrations. Turn to page 40 for the article, and watch this space for further coverage to follow over the coming months.

New Farmers Guide Editor, Greg Shorter braved the heat on the first day of the Royal Norfolk Show. He’s pictured with Tom Spring an operator with Premier Seeds. Tom learned his trade in the Australian outback, and now splits his time between the UK and France. Premier Seeds is an established, family-run mobile seed processor and a respected Suffolk-based manufacturer of seed processing equipment.

Aleksandra and Norfolk farmer Robert Jenness of Butcher Farms. He said: “We’re probably about 10 days earlier than what I would call a ‘normal time’, but this is the second year running that we’ve been harvesting this early."

Daniel visited awardwinning Kent farmer Richard Budd to learn more about his soilconscious farming system. Richard explained how the Sumo DTS fits into his wider approach, helping him balance establishment, soil health, efficiency and long-term resilience across the farm while maintaining a strong focus on sustained profitability. Check the September issue of Farmers Guide for the full report.

Farmers Guide multimedia journalist Aleksandra Cupriak visited James Peck of P.X. Farms in Cambridgeshire as he began harvesting winter barley, marking the start of the 2026 harvest season.

Machinery reporter Daniel Hodge attended Groundswell 2026 to explore the latest developments in regenerative farming. He is pictured with Biom Beehives chief beekeeper Mike Peterson, who explained the engineering behind the Hiive beehive and its practical benefits that encourage pollinators. Read the full Groundswell report on page 38 for further highlights from across the event site.

And finally… A vampire bat returned to the barn where his friends were roosting with fangs and lips covered in fresh blood. His friends were impressed and asked him where the blood had come from. “Well,” he said, “Do you see the lane that goes from here south past the farmhouse?” “Yes.” “And do you see the field of cows at the end of the lane?” “Yes.” “And next to that, do you see the barn where the farmer parks the combine harvester?” “Yes.” “And do you see the giant barn door in the gable end of the barn?” “Yes.” “Well I didn’t...”

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GRAIN & FERTILISER update

Interplay of global politics with grain and fertiliser markets With a new trading year ahead of us there are too many questions still without answers around the SPS agreement the UK government is discussing with the EU. Politics usually generates uncertainty but this Northern Ireland has had to comply with EU law constant kicking of the can down the road is since Brexit. This is one reason why we have seen unhelpful. The divergence between mainland UK the imports of grains increase to the UK. Customs and the EU has been increasing for years as we data clearly shows the rise under the heading have limped along, post Brexit, as the follower of UK, but what most do not realise is how much change rather than a leader, writes Openfield's of the annual imports for the last two years have head of research, compliance & shipping, Cecilia gone to Northern Ireland rather than mainland Pryce. Unfortunately, the reliance on the EU UK. While mainland UK is being paid not to grow crops, which used to ship to NI, we have watched was in place for too many years and the ability to annual cereal production drop dramatically, fill the knowledge gap especially with extreme weather events, while and set up our own EU and III country grains have added to our domestic processes and import stats. departments seems In the future, does government hand over largely to have failed. everything technical to Brussels? If it is okay All the moaning for the EU, it must be okay for the UK and if about Brussels and its the rules between us and the EU match, then rules came the paperwork and queues of lorries moving Cecilia Pryce, head of research, to an end, processed product are removed. But what compliance & shipping. but the unintended consequences could it mean for legacy stayed and the UK signed up to almost all raw commodities such as grains? How can a the previous EU legislation, just transposing it into farmer anticipate a change in active chemistry UK law. From a cereal perspective nothing much rules or MRLs one year out? Please think about changed post Brexit, we can still import and export what inputs you use on your crops in the coming cereals with the EU. We must comply with the EU’s growing season. Ask questions and keep close to higher standards for a few chemical MRLs and any SPS press announcements. Kicking the can toxins, and they ship their higher quality grains to may work for Westminster but if the nation wants us, note that we allow higher levels of Don in our food there must be planning. There is a whole milling wheats and currently have no official T-2 growing season just about to start and a change HT-2 levels for food grade cereals. These may seem in requirements for harvested crops this time next minor, but when the final SPS agreement is signed, year may just have to wait another 12 months we will probably have to comply 100% again with before being instigated. the EU quality standards. There will be other things such as chemistry and inputs to comply with, but Fertiliser matters my real question is who is going to be in Brussels The extension of the US–Iran ceasefire back in negotiating any of this stuff on behalf of UK mid-June marked the first meaningful step towards Agriculture PLC? And where are they getting their restoring the flow of trade through the Strait UK information from to say that we can comply of Hormuz, allowing key fertiliser commodities with requests to higher standards? such as urea, phosphates, sulphur and ammonia At this point, it is important to remind you that 17:32 to move Podcast 190x65mm.qxp_Layout 1 16/02/2021 Pagemore 1 freely once again, comments

Openfield’s fertiliser manager, Lucy Hassall. This development prompted a significant correction across global fertiliser markets, giving manufacturers greater Lucy Hassall, Openfield’s confidence fertiliser manager. to adjust pricing. Consequently, values have fallen back from recent peaks to levels that are considerably more attractive for buyers. Many market participants believe prices may now be close to their floor, with stronger purchasing activity at current values, combined with the approaching implementation of CBAM, expected to provide support and potentially drive prices higher in the weeks ahead. Volatility remains a key feature of the market. At the time of writing, President Trump has stated that the ceasefire has effectively ended, with both sides reportedly resuming military strikes. Despite this renewed uncertainty, current offers represent an attractive buying opportunity and are worthy of consideration for securing fertiliser requirements before market sentiment strengthens and prices begin to move higher again. FG

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£165 – £175 ........... Feed wheat £145 – £155 ........... Feed barley £POA........................ Oilseed rape *Prices quoted from Openfield were predicted at 13th July 2026 and will be subject to regional variations.

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NEWS IN BRIEF Lack of grazing elevates upland fire risk

Successive government policies that have reduced livestock grazing across large areas of the uplands have unintentionally increased the severity of wildfires by allowing huge fuel loads to build up, the National Sheep Association (NSA) is warning. As firefighters continue to battle major moorland fires, including a recent fire on Tintwistle Moor, Derbyshire, NSA says the conversation must move beyond how fires start and focus on why they become so destructive. Over the past two decades, Agri-environment schemes have encouraged significant reductions in sheep numbers and grazing pressure across many upland areas. Combined with increasing restrictions on other management practices such as controlled burning. Significant areas of moorland have accumulated mature, dry vegetation that acts as fuel when fires occur. NSA is not calling for a return to the heavy stocking levels of previous decades but instead is calling for a more balanced approach that gives experienced upland farmers greater flexibility to determine appropriate grazing levels for the landscapes they live and work in.

Lemken launches new seed drill With the new Saphir XMR mechanical seed drill, Lemken is introducing the successor to the proven Saphir 10. The manufacturer says the new seed drill builds on the strengths of the previous series while setting new standards for precision, ease of use, and area coverage. It was developed for farms that want to sow reliably, accurately, and efficiently – even under tight time pressure. At the heart of the Saphir XMR is the metering system, developed from the ground up. According to Lemken, it delivers precise seed metering and is built for ease of use. The metering wheels can be removed individually without tools, making it just as easy to switch between different seed types as it is to clean and maintain the machine. Different seed wheels ensure that both fine and larger seeds are sown precisely and evenly. As standard, the system includes a double-sided electric drive with halfwidth section switch. By reducing overlap at headlands or on irregularly shaped fields, Lemken says this helps save seed and reduce costs.

Duchy backs regenerative farming The Duchy of Cornwall has announced a new partnership with Regenified, in support of its ambition for all equipped farms across the estate to follow regenerative principles by 2035. As part of the new agreement, Duchy of Cornwall tenants will be supported and encouraged to take part in Regenified’s 6-3-4 verification standard, which provides a framework for measuring progress

against regenerative farming principles. Co-founded by leading voice in regenerative agriculture Gabe Brown, Regenified works with farmers and food businesses to measure and verify regenerative outcomes. By providing funding and advice, the Duchy is making the programme accessible to farmers across the estate, whether an upland, lowland or island farm and

whether they are on existing agreements or moving onto new tenancy arrangements. Matthew Morris, rural director at the Duchy of Cornwall, said: “We’re delighted to be partnering with Regenified to support our tenants on this journey and give them the tools, advice and confidence to adopt regenerative practices, measure their progress and build more resilient farming businesses over time.”

TNS extends discounted servicing Farmers running mixed machinery fleets can now take advantage of discounted servicing and repairs through Thurlow Nunn Standen’s (TNS) expanded TNS Plus programme, following a £24,000 investment in multi-brand diagnostic technology. TNS Plus servicing and repair programme was originally launched in November 2025 to provide discounted maintenance for older, out-of-warranty AGCO tractors and machinery. After seeing strong uptake from farmers across East Anglia, TNS has identified the opportunity to broaden the scheme to include all machinery makes and models. The investment in multi-

TNS Fakenham Workshop. brand and multi-system diagnostic technology enables TNS to offer discounted servicing and repairs across a wide range of manufacturers, including John Deere, New Holland, Claas, Kubota and other leading brands, in addition to the AGCO equipment it has long supported.

With TNS Plus, machinery aged 10 years or older qualifies for up to 30% off labour and parts, while equipment aged between six and 10 years receives 20% off labour and parts. The dis-counts apply regardless of manufacturer, making the scheme accessible to farmers running mixed fleets.

Special edition 900 Vario launched Fendt 900 Vario.

Fendt has launched a limited edition 900 Vario model to mark the production of its 50,000th 900 Series tractor. 30 years on from the first 900 Vario, the latest anniversary model features an engraved ‘50,000’ door sill, embroidered floor mats

with an anniversary logo, super comfort seats trimmed in titanium leather and an anniversary badge on the chromed bonnet. The anniversary model reflects some classic features past models, with paintwork reminiscent

of the 2005 Design Line. Four colourways have been released, including the trademark black that led to the 2005 model being christened the ‘Black Madonna’, steel blue, black/ red and nature green. Fendt’s Ed Dennett said: “This special edition 900 Vario is limited to 300 models which are available to order from Fendt dealers now. The 900 Vario was unveiled at Agritechnica in 1995 and was the world’s first tractor to feature continuously variable, power-split transmission. Since that launch it has proved remarkably popular worldwide for a wide range of applications.”

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NEWS IN BRIEF Strong turnout at Lincolnshire Show The Lincolnshire Show returned in June, welcoming around 62,000 visitors to the Lincolnshire Showground for two days of farming, food and community celebration. The event, hosted by the Lincolnshire Agricultural Society (LAS), has cemented its position in the county’s rural calendar, and

agriculture remained front and centre, with packed livestock sheds across the show. The sheep section was completely full, with over 650 entries and the pig section grew by 50%, requiring organisers to extend the showing ring. History was made in the dairy cattle lines as the

new-for-this-year breed, the Ayrshire, took home the Supreme Interbreed Champion title. Amongst the beef cattle, the Charolais, British Blonde and Simmental sections held their own with strong displays, alongside the prestigious Lincoln Red National Show, where a Lincoln Red was crowned Supreme Interbreed Champion. The equestrian side of the event saw over 1,500 horses on site across the two days competing in everything from show jumping to the Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) Showing Qualifiers. The traditional Farriers Competition was also a success, operating at full capacity with over 50 entries.

UK agricultural tractor registrations – June 2026 UK agricultural tractor registrations in the first half of 2026 reached 5,955 machines, 22% more than in January to June 2025. Trends varied between power ranges. Year-on-year growth was apparent across most of the power range, with the only exceptions being at the bottom (100hp and under) and top (over 320hp). In those two ranges, the number of machines registered were down by 7% and 13%, respectively, compared with the same period last year. The strongest growth was in the 241-320hp range. Overall, the trends for

different powers balanced out, meaning the average power of tractors registered during the six-month period was little changed from a year before, at around 173hp.

Month: 999 Units +17.3% change (compared with June 2025). Year to Date: 5,955 Units +22.3% change (compared with January-June 2025).

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Rise in number of English farms for sale Analysis of Strutt & Parker’s Farmland Database shows that during the first half of this year more farms came to the open market in England than in any comparable period in almost 20 years. However, the total acreage launched publicly remains relatively low at just under 58,500 acres, which is almost identical to the amount seen in 2025. Sam Holt, head of estates & farm agency for Strutt & Parker, says: “It has been a mixed picture for the farmland market in England during the first six months of 2026. Overall, the market remains resilient, but there are inconsistencies, with significant variations in supply, demand and the prices being achieved depending on location and quality.” “In total, 177 farms were publicly launched in the first six months of 2026, compared with 167 in the first half of 2025 – which is 16% above the five-year average. However, the picture varies across the country. While there has been an increase in the number of farms for sale in the south west and east of England, other regions – most notably in the north – have seen a slight drop.”

New SFI cost/benefit tool A new online Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) cost/benefit tool has been launched alongside the SFI26 scheme. AHDB has created the online resource to improve farmers’ understanding of how SFI actions could impact their individual businesses and to support more informed decision-making. Developed with farmers, it goes beyond headline payment rates by factoring in the costs of implementing specific SFI actions. This enables users to estimate not only potential income but also the likely net financial benefit once costs are considered. AHDB said the new tool allows farmers to input information relevant to their own businesses, providing a more accurate, tailored and practical assessment of options. According to AHDB, it has been designed to provide continued support for farmers and farm business decisionmakers affected by the transition away from the Basic Payment Scheme (BPS) while supporting those exploring opportunities under SFI 2026 across the cereals and oilseeds, beef and lamb, dairy and pork sectors.

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More than a single sale One of the biggest challenges in modern grain marketing is maintaining a clear picture of your position as the season progresses. It’s relatively easy to remember the latest trade. It’s much harder to keep track of: • What you’ve harvested • What you’ve sold • What remains unsold • Your average price achieved • Whether you’re still on track to hit your marketing targets

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Confidence through visibility Markets rarely move in a straight line. Weather, currency movements and geopolitical changes can all influence grain prices drastically over the course of a season. Farmers who have a clear view of their current sales position are better placed to respond calmly to market volatility. That doesn’t guarantee the perfect selling decision – nobody achieves that consistently – but it helps turn grain marketing from a series of isolated trades into a more structured strategy.

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Question everything when tackling grassweeds Growers should take time to understand the dynamics of grassweed populations on their farm and review everything to stay ahead of constantly evolving threats, according to Hutchinsons. Speaking at the firm’s recent Cambourne Grassweed demonstration open day, at South Sea Farm near Cambridge, technical manager, Dick Neale said changes in emergence patterns over recent years had to be adapted to, otherwise problems could quickly get worse. “Black-grass is changing, so you’ve got to question everything, from how

and when you move soil, to when crops are drilled and the timing of herbicide treatments.” Mr Neale said two years of trials at the 40ha site, kindly hosted by the Clear family, had already revealed findings that were shaping control strategies and building on the decade of work undertaken at the firm’s previous Brampton demonstration site.

Generally, black-grass numbers at Cambourne and elsewhere, were decreasing, but emergence had become more protracted, and individual plants had much greater tillering capacity than in the past, Mr Neale said. In most trials at South Sea Farm, background populations rarely exceeded 50 plants/m2, but some plants produced up to 40 tillers. “Now is a good time to monitor and map the type of grassweeds on your farm, the numbers you’re dealing with, and when they’re emerging. Sometimes it can look like a lot of heads above the crop, but it may be just a few big

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Blends increase root diversity plants with a lot of tillers. “We’re finding grassweeds are often patchy in nature, invariably linked to underlying factors, such as heavy or wetter areas of soil, so mapping provides valuable information for targeted management of these areas.”

Trial results Given the more protracted germination, trials clearly showed

that sequencing pre- and post-em herbicides was more effective than large stacks of chemistry. This was evident in the 2026 herbicide matrix trial at Cambourne, where preliminary counts indicated around 80-85% control from a preem stack of Sovorna (cinmethylin + picolinafen) plus Alternator Met (diflufenican, flufenacet + metribuzin), compared with 99% control from a sequenced approach

of Avadex (tri-allate), Mateno Star (aclonifen, diflufenican + flufenacet), followed by Sovorna. Pre-em Sovorna alone gave 70% control over the untreated, which had a background population of 50 black-grass plants/ m2. The work also showed aclonifen to be a useful addition to herbicide strategies in black-grass, ryegrass and brome, bringing additional control to partner products over and above the

Cambourne trials have shown that sowing a blend of varieties can be beneficial to black-grass control, as it brings different growth characteristics above and below ground, thereby increasing the crop’s overall competitiveness, Farmacy’s Helen Huyton said. “There is a particular benefit in the autumn, when 90% of the competitive effect is below ground. Big root systems help crop competition, build yield potential

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ARABLE and improve resilience by increasing water and nutrient uptake. Indeed, if you improve nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) from 40–50% to 60–70%, for example, the crop could take up an extra 40kg N/ha from the soil.”

Improving soil has multiple benefits Healthy soil with good structure, drainage and fertility is fundamental to establishing a competitive crop and reducing grassweed pressure. Ms Huyton said drainage improvements had made a huge difference to crop establishment and black-grass control at South Sea Farm, and improved the ability to travel on land to apply the necessary herbicide sequences in autumn. “Black-grass doesn’t necessarily like wet conditions, but it is far better able to cope than wheat.” Growers were urged to consider the many different ways to improve soil health, such as with the use of cover, catch and companion crops, and reviewing the type, timing and intensity of cultivations. “Moving less soil definitely helps, but it must be to optimum effect and shouldn’t compromise crop establishment,” Mr Neale said. Increasing seed rates to counter weed pressure had been another approach used on many farms, but where growers had moved to drills with wider row widths (e.g. 20cm), Ms Huyton said rates might need reviewing. “Too high a seed rate on wide rows leads to increased intra-row competition, with weaker, less competitive plants. Conversely, reducing the seed rate, gives plants the space they need to grow, develop roots, and tiller, leading to more robust plants that are better able to compete against weeds. “There may be benefits nutritionally too, as NUE is driven by the size of the root system.” Trials at Cambourne showed significantly larger plants in plots sown at 100 kg/ha (222 seeds/m2) compared with those sown at 190kg/ha (422 seeds/m2).

Herbicide resistance was one of the biggest challenges to ryegrass control, as of all the grassweeds, ryegrass was the worst for conferring resistance, he said. The confirmation of resistance to glyphosate in Essex and Kent last year was the latest example of that, and Mr Murray advised growers to use all chemistry responsibly to minimise resistance risks. “If you’ve got ryegrass that doesn’t appear to have been controlled by spraying, it’s worth getting seed samples tested to check for any possible resistance issues.” For brome, Mr Murray said it was crucial to identify the species present, as there were distinct differences in

how they should be managed, both culturally and chemically. Meadow, soft and rye brome, for example, should be left on the soil surface for one month to ripen, before a shallow cultivation to place seeds in moisture, and then spray-off emerged weeds. Cultivating before this risks seed setting dormancy. In contrast, barren and great brome seeds can be cultivated and buried as soon as possible after harvest. With high levels of resistance to ALS herbicides in brome populations, autumn-applied residual herbicides and cultural strategies were key to effective control, Mr Murray noted. “You can’t rely on post-em herbicides for brome control.” FG

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Ryegrass and brome on the rise While good progress had been made in addressing black-grass on many farms in recent years, brome and Italian ryegrass were an increasing problem, Hutchinsons northern technical manager, Cam Murray said. “Ryegrass is particularly aggressive, with relatively short seed dormancy and staggered germination, although most still emerges in the autumn.” FG Arnie Mini Page 142mm x 189mm.indd 1

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What makes a variety a farm favourite? Most farmers would say that it is consistent performance across different situations and seasons. RGT Hexton is currently catching the eye of farmers. Over the years, several varieties, such as Clare, JB Diego, and Graham, have been farm favourites. Eventually, time catches up with every variety, and farmers look for their next banker. Even in just its first year of major release, RGT Hexton is being heralded for its consistency. David Suckling farms near Kings Lynn in Norfolk. He had been growing Graham for a number of years, but felt that its yield was being outdone by newer varieties. A visit to Agrii’s variety trials at Stow Longa, and a discussion with their technical manager for seed, John Miles, led him to try 10ha of RGT Hexton this year. “I think certain varieties suit certain types of land,” says David. “When you get onto a good variety, then it is worth sticking with it. We grew Graham for years and got on very well with it, but I felt it was getting a bit outclassed, and that’s when we needed to move on to something with a better yield.” “My agronomist, Miles Doncaster, agreed with John Miles that Hexton would be worth trying, which is why I ordered enough to have a go last summer.”

Resistance to yellow rust Yellow rust pressure has been high this year for David, but he has not had any issues with Hexton, he says. In fact, he has been able to save some money on fungicides Norfolk farmer David Suckling.

compared to the other varieties he grows. Over in the southwest, Devon based agronomist Howard Moore has several of the farmers he works with grow RGT Hexton this season. With many of the most popular varieties in the southwest of the UK now showing considerable weaknesses to yellow rust, he says there is a need to spread some risk. “One of the key requirements for the west country is a variety that has slower winter development as it takes more temperature units per leaf than many varieties,” says Howard. “We don’t get much of a winter now. From crop emergence until 21st March, the key driver for wheat growth is temperature units, so if there is not much cold weather, then varieties can get very forward. “If this happens, then there can be a long period between T1 and T2, which opens us up to more Septoria. The Septoria resistance rating is not the sole driver of a variety’s susceptibility.”

Second wheat performance Howard sees Hexton’s second wheat performance on the AHDB Recommended List and Agrii data as particularly noticeable, which is unlike that of one of its parents, Graham. Relatively good performance on dry and yieldcapped areas is also a position that Hexton will fit into. “If a variety does well as a second wheat,f then it will

probably do well early drilled because you are dealing with similar problems,” he adds. “Where they have sown Hexton, we are seeing farmers play to its strengths,” says Andrew Creasy, arable technical

manager for RAGT. “It’s a great early sown wheat with steady autumn growth and decent yellow rust resistance, and it also performs well as a second wheat.” Farmer’s favourite varieties earned their reputation, not by having headline grabbing yields on the RL, but by being robust varieties that yield consistently, and that is what Andrew believes is crucial to Hexton’s broad appeal. “We have seen Hexton’s yellow rust resistance stand up well under this season’s high pressure. “Hexton has diverse yellow rust resistance that builds as the season progresses. We haven’t heard of any issues struggling to manage the disease on Hexton this season, which is a really useful management consideration given the proportion of varieties susceptible to yellow rust being grown on farm at the moment,” he notes FG Andrew Creasy, arable technical manager for RAGT.

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New account manager A crucial element of the new structure is the appointment of Stephanie Chapman as key account manager for the UK. Stephanie brings valuable knowledge as a farmer herself, and 12 years’ experience in the sugar beet industry gives her a strong understanding of the agricultural sector. Her role will be central to strengthening Betaseed’s direct relationships with growers and industry stakeholders. Working closely with farmers across the country, she will act as a dedicated point of contact, ensuring that feedback from the field is quickly understood and acted upon by the breeding team. In addition to her work with growers, Stephanie will play an important role in fostering collaboration across the wider sugar beet industry. This includes engagement with organisations such as the Seed Working Group (British Sugar and NFU Sugar) and BBRO. By maintaining close communication with these bodies,

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Data led decision making One of Stephanie’s responsibilities will be to ensure that growers have access to reliable, independent data when making variety decisions. The BBRO Recommended List trials are a cornerstone of variety selection in the UK, providing trusted, sciencebased performance information across a range of important traits. By working closely with BBRO and industry partners, Betaseed is committed to supporting the integrity and accessibility of data, helping growers make informed choices with confidence each season. Importantly, this change does not alter Betaseed’s core Stephanie Chapman, Betaseed's key account manager for the UK.

mission, which remains focused on delivering innovation in sugar beet breeding. The company continues to invest heavily in research and development, with a strong emphasis on improving yield potential, disease resistance, and crop stability. These efforts are designed to help growers maintain productivity in the face of increasingly challenging growing conditions, including climate variability and evolving pest and disease pressures, offering a solution to each farm. This can be already seen in their varieties available for drilling 2027. The company’s CONVISO® SMART system, including varieties such as BTS SMART 8565 and BTS SMART 4960N are providing growers with an advanced solution for weed control, helping to simplify management and protect yield potential. The variety BTS 1915 has shown great stability across a range of challenging conditions in both the treated and untreated trials, emphasising the importance of high yielding varieties to ensure profitability on farm. Virus Yellows tolerance has begun in BTS 7870, giving a variety to suit the majority of on farm scenarios across their portfolio. As the sector continues to evolve, Betaseed’s focus is firmly on supporting growers with the tools, knowledge and varieties they need to succeed. This latest development represents a structural change and a renewed promise to stand alongside British sugar beet farmers as a dedicated and engaged partner for the seasons ahead. Betaseed products are currently on sale through the Seed Working Group on mybritishsugar.com for the 2027 drilling season. Contact Stephanie Chapman for your sugar beet seed queries. FG

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Still The One. AHDB estimates the cost to the UK agricultural economy of not controlling slugs to be £43.5 million. To tackle the slug problem, Defra’s Farm Innovation Programme has invested £2.6 million to fund Strategies Leading to Improved Management and Enhanced Resilience to Slugs or SLIMERS for short. With help from SLIMERS, arable farmers will soon be able to pinpoint where slugs will strike – and target them more precisely. By enabling growers to target slug hotspots rather than treat whole fields, the maps reduce slug pellet use by an average 50%, generating an estimated £6M saving for UK arable growers. Data collected by a team of 28 Slug Sleuth farmers and agronomists enabled Professor Keith Walters and his team at Harper Adams University to increase their understanding of slug behaviour and establish a model to predict where slugs will be found in arable fields. The successful creation of slug prediction maps unlocks the potential for more precise control of slugs in arable fields including reduced use of pesticides. Keith said: “Coming into SLIMERS, we already knew that slugs didn’t occur randomly across fields, but that they form distinct patches according to soil type and climatic conditions. The Slug Sleuth’s data of slug populations across their fields helped us develop that understanding further and allowed us to confirm our hypothesis about how slug patches re-form after waterlogging. “In waterlogged soils, patches become

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unstable and break down, but we have now confirmed that patches reform temporarily in places we wouldn’t expect in normal conditions and then quickly return to their predicted areas once more typical soil conditions return.” Bedfordshire farmer Charles Paynter was involved in the project from the start. He welcomed the advances made by the research: “With the findings from SLIMERS research, together with new technical developments, we can predict slugs’ activity more accurately than before. This means we will be able to use more targeted treatments which has the potential to be less damaging to biodiversity.” At the same time, laboratory experiments at the John Innes Centre provided controlled testing conditions to complement the field work. Dr Victor Soria-Carrasco and his team carried out detailed slug feeding trials using grey field slugs supplied by farmers and citizen scientist ‘Slug Scouts’. In total, researchers tested 77 Recombinant Inbred Lines alongside their parent lines. All the wheat lines had already been genetically sequenced, allowing scientists to identify the genomic regions linked to slug resistance more quickly than would previously have been possible. The discovery of the genomic regions linked to slug resistance gives plant breeders powerful new tools to develop commercial ‘slug resistant’ wheat varieties. FG

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That strategy has paid off. In more than a decade of growing Crusoe, Richard says the variety has consistently met milling specification.

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The loss of oilseed rape from rotations, limited opportunities for pulses and increasing areas of second and third wheats mean growers are relying on fewer cultural breaks to manage grassweed populations. Residual herbicides are carrying a greater proportion of the burden. According to Hutchinsons agronomist Alex Wilcox, that places a renewed emphasis on programme design rather than product choice. “We’re growing less break crops because of the difficulties with oilseed rape and there are limitations around pulses depending on markets and local conditions. For many growers, the alternatives are spring barley, winter barley, sugar beet or potatoes if they’re fortunate enough to have those options. Otherwise, you’re often looking at more continuous wheat.” Lessons from the 2024 season reinforced the value of investing in robust pre-emergence stacks. Alex trialled four pre-em programmes in winter wheat last season. The strongest-performing treatments shared one common feature: robust upfront investment in

residual chemistry. Last season’s results challenged conventional thinking around sequencing herbicides. “Interestingly, last year the results went against the grain,” says Alex. “The big pre-ems were the ones that did the best job. Where we followed up with cinmethylin in sequence later, it was fine, but it wasn’t as good.” The experience reinforced the importance of front-loading programmes. “The results suggested doing your pre-em as a big stack rather than a sequence. Across a wide range of soil types, that was what achieved the best results for me.” This season, growers have access to new chemistry to strengthen those programmes. Fundatis herbicide introduces two new active ingredients – bixlozone and beflubutamid – including a new mode of action for cereals, giving growers another option to diversify residual herbicide programmes at a time when resistance management has never been more important. The need for robust residual

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ARABLE diverse herbicide programmes. Alex stresses that these should be used as part of robust residual stacks rather than in isolation for grassweed control, helping to spread selection pressure across multiple active ingredients, support product stewardship and improve long-term programme resilience.

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programmes extends beyond winter wheat. With limited herbicide options in winter barley, products like Fundatis that broaden the available chemistry are increasingly valuable. Among the four programmes Alex tested, the best-performing treatment combined cinmethylin, DFF, flufenacet and Fundatis.

Use multiple modes of action Resistance management remains critical to programme design,

particularly in blackgrass populations that can produce thousands of seeds. Alex explains: “Keeping the goalposts moving means using different combinations of active ingredients across seasons wherever possible and avoiding over-reliance on any single chemistry.” Over-reliance on a single active ingredient increases the risk of selecting resistant populations, something the industry has experienced with Atlantis-type herbicides.

“We learnt that lesson years ago. It was the miracle product, it was used every year and eventually it broke. That’s all you need to know about why we need different modes of action.” With the future availability of established residual actives (including flufenacet) uncertain, having access to new chemistry and modes of action will be essential for programme planning. Products that introduce new modes of action provide growers with another valuable tool for building

While chemistry remains essential, cultural controls should be doing the heavy lifting. “Cultural controls should be delivering the first 60-80% of blackgrass control. The chemistry is there to deal with what’s left,” says Alex. Higher seed rates, narrower row spacing and strong establishment all contribute to suppressing weeds. “One thing not to be underestimated is the right drill with narrow row spacing so you’re not leaving motorways for blackgrass to come through. We have stopped tramlining altogether because we found even that encourages blackgrass. Now we just run machinery on the wheat itself.” Seed rates have been increased from 250 to as high as 400–450 seeds/m².

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ARABLE The past decade has seen delayed drilling become a cornerstone of blackgrass management, although Alex warns not to overextend that strategy. “We’ve learnt a huge amount from delaying drilling, but we’ve also learnt the value of competitive crops. If you’re drilling heavy land too late into difficult conditions, you’re potentially sacrificing competitiveness.” Last season, drilling dates were brought forward. “You’ve got to have nerves of steel to delay drilling too long. Looking ahead, the long-range weather forecast is pointing to a relatively dry summer into late September and a wet October, so that is something to bear in mind.” The objective is not to abandon delayed drilling, but to strike a better balance between reducing weed emergence and maintaining a crop capable of suppressing survivors. One thing that could be in growers’ favour is weed seed dormancy. “The very hot weather we saw in May coincided with blackgrass setting seed, which is usually an indicator of very low dormancy. If this is the case, if there is any moisture in August or September, get seedbeds tickled over and get that blackgrass growing and out the way.” He advises growers to consider factors that may reduce herbicide efficacy. Residual herbicides are naturally more inconsistent because of the conditions they’re subjected to. Straw, trash and surface organic matter can influence performance, while seed placement, soil structure, moisture availability and surface residues affect how much active ingredient reaches the target weed. “Think about removing straw or trash on top. Biosolids are a good source of organic matter because they do not lock up residual chemistry.” Alex included Fundatis in several programmes last season and says persistence was one of its strengths. “It creates an unusual colouring in affected plants which is easy to identify, and I saw it for a good, long

period of time.” Fundatis offers activity on grassweeds and a useful range of broadleaved weeds, including increasingly problematic species such as groundsel, ivy-leaved speedwell and red dead-nettle. While Alex sees the greatest value when it is partnered with other residual herbicides as part of a robust programme for grassweed control. Its low application rate proved popular from a practical perspective. “Growers like it because it’s much less bulky when mixing. You’re handling a one-litre product rather than some of the larger can volumes used in pre-em programmes.” That makes logistics easier when building complex residual stacks during the busy autumn drilling period. “Then think back to basics. You need a firm, fine and moist seedbed with seed placed at the correct depth. If you fundamentally get that right, you’ll usually get good performance from the programme you’re applying.”

Up front investment AHDB data consistently shows that investing in robust autumn residual programmes delivers the highest levels of blackgrass control, a finding Alex sees reflected on farm. “The more you spend on your residual herbicide package in the autumn, the better the control.” The yield penalty from uncontrolled blackgrass and ryegrass remains significant. “On our farm, even where we have moderate patches of blackgrass, yields on the combine monitor will drop to 6–7t/ha. Where we don’t have blackgrass, we’re seeing 12–13t/ha. “Ryegrass is even more unforgivable and you have got to be really ruthless. I have a zero-tolerance policy and the crop is either foraged or sprayed off completely.” As rotations become tighter and grassweed pressure remains high, growers cannot afford a weak approach. Alex’s experience suggests that robust pre-em stacks built around multiple modes of action, supported by strong cultural controls and good seedbeds, continue to offer the best route to reliable grassweed control. “Seven years ago, blackgrass was a disaster for us. Some fields were virtually unfarmable. We haven’t won the battle, but we’re moving in the right direction. Good agronomy, good soils and the right chemistry all work together.” FG Hutchinsons agronomist Alex Wilcox.

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Pecks JCB handover at Royal Norfolk Show

Alex Beard (l) of Beard Farms Ltd receives the keys to his new JCB from Mel Neale (r) area sales manager for Pecks. 20–30 of those have been in the UK, so it’s really popular here. New features include integrated JCB GPS with dual NovAtel satellite receivers, options to customise your display screens for maximum productivity, new automated headland turn

guidance, and a fully configurable iCON control system with Isobus compatibility.” Alex expects to take delivery of his new tractor in the coming weeks and it will be put straight to work for the harvest. FG

Smart cultivator wins NORMAC farm innovation grand prize Farmers who have a flair for invention were celebrated at the NORMAC stand at the Royal Norfolk Show. Awards for farm innovation were presented by the Bishop of Norwich, the Right Reverend Graham Usher, current president of the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association, at the NORMAC stand on the first day of the show. Prizes were presented to winners and runners up in two categories (inventions worth more or less than £30,000) before an overall winner was declared. Paul Bonnet, president and chief executive officer at Stout Industrial Technology accepted first prize in the ‘higher value’ category

and the overall award for his smart cultivator. Paul told Farmers Guide how it worked: “If you’ve got rows, say of romaine lettuce, it’s very labour intensive to weed those rows. The Stout Smart Cultivator changes all that. It’s got an AI powered smart camera that identifies and targets weeds – removing them from the soil with minimal impact.” Knight Farm Machinery’s John Wooding, winner in the under £30,000 category, had a nifty little device that would be of enormous practical value in the field. John talked our reporter through the Smart Rinse technology: “We designed a system that

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could run clean water into a sprayer tank to clean it at the end of use without wasting or diluting the product. So farmers are still applying the correct dosage to their fields as the system is being cleaned at the end of its cycle.” Honorable mention should go to Rob Hight of Bespoke Creative Design, he took away a runner up ribbon for a device aimed at improving safety when removing ballast weights from tractor rear wheels with a forklift. The Wheel Weight Assist holds forklift tines a fixed parallel distance apart, spreading the load and adding a degree of control and predictability. FG

John Wooding (l) and Peter Wiles (r) of Knight Farm Machinery took home first prize in the ‘Under £30,000’ category for their smart rinse technology.

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GROUNDSWELL REVIEW

FESTIVAL ATMOSPHERE AT REGENERATIVE FARMING SHOW Groundswell has become a destination for farmers, advisers, researchers, manufacturers and agri-businesses working on long-term resilient farming. Daniel Hodge attended the show. Compared with more conventional trade shows, the atmosphere was noticeably more conversational, with emphasis on sharing ideas and knowledge transfer. Several exhibitors were attracted by the high quality of discussions rather than the quantity of visitors. There was a broader mix of people than is seen at machineryled events, with younger visitors and women well represented. That is significant, because regenerative agriculture has moved beyond being a niche discussion among those already converted. At Groundswell, the meaningful debates weren’t about whether soil health, input reduction and system resilience matter, but more about how they can be implemented commercially. The idealism in the air was anchored by practical questions. How much soil should be moved? What does a soil test really tell you? How can biological activity be monitored? Where does biodiversity fit into a working arable or mixed business? And, just as importantly, where is the money? That last point was never far away. Attendee Ola Martin Qvale, a Norwegian former farmer who now works in agricultural education,

summed up some of the tensions. He saw growing interest in regenerative systems and smallerscale resilience, but also stressed the basic commercial reality: farms have to produce a crop, control costs and compete in the market. The same thread came through elsewhere, machinery and wearing-part manufacturers noted that farmers remain interested in reducing soil movement, but are also cautious in a year marked by uncertainty, input pressures and changing grant signals. Weather and footfall varied between the two days. Some exhibitors reported a busier first day and a quieter second. But the value of the event seemed to lie in the level of engagement. Exhibitors described visitors as knowledgeable, open to new ideas and willing to ask detailed questions. The strongest message was that regenerative agriculture is becoming practical and measurable. Soil health was discussed through testing devices, automated microscopy, nematode analysis, crop rotations, cultivation choices and machinery wear parts, i.e. meaningful, practical, actionable information. FG

PES Technologies For PES Technologies, Groundswell provided a useful audience for a soiltesting approach that the company says is focused on faster, more detailed soil intelligence. Jim Bailey, CEO and CTO at PES Technologies, explained that the company’s system uses a small box, operated via a phone app, into which a soil sample is placed. The unit measures volatile organic compounds, effectively the “smell signature” of the soil, with the aim of building a picture of what is happening biologically. The process starts with a soil core, mixed in a bucket, before a sample is taken for testing. Each test uses a fresh sensor strip, compared in the interview to giving the machine a new “nose”, avoiding the problem of laborious, time-consuming, and ultimately impractical deep cleans between every use. The company is working on further soilhealth indicators, including fungal-tobacterial ratio and microbial diversity. The appeal is clear: a faster, fieldrelevant way to monitor soil biology without waiting for every answer to come back from a lab. Pictured is Charlie Taylor,, technical sales manager.

