Farmers Guide Magazine July 2025

OUT & ABOUT

With the Farmers Guide team

The Farmers Guide team attended the NSA Welsh Sheep show for the rst time, where they enjoyed some good conversations with farmers and clients alike. Pictured (l-r) are FG sales executive, Robie Marshall; director, Greg Goulding; livestock farmer, Gareth Wyn Jones; FG livestock and deputy editor, Sarah Kidby; marketing executive, Paige Cli ord; sales executive, Alex Coe; and sales executive, William Taylor. Turn to page 93 for Sarah’s report.

reporter Daniel

discuss soil health.

with farmer and Claydon Drills founder, Je Claydon. Find out more on page 17.

And finally...

A rambler was walking along a country road when he came upon a farmer working in his eld. His phone had run out of battery, and he had no idea whereabouts he was, but he was starting to get a bit hungry.

The man called out to the farmer: "How long will it take me to get to the next town?"

The farmer didn't answer. The rambler waited a bit to see if he would reply, but then gave up and started walking again. After the man had gone about a hundred yards, the farmer yelled out: "About 20 minutes.”

“Thank you,” shouted the man. “But why didn't you tell me that when I asked you?"

“I wasn’t sure how fast you walk," replied the farmer.

Machinery

Hodge was invited to Claydon Drills’ Su olk farm to

Daniel is pictured

The FG team headed to Cereals 2025 to nd out the latest news in farming, from seed breeding to machinery. Pictured (l-r) are FG marketing manager, Patrick Over; machinery reporter, Daniel Hodge; marketing executive, Paige Cli ord; classi ed sales executive, Samantha Wilson; sales executive, Rosie Sweet; and senior sales executive, Joanna Blower. Read the full Cereals Review from page 32.

An Amazone crop protection demonstration hosted by Pecks featured an interrow mechanical weeder, intelligent sprayer and precision seeder – read Daniel's report on page 57.

Pictured (l-r) are: David Thomson, Joel Robinson, Oliver Watson, Rupert Batho, Chris Bendall, Daniel Hodge, Graeme Matthews, and Daniel Frost.

David Williams met farmer Robert Dyball and his daughter Dominique at their Bury St Edmunds farm to chat about their Case IH Axial Flow combine, which is still going strong after 14 harvests. Turn to page 53.

FG editor Rachel Hicks is pictured with Hutchinsons marketing communications assistant Maisie Brighty. The stand was packed with farmers interested in learning about the digital farming platform, Omnia.

Pictured with NPZ UK’s Michael Shuldham, Sarah Kidby and Joanna Blower joined the NPZ UK team for an open day in early June. Read all about it on page 24.

IS IT TIME TO START A DAILY DIARY?

As we all move closer to harvest 2025, I wonder how many of you have a written diary of events that have happened since last harvest, asks Cecilia Pryce, Open eld’s head of research, compliance and shipping. Do you record the farming issues that you face and at the end of every year, type out a summary and compare that with your yields and quality?

home livestock? I think what I am asking is: How honest are you about your returns and how good are you at identifying issues and calculating the nal impact or even the return from changing things from one year to the next?

I know a few that do this, but I reckon they may well be in the minority.

Ultimately it will then come down to the quality of the records made – and if you tell yourself the truth.

Recording, comparing and learning seems like an obvious thing to do, but ultimately that data then needs to be scaled up across the whole country and analysed to see if national changes and issues are making a di erence.

One question I would ask all of you with an SFI scheme is, what impact have you seen from them? Also, in what ‘unit’ would you measure success – and be aware that your take on success may not be the same as someone else’s. Have you really looked at the birds and the insects on your farm or are you signed up and doing what is asked but no more? In a similar way, many growers don’t have weighbridges and as such don’t know their yield from each eld, and hence their return on inputs and variety choices.

You could believe your combine, but have you ever used the combine weight and then compared it to the weighed out/payment weights, while also remembering the amount you lost when drying, cleaning or feeding the

Throughout the growing season there is much debate about the impact of weather, disease and varieties etc, and this noise moves markets – be it nationally or globally – but does it ever really get tested by governments? In my mind the only way we can have a real national agricultural policy is to start the annual recording process, but in a professional national way i.e. treating every eld like a trial plot. If we don’t, then any data on crop sizes and corelation to weather, loss of a chemical or price of fertiliser is nothing better than guesswork.

Ultimately, if the market price of grains was to continue to fall, how many of you will not plant this autumn or will only plant certain elds? It’s a tough one, but on what data would you make that decision or would you be paralysed by uncertainty due to the lack of data?

With so many global uncertainties, maybe it’s time to start that daily diary. Commercial businesses globally must be able to identify weaknesses and strengths and address them or capitalise on them, so if you don’t then maybe as you consider next year’s planting programme you could invest in a diary and start recording?

You never know, it may help improve your decision making and out a few untruths at the same time. Even better, when government start asking you for justi cation for SFI, you would have some clear answers – although I’m not sure what metric you will be using!

Fertiliser matters

During early June, new season fertiliser o ers

were released with an attractive price and delivery period for UK-produced nitrogen in particular, writes Open eld fertiliser manager Lucy Hassall. The campaign ran well with a signi cant volume purchased in a short period of time. For those that covered requirements, this appears to be a very sensible option given the global state of play when it comes to fertiliser at present.

By mid-June there had been a number of factors supporting a bullish outlook. Recent global events are once again creating volatile markets, with a drone strike on Russia’s major nitrogen production facility; and Israel – which is a major exporter of gas to Egypt – temporarily shutting down a major gas eld, cutting supply and resulting in Egypt shutting down urea production.

The EU has announced signi cant tari s on Russian fertiliser imports, which will likely shift trade ows and add to what is already a very tight supply due to high energy costs and production curtailments. FG

Lucy Hassall, Open eld’s fertiliser manager.

Cecilia Pryce, head of research, compliance & shipping.

New HEAR OSR variety o ers improved agronomics

AgriAudit wins Young EDGE

AgriAudit, the mobile app and web platform transforming how farmers manage audit prep, has been awarded a further £10,000 through the Young EDGE competition. This follows AgriAudit’s earlier success at the Regional EDGE awards and marks a signi cant step in the company’s growth trajectory.

Founder Tom Porter commented: “Winning the Young EDGE award means a lot. It’s great to see support for something that’s been built from the ground up, by farmers, for farmers. This funding has allowed us to crack on with building the AgriAudit web app to complement the mobile app, as well as add more features – such as the newly released review and sign feature, allowing farmers to carry forward signi cant documentation with a single signature on the app. Our priority remains the same; we must make audits easier and less of a headache, so we can spend less time on paperwork and more time in the eld.”

New partnership for GB Potatoes

GB Potatoes has announced its partnership with Horticulture Crop Protection Ltd (HCP), which is set to give the British seed potato sector a much-needed route to secure critical crop protection tools.

GB Potatoes said that this important step has been made possible through the grant secured from AHDB, using the remaining Potato Levy funds.

HCP was created by the UK horticultural sector to take on the essential task of processing Extension of Authorisation for Minor Use (EAMU) and Emergency Authorisation (EA) applications for crop protection products.

EAMU and EA applications are costly, technically demanding, and time-consuming, making them nearly impossible for individual seed potato growers. Once authorised through HCP, the products become available to all growers of the crop – providing sector-wide bene t.

To manage this process, GB Potatoes will act as secretariat for a newly formed Technical Working Group. This group will include agronomists, seed growers, and representatives from industry bodies.

Together, they will collaborate with HCP to assess and prioritise the seed sector’s plant protection needs.

At a time when the oilseed rape crop has been under pressure, the High Erucic Acid (HEAR) sector has maintained a steady and stable growth, producing a specialised oil that satis es particular market needs.

HEAR OSR varieties are used to produce rapeseed oil for a variety of industrial applications, including lubricants, where its unique properties make it suitable for high-temperature usage.

Michael Shuldham of breeder NPZ UK explains:

“HEAR varieties can o er growers signi cant returns, and there are buyback contracts available from a number of merchants o ering premiums, plus an assured market, harvest movement and the usual cash ow bene ts of oilseed rape.

“NPZ UK's Resort has been the only HEAR variety on the AHDB winter oilseed rape Described List (DL), with a strong set of all-round agronomic characters – including good stem

sti ness and resistance to lodging.

“Now NPZ UK is introducing Eriksen with substantially increased gross output added to Improved stem and plant health – it is the rst HEAR variety with TuYV and double RlmS plus Rlm7 phoma resistance.

"The improved agronomics with exceptional stem canker resistance plus TuYV resistance makes Eriksen truly a new standard for HEAR growers,” Michael Shuldham concludes.

Positive findings from OSR benchmarking survey

Signi cantly reduced cabbage stem ea beetle (CSFB) pressure and high average crop establishment scores are among a range of positive ndings from the latest Bayer Dekalb oilseed rape benchmarking survey.

The survey, which is now into its sixth year of tracking more than 150 respondents from across the country,

provides growers and their advisers with a series of valuable oilseed rape management insights. The 2024/25 survey results point to a cautious optimism concerning oilseed rape crop prospects. Among the ndings is con rmation of a welcome decline in cabbage stem ea beetle pressure, which is at its lowest level in six

years, with well over half of growers reporting little or no autumn challenge from the pest.

Coupled with last autumn’s favourable crop establishment conditions, fewer problems with CSFB mean that more oilseed rape crops – 85% compared to 73% in 2023/24 – are being taken through to harvest this season.

UK agricultural tractor registrations – May 2025

The AEA has shared the latest gures on new tractor registrations. The slow start to the year continued for another month in May, with 803 machines logged during the month, 17% fewer than in the same month last year. That is only about 80% of the average number recorded at this time of year over the previous ve years, although it is higher than during the pandemic-a ected month of May 2020. The yearon-year decline was similar

to that seen in the previous four months, with this year's total of 4,017 machines being just under 1,000 less than in Jan–May 2024 (-20%). That gure is only around three-quarters of the seasonal average.

• Month: 803 units -16.7% change

METTRON WEIGHING

(compared with May 2024) • Year to date: 4,017 units -19.9% change (compared with Jan–May 2024)

Wonga Matubatuba Member for

Richard Rogers

Concerns raised over new bluetongue controls

DEFRA has con rmed that from 1st July 2025 the restricted zone for bluetongue will be extended to cover all of England.

Following the announcement by the Welsh Government, from 1st July 2025 all BTV-3 susceptible animals (sheep, cattle, goats, deer and camelids) moving from the RZ (i.e., England) to Wales will need a negative pre-movement test and a speci c licence. There will

be an exemption in place for any animals moving direct to slaughter.

The Welsh Government con rmed that a speci c movement licence will be administered by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA). The pre-movement test must be arranged and paid for privately.

Once DEFRA moves England to become a whole country RZ, the free testing that is currently available will end.

The Welsh Government

has committed to keeping this policy under review based on the evidence “on the ground” in Wales and the rest of Great Britain. The Welsh Government said that “whatever the future holds, it will be reviewed in autumn”.

Bluetongue is a noti able animal disease. All livestock keepers are urged to remain vigilant and any suspicion of bluetongue must be reported immediately to APHA on 0300 303 8268.

Norfolk’s largest food hall – “best of food and farming”

The Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association (RNAA) has announced the opening of the new Norfolk Food Hall at the Showground on the edge of Norwich, creating a unique new project designed to showcase and sell the very best food and drink produced in the county.

The 3,500ft2 food hall and 220-seater restaurant, with outdoor space, will be the

largest in the county, with at least 70% of all the products sourced from producers in Norfolk and Su olk.

The facility has also been designed to inform and connect people to the produce grown within Norfolk, with interpretive boards and information illustrating the county’s vibrant and dynamic food production industry. As well

as a showcase the Norfolk Food Hall will provide a hub for product development and for communities.

The new food hall will contain a butchery counter by Tony Perkins Butchers, a delicatessen with takeaway co ee and cake, fresh produce and a range of groceries. The restaurant will provide a menu of locally sourced dishes.

Kuhn appoints new dealer

Kuhn Farm Machinery has strengthened its dealer network in the north of England with the appointment of Clapham Agricultural Engineering Limited as a full product line dealership.

Clapham Agricultural is run by Ed and Debbie Clapham and the move reinforces Kuhn’s presence in a key grassland and livestock region. From the dealership’s base at Ripponden, near Halifax, West Yorkshire, Ed said he’s excited to grow the Kuhn brand across his area: “Kuhn machinery is well-respected and popular, and I think there’s great potential to get more machines onto farms. Kuhn’s bedding and feeding lines, alongside its extensive grassland kit, should be of interest to users.”

“Connecting

with your soils” at Groundswell 2025

Hutchinsons' theme at this year’s Groundswell event is 'Connecting with Your Soils'.

Visitors to the Hutchinsons stand will have the opportunity to meet with technical soil specialists who will share practical knowledge on how to assess and manage soil to optimise performance and support pro table, long-term crop production.

Key features at the Hutchinsons stand:

• Physical Soil Analysis: Terramap Soil Scanning System

– O ering high-resolution soil mapping; Gold Soils Test – A unique test analysing both plant-available and non-readily available nutrients, providing the foundation for Hutchinsons’ Healthy Soils Service

• Chemical Soil Analysis: SAP Test Analysis – Identify nutrient de ciencies before symptoms become visible, ensuring timely intervention

• Biological Soil Analysis: Jonson-Su Composting – a simple composting method designed to increase populations of bene cial soil microorganisms (especially protozoa and nematodes). Application methods include seed treatment, foliar spray, or in-furrow at drilling.

731193 or email george.bridgman@abfltd.co.uk or apply on line at www.abfltd.co.uk

Royal Norfolk Show president and farming director of Holkham Estate, Poul Hovesen is pictured formally opening the new Norfolk Food Hall.

Ed Clapham (left) with Karl Ridsdale of Kuhn.

NEW THINKING NEW PERFORMANCE

• New herbicide coming soon

• New mode of action in cereals

• Control of grassweeds and broadleaved weeds

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Cheshire grower trialling new active to tackle ryegrass

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change in rotations, alongside hosting on-farm herbicide trials, is helping West Cheshire grower Mike Jones manage weed burdens. Farmers Guide finds out more.

Increasing weed burdens have led West Cheshire grower Mike Jones to trial a new herbicide on his extensive arable and beef enterprise.

The fourth-generation farmer, who operates across four farms in the area, says e ciency is a non-negotiable for his business which was once home to a dairy with a milk round, but now focuses on arable cropping, a 1,200-head beef herd, and an artisan watermill that produces stone-ground our.

black-grass with strategic planning he says the most problematic weed on the farm now is ryegrass.

“There’s ryegrass in most of the rotation, but this seems to be an industry-wide challenge at the moment,” he adds.

Sophisticated herbicides

component of the co-formulation is be ubutamid – a HRAC group 12 herbicide – which together with bixlozone enables the product to expand its weed control to a wider range of broadleaf weeds.”

Explaining how the new active works, Mr Bastard says bixlozone is taken up via the root and shoot – as well as having some leaf activity –with the primary mechanism and transportation being via the root and xylem system.

He adds: “It works by inhibiting plants from producing carotenoids, which are a critical part of the photosynthesis process.

The business is very much circular, with the arable rotation planned to satisfy cattle feed demand and cater for milling varieties, which are grown and milled on-farm to supply local markets.

Weed woes

With the arable side of the business so integral, keeping crops consistent and yielding well is key.

However, increasing weed burdens have threatened this in recent years, leading Mr Jones to pivot in his strategy.

As such, a sophisticated herbicide approach is vital, with Mr Jones working closely with his agronomist, Andrew Roberts, to meticulously plan what, when and how treatments are applied, taking into account speci c eld characteristics to get the most out of the products.

“The rotation itself has become our primary weapon in the battle against weeds, and we’ve changed it vastly over the past couple of years,” he explains.

Where once the farm followed a conventional wheat, barley, and oilseed rape rotation, they now take a more nuanced approach.

Grass is strategically planted in challenging elds, such as those with di cult terrain, while maize is deployed in particularly weedy areas.

“If it’s dirty before harvest, we’ll wholecrop it, put that straight into the cattle, and then we’ll grow maize on it for a couple of years, clean it up, and then go back in with wheat,” explains Mr Jones.

After managing to regain some control over

Trialling new chemistry has also been a key part of the strategy, with Mr Jones having a long-standing history with various manufacturers.

Most recently, this includes FMC, with the farm currently testing the new cereal herbicide Iso ex active.

Set to land on the market this autumn is a co-formulated product boasting two new active ingredients and one new mode of action in cereals, explains FMC’s marketing and plant health lead for the UK and Ireland, Geo rey Bastard.

“In turn, we get a bleaching e ect in ryegrass, black-grass, annual meadow grass and in many broadleaved weed species, and often the plants will turn yellow, white or pink before dying. It can be a very visual product with symptoms farmers can easily identify.”

New options for control

For Mr Jones, developing new weed control options is critical, and this was the driving force behind him getting involved in the trials.

He says: “We’re in a lucky position with mixed farming that we have options with regards to how we tackle weeds, but a lot of farmers haven’t got that.

“We’ve got to have chemistry that is e ective and reliable; without these new options, we’re going to be in trouble.”

which brings a new mode of action in

He says: “Iso ex active is based on bixlozone – a HRAC group 13 herbicide, which brings a new mode of action in cereals.

“We’ve only got about 11 actives approved in this space currently, so adding to this will be really important for resistance management and tackling diverse weeds.

“The second

“This is why on-farm trials are so important; the more information we can nd out, the better – for us, and for the wider industry.” FG working

Mr Jones is optimistic about the trial results so far and says some areas of the crops are looking ‘really clean’, which is a clear sign that the active is working at supressing weeds. He adds: “Based on the performance we’ve seen so far, it’s likely to be something we’d look to keep in the programme as we’re always on the lookout for something which will help us overcome our ryegrass challenges.

the active is working at supressing weeds.

programme as we’re always on the

West Cheshire grower, Mike Jones.

FMC's Geo rey Bastard.

Building soil biology is a win-win

Soil biology is fundamental to health, yet hard to measure and often overshadowed by physical and chemical soil properties.

The term ‘soil biology’ covers a multitude of di erent organisms, that can be broadly grouped into four main categories, or ‘trophic levels’, based on what they feed on.

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It begins with the ‘basal’ trophic level, or the primary producers, which includes any living plant, and organic matter (crop residues, roots, etc). This is the energy source for all other biology beneath the surface, so is a crucial starting point, explains Farmacy soils specialist, Jade Prince.

There is a symbiotic relationship between plants and soil biology, where almost half of organic carbon produced by plants goes straight into the soil as root exudates, comprising sugars, amino acids and other compounds. These exudates, alongside organic matter, feed the second layer – the primary consumers – made up of bacteria and fungi.

The third layer comprises larger organisms, including protozoa, nematodes, soil mites, and springtails, which feed on the bacteria and fungi, and are key to nutrient cycling. The highest trophic level contains predatory nematodes and mites, and higher-level predators, including ground beetles, and birds.

Earthworms are often a go-to indicator of soil biology, usually grouped together within this last category, however as a generalist species, they do not easily t into any single group, says Ms Prince.

“People often say if higher-level predators are there, then everything below that will be ne, but that’s not always the case. You can have

birds, for example, without having protozoa, because the birds will eat worms. Worms do eat protozoa if they’re there, but they can also survive without them by just eating organic matter.”

Earthworms are still a great indicator of soil health, given their role in soil structure and drainage, but cannot be solely relied on for assessing soil biology.

Assessing activity

There are tests available that attempt to measure soil biology, but, labbased testing takes time and the microbial communities can change during the sampling and sending of soil samples.

However, Hutchinsons now o ers its ‘Microbe Ready Session’, whereby individuals, or groups of farmers, can learn more about soil biology and view their own soil samples through a microscope to visualise the microbial life present.

“The aim is not to measure exactly how many organisms are in a sample of soil, but to provide an insight into the types of microbes that may or may not be there,” says Ms Prince.

Images 1 and 2 (opposite) highlight the clear di erences between an agricultural soil with limited biology, and a sample of Johnson-Su compost extract, with far more biology present, including nematodes and protozoa.

Generally, it is best to assess soil biology when soils are warm and moist and biology is active, typically in early autumn, or spring.

Bringing biology back

One of the greatest areas of concern is in the third trophic layer of larger predatory organisms, where many agricultural soils show a notable lack of numbers, says Ms Prince.

“A lot of soils have become bacterial dominant because cultivations, and the application of synthetic fertilisers and pesticides, has, over time, suppressed numbers of fungi, protozoa and nematodes.

“Our aim is to bring soil biology back and return its role in nutrient cycling.”

There is no ‘silver bullet’ to address this, so farmers need to take a holistic approach that considers various regenerative practices, and allow time for soil biology to recover, she advises.

Composts and manures are particularly high in ‘trophic level three organisms’, such as protozoa and nematodes, so adding these to soil can help, although there are logistical challenges over large areas. One option is to apply a JohnsonSu compost extract with seed at drilling, as this allows larger areas to be treated with a relatively small volume of compost material. The practice is e ective on all crops, and has been shown to increase rooting biomass in barley by 75%, Ms Prince says.

“We’ve even got farmers using it on cover crop seed. If it can increase rooting in barley, the hope is it will do the same for the cover crop, and enhance the bene ts it delivers to soil health.”

Find out more at Groundswell

The Microbe Ready Sessions are available to both Hutchinsons and non-Hutchinsons customers. To nd out more, visit the Hutchinsons stand at Groundswell for a live demonstration of the microscope service, and a demonstration of the JohnsonSu bioreactor.

How long the bene ts of adding soil biology last is still unclear though.

“We don’t know whether the predators we’re applying are surviving in the soil, or whether the bene ts only last for that season. It seems as though applying JohnsonSu extract is something you have to do each season. By growing monocrops, there’s simply not the variety of food needed to sustain higher levels of biology.”

Feeding soil biology with a constant, and varied, supply of organic matter, and energy from root exudates, will help support populations though, she continues.

Organic matter can be in the form of composts, manures, crop residues, or other biomass, such as from catch, cover, or companion crops. A varied rotation that maintains green, living material in the soil for as long as possible through the year is key, while bringing livestock into the rotation also helps, she adds. FG

These images highlight the clear di erences between an agricultural soil with limited biology (Image 1 above), and a sample of Johnson-Su compost extract, with far more biology present (Image 2 below).

With margins tighter than ever and sustainability under increasing scrutiny, there is pressure on farmers to nd systems that deliver both economically and environmentally.

Claydon Drills’ recent open day, held at the company’s base in Su olk, sought to address exactly that.

Growers from across the UK attended the event, which included technical talks, soil pit demonstrations, and a factory and farm tour, as well as the chance to speak with Claydon Drills sta .

A recent Claydon Drills open day showcased how farmers can boost profitability through innovative soil management and e cient machinery solutions. Daniel Hodge attended.

PROFITABILITY THROUGH SOIL HEALTH AND EFFICIENCY

Central to the discussions was the Opti-Till® system, a low disturbance approach developed over two decades ago on the Claydon family’s own farm. The event aimed to show how this system supports soil structure, reduces establishment costs, maintains or improves yields, and ts into wider sustainability goals. But, just as important was the company’s willingness to show the full picture. This included trials that didn’t work, machinery that had evolved through mistakes, and land still facing agronomic challenges.

From frustration to innovation

Owner Je Claydon gave visitors a brief history of the company and the development of its direct drilling system. Far from a topdown innovation driven by market research, Opti-Till emerged from

frustration on his own farm. In the early 2000s, declining wheat prices and rising fuel costs made conventional cultivation increasingly di cult to justify.

“We needed to nd a way to cut costs without cutting corners,” Je explained. “That meant reducing the number of passes, improving soil structure, and making the most of every litre of diesel.”

What began with a modi ed tine and a home-welded frame quickly evolved into the rst Claydon drill. Since then, the range has expanded to include straw harrows, inter-

row hoes, and mounted fertiliser systems. All are designed around the same core principle; disturbing only the soil that needs to be disturbed.

Je was candid about the fact that the process hasn’t always been smooth. “We’ve made a lot of mistakes along the way,” he admitted. “But that’s a huge part of what’s got us here – trying things out, learning, and adapting.”

Digging into soil structure

above a trench dug into one of Claydon’s long term elds, he used the soil pro le to illustrate what happens below the surface in a reduced disturbance regime.

A soil pit demonstration was led by Dick Neale of Hutchinsons. Standing

“This system leaves alternating zones of moved and unmoved soil,” he explained, pointing to the rm vertical columns that stood untouched between each drilled row. “That’s important – it means we’re only disturbing what we need to disturb and leaving the rest to do its job supporting weight, draining water, and hosting biology.”

Dick highlighted the structured

(l-r): Taig Norman, Adam Clarke, Oliver Claydon, David Whitehall, Je Claydon, Alan Stephen, David Furber.

Je Claydon explaining the bene ts of Opti-Till whilst standing in the results.

vertical ssures left in uncultivated columns between drill rows: “You’re not destroying soil to get seed in. These columns act as support pillars for machinery and promote drainage, gas exchange, and worm activity... Worms are your unpaid cultivators,” he said.

He also emphasised that no system is a silver bullet. Cover crops, thoughtful rotations, and ongoing management were key to maintaining progress.

Data meets dirt

Omnia’s digital services specialist

James Lane explained how Claydon Farm uses digital tools to inform key management decisions throughout the year.

Omnia is a cloud-based platform that brings together a wide range of information from yield maps and soil type data to spray records, climate data, costings, and even photographic evidence for environmental schemes.

“This isn’t just about mapping yields anymore,” James explained. “We’re generating compliance reports, input logs, pest and disease modelling, and even carbon costings – all in one system. You can track everything from application rates to stock levels in real time. Importantly, all this feeds into live cost-ofproduction gures.”

Built to last

Visitors were invited into Claydon’s on-site manufacturing facilities. Led by R&D manager Matt Bowe, the tour moved through each stage of production, from raw steel to nished drills ready for delivery. “We do almost everything in-house,” he explained. “That gives us control over quality, lead times, and the exibility to make changes quickly when needed.”

One point Matt emphasised was Claydon Drills’ investment in surface preparation. Every part is shotblasted, edge-rounded, and carefully cleaned before being painted. “The paint’s no good if it doesn’t stick,” he said. “And yellow is particularly unforgiving. If the prep isn’t perfect, it shows.”

Pulse welding is now used across the production line, reducing spatter

and improving speed without sacri cing strength. “It’s given us a 10–15% gain in output without any compromise,” Matt noted. The factory also re ects Claydon’s commitment to e ciency. Rainwater is collected for on-site use, and solar panels now generate the bulk of the plant’s electricity. “We’re trying to run a sustainable business as well as building sustainable machines,” Matt added.

A working farm

The trailer-led tour around the Claydon family’s elds was an unvarnished look at how the Opti-Till system performs across a working commercial farm. Despite a dry spring and no irrigation, the crops were uniform, healthy, and consistent across di erent soil types. Je pointed out speci c areas where drainage had improved over the years: “Now the structure supports machinery, drains better, and we’re getting roots down to depth.”

He explained how shallow establishment and a focus on residue management after combining had helped suppress weeds and reduce inputs. “It’s not just about the drill, it’s about what happens in the system either side of it. If we chop and

Essential Nutrients, Exceptional Results

Hutchinsons’ Dick Neale talked visitors through the soil pit demonstration.

spread residue properly, we’re halfway there.”

Pointing towards the innovation and research that’s ongoing at Claydon Drills, a section of the tour included a eld that had been undergoing fertiliser trials including micro fertilisers, protected phosphates, and various blends. Although there were some visual di erences, yield data will ultimately determine the result. Je commented on their experimental approaches “Sometimes it works, sometimes it doesn’t, but you don’t know unless you try.”

What stood out was the lack of compaction damage or poor emergence, even in headlands and tramlines.

Farmer feedback

David Gunn, a contractor and arable farmer from Kent who farms 40ha of his own land and 160ha of contracted land has been using a Claydon Hybrid drill for several seasons. He said that the Hybrid, with its auto-reset legs and simpli ed layout, allowed him to work across a range of soil types with fewer stoppages and less wear. When asked what his main driving

factor behind using Claydon Drills equipment, he said: “It’s extremely well built. And the central metering system makes it easy to calibrate. You can drill rape down to the last co eecup of seed, there’s no guesswork.”

Nick Kiddy is a tenant farmer near Sa ron Walden who hasn’t yet made the switch to Claydon Drills’ equipment but is now seriously considering it. Nick had previously brought in a neighbour with a Claydon drill to sow barley and wheat on the land he was farming. “The establishment was so consistent, even in a dry year. That got us thinking.” He was especially interested in the interrow hoe, which he sees as a potential gamechanger for weed control. “If we can keep blackgrass at bay without upping chemical costs, that’s a win,” he said. After conversations with the Claydon Drills team during the event, Nick is now exploring second-hand options.

The theme of the day was clear: pro tability doesn’t come from a single piece of equipment, but from the way systems are integrated, with drilling, spraying, residue management, and data all pulling in the same direction. FG

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Rethinking conventional oilseed rape?

Neil Groom of Grainseeds discusses the benefits of conventional varieties.

Neil Groom, general manager of Grainseeds, suggests that hybrids have a false reputation of being more vigorous than conventionals which means in practice they can outgrow the di culties of cabbage stem ea beetle, slugs and pigeons and put on enough biomass to get through the winter. “This is an incorrect assumption and something we do not see in the eld or in trials,” Neil says. “Vigour is a feature of each individual variety and not whether they are hybrid or conventional. Newer conventional varieties are vigorous and can out-do some of the hybrids.

“Take Pinnacle as a good example. This variety has taken the top spot for gross output two years running and has shown good autumn vigour.”

In National List trials, Pinnacle had the same autumn vigour and establishment data as Campus and has repeatedly been equal to or exceeded that of some hybrids. It has good seedling vigour in the autumn, helped by seed treatments, Integral Pro and Sylas. But with 8% more yield than Campus, Pinnacle is the new number one conventional variety.

Pinnacle has produced the highest gross output each year over the past four years of o cial trials, and it is fully recommended for the whole of the UK, in the east/west and in the north.

Independent plant breeder Mike Pickford bred Pinnacle. “My breeding philosophy is to improve individual yield components, such as increasing the size of the seed, the number of seeds per pod and the number of pods per plant. I aim to keep the stems greener for longer so that photosynthesis can continue adding yield.”

Pinnacle has very good resistance to lodging (8) at owering time allowing good air ow within the canopy, reducing build-up of disease. It has top rating for stem sti ness (9.0)

making harvesting easier and quicker. It is late to ower (5 rating), reducing risk of ower loss due to frosts which we saw this spring. But it is still medium when it comes to grain maturity (rating 5), allowing harvesting before rst wheats are ready to cut.

The disease resistance pro le of Pinnacle is robust with a 7 for light leaf spot and Intermediate resistance for verticillium wilt.

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Neil Groom of Grainseeds.

Mike Pickford, independent plant breeder.

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Essential traits in modern OSR production

Building resilience into oilseed rape starts with the right decision around matching variety to location.

A key part of this is that growers need to focus on taking full advantage of the latest breeding developments, says KWS UK product manager for oilseed rape, oats, peas and rye, Rory Hannam.

Variety choice has always mattered, but it’s becoming pivotal to managing OSR risks and delivering performance, with growers urged to consider essential characteristics as a starting point, he believes.

“Strong autumn vigour is critical, particularly when drilling later in the season to avoid cabbage stem ea beetle (CSFB) migration or on areas known to have the highest incidence of the problem.

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“A fast-developing variety that can push through the cotyledon stage and put down roots quickly and build biomass, gives the crop the best possible head start.

“That early vigour isn’t just about beating ea beetle. It’s also about reducing herbicide reliance, competing with weeds and compensating for early pest damage.”

Strong plant structure essential

Structural strength is also essential and is a trait that often ies under the radar, until OSR crops begin to lodge, he points out.

“As plant biomass increases through the spring and into owering, stems need to be able to carry that weight without collapsing.

“There’s been a lot of progress in seed breeding to improve stem sti ness and lodging resistance in OSR, but it should still be a key consideration for variety selection, especially in fertile soils or with high nitrogen regimes.

“A well-structured plant is easier to manage and is able to make the most of its potential right through to harvest.”

On the disease mitigation front, light leaf spot (LLS) has traditionally been associated with wetter, cooler conditions in the north, but that’s no longer the case, he explains.

“Over the past ve years, LLS has become much more widespread and we’re picking it up regularly in OSR across the Midlands and southern counties. It’s a disease that can have a real impact on canopy development and ultimately yields.

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variety choice criteria is now essential across the board.”

Mitigating risk

Resistance to turnip yellows virus (TuYV), a potentially devastating virus spread by peach–potato aphids, is also an increasing priority, Rory Hannam points out.

“As control options dwindle and resistance to insecticides becomes more widespread, the ability to safeguard OSR crops against TuYV via genetics is increasingly attractive.

“We’re seeing aphid resistance to pyrethroids and, at the same time, the window for insecticide applications is getting tighter, so it’s not advisable to assume we can spray our way out of trouble.

“Choosing a variety with TuYVResistance is a key option in any integrated pest management plan to help mitigate the virus.”

Finally, with harvest in mind and more frequent and unpredictable weather events in July and August, pod shatter resistance has evolved from a ‘nice to have’ into a ‘must have’, he believes.

“It only takes one thunderstorm or a few days’ delay with the combine to knock serious yield o the crop if pods are brittle and overmature.”

“Modern hybrid OSR varieties with robust pod integrity also allow greater exibility around

harvest preparation and timing –a key advantage for busy arable businesses with large areas to cut.”

New hybrid ticks all boxes

Rory Hannam believes KWS’ new OSR variety Hinsta is great example of a hybrid variety bred with a focus on key resilience traits, not just yield on paper.

“Growers are rightly asking more from OSR varieties. They need them to get going fast, resist the most prevalent threats, and still stand well at harvest.

“Hinsta is proving to be one of those varieties that aligns very well with these needs, making it an ideal choice for modern oilseed rape production.”

In the 2025/26 AHDB Recommended List, Hinsta has the highest gross output of an oilseed rape variety speci cally recommended for the East/West region that combines what KWS calls the ‘built-in traits’ of TuYV protection and pod shatter resistance.

“The topline gures of 106% for gross output and 46.1% for oil content are also pretty impressive.

“Hinsta has good autumn vigour along with a robust light leaf spot score of 7 and a sti strong stem to round o the variety’s excellent all round pro le.

KWS Domingos, another new variety, which is currently a candidate, is also ticking all the boxes, with an East/West recommendation, a high gross output of 109%, an oil content of 45.9% and the built-in traits, Rory adds.

“The days of picking a variety just on gross output or yield rankings are gone.

“It’s about whole-season resilience and hybrids like Hinsta and KWS Domingos are setting that benchmark.” FG

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For those who aim high. “We need to think di erently about OSR”

NPZ UK invited visitors to see its latest breeding work, and discuss overcoming OSR challenges. Sarah Kidby attended.

After a particularly challenging few years for growing oilseed rape, the NPZ UK 2025 Field Day – which was also a celebration of 20 years of NPZ in the UK – saw experts discuss how to transfer OSR breeding progress to farm level.

OSR yield progress

NPZ’s Rene Brand noted the dissatisfaction with OSR in the industry, with yields of 3–3.5t/ha being insu cient given the investment needed in the crop. Acreage has fallen to its lowest level in 40 years – from 700,000ha in 2014, to 240,000ha today. Despite this, trial results show yield development of 1.5% with new varietals each year – and according to independent gures, 66% of yield progress in the eld is down to breeding, not ag-chems or machinery – but this progress must be transferred farm level, he emphasised.

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The impact of climate change on OSR is not fully understood, Rene believes – with high temperatures in autumn leading to overdevelopment. OSR needs 800–1,000 growing day degrees, but Cambridge last year saw 1,300–1,400. Higher temperatures mean the 1,200 day degrees, which 10 years ago wouldn’t have been reached until March, is now occurring much earlier, by the end of November or early December. As a result, bud

and root di erentiation phase is much shorter and the plant stays in its reduction phase until we can compensate by applying fertiliser, which could be delayed by 3–4 months depending on conditions.

New approaches are needed, and late sowing has been put forward as a potential solution, leading to better development and yield, Rene continued; however, a survey last year suggested farmers are sticking with traditional sowing dates.

Spreading risk

Matt Fuller of Heathcote Farms Ltd farms 1,000ha in total across three sites based at Toddington, on Hanslope clay, greensand and chalk. Since bringing OSR back into the rotation in 2022, they have started drilling with a Väderstad Rapid, which works in the sandy and chalky soil, but not so well in the heavy clay, so they invested in a Väderstad Carrier in spring 2024, which is used to create a tilth and drill rape 2cm into it, resulting in much better emergence and establishment.

They tend to spread the risk by block drilling 65–100ha, from early August through to the end of the month. Drilling later has increased yields over the past two years, though there is increased ea beetle pressure – but it works if you get a kind

September, Matt said.

This year the farm has 180ha of OSR as part of the rotation, including trials of six NPZ UK varieties: Maverick, Tenzing, Madison, Karat, Golding and Dirigent.

This year the lack of rainfall has kept sclerotinia risk low –Matt believes it could be a good year for OSR, as it’s one of the crops that deals better with such conditions.

Heathcote are heavy users of biostimulants and trace elements and tissue test all crops ahead of fungicide applications. OSR remains in the rotation as it helps to spread risk, and wheat yields are always better post-OSR.

A number of candidates in the market for testing were shown, including: NPZ 23342W, which brings further improved pod shatter tolerance levels; 49 which has very strong development in autumn and quick regrowth after winter with earlier owering; and 41 which showed 106% relative in trials last year, and has a broad package of disease resistance.

crops that deals better with such tolerance levels; 49 which has very trials last year, and has a

OSR varieties

Visitors were able to see NPZ UK’s latest breeding work during a eld visit, with Maverick among the rst to be highlighted as the leading hybrid on the Recommended List (RL). It o ers a broad package of disease resistance, including: TuVY, RlmS, Rlm7 and light leaf spot resistance, as well as very high yield potential and oil content, plus strong lodging resistance, Rene noted. Despite not containing the pod shatter resistance gene, NPZ UK says its plant health pro le means it sometimes o ers more protection than varieties with the gene.

Meanwhile, Murray and Vegas are the rst varieties coming up with RlmS resistance for phoma stem canker – Murray also has moderate resistance to verticillium, while Vegas has very good oil content and growth in springtime.

OSR varieties set to join the Recommended List include Karat, which has seen a very promising start in o cial UK trials (108% seed yield and 110% gross output), as well as in Germany and Denmark, said Rene. The strongest highlight is new phoma resistance Rlm12. Karat has similar stem canker protection to Maverick and is high performing in the UK market, but needs a bit more growth regulation compared to Maverick.

Additionally, with clubroot being a particular talking point in the UK, a number of varieties focus on this, including Crusoe, which is now the leading variety for the clubroot segment on the RL. It o ers a similar yield level to Murray or Vegas (103% gross output). There’s also TuYV and Rlm7 phoma resistance. Additionally, it has an attractive classi cation against verticillium with moderate resistance, and 6 and 7 against light leaf spot and stem canker.

Meanwhile, Crown o ers everything that Maverick provides, but with clubroot resistance – plus 105% in o cial trials last year. FG

Rene Brand, NPZ.

Protecting OSR yield

As unpredictable harvest weather continues, Limagrain Field Seeds is suggesting OSR growers should treat pod shatter resistance as a requirement when selecting varieties.

“By the time oilseed rape reaches maturity, virtually all production costs have been incurred,” explains Florentina Petrescu, UK oilseed rape product manager for the breeder.

“Protecting yield right through to the combine isn’t optional – it’s essential. Incorporating pod shatter resistance into variety choice is one of the most e ective risk management tools available to growers today.

“Unlike agronomic interventions that can be adjusted in-season, pod shatter resistance is built into the genetics of the plant. This makes the decision at variety selection time absolutely critical.”

Understanding pod shatter

Pod shatter is an evolutionary seed dispersal mechanism in brassicas, but on farm, it can be triggered prematurely by high winds, rain, hail or machinery movement—leading to severe yield losses just days before harvest.

between varieties, despite similar marketing claims.

“All of LG hybrids carry the pod shatter trait, and we benchmark them regularly against competitor varieties,” Ms Petrescu says.

“The contrast was especially evident during the challenging harvest of 2023 – one of the wettest and windiest Julys on record. While many crops su ered heavy losses, Limagrain hybrids with strong pod shatter resistance emerged intact.”

A grower’s perspective

Northumberland farmer Richard Brewis of Woodhouse Farm, Alnwick, is rm in his belief that pod shatter resistance in the oilseed rape varieties he chooses to grow is indispensable.

His main risk is from high winds, rather than hail, and the approach is working well across his 60ha of OSR.

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Limagrain conducts rigorous, laboratory-based tests to quantify pod shatter resistance (POSH) by measuring the physical

“For me, growing a pod shatterresistant variety is a belt-and-braces strategy for growing a successful OSR crop,” he explains. “We like to aim for 5t/ha – hitting 4t/ha is acceptable – but that extra tonne could be the di erence between seeds on the ground or in the trailer.”

Limagrain to di erence between force required to break open pods. Results consistently show wide performance di erences or in the trailer.”

When deciding what varieties to grow, he

Florentina Petrescu, UK oilseed rape product manager for Limagrain.

works closely with David Watson of Nickerson Seeds. Mr Watson’s advice is “why take the risk of losing crop to weather or physical damage to the crop if it’s not necessary”.

“Ultimately, it means getting a valuable genetic trait without paying extra for it. Choosing a variety without pod shatter resistance at this point just seems reckless.”

This season, Mr Brewis is growing LG Wagner and LG Anarion, following past success with Limagrain’s hybrid, Aurelia, all of which o er the pod shatter resistance trait, along with other traits and agronomic bene ts that he looks for, ranging from TuYV resistance to sti straw and good light leaf spot disease resistance.

LG Wagner is a hardy, high yielding variety suited for the north, with a growth habit suited to challenging growing conditions as well as o ering an excellent disease package and pod shatter resistance. LG Anarion is a fully loaded, high yielding variety that also o ers yielding variety that also o ers

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Ccubroot resistance. It has very strong early vigour and exceptional winter hardiness which allows it to perform very strongly in areas where clubroot is endemic.

Mr Brewis complements the genetic resistance in the varieties with a pod sealant spray applied around 10 days prior to desiccation.

“Let’s face it,” he says. “We are halfway to a good crop a week before harvest. We tend to go on with the pod stick about 10 days before desiccation as it is less brutal to the crop. The crop is lying forward when we come on with the roundup, so there is less damage to the standing plants and pods and it’s easier to pick up the tramlines,” he says.

He points out there is a practical time saving bene t to doing it this way: “It’s also easier to wash out straight pod stick and straight roundup than a mix, and mostly you can guarantee to do the pod stick in a oner since it’s not a pesticide so only one washout.” FG

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Northumberland farmer Richard Brewis.

Building biomass, building yield

Vigour is one of the main characteristics most apparent to oilseed rape growers, due to its positive impact on yield.

Driven by its vigour and disease resistance, RGT Kanzzas followed a strong 2023 performance in Agrii variety trails by nishing the second highest yielding variety in 2024, says David Leaper, Agrii seed technical manager. This was an average of four sites located across the country. “One thing that we have looked at is late

autumn biomass, looking at how big the plants are going into winter,” he explains.

“What has driven our variety choice over the last few years is varieties that grow relatively quickly, producing a big plant with a nice thick stem. Not only are they better at coping with cabbage stem ea beetle

(CSFB), but they are also less vulnerable to weather conditions and pigeons.”

Impact of biomass

Agrii measures biomass using a 1–9 scoring system. The trials are analysed in late autumn and springtime

David Leaper, Agrii seed technical manager.

Prompt establishment and a vigorous variety

Robert and Peter Nickols of DE Nickols & Sons near Sleaford in Lincolnshire are growing 40ha of OSR this year on their 430ha farm. They claim to be one of the few farms in the area still growing OSR, which was once the primary non-cereal break crop for most of their neighbours.

Although the OSR has halved on the farm since its peak, replaced by beans grown for seed, Robert and Peter have continued to make OSR pay. They attribute their success in continuing to grow OSR to timeliness at establishment and selecting a vigorous variety.

The dedicated OSR drill is a low disturbance subsoiler mounted on

to give two measures of vigour: how the variety is established and how quickly it gets going after the winter. Both are critical parameters in post-neonicotinoid oilseed rape agronomy. For example, Agrii has evidence showing how early spring oilseed rape biomass helps o set the e ects of ea beetle larvae, says David.

Early spring vigour is a factor Agrii correlates against assessed levels of CSFB. David says they see a close correlation between spring vigour and lower CSFB symptoms, a key factor in how Agrii choose varieties to bring to market. “Generally speaking, the higher the biomass, the lower the symptoms.”

Foliar disease resistance

Foliar disease resistance is another important factor that can greatly aid oilseed rape agronomy. Light leaf spot has become a particular challenge because it cycles in the crop from an early growth stage right through the year. Yield losses tend not to come from a loss of green leaf area but from infections spreading onto the pods and stems, causing pod abortion and premature ripening.

The protracted period for controlling light leaf spot can also be a drag on variable costs, with multiple fungicide applications necessary to keep on top of the disease in susceptible varieties.

“The one outstanding characteristic of Kanzzas is the light leaf spot resistance. It has the highest rating for LLS of any candidate variety assessed by the AHDB,” comments David.

“This disease is important across the country, not just in Scotland; it is prevalent everywhere. The races vary a bit across the country, giving variations in di erent trials, but Kanzzas is very consistent.” FG

a Grange toolbar, with an attached Weaving mounted drill and StocksAg Turbo Jet. They place the seed in 50cm rows with a typical seed rate of 50 seeds/m2, and a starter fertiliser is applied at the same time.

Buckwheat is sown using a spreader as the rst pass in the eld post-drilling, helping to hide the crop from cabbage stem ea beetle (CSFB) and securing £55/ha for the CIPM3 SFI action.

The cousins transitioned from growing conventional varieties, often as farm-saved seed, to exclusively growing hybrids due to their greater vigour.

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an issue, we took the view that homesaved seed wouldn’t cost as much if we lost the crop, but we did it at the detriment to vigour.

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establishment schemes on occasions.”

This year, they are growing RGT Kanzzas, which they chose for vigour. “At the time, it was the one that stood out. We’ve certainly noticed its vigour this year,” remarks Peter.

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UK-first autonomous drone trial

Yorkshire has become the proving ground for a visionary new pod sealant application technique in UK agriculture.

De Sangosse has partnered with AutoSpray Systems to conduct a UK- rst trial applying the pod sealant Pod-Stik using an autonomous drone.

The trial, taking place at Andrew Man eld’s farm in Yorkshire, is the rst time the specialised product, which reduces shattering of OSR pods due to wind or rain in the critical nal weeks before harvest, has been applied by a drone in the UK.

The demonstration was performed by an autonomous XAG P100 Pro drone. This application method potentially o ers some bene ts over traditional groundbased spraying, including the ability to operate when the ground is wet, the elimination of soil compaction, and a reduction in operator exposure to chemicals.

Landmark moment

Stuart Sutherland, technical business manager at De Sangosse, explained how Pod-Stik works. “Pod-Stik tacks and seals the pod seam, reducing its natural tendency to split and shatter in challenging weather conditions leading up to harvest,” he said. “Achieving even coverage across the crop is critical to ensuring e ective protection, and in this trial, we’re exploring how variables like water volume and droplet size impact that coverage – using uorescent marker dye to analyse results.”

Stuart described the partnership as a turning point in UK agriculture.

“The ability to apply an essential pre-harvest treatment without ever setting foot in the crop is extremely exciting. It’s cutting-edge technology that has the potential to make UK farming faster, smarter and more e cient.”

He added that drone-based application also delivers signi cant environmental and e ciency bene ts. “Drone technology allows us to drastically reduce water volumes. In the trial, we were operating at just 25 litres per hectare and still achieved excellent coverage.”

Benefits to farmers

For Yorkshire grower Andrew Man eld, who hosted the trial, the advantages of drone application were clear.“We’ve overcome a lot this season and brought the oilseed rape through to a point where we’re hopeful for a strong harvest,” he said. “But protecting that potential is always a challenge – especially up here on the edge of the Yorkshire Wolds where wind damage is a real risk.

“Traditionally, we’d use PodStik to protect the pods, but the downside is having to run a sprayer through a mature crop. With plants standing at around seven feet tall, even a self-propelled sprayer causes some damage and inevitable yield loss.

“[The drone] gives us the ability to apply the product without mechanically damaging the crop with the sprayer – and potentially to apply it more e ectively.” FG

Yorkshire farmer Andrew Man eld.

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CEREALS 2025: Precision, practicality and collaboration

Hosted by Andrew Ward, Cereals 2025 drew a strong crowd with buyers looking for value, resilience, and adaptability.

Against a backdrop of nancial uncertainty, environmental scheme changes, and unpredictable weather, the tone of the event was pragmatic.

From sprayers and drills to grain handling, soil monitoring, and GPS correction services, the emphasis was rmly on smart, user-friendly technology. Several manufacturers used the show to launch new or updated kit tailored for compliance with government grant schemes, while others focused on showcasing established workhorses that continue to earn their place in sheds up and down the country.

A handful of big names were holding back major releases ahead of Agritechnica, but the overall mood remained upbeat. Beyond the big names, many of this year’s most engaging conversations centred on small-scale innovation – tweaks and re nements to established tools that save time, reduce input costs, or improve compatibility with regenerative practices. From retro t kits for air seeders to tungsten-

tipped parts, exhibitors were keen to show how even modest investments can have meaningful on-farm impact. Several smaller manufacturers noted increased interest from contractors and mixed farms looking to simplify operations while remaining SFI-compliant.

Collaboration and knowledge sharing

The question of collaboration and knowledge sharing was also a recurrent theme across all parts of the event.

Whether farmer-to-farmer, farmer-to-merchant or farmer-togeneral public, the message was clear: farming has to ght its own corner and tell its own story. The launch of the 2025 Your Harvest campaign at the start of day one of Cereals was a timely reminder of this.

NFU president Tom Bradshaw joined a panel of speakers early on in the day, elding questions about the future of farming in the UK. The main message to emerge from the

debate was the need for all players in the food production sector to come together and remove the obstacles to growth and development.

In his opening comments during the panel session, Mr Bradshaw told the audience: “We need to accept that the old support schemes have nished. We are going to see huge variations [of support] across the home countries, with England getting the least support. Fundamentally we need to stop talking about support and start thinking about the way that we become a sustainable industry.

