Farmers Guide Magazine June 2025 by Farmers Guide

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OUT & ABOUT

With the Farmers Guide team

Farmers were invited to Ben Burgess’ Coates depot in Peterborough for a hands-on look at the latest John Deere sprayer range. Farmers Guide machinery reporter Daniel Hodge is

Agriculture welcomed farmers, suppliers and customers to its second annual open day, which was held alongside its popular grain clinic event. Daniel Hodge attended, and is pictured with members of the Turneys

Many of Turney Agriculture's franchises were represented at the event, with plenty of farmers making use of the grain clinic throughout the day. Turn to page 55 to read Daniel's full report.

o that blimin' game and come and 'gis a hand!"”

There was plenty of grass to work with at the Pecks JCB and Krone demonstration near Dereham – see the July issue for the full report. David Williams is pictured with Jon Wareing of Pecks.

“Gett

Daniel Hodge got a rst-hand look at the Fendt 600 Vario during a UK press event last month. He’s pictured with Fendt commercial manager, Andy Davies. Read the full details on page 59.

Turney

team.

Machinery contributor David Williams spent a week testing out the new D-Max recently. He's pictured with Isuzu UK PR manager, Filip Czajkowski. Find out what David thought of it on page 65.

David Williams is pictured previewing lots for a timed online sale with Che ns head of machinery auction division, Oliver Godfrey. Look out for the results in a future issue.

Over 200 tractors drove through Su olk during the 36th National Vintage Tractor Road Run on Easter Sunday. David Williams is pictured with one of the organisers, Paul Wright from Tuckwells.

FG sales director Zohra Mitchell (left) and classi ed sales executive Samantha Wilson (right) are pictured with Tuckwells head of marketing, Mel Lewis. Read about the Tuckwells/John Deere 6M ride & drive event on page 104.

How can we feed a growing population with less?

Openﬁeld experts share insights on GM crops and how to reduce carbon footprint without costly investment.

With mother nature again reminding us we can never take the weather for granted, many in the industry will start to focus on soils again, writes Cecilia Pryce, Open eld’s head of research, compliance & shipping. If it’s not concerns about standing water and blocked land drains, it’s drying soils and a fast-retreating water table. Trying to maintain moisture one year and making it drain the next is no easy balance.

and farms by eld soil types and drainage?

The world tells us how important water is and that healthy soils are a must, but when was a farm last rated and audited by its soils and drains?

land use change. The fact is, UK agriculture is

The impact weather has on crop and silage yields is also becoming more of a focus as acres are lost to environmental schemes or permanent land use change. The fact is, UK agriculture is balancing on the edge of the unknown. We need to feed our increasing population on less land with fewer resources and weather extremes.

While we all look for the magic wand, I believe it may just be time for more focus and education on GM crops and modern breeding techniques. I’m sure there would be a healthy demand for drought resistant varieties just as much as there would be for rot resistant ones –but before we get that far, would it not be a great idea to map and freshly grade UK arable areas

of weather extremes? Where is the regional data

prevention and drought resilient SFI areas

National soil maps are available, but can they really be used to predict crop numbers in times of weather extremes? Where is the regional data showing instigation at farm level of ood prevention and drought resilient SFI areas and their impact on arable or grasslands?

or measuring. We need to focus on our

So many questions and so few answers due to so little data collection or measuring. We need to focus on our limited natural resources by helping the custodians of those resources, and to do that we need data and records or one day we may all go hungry.

Fertiliser matters

With an increasing focus on reducing carbon footprint on farm, there are some options we can look at today that could make signi cant changes without having to invest in costly products and potentially impacting yield through reducing application rates, writes fertiliser manager Lucy Hassall.

Fertiliser use is one of the key areas of focus to reduce overall carbon emissions. A good place to start with this is looking at fertiliser use e ciency, by making sure we are applying accurately at optimum rates at optimum timing. Other factors such as correct soil pH, soil and leaf testing for accurate planning, additions of organic matter, spreader calibrations and ensuring there is good soil structure are just a few ways to help improve e ciencies.

Our weekly grain market report is available as

Why not listen to ourlatest views* on the Wheat, Malting Barley, OSR and Pulses markets and get the latest prices too?

Simply search for“Openfield – OpenView” on Spotify, ACAST, iTunes and Amazon Music.

*Content is updated every Thursday evening to ensure you’re always in the know. www.openfield.co.uk I 01476 862730

option of being produced with blue ammonia CO into deep underground wells using carbon

This will allow the manufacturer

CO2 emissions and lower the carbon fertilisers in the UK by around

Manufacturing of fertiliser can involve high carbon intensive processes, which will have an impact on your overall result. Options on fertilisers made with green ammonia are few and far between and come at a hefty price, however from this summer CF blue bag Nitram will have the option of being produced with blue ammonia which will permanently sequester the CO2 into deep underground wells using carbon capture and sequestration technology. This will allow the manufacturer to capture around two thirds of their emissions and lower the carbon footprint of ammonia and nitrogen fertilisers in the UK by around 50%. The carbon captured will be certi ed and audited, so it’s a tangible reduction that can be recorded. This comes at an a ordable premium over the cost of the standard fertiliser compared to fertiliser made with green ammonia commanding a £250–300 premium. The carbon footprint of Nitram is currently 1.09kg of CO2e/kg of product which would be reduced by around 50% when made with blue ammonia. To complement this, polysulphate as a sulphur source has a carbon footprint as low as 0.034kg CO2e per kg of product and coupled with Nitram can be the lowest option available to farmers today. FG

Cecilia Pryce, head of research, compliance & shipping.

Lucy Hassall, Open eld’s fertiliser manager.

Prestigious award for Claydon-Yield-o-Meter founder

Je Claydon (pictured right) who founded successful Su olk-based agricultural machinery manufacturer ClaydonYield-o-Meter Ltd in 1981, has been recognised by The Institution of Agricultural Engineers for his ‘Contribution to the Land-Based Sector’. The prestigious award was presented at the organisation’s Annual Awards Ceremony in Warwickshire by Dr Mark Moore (pictured left), president of the only professional body for those working in engineering, science and technology roles in land-based industries.

Ventilation solutions eligible for FETF

Galebreaker says it is proud to announce that many of its innovative livestock ventilation solutions are now eligible for funding under the latest Farming Equipment & Technology Fund (FETF). The grant supports products that improve animal health and welfare – recognising ventilation as vital to healthy livestock production.

Qualifying products include the trusted Rollerscreen, o ering exible weather protection for over 40 years; the Agridoor range, providing quick access for bays from 3m to 6.5m wide; the VentTube system, expertly designed to provide the exact amount of fresh air required for a healthy

calf environment; and for producers wanting to upgrade their pig housing, Side Curtains provide an optimum environment through automated controls.

Farmers are encouraged to contact the Galebreaker team directly for more information and a no-fuss quotation.

UK agricultural tractor registrations – April 2025

Still family-owned, Claydon Yield-o-Meter Ltd, claims to be the European market leader in direct drilling technology which is used to establish agricultural crops. The company designs, evaluates and manufactures Claydon Opti-Till direct drills, straw harrows, rotary cultivators, inter-row hoes and mole drainers at its factory in Wickhambrook near Bury St Edmunds, where it employs over 60 local sta and bene ts the UK businesses that supply it.

Je said: “As an arable farmer who has always been interested in agricultural machinery I have constantly experimented to nd new ways of operating more e ciently and e ectively. The machines which I and my team have developed over the years have helped our customers to bene t from that expertise.”

FETF grants announced for 2025

The government has con rmed applications will open on 29th May for the much-awaited Farming Equipment and Technology Fund (FETF). A funding pot of £46.7 million is available, with three types of grant worth up to £25,000 each, to help farmers invest in day-to-day equipment to boost productivity, manage slurry or improve animal health and welfare.

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.

FETF will open on 29th May and close on 10th July. For the full list of eligible items and how to apply, visit: www.gov.uk/government/publications/farming-equipmentand-technology-fund-2025

According to the Association of Agricultural Engineers (AEA), the shortfall in the number of agricultural tractors registered in April 2025, relative to the same month last year, was smaller than in the rst quarter. Nevertheless, at 986 machines, the monthly gure was still 15% lower than in April 2024. That meant the number of tractors logged during the year to date was over 800 (21%) down on the opening

four months of last year, reaching 3,214 machines. That is the lowest total registered by this point since 2001.