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The event was well attended by a wide mix of attendees. Bob Klein Lankhorst, chief soil officer at Antonie said that agriculture has spent decades measuring soil mainly through its chemical and physical properties. That has been useful, but it leaves a major gap: soil is alive, and biology helps determine how the system functions. Antonie’s approach uses automated microscopy to analyse nematodes extracted from soil samples. Instead of relying on expert manual identification, the company runs samples through a flow chamber and uses computer vision models to identify what is present. The aim is to build a monitoring system that shows whether management changes are improving or depleting soil function. As Bob put it, the technology is intended to act as “a mirror for soil” – a feedback tool to sit alongside existing chemical and physical tests, not replace them. Pictured l-r: Nick Wasey, commercial director, Andreas Bottarel, senior consultant, Richard Terry, client advisory, and Bob Klein Lankhorst, chief soil officer.

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For JJ Metcalfe, the regenerative conversation comes back to the practical question: how much soil do farmers actually need to move? Mike Metcalfe, owner of JJ Metcalfe, said most of the arable and mixed farmers he spoke to were interested in reducing soil movement. However, he noted that the trend is not simply a one-way march towards the lowest possible disturbance. Using the company’s wearing parts as a visual scale, he explained that some farmers who had gone very low disturbance were now moving slightly back towards more soil movement, while others were still trying to reduce the amount they disturb. Many are looking for a middle ground instead of a fixed ideology. The wider trading picture is shaping decisions. Mike pointed to uncertainty around grants, machinery spending, input costs and supply chains. Wearing parts may not be the most glamorous end of the industry but, in a cautious market, they remain central to how farmers adapt systems without necessarily buying a new machine.

Biom Beehives brought a different strand of the regenerative conversation to Groundswell: pollinators, biodiversity and low-intervention stewardship. Mike Petersen and Arron Holmes (pictured l-r) of Biom Beehives explained that the Hiive is not primarily designed for honey production. The focus is on giving honeybees a suitable home and helping farms and estates support pollinators. The design uses modern materials – including hemp insulation, a vapour barrier and a weatherproof outer cover – that reduce the work bees must do to regulate temperature and humidity. The system is designed to be low intervention. Basic checks can be as simple as driving past and looking for bee activity, while a more detailed inspection can be carried out by taking a short video using a smartphone inside the hive. The company said most interest is now coming from farmers, landowners and estates, with installations planned around spring and early-summer swarm season. For farms looking to add biodiversity measures, purchasing a Hiive offers a practical route into beekeeping.

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CLAAS SHOWS NEW TRACTORS, ELECTRIC LOADER AND GRASSLAND UPDATES Claas gathered journalists from across Europe to the company’s Harsewinkel HQ for a wide-ranging press event that offered a first-hand look at its latest machinery developments. Daniel Hodge attended. The event was held over two days at a well-equipped nearby demonstration farm, giving the media a concentrated look at multiple new and forthcoming products. Some of the machines we were shown remain under embargo until late August and early November, so keep your eyes peeled for those later releases. That said, there was still plenty Claas was able to discuss publicly, including the new Axion 8 CMATIC tractor range, Claas’ first fully electric machine, the Torion 537e Sinus wheel loader, the first infield impressions of the latest Arion 6 CMATIC models and updates to the Volto tedder line-up.

Opening the event, Claas framed the launches as part of a wider period of investment in research, development, and product renewal, with the company keen to emphasise its confidence in its machinery pipeline. That confidence was then further reflected in the breadth of the event, which moved from showroom presentations to in-field demonstrations.

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and 8.290 CMATIC. Power outputs run from 240–290hp, rising to 264–313hp with Dynamic Power, putting the range into the high-output allrounder bracket for larger farms and contractors. The models use a 6.7-litre six-cylinder FPT engine, with maximum torque from 1,132–1,282Nm. During the walkaround, Claas emphasised efficient performance, operator comfort, uptime and automation, with contractor users clearly in mind. These aspects also came through in the hydraulic specification, with a load-sensing system offering 150 or 205 litres/min, and up to 140 litres/min available through a single control unit with three-quarter-inch couplers. A major part of the update is the CEMOS Auto Powertrain package,

which includes Dynamic Power, Auto Droop and Auto Load Anticipation. In practical terms, it manages engine output, transmission behaviour and load response automatically. Claas used the example of lowering a cultivator into work, where the tractor can anticipate the load spike and adjust before revs are pulled down. The cab is a significant step on from the previous Axion 800. Borrowed in concept from the Axion 9, it is larger and has a quoted noise level of 67dB, putting it in the same territory as normal conversation or a dishwasher running nearby, which genuinely should make long drilling, mowing or transport days less wearing. The cab also brings premium seat options, including ventilation, heating and massage, plus the new CEBIS connect terminal. Up to two 12in screens can be used, allowing the driver to display tractor settings, ISOBUS controls, steering, cameras and job information in a more flexible

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layout. Integrated cameras include one positioned between the front headlights to improve visibility at junctions or when attaching frontmounted equipment. Unsurprisingly, connectivity was another clear theme. Through Claas Connect, operators can access machine position, performance data, job management, documentation and remote support. Remote Display View means the tractor terminal can be viewed by the farm office or service team (subject to operator approval of a viewing request). Driver-monitored autonomy is also possible using a Vehicle Control Unit, although Claas presents this as supervised automated task execution rather than a fully driverless step. Claas is offering Maxi Care Focus as standard, covering the engine, gearbox and front axle for five years or 5,000 hours. Maxi Care Protect can extend cover up to eight years or 8,000 hours.

Torion 537e Claas used Harsewinkel to show the Torion 537e, its first batteryelectric agricultural wheel loader – availability into the UK and Ireland market will be confirmed soon. The compact loader sits in the

six-tonne class and is based on the same general concept as the diesel Torion 537, but replaces the combustion engine and hydrostatic drive with a battery-electric system. During the walkaround, Claas presented it very much as a farmyard machine, particularly for livestock units where lower noise and no local exhaust emissions may have significant value. The machine uses a modular lithium-ion battery system, with a 32.2kWh battery as standard or an optional ‘doubled-up’ 64.4kWh set-up. Depending on battery specification and workload, Claas quotes operating times of 8–16 hours, which, if true, would be enough for typical feeding routines where the loader may be used for a few hours in the morning and again later in the day. During the walkaround, we were told that a second battery can be retrofitted later, but that DC charging is only available where the machine is ordered with two batteries from the outset. The drivetrain splits power between two electric motors: 30kW for driving and 15kW for the working hydraulics, avoiding one function robbing power

from another. Energy can also be recovered during braking or downhill travel and fed back into the battery. Charging is handled through an integrated on-board charger. Claas says the battery can be fully charged in one-and-a-half to three hours, depending on battery size, charger and available connection power. On a 400V, 32A supply, the smaller battery can be charged from 20% to 80% in around 0.8 hours. During the walkaround, Claas suggested many farms already have a 400V supply – though I’m not sure that applies to the UK. Performance is intended to remain in line with conventional compact loaders. The Torion 537e has an operating weight of 5,910kg, a fully articulated and steered tipping load of 3,750kg, a Z-bar breakaway force of 48kN and a 30kph top speed. The Sinus steering system combines articulated steering with a self-steering rear axle, giving a minimum turning radius of 3,520mm. That should make the loader suitable for tight yards, livestock buildings and feed passages. Smart Loading is fitted as standard, including programmable

The Arion 6 CMATIC had already made its debut at Agritechnica, but this event gave us an opportunity to see the latest compact six-cylinder models working in the field for the first time. Claas has now completed the Arion 6 CMATIC line-up with three models: the Arion 6.140 CMATIC, 6.160 CMATIC and 6.190 CMATIC. Maximum engine outputs range from 145–185hp, with the top model reaching 205hp with Claas Power Management. All three are powered by a 6.8-litre six-cylinder engine, giving the range a useful point of difference where farmers want compact dimensions without stepping away from six-cylinder characteristics. Importantly, the range uses Claas’ CMATIC transmission, and as with their larger tractors has high-end features such as Auto Load Anticipation. For loader work, the transmission includes a wheel loader mode, while an automatic trailer overrun brake is intended to improve safety and comfort during road transport. Optional CEMOS Dialog can advise on ballast and tyre pressure, helping operators get closer to the tractor’s potential without relying entirely on experience. Again, as with the higher horsepower models, the Arion 6 CMATIC can be specified with a premium seat offering massage, semi-active suspension, heating and ventilation, along with Apple CarPlay, Android Auto and DAB+. The cab also brings the familiar CMOTION control layout, CEBIS terminal and optional dynamic steering. Claas is clearly making an effort to bring into line the features and comfort standards across their range.

Volto tedders Grassland machinery was also part of the programme, with updates to the Volto tedder range. While the tractors and electric loader carried the bigger headlines, the tedder updates are likely to be just as relevant to our livestock farm and contractor readers working around short weather windows. The latest line-up covers five new models for the UK market: the Volto 700, 800, 900, 1100 and 1100 T, with working widths from 6.60–10.80m. Depending on model, the machines run from 6–10 rotors. Claas has retained its established Max Spread crop-flow concept, which uses angled tine arms and equal-length tines to

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MACHINERY Launched at Agritechnica 2025, the Arion 6 made its in-field debut.

produce an even spreading pattern. During the walkaround, Claas’ product specialist made the point that a tedder is not there to be clever for the sake of it. Its job is to turn grass reliably, often in less-than-perfect weather, without damaging crop quality. Claas says that thinking sits behind the updates: stronger driveline components, easier adjustment and less faff for the operator. The new models use Permalink

HD drive couplings, along with sealed, oil-filled rotor gearboxes intended to reduce maintenance demands. Each rotor has its own pivot point, helping the machine follow contours more effectively. Claas has revised the spreading angle adjustment, with 12, 16 and 18-degree settings. In a nice touch, the adjustment is tool-free, which matters because any setting that is awkward to change has a habit of staying put.

Operator handling has been simplified. On the mounted machines, hydraulic CKL power suspension is now standard, replacing spring-based stabilisation on smaller models. Claas says this keeps the tedder running more smoothly behind the tractor, including at higher working speeds and during headland turns. The headland position is also now standard, rather than a separate option, and can be managed through

the same double-acting spool valve used for folding.

Digital thread and closing thoughts Running through the event was a clear digital theme. Claas presented it as an integral part of the operating package across tractors, loaders and fleet management. The Claas Connect presentation focused on improving work quality,

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MACHINERY The headland position for the Volto now comes as standard.

supporting decisions and giving operators, dealers and farm offices a shared view of machine information. Remote Display View, while not revolutionary, is practical: a dealer, technician or farm manager can see what the operator is seeing, rather than diagnosing a setting problem through a phone call that starts with: “What is it you can see on the screen now?” As a whole then, the machines shown suggest that Claas is refreshing several parts of its portfolio at once, and not relying on a single flagship launch to carry the story. The Axion 8 CMATIC gives the company a new high-output all-rounder, the Torion 537e brings electric power into a practical yard-loader format, the Arion 6 CMATIC fills out the compact sixcylinder offering, and the updated Volto range shows that grassland machinery has not been left out of the renewal cycle. Claas’ latest updates seem to be built around familiar pressures: labour, fuel, time, comfort, reliability and the need to get work done when the weather allows. The technology may be getting smarter, but the job remains reassuringly old-fashioned. FG

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New workshop benefits agent training and remapping development Avon Tuning HD (ATHD), and automotive division Avon Tuning, has completed a full state-of-the-art renovation of its existing premises to allow the business to meet the increasing global demand from remapping customers. The redevelopment of its site near Bristol has been a two-year process. The premises now hosts a bespoke research and development centre alongside a fully fitted workshop and training facility to support its 175-strong network of agricultural and automotive agents. The improvements will help the business to continue to provide a high-quality service and support to all agents and remapping users. Gareth Jones, director at Avon Tuning and ATHD, explains why the upgrades were essential. “Our new workshop and office facilities reflect the future direction of Avon Tuning and ATHD. Our focus is firmly on research and development, alongside expanding and supporting our global agent network. The new facility matches the demand we are experiencing,

especially in agriculture, as users look to maximise efficiencies of their existing equipment for greater output and potential fuel savings.” The building developments also include a dedicated training room for in-house practical and theory training for agents, and a new office space for sharing ideas between the automotive and HD divisions, enhancing the productivity of the business. “Some users might not be aware of the research and development we undertake to ensure our maps are the safest and most reliable they can be. To help this process, we have added a second dyno cell, with increased cooling and exhaust extraction capabilities to enhance our R&D capacity. Our New Holland T5 training tractor allows us to show new and existing agricultural agents the process of adding maps onto tractors.” Gareth concludes: “We have been professionally remapping agricultural equipment for over a decade now and our HD agent network has grown significantly over the past five years to reflect demand from farmers and growers. The new facility allows continued growth and support to engineers when they are installing remaps on farms.” Avon Tuning HD offers a bespoke ECU remapping service for agricultural machinery to increase performance and working efficiency. All map rewriting is carried out by the Avon Tuning HD team at its dedicated premises at Tockington, South Gloucester, with all re-worked maps thoroughly tested before being installed on a customer’s machine. Avon Tuning is also the sole UK importer and distributor for Italian-built Dimsport dynamometers. FG

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COULD YOUR LAND HELP POWER THE UK’S CLEAN ENERGY FUTURE? Farmers Guide spoke to Simon Johnson, head of planning and development at Octopus Energy Generation, about Octopus Energy’s unique approach to renewable energy development.

Octopus Energy is known for using technology to make energy greener, fairer and more affordable for all. At Octopus Energy Generation, they’re on a mission to drive the global green energy revolution. Through initiatives like Octopus Fan Club and Plots for Kilowatts, they’re bringing this agile, peoplecentric mindset to renewable energy generation, reshaping how green energy is developed and consumed – with communities and landowners at the heart of the process.

What is Plots for Kilowatts, and why are you inviting landowners to get involved? A: Plots for Kilowatts is a unique platform where we match up farmers who want renewables on their land with communities who want them. We really care about maximising support for the green transition in collaboration with the communities we serve. We have strong demand from both farmers and communities for renewable energy projects.

What happens after a landowner registers their interest through Plots for Kilowatts? A: Once submitted, we undertake a no-obligation site assessment which we’ve worked hard to make as quick as possible for farmers, who we know have a lot to do! Our in-house specialists will then get in touch and let you know what we think the land might be suitable for, how this can work around your current operations and what the next steps are (there’s still absolutely no obligation to proceed).

How is Octopus changing the way renewable energy projects are developed? A: We mean what we say. We’re open, straightforward and will always let you know your options without the hard sell. We really believe in a transition where farmers and communities are part of the process in a real sense, not as an afterthought. That’s why we’ve built our development platforms around communities and farmers coming to us first. Using technology and innovative ideas, we don’t

just focus on large-scale developments to maximise profits and take up swathes of land. We’re also very interested in making smaller renewable energy projects a big part of the energy transition, like single wind turbine sites, for example.

What makes land suitable for renewable energy? A: Every site is different, and it’s always worth having a conversation. We learn a lot from the farmers who submit their land and talk us through their concerns. Many are surprised by the opportunities we identify during the initial, no-obligation assessment (we work fast!). Don’t worry, we, like farmers, are very conscious of the environment, so we don’t ignore environmental considerations simply because a grid connection exists.

Can renewable energy projects work alongside farming? A: Of course, in the case of a wind turbine development, for example, arable farming can continue beneath the blades, so the land take is minimal. We can even use existing farm tracks where possible. Rest assured, we’ll work with you on layout options throughout the process.

What financial benefit can renewable energy bring to landowners? A: We are happy to negotiate on a number of different commercial arrangements with farmers, but most choose a lease option which would typically last between 20-40 years. Remember, when we get in touch we talk through the different options, this will include what that would mean for financial returns and land use.

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Why should landowners partner with Octopus Energy Generation? A: No cost, no risk – we take care of everything and genuinely want to work with you. We’ll always help you consider your options, and we don’t take a one-size-fits-all approach. Our team has deep knowledge and expertise spanning the full life cycle of energy infrastructure. We intend to build and operate our projects for the long term. We’re not here for a quick build and sell. We’re part of Octopus Energy Group, a UK business investing in the UK’s energy security, with customer service and care at the heart of everything we do and everyone we work with, which is why we’re Britain’s most awarded energy supplier. Interested in finding out if your land could be suitable? Search ‘Plots for Kilowatts’ and register your interest to receive a free, no-obligation site assessment. Discover whether your land could help power the UK’s clean energy future. FG

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Machinery reporter Daniel Hodge visited Andy Boss, owner of Abbey Commercials, to find out why these plucky trucks are garnering so much interest.

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It is hard to look at a Suzuki quad truck and not underestimate it. With its flat nose, narrow body and wheels tucked under a miniature pickup bed, you might say it looks better suited to threading through a Japanese market than climbing a steep British grazing

Not every kei truck is specified the same way, and Andy was clear that farmers generally want the mechanical lever system meaning the driver can select high or low range, with a separate rear diff lock. Mechanically, the truck is refreshingly simple. The trucks are based on the Suzuki Carry platform and use a 660cc three-cylinder petrol engine. Power is around 50hp, with fuel consumption typically put at 40–60mpg depending on use. Drive goes through a conventional five-speed manual gearbox, rather than a belt-drive transmission.

field. However, point one at a grassy bank, select the right range, lock the differential, and the joke wears off quickly. On a visit to Abbey Commercials, where the family business now run by Andy Boss has been involved in

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MACHINERY Driving impressions One of the first impressions you get from starting the truck is that the engine is surprisingly quiet. At idle it is easy to wonder whether it has started at all, which is not a bad trait for stock work, estates or early mornings around a yard. It does need revs when pushed, as any small petrol engine would, but it never felt strained during the off-road test. The gearbox was light and easy to use, helped by a light clutch. The steepest tests on the day came on a grassy grazing field. On the steepest climbs, a little run-up helped, and the wheels skipped and searched for grip, but the truck never felt as though it was about to give up. In low range with the diff lock engaged, it scrabbled, but settled and carried on climbing. Andy didn’t try to pretend that it had the ground clearance or suspension travel of a purpose-built UTV. Deep ruts, heavy mud, rougher headlands, or any really extreme conditions would still expose its limits. But on steep grass, farm tracks and general daily use, it felt far more capable than it looked. Its light weight, narrow footprint and simple driveline all worked in its favour. The truck continued to surprise on the road. Despite the larger tyres and

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lift kit, it still steered confidently and felt more composed than expected. One note was the tyre noise was very loud in the cab past 20mph, but that was obviously down to the tyres more than the truck itself. It is not a pickup replacement for long-distance work, but for moving between blocks, checking stock, running down lanes or heading between yards, it feels perfectly usable. That said, the trucks are capable of 70mph, should you need to do any longer distance driving.

What sets them apart? The cab is one of the areas that really sets it apart from ATVs and even

UTVs. Visibility is excellent, with large glass areas and a commanding view over the short nose. Space is better than the exterior suggests, and there is useful storage for drinks, papers, and small tools. Depending on the model, trucks can have heaters, air conditioning, electric windows and central locking. Price is also central to the appeal. At the time of writing, Abbey Commercials’ cheapest listed Suzuki quad truck was £5,995 plus VAT, while Andy said some UTV prices have climbed from around £15,000 to £30,000+. Legal payload is around 350kg, with towing capacity of about 750kg,

giving enough capacity for tools, fencing kit, feed, stakes, buckets or small trailers. Abbey Commercials also offers modifications including lift kits, larger tyres, front bars, winches, underbody skid plates, rear bumper bars and tow bars, with some upgrades adapted specifically for harder agricultural use. The Suzuki quad truck may look like a novelty, but from the driver’s seat it feels like a genuinely useful farm vehicle. It will not replace every ATV, UTV or pickup, but with low range, diff lock, a proper cab and a surprising ability to climb, it deserves to be taken seriously. FG

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has given "much more dexterity in the management of our businesses", adding that giving operators extra responsibility has been well received. James and Olly were involved in Velcourt's year-long evaluation of Omnia before its full rollout, working with digital services specialist Rowan Duckworth and the Omnia team. "One thing we've particularly valued is that the Omnia team are willing to listen to feedback and refine the product as we go along," James notes. He praises the updated stock management functionality, which allows users to manage crop input stocks across different store locations, with levels automatically updated as products are used in the field. "With seven different stock centres across our businesses, it's really important to select from the right one, to make sure everything reconciles back to the correct place." Velcourt managing director, Nick Shorter adds that a business like James' might carry 60–70 different product lines. "Having the ability

Because so much data is recorded automatically, Olly says he now uses far more management information than before. "We never used to record non-application operations, such as cultivations or rolling, as it was more time-consuming in our old system. Now we just create a digital task and everything is recorded automatically." James has taken this further, setting up "sheep grazing" as a specific implement within Omnia, allowing him to issue grazing tasks to the shepherd for cover crop management. Omnia mapping has simplified managing a 1,000ha grey partridge project, including over 90ha of 6m habitat strips. "Previously each strip was listed separately by name, which was tricky to set up and locate. With Omnia, we know spatially which is which, and can easily put together work plans."

Spraying flexibility Both farm managers, who handle their own agronomy, highlight the ability to amend spray recommendations right up until work begins. "If I'm out crop walking and see something new, like a bit of yellow rust, I can tweak the recommendation whether the sprayer's a day or an hour away. I don't even have to tell the operator, as their plan updates automatically," says Olly. For sprayer operators, the app's load calculator tool is also proving valuable, automatically calculating product requirements for full or part-loads once a block of land and its spray recommendation are selected – saving time and reducing the risk of human error, notes Rowan. As Nick Shorter summarises: "The move to Omnia has brought an incredible amount of simplification to the management of large, complicated farming businesses." FG

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Satellite mapping and grid soil sampling reveal key changes in pH, nutrients and organic matter. Your ProCam agronomist then turns the data into practical plans for lime, seed or fertiliser. Mapping field variation enables accurate variable-rate inputs, improving nutrient use, reducing waste and boosting crop consistency and yield potential. With yield mapping, harvest data feeds back into FieldSense - creating a continuous cycle of smarter decisions year after year.

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Managing WILDFLOWER MARGINS on farmland In England, wildflower margins align closely with agri-environment priorities set by DEFRA and delivered through schemes overseen by Natural England, including Countryside Stewardship and the Sustainable Farming Incentive. Simon Smart from Smart Land Management and Ecology discusses establishment and management. Flower-rich margins provide nectar, pollen and shelter for bumblebees, solitary bees, butterflies, and hoverflies, which play key roles in crop pollination and natural pest regulation. Margins deliver wider environmental benefits. By slowing surface runoff and trapping sediment, they reduce soil erosion and help prevent nutrients entering ditches and watercourses. This makes them particularly valuable on sloping land and alongside streams, contributing to improved water quality and catchment-scale outcomes. Successful margins begin with careful site selection. Ideal locations include awkward corners, compacted headlands, or erosion-prone areas.

Wildflower margins perform well in sunny, south-facing locations. Heavily shaded areas are less suitable. UK wildflowers are adapted to low-nutrient conditions. On nutrientrich soils, management to reduce fertility may be required. Margins are typically between two and six metres wide. Wider margins are generally more resilient, support a greater diversity of species, and offer better protection from spray drift and nutrient inputs from adjacent crops. Margins that link hedgerows, watercourses, beetle banks, and other semi-natural features function as ecological corridors rather than fragmented patches. Strategic distribution is particularly important in large arable landscapes with limited semi-natural habitat. A gradual approach, adding one or two margins each year, can create a robust network over time. Successful establishment depends on good ground preparation. Existing vegetation should be removed through targeted herbicide use and/ or shallow cultivation to create a fine, firm seedbed, while avoiding deep disturbance that brings buried

weed seeds to the surface. Persistent perennial weeds should be controlled before sowing. Late summer or early autumn sowing is often most reliable due to favourable soil moisture and reduced weed competition. In the first year, management should focus on establishment rather than appearance. Flowering is often limited while plants develop root systems. Cutting may be required to control fast-growing weeds; cutting at around 15–20 cm and removing cut material helps reduce soil fertility and favours wildflowers.

Once established, most margins require only one cut per year, typically in late summer after flowering and seed set. Smart Land Management and Ecology (SLME) is an environmental consultancy specialising in agrienvironment schemes, woodland management plans, the England Woodland Creation Offer (EWCO), Biodiversity Net Gain (BNG) projects, ecological and environmental surveys, habitat management planning, and sustainable farming solutions. For more information, visit https://www.slme.co.uk FG

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AI CROP SENSOR TECH BENEFITS UK FARMS An agreement between AS Communications and Denmark’s PerPlant Precision means spotspraying and variable-rate application using AI crop sensor technology are now available to UK farmers. Compatible with machines working at up to 36m, and in crops including cereals, oilseed rape, grass, maize, potatoes and sugar beet, PerPlant cabmounted sensor technology can enhance yields and reduce input use, with a return on investment possible within a year. Variable application of seed, and of nutrients based on in-field biomass measurements, contribute by minimising crop variation and reducing lodging risk. Centimetre-level measurements and real-time dosing permit precise input application. There is no requirement for field camera monitoring, preparation of application maps, USB transfer of data, licence upgrades or ensuring files can be read. The hardware is supplied with the PerPlant app, which automatically installs on the user’s universal terminal or dedicated PerPlant screen. It

provides real-time guidance and precise dosage recommendations for fertilisers, seeds and plant protection products, while automatically tracking application rates and logging data. The app also calculates the required volumes for a task. The sensor continuously monitors realtime conditions, sending precise signals to the implement for targeted dosage and section control as needed. Spot treatment is possible down to a resolution of 1.0m2 on sprayers equipped with pulse width modulation (PWM) technology. Operators retain full control over application strategy, whether choosing to redistribute product, combine redistribution with overall reduction in quantities or implement spot application. The PerPlant app permits real-time dosage application tracking. Automatic scanning on every pass detects differences. All gathered field data is stored securely in the cloud for later evaluation of nitrogen uptake, productivity zone mapping, and documentation creation. With each pass the

sensor autonomously improves its understanding of the user’s unique agricultural landscape, enhancing its precision. Through Isobus, the sensor can be used for variable rate fertiliser, fungicide and PGR application, and provide the imaging required for spot spraying, with green-on-green (at up to 18m working width), green-on-brown and green-onyellow recognition capabilities. Without hook-up to an implement – such as from a combine roof – it can scan and make exact prescription maps. In addition to biomass, PerPlant can also measure Normalised Difference Vegetation Index (NDVI) to assess plant health, density and greenness, calculating the difference between near-infrared (strongly reflected by vegetation) and red light (absorbed by vegetation). Package price is £14,995, including installation, training and one year’s cloud analytics, and PerPlant qualifies for SFI PRF1. A unit is available for demonstration. FG

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Connectivity: as essential as diesel, seed and fertiliser Poor mobile signal was once little more than a rural irritation. As telematics, remote diagnostics, weather stations, soil sensors and autonomous machinery become more central to farming, reliable data transfer starts to look like another essential input. During a recent BBC interview, Tom Andrews, CEO of Connected Farms, described connectivity as the enabler of digital agriculture. Without a reliable connection, farm assets risk becoming isolated pieces of technology. Precision farming is promoted as helping to reduce fertiliser, chemical, fuel and labour use by applying optimum inputs. That promise entirely depends on information moving reliably between field, machine, office and operator. Connectivity involves mobile coverage across outlying fields, Wi-Fi in and around grain

stores and workshops, RTK correction signals, cloud-based machine data, connected weather stations, camera feeds, livestock monitoring systems, remote access for dealers, and satellite connectivity where mobile networks struggle. In practical terms, good connectivity supports farm operations: sprayers and fertiliser spreaders can work from prescription maps; combines and tractors can send performance and yield data back to the office; dealers can diagnose faults remotely before a technician sets off ; weather stations can provide localised information; and apps can support crop records, compliance, stock management and staff communication. In the NFU’s 2024 digital access survey, a fifth of respondents reported broadband speeds below 10Mbps, while only 22% said they had reliable mobile signal across the whole farm. Nearly one in

ten reported having no 4G or 5G access. That doesn’t mean every farm needs to rush into the most advanced system available, and for many businesses, the first step may be a practical audit: where is signal poor, which systems already depend on connectivity, what data is genuinely useful, and where would better coverage save time, cost and/or stress? A stronger signal will not automatically make a farm more efficient. Systems need to be simple to use, compatible with existing kit, backed by good support and capable of producing information that helps decisions. Conversation around farm connectivity is no longer about whether someone can make a phone call. It is about whether the farm’s machinery, sensors, software and people can work as one system. FG

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Advantages of backward curved fans Keeping grain in perfect condition isn’t just about turning on a fan – it’s about choosing the right fan for the job. Evans & Pearce report they have seen first-hand how even the tiniest detail can make a massive difference. When it comes to moving air through a dense pile of wheat or barley, not all fans are created equal. For energy efficiency, precision, and peace of mind, backward curved centrifugal fans outperform their forward curved rivals. Grain isn’t empty space – it’s a packed mass of seeds. Forward curved fans can struggle under high static pressure. Backward curved fans provide consistent airflow with less energy waste. They adjust naturally to changing grain conditions. The motor never overworks, electricity bills stay predictable, and your harvest stays cool.

Simple, clever, and stress-free. Backward curved fans are naturally better at handling dust and particles, keeping the fan balanced, maintenance low, and efficiency high. The EVO II fan from Evans and Pearce pairs a backward curved aluminium impeller with lowenergy motor technology for 50% lower power usage – the 0.55kW EVO II matches the airflow of a traditional 1.1kW fan. Smart automation means the fan only runs when outside air is perfect for cooling. The energy savings would typically recover your investment in just three seasons. FG

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provides stable, repeatable RTK accuracy – across seasons, machines, and working conditions. RTKFnet brings flexible solutions that support mixed fleets and evolving farm operations. Subscriptions are not tied to a specific machine, allowing them to be moved across a fleet as required. The company offers seasonal and multi-year plans. An experienced technical team is based across the UK and is committed to delivering reliable service and responsive support. Team members work proactively to keep systems running at peak performance. With more satellites and greater reliability, RTKFnet will improve accuracy, efficiency and consistency across businesses. FG

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Harvest support from precision technology specialists Harvest is a critical and demanding period of the farming calendar, where every hour counts and machinery reliability is essential. Ben Burgess’ precision technology specialists aim to ensure their customers can make the most of every opportunity by providing expert support around the clock throughout the harvest season, the company says. The team is ready to respond quickly to any technical issues, helping to minimise downtime and keep combines and machinery working when it matters most. The precision technology team supports customers across the entire Ben Burgess territory, covering all 11 depots. The extensive network allows the specialists to deliver responsive assistance wherever it is needed, whether that's remotely through advanced diagnostic tools or in person on the farm. The priority is always to get customers back up and running as quickly as possible, ensuring harvest progresses with minimal interruption. Precision technology is now an essential part of modern farming, helping improve efficiency, accuracy and profitability. From GPS guidance and machine automation to precision

application, connectivity and data management, today's technology enables farmers to optimise every pass through the field. The specialists at Ben Burgess work closely with customers to ensure these systems are correctly set up, fully integrated and performing to their maximum potential, giving operators the confidence to make informed decisions and achieve the best possible results. During harvest, the team also carries out combine demonstrations and machine optimisation, helping customers unlock the full capability of the equipment. Fine-tuning machine settings, calibrating yield monitoring systems and ensuring guidance and automation features are working seamlessly can have a significant impact on productivity, crop quality and fuel efficiency. By taking the time to understand each customer's operation, the specialists can recommend tailored solutions that deliver real value both during harvest and throughout the farming year. The company’s precision technology specialists have a passion for customer service. As certified John Deere Precision Ag and Technology Specialists, they possess extensive

product knowledge and receive ongoing manufacturer training to stay at the forefront of the latest innovations. Combined with their practical understanding of modern farming, this expertise enables them to provide clear advice, accurate diagnostics and effective solutions, ensuring customers get the very best from their John Deere equipment. Through continuous professional development and close collaboration with John Deere, they remain equipped to support the latest technology and help customers confidently embrace

the future of precision farming. The staff at Ben Burgess believe that investing in precision technology is about far more than installing equipment – it's about building lasting partnerships and providing ongoing support that helps customers succeed. The company says its precision technology specialists are there every step of the way, delivering the expertise, dedication and dependable service that continue to underpin the long-standing Ben Burgess promise: "Where Service Still Counts.” FG

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having multiple platforms and apps for each individual sector, with an added bonus of being able to control it via WhatsApp from my phone (an app that I was already using and knew how to). We would previously always rely on paper copies for everything as it was historically the way things were done, but it was never very convenient for doing on the spot recording, especially under pressure and in a bumpy cab!” The new system is working well. In Ben’s own words: “Now when we receive a recommendation from the agronomist, I simply share the pdf file via my AgroPulse WhatsApp. The app reads the details and stores everything in the platform for when we are ready to spray. “When I am unfolding in the field, I simply send a voice note to my WhatsApp and say 'Start Spray Plan Big Field' for example, and straight away it fires a message back to me, alerting me to the fact that I am starting it and what time it is. If I need to pause it; I just say, 'pause plan' and when I'm finished; I send a voice note saying 'spray plan Big Field completed'. The app will then tell

AgroInsights' one platform solution integrates with WhatsApp. me what time I finished it and all the weather details whilst I was completing the recommendation. It then automatically saves it to the platform where I can pull any of the spray recommendations for

each field with all the details, from weather, time started and finished, products used, rates applied, to any other specific environmental precautions such as buffer zones for every applied recommendation.” FG

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Nine furrows bring GREATER EFFICIENCY Replacing one of its two, sixfurrow Kverneland ploughs with a nine-furrow PN has brought greater efficiency for Perthshirebased Fenton Farming. “We increased tractor horsepower, choosing a John Deere 8370R on 900-section tyres to replace a 7310R, which gave the opportunity to add more furrows,” explains farmer Graham Fenton, pictured with his brother Willie. “We did consider a semi-mounted 6300S, but the PN was far better value for money. And importantly, it took us out of the furrow for ploughing on-land, which suited the bigger tractor’s much wider tyres.” Based at Loanhead Farm, the family business extends to around 2,200 acres of which 1,500 is combinable, with the remainder growing potatoes. Seedbed preparation is split between deep cultivations and ploughing, with the latter accounting for the lion’s share of the workload. “With the output we can get from a total of 15 furrows, we can cover a lot of ground, though our remaining six furrow 3400S is now more of a back-up,” Graham says. “The PN now

Graham Fenton (left) and brother Willie are pleased with the shift to on-land ploughing using Kverneland’s nine-furrow PN reversible. does most of the ploughing, and being on-land, with guidance, the job is much more comfortable, and productive.” An 8+1 build using number 28 bodies and rear discs, the PN was supplied by Netherton Tractors, and is comfortably handled by the farm’s flagship 8370R. With field sizes from 5–115 acres and a mix of soil types across the farm, the brothers

reckon the PN takes it all in its stride, with over 1,200 acres going over its boards since arriving at Loanhead Farm in September 2025. “We’ve just over 400hp available now, so this outfit does most of the work,” explains Willie. “With the depth wheel part-way up the frame, the manoeuvrability is great. This plough turns tightly on headlands, keeping downtime to a minimum.”

Graham adds that the PN operates at a depth of 12in for potatoes, and 9in for cereals, with a manual furrow width set at 16in. “The quality of the finished work is superb,” he says. “The number 28 bodies take some beating, and with our past experience of both Netherton and Kverneland, there’s no reason to consider anything else for our ploughing needs.” FG

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quick and easy to set up the plough correctly. This means the plough can be adjusted for different tractors in just a few steps. When changing the furrow width with the Plus furrow width adjustment, the pulling point and front furrow width are altered accordingly. For tough operating conditions on stony ground the SERVO 2000 is equipped with NOVA hydraulic stone protection. To respond to the prevailing conditions, triggering pressure can be adjusted from 1,000 to 1,350 kg. The design of SERVO 2000 models stays true to that of the larger SERVO 3000 and SERVO 4000 and completes the new Pottinger plough series. FG

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LEMKEN’S MOUNTED PLOUGH IS BUILT FOR BIG TRACTORS The Juwel 10 mounted reversible plough from Lemken launched in 2021 and has been well accepted by UK growers. It is designed to deliver the performance of a semimounted plough while retaining the manoeuvrability and flexibility of a mounted machine. Developed for tractors up to 400hp, the Juwel 10 is aimed at large-scale arable businesses and

contractors working in demanding soil conditions. Available in configurations from three to seven furrows, the Juwel 10 features a heavy-duty 160x160x10mm frame and body spacings of 90cm, 100cm or 120cm. Frame clearance of up to 90cm helps ensure smooth residue flow, making the plough well suited to modern high-output cultivation systems.

For UK growers facing variable soil types and increasing tractor weights, the Juwel 10 offers a choice of mechanical or hydraulic working-width adjustment, as well as the OptiStone hydraulic overload protection system for stony conditions. The machine can also be specified in OF configuration, allowing either on-land or in-furrow ploughing to suit tractor tyre widths

and field conditions. This option has been widely chosen for UK growers using wide tyres or tracks on larger tractors where running ‘in the furrow’ is not an option explains Lemken UK’s General Manager Paul Creasy. Operator comfort and transport safety have also been key design priorities. A top-link damping system helps reduce shock loads on tractor and plough during headland turns and road transport, while an optional transport function improves stability when travelling between fields. The Juwel 10 can be equipped with Lemken’s FlexPack furrow press, enabling ploughing and reconsolidation in a single pass. This combination is particularly beneficial where maintaining soil structure and conserving moisture are important objectives. With its robust construction, extensive specification options and ability to work behind some of the industry’s largest tractors, the Juwel 10 provides UK farmers and contractors with a powerful solution for efficient primary cultivation, even in heavy soils and challenging operating conditions. For more information or to make a purchase, contact your local Lemken dealer. FG

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Don’t let lack of AdBlue slow down harvest Every hour counts when you’re harvesting, baling, drilling or transporting grain. Modern agricultural machinery depends on diesel exhaust fluid like VDA’s trademarked AdBlue. Running out isn’t an option, as it could cause a costly halt during the busiest period of the farming calendar. Additives Next Day has built a business around one simple commitment: delivering AdBlue fast, so machinery keeps working when most needed. Additives Next Day offers next working day delivery nationwide on all orders placed before 4pm, Monday to Friday. Whether you’re planning for

future use, topping up your onfarm storage or need an urgent delivery after being let down elsewhere, the company claims they will get your AdBlue to you quickly and reliably. They supply 1,000-litre IBCs and 205-litre drums, backed by competitive pricing, dependable service and straightforward ordering. From family farms to large agricultural enterprises, customers across the UK trust Additives Next Day to help keep combines, tractors, sprayers and telehandlers working through the seasons. Order before 4pm at www.additivesnextday. co.uk for next working day delivery nationwide. FG

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Will’s team replaced the 15mmthick steel OEM pull points with Agricast's custom design, made from 20mm and 25mm thick structural steel and welded around the machine's backbone frame. Finally, Agricast refurbished or replaced the worn Raptor tines and upgraded the pivot points and pins on the machine's wheels, which absorb much of the force when the Rexius Twin is folded and unfolded. "Since introducing our refurbishment service years ago, we've undertaken around 125 projects of varying sizes," says William. "This latest project has been one of the most rewarding as we custom engineered parts to get the machine back into working order." For more information about Agricast, visit www.agricast.net FG

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Asset finance is, for many, a form of funding they have used for years. For others, it’s not something they know much about. There are various products that come under the broad umbrella of asset finance with one of the key ones being ‘refinancing’, which is a proven way to make your assets work for you and release cash back into the business. Refinancing uses the value of assets you already own to help your business. With ‘Sale and HP Back’ – a type of refinancing – you sell your equipment to an asset finance company like Close Brothers, who lend you the money you need to invest in your business. You pay the company back in line with what the equipment earns for you. Once you’re done paying back, you own the equipment again.