“At the same time, if the threats from other parts of the world are real, then food security is essential. It is a critical part of national security and the government needs to realise that.”

Addressing what that means for growers, fellow panelist and Norfolk farmer Mark Means added: “We need traction; that means mills and other means of food production in this country. And we don’t need the middlemen to take most of the

margin. We, at the bottom of the food chain, need help to keep mills and processing plants running. And we need proper [ nancial] margins to make sure that we can keep pushing forward.”

Diana Overton, managing director of Frontier Agriculture, put the onus on the farmers: “Farmers need to look at what the end customer is looking for. And then we need to look at how the production companies can meet those targets.

“The food security issue is a long term one. We are waiting for the 25-year road map. We need to show that we can be both sustainable and innovative.”

Asked how the NFU would move forward politically, Mr Bradshaw said: “We need to identify how do we unlock opportunities for productivity? We need to get government to recognise that we need food security, and we don’t need loads of cash, we just need to be enabled. If we can unlock the planning system then we can let the entrepreneurial spirit take hold.”

KWS showcases new varieties

It was a case of start with the bad news at the KWS tent. KWS product manager for wheat, Olivia Bacon, summed up the year so far; a wet start to drilling, the driest spring for 90 years, and some extreme weather patterns across the UK have led to variability in the growth of cereal crops and oilseed rape this year. These factors are leading to evidence of poor nitrogen uptake, stunted growth, disease susceptibility and low yields.

Olivia highlighted some of the KWS wheat varieties which she predicts will become popular replacements for many of the older varieties.

“KWS Vibe is an exciting variety with the potential to reinvigorate the Group 1 market. In tests it has shown the best combination of protein and yield available in the Group 1 sector. It has also shown a consistent yield performance across the rotation.”

Arnie, which is showing exceptional performance in those parts of the country – 105% and 108% respectively.

“Solitaire is a good variety for all three markets – biscuit, distilling and export and, as a result, its market share is set to rise from 3.5% to 5% in 2026.

“Scope, which is a Hard Group 4 and has good yield and good grain quality, currently has 6% of market share and this is predicted to rise to 10 or 11% next year.”

Olivia touched on the issues caused by yellow rust, which was proving resistant to long-serving YR15. She had this advice: “Agronomists and growers need to be vigilant. People that have put a treatment on haven’t had problems. That really underlines the importance of crop walking and spotting potential problems early.”

lower inputs than some other crops. And, if you are a livestock farmer, there is always that added advantage of the availability of straw.”

When it comes to KWS hybrid barley varieties, Kate reported that Inys is the highest yielding winter barley on the RL with the lowest brackling of all hybrid barleys. It has excellent autumn vigour which leads to early ground cover which, in turn, suppresses weed pressure.

Of the two-row varieties, Valencis was producing excellent yields, particularly in the East (107%).

The third new variety highlighted by Kate was KWS Heraclis. This was a variety particularly suited to the North (108%). It shows low levels of brackling and has an untreated yield of 91%.

Product manager for OSR and rye, Rory Hannam, reported that oilseed rape growth remains at its lowest hectarage for 40 years. However, this area is set to rise by 10% next year and seed merchants are making a concerted e ort to reboot the crop in the minds of the growers.

Hinsta is the new KWS OSR variety on the RL and this is looking a particularly promising variety for the East and West of the UK. Rory commented that Hinsta has a high gross output of 106% and an impressive oil content of 46.1%.

When it comes to hybrid rye, Rory reported that approximately 50,000ha were drilled this year. This is a consistent gure with previous years. KWS Emphor is the highest yielding variety, and has proven to be drought tolerant and ergot resistant.

Rory gave the audience insight into three new technologies: Biomass Rye that grows 30cm higher than other varieties and is suited to the biomass market; Short Rye that is good for the grain market and FlexiRye which is a quick growing variety that allows for an extension of the drilling season.

Outside-the-box thinking with barley

Barley growers may soon be introduced to a new word in the farming lexicon. “Tractology” is the term used by Syngenta’s product manager Mark Shaw to describe the

Vibe also has high disease resistance, added Olivia, explaining that when compared to Skyfall and Zyatt it has better untreated yield, and resistance against yellow rust and septoria.

Kate Cobbold, head of product management and agroservice, gave her assessment of barley at the moment, concluding that while winter barley acreage is up this year by 15–18% it is unlikely to bounce back completely.

compared to Skyfall and Zyatt it resistance against yellow rust

moment, concluding that while winter

Wheat growers in

Wheat growers in the East and West of the UK will be interested in Group 2 KWS

KWS product manager for wheat, Olivia

who may be considering barley acreage: “If you to spread the

However, she had this positive message for farmers who may be considering increasing their winter barley acreage: “If you do decide to go for winter barley you will be able to spread the workload because you can drill earlier. It can also be harvested earlier and uses

Bacon.

KWS head of product management and agroservice, Kate Cobbold.

Syngenta's new hybrid barley variety, SY Quantock.

way that some farmers tend to spend a fortune on equipment such as tractors, sprayers and drills but often do not spend more to ensure that what is happening below the soil’s surface is also bene cial to the farm business.

Mark and colleague Ben Urquhart, Syngenta’s technical expert – hybrid barley, presented the new hybrid barley variety SY Quantock that they claim is outperforming the widely-used and popular Kingsbarn variety.

“This isn’t even a case of a new Kingsbarn – this is a new level hybrid,” said Mark. He explained that the variety had been developed in line with what growers were asking for. Number one priority for growers was for a consistent performance.

“It doesn’t matter if it is farmers who have continued to grow barley, or whether it is lapsed growers, the message we get loud and clear is that the growers want to know what they are going to get in terms of yield and disease packages,” continued Mark.

“We have customers across Poland, France and Germany and it is performing across all these areas, so we know it is consistent,” added Ben.

Another key concern for growers is the ability of hybrid barley to suppress weed growth. Ben explained that the ability of SY Quantock to establish early and with vigour means it outcompetes most weeds, thus reducing inputs.

He added that the improved root structure of SY Quantock means the plant is able to take up more nutrients and deal with drought more e ectively than crops with shorter and less

developed root systems.

Talking about the potential of Quantock to take market share from Kingsbarn, Mark said that Kingsbarn currently has more than 50% of the hybrid market and approximately a quarter of the barley market. He admitted that persuading farmers to move away from the tried and tested

could be a challenge, but Kingsbarn has been a leading barley hybrid for nine years and the new kid on the block is all set to take over.

“Kingsbarn will remain number one for now, but when people start to see results for themselves it will not be long before it is de-throned by Quantock.”

Continuing to extol the virtues of the new variety, Ben said that mixed farmers would appreciate the high levels of straw while those seeking to establish cover crops or plant oilseed rape would appreciate the ability to harvest early.

At a time when barley prices generally are a concern for growers, SY Quantock o ers the exibility of being a whole crop or grain depending upon market forces.

Elsoms keeps pushing frontiers

“Always looking to the future” is the motto for family business Elsoms Seeds. Head of agriculture Toby Reich said that although the company itself had been around for 180 years, it was constantly looking to improve and develop. “The clear message from our growers is that they are looking for a consistent and reliable wheat.”

Following the success of Bamford, which was the highest yielding Group Four soft wheat in the UK on the 2024 Recommended List, Sparkler is to be the next step. Bamford has a market share of 9% and that is likely to increase to 12% this year, Toby commented. And with its 106% yield, it beats most soft wheats on the RL. However, he reckons Sparkler is one level ahead for farmers who are looking for a lowrisk crop which can work across the feed, biscuit and distilling sectors.

Syngenta product manager Mark Shaw (left) with technical expert Ben Urquhart.

Pictured in front of Elsoms Sparkler winter wheat are (l-r): Kurtis Scarboro, Lewis Dean, Toby Reich and Olivia Cox.

“There are three elements to Sparkler’s success,” explained Toby. “Sparkler’s yield is likely to be more than the current market leaders. It also has the highest septoria resistance of all candidate varieties and it has been given a SWRI rating for its distilling quality. Growers will be considering their 2026 drilling now, and they are looking for varieties that stand out.”

When it comes to clean varieties, Heartwood is a strong variety among the Recommended List Candidates.

“When growers push the plants to one side, they can see just how clean the variety is. It has been accepted for distilling and it balances nicely with other crops as it is an early maturing Group 4 soft variety.”

Heartwood has a lower yield than Sparkler but its bene t is early maturation which means growers can get it in the barn and get on with the rest of the harvest. It also has high levels of disease resistance.

“Our three varieties o er the growers choice,” said Toby. “Bamford o ers variety, as its high yield and good grain quality means it can appeal to more than simply the traditional biscuit market. It can also be used for feed and distilling.

“Sparkler will be a real bene cial variety in areas where septoria is an issue and, as we have already mentioned, Heartwood o ers the chance of spreading the workload because of its early maturation.”

Toby said that many of the Elsoms trials were on rich Fenland soil which is a hot-bed for disease. The varieties stood up well to all the major

diseases and showed very strong growth.

From leaf to loaf with DSV

Even the most amateur baker knows that bread-making is a science, but very few people will know and appreciate the e ort that seed growers are putting into ensuring that the wheat that is milled for our loaves of bread is of the highest quality.

Dr Matthew Kerton of DSV explained that the new Arlington variety which should be joining the RL this December has been 5–6 years in development as the DSV team and a PhD programme through NIAB screened the plant leaves, milled the grain and baked the our. The result was a diverse panel of wheat which fed into a recipe of genetics needed to produce great bread.

“That pipeline of genetics has been set up and is now used to screen the seeds before they go into the bread. It is a constant process of updating our knowledge and examining the panel of genetics that creates great bread,” explained Dr Kerton.

To further emphasise the level of detail that has gone into the process of developing the wheat seed, Dr Kerton said a panel of bakers were asked for their feedback on various loaves and their wording was turned into a scoring system that fed into the genetic pro le of Arlington.

With parentage of Marston and Skyfall, Arlington is DSV’s

latest addition to its milling wheat portfolio. Re ecting the level of detail that has gone into its development, it has demonstrated excellent performance in National List trials and has received positive feedback from both millers and bakers.

One of Arlington’s key advantages is its possible export potential, which could give it a competitive edge over other milling varieties on the market. It also combines a mix of Pch1 eye spot resistance and Sm1 resistance to orange blossom midge, making it attractive to growers.

DSV also showcased a set of new OSR varieties – Cognac, Dompteur and Commodore.

Cognac is the rst variety in the UK to carry the phoma blocker trait which has increased its resistance

to the disease. It also has TuYV protection and good tolerance to verticillium stem stripe. Stem health is increasingly a concern to growers so seeing clean, green stems postharvest is a strong characteristic of this variety.

Dompteur, which is on the OSR Candidate List 2025, also features the new phoma blocker trait. Two complex resistance genes, RlmS and Rlm7, provide the plant with added protection against phoma strains.

Dompteur has high yield and oil content and also carries the pod shatter resistance gene. This leads to an easier harvest and a reduced volunteer burden. It also grows strongly in the autumn and displays excellent spring vigour which helps it bounce back from avian attacks.

The third in the trio is Commodore. Aside from high oil yield and very strong disease resistance, its big advantage is its versatility across a range of soil types. Commodore is robust, which is a con dence booster for growers in challenging times. It also has excellent stem sti ness and resistance to lodging.

Putting buying power in the hands of growers

Ian Munnery of SesVanderHave was keen to ensure sugar beet growers at the event were aware of the recent changes to the British Sugar Seed purchasing agreement, which were rst announced in 2024.

Ian explained that growers, critically, can now choose from a greater range of varieties, with a greater range of seed treatments at a time that suits them, and then they can adjust their seed order later when they know what the price is. “It allows us to tailor the seed supply, but also bring in more genetics that suit all the

DSV's Sarah Hawthorne and Dr Matthew Kerton in the Arlington crop plot – DSV's new milling wheat Candidate variety.

SesVanderHave's Ian Munnery explaining the many SesVanderHave varieties.

di erent traits. For example, we can now breed a variety for somebody who needs rhizoctonia resistance, etc. The beauty of sugar beet is that it has a very simple genome, so you can map it fairly easily and develop traits that really work. By providing varieties that are tailored to di erent diseases and di erent threats, it o ers a solution to keep farmers growing sugar beet.”

Ian explained that the previous route of trialling seed in a limited number of areas, and assessing their suitability based on such a small area (less than 0.01% of the total beet crop are in the UK) means the trial data isn’t truly representative of how it would best perform on an individual farm. He said that it provides details on the overall potential of the variety, but not what happens when you put it into the unique in-farm situation of each grower.

“So this year we’ve about 70 growers taking the next generation of our varieties into strip trials to put in the ground on their farm in their conditions with commercial seed, and seeing if it sinks or swims – because that way you can start to see the performance with di erent drilling rates, across di erent regions, with di erent growing protocols and so on.

“In doing this, we end up with a real heat map for the UK from a biosecurity point of view, because there’s a lot of 'beasts' and diseases moving north.

“The idea of this is that we will then have a real eye for exactly what traits we need to breed for, and where they are most suitable.

“The second element of what SesVanderHave is doing, is looking at how we get the genetics to market quicker. We are now getting to the stage whereby genetics can get through from registration to commercialisation in just two years. So according to the new rules endorsed by British Sugar, you can now buy varieties from last year’s Recommended List, this year’s Recommended List, and any Candidate in trial with the Bureau that’s passed registration,” said Ian.

Right now, SesVanderhave has ve new varieties coming up which growers should have access to this year. Ian explained there are also another ve which he expects to clear registration by November 2025. However, by the end of 2026, he expects to have 35 new varieties potentially available.

“The investment we’re making is signi cant, but we’re making that investment because suddenly we’ve

got freedom to operate. Suddenly we’re o ering more options for growers.

“So growers will get the variety they’ve ordered, they will get them earlier, will have access to new genetics, they get the data and with our Club SV trials, we’re collating valuable data and sharing it back to the growers so they can bene t from it,” he concluded.

Of course, pointed out Ian, those 35 varieties will eventually be netuned and reduced based on what growers really need, while further varieties will emerge to meet future challenges.

RAGT varieties under BIPO royalty scheme

Two popular varieties in the RAGT crop plots were Group 4 soft wheat RGT Hexton, and Group 2 milling wheat RGT Gold nch, which are recent additions to the RL.

Both RGT Hexton and RGT Gold nch are on the new BIPO + Royalty scheme. BIPO stands for Breeders’ Intellectual Property O ce. It is an organisation set up by breeders to collect royalties from farmers for the use of their new varieties. In order to grow a variety covered under the BIPO royalty collection scheme, growers must sign an RAC licence which shows the farmer agrees to pay royalties at an agreed rate. Certi ed seed cannot be supplied until the grower has an RAC agreement.

The RAC scheme encourages breeding activity within the UK, to produce new genetic traits on farm that bene t British growers. Plant breeding is a long-term, high-risk industry. Payment from successful varieties allows continued innovation

of di erent species, to minimise the dependence of chemicals and provide resilience in a changing climate.

Growers using farm-saved seed will pay the same royalty rate per hectare as those using certi ed seed. This ensures an equitable system where all users of a variety contribute fairly to the breeding of the genetics utilised on farm.

However, certi ed seed of BIPO varieties will be cheaper as the royalty is averaged between certi ed and FSS.

If growers don’t wish to sign the RAC, there are lots of competitive varieties available through the BSPB royalty scheme – you only need to sign the licence if you want to use a variety that is licenced by BIPO.

Corteva highlights new innovations

Across its crop protection and seed divisions, Corteva has added six new products for UK farmers over the past 12 months.

The rst applications of the cereal herbicide Broadway Ultra have taken place in recent months, while maize growers now have access to Pioneer’s P68106 – an early, sti -strawed variety for forage, biogas and grain production.

Also introduced are ProClova XL, a new clover-safe herbicide, and ProGrass, a powerful, fast-acting, broad-spectrum grassland herbicide. Expanding the Pioneer portfolio, the new maize hybrid P68106 has been proposed for inclusion in the UK National List and is set to be o cially added imminently, with rst sales expected in 2026. Corteva’s biologicals o ering is growing rapidly. It includes BlueN, a nutrient use e ciency bacterium that xes nitrogen from the atmosphere to feed the crop throughout the growing season, and Kinsidro Grow+, which stimulates hormonal pathways to encourage stronger root and shoot development.

RAGT managing director Helen Wilson (left) with Shadia El Tabch in front of a plot of RGT Hexton.

The RAGT team discussed the new BIPO + Royalty scheme with visitors.

10m power harrow debut

Maschio Gaspardo took the opportunity to showcase its newly launched 10m Jumbo X power harrow – the rst of its kind in the UK. Designed to maximise productivity while remaining road legal, the Jumbo X o ers 25% greater width than an 8m counterpart, yet folds down to under 3.1m wide and 4m high for ease of transport. “We built this to give big farms and contractors more output without any extra di culties in transport,” said Maschio Gaspardo’s product specialist, Stefano Magoga (pictured). The machine is fully Isobus compatible, allowing in-cab control of all hydraulic functions, including rotor speed, working depth, and levelling bar height, aided by a full suite of sensors. Other standout features include easy maintenance access, quick release tines, and a new maintenance-free driveline. Designed with high-power tractors in mind (min. 450hp), it also includes a smart power-load bar, and transport weight sensors.

Telehandlers with comfort in mind

Merlo’s stand focused on high-capacity telehandlers tailored for arable and contracting work, with particular emphasis on operator comfort and intelligent load management. The TF42.7CS was positioned as a workhorse for arable farms – o ering 4.2t of lift capacity and a 7m reach, with a 136hp FPT engine. “Our machines are designed to keep the operator comfortable and e cient over long days,” said Merlo’s marketing manager Helen Selkin (pictured). A key highlight was Merlo’s adaptive stability control system (ASCS), which uses smart attachment recognition and includes a live digital load chart. Other features include cab and boom suspension, frame levelling, and a wide 110cm cab with a split-opening door unique to Merlo. Also on show was the TF50.8T HF with a 5t lift capacity and the TF38.10 TT in action with a 3.8t capacity, 9.7m lift height.

Prototype direct drill

Campey Agriculture gave visitors a preview of the upcoming Vredo Agri Air prototype direct drill, due for release early next year. Director John Campey (pictured) said: “It’s based on the old machine, but this version can handle arable, grassland, and cultivated soils – not just grass.” Key features include adjustable front disc spacing, an optional three-hopper system, and cultivation tools for breaking through dense swards or clearing surface trash. The machine supports variable row spacing (7.5–15cm) and uses air seeding technology with optional Isobus integration. While still in testing, the new model is expected to be at Agritechnica and should be available early next year.

Pöttinger presented a wide selection from its tillage and crop care portfolio, with particular attention on mechanical weed control and shallow tillage solutions. The 6.2m interrow weeder with camera-guided section control was on display – a tool-free machine designed for use in sugar beet, maize, and cereals. “It’s been in the range a few years now, but with chemical spraying declining, interest has surged,” said Pöttinger’s territory sales manager Stephen Passam. Pöttinger also debuted its new 6m shallow cultivator, the Plano, which is designed for depths up to 15cm, and o ers auto-reset tine options. Built for exibility, the tool-free setup and grease-free design make servicing simple. With rising demand for sustainable, grant-eligible machinery, Pöttinger’s range caters to a variety of growers.

Boom seeders and spreaders

Bullock Tillage brought a strong showing to Cereals 2025 with a mix of air seeders and broadcast applicators, including its newly arrived T15 Flexi-Seeder model which was displayed with a 6m boom. Co-owner Ross Pushman (pictured) explained: “It’s our latest air seeder adapted with a boom – great for SFI mixes, grass seed, and more.” The T18 variant also quali es for FETF grants thanks to its larger hopper. Also drawing attention was the slug pellet spreader, which has achieved spreads of up to 28–30m using a concave disk with four vanes and variable speed control. Ross noted: “Some users are getting up to 30m – it's simple, and cost-e ective.” The brand is built on transparency, with clear pricing on all machines. “We put prices on everything – people appreciate knowing exactly what they’re dealing with.” Bullock reported strong footfall and sales interest, particularly in kit suitable for environmental schemes.

Shallow cultivation and interrow weeders

VF tyres for soil protection

Bush Tyres o ered a strong focus on Ascenso’s VF tyre range with a particular emphasis on reducing soil compaction and improving yield potential. Marketing manager Mark Elliott (pictured) said: “VF tyres allow you to run lower pressures while carrying heavier loads, meaning less damage to the crop.” On show were row crop, otation, telehandler, and trailer tyres, all demonstrating Ascenso’s growing versatility. Although a newer name in the UK, Ascenso is gaining traction thanks to its competitive pricing and focus on end-user engagement. “Events like this are all about brand awareness,” Mark noted. “If they remember the name next time they’re tyre shopping, we’ve done our job.” Mark uses events like Cereals to connect directly with farmers: “People buy from people – it’s that simple,” he concluded.

AP Air showcased a new range of cab air lters designed speci cally for sprayers, under the Purecab brand. The key innovation lies in the re llable carbon core, allowing farmers to refresh the lters themselves rather than replacing the whole unit. Head of marketing Gary Watling (pictured left, with Purecab CEO Brett Jantzen) explained, “You just open the end cap and swap the carbon – it’s cheaper across the lifetime of the machine and less wasteful.” Made in Australia by Purecab and trusted by farmers worldwide, the lters o er a more sustainable and cost-e ective alternative to traditional single-use designs. Although AP Air typically supplies engineers and OEMs, the lters are being positioned directly to farmers, o ering a 12-month reusable solution. The stand had seen strong interest throughout the day, re ecting increasing farmer focus on in-cab safety and operational cost reduction.

Grabs, pushers and loader tools

Ceres Machinery showcased an extensive range of grain pushers, subsoilers, bale grabs, and plant movers, with the new Raptor balegrab as a standout. Head of branding and product design Martin Johnson (pictured) said: “We’ve done a soft launch at YAMS, but this is the rst full show appearance – and we’ve already sold a few today.” Alongside it, the new Unimog Uni-Touch made its UK debut, paired with a bag lifter attachment. Martin added: “We’ve had strong footfall and good sales – which not everyone can say at a show like this.”

Bale covers proving popular

ProStraw’s display centred around the ProStraw bale covers. The covers are designed to protect the top bales in a stack, which would typically bear the brunt of weathering, minimising spoilage and saving a signi cant number of bales. Director Will Reed (pictured) said: “Most farmers just sacri ce the top layer – but with these, you protect the value and reduce the waste.” The sheets are laid at an angle to allow air circulation underneath, and to shed moisture e ectively. Farmers can t the sheets themselves or use ProStraw’s patented installation service. Alongside this, ProStraw demonstrated its bale collection system, designed to work within controlled tra c farming. The ve-bale Parkland bale accumulator model helps consolidate bales at eld headlands, allowing eld centres to be cleared for timely cultivation. Will explained: “You can be cultivating the middle while bales are still on the outside – it just makes really good sense.

Ben Cornish is director of specialist drilling at Igne, which specialises in boreholes and water-related drilling.

“All over the UK, we are su ering drought more regularly; even Scotland is experiencing more drought conditions, so we are busy across the UK.

“The investment in a water borehole used to be for economic reasons but now people are looking at boreholes from a water security point of view as they are seeing their wells and springs drying up, particularly in the times they need them most.” Ben added that the water companies were often reducing water pressure and supply rates, which for a farm operation raised challenges.

“People are also diversifying their farms. Some people are bringing in livestock; others are opening butchery or deli facilities, glamping or wedding venues. These all call for more water. That makes our service key for these diversi cation streams.” Ben is pictured (right) with business development executive, Chris Kelford

Borehole specialist

Miles Drainage is an established company that has been serving the needs of the farming community for many generations.

Managing director Andrew Wright said: “It’s attention to detail really, from the start to the end of the process. We o er a complete service from the initial enquiry placed with a member of our drainage management team to the installation of the correct drainage solution. We will work with farmers to design, price and install the correct drainage solution to ensure that maximum productivity can be gained from their arable land.”

Andrew said he had been surprised how busy he and his team had been in a dry year. “Normally we are at out, but we thought this year, with less pressure on the drains, we would be less busy but that hasn’t been the case. I think farmers have realised that they can’t cope with conditions like last year so they are getting prepared for it.”

Talking about new developments in the sector, Andrew added: “The use of GPS in the trenchers makes the installation of the scheme much faster, therefore reducing downtime of the eld and making installation cheaper for the client. All of our machines have full automation to allow the machine to respond to changes in the ground as often found in wet or unstable ground.”

Andrew is pictured (right) with sales advisor Colin Webb.

“Our main message is that we are the largest RTK (real time kinematic) network in the UK, which means we have full coverage across the UK so we can o er a range of services to farmers, as well as other industries,” explained Oliver Moran, sales and service technician at RTKF. At Cereals, Oliver was explaining how the GPS technology worked and how it was relevant to the farming sector. “The main application is auto steer on tractors. We o er a much more accurate positioning than is normally available with satellite.”

RTKF o ers accuracy to within one centimetre, which can translate into a lot of savings when it comes to farming activities.

“If you imagine that an inaccurate satellite reading could lead to overlapping when drilling or spraying. But reducing those errors, a farm will very soon recoup the expense of joining the RTKF network.

Drones and precision spraying are other popular applications for the RTKF service. Oliver is pictured (left) with technical service engineer Gru yd Evans

Serviceable slurry pumps and separators

Vogelsang focused its presence on its slurry management range, including lobe pumps, separators, and dribble bars. Agricultural sales manager Andrew Hayward (pictured) explained: “Pumps are our bread and butter – this lobe pump can pull from 10 metres and move up to 3,800-litres/min.” The separator on show, the XSplit, was a standout, designed with serviceability in mind. “Others use one big screen that can cost thousands to replace, whereas ours uses three smaller ones that you can rotate around based on wear,” said Andrew. A key innovation is the dry-end gearbox mounting, avoiding costly mechanical seal failures. The XSplit also allows precise control over dry matter content with a moveable auger system. Andrew added: “You can adjust it on the y – wetter or drier, depending on what you need.”

Next generation of moisture meter

Rael Bearman is marketing manager at Plug & Cool and he was on hand to talk about the company’s latest product, the AgroLog C-Pro Blue Grain Moisture Meter.

“This is an upgrade to the previous model and is only available through Plug & Cool at the moment,” he said. “It does everything really, you put the grain or seed into the machine and it will give a moisture reading immediately. It is connected to your phone or tablet so you instantly have the information at your ngertips.”

The AgroLog C-Pro has an extensive list of 24 grains and seeds that it works with, meaning the machine can be used on the international market. It was designed by a Danish tech company and is a robust and easy-to-use design. All the information is transmitted via Bluetooth, so signal is not an issue.

“Essentially this is improving farm e ciency,” said Rael. “And it has 20% greater accuracy than other brands – so it really is a market leader.”

Power gains via remapping

more re ned performance. Gains

improving work rates without

Avon Tuning brought a performance-focused perspective to Cereals, promoting its tractor and heavy-duty engine remapping services. Technical sales engineer Will Ashman (pictured) explained: “What we do is mostly about power gains – most customers are coming to us looking for that extra push from their kit.” While tuning boxes were once the go-to, Avon now o ers custom ECU remapping for more re ned performance. Gains vary from model to model, but the company estimates up to 10% increases in torque and power, improving work rates without a ecting reliability. Avon works both directly and via trusted local agents, o ering exibility for farmers looking to optimise machine output.

Busy team, even in a dry year

Innovative fencing tech solution

Nofence is the world’s rst commercial virtual fencing system for livestock and helps to enable more e cient grazing management. The company attended Cereals to explain the bene ts to visitors, including saving money on feed costs by keeping cattle on pasture for longer, and protecting soil by preventing overgrazing and reducing soil compaction. GPS tracking and remote control via the app allow grazing areas to be monitored and adjusted from anywhere, even while on holiday. Nofence also opens up access to land that was previously too di cult, costly, or impractical to fence.

A GPS-enabled collar is connected to an app through cellular networks, allowing farmers to create, adjust or remove grazing boundaries in real time. Livestock are guided by audio cues that gradually increase in pitch as they approach a virtual boundary, with a mild electric pulse, half the intensity of traditional electric fences, used only as a last resort. Most animals quickly adapt to the system and rarely receive the electric pulse after the initial training phase, with around 96% of interactions resulting in the animal responding to the audio warning and stopping or turning around, the company explains.

Pictured on the stand (l-r) are: Sales associate UK&IE, Finlay Russell; VP marketing, Victoria Allers Wismer; sales associate UK&IE, Emma Holman; brand manager, Camilla Jarnum; o ce manager UK, Bridget Lewis; senior product manager, Anna Maridal; and sales associate Norway, Sigmund Kvam.

Pushing the sowing window of OSR

The NPZ UK team were joined by NPZ genetic engineer Rene Brand and Dr Ute Kropf, who presented their ndings on the potential bene ts of late drilling OSR to the keen crowd at Cereals. This followed on from a similar theme at NPZ UK’s recent open day – turn to page 24 to read more.

Pictured (l-r) are: Jenny Wootton; Katja Haberland; Michael Shuldham; Nils Christiansen; Lyn Fish; Dan Smith; Craig Padley; and Rene Brand.

Providing market insights to farmers

Hectare Trading (previously Graindex) is an online and app-based grain trading platform, designed to increase e ciencies within post-production agriculture. It allows grain buyers and sellers to trade directly, and o ers market insights including crop prices in real time and in your own region.

Hectare relationship lead, Lizzie Blower, discussed the company’s latest market report, which suggested that if growers are sitting on their 2024 crop, carrying it over to the new season without a locked-in price could be a high-risk strategy given that AHDB gures indicate end-season wheat stocks are expected to go well above the ve-year average.

Lizzie explained that Hectare is uniquely placed to provide insights such as this to farmers and the grain industry.

Pictured (l-r) are: Lincoln Taylor, Daniel Lu , Georgina Kynaston, Georgia Turner, Zara Markland and Lizzie Blower.

Tungsten parts for lasting wear

Pan Anglia’s stand focused on wear parts for cultivation and drilling, with particular interest in its tungsten-tipped components. Area sales manager Gary Rawlings (pictured) explained: “At rst, people were sceptical of tungsten, mainly because of the price, but they have quickly realised it pays for itself in longevity.” The business has recently returned to its core focus after experimenting with broader ranges under previous management. Gary said: “We’ve gone back to what we’re known for – quality, reliable metal that does the job.” Despite the seasonal nature of the business, the stand saw steady footfall. With nationwide coverage and long industry experience, Pan Anglia remains a trusted name in the parts sector.

Soil sensors and soil health paramount

Agricultural Supply Services (AS) showcased its range of soil health monitoring tools, including temperature probes, moisture meters, and grain ventilation systems. Managing director Charles Goldingham (pictured) said: “Even though grain prices are down, farmers still understand the importance of protecting quality. That’s what’s driving interest.” The company was promoting a ordable soil sensors, pitched as a practical route into regenerative farming practices. Charles added: “I’m trying to help farmers treat soil as a living, responsive system – not just dirt underfoot.”

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Cousins of Emneth highlighted its entry-level, British-built cultivation kit alongside its customisable heavy-duty options. Welder fabricator Benn George (pictured) walked us through a new 3m loosening toolbar, designed with six low-disturbance step change tines and priced at £4,900. Compact and including a rear linkage, it’s aimed at users seeking a simple, e ective toolbar to work ahead of drills or other implements. All main manufacturing is handled in-house, allowing the company to meet the varied needs of British growers. “It’s built strong, built to last. We hear of V-forms still going strong after 30 years,” Benn added. A key selling point remains the interchangeability of parts – many newer low-disturbance legs bolt straight into older frames. The company’s hands-on approach and heritage of British engineering continue to resonate with farmers looking for durable, adaptable machinery.

Lower power option proves popular

Horsch presented a wide range of equipment on a large plot, with particular interest in its selfpropelled sprayers and mounted kit for environmental schemes. General manager Stephen Burcham (pictured) noted, “Our sprayers have been busy all day. And, whilst people are de nitely cautious, they are still looking at the precision kit.” While there were no brand-new launches (with innovations reserved for Agritechnica), the 230hp selfpropelled sprayer was a talking point. Introduced last year, it o ers a 5,000-litre tank and a lower price point due to smaller hydraulics –shaving around £30,000–40,000 o compared to the 300hp model. Stephen explained: “It puts us in line with English-made machines and brings in a new customer base.”

Kelp Blue is a natural biostimulant made from cultivated giant kelp.

Anouk Bosman (pictured on the left) explained that the giant kelp is harvested from waters that are consistently cold, such as the coastline of New Zealand and in the Baltic. The plant, in these conditions, can grow up to 60cm per day, making it a sustainable crop.

Omex Agriculture is the UK’s largest family-run independent manufacturer of liquid fertilisers, supplying liquid nitrogen plus sulphur throughout the UK and suspension fertilisers throughout eastern England.

It has been operating for over 40 years and o ers down-to-earth advice on crop nutrition, supported with crop and soil testing services, plus a wide range of foliar-applied nutrients and biostimulants.

Biostimulant options include products such as Kelpak, which recently received the European CE mark for Registered Biostimulants (PFC Cat 6). With its registered status, farmers can be further assured of its e cacy. The European CE mark highlights Kelpak’s compliance with stringent regulatory standards, ensuring that growers bene t from a reliable and consistently e ective biostimulant. As a specialist in crop nutrition solutions, Omex continues to support British agriculture with innovative and compliant products that drive productivity and sustainability.

Pictured are Omex national agronomy manager Scott Baker, and business growth director, Laura Wood

The main message, said Casper Velthuis, is that this product suits British farming. He said that many farmers have tried in the past and it has not worked; but following three years of eld trials, the results have shown increased yields of between 20–50% in a standard controlled environment and inputs can be reduced by up to 30% without a drop in yield.

Investigating regenerative agriculture

At the BASE-UK tent, admin manager Rebecca Goodwin said: “We are hosting a regenerative agriculture stage at Cereals on which we have been investigating the various aspects of regenerative farming. They have been relatively open discussions, but the aim has been to draw those people who haven’t been part of the regen movement so far into those conversations.”

BASE-UK is an independent, farmer-led knowledge exchange network dedicated to regenerative agriculture, and Rebecca acknowledges that there are misconceptions around regen ag. “The whole idea of these two days is to open the conversation. We have been running all the sessions with a panel and then opening it to the oor. Some of the questions have been really interesting. Surprisingly, we haven’t been asked the question: ‘How do you do it?’; instead it has been more questions around carbon and also wellbeing among farmers.”

Having good conversations with growers

Limagrain’s director of marketing, Nicolle Hamilton, said that the event was a great way for Limagrain to be able to speak directly to growers. “For us, this is particularly important at the moment, given the current issues facing farmers such as yellow rust. To be able to have direct conversations with our pathologists and wheat breeders around genetics, chemistry and the new varieties that we have coming forward that will not be susceptible as they don’t rely on that pathology, hopefully will show growers that there are positives in the pipeline,” she explained.

Nicolle pointed out that in general the industry is being challenged, and needs to be more dynamic in order to meet these challenges. have coming forward that will not be susceptible as they

New loosening toolbar

Crop nutrition to drive productivity and sustainability

Agrifac was proudly marking the 100th sale of its Condor 5 – a milestone re ecting strong uptake since its 2020 launch. UK sales manager Chris Potter (pictured) said: “The Condor’s been our cornerstone – reliable, precise, and packed with our in-house tech.” With its familiar chassis and boom platform, the Condor has built a loyal user base while steadily evolving in precision. The latest model features PWM nozzle control at 25cm spacing, enabling targeted application and lower chemical usage. Agrifac kept details of future developments under wraps but con rmed new launches are scheduled for Agritechnica. Chris added: “We’ve built a reputation on solid foundations. We then bolt on the latest tech to keep performance where farmers need it.”

Putting farmers back in control

Telecom Infrastructure Partners attended the show to speak to farmers about how it can help put farmers back in control of their rent from telecoms masts on their land, after a legislation change in 2017. Steve Froggatt, team leader for the Midlands, Wales and Northern Ireland, explained that typically farmers will receive an annual rent for their telecoms masts or roof top installations from a mobile operator. But legislation changes have seen rents drop signi cantly.

Telecom IP o ers an alternative in the form of a lump sum premium in exchange for the rent, on either a long leasehold or freehold arrangement and will professionally manage the lease for the agreed period. The concept prompted a lot of interest and great conversations at the show, Steve commented.

Pictured on the Cereals stand are (l-r): Steve Froggatt, Patrick Lewers and Alex Banks

Drainjetters continuing to prove popular

Mitchell Rowlands drew consistent interest with its lineup of professional Drainjetter units, catering to a wide range of farm sizes and budgets. Proprietor Graham Mitchell-Rowlands (pictured) explained: “We’ve got everything from basic manual systems to fully wireless-controlled models.” The standout was the top-end Drainjetter with full wireless control, targeting large arable farms and contractors. Graham added: “Some of our customers are running 12,000 acres, so they might have three or four of these in use.” With clear segmentation in the range however, customers can choose the system that ts both scale and budget – and Graham noted strong response from both new and returning customers having received over 10 enquiries when we spoke in the early afternoon.

New UK launches

Amazone’s stand featured a wide range of machinery. Marketing manager David Thomson (pictured) pointed out two highlights: the new Tyrok semimounted plough and the TopCut knife roller. David explained: “This is the rst in the country – it brings all the best bits from the previous model but adds the option for on-land operation.” The new design includes SpeedBlade technology, allowing extended wear and easy replacement of the front blade section. It also enables on-land or in-furrow operation. Alongside it was the TopCut – a high-speed knife roller capable of processing cover crops at up to 20ha/hr. Optional front tools o er extra chopping ability, and spacing adjustments help prevent blockages. The new Cirrus Grand trailed cultivator drill was also in attendance and was drawing signi cant interest.

Don’t ignore hard water

A key message being broadcast to visitors by DeSangosse was the importance of glyphosate stewardship, and how water quality can impact on resistance.

Marketing manager Sarah Ferrie explained that hard water can signi cantly reduce glyphosate uptake by weeds, which weakens control and increases the risk of resistance development.

“Many UK farms use contaminated water without knowing it,” Sarah said. “They may harvest rainwater and store it in metal tanks but these tanks can contain rust which leaches into the water.

“Hard water contains high levels of dissolved minerals, such as calcium, magnesium and iron. These can bind to glyphosate before it ever reaches the weeds, reducing e cacy by up to 30% and meaning you could be losing £200+/ ha in re-sprays, product waste and yield loss.” Water conditioners, such as those o ered by DeSangosse, are designed to neutralise the minerals in hard water, helping the glyphosate to get into the plant.

Sarah is pictured with DeSangosse commercial director Rhodri Morris

Focusing on nature-positive food

The Yara team reported a busy Cereals event with a steady ow of visitors. The global crop nutrition company was focusing conversations around ‘Growing a Nature-Positive Food Future’, as it has been introducing impactful changes to its fertiliser products with more of an emphasis on sustainable and biological solutions.

Pictured (l-r) are: Ethan Wade, James Willis and Tracy Bilby

Air-switched sprayer tech

Knight Farm Machinery was proudly exhibiting its air-operated individual nozzle technology. Head of distribution, sales and marketing Paul Harrison (pictured) was on hand and said: “We’ve had a lot of sprayer operators through – they’re really drawn to the reliability of the air-switching system.” Paul claimed that Knight’s setup o ers lower maintenance, whilst still allowing exible control, with individual nozzle switching and optional quintuple nozzle bodies, including slots for liquid fertiliser. With automatic tank ll, ngertip control of sprayer functions, and GPS-guided section switching, Knight’s o erings re ect its push for precision and operator ease.

Operator-focused comfort

Fendt concentrated on sprayers at Cereals 2025, bringing the Rogator 645 for demos and discussion. Commercial manager Andy Davies explained: “The 645 is one of our most capable sprayer units. With a 240hp engine, 5,000-litre tank, and 36m boom, the Rogator series also features Altek nozzles and individual section control for precise application.” Operators bene t from a shared cab design across the Fendt range that o ers exceptional comfort levels. Andy added: “Comfort matters more than ever – this has a big cab, it is one of the most comfortable out there.” Andy is pictured (left) with retail manager, Sam Treadgold and sales engineer, Peter Henson

Sumo revealed its brand-new lowdisturbance toolbar, designed to t neatly between tractor and drill. Export sales manager Rob Shepherd explained: “It’s designed for direct drillers who want to relieve a bit of compaction without disturbing the whole pro le.” The modular build supports multiple con gurations, including 3m, 4m, and 6m widths, all based on a standard centre section. Featuring rear link arms, PTO and hydraulic transfer, and compatibility with a range of drills or cultivating implements, it’s a exible addition for farms working toward onepass systems or improved soil health, with a competitive price.

Reflecting great farming traditions

Johanna Ramoser of Fieldbee said she is proud of her company’s international roots. Fieldbee is a Dutch company with production in Poland and the product – a GPS system for tractors – re ects those two nations’ great farming traditions of innovation and quality.

“We focus on the small and mid-sized farmers. We are a ordable for those farmers and our product looks di erent to the intricate systems that are used by big estates.”

Johanna explained that many GPS systems are set up “like a computer game” which can be quite complicated. FieldBee, she reckons, is simple and can be downloaded onto any Android device. No other device needs to be purchased.

“With our system, updates are free. There are upgrades which cost, but the basic system is free. It is also highly accurate, meaning less wastage [by overlapping drilling or spraying] and less time spent in the tractor.”

Johanna also pointed out that the system enables farmers to keep working throughout the night or when visibility is poor.

Team Sprayers used the event to highlight both its smaller sprayers for eld margins and stewardship areas, and its expanding partnership with SoilEssentials on AI spot spraying technology. Danny Hubbard, managing director, explained: “There’s been a lot of uncertainty in the industry. Big-ticket sprayers are harder to sell right now, so we’ve brought some machines that re ect that.” The Demount LT and Chariot were on show as compact, coste ective options. However, the star of the stand was a 24m Sigma-based spot sprayer, built in collaboration with SoilEssentials. The machine can switch from conventional to spot spraying with just a valve turn, making it a dual-purpose solution. With grant support and a shift towards precision, the technology is proving timely and popular.

Seed treatment results

AminoA managing director Richard Phillips explained that he and his team were demonstrating the power of their seed treatment product Blast across three di erent crop types.

“We are looking at nitrogen use, so we have organically managed crops without any nitrogen whatsoever and then we have plots with 70kg of soil-applied nitrogen, and then with our Blast product applied,” he commented.

“We have shown that in all situations, where we have used our Blast seed treatment, we have more ears per square metre in the wheat while in the oilseed rape we have more pods per plant and more seeds per pod.”

While the AminoA products are not fungicides, Richard added that the plots were also demonstrating how they did have fungicidal qualities. He suggested that, as a result, when disease threats are low, a grower using a seed treatment might be able to get away without using additional fungicides.

Camera guided spot spraying

New low-disturbance toolbar for drills

For over 15 years, Mzuri has built a global reputation for pioneering crop establishment systems.

MZURI EVOLVES, RAZORBACK EXPANDS

It is a journey that began on a Worcestershire farm and grew into a brand that spans four continents. Behind that success story is founder Martin Lole, whose commitment to innovation has long resonated with farmers both in the UK and worldwide.

Now, Mzuri embarks on an exciting new phase. Production of its machinery is transitioning fully to Poland, where Mzuri World – led by Marek Rożniak – has unveiled a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing and R&D facility. Equipped with advanced production technology, the facility will ensure consistency and scalability for the brand’s future growth in international markets.

“It’s a bittersweet moment,” admits Martin. “The original machines were designed, developed, and built in the UK, and we’re incredibly proud of that heritage. But this is a necessary step forward – one that will allow Mzuri World to realise its full potential.”

While production moves overseas, the UK customer base remains a priority. British farmers can continue to rely on the same dedicated specialists for support and servicing, handled by Martin’s UK-based team under the Razorback banner.

“This change doesn’t mean letting go of our roots,” Martin emphasises. “Our focus is now on the continued development of Razorback, and the latest partnership with GreenTec is a major part of that.”

Razorback to import

GreenTec machinery

Razorback is now the o cial UK importer for GreenTec, a Danish manufacturer widely recognised for its hedge cutting and vegetation management technology. The collaboration unites two rms with a shared focus on engineering excellence and marks a major expansion of Razorback’s product portfolio.

This addition broadens Razorback’s appeal to

contractors, landowners, and councils, o ering tools not just for agriculture, but also for highway, estate, and environmental management. With demand growing for safe, e cient vegetation control across sectors, the timing of this partnership positions Razorback to serve a more diverse and sustainability-conscious customer base.

Founded by John Christensen, GreenTec is known across Europe for designing robust, high-performance machines for professional use. Its line-up includes the versatile Scorpion hedge cutter series, known for their precision, reach, and innovative hydraulic arm design, and the Puma multi-carriers, which serve as exible platforms for a variety of vegetation control tools.

For Martin Lole, the partnership is rooted in decades of collaboration. “I’ve known John and the GreenTec team for many years, and I’ve always admired their commitment to engineering excellence. Their products complement our existing o ering perfectly and allow us to provide our customers with a more comprehensive range of vegetation management solutions.”

John Christensen echoes the enthusiasm: “We’re delighted to partner with Razorback. Martin and his team have an outstanding reputation in the UK market, and this partnership is a great opportunity to bring GreenTec’s worldclass machines to a wider audience.”

Returning to where it began

The GreenTec partnership also symbolises a return to Razorback’s origins. Launched in 2017, Razorback has steadily built a solid range of rotary and reach mowers, rooted in the vegetation management space where Martin rst made his mark decades ago with the founding of Spearhead.

This renewed focus is more than just a strategic pivot; it represents a continuation of a long-standing commitment to performance

and reliability. Several new machines are in development, and the team is energised by the opportunity to deliver even greater value to land managers and contractors across the UK.

Continuity and progress

As Mzuri’s manufacturing base evolves and Razorback steps into its next chapter, one thing remains unchanged – the team’s passion for delivering innovative, dependable machinery tailored to meet the demands of modern agriculture and land care.

For British farmers, the message is clear: support for existing Mzuri equipment remains as strong as ever, and the introduction of GreenTec technology only strengthens what Razorback can o er going forward.

“We’re incredibly grateful to our customers –past and present – for being part of this journey,” says Martin. “This isn’t the end of a story, but the beginning of an exciting new one.” FG

The GreenTec Scorpion reach mower range is an advanced system for the professional operator.

Henrik Bernth, Martin Lole and John Christensen.

The GreenTec Puma Multi Carrier is a popular tool with a range of attachment options.

Fourteen harvests after upgrading to a rotary combine, it continues to perform as well as when it was new, and service and repair costs remain minimal. David Williams reports.

RELIABILITY AND LOW RUNNING COSTS MAINTAIN

HARVESTER’S POPULARITY

Trading as D Dyball & Son, the Dyball family farms at Elmswell, near Bury St Edmunds and also has land just over the county border in Norfolk at Larling. In total, approximately 200ha of combinable crops are grown by Robert Dyball who runs the farm with his daughter, Dominique. The rotation is mainly wheats grown for feed or milling with break crops provided by SFI environmental schemes.

Before 2011, the farm had relied on one make of combine, owning approximately 10 in succession over a 30-year period and updating machines every three years. “We stayed loyal to the brand despite several dealer changes and had no real reason to look at alternatives so stuck with what we knew,” explained Robert.

Dealer service encouraged change of brand

Although tractors of the same brand as the combine had also been used in the past, more recently the eet had changed to Case IH. “They proved very successful, and we got on well with the Ernest Doe Power Sudbury depot team who supplied and looked after them,” Robert continued.

“So, in 2010 when David Carver who was at that time the area sales manager suggested we consider an Axial Flow combine instead of yet another straw-walker model, we arranged a demonstration.

“We already used a 20ft header, but the Axial Flow was available with an extending bed which o ered bene ts for harvesting oilseed rape. It performed well during the demonstration and, having enjoyed a particularly good year and with a favourable deal available from Ernest Doe Power, we placed an order.”

First rotary combine

The Axial Flow 5088 was the farm’s rst rotary combine. “We had concerns but knew we could rely on the Ernest Doe Power team for back-up,” stressed Robert. “One worry was straw quality.

Almost all our straw is incorporated as we try to keep soils in good condition, but there are times when we swath straw for baling.

“However, we quickly realised that this wasn’t a problem, as the straw can be treated gently even while thoroughly threshing and cleaning the crop. Ultimately, straw from a straw walker combine will always be better for baling, but as we chop and incorporate the straw, the extra conditioning by the rotor is more of an advantage for our situation.”

David Carver, who is now Ernest Doe Power Case IH brand manager agrees. “For a rotary, the Axial Flow is extremely gentle on the grain and the straw, and it works best when the processing system is kept full so separation is achieved by crop against crop,” he explained. “When users tell

us straw damage is an issue, then it’s usually due to setting the rotor speed too high. Reducing the speed and ensuring the concave gap isn’t too small or closed usually solves the problem, and on later models the rasp bars can also be changed for even better straw protection.”

Increased productivity

The Axial Flow increased productivity and work rates by up to 20% compared to the straw walker model it replaced. Robert pointed out that for his cropped area the 5088 is probably slightly “over capacity”, but with a small family team running the farm he must make the most of opportunities to harvest when conditions are suitable in a challenging year. The farm has its

The Case IH Axial Flow 5088 with a 20ft header is about to start its 15th harvest.

Farmer, Robert Dyball (right) with Ernest Doe Power Case IH brand manager, David Carver, who sold the Dyball family their Axial Flow 5088 almost 15 years ago.

own conventional dryer but avoiding using it saves time and money, so the Axial Flow’s ability to complete harvest in a timely manner is an advantage.

Cheap to own and maintain

Since it arrived in 2011, the combine has recorded 1,707 engine and 1,408 drum hours, and maintenance and running costs have been minimal. During the warranty period, just two ‘teething’ faults occurred that stopped it working: one was a mis-assembled fuel injection pipe for which a replacement was sent by road from Italy and arrived the next day, and the other was a faulty weld on a component and a combine was loaned by Ernest Doe Power for a day while a replacement part was tted. Since then, no major faults have occurred and downtime has been minimal.

“It’s a very simple design and everything is typically American – well-made and easy to get at. Since it’s been out of warranty I tend to do all my own servicing, but I buy parts from Ernest Doe Power and pay for the dealer’s combine specialist to check it over before harvest.

“That works well as he knows what to look for and if he recommends we replace something I’ve missed then we usually do it,” continued Robert.

“Last harvest, the original main drive belt was replaced at a cost of approximately £800, but in its fourteenth harvest season we really couldn’t complain.”