• Month: 986 units -14.9% change (compared with April 2024)

New safety campaign launches

The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has produced new stickers aiming to visually remind everyone to stay safe with a simple message,

‘I am vital to UK agriculture –stay safe’.

The NAAC is asking its contractor members and the wider farming community to join forces and remind each other that we are all vital by placing stickers in prominent places. The sticker campaign is aiming to prompt more thinking about safety and remind everyone to act, whether that is always wearing a helmet when riding a quad bike, making sure PTO guards are always in place or perhaps switching o a

• Year to date: 3,214 units -20.6% change (compared with January–April 2024).

machine before clearing a blockage.

The NAAC asks that agricultural contractors, farmers and the wider industry come together to use the stickers as a visual reminder anywhere that will prompt action to stay safe. There will be a social media campaign to promote the stickers, which will be available from the NAAC stand at the Cereals event on 11–12th June 2025.

To obtain stickers please contact admin@naac.co.uk P&P charges will apply.

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ICL acquires Lavie Bio, strengthening business

ICL, the global plant nutrition specialist, has acquired Lavie Bio, a leader in the development of microbial-based agricultural solutions.

“This strategic move is a direct re ection of ICL’s vision to become a global powerhouse in agricultural biologicals, positioning ICL at the forefront of one of

agriculture’s sustainable practices,” says Dr Elinor Erez, vice president of research and development at ICL.

It marks ICL’s fourth acquisition over the past 12 months, demonstrating its dedication to creating innovative, customised solutions for the farm sector.

“Future products will

be focused on improving soil health and reducing emissions, ensuring sustainable agriculture, with a lower carbon footprint,” says Dr Erez. “In addition, farmers will bene t from higher yields and resistance to di erent abiotic stresses, ultimately bene ting their bottom line in a volatile market.”

Biogas leak detection service extended on-farm

Responding to increased demand from the industry, and in line with best practice standards, FM BioEnergy has extended its on-farm biogas leak detection service.

FM BioEnergy is already an experienced name in the eld

of LDAR and has conducted more than 1,000 gas leakage surveys over the last 10 years. The company has now appointed experienced industry professional Nick Cowie (pictured) to lead its expanded biogas leak

Sealey releases new catalogue

Sealey has released its latest tool catalogue, featuring an extensive range of over 12,750 products. This edition introduces more than 1,500 brand-new items, carefully designed to enhance e ciency, convenience, and performance. Examples include:

detection service.

With more than 15 years’ experience as an on-farm and food waste biogas plant operator, Nick has an innate understanding of AD plant layout and operation and is a Certi ed Optical Gas Imaging (OGI) camera operator.

As well as appointing Nick, FM BioEnergy has upgraded to a new EyeCGas 2.0 camera, the most sensitive OGI camera on the market, as used by the Environment Agency.

The EyeCGas 2.0 uses thermal imaging technology for the detection of gas leaks and fugitive emissions.

Cambs-based Harrison Tractors Ltd expands into sprayers

Knight Farm Machinery has appointed Harrison Tractors Ltd to its UK dealer network, with the March-based business set to 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 Ltd specialises in used tractors and equipment. In 2016, it also expanded into new machinery, becoming a dealer for grass and arable equipment rm Pöttinger UK. Since then the company has built up an impressive franchise list. Pictured are Jim Brown and James Harrison of Harrison Tractors.

Paul Harrison, who oversees sales and marketing at Knight Farm Machinery, says the company is pleased to have signed a specialist implement dealer of the calibre of Harrison Tractors. “The area around this part of northern Cambs and the surrounding counties is an especially important territory for Knight, with some signi cant arable enterprises. Signing Harrison Tractors will give Knight sprayers the sales push for new machines, and the service and spares support for existing ones in the area, that the area’s farmers demand and deserve.”

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Adama Agricultural Solutions UK Ltd has announced that its novel fungicide active ingredient, Gilboa, has been classi ed as having a unique mode of action for cereal crops by the Fungicide Resistance Action Committee (FRAC). Gilboa is the trade name for umetylsulforim, an iminotosyl-pyrimidinone chemistry which has been classi ed as Group 32 by the FRAC. This novel mode of action in cereals targets nucleic acid metabolism, a biochemical pathway that has never previously been utilised by cereal fungicides. This signi cant innovation provides valuable protection against key diseases in cereals and oilseed rape, including septoria and sclerotinia, o ering UK farmers a powerful tool for disease resistance management. Fungal diseases such as septoria have developed increasing resistance to existing fungicides, reducing the e ectiveness of chemistries including SDHIs, azoles and strobilurins. Gilboa’s new mode of action therefore o ers farmers a much-needed alternative, helping them to protect crop quality and yield.

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Wild oats are the most competitive grass weed – more than twice as severe as black-grass

• 1 plant/sqm can reduce winter cereal yields by 1.0% • Most wild oats germinate in the spring • Early wild oat control delivers signi cant yield increase

Top tips for HEALTHY CEREAL CROP ROOTING

Appropriate cultivations, seed rates, and careful selection of early inputs such as seed treatments and biostimulants will all help improve winter cereal crop establishment.

That’s the view of Hutchinsons agronomist and soils expert Dick Neale, who’s involved in running the company’s ‘Healthy Soils Connected’ training programme, which hosts grower groups to discuss soil and plant relationships.

Signi cant interest in the programme indicates a real desire to manage these relationships better, with one of the key discussion topics amongst participants being rooting and how it can be improved when preparing land for winter cereals.

Well-developed, healthy root systems are essential for crops to optimise water and nutrient capture as soon as seed germinates and throughout the season, so amending soil structure and preparing seedbeds well are essentials for a good start.

Compaction busting

Dick says any sub-soiling should be targeted to where necessary, so taking a spade and inspecting the soil pro le for compaction is important in avoiding any “recreational tillage”.

This level often di ers between headlands and the main body of the eld, so regular adjustment is required to optimise lift and shatter.

Mole ploughing is an under-utilised method on suitable soils, such as clays, where in addition to creating the important drainage channel, the machine also induces ssuring throughout the pro le to help rooting.

A nal point on cultivation is to avoid overworking soils, says Dick, with many farms choosing to move more over the past two autumns than they have done previously due to some big, intense periods of rainfall.

“They are trying to help water move through the pro le better, but ultimately it has resulted in an overworking of some soils, which then slumped and impacted establishment when it did rain.

longer appropriate to prescribe a generic seed rate, as the drills being used di er hugely when considering row widths and seed spacing within the row.

For example, a tine based Claydon system will spread seed in a wider band than a Horsch Avatar disc drill, impacting on how those seedlings and their root systems develop within the row.

“You need to understand these nuances and that’s why last year, Hutchinsons produced a seed rate calculator that accounts for di erences between all the major drill models currently on the market.

“It’s not necessarily about drilling a thinner crop, but you’ve got to drill and establish the right numbers at the right spacing, depending on which drill you are using,” explains Dick.

Early crop inputs are the nal consideration when looking to encourage vigorous and healthy root systems, and Dick says phosphite – as a seed treatment or foliar treatment early post-emergence – is a proven option.

“I also encourage growers to consider a phosphate-based placement fertiliser like Primary P or a struvite P product like Crystal Green.

“They can help plants access the nutrients they need during early establishment, and e ectively replace the need for overall applications of P fertiliser.”

He adds that it is important to calculate the required amount of fertiliser placed with the drill as, like seed, it is critical that the right amount is placed in the row or band, explaining: “Too much can be toxic and detrimental to crop growth.”

Soil-borne disease

Other threats to rooting include soil-borne pathogen take-all. As wheat is increasingly dominant in combinable crop rotations and growers are leaning towards earlier drilling to avoid weather risks, take-all risk is increasing.

Leanne Fowler, seed treatment specialist at Certis Belchim, says that in second or third wheats in areas with a history of take-all infection, protecting the crop against primary infection is vital to ensure healthy roots in the spring.