This works whether you own the equipment outright or are already financing it with someone else. Refinancing is for anyone looking to unlock the value of their existing assets to support their business. Whether you own equipment outright or are financing it elsewhere, refinancing can provide a quick way to access funds for things like new equipment, improving cash flow, or other business needs. It’s a flexible option suitable for businesses of all sizes, including sole traders. The availability of lending, products and services are subject to eligibility, status and our lending criteria. The right to decline any application is reserved, terms and conditions apply. Visit closeassetfinance.co.uk/assetfinance for more information. FG

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ENVOY TYRES’ GUIDE TO SAFETY, TREAD AND TRACTION Farmers face mounting pressure to select tyres that deliver reliability and safety, whether navigating muddy fields, livestock transportation routes or yards. For farmers seeking reassurance without the premium price tag, Envoy Tyres’ specialty range is a quality choice. Its engineered solutions are designed to address the specific demands of agricultural and commercial applications, delivering maximum stability, durability and dependable performance across diverse conditions. Envoy aims to deliver unbeatable value and performance without compromise. The Envoy A104 Tyre provides exceptional control and grip on mud, sand, gravel and rocky surfaces. Its deep, aggressive tread design improves traction and minimises the risk of slippage, while the tough rubber compound and reinforced sidewall give enhanced protection against punctures, cuts and wear, making it perfect for unpredictable farmland terrains. The Envoy A125 Knobbly Tyre excels on unpaved surfaces. Ideal for agricultural and all-terrain vehicles, its knobbly tread pattern offers durability and dependable traction. The reinforced sidewall provides increased protection against punctures, while the robust compound ensures reduced rolling resistance. Fitting the right tyres for the equipment is

critical for maintaining safety standards and efficiency. Running on mismatched tyres or narrower tyres than recommended reduces the vehicle’s grip, which subsequently increases rolling resistance, putting more strain on the vehicle. Having the right tread pattern for the conditions can minimise slippage. The correct tyre size ensures optimal contact and pressure on the ground. When the weight of the vehicle is spread more evenly across a wider contact patch, this prevents soil compaction and aids the free movement of water and roots. Be sure to care for your tyres with regular maintenance checks: • Check pressures regularly – Incorrect pressures compromise tread performance and safety • Inspect tread depth – Worn tyres lose water-channelling effectiveness and braking efficiency • Rotate and align – Uneven wear indicates alignment issues that can damage replacement tyres • Match specifications to the terrain – Using the correct tyre prevents premature failure and maintains safety standards. Peter Cross, CEO of Envoy Tyres, says: "Farmers need quality tyres they can trust, backed by

engineering that understands their needs. The A104 and A125 represent our commitment to delivering reliability and value without compromise – giving farmers genuine confidence in their operations." Visit Envoy’s website to find out more about the specialty tyres range: https://envoy-tyres. com/tyre-range/. Dealership opportunities are available for Envoy Turf and ATV tyres. FG

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allowing the leg to pass through without tearing the surface. Each of the contoured, low-draft legs are mounted in-line on the substantial frame, with two M16 shear bolts for protection. The flat, rear roller has simple dual turn-buckle adjustment to control the working depth of the machine, and leaves a neat, level finish across the width of the work. There is an adjustable scraper mounted within the roller arms to prevent congestion and build-up. The legs, knock on points and all other wearing components are widely available, which reduces cost and downtime. The Sub-Line is available from a single leg machine up to a five-leg machine. All sizes are compatible with Category 2 linkage, from 40hp to 190hp. FG

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LIVESTOCK surrounding fertility in breeding cows. Lack of iodine has a negative effect on the production of reproductive hormones. This leads to issues during the reproductive cycle: poor heats, lowered conception rates, impaired embryo survival and decreased foetus growth during gestation. Late-term abortion and poor calf vitality after birth may be seen in severe cases.

Cobalt A trace element that is an intrinsic part of the structure of Vitamin B12, Cobalt is manufactured by the bacteria in the animal’s rumen (grass stomach). Vitamin B12 in turn is one of the most important drivers of growth and production in young growing animals. Thus, if we have a cobalt deficiency, we won’t have enough B12, and we will have a poorly thriven animal. Cobalt deficiency is less common in cattle than in sheep and is usually restricted to upland areas of the country, where the soil type predisposes to low cobalt accumulation in forage.

Supplementing for deficiencies The severity of deficiencies is on a spectrum. Marginally low levels may cause a percentage decrease in thrive or reproductive efficiency that goes under the radar. It may take some time until a severe presentation (such as a batch of grazing cattle looking terrible, or a poor scanning) reveals a problem. If a deficiency condition is suspected, it is essential that the affected animals are supplemented. There are several methods of supplementation but the two most common are oral drenches and boluses. Each has its benefits and drawbacks. Boluses can provide a slower onset but longer lasting supply of trace elements and vitamins for well-recognised year-on-year deficiency issues. However, they Cattle must be fed a diet which provides all the nutrients needed to be healthy and may dissolve in the stomach at a variable rate, productive. The requirements for energy, protein, fibre and calories are the first meaning supply of the vital ingredients may things to get right. After that, farmers need to look at the supply of minerals and not be smooth. Boluses require some skill to vitamins, writes John Henderson MRCVS. administer safely, and regurgitation occasionally occurs, resulting in no supplementation to that Young growing cattle with a high nutritional Minerals – more correctly termed ‘trace elements’ animal. requirement are the most likely to suffer from – are chemical elements which the body uses as ProVitaMin Cattle Drench is an ultraa lack of copper. Copper is involved in so many a base to build hormones and enzymes. If a body concentrated premium formulation of highly body processes that a severe deficiency leads to has a deficiency of minerals, then it cannot make bioavailable trace elements and vitamins a whole raft of signs, such as poor thrive, muscle more complicated molecules, and health will be which will cover year-round requirements for and nerve weakness, a dry and discoloured coat, affected. Trace elements exist in the soil and must all classes of cattle. From youngstock at grass and diarrhoea. Adult cows can also suffer from be ‘imported’ into grass through the root system. to the breeding herd, ProVitaMin supplies copper deficiency. If the soil is deficient, the plant (and any animal relying on the plant for food) will be also. high levels of all the essential ingredients to Vitamins are more complex molecules than Selenium and Vitamin E ensure optimum growth and reproductive trace elements and are generally manufactured Essential for the protection and growth efficiency. ProVitaMin Cattle Drench allows in sufficient quantities by growing forage. Thus, of muscle, and for a healthy immune flexibility and ease of administration and an outright vitamin deficiency is less common system. Selenium deficiency in the mother can be given to animals on an as-needed than that of a trace element. For animals under can cause a serious problem in newborn basis, where rapid absorption will yield pressure or where food intake is reduced, an calves: the muscles of the heart and quick results. There are simple dosing additional supply of vitamins is beneficial. respiratory system do not function protocols to follow around bulling, The most common deficiency conditions of cattle properly. Newborn calves with pregnancy and pre-calving in the UK are: this deficiency may show poor which will cover the needs of ability to stand and suckle. After the cow, the embryo and the • Copper newborn calf. The quality of a difficult or protracted birth • Selenium and Vitamin E (these work together) the formulation and Provita’s where the calf’s heart muscle • Iodine John Henderson MRCVS. history of science-first is already under pressure, a • Cobalt/Vitamin B12 (Cobalt is needed to make research and development severe underlying selenium B12) means that ProVitaMin Cattle Drench is your godeficiency may cause fatal heart failure. to product to support growth and production Copper deficiency on your farm. Visit info@provita.co.uk for more Lack of sufficient copper in the diet is the most Iodine information. FG diagnosed deficiency condition in the UK. This deficiency generally shows up as issues

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Vaccinate beef cattle for PEACE OF MIND on CLOSTRIDIAL DISEASES Clostridial diseases are a common cause of sudden death in beef cattle. However, vaccination provides protection and peace of mind as well as a good cost versus benefit outcome. Clostridial diseases, such as black disease, blackleg and tetanus, are a common cause of sudden death in cattle and particularly in calves. They are caused by spores from Clostridia bacteria which are widespread in the environment, particularly in soil and organic matter. The bacteria can cause rapid death within hours and the response to antibiotic treatment is poor, so vaccination for clostridial diseases is advisable, particularly where there is a history of disease on the farm. Recent research* by Zoetis UK (manufacturer of Covexin® 10 – clostridial vaccine for cattle and sheep) has revealed that 38% of beef farmers were not vaccinating for clostridial diseases; this is despite the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) Livestock Vaccination Guideline which categorises vaccination for clostridial diseases as a category one vaccination for beef, one of the highest priority vaccinations. In addition, among those vaccinating for clostridial diseases there seemed to be some confusion about booster intervals: 19.5% of survey respondents did not realise that annual boosters were required and only 39% stated that they always gave the second dose of the initial vaccine course when they should, with 17% unsure.

High cost of calf loss Andrew Beckett from Crossways Farm in Porth-YWaen, Oswestry, Shropshire first started vaccinating for clostridial diseases about 10 years ago when he lost three calves to blackleg, Andrew Beckett from one of the Crossways Farm. most common

clostridial diseases in cattle. He has been vaccinating ever since. “We would have the odd calf loss each year, but about 10 years ago we lost three in the same year, so we decided to call our vet,” says Andrew. The vet conducted a post-mortem which revealed that the calves had died from the clostridial disease, blackleg. “I now vaccinate for clostridial diseases every year and we haven’t lost any calves since. We found that the cost of even one fatality a year far outweighs the cost of vaccinating and I’m pleased to say that even though I was initially sceptical about vaccinating for clostridial diseases, when I look back it was definitely worth it.”

Vet’s view on vaccination Andrew’s vet, Mr Simon Wilson from Cain Farm Vets in Llansantffraid, sees clostridial diseases more often than he would like for a group of diseases that are so easily preventable by vaccination. “We see confirmed cases of clostridial diseases every few weeks and blackleg and tetanus are the most common clostridial diseases diagnosed in our practice. “We find that farmers have a variable threshold of what losses they will tolerate before investigating deaths. Some farms will investigate every death, which ensures that we can act quickly to prevent further losses while, sadly, others tolerate sporadic deaths and a few animals may be lost before we are contacted to identify the underlying cause,” says Mr Wilson. Zoetis’ research identified that 46.8% of those questioned stated that time and labour was the top barrier to vaccination, while 21.3% selected cost, however there is a good cost versus benefit outcome. Mr Wilson adds: “With vaccination for clostridial diseases being so cheap and cost-

effective it is a real shame that more farmers don’t vaccinate. Often, in a small-to-medium sized suckler herd the financial loss from one death can cover the cost of herd vaccination for years to come. With the value of livestock at present, there should be no excuse for not vaccinating Simon Wilson from Cain Farm Vets. all cattle irrespective of farm history. “We actively discuss vaccination for clostridial diseases as an essential part of herd health plans and farm assurance reviews. In a more targeted way, we question farmers on vaccination status before surgical castration, as it is such a big risk for tetanus.”

Herd immunity Mrs Ally Ward, veterinary surgeon at Zoetis UK adds: “Pregnant cows are often given a booster two to eight weeks before calving with a product like Covexin 10 to pass immunity to calves by increasing antibodies in the colostrum. This will help protect youngstock in the first few months of life, as well as the mother for a year. Now is a good time of year for farmers to vaccinate those calving in the autumn to provide protection in the longer term.” Covexin® 10 from Zoetis protects cattle and sheep from 10 key strains of Clostridia bacteria, providing active immunity for up to a year. For further information on Covexin 10 or clostridial diseases contact your vet, SQP at your country store or visit the website: https://www2. zoetis.co.uk.FG REFERENCES AND GUIDANCE: *ZMR: clostridial disease beef farmer survey 2026. Survey base: 51 beef farmers, 120 median herd size.

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– making genetics work harder in the suckler herd Artificial insemination (AI) has long been associated with dairy farming, but more suckler producers are recognising the benefits it can bring to beef herds. Guest writer Ian Roper BVetMed MRCVS explains. When combined with synchronisation programmes, AI can become a practical tool for accelerating genetic progress without abandoning the advantages of natural service. Synchronisation uses hormones to bring groups of cows or heifers into oestrus at a predictable time, allowing AI to be carried out over a short period. This can reduce the need for intensive heat detection, tighten the calving pattern and produce more uniform groups of calves at weaning. A more compact calving season also makes management easier and can improve overall herd efficiency. The greatest attraction is often genetics. AI provides access to proven sires with known figures for calving ease, growth, carcass traits and maternal performance. This allows producers to make breeding decisions with greater confidence

than relying solely on stock bulls. It can be particularly useful in replacement heifer programmes, where sire selection influences herd performance for years to come. However, fertility is never determined by genetics alone. Before investing in synchronisation and AI, it is worth considering the herd's underlying health status. Diseases such as BVD, leptospirosis and IBR can all affect conception rates and pregnancy survival. Identifying risks through testing and vaccination planning can help ensure the best return from any breeding programme. Nutrition is equally important. Cows must have sufficient energy and protein to resume cycling after calving, but micronutrients matter too. Deficiencies of elements such as selenium, copper, iodine and cobalt have all been linked to poorer reproductive performance. Blood sampling, forage analysis and veterinary advice can help identify issues before breeding begins. Heifers deserve special attention. They often respond very well to synchronisation programmes,

provided they have reached appropriate target weights and are cycling normally. Pelvimetry may also be worth considering in replacement females, helping identify animals at greater risk of calving difficulty before they enter the breeding herd. Importantly, AI does not mean replacing stock bulls altogether. Many suckler herds successfully use AI at the start of the breeding season before turning out a bull to serve returns. This approach can reduce

pressure on bull management while allowing access to superior genetics from a wider range of sires. The key is to work closely with your vet. There are several synchronisation options available, and the most suitable programme will depend on herd objectives, nutrition, disease status and labour availability. Used well, synchronisation and AI can deliver more than pregnancies alone, helping build a healthier, more productive and genetically advanced suckler herd. FG

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ALKALINE FEEDING SOLUTIONS If you’re finishing Continental cattle and seeking to step up performance cost effectively, then introducing an alkaline feeding solution could provide the answer. Excessive concentrate, particularly fed in slugs will reduce rumen pH, increase the risk of acidosis and start to impair its function. The complete opposite response can be achieved by introducing cereals treated with Home n’ Dry to the feeding system. Home n’ Dry is a unique formulated and pelleted protein alkaliser from Dugdale Nutrition. Mix Home n’ Dry with ripe, fully mature grain and sheet to achieve Alkagrain30, a 14-15% protein, 68% starch, pH 8.5 product and it will help to buffer the rumen against acidity by alkalising the feed, which in turn raises the pH and helps to neutralise the rumen. Jacob Barker set out to improve his bull beef finishing unit’s feed efficiency and daily liveweight gain (DLWG) by up to 0.2kg/day and cut days to slaughter by up to three weeks while reducing costs. He succeeded by making one significant change to the diet.

Introducing Alkagrain30 – with a pH of 8.5 and an increased protein content – is having a rumen buffering effect, resulting in improved intakes and digestion. “We wean the calves at 8–10 months, split into groups, according to weight and sex, house and introduce them to the intensive finishing diet,” explains Shropshire based Mr Barker who works for Agricultural Central Trading and also back home alongside his Dad to manage a 70–100 cow Limousin and British Blue single suckler herd together with up to 50 bought in stores. “We’ve been able to improve the bulls’ DLWG closer to 1.6kg/day, up by a significant average 0.2kg/day since we’ve replaced a rolled barley and a 17% protein concentrate home mix with ad lib Alkagrain30 and biscuit meal. That improvement has enabled us to improve performance by reducing days to slaughter by two to three weeks and at a reduced diet cost. “Nowadays, by 12–13 months of age, just over 60% of the bulls are reaching 700kg target weight,

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Shropshire farmer Jacob Barker improved the DLWG of his bulls by changing their diet. up from 45%, they’re killing out at 390–420kg and grading comfortably at 2+ with an odd few 2-. “We leave the heifers a little longer on a TMR, comprising silage with barley and another alkaline supplement, AlkaProStar each fed at 2kg/day. Since we’ve replaced a protein pellet in the TMR with

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Extraction that meets livestock needs Farmers want to ensure that exhaust air extraction is matched to their animals’ needs. With flow-optimised chimneys like these designed by Big Dutchman and supplied in the UK by Newquip Ltd, the fan’s air flow rate improves, making the exhaust air volume flow especially efficient. The blades are die-cast aluminium: tough against cold

conditions and resistant to corrosion. Their aerodynamic shape is resistant to pressure, producing less noise than traditional fans. Newquip reports farmers are installing CL 600 and CL 820 exhaust air chimneys into a gable end or side wall of their barn. Wall chimneys allow you to control the exhaust air volume flow more precisely than wall fans. Fumus 3 is the latest model in the range. Equipped with a fan in the lower part of the chimney as standard, it pushes the fresh air drawn in by the chimney through the fresh air distributor and into the building. The butterfly valve above the fan regulates the amount of fresh air entering. The position of the valve controls how much fresh and recirculated air is drawn into the building. The mix can be anywhere between 100 per cent fresh air and 100 per cent recirculated air. If you would like to find out more about Big Dutchman’s exhaust air chimneys, visit www. newquip.co.uk FG

Cranswick seeks farmer partnerships Cranswick Farming is continuing to expand its pig operations and is seeking farmer partners to rear and finish pigs under long-term bed and breakfast contracts across Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, East Anglia and the Midlands. Business Development Manager Dan Chamberlain said: “We work with a wide range of farmers and offer flexible options to suit different setups. Our Red Tractor pigs are reared indoors on commercial slatted systems, while our Outdoor Bred pigs are raised to RSPCA Assured standards on straw-based systems. Some farmers have successfully converted existing buildings into efficient finishing units, while others have invested in new-build facilities. Whatever the route, we provide support every step

of the way – from initial planning and shed design through to day-to-day operations. Farmers who diversify with us can also support regenerative systems by reducing fertiliser and replacing it with home grown pig manure, which is rich in NPK, so improves soil structure and supports long-term soil health. “Our contracts provide a straightforward and reliable way to create a new income stream, complementing and strengthening existing farm enterprises. Farmers supply the buildings, bedding, water, and stockmanship and we take care of livestock, feed, veterinary support and everything else.” Visit https://cranswick.plc.uk/ farming/farming-partnerships for more information. FG

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FAMILY FIRM AIMS TO ADD VALUE Established in 1980 and owned by the same family since the late 1990s, Tey Farm Systems has a wealth of knowledge and expertise gained through a lifetime of experience, the company reports. Managing director Roger Fairs says: “We aim to add value wherever possible. You can go direct to a steel building supplier and buy a shed or you can go to a drier manufacturer and buy a drier but have they got the skill set or the ability to design and build a complete drying or processing plant from scratch? “Can they submit the planning? Can they calculate the power requirement? Do they know what airflow is required to dry multiple crop types? Do they know the resting angle of grain so the crop doesn’t flow out the door? “Similarly, you can go to a sheeter and ask them to strip a roof and replace it with new, but do they have the vision to advise on what it could become or indeed have the contacts to find a tenant?” For Tey Farm Systems, business is all about having a team with the right skills, knowledge, training and experience.

Independent business Tey Farm Systems is an independent business that doesn’t hold agencies for a particular machinery manufacturer and isn’t promoting an off-the-shelf solution for all problems. The company’s process starts with an initial discussion followed by a farm visit. Invariably, the customer knows what they would like, they just need help in finding the best way possible of achieving that aim and that is where Tey Farm Systems offers to help. Problems such as additional storage, improvement to drying facilities, squeezing a new piece of machinery into an already cramped space can be resolved by breathing new life into old buildings that otherwise might be demolished. Repairs, servicing and refurbishment should only be conducted by fully-trained technicians.

Recent projects Recent projects have included stripping a fibre cement roof from a former grain store which is now a house. This was done to prevent condensation occurring between the outer roof and new inner living quarters. All the while the owners remained living in the house. The company has overclad the roof of a former fruit cold store to eradicate roof leaks ensuring little or no business interruption for the tenants. At the same time, it worked with a solar company to enable the installation of a solar array now generating power for the main house and adjoining buildings (all of which are sub-let). Over the winter, Tey Farm Systems completely re-purposed a former pig building. The asbestos roof and vertical sheeting were safely removed, the concrete frames stripped, and the damaged purlins repaired or replaced. The dirt floor was dug up and replaced with a powerfloat concrete floor, internal dividing walls erected to provide the necessary fire protection, and the roof was sheeted with composite panels. The building, which once was only suitable for storing old farm machinery, is now a commercial unit providing vital income for the client and offering four starter units for local businesses. One demand that keeps Tey Farm Systems busy is erecting and upgrading grain stores for harvest, many of which are without the drying and processing facilities that the customer might want but budget constraints

are preventing. Occasionally, the company is asked to upgrade newly erected buildings which are not fit for purpose. Common examples might be the steelwork is not designed to take a thrust loading or the setting out of the gable columns might not be suitable for the addition of a lean-to fan house or there is no ventilation in the building. While none of these problems are insurmountable, they are costly mistakes which are more expensive to put right after the event.

A busy year ahead At this time of year, several of the company’s drying trailers are going through the workshop being prepared for harvest. As one deadline comes and goes, it’s on to the next with cattle buildings to finish before the animals are brought in for winter and a boat yard to refurbish in readiness for the boats to come out of the water. Roger Fairs says: “Once the crop is cleared off the fields, it’s back to stripping the topsoil and cutting off the sites ready for the crushed to come in and the harvest 2027 builds to start.” The team is busy, so don’t delay if you are thinking of new build, refurbishment or upgrade work. Find Tey Farm Services at www.teyfarmsystems.co.uk. FG

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Underfloor Cooling with Plug&Cool Outdoor Farmers who are planning to build a new grain store (or upgrade an existing store to underfloor cooling) should take note that Plug&Cool Outdoor is offering a versatile and durable solution designed specifically for modern grain storage. The Plug&Cool Outdoor system combines powerful 2.2kW aluminium grain-cooling fans, positioned outside the store, with robust pedestals and a ventilated steel base that locks securely into the ground. For farmers who already have an underfloor cooling system, the Plug&Cool Outdoor steel base can be retrofitted into an existing manhole cover, making it a straightforward upgrade with minimal disruption. One of the advantages of the Plug&Cool pedestal design is flexibility. The orange pedestal adaptor can be quickly converted for on-floor cooling by fitting the black top pipe, allowing the same system to be used in multiple configurations. When not in use, a simple cover can be fitted to the manhole opening, ensuring the system remains protected and ready for operation whenever required.

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Effective moisture and temperature monitoring CH Bird and Son has also invested in AgroLog wireless sensor spears,

enabling continuous monitoring of grain temperature and moisture levels throughout the storage season. The sensors provide real-time data from within the grain bulk, allowing potential issues to be identified at an early stage and giving greater confidence that the grain is being maintained in optimum condition. Combined with the Plug&Cool underfloor cooling system, the wireless monitoring technology provides a proactive approach to grain storage management, helping to protect crop quality, preserve crop value and minimise storage losses.

Online grain store planning To help farmers assess the potential cost of an underfloor cooling system, Plug&Cool has also developed its Grain Store Planner. Available online at plugandcool.co.uk, the tool allows users to enter their store dimensions and estimated grain depth to generate a tailored storage plan. The planner calculates the number of fans and pedestals required and allows additional options such as automated fan controls, wireless temperature and moisture spears, and moisture meters to be included. The results are fully customisable, enabling farmers to add or remove products to suit their requirements and budget. To support farmers during harvest, Plug&Cool is currently offering a 10% discount through the planner, which is automatically applied to the estimate.

Ready for rapeseed harvest With oilseed rape harvest now underway across many parts of the UK, the Plug&Cool system offers a practical solution for conditioning rapeseed in storage. By fitting a rapeseed sleeve to each pedestal, farmers can use the same fans and pedestals to cool

rapeseed effectively while preventing seed from entering the pedestals. The sleeves can be fitted to on-floor and underfloor pedestal installations, providing flexibility regardless of the store layout. By drawing warm air from the grain bulk during storage, the system reduces crop temperatures, minimises moisture migration and lowers the risk of spoilage. Underfloor cooling is one of the most cost-effective methods of preserving grain quality during storage. With its combination of durability, flexibility and ease of installation, the Plug&Cool Outdoor system provides farmers with a practical solution for protecting crop value and maintaining grain condition throughout the storage season. FG

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HOW TO NAVIGATE INCREASINGLY COMPLEX PLANNING RULES Experts from ADAS’ agriculture and land management team shared the benefits of their experience in farm infrastructure projects, which have increasingly seen them get drawn into the complexities of planning permission. Sarah Kidby reports. As farmers invest in new slurry stores, buildings and facilities to stay up-to-date, regulations are becoming increasingly complex, particularly around planning permission. While ADAS technical director Charles Bentley stresses that he is a technical specialist, not a planning consultant, he and his colleagues are increasingly having to resolve complex planning issues. In a recent webinar titled ‘More cows, more slurry, more rules’, Charles noted that delays are becoming more common. Experts once advised allowing three months for planning permission, but the team has encountered projects that took two years to gain approval. Doing your homework and considering potential issues and how to mitigate them in advance are key to reducing the timeframe, he said. ADAS technical director Charles Bentley.

Location is key Choosing the right location and considering whether the project requires full planning permission, or if it can be done under permitted development (PD) can save time and costs. PD should be straightforward and requires slurry stores and livestock accommodation to be sited at least 400m from the nearest protected dwelling; the maximum total ground area for new buildings is 1,500m2, and maximum excavation 0.5ha. Charles advised against compromising your plans to save short-term hassle and relatively minor expense. “Your slurry store is going to be there for the next 20–40 years, so it does need to be right but it is worth taking these elements into account.”

BNG In England, there is now a requirement for a 10% uplift in biodiversity net gain (BNG) for development projects. An exemption for developments under 2,000m2 is expected to come into force imminently. Existing habitats should be scored using Natural England’s BNG metric (full or simplified version for small sites) – then assess the post-development score to determine what will be lost as a result of the project, and how to achieve the 10% uplift.

Consider whether habitats need to be included in the development – for example, one of Charles’ projects opted to draw the boundary line within two hedges, to avoid having to provide 10% more hedge. Mitigation can be relatively simple – low-cost resilience boosting options include hedgerow planting, buffer strips and grassland. For smaller sites, a suitably qualified person can advise, but for larger sites a professional ecologist will be needed. Habitat Regulations are another factor to consider and relate particularly to special areas of conservation and special protection areas. Even if a scheme qualifies as PD, technically it should not proceed if it risks breaching the Habitat Regulations – though the enforcement outside of the planning scheme is something of a grey area, Charles noted. Early design choices and mitigation can make the difference between a project that goes ahead – albeit slowly – and an application that keeps bouncing back from the planners. Mitigations could include a covered store, low emission flooring in housing, and making sure nutrient planning and slurry spreading areas are lined up.

Nutrient neutrality Nutrient neutrality is a means of ensuring that a development plan or project does not add to existing burdens within catchments, so there is no net increase in nutrients. Charles noted that any project associated with increased stocking can trigger an assessment to determine if nutrient inputs may rise. Measures that can be taken include: • Matching stock nutrient outputs to crop demand • Improving slurry management • Reducing emissions from spreading • Changing land use in other areas to offset.

Charles warned farmers to be careful of nutrient budgets in planning applications, to avoid declining soil indices and yields. “What you’re proposing needs to be to match crop and soil needs so it’s compliant with the farming rules.” He added that it is important not to get tied into a level of inputs that will prevent you from expanding the herd later.

Ammonia Ammonia remains a key consideration within government policy regulation and planning, noted ADAS principal consultant Brendon Hunter. In October 2025, Natural England issued standing advice for planning authorities on the assessment process for first-time planning proposal applications for agricultural infrastructure such as slurry stores and animal housing; changing how slurry nutrients and existing animal housing are used; and where there is an increase in herd or flock size. The guidance applies to protected sites, such as SSSIs and European-protected sites covered under the Habitat Regulations. The assessment will look at whether the development falls within screening distances of protected sites, and whether the total emissions produced would be 1% or more of the relevant critical level for a particular site. Additionally, if the current activity already contributes 25% or more of the relevant critical load, considering emissions reductions through mitigation may not be available for that particular scheme. The key practical message was for farmers and advisers to engage at an early stage in the process, to identify any constraints before the layout is fixed. Mitigation can often be included in the design, for example through slurry covers, housing design or slurry/manure management. This keeps options open, helps control costs and reduces the risk of planning delays or more expensive modelling. FG ADAS principal consultant Brendon Hunter.

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Avoiding waste in manure application As autumn approaches, application of solid and liquid manures must be taken seriously, with the focus not to waste any product, particularly as the supply chain of synthetic products may be under continuing duress from carbon tax measures, lack of marketplace competition in the marketplace and other uncertainties. Avoiding waste is a priority at Wox Agri Services. The company supplies a range of drag hose equipment, from Metal 360 couplings, Gollmer and Hummell pipe for dragging and transfer of manure. When it comes to handling the liquid manure with drag hose, the company’s range of reelers encompasses fixed width from 800– 1200m of 6” capacity (as a benchmark).

Another product: the Scorpion drop-in bobbin reeler with a carrying capacity of 1000m of 6” pipe is becoming powerful in the marketplace. For pumping the liquid manure and digestate, the range of pump units from Wox Agri Services is continually developing, the company says. With the Basic Doda/Bauer PTO pumps (with a full range of options over and above basic pedestal units) and the Walrus PTO unit offering the discerning contractor and large-scale farmer some high-capacity options for mixing and pumping. Engine units are fully available with the Walrus and Invader taking pole position. Visit the website www. woxagriservices.co.uk to view a full range of products. FG

Lagoons provide an economical and reliable way to store fresh water, liquid fertilisers, and waste fluids. Geo-Barriers delivers the technical expertise and high-performance materials needed to build lagoon systems that meet strict Environment Agency and Defra requirements. The company’s lagoons are constructed from high-density polyethylene (HDPE). The liner thicknesses vary between 1.0mm to 2.5mm. HDPE liners are strong, durable and offer high puncture resistance. They can withstand fluctuations in heat and cold, and offer UV stability. The adaptable membrane solutions can be engineered to suit any layout, shape, or capacity, ensuring the lagoon integrates seamlessly with your site. Safeguarding both the stored liquid and the surrounding

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Spreader design impresses contractors Manure spreading is a valuable offering in the AJ Long contracting services, but one that needs to run seamlessly alongside more demanding grass harvest operations. After suffering reliability issues with spreaders, the three-year warranty on Bunning machines was a clear indication that these machines would stand up to the rigorous workload. “Reliability and longevity are essential in our business,” says agricultural contractor Tom Long. “We hire the spreaders to local farmers but also run a contracting service, which dovetails neatly with the grass silage operation. Reliability usually means repeat business, and the build quality of the Bunning machines has been very impressive.” The contracting business began in 1979, and manure spreading has remained a key service. The agricultural side is run by brothers Tom and Josh Long, with their dad, Andrew, overseeing the

construction operations. The three spreaders in the fleet include two Lowlander 105 twin vertical auger (TVA) models and a smaller Lowlander 85 TVA, which offers a shorter wheelbase and lower loading height but a similar output to the larger models. When the three machines run together, outputs can reach over 1,000t/day. The first Lowlander 105 TVA arrived in 2013. Tom says it impressed the team due to several design features. “We like the full width bed slats on the Lowlander, which move loads in a consistent way towards the augers and reduce the number of chains and

Josh Long says the business has been running Bunning machines for over a decade.

Three Bunning Lowlander spreaders at AJ Long’s contracting business. sprockets on the moving floor. This also means a single chain on each side, which are subjected to the same wear stresses so can be maintained and adjusted in unison. “This has made the maintenance requirements simpler, and we’ve reduced the problems we used to have with a split bed system. This tended to deliver uneven wear between the middle and outer chains due to the different loads across the width of the machine, leading to the two beds becoming out of sync.”

Although the Lowlander models are purposely kept simple, one feature all three models have is the narrow pressings on the rear panels to allow wider tyres to be fitted. “We run 580/70 R38s on the Lowlander 105 TVAs now, which makes a significant difference to how the spreaders travel on the road and in the field, and helps to reduce soil compaction. The narrow lanes around here can be tricky to negotiate, so maintaining a narrow road width for gateway access was essential,” adds Tom. FG

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“All of our tankers have a separate chassis supporting the barrel, unlike other tankers where the tank and chassis are a single unit. 80% of the weight is carried on the tanker’s axle and only the remainder is carried on the tractor drawbar. The design prevents stress cracking from pulling heavy loads over long distances.” Major has band spreaders, trailing shoe and disc injectors, which all qualify for grant aid for low emissions slurry application. Dairy farmer Richard Millar invested in a 2800LGP Major Tanker with 9.6m Trailing Shoe for his 300-head operation. “It’s a good, well-built tanker and it’s a reputable company,” said Richard, noting the galvanised finish will help it last the 15 years he intends to keep using it. Visit www.major-equipment.com for more information. FG

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DEPENDABLE SLURRY TECHNOLOGY Vogelsang dribble bar and trailing shoe linkages, from 6m to 36m, combine the highest quality applicators with heavy duty macerators. Dependable, even in the toughest conditions.

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Farmers prepare for stubble manure spreading Harvest has arrived and farmers are making plans to spread manure onto stubble as part of a soil improvement strategy. Applying organic manure to crop stubble is an excellent way of restoring nutrients, accelerating the breakdown of crop residue, and building up soil organic matter. The need to improve soil while becoming less reliant on commercial fertiliser has never been greater. Farmers need stability of cost and control, and manure spreading provides just that. Phil Liverton, of Philip Liverton Ltd, farmer and contractor in Essex and Suffolk, has spread manure onto stubble post-harvest for over 10 years. He says: “We spread cattle manure onto barley land to add

nitrogen and condition the soil. We use manure from the farm which saves on nitrogen and is good biomass for the soil, making it more friable.” Phil added: “You can’t go wrong with spreading farmyard manure. Pig manure has the best potential for savings. With our own herd of 150 cattle, we have a fair quantity to spread resulting in higher yields.” Global economic factors have forced farmers and contractors to think differently about manure spreading. The Richard Western team supports farmers in a transition from commercial fertilisers to manure spreading, regaining control of crop management which is not dictated to by events overseas. FG

For handling muck and slurry, Hi-Spec Engineering claims to have the ideal solution in its comprehensive range of spreaders, including the new 20-tonne capacity XCEL 2050 rear discharge spreader. The Hi-Spec tanker range includes a wide range of models with capacities from 3,600–22,700 litres, all available to be tailored to specific needs. As with the current 12-tonne capacity XCEL 1250, the new 20-tonne model features the unique, patented, Hi-Spec Chain and Disc spreading system. Compared to vertical beater bar spreaders, the Hi-Spec Chain and Disc system, which is contained within a full-width deflector, has the benefit

that it can handle a wider range of manures. The shredding action of the rotor mounted chains and Hardox steel flails ensures that even the densest of manures are completely broken down prior to being evenly spread by the spreading discs. It also has the benefit that any solid objects which would potentially damage a vertical beater, can pass through. As part of its standard specification, the XCEL 2050 has a hydraulic drawbar and is fitted with a wide-angle PTO. To keep compaction to a minimum, it features a tandem steering axle that is fitted with 710/50 R26.5 tyres and air brakes. For more information contact the company directly. FG

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Lining for a safer environment

Solutions for slurry, liquids and digestate storage

Lined lagoon / pond

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Geomembrane installation specialists

Frustrations can arise whenever farmers need to increase slurry or digestate storage with a new lagoon or cover an existing lagoon or tank. Dealing with planning, regulations and getting grant approval is not always simple. CT Lining says its services are straightforward. It can help with the selection of materials for containment liners and floating covers, discuss mixing options and the management of the slurry lagoon and then install the new feature with minimum hassle at a reasonable price. Farmers are needing to install water storage to help overcome the challenges of climate change. Reservoirs are not just a hole in the ground. CT Lining is a member of the Naue Group, a specialist in environmental containment and a globally recognised partner for geosynthetics

and engineering solutions. CT Lining says it is prepared to help farmers from Orkney to Cornwall, Anglesey to Norfolk. The company is based in Cheshire, with experienced staff in the southwest of England and in Scotland. Consultant specialist Darragh Magee (pictured) says: “Our onfarm salespeople and installationteams of CSWIP-BGA certified welders have years of experience behind them to ensure that the job is what you want and completed to the highest possible standard.” FG

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New nurse tank fits the bill Tramspread has delivered nurse tanks to UK customers, including Whites Recycling, which operates across much of the UK. Whites specialises in recycling food waste into AD plants and handles over 900 loads a week of digestate. This high-quality nutrient-rich organic fertiliser must be applied accurately, and one method Whites favours is a multiple umbilical application system. For sourcing umbilical equipment, Whites has a long-standing relationship with Tramspread. The new 70m³ nurse tank has accommodated thousands of loads already. Inlet and outlet ports front and rear, plus an unobstructed floor, allow filling and emptying from either end, easing tank positioning. Whites’ operators appreciate the smooth ride.