David Carver pointed out that ve similar Case IH Axial Flow combines he supplied during 2011 all remain with their original purchasers. “Customers love the reliability and simplicity which translates into very low costs of ownership. Many owners just don’t feel they need to update their machines every few years, due to the simple design, good build quality and durability.”

Easy operation

Once the Axial Flow has been set up at the start of harvest, then Robert seldom alters the settings even though the sieves are easily adjusted from the cab. “I think that the main factor in getting the best from it is to keep the processing system full while avoiding overloading. Although it’s e cient it’s also very forgiving, and whether the crop is wet or dry and whatever the ripeness it achieves a good result.”

Easy to look after

Robert is meticulous with his machinery maintenance, but he said the Axial Flow daily

checks take just 15 minutes, or 30 minutes when the 50-hour lubrication points are due for greasing. “Everything is easy to see and check and all the grease points are accessible,” he said. “I never wash the combine but blow it down every day, and that takes longer than the lubrication.”

Robert’s only complaint concerns swapping the concaves from small grain to beans, which is di cult when working alone. Beans are not currently in the rotation so it is no longer an issue, but David Carver pointed out that more recent Axial Flow models feature a split concave design including smaller and lighter segments that are easier to lift and lower into place.

No return to straw walkers

Although there was initial concern regarding the change to a rotary, Robert says he wouldn’t go back to a straw walker model. “When we bought our Axial Flow it was the entry model with just 265hp produced by the big 8.3-litre Cummins engine, but the e cient design means that’s plenty of power and we can easily achieve 25ha of harvesting per day in heavy conditions while chopping straw. We could do more, but our work rates are in uenced by many more factors than just the combine, including logistics such as waiting for trailers and moving between elds.”

Will another Axial Flow follow?

Asked by Farmers Guide whether another Axial Flow will replace their current machine, Robert and Dominique say it depends on a range of factors but agree it is very likely. “In my experience it’s the ideal combine for any primarily arable farm in the east of England and, although our model is now discontinued, its successor would be the rst machine we look at when the time comes to change,” Robert con rmed.

“Apart from extra technology and automation as well as AdBlue now on the engines, the basic Axial Flow design hasn’t really altered which we regard as an advantage. Back-up from David Carver; Ernest Doe Power Sudbury depot service manager, Tim Dickinson and combine specialist, Steve Wood, is just brilliant. The team couldn’t be more helpful and being able to depend on the dealer’s service is one of the main reasons our tractor eet is all Case IH too.” FG

Robert Dyball said he seldom needs to alter settings during harvest.

The Axial Flow combine replaced a series of 10 straw walker models.

Robert Dyball with his daughter Dominique.

A LONG WAY TOGETHER

THE ONLY FACTOR THAT MATTERS

Whatever your job in the felds, BKT’s brand-new AGRIMAXFACTOR 70 series for tractors is perfect for both haulage and soil tillage operations. An innovative tread design and a strong polyester casing provide extraordinary lateral stability and a faster steering response even for high-speed operations or heavy-duty service. The by 5% increased contact area on the land signifcantly reduced the noise perception in the cabin – which stand for more comfort. Also, the exclusive “E-READY” logo on the sidewall highlights BKT’s commitment to electric mobility and makes this product suitable for electric vehicles. Excellent handling and stability along with increased durability are key features that makes AGRIMAXFACTOR the right tyre for your safety and comfort – even under heavy duty conditions.

A recent

Pecks

The event featured three key machines – the Venterra 2K interrow hoe, the UX7601 trailed sprayer, and the Precea 6000-2FCC precision seeder.

Visitors had the chance to view live demonstrations, climb into cabs, and ask questions of the Pecks team, while discussions throughout the day revolved around managing input costs and improving eld performance under increasingly variable conditions. With technical sta on hand and machines working in the eld, the event o ered a grounded insight into how equipment is evolving to meet the practical challenges of modern farming.

Precision mechanical weeding

crop protection day brought together growers for a practical look at Amazone’s latest equipment. Machinery reporter Daniel Hodge was there.

CROP PROTECTION DAY SHOWCASES AMAZONE MACHINERY

Amazone territory sales manager Oliver Watson discussed Amazone’s Venterra 2K interrow hoe. Formerly branded as Schmotzer before Amazone’s acquisition in 2019, the Venterra is now fully integrated under the Amazone name.

The model on display featured camera-guided steering and section control. “As an operator, you aren’t guiding that hoe down the row. It’s automatically adjusting itself,” Oliver explained. Pecks claimed this can boost hoeing e ciency from around 65–85% and signi cantly reduce operator fatigue.

Optional crest nger weeders add further versatility, tackling in-row weeds without damaging the crop. While not a complete replacement for herbicides, the Venterra is positioned as a complementary tool, nding use when conditions are dry and chemical uptake is limited. “We’re not trying to replace the sprayer,” Oliver noted. “We’re looking to make the system as a whole stronger.”

a stable spray height across varied terrain. Coupled with AmaSelect quad nozzle bodies, the system automatically switches nozzle size based on speed and pressure, ensuring droplet size remains consistent.

Turn compensation and individual nozzle control are standout features, redistributing product during cornering. “Even though you’ve sprayed 100 litres a hectare, you haven’t really, unless it’s distributed evenly,” said Amazone territory sales manager Rupert Batho.

pressure up to 350kg.

At the heart of the system is Amazone’s pressurebased metering, with real-time seed singulation via Opti sensors. “It’s fully automatic; if it sees a double or a miss, it adjusts immediately,” explained Oliver Watson. The soft press wheel ensures strong soil-toseed contact, securing rapid and even emergence.

With added smartphone capabilities for calibration

High-capacity precision application

The UX7601 Super trailed sprayer was on show for large-scale, precision-minded operators. With a 36m boom and 7,600-litre capacity, the UX7601 combines technology with usability to ensure accurate application while reducing input waste.

Key to its appeal is the ContourControl boom system, which uses sensors to maintain

All features are unlocked via one-o software purchases, with no subscriptions. “You buy it, and it’s yours for the life of the machine,” Rupert con rmed. With added smartphone capabilities for calibration and diagnostics such as being able to individually activate nozzles from the app to check nozzle functionality, the UX7601 is built to integrate easily into high-tech operations.

activate nozzles from the app to check nozzle easily into high-tech operations.

Precea precision seeder

Completing the crop protection system, the Amazone Precea seeder was also on display. Capable of sowing a wide variety of crops, including sugar beet, maize, and oilseed rape, the Precea o ers both mechanical and electric drive options, with the high-spec ‘Super’ model featuring hydraulic coulter

Equipment impressions

A standout feature is the optional FertiSpot fertiliser system, which places concentrated “dollops” of fertiliser just below and to the side of each seed. Oliver said that this targeted approach has shown fertiliser reductions of up to 25% in trials, with no loss in yield. “It’s a sizeable investment at around £1,500 per row, but many of the farmers we speak to are seeing payback on that within two years.” Oliver further elaborated that the Precea is designed for exibility, accommodating a range of row spacings and drilling conditions, including no-till and trashy elds.

Farmers Guide spoke to a trio of contractors from David J. Black & Sons of Colchester, who work on sugar beet elds. “Interrow hoeing isn’t a new concept to us, but we were interested to see how this kit performed,” said Robert Black. He commented that although he was potentially interested in the hoe and seeder, purchasing equipment like this wouldn’t be feasible at the moment without substantial grant support. FG

Amazone's Oliver Watson.

Pictured (l-r) attending the event are local contractors Cameron Brace, Mark McErlean, and Robert Black of David J. Black & Sons.

The Amazone UX7601 Super trailed behind a JCB Fastrac 4220 iCON tractor.

Fits Heva Stealth / Evolution

Fits Sumo GLS / LDS

Fits Simba LD

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West Sussex dealer open day highlights expanding territory and a new franchise

Crawfords used an open day at Billingshurst to announce an expanded trading territory for Massey Ferguson and to display key products from Komatsu. David Williams reports.

Crawfords Group business director, Alan Haines said he was delighted with the open day attendance as well as support from both suppliers and customers. “Those attending included new and existing customers from across the trading area and there was interest in all the brands and product types displayed,” he con rmed. “It was our rst open day at this depot since the o cial opening celebrations seven years ago, and the great relationship our team members have built with their customers was clear.

“As well as farmers and contractors

we welcomed students from Plumpton College and people from a range of backgrounds and other industries in the local area. Our team worked with manufacturer representatives explaining features and bene ts of the products on show and now have large numbers of enquiries to followup and demonstrations to arrange. The agricultural industry is facing challenges and the current market is undeniably tough, but the open day highlighted that most farmers are quite optimistic regarding the year ahead.” FG

Full range of loaders and excavators

Komatsu is a recent addition to the Crawfords list of franchises. The dealer is representing the brand across south and south-east England, and will o er customers the full product range including compact loaders and excavators. Selected products were displayed at the Billingshurst open day, generating considerable interest from prospective customers. “There was huge interest in the Komatsu brand,” said Alan. “The name is renowned in the construction industry but appointing us to sell and look after the range across such a large trading area introduces these machines to a much wider variety of potential customers. For us, it adds a new customer demographic for our other brands too.”

The open day featured a wide range of models from the Massey Ferguson 6S, 7S and 8S series, as well as smaller compact models suitable for specialist groundcare and amenity applications. It was the rst time many customers had seen Massey Ferguson at the depot since the franchise joined the existing Valtra and Fendt brands there only 18 months earlier, and there had also been an announcement just a few days before the event by Agco and Crawfords, con rming that the dealer’s Massey Ferguson trading area was expanding still further to include Hampshire and South Berkshire from its Ropley depot too. This means that Crawfords represents all three brands across an area from North Essex down to the Kent coast and west as far as Hampshire and South Berkshire, allowing customers to rely on top quality sales and service through all ve of the dealer’s depots.

Alan commented that although most interest was in the latest tractors, the range of Massey Ferguson 1840 and 1842 inline conventional balers also generated many enquiries. “There is nothing like them in terms of reliability, productivity and convenience, and for contractors and bale suppliers they o er considerable advantages over competitor machines.”

Latest agricultural handlers and loaders

Manitou handlers on show included the ultra-compact ULM412 plus MLT737 and MLT741 telehandlers which Alan describes as ‘bread and butter’ models for mixed farms in the depot trading area. “There is also growing demand for the MLA533 pivot-steer model, with signi cant opportunities to increase our market share,” he stressed.

Massey Ferguson joins Fendt and Valtra

Local farmer, Emma Knight was at the event. Trading as Westnedge & Knight and based near Reigate, the farm is predominantly dairy, milking 950 cows between three units. Valtra tractors supplied by Crawfords are used for all eld work around grass and maize crops, although contractors are brought in for forage harvesting. Two T5-series tractors are used on the farm including a T195 and a T235, both with Versu speci cation. “When we looked at alternatives to our previous tractor brand ve years ago, one of our employees suggested Valtra having been impressed by them in his previous role elsewhere,” Emma explained. “We borrowed a demonstrator and really liked

Latest Isuzu on show

The Isuzu franchise was taken on in 2014 and the Crawfords Writtle, Charing and Billingshurst depots all now include specialist Crawfords Automotivedesignated workshops sta ed by manufacturer-trained technicians ensuring that retail and trade vehicle users receive exceptional service. Models from the latest 2025 D-Max line-up were on show at the event, boasting comfort, performance and practicality upgrades over earlier versions.

Fendt and Valtra

Tractors displayed included the Fendt 728 Vario which was one of the event’s star attractions. There were also Fendt grassland products, and from the Valtra line-up the brand-new agship S416 generated many enquiries.

it and were impressed that we could select the ideal speci cation level for our farm. It was comfortable, and not only did what we wanted it to but did it very well. With support from James Strivens and the rest of the Crawfords team at the Billingshurst depot we haven’t looked back. We bought our second Valtra last year and replaced the original tractor with our newest T235 just a few months ago.”

Emma said that the May open day was an excellent opportunity to nd out what else was available. “We only really know what we already buy from the dealer, so the open day was a chance to nd out about other franchises and products on o er. Larger Q-series models are a potential replacement for our current competitor brand mowing tractors when they are due for updating. Being able to inspect the tractors and discuss our needs with area sales manager, James Strivens at the open day encouraged us to arrange a demonstration.”

Emma recently returned to the family farm having spent two seasons gaining experience in New Zealand. The farm she worked on also used Valtras. “They work even longer hours than we do at home, and spending so much time in the seat really highlighted the comfort and ease of use of the Valtras. They are good tractors and reliable, and with back-up from a good dealer like Crawfords available in the UK, they are the right tractor for our farm.”

Specialist division

Ensuring customers have access to specialist products and support, Crawfords has added a dedicated viticulture and fruit machinery division and taken on highly respected machinery brands including Pellenc and ID David to complement the specialist tractor o erings from Fendt, Valtra and Massey Ferguson. “Predicted climatic changes including milder winters and more sunshine on the south coast are encouraging landowners in this area to diversify into vines and viticulture, and we have appointed a product specialist with the knowledge and experience to advise customers needing mechanisation advice and solutions,” said Alan.

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Russells updates Rachel Hicks on its acquisition of the Robert D Webster Ltd business.

RUSSELLS EXPANSION WELCOMED BY CUSTOMERS

Russells has nine New Holland depots across Yorkshire, Derbyshire, and Nottinghamshire. Following its acquisition of the Robert D Webster Ltd business in early May, Russells is now also operating from the previous Websters depots at Owstwick near Hull, and Hutton Cranswick near Dri eld, integrating them into Russells’ successful agricultural business.

When the acquisition was rst announced, Paul Russell, CEO of Russells Ltd, said: “We are delighted to welcome the teams from Owstwick and Hutton Cranswick, along with the challenges and opportunities that the new territory provides.

“This expansion aligns with our focus on local sta serving local customers. We look forward to working with all our new sta and customers in the area, and wish them a warm welcome to Russells, as we develop our business in the area together with New Holland.”

David Rapkins, CNH business director UK & ROI, added: “Congratulations to Russells on their continued growth, demonstrating the strength of our dealer network.

“We would like to thank Jackie Thompson, Robert Webster and all their team for their longstanding service and look forward to supporting Russells and all New Holland customers in the area.”

Integrating well

so for many the transition will have been fairly seamless.

“Websters and Russells share some common ground performance-wise as well, with Russells being New Holland’s combine dealer of the year in 2022 and 2024, and Websters taking the combine dealer of the year award in 2023 – so the two companies have both proven they share the same ethos when it comes to sales and customer care.

Many of the frontline parts, sales and service sta from Websters have joined the Russells team, and sales manager Philip Maw says they have integrated well into the existing team.

Phil explains: “The acquisition is a really good t geographically –the Websters territory borders our existing New Holland territory, and we already shared quite a few customers,

“Ultimately, taking on the Websters area strengthens what we’re already doing, and some of our core franchises even outside of New Holland, such as Manitou, KRM, and Shelbourne Reynolds, were also shared so overall the Websters business was the perfect t for us and it really aided the transition.”

Positive feedback

Webster family, have earned plenty of historic loyalty from its customer base over the many years they had been trading, which is full credit to their team, and we are trying to honour that legacy by providing the best service we can. By keeping more stock in the yard, more stock on the shelf, and a few more resources, we will endeavour to keep everything running smoothly and continue the positive relationships that Webster had previously forged.”

Being proactive

from an empty shelf, so we try to keep a diverse range of stock from di erent suppliers.

“We’ve learnt a hard lesson from the supply issues in the past, from Covid-19 to steel shortages. And with tractor sales down across the globe, factories are reducing their sta levels and working hours to compensate, and subsequently their output, so we keep a close eye on the stock situation to make sure we can provide what our customers need. At the end of the day, there are always challenges to be met, and we are trying hard to keep the balance right.”

At a time when many dealers are struggling due to the pressures on the agricultural industry, Phil reckons the key to success is being proactive. “Something I always say is that there’s no point in keeping stock secrets. If customers don’t know we have it, then don’t be surprised if you don’t sell it.

Phil commented that the feedback from customers so far has been positive. “The Webster name, and the

“Our stock is currently at a level we are comfortable with. We have a hungry sales team of 37 people, and we could never expect them to sell

Following a successful recent open day at its Hutton Cranswick depot, Russells is hosting an open day at the Owstwick depot – Owstwick Grange, Roos, Hull HU12 0LH – from 2pm–8pm on 2nd July 2025, which will allow customers both old and new to meet the team, as well as take advantage of special on-the-day o ers. A free hog roast will also be available. FG

Russells sta at the Hutton Cranswick branch (l-r): Jim Richardson, Zac Sharpe, Andy Bewell, David Hirst, Paul Spencer, Harry Winter, Mick Ward, Jonathon Bewell, and Ewan Stork.

Used tractor specialist expands into sprayers

Knight Farm Machinery has appointed Cambridgeshire-based Harrison Tractors Ltd to its UK dealer network. Harrison Tractors will sell, service and support the full Knight range of mounted, trailed and self-propelled sprayers across an important part of the UK’s arable area north of Cambridge.

Founded by James Harrison in 2003, family-run Harrison Tractors specialises in trading used tractors and machinery. In 2016, it expanded into new machinery, becoming a dealer

for grass and arable equipment rm Pöttinger UK. Since then the company has built up a franchise list that now includes the likes of Teagle, Twose and Göweil, further extending its line of arable and grassland machinery.

“We prefer to be a used tractor specialist and not become involved with a dominant new tractor franchise, but to complement our tractor trade we decided to build a portfolio of new implement franchises in key areas that are in demand by farmers in our region,” explains James.

“We have been able for a number of years to o er an extensive line of crop establishment machinery, so adding a full range of selfpropelled, trailed and mounted sprayers was a natural next step.”

“It’s great to sign with a local British business that is so well-respected for its quality and technology, particularly as it is also, like ours, family-owned and operated.” FG

30 years working with farm

Pace Mechanical Handling and JT Hopkins & Sons are celebrating 30 years of working together. Pace rst installed a single head weigher and stitcher line in 1995, to replace an existing palletiser handling 25kg sacks of chipping potatoes.

Established in the 1940s, JT Hopkins & Sons is a family business that grows potatoes, carrots, and combinables. It also has cattle and operates a haulage business.

Ten years later, Richard Hopkins asked Pace to return to its packhouse at Carsaig Farm in Wroot, North Lincolnshire, to install a double-head weigher and upgrade the stitcher. After two decades of e cient operation, Richard decided to upgrade again, and at the beginning of 2025, Pace installed its latest weigher, stitcher and sack placer, allowing JT Hopkins & Sons to pack up to 360, 25kg sacks per hour.

"We're very impressed with the new line. It is fast, e cient and very well made," says Richard. "In the 10 years since we last improved the line, Pace has made several upgrades to its machines, and the di erence in performance between old and new is signi cant. By upgrading, we have been able to relocate one of our team as he no longer needs to be on the line, which makes us more productive."

To learn more about Pace Mechanical visit www. robotpalletizing.co.uk. FG

Sales manager Jim Brown (left) and James Harrison of Harrison Tractors.

Pace managing director, Nick Cesare with: Ann Cesare, Stephen Sizer, Richard Hopkins, Angie Sizer and Mr Hopkins snr.

RVW PUGH TO COVER SOUTH LANCS

Following the closure of Malpas Tractors, RVW Pugh Ltd has opened a new Lathom depot.

Merlo has appointed RVW Pugh to take on the South Lancashire territory.

An authorised Merlo dealer since 1997, RVW Pugh has developed a strong reputation for customer service, product expertise, and a loyal following for Merlo telehandlers.

Operating from its head o ce in Churchstoke, Powys, and with depots at Holmes Chapel in Cheshire and Newport in Shropshire (TR Machinery), RVW Pugh will now expand their footprint by operating from the former Malpas Tractors site at Spa Lane, Lathom.

In a move that will o er reassurance and continuity to local Merlo customers, several former Malpas Tractors sta members have joined the RVW Pugh team at Lathom, bringing with them valuable local knowledge and established customer relationships.

Owen Buttle, national sales manager at Merlo UK, commented: "RVW Pugh has been a key part of the Merlo dealer network for over 25 years, and their expansion into South Lancashire ensures Merlo customers continue to receive the support and expertise they expect. Their commitment to the brand, depth of product knowledge, and seamless integration of local sta at Lathom demonstrates exactly the kind of dealer partnership we value."

Robert Pugh, managing director at RVW Pugh Ltd, added: "We are proud to extend our Merlo territory and bring our experience and customer focus to South Lancashire. The team at Lathom, including familiar faces from the previous dealership, are ready to support customers old and new with sales, service, and parts." FG

DISC ROLLER CONTOUR

Precise depth control and contour following gives uniform soil movement across the full operational width - vital if employing reduced tillage or creating stale seedbeds for blackgrass control.

• Hydraulic SAT system - “contour” following system on folding models

• DSD - depth synchronised disc system ensures the whole soil profle is moved across the full working width

• 2 rows of opposing 510mm sabre discs

• Single or twin V-profle or twin U-profle roller rings - optimum re-consolidation for weed germination

A number of front tool options can be added on the trailed models to increase their versatility including seeders to establish cover crops, a Top Cutter for mechanical cover crop destruction, shatta and slicerboards for aggressive levelling ahead of the discs or straw tines for spreading chopped straw and chaf.

Multi-purpose

Pictured (l-r): Shaun Groom, Merlo UK; Emma Pugh, RVW Pugh Group; Martyn Gardner, TR Machinery Ltd; Robert Pugh, RVW Pugh Group; Andrew Purnell, RVW Pugh Ltd; Owen Buttle, Merlo UK; Robin Cooch, Merlo UK; Craig Parkes, Merlo UK.

Bungalows for agri occupancy

Che ns is highlighting two bungalows up for sale in Cambridgeshire, both of which are subject to an agricultural occupancy condition.

The rst is a three-bedroom property in Main Drove, Little Downham, and extends to approximately 0.34 acres.

Features include a timber conservatory, and large lawned area and driveway at the front of the property. It bene ts from oil- red central heating with an internal boiler and external oil tank – and it’s connected to mains water and electricity with a private drainage system.

Another bungalow for sale with the rural estate agency is a three-bedroom property at Ten Mile Bank, Littleport.

It extends to 0.37 acres and comprises an entrance hall, living room with dining area, kitchen, conservatory, ensuite and family bathroom together with extensive driveway, garage and lawned garden.

This property is also tted with an oil- red central heating system with radiators throughout the property. The boiler is installed externally with an oil tank.

Both properties must be occupied by a person solely or mainly employed, or last employed in the locality within agriculture, or in forestry, and their dependents.

For further information, see the advert below or to book a viewing contact the selling agents directly. FG

50–350 acres of Agricultural Land Required March, Cambridgeshire

We are retained by an Investor/Farmer with funds available to purchase freehold arable land within a 10-mile radius of March, Cambridgeshire. Ideally 50–350 acres but larger areas will be considered.

If you have land which you are thinking of selling get in touch for a no obligation confidential discussion.

Please contact Edward Tabner, 01353 654922.

Main Drove, Little Downham Ely, Cambridgeshire

Ten Mile Bank, Littleport Ely, Cambridgeshire

Local knowledge is key

Bagshaws is well known for its strong presence in the rural property sector. With deep roots in the countryside and a long history of serving farmers and landowners, the land and property team o ers expert support for all aspects of rural land management.

From the sale and lettings of farms, land, and rural property to valuations, planning advice and tenancy matters, Bagshaws provides a full service. Its team includes chartered surveyors and rural professionals who understand the practical and nancial challenges of modern farming. They have in-depth knowledge of agricultural policies, grants, and regulations, which is vital for clients navigating a changing rural landscape.

The company believes its local insight is one of its biggest strengths.

With o ces across Derbyshire, Sta ordshire, and surrounding counties, it is truly embedded in the rural communities it serves. This allows the team to o er tailored advice, based on up-to-date market trends and land values in the area.

Clients value the straightforward, honest advice they receive, whether they are planning to buy, sell, or diversify their land. The department also works closely with Bagshaws’ other services, such as auctions, estate management and business planning, o ering a joined-up approach.

Whether you’re a long-standing landowner or just starting out in the rural sector, Bagshaws says its land and property team has the experience and local knowledge to help you make the right decisions for your land and business. FG

ARABLE FARM FOR SALE

Westfields Farm, Carlton, Nuneaton

A rare opportunity to acquire a productive arable farmstead in the Leicestershire countryside, north of Market Bosworth, with excellent transport links and strong long-term investment potential. Extending to 285.30 acres (115.46 hectares), the ring-fenced farm includes arable land, grass margins, shing pool, mature hedgerows and trees, accessible via a central track. O ered as a whole or in up to ve lots, with holdover reserved for the 2025 harvest.

For sale by Informal Tender - Deadline Wednesday 30th July. Contact the Ashourne O ce for tender forms.

Guide Price Whole: £4,155,000

Guide Price Lot 1: 210.80 acres, farmhouse, buildings, fishing pool – OIRO of £3,300,000

Guide Price Lot 2: 51.35 acres – OIEO £525,000

Guide Price Lot 3: 19.62 acres – OIEO £250,000

Guide Price Lot 4: 1.71 acres – £40,000 to £50,000 Guide Price Lot 5: 1.86 acres – £40,000 to £50,000

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A rurally situated modern detached 3-bedroom bungalow with garage set within a plot of circa 0.34 acres.

WHAT FUNDING IS AVAILABLE FOR 2025?

The next round of the FETF is open for new applications until 10th July, plus a range of other funding opportunities.

FETF grants

Farmers across England can now apply for three types of grant, worth up to £25,000 each, to invest in day-to-day equipment to boost productivity, manage slurry or improve animal health and welfare. Funding of up to 50% is available for eligible products.

The Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) grants, totalling £46.7 million, aim to improve access to new technology to boost productivity, pro tability and food security. From seed-planting robots which decrease costs, to pesticide spreaders which help reduce chemical use, or slurry separator systems which bring down reliance on expensive fertilisers, the grants will enable farmers to cut costs while increasing e ciency and sustainability, the government said.

The latest round of funding was announced in early May and applications run from 29th May to 10th July 2025. Funding is available across three themes: slurry, animal health and welfare, and productivity.

The slurry theme covers equipment to improve slurry collection and storage, slurry testing and slurry application; whilst animal health and welfare includes over 100 products for cattle, sheep, pigs and poultry. Finally the productivity strand of the FETF includes 66 items covering arable, forestry, horticulture, livestock, resource and energy management, and water and irrigation management.

Other products included on the list include crop storage sensor systems (with up to £1,927 funding

available), for a system control unit able to send information to an existing mobile phone, tablet or computer. It must also have an alert function when temperature or humidity fall outside the permitted range. The control system also integrates sensors to measure internal store temperature, external temperature, CO2 (two sensors), internal store humidity and external humidity.

Also eligible are real-time in line grain analysers (with up to £4,236 available). Criteria includes: near infrared (NIR) spectroscopy, Isobus connection/ in-cab display, and ability to analyse and record the level of moisture and protein levels in grain and oil level in oilseed rape. It must also electronically store data for later download to computer or cloud, be tted to the combine, be linked to GPS and be able to be retro tted to existing combine harvesters.

Other funding

In addition to the FETF, the £5m Investor Partnerships programme blends government grant money with private investment to bring cutting edge technology to market, giving farmers and food producers faster and more widespread access to state-of-the-art innovations. Applications for this funding will be available from 2nd June to 2nd July.

A successful pilot has already reduced reliance on seasonal labour through bringing high-yield broccoli harvesters to market and helped crops grow healthier and faster without chemicals by using new seed cleaning technologies. This new grant will go even further to protect food supply chains and create a more sustainable, pro table

First shipment of NZ DRILLS

Farm Agri UK, a new company based in East Retford, has taken delivery of its rst shipment of cultivators and drills from Taege Engineering in New Zealand.

The company was established in April last year but previously the husband-and-wife team, Neil and Emma Ford, imported Aitchison drills for more than four years.

Founded in 1923, Taege’s portfolio includes air seeders and conventional and direct drills in working widths up to 6m, as well as a range of 3–6m cultivators and trailed tyre rollers.

Farm Agri UK has initially taken delivery of a 3m seed only and 3m seed/fertiliser (stainless

steel fertiliser hopper option), as well as a 3m tyre roller to follow the 4.8m and 6m air seeders. Additionally, it has a number of 3–6m cultivators and rollers.

The company will sell drills direct to keep prices competitive but as a new company in a competitive market, it’s also looking for dealers in the UK and Ireland, and has appointed one in Southern Ireland.

Key bene ts of the Taege range, according to Neil and Emma, are the wide range of simple and a ordable drills in electronic and manual seed dispensing, plus the options to customise. As well as being high quality, the drills are a ordable even for small to medium farms. FG

agricultural sector, the government reckons. Other available funding this year includes:

• ADOPT: The Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies fund, launched in April 2025, will provide grants of £50,000–100,000, to help farmers trial new technologies and practices on their farms through farmer-led research projects.

• Higher Level Stewardship: Defra recently announced a £30m boost to this scheme, with payment rates increasing for 157 actions from 1st January 2025. It provides funding to farmers and land managers to undertake more complex environmental management practices

• Countryside Stewardship Higher Tier: An improved scheme is being rolled out, currently invitation only

• Capital Grants: Set to reopen in the summer and provides funding to cover part or all the cost of activities such as tree planting, buying equipment to improve air and water quality, or habitat restoration

• Farming in Protected Landscapes: Farmers in England’s protected landscapes can apply for funding until March 2026, to support and improve national landscapes, national parks and the Broads

• Animal Health and Welfare Review: As of February 2025, eligible farmers can now apply for funding for more than one species, for a vet review and endemic disease follow up. For the full list of items available under the FETF, and to nd out how to apply, visit: www.gov. uk/government/publications/farming-equipmentand-technology-fund-2025

For more information on available grants, visit: https://defrafarming.blog.gov.uk FG

Welsh farmer transforms home for FREE

Eco grants helped a Welsh farmer transform his traditional stone farmhouse,

which is now much warmer and

Living in a traditional stone farmhouse in rural Wales, Brian Jones never imagined that modern energy-saving upgrades would be available to him – let alone fully funded.

“I’ve lived in this farmhouse my whole life,” Brian explains. “The walls are solid stone, about two feet thick, but it’s always been draughty and expensive to heat. I didn’t think new techniques

would work on an old place like this.”

That all changed when he discovered Green Grants – a free public service company helping rural homeowners access government-backed energy improvements. Thanks to the ECO4 Grant, Brian had solar panels, new radiators, and insulation installed – all at no cost.

“Our home is now warm and far cheaper to

cheaper to run.

run,” he says. “Best of all, Green Grants handled everything. It was completely stress-free, and the di erence is incredible.”

And quali cation was easier than he thought. “I’m not on any bene ts, so I didn’t think I’d be eligible. But Green Grants secured funding because of my high blood pressure. I couldn’t believe it!”

With energy costs rising and older homes notoriously di cult to heat, Brian’s experience is a timely reminder that support is available, especially for rural and o -grid properties. Green Grants helps eligible homeowners access fully funded energy upgrades, including insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, and e cient heating systems. “I couldn’t recommend them enough,” Brian adds. “It’s made a huge di erence to our lives.”

Green Grants says its mission is to help you enhance your home's energy e ciency, with no cost to the homeowner, by accessing government-backed grants, saving you thousands of pounds on your energy bills and making your home a more comfortable and sustainable place to live.

To check your eligibility, visit www. greengrantsuk.com/ or call the company directly. FG

Welsh farmer Brian Jones and Green Grants managing director Bryce Morgan.

Rappa o

advice on making the most of the FETF grants, and provides a list of its eligible products.

WHAT GRANTS ARE AVAILABLE FOR LIVESTOCK HANDLING?

Rappa Fencing Ltd has shared some guidance on applying for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF), and what products are included.

What to consider

• Eligible items: The grant supports a prede ned list of items – these typically include livestock handling equipment, precision farming tools, robotic systems, slurry management equipment, and low-emission spreading equipment. Some items must meet certain standards so ensure the model you choose quali es. For example, if your mobile yard is not certi ed road legal, your grant funding will be refused.

• Funding limits: The grant usually has a minimum value and a maximum cap per application or applicant and the fund typically covers a percentage of the item cost.

• Applicant eligibility: Farmers, horticulturalists and contractors in England are eligible to apply – there are speci c rules for each. You may need a rural business with a farm holding number or SBI (Single Business Identi er) to apply.

• Application process: Applications are made through the DEFRA online portal. Be aware of deadlines – the current FETF round application deadline is 10th July 2025. Applications are scored on value for money, environmental bene t, and innovation.

• Environmental objectives: Grants often prioritise equipment that reduces environmental impact (e.g. improves soil health, reduces ammonia emissions, or increases resource e ciency).

• Quotes and supporting information: Some schemes don’t need quotes at application but may require them at payment stage. You should keep detailed records, including invoices, photographs and serial numbers.

• Aftercare and conditions: You must use the equipment on your farm/business for a minimum period (e.g. ve years). Be prepared for DEFRA or RPA inspections to ensure compliance.

Eligible products

The following Rappa products are listed as eligible under the FETF grant scheme.

• FETF69: Mobile Sheep Handling Systems

– Claim £4,880: Rappa Series 10 Standard, Super or Series 12 Tiltbed mobile yards are easy to set up with a modular design to expand with your ock. Rappa’s yards are built to suit your individual requirements, personally delivered and fully road legal.

• FETF71: Sheep Handler – Claim £1,690: The Rappa RaceGrip is designed to work alongside Rappa’s mobile yard and allows for easy dagging, vaccinating, tagging and drenching. The doublegrip mechanism requires no manual adjustment; the scissor-action panels automatically adapt to the animal’s size, including lambs.

• FETF57: Electronic WeighCrate for Sheep –Claim £1,270: For simple weighing consider Rappa’s RaceWeigh. Working with a Rappa handing system, the RaceWeigh o ers threeway drafting for fast stock sorting. The ared and railed gates, anti-jump bar and quiet operation encourage steady sheep ow. Or for a stand-alone option, the WeighCrate may be right for you, Rappa says. It easily ts into any Rappa mobile yard or works within a xed setting. The WeighCrate o ers three-way drafting and two built in load bars for super accurate weighing.

• FETF70: Fixed Sheep Handling System – Claim £2,525: Rappa’s new Fixed Yard Package is a robust system that o ers simple solo operation and three-way drafting. The package includes everything you need for a static handling system, including: a Rappa StaticBase, 8ft panels, 7ft aluminium hurdles and three types of gate.

• FETF82SH: EID Handheld Device – Claim £318: Essential technology for monitoring and recording livestock is also available. Rappa’s high-quality Stick Reader makes capturing a range of data quick and easy – helping you to make crucial decisions about your livestock’s health.

• FETF80SH: Weigh Bars for livestock less than 300kg – Claim £550: Rappa’s available

Load Bars work with Rappa weighing systems to provide the most accurate recordings. All Rappa models and speci cations match what is approved in the grant guidance.

Application requirements

Rappa says it will provide quotes and invoices with clear descriptions. The company’s documentation includes: Full product details, proof of road legality, supplier information and clear pricing breakdown.

Note application opening and closing dates and consider lead times for delivery – Rappa says it will ful l all orders within a grant-speci ed window – don’t wait to get in touch.

In the application, Rappa advises emphasising how its equipment improves animal health and welfare, enhances grazing e ciency and reduces labour or input costs. You may need to justify the impact in your application. Rappa says it can help you with this – all Rappa eligible products meet these criteria.

After grant approval, keep all receipts, records and take photographs – you'll need these for your grant claim submission. Make sure to pay for and install the equipment within the claim deadline.

Rappa o ers a free grant consultation service for its products to ensure you have a worry-free application. If you have any questions, get in touch with the UK-based team directly and they will help you with your application. FG

Galebreaker has teamed up with SRUC and a Scottish dairy farmer to reduce respiratory disease through an innovative, purpose-built calf rearing shed.

The project, Cost E ective Ventilated Environment for Calves (CEVEC), has been funded and coordinated by Digital Dairy Chain and promises signi cant cost savings and productivity improvements for the dairy industry.

The newly developed CEVEC system has been constructed on Ross Vance’s High Skeog Farm in Whithorn, Dumfries and Galloway. The new calf building has been designed with a calf centred approach, meaning ventilation and the optimised environment is at the core of the design. Many

of the devices within the building are controlled by the Galebreaker VentLogic control system, ensuring optimal conditions for calf health and growth by regulating air quality and ventilation based on real-time weather conditions.

Chloe Rodriguez, Galebreaker’s animal welfare specialist has been involved in the integration of the company’s advanced Smart Control System technology within the new design.

“The holistic approach we're adopting in CEVEC addresses all ve critical aspects with the

calf environment: fresh air, air speed, temperature, moisture and hygiene,” says Miss Rodriguez. “By balancing all ve aspects we hope to ensure the best possible outcomes for both animal welfare and set new standards in farm productivity.”

SRUC researchers, led by Prof. Carol-Anne Duthie, are gathering and analysing data to assess animal performance. Daily liveweight gain is monitored for every calf using the auto feeder and animal behaviour is being monitored through WellCalf’s sensor records which provide an early indicator of disease. All this will be assessed alongside lung scanning and farm treatment records.

The challenge of respiratory disease in youngstock has implications for all dairy herds, with up to 25% of calves estimated to be a ected by respiratory issues during their rst year of life. Slower growth rates, delayed weaning, increased susceptibility to other diseases and reduced fertility at rst calving are all contributary factors that can result in long-term productivity losses.

“Our aim is for CEVEC not only to support calf health but also reduce the labour and running costs associated with calf management, making it a cost-e ective solution for modern dairy farms. This project could pave the way for widespread adoption of such systems, potentially transforming calf rearing practices across the dairy industry,” adds Miss Rodriguez.

The CEVEC project runs until September 2025 after which ndings will be made available. Watch the Digital Dairy Chain’s video on the project: https://youtu.be/9S_LVz0bHks FG

FARMING EQUIPMENT & TECHNOLOGY FUND 2025 (FETF)

High quality, low disturbance no-tillage system

Easy maintenance and low running cost

One chassis, three coulter options, for ultimate drill flexibility

35cm of coulter travel with on-themove pressure control

Steering rear axle for unrivalled manoeuvrability and hillside tracking

25cm and 19cm row spacing

Modular design; 4.5m, 5m, 6m & 7m

KUHN MACHINES AVAILABLE FOR FETF

The Rowline inter-row hoe and various seed hoppers from Kuhn are eligible for funding from the FETF.

The latest round of applications for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) opened at the end of May and several Kuhn machines are eligible for funding. If successful, these grants contribute towards the purchase cost of the machines, helping farmers and growers to justify the investment and increase farm productivity.

Kuhn’s Rowliner interrow hoe with Rowlink camera guidance, and three of the small seed hoppers in the SH range all meet the requirements set by DEFRA.

The Kuhn machines are in the productivity theme, which is designed to improve farm e ciency and pro tability. Of the 66 items available, funding items FETF7, 6m interrow hoe, and FETF207, air drill for establishing cover crops, are applicable. Both items are eligible for an up to 50% contribution to the purchase cost (capped at £25,000).

Kuhn’s Rowliner interrow hoe with Rowlink camera guidance meets the

requirements by using live camera imagery to distinguish between the row crop and weeds. The minimum 6m wide machine could secure the maximum funding, depending on the purchase price.

Models in Kuhn’s SH range that comply are the SH402, SH4080 and SH600. Stipulations of the funding include electronic metering; models that can be mounted to various makes of cultivators or drills; sow small seeds for cover crops; a minimum of 300-litre hopper capacity; and a width of 3m or more.

Edd Fanshawe, Kuhn’s arable product specialist, says these grants could be ideal for farmers and growers to justify investments at a tough time.

“Any nancial support towards purchasing a machine that can improve e ciencies, increase productivity, or allow greater exibility is worth considering. The SH hoppers are popular additions to cultivators and drills to apply small seed crops in the same pass, reducing diesel use and releasing time for other jobs.” FG

grant funding and deliver real value on farm with KUHN*

The latest round of grant funding through the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) will be open for new applications, several KUHN models are eligible. The funding can support farmers with up to 50% of the purchase cost for qualifying items. ROWLINER & ROWLINK FETF7 - Inter row hoe 6m

- Air drill for establishing cover crops

Rowliner with Rowlink.

J RILEY HIGHLIGHTS ELIGIBLE SLURRY EQUIPMENT

Bomech trailing shoe applicators are eligible for FETF grant funding, among other equipment from J Riley Agri.

Bomech trailing shoe applicators are eligible for grant funding under the latest Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025 scheme, points out sole UK importer J Riley Agri. This applies to applicators with minimum working widths of 6m (FETF36) and 8m (FETF37).

The Dutch manufacturer has over 30 years of

Bomech trailing shoe applicators

• 7.5m to 30m

• For tankers and selfpropelled

• Contour following

• Auto levelling

• Section control options

• Accurate and precise

experience with trailing shoe injectors and o ers an extremely comprehensive range of models in varying sizes, speci cations and capabilities suitable for mounting on trailed slurry tankers, self-propelled machines and directly onto the tractor linkage.

At the more modest end of the spectrum is

the Up, which is designed for smaller tankers, folds vertically and covers widths from 7.5–10.5m. The professional Multi range includes models with working widths from 12–30m, capable of handling throughputs up to 12,000 litres/min.

The Trac-Pack is speci cally designed for selfpropelled slurry applicators and all versions, from 12–24m, fold away neatly behind the machine.

The Bomech range incorporates many innovative industry-leading features. The Field Contour System for smaller models and hydraulic suspension and automatic level adjustment on larger ones, providing precise ground contour following independent of the tanker even when working in di cult terrain. A variety of automatic section control options are available to enhance application accuracy. Precision macerators are made in-house under the Alrena brand name.

Bomech trailing shoe applicators have proven to be a particularly good match for the premium Kumm trailed tankers and Vervaet self-propelled applicators also o ered by Rileys, with plenty of these setups at work in the UK. These combinations o er extremely accurate and environmentally responsible application to be carried out, with additions like NIR sensors used to achieve nutrient-speci c application rates.

Additionally, the grant scheme also applies to Evers shallow disc injectors, TBL disc injectors, Vogelsang dribble bars, Hommes nurse tanks and Schouten hose reels also o ered by Rileys. FG

Tramspread remote control system for engine driven pump units.

FUNDING AVAILABLE FOR TRAMSPREAD KIT

A wide range of equipment from Tramspread is applicable under the FETF 2025.

Under the scheme, funding of up to 50% is available to eligible farmers and contractors, allowing applicants to invest in the latest marketleading slurry management and application solutions.

Eligible Tramspread products include umbilical and tanker-mounted dribble bars, with Tramspread’s Su olk range an “excellent” match to the grant criteria, trailing shoe and shallow disc injectors, mounted random

wrap and segmented hose reelers, trailed segmented hose reelers, PTO-driven (mobile) slurry chopper pumps, remote control systems for engine driven slurry pumps (applicable to both Tramspread SIL Vision and Teletram 2020 systems), ow meters and NIR sensors, nurse tanks and both static and mobile slurry separators.

The scheme promotes improved slurry management and environmental bene ts, both of which are integral to the Tramspread philosophy. The company can provide advice on applicable products and grant applications.

Tramspread is the UK importer for Stallkamp slurry separators, made in Germany, and keeps a range of parts in-stock. Two basic ranges are o ered, the PSS and PSG, both are available in xed and mobile versions. Tramspread also supplies pumps, gantries and control panels to complete the installation where necessary.

The industry-leading Tramspread Su olk range of dribble bars have working widths from 6m to 24m and a 25cm inter-outlet spacing. All are designed to accommodate owmeters and NIR sensors with Isobus connectivity for accurate application with full record-keeping. Roelama trailing shoe applicators and disc injectors are also o ered.

Tramspread’s mounted random-wrap hose reels have hose capacities from 600–1,400m, whilst trailed compartmented hose reels can hold 1,600m or 2,000m. All can be supplied with drag hose from Gollmer & Hummel or Mandals. FG

STRAIN GAUGE TECH A “GAME CHANGER”

Silo monitoring is often overlooked despite being a crucial part of feed management. Traditional methods like tapping silo walls or manual checks are prone to error and ine ciency. Enter strain gauge technology.

Strain gauges detect slight changes in the silo’s structure to provide reliable weight readings. Farmers can monitor feed levels without climbing silos or risking over lls. These systems are simple

to install from ground level, cutting labour and safety costs. Plus, they help farmers plan feed orders – avoiding last-minute deliveries, reducing waste, and improving cash ow.

FeedAlert is leading this transformation, Collinson says. Its strain gauge technology provides reliable silo data for inventory control via a free app – anytime, anywhere. Designed for all silo types, it’s mains-powered and cellular-connected for performance even in remote areas. With no ongoing

costs, it’s an a ordable option for farms of any size, helping even smaller farms embrace data-driven operations.

Installation takes minutes, and users bene t from real-time alerts and data-sharing options with teams or feed suppliers – boosting coordination and reducing guesswork.

For Worden Farm’s Richard Boughton, it’s “like having eyes in the silo”. Pig producer Mark Galtry agrees: “It gives us better feed management all round.” FG

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HERBAL LEYS SOWN WITH AGRISEEDER

Funding for on-farm vaccine storage

The FETF grant o ers up to 50% funding towards the cost of a medical-grade fridge, potentially saving farmers hundreds of pounds while protecting animal health by ensuring vaccines are stored at the correct temperature.

A new study by MSD Animal Health has found that 84% of fridges are storing vaccines outside of the correct temperature range – potentially compromising vaccine e cacy. Paul Williams, technical manager for ruminants at MSD Animal Health, o ered the following advice:

• Avoid placing vaccines at the back of the fridge, where they may freeze, or in the door, where temperatures uctuate each time it's opened

• A fridge’s age, location, and surrounding temperature can all a ect its performance

• Domestic fridges are designed for room-temperature environments and cannot warm contents,

only cool them.

• In an ideal world, vaccines shouldn’t be stored on-farm at all – but if they are, they should be used as soon as possible and transported in a cool bag. Vaccinating a large number of animals takes time, so don’t take all the vaccine out of the fridge at once. FG

AI enhanced weeding

The Ullmanna Newman weeder takes row crop weeding to the next level – and it’s now available to British and Irish farmers for the rst time, exclusively distributed by North Yorkshire-based J F Hudson.

Incorporating AI allows the machine to not only identify weeds but also remember and constantly improve its accuracy, says J F Hudson's James Hudson. Furthermore, every row on a machine can learn from all rows on every other machine by accessing the stored data.

Weeding can be carried out from the two-leaf stage. The camera detects the crop plants, and ashlights provide consistent lighting at ground level for operation in varying levels of

natural light 24/7.

The machines remove the need for calibrations and extensive set-up time and are available from 1–16 row variants. There are two possible set-ups – within-row weeding, or within-row plus inter-row – and accurate recognition of crop plants within heavily infested elds is no problem. Tractor drivers do not need to be highly pro cient in AI.

The machine will cope with in-row spacings from 8cm, and between-row widths from approximately 25cm. On the tractor, one hydraulic connector is required for side-shift and standard seven pin lights connector. There is an Isobus or direct connection to the battery.

For further information contact J F Hudson directly. FG

© Tim Scrivener.

Grant support on drills

Dale Drills, manufacturer of precision seed drills, is once again eligible for the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF). This government-backed scheme helps UK farmers invest in modern, e cient equipment by o ering partial funding on qualifying purchases.

By choosing a Dale Drill, farmers not only save money upfront through FETF support, but also reduce their costs of establishment and improve their farm’s pro tability, the company points out. Known for their robust construction and reliable results, Dale Drills are engineered to reduce the number of passes required across the eld, thereby saving time, fuel, and labour costs.

These drills are not only coste ective but also designed to maximise output. Whether working

in conventional, minimum tillage or direct drilling conditions, they deliver consistent seed placement and crop establishment – helping to improve overall farm pro tability.

Dale Drills says its commitment to e ciency also means that running costs remain low over time. The clever design and durable build ensure that maintenance is straightforward, while reduced soil disturbance supports long-term soil health.

Being FETF-eligible, investing in a Dale Drill has never made more nancial sense, the company concludes. “It’s a chance to modernise your equipment, enhance your productivity, and keep your farm’s bottom line in check. ”

Visit daledrills.com/FETF or call the company to learn more about eligible models and how to apply. FG

Field drain cleaners FETF eligible

Under the latest productivity round of the FETF, farmers can bene t from up to 40% funding towards a eld drain cleaner, based on an expected cost of £12,306. To be eligible the eld drain cleaner must:

• Have a have a PTO driven selfpriming high-pressure pump producing a minimum 200 litres/min at 50 bar pressure

• Come with a minimum 100m (20mm in diameter), 50 bar rated high pressure hose

• Have a hose reel

• Have a minimum 10m suction hose with lter

• Have a pressure regulator

• Have either a selfpropelling jetting nozzle to pull the pipe into the drain or a hydraulically powered driven system to push the pipe into the drain.

Fentons of Bourne Ltd is inviting eligible farmers to get in touch to reserve their new Homburg Draincleaner. The company, which is the UK importer for Homburg Draincleaners says they can maximise production

and keep soil in good condition without a ecting the quality of crops and yield.

Homburg Draincleaners limit the working pressure for safety, and use a very rigid HPE hose, which is pushed into the drain up to a length of 500m. The Blizz model is a solid entry-level model, Fentons of Bourne says, and very suitable for those who want to bring their soil into top condition and keep it that way. FG

M MOULTON BALE GRAB RANGE

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Designed to handle 3 smaller high density bales up to 900mm wide, or 2 larger 1200mm bales. Bales may be handled in both directions relative to the back frame. 2,600mm overall length, 2,400mm wide (excluding gathering bar), 800mm high at back frame, 640kg weight.

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F10BB

A flat 10 bale grab of very heavy duty construction, fitted with larger claws. Suitable for handling flat 10 packs of conventional bales, it has 5 rows of claws, this gives full cover on 2 high density bales. 2.5m length, 1.7m wide, 395kg weight.

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PRECISION RTK GUIDANCE TRANSFORMS INTER-ROW HOEING

Precision RTK increases the accuracy, ease and e ectiveness of mechanical weeding.

The machinery eet on the Claydon family’s arable farm in Wickhambrook, near Newmarket, has been upgraded recently, with the latest Fendt 942 Vario and 724 Vario tractors incorporating VarioGuide RTK guidance which is accurate to +/-2cm. This has resulted in a transformation in direct drilled, band sown cereal crops.