The company’s seed treatment Latitude (silthiofam) is the only option with take-all control on the label and their long-term trials show a consistent yield response of 0.55t/ha in second wheats grown under moderate take-all risk.

Other trials work by Certis Belchim in Germany between 2018 and 2021 looked at nitrogen use e ciency (NUE) in second wheats with or without Latitude.

Where a min-till approach is based on machines like a Sumo Trio, growers are urged to adjust depth of the machine’s subsoiling tine wings to just beneath the level of compaction.

“For many of the drills we have now, you don’t need a very ne seedbed, so it’s important to understand that and only do as much as you need for the system you have,” he explains.

Seed rate is the next major consideration in encouraging rooting. Going too heavy can cause more interplant competition and upright growth and more above ground biomass at the expense of roots. But if too light, growers can lose yield should the optimum plant population not be reached.

Dick says that it is no a understand that and only do as much as you

Leanne says the results showed that Latitude helped maintain root health and enabled plants to make much better use of spring applied nitrogen, compared to plots drilled with a single purpose dressing (SPD) only.

“That has obvious environmental bene ts too,” she concludes. FG

Dick Neale, Hutchinsons agronomist and soils expert.

Leanne Fowler, seed treatment specialist at Certis Belchim.

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A recent podcast ‘Seed success: Understanding treatments, science and innovation’ featured Agrii seed technical specialist David Leaper and seeds manager, Poppy Bunting.

Opening the podcast, which aimed to discuss the merits of new biosolutions for nutrition and disease control in crops, David said: “We’re treating seed for three primary reasons; we’re looking to control pests and disease, providing targeted nutrition to the emerging seedling, and we’re also using the technology to stimulate the growth – getting it up and away, and ideally improve its yield. We can do this via chemicals, or via newer biosolutions.”

Poppy added that while many farmers will already be familiar with many of the more conventional seed treatments available, perhaps they might be willing to consider moving beyond the farm standard and consider some alternatives, or if they’re not ready to take the leap completely, perhaps engage in trials on their farms etc.

Running through the history of seed treatments, David pointed out that seed treatments have been used for hundreds, if not thousands of years – in Egyptian times they used hot water and animal urine to control seed disease.

“But the level of control which can be achieved from the modern seed treatments is tremendous –

upwards of 97% control to get a label claim – so these are highly e ective products, applied at very low doses, and highly targeted. Twenty years ago, they were seen as the great future for targeting technology.”

According to Poppy, in the UK, it’s important to remember that any seed purchased or sold onto farm must be certi ed. “Growers are able to farm-save their own seed, which a lot of growers take pride in. The seed certi cation system helps to maintain seed health, and ultimately protecting the grower,” she said.

Biosolution categories

Within this area there are two main categories. The rst is biocontrol agents – products which provide control of diseases and pests – and, points out David, these are actually quite hard to nd as you’re looking for biological activity. “When it comes to biocontrol options there are relatively few products coming through, largely due to the high barrier to entry thanks to the regulatory costs associated with those.

“The second category is biostimulants, around which there has been a lot of research and

development, particularly within the regenerative farming systems.”

Biocontrol

Poppy o ered one example of a biological control agent which has been used within the organic sector for several years and is based around Baccillus thuringiensis (BT)and used in cereal and oilseed rape crops.

“Agrii has a product called Integral Pro, which contains bacteria which colonise the plant roots; from this, substances are produced that can reduce spore germination, with the bacteria acting as a barrier around the root, creating a bio lm. These products can help to improve overall plant establishment.

“It can also be used to help reduce the impact of CSFB, by increasing autumn vigour.

“Integral Pro is also helpful with some of the key diseases in OSR such as leaf phoma.”

Biostimulants

When it comes to biostimulants, David said: “We’ve had access to biostimulants for a number of years, and with these we’re looking to improve the plant’s growth, nutrition, tolerance to abiotic stresses, and improve nutrient availability in and around the growing seed.

But, he pointed out, it’s important to ensure any biostimulants used have been tested in the eld, not just under glass.

Within the biostimulants sector are the non-microbial products, as well as live microbial products.

Poppy explained: “A nonmicrobial biostimulant example is seaweed. Historically it has been used as a soil conditioner, but it

also has a positive e ect on crop growth, due to seaweed containing both macro and micro-nutrients as well as hormones, which help to stimulate a plant defence response within the plant.

“Biostimulants are widely used currently in foliar programmes, such as Hu-man Extra which uses humic acid along with nutrients such as manganese to stimulate crow growth.”

So where do growers start with making the best decisions in order to grow healthy crops. “Start with your rotation,” advised David. “Are you growing second wheats? We know second wheats are vulnerable to take-all, so is Latitude an appropriate treatment? This will depend on land type, among other things.

“When are you drilling? Are you drilling early, when the disease pressure is generally is lower? Are you drilling late, with more hostile soil conditions and more damaging seed blight disease risk?

“Are you growing in a blackgrass situation? If you are, improved establishment, with biostimulation from products like Vibrance Duo will help to mitigate against the e ects of black-grass.

“Are you saving your own seed? It would be worth checking if that seed is diseased. If it’s clean, then rather than applying a chemical seed treatment, it could be worth considering applying a nutritional product instead, because you could get a better return from that than from controlling diseases that are not there.”

To listen to the podcast in full, visit www.agrii.co.uk/tramlinespodcast/ FG

Stress-free crops key to getting most out of maleic hydrazide

Maleic hydrazide products like Crown MH have contributed signiﬁcantly to the reduction of sprouting and post-harvest losses for potato growers over recent years.

Now-widespread use means a lot has been learned about getting the most out of it as a sprout suppressant as well as for reducing volunteers between potato crops.

Healthy canopy

For independent Shropshire-based agronomist Graeme Ditty, one of the most important lessons has been applying Crown MH to healthy stressfree crops.

Almost all his processing crops are treated when destined for medium to long-term storage, with varieties known to have relatively short dormancy a priority.

“You really need a healthy crop to apply to with tubers at the marketable size, which for us is 25mm or above. We’ve also encouraged growers to put it on with 400-litres/ha of water as standard, which helps,” explains Graeme.

Weather conditions at application are vital, with cool temperatures and high relative humidity, in addition to the higher water rate, extending the time it takes for the spray solution to dry on the leaf, improving uptake of the active substance.

“We’ve worked hard on getting across the reasons why we need a healthy crop, a higher water volume and cool and humid conditions. It’s more than just writing a recommendation,” he explains.

If there is any uncertainty about when to apply, he adds that a quick conversation over the phone leads to the best decision, whether that’s applying slightly earlier than planned, or a week later.

“Don’t let it become too prescriptive and worry about where you are with desiccation date. If the crop is stressed, you’re better o waiting for things to improve,” adds Ben.

With many potato growers, particularly in the west of the country, having individual or small groups of rented elds to treat, sprayers need to ll up away from the main yard.

“Sometimes from a logistical point of view, it’s easier for someone to drop o a few 20-litre cans at the lling point than a 600-litre IBC, which will require a forklift to move it around,” Ben explains.

Liquid formulation

Both agronomists have seen preference for the liquid formulation Crown MH growing over recent seasons with the product supplied in 600 litre IBCs that are transferred to the sprayer via the Fastran closed transfer system.

Following good application and uptake, Ben has seen good results in store, helping to reduce the need for any in-store treatments, which on a per tonne basis are more costly than an application of MH.

He’s also seen far fewer volunteers across rotations where potatoes are grown since the product has become a routine part of potato crop protection programmes.

This helps reduce potential sources of disease inoculum, including late blight and virus, and reduces multiplication of soil-borne pests like potato cyst nematode (PCN).

“Maleic hydrazide is very much a part of growing stored potatoes now,” concludes Ben. FG

Crown MH application parameters:

• Treat healthy and actively growing crops

• Apply 3–5 weeks before haulm destruction when 80% of tubers are >25mm

A key message is that crops must be treated 3–5 weeks before desiccation.

Good communication

Frontier advisor Ben Naylor, who oversees potato crops across Shropshire and into Herefordshire, says the window is a good guide, but crop and environmental conditions must be right too.

He has also found that these factors and good communication between himself and clients have achieved great results with products like Crown MH in recent seasons.