The nurse tank is typically positioned on a field headland and filled directly from lorry tankers. Digestate is sucked out using a Tramspread Fast-Tow enginedriven pump unit, with an Iveco six-cylinder 175hp engine and Doda pump, controlled remotely from the applicator tractor. Tramspread random-wrap hose reelers handle the hose, which feeds a disc-type injector or a Tramspread dribble bar. “Loyalty means a lot to us, and shopping around can be a waste of time,” says Adrian Witcomb, general manager at Whites Recycling. “We used to make our own nurse tanks, so we know our requirements. Safety is paramount, so everything has got to be right. We’re very pleased with the Tramspread nurse tank; we’ve placed an order for a second one!” FG

South Norfolk-based H C Beales & Co has operated its Vervaet Quad 550 self-propelled slurry applicator for 18 months. The family-run farming and contracting business undertakes digestate application for an AD plant operator, which sees it covering an area spanning 80 miles from the North Norfolk coast to West Suffolk. The Quad replaced a trailed tanker following a successful demonstration. In comparison, the self-propelled machine has significantly increased output and a lighter footprint in tender conditions. Operator Jack Tweed spends a good proportion of the year on the Quad, which has clocked up 2,500 hours. Backup was an important consideration when making the

purchase, and service from importer J Riley is highly praised. Application tools consist of an 18m Vogelsang dribble bar, which works well with 36m tramlines, and a 6.7m Evers Toric XL short disc cultivator injector, also supplied by J Riley. This spring there was a brief gap between spreading on bare land and cereals before top dressing maize, running carefully between the rows on twin row-crop (VF 480/80R42) wheels. The ability to spread in maize without sacrificing any crop has extended the application season and maximised use of the investment. Then it is back onto the wide tyres (VF 1000/65R32) and a seamless continuation onto wholecrop stubbles before harvest and autumn work commences. FG

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Ferti-SPACE2 HORIZON

2 horizontal beaters with spreading table (2 x Ø 1,040 mm)

Driven by gearboxes and P.T.O.-shafts

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Your advantages: • Low Ground Pressure • Minimum Compaction • High Capacity Pumps • Heavy Duty Galvanised Chassis • Strong Non Corrosive Tank • Wide range of Distribution Systems

• Monitoring of Rainstar operation • Optimize your irrigation management • Automatic Error messages • Irrigation control via mobile devices • Team management • Automatic reports

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Slurry management for healthy cows Good slurry management reduces ammonia, cuts down cleaning time, and improves hoof health. Effective slurry management starts with the floor. Wolfenden and AgriStride work together for optimum slurry management, the concrete company claims. The slurry channels have 50% extra capacity compared to standard channels, increasing the gap between flooring and slurry, as well as improving flow rate and reducing surface ammonia.

High-welfare AgriStride flooring incorporates high-grip concrete with soft, strong rubber inserts, which are flush with the surface finish – designed for efficient scraping. The AgriStride range includes products appropriate for different housing needs and is particularly suited to high-traffic areas such as robotic milking, parlour entrances and in front of feed fences. Using high quality concrete as the base of an AgriStride system makes it a hard-wearing flooring.

The rubber inserts can be easily removed and replaced, reducing longterm infrastructure costs. One farmer using AgriStride commented: “The first cow is as clean as the last cow, because it doesn’t hold muck.” Effective slurry management boosts herd welfare and productivity. Contact Wolfenden Concrete for more information. FG

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Manure robots Manure scrapers Feed pushers Royal Mat

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Two categories of spreaders rounder, which will spread material evenly thanks to its beater speed and design. Ranging from 11–24m³, it is available as a single axle or twin axle with hydraulic axle suspension. The Ferti-Cap and Ferti-Space2 are the wide body models with a capacity from 9–30m³. The wheels are fitted under the body – perfect for road work. The Ferti-Cap is available with single or twin axle and the Ferti-Space with twin or triple axle. Both the Tornado and the FertiSpace2 are available in a Horizon version – with horizontal beaters for spreading the lighter materials. All four of these Joskin spreader models are available as custom-built machines. FG

MAXISCRAPE • 5 width and 2 box capacity options • fully galvanised with linkage or A frame other headstock options available • floating sides for uneven surfaces turnover wing doors, skids top & bottom • twin door push-pull operation • all spare parts available

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- Automatic application rate control

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Support through the slurry cycle

Tools that make more of every load In modern slurry management, performance is about transport capacity and accurate application of organic fertilisers to the field. Farmers and contractors want tools that have the right combination of these factors. Pichon offers a range of slurry application tools designed to help farmers and contractors get the best value from every load. Built for demanding working conditions, these solutions support precise placement, efficient incorporation and improved use of available nutrients. The CTf tine incorporator is designed for effective slurry incorporation while working

the soil in a single pass. It is particularly suited to users looking for a robust and efficient solution for field application. The CDf disc incorporator offers accurate slurry placement with reduced soil disturbance, making it a strong option where precision and agronomic performance are key priorities. Combined with Pichon slurry tankers, the CTf and CDf applicators provide reliable, field-proven solutions for users who want to optimise organic fertiliser use while maintaining high working efficiency. Learn more at www.pichonindustries.fr/en. FG

High-performance slurry handling For professionals, slurry management is about more than capacity. It requires reliable performance, efficient handling and the flexibility to adapt to different field conditions, application methods and working requirements. The Samson PG II Genesis range has been designed to meet these demands, the company claims. With high discharge rates, exceptional pumping capacity and a modular concept, it offers contractors, livestock farms and large-scale operations a powerful solution for slurry transport and application. Compatible with a wide choice of filling arms and application tools,

the PG II Genesis allows users to configure their tanker according to their needs, whether the priority is output, precision, flexibility or nutrient efficiency. Application features – including automatic rate control, variable rate application and GPS section control – optimise the use of organic fertilisers while supporting accurate and efficient fieldwork. With the new PG II 15 Genesis, Samson extends the range with a compact yet highly capable model, designed to deliver the same professional performance in a new capacity. Visit https://www.samsonagro.com for more information. FG

Storth Machinery is a specialist in slurry management, with over 30 years of experience supporting farmers. The company designs, manufactures and delivers slurry handling equipment that meets the evolving demands of modern farming. Through innovative engineering, industry expertise and a commitment to reliability, Storth Machinery helps farmers improve efficiency by maximising nutrient utilisation and supporting sustainable agricultural practices. The product range is centred around slurry scraper systems. Designed for efficient, automated manure collection, Storth scrapers create cleaner, safer livestock

environments. Built to withstand demanding farm conditions, the scraper systems are renowned for their durability, reliability and long service life. As the critical first stage of the slurry management process, effective slurry collection is essential for ensuring the smooth and efficient movement of slurry throughout the farm. Complementing their scraper range, Storth offers pumps, separators, storage systems, mixers, slurry application equipment, and anaerobic digesters. These systems support every stage of the slurry cycle, from collection and transfer through to storage, treatment, and land application. FG

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Charter Agri’s plan to deliver affordable spreaders

Robin Charter, founder of Charter Agri. Robin added that all spreaders come on large flotation tyres for good ground coverage to help with grip and compaction. All machines are supplied with galvanised greedy boards, oil brakes, variable bed speed and a slurry door. Prices range from £18,000 for the KG9, £24,000 for the KG11, £27,000 for the KG15, and £31,000 for the KG20. Air brakes can also be added as an optional extra for £1,300. He continued: “As well as importing

Izelmak spreaders, I specialise in selling high-quality used JD tractors, all of which are kept in very good condition. “Charter Agri provides a wide range of spreaders, which give options to both small and large farms. The diverse range allows customers to select machinery that best suits their individual requirements, whether they are looking for a solution for smaller-scale operations or larger commercial applications. “With a focus on reliability,

performance and versatility, Charter Agri aims to support farmers with equipment that meets the demands of modern spreading practices.” Robin explained that he takes an individual approach with every customer, as he understands that every farm has different needs and requirements. “Building strong relationships and providing the right solution for each client is very important to me,” he concluded. FG AS113520

After living in Poland for 25 years and working as a John Deere and JCB dealer, Robin Charter returned to the UK with a plan to introduce local farmers to cost-effective muck and slurry equipment. Robin opened Charter Agri, a company specialising in the import and sale of new and used farm machinery. He explained: “With my knowledge from living abroad and meeting many manufacturers over that time, I saw a gap in the market for more cost-effective machines. “My company was set up in response to the significant rise in costs across the UK and European markets, which has left many farmers struggling.” He added that Izelmak, a manufacturer of feed mixing and solid fertiliser distribution machines, has particularly caught his attention. “After assessing Izelmak’s product offering and build quality, I decided to import the machines to the UK. The spreaders are built to a high specification, with models available in 9, 11, 15 and 20cu/m capacities. Customers can also choose from a range of options, including oil or oil/ air brakes, greedy boards, a slurry door and variable bed speed.”

Your trusted partner for quality machinery Features of the Izelmak Manure Spreader: Manufactured from high-strength steel Exceptional durability Low overall weight Monoblock triple gearbox Excellent shredding performance at high speeds. Models available: 9, 11, 15 and 20m3 Charter Agri is the UK supplier of Izelmak Spreaders. offer nearly 40 years experience in agricultural machinery production, understanding farmers/ contractors’ needs for cost effective machinery. The Izelmak system has a wide even spread coverage with the use of wide tyres and low ground pressure.

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•Concreting •Concrete Crushing •Hedge Cutting

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Covering Halesworth and surrounding areas

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Wheat and livestock pricing guide

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Each month, Farmers Guide publishes a summary showing the London Feed Wheat Futures, overall all-prime cattle deadweight, GB Standard Pig Price (SPP), and deadweight lamb average prices as provided by Openfield (grain) and AHDB (livestock). This month's data covers the period from July 2025 to early July 2026 or longer, to allow a simple comparison of prices across the year and highlight any trends. The prices shown are the latest available at the time of going to press. FG

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The wheat futures, cattle, pig and lamb prices as at or around 13th July 2026.

London Feed Wheat Futures for November 2026

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GB Standard Pig Price (SPP) (p/kg)

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Overall allprime cattle deadweight prices (p/kg)

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EDITOR'S VIEW The fire near the village of Wetherden in Suffolk was quickly brought under control.

Heatwaves and early harvest Notwithstanding a muddy Cereals Event in the Cotswolds in June, it’s been an exceptionally dry late spring and early summer, with the Met Office declaring three heatwaves in quick succession, writes Farmers Guide editor Greg Shorter. The start of Harvest 2026 has been dry. Just how dry was confirmed to staff at the Farmers Guide when news broke of a fire in a field just eight minutes from our offices. The devastation was palpable, a spark from a combine had combusted a 25-acre barley crop on the first day of the farmer’s harvest. James Bevan of Plashwood Estate was full of praise for the quick response from the Suffolk Fire and Rescue Service who extinguished the blaze. Wildfires aside, the story of this year’s harvest is Early reports suggest the OSR harvest looks promising.

a mixed picture. Winter crops were well established prior to the hot weather, and some farms are reporting satisfactory barley yields – though this seems to vary by location. The general mood seems to be at least it’s better than last year. Early reports from the OSR fields (just starting to be cut at the time of writing) are generally positive.

Earliest ever harvest There’s no denying the harvest has started earlier than ever before. In the UK, combines out in June used to be a sign of poor grain fill and early senescence, indicative of a poor yield. But increasingly, at least on light soils in the east of the country, the grain is ready to be scythed that early in the year. At least drying costs will be minimal for those already bringing in their crops. In fact, there are farmers talking about the opposite: adding moisture to their crops when removing them from store to increase the weight. Farmer James Peck of P.X. Farms spoke about investing in specialist machines that do this when he was interviewed on Radio 4. His remarks invited some comment that farmers shouldn’t do this. Totally unfair in our opinion, we all know that the millers and maltsters already add water to get the grain to the moisture levels required for their purposes.

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(Graph) Recent high straw prices are starting to dip. commenting on how short the crops are. Big square baled barley and wheat straw were both £20/tonne up on last year’s prices in June, although it looks like prices are starting to fall again. However, there’s a lot of work ahead. The ground’s been baked solid by all this sun. Preparing it for cultivation or covering crops is going to be a slog.

Flood risk The risk of floods is always paradoxically high after a spell of hot and sunny weather. All that humidity must go somewhere. A summer storm can unleash a lot of atmospheric moisture as heavy rain. Rainwater hitting dried ground (that can’t absorb it) runs off and pools in places it is not wanted, while parched earth goes unwatered. The focus of this editorial has been harvest, as that is topical, but the hot weather also has clear implications for livestock wellbeing, not to mention the impact on related industries such as forestry and fishing. The general population is asking if this weather is the new normal? Farmers perhaps know better than most that there is no such thing as ‘normal weather’. Being prepared for the unexpected has been the best farmers’ stock-in-trade for centuries. The modern duality of farming life, that farmers must be both shrewd businesspeople and stewards of the land, requires a steadfast mindset at harvest time and throughout the year. Farming continues: let the weather bring what it may. FG www.farmersguide.co.uk | August 2026 107

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Mix of machines at Cruso & Wilkin farm sale Excellent prices resulted from highly competitive bidding for the most desirable lots at a Lincolnshire machinery dispersal sale organised by Cruso & Wilkin in early July. David Williams reports. The onsite and online auction on behalf of Tixiana Farming Ltd, resulted from the Hoff family’s decision to change farming policy. A lot of machinery had already been sold, and the auction included remaining tractors, implements, tools and sundries accumulated by the family during their time farming the land at Grebby Hall Farm, Scremby, near Spilsby.

Pleasing result The auctioneers were Jonathan Fryer and Alexander Ison, both from Cruso & Wilkin’s Hillington, Norfolk office. “We were delighted to be asked to manage the sale on behalf of the Hoff family,” Jonathan told Farmers Guide. “We already enjoyed a good working relationship with the vendors and deal with members of their extended family in the area who recommended us too. “The sale featured a real mix of machines, some of which we knew would sell well and other items for which there is currently less demand. With ideal weather on the day the sale attendance was good, and bidding on site was supplemented

by telephone bidders as well as plenty of interest online, so we were able to achieve an overall result which pleased us and the vendors.”

This Ford County 1124 with equal-sized wheels and a 6-cyl, 112hprated engine was equipped with a Wartsila roof-mounted timber crane. With 5,704 working hours recorded it was in working order, although the bodywork needed tidying. It was sold with crane attachments and made £3,600. Pictured (above), Jonathan Fryer takes bids for the County.

Several highlights Jonathan said that a JCB Fastrac was undoubtedly the highlight, achieving significantly more than the pre-sale guide price. “As well as bidders online, there were four people bidding by phone although it was eventually purchased by an enthusiast from Yorkshire who was present at the sale. It was a genuine tractor with low hours and in very good condition so there was lots to appeal. The Land Rover with a V8 engine, six-wheel drive, an integral crane and a tipping body was very specialist, and that also attracted a good result. A few motorcycles offered included a Harley Davidson 250, and that made good money although it is very much a project in need of restoration.”

Demand for the right lots While lots appealing to collectors sold well, some of the older

implements achieved lower prices. “With farming incomes and confidence under increasing pressure, we are seeing strong demand for machinery up to five years old which might still be under warranty, as well as for considerably older machines with extra appeal to collectors. It’s the implements falling between these criteria that are less in demand, and which are proving harder to sell,” Jonathan explained.

Looking ahead to the autumn, Jonathan commented that the Cruso & Wilkin team is already in discussions with farmers regarding potential sales. “With crop yields expected to be lower than average due to the continuing dry weather, it’s going to be a testing harvest,” he said. “It seems likely that more farmers will make the decision to change to contract farming arrangements too, so we predict a busy autumn.” FG

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This Vermeer tree spade transporter, model TS-44A, sold for £1,620.

Described by the auctioneer as ‘star of the sale’, this 2009 JCB Fastrac 2170 registered on an 09-plate was tidy and had recorded 1,049 hours. Fitted with Michelin 540/65R30 agricultural pattern tyres with plenty of remaining tread, front and rear linkage and PTOs, and still carrying its Peacock & Binnington selling dealer stickers, it achieved a well-deserved £57,000 winning bid – far exceeding the auction guide price.

£300 was paid for this Track Marshall front linkage -mounted1,300kg ballast weight.

A Ransomes Nordsten box drill was set up for establishing maize and made £95.

There were many horticultural machines and hand tools available for bids.

This Flymo rotary cultivator was missing its engine cowl and recoil start and achieved £5.

Older lots included this vintage Bentall Straw Chopper. It appeared complete and in good original condition and sold for £16.

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This Land Rover Series 3 was a special build by Norfolk-based Hotspur Cars. Registered in 1982 it had a Y-suffix registration and had recorded 82,544 miles. It had a V8 engine, six-wheel drive, plus a tipping rear body and an integral hydraulic crane. The winning bid was £4,600.

This 1974 David Brown 885 tractor with a front loader and bucket was in good, original condition although in need of tidying including a new windscreen and headlamps. Registered with an M-suffix plate, it had recorded 987 hours (stated as unverified), and it sold for £3,200.

A 1978, P-registered Manitou MB25 P vertical mast materials handler sold for £1,200. It had a sliding counterweight, hydraulic tip and had recorded 6,155 hours.

The farm’s Bomford Supertrim hedge cutter with a flail cutting head achieved £300.

This elderly Massey Ferguson MF39 spring-tine cultivator made £140.

An Alcosa William Allday and Co forge with pipework sold for £170.

Four chainsaws on offer included this Stihl MS181 which appeared well used and made £60. An unused MS170 achieved £95, while an MS340 made £80, an MS170 made £50 and an MS170 sold for £55.

A Vicon Greenland LZ 505 4m combi-drill which was new in 1999 achieved £470.

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2026, 5.5T, LED work lights, blade, 2 speed tracking, rubber tracks

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Stockists of: GRP Rooflights Composite Panels Fixings

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A1 Installations

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MOBILE toilet portaloo. £350. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

ROOFING

MATERIALS Hardy Roofing

Supplies

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METAL SHEETS

•Galvanised and PVC coated steel• •Corrugated or box profile• •First and second quality• •Non asbestos•Big Six and Std 3in sheets• •Fittings and accessories•

GALEBREAKERS (2) 4m x 1.5m, still boxed, never used. £700 ono, may sell separately. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire) ASSORTED telegraph poles, kept dry. Offers. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)

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S SCOTT & SONS Ltd

NEW HOLLAND CX8030, 2009, with 1090 threshing hrs, 17' vario header, SL sieves, straw chopper, Zurn side knife, 800 front tyres, excellent condition throughout. £80,000+VAT. T Davey Tel 07971 193062 (Devon)

CLAAS LEXION 520 2004, 2635hrs, 6m V600 header

Ofﬁce 01787 211701 Luke 07915 669007

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Available at wholesale prices

Call today for a fast & friendly service

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CLADDEX

Galvanised roofing sheets, box profile and corrugated

PRESTIGE Anthem 3 bedroom lodge, kitchen diner, lounge, bathroom, gas central heating, fully ﬁtted kitchen, ﬁtted wardrobes & bedside cabinets, excellent condition, beautiful home, c/w all white goods, thermo wood clad. £30,000. S Alexander Tel 07710 627522 (Rutland)

WANTED

CLAAS combine lifters part number 00 0610 2944, new x 7, used x 12. £100+VAT. P Rogers Tel 07977 728938 (Hertfordshire)

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COMBINE HARVESTERS & agricultural machinery

KM Group 07944 116870

kmgroupcombine@gmail.com JOHN Deere T560, 2015, very good condition, 1780 engine/1345 drum hrs, 622X header, John Deere GPS with 7000 Series dome, small family farm machine, been used & ready to go. £75,000+VAT ono. O Williams Tel 07725 473494 (Cambridgeshire)

KIT BUILDINGS steelwork, eaves beams, purlins & bolts

All sizes available – made to order

www.kitbuildings.co.uk SHUFFLEBOTTOM steel framed barn, 2018, 100’ L x 50’ W x 20’ to eaves, galvanised steelwork, 2m high pre-stressed concrete panels 95mm thick, 19’6” W x 16’ H roller shutter, excellent condition, erection plans available, buyer dismantles. Offers. J Franks Tel 07768 014292 (Hertfordshire)

CASE Axial ﬂow 2388, 2008, Case Axial Flow for sale at the end of harvest 2026. 2150 engine 1914 rotor hours (hours will increase during 2026 harvest). 6M header. Can be seen working. £45000+VAT. Good. Case-IH. 2388. 2150. 2008. P Hutcheon Tel 07711 662492 (Bedfordshire)

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All types of steel available new and secondhand

TOILET block, male & female disabled, electric lights, water heater, hand dryers, sinks, mirrors, lockable doors. £2,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

Claddex Limited Fibre Cement & Metal Sheets plus all Accessories

MASSEY FERGUSON 32 combine, 1992 K reg, 15' header, chopper & chaff spreader, just ﬁnished this year's harvest, good running order apart from the air con. £7,000+VAT ono. D Wayman Tel 07763 774648 (Hertfordshire)

Steel Stockholders

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Deutz-Fahr M3610

JOHN DEERE 1177 hydrostatic combine, in good working order, 16' cut, nice & clean, ready for work. T Thomas Tel 07551 353804 (Gwynedd)

1988, 5m header with trolley, 2770hrs only 2 owners from new, used last year, fairly tidy for age, regularly maintained

£8,950+VAT

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Please call or email for a free quote.

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MASSEY FERGUSON 40RS combine, 1994, 20’ cut, recent new grain pan & re-thresher drum. £9,000+VAT. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)

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BELTING

www.hardyroofing.co.uk

KVERNELAND Accord Monopill SE 12 row, electric drive, pre em markers, granular applicator non tested, Kverneland terminal can be used Isobus, hydraulic folding, good working order, some spares. £7,950 no VAT. D Martin Tel 07710 551915 (Lincolnshire)

WE OPERATE NATIONWIDE

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Seamless aluminium guttering and gutter linings for all concrete, asbestos and metaI valley gutters. Ideal for Atcost, Crendan and Tyler type barns.

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CLAAS Senator combine, 10’ cut, no cab, Perkins engine, working or spares, shed stored. J Kirkham Tel 07703 289979 (Lincolnshire)

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DAS SERVICES LTD

DENEW M / O

£11,100

UFORCE U600 UTR

NEW BAILEY 11T PLANT TRAILER cabinet, side trays, 435/50 x 19.5 wheels, load area, 4.72m x 2.5m 600mm sides

2023 BAILEY BEETEAPER 18 hyd rollover sheet, VWS weighing system, 560/60x22.5 wheels, only done grain

2019 LAND ROVER DISCOVERY 5 HSE Luxury model 78000 miles

NEW BAILEY TB16 SILAGE TRAILER Front to back sheet, 560/60x22.5 tyres, full spec

JOHN DEERE 2650 2WD TRACTOR SG2 cab, 9610 hours

MASSEY FERGUSON 6160 4 WD DYNASHIFT TRACTOR 7606 hours, 3 spools, tidy tractor

JCB 542-70 AGRI SUPER LOADALL Air con, Q fit carriage, trailer hitch, service to boom

JOHN DEERE 1026R 4WD TRACTOR fitted with 120R loader, never been used 1.2hrs, turf tyres, mower deck, bucket

VIKING HB585 GARDEN ROTAVATOR WITH KOHLER ENGINE side discs and extra wide rotor blades

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2 year parts and labour warranty, laminated windshield wiper/washer accessory

2026 EX DEMO BAILEY 15000L WATER BOWSER diesel pump, IBC platform, 2x s/steel cabinets, air brakes

£42,000

Pronar N261/1 Muck Spreader

Holmer Terra Variant 650 Slurry Tank

£555,000

DENEW M / O

14m cube, drawbar suspension

21,000L slurry tank, price not including cultivator

£85,000

£38,000

£51,000

Pronar TG214 Slurry Tanker Harry West Maelstrom 14000L tank, 2rr hyd outlets, Rr swivel axle, 16 Muck Spreader 600/55×26.5 tyres, ﬁtted with Vogelsang 15m blackbird with toggle switch cntrl

Krone – Varipack V165 XC Pro

sprung drawbar, 580/70×38 tyres, 2026 weigh cells PRICE EX VAT

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R C BOREHAM & CO

New & Used Machinery

Chelmsford, Essex CM3 1HU

For all enquiries call: 01245 231320 or email sales@rcboreham.co.uk

£85,000

£91,000

£57,000

Deutz 6165 TTV Warrior 2022, 1200hrs, front linkage & PTO

Deutz 6165 TTV Warrior & Loader 2022, 1200hrs, front linkage & PTO

Kuhn Performer 4000 Select – EX DEMO discs, tines, packer for up to 12” depth

£27,000

£35,500

£12,000

SUMO LDS 5 5m working width, 2022, Auto reset, very good condition

Kuhn Prolander 6000 – EX DEMO Heavy duty spring tines, eradicators and double U packer

Kuhn FC3125 Mower conditioner 2023, good condition

£28,500

£29,500

£13,250

Kuhn FC8830 Mower conditioner 2023, good condition

Muhn Multi Master L Plough – EX DEMO 6 furrow, hyd front furrow, Auto reset legs, In furrow

Ranger Diesel 2023, 1510hrs, ½ cab. Good condition

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TRAILERS

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

New and used machinery Covering Norfolk, Suﬀolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire

Dean: 07836 680004 Peter Scott: 07584 066866 Dennis Hart: 07496 834034

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DRILLS

EQUESTRIAN

HIREPARTSREPAIRS

01926 614345

We supply a wide range of new wearing parts including:

CLAYDON SR Optiline 3.45m direct drill, 2008, c/w control box, manual & OSR blanks, electronic rate control, bout markers, pre em markers, leading tines are tungsten edged, nearly new wearing metal, very heavy duty, very tidy. £7,500+VAT. P Carrington Tel 07964 186152 (Nottinghamshire)

CONCAVES RASP BARS BELTS BEARINGS KNIVES CHAINS FINGERS FILTER KITS

JMT Engineering (Ladbroke) Ltd

email: jmtengineering@btconnect.com • www.jmtcombinehire.co.uk

NICHOLSON paddock sweeper, in excellent condition, easy to use, barn stored, private owner. £2,250 no VAT. J Clinton Tel 07876 516784 (Suffolk)

FERTILISERS

CLAYDON Hybrid 3m drill, 2013, A shares, bean tines, heavy duty twin tine kit, easy to use, saves a fortune on fuel. £24,000+VAT. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)

COMBINES & HARVESTERS (cont)

WEAVING 3m GD direct or conventional seed drill, 2019, 3m working width, bout markers, pre-em markers, Artemis controller, only 530ha worked, great condition drill, owner driver, little used. £25,500+VAT ono. E Beckett Tel 07802 388695 (Worcestershire)

THWAITES 5T power swivel, power shuttle dumper, good running order. £3,600+VAT. A Gilman Tel 07836 255587 (Kent) CLAYDON 4.8m V-Dril,. 2005, hydraulic folding, 5" & 7" A shares, bean shares, press wheels, covering tines, Sulky metering unit with RDS controller, new hopper cover, more pictures available. £6,500+VAT ono. M Compton Tel 07985 550285 (Suffolk)

1999 New Holland TF78 Elektra Plus, breaking for spares by farmer owner/ operator, low hour machine, engine, wheels & header sold, but many other parts still available. P Scott Tel 07980 921341 (Lincolnshire)

Suppliers of Biostimulants and Biofertilisers sea-weed based products which provide: • Reduced abiotic stresses in all crops including vines and soft fruits caused by frost and high seasonal temps • Higher yields, crop margins • Improved product quality • Greater root activity – stronger, stress-resistant roots

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Lexion & Dominator combine hire Fabrication & repairs Breaking 100s of machines

For more information and prices contact us

t:01553 886393•m:07860 877616

www.croptekbio.co.uk

OM O R H ST MUS Spent

KUBOTA U35 3-5T diggerm steel tracks, 1550hrs from new, owner driver, owned from new, Quick hitch & 3 buckets. £17,500+VAT. A Gilman Tel 07836 255587 (Kent)

NEW HOLLAND 8070, 2012, 24’ Varifeed header, 2173 engine/1718 drum hrs, very good condition, hydraulic side knives (2), self levelling sieves, main dealer serviced. £80,000 ono. P Middleton Tel 07776 141805 (Norfolk)

O P M O C

HORSCH CO4 4m folding drill, 2002, 2 sets low draft coulters 1" & 3", Horsch seed metering, radar ground sensing, hyd fan, bout markers, pre-em markers, following tines, cleated tyres, camera in seed hopper with cab screen, exc cond. £10,950+VAT ono. R Allan Tel 07786 964728 (Gloucestershire)

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VICON LZ520 6m air drill, tramlining. £850. A Milsom Tel 01666 840772 (Wiltshire)

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FORAGE & SILAGE

JCB 3CX Contractor digger, 2010, approx 7000hrs, servo controls, good condition. £34,500+VAT ono. G Groves Tel 07850 707821 (Lincolnshire)

JOHN Deere 1188 H4, 1992, 3400hrs, well cared for, stored under cover, very well maintained, never wanted for anything, 818 header c/w trolley, f/w new genuine rasp bars & Nicholsons concave in 2024, plus many new parts, vgc. £18,000+VAT ono. R Childerhouse Tel 07733 485376 (Norfolk)

DIGGERS / DOZERS / DUMPERS

MF 4m grain & fertiliser drill c/w transport kit, Reekie harrow & tramlining, Suffolk coulters. £300. A Milsom Tel 01666 840772 (Wiltshire)

YANMAR SV19VT excavator, excellent condition, had little use, bought two years ago for £28,000, total of 133hrs on clock, c/w four buckets along with hydraulic quick hitch, so no dismounting to change buckets, 2023. P Spurway Tel 01953 789161 (Norfolk)

DOORS

DECK weight to ﬁt JCB 2000/3000 model, c/w brackets & ﬁxings plus tray, weights 1.5T. £1,200+VAT. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

PAIR of shed sliding doors, 14’6” tall & 7’6” wide each, so cover opening of 14’6”x15’, one with personnel door, stored under cover, no track or runners, save a fortune on the metal making your own, collection only, can help with loading. £175 ono. W Tyrrell Tel 07949 338150 (Lincolnshire)

AMAZONE ZA-X 902 fertiliser drill, 2000, c/w 302 extension & cover, perfect condition from smallholding, collection from Cumbria or delivery at cost. £580+VAT ono. J Trafford Tel 07964 857240 (Cumbria) GREEN mini wrap, 19 double packs (38 rolls) of 360mm x 1500m ﬁeld green wrap, suitable for wrapping small bales of haylage. £1,300+VAT. M Fleming Tel 07881 913725 (Lincolnshire) GRINDSTONE to fit Reco Mengele SH30 forager. £199 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

HORSCH Sprinter 4m, 2018, 2100ha, split tank twin hopper, seed ﬂow sensors, owned since new, Isobus ready, will go with full set of 1" points, good condition. £45,000+VAT ono. H Barnes Tel 07887 943932 (Gloucestershire)

KUHN 403 power harrow & Venta drill in working order. £2,800+VAT. P Riddleston Tel 07470 063643 (Suffolk)

WEAVING 4.8m Sabretine drill, 2018, pre-em markers, barn stored, PTO fan, 1000 acres max drilled, unused since 2024 due to change in farming policy, excellent condition. £17,500+VAT ono. T Hogsbjerg Tel 07889 580443 (Essex)

KONGSKILDE MD4608 8m corn drill, used this spring, nearly 20yrs old. £5,000+VAT. D Stilgoe Tel 07887 903215 (Norfolk)

SIROMER PTO forage harvester silage, sold new 2024 never used, delivery & testing hrs only, excellent condition, PTO drive system for compact tractors, adjustable chute, clean cut action for efﬁcient silage making, built for reliability. £3,995 ono. C Bass Tel 07816 675460 (Oxfordshire)

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Hillmaster Push-button shift transmission 30km/h Premium cab Harvest monitor complete 2WD G5 plus display 5.6 unloading auger

141 hours £245,000 ex VAT

REF - B1100560

‘24 John Deere T6701i HM & 630F header

Prepared by our experts

Farm ready combines

‘23 John Deere T660I Combine & 730X Header ProDrive 30k transmission 2WD LL Prem cab & seat 2630 on armrest Dual range drive 500 hours

Enquire

£235,000

‘73 John Deere 9500I SPFH ProDrive 40k transmission HarvestLab 3000 4WD Premium seat Dual header drive 1003 hours

REF - 11108413

£238,500

REF - 11095254

‘23 John Deere X91100 Combine ProDrive XL 40k transmission Ultimate cab LED & technology packs Integrated SF7000 RTK permanent licence 785 hours

REF - 11085692

REF -91096498

£475,000

‘17 Grimme Varitron 220 Potato Harvester Potato crusher Double sep Front linkage Box chute SmartSpeed

Premium Used Tractors

‘73 Kramer KT557 Security EcoSpeed Pro 40k Smart Driving Stage V 156HP Deutz Engine Air seat Auto rear hitch 1906 hours

‘74 John Deere 6R185 Powergard Pro Plus AutoPwer 50km/h ComfortView Cab with CommandPro Hydraulic cab suspension 1274 hours Warranty until Jan ‘27 or 2500 hrs

Trailers Ready to Work

£28,000

£19,750

‘25 Bailey TB18 Trailer HYD brakes Parking brakes Air brakes Load sensing, skid & skid carrier Hydraulic rear door

REF - 31110652

EcoSpeed 40k All round illumination & beacon Air seat & radio Auto hitch trailer coupling 2412 hours

£82,500 REF - 11088934

REF - 11088968

‘73 Kramer KT559 Security

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‘24 John Dere 6R250 Tractor AutoPowr 50k transmission ComfortView Cab with CommandPro Hydraulic cab suspension 2707 hours Warranty Feb 2027 or 2250 hours

REF - A1105985

AutoPowr 50k transmission Cab Suspension CommandPro Premium comfort & convenience packs 2187 hours

Quality Used Telehandlers

£74,000

Enquire

‘23 John Deere 8R370 Powergard Pro Plus

REF - 11095334

E23 40km/h transmission Cab suspension Ultimate comfort + convenience visibility packages 1202 hours Warranty until April ‘27 or 2250 hrs

£200,000

REF - 51103097

‘24 John Deere 8RT410 Powergard Protection

REF - 11088840

REF - 11094819

£329,500

‘22 Miscellaneous 22VB Muckspreader Agri-hire 22VB, 18T Twin vertical beater Slurry door Air brake + hydraulic brakes

Prices are subject to VAT and are correct at time of printing

Contact Will Tunmore-Clarke, Used Equipment Manager willtunmoreclarke@benburgess.co.uk +44 7897 021171

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

Offers on a wide range of machines at benburgess.co.uk

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WE STOCK PARTS FOR ALL THE ABOVE

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Reynolds Motors Cromer • Norfolk

BEET HARVESTERS TIM & THYREGOD 2–3 ROW Beet buckets – choice of standard & toe tip BEET CLEANERS – CHOICE OF CTM & TODD with picking tables etc BEET HOES – CHOICE OF 6 & 12 ROW HYD FOLD Kongskilde Germinator 5m with eradicators, etc VOGEL NOOT 5 FURROW PLOUGH WITH PRESS S-950 manual vari width & hydraulic press arm HOWARD 5 FURROW CLASSIC SWING-PLOW Shotbolt 6.2m hydraulic folding rolls TERRADISC CULTIVATORS 3 & 4M Dutch & combination harrows – 3 to 6m PLOUGH PRESSES CHOICE FROM 2 TO 4M Dalso 6m hyd/fold pigtail cultivator with rear discs FLAT LIFTS – SUBSOILERS 2 TO 5 LEG Log Splitter heavy duty tractor rear mounted WESTFIELD 10” GRAIN AUGER 3PH 42’ LONG Front mounted 3M Synchro seedbed harrow STAINLESS STEEL WATER/FERTILISER BOWSERS Choice of 10,000 - 18,000 - 25,000 litres on air or hyd brakes 12T GRAIN TRAILER HYD TAILGATE SPRUNG D/BAR Flat trailers 28 & 30’ tandem axle with steel chequerplate ﬂoors 14T BUNNINGS GRAIN TRAILER HYD BRAKES T & F dump/muck trailer tandem axle in need of some tidying 14T VEG TRAILERS 34’ AIR BRAKES-SPRUNG DB Massey Ferguson 5t & Harford 3t trailers with grain sides 50’ NEAN COMBINE/MACHINERY TRAILER full MOT wells & outriggers on air with rear lift – choice of 2

WANTED

s/beet drills cleaners & trailing tanker harvesters 2 & 3 row

Mob 07836 643155 Tel 01263 833281

For more information visit our website or give us a call

www.harvesterpartsltd.com

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✓ Used Suzuki Quads in stock ✓ Finance available ✓ Full parts & after-sales support | Open 7 days a week - Call for an appointment

Suzuki Quad Truck VX15 EHJ

Suzuki Quad Truck VX20 EZB

2015, 40,000, Full farm spec including Agri top.

5,000kms, Full farm spec including Agri top.