“We began experimenting with inter-row hoeing in cereals 10 years ago and have used a 6m TerraBlade to do the job on a commercial scale for the last seven,” farmer Je Claydon explains. “The standard guidance on our previous drill tractor was less accurate than the system we have now but drill rows were straight and easy to follow. However, the previous system wasn’t accurate enough to guide the TerraBlade, so it had to be manually steered, which could be tiring for the operator and restricted forward speed.

“We evaluated various commercial camera systems which were designed primarily for use in vegetable crops but found that they did not work well in cereals. The ideal time to hoe cereal crops is at the start of stem extension or with the rst node visible, but the height of the plants at GS 30 or 31 made it hard for cameras to accurately de ne the rows, particularly on windy days and on headlands where they intersect. This resulted in false readings, variable results and damage to the crop, which forced a return to manual steering

“Driving by eye worked well, but the VarioGuide RTK on our Fendt 942 (used with a 6m Evolution to drill cereals in 17cm bands) and on our Fendt 724 (used with the 6m TerraBlade), takes inter-row hoeing to the next level.”

Proof during trials

“By keeping the area between the seeded bands clear of weeds during the early stages of crop growth, competition for nutrients, light, air and water is reduced, so the young plants can grow away strong and healthy, enabling the crop to prosper,” Je states.

“Where weeds between the rows are not e ectively controlled by chemical treatments they can be extremely competitive, so it makes sense to remove them mechanically.

Hoeing must be done at the appropriate crop growth stage, at the right time and in the right conditions, ideally when the soil is dry enough to allow the scalping blades to completely sever the weeds’ roots.”

Trials by a major agronomy company on a farm where grassweeds had become problematic after years of conventional crop establishment highlighted how a combination of e ective stubble management and herbicide programmes could achieve high levels of grassweed control.

actives in recent years; in some cases product e cacy has declined, and costs have increased, making it much more di cult to control weeds. Combining chemical and mechanical control techniques therefore makes increasing sense, particularly as our 6m TerraBlade with precision RTK guidance allows us to cover many hectares a day,” commented Je .

“Band sowing cereals using a Claydon drill makes it easy to hoe the crop to maximise weed control. The 17cm banded rows at 32cm centres give plenty of tolerance compared with cereals drilled on narrow/conventional row spacings, providing peace of mind that the crop will not be damaged.”

In the untreated control area researchers counted over 900 black-grass seed heads per square metre. In the surrounding area, where a combination of herbicides, the Claydon Straw Harrow and Claydon TerraBlade was used there were just 13 black-grass seed heads per square metre – a 98.5% reduction. It also produced signi cant yield increases worth up to £256/ha.

On the Claydon farm the manually guided TerraBlade removed weeds growing between the seeded bands, reducing weed numbers by 65–70%. This greatly decreased the risk of them seeding and of resistant species developing. Now with RTK they expect to see even higher levels removed.

Combining mechanical and chemical techniques

Using the TerraBlade in combination with VarioGuide RTK has transformed inter-row hoeing into a fast, simple, cost-e ective process which is also easier for the operator.

“The farming industry has lost many valuable

The relatively dry weather in early April provided ideal conditions for the TerraBlade. Operating 1–2cm deep, the standard 150mmwide scalping blades sliced through the soil removing weeds between the seeded bands but leaving the crop intact. All cereal crops on the Claydon farm are now virtually weed-free and the shallow soil mulch created by the blades will help retain moisture.

Designed to work in direct drilled cereal crops established using a Claydon drill, Je says the TerraBlade costs a fraction the price of more complex hoes. Available in widths to match Claydon’s range of trailed and mounted direct drills, the TerraBlade’s simple design means operating and maintenance costs are extremely low.

See the TerraBlade in action at https://claydondrill.com/video-gallery/terrabladepin-point-accuracy/ FG

The TerraBlade’s scalping blades slice through the roots of weeds.

The 6m TerraBlade and Fendt 724 Vario hoeing a crop of winter wheat.

A new import and support agreement means a range of well-known farm equipment from a familiar brand is returning to the UK.

FAMILIAR BRAND NAMES RETURN TO THE UK

ASC Autonomy is the new distributor in England, Scotland and Wales for the arable, grassland and livestock machinery made by Kongskilde, whose product ranges were acquired last year by Seko Industries.

The ASC Autonomy business and its new Kongskilde UK operation were founded by Cambridgeshire farmer and engineer Will Mumford, who 35 years ago established AS Communications, specialising in consultation, sales, installation and ongoing support of precision farming services and technology.

Expanding the business’s interests into the implements often operated by tractors equipped with precision farming equipment was a logical move, particularly as the Kongskilde products are well-known and well-proven, said Mr Mumford.

available: “The product line includes new 5.4–7.9m Germinator Pro versions of the established Germinator seedbed cultivator, designed to create a seedbed in a single pass for crops such as sugar beet, maize and onions.

“Then there are the Vibro Master 3000 5.5–8.3m and SGC/SQ 2.5–6.7m S-tine cultivators, with vibrating tines to ensure thorough soil movement for nal seedbed preparation. We are also o ering the 3.0–4.3m Vibro Flex heavy-duty stubble cultivators, suited to both primary and secondary tillage.”

6-25cm. The tines can be tted with wing shares to ensure a full cut across the entire working width, while by removing these deeper loosening down to 25cm is possible in one pass. Curved tine arms help mix soil and residues, while the tine points have a 400kg release force of 400kg, and a high release clearance of 25cm.

Other arable equipment to be o ered includes 1,500- or 1,900-litre front hoppers, Vibro Seeder 5m/6m mounted pneumatic tine drills, 2.5/3.0/4.0m mounted box drills and the Stonebear eld stone collector.

Livestock

Kongskilde livestock equipment will be a further part of the business. Mr Mumford said: “This includes three FCT standard trailed forage harvester models, plus four FCT King Size versions. Also in the range are diet feeders with one, two or three augers and capacities of 10–28m3.”

The team

As managing director of the new business, Mr Mumford oversees the company’s management, as well as its sales and demonstrations. Paul Harrison is providing marketing, distribution and business support, with Mike Coxe and Andrew Williams on technical product support, Peter Goldsmith service support and Kevin Mowbray completing the sales team.

The company is set up to sell direct, but is looking to recruit dealers.

Arable products

Mr Mumford outlined the products that will be

Also available are Vibro-Crop interrow cultivators in 6–18 row versions on frames from 3.7m to 9.9m, featuring a combination of vibrating S-tines and rolling shields. An additional Vibro Crop Intelli series has 12- or 18-row models for 45cm or 50cm rows, and 8- or 12-row versions for 75cm rows.

Mounted and trailed Delta Flex shallow stubble cultivators feature rigid tines that ensure an even working depth, which can be set from

“The business will retail through a full UK dealer network, with many of those who were previously Kongskilde dealers continuing with the franchise. They are supported by a full team at our Cambridgeshire headquarters, where our o ce support sta include Ben Je s, Clara Rooney and Tracy Baxter. Retail nance to support purchases of Kongskilde products is available through an agreement with Rural Asset Finance.

“Kevin Mowbray is keen to talk to additional dealers who would like to add the Kongskilde franchise and its products to their o ering,” Mr Mumford concluded. FG

AgXeed autonomous tractor with the Vibro Master 3075.

The Kongskilde Vibro Master 3000 cultivator range will be available from ASC Autonomy.

FRONT TANKS

OPEN DAY AT CARRINGTON DEPOT

Farm Machinery

Held over two days – Friday 6th and Saturday 7th June – the event drew impressive crowds, including over 160 visitors on the Friday and more than 300 on the Saturday.

Carrington, one of three of

Irelands’ depots alongside Market Rasen and Sutterton, o ers a full range of agricultural and groundcare services including machinery sales, servicing, parts, and hire.

Some of the biggest names in

the sector were there, including Kubota, Kverneland, Stewart Trailers, Spearhead, NRH Engineering, Grange Machinery, Tong Swiftlift, and more.

A wide mix of visitors lled the depot grounds across both days, with visitors able to explore a broad spectrum of machines, from tractors and mowers to trailers and cultivation equipment.

One of the key highlights of the event were the live demonstrations. Ireland’s in-house workshop team, led by experienced technicians, ran demos o f their rotor balancer and rolling road brake tester. These showcased the kind of diagnostic precision and servicing capabilities o ered to customers year-round.

The popularity of these demos re ects a growing appreciation for preventative maintenance and e cient service support in today’s demanding farming environment.

Also drawing attention was a live demonstration from Ascenso Tyres, focused on tyre pressure optimisation – a topic of growing relevance for fuel economy, soil protection, and in- eld performance. These technical sessions added real

value for visitors, particularly for those making machinery investment or maintenance decisions.

Ireland’s parts and spares department was also busy throughout the event. Sta reported strong interest in consumables and wearing metal, with orders taken across a range of items.

The depot’s country store o ered additional appeal, with open-day discounts on tools, PPE, and branded workwear from Swazi, Seeland, Jack Pyke, and Buckbootz – alongside refreshments including BBQ food, beer, and Pimm’s.

Saturday’s schedule was further enhanced by a competitive tug-of-war involving members of Lincolnshire Young Farmers, adding a fun, community-led element to the day and drawing in large crowds.

For a dealer that prides itself on o ering hands-on service, expert advice, and a full machinery solution under one roof, the Carrington open day proved to be a big success. It was a showcase not just of equipment, but of the people and the relationships that keep the business moving. FG

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Organised by Pecks, the event, hosted on a thick grass crop at North Tuddenham belonging to F S Dann & Son, featured Krone mowers, tedders, rakes, balers and wrappers all powered by the latest JCB Fastracs. Compared to many other forage crops in the area this spring which have su ered due to lack of rain, grass at the site was dense with a high moisture content,

and potential buyers who attended commented that this provided a useful test for the machines.

Krone grassland machinery demonstration

An early May grass harvesting demo day in Norfolk highlighted the capabilities of the latest Krone products. David Williams was there.

Harvesting excellence

“The Pecks Krone grass event highlighted the excellent working relationship between Krone UK and Pecks with a range of products allowing us to promote excellence in hay and forage harvesting,” Pecks

Growing demand for contracting services

Krone brand manager, Graeme Matthews told Farmers Guide “Current and prospective customers were invited, and we were able to showcase the full range of products in a working environment. Those attending saw rst-hand how Krone products can bene t their farms with high productivity while creating the highest quality forage.

“The collaboration between

Krone sta and Pecks resulted in a high volume of sales and requests for follow-up where customers had seen the value of the Krone products.

“We would like to thank all those who attended and special thanks go to F S Dann & Son Ltd for the use of an excellent location with a tremendous crop which contributed to such a successful day.” FG

Olly Roberts of Heckingham Hall Farms is pictured with Pecks Dereham-based Norfolk sales manager, Simon Dack. The family farm at Heckingham, near Norwich is a mixed enterprise with arable cropping as well as a herd of beef cattle and a ock of sheep. “We make our own silage and use smaller scale equipment currently, including a Krone EasyCut 320 mower,” Olly explained.

“The mower has proved excellent cutting forage on our own land and on the marshes, but there is growing demand for us to expand our contracting service so we need to consider larger models.

“I’m here today looking at the two-rotor Swadro rake, as Pecks has a similar model in stock which we could have in time for the remainder of this season. The area in which we operate includes small elds with narrow access along lanes and through tight gateways, so we need something compact and manoeuvrable but which o ers high work rates while harvesting on the marshes. That means whatever we buy must be capable of working in dense, wet grass while creating swaths that remain within the capability of our baler.

I’m also keen to invest in a front mower to pair with our rear-mounted mower to increase work capacity. Resale values are good and back-up from Pecks is great. We can always depend on Simon and his colleagues to help us out.”

Members of the Pecks and Krone teams at the event: (l-r) Sarah Lewis, Pecks; Eleazar Mckeever and James Bumphrey – Krone UK; Kevin Robinson (front) – Pecks; Ben Davies (rear) – Krone UK, and all from Pecks; Jason Bond, Richard King, Simon Dack, Edward Evans, Robert Steele, Graeme Matthews, Mel Neale and Richard Cook.

Grass harvesting specialists

Kevin, Jack and Alex Settle of North Walsham-based V Larke & Son are pictured (l-r). The family farming and contracting business includes a small amount of land farmed in-hand, while a general farm contracting service serving farmers and landowners in the local area is the main activity. “We specialise in hedge cutting, grass harvesting and baling hay and straw,” explained Kevin. “We have always supplied hay but there is growing demand for our conventional baling service – mainly for equestrian customers – and we supply round bales for equestrian as well as farm livestock use.

“We were at the demonstration looking at all the latest Krone kit and already have two Krone 280 mowers.”

Range is obvious choice

The Nichols family farms at East Runton, near Cromer in North Norfolk and James (left), Phil (centre) and Tom Nichols are pictured with Krone territory sales manager, Eleazar Mckeever (right) at the event. The family’s mixed farming enterprise includes a commercial Angus and Red Poll suckler cow herd, a ock of sheep, and a small amount of general farm contracting is carried out for farms locally. “We try to keep our system simple,” explained James. “We diversi ed from farming some of our land with a successful campsite and apart from the livestock we grow spring barley for malting, grass and stubble turnips for over-winter grazing.

“Our grass machinery eet is all Krone. We started o with a second-hand tedder from Pecks which performed superbly, so now we also have a baler, bale wrapper, tedder and rake. The baler is four years old, and a new tedder was recently delivered so we came to the Pecks day to chat with the product specialists and gain tips and advice on getting the best from it as well as our other machines. Our location is quite a way from the nearest Pecks depot but, even so, we receive very good service. We regard Krone as the grassland machinery specialist, so with back-up available from such a good dealer, the range is an obvious choice.”

Fleet of Krone machines

“Dependable back-up from the Pecks team is also the main reason that livestock farmer, Matthew Hustler, chooses to operate Krone machinery. Farming not far from the demonstration site, Matthew explained that he has a large suckler cow beef herd and depends on his Krone eet to produce round bale silage. “I’ve used Krone for approximately eight years, and my eet includes EasyCut mowers, a tedder, a twin-rotor rake and a wrapper. It’s all well engineered and reliable, and the support from Simon and the Pecks service and parts teams is very good.”

Matthew is pictured (right) with local farmer Graham Borley who also uses Krone machines, and Pecks Dereham depot-based Norfolk sales manager, Simon Dack.

Looking for new rakes

Feltwell, Norfolk-based farmers and contractors, D G Waters attended the event. David (left) and Matthew Waters are pictured with Pecks area sales manager, Mel Neale.

“Most of what we do is contracting and we make a lot of hay and silage while also harvesting approximately 1,500ha of combinable crops and 1,000ha of sugar beet,” Matthew explained. “We attended the Pecks demonstration to look at new rakes. We use an older single-rotor 420 to aerate straw in the swath, but we also have a 650–720 twin-rotor model for grass which is due for replacement and are looking for something which works a little wider. We are keen to stick with the Krone brand as the products are well-made and reliable, plus we appreciate the great service from Mel and the rest of the Pecks team.”

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• Camless Pick Up reel on EasyFlow grass header.

•XDisc split bed drive for reduced power loss.

• XDisc split bed drive for reduced power loss.

• Low power requirement for EasyCollect and XCollect due to endless collectors.

• Low power requirement for EasyCollect and XCollect due to endless collectors.

•Six feed rollers to compress & create uniform crop allowing an efficient transition of crop.

• Six feed rollers to compress & create uniform crop allowing an efcient transition of crop.

•VariStream drum allows crop to go through & maintains a gap for smooth crop flow.

• VariStream drum allows crop to go through & maintains a gap for smooth crop fow.

•Large 305 crop processor rollers reduce fuel consumption with high output.

• Large 305 crop processor rollers reduce fuel consumption with high output.

•StreamControl allows the operator to adjust crop entry into the blower based on crop volume.

• StreamControl allows the operator to adjust crop entry into the blower based on crop volume.

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• Effective for up to 8000 sheep per 20 litre

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Tregoyd Farm in the Brecon Beacons provided the ideal setting for this year’s event, which was dubbed a “resounding success”. Sarah Kidby was there.

NSA WELSH SHEEP SHOW OFFERED “MUCH-NEEDED MORALE BOOST”

With farmers currently facing a great deal of uncertainty, this year’s NSA Welsh Sheep event, held on the outskirts of Hay-on-Wye, gave visitors a much-needed morale boost and a chance to catch up and learn in the early summer sunshine.

The show drew farmers from around the UK, plus several international visitors, and children from local schools, who praised the event as “the best school trip ever”. In a joint initiative with Powys County Council and Castell Howell Foods, the children took part in a cookery session with Welsh lamb, and learned about the Welsh sheep industry.

Key features of the show ranged from seminars on improving pro tability, to stock judging and sheepdog trials, to farm tours and butchery demonstrations. Two hundred

exhibitors showcased everything from breed societies, seed breeders, and nutritional products, to pharmaceuticals, machinery and equipment, mental health charities and clothing.

Host farm Tregoyd farm is home to High Country Romneys and visitors were impressed by the business model on display. It’s farmed by Penny Chantler with her sons, Sam and Will Sawday, who said they were delighted with the “superb” event. Tregoyd Estate owner Huw EvansBevan said the trio have brought “vision, energy and fresh thinking to the heart of Tregoyd”. The 5,000-acre (2,025ha) estate comprises woodland, moorland and farmland, with a mix of shooting, farming and conservation, as well as holiday accommodation.

Drench popular as dry weather LOCKS UP NUTRIENTS

Sheep farmers were drawn to Provita’s vitamin and mineral drenches as nutrients are locked into the soil.

“With the dry weather we’ve been experiencing across much of the country, now is a good time to use a vitamin and mineral drench for ewes and lambs,” said Provita central representative Iain Cardwell at the show. “You can start drenching lambs at six weeks to give them a bit of a boost as they’re starting to take on grass, to keep that growth going. We don’t want to plateau.”

The ProVitaMin Sheep drench is an ultraconcentrated oral drench containing 24 broad spectrum elements to improve performance in sheep. It provides a concentrated blend of chelated minerals, vitamins and trace elements ensuring maximum bioavailability.

Application is 10ml for ewes and 1ml/5kg for lambs at six weeks. There’s no need to separate sheep or weigh them (except for lambs to ensure correct dosing), which minimises handling and therefore stress – just ensure the dosing gun is calibrated. A 2.5-litre pack comes with 1 litre free, which together treat 350 sheep.

With cobalt de ciency being a known issue in Wales, Provita’s ColSelB12 drench also

attracted attention – it contains cobalt, selenium, vitamin B12, with high levels of A, D and E.

Iain has used both drenches in his own small sheep ock for the past seven years and says he’s seen “fantastic results”. He explained: “We drench with ProVitaMin at six weeks, and again at 12 weeks with cobalt and selenium. Usually at that point they’ve got to a good weight and go to market. We may then go back in with a drench for the ‘non-doers’ who are slow to develop another 6-8 weeks after that. Then we can usually get them away too.”

Provita was also showcasing its new product, Micellerate Dermacare navel and wound spray. It’s antibiotic-free, with natural antibacterial and antifungal properties to aid quick navel drying and healing – the bitter taste prevents licking. It forms a breathable protective barrier which helps to prevent bacterial growth.

The product is an alternative to iodine, which can sometimes cause skin irritation, dryness or allergic reactions. Prolonged use of iodine can also delay healing by impairing the natural tissue regeneration process.

Dermacare also has a sustainable, non-aerosol

Another highlight of the event was the presentation of the NSA Cymru Next Generation Shepherd competition, with rst place going to Evan Turner and second place to Mared Edwards. The national nal of the competition will take place next year at the NSA Sheep Event.

Summing up the event, NSA Cymru chair Caryl Hughes said: “It’s been a successful, innovative, informative and all-round fantastic day. We had some great speakers and listening to the hosts discuss their future plans has really given us a boost, as well as hope for the future of our industry.”

She added: “My take home message is that even though there is a lot of uncertainty in our industry, after a day like today I feel there is still a lot of positivity and an interesting future ahead.” FG

design, and can be reused and re lled.

Concluding, Iain noted that the show o ered an opportunity to show sheep farmers the full range of products, from drenches to its range of foot health treatments, including Hoofsure Endurance, an organic and tea tree oil-based footbath solution.

Provita central representative Iain Cardwell.

Vaccine back in stock

Ceva Animal Health was at the show promoting its enzootic abortion of ewes (EAE) vaccine, Cevac Chlamydia. The vaccine came back into stock in March this year following supply issues in 2024. Farmers can now order it from their vet.

Farmers are encouraged to vaccinate ocks to help protect the cohort of ewes that missed last year’s vaccination. Flock replacements should be vaccinated this summer ahead of tupping, Ceva says. Shearlings (one year plus) and older can be vaccinated with Cevac Chlamydia within four months before tupping and no later than four weeks before the rams go in, while ewe lambs can be vaccinated from ve months of age. The vaccine should not be used in pregnant ewes.

Ceva was also raising awareness of its Rehydion Gel which supports scouring lambs as an e ective oral hydration therapy, and to protect lambs at risk of stress or infection.

Branding fluid a HIT

The Nettex team said the Promark Branding Fluid is hugely popular in Wales, with the area accounting for 80% of the product’s sales. It’s long-lasting, visible and durable, lasting up to 12 months, and it’s also fully scourable and British Wool approved. A ve-litre tin can mark up to 1,000 sheep.

Among the other products on the stand were Nettex’s Sheep Conditioning Drench and Cobalt, Selenium and B12 Mineral Drench, plus the EnduraBol vitamin and trace element bolus. Gwyn James, area business manager for Wales and the south west, stressed that Nettex’s products are researched, developed and manufactured in the UK – which is important to ensure they suit the climate and conditions on UK farms.

(BOX/pic 3) Vaccine back in stock

Weather impacts on parasites

“EXCITING” wormer

Zoetis showcased a wide range of sheep products at the show, with a particular focus on Startect, an “exciting” group 5 wormer and the UK’s rst dual active sheep drench. It’s ideally suited to quarantine dosing or as a late-season knockout drench for lambs, when they’ve been wormed with other drenches and you need to use a product that will take out any worms that survived previous treatments, said account manager Mike Spiers.

(BOX/pic 3) Vaccine back in stock

Mike said they had had good conversations with farmers at the show about the importance of using products in conjunction with faecal worm egg counts to ensure a targeted approach – “making sure we’re using the right product at the right time” to help manage wormer resistance in sheep.

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which was launched at LAMMA 2025, and the Front HarroFlex unit for aerating and harrowing. The 600 Compact is for pasture maintenance, reseeding and new seeding, and has a working width of 6.2m.

Director Geo rey Wox said: “We started importing the Greenmaster range 16 years ago with the 2.5m and 3m versions, which was then extended to 6, 7.5 and 8m versions. With the demand for more cultivation choices for the machine it has been extended again so we now o er the Front HarroFlex unit in 3, 6 and 7.5m. The demand for wider mounted machines led to the launch of the 6m machine at LAMMA and this has been our rst chance to show it at NSA Welsh Sheep – we will be at the Cornwall Show with it too.

The warm, dry start to the year has meant blow y activity started as early as mid-tolate April for some. The nematodirus hatch was also very early, meaning it had come and gone before many people put lambs out, Elanco’s technical consultant Matt Colston noted. However, when rain follows a dry spell there’s a gutworm hatch. The important message at the show was to get preventative treatments for strike on before there’s an issue, and carry out regular faecal worm egg counts. Testing every three weeks is ideal but many farmers test monthly, so it’s important to watch animals very carefully in that case and give them another test if there are any concerns, Matt said. Using EID kit to monitor daily liveweight gain can pick it up even before the FWEC, he added.

Wox Agri Services was showcasing

Güttler Greenmaster 600 Compact,

Demand for wider mounted machine

Lydia Neath, area business manager for central and northern England, with Gwyn James.

Zoetis account manager Mike Spiers.

Matt Colston and partnership development manager Lilia Razemi with Farmers Guide’s Sarah Kidby.

Wox Agri Services director Geo rey Wox.

Unique automated sheep handlers

John Black, UK sales for Clipex, outlined the key features of the company’s two automated sheep handlers – the only two in the world that are completely automated. It’s a Clipex design and all equipment is semi-permanent and modular, so each handler supplied is 100% bespoke to the farm.

Clipex handlers can incorporate EID and weighing equipment, and it’s fully compatible to ensure it works with the farmer’s existing equipment and software. “We believe that farmers should have access to any software that they need. There is no one size ts all so we believe we should be trying to make things easier for farmers,” John said.

There is also a substantial grant available under the Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) and the company has a full range of cattle crushes.

Reaching out for support

Farming Community Network (FCN) Cymru attended the show to raise awareness of its work, which is both reactive through its helpline, and proactive in trying to build resilience in the farming community, according to project o cer Rachael Aka. “We’re there for farmers in crisis but we’re trying to encourage farmers not to wait until crisis – whether it be health, nance, or succession,” she said.

Ground-breaking fluke test

Norbrook’s new pen-side lateral ow test for liver uke generated lots of interest at the show. It was developed with the University of Liverpool and Global Access Diagnostics and is the rst of its kind. It works just like a Covid test, except it requires a blood sample from an ear or nose prick. It measures liver uke antibodies in the blood and results are available in 10 minutes. It’s a single use device and comes in packs of 10, ordered from your vet. The development comes as the season for liver uke shifts later and later in the year due to milder autumn and winter periods.

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the Border Counties, and Paul Uglow, senior account manager, veterinary, for the south west.

Melissa Merridan, account manager for Wales and

John Black, UK sales for Clipex.

FCN volunteer Nessa Jennings and Rachael Aka.

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BREEDING TECH: SHAPING UK HERDS

A new era of advanced breeding technologies is adding significant value to livestock operations. Paragon Vets explains the options.

Successful reproduction is the bedrock of any pro table cattle enterprise, whether it’s a dairy unit striving for high milk yields or a beef suckler herd aiming for strong, fast-growing calves. In the UK, farmers have long relied on a combination of natural service and arti cial insemination (AI) to maintain and improve their herds.

However, a new era of advanced reproductive technologies is increasingly o ering producers powerful tools to accelerate genetic progress, enhance e ciency, and add signi cant value to their operations.

While traditional methods remain prevalent, the drive for continuous improvement in traits like milk production, growth rate, feed e ciency, and disease resistance is leading many UK farmers to explore more sophisticated options. This is where multiple ovulation and embryo transfer (MOET), in vitro fertilisation (IVF), and embryo transfer (ET) come into their own.

MOET

At its core, MOET involves collecting embryos from a genetically superior female (the donor) and transferring them into the reproductive tract of a recipient female who will carry the pregnancy to term. This immediately allows a valuable cow to produce far more o spring in her lifetime than she could through natural calving. Instead of one

calf per year (or slightly more with good fertility management), a donor cow can produce multiple embryos following a single ‘ ush’.

The process typically begins with hormonal treatment of the donor cow to induce superovulation, meaning she releases multiple eggs during a single oestrus cycle instead of just one or two. Following insemination (usually with semen from a high-merit bull), these embryos are allowed to develop for about a week in the donor’s uterus before being non-surgically ushed out. These collected embryos are then assessed, graded, and either transferred fresh into synchronised recipient cows or frozen for later use or sale.

The added value of conventional MOET is clear: accelerated genetic gain by getting multiple progeny from elite cows and bulls in a shorter timeframe; increased o spring from valuable animals multiplying their impact on the herd’s future and exibility because frozen embryos allow for transfers when recipient animals are available or for the sale of valuable genetics.

Embryo transfer can also be a valuable tool in managing certain diseases within a herd, as embryos can be collected from infected but genetically valuable animals and transferred into disease-free recipients, producing healthy calves.

IVF

In vitro fertilisation takes the process a step further by collecting oocytes (eggs) directly from the donor cow’s ovaries, often via a technique called ovum pick-up (OPU). These oocytes are then matured and fertilised with semen in a laboratory setting (‘in vitro’ means ‘in glass’). The resulting embryos are cultured for several days before being transferred to recipient cows or frozen.

IVF o ers distinct advantages, particularly in situations where conventional MOET may not be feasible:

• Accessing genetics from young or pregnant animals: Oocytes can be collected from heifers before they reach puberty or even from pregnant cows without harming the developing calf, further shortening the generation interval

• E ciency with expensive or sexed semen: IVF requires less semen per oocyte than AI or MOET, making it a more cost-e ective option

• Greater exibility in donor management: Donors can be OPU’d more frequently than they can be ushed for MOET, allowing for a more continuous supply of embryos

• Utilising problem breeders: IVF can be used to obtain embryos from valuable cows that may have di culty conceiving or carrying a pregnancy naturally, or those that don’t respond well to superovulation for MOET.

ET and IVF

Whether the embryos are produced via MOET or IVF, the nal step for creating a pregnancy is embryo transfer (ET). The success of ET relies heavily on having a healthy, well-synchronised recipient cow or heifer whose reproductive cycle is at the same stage as the collected embryo.

The added value of incorporating these technologies into a UK cattle farming business is multifaceted. Beyond the accelerated genetic progress and increased o spring from elite animals, these techniques can contribute to improved herd health through selecting for disease resistance traits; increased sale of highvalue genetics through selling surplus embryos or progeny at a premium; more e cient use of resources by focusing breeding e orts on the most genetically valuable animals and greater control over breeding programmes.

Implementing advanced reproductive technologies does require investment in terms of cost, time, and management expertise. Success rates can vary depending on factors such as donor and recipient health, the skill of the practitioners, and the speci c technology used. However, for many UK cattle farmers looking to stay competitive and drive their herds forward genetically, the added value that MOET, IVF, and ET can bring makes them increasingly attractive options. Working closely with a veterinary practice or breeding service provider experienced in these techniques is key to unlocking their full potential. FG

Loading embryos for freezing.

PROTECT YOUR FLOCK &

Vaccinating sheep for enzootic abortion with Cevac Chlamydia can be done when it is most convenient*:

• EWE LAMBS from 5 months of age

• SHEARLINGS (1 YR OLD +) & OLDER should be vaccinated during the 4 month period before mating

• ALL EWES, NO LATER THAN 4 WEEKS before the rams go in

• DO NOT use in pregnant sheep

Nugent launches CATTLE TRAILER

Nugent has launched its new TDC range – a heavy-duty, tractordrawn cattle trailer built to meet the demands of today’s agricultural professionals. Designed for strength, safety, and ease of use, the TDC range is currently available in two sizes – 20ft and 24ft.

Nugent’s TDC trailer range comes with a fully galvanised chassis and framework as standard, durability continues throughout with 3mm fully welded aluminium ooring. Heavy duty loading gates are nished with guide handles for ease of use, on a high gripped rear tail door.

The extra internal width ensures livestock has enough room, reducing stress during transport and improving the

air ow. Each trailer comes equipped with one xed dividing gate, tted as standard and featuring dual latches for enhanced security and ease of use.

The TDC range runs on 445/45 mini super singles wheels, delivering excellent ground contact and stability, Nugent says. The standard monoleaf, parabolic suspension ensures a smoother, safer journey. The inclusion of a sprung drawbar with a bolt-on adjustable coupling eye o ers exibility across di erent towing tractors.

The TDC range comes packed with many high-spec features as standard. For more information visit www.nugentengineering.com or contact Nugent. FG

HOW TO COMBAT HEAT STRESS

Jessica HC Tang, of Westpoint Farm Vets, o ers top tips to mitigate the decreased milk yields and fertility associated with heat stress.

Clinical signs of heat stress include increased heart rate, breathing rate, and rectal temperature. It results in reduction of feed intake and decreased productivity overall as the cow expends energy to maintain a normal body temperature. Heat stressed animals will also have a decreased level of thyroid hormone which reduces its metabolism, causing decreased dry matter intake (DMI) and milk yield.

Heat stress is commonly measured by the temperature and humidity index (THI). With increased temperature and humidity, the cow will tend to stand up for longer periods of time for heat exchange with the environment (e ectively losing heat

from a greater surface area exposed to the air). Additionally, the cow will try to cool itself via panting and the evaporation and condensation of sweat. In these conditions, the cow will struggle to reduce its heat e ciently, resulting in collapse.

reduction in fertility. The use of CIDRs four days after AI during summer can increase pregnancy rates by 43% (Roth, 2020).

Various studies have shown fertility is greatly compromised in periods of heat stress.

Various studies

To combat this, the literature documents timed arti cial insemination (AI) and hormone supplementation along with cooling strategies to mitigate the

Ventilation is a key component in regulating air ow in and out of the shed; however, during the hottest days of summer, it may not be enough. Evaporative cooling systems are widely used to reduce heat in environments with high temperatures and low humidity like the UK – this involves misting or spraying animals to cool them down. In areas where cows are standing for long periods like

hottest days of summer,

cooling

the alleys or milking parlour, sprinklers can be installed. When in the eld, make sure there are adequate areas of shade like hedges and trees.

Combatting heat stress also involves changes in management –for example handling animals can cause stress, resulting in more heat production, so try to restrict handling and activity to cooler times of the day, such as early morning or late evening. Feeding time is also a big generator of heat due to ruminal fermentation, so feeding at cooler times of the day is advised. Ensure the cows all have access to adequate drinking facilities with cool water that is topped up regularly to replace the uids lost from sweating and panting. FG

Evaporative

Jessica HC Tang, of Westpoint Farm Vets.

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FARM DIVERSIFICATION

which are typical of the area. So far, we’ve done some edge planting with scrubby species to join up the woodland, including some places where it was removed in the past, and create connections between the woodland and habitats in the elds.

We’re currently managing the Habitat Bank with sheep grazing in the winter and hay cuts in the summer, which is working especially well for all the wild ower meadows, and we have plans to dig new ponds this autumn, so it’ll be interesting to see what happens for the wildlife!

How

does it support your business?

A. My family work well as a team: I manage the grass and the sheep, my eldest son is a forester who manages the woodland, and my second son does all the tractor work, fencing and laying hedges.

My sons are pretty committed to staying on the farm – with some of our grandchildren really keen to stay – so the BNG Habitat Bank is a layer of security for them.

THE BENEFITS OF BNG FOR RURAL LANDOWNERS

Farmer Alison wanted a land diversification option that would support her sustainable farming practices and her ongoing nature restoration work.

After learning about biodiversity net gain (BNG), Alison chose to transform part of her East Sussex family farm into a BNG Habitat Bank that would be managed, in part, by sustainably grazing her own ock of sheep, and a ock owned by her neighbour.

Since 2023, Environment Bank has been helping Alison create and enhance habitats on her land. Working together, they have set up a Habitat Bank that is building ecological connections between stunning new wild ower meadows and the surrounding woodland, home to majestic oak trees that have stood for centuries.

What made you consider a BNG Habitat Bank?

A. We've run our farm with nature in mind for decades – planting hedges, woodland, and wild ower meadows – and we've always been looking to do more. I rst heard about BNG at my local farm cluster group and somebody mentioned Environment Bank.

We initially looked at doing BNG on our own, but the time, skills, and risks involved meant that it wasn't really for us. So that’s when I looked into what Environment Bank o ered so I could see how it would t in with what we were already

doing and what we wanted to do next for the land.

Why did you choose Environment Bank?

A. We felt that working with Environment Bank would suit our current operations and everything else we’re doing. BNG had to t in with our style of management, the skills that we've got, and the time we've got available – and, by working with them, it seemed to t very well!

Doing it with Environment Bank was also a lot safer because we don’t take on much of the risk associated with BNG and the annual rent and management payments we receive give us more security.

And now the wild ower meadow mixes have gone in, we can already see a diversity of plants coming up which is nice for the butter ies and bees – and for our livestock to eat!

What advice would you give to others?

A. Investigate the available options for BNG and choose the route that best suits your skills and criteria. The BNG Habitat Bank we are creating with Environment Bank meets our goals for supporting wildlife and suits the work we’ve been doing for years, now on a larger scale. FG

the early stages?

What was involved in

A. Environment Bank’s ecologists surveyed the existing species to see what sort of biodiversity uplift could be achieved on our land. We had six elds that we hoped to use for planting or some other nature scheme, and Environment Bank chose four of them.

We’re right on the edge of the High Weald in East Sussex and we have areas of Ghyll woodland

Farmer Alison with Environment Bank chief nature o cer Emma Toovey.

Meet a few of our partners

Meet a few of our partners

Across England, a growing number of farmers and landowners are integrating BNG Habitat Banks into their business, providing a new and secure long-term source of income.

Across England, a growing number of farmers and landowners are integrating BNG Habitat Banks into their business, providing a new and secure long-term source of income.

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Scan the QR codes to discover our partnership stories →

Richard Horwich Habitat Bank, Greater Manchester

Tim and Hebe

Ripon Habitat Bank, North Yorkshire

Alex Cornwell Habitat Bank, Oxfordshire

Joseph Emberton Habitat Bank, Buckinghamshire

Alison Blackboys Habitat Bank, East Sussex

Richard Horwich Habitat Bank, Greater Manchester

Tim and Hebe

Ripon Habitat Bank, North Yorkshire

Alex Cornwell Habitat Bank, Oxfordshire

Joseph Emberton Habitat Bank, Buckinghamshire

Alison Blackboys Habitat Bank, East Sussex

THE ENERGY TRANSITION IS AN ENORMOUS OPPORTUNITY FOR FARMERS

Photovolt Development Partners is helping UK farmers create new, stable revenue streams, allowing them to expand and adapt their production.

We provide significant investment that, combined with long-term cost savings, enables farmers to expand their operations, secure their finances, and produce even higher yields.

Agrivoltaic installations allow you to continue grazing livestock on the leased land, whilst proving beneficial for many forms of crops including onions, grains, potatoes, root vegetables, and strawberries.

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Photovolt Development Partners explains how farmers can work with communities to support rural economies while diversifying income streams.

DIVERSIFIYING TO ENSURE LONG-TERM SUSTAINABILITY

Amid uctuating prices, challenging policy changes and unpredictable weather conditions, UK farmers are faced with di cult circumstances and choices. At the same time, demand for renewable energy is growing rapidly. Solar farms o er a timely solution, helping farmers diversify income while supporting the UK’s net zero goals. This alignment is creating new opportunities that bene t both rural economies and the wider community in which projects sit.

Below, Photovolt Development Partners (PVDP) outlines how farmers can engage with local councils, communities and organisations to communicate the array of bene ts that solar farms can bring to the areas in which they sit. Furthermore, it will show the role of developments like these in ensuring the longterm sustainability of UK farming.

Engaging with local communities

Early and transparent engagement with local communities is key to the success of any solar farm development. The ambition should be to help build support for projects where there may initially be concern. Responsible developers should take the lead in reaching out through public meetings and consultations, to explain the project and invite feedback on proposals. Making space for a two-way dialogue helps build trust and shows a genuine consideration for local concerns.

Taking our own project, Botley West Solar Farm, as an example, we deliberately went above and beyond the basic requirements of the statutory consultation process. The consultation feedback from communities has been invaluable and has resulted in very positive modi cations to our plans and the design of our development in West Oxfordshire. However, more can be done to ensure individuals feel seen and heard; going door-to-door in a ected communities to best understand local concerns and priorities can help address local anxieties around solar farm projects.

By involving the community from the

outset, farmers and developers can help foster understanding, reduce opposition, and create a shared sense of purpose around the transition to sustainable energy.

Communicating benefits of solar farms

Farmers and developers can e ectively communicate the bene ts of solar farms by highlighting the very real environmental, economic and social bene ts they can bring.

Environmentally, solar farms help reduce carbon emissions and support national climate goals, while simultaneously enhancing local biodiversity – the land between panels can be managed for wild ower meadows or low-impact sheep grazing, improving the habitat and soil health.

Economically, solar farms provide stable, longterm income for farmers, helping to o set the uncertainties of agricultural markets. They also generate business rates, o ering local authorities a reliable source of revenue that would not otherwise exist, in turn supporting essential public services and infrastructure.

Socially, solar farms can deliver real value to communities. Local employment is created during construction and sustained with ongoing maintenance. Many projects, such as Botley West, include a community bene t fund designed to support local initiatives across Oxfordshire throughout the project’s lifespan. In some cases, solar farms can also provide access to shared green spaces, adding to their community value.

By communicating the positive case for solar farms, farmers can paint a compelling picture to communities of their bene ts, PVDP says.

Partnering with local organisations

Solar farms are more than just sources of clean energy – they can be inclusive spaces that support wellbeing and biodiversity. Collaborating with local organisations helps ensure these developments deliver lasting, meaningful bene ts.

Farmers and developers can work with conservation groups to boost biodiversity, or partner with schools and charities to provide learning opportunities and skills training. At Botley West, for example, PVDP is partnering with the Cherwell Collective, a local charity that will grow food on the site’s margins – supporting both social and environmental goals.

Who farmers and developers choose to partner with is entirely dependent on the needs and desires of local communities. These partnerships not only build trust but also embed the solar farm projects into the community’s long-term vision.

Long-term sustainability of UK farming

Farmers are already living with pressures from policy changes and the impact that climate change is having on their livelihood, seen through unpredictable weather patterns, ooding, and heatwaves which all threaten crop yields and create nancial uncertainty.

In this context, those opting to diversify in this way will bene t by gaining a reliable income stream while serving their community. Farmers can relieve themselves of the burden of their worst quality land (what is categorised as ‘Grade 3b’ ground) and, typically after 40 years, yield refreshed and productive land on top of the income stream solar has generated.

Solar farms can provide a vital lifeline for farmers in a climate of nancial uncertainty and instability.

Solar farms o er farmers a practical path to long-term sustainability, while delivering tangible bene ts to local communities. At Botley West, community engagement and partnerships with local organisations and charities have enabled PVDP to design a project that not only supports farmers’ economic resilience, but will deliver a range of bene ts to the community.

By building trust and aligning with local needs, solar farms can help secure both environmental and economic sustainability for generations to come. FG

IN THE WAR ON LANDOWNERS, YOU NEED A STRATEGY

Despite the government’s attack on farming, there’s more opportunity than ever to unlock value through the planning system.

“I am yet to visit a farming estate or smallholding that did not have potential. Whether it’s creating new income streams by converting barns

while retaining ownership of the land,” said Matt Sawyer, an architect and land promoter, and founder of Stone Acre Land Potential.

As well as conversions and change of use, the current government’s changes to the planning system could o er opportunities, he added. “They’ve hit farmers in other ways, but, put bluntly, the government is forcing local councils to approve more houses, so with the right strategy and approach this can work in the landowner’s favour.

into holiday lets, or creating new commercial spaces for businesses, there is often opportunity to create value and houses, so with the right strategy landowner’s favour. existing settlements is an excellent

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POWERING POULTRY WITH THE SUN

When farmer Steven Pace of S J Pace in East Cheshire planned to expand his poultry business with a new 32,000-bird free-range shed, the cost of connecting to the already maxed-out local grid threatened to put the brakes on the project. With

rising energy prices and infrastructure upgrades looking costly and time-consuming, he turned to a familiar partner – renewable energy specialist Oakwood Energy.

Having already worked with Steven on a previous large-scale solar installation elsewhere on the farm, Oakwood Energy was well placed to deliver a bespoke solution. The result was a fully o -grid power system for the new build shed, combining a high-capacity roof-mounted solar array, a 330kWh battery storage system and a generator for backup.

“We needed a way to grow the business without being hamstrung by grid constraints,” said Steven. “Oakwood came back with a smart, scalable solution that gives us energy independence and long-term savings.”

The system was designed not only to meet the energy needs of the new shed but also

with future growth in mind. The battery was intentionally over-speci ed to allow for potential increases in usage and to extend the reach of the farm’s microgrid. This means surplus energy generated by the solar panels can now be shared with other parts of the farm, reducing overall energy costs and reliance on fossil fuels.

“We’re seeing more and more farms facing grid capacity issues,” said John McGowan, technical director at Oakwood Energy. “Our aim is to help them take control of their energy needs using renewable sources and innovative storage solutions. This project is a great example of what’s possible when sustainability meets smart design.”

The shed welcomed its rst birds in late May, and since then, the system has been running smoothly. With the combination of solar, battery storage, and generator backup, Steven now has a reliable and e cient energy supply that isn’t at the mercy of the grid.

“It’s working brilliantly,” Steven added. “The team at Oakwood really understood what we needed – and delivered.”

As energy challenges continue to impact UK agriculture, o -grid solutions like this could well become a blueprint for the future of sustainable farming. FG

Farmer Steven Pace of S J Pace, East Cheshire.

Find out how Diane Scott financed a 24,000-hen egg production business.

Funding an egg production business from scratch

When Diane Scott wanted an extra revenue stream to complement her husband’s dairy business, she needed a lender who would take the time to understand how her new venture would work. Rather than going to a bank which might just rely on AI algorithms, Diane was keen to nd a lending organisation who, she explains, “could see what I was trying to do and how I was trying to do it”.

Her accountant recommended Rural Asset Finance – a company specialising in supporting farm businesses, who know the day-to-day challenges because their sta have either run farms themselves or come from farming families. “They immediately understood what I was talking about and what I wanted to achieve,” Diane says.

The team used their decades of rst-hand farming experience to run an in-depth analysis of Diane’s business case, her nancial forecasts and the project’s stakeholders before coming up with a three-fold solution to give her the funding she needed to launch her company Littlemount Eggs Ltd in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland.

“First we consolidated and increased the couple’s historic farm mortgage,” explains Rural Asset Finance CEO Matthew Smart, “to give them a new, more a ordable long-term loan which funded the build of the new chicken house and its associated infrastructure. Then we provided a multi-asset hire-purchase agreement, combined with a DAERA

grant, to nance a state-of-the-art, 135m, multi-layer poultry shed that housed the birds to the highest free-range standards.

“Further equipment leasing facilities then added a solar array to the chicken shed roof, a back-up generator and an automatic egg packer and stacker.”

And because Rural Asset Finance has its own in-house legal and compliance teams, the company was able to process and approve Diane’s application quickly. It all meant she was soon able to welcome her ock of Lohmann chickens.

“We were approved quickly and the money came through soon after that,” she says. “Rural

Asset Finance were really professional and e cient. Their communication was outstanding throughout, keeping us in the picture every step of the way.

“But it’s more than that – it’s their personal, customer service,” adds Diane. “They have been so supportive and so interested in what we’re doing – and they still are. The types of questions they ask and the conversations we have with them show that they properly understand farmers.”

Now, Littlemount is providing 24,000 eggs per day to retailers, hotels and other customers across Northern Ireland. FG

SECURE YOUR FAMILY LAND WITH SOLAR

Diversify your

and continue farming your land, while combatting climate change.

Owning and managing land in today’s nancial landscape can be challenging. Leasing your land for a solar project is one way to help increase stability and diversify your business, securing long-term, index-linked income for your farm for decades to come, and you can still farm the land once the panels are in place, explains Lightsource bp.

The nancial proposition of a solar lease is an attractive one –solar projects have lifespans of up to 40 years and involve long-term leases. The rental income o ered is usually paid per acre, above standard agricultural lease rates, and is xed and index-linked. These leases provide a secure and diversi ed revenue stream for years to come, helping to keep farms in the family and manage estate planning. Additionally, farm rental income is considered a favourable revenue stream by banks and lenders, which has allowed solar farm landowners to

successfully secure further nancing using the rental income.

Solar farms are the perfect place to graze sheep, and many landowners nd that renting land for solar means they’re able to make the acres generate two streams of revenue – income from the panels and income from a ock, the company claims. Solar panels provide shade and shelter for sheep, while the secure fencing o ers protection from predation and harassment. Research from across the world, from America to Australia, suggests that solar grazing is a win for your sheep and your bottom line.

As well as nancial bene ts, a solar lease can be a bonus for land quality. The disruption to the land from the solar panels is minimal, and land is returned to its original state or better when the lifespan of the project is up. There is also research which suggests the quality of soil under solar panels improves during

the duration of the project.

Solar projects developed in the UK are subject to taxes paid to the local authority, meaning that the area will bene t from potentially millions of pounds across the lifespan of each project. These taxes could go towards improvements to local services such as schools and community assets, meaning that the project has bene ts

that go beyond sustainable energy.

Lightsource bp is a leader in UK solar and has developed over 200 projects since 2010, making it an ideal partner for landowners looking to make the most of their land and secure long-term income for the next generation.

For more information visit www. lightsourcebp.com/uk/landowers/ FG

BOLSTER REVENUE WITH INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT

• Explore diversi cation without giving up farming –Development agreements, such as option agreements or phased land sales, allow farmers to generate additional revenue while continuing agricultural operations on remaining land. Understanding these options is key to making an informed decision.

Unlock value from land unsuitable for long-term agricultural use.

While traditional agricultural income can uctuate due to market pressures, policy changes, and climate unpredictability, landowners may have an untapped opportunity to diversify their income by unlocking the development potential of their land.

With the surging demand for industrial and logistics spaces, particularly from retailers, manufacturers, and ecommerce giants, farmland in strategic locations could provide a viable alternative revenue stream.

For farmers, this represents an opportunity to secure a reliable nancial return from land that may not be suitable for longterm agricultural use. Whether through outright sales, partnership agreements, or long-term leasing structures, industrial development can be a smart diversi cation strategy. Selling or developing land for industrial and logistics use can be highly lucrative, but it requires careful planning. Here are ve key factors farmers should consider:

• Seek impartial advice –Engaging experienced land agents, solicitors, and advisers is essential to safeguarding your interests and maximising returns. Many developers, including Tritax Big Box, may cover professional fees as part of an agreement.

• Understand land valuation –Land with planning permission typically holds signi cantly higher value than land without it. Exploring options such as securing planning approval before selling can substantially increase potential returns.

• Consider long-term impacts – Selling or leasing land for industrial development is a long-term decision. Farmers should assess the potential

impact on their remaining holdings, infrastructure, and local community relationships.

• Work with reputable developers – A strong track record in obtaining planning permission and delivering high-quality developments is crucial. Choose a developer with established relationships with planners and local authorities.

Tritax Big Box Developments has a long history of working closely with landowners to unlock the full value of their land while ensuring sustainable, high-quality development. The company specialises in strategic land promotion, securing planning permissions, and delivering logistics hubs.

With evolving market conditions, and with recent tax changes, farmers looking to diversify their income should assess their options carefully. If you’re considering how your land could generate a stable, long-term revenue stream, now is the time to explore your options.

For more insights on unlocking land value, visit www.tritaxbigbox. co.uk/landowners. FG

Why renewable energy matters

As pressures on traditional farming intensify, from rising operational costs and regulatory shifts, to uctuating prices and climate change, many landowners are looking to diversify. One of the most promising and forward-thinking opportunities lies in renewable energy, according to Ilos Energy UK.

Ilos Energy UK, which is 60% owned by AXA Investment Management, is a development and construction business operating as an Independent Power Producer (IPP). It partners with landowners to deliver

solar and co-located battery farms – projects that o er longterm, sustainable income and help safeguard farms against future uncertainties, including inheritance tax challenges.