Graeme says with the application rate at 11-litres/ha and many potato growers having large self-propelled sprayers to ll and signi cant areas to cover quickly, the advantages for operational e ciencies by using the liquid are clear.

It also contains an anti-foam formulation, which means sprayer operators are not slowed down by excessive foaming that is often experienced when ripping and tipping bags of granular product into the tank.

“They can pull up to the IBC system, meter out the exact quantity of product and move on, so it makes the job a lot easier,” he explains.

Satellite ﬁll-ups

For smaller areas the exibility of 20-litre cans of Crown MH has been retained.

• Spray on a cool day (<25C) when relative humidity is >50% and no rain forecast, or irrigation scheduled, for at least 24 hours (evenings are best)

• Use high water volume – 400-litres/ha recommended

• Reduce forward speed of sprayer to 8–12kph

• Liquid anti-foam formulation in IBCs increases sprayer operational e ciency

• Available in 20-litre containers for smaller areas/satellite ll-ups.

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Very good yields in the East and on heavy land

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KWS Tardis, the 2-row winter feed variety that has become a rm favourite. On farm, KWS Tardis has it all –yields, stem stiffness, grain quality, performance across the rotation and a good disease package.

This makes it the ultimate reliable and consistent winter barley.

Dennington Hall Farms in east

Su olk has seen some big changes in recent years, as the 1,600ha heavy land farm has moved away from intensive cultivations, and towards a regenerative farming system with greater focus on soil health.

has evolved too, with greater focus on nding agronomic characteristics that suit speci c situations, to improve yield security.

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Alongside a revised machinery eet, cropping has also changed to a diverse 12-year rotation, including winter wheat (mainly Group 4s for local feed markets), oats, spring barley, winter barley, sugar beet, vining peas, beans, mustard, oilseed rape, plus Wildfarmed bi-crops, cover and catch crops. Livestock are also integrated to graze cover crops.

Farm manager Ryan McCormack says his approach to variety selection

“We’re now focusing much more on gross margin and the other aspects varieties can bring to the party, not necessarily just looking for ‘barn llers’. Yield is still important, but it’s about nding varieties that also have good agronomics that suit our soils and the situations we’re putting them in.”

Perfect regen ﬁt

This season, Mr McCormack is growing 100ha of LG Typhoon for the rst time – chosen for its suitability to wider-row regen-type systems.

2-Row Winter Barley

“We wanted a variety we could scratch in, or direct drill after legumes, and LG Typhoon seems to be the choice for regenerative farming, given it can go into a very min-till, or direct-drill situation and produce a good plant stand. Agronomically it’s very pleasing, and has good yield potential.

“It has de nitely got di erent characteristics to other varieties; it spreads and stays quite at to the ground over winter, which is good for wider rows, or direct drilling scenarios, where you want a developed canopy to smother any grassweeds before stems start extending.”

All LG Typhoon is grown as a rst wheat after peas or beans, and is rst to be drilled given its suitability for earlier drilling. “We’re not drilling really early, but typically look to start in the rst week of October with LG Typhoon, and aim to nish by the end of October.”

Late drilling ﬁt

The latest wheat to go in is after sugar beet, which Mr McCormack acknowledges can be challenging on heavy ground, especially in wetter autumns.

However, LG Redwald, grown for the rst time in 2023/24 on another 100ha block, looks a good option in such situations, given its strong vigour.

“LG Redwald is known for being very vigorous, and might seem a risky choice for highly fertile, heavy soils, but if it’s being drilled late into a substandard seedbed after sugar beet, you want that extra vigour to grow away and still yield well.”

Last year’s crop averaged 9.5t/ ha, which was in line with other rst wheats, and a decent performance given a challenging growing season, that included torrential rain from Storm Babet immediately after drilling in October 2023, he notes.

something a bit di erent on some elds, putting in a summer catch crop after the OSR harvest, which we mob grazed with a neighbour’s sheep, before direct drilling LG Beowulf on 27/28th October. That’s later than most people would drill rst wheat after oilseed rape, but it was a good opportunity to bring a catch crop and livestock into the rotation.”

It also improved soil resilience to a spell of heavy rain in mid-October, he adds. “When many growers were having to spin seed on and work it in, we were able to drill quite well, with crops going in nicely. We’ve got a long way to go until harvest, but from what I’ve seen so far, I’m really pleased with it.”

Integrated disease control

Understanding varietal strengths and weaknesses is key to e ective disease management, and although there is a long-term aim to reduce arti cial inputs, Mr McCormack recognises an integrated approach is needed, where chemistry supports genetics, and vice versa.

“We still apply a T0 to T3, but there’s no set programme; we review every application before it’s done, adjusting products and rates to risk.”

Enhancing plant health through nutrition is also important, and involves regular soil testing, sap analysis, and tailored micronutrient applications where necessary.

This season, a three-way blend is being trialled to see if mixing genetics and agronomics can help reduce disease pressure, improve plant stand, and maximise yield.

The farm is heavily into conservation, so avoids using insecticides wherever possible. Having orange wheat blossom midge resistance in all three Limagrain varieties helps in that respect,

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Another new addition to this season’s wheat area is LG Beowulf.

“I saw it twice in trials last year and for me, it was the stand-out variety for its agronomics, yield potential, and vigour,” says Mr McCormack. “I’d describe it as the ‘heavy land LG Redwald’.

“LG Beowulf is clean, high yielding, and has good vigour, but suits our fertile, heavy soils. It’s everything we want from a variety right now.”

This year, 100ha of LG Beowulf is being grown after oilseed rape. “We did

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Dennington Hall Farm manager, Ryan McCormack.

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OSR VARIETIES under the spotlight

This month, NPZ UK o ers a review of the leading winter oilseed rape varieties on the current AHDB Recommended List.

In the May issue of Farmers Guide, breeder NPZ UK discussed topics in uencing the oilseed rape crop performance this year and decisions to be made on varieties to drill next season. This month, the specialist breeder takes a look at some of these variety options.

including higher yields, improved oil content and greater vigour – plus the fact that it is easier to stack genetic traits in a hybrid.

The AHDB Recommended List for winter oilseed rape (RL) gives an almost bewildering choice of 31 varieties with 17 hybrids, seven conventional, and seven others – three herbicide resistant, four clubroot resistant and one HEAR.

Hybrid varieties

These are now the leading choice for growers in the UK, taking up over 60% of the crop and getting close to the level in Europe where, for example, over 80% of the German crop is down to hybrids.

They earn their enhanced seed cost with a range of factors

Maverick heads the current RL and brings a strong combination of excellent yield potential and gross output with exceptional stem health from its RlmS and Rlm7 stem canker resistance (the rst of its type to be commercially available with this multiple stacked resistance), outstanding LLS resistance, TuYV resistance, and outstanding autumn and spring vigour.

There is ample further choice of hybrids for growers looking at particular features to suit their situation. For example, Turing features excellent high yield potential with consistently high performance and strong Light leaf spot resistance. Murray and Vegas both have high gross output and high seed yield combined with

newly added to the

exceptional RlmS phoma resistance as well as good light leaf spot scores and strong spring vigour, all of which showcases their broad stem health characteristics.

In addition, Murray sits in the highest category of ‘moderately resistant’ for the recentlyadded verticillium resistance category, and Vegas features the highest resistance score for phoma stem canker on the Recommended List.

often substantially lower yields than the leading hybrids on the RL, therefore they should be regarded for specialist use.

Clubroot resistant

Crusoe is an exciting new hybrid added to the RL and has brought a step change to varieties for growing on land infected with common strains of clubroot. It has a high gross output, high resistance to stem canker, good resistance to light leaf spot with good stem sti ness and resistance to lodging. It is TuYV resistant.

High Erucic Acid (HEAR)

Resort is the only HEAR currently on the RL. It is for specialist use in industrial processes and is a UK Described variety (DL) with good stem sti ness and is resistant to lodging.

Conventional varieties

Conventional varieties bring one distinct advantage over hybrids –a reduction in seed costs, with the leading ones o ering lower but acceptable yields. They can also be bene cial for weed management, early drilling and nitrogen uptake.