£12,995

£15,995 All prices + VAT

Tel: 01527 62336 • Mobile: 07860 546104

www.abbeycommercials.com

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GENERATORS: diesel & PTO, quality used & new, est 25yrs. JSP UK Ltd. Tel 07774 742182 (Hereford)

nts for

Main age

NEW & SECOND-HAND CLEANERS

Manufacturers of Typhoon Fans (0.5–120hp)

TEST FACILITY AVAILABILITY

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& agricultural machinery

KM Group 07944 116870

kmgroupcombine@gmail.com

GRAIN spears (7), 2015, but in very good condition. £40+VAT each. R Hart Tel 07769 680326 (Suffolk)

GRAIN CLEANER SPECIALISTS

7-TONNE bulk feed bin, regularly painted. £500 ono. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)

SIEVES & SPARES FOR MOST MAKES 3 PHASE electric crop drying fan. £550+VAT ono. R Stevenson Tel 07889 647736 (Cambridgeshire)

FANS & OTHER EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE

Robin: 07710 242015

SEED & CEREAL ENGINEERING

www.grainmachinery.co.uk

Air Tunnels

Fans & Aeration

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Roy Edwards 07702 408833 Full engineering, installation & dismantling services

Grain Stirrers

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Gas Burners

Controllers & ACCS Equipment

ANY GRAIN DRYERS

NUMATIC Wet & Dry 240v grain store vacuum, 2013, great for sucking up ﬁne dust off grain store ﬂoor, can be seen working. £130+VAT. J Massie Tel 07973 482993 (Leicestershire)

MARTIN Lishman Hot Spot wind in spears for grain cooling/drying, 2020, 6" inlet for fan mounting & approx 8' high, one has a slight bow in but still usable, the other in good condition, priced for the two. £140+VAT ono. J Massie Tel 07973 482993 (Leicestershire)

PELLCROFT

t: 01526 342466 e: sales@pellcroft.com

www.pellcroft.com

CHERRY CGP08 grain pusher, 2014, 8’ blade/reach, Euro brackets, used a few seasons & always barn stored, no dents, twists or damage, nylon edge barely worn, excellent condition, 514kg, collection East Grinstead, delivery possible. £1,150+VAT ono. T Hobbs Tel 07889 741080 (West Sussex) RECO grain auger, 28' long, 6" diameter, 3 phase transmatic auger on wheels, in good working order, can be seen working. £500+VAT. M Fleming Tel 07881 913725 (Lincolnshire)

MECMAR 13t diesel ﬁred PTO dryer, 1999, only 1276hrs, c/w Mecmar canopy, had very little use & always stored inside. £17,000+VAT ono. R Shearwood Tel 07889 488036 (Lincolnshire)

GRAIN AUGER 36' (11m), 3/ph, can be seen running, all working but requires one new bearing as the bottom end unfortunately been sat in water for a while; shorter (4m) auger also available. £500+VAT. G Betts Tel 07799 744785 (Norfolk)

GRAIN auger 6” x 42’ long, on wheels, 3 phase motor, starter & cable, loading hopper, retirement sale, owned from new on small farm, great for loading grain bins, excellent condition, about 20T/ hr. £1,500+VAT. D Lockhart Tel 07920 100623 (Cambridgeshire)

GRAIN STORE CLEANING

Call Adam, Farm Linc: 07970 433 470, email adam@farmlinc.co.uk, www.farmlinc.co.uk

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Cleaning of walls, floors, wind tunnels, fan houses, dryers & more. Fast efficient service. Exceptional attention to detail. Lincolnshire based will travel. POLYPIPE plastic grain ventilation pedestals (5), 2008, 150mm diameter to reach 2.4m high. £350+VAT. P Middleton Tel 07776 141805 (Norfolk)

MARTIN Lishman temperature differential fan controller, 2013, auto switches fans on/off when drying/conditioning grain in store, complete system with grain temp spear & air temp sensor, very good condition & works well. £580+VAT. J Massie Tel 07973 482993 (Leicestershire)

MARTIN LISHMAN Protimeter Grainmaster moisture meter tester with temperature spear, 2016, complete kit, in very good condition. £160+VAT. J Massie Tel 07973 482993 (Leicestershire) 22-111171

GRAINMASTER Protimeter ‘I’ grain moisture meter & probe, 2008. £400+VAT. P Middleton Tel 07776 141805 (Norfolk)

K&J ENGINEERING HAVE A HUGE RANGE OF BURNERS AND SPARES IN STOCK

01621 828689

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TURNER No 8 grain cleaner, lots of sieves, but no motor, dry stored, ready to load, retiring tenant, has got to go! FOC. G Steward Tel 07808 174009 (Kent)

INDOOR grain bins (2), 75t with doors & air ducting, buyer to dismantle. £400+VAT. M Fleming Tel 07881 913725 (Lincolnshire)

ALUMINIUM grain ventilation pedestals (8), 2008, with 150mm & 200mm piping, inc joiners & end caps. £350+VAT. P Middleton - WRONG IMAGE? Tel 07776141805 (Norfolk)

CLAAS grain temperature meter for bulk grain testing, 2017, excellent condition. £60. S Castle Tel 07941 119014 (Cambridgeshire)

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Massey Ferguson 7726 Dyna 6

John Deere 6210R

£45,500

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2014, 8800hrs. 40k Autopower, guidance 2016, 50k, 5600hrs, 4 spools, ready, 90% tyres. immaculate £45,500 as new tyres

Massey Ferguson 7624

Case 2166 Axial Flow combine

1997, 2700 engine hrs, 2300 drum, POA 16’ header. Tidy for year POA

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Massey Ferguson 9280 Delta 2011, 2500/1800hrs, 30’ cut

Massey Ferguson 6490

2009, 40k, Dyna 6, 7165hrs, POA front linkage, full suspension

POA

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JCB 538-60 AgriPro

JCB 435S

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JCB 542-70 AgriXtra

JCB TM 320S

JCB 542-70 AgriPro

JCB 528-70

JCB 525-60 Agri Plus

JCB 538-60 AgriXtra

JCB TM 320S

JCB 542-70 AgriXtra

JCB 532-60

JCB TM 320S

Bailey TB 16T

John Deere 6210R

John Deere 6250R

Bailey 14T

JPM low loader & dump

24 reg 1923hrs 40kph choice of headstock

74 reg 250hrs 50kph 175hp as new condition 5year/2000 warranty

2023 1423hrs 40 kph full spec choice of headstock

23reg 750hrs SRS a/c

full spec

40kph new style cab

2024 1300hrs as new condition Dualtec,

4000hrs 40kph SRS air seat, choice of headstock

JCB 538-60 AgriSuper

1750hrs 50kph choice of headstock warranty 175hp

2022 71 reg 40kph 150hp

24 reg 1200hrs 40kph

3000hrs 7m reach in lovely condition call for more

74 reg 1000hrs 40kph warranty

new, commercial axles, air/oil brakes, roll over sheet, flotation wheels

IN ST OC K

63 reg 5500hrs very nice condition

71 reg 1470hrs full spec

silage/corn floation tyres commercial axles

trailers Call for more info

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JCB 532-70

Andy Mellor Ltd • Edderton • Forden • Welshpool • Powys • SY21 8RZ

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2012 SIMBA 5.5M UNIPRESS c/w Pro-active legs with new rev points, very good lev boards & packer, lights, hyd brakes & parking stands, ready to go straight to work £18,995

EX C & ELLE BE N AR T R IN IN GS GS

VADERSTAD ROLLEX 620 this machine has seen little work, excellent rings & bearings, fantastic light set of 6m rolls

£4,995

New Holland TF78 Elektra 2001, 3316/2517hrs 30’

£160,000

£12,500

New Holland TF78 1997, 4445/5246hrs, 24’

New Holland TX68SL 1997, 3541hrs, 24

KOCKERLING 3M PRECISION CULTIVATOR exactly same as newer Vario, 1 owner, done v little work, c/w 23 h/d spr/legs, vg points, hyd depth wheels, lev boards, double U packer & lights £9,995

New Holland CX880SL 2006, 2710/2226hrs, 30’ vario

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£11,000

SIMBA 10M X-PRESS Proactive discs, with nearly new disc, levelling boards, an excellent packer, lights, very good tyres, hydraulic jack, & dromone spoon hitch £34,995

VADERSTAD 6M NZ MZURI REZULT 7.5M STRAW RAKES c/w full set new points, lev boards, very good tyres, following harrows, has come from a great home & been very well looked after £12,995 POA

T: 01462 442409 • Ben: 07852 524879 • Daniel: 07734 328994 • E: office@richardtaylortravel.co.uk St Ibbs Farm • St Ippolyts • Hitchin • Herts • SG4 7NL

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Fendt Ideal9 Paralevel 4wd, 2020, 1071/1542hrs GPS, 35’ Powerﬂow

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2014 HEVA 3M TRAILED COMBI DISC c/w 5 auto reset legs, optional d/bar link attachment, exc wearing metal, vg bearings, filling disc, nearly new tyres & lights, tidiest we’ve had in £18,995

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2014 GREAT PLAINS 4.6M UNIPRESS immaculate, done v little work, Proactive legs, vg rev points, lev boards, as new packer, flotations, hyd brakes, parking stands & lights £17,995

IM TH MA RO CU UG LA HO TE UT

2008 KOCKERLING TRIATHLON 300 ALLSEEDER DRILL c/w new rev points, markers, ladder, excellent metal, hyd f/ paddles, lev boards, packer & following harrow, barn stored £9,995

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bp combine harvesters ltd

£22,000 Case AFX8010 2004, 30’ vario

£45,000

£34,000

New Holland RB150CC 2018, 29,000 bales approx

Fendt Rotana 160V Xtra 2022, Crop cutter, 37,000 bales approx

£13,500

£21,000

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2022 SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 620 batwing mower

NEW SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 650 PRO-LINE batwing topper

NEW SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 480 PRO LINE

SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 420 batwing topper

SPEARHEAD MUTICUT 460 BATWING TOPPER

SPEARHEAD SNIPER 280 HD flail mower

2025 SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 830 batwing Topper

2005 SCHULTE S150 batwing toppe r

2018 McCONNEL SR620 batwing topper

TWOSE (SCHULTE) S150 4.5M BATWING TOPPER

SPEARHEAD SNIPER 250 HD offset flail mower was £10,350

SPEARHEAD SNIPER 270 LH flail mower, 540rpm was £5,450

SPEARHEAD SNIPER 280-SHD

£18,500

£6,950

£9,750

£26,750

£29,750

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£4,950

£21,500

£4,750

£8,350

£6,250

£16,250

VOTEX LANDMASTER 275 flail mower

www.afmachinery.co.uk

£7,950

£7,250

£6,500

VOTEX JUMBO FR 120

07775 684401

£15,950

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GRAIN HANDLING/ STORAGE (cont)

JOHN DEERE 324 mower conditioner, 2004, used this season, gwo, viewing welcome. £2,250+VAT ono. P Hill Tel 07919 311812 (Berkshire)

NEW MACHINES & PARTS

Spearhead Multicut 390 Batwing Rotary Topper

£17,250

GRAIN pusher, surface rust & needs a clean, but solid construction, was used with Manitou forklift. £300+VAT. W Lamb Tel 07935 749025 (Bedfordshire)

hwhite@afmachinery.co.uk 07775 684401

SINAR Agritec G3 moisture analyser, calibrated, ready to go, c/w hectolitre weight measuring funnel. . £275. R Swayne Tel 07703 653726 (Kent)

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JOHN DEERE mowers, two available, one 48" cut fully serviced, one 42" cut fully serviced. £950 each. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk)

GRASS MACHINERY

SPEARHEAD Multicut 480 Proline Mower

RITCHIE 3m pasture slitter, very good condition, plenty of life left in the blades. £1,950+VAT. C Wollen Tel 07786 117094 (Bristol)

Winton 1.75m Flail Mower

SITREX Haybob HM 300, 2000, in good condition, not done lots of work as been on a smallholding, always been kept under cover. £800 ono. R Godber Tel 07506 169625 (Derbyshire)

£1,900+VAT

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07748 004794 01245 442224 PZ GREENLAND 300 haybob, working order. £500+VAT ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys) STIGMA Park 420LM, good condition, 2016, excellent working order. Offers. G Gapp Tel 07979 495492/01379 677693 (Norfolk)

PZ 165 drum mower, 2000, in full working order, only used on smallholding so not done that much work, always been stored under cover. £600 ono. R Godber Tel 07506 169625 (Derbyshire)

New, h/duty model, a very highly rated flail

Wisson-Burton Machinery Sales

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MASPORT Grass Master 610 heavy duty walk behind mower, Honda GXV 160 engine. D Elmore Tel 07770 872454/01487 830314 (Cambridgeshire)

PLUG & COOL differential 4way controller, 3yrs old, c/w temperature probe. £1,250+VAT. A White Tel 07977 265776 (Lincolnshire)

MCCONNEL SR15 batwing mower (same machine as a Spearhead), hardly used, stored under cover, 4.6m cut, 1000 PTO. £13,500+VAT. A Gilman Tel 07836 255587 (Kent) LLOYDS Palladin 24", box petrol, 5 blade cylinder. I Morris Tel 07496 394356 (Shropshire)

KUHN VKM305 ﬂail topper, 2008, 3m cut, excellent condition. £2,950+VAT ono. R Hill Tel 07795 493949 (Staffordshire)

OPICO 3m grass harrow, good condition, tyres all holding air, ready for work. £950+VAT. C Wollen Tel 07786 117094 (Bristol)

INO 2.7m Flail Mower

LLOYDS Palladin 24", box petrol, 5 blade cylinder. I Morris Tel 07496 394356 (Shropshire) ALLET Regal cylinder mower, 6E box & seat, petrol. I Morris Tel 07496 394356 (Shropshire)

KUBOTA TE4052 4 rotor rake, 2022, like new, has done very little - less than 100ac from new, all tines present, tyres all hold air, everything works as it should, can be loaded. £3,950+VAT. C Wollen Tel 07786 117094 (Bristol)

BROWNS 3m aerator, new set of genuine Browns blades, smart frame, greased & ready to work. £1,950+VAT. C Wollen Tel 07786 117094 (Bristol)

£2,650 2013, hydraulic sideshift, front or rear mounted

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FLEMING TOP6 6' topper, 2015,very good condition, done very little work. £900 ono no VAT. C Heaton Tel 07702 892588 (Cheshire) MARTIN LISHMAN 12’ pedestals (6), 8” diameter, galvanised, old but usable. £100 each. A White Tel 07977 265777 (Lincolnshire)

TWOSE TE180 HD paddock topper, working order. £795+VAT. C Wollen Tel 07786 117094 (Bristol)

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KONGSKILDE SUC 300T, 1985, showing its age but in gwo, many spare new belts, c/w 2nd machine in process of being broken for spares. £850+VAT. H Heath Tel 07941 513384 (Essex)

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£20,950 New, top spec with Starcut blades, full warranty

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MARTIN LISHMAN grain drying pedestals, 2016, 3m high, 11 available, odd dent but otherwise good condition; also available 2 screw in hotspot spears. £80+VAT each. J Massie Tel 07973 482993 (Leicestershire)

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FOUR Plug & Cool fans, 3yrs old, 2.2KW, 3 phase, 8” diameter, c/w starter & cabling. £300 each. A White Tel 07977 265777 (Lincolnshire)

more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

07748 004794 01245 442224

LELY 280MC disc mower conditioner, 2006, blades as new, no missing conditioner tines, sheet does have some splits in. £2,750+VAT. J Stannard Tel 07919 054488 (Norfolk)

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MARTIN LISHMAN grain drying pedestal fans, 2016, 3 phase, 4 available, 6" outlets, all in good working condition. £180+VAT per fan. Two fan heaters also available at extra cost. J Massie Tel 07973 482993 (Leicestershire)

Specialists in Tractor Parts & Manuals

WEIDEMANN Terra-Combo Basis 2100 2.1m grass seeder, 2004, in good working order. £2,500+VAT. C Settle Tel 07884 318096 (Norfolk)

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Used Machinery

CLAAS Axion 810 CMATIC CIS+, 2021, 4070hrs, CVT transmission, front linkage with front spool valve, auto steer, S10 guidance/Isobus terminal, 4 spool valves, good condition ................................. £78,000 CLAAS Axion 830 CIS, 2021, 1520hrs, 50kph Hexashift transmission, front linkage, fully suspended cab, proactive front axle ................................................................................... £67,000 CLAAS Arion 630 CIS, 2013 (63) Arion 630, 3590hrs 40kph, front linkage & PTO, fully suspended cab, good condition ......................................................................................... £35,000 CLAAS Axos 320 CX, 2013, 90hp, 3200hrs, Trimble GPS .............................................................. £25,500 KRAMER KT407 telehandler 2021, 6240hrs Manitou headstock, c/w Strimech 8’ rehandling bucket, pallet tines on quick fit frame .................................................................................................... £46,000 SUMO DD3 direct drill, 3m, 2022, markers, very good condition ................................................... £21,000 ALPEGO 3m power harrow drill combination, 2020 RK 300 power harrow (200hp), Jet M 3m drill packer roller, disc coulters, hydraulic coulter lift, excellent condition ................................... £20,000 HE-VA Front Roller 600, 2024, 6m front press, hydraulic front locking paddles, 700mm rings, excellent condition .................................................................................................................... £17,000 RAZORBACK RT 750 rotary batwing mower, 2020, 7.5m working width, good condition ............... £17,000 SPEARHEAD Orbital 726T reach mower, 2017, wheel kit ............................................................... £16,250 VICON RV5216 SC14 14 knife variable chamber baler, Intelligent Density 3D, control box, wiring harness for non Isobus tractors, good condition ............................................................ £15,000 HE-VA Stealth 3m low disturbance cultivator, 600mm V-Profile roller, very good condition ............... £9,750 BACKUS 16.30 self propelled composter, 2m rotor, driven by tracks, Yanmar diesel engine ............. £9,250 HOMBERG Delta M135 drainjetter, 2008, manual controls, 500m jetting pipe, good condition......... £9,000 KONGSKILDE Germinator, 5m trailed seedbed cultivator, good condition ......................................... £3,500 TEAGLE Dynamo 6 mower, 1.83m cutting width, 2 rotors, rear roller, hydraulic sideshift, very good condition .................................................................................................................... £3,500 TRE EMME 7’6” rehandling/grain bucket, Merlo brackets, Merlo CDC sensor fitted, as new............ £1,800 FRANSGARD RV 380 combi rake, 3.8m working width .................................................................... £1,750 ALBUTT F110 twin bale spike, Claas Scorpion bolt on brackets .......................................................... £750

Second Hand Farm Machinery & Firewood Sales

Astwell 1.7m wu�er/swath wilter

4m Kuhn Combi drill with disc coulters

RAU 4m hydraulic folding stubble cultivator

£1,350+ VAT

£7,450 + VAT

£3,950 + VAT

Protech hydraulic post knocker

12T Tri�t muck trailer

£2,750 + VAT

£4,250 + VAT

hydraulic door

Tidy, done little work

Lemken 3m stubble cultivator 2015

£4,950 + VAT

Sales contacts

Paul Warner 07795 845308 Brian Cornwell 07899 965066 Sam Warner 07469 239863

Barroway Drove, Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 0AL

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T: 01366 324256 E: pwarner@bwmack.co.uk Out of hours: 07795 845308 • www.bwmack.co.uk

£1,650 + VAT (each)

Ifor Williams DP120

12’ cattle/livestock trailer Cattle partition 2014 in the year Fantastic condition

£3,750 + VAT

Strimech 1.5 cube pro ag buckets

Manitou/jcb q �t and pin and cone brackets

Quivogne TM28 tine master

Good discs, a number of new points to go with it

£3,450 + VAT

Based Lutterworth, Leicestershire

For more information contact Scott on 07833 438614 • Scott.Marlow94@gmail.com

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Ford Transit 300

Mercedes-Benz GLE350d AMG

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EcoBlue Limited | Wet Belt Complete Re Styled

Isuzu V Cross Commercial

2025 | Tax Efficient | Tow Bar | Canopy Available now!

Price: £41,999 + VAT

Line | Premium Plus | Pan Roof

MHEV X-Dynamic HSE | Rare 6 Seater Spoiler

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Isuzu V Cross

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New Machines

CLAAS Arion 660 CMatic Focus, 205hp front linkage, Cemis 1200 GPS, demonstrator ........................POA COUSINS Contour HZ 8m horizontal folding rolls, 24” plain rims ..........................................................POA KOCKERLING 6m Allrounder Profiline with STS double roller, demo machine ................................. £51,000 HOMBURG Delta Plus drainjetter, remote controlled hydraulic controlled functions, 500m pipe, 4wd pipe drive, hydraulic slew .................................................................................................. £18,700 JPM TLL 19 low loader, 26’ bed, commercial 10 stud axle, hydraulic fold flat ramps, air/oil brakes £14,600 ALPEGO TR 56-280, front & rear 2.8m flail mower, hydraulic offset ................................................. £8,300 ALPEGO TL33-220 verge mower 2.2m working width, hydraulic right hand offset, wide angle PTO .. £8,100 SUTON EHDG 2.3m power grab, c/w Claas Scorpion brackets ........................................................ £3,000 VICON Vari Spreader 503H, hydraulic on/off, parking wheels ........................................................... £2,300 GUJER TG301 trailed compost turner, 3m rotor, 2000L water kit, in cab electric controls......................POA RYTEC Compact Workbox can be fitted with various options & weights ........................................... £3,200

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Fenland Tractors Limited

Station Yard, Postland, Crowland, Peterborough PE6 0JT Tel: 01406 330386 Fax: 01406 330080 Email: martyn.stanley@fenlandtractors.co.uk

DOOR INSTALLATION ROLLER SHUTTER AND REPAIRS

Fiat 100C 6 Cylinder linkage Dbar hyd top link tidy

John Deere 45km tool bar never been used

Kubota KX016-4 2023 94hrs only full cab vary width tracks man QH immaculate throughout

JCB 8014 2013 2264hrs

Hitachi ZX19U-5A 2019 704hrs, variwidth tracks, man Q/hitch

D2 Narrow Gauge 3J good U/C & PTO tidy crawler

JCB 16C-1 2020 2032hrs variwidth tracks & blade

Cat D5 62J direct drive turbo Dbar & rear hyd services awaiting cab to be refitted

Ford 655D 1995 4 in 1 Extendahoe Forks spare buckets tidy for age

• Roller shutter doors made to measure • We also repair all types of industrial doors • We can erect or make alterations to steel work for new door openings

CALL FOR FREE SITE SURVEY

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EAST MIDLANDS INDUSTRIAL DOORS LTD

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Contact James Manager/Engineer

07764 873486

jamesrmfrench@gmail.com • eastmidlandsindustrialdoors.co.uk

Suppliers of replacement parts for all Caterpillar machines ALSO IN Simba Mk4 Tool Carrier, Sumitomo SH60 6T Digger & Breaking Cat D5 Ag spec

Visit our website www.fenlandtractors.co.uk to see our stock machines

For more info call Head Office on 01623 847171 or email sales@bandbtractors.co.uk

2024 MF 8S.305

2020 MF 7718S

2023 MF 7344 Activa

2018 Fendt MT 943

2024 Valtra S416

2023 Valtra N155A

Manitou MLT 961-145 V+

Manitou MLT 634 PS

875 Hrs, Exclusive Spec, Dyna VT, 50kph, Warranty until 3500 Hrs/ Sept 2029, Trimble Centre metre Guidance, 5 Rear Spools. 10028242 £174,000 W

902 Hrs, CVT Gearbox, 50kph, ISOBUS Rear, Valtra Guide - Trimble Centre metre Ntrip, SmartTouch Extend, Standard Warranty. 10028338

£215,000

1835 Hrs, Essential Spec, 40kph, Dyna 6, CCLS Pump, 3 Spool Valves, Cab Suspension, 580/70R38 @ 90%, 480/70R28 @ 90%. 40028575 £69,500 D

50kph, Active Spec, G6S Loader, Powershift Transmission, 160 l/min Pump, Four Rear Spools, Air Brakes, Air Seat, Air Conditioning. 10027595

£104,000

Brand New, Not Registered, MF600 20FT Freeflow Header, Chaff Spreader, Straw Chopper, Auto Tilt Header Floatation. 10028612 £POA W

2019, 771 Hrs, Demo Condition, Machine Stablity Ram, Extra LED Work Lights, Air Conditioning, 500/70x24 @ 90% Tyres. 30028517

£83,500

3323 Hrs, 32” Extreme Ag Tracks, Trimble RTK Guidance, 6 Rear Spools, Hyd Top Link, Extra Front Idler Weights. 10028862 £139,000 W

2014, 5321 Hrs, Premuim Spec, Hydraulic Locking, 460/70 R24 Tyres, Pick-up Hitch. F

10028724

£29,500

FINANCE IS AVAILABLE ON MOST STOCK! CONTACT 01283 521522 FOR MORE INFO

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Grain Maize

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A full planting to drying service • Individual operations as required • Crop licence agreements •

Dan 07966 103821 office@prwormellfarms.co.uk

www.prwormellfarms.co.uk

Colchester, Essex CO5 7NA

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Salisbury • Wiltshire • Basingstoke • Hampshire • All prices + VAT Call Charlie Goater for a deal on 07979 556169 • Email: cgscharlie1@gmail.com

C G SERVICES PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

NC 16T DUMP TRAILER FLOTATION TYRES MAGIC TAILBOARD GREEDY BOARDS

BROWNS FLAIL TOPPER END TOW KIT 4M

COOK/RITCHIE ROUND BALE UNROLLER TRAILED OR MOUNTED OPTION

AG DISPENSER 175 LINKAGE MOUNTED FEEDER/ BEDDER BUCKET

CLAAS CONVENTIONAL BALER

£8,750

£1,500

£1,850

DOWDESWELL 2m FRONT MOUNTED SWING OVER FURROW PRESS

KONGSKILDE 4.5m GERMINATOR

£1,750

£1,450

£2,750

KVERNELAND 5m DISCS

CLAAS VOLTO 800 TEDDER GWO

KONGSKILDE 4m VIBROFLEX CULTIVATOR HYD FOLDING

BROWNS 6m GRASS HARROWS

£3,950

£6,750

£1,450

£4,500

POTTINGER MEX4 TRAILED FORAGER

WELGER RP15 NET AND TWINE

HARDI 12m MOUNTED SPRAYER INDUCTION KIT

ALLBUTT 2.1M PUSH OFF BUCKRAKE

£2,350

£2,950

SELF PROPELLED SWEEPER COLLECTOR WORKING ORDER RUGGERINI DIESEL ENG

£1,450

£1,750

IH MCCORMICK 434 CHOICE OF X 3 WITH OR WITHOUT LOADERS OR CAB

£2,750

LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TD5 148k MILES, SERVICED & FULL MOT, ALLOY WHEELS

£9,950

FROM £1,800

FABRICATION • SERVICING • REPAIRS • MACHINERY SALES

METTRON WEIGHING New steel surface mounted weighbridges 15m x 3m - 50,000kg capacity Delivered, installed & calibrated for trade use Digital weight indicator printer system

£25,380 + VAT immediate delivery

T: 01782 816730 / 07966 364701 E: mettronweighing@aol.com • http://mettron.co.uk/

HIRE • SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS • CALIBRATIONS • SOFTWARE

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

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New TEAGLE

GRASS MACHINERY (cont)

TAPS & DUAL models in stock heavy duty, rated 200hp, well priced

Photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

07748 004794 01245 442224

KUHN 2800 ﬂail mower, 2.8m, in good working condition. £2,400+VAT. C Settle Tel 07884 318096 (Norfolk)

SCHMIDT/DUCKER AWS 2200 branch & hedge pruning shears, 2000, 2.2m width, 100mm jaw width, c/w quick release piping & various attachments, operating manual & parts book included. £3,200 no VAT. P Smalley Tel 07771 925591 (Lincolnshire)

/BARE GROUND

or OVERSEEDING 6, 12 or 24m application

JCB TELEHANDLER hire with driver

Mobile

01986 785343

LIVESTOCK

KUBOTA DM1022 disc mower, bought 2yrs ago, but never used, working width 2.15m, 430kg, 42hp required, spare blades included. £5,000+VAT. H Chamley Tel 07740 102623 (Essex)

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MCCONNEL auxiliary control box, new & unused, 2010, Part number 21164.03. POA. P Ogden Tel 07860 522466 (Warwickshire)

HAULAGE

07860 893058

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P Ward

CATTLE feed supplements, surplus products available due to no longer having beef cattle, 17 bags protein concentrate, 30 bags Mycotoxin binder, 3 bags vitamin E supplement, 21 bags sodium bicarbonate, 9 bags calcium carbonate. T Saunders Tel 07724 830490 (Norfolk) RAINBIRD rain guns (3), 25 galls/min, two Lanzini smaller sprinklers from pivot irrigators, top working order. Offers please. A Mayhew Tel 07836 262787 (Suffolk)

ESTABLISHMENT

in STANDING CROP

HUNTINGFORD Simmentals, Salisbury, proven bulls for sale, excellent temperaments & conformation. POA. C Goater Tel 07979 556169 (Wiltshire)

1.5M twin head, ex McConnel. £3,500. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk)

COVER CROP/ STEWARDSHIP & GRASS

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North Suffolk area

Sugar Beet Haulage

IRRIGATION/ DRAINAGE WALDHAUSER irrigation hose reel machine, 90/380, in good working order, c/w some spares & instructions. £1,500 ono. T Palmer Tel 07715 181909/01664 424239 (Leicestershire)

Lleyn & Shedding Rams

Registered & unregistered Lleyn rams Performance recorded EBVs in top 25% & above Flock No 01547

www.stonehousefarm.org

AMAZONE GHS 210 ﬂail collector, tracto mounted, 2013, 2.1m working width, high tip model, ﬂails all in good condition, just been serviced, used for 2 light projects only by us, all in good working order. £6,000+VAT ono. A Tate-Grimes Tel 01428 652222 (Hampshire)

Norfolk

01359 258034 07823 555210

WEEKLY TUESDAY SALES Prime Lambs, Cull Ewes, Store Lambs & Goats

ROVATTI Pomp 53K100/3E irrigation pump, 1996, mounted on a frame on a single axle chassis, sound insulated cabin, good pump but needs a new engine & diesel tank. £2,000+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (Derbyshire)

C G SERVICES

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY SALES Prime Cattle, Calves, Breeding & Store Cattle (Pig Sales every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month)

SMALL FLOCK of Lleyn X Texel ewes (11) some with lambs at foot. Ewes from £180 depending on age. Z Horlock Tel 07709 746167 (Suffolk)

JTE

OFFERS

BOMFORD Kestrel hedge cutter, 2009, 5m horizontal, 6.1m reach, GT497 ﬂail head, equipped with bootee ﬂails, cable control, operators manual & some spares. £4,300 no VAT. P Smalley Tel 07771 925591 (Lincolnshire)

IRRIGATION HOSE Lay flat 4” hose

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

01664 562971

e: sales@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk

TWO non-registered pedigree Lleyn rams. £200 each. Z Horlock Tel 07709 746167 (Suffolk)

Specialists in rumen friendly, alkaline feeding solutions

Specialists in hedging & forestry equipment

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Melton Mowbray Market, Scalford Rd, Leicestershire LE13 1JY

JOE TURNER EQUIPMENT

See our ad on page 51

Seasonal Breeding Sheep Sales Market Tavern & Function Facilities Pedigree Livestock Sales Farm Sales and Valuations Annual Traditional & Native Breed Show & Sale Deadweight Cattle Sales Straw & Fodder Sales TB Restricted Orange Cattle Sales

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BOMFORD 6ft ﬂail mower, needs some welding, hence price, but good ﬂails, collection only from near Spalding. £300+VAT ono. W Tyrrell Tel 07949 338150 (Lincolnshire)

SUFTEX, Texel X Beltex, Texel X Aberﬁeld shearling rams, MV accredited, Blue Tongue, Footvax, HeptP bolus. C Grundy Tel 07808 914719/01406 330205 (Lincolnshire)

Please ring for a quote

HEDGING & FORESTRY

BEDNAR MZ6000, 2019, one owner from new, very low use, well maintained, stored inside, tyres excellent, blades good, starts & runs smooth, everything works as it should, welcome to view working. £13,995+VAT. D Skinner Tel 07956 910422 (Norfolk)

SOUTH Devon bull, pedigree (Arncliffe Xerxes) DOB 28/03/2023 heterozygous polled, Myostatin, F94L status 0, nt821status 0, polled, easy calving & a quiet temperament. J Barlow Tel 07968 969424 (Nottinghamshire)

Shedding Composite rams also available All rams MV Accredited, extensively reared, closed flock

Contact Richard Evans t: 07836 253021 | 01953 717258 e: stonehouse.office@gmail.com

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Verge Mowers

NEW JFC & Polypipe, twin walled, perforated & non perforated, 375/600mm diameter, available in 6m lengths, ex farm, Milton Keynes. C Smith Tel 07831 479966 (Buckinghamshire)

See our ad on page 78 28-113591

SUFFOLK X shearling ewes (11), all on Heptavac P, regularly wormed & treated with ﬂy strike prevention, to be sold as a lot or in smaller groups.. £230 ono. G Bennett Tel 07460 928952 (East Sussex) ABERDEEN Angus bulls, 2yrs old, ready to work, health & fertility tested, very quiet to handle, choice of terminal & maternal lines available. J Runciman Tel 07795 548648 (Norfolk)

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Office 01530 229686

Mobile 07831 113316 Finance & Part Ex Available

McCormick X6.125

POA

Rattlesden, Suffolk, IP30 0SU

4 Furrow Doweswel plough

Twose Cambridge rollers Hydraulic fold

POA

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Kuhn MDS 1142

POA

Simba 2/3C Hydraulic Folding Heavy Disc Harrow 2010, 4.3 m, hyd lock down, discs 80%, 2 rear services and drawbar, the best you will find

Redrock 20T Grain Trailer 2014, sprung drawbar, manual tailgate, grain chute, 560/60 x 22.5 85%, grain only, 1st class

Amazone AD-P 3000 Speicial 3m Combination Drill 2017, KX 3000 PH, rotec disc coulters, new metal, low hectares, immaculate condition

Weaving Sub-Disc Cultivator Rape Drill 2011, 4m wide, new metal, guttler press, simple rape seeders

Lemken Vari-Pack Hydraulic Folding Front Press 2016, 4m, steering headstock, hyd adjustable front paddles, excellent condition

Sumo Trio Cultivator 2021, 3m, shearbolt legs, tungsten metal, discs 95%, packer 90%, immaculate in every way

Cousins Type 28 Cultivator 2023, 5.6 m, leading tines, levelling paddles, twin 650mm razor ring packers, metal 90/100%

Kuhn NCR 5000 Combination Drill 2014, 5m folding, rear hopper, double disc coulters, excellent condition

McConnel Discaerator 3000 2014, 5 auto-reset legs, discs 85% large-packer, exceptional condition for the year

Vaderstad Cultus 300 Cultivator 2012, 3m, 3 rows of tines, one row of star discs, 700mm rubber press, hardly used

Staines 6/8cu/m Concrete Mixing Trailer 2015, 529hrs, 124hp JCB engine with hydraulic power pack, ready for work

Bye Engineering Powered Twin Axle Towing Dolly PTO driven, 550/60 x 22.5 flotation wheels, air brakes to dolly and trailer, in cab control box

Simba 5.5m Hydraulic Folding Trailed Cultipress 2010, 85% metal, pro-active tines, hyd paddles, two rows of 600mm press, excellent condition

Marshall Tran-FT-28 Sheep/Cattle Trailer 2019, 28’ long, sheep decks, new cattle partitions, air/hyd brakes, stored inside

Bailey 5000L Single Axle Sprayer Mixer Bowser 2013, flotation wheels, air brakes, hydraulic 3” pump and pipework, pallet tray

Kuhn HR 6004R Folding Power Harrows 2016 / 2019/ 2022, new tines, wheel eradicators, oil cooled main gearbox, 1st class condition

Farmet Fantom Pro 850 Trailed Cultivator 2017, 8.5m, leveling paddles, 3 rows sprung tines, 2 rows of 650mm press, excellent condition

Kuhn HR 3040 3m Combination Drill 2021, Isobus only, 320hp power harrow, 3030 double disc drill, immaculate condition

Bundie 11,250L Tri-Axle Diesel Bowser 2018, petrol engined pump, reeler, filter, flow metre, good high capacity bowser

Opico 555 XL Gas Fired Grain Drier 2010, 12T capacity, hyd emptying, PTO drive, the best used grain drier you will find

Simba / Great Plains Hyd Folding Unipresses choice of 4.6 / 5.5 / 6.1 / 6.6m, excellent metal and condition

12m Teams sprayer

Manual control

3 section electric shut off

POA

Hall Farm, Aldeburgh IP15 5JD NOW STOCKING VST COMPACT TRACTORS! From 18hp to 25hp and all 4wd & PAS

THE VTS TRACTOR RANGE: VST Field Track 224D 4wd, 22hp, compact tractor for an amazing................£6,700+VAT VST 927 4wd, 24hp, compact tractor for only ...............................£7,595+VAT New supplier of Agri trend Chain harrows! Contact for best price

NEW MALONE Slide Tilt post driver, log splitters & Pro Cut toppers in stock now We are Suffolk’s Malone agent! Talex 360 rake ONLY 1 LEFT IN STOCK! £3700+VAT New Jarmet tine grass harrows, chain harrows and flat rolls

6t tipping trailer c/w lights ....................... £1,800 +VAT AS Marston 1t tipping trailer ..............................................£1,500+VAT Cousins 6.2 contour rol c/w hydraulic folding rolls ..............................................£2,000+VAT

Viewing by appointment only

Contact Tom on 07872 916363 for more information

www.hallfarmmachinery.com

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WANTED 3/4/5/6m combination drills, Kuhn and Simba/Great Plains cultivating equipment See website for more pictures & more stock

AS113449

USED MACHINERY Kverneland TS tine drill 4.8m c/w hyd folding, PTO fan ..............................................£3,500+VAT

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

t: 07500 556215 Service 07437 144803 Parts e: djagriservices@gmail.com

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2018 Fendt 516 Power 8066hrs

£4

2021 Claas Axion C Matic 7005hrs

£5 3,0 00

£5

2021 JCB 536-95 Agri Super 5766hrs

£4 2,5 00

Tel: 01580 291271 • Mob: 07836 723944 • sales@markhellier.co.uk • Find the most desirable stock at www.markhellier.co.uk

2018 Valtra T234 Versu c/w Quicke 6 L Loader 8110hrs

CASE

VALTRA

2021 Case Optum 300 CVX, 2135hrs, GPS Ready, front linkage + SCV 900 tyres, 5 Spool valves ....................................................................£107,000

2020 Valtra T194 Direct, 7636hrs high speed, front linkage, 2 front hydraulic service, 5 rear spool valves, hydraulic top link, guidance ready, LED lights, cool box, front tyres 540/65x30 70%, rear tyres 650/65x42 70% ......................................................................£49,000

New Holland T6.175 fitted with brand new dynamic command gearbox

2018 Valtra T234 Versu c/w Quicke 6 L loader, 8110hrs, full guidance, hydraulic top link, power beyond, front tyres 600/65x28 30%, rear tyres 650/75x38 40% ......................................................................£45,500

New Holland T5.115

FENDT

New Holland T7.270

2018 Fendt 516 Power, 8066hrs, 50kph, front linkage, front tyres 0%, rear tyres 40%, original, tidy tractor for age and hours .......................................................£53,000