Diversifying into renewables isn’t just a nancial decision, it’s a statement of commitment to the future of your farm, Ilos reckons. Dedicating part of your land to clean energy supports the UK’s net zero ambitions whilst fostering ecological recovery. Solar farms bring bene ts for the future, allowing the land to rest, encouraging biodiversity and improving soil health, all while generating income and enabling continued food production for the wider farm.

This is not about replacing traditional farming, the company adds. It’s about complementing it –creating a balanced, resilient model that bene ts the environment and rural communities. By embracing renewable energy, farmers can ensure their land continues to work for them and future generations by keeping it in the family, Ilos concludes. Visit www.ilos-energy. co.uk for more information. FG

How to market your

diversification

With diversi cation becoming a lifeline for some British farmers, marketing expert Flame Marketing is proud to announce the launch of a timely new ebook: 'Practical Farm Marketing: How to Actually Make Money from Farm Diversi cation'. Now available via Amazon, this no-nonsense guide is set to become an essential resource for farmers looking to transform new ventures into viable businesses.

Written by Hayley Parker, founder of Flame Marketing and a passionate advocate for British farm businesses, the book tackles the key challenges farmers face when launching diversi cation projects – from glamping and meat boxes to craft businesses and farm experiences. With a wealth of real-world advice, the ebook walks readers through how to nd their ideal customer, build an authentic farm brand, and avoid the most common marketing pitfalls.

“Too many diversi cation projects fail – not because the product is poor, but because the marketing misses the mark,” says Hayley. “This book is designed to change that. Whether you're selling lamb

boxes or running a rural retreat, Practical Farm Marketing gives you the tools to grow your venture with con dence.”

Backed by Flame Marketing’s hands-on experience supporting farm businesses across the UK, the ebook o ers practical checklists, marketing templates, and case studies from real farmers.

As Hayley says, it's tailored for time-poor entrepreneurs who need straight-talking advice “without the u ”. FG

Thinking outside the BOX

Whilst there are lots of headlines around vertical farming, there are many other examples of controlled environment agriculture (CEA) – with a spectrum ranging from lower-tech, less costly options such as soilbased polytunnels, all the way up to arti cial light and vertical farming. In between, there are almost in nite options, said Mark Horler, founder and chairman of UK Urban AgriTech, speaking at a recent Agri-TechE webinar.

Choosing the appropriate level of technology for your farm, and thinking about how it ts with your existing business is key, he emphasised, also noting that CEA doesn’t have to be seed to sale. For example, you could use vertical farming for propagation, then send the plant to a glasshouse or polytunnel to achieve a faster or more consistent crop.

Knowing your market is also essential for success, he added.

Whether it’s supplying edible owers to the Michelin-star restaurant down the road, or selling lettuce in a farm shop, you need the appropriate technology for your venture, and make sure the market is there.

CEA tends to focus on salad crops and soft fruits but the number of crops can be almost unlimited, Mr Horler continued. For example, a project with Surrey University is looking to speed up willow production in a glasshouse/ polytunnel environment.

Plant-based proteins and medicinal crops o er good margins if you can nd the market in your area.

There is lots to consider though:

• Energy costs: Consider how to take out some of the energy costs, and design it in from the beginning – retro tting will be very di cult

• Labour: Think about what you’ll need – not just for growing and

picking the crop but packing and logistics too

• Capital cost: The higher up the tech spectrum you go, the higher the cost will be – if a polytunnel with simple A-frame hydroponics works for you, don’t spend money you don’t need to.

Other key considerations are: do you have somewhere suitable to locate it, with su cient power? Is it environmentally sound? Can it be pro table?

Finally, Mr Horler advised working with institutions who can help with the adoption to take some of the

risk away, and some funding is also available.

Meanwhile, Larry Kotch, CEO of Flybox, spoke to delegates about the challenges of dealing with waste –with the capacity for organic waste treatment expected to fall short by 1.4 million tonnes by 2030.

He explained how vertical farming of invertebrates could o er a solution to this problem, whilst providing farmers with an additional revenue stream in the form of a 3-3-3 biofertiliser and biopesticide at the end of the process, as well as larvae for the pet food and aqua markets. FG

FARM DIVERSIFICATION

As farmers grapple with rising energy costs, DNB Electrics is leading the charge in making solar energy an a ordable, practical solution. Its solar panel installations on farm buildings are delivering returns on investment in as little as two years – a game-changer for local agriculture.

DNB Electrics says it takes the time to understand each farm’s needs, ensuring systems are tailored for seasonal energy demands and future growth. Installations are quick and cause minimal disruption to daily operations, keeping farmers focused on their core business.

The bene ts go beyond just savings. Solar energy reduces farms’ carbon footprints, helps meet environmental standards,

Versatile structures an alternative

Timberspecs has introduced an incredibly versatile construction –the Origami.

Solar on buildings a “game changer”

and demonstrates a commitment to sustainability – all while turning unused roof space into a revenue generator.

Farmers who once faced unpredictable energy bills now enjoy consistent, predictable costs and energy independence. DNB Electrics’ expertise makes switching to solar a straightforward decision, with the added bonus of a rapid payback period that’s almost unheard of in today’s economy.

If you are looking for a way to cut costs, improve sustainability, and take control of your energy future, contact DNB Electrics for a no obligation quotation. Your barn roof might just be your farm’s most valuable asset yet, the company concludes. FG

Designed for simplicity, ease and style, these structures can ful l every need from a home to a workplace. Delivered as a 6.4x2.4m lorry load, they can be o oaded with a small crane or telehandler onto a level prepared surface (don't forget to put in some services), expanded to 6.4x 6.4m and connected up in just two hours.

Delivered complete with kitchenette and shower room, Timberspecs reckons this has to be the quickest, simplest and most cost-e ective building purchase you are ever going to

make. Regularly maintained, they can have a life of many decades. With a competitive starting price (additions to the speci cation will incur extra charges), these make an ideal alternative to the everincreasing cost of standard bricks and mortar.

Included in the price is the complete structure with double glazing, guttering, full insulation, kitchen, bathroom, internal electrics and plumbing, delivery and assembly.

Eco-friendly with an incredibly low carbon footprint and easily re-folded and relocated elsewhere, these could well be the solution to a greener building programme. FG

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FERTILISERS & SPREADERS

he says. “It can be as much as 25% of the yield lost. Our only option was to go liquid. It’s a learning curve and we have had the inevitable challenges with changing to a new system.”

Having decided to switch to a liquid fertiliser system, Mr Lee set up a meeting with potential suppliers. He says Omex Agriculture was straight and honest, with the company’s agronomist Scott Baker discussing additional elements of crop husbandry and the importance of a correctly installed bund for the storage tanks.

The three 30t liquid fertiliser tanks in a bunded area were installed by the company too, which are filled up in the autumn and then as and when. “As soon as we have an empty tank it is refilled so we are never left waiting for product during the busy use periods,” he says.

“We are definitely saving money having switched to liquid fertiliser; not necessarily from the cost of the product, but from being able to reduce labour, which alone has saved us about £40,000/annum. We have also reduced the number of tractors, yields have gone up and we are achieving much more from the new John Deere sprayer.

Liquid fertiliser “paying dividends”

Buckingham-based arable farmer William Lee explains the impact switching to liquid fertiliser has had.

Reduced labour, improved accuracy, enhanced environmental profile, and increased window of operation, are four key advantages that a liquid fertiliser system has over a granular equivalent, according to Buckinghamshire-based arable farmer William Lee.

The 450ha Penn House Estate near Amersham switched from a granular fertiliser regime to liquids at a time when farm inputs and labour costs were being scrutinised on the farm, productivity had stagnated, and the farm sprayer needed replacing.

The farm supports 340ha of milling wheat, 55ha of winter beans and 55ha of spring oats. Around 42ha is committed to environmental schemes, while a further 50ha is grassland.

Milling wheat is marketed through Cofco and comprises up to four Group 1 varieties of wheat including Skyfall, Crusoe and Zyatt, and Group 2 variety Palladium.

Soil types vary from Chiltern brash to flint with some silty sticky clay cap. Despite a limited depth of top soil (8in) and challenging soils Mr Lee regularly returns average milling wheat yields of 8.6t/ha and 13% protein.

Attention to detail

“Attention to detail is key to achieving the best from our soils and climate,” he says. “We pay close attention to our pesticide programme and

varietal choice as well as the nutritional regime. Fertiliser input and the application method are receiving much of my focus currently, especially the nitrogen foliar sprays and appropriately timed micronutrient and trace elements.”

2024 was a particularly challenging year with low light and lots of rain, Mr Lee explains. Applying Omex Protein Plus ensured that protein levels dropped no lower than 12.6%.

“Without the intervention of extra nitrogen, the protein levels would have dropped significantly,” he says. “The protein content is a market definitely worth chasing. It can be worth over £60t premium.”

When it comes to fertiliser spreading, Mr Lee comments: “We have over 60 fields, so headland accuracy is always a problem either with over application or under application. With high fertiliser prices and extra pressure on overheads, we have to find ways to be more efficient and environmentally aware.

“Too much yield potential is lost on the headlands with granular fertiliser,”

“With our 15,000-litre bowser, that goes with the sprayer to the furthest points of the farm. We have no storage issues anymore either and bag disposal is no longer a problem.”

The first liquid fertiliser of 26% N + 5% S03 at 200-litres/ha is applied in February to small vulnerable plants, when scorch risk is high, especially when it is windy. Low pressure, streaming nozzles with a large droplet size are the key to the reducing scorch risk.

The second application of 26% N + 5% S03 at a rate of 340-litres/ha goes on in late March with a third application at a rate of 230-litres/ha at the end of April. The total provides 259kg N/ha plus 49.5kg S/ha for the year.

A protein prediction test (whole plant analysis) gives a guideline of protein to help with an Omex Protein Plus application if needed in July, he says.

“We will be using SAP analysis to check plants for nutritional deficiencies,” says Mr Lee. “Yields have stagnated nationally and for us to be able to move onto the next level of productivity, we have to focus on targeted trace elements. All inputs have to be justified and SAP provides the assurance we need to progress to the next level on the farm.

“We are also very interested in the development of urease inhibitor products designed to reduce ammonia emissions, improve nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and therefore potentially help reduce nitrogen use.

“Omex’s urease inhibitor NitroShield is designed to be added to its range of Nitroflo liquid fertiliser, which will significantly improve our environmental profile and reduce input costs. It is another advantage that liquids have over granular fertiliser.” FG

Arable farmer William Lee.

Omex agronomist Scott Baker.

MAKING EVERY GRANULE COUNT

Whether you’re working across mixed cropping systems or covering high-output arable ground, the right fertiliser spreader is key to input e ciency and crop performance.

Amazone says it o ers a model for every requirement – from the straightforward ZA-XW 500-litre unit to the high-capacity, high-tech ZA-TS mounted and ZG-TS trailed machines capable of spreading up to 54 metres wide at speeds of 30kph.

All Amazone spreaders share two core strengths: quick, intuitive setup and outstanding spreading accuracy – both in the eld and at the headland. That consistency ensures uniform application, avoids costly under- or over-dosing, and helps drive better results across the whole farm.

The success of Amazone spreaders lies in the know-how that comes from 140 years of spreader manufacturing – with well over 1,000,000 spreaders built – through to the commitment to constantly add to the great number of fertilisers held within the FertiliserService database which have been analysed to provide mobile app, web online or telephone support for Amazone customers in the eld.

Quick and simple

Simon Hinchcli e farms near Maltby in South Yorkshire, and runs a ZA-TS 4200 tted with the full package, equipped with both ArgusTwin and WindControl. Now in its third season, Simon

says: “We use the mySpreader app to nd the right settings and then do a couple of tray tests each season using the EasyCheck mats. It’s quick, simple and we’ve never had issues with striping or lodging.”

The process starts with downloading the mySpreader app onto your phone and then populating it with all your spreader details to personalise the settings. The app can be searched by product type, such as muriate of potash or granular urea, by chemical analysis, or brand name, granule size, blend constituents, country of origin, etc. Speci c to your model of spreader, the app supplies the spreading mechanism settings (blade angle, delivery point) for the width of spread, the shutter setting for the application rate, the calibration factor for speed-related and weigh-cell spreaders, the three headland spreading settings (depending on whether spreading next to watercourses, roadsides or other arable land) and also the switch points for automated GPS section control. On the Isobus spreaders, all this information can be transferred to the spreader via Bluetooth.

Once the settings are applied to the spreader, then there are just a couple of checks to do before going out spreading. For spreaders without weigh

cells, a static bucket test is a quick way to verify application rate. For those with Amazone’s Pro s system, onboard weigh cells automatically monitor and recalibrate spreading rate on the move. The Pro sPro system takes this a step further— measuring left-right disc torque individually to detect and correct imbalances or blockages automatically, by opening the aperture and reversing the agitator.

EasyCheck mats

Out in the eld, the spread pattern can be easily checked using the EasyCheck mats. The mats, which do away with the need for numerous plastic boxes that are unwieldy, are extremely convenient to set out in the eld. The mats are laid out at set distances between the tramlines and then driving up and back of each side of the tramline ensures that all the overlap is collected. The 16 mats are photographed using the mySpreader app on your phone. Any non-fertiliser debris on the mats are disregarded via AI within the app. The app counts the number of fertiliser granules on each mat and analyses the spread pattern. The result is then either con rmed or a modi ed setting is suggested, which can be double checked with a second pass over the mats. The app feeds back to the factory

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to constantly improve of the accuracy of the data provided by the FertiliserService.

Quality fertiliser

The spread pattern is only as good as the quality of the fertiliser being spread. If the product varies from bag to bag, then the pattern will be a ected by those di erences in the physical properties.

the software compares the spread pattern

Constant mat testing will give peace of mind that the spreader is still doing what you want it to do, but easier still is to equip your ZA-TS spreader with ArgusTwin. ArgusTwin, is the eyes of the spreader and 14 radar sensors watch over the fertiliser as it leaves the spreading discs and the software compares the spread pattern now with the predetermined accurate pattern and then, if there is a variation due to a change in fertiliser quality, or a change in topography or driver behaviour, then the settings are recalculated and the spreader returned to an accurate spread. This takes all the risk out of spreading those poorer quality fertilisers and also gives con dence that the spreader is at the optimum setting.

As an added bonus, WindControl can also be speci ed to counteract any anomalies caused by variable wind speed and direction. Simon further adds: “The WindControl system just works in the background and shows you on the screen what it’s doing to compensate for the wind and also alerts you when the wind is too high and it’s time to stop.”

For more information on the Amazone spreader range please contact your local dealer or check out the details at www.amazone.co.uk FG

they maximise every £ you spend on fertiliser

Although we take the exceptional output of the ZA and ZG -TS range of fertiliser spreaders for granted, it’s the accuracy that counts more and the unique AutoTS gives you at least 17% more yield around the hedge side than any other boundary spreading systems available – but don’t take our word for it; take a look at the independent Innovation Farm trials results.

All this means that you maximise your cropped area to the full and you get more produce in the barn!

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Capacities of either 7,500 or 10,000 l. Working widths of up to 54 m

Amazone - from Stubble to Harvest.

17% more yield around the hedge side

The AutoTS border spreading system delivers proven precision with up to 17% additional yield around the feld boundary.

Amazone ZA-TS 4200 equipped with ArgusTwin and WindControl.

Kverneland iDC delivers accuracy and fuel savings

“It’s a huge safety improvement, but it’s also delivering a big fuel saving for us too,” he says.

Used on either the farm’s Fendt 724 or 728 tractors, Mr Peasgood says the hydraulic disc drive means the engine is running at a leisurely 1,300rpm.

“Fuel consumption with a PTO shaft was from 18-20 litres/hour; it’s now down to around 8-12 litres/hour, and I’m spreading at around 18kph.”

Supplied by Chandlers Farm Equipment for the 2025 season, the Exacta TL Geospread also features Multi Rate in addition to auto start/stop and section control.

A move to wider tramlines saw grower Henry Peasgood buy a Kverneland Exacta TL Geospread with iDC.

“It was an opportunity to improve accuracy and e ciency, and also save money,” explains Henry Peasgood of Peasgood & Sons, Langtoft, Lincolnshire. “Adopting variable rate also brought in SFI payments that have more than covered the cost of our new spreader.”

The Peasgoods farm around 2,000 acres of combinable crops over a six-mile radius of Langtoft. Field sizes extend from 2–110 acres, and tramlines are now 30m, up from 24m.

One of the key innovations on the iDC version is a lack of PTO shaft.

“It is a very easy spreader to use, and everything you need to know is right in front of you, on the display,” he says. “With Multi Rate and variable rate maps, we’re now getting far more accurate fertiliser placement rather than just varying the rate at 30m.”

Initially sceptical of the spreader’s ability to deliver pin-point accuracy, Mr Peasgood overordered fertiliser for the farm.

“We’ve always bought two tonnes more than we should ever really need,” says Henry. “Nobody wants to be short, so having a bit extra was always safer than running out.”

But he says the spreader’s accuracy is exceptional, and is always within 10kg of the target rate.

“I didn’t expect the spreader to be this good,” he says. “So I’ve now got two extra tonnes sat in the shed, which will be o set against next year’s fertiliser requirements.” FG

Knight Farm Machinery o ers liquid and solid solutions

The JCB Fastrac 4000 series Knight forward control conversion tted with a Bredal spreader.

Knight Farm Machinery now o ers a solid spreading option with a demount.

Available with booms from 24–45m, tank capacities for Knight Trailblazer trailed sprayer capacities start at 3,600

litres, extending to 12,000 litres on a twin-axle chassis. All are manufactured from robust and corrosion-proof GRP.

Intake and application can be managed via Isobus touchscreen technology, with Trailblazer trailed sprayers connecting to any Isobus tractor’s terminal or Knight’s own Touch 800/1200 unit.

An automated lling system can be controlled from the in-cab touchscreen or similar unit at the lling station, with rapid intake thanks to a multi-cylinder diaphragm pump. Knight uses this pump design for its simplicity and reliability, plus its ability to deliver consistent pressure and ow on a linear basis, ensuring accurate product application in the eld.

For application, a Ramsey diaphragm valve regulates application pressure. This has long been the standard tment on Knight sprayers because it signi cantly reduces the workload of the sprayer’s electronic application control system, and improves application accuracy. The patented MAXImizer PRO uid control system keeps liquid moving through the sprayer during lling and when the nozzles/sections are switched on/o , ensuring instant response. It can also be set to ush the entire system with clean water, removing all traces of liquid fertiliser

once application is complete.

All this technology is also available in the Knight 2400 series 3,500–6,000-litre/24–45m selfpropelled sprayers, which feature Perkins 175–300hp engines and hydrostatic transmissions, plus the latest Claas-sourced cab, incorporating Isobus technology with an integrated touchscreen. Both trailed and selfpropelled machines feature Contour Master automatic boom levelling on all Tri-fold booms (30–45m), or Contour Master 6G, with a second variable geometry point between the mid and outer boom sections. Knight Contour Master uses four sensors (six on the 6G) to accurately control boom height above bare ground or crop. It provides automatic independent incline adjustment of +/- 5 degrees, as well as raising/lowering and back frame adjustment.

Knight sprayer technology is also available in the spraypack for the rm’s JCB Fastrac 4000 series forward control conversion, which can be built in sizes of up to 4,000 litres and with booms up to 45m. For those looking to also (or only) apply solid fertiliser and other products, a Bredal demount fertiliser spreader can also be supplied. FG

Maximum yield , minimum waste

KRM says it can supply weigh cell equipped spreaders from an L15 to carry a single bag through to the world’s biggest mounted machine, the M60 which at 5,550 litres can carry nine 600kg bags.

The fully automatic weigh cell system with Intelligent Control ensures the correct application rate is achieved regardless of fertiliser type and operating conditions.

GPS systems, Section Control Dynamic can be fully automated for maximum e ciency and operator comfort.

Dynamic Section Control is also becoming a common option across the range. The system features 16 main sections each sub-divided into ve sub-sections, the large number of sections further improves the accuracy of application rate and evenness of spread in irregularly shaped elds. Fully compatible with the leading

Fully compatible with the leading whilst on the move. FG

Maximum yield and minimum waste at the headlands are delivered via KRM’s Trend Headland system, the company says. Reversing the direction of rotation of the discs brings the bespoke headland vanes into operation. Creating the optimum headland spread pattern directly from the vane. Customers at the wider spread widths can choose to use the Dynamic system for headland spreading; this allows headland to be spread to the right or left of the machine and the operator can adjust the spread from the cab whilst on the move. FG

Flexible, reliable and easy to maintain:

KRM offer a range of heavyduty front/rear flail mowers which feature hydraulic offset and a powerful,vibration-free rotor drive with high tip speed for cleancutting.The large intake and hammerblades making theserobustmachines idealfor fine grass, set aside and field margins as well as reeds,thickbrush,gorse and saplings.

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As a pioneer in agricultural technology, Vogelsang leads the way in environmental friendly spreading equipment. The dribble bar systems combined with the ExaCut distributor give the highest application of liquid manure nutrients.

Dribble bars are available in working widths of 7.5m right up to 36m and are retrofit-friendly.

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Spreading power, proven reliability

Built for intensive, professional use, the fully galvanised Pichon MK range is synonymous with strength, durability and high-performance spreading. With a loading capacity from 10–24m³ and working widths of up to 24m, the MK series handles a wide variety of solid materials – from livestock manure and compost to plant residues and digestate.

Every detail of the MK range is engineered to support productivity, Pichon says. The two-chain hydraulic oor system, made with 16mm diameter marine-grade chains, ensures smooth feeding of dense and heavy materials. Vertical beaters (885–1,035mm diameter), equipped with Hardox blades, provide excellent crumbling and uniform distribution – even with the most challenging products.

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optional Precisium spreading table with horizontal beaters and discs guarantees accurate spreading at low application rates, ideal for light or dry materials, the manufacturer says.

User comfort and safety are prioritised: sprung or hydraulic drawbars, oversized axles, wide-angle PTO shafts and e cient braking systems make the MK series reliable and easy to handle across all terrains.

Several intuitive control systems are available – from manual operation to full electrohydraulic and Isobus solutions with automatic ow control and weighing functions – enabling exact dosage and traceability.

Robust, adaptable and precise, Pichon says the MK range delivers exceptional spreading performance for those who demand reliability without compromise. FG

Precision for modern agriculture

Samson Agro says it knows that e cient slurry management is critical to sustainable and high-performing farming. That’s why the Samson TG range was designed to o er unmatched precision, exibility and reliability for contractors and professional farmers alike.

Available in 18, 20 and 24m³ models, the TG is built for durability and optimal operation. Its advanced weight distribution system and sectional emptying ensure reduced soil compaction and enhanced traction throughout application. The result: consistent performance, even under demanding conditions, Samson reckons.

The TG can be con gured with a wide range of high-capacity lling options – including the powerful Samson ejector system – allowing

quick adaptation to di erent slurry types and reservoirs, from biogas plants to mobile tanks. Its integrated pump options deliver up to 15,500 litres/min, ensuring high output and e cient emptying.

Compatible with a full range of Samson booms, injectors and incorporators, including trailing shoes up to 24m, the TG can handle diverse application tasks with ease. Combined with the SlurryMaster 5000 control unit, ow meters and Isobus automation, precise dosage and section control become fully automated and GPS-driven.

From operator comfort and implement exibility to robust construction and advanced electronics, the TG range embodies Samson’s commitment to performance, innovation and environmental responsibility. FG

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Fertiliser spreaders for “next level farming”

The product range of fertiliser spreaders from Lemken have been performing well in the UK and Ireland, the company says. The three ranges available – Spica, Tauri and Polaris – come with tank volumes from

900–4,000-litres and a broad range of control options, from a basic version through to 100% Isobus.

Comfortable setting options guarantee that fertiliser is applied precisely and economically, comments

Lemken UK’s general manager Paul Creasy. The Lemken fertiliser spreaders are therefore high-quality products which optimally complement the company’s existing product portfolio in tillage, sowing and crop care.

The entry level model Spica, with tank volumes from 900–2,100 litres and working widths of up to 24m, is ideal for smaller growers. The mid-range Tauri o ers a large loading volume of up to 3,000 litres. This implement delivers higher fertilising e cacy through large working widths of up to 36m. Equipment such as the weighing system, width section control and Isobus preparation make the Tauri 12 not only highly precise but also very comfortable to operate, according to Lemken.

The range-topping Polaris machines o er working widths of up to 50m and tank volumes of up to 4,000 litres as well as sophisticated technology such as speed control, the Epsilon spreader vane system and the GPS-supported Econov section control system.

Paul Creasy further explains how the range of fertiliser spreaders and their features ts well with the company's “Next Level Farming” approach: “With long-term bene ts for agriculture, which aims to improve the

health and fertility of soils, promote biodiversity, and restore and maintain ecosystems.

“The aim is to develop siteappropriate agricultural methods that aim to reduce the impact on the soil and the environment. In addition to ecological goals, Lemken also focuses on economic success. With this holistic approach, Lemken want to make a decisive contribution to making farms t for the future and our spreader range for accurate application is a key factor,” Paul adds.

Next Level Farming is based on the approaches of regenerative agriculture, which are supported by many farmers, environmentalists, and sustainability advocates worldwide. Lemken is campaigning for the term to be given a clear de nition in Germany, and believes the focus should be on the result and not on the measures that lead to the result. Lemken is currently working intensively on the topics of resource protection, water management, processes and autonomy, digitalisation, as well as research and consulting.

Lemken says its new fertiliser spreaders meet the most stringent requirements for precision of application and economy. With the Spica, Tauri and Polaris fertiliser spreaders, the fertiliser lands exactly where the plants plants need it. Sophisticated technologies minimise losses and increase efficiency and precision. Fertiliser spreader

To nd out more about Lemken’s spreader range visit https://lemken. com/en-en/agricultural-machines/ cropcare/fertiliser-spreaders FG

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DJ Agri Services takes on Teagle

DJ Agri Services has been o cially appointed as the main dealer for all Teagle products across Su olk, as of May 2025. The move not only marks a signi cant development for the company, but also ensures continuity and support for former Su olk Agri Centre clients.

As part of the new agreement, DJ Agri Services is now an approved Teagle service and maintenance centre. All Teagle machinery sold through the dealership will be backed by full manufacturer warranty, o ering peace of mind for farmers investing in fertiliser, applicator, and spreading equipment.

“We’re proud to represent a trusted British brand like Teagle,” said David Filby, managing director of DJ Agri Services. “This strengthens

our o ering to the local farming community and allows us to support existing customers while welcoming new ones.”

Nigel Pedrick, who has been newly appointed to handle parts and sales, brings years of experience and industry knowledge to the role.

“We’ve hit the ground running,” he said. “There’s a strong demand for reliable spreading and application machinery in the region, and having the Teagle range available under one roof is a real advantage.”

The dealership’s service facility is fully equipped to handle the maintenance needs of both new and existing Teagle machines, which means it can ensure operational uptime for its customers during busy seasons. FG

PRECISION FERTILISER SPREADERS

Based near Windsor, Shorts Agricultural has been providing lime and fertiliser supply and spreading services for the last 20 years. The company operates in the home counties as well as in surrounding counties such as Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire, and Sussex.

Shorts Agricultural is able to supply and spread various liming products, from screened lime to

Shorts is an agent for Cropkare P and K fertiliser in the south east of England. This product is derived from 100% burnt poultry manure, full of trace elements and o ers a great bene t to crops, the company reckons.

Operating a eet of KRM spreaders, Shorts Agriculture is able to spread products at variable rates using prescription plans depending on soil and crop requirements. magnesium limestone and ground limestone, all of which can be delivered straight to site in eightwheeler and artic vehicles.

If you require Shorts Agricultural’s services, give the team a call to nd out more. FG

We provide a complete lime supply and spreading service with a range of liming materials, including screened chalk, ground limestone, and ground magnesium limestone. Understanding the importance of timely applications, we work around your schedule to deliver a bespoke service. Lime and PK fertilisers can be applied at flat or variable rates, fully compatible with SOYL and other application data.

As agents for Cropkare PK fertiliser in the South of England, we handle storage, transport, and spreading— always to your schedule and specifications—so you can focus on other aspects of your farm. For more information, speak to our representative.

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AgriSpread’s twin-disc fertiliser and lime trailed or truck-mounted spreaders incorporate high spec features and advanced precision technologies with functional design to deliver the target rate accurately, the company says.

The AS 2000 Series models o er hopper capacities of 6–16.8m3 and the AS 1000-2K Series, 2.6–13.9m3.

AgriSpread’s precision spreading technology puts the tools and information at the farmer's ngertips, for them to make decisions based on in- eld conditions suited to their farming operations to reduce input costs by 5–15% using section control, to improve crop response, growth and uniformity.

With Isobus dynamic automatic

rate control, the product ow is constantly measured and automatically adjusted to maintain a precise application rate per/ ha. Variable rate application is compatible using precision farming prescription maps and available as standard on all Isobus hydraulic drive models.

Load cells are mounted on a double chassis design which ensures they are shock proofed and read accurately.

The company says it is fully committed to supporting farmers and contractors in the UK via its distributor Dales Agri Sales Agency, in providing quality built, robust, durable fertiliser, lime and bulk owable product spreaders. FG

Latest applicator completes line-up

The Oxbo AT5104 LNMS is a high capacity, four-wheel all-wheel drive and steering self-propelled applicator designed for liquid nutrient application with minimal soil compaction. Completing Oxbo’s full line of manure, slurry, and digestate application equipment, the AT5104 is the latest development in this part of Oxbo’s portfolio.

Designed to meet the unique needs of the application industry, the AT5104 features new styling and delivers a “perfect balance of power, traction, comfort, and easy operation”, the company says.

Driver comfort is achieved through a focus on both operator ride quality and ease of operation. The four-wheel chassis was designed to provide a

premium ride, reducing driver fatigue during the long work hours during the limited application window. The AT5104 applies power and torque correctly, without the operator making adjustments, so that it pulls through the most di cult ground conditions, senses the slip and does all the work to keep it applying as normal.

Oxbo says it knows nutrient application, delivering on the 30year TerraGator legacy in a modern, advanced line of applicators. The proven TerraGator chassis design –known for reliable performance and robust components – inspired the Oxbo AT product line. The AT line features better usability, better design, and next generation productivity and driver comfort. FG

HARDI UK is pleased to announce that we are o ering 0% finance through our finance partner, Close Brothers Asset Finance.

Products and services are subject to eligibility, status, terms and conditions and availability. All lending is subject to status and our lending criteria. The right to decline any application is reserved.

Representative example: MASTER mounted sprayer on a 1+2 scheme. £32,904rrp, Finance available on £16,452.

Initial payment £5,484 plus VAT of £3,290.40

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VEGETABLE & ROOT CROPS

The earliest understanding of ‘beet yellows virus’ (BYV) goes back c.90 years, but it was not until the early 1950s that the aphid species responsible for transmitting the virus were identi ed.

Since that time and up to the early 1990s, controlling aphids with foliar insecticides was our primary line of defence against a virus that had the potential to reduce yields by almost 50%. Again in the 1950s, another less yield impactful virus was identi ed that we know as ‘beet mild yellows virus’ (BMYV). In the 1980–90s, a new virus was discovered, formally named ‘beet chlorosis virus’ (BChV) in 2002 – giving us the three-virus complex we face today.

The ability for the aphid population to adapt and develop almost complete resistance to insecticides was of signi cant concern and therefore the introduction of neonicotinoid (NNI) seed treatment o ered growers and the beet sugar industry almost season long aphid control. The ban on this chemistry from 2019 due to environmental concerns left a void that returned us to foliar insecticides requiring frequent crop inspection to support timing based on aphid threshold.

The very high incidence of virus yellows in 2020 was valued at over £65M, equivalent to c.25% yield loss; leading our industry to seek emergency authorisation to use NNI on a risk managed basis using the Rothamsted Research model. This successfully permitted the use of NNI seed treatment between 2022 and 2024 with c.60% uptake each year. Now looking to the immediate future, aphicide sprays and varietal tolerance will be our defence options.

Anticipating that the reliance on NNIs was under threat, Strube actively commenced breeding and eld trialling for virus yellow tolerance in 2015.

This research focus and investment is now delivering the rst generation of virus yellows tolerant varieties to growers.

ST Tweed for virus yellows tolerance

Results from the 2024 BBRO Goliath trial showed Strube’s ST Tweed to be highly tolerant to poleroviruses; BChV and BMYV when compared to the controls.

It is well documented that the poleroviruses can reduce yield by c.24–27%, and this risk is increased by their greater prevalence in recent years when compared to the closterovirus BYV, that is generally more uctuating.

Whilst Strube’s variety Morgan delivered the highest yield and performed well overall, ST Tweed retained c.88% and 95% of its yield against 100% inoculation of BChV and BMYV. This demonstrates ST Tweed’s tolerance to both viruses.

ST Tweed o ers a high level of protection in conjunction with aphicides applied at threshold, before the crop reaches ‘mature plant resistance’ at the 12–14 leaf growth stage.

TAKING THE FIGHT TO VIRUS YELLOWS

Button is again well proven and best suited as a beet cyst nematode (BCN) tolerant variety where it gives its best performance. Remember, the RL yield data is in the absence of BCN.

Furthermore, ST Tweed is very low bolting and has excellent canopy health scoring 8 out of 9 for cercospora (2026 RL) and is also better than average for rust and powdery mildew.

Strube varieties for 2026

In addition to ST Tweed, Strube o ers Morgan which it says is proven to be a reliable and consistent performer.

Seed treatment and packaging

Strube’s ‘3D+’ prime, pellet and seed pack became commercially available for the rst time in 2025, attracting new market share. This proven and constantly improved prime and pellet seed treatment option will be available again for growers to choose in 2026.

Additionally, Strube comments that a number of growers who tried its ‘3D+’ this spring commented favourably on the seed packaging and its ease of use in the eld. This will remain unchanged for 2026.

Looking to the future

With RAGT’s recent acquisition of Strube, managing director Richard Cogman comments: “We have greater capability arising from increased investment and resource into sugar beet breeding.

“The next 10 years will see further signi cant progress to support yield stability through resilient genetics from combinations of multi-tolerance traits. This will be the direction of our candidate pipeline into trialling for national (now VL) listing, then RL listing and commercial reality; breeding progress together.” FG

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Smart, ultralocalised spraying

Ecorobotix Precision Sprayers are set to transform how UK growers approach targeted crop care.

Ernest Doe Specialist Vegetable Machinery says it is proud to be an authorised distributor for Ecorobotix Precision Sprayers – an innovative solution designed for smart, ultra-localised spraying treatments. Ideal for row crops and meadows, Ecorobotix sprayers provide year-round exibility for applying herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, and fertilisers with unmatched precision.

“With the ARA Sprayer, we’re seeing a genuine leap forward in precision agriculture,” says Andy Wilson, specialist at Ernest Doe’s Vegetable Machinery division based in Sutterton, Lincolnshire. “The ability to target treatments at a 6cm x 6cm level means less waste, better crop health, and a real environmental bene t.”

Key features:

• Ultra-precise spraying – Achieve precision targeting with accuracy down to 6cm x 6cm

• Speed and e ciency – Cover 4+ hectares per hour at speeds of up to 7kph

• Reduced spray drift – Nozzles placed close to the ground, combined with protective covers, reduce spray drift by over 90%

• Broad compatibility – Suitable for use on eld vegetables, large crops, meadows, and more

• 6m width – Featuring 156 high-precision nozzles spaced every 4cm for consistent coverage

• Night operations – Capable of covering up to 96ha in 24 hours, even during night-time use

• Weather protection – Equipped with sun and wind covers to reduce drift and maintain precision in variable conditions.

Managing your crop treatments is made simple and e cient with Ecorobotix’s user-friendly interface, Andy continues. With a tablet-based control system, all you need to do is select the type of crop and treatment.

The ARA sprayer automatically adjusts settings, such as driving speed and direction, ensuring optimal performance every time.

Bene ts of the Ecorobotix ARA sprayer:

• Precision that increases yields – Ultra-localised spraying reduces phytotoxicity, helping boost crop yields and improve biodiversity

• Data-driven insights – The ARA collects data during each operation, allowing you to analyse and monitor eld development through cloud-based storage. This includes access to statistics such as the amount of plant protection products used and area covered

• Rapid return on investment (ROI) – With its e cient design, you can expect rapid amortisation of equipment, typically within 2–4 years, depending on your farm’s size

• Cloud Assistant – Automatically records and stores operational data, allowing you to track and optimise crop management through your personalised dashboard.

Contact Ernest Doe Specialist Vegetable Machinery to learn more about how the ARA Precision Sprayer can transform your crop management, or to request a demonstration. FG

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The “perfect growing partner” for vegetable and root crops

Standen Engineering says it is the ideal partner if you’re in the market for vegetable and root crop machinery.

From cultivation all the way through to harvest, Standen Engineering says it can build or source a machine that is perfect for the job in hand.

Being built to order in Ely, Standen’s machinery can be speci ed to suit a grower’s unique vegetable and root crop growing

requirements. The iconic Standen T2XS harvester can be easily adapted to handle other root crops such as onions, parsnips, bulbs, beets and carrots. Growers can choose extra wide 1,300mm wide discharge elevators and specialist pick up kits and intake paddles for di erent crops. There is a wide

choice of cleaning modules available, including Omega, Pro-Clean, (Dahlman), Starstream and a third Web option or a combination of these to o er maximum performance and gentle crop handling to suit an individual crop’s needs.

As well as its own machinery, the Standen Imports division specialises in sourcing the best specialist vegetable and root crop machinery from around the world. It is the UK importer for Forigo, an innovative Italian machinery brand with a strong record on build quality and reliability which specialises in cultivation machinery for both the wider agricultural market as well as the horticultural and speciality crop sectors.

Forigo’s machinery range includes rotary harrows, tillers, shredders, defoliators, stone buriers, bed formers, ridge formers, ridgers, mulchers and sterilising equipment for the distribution of solid and liquid fumigants.

Standen Imports is also a Ferrari Growtech dealer and stockist. Ferarri Growtech is also based in Italy and is globally recognised for its technological innovation. The company specialises in tray, block and nger transplanters, drills and automated weeders. Standen currently has a demonstration model of the Ferrari Fastblock – a semi-automated block transplanter designed to work with square blocks from 3–5cm. The innovative planting system can handle both short and tall plants at high speed, without damage which is perfect for vegetable, salad and brassica seedlings.

Standen Imports is also a dealer for HOAF, Ortomec, Imants, Simon, VSS Amac and Vegniek. FG

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Managing risks from bolters and groundkeepers is vital.

Zero tolerance on smart beet bolters

Farmers growing Conviso smart beet are being urged to take a ‘zero tolerance’ approach to protect its long-term future.

Cool, dry weather and overnight frosts, combined with excellent soil conditions due to the dry spring, may have increased the risk of sugar beet bolting, especially where growers drilled earlier than recommended, says Hutchinsons root crop technical manager, Darryl Shailes.

“The advice has always been not to drill Conviso beet too early –typically not before the middle of March, which in previous years hasn’t been that much of an issue, as growers have often had to wait for Cruiser SB (thiamethoxam) seed treatments. That wasn’t the case this spring, and where anyone did sow beet early, the subsequent frosts experienced in many areas during March will mean more potential for bolting.”

Prevent seed return

According to KWS, one bolter can produce up to 2,000 seeds, that can remain viable in the soil for up to 20 years, so managing risks is vital.

Preventing seed return from bolters and groundkeepers is one of the three core stewardship pillars for Conviso smart beet, so growers must remove all bolters, by pulling or weed wiping, before owering, well ahead of viable seed being set.

“Pulling bolters out early in their development is also easier, as roots will be less well established,” says Martin Brown, KWS beet product manager. “Also, once they’re pulled out, stems should be snapped, and all bolted plants removed from the eld and destroyed. If you just pull bolters and leave them in the eld,

experience prolonged exposure to low temperatures, of around from the eld and

Bolting is typically initiated when seedlings experience prolonged exposure to low temperatures, of around 3–8°C.

Darryl Shailes of Hutchinsons.

there is a risk that roots lying on bare soil can start rooting again so plants will start to re-grow, and eventually set seed.”

He also advises against feeding bolters to cattle, as seed can pass through animals and remain viable.

Prevent groundkeepers

Looking ahead to the start of lifting, Mr Shailes says there are also some key things growers need to do then, as part of Conviso stewardship, to manage risks from groundkeepers (volunteer beet).

“Harvesters shouldn’t really be leaving many crowns in the eld, let alone whole beet, but we do sometimes see situations with signi cant losses, so it’s worth speaking to your contractor, and consider attending one of the British Sugar/BBRO harvesting management courses.”

Stewardship guidelines recommend ploughing or cultivating to at least 20cm after harvest, to reduce the risks from viable plants re-emerging, and if groundkeepers of smart varieties do appear in the following crop, they should be controlled with a non-ALS inhibiting herbicide.

Mr Shailes says to consider carefully what crop will follow sugar beet next

season, as this can limit the herbicide options available for controlling groundkeepers. “Winter wheat is often preferred, as it gives you the option to apply an early and late herbicide, such as dicamba followed by MCPA.”

Whatever herbicide approach is taken, Mr Brown says it is vital to start early, before they start signi cant spring growth and putting down fresh roots.

“The main message is to control potential problems sooner rather than later, whether that’s pulling and discarding bolters in the crop, or, if you do get groundkeepers, spraying them as early as possible,” he says.

“As with our classical sugar beet varieties, KWS varieties are put through several years of bolting trials to screen for high-risk varieties,” he adds. “The threshold for bolting sensitivity with Conviso smart varieties is signi cantly lower than classical varieties. This is part of our risk mitigation, making the system easier for growers to manage. We still strongly advise growers sowing Conviso varieties to not start until gone mid-March.”

See the KWS Conviso stewardship guidelines for more information: www.kws.com/gb/en/products/ sugarbeet/conviso-smart FG

Ruthless vigilance pays o

Essex farmer and contractor, Alastair Black of David J Black and Sons, near Great Bentley, has been growing Conviso beet for the past three/four years, and says it has been a “fantastic” tool for bringing problematic areas back into the farm’s sugar beet rotation.

This year he is growing 10ha of Conviso beet at the home farm, on mixed silt, sand, loam ground that had previously been taken out of sugar beet due to historical weed beet issues.

Following stewardship guidelines is essential to protect the smart beet system for the future, and he admits to being “ruthlessly vigilant” when it comes to managing any bolters and groundkeepers. “It’s all about good husbandry to keep Conviso with us for as long as possible.”

To reduce bolting risk, Mr Black’s Conviso is the last of his sugar beet to be drilled each season, and this year was sown around the end of March/ early April.

“I do all of the spraying, so whenever going through the crop, I’m always very vigilant for any signs of bolters. We’ll then go back into the eld on foot to pull, remove, and destroy any that do emerge. Since we started using Conviso, we’ve been very impressed with the lack of bolters and overall quality of job the system does, as well as yields.”

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Harvesting is also done in-house, and Mr Black recognises the importance of accurate machine setup and operation in reducing the risks from groundkeepers.

Black recognises the importance of accurate drone, which he plans to use to help monitor

This year, Mr Black has also just invested in a drone, which he plans to use to help monitor elds for the presence of any bolters and groundkeepers, hopefully reducing the need, and time required, for walking large areas of crop.

Alastair Black of David J Black and Sons.

New Yorkshire dealer for Tong

Tong Engineering has announced a new dealership agreement with XAgri, strengthening its presence and support for vegetable producers across Yorkshire. The partnership marks a signi cant step in ensuring local customers have access to Tong’s vegetable handling equipment alongside dedicated sales, service support and parts.

“We’re delighted to partner with XAgri,” said Simon Lee, sales director at Tong Engineering. “Their commitment and focus on bringing personal customer support and service aligns perfectly with our values, and we’re con dent that this partnership will bring great bene ts to new and existing Tong customers in Yorkshire.”

Josh Cousins of XAgri commented: “We are very proud to have the

opportunity to be an o cial dealer for Tong Engineering and Tong SwiftLift in our local area. We have already established ourselves as a trusted partner for Tong service and maintenance work, ensuring local customers bene t from on-hand knowledge and support for their Tong machines. Our goal is to strengthen this further by providing a complete sales, after-sales and service o ering.”

Through XAgri, customers will have access to Tong’s full range of advanced vegetable handling solutions, including the Caretaker and FieldLoad Pro post-harvest systems. The latest innovations in box handling, tipping, and washing equipment will also be available.

For more information visit www.tongengineering.com/dealers FG

Grimme launches new Varitron

Grimme has unveiled the new generation of its renowned Varitron two-row, self-propelled harvester series, designed for harvesting potatoes and vegetables with increased precision, e ciency, and operator comfort. At the heart of the upgrade is a completely redesigned cab, which is equipped with the latest CCI 1200 operator terminal and the SmartView video system. Operators bene t from enhanced visibility thanks to narrow pillars and a panoramic windscreen, while features such as a swivelling leather seat and two-zone automatic climate control o er unmatched comfort during long harvest days. Up to 13 cameras can be monitored on the 12in SmartView display, with zoom and live slow-motion features

included as standard.

Flexibility is also key to the new Varitron design. A modular intake system enables rapid switching between crop types, making the machine ideal for varying conditions and crops. Grimme’s trusted TerraDisc and TerraControl systems continue to ensure consistent depth control, now with even greater ease of adjustment thanks to uniform mechanical coupling points – a concept proven in Grimme’s four-row models. With mass mapping capability and the Grimme Digital Interface, the new Varitron sets a new benchmark in two-row harvesting technology. Keep an eye on Grimme UK’s social media channels to see the rst of these harvesters hit the elds for the 2025 harvest. FG

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irrigation

Josh Cousins of XAgri (left) and Simon Lee of Tong.

Cameras are placed every 3m on the boom, including two cameras tted at the front of the tractor. They are linked to an embedded computer, which is responsible for running the algorithm identifying weeds or no weeds, explains Victor Pouget, product manager for PTx Trimble.

“This information is then sent to the central computer in the cab, which is the interface for sending this information to the nozzle controller.”

Nozzles are then triggered one by one to spray or not spray by Raven Hawkeye 2 nozzle control, enabling spot-spraying applications.

Both broadleaf and grassweeds can be

Precision spot-spraying of sugar beet weeds in development

detected to remain exible to the customer’s weed management strategy, while a threshold can be used to only trigger spraying for a certain size of weed, for example, adds Maximilien Zanetell, eld operations engineer for PTx Trimble.

“We also use an overspray which is the distance before and after the cell with the weed when you want the nozzle to open to make sure you hit the weed,” Maximilien says.

Slower forward speeds enable the overspray distances to be reduced, cutting herbicide use.

Regulators are currently assessing how precision applications impact risk, he says. “We know how

di cult it is to register new chemistry as well as maintain approvals for current actives, but potentially if you can register new chemistry with precision application on the label, you may stand a better chance of getting it through the process.”

New evidence shows that nutrition to boost plant health has impressive e ects, boosting sugar beet green leaf area into autumn and winter.

Reef is a foliar micronutrient mix containing sulphur trioxide and copper. Where it has been applied alongside fungicides or compared against untreated controls, it has had a startling e ect on green leaf area retention, says Stuart Jackson, head of technical services at UPL.

“We have seen consistently in trials that Reef helps keep crops greener for longer, which has increased the sugar content of treated crops,” says Stuart. “It also has good compatibility with the most popular sugar beet fungicides.

“It’s at a cost-e ective price point to be a decent tank mix partner for fungicides to aid green leaf retention. Reef also has no post-harvest interval, so a sugar beet grower can have the exibility of a late-season top-up without worrying about missing a harvesting window.” FG

Farmer Reef trial treated (left) vs untreated (right).

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JJ Metcalfe & Son says it has built a rst-class reputation for expertly applying tungsten carbide on sugar beet, maize, vegetable and herb coulters.

The sharp, V-shaped track left by the company’s tungsten carbide cutting edge e ectively traps seeds, preventing rolling while improving depth consistency, aiding precise spacing. This innovative design enhances seed-to-soil contact,

leading to superb germination rates and healthier plants.

The tungsten carbide solutions minimise downtime and feature a hard-wearing edge that maintains its shape throughout a very long working life.

JJ Metcalfe & Son suggests you partner with the company, for “superior solutions that optimise your farming e ciency”. For more information please get in touch with JJ Metcalfe directly. FG

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TUNGSTEN CARBIDE EDGED PRECISION SUGAR BEET DRILL COULTERS ARE NOW AVAILABLE TO BUY OFF THE SHELF.

AVAILABLE TO RETROFIT MONOPIL AND KLEINE DRILLS, OUR HIGH QUALITY COULTERS WILL VASTLY IMPROVE PERFORMANCE AND DURABILITY.

Measuring matters all season

Throughout the storage season, crops can be a ected by changes in temperature, moisture, and air ow, explains Farm Electronics. Even small uctuations can lead to spoilage, weight loss, or reduced quality, cutting into your pro ts. That’s why measuring and monitoring are essential, not just at the start, but all the way through.

The company says that using the right sensors and control systems like Cropscan and Vision Controllers, you can track conditions in real time. This allows you to spot potential problems early, make quick adjustments, and avoid costly damage. Whether it’s checking for hotspots, keeping humidity levels right, or ensuring fans are e cient, staying informed helps you store with con dence.

It’s not just about avoiding losses, it’s about improving returns. A wellmonitored crop means you can hold onto it longer, sell when the market is right, and deliver top-quality produce that meets buyer standards.

Farm Electronics says that with its smart storage solutions and expert advice, it’s easier to manage crop all season long. When it comes to pro t, what you don’t measure can hurt you – so make sure your harvest pays o . FG

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Potato wash line o ers benefits

Burgess Farms has seen "clearly visible" bene ts of working with Haith Group on its new potato wash line. Installed in October last year, the new line has signi cantly increased throughput and added further optical grading and sorting capabilities to the company’s Sutton Bridge site.

The new line starts with a fully electrically powered RotaTip TE which ejects the empty box upwards to reduce forklift movements. Potatoes enter the system over a web which removes loose soil from the crop before transferring it into a SupaFlume de-stoner. The crop is washed through a semi-submerged barrel washer featuring a fully rubber pintle lined barrel and oating debris removal system.

Potatoes pass over a Direct-Drive

Sponge Roller Dryer, with each roller driven directly by a shaft mounted drive which signi cantly reduces maintenance costs compared to traditional chain driven machines. Two pintle lined rubber infeed rollers aid dewatering and debris removal.