Informed decision

Michael Shuldham of NPZ UK adds:

“As explained at the outset, there is a very wide choice of oilseed rape varieties – but if you look at your farm situation and the characters of the varieties on the RL, you can make an informed decision.

“In particular, the vigour and potential for stacked traits means the leading hybrids are now the natural way to go for the majority of growers. While if the specialist market appeals, then Resort HEAR variety is there. And if clubroot is a current or increasing threat, then along with robust prevention measures, newly-added clubroot resistant Crusoe has all but closed the yield gap with conventional varieties.” FG

Herbicide resistant

Clear eld varieties are e ective against weeds that are usually di cult to control. However, this bene t must be balanced against

Michael Shuldham, of breeder NPZ UK.

Crusoe is

RL and has brought a step change to varieties for growing on land infected with clubroot.

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KWS to preview range of NEW VARIETIES

KWS is to showcase a range of new varieties at Cereals 2025 covering all Groups and sectors.

These varieties will be setting new standards for yield, quality and consistency of production, says Olivia Bacon, technical manager for conventional crops at KWS UK.

With KWS adding eight new wheat varieties and four new barleys to the AHDB 2025/26 Recommended List (RL), the event provides the perfect opportunity for agronomists and growers to familiarise themselves with the new o erings, she explains.

“Signi cant successes for the new wheat varieties include the highest yield overall, a new Group 1 with the highest outright protein yield, top placings in Groups 2, 3 and 4 and the highest untreated yield of all varieties on the list.

“In barley, KWS’ rst hybrid variety also takes top slot for highest winter barley yield overall, together with a new two-row addition becoming the highest yielding conventional variety on the list.”

with the best combination of yield and protein of all varieties, but with a much better plant package for growers than previous varieties.

“Its yield of 98% of controls combined with a milling speci cation protein content of 13.2%, sets it apart from its competitors, as does the most comprehensive agronomic package of all the key Group 1 players.

“This includes an 8 for yellow rust, a 6 for brown rust and a 6.6 for septoria tritici resistance combined with a Hagberg falling number of 283 and speci c weight of 79.1kg/hl. It really has everything you would wish to see in a Group 1.”

New Group 2 and 3 o erings

Three new KWS varieties enter Group 2 taking the rst three spots for outright yield, lining up alongside established favourites KWS Extase and KWS Palladium, Olivia adds.

Highest protein production

the list.

Olivia says the new Group 1 KWS Vibe slots into the new RL behind KWS Zyatt for yield but has the overall highest protein production potential on the list.

“KWS Extase set a new standard for septoria resistance and untreated yield when it was introduced ve years ago and many growers started choosing it for this reason, rather than its milling

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“KWS Vibe is set to be the new ‘protein banker’

introduced potential.

“The new Group 2 additions KWS Arnie, KWS Equipe and KWS Newbie build

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KWS UK's technical manager for conventional crops, Olivia Bacon.

on this position by adding improved disease resistance and higher yields combined with the same excellent milling potential.”

Turning to Group 3, new additions KWS Solitaire and KWS Flute can also be seen at Cereals.

Seen as Group ‘disrupters’ with their potential to serve all market opportunities be that distilling, export, feed or biscuits, Olivia Bacon explains that Group 3 is also evolving with new genetics.

“In particular, KWS Solitaire, the top Group 3 variety on the new RL with a yield 107% of controls, brings exciting possibilities to all regions.

“In Group 4, where KWS Dawsum’s reliability and all-round strength have made it the UK’s most popular wheat by area grown in recent years, KWS Scope tops the Group and the new RL overall with a yield of 108% of control for the UK as a whole.”

Top barleys

The company’s rst hybrid barley, Inys, which tops the RL for winter barley with a yield of 109% can also be seen at Cereals alongside the company’s new conventional barley KWS Valencis.

yielding conventional options.

“The highest yielding conventional variety on the new RL with a yield of 106%, KWS Valencis has shown consistent performance across the country and over the last three years with particularly good grain characteristics, too.”

Wide range of crop options

On the oilseed rape front, visitors will also be able to see the new KWS hybrid oilseed rape Hinsta, says Rory Hannam, KWS UK product manager for oats, peas and OSR.

“KWS Hinsta is the latest

development in our hybrid oilseed

“Although hybrids have been a key feature of KWS breeding for many years across crops such as sugar beet, maize, rye and more recently oilseed rape, Inys is our rst hybrid barley to be launched, with the UK the rst region to introduce it,” she explains.

“It’s topped RL list trials for yield in two out of the last three years, so it’s a consistent performer, too.”

While Inys has a strong pipeline of hybrid barley varieties behind it currently at various stages in the RL trial process, KWS’ commitment to conventional varieties remains undiminished, she stresses.

“KWS Tardis has been the UK’s most popular winter barley for several years and now new KWS Valencis looks like being its natural successor continuing the tradition of high

rape breeding programme, combining a strong disease package with a high oil content of 46.1% and intermediate resistance to verticillium wilt.

“It’s a modern oilseed rape variety, packaging together the key traits that growers now want with strong hybrid vigour, proven resilience and exceptional yield potential.”

Visitors to the KWS stand at Cereals will also be able to learn about the company’s full range of other cropping options including peas, oats and rye.

In addition, KWS specialists will be on hand to talk through the latest options in sugar beet and maize breeding, with a range of new high-performance varieties being introduced. FG

Rory Hannam, KWS UK product manager for oats.

Disease driving variety decisions

Disease resistance could be a key factor driving wheat variety decisions, suggests Syngenta seeds technical wheat expert, Matthew Bull.

growing milling wheat after nding it increasingly di cult to manage.”

Looking at the UKFM Group 1 milling winter wheat sector as an example, Mr Bull says he can foresee an evolution taking place over coming seasons, with growers moving to newer varieties o ering a more balanced disease resistance pro le.

“This could include improved resistance against rusts,” says Mr Bull, “but also potentially fusarium, which is of greater importance in quality crops. Remember also that rusts can a ect quality as well as yield.

As well as disease resistance, Mr Bull says grain quality is also, of course, crucial with milling wheat. So, with some challenging harvests over recent years and weather extremes becoming the norm, it is important that new varieties have a level of in-built grain quality resilience, he points out.

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“For the last seven or eight years, the UKFM Group 1 milling winter wheat variety market has been relatively static. But in the last year or so we’ve had two new Group 1 varieties come onto the AHDB winter wheat Recommended List (RL), the rst of these being SY Cheer.

“SY Cheer has delivered consistent yields over the last four seasons, with no major weaknesses to the common foliar wheat diseases, including plugging an important rust gap.

“In recent seasons we’ve seen a fairly sharp decline in market share of true Group 1 varieties. But with these newer Group 1 varieties, we could see a revival of interest in growing top quality milling wheats, after a number of farmers had previously stopped

saw wetter conditions and delayed harvests,” says Mr Bull. “This led to grain sprouting in ears and

“Although the 2022 harvest was hot and dry, and the UK was able to produce some good quality milling wheat, summer 2023 in particular, and summer 2024 in some locations, saw wetter conditions and delayed harvests,” says Mr Bull. “This led to grain sprouting in ears and reduced Hagbergs.

sell milling wheat. So varieties with an

“Poor Hagbergs are a non-starter when trying to sell milling wheat. So varieties with an

Syngenta seeds technical wheat expert, Matthew Bull.

Variety Graham.

inherently high Hagberg o er growers potentially greater security.

“As well as its capacity to assimilate high levels of protein in the grain, SY Cheer also has the highest Hagberg Falling Number gure among UKFM Group 1 varieties on the 2025/26 AHDB winter wheat RL, at 299, and the highest speci c weight gure, at 79.8kg/hl.

“There’s a stable demand for bread-making wheat from UK millers, and SY Cheer has support from major millers in the UK.

“Overall, it’s good to have new variety genetics in the milling wheat market. In many cases, milling wheat growers often choose to grow more than one milling variety. My suggestion going forward would be to continue to do this – growing a selection of these newer varieties, so you don’t have all your eggs in one basket.”

Feed wheat

Turning to the feed wheat sector, Mr

Bull believes that here, too, spreading risk by growing a selection of varieties is important – including growing a

“banker” variety with a known track record as part of the farm’s variety portfolio.