Steyr 6240 CVT

2024 Case Farmall 100C, 336hrs, front weights, 3 double acting spool valves, cab suspension, air seat, 3 speed PTO, passenger seat, front tyres 340/85x24 95%, rear tyres 420/85x34 95% ..............................£49,000 2023 Case Puma 240, 1461hrs, front linkage & PTO, full guidance, 2 MM valves, climate control, deluxe seat, 4 speed PTO, power beyond, this tractor will come on brand new 600/60x30 and 710/60x42 Michelin’s immaculate ..................................£120,000

NEW HOLLAND 2023 New Holland T7.225 Auto Command, 2825hrs, front linkage, guidance ready, front tyres 540/65x28 40%, rear tyres 650/65x38 60%, fairly, standard tractor, very tidy .........................................................£80,000

MASSEY FERGUSON 2020 Massey Ferguson 6718S, 5264hrs, 50kph, front linkage, air brakes, Isobus, extra service joystick control, front tyres 16.9x28 30%, rear tyres 18.4x42 50%, immaculate............................................£55,500

FOR BREAKING

2019 Fendt 718 Power Plus c/w MXT414 Loader, 12181hrs, full guidance, 1 front service, Power Beyond, front tyres 600/65x28 50%, rear tyres 650/75x38 80%, looks and drives very well for these hours ......................£53,000 2022 Fendt 724 Profi Plus, 7641hrs, 5 Rear spool valves, full guidance, front PTO, warranty until 8000hrs, exceptionally tidy ............................................£83,000

New Holland T6.160 New Holland T4.75V New Holland T7.315 New Holland T7.260 PC

The tractors have done a maximum of 2000 hours, ALL PARTS AVAILABLE

WANTED McCormick tractors x7’s & x8’s with maximum of 6000hrs

COMING IN 2022 New Holland T7.230 2019 Merlo 35.7CS 2012 New Holland T7.185 2020 Case Puma 200

JOHN DEERE

2021 Claas Axion 850 C Matic, 7005hrs, 55kph, front linkage, 1 hydraulic front service, basic guidance, front tyres 540/65x30 0%, rear tyres 650/65x38 30%, very clean, tidy tractor ............................................£59,500

2015 John Deere 6125R, 9700hrs TLS, Autoquad, front tyres 16.9x24 50%, rear tyres 18.4x38 30%, very tidy tractor ......................................................................£32,500

JCB

SELLING ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMER

2021 JCB 536-95 Agri Super, 5766hrs, Manitou head stock & pallet forks, tyres 460/40x24 20% ...............£42,500

2017 Roberine R3, 635hrs, immaculate ......................................................................£10,000

2015 John Deere 6125R 9700hrs

2020 Massey Ferguson 6718S 5264hrs

2018 New Holland T7.210

2023 New Holland T7.225 Auto Command 2825hrs

£1 20 ,0 00

2021 Case Puma 240

£8 0, 00 0

£5 5,5 00

CLAAS

£3 2, 50 0

TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

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2023 Case Puma 240 1461hrs

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LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT

C G SERVICES

SHEEP HANDLING/SHEARING KIT

Barry Horne

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

BULK FEEDERS OPENING UK LID SILOS FOR FORKLIFT BUCKET NEW SILOS for sale SECONDHAND SILOS WANTED

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SOAY lambs, 2026 born April, ready to go 3 months old, deposits welcome, only 3 left, wethers, feel free to ask any questions message on WhatsApp, anyone interested in keeping sheep will need a holding number (CPH number). £45 each. R Baker Tel 07774 808499 (Oxfordshire)

PRATLEY 10 gate sheep handing yard, 2004, new hubs, bearings, wheels & tyres, boards replaced with marine ply & treated, straight & ready to work. £5,250+VAT. R Allan Tel 07771 922747 (Leicestershire)

07879 402246 01948 710662 bulkfeedersuk@hotmail.co.uk

TRADITIONAL livestock feeding troughs with hay/straw manger with stainless steel ﬂoor, 2010, several available in 8–10’ lengths. £80. T Saunders Tel 07516 408321 (Norfolk)

36 TON molasses tank & stand, 2012 c/w pipework, handle to operate discharge valve, inspection lid, tank: 2.5m x 4m x 3m, stand: 2.6m x 4.2m x 3.2m, easily holds an artic load of molasses, good condition. £3,150+VAT ono. B Burton Tel 07775 877136 (Nottinghamshire)

Round pen, sheep turnover crate, Guillotine, Gates and Shearing trailer all Galvanised

MILKING PARLOUR fully operational, 2025, can be seen working, 18 stalls, pumps, clusters for sheep/goats, ramps, frame, water system for cleaning & milk capture, bulk tank, water heater & boiler, ﬁtted by RMS & can quote for reinstall. £14,000 ono. M French Tel 07530 987349 (Dorset)

ASSORTED heavy duty sheep gates & hurdles, IAE with pins. £475. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire) CATTLE CRUSH in good working order. £900 ono. P Murton Tel 07598 808954 (Norfolk) IFOR WILLIAMS 12' livestock trailer, twin axle & spare wheel, good condition. £1,900 ono. P Murton Tel 07598 808954 (Norfolk)

LOCKING head yokes, 140' (14x10'), galvanised, c/w wooden bottoms, good condition, plus a few spares. £250+VAT each. B Graves Tel 07801 862278 (Northamptonshire)

THREE large ventilation fans, single phase, Multifan 900mm, little used. M Richardson Tel 01677 422196 (North Yorkshire)

Cattle crush IAE chieftain rotating rump bar HOMEMADE cattle trailer top, no ﬂoor, would make useful storage/shed, approx 12' x 7'. Offers. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)

PEDIGREE polled Hereford quality bulls ready for work, 16–22 months old, good pedigrees, shape, quiet temperament, easy calving, HiHealth, BVD tested & IBR vaccinated, delivery available. £3,500–£4,500. J Speirs Tel 07979 463480 (Bedfordshire)

LONGHORN XT portable clippers, in decent condition, spare drive cable & h/ piece. £50. G Swindells Tel 07974 695924 (Nottinghamshire)

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£1,995+VAT R Hopkinson 07976 424263

POULTRY house on wheels, houses 40+ birds, very good condition. £650. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

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JULIANA X Kune Kune mixed sex piglets for sale (18), now 6/7 weeks old & weaning really well, ready to leave around 18 July at 10wks old, boars & gilts available, fed on varied diet inc fruit & vegetables, CPH number required. £35 ono each. C Capp Tel 07464 450458 (Lincolnshire)

SECOND HAND FEED BINS NATIONWIDE DELIVERY

07970 740568

www.bulkfeedsystems.co.uk

IAE Chieftain cattle crush & sliding race gate, rotating rump bar, foot trimming kit, neck scoop, light use, excellent condition, 2018, located east Essex, can deliver for mileage, crush c/w ﬁttings £4,000, sliding race gate £500. £4,500. B Richardson Tel 07775 837902 (Essex)

IFOR WILLIAMS TAS 10G-14 cattle trailer, 2006, excellent condition, c/w partition, loading gates, spare wheel. £2,100. J & J Rix Tel 07850 796057 (Suffolk)

MACHINERY

HONDA/LOGIC sweeper, new brushes with push brush, brackets & winch to lift. £1,150+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire) BEMA 3m wide hydraulic drive road brush, new jockey wheels (sweeper). J Kirkham Tel 07703 289979 (Lincolnshire) AS110784

Tel 01652 655777

Kevin mob 07796 957735

Michael mob 07850 828639

Fountain House, 111 Scawby Road, Scawby Brook, Brigg, N Lincs DN20 9JX

19 reg MF 7718s 4x4 3490hrs FS CS air brakes

F reg MF 3080 4x4 Dynashift

15 reg MF 7618 Dyna 6 4x4 FS CS MF power loader

16 reg JCB 541/70 4x4 Agri Super brand new engine

14 reg MF 7618 4x4 Dyna 6 FL PTO 50K air brakes

21 reg Manitou 840/145 PS+ teleporter 3450hrs

16 reg MF 7720 4x4 FS CS 50K

11 reg MF 6499 4x4 Dyna 6 6200hrs 40K new engine 1000hrs ago

19 reg Bobcat E45 midi excavator 2050hrs

15 reg MF 7720 4x4 8300hrs FS CS 50K

57 reg MF 6480 4x4 8793hrs standard specs

24 reg MF 7s 180 4x4 Dyna 6 Exclusive brand new 3 years warranty 50K FL auto guide ready 18 reg MF 7726s 4x4 Dyna 6 a/c 50K FL air brakes 5600hrs as new 20 reg MF 7720s 4x4 2725hrs FS CS 50K air brakes warranty to 3140hrs

email: kptractors1@outlook.com

fax: 01652 651476

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BEEF Shorthorn bulls (2), well grown, well ﬂeshed, 16 month old, pedigree, by Chapelton Samuel, suit pedigree or commercial herd, both halter trained, quiet & ready to, Hi Health herd, both vaccinated BVD, IBR & Blue Tongue, TB4. £3,500. V St Joseph Tel 07747 847431 (Essex)

£1,850 PLUS VAT

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LIVESTOCK (cont)

J reg MF 135

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PARTS & DISMANTLING TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

Contact Dave Direct: 07770 814967 • dave@burdenbros.co.uk

COMBINES:

JOHN DEERE: T670i, W540, 9580 WTS, 2066, 2258, 2058, 1188, 1177, 1166, 1085, 1075, 1065, 985, 975, 965, 955 CLAAS: Lexion 780, 760, 600, 580T, 570T, 480, 460, 440, 430, 218, 118, 108, 106, 105, 98, 96, 85, 76, 70 NEW HOLLAND: CR9080, CR980, CX740, TX66, TX68, TX36, TX34, TX32, TF78, TF46, TF44, TF42, 8050, 8040, 1500’s MASSEY FERGUSON: 7278, 40RS 38, 34, 31, 29 DEUTZ FAHR: 6090, 4090, 4080, 4065, M3630, M3610, M2780, M2680 LAVERDA: 152, M120 CASE: 1660, 1680, 2188, 1460

TRACTORS:

JOHN DEERE: 8520, 8400, 8200T, 7800, 7530, 7430, 6930, 6900, 6800, 6430, 6110, 3650, 3130, 2140, 2040, 1640 NEW HOLLAND: T7.200, TN150 KUBOTA: M7173

FORKLIFTS:

JCB: 531-70, 530-70, 525-58, 520-4, 414, 926 CLAAS: Targo C50, K50 Ranger MATBRO: Telestar, Teleshift, 280, 270, 250 MANITOU: 2600, MLT 633 MERLO: 40.7, 30.6 Multifarmer, 28.7, 26.6 JOHN DEERE: 3800, 3420, 3415, 3200 TEREX: 250

BALERS:

NEW HOLLAND: 1210, 1010S, D1000, BB960, BB940, 9090, 841, 835, 7070, 750, 740, 654, 650, 644, 640

JOHN DEERE: 680, 644, 592, 590, 582, 578, 575, 550, 342 CASE: RBX435

CLAAS: Quadrant 3200, 2200,1200, Rollant 255, 280, 180, 46, 44, Vari, Hesston 4900, 4800, 4750

WELGER: D6000, D4006, D4000, 520, 435 VICON: MP800, RV1602

MASSEY FERGUSON: No.5, 2190, 2170, 2160, 190, 187, 185

MOWERS:

KUHN: Alterna 500, FC283, FC313

JOHN DEERE: F310R, 328, 228, 131, 1360 POTTINGER: Novacat, Eurocat

KRONE: AM20, 32P, AMT 4000CV, Easycut 32CV, Easycut 2800CV

LELY: Optima 240C, Splendimo 280FC MAJOR: Toppers

FORAGE HARVESTERS: CLAAS: 930, 695, 690, 75

UTILITY & ATV:

JOHN DEERE: 865M, 855D, HPX KAWASAKI: Mule 4010

POLARIS: Ranger 900D

01795 880224

Old Rides Farm • Eastchurch Kent • ME12 4BD

BUY YOUR USED PARTS ONLINE

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www.burdenbrosmachinery.co.uk

Vicon PS1154 hyd shut off, very very good condition ........................ £1,250 Case RBX462 round baler ......................................................................DUE IN Wessex 4’ ﬂail topper ................................................................................. £375 8’ GP bucket Euro brackets........................................................................ £385 Parmiter Swing around post driver ........................................................ £1,125 Welger AP630 baler ................................................................................DUE IN Vespa 125 scooter, 72 plate, never ridden ............................ £4,500 NO VAT Colchester Triumph 71/2” lathe, customer’s ............................. POA NO VAT NH 945 conventional baler.....................................................................DUE IN Western fast tow fuel bowser .................................................................... £950 Selection of ﬂat 8 grabs .............................................................................. POA NH Proted 4 rotor tedder 2021 vgc....................................................... £4,250 NEW Malone post knockers in stock and ready to go ........................ £3,450 NEW Malone 6’ pasture toppers in stock & ready to go............£1,475 each Kuhn Axis 40.1W spreader 2010............................................................ £2,995 Forklift tipping skips choice .............................................................. £225 each Lely Splendimo 280 2011 ....................................................................... £4,450 Krone KW6.02 6 rotor tedder 2009 ....................................................... £4,450 Einbock 11m grass harrows ................................................................... £1,450 Triumph 2000 saloon car laid up 25 years................................. POA NO VAT Ford 7610 2wd customer’s machine ...................................... £9,950 NO VAT Evans & Pearce electro broadcaster ......................................................... £375 Range Rover Vogue 03 plate spares/repair...............................£500 NO VAT FuelProof 1,000L bunded fuel tank .......................................................... £750

All prices + VAT

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Lincolnshire based • Contact Edward Kilby 07500 661240

www.srkilby.co.uk | edwardkilby@icloud.com

Massey Ferguson 5455 loader tractor 8091hrs, 2005, PUH, very genuine tractor!

£23,950+VAT

Kidd 450 straw blower 2021, swivel spout, immaculate order

Knight GW15 Sprayer

£10,250+VAT

c/w front tank, 15m, 2014, very tidy! £5,950+VAT

Sanderson TL7 teleporter 1996, 6k hrs, grain bucket and tines

£13,250+VAT

Amazone UF1201

18m mounted sprayer, 2012, vgc

£12,750+VAT

Kverneland 1230 Actiroll Made by Dalbo, 12m, have had some welding

£11,950+VAT

Maschio Alitalia combi drill

Simba Unipress 5.5m

HE-VA Euro-tiller 600 cultivator

Kverneland 6m power harrow

Spearhead TWIGA 650T Hedgecutter

Gregoire Besson 3.2 Discordon

2013, Suffolk coulters, 4m, very tidy! £10,500+VAT

Front & rear levelling boards, rear harrow, elec depth stop control, excellent machine! £18,950+VAT

6.5m telescopic, joystick controls, nice machine £10,950+VAT

Pro Active tines, DD packer, 2011, nice machine £16,950+VAT

2012, hydraulic folding & packer adjustment £16,950+VAT

He-va legs, excellent discs, hyd fold packer £6,500+VAT

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CASE IH 4230XL 2WD lovely clean condition, spacious XL cab, 1994, 4100hrs, front weights

CASE IH FARMALL 110C 4WD C/W MX406 LOADER 2022, 475hrs, 24x24 gearbox

CASE IH PUMA 240 CVX 50kph, front linkage & PTO, 2024, 1167hrs, Accuguide ready

CASE IH PUMA 240 CVX font linkage & PTO, 50kph, 74 reg 1325hrs, Accuguide ready

CASE IH JX90 C/W Q40 LOADER 2009, 4026hrs,16.9x34 tyres

MITSUBISHI L200 TITAN DOUBLE cab 2.4 auto in Blade silver, 2026 reg

CASE IH PUMA 165 MC 50kph, front linkage, Accuguide ready, 650/65x38 tyres, ready to go

CASE IH PUMA 175 CVX 50kph, front linkage, Accuguide ready, 650/65x42 tyres, ready for work

JCB JS131 EXCAVATOR 2018, 4950hrs, hitch & buckets, non-Adblue machine

JCB 530-60 AGRI SUPER pin & cone headstock, rear trailer hitch, 2023 73 reg, choice of two

THWAITES 1T HIGH TIP PIVOT STEER DUMPER

THWAITES 10T DUMPER 2018

WACKER NEUSON 1501 SWIVEL DUMPER 2015

JCB 530-60 AGRI SUPER Varispeed, hydraulic locking pin & cone 73 reg, 2649hrs, rear hitch

WEIDEMANN 1140 PIVOT STEER LOADER c/w pallet forks & bucket, 2024, 443hrs

CASE IH FARMLIFT 742 TELESCOPIC FORKLIFT JCB Q-fit carriage, 2023, 1400hrs, r/trailer hitch

KRONE SWADRO 460 single rotor rake

KRONE SWADRO TC880 TWIN rotor rake, 2026

WEIDEMANN T4512 COMPACT WEIDEMANN T6025 TELESCOPIC FORKLIFT TELESCOPIC FORKLIFT 2017, only 345hrs, Euro h/stock, pallet tines Euro h/stock, p/tines, hydro 4wd, 3 mode steer

SPEARHEAD TWIGA FLEX T80 Propilot, 1.6m head with hydraulic roller & head, 2020

SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 650 PROLINE FLEXWING 6 blade mower, 2024

£35,995 + VAT

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

Startin Tractors Ltd, Twycross CV9 3PW

01827 880088 • sales@startintractors.co.uk • Check our website for up to date list & photos:

www.startintractors.co.uk

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JCB 531-70 Construction spec, 2012, 2300hrs, all works. £17,000 ono. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

POTATO EQUIPMENT

WANTED

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Specialists in helping farming and rural families stay independent at home

£37,500 2018, vario trans, 5250hrs, new tyres, clean & tidy machine, attachments available

Lawrence Rich

07774 112211

QUICKE bag lifter, 2022, on Euro brackets, good working order. £595+VAT. C Wollen Tel 07786 117094 (Bristol)

Manitou Spare Parts Supplier

PAIR MF80 loader main lift rams, excellent order. £120 no VAT. K Jones Tel 01263 712328 (Norfolk)

Specialist installers of membranes & liners

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07512 821421 or visit our website

www.machinerywanted.co.uk

See our ad on page 91 ORNAMENTAL sink, good condition. £40. G Swindells Tel 07974 695924 (Nottinghamshire)

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PEST CONTROL

MUCK & SLURRY

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BEST PRICES

AGRIBUMPER potato boxes for sale, 2021, good condition. £35 each or 10 for £300, collection from Dunbar Scotland. M Cameron Tel 07795 994786 (East Lothian)

for

INSPECTION SERVICES

regulation requirements, we are here to offer a fast, friendly and professional service

Potato • Onion • Carrot • Parsnip Red Beet • Veg handling equipment Graders (both screen & lift roller) hopper cleaners/graders, brushes, box & big bag fillers/tippers, etc Field equipment Vegetable transplanters, drills, top lifters, toppers, hook tine cultivators Grimme DL/GZ/GT/SE harvesters Call Lukasz on

WESSEX ENGINEERING For all your

REMOTE slurry pump, radio control, working fantastic, but does need a new engine as it won’t start. £14,000+VAT. T Thomas Tel 07551 353804 (Gwynedd)

Marian Teodorczyk

Payment prior to collection • Any condition considered

07966 593526

www.aandrhandling.co.uk

LOLER 98 & PUWER 98

By Teo

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Telehandler parts delivered direct to you

The Workshop Castle Farm, Deddington Banbury OX15 0TP

STOLL Robust F4 HDPM fore end loader, 2010, had very little use, good condition, pallet tines & bucket to ﬁt can be purchased separately. £2,500 no VAT. P Smalley Tel 07771 925591 (Lincolnshire)

See our ad on page 9

FOR EXPORT

A & R Handling

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lawrence.rich@hotmail.co.uk www.richfarming.co.uk

JCB carriage, almost new. £1,000. G Swindells Tel 07974 695924 (Nottinghamshire) 31-113607

MANITOU MLT 630-105PS Telehandler

07983 152751

Specialists solutions for slurry, liquids & digestate storage See our ad on page 96 34-113592

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GRAIN FUMIGATION GRAIN STORE TREATMENTS full coverage GRAIN MONITORING and RODENT CONTROL

REDUCE HARVESTING DAMAGE WITH RUBBER WEB COVERS FOOD QUALITY PVC GRADING SCREENS RUBBER GRADING SCREENS PERFORATED RUBBER WASHER BELTS

Call

COMMAND PEST CONTROL

Tel: 028 9127 5913

01787 248049

Email: info@agri-web.co.uk

www.commandpestcontrol.co.uk

www.wessexinspections.co.uk

MCHALE shear grab, needs a bit of TLC. £320 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

PLOUGHS

£37,500 2018, only 3250hrs, Deutz engine, good tyres, attachments available

Lawrence Rich

07774 112211

JCB 531-70, 64 plate, 8000hrs. £15,000 ono. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

lawrence.rich@hotmail.co.uk www.richfarming.co.uk

MISCELLANEOUS ADBLUE – one new 200L plus one part drum, both bought in Oct 25, approx 300L in all. £150+VAT. L Baker Tel 07879 885505/01406 330782 (Lincolnshire)

MUCK/SILAGE fork for front end loader, heavy duty, 2007, 1.5m wide, Euro 8 ﬁtting, 13 bolt in 900mm long tines, good condition. £1,000 no VAT. P Smalley Tel 07771 925591 (Lincolnshire)

BIG BAG LIFTER Heavy Duty

KUHN Multi-Master 113 3E 4 T 4 furrow mounted reversible plough, very good condition, only 400 acres worked, 2017. £6,000+VAT ono. D Winston Tel 07597 508798 (Hertfordshire) GREGOIRE BESSON variwidth 4 furrow plough, in fair condition. £1,200. M Andrew Tel 07903 442568 (Lincolnshire)

£1,180 + VAT

handles 4 x 600kg or 2 x 1000kg bags brackets of choice included

01386 49155

NEARLY 200 meat packing boxes. £100. G Swindells Tel 07974 695924 (Nottinghamshire)

BUNNING 105 MSL muck spreader, 2001, very good cond for age, vertical beaters, c/w r/hood & internal slide for finer materials, good tyres, brakes & lights, many recent new parts inc floor drive g/box, all floor slats & fabricated floor. £8,000+VAT. W Hitchcock Tel 07903 248519 (Suffolk) AS MARSTON 2000 gallon slurry tanker, 1996. J Kirkham Tel 07703 289979 (Lincolnshire)

KVERNELAND. ES 100-200 5f plough, 2011, good & straight with no welding, hydraulic front furrow, hydraulic variwidth, 100cm interbody clearance, furrow press arm with hydraulic release, some mouldboards very thin. £8,500+VAT ono. R Dalglish Tel 07901 228134 (Fife)

RANSOMES FAUN/UNDERHAUG potato planter, 36” rows, 72” wheel track, c/w inserts for smaller seed & ﬂashing light box for misses, always stored under cover & you will struggle to ﬁnd a better one, collection only, can help load. £450+VAT ono. W Tyrrell Tel 07949 338150 (Lincolnshire)

POTATO CHITTING CRATES

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JCB 538-60 AgriIXtra telehandler, 2024 74reg, 40kph, 6-speed Powershift 150hp, as new condition, only 400hrs, manufactures warranty, 1 owner from new. POA. A Carvill Tel 07971 482999 (Leicestershire)

31-112262

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Telehandler

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MANITOU MLT 630-105V

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MATERIALS HANDLERS

Pellcroft Engineering Ltd Coningsby, Lincs

01526 342466

sales@pellcroft.com

www.potatocrates.com

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USED MACHINERY JOHN DEERE 8R 410

JOHN DEERE 6R 250

2023, 2390 hrs, John Deere Signature Edition, E23 50K, ILS front suspension, ActiveSeat, 4600 display with automation activation, 5 ESCV

£224,950

71104121

2025, 795hrs, AutoPowr, 50K, G5 Plus Command Centre, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, 6.5” Touchscreen Radio, Ultimate air seat - heated and cooling, A/C

£164,950

31105377

JOHN DEERE S790

FENDT IDEAL 9T

2022, 1245 engine hours, 941 drum hrs, 40K ProDrive, 2WD, AutoTrac ready, Gen 4 4600 commandcenter, 7.9mtr power folding auger, 24” tracks

£244,950

11098196

2021, 40k, 998 Drum hrs, 1490hrs engine, suspended tracks, air seat, A/C, gps ready, Macdon FD140 40ft header with 2x side knives, LED Lights,

£149,950

31104951

JOHN DEERE 8500i

JOHN DEERE 7R 350

PG Warranty, subsidised finance available, 2024, 1505hrs, Signature Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations

2023, 506 drum hrs, 910 engine hrs, 585HP, 40K ProDrive, AutoTrac Ready, Harvest Lab ready, 4 wheel Drive, air seat, A/C, Maize KP, 639 premium grass pick up

£194,950

11091787

£129,950 11098301

John Deere 6R 215

2023, 1550hrs, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, Premium air seat, A/C, TLS, HCS, 4ESCV with electric joystick, 155L/min hyd pump

2022, Ultimate Edition, 5020hrs, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, Premium air seat, A/C, 4ESCV with electric joystick controls

£74,950 11105478

John Deere 6120M

2024, 1997hrs, PowrQuad, 40K, air seat, A/C, TLS, 3SCV, 114L/min hyd pump, Additional hyd oil reservoir, John Deere 623M loader - M-SCV 2F + 1

John Deere 6250R

£114,950 11076333

John Deere M740i

2019, John Deere M740i Trailed Sprayer, Ultimate Edition, 24M, C/W 12M fold, 8 Sections, 520/70R38 tyres, Ring Hitch, Hyd Pump Drive with piston

John Deere 6R 195

Subsidised finance available, 2024, 1095hrs, AutoQuad, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, Premium air seat, A/C, TLS, HCS, 4ESCV w/electric controls

£124,950 11090408

71090456

John Deere 6R 155

PG Warranty, subsidised finance available, 2024, 1275hrs, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, G5 Screen, App radio, TLS, HCS, A/C, 4ESCV

John Deere 6R 215

PG Warranty, subsidised finance available, 024, 3175hrs, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, G5 Plus Command Centre, AutoTrac Ready, Activations

£114,950

£44,950 51104878

£199,950

71087616

£99,950 31107139

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UK USED MACHINERY • FINANCE AVAILABLE • TRADE INS WELCOME

£129,950 31102237

John Deere 6R 215

2023, 3075hrs, AutoPowr Command Pro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, Ultimate air seat - heated & cooling, A/C, TLS, HCS, 4ESCV, Hyd IPM

01844 278843 sales@farol.co.uk *Stock correct at time of print. Weights NOT included. Prices ex-yard and exclude VAT. E&OE. Please check hours and availability.

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ALL PRICES PLUS VAT UNLESS OTHERWISE STATED

TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

PEGORARO UP AND OVER LINKAGE To ﬁt Pegoraro D series power harrow

£1,495

NEW CONDITION ONLY USED 20 TIMES

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front loader, 4wd/2wd, power steering, 25hp

£13,450+VAT

new, man gearbox, machinery package deals available

2wd tractor, rebuilt engine, square door quiet cab

£7,950+VAT

4wd/2wd, power steering, powered new, man gearbox, hydro, loader by a Mitsubishi MVS3L2 1319cc and cab options available

£11,495+VAT

£9,950+VAT

WINTON 1.6M

WINTON 1.75M

£1,020+VAT

£1,900+VAT

topper mower, available in 1.1m, flail mower, new, h/duty model, 1.4m, 1.6m & 1.8m a very highlyrated flail

£3,000

LELY SPLENDIMO 550P TRAILED MOWER

LOW LOADER HAULAGE AVAILABLE

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TAFE 6028M COMPACT TRACTOR TAFE 6028H COMPACT TRACTOR TAFE 6028M COMPACT TRACTOR

TAFE 6020M COMPACT TRACTOR

DAVID BROWN 995

1,3/8” 540rpm 6 spline shaft,1,3/8” 1000rpm 21 spline shaft, and 1,3/4” 540/1000rpm 20 spline shaft. 350hp rated machine new cost today over £20,000

ASKING PRICE £11,999

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07549 664260 |

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DIMSPORT TRACTOR PTO DYNAMOMETER

new bearings, clutch and blades

FORD 2000 DEXTA PREFORCE

£7,700+VAT

c/w loader and cab work or play. Lovely straight tin work

Carlton Farm, Cattle Dyke, Gorefield, Wisbech, Cambridgeshire PE13 4NR

£3,500

QUIVOGNE 3.65M DISC CUTIVATOR

In very good working order

£3,250+VAT

KUHN VKM 280

2.8m hyd side shift flail mower. f/w all new flails, gwo

£3,200+VAT

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S/H Swift Lift Extendo 900 SLEX150R telescopic elevator, 900mm wide chevron belt, power trans, r/c, safedown, 3 phase

HERBERT 2 way rising potato box ﬁller, 1994, not been used for many years but was working ﬁne & has been stored in the shed. £800+VAT ono. H Fisher Tel 07801 705920 (Essex)

Ref 8009

TRIMBLE Case XCN 1050, 2018, c/w Isobus, task controller, section control, varirate, EZ Pilot steering, SAM 200 motor c/w bosses to ﬁt Claas tractor & Lexion, cab mount bracket, wiring looms to suit, excellent condition, bought new 2019. £5,250 ono. J Evans Tel 07971 985497 (Pembrokeshire)

• New & used machinery sales • Repairs & servicing • On-site repairs • Spares/parts • Stockists of Dale Kane Trailers • Stockists of Loval Tractors

PUMPS

Tong Swan Neck Elevator 3.8m plus 1m long and 450mm wide chevron belt. Three phase

Ref 7608 Rebuilt Tong Caretaker 1200 Grader 3m wide hopper, 1500mm belt, 6 adj coils, twin screens, picking table c/w turning roller + cross conveyors

FLOWER bulb hot water steriliser, 1t capacity, 4 lift out forklift cages that hold 0.5t each on a std pallet, single phase for pump & electrics, diesel fuelled burner for heat, selling due to buying larger capacity, collection only. £400+VAT ono. W Tyrrell Tel 07949 338150 (Lincolnshire)

Based in Cambridgeshire & specialising in Massey Ferguson & Fendt repairs we also offer:-

Francis Holohan 07496 734212

HYDRAULIC MOTOR used on Lister bale elevator, c/w long service pipes. £50. A Milsom Tel 01666 840772 (Wiltshire)

SBS SPARES LTD

SPECIALISTS IN USED SPARES Commercial Vehicle Dealers and Dismantlers

SEED Ref 7859

SEED

POTATO BOX REPAIR

Ref 7969

PRECISION FARMING

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Then you could make money from solar panels by reducing your own energy costs and selling back surplus to the national grid

They can be profitable within two years Call 01284 706932 David Bullett 07798 790695

dnbelectrics@gmail.com

Ref 8019 Ref 7990 Tong No 15 Hopper s/h, 4.6m x 2.5m with 1200mm wide belt, 3 phase

AVAILABLE MORE STOCKWEBSITE ON OUR

Specialists in enhancing the accuracy of GPS systems

UK agents for The Sack Filling & Robot Palletising Company weighing and stitching equipment, and Visser & Symach palletisers

Tractor Drivers, Sprayer Operators, Fencers, Livestock Workers and all Rural Staff

REPAIRS, SERVICING & MAINTENANCE STARFIRE 7000, taken off a John Deere 6250, 2yrs old, selling due to retirement, as new condition. £2,500+VAT. G Gapp Tel 07979 495492/01379 677693 (Norfolk)

Find Staff – Find a Job!

www.4xtrahands.com

For more information contact

S/H Oldenhuis & Prinsen Palletiser used palletiser, PM type, compact & self-contained

Swift Lift Interstore Troughed Belt Conveyor 9.75m x 600mm, dual speed, 3 phase

SITUATIONS VACANT

AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS

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QUALITY FLAILS

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07824 600667 01245 422498

SPRAYERS

Tel: 01427 718561 Fax: 01427 718016 E-mail: sales@flailsdirect.co.uk Website: www.flailsdirect.co.uk

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REDUNDANT LORRIES & MACHINERY ALWAYS WANTED

To suit most flail mowers and hedge cutters at competitive prices

Engineers of Professional Equipment Small Tractors, Small Holders, Equestrian Holders, Garden Equipment, Industrial & Construction, Welding & Fabrication Major rebuild projects undertaken 20yrs main dealer, 16yrs independent Fully conversant with all types of work & engineering Good quality parts supplied at reasonable prices for all major brands Efﬁcient result or your money back

BLUE BRIDGE ENGINEERING LIMITED

Valley Farm Pit Hadleigh Road Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3EN

01284 747292

SPARE PARTS

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01353 740666

See our ad on page 59

Email: info@sbssparesltd.co.uk

www.sbssparesltd.co.uk

admin@4xtrahands.com

FULLY MOBILE SERVICE

sales@davidharrisons.com www.davidharrisons.com

Tel: 01473 652454 Fax: 01473 652467

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Call Adam, Farm Linc: 07970 433 470, email adam@farmlinc.co.uk, www.farmlinc.co.uk

Used commercial from vans to tractor units Always a large stock of 7.5 ton tippers, flats, boxes, etc Box bodies for storage from 10ft to 40ft, also containers, artic trailers, flats, step frame boxes and fridges Axle wheels, tyres, springs, rams, power packs, engines, etc Artic back end 5th wheel bogies and tipping bodies Artic tankers, fuel bowsers, low loaders, compressors Please phone with your requirements and weʼll try to help

37-113022

Ref 7956 Tong Barrel Washer 4m x 1200mm barrel, inverter drive, motorised door, bottom sludge screw, discharge elevator, walkway & steps

On site repairs, fast efficient professional service, flexible to suit your needs, large or small quantities, box alterations, re-branding and other work considered, Lincolnshire based will travel.

HONDA 3" water pump, excellent condition. £150. G Swindells Tel 07974 695924 (Nottinghamshire)

45-109694

Ref 7906 New Tong Caretaker Grader 1800 with 6 rows Easyclean, Easygrade screen & 4 person inspection table

CRAWFORD boat hopper, 3 phase manual variable speed, 2.7m wide, 4m long c/w internal approx 1m wide chain & slat to move crop along, discharge height adjustable from 0.8–1.5m, can be seen running, collection only from nr Spalding. £300 ono. W Tyrrell Tel 07949 338150 (Lincolnshire)

41-112508

Swift Lift Interstore 115T Elevator 10.5m x 600mm, slewing platform, power trans, lufﬁng head with safedown

Cereals • OSR • Beans Please call Jeremy Long on 07711 079821

Also flail mowers for tractors and excavators from 15 to 200HP (Flails Direct is a division of Engineering and Hire Ltd)

KNIGHT EU400024m trailed, 2010, r/ wheel steer, 4000L, large pump, auto level booms, muller control with joystick, auto ﬁll controls & tank level, chem locker, washdown kit, 2 sets wheels, booms in great condition, new NSTS test. £10,600+VAT ono. G Vale Tel 07968 087369 (Bedfordshire)

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USED & REBUILT

www.cambridgetractors.co.uk

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Andrew Guest Ltd TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

Refurbished Kuhn Power Harrow & Accord Seed Drill Specialists

Recon 3m power harrows from £7,250

Recon 4m power harrows from £8,250

Quick fit 2! Blade Holder Conversion Kit

Recon 3m DA drills c/w Suffolks 3m from £7,750 4m from £8,450

to suit most models of Kuhn

£195/rotor

Tractor wheel track eradicators to suit Kuhn Maschio KRM from £195/leg

Genuine Kuh tines in stoc n k

Recon 3.5m power harrows

£7,750 Maxi Packer roller kits, flexicoils and tyre packers ex stock

Vertical folding markers to suit Kuhn, Maschio, etc £975 pre emerge kits from £975 3m recon Kuhn Accord combis from £14,950 4m recon Kuhn Accord combis from £16,800

Giant Packer roller kits to suit Spaldings & Shakaerators

Tel: 01636 700608 • Mob: 07833 535891

2 bolt fix .......... .......... £12.95 Q fit 2 .............. .......... £13.95 Non genuine tungsten quick fit tines ........... £39.50

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OPENING TIMES:

Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm Saturday: 7.30am – 11.30am (Seasonal)

OTHERS JUST PAINT MACHINES AND DO WHAT THEY THINK NEEDS DOING...

THIS IS WHAT WE DO! Refurbished Power Harrows:

• All New Bearings and Seals in the Trough and Gearbox • Blade Holders All New are fitted • New Genuine Kuhn Tines fitted • New Packer Roller Kit fitted • Shot Blasted, Repainted and New Stickers • New PTO and Guards fitted as standard • Models of Power Harrows used: HR3001, HR3002, HR3003, HR4001, HR4002, HR4003 and HR4004 • Front or Rear Levelling Board as standard • Cam Clutch new fitted on all machines • Wheel Track Eradicators are available as an optional extra

All Seed Drills Totally Refurbished:

• New Main Frame with Extra Strength • New Coulters and Pivot Bushes • New Metering Device • Vertical Folding Markers Power Harrow mounted • New Disc Marker Pivots and Discs • All New Hoses and Hopper Cover • New Hopper Extension and Double Step • Tramliner c/w 2 or 4 Shut Offs and Low Level Sensor • All Shot Blasted, Repainted and New Stickers • S-Type Following Harrow Standard on complete combinations • 2 Rows of Coulters as standard – 3 rows optional extra • Pre Emergence Markers available as an extra • Hydraulic Coulter Lift available as an extra

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Refurbished Combinations 4m – from £16,800 3m – from £14,950 Kuhn 3001 3002 3003 Power Harrow:

• New Maxi Packer Roller & Clod Board • Accord 3m DA Seed Drill c/w Tramliner • 2 row Suffolk Coulters • Vertical Folding Markers fitted on harrow • Hopper Extension • Step and S-Harrow

Kuhn 4001 4002 4003 Power Harrow:

• New Maxi Packer Roller & Clod Board • Accord 4M DA Seed Drill c/w Tramliner • 2 row Suffolk Coulters • Vertical Folding Markers fitted on Harrow • Hopper Extension • Step and S-Harrow

12 Months Warranty on our combis

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ACCEPT NO IMITATIONS!