Once dried, a Newtec Celox P-DUAL-UHD camera sorts the potatoes by size, shape, and quality. The Celox allows up to 16 categories to be selected for grading and sorting and will feed four, eight or 12 lanes depending on capacity. Each lane features a Haith VertiFill Pro box ller and weigh platform scales with weight indicator. CCTV was also installed along the line, allowing a single operator to see and control every element of the line from their workstation. FG

Expansion into vegetable washing and destoning

Beet processing equipment specialist Cross Agricultural Engineering has expanded its expertise with specialised washing and destoning machines for vegetables.

Based in Ireland, Cross has built a reputation for robust, highperformance equipment tailored to both farm and industrial use. While the company is best known for its beet machinery, Cross has recently adapted its innovative technology to suit a broader agricultural market. The company now manufactures machines speci cally designed for

washing and destoning vegetables, including carrots, onions, and, most notably, potatoes.

The new vegetable-focused machines draw on the same highcapacity principles as the company’s agship Elephant Washer and Destoner. Adaptations include gentler handling components to minimise bruising and damage, and customised internal layouts to accommodate the unique shapes and densities of di erent vegetables. Like their beet counterparts, these machines use water e ciently, washing large

volumes with relatively low water consumption – an increasingly important factor in modern agriculture.

Among the new developments is a machine speci cally built for onion washing, designed to handle delicate bulbs without compromising skin integrity. Other machines have been engineered for carrot processing, integrating Cross’s proven destoning technology to remove even ne stones from the soil-heavy crops.

For more information visit www.crossagrieng.ie FG

67-SERIES / 72-SERIES / 77-SERIES

McConnel’s all-new 67-Series, 72-Series and 77-Series Power Arms ofer more power, more precision and more choice - delivering superior performance and unmatched versatility to tackle all your hedge cutting and verge mowing needs.

Contact your McConnel dealer to discover more.

Telephone: +44 (0)1584 873131

Max reach: 5.5m to 7.0m Hydraulic system: 70hp

Max reach: 5.5m to 7.0m Hydraulic system: 70hp or 85hp

Max reach: 5.5m to 7.0m Hydraulic system: 70hp or 85hp

The

77-Series Power Arms pack

Designed for professional users including contractors, local authorities and farmers, the 77-Series delivers class-leading strength and hydraulic performance for demanding verge and hedge maintenance work, McConnel says

The 77-Series stands out with larger-diameter pivot pins, providing a 48% increase in bush contact area for enhanced strength and longevity. For those needing even greater capability, an optional 85hp hydraulic system o ers increased power and ow, setting a new benchmark in its class, the manufacturer claims.

Unique features

HEDGE & VERGE CUTTING

more power and durability into a compact

package.

Control options

Customers can choose from three proportional electric control options: Motion, Evolution, and the agship Revolution control system, which is compatible with McConnel’s Easy Drive System (EDS) for “e ortless” verge mowing.

An integrated debris blower – mounted within the rear guard – is another standout feature, unique to McConnel. It provides twin bene ts: clearing roadside debris to improve safety and appearance, while simultaneously drawing cool air across the pumps and tank to enhance system e ciency.

As standard, the 77-Series is equipped with McConnel’s in-house designed 70hp gear hydraulic system, a 180-litre hydraulic tank, high-capacity oil cooler, electric rotor control, and Soft-Start rotor engagement. The machine also bene ts from LED road lighting, a redesigned hydraulic tank, and a two-piece rear guard for easier servicing.

Available with a choice of 5.5m and 6m straight arms, or 6.5m and 7m telescopic con gurations, the 77-Series can also be speci ed with Variable Forward Reach (VFR) at 5.5m and 6m – o ering improved visibility to the cutting head for greater operator comfort. All variants include Hy-Reach arm geometry, parallel arm geometry, and 100 degrees of Power Slew as standard.

THE NEW 77-SERIES POWER ARM FROM McCONNEL

Built around a heavy-duty mainframe and manufactured in the UK at McConnel’s Ludlow facility, the 77-Series is compatible with 3-point linkage, 4-point hitch, or 5-point axle-mounting options. It can be tted to tractors over 80hp and 4,000kg, depending on speci cation and reach. A full suite of attachments is available, including ailheads (1.2m, 1.5m, and 1.6m), sawheads, rotary heads, and cutterbars.

The new 77-Series is available to order now through McConnel’s dealer network.

Comprehensive range

McConnel says it o ers the most comprehensive range of Power Arms, rotary and ail mowers and cultivation machinery in the business with more than 100 di erent models and thousands of di erent build options to suit all needs – from hedge cutting and roadside verge mowing to compact amenity hedge trimmers and longreach waterway maintenance. The vast majority of McConnel machines and components are designed, built and tested in-house at the company’s two UK production facilities. FG

Optional integrated debris blower is protected within rear guard.

77-Series Power Arms utilise larger diameter pivot pins, allowing for a 48% increase in bush area for added durability.

The 77-Series delivers strength and hydraulic performance for verge and hedge maintenance.

ENHANCING GREEN WASTE RECYCLING

A Cornwall-based contractor has invested in a replacement fleet of Iseki mowers.

Iseki mowers’ “exceptional” cut-and-collect features has made them the go-to choice for Team Maintenance Services Ltd (TMS) over the last 15 years, with the company getting their eet replaced for the third time, as they continue enhancing their green waste recycling.

The Cornwall-based company covers the whole of Cornwall.

The latest six new mowers were again supplied by Devon Garden Machinery, a local machinery dealer with 40 years’ experience and a long-standing relationship with TMS, providing a consistent on-going supply of Iseki mowers with an excellent back-up and replacement parts service.

In use across various sites, John Julyan, managing director of TMS, comments: “As a company, we want to reduce our carbon footprint, and the perfect way

for us to do that is by recycling our green waste.

“At many of our sites, removing grass clippings is important both aesthetically and practically.

Schools don’t want students walking grass into buildings, and businesses don’t want their sta doing it either, so for us, being able to provide that service using the SXG327s is really important.

“The mowers leave the grass with a really clean nish and very little debris, and that consistent performance has kept us using Iseki machines over the last 15 years.”

The rear axle is mounted high under the seat out of the way with chain drive to each of the rear wheels, this allows the grass to ow straight through from the deck to the collector with no obstructions. For maximum air ow from the decks to the collector, the air vents on top of the mower deck can be

opened or closed to allow as much grass and debris as possible to be picked up and passed through. This is especially useful when collecting heavier, wetter grass. In the summer, these can be closed to avoid excess dust and debris being kicked up.

One SRA550F joins the ve new SXG327s in the TMS eet, which is a perfectly balanced brushcutter capable of cutting anything it can drive over, Iseki claims.

Formed in 1998, family-run TMS has grown substantially, and for the past 15 years, Iseki machinery has been a part of that journey. John believes the reliability of the mowers has played a part in their own development: “We rarely have to change the parts of the Isekis, and when we do, Devon Garden Machinery are always very responsive and send the parts directly to us.” FG

Hedge-cutting now simpler and more cost-e ective

Professional contractor, Hatts Group, says it is enhancing presentation quality while cutting operational costs, thanks to the Major MJ39 rotary hedge cutter.

Handling over 10,000 acres of hedge maintenance annually demands high-performance equipment. The Hatts Group, managed by Benny Hattersley, son of founder Paul Hattersley, has built a reputation for quality service across high-pro le contracts.

Client expectations for a cleaner, more professional hedge nish led Benny to seek alternatives to traditional ail heads, which left excessive debris and posed risks. “There had to be a better solution,” Benny explained. “When I saw the Major MJ39 rotary hedge cutter, I knew it was exactly what we needed – and we haven’t been disappointed.”

The Hatts Group installed the MJ39-143 model onto its self-propelled Energreen unit. Its 1.45m hydraulic deck, requiring only 36hp and 80-litres/ min of oil ow, o ers a durable build using Strenx 700MC steel and Hardox skids. The galvanised nish protects against corrosion, extending the cutter’s service life.

The MJ39 features two counter-rotating rotors with mulching blades that produce a ne residue, leaving a polished hedge in just one pass. With fewer moving parts than ail systems, it’s simpler and cheaper to maintain.

“The quiet operation and clean results are gamechanging,” Benny noted. “Flail heads are noisy, leave a mess and require several passes to get a suitable

nish. That’s no longer an issue.”

Fuel e ciency is another major bene t. “We’re saving 250 litres of fuel weekly – around £180–£200 – even with our Energreen, which typically uses more fuel than tractors,” Benny said. Maintenance is minimal, requiring just basic greasing and blade touch-ups twice a week.

The MJ39 also handles 2in branches with ease, and its blades are durable and easy to replace.

Installation through local dealer Farols took just 30 minutes.

“The performance has been so impressive, we plan to expand our eet with more MJ39 units,” Benny added. “We highly recommend this machine to councils and contractors aiming to boost e ciency and professionalism. It’s clear that ail heads can’t keep up with the Major rotary hedge cutter.” FG

Benny Hattersley Hatts Group, Gloucestershire

Andrew Williams, Farm Manager, Home Farm Nacton Ltd

Ten models 2.0m to 9.2m

1.43m (4’ 8”) working width Four blades per rotor for maximum mulching

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• Hydraulic motor

Free Makita battery with purchase

For farming professionals looking to save time on high demand tasks such as outdoor landscaping, maintenance, and cleaning equipment, Makita’s tablesstechnology battery is ideal due to increased run times of up to 35%.

Up until 30th September 2025, individuals can claim a free XGT 4.0Ah high-capacity ‘tabless cell technology’ battery (BL4040F) with the purchase of qualifying XGT and Connect-X outdoor power equipment.

The BL4040F is ideal for chainsaws, breakers, disk cutters, and more, and is engineered with tabless lithium-ion cells, which

e ciency, thermal management, and overall battery performance. The BL4040F improves productivity and is proven to deliver up to 36% longer runtimes, which as a result reduces time spent swapping between batteries. What’s more, it operates 32% cooler compared to the standard 4.0Ah BL4040 thanks to the battery’s enhanced cooling system. This ensures tools maintain peak performance under heavy, continuous loads, extending the overall life service.

Hire: A coste ective option

Hiring machinery is a smart way to improve cash ow while maintaining access to high-quality equipment. SW Machinery Hire Ltd o ers nationwide short- and longterm hire of agricultural and plant machinery with an extensive eet –tailored to suit a range of needs.

• Latest technology – SW-Hire maintains a modern eet with an average age of under 18 months

To qualify for the free XGT 4.0Ah BL4040F battery, end users must purchase any of the selected Makita models from an authorised dealer between 1st March 2025 and 30th September 2025 and register the proof of purchase on Makita’s online claim form within 28 days. Once the claim has been veri ed, claimants will receive their free battery after 30 days.

online claim form within 28 been veri ed, claimants

With machinery prices continuing to rise, ownership ties up valuable capital in assets that depreciate quickly. Before committing to a new purchase, it’s worth considering the advantages of hiring:

• Short-term savings – For seasonal/one-o tasks, hiring can be more economical than buying

• Tax e cient – Hire costs are fully tax-deductible, helping to lower your business's taxable income

• Predictable budgeting – Fixed costs make it easier to plan machinery expenses, especially with annual hire agreements

• Servicing included – Routine maintenance and servicing are covered, reducing downtime and unexpected costs

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• Enhanced exibility – Hiring helps businesses adapt to changing farming practices without being locked into a speci c system

• Long-term value – Extended hire agreements o er stable costs, inclusive servicing, and access to up-to-date machinery without large capital outlay. Hedge-cutter hire is a popular option for seasonal maintenance –ideal when the equipment is only needed for a few weeks a year. With hire terms from two days to three years, SW Hire tailors solutions to suit your operation. For more information, visit www.sw-hire. co.uk FG

AS OLD TOUGH

Some boots feel ok for a few months, then fall apart. But we didn’t build our Cotswold for the short-term. It delivers top-level comfort and protection that lasts.

In fact, the longer you wear it, the stronger it gets. We’ve tested it.

Not only did our seam strength stand frm, it actually got better over time. And this is data from SATRA.

You’ll feel the difference on day one. actually better

GETS TOUGHER WITH AGE

Safety footwear needs to do more than protect your feet – it needs to deliver top level safety and comfort long-term.

COMFORT AND PROTECTION

More and more people in the farming sector are stepping away from a best-seller and choosing Cotswold – a safety dealer boot designed by Wiltshire-based brand V12 Footwear that spells a new era in footwear strength, the company said.

Whilst the V12 team knew they had something special in the Cotswold, they didn’t just want to make their own durability and safety claims –they wanted the lab stats to prove it.

The company approached global footwear testing authority SATRA to assess the boot’s durability, and while V12 was con dent of Cotswold’s performance in any of the toughness tests, the team were amazed by the results...

Going toe to toe

The company commented: “V12 entered Cotswold into a one-on-one strength test against a certain best-selling dealer boot and industry favourite from down-under. If you’re one of the 200,000+ people working in the agri sector, you’ll likely be familiar – they’ve been around for a while and have been considered the gold standard of work boot by just about everyone in farming.

“You know the ones – that dealer all of your mates probably wear. But here’s the thing: big popularity doesn’t always mean big performance.”

Under test

Test one – sole bond peel strength: This assessment measures how rmly the sole stays attached to the boot, and Cotswold passed both upper and outer midsole adhesion tests. The other

dealer failed the upper midsole tear test, and that’s a serious aw for an agri boot, V12 claims.

Test two – stitched seam strength: This test measures how strong the boot’s seams are. When boots break down, it’s often at the seams, but the Cotswold did the opposite: not only did its seam strength hold up, it actually got better over time. And the lab results prove it: its inner seam strength improved by 75.4%, while its outer seam toughness went up an impressive 109.6%.

V12 added: “Its competitor, meanwhile, weakened over time. In fact, the thread in this market leader failed both before and after ageing.”

Commenting on the Cotswold's performance, a representative from SATRA said: “Additional testing was carried out over and above the performance requirements of the EN ISO 20345 standards... The Cotswold boot performed strongly in both sole bond strength and stitched seam testing and continued to meet the performance requirements after tests replicating long-term wear.”

Cotswold comfort

According to V12, this new dealer boot was built to give protection that lasts. But it was also developed to support farmers through long days and unpredictable conditions. On average, farmers notch up 15,000 steps per day – over 100,000 steps per week – and on tough, trying terrain and in all weathers, so keeping feet comfortable is key.

When asked about the design process

for this boot, V12 managing director George Turner commented: “All our products are designed to have long-term comfort absolutely at the core, but without compromising on protection and durability – and the Cotswold proves that.

“We knew we had a market-leader for durability on our hands, but we didn’t expect this level of test performance from SATRA.” And weighing in at only 658g thanks to a metal-free construction and lighter-than-rubber TPU sole, Cotswold signals a new era of light, supportive and durable agri footwear. “Heavy, clunky dealers with poor seam and bond strength? That’s yesterday’s best seller,” V12 concludes.

Visit www.v12footwear.com or contact the team directly to try the boot that’s rede ning dealer durability. FG

V12 boots go through rigorous quality testing.

Safeguarding assets,livestock and infrastructure

How can concrete improve security and operational e ciency on-farm?

Elite Precast Concrete is ideally placed to address the challenges faced by modern farmers, particularly in safeguarding assets, livestock and infrastructure, according to Owen Batham, the company’s sales and marketing director.

Solutions include concrete barriers and security blocks, including the signature Jersey Barriers and Jersey-Lite barriers, which are engineered for quick deployment and high durability. These barriers are ideal for:

• Security farm perimeters against unauthorised access

• Protecting valuable machinery, storage areas and livestock from theft or intrusion

• Managing vehicle movements and tra c within farm premises. The interlocking design and highstrength concrete ensure barriers are both secure and easy to reposition as farm layouts and needs change. Elite interlocking concrete blocks are used to construct storage bays, waste management areas

and material bays, says Owen. Both Legato and Duo blocks are hardwearing, re-resistant and suitable for aggressive environments where heavy machinery is in constant use.

Their quick installation and long service life make them practical for rapidly enhancing farm security and organisation.

Precast retaining walls and storage bays not only help with land management and soil erosion prevention, but also serve as physical barriers to restrict access to sensitive areas, further improving overall farm security.

Channels, ducts and lids protect underground utility services (such as power cables and water lines) from accidental damage and unauthorised tampering, contributing to both operational safety and security. Removable lids allow for easy maintenance while safeguarding critical infrastructure.

The bene ts of precast concrete solutions include:

• Durable and low maintenance

– All products are designed to withstand harsh weather conditions, heavy use and UV exposure, ensuring long-term security with minimal upkeep.

• Rapid deployment – Precast solutions can be installed quickly using standard farm equipment, minimising disruption and allowing for immediate security improvements.

• Versatile – Products can be adapted for a variety of uses, from livestock enclosures to ood defences, o ering exible solutions for evolving farm security needs.

• Cost-e ective – Long-lasting performance and potential eligibility for tax relief under the Annual Investment Allowances (AIAs) make these solutions economically attractive for agricultural businesses.

Owen concludes that Elite Precast Concrete’s tailored solutions provide agricultural businesses with the tools needed to secure their premises, protect assets and ensure the safety of livestock and infrastructure, all while maintaining operational e ciency and compliance with industry standards. For more information visit www. eliteprecast.co.uk/agri-solutions/ FG

Owen Batham, Elite Precast Concrete sales and marketing director.

‘Look out, look up’ this harvest

Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) is urging the farming community to be cautious near its overhead powerlines during the harvest season. Its awareness campaign focuses on the devastation caused by farming incidents involving electricity infrastructure, and the impact it can have on all families, not just the individual farmer.

SSEN has o ered the following key tips and advice to help stay safe when working near overhead lines.

If your farming machinery hits a powerline, please stay in the cab if safe, call 105 and wait for help.

When machinery is in contact with an overhead line, anyone who touches both the machinery and the ground can be electrocuted. Stay in the machinery and lower raised parts in contact with the line or drive the machinery out of

the line if safe to do so

If you need to get out, to call for help or because of re, don’t climb out in the usual way – jump out as far as possible, without touching the line or the machinery, and don’t touch any part of the machinery when on the ground.

Call 105 and ask us to disconnect the supply. Even if the line appears dead, don’t touch it as automatic switching may reconnect the power.

For further information and advice please visit www.ssen.co.uk/ farmsafety FG

Farmers:

real pain of hitting an overhead power line is felt by your family.

Before you head out on the farm, check for overhead power lines.

IF YOUR VEHICLE TOUCHES A POWER LINE:

• IF SAFE, STAY IN THE CAB

• CALL 105

• WAIT FOR HELP

OUT. LOOK UP.

Tackling GPS thefts

In recent years, the UK has experienced a signi cant surge in GPS equipment thefts from farms, with losses escalating to an estimated £4.2 million. Organised criminal gangs often targeted multiple farms in a single night and return weeks later to steal replacements.

In response to this growing threat, the Noovall GPS Safe, available from WM Agri, o ers a robust security solution designed to protect valuable GPS equipment on farms. Constructed to withstand tampering and unauthorised access, the Noovall GPS Safe provides peace of mind during peak farming seasons when equipment is most vulnerable. The units are not only stored securely but are also easily accessible when

needed, minimising downtime.

Given the high value of GPS systems, often exceeding £10,000, and the operational disruptions their loss can cause, investing in a reliable security solution like the Noovall GPS Safe is a prudent decision. It not only safeguards equipment but also ensures continuity in farming operations, especially during critical periods like planting and harvest.

Units are available directly through the WM Agri team, who are passionate about safety and security, o ering various other solutions to safeguard livelihoods and farm operations. Contact the company directly to see what solutions it provides to keep you and your workers safe this harvest. FG

PROTECTING RURAL COMMUNITIES

Rural areas often face unique security challenges – vast expanses of land, isolated properties, and limited police presence can make them susceptible to theft and vandalism. For residents and businesses, safeguarding property and assets is crucial. Bulldog Security Products says it stands as a reliable ally in this endeavour.

The company is a trusted British manufacturer of high-quality security solutions tailored to the speci c needs of rural settings. Its innovative range of products includes locks,

alarms, trackers, and more, o ering uncompromising protection against unauthorised access. Designed with durability in mind, these products withstand harsh environmental conditions, Bulldog says.

One standout feature is the ease of installation. Time is precious in farming, and Bulldog recognises this by designing straightforward systems that can be quickly set up without specialised skills. Coupled with its cutting-edge technology, such as GPS tracking devices and motion-activated

alarms, Bulldog says it equips users with modern tools to stay a step ahead of potential threats.

The company also places a strong emphasis on customer service. Its knowledgeable support team helps clients nd the ideal solutions to safeguard tractors, trailers, and outbuildings. In an unpredictable world, Bulldog Security Products says rural communities deserve protection they can rely on and that works as hard as they do. FG

New coalition launches to improve towing safety

The new coalition has

launched in response to alarming statistics.

The UK Towing Safety Alliance, in collaboration with the Parliamentary Advisory Council for Transport Safety (PACTS), brings together a wide range of organisations, including the National Caravan Council (NCC), TyreSafe, NFU Mutual, Road Safety GB, Driving for Better Business, The Camping and Caravanning Club, Tilly

Warning boards improve safety

Wilderness Lighting has developed several products to assist farmers when moving oversized machinery or vehicles on the roads.

New roofmounted warning boards can be quickly tted to the host car or pickup. The eye-catchingly ashy array includes twin front and rear amber LED strobes and a pair of squat rotating beacons. These surround high-visibility chevron signage complete with ‘wide load’ lettering. It mounts on the vehicle via four 60kg-rated suction cups allowing tment to metal or glass roofs and comes with a 3m exi coil cable which plugs into a cigarette lighter port.

Your Trailer, the British Horse Society (BHS), The Caravan and Motorhome Club, The Pony Club and many others, with a shared commitment to raising awareness and instilling safer towing practices.

In its rst major initiative, the Alliance is introducing the TLC –Tyres, Load, Connectivity campaign, a

the host car or pickup. The high-vis front boards come in a choice of two sizes, 79 x 10cm or 90 x 20cm that, as well as the red and yellow chevrons, comes with two amber LED strobes. It’s possible to hardwire these into the vehicle’s switchgear, but most buyers will be content with connecting them into a standard 12V power supply and using the small remote control provided to turn them on and o .

comprehensive and evergreen set of resources designed to equip drivers with the knowledge to ensure their trailers, caravans, horseboxes and other towed vehicles are safe and roadworthy.

The UK Towing Safety Alliance has developed the TLC – Tyres, Load, Connectivity campaign, designed to help drivers focus on three critical aspects of towing safety:

Tyres: Ensuring tyres are properly in ated, have su cient tread, and are free from damage or safety concerns caused by the tyre ageing process

Load: Checking that loads are secure, evenly distributed, and within legal weight limits

Connectivity: Verifying that breakaway cables, lights, and electrical connections are secure and functioning correctly.

The TLC campaign will provide a suite of digital and physical resources that Alliance members can adapt and share with their respective audiences to reinforce best practices and raise awareness of essential safety checks.

Jamie Hassall, executive director at PACTS, commented on the importance of the Alliance: “The

statistics from both the DVSA and National Highways demonstrate an urgent need to improve towing safety across the UK. Through the UK Towing Safety Alliance and the launch of the TLC campaign, we are bringing together expertise from a wide range of organisations to advocate for safer towing practices. This collaborative e ort will ensure that drivers have the knowledge and resources they need to make informed decisions and reduce the risks associated with towing.”

As the number of towing-related incidents continues to present unnecessary and preventable risk on the UK’s roads, the UK Towing Safety Alliance is encouraging all road users who tow to engage with the TLC campaign and make safety a top priority. By focusing on tyres, load, and connection, drivers can play a vital role in preventing incidents and ensuring safer journeys for all road users.

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On instructions from A Heading & Sons due to a change in farming policy EAST FARM, BARNHAM, THETFORD, NORFOLK, IP24 2PB

TIMED ONLINE AUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS, COMBINE HARVESTER, PLANT, IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY

To include: Tractors: 2011 Claas 820 Axion (4,928hrs), 2012 McCormick XTX185, 2002 Case MX170, John Deere 7800, Harvesters: 1991 Claas 118SL Maxi 6m cut, 1994 Matrot M 41H sugar beet harvester, Self-Propelled Sprayers: 1992 Bateman 2001 24m, 1993 Sands 2000 24m, Atlas 2000 24m, Plant: 2003 Volvo EC70, Ford 550 BHDL, Machinery: Weaving Tine Drill 4.8m, Kverneland LD85 5f rev. plough, 1996 Spearhead Twiga-6 hedgecutter, John Deere 575 round baler, KRM L2W Plus fert. spreader, Simba Horsch CO4 drill 4m, Väderstad Rapid 500P drill 5m, Reco Sulky DPX 2005 fert. spreader, Vogel & Noot 5f rev. plough, Fella SM300 Trans mower conditioner, Kverneland Model L 3f rev. plough, Claas Liner 390S rotor rake, Bomford Dynadrive 5m, Samson 12T-HM 12t muck spreader, Massey Ferguson 510 drill, Brian Legg 10t trailer, Also: cultivators, trailers and further implements

COMMENCES: TUESDAY 24TH JUNE 2025 FROM 10.00AM

FINISHES: TUESDAY 1ST JULY 2025 FROM 10.00AM

VIEWING DAY: THURSDAY 26TH JUNE 2025 FROM 10:00AM - 4:00PM

HOWLETT HOUSE FARM,HOGSTHORPE, SKEGNESS, LINCOLNSHIRE, PE24 5NS

LIVE ONSITE AUCTION OF 8NO. AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS INCLUDING 5NO. CATERPILLAR CHALLENGERS, 2NO. TELESCOPIC LOADERS, SELF PROPELLED SPRAYER, IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY On instructions from Mark Caudwell Ltd

To include: Tractors: 2011 CAT Challenger MT765C (7,444hrs), 2008/07/06 CAT Challenger MT765B (4,966hrs, 7,936hrs, 7,720hrs, 7,266hrs), 2006 JCB Fastrac 3200 (7,266hrs), 2004 JCB 3230 Plus, 2008 Claas Arion 630 (5,585hrs), Telescopic Loaders: 2011 Claas Scorpion 7040 (4,401hrs), 2016 Claas Scorpion 7044 (c1,000hrs), Self Propelled Sprayer: 2021 Bateman RB35 4,000ltr 36m (2,473hrs) and 2009 KRM Bredal K45A demount spreader, Excavator: 2010 JCB 130LC (6,838hrs), Implements & Machinery: 2014 Simba Great Plains SL500 cultivator, 2013 Dowdeswell 170MA 7furrow ploughs (2), 2015 Väderstad CR925 Carrier, 2014 Väderstad Rexius Twin 630, 2021 Maschio Toro HD power harrow 6m, 2010 Väderstad Rapid A600S Drill, 2024 Spearhead 650 Pro-Line Multi Cut batwing topper, 2007 Mastenbroek P15 drain jetter, 2023 Stewart GX22 tri-axle low loader, Simba Flatliner 500 subsoilers (2) Also: cultivators, loader attachments, spares, wheels and tyres and workshop equipment

THURSDAY 10TH JULY 2025 AT 10.00AM

CAMBRIDGE MACHINERY SALES

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

FOLLOWING CONTINUED STRONG DEMAND, FURTHER ENTRIES REQUIRED IN ALL SECTIONS

JULY AUCTION: MONDAY 7TH JULY 2025 AUGUST AUCTION: MONDAY 4TH AUGUST 2025

Including: Tractors: Case Magnum 380CVX (18), Case Puma 160CVX (14); Trailers: Merrick Loggins 30 livestock trailer, 36 flat bed with central HIAB with extra-long drawbar, 30 4 wheel bale, 19 flat bed; Cultivation Equipment & Implements: Landquip Intrac 5036 trailed sprayer 30m, Amazone ZA-TS4200 fertiliser spreader (23), Krone Easycut 280 CVO mower conditioner, Teagle Super-Ted 221 swath conditioner (18), Weaving 6m stubble rake (15), Kverneland LB85 5f rev plough (98), Timag FDP heavy duty 4m press (00), Sumo Trio 3T trailed, Weaving 5m ShortDisc (21), HE-VA 3m 5 leg subsoiler (14), Weaving Sabre Tine 6m drill (21), Watson HFCB 830 Cambridge rolls (16); Miscellaneous: Techneat Nutristart 1,200l front tank, Opico Variocast Air 8 seeder unit (08), set row crop wheels and tyres to suit Claas tractor etc.

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Including: Combine Harvester & Header: Case Axial Flow 5088 with 20 header (11), Shelbourne Reynolds SRE 14 stripper header; Tractors: Valtra T160-4 50kph (03), Valtra Valmet 8150 50kph (00); Trailers: AS Marston SAP 10t grain (00), Ex BMC 10t grain, Grain drying trailer with Rekord fan unit; Cultivation Equipment & Implements: Unifarm CM166 drum mower, PZ Zweegers haybob, Watveare 30S bale carrier, Techmagri 8m straw harrow, Michael Moore single leg mole plough, Vogel & Noot 5f rev plough (99), RAU Rototiller 3m, Maschio 3m power harrow, SMS Talon 12 leg 3m heliplow, Gregoire Besson 10 leg 4m heliplow, Spaldings flat li , Bomford Dyna-Drive 3m, Parmiter Utah 16 discs, Moore 4m direct disc drill, Kverneland 7m Cambridge rolls (03), Amazone ZAM 24/48 fertiliser spreader, Horsch Avatar 6.16 drill (22); Miscellaneous: Valtra wheel weights, 12No John Deere 50kg wafer weights, 10No John Deere wafer weights, Kubota F3060 hydrostatic mower with flail and cutting deck (00) etc.

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RETIREMENT DISPERSAL SALE

9 July 2025 INTERNET ONLY

Johnson Bros, Fakenham, Norfolk

Lots to include:

Remaining Retail Stock including all New Clothing, Boots, Safety Wear, Powered Machinery, (Chainsaw, Strimmer Pole Saws) Garden Machinery (Mowers and Heavy Duty Strimmer), Agricultural Batteries, Oils, Anti Freeze, Ad Blue, Spares, Tools, Electric Fencers, etc.

Extensive Stores including New McCormick, JCB, Dieci, Rabe, Krone, Kramp, Kioti, McHale, Parts, etc., Various PTO Parts V belts, New Glass (Screens, Doors), Extensive Instruction Manuals, etc.

Workshop Equipment Full Workshop Stocks including Power Tools, Hand Tools, Jacks, Hydraulics, Compressor Tools and Compressor, Hydraulic Equipment, Reamers, Hoists, Metal Benches, Engine Hoists, Axle Stands, etc.

Machinery: 2 Commercial Transit Vans, 2 Crew Cab Pickups, 9 Various Tractors including Vintage, Telehandler, Sprayer, Krone Baler, Corn Conditioning Equipment, Rabe Ploughs, Folding Rolls, Straw Chopper, Mobile Compressor, Hay Eqpt, Ifor Williams Trailer,KRM Tine Drill, Disc Harrow. Dual Wheels, Row Crop Wheels and Tyres, New Wheels and Tyres. New Calf Creep Feeder, New Toppers, New Toe Tip Bucket, New Chain Harrows, etc.

Full inventory via Cruso & Wilkin website or i-bidder

Further Information available at: www.crusowilkin.co.uk

Alex Ison at The Estate Office, Church Farm, Hillington PE31 6DH

01553 691691

FARM DISPERSAL SALES

Friday 11th July 2025 At 10:30am

BROOK FARM, Portleys Lane, Drayton Bassett, B78 2AB

Case MXU135 4WD (06’)

Kuhn Venta 4010 4 Metre Combination Drill (2020 Model-Under 450 acres work)

Kuhn 5 Furrow Vari-Master Reversible Plough (21’)

Kuhn Axis 40.2 Twin Disc Mounted Fertiliser Spreader (21’)

Arable and General Machinery

Potato and Irrigation Equipment,

1 Ton Potato Boxes

Workshop Items, Tractor Sundries And Spares General E ects

Saturday 26th July 2025

HOLLIES FARM, Marston Montgomery, Ashbourne, DE6 2EJ

On instructions from Mr John Glover

24 Vintage And Classic Tractors

3 Excavators, Telehandler and Quad Bike also a range of Trailers, Arable and Grassland Machinery, Workshop Items and Sundries

A Sale Not To Be Missed - Many Items Non VAT

To include:

7x Field Marshall and Marshall Tractors, 7x Deutz Classic Tractors, John Deere 6420S and John Deere 6320, Ford TW25, Kubota L3540, Zetor 10540, International 444, McCormick 276, Fordson E27N Diesel and Oliver Tractors

C Clifton-Brown Tel 07860 841929 (Suffolk)

KUBOTA RTV 1140, 2012, 1213hrs (will increase), power steering, hydraulic tip, good tyres all round, V5 present. £7,800+VAT. T Allsop Tel 07824 707196 (Derbyshire)

TFM barn door canopy to fit Kubota RTV 111D, clad with aluminium, rear mesh gates, two doors hinged from the sides, used for one month only. £550 ono. E Hudspith Tel 07974 396930 (Gloucestershire)

BALERS & BALE HANDLING

WELGER 530 baler, good condition, used last season. £3,000. B Powers Tel 01945 780322 (Cambridgeshire)

TWOSE bale squeezer with Quicke brackets. £180+VAT. A Milsom Tel 01666 840772 (Wiltshire)

RUSSELL 56 bale trailed grab, with new tyres. £675. W Jarrom Tel 07974 523174 (Derbyshire)

BALER string, Gold Strand fine, 22,300', 20 packs. £8/pack ono. B Clarke Tel 07799 881727/01953 857406 (Norfolk)

BALE flipper, fits behind wrapper to put bale on end. £250+VAT. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

PHIBER 3104 big bale accumulator, 3 bale model, imported by Ernest Doe. £3,000 ono. B Clarke Tel 07799 881727/01953 857406 (Norfolk)

HEATH SuperChaser Extra, 2016 model, fully serviced for buyer. £65,000+VAT. W Hawkes Tel 07932 717512 (Lincolnshire)

KVERNELAND silage bale handler, owned from new, needs a little bit of TLC on right hand roller. £250+VAT. T Wright Tel 07795 484100 (Norfolk)

CLAAS 250 round baler, gwo, stored inside. £5,950. D Kirkham Tel 07952 821506 (Warwickshire)

TAMA Twine HD Extra. £41/pack. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

FRONT and rear small bale loaders, hold 25 each, good condition, stored inside. £100 each ono. G Shepherd Tel 01283732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire) SMALL bale sledge, holds 24 bales, stored inside. £100 ono. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)

BIG square bale grab, very robust, on Manitou brackets, but has other brackets also attached, picks up 2 bales, no longer required as no longer have livestock, good condition. £800+VAT. J Gibson Tel 07931 930369 (Nottinghamshire)

WELGER AP360 traditional small baler, excellent condition, little used, stored inside. £7,000 ono. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)

MEIJER Flintstone bale sledge, stacks two 1200mm x 700mm bales on top of each other, c/w tailgate for the baler, been on a Case/NH baler, but easily adapted to fit most makes, saves lots of time loading in the field. £600+VAT. K Roots Tel 07779 640801 (Essex) MOULTON Big Bale grab, excellent condition, Manitou brackets. £900+VAT. R Catton Tel 07966 785095/07976 648004 (Hertfordshire)

FARMLAND flat 8 bale grab, JCB Q fit brackets, working order. £500 ono. I Senior Tel 07887 543683 (Buckinghamshire)

MASSEY Ferguson conventional baler for spares or repair, most of it is there, can’t get the knotters to work & guard is bent. £500 ono. D Hobbs Tel 07468 413393 (Norfolk)

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seems to be there, including control box, haven’t had it running so listing as spares

repair. £600 ono. D Hobbs Tel 07468 413393 (Norfolk)

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VICON RV1601 round baler, good working condition, ready for work. £5,000+VAT. A Dring Tel 07747 770779 (Norfolk)

BROWNS Super Buzzard 2 heavy duty bale grab, will lift 2 x 800mm Hesstons, twin rams, JCB brackets. £1,400+VAT ono. J Needle Tel 07715 610177 (Hertfordshire)

COMPLETE small bale system – Welger AP360 baler, excellent condition, little used; also, 24 bale sledge & front/rear loaders to hold 50, all stored inside, may sell separately. £7,000 ono. J Pearson Tel 01283 732275 (Derbyshire)

HESSTON 4700 4 string 3’ x 3’, looks to be in good condition, have had it running, came in as trade in. £4,250+VAT ono. S Matthews Tel 07885 622209 (Bedfordshire)

NEW HOLLAND BB980 Hesston baler, 2003, 41000 bales, good condition. £16,500+VAT ono. E Hudspith Tel 07974 396930 (Gloucestershire)

2009 Claas Quadrant 3200, excellent working condition, ready to go straight to work, new tyres last year, 83000 bale count. £37,000 ono. A Hughes Tel 07970 928408 (Shropshire)

JOHN Deere 459 conventional baler, dry barn stored, gwo, off a small farm, done little work due to age of farmers. £4,800+VAT. T Mountain Tel 07593 414291 (Lincolnshire)

MASSEY Ferguson 185 Series 2 baler, 2003, 80 x 90cm bales, 2003, hydraulic knotter blower, Autolube, hydraulic bale eject, owned for last 10yrs, makes a cracking bale, will go straight to work, spent most of its life baling straw. £15,450+VAT. T Chugg Tel 07980 240592 (Worcestershire)

McHALE V640 round baler, 55000 bales, 2012, located Barnsley. £12,500 ono. Bailey Tel 07871 443518 (South Yorkshire)

CTM barrel cleaner loader, c/w pick off table, good working condition. R Fennelow Tel 07825 598570 (Cambridgeshire)

2016 McHale Fusion round baler, 60,000 bales, serviced by main dealer, ready for work. £28,500+VAT. R Parker Tel 07885 959356 (Norfolk)

BEET EQUIPMENT

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CLEANER LOADERS

2023 CTM9053XLRC with rollers, excellent condition, top of the range 9000 Series c/w R/C, slew elevator and powered wheels, only 1035hrs

2019 CTM9053XLRC with rollers, to be refurbished, top of the range 9000 Series c/w R/C, slew elevator and powered wheels, approx 5278hrs

2023 CTM5034 cleaner loader, latest CTM5000 model with CTM PRECLEANER & pick off, excellent condition, less than 250hrs

BEET HARVESTERS & ROPA MAUS

All sales enquiries to Simon Peacock Tel: 01485 520355 Mob: 07717 416178 or Email: simonp@ctmrcs.co.uk

STANHAY 12 row beet drill, c/w all markers & belts, etc, comes

Thyregod 2 row beet harvester, working order. £3,000. B Powers Tel 01945 780322 (Cambridgeshire) WEBB 6 row sugar beet drill. £350+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)

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‘23 Kramer KT559 Ecospeed 40km/h - standard UK spec, Kramer headstock & tines, full window guard, vacuum separator, 290 hours

‘23 Kramer KT457 Ecospeed 40km/h,standard UK spec, C/W Kramer carriage, 1407

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‘22 Kramer KT407 Ecospeed 40km/h, hydr quickhitch & trailer brakes, tilt ram lock, load stabiliser, LED all round illumination, 2218 hours

‘23 Kramer KT356-32 Ecospeed 40km/h, high cabin, tilt ram lock, load stabiliser, reversing camera, Matbro headstock, 996 hours

COMBINE HARVESTERS & agricultural machinery

KM Group 07944 116870 kmgroupcombine@gmail.com

NEW Holland TX34 combine, 17' header, good condition. £8,000+VAT. A Haste Tel 07740 257282 (Suffolk)

CLAAS 106 Dominator Hydrostatic, owned since 2008, not used last year due to change in farming policy & retirement, used on 85 acres, in normal condition for age, 3892hrs, 17' header. £7,500+VAT ono. C Dagless Tel 07764 795570 (Norfolk)

CLAAS combine side knife, hydraulic, nearside, good condition. £400+VAT. P Riddleston Tel 07470 063643 (Suffolk)

header, trolley, straw chopper, 3742hrs, galvanised panels, long discharge auger, tidy, good mechanically, owned last 15 seasons, checked by Claas trained mechanic annually, many parts replaced. £11,750+VAT ono. S Eddon Tel 07979 984796 (North Yorkshire)

CLAAS Dominator 76, barn stored, Perkins engine, in good working order, last used 2yrs ago, has a 12' header & has only done small acreage in the last 10yrs, brakes need some attention. £1,500+VAT. C Braithwaite Tel 01723 859414 (North Yorkshire)

HOLLAND maize concave to fit CX 6 walker combine. £300; also drum filler plates for maize, all in good condition. £200. J Hynard Tel 07860 570729 (Kent)

HOLLAND TX64 Plus, 1999, 17' header, self levelling sieves, straw walker, very tidy, well looked after machine, more photos/info on request, viewings welcome, reluctant sale but no longer required,

COMBINES:

JOHN DEERE: T670i, W540, 9580 WTS, 2066, 2264, 2258, 2058, 1188, 1177, 1166, 1085, 1075, 1065, 985, 975, 965, 955, 952, 950, 630, 530, 8820

CLAAS: Lexion 600, 580T, 570T, 480, 460, 440, 430, 218, 118, 116, 115, 114CS, 108, 106, 105, 98, 96, 85, 76, 70

NEW HOLLAND: CR9080, CR980, TX66, TX68, TX36, TX34, TX32, TF78, TF46, TF44, TF42, 8080, 8050, 8040, 1500’s, 133

MASSEY FERGUSON: 7278, 40RS 38, 34, 31, 29, 27, 865, 760, 750, 665, 504

DEUTZ FAHR: 6090, 4090, 4080,4075, M3630, M3610, M2780, M2680, M1002

LAVERDA: 152, M120 CASE: 1660

TRACTORS:

JOHN DEERE: 8520, 8400, 8200T, 7800, 7530, 7430, 6930, 6900, 6800, 6430, 6110, 3650, 3130, 2140, 2040, 1640

FORKLIFTS:

JCB: 531-70, 530-70, 525-58, 520-4, 414, 926

CLAAS: Targo C50, K50 Ranger

MATBRO: Telestar, Teleshift, 280, 270, 250

MANITOU: 2600, MLT 633

MERLO: 40.7, 30.6 Multifarmer, 28.7, 26.6

JOHN DEERE: 3800, 3420, 3415, 3200

MASSEY FERGUSON: 8295

TEREX: 250

BALERS:

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

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

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

VICON: LB12000, LB8200, MP800, RV1602

WELGER: D6000, D4000, 520, 435

VICON: LB12000, LB8200, MP800, 1601, RV1602

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

SUPERTINO: 60-120

MOWERS:

KUHN: Alterna 500

JOHN DEERE: 328, 228, 131, 1360

POTTINGER: Novacat, Eurocat

KRONE: AM20, 32P, AMT

NEW & USED STOCK

(100%)

NEW Holland CR 9.90, 2021, very low hrs, immaculate condition, 30' header, Varifeed, side knives, twin screens, GPS fully RTK, yield mapping, Intelli-sence, chaff spreaders, adjustable spout on the move, many other extras. POA. J Rycroft Tel 07768 726198 (North Yorkshire)

DEUTZ-FAHR pair of linseed sieves & pair of bean/pea seed covers for a Deutz combine, good condition. £100+VAT ono. G Horner Tel 07971 156245 (Cambridgeshire)

PAIR of electric Massey Ferguson side knives, good condition. £850+VAT. G Horner Tel 07971 156245 (Cambridgeshire)

ono. P Watson Tel 07885 272342 (North Yorkshire)

MORTAL side knife off Massey Ferguson 7000 range, very good condition. £350. B Harding Tel 07850 917734 (Suffolk)

RAPE kit for a 7.5m Vario Claas header, two hydraulic side knives, please contact for further information. J Racey Tel 07966 244772/01487 830249 (Cambridgeshire)

CLAAS Dominator 86, 1986, engine runs, combine is tired with damage on the grain pan & sieves, 4800hrs. J Oldridge Tel 07443 419660 (East Yorkshire)

NEW Holland TX66, 20’ header, 1992, 2210E/1770D hrs, hydrostatic trans, straw chopper, chaff spreader, 6 straw walker self lev sieves, header trailer, barn stored, bright paintwork, owner driven/maintained, excellent, served us well. £28,000+VAT ono. H Pell Tel 07880736854 (Bedfordshire)

MF POWERFLOW belts, five 5’ belts made for a Massey Ferguson table by Apex Belting in Bury St Edmunds, new & unused. £1,500+VAT. G Horner Tel 07971 156245 (Cambridgeshire)

CLAAS Lexion 770 Terra Trac, 2017, 2640 eng/1953 drum hrs, 12.30 vario cutterbar 3XL unload auger, 4D clean, cruise pilot, auto wind + slope deflector, 2 side knives, immaculate, maintained throughout by authorised Claas service agent. £160,000 ono. A Balaam Tel 07740 630012 (Essex)

COMPRESSORS

DOOSAN 7/31E compressor with generator, 2013, good condition, serviced ready to go, c/w pipe & hand lance. £4,500+VAT.

NEW Holland TX32 c/w 17' header & trailer, 1992, 4064hrs, straw chopper, barn stored, good condition. £12,000+VAT ono. B Pooley Tel 07909 540633 (Cambridgeshire)

BISO 20' extension twin side knife. £1,500 ono. J Cowling Tel 07939 243258 (East Yorkshire)

JOHN Deere 2056 combine,1996, 3600 engine/2800 drum hrs, 18' header, excellent condition, 2 owner drivers from new, always stored under cover, must be seen. £25,000 ovno. J C Clay & Partners Tel 07860 673611/07739 207123 (Lincolnshire)

CLAAS Tucano 570 with Vario 770 header, 2018, Maxi-care serviced & in excellent condition throughout, hydraulic side knife, GPS autosteer, telematics with yield mapping, owner-operated from new. £95,000+VAT.. R Raven Tel 07970 795071 (Suffolk)

EXCEEDED OUR EXPECTATIONS

Richard Hellyer Farm Manager

on a 700ha heavy clay farm at Hatley St George, Bedfordshire

We purchased the Triton 6m drill in 2021 to replace heavy cultivations and reduce labour and fuel costs. The Triton has allowed us to maximise our winter wheat acreage and drop spring drilled crops from the rotation. The Triton drill has exceeded our expectations with a dramatic reduction in costs and with wheats averaging 11tha which is higher than we were getting from our previous heavy cultivation and plough system. It is true to say that the Triton will drill clay effectively in virtually any conditions and gives the confidence to drill wheat later to reduce black grass.

Twin hold roll pin blade removal system and backward leaning air borne upper blade for trash lift and ease of trash flow

Seed depth tail 40mm deep holding the seed at correct depth and placing seed on either side of seed terrace

Next Generation Patented Drilling Blades

Triton launched its unique deep soil engagement direct drill in 2018 to give plough based yields from direct drilling. Six years later we are consistently achieving higher yields from the Triton than from ploughed trials on our own land. The Triton is the only all weather seed drill on the market that gives the flexibility to grow maximum profit autumn sown crops whilst reducing blackgrass from late drilling. A number of other manufacturers are now claiming all weather capabilities – don't be caught out, get a demo against a Triton.

Downward facing upper blade does not hook grass weed seed up from below stale seed bed and field surface

Triangular tungsten tiles for reduced draught and soil disturbance

SOIL SURFACE

Drilling at 40mm depth

Downward facing upper blade holds field surface in place minimising soil eruption in the stale seed bed

14cm deep lower blade takes blade deep below ground for air drainage and rooting

2024 New Holland T6.155

Electro Command, 40km/h, creep speed, APUH, cab suspension, 8 LED work lights, 3 speed PTO, high visibility roof, 90mm lift rams, 3 mechanical remotes, fender controls, bluetooth radio, dynamic front fenders, large fuel tank, a/c, 460/85R38 and 420/70R28, choice of 2

Essex

2023 New Holland TH7.42 Elite telescopic handler, 665hrs, boom suspension, 3rd service, air conditioning, suspended seat, 145hp engine, 6x3 Powershift transmission, 140L/min piston pump, APUH, trailer brakes, halogen lights, 500/70R24 Trelleborg tyres

Essex

2023 New Holland T7.225 Auto Command, 989hrs, Sidewinder, 146L/min, 8 LED w/lights, cab & f/susp, 3spd PTO, 150A alternator, a/brakes, full GPS, 4 e/remote valves, NH 745LA f/loader, fender controls, high mount r/lights, f/linkage w/joystick, bluetooth radio, dynamic f/ fenders, telematics, Intelliview IV, 110mm lift rams, Vredestein 650/65R38 and 540/65R28

Essex

2024 New Holland T7.315HD PLMi Blue Power, Auto Command,1239hrs, 50km/h, 220L/min, 14 LED w/lights, cab & f/susp, 4spd PTO, 250A alternator, a/brakes, 5 e/remote valves, 2 mid mount valves c/w adv joystick, fender controls, hi mnt r/lights, bluetooth radio, dynamic f/fenders, ISO Power Beyond, telematics, Intelliview 12, full GPS, 120mm lift rams, Cat3 f/linkage w/PTO, cooled storage box, ext air line, Firestone 710/70R42 and 600/70R30 Essex

2022 Merlo TF35.7-140

856hrs, Deutz 140 hp engine, 40kph, 2 speed hydrostatic transmission, 7m reach, 3500kg lift capacity, forks, rear pick up hitch, trailer brakes, A/C, Mitas 460/70R24 tyres

Essex

2023 Massey Ferguson S5.155 Dyna 4, 953hrs, 40km/h, 100L/m hydraulic pump, 4 mechanical remote valves, front axle suspension, cab suspension, 8 work lights, high visibility hitch, 540/540e/1000 rpm PTO, a/c, air seat, new Trelleborg 440/65 R24 & 540/65 R34

Essex

2024 New Holland T7.300HD PLMi Auto Command, 1479hrs, 50km/h, 170L/min, 14 LED w/lights, semi-active Comfort Ride™ cab & f/susp, 4spd PTO, 250A alternator, a/brakes, 4 e/remote valves, 2 mid mnt valves c/w adv joystick, fender controls, hi mnt r/lights, bluetooth radio, dynamic f/fenders, ISO Power Beyond, telematics, Intelliview 12, full GPS, 110mm lift rams Cat3, hyd top link, f/linkage w/PTO, cooled storage box, ext air line, Firestone 650/85R38 and 600/70R30

2024 New Holland T7.340 Blue Power Auto Command, 1034hrs, 50km/h, 220L/min, 14 LED work lights, semi-active Comfort Ride™ cab suspension, front suspension, 4 speed PTO, 250A alternator, air brakes, 5 electric remote valves, 3 mid mount valves with advanced joystick, fender controls, high mount road lights, bluetooth radio, dynamic front fenders, ISO Power Beyond, hood and rear camera, telematics, Intelliview 12, full GPS, 120mm lift rams Cat3, front linkage with PTO, cooled storage box, external air line, Mitas 900/60 R42 and Mitas 650/60 R34

2022 Merlo TF42.7-145

1190hrs, Deutz 145hp engine, 40kph, CVTronic transmission, air seat, 7m reach, 4200kg lift capacity, forks, rear pick up hitch, trailer brakes, a/c, Michelin 460/70 R24 industrial tyres

Essex

2022 Massey Ferguson 8S.265

Dyna 7 E�cient, 50km/h, 150L/m CCLS pump,

Power Beyond, micro joystick with 2 ERV, 2 MRV, front linkage, full suspension, Datatronic 5 touch screen 9”, 2 roof beacons, 16 worklights, air brakes, 650/65R42 and 540/65R30 tyres choice of 2

Essex

2021 Sennebogen 730E pick and carry timber handler, 10400hrs, all round protection, LED lights, camera, Cummins Stage 5 engine, 186kw, rigid 1.5m cab height extension, SGH 2000.32S grab

2019 Merlo TF33.7-115

1463hrs, Deutz 115hp engine, 40kph, 2 speed hydrostatic transmission, 7m reach, 3300kg lift capacity, forks, X-Form GS-76 grab, X-Form BK10-76 bucket, rear pick up hitch, trailer brakes, Mitas 405/70R24 tyres

Essex

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stock available, contact: Richard McTurk

Essex

Your New Approved Ifor Williams Distributor in Cambridgeshire

Your New Approved Ifor Williams Distributor in Cambridgeshire

STEWART TRAILERS

Built to your individual specification, including the new Legend range. Call for details and to discuss your requirements.

levelling tie bars, hydraulic wing lift & support, full length side skids, chain curtains, 3 rotors, 6 blades per rotor, slip clutch & protected gearboxes.