Mr Bull says: “A good example of a banker variety is Graham. It also has a nicely balanced disease resistance pro le and growers keep coming back to it as a variety they can rely on, because of its consistent performance year after year.

“Despite a number of newer varieties having come on to the market since Graham was launched, it’s still holding its own. In the high disease pressure 2024 season, it yielded more than 107% of the control varieties on the AHDB RL.

“As well as its robust agronomics, in terms of good Septoria tritici resistance and straw sti ness, it is also early maturing. That’s a big bonus in helping to spread harvest workloads within the variety mix on the farm at the end of the season.” FG

Soft wheat newcomer – SY Nairn

Soft feed wheat growers looking for a new variety should keep a watch out for new winter variety SY Nairn, says Mr Bull.

Currently on the AHDB Candidate List for harvest 2025, he says SY Nairn combines a high UK treated yield of 105% of controls, with high Septoria tritici, yellow rust and mildew resistance, short sti straw, and orange wheat blossom midge resistance. Plus, he says it o ers potential quality for distilling.

“SY Nairn has a prostrate growth habit over winter,” says Mr Bull. “This, in combination with its Septoria tritici resistance and straw characteristics, lend it to early drilling.

“With this in mind, it could hold appeal for growers looking for a distilling variety in the north of England and Scotland, where it’s particularly important to get crops planted before the autumn weather closes in. It also has relatively early maturity for the soft Group 4 market segment.

“Equally, it could be of interest to growers in the wetter west and south west of England looking for a variety with easy-to-manage agronomics, primarily good Septoria tritici and lodging resistance. And its treated yield of 105% of control varieties on the AHDB Candidate List in the East makes it an attractive option here as well.”

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Make seed decisions now for your 2026 sugar beet crop

Before the combinable harvest kicks o and leads through into autumn drilling, take time now to think about the sugar beet varieties you will select for 2026 sowing.

Strube says it is pleased to o er three proven varieties with a combination of seed treatments to provide growers with high performing, cost e ective options. These varieties are:

• Morgan – Morgan has delivered consistently high yield from strong establishment and above average sugar content and will be o ered for its fourth year on the Recommended List (RL). It may not be suitable for earliest sowings

• Button – Button will be o ered for its fourth year, and is best suited as a beet cyst nematode tolerant variety where it gives its best performance

• ST Tweed – Strube’s “rising star” with very low bolting, will be o ered for its second year and provides good tolerance to the aphid borne Poleroviruses: beet

chlorosis virus and beet mild yellows virus. Strube comments: “This was demonstrated in our internal virus yellows trials and most convincingly in the 2024 BBRO Goliath trial.” Whilst Morgan delivered highest uninoculated yield, ST Tweed retained c.95% of its uninoculated yield when exposed to 100% beet mild yellows virus infection, with reduced yield loss for all three viruses. It is the highest yielding virus yellows tolerant variety on the 2026 RL.

Achieving this virus yellows tolerance from traditional breeding techniques to develop a variety that would perform well in UK conditions has been a 10-year journey. In 2015, Strube commenced

ST Tweed VY

‘Project Jaunisse’, a dedicated breeding and trialling programme for virus yellows tolerance; in response to the anticipated loss of neonicotinoid seed treatments across Europe and the increasing threat to crop yield from greater virus yellows prevalence throughout northern Europe. This research focus and investment is now delivering the rst generation of virus yellows tolerant varieties to growers.

Finally, Strube managing director Richard Cogman comments: “Now that Strube is

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part of the RAGT Group, we have greater capability from increased investment and resource into our sugar beet breeding. The next 10 years will see further progress to support yield stability through resilient genetics from combinations of tolerance traits; making for an interesting pipeline onto national (now VL) listing, then the RL and commercial reality.

“This is an exciting time to be working towards the delivery of new genetics that growers and the sugar industry alike, demand in the future; breeding progress together.” FG

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How has Bamford met recent challenges?

In tough growing conditions, is “game-changing” variety Bamford still changing the game? Four experts o er their opinions.

Following a high-pressure disease season dominated by serious outbreaks of both septoria and brown rust, as well as tough autumn establishment conditions, has Group 3 soft wheat Bamford, from independent breeder Elsoms Seeds, continued to live up to its hype?

Clare Leaman, cereals variety specialist at NIAB, has been following Bamford’s progress closely since early National List trials. Clare says: “It’s not an exaggeration to say that Bamford has revitalised the Group 3 sector and has made the variety decision for many growers who’d moved over to hard Group 4 feeds a much more di cult one now than in previous years. To see a Group 3 of Bamford’s overall quality is very welcome, and something we haven’t seen for some time.

customers need varieties with solid disease resistance scores supported by a high untreated yield knowing that key sprayer timings may not always be met. With an untreated yield of 90%, Bamford ticks that box and, with a treated yield of 107% in the west, it o ers a higher potential yield than virtually all the current Group 4 feed wheats.

resistance scores supported by a high timings may not always be met. With an

“On agronomics, it has a high, competitive untreated yield so it’s absolutely up there o ering growers a good speci c weight and a solid overall disease resistance pro le. It has wide marketability and there were no red ags during a challenging 2024 growing season,” she con rms.

Wynnstay Group seed manager Joe Wood, covering the west of the UK, rst became aware of Bamford in its last year as a candidate variety in 2023 when he trialled it in Wynnstay’s own arable trials in Shropshire.

good quality grain and multiple end markets.”

covering the west of the UK, rst farmers often encounter conditions such as

He comments: “In the west, farmers often encounter very di erent climatic conditions such as higher rainfall that often results in heavy septoria pressure. Our

“As most of our customers are mixed farmers high straw yields are critical, and, with many of them rolling their own grain on-farm, a bigger, bolder grain such as Bamford’s is much more desirable than a smaller pinched grain. Wheat varieties grown in the west need to be exible and straightforward to manage, tiller well and, most importantly, not fall over. Bamford has our con dence in all those key areas and during a high pressure disease year in 2024 it fully justi ed its solid scores on resistance to septoria and brown rust,” he concludes.

are mixed farmers high straw many of them rolling their

such as Bamford’s is much more pinched grain. Wheat varieties grown in

outcomes and signi cantly more data from and Bamford is delivering yields as good, if not better, than all the Group 4 feed wheats, holding its appeal and looking set to gain

Agrii national seed sales manager Ian Davy reports a very positive 2024 season for Bamford and feels it should more than hold its own for 2025 in, what is now, a more competitive Group 3 list. He comments: “Last year, across eight di erent regional Agrii trials, Bamford achieved an overall treated yield of 110% to controls. On untreated yield it achieved 89% across the trials, very much in line with its o cial RL rating. With solid agronomics, a wide drilling window and exceptional competitiveness, which enables it to compete against di cult grass weed burdens, it o ers growers the triple reassurances of high yield,

David Bouch, head of seed for Hutchinsons, rst saw Bamford in NL trials in 2022 and recalls it was already being talked about as a potential game changer for a Group 3 sector which was, at that point he recalls, looking in terminal decline. David says: “It’s easy to forget that was only three years ago and those comments were based mainly on NL trial results. Fast forward three years, and with the bene t of real on-farm outcomes and signi cantly more data from both growers and agronomists, it’s clear that Bamford is delivering yields as good, if not better, than all the Group 4 feed wheats, holding its appeal and looking set to gain more area with an increased market share. It’s arguably one of the best winter wheats on the current RL, regardless of classi cation, and is still a game changer for rst-time growers who have only just begun successfully incorporating it into their rotations last autumn.

It’s arguably one of the best winter wheats on the current RL, regardless of classi cation, and is still a game changer for rst-time growers

“With very few agronomic weaknesses, it was one of only two recommended varieties to match or better its four-year average in 2024. If anything does hold it back, it would only be reluctance from growers to go back to a Group 3 following bad experiences from mediocre varieties prior to Bamford’s arrival.

“Looking at what is certainly a more competitive Group 3 list for 2025, [...] regardless of which Group 3 variety eventually goes on to dominate the sector, the fact that we now have three high-yielding varieties on the list is a positive and should hopefully help to rebalance the area of Group 3s grown versus the hard Group 4s which have dominated in recent years,” he concludes. FG

Clare Leaman, cereals variety specialist at NIAB.