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SPRAYERS (cont)

STRAW & HAY

Specialist Suppliers of Pesticide Application Equipment

ECONOSPRAY SPOT SPRAYERS

Boston Crop Sprayers Ltd

49-110861

incorporating

47-113082

VASSGRO S P R A Y E R S

7.5 lpm

Visit our website to see our complete range of products

AGRICULTURAL SPRAYERS SALES SERVICE SPARES

01285 653738

neilvessey

P J Reed

New totally enclosed bunded storage tanks

info@abbottwessex.co.uk

info@spraytech.uk.com

01566 772208

www.spraytech.uk.com

FOR SALE

SPREADERS

& WANTED

LANDQUIP SPRAYERS

RAPE, WHEAT & BARLEY STRAW STRAW IN THE SWATH WANTED for home market & export

47-112836

LARGE STOCKS OF PPE AVAILABLE SALES & SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE

Contact Richard Dix 07770 331587

01284 724455

COLLECTION & DELIVERY arranged

BOSTON 01205 722 240

AMAZONE. ZA-V2600 with 600L extension, 2022, total capacity 3200L with narrow body behind tractor, V3 discs, hydraulic border limiter, LED lights, manual spreader excellent, like new, for sale as upgrading to variable rate. £8,250+VAT. C Lane Tel 07760 369492 (Northamptonshire)

WISBECH 01945 461 181 BEDFORD 01525 841 923

www.bostoncropsprayersltd.co.uk

C G SERVICES SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE Call Charlie Goater for a deal on 07979 556169 E: cgscharlie1@gmail.com

AGRIBUGGY A2500, 2700L tank, Trimble auto steer & section control, full working order, ready for work. £20,000+VAT. T Thomas Tel 07551 353804 (Gwynedd)

£250 PLUS VAT

SANDS SLC 4000, 2008, 24m, available September 2026, 11,400hrs approx, RDS, foam marker, 380/85R30 & 600/60R28 tyres. £18,000+VAT. T Coate Tel 07714 104165 (Buckinghamshire) 12 METRE trailed sprayer, based on Lely chassis, f/w 1500L tank, induction hopper, boom flush, hydraulic boom lift & lights, can be supplied with full test cert. £750 ono no VAT. K Jones Tel 01263 712328 (Norfolk) 48-113595

SPRAYTEC LTD

PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING

Sprayer Specialists in the Eastern & Southern Counties Crop & Amenity Sprayer Specialist 47-109023

Sprayer Specialist in the Eastern & Southern Counties New and used sprayers and parts stocked for: Berthoud • Househam Chafer • Team and most other makes

Hypro • Teejet • Lechler Altek • RDS • Dual Pumps Enduramaxx • Stocks Fan Jet

SULKY FERTILISER/SALT SPREADER Been used to feed pheasants

KNIGHT Challenger self propelled sprayer, 3000L tank, 24m booms, rate controller, new 540x65x28 tyres, rowcrops & ﬂotations available separately, retirement sale, new nozzles this year, good working condition. £11,995+VAT. D Lockhart Tel 07920 100623 (Cambridgeshire)

BEST PRICES PAID

01284 810751 07768 353910

pad500r@hotmail.co.uk

WANTED WHEAT, BARLEY & RAPE STRAW also HAY FOR SALE in round and square bales

Very good prices paid promptly

Call Jeff on

07977 268113

WANTED prefer big bales

01279 812727 spraytec@elmsfarm.me.uk

www.spraytecltd.co.uk

from 500 galls (2500 litres) up to 22,000 galls (110,000 litres) capacity r shutter Pump cabinets with rolle door and all equipment itors Pumps and fuel flow mon supplied and fitted our at Tanks manufactured SCUNTHORPE factory WE SUPPLY ALL TYPES AND CAPACITIES OF NEW AND USED STORAGE TANKS USED STORAGE TANKS FOR UNDERGROUND DIRTY WATER

T: 01724 850224 F: 01724 289317 E: sales@neilvessey.com

www.neilvessey.com

Top Quality Storage Tanks

Neil Vessey (Storage Tanks) Ltd Flixborough Ind Est Scunthorpe • Lincs DN15 8SH 1000-GALLON plastic cylindrical water tank, c/w lid, ballcock, 2" gate valve & overflow pipe. £250. M Fordham Tel 07871 986848 (Essex)

REGAL TANKS INDUSTRIAL STORAGE TANKS HIRE • NEW • USED

01502 710100 Fully searchable database at...

www.regaltanks.co.uk

Call Andrew Lloyd

07787 551081

AMAZONE ZA-M fertiliser spreader, 2012, OM24–36m discs, hydraulic border limiter, hydraulic slide open/close, great condition for age, always barn stored & has provided good reliable results, only for sale due to upgrade. £2,950. C Lane Tel 07760 369492 (Northamptonshire)

TANKS & BOWSERS

SMITHS of the Forest of Dean Ltd

SPRAYER, SLUG PELLET AND GRANULAR APPLICATOR TESTING

Tank & Drum Experts

50-107736

Contacts: Andy Gemmill: 07590 710680 Anthony Williams: 07711 947189 Harvey Walbanke: 07802 336880 Phil Ramsey: 07934 799628

storage tanks ltd

50-110303

£10,500+VAT

Pressure Regulator

50-113609

Berthoud Racer 3200L

4.75m

49-113368

TEAM HYPRO TEEJET RDS ENDURAMAXX DUAL PUMPS

4.3m

BUNDED 2,500L diesel tank, 2010, mains pump with ﬂow meter & auto shut off nozzle, good condition, now surplus to requirements. £350 no VAT. P Smalley Tel 07771 925591 (Lincolnshire)

49-113630

Main Agents for

AGRI SPRAY

PSI

HAY & STRAW FOR SALE & WANTED

49-113559

SPRAYER & SLUG APPLICATOR NSTS TESTING AT OUR LOCATIONS OR ON SITE FULL ON FARM SERVICE & REPAIR

DPTronic auto rate control 24m, tracking drawbar, fully serviced and NSTS, excellent condition

Spray 4.3m width from the Broadcast Lance Treat areas with Spot Hand-Gun Precise Control with Pressure Regulator/Gauge Complete Pro Setup for Spot and Boom Spraying 98L or 60L Tank, Spot Only or Spot+Broadcast Models Available

BATEMAN HiLo 2001, 1996, 13416hrs, John Deere engine, 24m contour booms, 3 sets of wheels, spreader deck & 2 sets of demount legs, working order, just ran out of test. £8,500. J Short Tel 07796 957503 (Cambridgeshire)

Landquip

47-113326

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Agricultural Application Machinery Specialists

BATEMAN RB26 sprayer, 2008, 9700hrs approx as still in use, just had full service, good condition for year, two sets of wheels 380/85/30, 600/60/28. £22,750+VAT ono. D Smith Tel 07712 593105 (Suffolk)

AMAZONE ZA-M 1800, 1999, holds 3 bags of fertiliser, full working order, please get in touch for further information, collection from Cumbria or delivery at cost. £350+VAT ono. J Trafford Tel 07964 857240 (Cumbria)

We stock plenty of IBC tanks & fittings

Collect from stock or nationwide delivery available Visit www.smdd.co.uk or call 01594 833308

TUFFA 3500 litre vertical rotationally moulded polyethylene static tank for the above ground external & internal storage of fuel, complete fuel system - pump, pipework & dispenser, in good condition, has been housed in a container. £2,300+VAT ono. R Stevenson Tel 07889 647736 (Cambridgeshire)

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Deere 7290R

2019 John Deere 6215R

Fitted with Soucy tracks, Ultimate Edition, CommandPro, 5,050hours

2019 John Deere 6215R

wer, Front linkage, me, 7,580 hours.

Fitted with Soucy tracks, Ultimate Edition, CommandPro, 5,050hours

2011 New Holland T9.560 6 ESCVS, swinging drawbar, GPS with RTK, 7074 hours.

olland T9.560

2019 John Deere 6215R

2005 New Holland TG285

Cummins power! 40kph full powershift, 4 SCVS, just 4,720 hours.

2005 John Deere 6920S

2017 New Holland T4.75

1981 Massey Ferguson 1250

Fitted with MF 920 loader, 2 SCVS, hyd trailer brakes - tidy tractor.

Very original - done just 1,832 hours!

2005 John Deere 6920

40K PowrQuad, Cab sus, 4 SCVS, Front Linkage, 11,233 hours.

40K AutoQuad , TLS, 3 SCVS, field office, 11,504 hours.

New Holland Boomer 25

2020 year, done just 135 hours and in excellent condition.

12×12 hydraulic Powershuttle, 2 SCVS, 540/540E PTO, 3,403 hours

2008 Massey Ferguson 3635

Ferguson 3635

2005 John Deere 6920S

40K AutoQuad , TLS, 3 SCVS, field office, 11,504 hours.

50kph AutoPowr, front linkage, Starfire 6000, 4 SCVs, 4,281 hours

Cummins power! 40kph full powershift, 4 SCVS, just 4,720 hours.

2005 New Holland TG285

ging drawbar, GPS 7074 hours.

2019 John Deere 6215R

50kph AutoPowr, front linkage, Starfire 6000, 4 SCVs, 4,281 hours

2005 John Deere 6920

40K PowrQuad, Cab sus, 4 SCVS, Front Linkage, 11,233 hours.

2023 Case IH Maxxum 150

Multicontroller- 50kph. front links and PTO, 4 SCVs, just 116 hours

New Holland Boomer 25

2020 year, done just 135 hours and in excellent condition.

1996 Massey Ferguson 374S

2001 Valmet 900 4WD

Vineyard tractor, 2 SCVS, 3,542 hours.

Fitted with Trima 340 Professional loader, 40kph gearbox, 6,352 hours.

1981 Massey Ferguson 1250 1996 Massey Ferguson 374S 2020 Merlo TF42.7 CS 140 CV 2024 JCB 560-80 AgriXtra

Good trackwork, rear linkage and PTO, VGC, 1 owner, 8,223 hours.

links and PTO, 4 SCVs, just 116 hours

2012 Valtra N142 Versu

1999 John Deere 46

Hydrostatic transmission, Loader & Back Actor, 3,299

2001 Case STX 440 Quadtrac

2023 Case IH Maxxum 150 Multicontroller- 50kph. front

50kph Versu, creeper box, full suspension, 5 SCVS, 6,673 hours.

2001 Valmet 900 4WD 1996 John Deere 4400

2014 CAT TH407C

1999 John Deere 4600

Hydrostatic transmission, Front Loader & Back Actor, 3,299 hours.

BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands

2019 John Deere 7290R

50kph AutoPower, Front linkage, SF6000 Dome, 7,580 hours.

2001 Case STX 440 Qua

Good trackwork, rear linkag PTO, VGC, 1 owner, 8,223 h

2005 John Deere Gator 6x4D Diesel engine, cab CVT gearbox, electric tip tray. 2,093 hours.

2012 N1422012 Versu 2005 John Deere Gator 2020 Massey TH Valtra 7038 Jacobsen R-311T

Vineyard 2 SCVS,VT,3,542 340 50kph Versu,transcreeper2200 box, fullserviced sus- andDiesel C/w two-speed hydrostatic hours, ready engine, cab CVT gea and 142hp 40kph Dualtech 173hp, hyd. Fitted Onewith ownerTrima machine wihProfessional only 920 loader, 2 SCVS,6 speed powershift Very original - doneTronic just 1,832 susp. tractor, - 40kph, Cab & boom mission, 3.8t, 7m reach, 4,128 hours to go! engine. 6,630 hours. pickup hook. 2,847 hours. 5,816gearbox, hours hours. good tyres, VGC, 3,926 hours. loader, 40kph 6,352 hours. pension, 5 SCVS, 6,673 hours. electric tip tray. 2,093 ho kes - tidy tractor. hours!

2016 Bailey 9 ton Grain Trailer As good as new! Sprung axles, hydraulic brakes, manual tailgate.

AT TH407C

Richard Western SF14

2020 Merlo TF42.7 CS 140 CV Tronic - 40kph, Cab & boom susp.

ershift and 142hp 6,630 hours.

good tyres, VGC, 3,926 hours.

2015 Horsch Sprinter 12 SW

Twin hopper for grain & fert, narrow dutch coulters, very tidy condition.

ton Grain Trailer

ew! Sprung axles, s, manual tailgate.

2024 JCB 560-80 AgriXtra

40kph Dualtech VT, 173hp, hyd. pickup hook. 2,847 hours.

2017 Vaderstad Rapid 800S Seed Eye and E-services, system disc.

Richard Western SF14

2014 Vaderstad Rapid 800S In very good condition and c/w E-services, blockage sensors.

R & R 16 ton grain trailer

Sprung drawbar and axles, hydrau- Sprung drawbar and axle, hydraulic lic tailgate, floation wheels tailgate, float wheels

2014 Sumo Mixidisc 5m Mounted-500mm discs and a

Sprinter 12 SW

R & R 16 ton grain trailer

Sprung drawbar and axles, hydrau- Sprung drawbar and axle, hydraulic lic tailgate, floation wheels tailgate, float wheels

2011 Sumo 3.5m Trio Trailed

Sumo Trio 4m Trailer

509mm Multipacka.

6 auto-reset legs, front discs, and 800mm Multipacka.

7 subsoiling legs, 2 rows of dropout discs and 800mm Multipacka

2021 He-Va Stealth 5m

2021 He-Va 4m Combi Disc

2018 He-Va King Roller 18M

2017 Vaderstad Rapid 800S

2014 Vaderstad Rapid 800S

disc.

E-services, blockage sensors.

7 subsoiling legs with shearbolt C/w 22” rings, smart set of rolls! Subsoiler protection. In very good condition and c/w 10 LD shearpin protected grain & fert, narrow Seed Eye and legs E-services, system

very tidy condition.

2023 Tuffmac 16ft 3 axle car trailer- C/w aluminium ramps, in good order!

Berthoud Tenor 43-46 32m Trailed Sprayer

In Test, valid until December 2026.

1996 John Deere 4400

One owner machine wih only 5,816 hours

2010 Vaderstad RDA 600S

A tidy drill, system dics, front press, radar metering and tramlining.

C/w two-speed hydrostatic transmission, 3.8t, 7m reach, 4,128 hours

just 1,678ha.

good order!

2011 Simba Great Plains 10m X-Press- New discs, smart

In VGC, 6.5hp petrol engine

2020 Massey TH 7038

2019 Köckerling Jockey 6m Tine Drill - In excellent condition

2023 Tuffmac 16ft 3 axle car trailer- C/w aluminium ramps, in

2017 Horstine Farmery Trailed 12 TMA4 Avadex Spreader

2012 Jacobsen R-31

2200 hours, serviced and r to go!

2014 KRM Sola NS Plus 2311 6m Tine Drill C/w with integrated cultivator

Berthoud Tenor 43-46 32m Trailed Sprayer

In Test, valid until December 2026.

2017 Horstine Farmery T 12 TMA4 Avadex Sprea

In VGC, 6.5hp petrol eng

2008 Simba 6.6m X-Press

machine!

On excellent metal, very good DD ring packer

2000 Simba 6.6M Culti-Press

2015 Vaderstad TD 600 Top-

2007 Vaderstad Carrier 650

2023 Lemken VarioPack WD

Pro-active tines and hydraulic levelling boards. VGC

2010 RDA 600S 2019 Jockey 6m In exceptional condition! Down-Vaderstad Super 6.5m - C/wKöckerling 3.8m 38 Ring Furrow2014 Press KRM Sola NS Plus hyd. levelling paddles,Tine VG steel ring packer. ex-demo condition. A tidy drill, system dics, front press, Drill - In excellentIn condition 6m Tine Drill radar metering and tramlining.

just 1,678ha.

C/w with integrated cultiv

Oakfields AG Ltd, Woodhams Farm, Cutlers Green, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2RH E: sales@oakfields-ag.com W: oakfields-ag.com

Part exchange is welcome! Call / Whatsapp us on (+44) 1371 830353

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2011 Simba Great Plains

2008 Simba 6.6m X-Press

2000 Simba 15/07/2026 9:306.6M am Culti-

AS112351

Cambridge Tractor Sales LTD

• All prices plus VAT • Suitable trade ins taken • Finance available • Based in Cambridgeshire • 4wd with loader 50hp stage V doosan engine, 12x12 synchro mesh shuttle transmission, 540/1000 pto, 2 rear spools, flat floor cab, air con, sun roof, rear wheel weights, led lights, ect 3 year/ 2000hr warranty. This is a ideal stud/small holder tractor capable of doing any job.

T24 Slug Pellet Applicator

£28,500 SUITABLE TRADE INS TAKEN • FINANCE AVAILABLE DELIVERY AVAILABLE

DALE KANE FT12X6.6 FLATBED TRAILER WITH SIDES

Quick release number plate bracket, Heavy duty 5 stud wheels 195/50/13, Knott Avonride heavy duty axles 250/40 brake on a sealed for life bearn, HARDOX steel drop sides, removable drop sides, LED lights all around, ladder rack, 35m treated timber floor, hot dipped galvanising, lockable hitch, internal floor hooks, heavy duty ribbed jockey wheel

£4,850

MALONE PROCUT 320

In very good working order, good running gear, 3 point linkage, PTO, etc just had new clutch and serviced Something different to add to your collection!

Quick fit blades, hyd folding susp, swarth wheels, folding cover for easy access to cutting bar, mech lock for transport, drive shield module, friction clutch & overrun protection, walterscheid driveline, 4mm cranked heavy duty blade, easy access to hitching of tractor to mower £12,995

DALE KANE FT 10X5

DALE KANE SKIP TRAILER

£5,995 ONO

Quick release number plate bracket, heavy-duty 5 stud wheels 195/50/13, Knott Avonride heavy-duty axles 250/40 brakes on sealed-for-life bearings, HARDOX steel drop sides, LED lights all around, ladder rack, 35mm treated timber floor, hot-dipped galvanised, lockable hitch, internal floor hooks, heavy-duty ribbed jockey wheel

Four vane disc Easy adjustment of spread pattern Spreads 24 metres with all types of slug pellets Prices start at

Transforming your waste management, based on an 8ft x 5ft trailer with heavy duty 1800kg knott axles, hydraulic lifting mechanism, 2 tonne rated skips made out of hardox steel weight saving but not comprising on strength, Comes with 2 skips, LEDs all round etc.

£1,200

plus VAT & Delivery

including variable disc speed control

£8,500

£4,250

• On-site Repairs • Servicing • Parts Massey Ferguson • Dale Kane Stockist • Malone Stockist & Fendt Specialists • Lovol Stockist •

Nigel : 07850 825980 Ross : 07815 110529 email: info@bullocktillage.co.uk

Call for more info & prices 07496 734212

www.cambridgetractors.co.uk

AS113616

£3,850

FORDSON MAJOR COUNTY CRAWLER

Available with 70 or 120 litre capacity

P N ALROD EW ER UC T! T

350kg hammer weight,, hyd ram, steel rope, CE safety approved, 3 point linkage system, rubber hat bumper

NE W

NEW MALONE POST KNOCKER

NE W

TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk

NEW LOVOL M504 PRO

Ofﬁce 01787 211701 Luke 07915 669007 sales@lbgmachinery.com

JOHN DEERE 6530 PREMIUM 2007, 7300hrs, MX T12 loader £39,750

CLAAS LEXION 520 2004, 2635hrs, 6m V600 header

DALBO MAXICUT 600 ROLLS 2019, 300AC, use

KUHN GMD802 HAY MOWER

£15,500

HYUNDAI 160LC-9A 2015, 7826hrs, 2 x buckets

MANITOU MLT629-24 ELITE 2014, 2289hrs, 40k

£56,500

£37,500

BOMFORD HAWK EVO 6.0 2012, electronic proportional joystick

£5,850

SHELBOURNE REYNOLDS 457 HEDGE CUTTER 2019, joystick £13,750

HAYBUSTER H-1000 TUB GRINDER 2012

KUHN DISCOVER XM28/660 3.8M DISC HARROWS 2000 £7,250

PARMITER UTAH 250 3.7M DISC HARROWS

AS110049

£30,000

JCB 520-50 2010, 6000hrs

£4,850

£22,500

£20,000

£12,750

www.lbgmachinery.co.uk

MASSEY FERGUSON 7720S DYNA 6 2019, 6100hrs, F/L & PTO £58,500

KVERNELAND ENDURO 3000 3M STUBBLE CULTIVATOR 2022 £11,250

KUBOTA KX015-4 MINI DIGGER 2022, 700hrs

£13,850 All prices + VAT Boxford Suffolk UK

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2025

2018

2023

MF 5711M CAB LESS THAN

1000 500

HOURS

MF 4708 M CAB 801 Hrs, 82 HP, ESSENTIAL Spec, Air Con

MF 4710 M CAB

70 Hrs, 1900 HP, Tyres: 440/65R24 (90%) 540/65R34 (90%)

MF 5710 SLESD4 7645 Hrs, 100 HP, FL.4121 Loader, Dyna Transmission

£38,950 +VAT

£51,250 +VAT

£35,000 +VAT

2024

NEW

2022

LESS THAN

£55,000 +VAT 2019

2024

2016

LESS THAN

1500 1000

1500

HOURS

MF 5S.125 ESD4

MF 5S.145 ESD6

MF 6S.145 ESD6

MF 7726 EFD6

MF 7S.155 EFD6

MF 8737

£75,500+VAT

£86,750 +VAT

£82,000 +VAT

£65,950 +VAT

£118,500 +VAT

£69,750 +VAT

2018

2022

2021

637 Hrs, 125 HP, Tyres: 380/85R28 (80%) 420/85R38 (80%)

2 Hrs, 145 HP, Tyres: 149R24W (100%) 184R34WF (100%)

1258 Hrs, 150 HP, Tyres: 480/65R28 (95%) 600/65R38 (95%)

2022

Errors and omissions excepted. All prices +VAT

1940 Hrs, 110 HP, Tyres: 440/65R28 (80%) 540/65R38 (80%) Dyna Transmission, FL.3823 Front Loader

LESS THAN

1500 1000

3946 Hrs, 260 HP, Dyna 6 Transmission, EFFICIENT Spec

52 Hrs, 155 HP, Tyres: 480/70R28 (100%) 580/70R38 (100%)

6325 Hrs, 380 HP, Tyres: 600/65R34 (60%) 710/75R42 (100%)

MF 8S.265 EXDV 3079 Hrs, 285 HP, Tyres: 540/65R30 (60%) 650/65R42 (70%) Exclusive Spec Package, Dyna VT Transmission, Guidance Ready

£119,750 +VAT

MF 8740 MREXDV

MF 8S.205 EFD7

MF 8S.245 EXDE

350 Hrs, 205 HP, Tyres: 600/65R28 (100%) 650/65R42 (100%)

2045 Hrs, 245 HP, Tyres: 600/65R28W 650/75R42W

£99,950 +VAT

£109,850 +VAT

£105,000 +VAT

4662 Hrs, 400 HP, Tyres: 650/60R34 (80%) 900/60R42 (90%)

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MF 4700 M FROM £31,950 1+2 @0% (up to 45% of RRP)

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MF 4700 M | 82-100 HP

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NEW . USED . REBUILT . Rubber belted elevators and conveyors, for all your material handling needs from short conveyors through to ship and store loaders fixed extending slewing tailboard, hopper or bucket fed

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TANKS & BOWSERS (cont)

MAIDWELL MOLER

WEAVING Short Disc, 4m wide, hydraulic folding, 2023, hydraulic depth control, 2 rows 560mm diameter hybrid discs on rubber shock absorbers, 700mm diameter V ring packer roller on the back, excellent condition, very little use. £16,000+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (South Yorkshire)

COUSINS Surface Pro 3m trailed cultivator, 2016, don’t come up for sale often, owned from new, done little work for age, bearing, hoses & wearing metal all good, ideal shallow stubble cultivator or for stale seedbeds, 0.5-3” w/depth. £10,000+VAT ono. R Holmes Tel 07968 262366 (Derbyshire)

SIMBA 4.6m Cultipress, c/w leading tines, f/w Bourgault quick release points. £1,950+VAT ono. R Swayne Tel 07703 653726 (Kent)

Well proven design Single and twin and three legged machines available Mounted and trailed

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2500 LITRE plastic bunded fuel station with electric pump & auto cut off plus meter, in good condition. £750+VAT. A Gaught Tel 07780 675763 (Suffolk)

TELEPHONE: 01604 686216 MOBILE: 07973 265378

PIGTAIL cultivator, 14 leg, plus 2 new spare legs & 7 shoes, good condition, 10' wide. £350+VAT ono. D Winston Tel 07597 508798 (Hertfordshire)

VADERSTAD NZ cultivator, 2009 model, 6m working width, dry stored, in very good condition & ready for work. £12,500+VAT. C Ashmead Tel 07831 331560 (Gloucestershire)

EARTH wearing parts for Simba DTX, good condition. £110. I Seabrook Tel 07774 252948 (Bedfordshire)

HANKINS ENGINEERING www.maidwellmoler.co.uk

HORTECH galvanised water bin, 9’ x 7’6”, approx 13000L, no liner, only the steel outer, c/w new 2” outlet pipe, tap & ﬁlter, change of plan & larger building to collect from reason for sale, collection only, can help loading. £300 ono. W Tyrrell Tel 07949 338150 (Lincolnshire)

TILLAGE TACKLE

VADERSTAD 6.2m rolls, excellent condition, only been used for cover crops, breaker rings, all in very good condition, ready to go. £4,000. J Blundell Tel 07725 161163 (Oxfordshire)

VICON chisel plough, 9 leg (set up as 7 in picture but 2 more legs available), approx 8' wide. £300+VAT. D Winston Tel 07597 508798 (Hertfordshire)

Suppliers of cultivation equipment airseeders & slug pelleters See our ad on page 28

COUSINS 3 leg subsoiler, 1995, good points & wearing metal, collection only but can load. £650+VAT ono. W Tyrrell Tel 07949 338150 (Lincolnshire)

TRACKS

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PARMITER hydraulic folding 7 section 21' wide harrows. £150. A Milsom Tel 01666 840772 (Wiltshire) PARMITER 3m mounted disc harrows. P Purser Tel 07917 035607 (Buckinghamshire)

SIMBA Series 1 discs, 1992, 12' wide, good condition, plenty of wear left in discs. £4,500+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (South Yorkshire)

J W BLENCH 2 leg subsoiler, good condition. £450+VAT ono. D Winston Tel 07597 508798 (Hertfordshire)

VADERSTAD Swift cultivator, 2012, 4.4m working width, barn stored, very good condition & ready for work. £12,500+VAT. C Ashmead Tel 07831 331560 (Gloucestershire)

AGRICULTURAL RUBBER TRACKS

FOR COMBINES AND TRACTORS

FRONT OR REAR 3m levelling harrow with Quick Fit, in good working condition. £650+VAT. C Settle Tel 07884 318096 (Norfolk)

GREAT PLAINS 3.3m Simba CultiPress

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£12,950 2013, ProActive tines, hydraulic brakes

more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

07748 004794 01245 442224

AG TRACKS

to ﬁt most tracked tractor & combine models Brands: Mitas, Trackman & Camso Undercarriage wheels also to ﬁt most models Surplus spare parts for Agco Challenger MT700/MT800

COUSINS Patriot PAT300T5RR, 3m, 2008, 5 leg, 2 rows discs, razor-ring packer, very sound, no cracks or repairs, good discs & bearings, f/w tungsten points with additional wear plates on wings. £7,000+VAT without points, £7,500+VAT with them. G Betts Tel 07799 744785 (Norfolk)

QUIVOGNE Pluton low disturbance cultivator, 3m, 2013 build, Grange hydraulic front discs with Weaving low disturbance points, heavy duty rear roller, good condition. £12,500+VAT ono. T Hogsbjerg Tel 07889 580443 (Essex)

McCONNEL folding ﬂat rolls, 6.3m wide, 750mm diameter, as new condition, can be water ballasted, holds 3T of water. £9,995+VAT. D Lockhart Tel 07920 100623 (Cambridgeshire)

01263 711474 sales@eurotrackltd.com www.eurotrackltd.com

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TWOSE hydraulic folding Cambridge rolls with breakers, 6.3, 1992. £3,100+VAT ono. E Turner Tel 07977 900347 (Shropshire)

mw@llrt.co.uk www.llrt.co.uk

52-113356

VADERSTAD Topdown, 3m, immaculate condition, only covered a very small acreage since new, paint still on roller, brand new tungsten points, new style double packer roller, more photos online, viewing on farm recommended. £35,000+VAT. W Skinner Tel 07711 405103 (Northamptonshire)

01844 463115 07928 392761

COUSINS HDLHR14GB dutch harrow, 4.3m, 2017, excellent condition. £1,400+VAT ono. D Winston Tel 07597 508798 (Hertfordshire)

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VADERSTAD Carrier CR650 cultivator, good tidy machine having been completely refurbished last year. £25,500+VAT ono. N Vergette Tel 07802 331200 (Cambridgeshire)

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W&M Agricultural Engineering Agricultural engineers

Oswestry • Shropshire • SY10 7JU

All prices + VAT

01691 683825 • John Mottram: 07968 715 512 • email: john@wm-agrieng.co.uk

Merlo 38.10

air con, boom suspension, available for

LONG & SHORT TERM HIRE

2025 NC 16t low loader

Merlo 35.7 140

1600hrs, pick up hitch trailer brakes, bss, 24” wheels, immaculate condition

2020 Merlo 33.7

POA

New Adoes UTV 650 V

18’ bed, 5’ beavertail, s/d/bar, comm twin petrol full cab heater, 10 stud t/axle, 445x45x19.5 wheels, power steering, 3 seater, air/hyd brakes, l/s on air, Durbar sheet 2yrs warranty centre ﬂoor & ramps £17,000 £12,950

Merlo 42.7tt 140

4700hrs, a/c, BSS, pick up hitch

2017, 5800hrs, P/H, TBs, Bss, side shift and frame leveling

£42,000

£37,000

Albutt F410 soft hand bale handlers IN STOCK

Covering Shropshire, Mid Wales & Cheshire

£1,600

Quivogne 6.3m Cambridge rolls & breakers done very little

£7,500

McConnell and Twose toppers

2.7, 2.8, 3.1m front rear toppers

IN STOCK

NC 14t silage trailer

2010, hyd brakes, PLEASE NOTE THIS TRAILER WILL BE ON S/ SINGLE TYRES NOT FLOATION’S

JPM Midi multipurpose trailer 2024, had little use, 11t gross capacity

POA

3 Point linkage twin bale movers

£9,600

£875

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FLAIL MADNESS

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GCS Machinery, Manor Farm, Lincoln Road, Baumber, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 5NT

ofﬁce 01507 211500 sales 07494 777763 email machinery@gcsfarms.co.uk

NATIONWIDE DELIVERY

RE NE E MOAN OABL L TH VAI A £62,995+VAT

FROM £1,895+VAT

FROM £545+VAT

JCB 536.95 AGRI XTRA TELEHANDLER

FUEL BOWSERS Large stock of used & refurbished towable bowsers from 950L, with and without AdBlue. Pumps, filters, flowmeters etc can be fitted

MOBILE FUEL TANKS Large selection available from 210L. Diesel & AdBlue with 12v pumps.

OFFICE CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR HIRE

SPEARHEAD BATWING TOPPER 4.8m Multi cut AVAILABLE FOR HIRE (daily/ weekly/ yearly)

ISEKI AND KUBOTA COMPACT TRACTOR HIRE 20 to 60hp cabbed and open AVAILABLE TO HIRE AND BUY

WINTON ATTACHMENTS FOR SALE & HIRE Large selection of Winton attachments inc ﬂails, stone buriers, harrows, pallet forks etc

STEWART 14T GRAIN TRAILERS FOR SALE & HIRE Ours from new, clean straight trailers, large selection available. 16T & 18T also available as well as root crop & silage trailers

2022, 4000hrs, ours from new. Maintained by JCB, trail welcome

Various sizes available. Storage containers also available from 5’.

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GCS HIRE • NATIONWIDE HIRE OF TRACTORS, TELEHANDLERS, TRAILERS & BOWSERS We specialise in tractor, telehandler, trailer and fuel bowser hire. Short and long term hires across the country. We run an extensive hire ﬂeet & we are one of the nations largest stockists of new & used fuel storage solutions.

www.gcsfarms.co.uk

T: 01522 246522 or 07764 511257 Richard Betts 4x4 Ltd • Lincolnshire Based • Please see website for more stock • All prices +VAT

KUBOTA U27-4 HIGH SPEC 2023, 1571hrs, twin hydraulic lines, twin speed tracking, blade, ram guards, orange & green beacons, radio, hydraulic quick hitch, x3 buckets, 75% tracks. £23,500

HITACHI ZAXIS 26U 2021, 2295hrs, hammer lines, twin speed tracking blade, orange & green beacon, radio, hydraulic quick hitch , x3 buckets, 75% tracks just been serviced. £18,750

IVECO EUROCARGO 75-160 HAMM HD8 TWIN VIBRATING DRUM ROLLER 2018, 198,000km, tipper body, auto gearbox, 2023, 122hrs, roll bar, seat belt, orange & green a/c, reverse camera, full width lockable tool box, beacons, Kubota engine. removable chip sides, well maintained regularly serviced, on 6 weekly inspections. £12,750 £13,500

KIOTI DK 45C TRACTOR 2006, 3120hrs, 4 cylinder diesel, 45hp, 4wd, pick up hitch, x2 spools, 3 point linkage, low/high range, front weights.

JACOBSEN 30 FAIRWAY MOWER 2018, 2183hrs, x4 cutter heads, Kubota engine, direct from golf course, sold on a sold as seen basis (working 6 weeks ago).

WESTERN PRESSURE WASHER BOWSER 2000L skid mounted tank with forklift pockets, Honda 13hp engine, 3500 PSI pump, hose reel (35m of hose), lance.

£8,750

£6,750

£3,750

WESTERN ABBI BUNDED DIESEL BOWSER 1940L, twin axle, electric & manual pump, generator feeds, highway tow.

£3,250

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TRACKS (cont) ONE 30" track to fit Challenger 765, good track body, no cuts, 30% cleats. £1,250+VAT. J Hoyes Tel 01507 568213/07960 013997 (Lincolnshire)

TRACTORS IFOR WILLIAMS 10' trailer, average condition. £1,050 ono no VAT. Average. I Bleloch Tel 07770 866564 (Warwickshire)

JOHN Deere 8370RT, 2019, 2100hrs, full weight kit, JD guidance, 30" tracks, very well maintained, excellent order inside & out. £140,000+VAT. M Fisher Tel 07976 622090 (Norfolk) SOLIS 26hp compact diesel tractor, 2019, excellent condition, only 89 operating hrs, single clutch, 600kg lift capacity, 2 or 4wd, agricultural tyres, spare (longer) lift arms & top link, block stem lock, collection only near Coventry. £5,000 no VAT. A Jones Tel 07866 838912 (Warwickshire) MF 6190, P reg 1997, all good tyres, 5500hrs, paintwork needs tidying. £12,000. G Dunn Tel 07768 904984 (Cambridgeshire) FENDT 828 Proﬁ Plus, 2020, 6500hrs, Vario transmission, 60kph, Vario tyre inﬂation system, 5 electric spools, front & cab suspension, front PTO, air seat heating & cooling, full service history, f/w new engine under warranty, excellent condition. S Godwin Tel 07970 625051 (Wiltshire)

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ALUMINIUM heavy duty loading ramps, 2005, 3.5m long, 400mm wide, 130mm depth, special aluminium proﬁle makes these ramps exceptionally slip resistant, hook on with sliding latches, German made, good condition. £530 no VAT. P Smalley Tel 07771 925591 (Lincolnshire)

CASE tractor front weights & carrier, 12 x 45kg, to suit Case Puma or similar. £595+VAT. C Wollen Tel 07786 117094 (Bristol)

New Tafe 6020m Compact Tractor

USED set of 12 John Deere front weights. £1,200+VAT. N Lindsey Tel 07885 205680 (Cambridgeshire)

FRAZER hydraulic tipping trailer, single axle, 5t. P Purser Tel 07917 035607 (Buckinghamshire)

£7,950+VAT

TYM 330, 2004, with only 839hrs, renowned Kubota 3 cylinder engine, bullet proof, just serviced & ready to work. £5,500. J Donegan Tel 07832 367388 (Kent)

53-113635

Sales, Service & Spares

100 IN STOCK

Located at: Rollins Farm, St Ives Rd, Somersham, Cambs PE28 3ET

01487 842282

54-113492

www.rollinsfarmtrailers.co.uk

manual gearbox, machinery package deals available

Wisson-Burton Machinery Sales

Tom W-B • 07549 664260 wbmachinerysales@gmail.com

wbmachinery.co.uk

Your local East Anglian dealer for Graham Edwards

WOODFORD FBT231 tri axle ﬂatbed trailer, 18’ x 7’3”, 3500kg, manufactured December 2022, LED lights, 2.5m ramps (never used), spare wheel, locking hitch, very good condition. £4,150 + VAT J Hunt Tel 07917 358655/01263 711474 (Norfolk)

IFOR Williams twin axle 8' x 4' trailer, in good working condition. C Settle Tel 07884 318096 (Norfolk)

Complete range available:-

1981 Mercedes-Benz Unimog U900/406, c/w Muller Mitteltal all-way tipping trailer with air brakes, owned 28yrs, good working order & always reliable, registered as an agricultural vehicle, tax & MOT exempt. J Howell Tel 07503 488386 (Suffolk)

Flatbed Trailers Tipping Trailer

FRONT linkage weight 900kg, made of steel not concrete, excellent condition. £850+VAT. D Lockhart Tel 07920 100623 (Cambridgeshire)

MF 7S.210 FORD tractor full set of front weights, ﬁts 10 Series & 40 Series. £700 ono. J Barlow Tel 07968 969424 (Nottinghamshire)

Livestock/ Cattle Trailers ATV Trailers

Call for more info 01362 687 260 07771 972092

IFOR WILLIAMS TA5. 10 livestock trailer, 2020, in excellent condition, had very little use, c/w internal divide. £3,500 no VAT. G Paul Tel 07971 279615 (Cornwall) KEN Wootton 6T Scissor Eletip trailer, good condition, except ram seals leak on high lift rams. £3,600+VAT. R Warren Tel 07817 168865 (Essex)

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R&R 10t trailer, hydraulic tailgate, grain chute, roll over sheet, grain window, on 10 stud super singles, brakes & lights all work, nice trailer. POA. S Gray Tel 07785 937779 (Norfolk)

2026, Dyna VT Exclusive, 500hrs, Front links & PTO, Guidance

01691 791460 53-113703

REAR WHEEL weights, good condition, set of 4. £180. J Turnbull Tel 01670 822270 (Northumberland)

Approved distributor for Cambs, Herts & Beds.