KUBOTA M5112 TRACTOR & LOADER (2023)

C/W – 115 hp, 36/36 gears, LHR, 40KPH, passenger seat, 4WD, 2 manual spools, work lights, Hydraulic pick up hitch, air ride seat, LA2000 loader with euro attachment.

SPEARHEAD 650 MULTICUT PROLINE

C/W - Wide angle PTO, levelling tie bars, hydraulic folding, front and rear chain curtains, 5 rotors, with 6 blades per rotor.

GRANGE GRASSLAND LOOSENER (2022)

C/W - 3m working width, hydraulic front cutting discs, 6 auto reset legs at 50cm spacing, shoulder press rear packer & manual depth control.

SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 300 ROTARY MOWER

C/W - 3m cut, manual height adjustment, floating 3 point linkage frame, front & rear chain curtains, side skids, 2 rotors with 2 blades per rotor.

BERTI TRINCIARGINI TA/PS 200CM (2016)

C/W - L/H Offset, 2m working width, hydraulic offset, rear roller, large hammer flails & PTO drive.

£14,000+VAT

2006 Vaderstad 4m drill system tine 5400ha

£12,250+VAT

2014

2008 Spearhead 4m hydraulic folding ail mower

£15,500+VAT £5,500+VAT

GREENS MACHINES Ltd

07825 951504

DRILLS

HORSTINE Farmery small seed applicator, used for cover crop & rapeseed on Sumo Trio. £1,000+VAT. R Garner Tel 07767 418452 (Norfolk)

VADERSTAD 600P drill, 6m, good condition, brilliant heavy land drill, always barn stored, very reliable. £7,500+VAT. R Garner Tel 07767 418452 (Norfolk)

OPICO Variocast Air Seeder, 8 outlets with ground wheel drive. £1,250 ono. N Vergette Tel 07802 331200 (Cambridgeshire)

1999 John Deere 750A 3m trailed no till drill, c/w bout markers, nearly new discs (80 acres), hopper ext (holds 1T wheat), upgraded to RDS, electric drive, variable rate & Artemis control screen (cost £4K), tramlining, serviced, gwo. £18,500+VAT. P Batt Tel 07592 592727 (Kent)

PW5-25 cross slot 5m drill, 2016, Mk IV openers, 2600L seed hopper, 710/45R22.5 tyres (1.2bar field & 4bar road), Accord metering & air delivery system, RDS drill monitor with ground radar, ADF, Avadex & micro granular applicator, good condition. S Parrish Tel 07785 502436 (Essex)

VADERSTAD 600S third row kit, c/w longer link rods. £850+VAT. A Alden Tel 07850 468101 (Norfolk)

SIMTECH T-Sem 400 4m dril, 2018, 1T+ seed hopper, tramlining, pre-em markers, in good condition & ready drill, selling due to upgrade to 6m. £26,500+VAT. M Scantlebury Tel 07973 263453 (Essex)

BETTINSON mounted 3m, disc coulters & pipes good. £500+VAT. J Harper Tel 07717 698298 (Cambridgeshire)

SIMBA Freeflow 3m, good tines. £2,000+VAT. J Harper Tel 07717 698298 (Cambridgeshire)

WEAVING GD 6m drill, 2017, excellent working condition & ready to work, markers, pre-em markers, framework only for Avadex applicator, Stocks small seed/slug pellet applicator, Artemis controller, f/w r/discs with stone guards. £32,500+VAT ono. D Parrish Tel 07860 365049 (Bedfordshire)

MOORE Uni-drill DP400 box drill, 2001, 4m rigid, front press wheels, c/w bout markers & pre emergence markers to fit back on, Sulky metering with MS rate adjuster, good condition. £12,000+VAT. R Cross Tel 07935 026233 (East Yorkshire)

FENCING & GATES

FOLDING Suffolk coulter bar with 32 coulters, tramline, pre em, centre markers & following harrow, piggyback mounted on nearly new 4m folding Maschio Aquilla Rapido power harrow, Accord control box (see power harrow advert). D Murrell Tel 07850 724139 (Norfolk)

HORSCH Taro 6m mounted disc drill with Rollflex packer, 48 coulters, harrow, tramline, pre em & centre markers, only drilled one acre, no fault of Taro, just our front tank did not have enough puff, new price now £40k. Good saving at £25,000. D Murrell Tel 07850 724139 (Norfolk)

VADERSTAD 400F Rapid 4m seed drill, 2002, metering valve recon (£2,500), new drill tube, new discs 4yrs ago, drill box cabled by Dave King when purchased in 2016, drilled 100ac/yr, some new tyres & hoses, working order, can load. £10,000+VAT ono. J Rudd Tel 07890 334375 (Norfolk)

COUSINS 5 leg subsoiler with Techneat Autocast seeder/Stocks micro seeder. £4,000 ono. J Cowling Tel 07939 243258 (East Yorkshire)

2009 Kuhn Megant 400-32 tine drill, great condition, will go straight to work, 4m wide, 32 coulters, hydraulic fan, bout markers, pre & post tramlining kit, double row covering harrows, land wheel, Hector control box, track eradicators. £10,950+VAT. A Clark Tel 07813 006110 (Lincolnshire)

2012 KRM Sola drill, 4.8m, bout & tramline markers, tidy condition, has been on the farm from new. £7,500+VAT. S Scott Tel 07849 001379 (East Yorkshire)

GALVANISED heavy duty field gates, 14' c/w hook & eyes, never used, £140 new. £100 ono. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)

WOLSELEY electric fencer (3 strand wire system), needs 6V battery. £40. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

GALVANISED heavy duty 14' field gates, c/w hook & eyes, never used, £140 new. £100 ono. J Pearson Tel 01283 732275 (Derbyshire)

FORAGE & SILAGE

TWELVE new flails for Kidd forager. Offers. R Goddard Tel 07741 015245/01953 881213 (Norfolk)

JOHN DEERE foragers (2). £350. T Ridgway Tel 07870 660849 (Oxfordshire)

SILACORD silage wrap, 14 rolls, black, 500mm x 1800m wrap. £25+VAT per roll. R Garner Tel 07768 821476 (Cambridgeshire)

Tel 07768 645124/01525 222343 (Buckinghamshire)

01691 791460

MF 8S.305

2022, 2400hrs, Dyna VT Exclusive, front links

MF 7720S

2019, 4500hrs, Dyna 6, Exclusive, front links, guidance

MF 7620

2014, 4300hrs, Dyna VT Exclusive, front links

MF 7718S

2020, 5200hrs, front links & PTO

MF 7718S

2019, 4700hrs, front links & PTO, guidance

MF 7718S

2022, 1200hrs, 50kph, new tyres

MF 6714S

2021, 2600hrs, 50kph, air brakes

MF 7726

2017, 5000hrs, Dyna 6 Exclusive, front links

MF 8480

2008, 2100hrs, front links, 50kph, Dyna VT

MF 8740S

2019, 9000hrs, front links & PTO, guidance, 50kph, air brakes

MF 5445

2003, 7200hrs, Quicke Q30 loader, power shuttle, 2 spools, air con, tidy tractor

MF 5S.115

2024, 300hrs, Dyna 4, cab suspension

MF 5711M

2022, 500hrs, c/w loader, Dyna 4, 40kph

MF 6613

2017, 3600hrs, c/w loader, Dyna 4, cab suspension

MF 7724

2016, 5600hrs, c/w front links & PTO, air brakes

Abbey 3500 gallon tanker

2020, 7.5m dribble bar, self loading arm, 13500 pump

R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)

laid on side to prevent rain entering, holds 6-7t, collection. £700 ono. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)

7-TONNE bulk feed bin, good condition, regularly painted, collection only. £750 ono. G Shepherd Tel 01283

055979 (Derbyshire)

SWEEP auger, 3 phase, in good working order, only for sale as bins dismantled. £500+VAT. R Gardiner Tel 07961 347047 (Essex)

OPICO Magna 1200QF, 2012, Skyvac, had very little use, 250hrs, always stored inside. £30,000+VAT. A Brown Tel 07850 936135 (Worcestershire)

Blanch|Allmet|Carrier| Svegma|Farrell|Bentall|Wilder| Vertec|Turner|Tornum|Turbodan|

SILVER 1T grain hoppers, 4 bins, hold c.1t each, 112x112cm square, 104cm hopper height, 3 bins 158cm tt height forklift entry, 4th 196cm tt with castors, slide base openings, great to feed an auger or similar, can manage the flow. £250+VAT all 4. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)

AXIAL Flow Fans (4), 2001, c/w burners & control box, full working order when recently removed from agricultural building, dried an underfloor 100' x 60' building, with approx 1000T of grain, only selling due to building change of use. N Oakey Tel 07887 845836 (Oxfordshire)

SILO discharge auger, 6"–8", 3 phase, was paired with the 41' hi lift auger advertised, will move 40T/hr. £500+VAT. R Gardiner Tel 07961 347047 (Essex)

BRICE BAKER 8" hi-lift auger, 41', been on farm since new, brand new motor on it, 3 phase & 4 castor wheels, very good condition. £1,500+VAT. R Gardiner Tel 07961 347047 (Essex)

CONCRETE partitions (8), 2m long x 1.25m high. £1,750+VAT. A Gosling Tel 07768 721928 (Essex)

ALVAN Blanch continuous flow grain dryer, full working order, always stored inside, will fit on a lorry, available after harvest (September onwards). £2,500+VAT ono. C Wootton Tel 07780 828018 (Hertfordshire)

WANTED

ANY GRAIN DRYERS & agricultural machinery

KM Group 07944 116870 kmgroupcombine@gmail.com

CS90 grain sampling probe, 2010, camera, joystick control, reception chamber. C Godwin Tel 07970 625051 (Wiltshire)

KONGSKILDE grain drying fan, electric, single phase motor, 240/480v 5.5KW, 1450rpm, c/w starter box, good condition. £400+VAT. P Riddleston Tel 07470 063643 (Suffolk)

POUNDFIELD Alfabloc pre-cast concrete grain wall sections, set of 8, c/w

Our stock changes daily, please visit or website for a

CLAAS LEXION 600 TT £79,950 12m Vario, 30kph, 3500E/2480D hrs, f/TT tracks, 500/85R24 rears, LH & RH V knife, C-bar brake, dust ext, yield/Q/G/meter, yield map, Telematics, air comp, p/sprdr, rev cam 2010 CL-58901147.A

CLAAS LEXION 750 TT £165,000 9.3m Vario, 40kph, 2159E/1652D hrs, f/TT, 500/85R24 rears, RH V

& RH V knife, C-bar brake, dust ext, yield/Q/G/meter, Cemos, c/c, air comp, p/ sprdr, chaff sprdr, AutoCrop flow, rev cam, LEDs 2018 CL-C7601106.A

CLAAS JAGUAR 990 £33,5000 3m p/u, 710 fronts, 600 rears, 4wd, a/c, corn cracker, V-Max 36, Multi Crop Cracker Classic L, 100/125 teeth, hard-chromeplated, stop rock, cruise pilot, auto/opti fill 2021 CL-50201093 CLAAS JAGUAR 970 4WD £99,500

3m p/u, 800/70R32 fronts, 600/65R28 rears, 5040 eng/3683 cyl hrs, air con, corn cracker, hyd trailer hitch, stop rock detector 2012 CL-49403844.A

BATWING topper, old but works. £2,000+VAT. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

SPEARHEAD 460 batwing topper, in good condition, road light, tyres & wheel bearings are all good, PTO guards all present, had light use, for topping OSR stubble & grass paddocks, on original bales, well maintained. £6,000+VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

KRONE KW5.50/4x7 4 rotor tedder, selling as upgraded to larger model, can be seen working, sold as seen, new hydraulic hose fitted, could be delivered locally. £2,500+VAT. C White Tel 07710 830108 (Rutland)

as

£4,400+VAT. R Nursaw Tel 07811 849952 (Devon)

LELY Lotus 300 hay tedder/rake, working order, all complete, solid wheels. £525. D Ivens Tel 07969 877834 (Northamptonshire)

TURNER Turbomower 50, 48"/1.2m flail mower, 540 PTO, Cat I/II linkage, adjustable offset, rear roller, in good working condition, bearings & guards good, ready to work, suit 20–40hp tractor, mainly used to cut footpaths & around trees. £750 ono. C Whitton Tel 07957870362 (Suffolk)

JOHN Deere 331 mower, 2014, steel tined conditioner, bolt on blades but has a full set of quick change discs which only cut 80 acres before being swapped, always dry stored, only cut 150 acres a year of our own ground, genuine machine. £6,200+VAT. D Raven Tel 07825 151798 (Suffolk)

KUHN triple mowers – set of Kuhn butterfly rear mowers GMD 8730 & front mower GMD 3125F, all are 2018 plain mowers (no conditioners), very tidy, well looked after condition, must all go together, viewings welcome.

£26,000+VAT ono. A Simpson Tel 07759 285364 (Derbyshire)

SPEARHEAD Multicast 620 Multicut, owned from new & always stored inside, genuine clean machiner, 2022, only for sale as we have gone to an 8m version. £22,000+VAT ono. j Binning Tel 07765 064694 (Oxfordshire)

KUHN Haybob 360, 2013, owned from new, good condition. £2,500+VAT. T Wright Tel 07795 484100 (Norfolk)

TEAGLE Dynamo 8 finishing mower/ roller, 2014, can be offset, bought new to keep paddock looking like a lawn (one acre), done very little barn stored. £2,250. S Bygraves Tel 07973 117993 (Cambridgeshire)

MURATORI rotary mower, topper finisher, little used. £1,000 ono. P Jaye Tel 01638 751473/07867 411091 (Suffolk) SPEARHEAD flail mower, in good working order. £750. P Jaye Tel 01638 751473/07867 411091 (Suffolk)

FRANSGARD RV 390 hay turner, 3.9m width, twin wheels, swath gates, always stored in the dry, not used

GARFORD

GALUCHO 3.8M DOUBLE

GRASS MACHINERY (cont)

TWOSE 10’ flat roll, good condition. £750+VAT. R Catton Tel 07966 785095/07976 648004 (Hertfordshire)

KRONE Swadro 1400 Plus 4 rotor rake, 2012, all new cam bearings & arm bearings in winter service (not been used this season), serviced annually, Isobus & control box, load sensing, lift/lower axle, w/a PTO, independent rotor, excellent. £19,950+VAT. J Bailey Tel 07515 281824 (Dorset)

RANSOMES Triple gang mower, 1998, good working condition, hydrostatic steering, good strong Kubota diesel engine, recently serviced, new battery. £1,000+VAT. K Garrod Tel 07932 150466 (Norfolk)

2013 Scag Turf Tiger, 61” rotary deck, 1857hrs, virtually new tyres, just been serviced. £6,500+VAT. T Gasson Tel 07557224955 (Warwickshire)

SITREX finishing topper, Cat 1 3 point linkage, PTO driven, 1.8m, triple blade, c/w depth wheels, gwo. £750 ono. M Fisher Tel 07970 894244 (Cambridgeshire)

KUHN Six Star tedder, 2009 model, for sale due to up grading, had two new bearings fitted this week, tyres all good, working order, c/w new tines to fit on where some are missing, DM with any enquiries. £3,250+VAT. L Crago Tel 07854 219149 (Cornwall)

CLAAS Disco 3m mower conditioner, only good for spares & repair. £300 ono. R Harris Tel 07939 423580 (Essex)

LELY 280 mower conditioner, 2011, owner driver from new, not used for last 2yrs, reason for sale retired, excellent condition. £4,500. M Whiteman Tel 07785 921408 (East Sussex)

KUHN GA3201 single rotor rake, 2017 model, low acreage off small farm, always stored indoors, excellent condition. £3,250+VAT ono. C Gaden Tel 07927 343092 (Warwickshire)

KUHN Haybob 300, 2009, immaculate condition, done very little, barn stored & not used due to contractors now carrying out required work, will go straight to work, manual included, no cracks or welds to the frame. £1,500+VAT. C Wollen Tel 07786 117094 (Bristol)

VOTEX 9’ Topper, in tidy condition, no rot unlike most, good bearings, turns freely with no play or noise, will go straight to work. £975. S Burbidge Tel 07517 386285 (Lincolnshire)

KRONE Am323s mower, in very good working condition, 2012. £2,400+VAT. J Green Tel 07415 387696 (Bedfordshire)

HEDGING

2014 McConnel PA 7285T-VFR, 1.6m 85hp belt drive head, V5 Revolution controls, 2950hrs, all guards been blasted & recoated, awesome trimmer, genuine reason for sale, more pictures available. £18,950+VAT. S Fletcher Tel 07970 559148 (Herefordshire)

BOMFORD Farmtrim hedge cutter, good working order, regularly used.

£300+VAT. J Johnson Tel 07803 249399 (Hertfordshire)

PALAX Combi wood processor, TSVE, reluctant retirement sale, best machine for general tree surgeons, always under cover, owned from new, Lombardini diesel engine, well maintained, vgc, upgraded electrics, low usage, new conveyor belt. £9,500. F Danecker Tel 07885 491340/01494 758539 (Buckinghamshire)

PERROT TRX100/465 irrigator, 1998, 100mm pipe, 465m long, good working order, hydraulic turn & legs, no leaks, solar panel, program rain controller, side or centre pull gun carriage, can be seen working. £5,000+VAT ono. D McTurk Tel 07790 262216 (Essex)

3-INCH sprinkler irrigation pipes (40), 3' & 4" mains pipe plus fittings (taps, bends,flexi pipes, etc, some new), trailer not included. A Garner Tel 07850 727436 (Cambridgeshire)

NEW polypipe, twin walled, perforated & non perforated, ranging in size from 150 to 600mm, in 6m lengths, Milton Keynes area. C Smith Tel 07831 479966 (Buckinghamshire)

JOE TURNER EQUIPMENT JTE JOE TURNER

CLAAS Liner 2900 2 rotor rake, bought new 2020 on 2019 plate, well cared for, oils drained every year & greased regularly, c/w rear mudguards, piped for independent rotor lift, c/w spare wheel & tines. £17,750+VAT. J Bailey Tel 07515 281824 (Dorset)

CUB Cadet Z Force ride on mower, 2015, very low hrs 584, powerful Kawasaki engine, recently serviced, 4’ deck, runs great with no problems, was used to cut a paddock monthly, collection preferred but delivery possible, call for more info. £3,150 ono. L Robson Tel 07719561629 (North Yorkshire)

& FORESTRY See our ad on page 153 24-109420 Specialists in hedging & forestry equipment

MCCONNEL axle bracket & latches for Case MXU & Maxxum/NH TS & T6000 range, will fit some Fords too, been on a TW, c/w latch-on style latches & most bolts, etc, good order. £550+VAT. A Alden Tel 07850 468101 (Norfolk)

McCONNEL short latch arms for axle bracket machines, no longer needed. £200+VAT. A Alden Tel 07850 468101 (Norfolk)

IGLAND 60 timber winch, 2017, 3 point linkage, in excellent condition, having only been used a few times, 60kN, breaking load 130kN, maximum cable length 85m, weight 420kg. £3,900 ono. A Stingheru Tel 07706 647693 (Gloucestershire)

MCCONNEL hedge cutter & rotary ditch cleaner, 2012, hydraulic deflector & rotates 90deg ideal for cleaning ditches & vegetation only, done very little work, properly 2 days work, been in storage since, very good condition. £2,800 ono. E Sykes Tel 07717 824989 (Cambridgeshire)

IRRIGATION/ DRAINAGE

FARROW alloy irrigation pipes (18), 4” x 30’, sound condition, also quantity of 4” bends plus irrigation reel with Petter engine for spares or repair, call John for more info. J Carnell Tel 07768 645124/01525 222343 (Buckinghamshire)

CONCRETE pipes, 36" x 15". D Bettles Tel 07895 384278 (Bedfordshire)

COGEM irrigation water pump, ideal for large areas, Lombardini engine (1500rpm), Caprari MEC-MR65-3/2A horizontal multistage centrifugal pump, good condition, selling due to relocation & no longer required, fully operational. £6,500 ono. A Stingheru Tel 07706 647693 (Gloucestershire)

HERBST 10t gravel trailer in good condition, horizontal sliding conveyor, good tyres & f/w heavy duty 10 stud axle. R Hankins Tel 07973 265378 (Northamptonshire)

BAUER 90-400TX irrigation reel & gun, stored inside, purchased larger reel two seasons ago & held on to

as a spare. £5,500+VAT ono. G Jarron Tel 07740 605576 (Angus)

PEDIGREE Limousin heterozygous polled bull, 17 months old, from a TB4 area, High Health herd, been semen tested, nice & quite. £4,250. L Enefer Tel 07810 004470 (Norfolk)

SEAFIELD PEDIGREES

LIMOUSIN X & British Blue X in calf cows for sale due to herd reduction, varying ages & calving dates, in calf to pedigree Limousin or Blonde bull. S Jaques Tel 01754 763319 (Lincolnshire)

CALF dehorning crate, little used as have polled Simmentals now. £300+VAT. C Patmore Tel 07702 503081 (Essex)

P Blackman Tel 07880 728341 (Cambridgeshire)

ABERDEEN ANGUS BULLS

Ready to work

Delivered direct to your farm . Very quiet, easy calving females available Health monitored Closed herd Full pedigree with each animal Red tractor approved

Semen Also Available

TEL: 07715 764 351

PURE bred Sussex bull, born March 30/03/2020, daughters in herd reason for sale, TB4 area, Surrey, photos upon request. R Keen Tel 07889 018105/01306 621500 (Surrey) SIMMENTAL cows & calves, pure bred, home bred, Farm Assured, spring calving, superb conformation & running with Sim bull again. M Goodwin Tel 07703 447656 (Staffordshire)

LANGLEY herd of pedigree British Friesians, have for sale a selection of down calving heifers due September in calf to British Friesian bull, well grown, BVD free, excellent pedigrees & conformation. J Carnell Tel 07768 645124/01525 222343 (Buckinghamshire)

NANNY goats (2), good home only. £200 each. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

PEDIGREE Dorset Down ram & ewes, all homebred, can be sold together or individually, lovely small starter flock, ewes have successfully reared lambs, sad sale due to downsizing the flock, ram very tame, suit commercial or pet home. S Kidner Tel 07881 104868/01502 575217 (Suffolk)

BUTLEY Herefords, registered pedigree bulls & females, quiet & easily handled, all bulls halter trained & guaranteed under Hereford Society rules, TB4 area. www. butleyherefords.co.uk. DC Smith & Sons Tel 07971 694912/07885 594143 (Suffolk)

2025 Pygmy kids ready to order! Our nannies are producing top quality beautifully marked & coloured kids, care notes supplied, vacc’d, wormed & hoof trimmed, microchips & double tags. E Bunting Tel 07889 640199 (Essex)

ANGLO Nubian x French Alpine bottle kids for sale, 7 available (4 girls, 3 wethers), make good pets, High Health herd & parents all up to date with vaccs & worming. E Bunting Tel 07889 640199 (Essex)

PEDIGREE Limousin bull, 9 months old, Wilodge, Loosebeare & Fenrose pedigrees, quiet, well grown, should make easy calving bull as this is 7th calf from dam & never had to assist one, photos available on request. £1,000 ono. A Richardson Tel 07710 077299 (Essex)

YEARLING pure Boer goats, 2 does, 1 wether, wormed, Lamivac, Crovect, all handled regularly, will do anything for bucket of food, would make great pets, great for estate maintenance in woodland, rough ground, buyers require CPH for transfer. £485. P Weston Tel 07947 923844 (Northamptonshire)

GLOUCESTERSHIRE Old Spot X Duroc breeding boars & gilts, store pigs also available. J Sowter Tel 07561 637615 (Derbyshire)

PEDIGREE registered Hereford bulls, young bulls ready to work from Hollowseal Poll Herefords, Elite Health status herd, sired by Cleland 1 Potter. C Winfiedale Tel 07724 743611/01827 373293 (Derbyshire)

SHEEP troughs/lambing hurdles, quantity of both, willing to split. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

KVERNELAND 864 straw/silage blower/ feeder, swivel chute, e/controls, 2018/19, little used, excellent condition, road lights, mudguards, takes 120x90 or two 5' rounds, twin speed gearbox, external loading controls, anti-block feature.

£11,000+VAT ono. C Jones Tel 07818 600062 (Northamptonshire)

RITCHIE Draft Pro with guillotine r/gate, 2023, 4-point weighing for improved accuracy (weigh head required), 3-way drafting for increased efficiency, EID compatible with additional equipment, TrusTest weigh head for sale separately.

£1,500+VAT ono. H Beaton Tel 07494 001405 (Suffolk)

COMPLETE nipple/cup drinker lines with pressure gauge, large quantity. Sensible offers. R Anderson Tel 07887 484733/01366 278583 (Norfolk)

SHEEP troughs & hurdles – four galvanised troughs, two 9' long, two 6' long & twelve galvanised hurdles, nine 6' long, three 8' long, very good condition. £250 ono. E Gillett Tel 07710 137619 (Suffolk)

IAE wheeled sheep hayrack with trough below, 10' overall length, excellent condition. £200. E Gillett Tel 07710 137619 (Suffolk)

GALVANISED water tank, 2475mm long, 1475mm wide, 960mm high. £250+VAT. C Patmore Tel 07702 503081 (Essex)

GALVANISED turnover drinkers (3), made by IAE. £200+VAT each. C Patmore Tel 07702 503081 (Essex)

POULTRY transport crates (6), 2 door, made from UV treated polyethylene, perfect for transporting 18–20 pullets or 30–40 pheasant poults, not seen much use since new, stored inside out of light, hence the dust(!), very good condition. £150. M Butler Tel 07467 222477 (Berkshire)

GALEBREAKERS (2) still boxed, 4m x 1.5m, never used, fitting instructions included, may sell separately. £1,000 ono. J Pearson Tel 01283 732275 (Derbyshire)

CALVING aid, no longer required, excellent condition. £100+VAT. J Gibson Tel 07931 930369 (Nottinghamshire)

TWELVE True Test milk meters in good condition. £50+VAT each. D Bolderston Tel 07887 925550 (Norfolk)

AMBIC Jetstream teat sprayer, had very little use as sold cows, excellent condition. £100+VAT. J Gibson Tel 07931 930369 (Nottinghamshire)

MSD Sense Hub cow collars (230), purchased 2023 & used until Sept 2024, washed, disinfected & stored under cover, buckles & fixings in excellent condition, will sell in batches, any number, excellent condition, had very little use. £50. P Nash Tel 07800 935726 (West Sussex)

PEARSON complete milking parlour, 2022, 14/28 with provisions to go up to 24/48, ACR, auto wash, compressor for air drying & milk purge, wash bomb, Ambic teat equipment, auto chemical applicator & lots more, viewings welcome. £75,000+VAT ono. J Perring Tel 07870 655539 (Cornwall)

HYDRAULIC rollover foot trimming crush, very good condition, no longer required. £5,000+VAT ono. O Williams Tel 07725 473494 (Cambridgeshire)

ALTEC DT125 straw spreader in good working condition, hydraulic drive, can be 3 point linkage or telehandler mounted. £5,500+VAT ono. D Parrish Tel 07860 365049 (Bedfordshire)

TEAGLE 8100 straw chopper, 2015, breaking for spares, most parts available, for spares or repair. D Walton Tel 07875 966942 (Lincolnshire)

2015 Satake AlphaScan 5 lane colour sorter, for spares or repairs, turns on & runs, recently serviced, new bulbs & some new injectors fitted, was used on a mobile & struggled with variations in temp, for spares or repair. J Gilbert Tel 07879 316101 (Suffolk)

TAARUP 852 straw blower with swivel spout, 2010, average condition. £1,800+VAT ono. J Chapman Tel 07703 284803 (Norfolk)

RITCHIE Continental cattle crush, c/w rear sliding door with lock function, automatic adjustable yoke with reset function, complete access to sides with four doors, chequerplate floor, good paint work, more photos available, excellent. £2,750+VAT. B Burton Tel 07775

1460rpm, 19.2Amp, had very little use due to being too heavy for grain auger frame & was swapped for an alloy one, good condition, barn stored for 10yrs, not tested but money back guarantee if it does not work. £250+VAT ono. R Shearwood Tel 07889 488036 (Lincolnshire)

GENERAL FARM AND AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIERS OF TRACTOR & WEARING PARTS, HARDWARE, CLOTHING ETC. FOR FARMERS GUIDE READERS Tel: 01280 705202 Fax: 01280 704163

Email: hydramex@hotmail.com Field Farm, Charlton Road, Evenley, Brackley, Northants NN13 5GH

HYDOR

BUNNINGS 120 TVA, 2017, narrow pressing for wide tyres 650/65R38, drop-down doors, sliding door, new gearbox oils, hyd pipes, recent rear shaft, recon gearbox, most cutters new, wheels sandblasted & painted, simple canopy. £19,750+VAT. D Lyle Tel 07850 156030/01652 628217 (Lincolnshire)

DODA L24 slurry chopper pump & Briggs irrigator, 2020, pump bought new - only used 6 times, excellent condition. £4,250+VAT. S Hoyland Tel 07734 194180 (Nottinghamshire)

BUNNING Mk2 muck spreader, vertical auger, 2008, good condition. £12,500+VAT ono. G Stanley Tel 07879 628574 (Essex)

SLEWTIC muck fork on euro 8 brackets, 4' wide, tidy fork, had very little use. £650. S Burbidge Tel 07517 386285 (Lincolnshire)

digestates,

& fine manures. £850+VAT.ono. D Lyle Tel 07850 156030/01652 628217 (Lincolnshire)

REEKIE 4153S destoner,

PRECISION FARMING

ROLLERSHUTTER DOORINSTALLATION REPAIR

200013B, GLK6650. £100. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)

Kuhn discs to fit Optimer, 6 hole, part no 745906645. £35. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)

1500-LITRE front tank with pump for Fendt 395 tool carrier. £1,000. R Goddard Tel 07741 015245/01953 881213 (Norfolk)

SPRAYING Systems flood jet nozzles, new & unused, also used ones available. Ring for sizes & prices. N Smith Tel 07798 907927 (Norfolk)

SPRAYTEC

Sprayer Specialists in the Eastern & Southern Counties

Sprayer Specialist in the Eastern & Southern Counties

(Cambridgeshire) 2012

3000hrs but will increase as it is in daily use, available July 2025, immaculate condition, section control & GPS guidance, 3 sets of wheels. POA. M Hornbuckle Tel 07801 101645 (Leicestershire)

To suit most flail mowers and hedge cutters at competitive prices

Tel: 01427 718561

Fax: 01427 718016

E-mail: sales@flailsdirect.co.uk

Website: www.flailsdirect.co.uk Also flail mowers for tractors and excavators from 15 to 200HP

(Flails Direct is a division of Engineering and Hire Ltd)

Lemken discs, part no 3490459. £20. A Dunham Tel

New and used sprayers and parts stocked for: Berthoud • Househam Chafer • Agrifac and most other makes

Hypro • Teejet • Lechler

Altek • RDS • Dual Pumps Enduramaxx • Stocks Fan Jet

SLUG PELLET AND

Contacts: Robert Webb: 07860 801322

Anthony Williams: 07711 947189 Phil Ramsey: 07934 799628

Andy Gemmill: 07802 336880

BERTHOUD Tenor 55-60, 2015, 5500L tank, E-C Tronic screen, 36m tri-fold booms, 380L/min piston diaphragm pump, auto filling, section control. £20,000+VAT ono. J Saunders Tel 07929 318981 (Oxfordshire)

MICRON 6m tractor mounted weedwipers for sale or hire, for weed beet, pin rushes on marshes and weeds in vegetable crops, environmentally friendly and economical on chemical. FGM Machinery 07775 741720.

POMMIER 36m triple fold alloy boom, 2017, good condition, rolling back frame also included. £2,750+VAT. R Chapman Tel 07860 401855 (Lincolnshire)

HORSCH Leed 5LT, 2019, recent NSTS, steered axle, Pro Plus active boom control, 12/24/36m 7pc boom width, auto select quad nozzles, K80 ball hitch, VF 520/85R46 tyres 80%, auto tank & boom wash, induction hopper, night boom lighting. £62,000+VAT ono. S Parrish Tel 07785 502436 (Essex)

JOHN Deere 740i 24m trailed

20 reg MF 7720s 4x4 2530hrs FS CS 50K air brakes warranty to 3000hrs

19 reg MF 7718s 4x4 2300hrs FS CS air brakes

62 reg MF 7624 4x4 Dyna 6 50K FL 5407hrs

20 reg MF 7718S 4x4 Dyna 6 50K 2500hrs air brakes warranty until July 2025

13 reg MF 7618 4x4 Dyna 6 7500hrs 50K air brakes

04 reg MF 6480 4x4 Dynashift 5600hrs

57 reg MF 6480 4x4 8000hrs standard specs

08 reg MF 6475 4x4 Dyna 6 6700hrs Mailleux MX 100 loader

S reg MF 6190 4x4 FL 8000hrs Dynashift

F reg MF 3080 4x4 Dynashift

08 reg JCB 926 4x4 3000hrs forklift

67 reg JCB 536/60 Agri Super teleporter 3400hrs

19 reg Bobcat E45 midi excavator 2050hrs

N reg Case 4230 2x4 5000hrs

J reg MF 135

activation, Profi light package, KP crane, “i” ready, 325L additive tank, 900/60R42 Michelin Axiobib & 710/60R30 Bridgestone tyres, 1769 engine/1276 drum hrs

Stk No D1127837 Ripon

SPRAYERS (cont)

KUHN Axis 40.2W, 2016, with VXR discs, been used at 32m, c/w Quantron E-2 control box, excellent condition.

£4,000+VAT ono. T Stevenson Tel 01279 876281 (Essex)

AVADEX Applicator, 15m Techneat kit on15m ex Gem hydraulic folding booms & chassis, with a pallet rack. £6,500 ono. N Vergette Tel 07802 331200 (Cambridgeshire)

AGRI SPRAY

2012 Landquip self propelled sprayer, 3500L, 24/30m booms, 2800hrs, but will increase as still in use, available July 2025, immaculate condition, section control & GPS guidance, 3 sets of wheels, 320/90-R32, 420/85-R24, 700/50-26.5. M Hornbuckle Tel 07801 101645 (Leicestershire)

2013 Sands Vision 4000L, 30m booms, twin line nozzles, GPS, 8150hrs, 2 sets of wheels, well maintained & very good condition, NSTS tested to 18/09/25. £40,500+VAT. J Strathern Tel 07798 683520/01621 815430 (Essex)

CASE SP3000 sprayer, 1999, in very good condition, new rowcrop tyres, selling due to being in a stewardship scheme, ready for work. £15,500+VAT ono. P Jewell Tel 07944 782957 (Merseyside)

SANDS SL2500 sprayer, 2500L tank, 51 reg, 7465hrs, 24m gullwing boom, 320/85R32 rowcrops, MOT till February 26, floats available, good condition. £14,000+VAT ono. M Chapman Tel 07733 077968 (Norfolk)

SPREADERS

LELY Centerliner Supabowl, 24m, good condition, holds 2000kg. £850+VAT. M Harrold Tel 07850 474657 (Norfolk)

KRM M2W Plus fertiliser spinner, 24-36m vanes, 2013, will hold 4x600kg bags, weigh cells, section control, road lights, access ladder, hopper cover, excellent condition, no rust, very accurate, always washed down & oiled, barn stored. £5,500+VAT ono. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

VICON Rotaflow, 12m spread, headland tilt ram, 2 bag hopper, vgc. £1,200+VAT. A Langford Tel 01371 870277 (Essex)

KRM L2 Plus fertiliser spreader, bought new 2018, done approx 100ac/yr, good condition, barn stored, no weigh cells.

£2,800+VAT ono. M Hudson Tel 07754 813333 (Lancashire)

KTWO Duo 10T spreader, 2015, farm use only, no more than a hundred days use from new, excellent condition. £15,250+VAT. A Etty Tel 07764 465305 (East Yorkshire)

STRAW

& HAY

HESSTON hay & straw, good quality, 120x90 bales. J Bates Tel 07767 611200 (Essex)

WESTERN 2000L bunded steel fuel tank, c/w 240v pump, meter, filter, long hose & auto nozzle, been used for red diesel, clean inside. £1,200+VAT. K Roots Tel 07779 640801 (Essex)

2300-LITRE steel bunded fuel station, good working order, ready to plug in & go, tank dimensions, 6’ long, 4’ wide, 4’ high, pump & hose enclosure, 3’ wide, 18” deep, lockable, easily moveable with pallet tines. £950+VAT. T Walker Tel 07765 113701 (Lincolnshire)

In stock at Writtle Farm Machinery. 12.4m, 24" + breakers. Top quality British built machines

More photos and detail at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

SUMO Trio 3m auto reset, hydraulic legs, 2013, Halstead. C Chamley. T Stephens Tel 07775 724141 (Essex)

KUHN bolt on tine kit for 4m HR4002 power harrow. £350+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711

145124 (Lincolnshire)

KUHN bolt on tine kit for 4m HR4002 power harrow. £350+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711

145124 (Lincolnshire)

KVERNELAND furrow press for a 3–4 furrow plough. £375+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711

145124 (Lincolnshire)

CONCEPT 4m SpeedTill. £1,750+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)

SET of Cambridge roll breakers. £150. T Ridgway Tel 07870 660849 (Oxfordshire)

CULTIVATOR. £1,500. T Ridgway Tel 07870 660849 (Oxfordshire)

PARMITER harrows. £200+VAT. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

SIMBA Mono 3/0/31/4 trailed combination cultivator, f/w discs, subsoiler legs & packer roller, 3m. £4,250+VAT. R Fennelow Tel 07825 598570 (Cambridgeshire)

PARMITER disc harrows, 12' mounted or trailed, scalloped discs on front, good condition. £500+VAT. J Johnson Tel 07803 249399 (Hertfordshire)

TIM Howard trailed subsoiler, hyd lift, super single wheels, 3.2m wide, currently f/w LD legs, can take 6 legs @0.5m, 10 legs @0.25 or 5 legs @0.6m spacing, HD packer roller, very strong, has been used as bean/OSR drill in the past. £2,500+VAT. D Treharne Tel 07719 697455 (Northamptonshire)

Supplying specialist agricultural equipment to the UK farming industry

Grows Seed

Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF) 2025 Eligible

Seeding doesn’t have to cost the Earth

ukfarmagri.co.uk 07850 363759

COUSINS type subsoiler legs (7) including points & wings, legs 150mm x 25mm. Offers. S Howard Tel 07900 631724 (Nottinghamshire)

VADERSTAD NZ 600, 2019, two independent hydraulic levelling boards, spare wheel, had little use, excellent condition. £20,500+VAT. S Jeffery Tel 07850 483674 (Norfolk)

820 Carrier 8.2m with steel packer & straw rake, 2008, air brakes, good condition. £24,500+VAT ono. S Russell Tel 07771 806831 (Lincolnshire)

KUHN power harrow packer roller scraper module, 3 arm, c/w hard faced scrapers secondhand (10). £25+VAT each. R Turner Tel 07801 419504/01494 862348 (Buckinghamshire)

MOLER

Well proven design Single and twin and three legged machines available Mounted and trailed

TWO IBC 1000L containers. £40 each. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire) MOBILE diesel refuelling tank 430L, 12 volt, 4 L/min pump, 4m hose with automatic nozzle, as new condition, hardly used, length 1180mm, width 780mm, height 770mm. £500+VAT. T Walker Tel 07765 113701 (Lincolnshire)

TILLAGE TACKLE

KUHN Prolander, 6m, paddle boards, heavy duty spring tines, double U roller, tungsten points, immaculate condition, a very versatile cultivator. £24,995+VAT. A Campbell Tel 07738 955496 (Cambridgeshire)

SUMO Trio large quantity of wearing parts: double tungsten tipped points, new (7); Durafaced 4" wings, new (12); reversible shins, new (7); quantity of legal protectors, new, legs (5) used; 8" wings, used; weld-on points, new (13). £450+VAT. M D Langley & Sons Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)

TINES, good condition. £250+VAT. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

WING rolls, 4 available. £150+VAT each. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

MAIDWELL

TELEPHONE: 01604 686216 MOBILE: 07973 265378

www.maidwellmoler.co.uk

TWO-LEG subsoiler. £350+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)

LEMKEN Variopack 80, five 14” furrows. £500. R Goddard Tel 07741 015245/01953 881213 (Norfolk)

RABE 4m folding front press. £1,000. R Goddard Tel 07741 015245/01953 881213 (Norfolk)

HENRY ISAAC Cambridge rollers, triple set, 22" rings. £350+VAT. J Johnson Tel 07803 249399 (Hertfordshire)

KVERNELAND 2.2m heavy land disc press, good condition, scrapers available. £900+VAT. T Wright Tel 07810 656374 (Norfolk)

CLAYDON 7m stubble rake, still on original tines, nearly new. £8,000+VAT. J Ridley Tel 07850 138851 (Hertfordshire) CLAYDON 7.5m straw harrow, 2013, new set of heavy duty tines just fitted, good working condition & ready to go straight to work. S Parrish Tel 07785 502436 (Essex)

MILES Moleplough, c/w trash knife & hi-rise beam. £1,750+VAT. R Gardiner Tel 07961 347047 (Essex)

LEMKEN press, 19 ring, 6' wide, in good condition. £1,550+VAT ono. D Browne Tel 07716 178586 (Aberdeenshire)

VADERSTAD

COUSINS cover crop crimper roll, front mounted 3m, ideal cover crop destroyer. £2,850+VAT. R Hambidge Tel 07831 401088 (Norfolk)

Machinery CLAAS Axion 850 CMatic CIS+, 2019, 256hp, front linkage 50kph

Orbital 726T reach mower, 2017, wheel kit

WARWICK 12T dump trailer, Sprung drawbar, 550/45 22.5 flotation wheels, little used very good condition...................................................................................................£14,000

BERTHOUD Sprinter 25 - 26 trailed sprayer 2,500l sprayer, 21m

2024 MF 6S.155

New Tractor, Efficient Spec, 50kph, Dyna 6, Autodrive, Warranty until 3 years/1800 Hrs, Power Beyond, 4x Rear Spool Valves. 10027729 £89,000 W

2023 Valtra N155A

7 Hrs, 50kph, G5S Loader, Softdrive & 3rd Service, Valtra Quick2, 3x Rear Spools, Front Suspension, Air Brakes, Air Seat, Air Con. 10027586 £POA W

2020 MF 7718S 1835 Hrs, Essential Spec, 40kph, Dyna 6, CCLS Pump, 3 Spool Valves, Cab Suspension, 580/70R38 @ 90%, 480/70R28 @ 90%. 40028575 £74,500 D

2023 Valtra A115

40kph, Power Shuttle 16, 98l Hyd Pump, 3x Rear Valves, Drawbar + Hydraulic PUH, 420/85R35 Rears, 340/85R24 Fronts. 10026959 £57,000 W

2018 MF 5712 SL

2018 Fendt MT 943

3895 Hrs, 32” Extreme Ag Tracks, Trimble RTK Guidnace, 6 Rear Spools, Hyd Top Link, Extra Front Idler Weights. 10028862 £149,000 W

Manitou MLT 961-145 V+ 2019, 771 Hours, Demo Condition, Machine Stablity Ram, Extra LED Work Lights, Air Conditioning, 500/70x24 @ 90% Tyres. 30028517 £83,500 F

6170 Hrs, Essential Spec, Dyna 4, 40kph, Visio Roof, Twin Pump, MF 4121 Loader, Soft Ride, Mach Coupler, Euro Headtock, 3x Spools. 30028290 £POA F Manitou MLT 940-140 V+ 2019, 2983 Hours, Elite Spec, Rear Spools, Hydraulic PUH, Safe View Camera Pack - Side & Rear, JCB Q-Fit Headstock, 500/70R24. 50028624 £54,750 S

rollers 9'2" long, total length 17'. £900. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

LEMKEN Zircon 12 4m folding power harrow with trapeze packer & piggyback linkage, done very little work, still on original tines. £15,000. D Murrell Tel 07850 724139 (Norfolk)

MASCHIO Aquila Rapido 4m folding power harrow, with toothed packer, done very little work, only had one set of tines fitted from new, with or without 32 Suffolk coulter drill toolbar, Accord tramline control, pre em markers & harrow. £15,000. D Murrell Tel 07850 724139 (Norfolk)

KUHN 4002 4m power harrow, 1996, Maxipacker, Accord DF1 drill, Suffolk coulters, ceramic tips, good condition. £7,500+VAT. R Atkinson Tel 07802 651880 (North Yorkshire)

TOOTHED packers 2m (2). G Beck Tel 07747 621315 (Norfolk)

2024 Horsch Joker 6RT, 6m, selling due to change in

Contour 12.3 m folding rolls. M Palmer Tel 07767 353154 (Norfolk)

Kemper Grass pick up header, C3003, to t Claas Jaguar, centre gauge wheel, YOM: 2022, £35,250, REF: 21088930

71081348 John Deere 8RX 410 2021, 2840hrs, Signature Edition, 40K, AutoTrac Ready (no dome), Activations, Cab suspension, Ultimate comfort, PG Warranty:4000hrs - 16/05/2025 £199,950

71087730 John Deere 8RX 410 2021, 2415hrs, E23, 40K, Signature Edition, AutoTrac ready, activations, 318L/min pump, 5ESCV, air seat, PG Warranty to 5000hrs - 16/04/2026

11092449 John Deere 7R 310 2021, 1595hrs, Premium Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready with integrated SF6000 receiver, Activations, TLS, active air seat, A/C, 6ESCV, PUH, 227 L/min

71086205 John Deere 7230R 2017, 6690hrs, Premium Edition, E23, 40K, AutoTrac Ready, front suspension, air seat, A/C, PUH, 4ESCV, hyd brakes, 480/70R34 520/85R46, inner and outer rear wheel £59,950

31080510 John Deere 7R 310 2022, 2040hrs, Premium Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready with integrated SF600 receiver, Activations, TLS, PG Warranty: 3000hrs - 04/05/2025 £169,950

11091480 John Deere 7R 290

2021, 567hrs, Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready with Integrated SF6000 receiver, Premium precision ag package, PG Warranty: 1750hrs - 31/8/25

41088221 John Deere 6R 215 2023, 635hrs, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac ready, activations, TLS, HCS, A/C, air seat, electric mirrors, 155L/min hyd pump, 4ESCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, £143,750

51089585 John Deere 6215R 2022, 2985hrs, Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, PUH, front linkage, air/hyd brakes, 540/65R30 £109,950

51089274 John Deere 6215R 2021, 3920hrs, Ultimate Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, air seat, A/C, TLS, HCS, PUH, 4ESCV, front linkage £106,750

81089222 John Deere 6175R 2015, 3747hrs, DirectDrive, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, TLS, air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, PUH, hyd/air brakes, 540/65R30 650/65R42, Road Registered: 28/5/15 £74,950

51094632 John Deere 6140M 2023, 955hrs, AutoQuad Plus, 40K, TLS, cab suspension, air seat, A/C, 3SCV, PUH, 114L/min hyd pump, air/ hyd brakes, 540/65R24 600/65R38 £84,950

71093067 John Deere 6155R 2020, 2345hrs, AutoQuad Plus, 50K, AutoTrac Ready (No Activation), TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 3SCV, 155L/min hyd pump, PUH, air/hyd brakes, 540/65R30 £79,950

11089872 John Deere S780i HM 2020, 486 drum hrs, 690 engine hrs, HillMaster, 40K, ProDrive, AutoTrac Ready (no dome), Active Terrain Adjust, air seat, A/C, chopper chaff spreader, £249,950 WARRANTY COVERED WARRANTY COVERED

41083738 John Deere 6175R 2017, 5160hrs, Premium Edition, AutoQuad Plus, 50K, ISOBUSand Green Star ready (no Activation), TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 3ESV, 114L min hyd £64,950

11091316 John Deere 6R 215 2023, 720hrs, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, with joy stock controls, 155L/min hyd pump £143,750

31088927 John Deere 6155R

2021, 2235hrs, AutoQuad, 50K, AutoTrac Ready (no activation), TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 3SCV, 155L/min hyd pump, PUH, front linkage + PTO £84,950

11091501 John Deere 6R 130 2023, 445hrs, AutoQuad, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, 3ESCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, 2022 Build. PG Warranty: 3000hrs - 09/04/2026 £96,750

31092976 John Deere 6130R

2021, 1990hrs, AutoQuad, 40K, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 3SCV, PUH, 114L/ min hyd pump, loader brackets, hyd brakes, panorama window, 480/64R24 £69,950

81092169 Kramer KT447 2018, 3290hrs, Hydro, 40K, boom suspension, Kramer headstock, pallet tines, 3rd service depressure button, PUH, rear hyd brakes +SCV, air seat, air £59,950