Wynnstay Group seed manager, Joe Wood.

Agrii national seed sales manager, Ian Davy.

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Cereal crops look in good shape with little disease, although some rain – while desperately needed – would soon change the situation.

The question many growers will be asking of themselves, believes Aleks Curcic, Bayer technical manager for East Anglia, is what to do in order to help protect potential?

As ever, the answer depends on the weather. “It is worth noting that septoria has a long latent period of 21 days, so while crops may look clean, they are still to see the result of the showers that fell earlier this month,” Miss Curcic says.

Thoughts will soon turn to T2 and unless the east of England experiences one of its longest periods without rain on record, most crops will need something robust. Septoria and yellow rust are the obvious disease threats, while brown rust is likely to present a local challenge in the more susceptible varieties.

“Thought will need to be given to which product best meets the

disease complex and to what was applied at T1. For example, iso ucypram, fenpicoxamid and pydi umetofen can only be applied once per season,” she says.

“A good option for high pressure septoria and rusts would be Jessico

One (fenpicoxamid) + Vimoy (iso ucypram), assuming neither active substance was used at T1. Pydi umtofen, as in Miravis Plus, is a strong option for Septoria but doesn’t match Vimoy + Jessico One against either yellow or brown rusts,” she adds.

Where yellow and brown rust pose a greater concern than septoria, an alternative would be Plaxium ( uopyram + iso ucypram + prothioconazole).

“Plaxium o ers excellent all-round activity making it a reliable choice at T2 given the unpredictability of the season.”

Protecting barley crops

Stress, rather than disease, is the issue of greatest concern, especially in winter barley, many crops of which are well forward. Disease may or may not be at worrying levels depending on the weather, but the drought stress a ecting many crops increases the risk of ramularia.

“Where it wasn’t used at T1, Ascra Xpro (bixafen + uopyram + prothioconazole) will give good disease control. It will also help crops that are drought stressed with its physiological bene ts and protects against brackling, which might be more a problem if straw dries out,” Miss Curcic says.

“Alternatively, Siltra Xpro could be used – the dual modes of action in both products are helpful in controlling disease. While, if disease is rampant and your budget allows, Miravis Plus will give good protection,” she adds.

Spring barley considerations

Spring barley crops look good having bene tted from the low disease pressure and good soil moisture through the spring. The dilemma facing spring barley growers, explains Miss Curcic, is whether to opt for a one- or two-spray fungicide programme.

“Low barley prices and the prospect of only a modest premium combined with low disease pressure are likely to limit fungicide spend. This is perhaps understandable, but it is a risky strategy. Disease can quickly escalate, especially when rain falls in periods of warm weather.

“Both Ascra Xpro and Siltra Xpro are good options for either strategy. Ascra Xpro is stronger on ramularia, while both can also be bolstered by folpet, if needed, to create a stronger all-round treatment,” she says.

Virus control in sugar beet

Aphids that can transmit virus yellows in sugar beet are forecast to arrive in crops from around 12th May. Although this is a few weeks later than in a typical season, crops this year do not have the added protection of a neonicotinoid seed treatment meaning foliar insecticides are the only means of aphid control.

“A useful addition to the armoury for this season is Sivanto Prime ( upyradifurone) which will control aphids that transmit virus yellows. It’s best used early in the programme due to its contact and translaminar activity, which means it can control aphids hiding on the underside of leaves,” Miss Curcic says.

“The latest timing of application is nine true leaves of the crop, which is another reason for using it early in the programme.” Sivanto Prime can also be used in potatoes, peas, beans and carrots to control aphids and other sucking pests. FG

Aleks Curcic, Bayer technical manager for East Anglia.

Group announces acquisition completion

RAGT has announced the ﬁnalisation of the acquisition of the Deleplanque Group, a key player in the sugar beet and vegetable seed sector.

Already possessing the broadest portfolio of species in the seed industry, RAGT, through this partnership, integrates major new species into its o er, strengthening its presence across many countries.

The company says this acquisition perfectly illustrates RAGT’s strategy: providing ever more comprehensive solutions to farmers to help them address economic, climatic, and environmental challenges.

“The acquisition of the Deleplanque Group aligns fully with the strategy we share with our shareholders to continue the development of our Group. It supports our growth ambitions and signi cantly strengthens our multi-species seed breeding activity, clearly positioning us as a key player in the sector,” said Laurent Guerreiro, president of the RAGT Group.

“This integration into RAGT provides the Deleplanque Group with additional resources to intensify its investments in research and development. Our teams will be able to take advantage of this partnership to broaden their professional development and strengthen their expertise,” explains Eric Verjux, president of the Deleplanque Group.

Damien Robert, managing director of RAGT’s seed division, commented: “This acquisition represents a historic milestone for RAGT's seed division, positioning sugar beet among our top three species. It o ers the teams of both companies a unique opportunity to pool their expertise, mutually enhance their skills, and foster a stronger dynamic of collaboration and innovation. Through a continuous stream of varietal innovations and expert agronomic support, RAGT aims to establish itself as the longterm partner of choice for farmers, distributors, and agricultural and agrifood supply chains. Together, we can capitalise on our respective strengths and build an ambitious future in a rapidly evolving agricultural sector.”

With the teams at RAGT and Deleplanque now ready to work together, the integration process will begin, with ambitions set to be unveiled in the second half of 2025.

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Olly ‘Blogs’ Harrison Farmer & YouTuber

Blogger Olly Harrison returns to Arable Event

With a social media reach of more than 350,000, including more than 147,000 on his YouTube channel @OllyBlogsAgricontractfarmer, Olly shares daily videos which provide a glimpse into the realworld challenges and triumphs of farming.

He will be speaking at the Arable Event at 2.30pm, joining a panel of expert speakers during the day that includes Roy Jackson and Claire Smith, both rural partners at WR Partners, Joe Lloyd from the rural research team at Savills and industry experts from FMC and LKAB.

This year’s event takes place at Woodlands Farm, off Offoxey Road, Weston Under Lizard, part of Bradford Estates on the Shropshire/ Staffordshire border. It starts at 9am and runs through to 5pm.

Tickets are free and advance booking is recommended.

Organised by Wynnstay and Grainlink, it provides valuable information to arable farmers ahead of the harvest and drilling season, and will feature machinery demonstrations, informative and entertaining talks, seed trial plots and much more.

Free refreshments are included and BASIS and NRoSO points available to attendees.

Farmers will be taken on a guided tour through the trial plots, giving them a “real world” demonstration of how the various varieties perform. Crops on show include a comprehensive selection of leading barley and hybrid barley varieties, oats, triticale, hybrid rye and multiple top-performing wheat varieties. FG

Event details

Date: 18th June, from 9am-5pm

Location:

Near Weston Park, TF11 8QA

Tickets and info:

Olly ‘Blogs’ Harrison will again headline the speaker list at the Arable Event on 18th June.

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Challenging convention on BLACK-GRASS CONTROL

Black-grass populations are changing, therefore so must the ways we control it, as latest research at the Hutchinsons Cambourne black-grass demonstration shows.

The ability of black-grass to evolve and adapt to the management practices we throw at it is evident at South Sea Farm, the home of the 40ha demonstration site set up last year, and kindly hosted by the Clear family.

As growers attending last June’s open day discovered, emergence patterns are shifting beyond the classic September/October peak, and while there has been much success in managing out autumn populations over the past decade, those that remain present a stern challenge. Indeed, overwintered plants that have not been exposed to crop competition or herbicides, are regularly bigger and stronger, with far more tillers, typically up to 35–45 per plant, says Hutchinsons agronomist, Tom Smith.

predominantly in between the wide rows.”

Spring-emerging black-grass should – in theory at least – be less competitive than large overwintered weeds, but even so, it cannot be ignored. “They could well get out-competed as the crop closes in, but it’s something we will be monitoring.”