OVER

3 TON single axle tipping trailer, tyres 7.5x16, 8 ply, gwo. £800+VAT. N Lindsey Tel 07885 205680 (Cambridgeshire)

TRAILERS JOHN DEERE 4500 compact tractor with loader & rear weight box, 2010, turf tyres, 46304hrs, nice clean tractor. £11,000+VAT. T Schembri Tel 07919 624032 (Essex)

MARSHALL 8t silage/grain trailer, 1995, barn stored, v good condition for age, no road work. £3,200+VAT. N Wilkinson Tel 07734 605965 (Cheshire)

54-113343

Dyna VT Exclusive, 2025, 400hrs, Front Links, Guidance Ready

JONES heavy duty 14T grain trailer, recent new tyres. £3,500. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Riding of Yorkshire)

FOUR-TON tipping trailer with 2' wooden sides, metal floor. £300 no VAT. B Shingfield Tel 01953 883293 (Norfolk)

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MF 8S.245

PORTABLE fresh ﬂush toilet trailer with hand wash, sat in the shed for the last ﬁve years and has had very little use previous, so is in pretty good condition. £2,500+VAT. D Gray Tel 07779 283472 (Suffolk)

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Newlands Southﬁelds Farm, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford MK44 2EY

Grain Saver GS24.5 Chaser Bin

28t capacity, 2016, 710 ﬂoatation tyres with steering axle, rollover sheet, vgc

£48,950

Weaving Sabretine 3m Drill

Kuhn Megant 602R Drill with Stocks Fan Jet I-Con Applicator

2024, only 250ha drilled, Isobus & control box, full spec

2024, ex demo, wheel eradicators & depth wheels

£27,950

Marshall VES-1500 9T Muck Spreader

2025, ex demo condition

2017, 24m, 4200l, immaculate

£40,950

TWB Jester 5m Short Disc Cultivator

2021, only 250ha drilled, vgc

Knight Trailblazer 4200 24m Trailed Sprayer

£34,950

Dalbo Powerroll 1230 Cambridge Rolls

2023, 12.3m, 55cm rings, vgc (10.3m set also available £19,950)

2022, cat 4 headstock, vgc

Vaderstad Cultus CS420 Tine Cultivator

Agriweld Mantis 6m Front Mounted Subsoiler Cultivator

Spearhead Twiga Classic T65 Hedge Cutter

£19,950

£16,950

£19,950

Bomford Kestrel EVO S 5.7 Power Plus Hedge Cutter 2020, ICS joystick controls, vgc

£16,950

Vegcraft 6000L Transfer Bowser, Sprayer/ Water Bowser

Mzuri Rehab 5 Leg 2.5m Auto Reset Subsoiler

£13,950

£12,950

2020, 6000L, 3” hydraulic pump, ﬂoatation tyres, vgc

Kuhn Multimaster 183 On Land 7 Furrow Plough

£24,950

£22,950

2017, immaculate

Major Cyclone MJ30-630 Mower 2022, vgc

2023, telescopic boom, joystick control, vgc

2017, Air16 seeder, vgc

£15,950

Bailey 23FT 8T Hydraulic Clamp Bale Trailer 2023, vgc

vgc

£12,950

2023, 24 row, ex demo condition

£11,950

Amazone Cenius 5003-2 Super Trailed Tine Cultivator

2023, 5m, sprung tines, double packer, vgc

£29,950

Herron H2 18T Grain Trailer

John Deere V451M Round Baler

2021, 18T, full spec, vgc

2018, only 12000 bales, vgc

£24,950

Kuhn Prolander 600R Mounted Cultivator Unused, 6m, crumbler roll, wheel eradicators

Lemken Juwel 8 5 Furrow Plough 2017, immaculate

£17,950

Opico Hatzenbichler 12m KRM M35W Fertiliser Comb Harrow with Seeder Spreader

£16,950

Proforge Multimole Trailed Twin leg Mole Drainer

Moore Uni-Drill 3m Trailed Drill

£34,950

£25,950

2021, swivel legs, shear bar protection. vgc

2023, vgc

2013, immaculate, 90% good rings, rare machine

£27,950

2015, 4.2m, vgc

Simtech TSG-300S Direct Drill

Vaderstad Rexius Twin 550 Cultivator

2023, vgc, full spec, Isobus machine

£16,950

Twose FR3-820 Premium Cambridge Rolls with Paddles 2014, 8.2m, vgc

£13,950

£15,950

Bomford Turbo Mower 250 Offset Flail Mower 2025, unused, 2.5m cut, others available

Bateson 16’ Tractor Drawn Livestock Trailerr 2020, ﬂoatation tyres, demountable body,vgc

£10,950

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VOS (Versatile Opener System) for Drills

01733 971971 www.bttuk.com @BTTUK_Tillage Bukehorn Farm, Bukehorn Road, Thorney, Peterborough PE6 OQG

Horsch | Sumo | Grange | Väderstad

RTT (Replaceable Tip Tines) UP TO

Max Life™ Weldable Wear Strips

LONGER WEAR

For Weaving, Amazone, Kuhn Dale and Self Builds

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Speed-Loc™ Openers, Sweeps and Spikes

Quick change between BTT parts with the Speed-Loc™ Adapter Claydon | Simba | Knight

Infused tungsten carbide for the toughest parts

Discs with 20–40% longer wear life

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1996 Land Rover 90 Defender 300 Tdi hard top, 82,000 miles, one owner driver from new, full 12 month MOT, located Halesworth, call for more info or to view. £15,995+VAT. L Savage Tel 07944 647553 (Suffolk)

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PAIR MF wheel centre discs to suit MF 165/565. £150 no VAT. K Jones Tel 01263 712328 (Norfolk)

we have the answer! DISCOUNTS FROM 25%

FIRESTONE 710/70 R38 (2) & 600/65 R28 (2) tractor tyres, 2015, removed from T7060, around 25mm tread remaining, all hold air, three are Firestone Maxi Traction, one front is a Pirelli TM800, good value tyres with a useful tread remaining. £500+VAT. G Ashcroft Tel 07977 129726 (Oxfordshire)

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CANAM Traxter HD9 DPS 1, Tundra Green, full cab, bought new from CanAm dealer 15/8/23, only used for deer management on local estate, outstanding example, only 1660mls/170hrs, full maintenance history, 2 keys, purchase docs. £15,500 ono no VAT. B Broom Tel 07896 303675 (Lincolnshire)

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GOODYEAR tyres (7) 8.25-R15 on 8 stud rims, 1997, good condition. £300. A Carvill Tel 07971 482999 (Leicestershire)

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FOUR alloys rims & tyres (60%). £65 each ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

STOCKS pair rowcrop wheels & tyres, 2016, were ﬁtted to Knight EUA4000 trailed sprayer, may ﬁt other machines, please check stud pattern with me, Michelin Agribib RC 340/85R46, excellent condition, no cracks/splits, tread still 75%. £1,800+VAT ono. T Markillie Tel 07918 940019 (Lincolnshire)

TRELLEBORG rear tractor tyre, 50%, 710/75R42, 2023. £350+VAT ono. S Goddard Tel 07974 479963 (Kent)

of wheels and tyres

AGRICULTURAL TYRES WHEELS

Pair complete

£2,750+VAT 55-113437

AGRICULTURAL TYRES & WHEELS

USED BUS no engine, great project for shoot bus or glamping. £600 no VAT. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

VEHICLES

BOSTON

•Specialised Wheel Applications •Floatation Specialists •Rowcrop Wheel Assemblies •Stock Dual Wheels New/Used •Wheels & Centre Discs •Wheel Modifications •Second Hand & Part Used •Part Exchange Considered

NISSAN Navara Tekna DCI auto pickup, 2018, 73000mls, MOT to Nov 2026, very good condition, no general farm use. £14,500+VAT ono. D Smart Tel 01223 861482 (Cambridgeshire)

07826 508441 01205 460081

2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 3 door 1.6 petrol, blue, only 2 prev keepers, full extensive folder of service history, 122K miles, f/w new cambelt & water pump 6K miles ago, nearly new BF Goodrich All Terrain tyres, more photos online. £2,495. P Skinner Tel 07711 405100 (Northamptonshire)

TRELLEBORG ﬂoatation wheels (4) from Sands sprayer, 700/50-26.5, 2009, in decent condition. £1,000+VAT ono, can deliver at extra cost. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)

LAND ROVER Freelander 2010 HSE TD4 auto, 130000 miles, MOT until end of Feb 2027, tow bar ﬁtted, good condition. £2,500. J Barlow Tel 07968 969424 (Nottinghamshire)

Contact Gary Baxter

sales@agriculturaltyresandwheels.com

Mitas SST 650/65R38 on adjustable wheels 8/275/221

320/85R28 rowcrop wheels, 12.4x28 (4) for Sands/SAM sprayer, 2014, in very good condition, virtually new, can deliver at extra cost. £1,000+VAT. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)

FULL SET of rowcrop wheels & tyres, 11.5x48 rear, 11.5x32 front, to fit Ford 7000 Series, little, good as new. £400+VAT. G Taylor-Balls Tel 07881 818298 (Norfolk)

55-113102

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Option to purchase the tyres only other brands may be available POR

Full set complete

£3,750+VAT

Complete set on New Holland adjustable wheels 600/65R38 rear & 480/65R28 front 8/275/221 rear & 8/406/363 front

55-113494

Commercial Fleet Services

TAKE OFF SET

LAND ROVER Discovery 4 SE Tech, 2016, Loire blue, 106,000mls, 7 seats, rubber mats, tower, FSH, cam belt replaced at 100,000mls, excellent condition, 6 months MOT. £15,000. P Beers Tel 07966 597593 (Cambridgeshire)

Bridgestone VX Tyres

55-109793

CASE-IH rowcrop wheels & tyres, 9.5 x 48, 2010, good condition, 95% tread, Case centres for a 956. £300. R Geeson Tel 07966 486597 (Nottinghamshire)

55-113493

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IFOR WILLIAMS had very little use, great condition, cattle division. £4,250+VAT. A Parris Tel 07712 176358 (Essex)

LAND Rover TD5 Discovery, 1999, 150000mls, starts & drives perfectly, f/w new auto gearbox less than 1000mls ago, MOT failure due to chassis corrosion, could be put back on road with a little time & money, for spares or repair. £1,500 ono. S Entwistle Tel 07940 102304 (Northamptonshire)

PEUGEOT Bipper 1.2 van, 2016, 121,000mls, in great condition, new MOT, new front tyres & a reconditioned gearbox at 110,000mls. £2,000+VAT ono. R Gates Tel 07801 567027 (Bedfordshire)

VINTAGE & CLASSIC

STOCKS dual wheels, pair, 16.9-R38, very good tread, a few very minor age related cracks. £200+VAT. G Betts Tel 07799 744785 (Norfolk) REAR TRACTOR wheels (pair), rims & tyres, tyre size 13.6-R38, excellent condition, tyres like new, will fit Case, David Brown, MF 300, 500, 600 Series. £850 for the pair. S Valle Tel 07747 114971/01246 412305 (Derbyshire)

3 TON grain tank on Weeks tipping trailer chassis, genuine retirement item. £200. A Milsom Tel 01666 840772 (Wiltshire)

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S.R. Haylock

All prices +VAT

Kuhn HR 3504 3.5m power harrow 2014, Quick fit tines, excellent

Accord DL 4m seed drill ESC controls, nice tidy example

Cousins Patriot cultivator 3m, DD packer, tidy condition

Muratori flail mower collector very clean condition

Kuhn Agri Longer hedgecutter 3pl mount, cable controls

Simba Cultipress 3.3m, recent new DD rings, tidy

KV 160 5F plough tidy condition, very good metal

Kioti 4wd Gator diesel, 22 reg, new tyres, 1300hrs

Daewoo 75 Solar digger a/c, quick fit, good tracks, tidy

Due in: Case 5140 Maxxum, Powershift, McConnell Pa 93 hedgecutter, Manitou 633 telehandler, low hrs, Shelbourne 6.0T hedgecutter, tidy

TML MACHINERY

t: 01392 841109 m: 07779 574195 e: sales@tmlmachinery.co.uk w: www.tmlmachinery.co.uk

USED MACHINERY IN EXETER, DEVON

Manitou MT1335 2019, 4000hrs, 100hp

£31,750

Manitou MT1335 2021, 2500hrs, 100hp, 13m, forks, levelling, excellent

Manitou MLT630-115 D 2022, Elite spec, 2000hrs, tidy handler

Manitou MLT741-120LSU, 2015, Elite, good hrs, tidy handler, choice of headstocks

Ifor Williams 16’ x7’ 4” Tilt Bed Trailer LED lights, winch, ramp

Merlo 28-7 KT 2001, 6600hrs, 7m, ex arable

£50,000

£4,000

POA

£26,500

£14,950

Manitou MLT630-120LSU 2004, forks, good tyres

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Please see website for more pictures: www.srhaylock.co.uk

£14,500

Lucas G Castor 20R Mounted Straw Blower 2016

£4,750

JCB 531-70 Agri Super 2014, 7000hrs, very tidy

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Eves: 01799 584626 Daytime: 07831 158848 or 07766 107610

£29,750

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MANNS

Please contact your local MANNS Field Sales Manager or Thom Graham Tel: 01284 777700 Mob: 07710 904616 E-mail: Thom.Graham@claas.com manns.claas-dealer.co.uk

RENAULT ARES 610 RZ

CLAAS XERION 5000 TRAC +

£15,950

£68,500

CLAAS ARION 430

£67,900

CLAAS ARION 650

100hp, 40k, front linkage, 13.6R28, 420/85R38

110hp, 40k, 3 spools, a/c, PUH, 480/65R28, 600/65R38

185hp, 50k, 4 spools, full suspension, front linkage, 540 and 650, a/c

Year 1996

Year 2023

Year 2020

RE-62R0183

CL-A7301767.A

CL-A7603835.C

£260,000

509hp, 50k, front linkage, cab suspension, GPS steering, 900 VF tyres, 6 Spools, front and rear weight pack, Isobus, Air brakes

CLAAS AXION 830

265hp, 50k, full suspension, front linkage, 540 & 650

326hp, 50k, full suspension, front linkage & PTO, S10, Isobus, 650 & 750

350hp, 50k, front linkage, Isobus, 600 & 710

Year 2023

Year 2022

Year 2021

Year 2020

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Our stock changes daily, please visit or website for a full list of new and used machinery. manns.claas-dealer.co.uk

CLAAS VOLTO 1320 T

£9,999

13.2m trailed tedder s Year 2007

£5,750

CLAAS DISCO 3100 3.1m rear mounted mower

CL-63101098.B

£95,500

CL-A5000839.A

CLAAS SCORPION 7040

£29,950

SR00010325

CL-A6400117.A

CLAAS SCORPION 741

£79,950

£99,000

CLAAS AXION 930

CL-A4401577

CLAAS SCORPION 756

£64,500

6658hrs, Vario trans, 7m reach, 4T lift capacity

1131hrs, Vario trans, 7m reach, 4.1T lift capacity, Claas carriage, hyd. locking, boom suspension

4962hrs, hydro transmission, 7m reach, 5.6T lift capacity, Claas carriage, hyd locking

Year 2008

Year 2023

Year 2022

CL-402030071.B

CLAAS DISCO 9200 CONTOUR £19,950 9.1m rear mounted mower,

Year 2011

£119,500

CLAAS AXION 920 CC

Year 2021

CL-F6201763.A

CLAAS PICK UP 300

CL-K3301365.B

£9,500

3m working width

Year 2015

CL-K3700842.A

£21,500

CLAAS PICK UP 300

3m working width, variable drive, active contour, intake paddle extension CL-I3502901

Year 2022

CL-I3605084.B

DUE IN CLAAS XERION 5000 Year 2023 CLAAS JAGUAR 990

£299,000

CLAAS LEXION 670 TT

£115,000

CLAAS LEXION 770TT

£99,950

CLAAS TRION 730 TT

£219,000

3711hrs, 2642 cylinder hrs, V-Max 36,M/C cracker, 100/125 teeth, stop rock, cruise pilot, auto ﬁll

V750 Vario, 3267hrs, 1924 drum hrs, Harvest Ready

V1050 Vario, 3960hrs, 2865 drum hrs, yield/Q meter, Grainmeter, power spreader

V770 Vario, 894hrs, 646 drum hrs, HP FH, Quantimeter, Grainmeter

Year 2021

Year 2014

Year 2013

Year 2023

CL-50201093

CL-C6400720.A

CL-C6600412.A

CL-L5501037.A

CL-78400412.A ...............................................POA

CLAAS LEXION 770 TT Year 2019 CL-C7601846 ...............................................POA

HORSCH LEEB 5LT

£69,950

HORSCH LEEB 8GS

£69,950

HORSCH LEEB PT280

£99,000

36m, 5000L tank, 4-1 nozzle, boom control Pro Plus

36m, 8000L, 4-1 nozzle, boom control Pro Plus

36m, 8000L, 2-2 nozzle, boom control Pro Plus, Trimble guidance, 2 sets of wheels

Year 2019

Year 2018

Year 2017

HS-36722046.A

agmachinery.co.uk

HS-36081371.D

HS-25000216.A

HORSCH LEEB 2.2 CS & 1.8FT £75,000 30m, 2200L rear tank, 1800l front, auto quad nozzle, Boom Control Pro Year 2023

HS-36151351.A

CLAAS LEXION 6600 Year 2021 CL-C8400825 ...............................................POA

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INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 951 combine, 1965, 8' cut, last used 5yrs ago, runs OK. £1,000 ono. M Morse Tel 07773 518082 (Carmarthenshire) FORD 4600 c/w Ford power tip loader, 2wd, floor change. £3,000+VAT ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys) FOR slab weight, 22" long, 7" wide. £90 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys) DAVID BROWN front wheel weight (1). £75 ovno. M Lewis Tel 07422 668416 (Powys)

SMYTHE drill, kept under cover, South Lincs. C Grundy Tel 07808 914719/01406 330205 (Lincolnshire)

WANTED ❚ Combines ❚ Sugar Beet Harvesters ❚ Tractors ❚ Trailers ❚ Cars ❚ Vans ❚ Lorries ❚ Trucks

GREY Fergie TEF diesel, excellent all round condition, log book, new tyres. £3,150 ono. A Austin Tel 07971 840304 (Derbyshire)

Top Cash Paid+VAT

David Smith 01353 861694 07968 661115

RENAULT 80/12TX, 1985, owned from new, 12995hrs, PUH & drawbar, front weight box, genuine reason for sale. £6,500+VAT ono. R Stevenson Tel 07889 647736 (Cambridgeshire)

JOHN DEERE AR, great project, straight petrol, any questions feel free to ask. £2,750+VAT. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

59-111965

HOWARD Big Baler wanted, complete or any spares, any area considered. J Carter Tel 07720 707256 (Essex)

COMBINESWANTED

McHALE Soft Hands wanted, preferably to fit 2018 John Deere but not essential, based Doncaster but will travel, around £800, please phone with details. G Ulley Tel 07798872221 (South Yorkshire) INTERNATIONAL 454 wanted in good condition, Suffolk/Norfolk, also looking for replacement cab frame. P Penn Tel 01359 250779 (Suffolk) OLD agricultural correspondence course college booklets wanted, 1970s, cash paid. D Drew Tel 07871 616004 evenings (Norfolk) SPLIT phase 480 volt electric motor wanted, 5kw, 7.5hp, 2 pole, 2800 rpm, preferably Brooks. M Richardson Tel 01677 422196 (North Yorkshire)

BROCHURES WANTED

All tractor and machinery brands, all years, complete collections. Cash or cheque on collection. Please phone Graham 07889 792875

LOOKING for 2000 JCB Fastrac 3185 operators manual, metal pannier/tool box door, located at near side steps, front & rear mud flaps mounted behind the wheels with brackets. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891 (Norfolk) CONCRETE type crusher wanted for own use, suitable for conversion to fit a JCB Loadall, would consider mobile one if price is right, but it is only to crush some of my own rubble. G Ulley Tel 07798 872221 (South Yorkshire)

New Holland TC, TX, CX Deutz Fahr - all models John Deere 1177, 2056, 2058, 2256, 2258 Claas Lexion 410, 420, 430, 510, 520, 530

SPRAYERSWANTED

FERGUSON trailer. £300 ono. A Austin Tel 07971 840304 (Derbyshire)

Bateman and Sands self propelled sprayers

corkcombines@gmail.com Tel: 0035 3862782479

corkcombines.com

FORD TRACTOR STORY part one. £15 plus package & postage. F Milk Tel 07775 741720 (Norfolk)

59-112724

4-WHEEL trailer, barn stored, good condition apart from ﬂoor, suitable for conversion to shepherds hut. J Steel Tel 07747 625036 (Lincolnshire)

STORE CATTLE wanted for APU, will buy weight or lump, anything taken tested or not; also store lambs, cull ewes. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

WANTED

CASE/IH 785XL or 885XL 2wd

1939 COMMER sought, we are interested in finding the whereabouts of a 1939 Commer truck, registered 9929 AH that was sold through a Cheffins Agricultural Auction back in 2013, we would like to know if she would be available for sale? K Hann Tel 07944 114235 (Somerset)

ISEKI TX1300F 4wd compact tractor with front loader, 1980, stored outside so will need full recommissioning, engine condition unknown, so selling as non-runner. £600 ono. R Finn Tel 07796 934993 (Buckinghamshire)

4X4S & PICKUPS wanted, anything considered, cash payment, in the Anglia/ Kent region. Prompt collection. Call Jeremy Long on 07711 079821. 1.2-METRE McConnel twin head wanted, new or second hand. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk) SPEED CABLE wanted for bed chain on SKH 403/405 muck spreader, must be in working order. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire) PZ CM-215 drum mower wanted. J Mathieson Tel 07889 806807 (Essex) RED TELEPHONE BOX wanted to use as a book swap, etc, call with regard to condition; also wanted some BB books to sell or swap. M Andrew Tel 07903 442568 (Lincolnshire)

INTERNATIONAL B279 serial no 24296, 1961, f/w tacho & foot throttle, lights & trailer pick up hitch, new front tyres & original registration book, cash on collection, please call for more info. £3,000 ono. M Lawrence Tel 07836 724223 (Nottinghamshire)

FERGUSON grain drill, barn stored. £170. J Steel Tel 07747 625036 (Lincolnshire)

1963 Fordson Super Major operators manual. £20; 1955 Allis B operators manual. £15; 1974 Ford 7000 operators manual £40 ono; John Deere operators manual £25; all plus package & postage. F Milk Tel 07775 741720 (Norfolk)

DAVID BROWN engine parts, bought as project for inquisitive teen, items include 3/4 of a 880 engine, loader brackets, bonnet & starter motor, loss of interest & new tractor forces sale, can email pictures of what's there. Any offers? D Burns Tel 07895 985170 (Lincolnshire)

FERGIE wheel rims, 1965, good condition rims, bolt in centres, just need old tyres ripped off. £200+VAT ono. P Dunn Tel 07711 316759 (Buckinghamshire)

WASTE SERVICES & RECYCLING

farm plastic

recycling

CROPCO agricycle

01787 238200

recycling@cropco.co.uk

WEIGHING EQUIPMENT RDS Liftlog 100+ trailer weigher, vgc. £500. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

S Gray

Recycling BLANCH bale elevator, 1958, 18'/5.5m, petrol engine. £100 no VAT. I Suren Tel 01564 795711 (Warwickshire)

DIXON-BATE L30FC Super trailer, 1959, 8' x 5' bed, rated for 3t, 18cwt unladen, has been dry stored. £280. G Brain Tel 01794 884355/07798 847589 (Wiltshire)

MATBRO TS 280 on Clarke axles wanted. J Canham Tel 07923 542308 (Devon) PIN & cone headstock or adapter plate wanted. H Taylor Tel 07763 125574 (Buckinghamshire)

WORKSHOP benches, two available. £60 each. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk)

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VARIOUS agricultural implements & farming bygones, seed drills, potato planter, spinner, seed dresser, hand tools, Massey Ferguson 625 combine spares. G Pearson Tel 07941 568631 (Suffolk)

W MESCR A T AP NT A EDL

MASSEY 30 or 32 ﬁnger bar mower, 1962, been kept under cover, ideal for a vintage enthusiast. £200 ono. R Godber Tel 07506 169625 (Derbyshire)

WANTED 3 CYLINDER Massey Ferguson 35 or 135 wanted, or any other small Massey Ferguson, quick decision & payment. D Lunn Tel 07941 072957 (Cambridgeshire)

07785 937779 01953 454462

59-110551

CAMERON Gardner rear loader with 2 buckets. J Steel Tel 07747 625036 (Lincolnshire)

GDO Howell 07903 089 391 & 01728 723 683 gdohowell@aol.com

59-113565

ideally with air con, anything considered but must be largely operative

MASSEY FERGUSON reversible classic 2 furrow plough, 1973, good metal, perfect for smallholding or allotment. £300 ono. R Godber Tel 07506 169625 (Derbyshire)

STANDEN front mounted tractor hoe blades wanted, part no H32/L & R. J Claydon Tel 07747 775170 (Norfolk)

ONION windrower & topper wanted can the gentleman from Beck Row, Mildenhall, who rang me about the onion windrower please get in touch as lost your number. N Wood Tel 07462 857557 (Cambridgeshire) PNEUMATIC fertiliser spreader wanted, 24m, good condition only. P Webster Tel 01704 893162 (Lancashire)

ANVIL c/w original cast iron stand, large & very heavy, 34" W x 28" H, call for details. £500 ono. B Smith Tel 07900 518428 (Cambridgeshire)

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3 TON grain tank with bagging off chute, on original Ferguson tipping trailer chassis, genuine retirement item. £250. A Milsom Tel 01666 840772 (Wiltshire)

SCRAP

CHAIN harrows & pole. C Grundy Tel 07808 914719/01406 330205 (Lincolnshire) JOHNSONS potato hoover, kept under cover. C Grundy Tel 07808 914719/01406 330205 (Lincolnshire)

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VINTAGE & CLASSIC (cont)

RECORD POWER Select RSB5 12 bandsaw, as new condition. £250 no VAT. L Baker Tel 07879 885505/01406 330782 (Lincolnshire) RECORD DML 320 wood lathe with variable spindle speed, as new condition. £200 no VAT. L Baker Tel 07879 885505/01406 330782 (Lincolnshire)

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W NE Spaldings 90 150 3 Leg Flatlift Subsoiler c/w discs & depth wheels GOOD METAL

Gutler 3m Double Press

Amazone KX 3001 Power Harrow

c/w 3 Rows of leading tines

500mm packer levelling board Q fit tines EX STOCK

W NE

HYD Angle & 580mm steel teethed roller road lights

NE 99 Kuhn EL121 3m Rota Tiller/Spike

H West 14T 32 FT Trailer

H West Malestrom 10 Rear Discharge Spreader

Browns Universal Bale Handler

17 Pro Forge 6m Maxi Tilla Cultivator

c/w 445 Flotation tyres air & oil brakes s/drawbar EX STOCK

S/Door wide angle shaft LED lights 580 tyres EX STOCK

Kuhn EL 121 90” Rotavator c/w discs & depth wheels

c/w Crumble roller

c/w Manitou brackets & pipes

c/w Crumble rollers rear harrow

Terra Tec 6.3m 24” Cambridge Rolls

c/w Breaker rings & levelling boards LED lights 500 17 Tyres EX STOCK

17 Lemken Dolomit Tool Carrier 4 Leg SubsoilerDEMO USEAGE

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18 Amazone Catros 3003+ Scalloped Discs

£47,000

2018, 5220hrs, DirectDrive trans, TLS, cab susp 4 ESCV, PUH, Autotrac ready with all activations, lovely tractor

£63,500

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East Anglia’s first choice for new & used agricultural machinery

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£138,000 2950 hours, profiplus, 50kph, 4 spool, tls front suspension, aircon, radio, hcs cabsus, sms, vario transmission, 600/65r28 & 650/75r38 michelin 80% tread

Fendt 718 Vario £97,000

3205 hours, 50kph, radio, tls front suspension, trelleborg 540/65r30 50% & 650/65r42 50% 51058209

Fendt 936 Profi+ £140,000

6200 hours, 60kph, sms, tls-front suspension, mitas 650/65r34 40% & agrimax 710/75r42 40% 51058312

Fendt 724 Profi+ £150,000

Fendt 828 Profi+ £82,500

51058130

3319 hours, 50kph, tls front suspension, michelin 600/65r28 70% & 650/65r42 70% 31058463

Fendt 724 Profi+ £59,000

Fendt 936 Vario £80,000

MF 7720 Dyna-VT £41,500

MF 7S.180 Dyna-6 £96,500

MF 8660 £49,750

6135 hours, hyd pump 205 l/min, 60kph, roof hatch varioguide, allast 710/75r42 & 650/75r30 61058603

9725 hours, 50kph, front linkage, bkt 540/65r30 50% & bkt650/65r42 50% 51058541

12000 hours, 50kph, air con, 4 spool, trelleborg 540/65r30 25% & 650/65r42 25% 51058344

1416 hours

51058135

4300 hours, front linkage. super comfort seat, 205 l pump, front 600/70r30 70%. rear 650/85r38 70% 31058094

50kph, 4 spool, aircon, tls front suspension, hcs-cab sus, lighting equipment 31058374

MF 2260 Large Square Baler

£59,000 MF 7720 £38,500

11118 hours, 50kph, 4 spool, tls-front suspension, 540/65r30 30% & 650/65r42 40% 51058540

Amazone Cayena 6001 POA

51058616

MF 7S.180 £91,000 1250 hours,

51058131

960 hours, 50kph, 4 spool, tls front suspension, michelin 600/60r30 50 % & 710/60r42 50% 51058212

Amazone ZA-V3200 £11,950

Claydon 3m Hybrid Drill £29,500

cat3, lighting equipment

51058180

brand new set of 4 tyres late harvest 2025, 84600 bales

MF 8S.245 £137,500

3m working width, control box, 9 seeding tines, levelling boards, following harrow 31057773

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Ellie Vinnicombe moves to AIC The Agricultural Industries Confederation (AIC) has appointed Ellie Vinnicombe as its new head of crop protection and agronomy. Ellie joins AIC from CropLife UK, where she served as policy and regulatory manager. In this role, she was closely involved in regulatory and policy matters affecting the crop protection sector. Prior to this, Ellie gained experience as a senior regulatory affairs consultant and through practical field trials work involving plant protection products. In her new role, Ellie will lead AIC’s work on crop protection and agronomy, supporting members across the agri-supply chain on regulatory, technical and policy developments. Ellie Vinnicombe said: “I’m delighted to have joined AIC at such an important time for UK agriculture. Although the sector is facing challenges, there are also real opportunities to drive innovation and sustainable growth. I’m looking forward to working closely with our members as we navigate these

changes together and continue building a resilient agri-supply chain.” Robert Sheasby, AIC chief executive, said: “We are pleased to welcome Ellie Vinnicombe to AIC. Ellie’s strong background in policy and regulation, combined with her practical understanding of plant protection policy gained through roles at CropLife UK and in regulatory affairs, will support AIC members across the crop protection and agronomy sector. This experience will ensure that AIC remains well placed to respond to support members with responding to the evolving regulatory framework and business conditions.”

Agricultural Industries Confederation’s new head of crop protection and agronomy, Ellie Vinnicombe.

Branston appoints new general manager National potato supplier Branston welcomes Tom Seagrief, who has been appointed general manager of the operation. Tom’s role is expanding as he takes on the duties of general manager of ‘Added Value’, with his remit now spanning prepared retail, B2B peeling facility and mash facilities. On his new role, Tom said: “I’m looking forward to taking on this new challenge within the business. I’ve been fortunate enough to work across a variety of teams within Branston, and it feels like the right time to step into this role and help drive strategic growth.” Bringing with him several years of experience in the food industry, Tom initially joined the Branston team on its graduate programme over a decade ago. After placements in the technical and finance departments, Tom gained experience in operations before being promoted to managerial roles within Branston’s operational departments. With his expertise in production and operations management, Branston general manager, Tom Seagrief.

630-mile challenge for Farm Safety Week Mole Valley Farmers colleagues, friends and family are preparing to walk the entire South West Coast Path in a single day as part of the company’s Coastal Challenge 2026. They are hoping to raise thousands of pounds for the Farm Safety Foundation and promote the organisation’s Farm Safety Week, which begins on July 20th. On Sunday, July 19th, 52 teams will walk all 52 sections of the Coast Path simultaneously. Spanning 630 miles around the coastline of the south-west, with sections ranging from 6–16 miles.

Tom’s role encompasses working with Branston’s factory managers, highly skilled teams of engineers, machine technicians, line operatives and section managers, focusing on maintaining quality standards while accelerating growth. Tom added: “The mash facility has been a huge area of growth for the business, allowing us to improve the product for customers while also supporting a more sustainable supply chain. Driving sustainability is a key focus in my strategic work and I’m keen to keep progressing this within prepped, B2B and mash, and see how we can continue to develop our offering to give customers the best quality possible.”

Starting at Minehead in Somerset the path runs along the coastline of Exmoor, continuing along the coast of North Devon into Cornwall. The route follows the entire coastline of Cornwall and along the south coast of Devon into Dorset before finally ending at Poole Harbour. The challenge will shine a spotlight on the importance of farm safety while supporting the Farm Safety Foundation, the charity behind Farm Safety Week and Yellow Wellies. Organiser and Mole Valley

Farmers’ Head of Safety, Lorna Filby, said: “Farm safety is an issue that matters deeply to our colleagues, customers and communities. “By taking on the South West Coast Path together, we want to raise awareness, support the Farm Safety Foundation and show what can be achieved when people join forces for a shared purpose. This challenge is about more than covering the miles – it’s about walking for a safer farming future.”

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Original team members retire become highly respected figures within the business, known for their knowledge, commitment and support. Team members travelled from across Crawfords’ depots to attend the celebration, share memories and thank Malcolm and Glenn for their outstanding contribution to the company. Wes Crawford, Managing Director of Crawfords Group, said: “Malcolm and Glenn have been an important part of Crawfords for more than four decades. Their loyalty, experience and dedication have helped shape the business we are today. On behalf of everyone at Crawfords Group, I would like to thank them both for their incredible service and wish them a very happy and well-deserved retirement.”

It was with great sadness that Bailey Trailers announced the passing of Tom Bailey, founder of Bailey Trailers, who died peacefully on Friday, 19th June 2026. Tom will be remembered as a dedicated family man, leaving behind his wife, 6 children and 14 grandchildren. As the founder of Bailey Trailers, he built a respected business through hard work, determination, and an unwavering commitment to quality. Known as a perfectionist in all that he did, Tom took great pride in his work and expected the highest standards of himself and others. He is quoted on the Bailey trailers website: “The only thing that makes a good trailer is it suits the customer down to the ground.”

Tom built up the business from a small workshop to the state-ofthe-art 70,000 square foot facility in Sleaford that produces 14,000 trailers every year. Outside of work, he enjoyed shooting and valued the time he spent pursuing his interests with family and friends.

Tom will be deeply missed by his family, friends and colleagues.

Sprayer specialist joins Knight

Glenn Blake (l) and Malcolm Baker (r) pictured at their farewell barbecue.

Dr Kerrie Farrar gains Aberystwyth chair On Monday, 29 June 2026, Aberystwyth University and Germinal Horizon announced the appointment of Dr Kerrie Farrar as the Germinal chair of translational plant breeding at the University. This position is funded by Openfolde Ltd, the parent company of Germinal Horizon and Germinal GB & Ireland. Dr Kerrie Farrar is currently leading the Biotechnology and Biological Sciences Research Council’s (BBSRC) Resilient Crops Strategic Programme, focusing on three main crop areas: forage crops (ryegrasses and clovers), oats, and miscanthus. In her new role as Germinal chair of translational plant breeding, Dr Farrar will be using her scientific insights and experience to identify new areas of research and new technologies that can be translated into Germinal Horizon plant breeding programmes, ultimately leading to practical solutions for farmers and others. She will also support governmental and industry stakeholder engagement to secure and co-ordinate research funding for the range of plant breeding programmes underway at Germinal Horizon at IBERS. Commenting on her appointment, Dr Farrar, said: “I am delighted to be taking up the role of Germinal chair of translational plant breeding and to continue my work contributing to the long tradition of forage crop breeding at Aberystwyth. I look forward to working with Germinal Horizon to translate IBERS’ strategic research into resilient crop varieties, supporting farmers and sustainable agriculture more broadly.” Dr Kerrie Farrar is an expert in forage crops, oats and miscanthus.

One of the sprayer sector’s most familiar faces has joined the Knight Farm Machinery and Agroma UK sprayer businesses, in a move that further strengthens the two brands’ dealer recruitment drive and sales growth in agricultural, orchard/vineyard and specialist sprayers. Peter Wiles joins Knight Farm Machinery and Agroma UK after 30 years with the UK subsidiary of a major international sprayer manufacturer. Knight Farm Machinery manufactures mounted, trailed and selfpropelled sprayers at its factory in South Luffenham, Rutland, while Agroma UK is a joint venture import and distribution business formed between Agroma and Knight to extend the mounted, trailed and specialist sprayer options available to customers in the UK and Republic of Ireland. Although Peter will support sales across the UK, his primary focus will be the Midlands and southern and eastern counties. “Of the options available when I sought a new role in the sprayer sector, the opportunity to join Knight Farm Machinery and Agroma UK was by

far the most appealing,” says Peter. “Knight has a very strong reputation for technical innovation. It has been a prominent name among UK sprayer manufacturers for many years, while the chance to help shape the new Agroma UK operation (and build awareness and sales of its mounted, trailed and specialist sprayers) is a challenge I am really looking forward to.”

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Machinery and commercial vehicle dealer, Crawfords Group thanked Malcolm Baker and Glenn Blake for decades of dedication. Crawfords Group marked the retirement of two of its original team members with a retirement barbecue held at the company’s Writtle depot on Wednesday 24th June. Malcolm and Glenn have played pivotal roles in the development of Crawfords Group, contributing more than 40 years of service each and helping to shape the culture, values and reputation of the business. Their dedication to aftersales within the agricultural machinery sector has had a lasting impact on colleagues, customers and the wider Crawfords Group network. Over the years, Malcolm and Glenn have

Family and friends mourn Tom Bailey

Peter Wiles becomes Midlands, south and east dealer area sales manager for Knight and Agroma.

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