71087658 John Deere T670i 2023, 202 drum hrs, 313hrs engine hrs, 40K, ProDrive, Premium Cab, AutoTrac Ready (no dome), 2630 screen, side hill performance package, yield monitor £259,950

4350 E23, 50K, ILS, HCS, Ultimate Edition, 900/60R42, 650/60R34, Air/hyd

A/C, air seat, 5ESCV, rear £147750

71096935 JOHN DEERE 8RX370 370 2021 4850 Ultimate Edition, E23, 40K, 4850 Hours, 318 LTR/Min Dual Hydraulic Pump, Premium Precision AG Package, £179950

31091166

JOHN DEERE 7R310 310 2023 1240 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 5ESCV, joy stick controls, £196750 11092301 JOHN DEERE 7R310 310 2022 1650 AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, front and cab suspension, air seat, A/C, PUH, 4ESCV, front £169950

JOHN DEERE 7R310 310 2022 2040 Premium Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready with integrated SF6000 receiver, £157950 11098184 JOHN DEERE 7R310 310 2022 2405 AutoPowr, 50K, Premium Edition, TLS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, Premium Precision ag package, activations, £159950

11092449

JOHN DEERE 7R310 310 2020 1595 Premium Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready with integrated SF6000 receiver, £157950

71094875 JOHN DEERE 7310R 310 2020 2604 AutoPowr, 50K, Ultimate Edition, AutoTrac ready, activations, TLS, cab suspension, 9.0L engine 85cc £149950

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JOHN DEERE 7R290 290 2021 587 Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready with Integrated SF6000 receiver, Premium precision ag £167750 11091081 JOHN DEERE 7290R 290 2018 3550 Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, front suspension, air seat, A/C, 5ESCV, joy £99950

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JOHN DEERE 7R270 270 2022 1187 E23, 50K, AutoTrac ready, activations, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 162L/min hyd pump, 4ESCV, IPM, Premium £178450

JOHN DEERE 8270R 270 2019 2160 PowerShift, 42k, ILS, Active Seat, 9ltr engine, 4ESCV, 650/85R38 80% 600/70R30 60% AutoTrac Ready, 4200 £139950

JOHN DEERE 6250R 250 2022 5782 AutoPowr, CommandPro, 50K, TLS, HCS, fr link/PTO, A/C, air seat, 4ESCV, AutoTrac Ready, Activtions, (no £99950

JOHN DEERE 6250R 250 2021 3160 AutoPowr, 50K, Premium Edition, AutoTrac ready, activations, 4600 display, 4ESCV, front linkage + PTO, £119950

JOHN DEERE 6250R 250 2021 4798 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac ready, activations, 4600 screen, TLS, HCS, 4ESCV, 160L/min hyd £102750

JOHN DEERE 6250R 215 2019 5395 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, TLS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, 4600 screen, 4ESCV, front linkage w/1ESCV, PUH, £92750

JOHN DEERE 7230R 230 2016 6680 Premium Edition, E23, 40K, AutoTrac Ready, front suspension, air seat, A/C, PUH, 4ESCV, hyd brakes, £59950 41088221

JOHN DEERE 6R215 215 2023 720 AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, with joy stock £143750

JOHN DEERE 6R215 215 2023 635 AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac ready, activations, TLS, HCS, A/C, air seat, electric mirrors, 155L/min hyd pump, £143750 11091316

11098301 JOHN DEERE 6R215 215 2023 1360 AutoPowr, 50K, TLS, HCS, air/hyd brakes, AutoTrac Ready, Activation, (no dome) 4ESCV, joystick, 3 sp PTO, £139950 11098299 JOHN DEERE 6R215 215 2023 1358 AutoPowr, 50K, TLS, HCS, air/hyd brakes, AutoTrac Ready, Activation, (no dome) 4ESCV, joystick, 3 sp PTO, £139950

11098297 JOHN DEERE 6R215 215 2023 1248 AutoPowr, 50K, TLS, HCS, air/hyd brakes, AutoTrac Ready, Activation, (no dome) 4ESCV, joystick, 3 sp PTO, £139950

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JOHN DEERE 6R215 215 2023 1400 AutoPowr, 50K, TLS, HCS, 520/85R42 480/70R30, air/hyd brakes, AutoTrac Ready, Activation, (no dome) £142750 11098298 JOHN DEERE 6R215 215 2023 1279 AutoPowr, 50K, TLS, HCS, 520/85R42 480/70R30, air/hyd brakes, AutoTrac Ready, Activation, (no dome) £142750

11098296 JOHN DEERE 6R215 215 2023 1690 AutoPowr, 50K, TLS, HCS, 520/85R42 480/70R30, air/hyd brakes, AutoTrac Ready, Activation, (no dome) £142750

11081065 JOHN DEERE 6R215 215 2023 1811 AutoPowr, CommandPRO, 50k, TLS, HCS, 650/85R38, 600/70R28 AutoTrac Ready, 4600 screen, Premium £144950 71081064

JOHN DEERE 6R215 215 2023 2350 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, PUH, 155L/min £139950 71091186 JOHN DEERE 6R215 215 2022 765 AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, PUH, front linage, LED Ultimate £149950 41093280 JOHN DEERE 6R215 215 2022 1895 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, Ultimate seat, A/C, 4ESCV, joy stock £127750 11095086 JOHN DEERE 6215R 215 2022 950 AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac ready, activations, TLS, HCS, A/C, Ultimate air seat, front linkage, PUH, air/hyd £136950 31094480 JOHN DEERE 6215R 215 2022 1600 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, Ultimate Edition, AutoTrac ready, activations, TLS, HCS, 155L/min hyd pump, £136750

51089585 JOHN DEERE 6215R 215 2022 2873 Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, PUH, front linkage, £99950

51089274 JOHN DEERE 6215R 215 2021 3915 Ultimate Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, air seat, A/C, TLS, HCS, PUH, £99950

71097015 JOHN DEERE 6215R 215 2017 8226 AutoPowr, 50K, Ultimate Edition, 4600 Command Centre, Premium Seat, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, £59950

31093277 JOHN DEERE 6R195 195 2023 1340 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac ready, activations, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, 155L/min hyd £134950

31093271 JOHN DEERE 6R195 195 2023 1475 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 155L/min hyd £134950

31093274 JOHN DEERE 6R195 195 2023 1540 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, hyd £137500

PowrQuad, 40K, 114L/min hyd pump, 2SCV, TLS, MCS,

oil

31093276 JOHN DEERE 6R195 195 2023 1580 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, hyd £137500

31081079 JOHN DEERE 6R195 195 2023 2110 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, TLS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, activations, JD link, 4600 screen, Premium air seat, £129950

PUH, hyd brakes, JD 623M £71450 31094920 JOHN DEERE 5100M 100 2023 89 PowerReverser 32/16 with creep, 40K, 2SCV, hyd brakes, A/C, air seat, PowerGard Waranty 23/01/2027 - £59950 JCB 4220 Vario, 65k, full suspension, 600/70R30 Agrimax, A/C, air seat, 5ESCV, air brakes, front linkage, autosteer 51098836 FENDT 720 160 2017 9122 Power, Vario, 50K, fr/cab sus, 650/65R42 & 540/65R30 60%, air seat, air/hyd brakes, A/C, 3ESCV, fr linkage, £61750 41098148 VALTRA T234D 234 2021 3934 Vario CVT, 57K, front/cab suspension, 5ESCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, front linkage, A/C, air seat, Guidance £79950

71096553 JOHN DEERE 6195R 195 2022 4750 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, TLS, HCS, 155ltr pump, 4ESCV, air/hyd brakes, ultimate lights, front hitch + £99950 71092816 JOHN DEERE 6195R 195 2021 2200 Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, PUH, air/hyd £109950 71099133 JOHN DEERE 6195R 195 2021 3255 AutoPowr, 50K, TLS, HCS, 650/85R38 + 600/70R28, air/hyd brakes, 4ESCV, 155ltr pump, 4600 screen, £99950 41099241

COMBINES

DEERE 6190R 190 2014 10720 AutoQuad, 50K, TLS,

S780 260 370 engine hrs, 260 drum hrs, 40K ProDrive transmission, AutoTrac Ready (no dome), Activations, premium

S780 145 200 engine hrs, 145 drum hrs, ProDrive, 40K, AutoTrac Ready, (no dome), Premium cab with air seat, A/C, 11089872 JOHN DEERE S780 2023 486 690 eng hrs, HillMaster, 40K, ProDrive, AutoTrac Ready (no dome), Active Terrain Adjust, air seat, A/C, £249950

£109950

41093411 JOHN DEERE 6175R 175 2019 2652 AutoQuad Plus, 50K, AutoTrac ready (no activations), TLS, HCS, 3ESCV, 114L/min hyd pump, additional oil £84950 41083738

S685 LL Build Year 2015, REG Year 2016, Engine Hours 1816.50, Drum Hours 1259.30, 24 Inch Tracks, Rear Wheels £132500

S685 LL 24 Inch Tracks, Engine Hours 2218.8, Drum Hours 1623.3, ProDrive 40KPH, Extra Fine, APC Chopper, 2630 £142500 71087658 JOHN DEERE T670i 2022 175 240hrs

JOHN DEERE 6175R 175 2018 5150 Premium Edition, AutoQuad, 50K, ISOBUSand Green Star ready (not AutoTrac Ready), TLS, HCS, air seat, £59950 71083670

JOHN DEERE 6175R 175 2016 7998 AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, PUH, front linkage + PTO £49950 81089222

JOHN DEERE 6175R 175 2015 3747 DirectDrive, 50K,AutoTrac Ready, TLS, air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, PUH, hyd/air brakes,540/65R30 650/65R42. £69950 11096922

JOHN DEERE 6R155 155 2023 3075

AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac ready, activations, 4200 screen, TLS, HCS, 155L/min hyd pump, 3ESCV, Ultimate £104950 51096382

£210000 T670i 1600, 2WD, ProDrive 30K transmission, AutoTrac Ready, air seat, A/C, 30ft 630X header with twin axle 41097016 JOHN DEERE T670i HM 2019 882 Engine Hours 1382, Drum Hours 882, HillMaster,

JOHN DEERE 6155R 155 2022 4311 DirectDrive, 50K, TLS, HCS, fr link/PTO, 650/65R42 540/65R30, air/hyd brakes, 3ESCV, AutoTrac Ready, £76950 31088927

JOHN DEERE 6155R 155 2021 2235 AutoQuad, 50K, AutoTrac Ready (no activation), TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 3SCV, 155L/min hyd pump, PUH, £84950 71095549

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JOHN DEERE 6155R 155 2020 2480 Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 3ESCV with £89950

JOHN DEERE 6155R 155 2020 4924 AuotPowr, 50K, TLS, HCS, B post, 4600 screen, AutoTrac Ready, activations (no dome), air/hyd brakes, NEW £79950 11099022

JOHN DEERE 6155R 155 2020 6050 AutoPowr, 50K, Premium Edition, TLS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, activations, 4600 screen, 155L/min hyd pump, £72950 41097107

JOHN

6155R 155 2019 2345 AutoQuad Plus, 50K, AutoTrac Ready (No Activation), TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 3SCV, 155L/min hyd pump, £73750

DEERE 6155R 155 2018 4132 DirectDrive, 50K, TLS, HCS, 114ltr pump, 3ESCV, A/C, air seat, front linkage, joystick, AutoTrac Ready, 4600 £62750

DEERE 6155R 155 2017 8090 AutoPowr, 50K, Premium Edition, AutoTrac ready, activations, 4600 screen, TLS, HCS, PUH, air/hyd brakes, £56750 11098172

JOHN DEERE 6155M 155 2021 2908 AutoQuad + creep, 40K, TLS, 520/70R38 420/70R28, 3SCV, air seat, A/C, front linkage and PTO, premium £69950 51099197

JOHN DEERE 6155M 155 2021 3090 AutoQuad, 40K, TLS, air seat, A/C, 3SCV, 114L/min hyd pump, Additional Oil Reservoir, Turnable front £67950 11098174

JOHN DEERE 6155M 155 2021 3265 AutoQuad + creep, 40K, TLS, 520/70R38 420/70R28, 3SCV, air seat, A/C, premium lights, hyd brakes, 114ltr £64950 11098168

JOHN DEERE 6155M 155 2021 3609 AutoQuad + creep, 40K, TLS, 520/70R38 420/70R28, 3SCV, air seat, A/C, premium lights, hyd brakes, 114ltr £64950 11098321

8500i 2023

drum hrs, 583 engine hrs, 585HP, 40K ProDrive, AutoTrac ready, 4 wheel Drive, air seat, A/C, KP, twin £244950 51087765

JOHN DEERE 6R150 150 2023 763 AutoPowr CommandPRO, 50K, AT Ready, Activations, G5 Plus, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, £107750 11098307

390 2019 12 row maize header, to fit 8/9000 wide crop flow JD forager, automatic PTO coupler, fixed crop lifters, £64950

JOHN DEERE 6R150 150 2023 850 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AT Ready, Activations, G5 Plus, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, £109250 11098305

TELESCOPICS / PLANT

JOHN DEERE 6R150 150 2023 1000 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AT Ready, Activations, G5 Plus, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, £109250 11096852

JOHN DEERE 6R150 150 2023 3150 AutoPowr, 50K, TLS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, activations, 4200 screen, Ultimate front hitch package + PTO £89950 81096118 JOHN DEERE 6145R 145 2020 3870 AutoQuad, 50K, TLS, HCS, 3SCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, additional oil resevoir, powerbeyond, front £72950 51094632 JOHN DEERE 6140M 140 2023 900 AutoQuad Plus, 40K, TLS, cab suspension, air seat, A/C, 3SCV, PUH, 114L/min hyd pump, air/hyd brakes, £85950 71076349

71094941 KRAMER KT557 2021 3155 Hydro Ecospeed, 40K, Kramer/Scorpion 50mm hydraulic locking headstock, boom suspension, Central £71950 KRAMER KT447 3284 Hydro, 40K, boom suspension, Kramer headstock, pallet tines, 3rd service depressure button, PUH, rear KRAMER KT447 Ecospeed Hydro, 40K, Boom suspension, JCB Q fit hydraulic locking headstock (no tines), all round light KRAMER Hydro, 40K, boom suspension, Kramer 50mm headstock, pallet tines, reverse camera, reverse fan, air seat, KRAMER Hydro ecospeed, 40K, boom suspension, manitou

JOHN DEERE 6140M 140 2022 1270 AutoQuad Plus, 40K, TLS, Cab Suspension, Air seat, A/C, 3SCV, PUH, 114L/min HYD pump, air/hyd brakes, 51076348 JOHN DEERE 2022 1697 AutoQuad, 40K, air seat, A/C, 3SCV, 114L/min hyd pump, PUH, air/hyd brakes, 540/65R24 600/65R38,

DEERE 2020 2190 Premium Edition, 40K, CommandQuad, AutoTrac Ready, TLS, cab suspension, Gen 4 4240 display, premium

JOHN Deere wafer weights, 2x13, will split. £950+VAT. R Gardiner Tel 07961 347047 (Essex)

2024, 300hrs, Dyna 4, cab suspension

JOHN Deere 8000T, 8010T, 8020T 8030T front wheel weights, 14 in total, c/w fixing bolts & washers, maybe used for other weight options, cheap weight. £425+VAT. M D Langley & Sons Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)

NEW HOLLAND air seat from a 2013 T7250, runners broken up, but seat base and backrest in good condition, air pump button on armrest. £175+VAT. T Wright Tel 07795 484100 (Norfolk)

JOHN Deere 6930 Premium, 2011, 40k, front linkage, 9072hrs, EGR delete. £29,995+VAT. M Northern Tel 07974 422478 (Hertfordshire)

CHALLENGER 45 crawler, 7600hrs, good condition. £18,000+VAT. A Haste Tel 07740 257282 (Suffolk)

FORD Versatile 946, 1993 model, 8000hrs, good condition. £33,000+VAT. A Haste Tel 07740 257282 (Suffolk)

STEINBERG chip, came off John Deere 7920 (may fit other models), was on the tractor when we bought it, selling as no longer needed. £130 ono. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)

FORD 8210 Turbo, J reg 1991, 7134hrs, c/w front weights, in good condition, call for more details. £19,250+VAT. N Gaunt Tel 07999 855169 (Derbyshire)

CAT Challenger 775E, 2015, 30’’ tracks 50%, 4000hrs from new, GPS steering, front end Idler weights, large toolbox, Cat 3 linkage, absolutely immaculate throughout. A Hobbs Tel 07768 976042 (Hertfordshire)

JOHN Deere 6150R, 2014 64 plate, 13170hrs, 50K Powerquad, air brakes, front linkage, MX loader ready, air con, excellent condition. £32,500+VAT. R Trethewy Tel 07836 342835 (Cornwall)

JOHN DEERE 5090R, 2010, 6100hrs, very tidy & well looked after loader tractor, decent tyres, regularly looked after & serviced. £25,350 ono. J Keller Tel 07850 429719 (Warwickshire)

Massey Ferguson 5711S Next Edition

JOHN DEERE front weight pack on A frame, ready to fit front linkage, Beds/Cambs border. £650. D Compton Tel 07764 687201 (Bedfordshire)

£47,500

2021, Dyna 4, genuine 537hrs, full suspension, air brakes, 600kg weights, like new

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk 01603 712222 Norwich, Norfolk www.jmurrell.co.uk

DECK weight that fits a JCB Fastrac, came off a 2155 tractor, also fits the 3000 Series, weighs 1500kg, c/w fixings & box. £1,500+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

FRONT weight box on A frame, made out of 5mm plate. £300+VAT. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

BIG Pack-style McCormick wafer weights, 16 x 50kg wafers, never used, 800kg in total, shop soiled condition. £600. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891/01603 712222 (Norfolk)

WEIGHT block, 3pt linkage, ideal for a loader tractor. £70. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

PROFORGE Handibox, 2023, excellent condition. £1,000+VAT ono. R Combe Tel 07748 981816 (Norfolk)

53-109811

MASSEY Ferguson 4709, owned since 2022, but done only 38hrs in this time, taking total hrs to only 146, c/w air brakes, air con, weights, etc, great condition, 90hp, 3 cylinder. J Pickering Tel 07967 964794 (North Yorkshire)

CASE IH 856 XL. Case 856 XL 4x4 in off farm condition nice clean tractor with reasonably good tyres all round 8500 hours. . £8500+VAT. Good. Case-IH. 856 XL . 85 . 8561. 1988. T Schembri Tel 07919 624032 (Essex)

2008, 2100hrs, front links, 50kph, Dyna VT

NEW Holland T7.200

CASE

2021 Case Optum 300 CVX, 2135hrs, GPS ready, front linkage + SCV 900 tyres, 5 spool valves ......£117,000

December 2020

Case Quantum 110N, 2232hrs,40kph, front linkage & PTO, electric hydraulics, 4 rear electric spool valves, 3 mid mount spool valves, front tyres 280/70x16 75%, rear tyres 360/70x28 75%, immaculate ...........£34,000

2023 Case Puma 240 CVX, 2878hrs, front linkage & PTO, 2 mid mount valves, 5 rear spool valves, Power Beyond, full RTK, full LED lighting kit, front tyres 600/60x30 70%, Michelin, rear tyres 710/60x42 80% Michelin .......................................................£115,000

2022 Case Puma 240 CVX, 3889hrs, front linkage & PTO, hydraulic top link, Power Beyond, guidance ready, 2 mid mount valves, climate control, baler bar, full LED lighting kit, leather seat, front tyres 600/65x28 70%, rear tyres 650/75x38 80%, mint......................£92,000

2023 Case Puma 150 Powershift, 3126hrs, 50kph, front linkage & PTO, mid mount valves, hydraulic top link, climate control, Power Beyond, baler bar, deluxe seat, full LED lighting kit, (not guidance ready) front tyres 540/65x28 75%, 650/65x38 85% ...................£72,000

NEW HOLLAND

2013 New Holland T7.185 Range Command, 10500hrs, 50kph, front linkage & PTO, front hydraulic service, front tyres 540/65x28 20%, rear tyres 650/65x38 35%, very tidy tractor for age & hours......................£29,500

JOHN DEERE

2016 John Deere 6135M Power Quad TLS, 5239hrs, cab suspension, front tyres 16.9x24 75%, rear tyres 18.4x38 new, very tidy tractor.........................£38,500

2013 John Deere 5080GV, 1357hrs, air con, manual shuttle, front tyres 240/70x16 60%, rear tyres 340/85x24 75%, tidy little tractor ...............................................£21,000 MASSEY FERGUSON

2016 Massey Ferguson 7720 Dyna 6, 7968hrs, front linkage, 2 front hydraulic services, hydraulic top link, Datavision, air brakes, Power Beyond, guidance ready, 4 spool valves, front tyres 480/70x30 25%, rear tyres 18.4/80x48 80%.............................................£38,500 VALTRA

2016 Valtra T234 Versu, 7548hrs, 50kph, front linkage, front service, hydraulic top link, climate control, fridge, front tyres 540/65x30 60%, rear tyres 650/65x42 70%, very clean tractor............................................£41,000

2017 Valtra T174 Direct, 5030hrs, 50kph, 2 front services, front linkage full suspension, Power Beyond, front tyres 540/65x30 65%, rear tyres 650/65x42 65%, nice tractor .....................................................£42,000

2019 Valtra N134 Active with Quicke G5S loader c/w soft ride & hydraulic locking, 8589hrs, 50kph, front & cab suspension, air brakes, front tyres 14.9x28 80%, rear tyres 18.4x38 80%, small amount of rust on front wheel .....................................................£39,500

DEUTZ

2017 Deutz 5090G, 1610hrs, on grass tyres, 2 speed PTO, 2 manual spools, a/c .................£25,500

2008 Deutz K120, 4441hrs, front Weights, front tyres 380/70x28 80%, rear tyres 480/70x28 80%, clean, tidy tractor ............................................................ £20,000 KUBOTA

2019 Kubota M105GX-IV with Chilton loader, 5075hrs, front tyres 380/70x24 40%, rear tyres 520/70x24 40%, everything is working, tidy little tractor ............£31,500 FOR BREAKING

New Holland T6.175 fitted with brand new Dynamic Command gearbox

New Holland T6.160

New Holland T7.315 HD complete with 620/75x30 Michelin Axio Bib adjustable centres, 710/75x42 Michelin Axio Bib fixed centres all 98%, all four tyres & wheels complete .................... £12,000

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

WANTED McCormick tractors X7s & X8s with maximum of 6000hrs COMING IN

2010 New Holland T7040 Auto Command, 12,000hrs, 50% tyres, very tidy for age ............................£26,500

2017 Fendt 724, high hrs

2018 Fendt 516 Profi Plus, 8000hrs

2008 Deutz K120 4441hrs

2017 Valtra T174 Direct 5030hrs

2016 Valtra T234 Versu 7548hrs

2016 Massey Ferguson 7720 Dyna 6 7968hrs

STEWART GX12FT potato box/straw trailer, 26' long, 8 box, c/w air/hyd brakes, sprung drawbar, catwalk, box pusher, easysheet, on 560/45/22.5 tyres, in good condition, call for more details.

£10,250+VAT. N Gaunt Tel 07999 855169 (Derbyshire)

MARSHALL 11t dump trailer, only 5yrs old, tyres like new, barn stored, had little use, ring for details. T Bays Tel 07379 451868 (Cambridgeshire)

DELIVERY AVAILABLEATEXTRACOST

New JPM 20T Dump

£22,000 roll over sheet, 560 flotations, LED lights, top spec, in stock

WARWICK 10t tipping trailer, manufactured 2023, new & unused, 10 stud axles. £9,750+VAT. S Bygraves Tel 07973 117993 (Cambridgeshire)

GRAIN/SILAGE sides (2) for Fraser 6t trailer, 3.4m x 0.56m, good condition, straight. £100 each. R Swayne Tel 07809 016832 (Kent)

TAILGATE for Marston 10t trailer, but would fit others, 7' x 4', with hanging posts, little used & straight. £475. R Swayne Tel 07809 016832 (Leicestershire)

GRAIN sides (4) and frame/posts for Marston 10t trailer, straight & had very little use. £375. R Swayne Tel 07809 016832 (Kent)

ALUMINIUM body trailer, 6' x 4'3", new tyres & towing hitch, tipping mechanism complete but not working. £600. R Hamilton Tel 07808 957625 (Cambridgeshire)

MARSHALL T/4 tipping trailer, fully refurbished, 1998 model, has been in dry storage since new, any questions please let me know, excellent condition. £2,500+VAT. A Mackinnon Tel 07771 700946 (Renfrewshire)

Talbot Tel 07946 442168 (Cambridgeshire)

FOUR-WHEEL trailer, swan neck, 7’6” wide by 15’ on the deck & 5’3” on the neck, needs new floor & lights need rewiring. £300+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

info@jamesmurrell.co.uk 01603 712222 Norwich, Norfolk www.jmurrell.co.uk

BAILEY 16t tipping grain trailer, 2016, spr/d/bar, swivel ring hitch, floatation tyres 560/60R22.5 Nokian, easy sheet, grain sock, hyd end door, steering r/axle, air & hyd brakes, LED lights with internal loading light, toolbox, vgc. £17,750+VAT ono. J Rycroft Tel 07768 726198 (North Yorkshire)

HOOKLIFT gear with electric controller, came off 20T lorry, very good condition. £1,100+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

GRAHAM Edwards GP105DB trailer, 10’ x 5’, 2.6T, spring-assisted ramp type tailgate, spare wheel, coupling lock, only done 2 trips so as new, genuine sale of nice piece of kit. £2,800+VAT. R Peirson Tel 07866 050883 (North Yorkshire)

30-FOOT artic trailer with double spring dolly. £1,300+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

40-FOOT artic trailer, c/w dolly on steel springs, air & oil brakes, new lights. £1,750+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

MONTRACON 45' tri-axle, 2004, on ROR drum brakes, good floor & tyres, still in test. £1,750+VAT. J Harper Tel 07717 698298 (Cambridgeshire)

OLD artic trailer, 24'. £400. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

TIPPING trailer to go behind garden tractor/lawn mower, little used. £59 no VAT. P Williams Tel 07966 273748 (Lincolnshire)

3.5-TON ex army trailer, sprung axles with lockable chemical container, used behind Unimog or Land Rover to transport IBC & chemical to sprayer, in good condition, great for transporting diesel to combine, etc. £275 no VAT. P Williams Tel 07966 273748 (Lincolnshire)

WEEKS Plus 40 trailer, always kept in the dry, done very little work, good condition. £1,500+VAT. D Munro Tel 07913 785927 (Essex)

ROCKINGER auto trailer coupling for Unimog, affixes on top link bracket using two included pins. £250 no VAT. P Williams Tel 07966 273748 (Lincolnshire)

BUNNING 14t trailer, will carry 18t wheat, 10 stud wheels 18-19.5, sprung drawbar,

Deutz 3060 4wd c/w roll bar

Deutz 5125 loader ready

Deutz 5125 c/w FZ30 Stoll loader

Deutz 6135 RV shift

Deutz 6165 TTV

Deutz 6230 TTV Deutz 8280 Black Warrior

Kverneland 6 furrow LB variwidth plough

Kverneland 6m tine seeder drill full spec

Kverneland 8555 4 row tedder

Kverneland 3228MN mower conditioner

Kverneland FRO 2.8m grass topper front & rear

Kverneland 3232 MT mower conditioner

Kverneland 3332 front mounted mower conditioner

Kverneland 8590 8 row tedder pro-line

Kverneland 8576 6 row tedder

Kverneland 9580 2 row trailed rake

Redrock 20t dump trailer

Redrock 24t tri-axle low-loading trailer

McHale 691BH & R5S round bale handlers

McHale 691HB bale handler, several

McHale R5 soft hands bale handler, several

McHale V6750 round baler

Teagle 8500 Chief feeder bedder

Moulton FY4 yard scraper

Kawasaki Mule Pro DX

Kawasaki Mule Pro MX

Bomford 2.8m flail mower

PlantMec 8’ & 10’ yard brush

PlantMec hydraulic bucket brush

Walter Watson 8’ x 36” flat roll

Walter Watson 10’ x 36” flat roll

Walter Watson 12’ x 36” hydraulic rotating

USED MACHINERY IN STOCK

McCormick 2005 CX105 extra shift, front linkage & PTO, 1600hrs

Case 2004 MXM 155 tractor

Deutz 5090D c/w loader

Deutz Agritron 430GS 2500hrs only, 2011

Deutz Agri 110 6 cylinder c/w loader 2008 good condition

Deutz 6185 Powershift 2019 low hrs

Deutz 6215 RC shift 2018

Ford New Holland T90 c/w loader

John Deere 6190, 2012, 5500hrs

John Deere 6215R 2218

Massey Ferguson 5612 Dyna 4 2014 c/w loader, low hrs

Lely Roterra 4m power harrow

Dowdeswell 4 furrow good condition

Lemken 4 furrow reversible plough

Kuhn FC202 mower conditioner

Kuhn MDS1141 QL fertiliser spreader

Kuhn VB2160 round baler

Kverneland 6m tine seeder drill 2022

Kverneland 4332 trailed mower conditioner

Kverneland 3m CTS stubble finisher c/w DD packer

Kverneland 6 rotor tedder

Teagle 40/40 tub feeder/bedder

Teagle 80/80 SC feeder/bedder

Teagle 2010 80/80 SC feeder/bedder good condition

McHale 660 2018 round baler x 2

Krone V150 XC baler 18,000 bales c/w ALO trailed wrapper

Krone 6m hay tedder

Krone 6 rotor tedder

Fleming o set 8ft grass topper

Twose 6.3m Cambridge rolls c/w breaker rings

Agco DM255/P mower conditioner, very good condition

Titan 18T mono-bodied silage/grain trailer with rollover sheet

PlantMec 319 Q-bedder, 2020

Walter Watson 10’ flat roll

Simba/Horsch 4m CO drill

WEBCOX 7T tipping trailer, no longer required, owned for 5yrs & used a handful of times, work was carried out to tidy up & it just needs the paint finishing, one new tyre, all tyres hold air, tips well, double ram. £2,000+VAT. C Wollen Tel 07786 117094 (Bristol)

KTWO 20T Compactor trailer, 2018, good condition, full onboard weighing, 560/60/22.5 tyres. £23,000+VAT ono. O Williams Tel 07725 473494 (Cambridgeshire)

Harrold

07850 474657 (Norfolk)

MARSTON 11T grain trailer, 2012, excellent condition, trailer's original 550/45-22.5 tyres with most of the tread still on them, everything works as it should. £10,000+VAT. J Hollands Tel 07909 011181 (Warwickshire)

BAILEY orchard/vineyard trailer, 2014, 6.4m long x 2.14m wide, good condition. £5,250+VAT. T Stephens Tel 07926 421842 (Essex)

1970S grain trailer, converted into a dump trailer, tyres good, twin tipping rams, good condition. £1,950+VAT ono. A Robinson Tel 07876 711477 (Bedfordshire)

MARSHALL QM16 silage trailer, 2006, fully refurbished in 2021 & little used since, c/w grain door, extra top side pieces, excellent condition. £9,750+VAT ono. A Robinson Tel 07876 711477 (Bedfordshire)

AW Ultima extra 18T trailer in great condition, 2016, Hardox body, r/camera, weigh cell system with monitor, air brakes, r/towing hitch, roll over sheet with ratchet straps, floatation tyres, hydraulic r/door, f/ steps & platform. £19,000+VAT ono. J Perring Tel 07870 655539 (Cornwall)

IFOR Williams TA510G-12, 2011, c/w sheep decks, one cattle divider, two sheep gates, one key for the ball hitch, electrics all work, new front cable, new genuine Ifor Williams jockey wheel, excellent condition. £4,000+VAT. C Wollen Tel 07786 117094 (Bristol)

WELFARE trailer, 4.8m by 2.2m, kitchen with sink in front section, shower cubicle in middle section, powered calor gas boiler, on 50ml towing hitch, brakes, lights. £750 ono. M Talbot Tel 07946 442168 (Cambridgeshire)

MARSTON 14t grain trailers (2), in excellent condition, 2011, on farm from new, hydraulic tailgate with grain hatch, upgraded floatation tyres, barn stored, will sell individually or as a pair, price is per trailer. £10,950+VAT ono. N Whitebread Tel 07770 365121 (Kent)

TYRES & WHEELS

800/65R32 Trelleborg TM 2000 tyre, new, never been fitted to a rim, now surplus to requirements. £1,450+VAT. M D Langley & Sons Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)

MITAS 16.9x30, good condition. £100+VAT the pair. J Harper Tel 07717 698298 (Cambridgeshire)

• 12t lift capacity •

• Suitable for front • & rear linkages

• Fully CE approved •

• Ideal for contractors, • farmers & dealers

• Easier & quicker • servicing

ROWCROP wheels with centres to fit New Holland TM140, tyres 100% & the centres made by Standen. £750+VAT. T Wright Tel 07810 656374 (Norfolk) 01362 687 260 0777 1972092

PAIR of 185-R14C

EADY

Isuzu D-Max

Wherever,

(Suffolk)

CASE rowcrop wheels, 380/90R46 rear, 380/85R30 front, tyres in excellent condition. £2,650+VAT. R Waddelow Tel 07973 615772 (Cambridgeshire)

2000 Isuzu Trooper Commercial, 10 mths MOT, 110.072 mls, tow bar, 5 speed, 2 new batteries, tidy motor. £2,000 ono. J Martin Tel 07774 645992 (Buckinghamshire)

MITAS rowcrop tyres, good condition, 60% tread remaining,

VEHICLES

Hunt Tel 07917 358655 (Norfolk)

X Trail, 2015, 7 seats, service history, panoramic roof, sat nav, air con, electric boot, diesel. £6,495. R

Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

ISUZU D Max ladder rack, in good condition. £50+VAT. M D Langley & Sons Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)

LAND ROVER Defender Utility XS, 2013, usual XS comfort packs, fully serviced & new MOT, low mileage & 1 owner. J Salisbury Tel 07787 584386 (Suffolk)

CLUB Car electric golf buggy, low hours, had little use, 2+2, lights, charger. £2,500. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

NISSAN

Hopkinson

NISSAN Navara NP300 pickup, crew cab, 16plate, 95K, diesel manual, 11mnths MOT, FSH, 2 keys, minor dents, reliable & economical. £5,750+VAT ono. C Pickard Tel 07803 588386 (Cambridgeshire)

(Norfolk)

2010 Isuzu Rodeo Denver 2.5 TD 4x4 double cab in dark green, 91500 miles, one owner from new, MOT until May 2026, good Kumho off road tyres, Ifor Williams bed cover, average condition, full service history. £4,750+VAT ono. J Nott Tel 07957 146325 (Norfolk)

JEEP Cherokee, starts but not running, for spares or repair, 170,000mls, diesel, will part exchange. £675 ono. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

LAND Rover Defender 90, good chassis, low miles, barn find stored inside, nice project. £6,000. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

HAND-MADE dog box for most 4x4s, 1120mm wide, 1220mm long, 740mm high, 2 compartments. £200+VAT. C Patmore Tel 07702 503081 (Essex)

USED bus, no engine, ideal for glamping project, etc. £750 ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

DISCOVERY TD5 engine, clutch gone, for spares or repair. £650. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

LAND Rover Discovery 4, 2010, one owner from new, very low mileage for age (86641), all service inventory available, cam belt changed, good tyres all round, 2 keys, original condition, nice example, must be seen. £8,250. W Ward Tel 07801300971 (North Yorkshire)

TOYOTA Hilux 08 reg pickup truck canopy, unfortunately back lift up window missing, hence price. £40. P Sapsed Tel 07815 852257 (Cambridgeshire)

SCANIA G410 26T 31' flat with greedy bar extension, low mileage, owner driver, very good condition. £18,000. D Brown Tel 07860 710707 (East Yorkshire)

TOYOTA Hilux Invincible, 2017, 2.4 diesel automatic, Tacoma grey, only 68,500mls, c/w leather interior, climate control, Truckman top, load liner, tow bar, new tyres, owned from new, good condition. £21,550+VAT. C Blood Tel 07752 610172 (Leicestershire)

2017 Scania R450 wagon & 2013 drag, Euro 6, 9t f/axle on air, 727,000km will go up, 25' body & 25' + 3' trailer, auto transmission, retarder, MOT end Aug unit & end Sept trailer, call or email elizabeth@ evisonfarms.co.uk for more info. £67,000+VAT. R Cross Tel 07831 744044 (East Yorkshire)

VOLKSWAGEN Amarok Highline, 63 plate, automatic, 86000 miles, good condition for age. £11,500+VAT. B Bradshaw Tel 07935 352672 (Suffolk)

FORD Ranger Thunder 2.5 TD, 2010, 110,000 miles, manual, MOT until November 2025, 2 owners, owned since 2011, serviced annually, been a farm truck so does have some minor scratches & dents but overall is in good order for its age. £4,000+VAT. D McLaren Tel 07950 448467 (Nottinghamshire)

LAND Rover Defender 90, 1993 (K), Eiger grey, 164900mls, galvanised chassis, MOT until April 2026, 2.5 TDI diesel engine, height adjustable tow bar, cubby box, excellent condition. £12,500. R Davies Tel 07501 071028 (Staffordshire)

&

INTERNATIONAL B47 baler, in fair condition, shed stored until recently, wouldn’t take much to get it going again, could have very small holes in throat. £850. S Burbidge Tel 07517 386285 (Lincolnshire)

MF 100 Series weights (5) & frame which has been modified & is currently fitted to a MF 575. £150+VAT. M D Langley & Sons Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)

RANSOMES cultivator. £150. T Ridgway Tel 07870 660849 (Oxfordshire)

SILAGE dump box (for tower silo filling), 1974, gwo, electric 240V, used every season, probably the last working example in the UK! £999. J Horsington Tel 07379 447736 (Dorset)

NUFFIELD tractor front weights (2), very good condition, approx weight 100–150kg each. £250+VAT. P Skinner Tel 07711 405100 (Northamptonshire)

HORSEDRAWN tumbril in Suffolk colours, good wheels & shafts. £950 ono. E Gillett Tel 07710 137619 (Suffolk)

ANTIQUE wooden sack weigher, wood treatment done & stained, add a 25kg weight on one side & pop a sack on the other, fill sack until base moves & the three pieces at the top are in line. £53. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)

(Nottinghamshire)

FERGUSON TEF20 tractor, diesel, f/w banana loader in working order, 1955. £4,500+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

WEATHERILL 12HD Powershift, good runner, drives & stops, few small oil leaks, bit rough, owned for 25yrs, retirement sale, only used to push firewood up, bullet proof, excellent yard shovel, Ford engine, just serviced, good tyres, c/w pallet forks. F Danecker Tel 07885 491340/01494 758539 (Buckinghamshire)

FORD 5000, 1965-1968 (6X), has reduction gearbox for trenching, hrs unknown, c/w Bruff BT1 drainage trencher, 2 pipe boxes, pipe reel, done 800m last summer. £10,000+VAT ono. T Reeve Tel 07880 676290 (Suffolk)

HOWARD Bolens Husky 1886, in good working order, available to view in the BS8 area of Bristol, if you’re a serious buyer, I’m happy to arrange a phone call to discuss the condition. Asking price is £1,600 ono. A Woodington Tel 07833 474469 (Bristol)

ALLIS CHALMERS B, 1941, original condition, rear wheel weights, c/w old type registration book, straight axle. £900 no VAT. C Desborough Tel 07946 557156/01945 410206 (Cambridgeshire)

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER 951 combine, runs OK, last used 4yrs ago. £1,150 ono. M Morse Tel 07773 518082/01994 230663 (Carmarthenshire)

FORD 1000 Series Pre Force front weights, one with hitch holes, Beds/Cambs border. £300. D Compton Tel 07764 687201 (Bedfordshire)

MANITOU MB25C forklift, 1978, IH Bradford skid unit 2wd, Rops frame, c/w forks & grain bucket, Beds/Cambs border. £2,750. D Compton Tel 07764 687201 (Bedfordshire)

FORD TW25 (B reg) 4500hrs, in good condition, we’ve done viscous fan & various seals, would be a good project, the dual power isn’t working, believed to be electrical but never caused us any problems. £18,500 no VAT. R Abbott Tel 07887 834748 (Suffolk)

DAVID Brown 770 Selectamatic, first regd 1969, one owner from new, until I purchased in 2016, fully restored 2013, has purpose built transport box, have shown it round various vintage tractor shows, c/w V5, excellent condition. £6,250 ono. J Haigh Tel 07710 471481 (Essex)

LAST chance to buy two Smyth horse drawn drills, one working, one not, large quantity of spares - save them from cremation! Phone for details. £300. M Fordham Tel 07871 986848 (Essex)

1963 Fordson Super Major New Performance V5C, reg no GSW 95, reconditioned engine, shot blasted & resprayed recently, new tyres, battery & all electrics, radiator, water pump, hydraulic pump, power steering. £12,500. G Neesham Tel 07984 442602 (Lincolnshire)

JOHN DEERE 2040 2wd tractor, 1980 V reg, OPU cab, starts & runs well, good steering, brakes & hydraulics, average tinwork, call for pics/video. £3,600 no VAT. A Franklin Tel 07968 257232 (Warwickshire)

DAVID BROWN 1690 4wd, non Turbo, 1984 A reg, in original condition, everything in working order, PUH, front weights, 540/65-38 rears, 14.9-24 fronts. £12,750+VAT. W Nicoll Tel 07801 762936 (Angus)

NEW Holland 2120, 1998, all grass tyres, 4wd with creeper range, two spool valves, runs very well. £6,500. P Jaye Tel 01638 751473/07867 411091 (Suffolk)

FORD tractor weights (2). £100+VAT ono. D Daniels Tel 07887 727249 (Norfolk)

SET of Ford tractor weights with tombstone, believed to fit 10 Series, 14 x 40kg, weight carrier not included. £850+VAT ono. D Daniels Tel 07887 727249 (Norfolk)

MASSEY Ferguson 35X, 1960, V5, 3cyl, dismantled, complete, needs engine or rebuild, picked up on liner, tidy, original condition, all working previously. S Bygraves Tel 07973 117993 (Cambridgeshire)

OPERATOR manual required for Fraser M7 roller mill, PTO linkage mounted. S Hall Tel 07759 342383 (Hertfordshire)

1963(?) County Ploughman, full restoration approx 10yrs ago, starts & drives, new clutches & engine rebuild, needs minor finishing some parts supplied, no 3pt linkage, c/w an original handbook, plough & moleplough, will sell separately. £5,500 ono. R Sweeting Tel 07866 346178 (East Yorkshire)

FERGUSON butterfly reversible plough, in good working order, just been given a full respray, only needs a couple of parts for one of the discs & a furrow wheel to complete. £450 ono. C Law Tel 07902 805028 (Leicestershire)

FERGUSON potato planter to fit ridger, hopper sound, c/w 2 tubes & 2 seats, call for further details & photos, collect from S Cambs. Offers. J Goodchild Tel 07836 525363/01482 862045 (East Yorkshire)

FORD 5000, 3450hrs, with power steering, Basildon tractor but been in Japan so corrosion free, runs well. £7,995 no VAT. R Sowerby Tel 07883 008996 (Lincolnshire)

FERGUSON tiller, 9 tine, double spring breakback, call for further details & photos, collect from S Cambs. Offers. J Goodchild Tel 07836 525363/01482 862045 (East Yorkshire)

FERGUSON ridger, 2x30" rows, call for further details & photos, collect from S Cambs. Offers. J Goodchild Tel 07836 525363/01482 862045 (East Yorkshire)

FERGUSON 2 furrow 10" with discs/skimmer arms & rolling rear landslide, call for further details & photos, collect from S Cambs. Offers.. J Goodchild Tel 07836 525363/01482 862045 (East Yorkshire)

MASSEY Ferguson front PTO to fit 7720, 2017. G Beck Tel 07747 621315 (Norfolk)

HYVER 19 log splitter by Sure Farm Equipment required. A Strawson Tel 07881 684687 (Suffolk)

2009 Fendt 716 Vario TMS Cargo 5X85 loader, 55k Vario, front linkage, ABS, 9,374 hours.

2022 John Deere 6100M

done just

2018 John Front linkage, in

2011 Claas 40k gearbox, done

1992 A tidy UK SCVS,

Nuffield Older restoration 2004 Richard C/w flotation tailgate,

2011 Kuhn A smart 2013 Sumo DTS 8M Drill Grain only, braked axle

WANTED (cont)

STORE lambs & ewes wanted. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

KONGSKILDE TRL 55/75/100 grain blower/ fan wanted, 3 phase, must be in good working order, distance no problem. L Pugh Tel 01568 611338 (Hereford)

Norfolk Farmer wants all models of Fendt tractors

Email details to farm@murrell1.plus.com

01603 712222 www.jmurrell.co.uk

59-109808

STILL LOOKING for David Brown/Case 1290 or 1390 or 1394 with loader in tidy condition. P Jackson Tel 01422 243914 (West Yorkshire) REEKIE potato topper. C Jackson Tel 07768 755036 (North Yorks)

BROCHURES WANTED

All tractor and machinery brands, all years, complete collections. Cash or cheque on collection. Please phone Graham 07889 792875 59-109772

ROADLESS Ploughmaster front axle, any condition. A Hawes Tel 07739 491091 (Buckinghamshire)

AITCHESON direct drill for grass or similar type machine wanted, with narrow gaps between coulters & in good working order. P Langley Tel 07419 983965 (Shropshire) WHITE silage wrap wanted, does anyone have any unused rolls we could buy & collect please? O Gronning Tel 01926 843460 (Warwickshire)

STORE cattle or not, prefer over 12 months & tested. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)

WANTED

John Deere 00, 10, 20 & 30 Series tractors

Please email your machine to info@jamesmurrell.co.uk or call

01603 712222

Norwich, Norfolk www.jmurrell.co.uk

WE are interested buying farm toys, toy & model collections, diecast models, boxed or not, new/old, good prices paid nationally inc postage, email yorkshirediecastmodels@gmail.com or text/Whatsapp. C Johnson Tel 07979 851995 (West Yorkshire)

STANDING triticale straw wanted, must be suitable for thatching, please contact John. J Dullam Tel 07774 216366 (Devon) HOLMER T2 tank discharge web wanted. R Bett Tel 07903 010773 (Nottinghamshire) 6-FOOT flail mower wanted, to use behind a MF165. J Fowler Tel 07814 899053 (Lincolnshire)

SLURRY/VACUUM tanker wanted for occasional use, with sound barrel. J German Tel 07771 511355 (Cambridgeshire)

12.4/11-36 tyres required to fit International 474. C Cornish Tel 07880 976137 (Suffolk)

4X4S & PICKUPS wanted, anything considered, cash payment, in the Anglia/ Kent region. Prompt collection. Call Jeremy Long on 07711 079821.

METAL or vermin proof bin wanted for approx 1/3rd ton of oats, Market Rasen. M Chapman Tel 07971 940087/01673 843663 (Lincolnshire)

Farm Plastic Recycling

• Fertiliser sacks

• Empty seed sacks

• Spray containers

• No upfront fees

• Pay per trailer

• South Lincs & surrounding area

• Fully licenced

SPRAY CANS & SACKS, from £300/load (7m x 2.3m x 2.2m

New specialist at Grainseed

Grainseed says it is delighted to announce the appointment of a new technical seed specialist based in the West Country.

Becci Shrimpton has joined the team and is based in Cullompton, Devon.

Becci started her career in agriculture with Dalgety in 2000, working her way up through the seed, fertiliser and agrochemical business sectors. During her employment as seed manager for the national distributor, Agrii, she attained her FACTS quali cation in 2014, followed by her BASIS in 2016.

She brings a lot of experience

General manager for Grainseed, Neil Groom says: “We are really pleased to welcome Becci to the team. Having a technical specialist based in the West Country can only help our geographic coverage and create a better level of service to our customers. Becci brings with her, a wealth of knowledge, skills and experience to help us to move forward. There are exciting times ahead.”

Full-time General Saleground Assistant

A full-time role has arisen for a General Saleground Assistant at our 40 acre saleground based at Sutton, Near Ely (CB6 2QT).

The Cambridge Machinery Sales are the largest monthly agricultural machinery auction in Europe and exports to over 50 countries annually.

a wealth of knowledge, are exciting times

She brings a lot of experience to this new role where she will be supporting customers across all Grainseeds’ portfolio – maize, oilseed rape, including the top rape conventional variety Pi Pinnacle, plus seeds for environmental schemes.

oilseed rape, including the top rape

Cheffins strive to recruit and develop a dedicated and loyal workforce who are committed in providing the high standards of service our customers deserve and expect.

We offer excellent salary and benefit packages, career progression opportunities and support for professional qualifications.

What will you be doing?

Responsible for washing and cleaning machinery ready for export General yard duties

Assisting with the preparation of the yard for auction days.

What will it take to be successful?

Familiarity with agricultural machinery and plant would be an advantage but not essential

Able to work within a small team

Enjoy the outside environment

Meet the challenges of what can be a hectic and physically demanding job.

Why join us?

Cheffins is a privately owned, independent partnership and offer our clients an outstanding combination of expertise, service and commitment.

Our people are at the heart of our success and are the vital force that animates our business. We strive to create and maintain a welcoming, inclusive, healthy and safe work environment that embraces the range of human differences.

Location: Sutton

Contact name: Joe Page

Contact email: joe.page@cheffins.co.uk

Please apply on our website via the QR code

Crawfords’ founder retires

Crawfords Group has announced the retirement of its founder and chairman, Bob Crawford

R W Crawford Agricultural Machinery Ltd was founded by Bob Crawford in October 1980, initially focused on the buying and selling of used farm machinery in Essex. Over the years, it grew into Crawfords Group – a respected, multi-branch business specialising in the sales, servicing, and parts support of machinery and 4×4 vehicles across the South and South East England.

Commenting on his retirement, Bob Crawford said: “What started

as a small venture from a yard in Essex has grown into something I’m incredibly proud of.

“Crawfords has always been more than just a business to me – it’s been a family, a team, and a way of life. I’m grateful to everyone who’s been part of the journey, past and present, from loyal customers and suppliers to the dedicated team who continue to drive the business forward. It’s now time for me to step back, knowing the company is in safe hands with a bright future.”

Managing director Wes Crawford added: “On behalf of the Crawford

family and the entire Crawfords team, we would like to express our heartfelt thanks to my father for his years of dedication, vision, and support. His mentorship has left a lasting legacy that will continue to guide the business for years to come.”

Bob’s last day within the business will be Friday 11th July.

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