Taking a fresh approach

So while actual plant numbers may now be relatively low, at say 30–50/m2, problems can look signi cantly worse in the eld once heads start appearing above the crop. “Plant numbers are lower, but their tillering capacity is quite incredible,” he says. Emergence patterns are also clearly changing as black-grass has adapted to years of targeted autumn controls, he adds. “It’s now almost like a conveyor belt of constant germination. Even during the very dry spell in March and early April, we were still nding newly emerged black-grass,

The trends identi ed at the Cambourne site are representative of many other farms across the country, so to help growers tackle this evolving threat, Hutchinsons is exploring a range of agronomic strategies.

This includes eld-scale comparisons of di erent low disturbance and zero tillage establishment approaches to see how they a ect subsequent black-grass numbers and crop establishment; a small plot herbicide trial comparing a host of pre-em and post-em strategies (products and timings); a glyphosate trial; evaluation of placement fertilisers; and other work examining the impact of Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) options on black-grass numbers.

The farm is in the SFI 2023 scheme, but narrowly missed out on joining SFI 2024 before it closed suddenly in March. While the scheme’s future is still unclear, it is likely to remain an important source of income on many English farms, so understanding the impact certain options can have on weed burden is crucial, Hutchinsons technical manager, Dick Neale, says.

can be incorporated onto farms to help build a pro table rotation, whilst also addressing grassweed control, principally black-grass.”

The most impactful option being investigated within SFI 2023 is companion cropping with beans, Mr Neale continues. A spring beans with spring barley trial last year revealed a notable reduction in black-grass pressure, so this year that approach is being repeated, this time with beans and winter wheat. “The thinking is that by adding diversity of rooting and biomass, we can help the crop compete with black-grass. But we’re also looking much more closely at the ne details, such as how these crops are established.”

Can blends reduce black-grass?

Another approach to build diversity – and potentially help reduce black-grass pressure – is the use of wheat blends.

“We know black-grass spends the winter developing a massive root system, before it then outcompetes wheat in the spring, so we want to see if a blend can give us a diversity of root systems within the soil to help crops compete with blackgrass,” explains Mr Neale.

Alongside a eld trial, special clear plastic grow-tubes containing di erent wheat varieties will allow a visual comparison of rooting characteristics.

Identifying emergence zones

“There’s little point receiving money from the SFI if it’s fundamentally making black-grass control worse. We need to better understand how SFI income

Understanding where black-grass is emerging from within the soil pro le is fundamental to managing the issue, so to better understand that, this year Mr Neale has taken soil samples from three zones, 0–2in, 2–4in, and 4–6in deep. These have been placed in trays, allowing him to observe what grows from each layer.

“We got one or two weeds from the top 2in, but zero black-grass. From the 2–4in layer, blackgrass and brome emerged, while from 4–6in, came all the oil-containing seeds, such as charlock and oilseed rape.

“It was very clear the grassweeds are coming mainly from the 2–4in layer, which is no great surprise as for the last 8–10 years, this farm has been following the principles we set out at Brampton, which is to only cultivate the top 2in of soil, to avoid bringing up deeper seed, hence it’s still there.

“By understanding where your black-grass is, you can then manage it accordingly.” FG

See for yourself

Hutchinsons Cambourne black-grass demonstration site will open its doors on 4th June, giving growers the opportunity to see the trials, discuss black-grass strategies and also hear from a leading expert on the impact of e ective eld drainage.

See the events section at www. hutchinsons.co.uk for details and booking information.

with far more tillers, typically up to 35–45

This includes eld-scale comparisons of numbers and crop establishment;

Hutchinsons agronomist, Tom Smith.

Delivering margins over input cost

Farm management company Velcourt has over 26,000ha of wheat and barley in hand across the UK, and its technical director Nick Anderson wants fungicide solutions which deliver the best margin over input cost.

Nick Anderson began trialling RevyPro (mefentri uconazole + prothioconazole), BASF’s innovative new fungicide, in spring 2023, with the work indicating there was a formulation bene t. He said: “We have seen that several times now and it is something that I have real con dence in.

“I will be using RevyPro widely in wheat at the T2 timing this year as a partner for other actives because through our trials we have found that technically this is the best thing that you can do. In whichever fungicide pairing you wish to look at, the addition of RevyPro as a partner for other actives has outperformed everything else.”

Standout combinations of actives

BASF business development manager Jared Bonner said: “Even after 50 years of use in the agricultural arena, azoles are still critical for disease control. When we are mixing or diversifying in fungicide programmes it is generally an azole we turn to.”

Nick Anderson agreed, adding: “In our wheat trials, looking at fungicide performance on septoria we found that it doesn’t matter which fungicide you are talking about, combining it with Revysol as RevyPro will give standout results.

“We are seeing that in terms of disease control, green leaf area, yield and most importantly, in terms of margin over input cost.”

Building on Revysol’s strength

RevyPro contains 50g/litre mefentri uconazole (Revysol) and 100g/litre prothioconazole and builds on the proven strength of Revysol to give excellent e cacy, long lasting protection and outstanding exibility across both wheat and barley.

As a new formulation Nick was very interested to see what it had to o er and keen to see how it could be worked into programmes for best e ect.

Jared said: “Don’t think of RevyPro as the same

as a tank mix of Revysol plus prothioconazole. We’re talking about something that is fundamentally di erent in terms of its performance; there is a bene t from the formulation and from the complementary action of the two azoles.”

Unique formulation beneﬁts

RevyPro’s unique formulation can be traced back to the initial development of the isopropanol-azole Revysol, the rst of its class to be introduced to the market.

“BASF chemists had to produce a new formulation, to overcome the Revysol molecule‘s very low water solubility, in order to allow Revysol to be taken up by the leaf very quickly. With RevyPro we are using that unique formulation to get both the Revysol and the prothioconazole into the plant quicker.

“The fungicidal activity of prothioconazole occurs when it is broken down, through chemical reactions, into prothioconazole-desthio. The quick uptake of RevyPro leads to the faster production of high amounts of prothioconazole-desthio in the plant, enhancing its activity to a much higher level than other prothioconazole co-formulations,” explained Jared.

The formulation also gives exceptional leaf and ear coverage and coupled with rapid uptake, means better protection from wash-o and better protection from UV degradation.

RevyPro delivers in the ﬁeld

When targeting septoria, RevyPro should be used in combination with another product containing a di erent mode of action (MoA) group that controls septoria, for resistance management purposes.

Nick said: “We found that in which ever fungicide pairing you wish to look at, the addition of RevyPro as a partner for other actives exceeds everything else, it is technically the best thing that you can do.

Whether that appears to be the case on paper or not is another matter, in the eld that is the result that you see.”

RevyPro performance in barley

In barley, RevyPro can be used as a standalone product, providing well balanced disease control that covers all major barley diseases. Revysol provides very strong e cacy on ramularia, nodorum and rusts and prothioconazole complements the e cacy pro le with strong control of rhynchosporium, net blotch and powdery mildew.

“Prothioconazole has been the backbone of the barley programme for some considerable time and in RevyPro there is strong complementary activity when it comes to the barley disease spectrum,” added Jared.

“RevyPro is approved for use on malting crops and can be used up to GS 69, owering complete.” FG

Septoria symptoms in untreated wheat.

Velcourt technical director Nick Anderson (left) with BASF business development manager, Jared Bonner.

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REGENERATIVE - HYBRID FARMING SYSTEM

The HORSCH Hybrid Farming System combines the best practices of organic and conventional farming for a solution to weed control without glyphosate.

The Cura ST harrow (top) is ideal for all types of soil and conditions. 500g to 5kg pressure on every tine lets the machine work conservatively or very aggressively. Contours, such as potato ridges, can be cultivated without any problems. The Transformer VF hoe features a fully integrated side slide frame with a precision camera system. It is highly conﬁgurable due to parallelogram-controlled tools and a 660mm frame height allows use in high crops. HORSCH.COM

Ninth annual Groundswell

Entering its ninth year, the Groundswell event provides a forum for farmers and anyone interested in food production or the environment to learn about the theory and practical applications of Conservation Agriculture or regenerative systems, including notill, cover crops and re-introducing livestock into the arable rotation, with a view to improving soil health.

direct-drill demonstrations and AgTech innovators.

With wide appeal across the food and farming spectrum, Groundswell is relevant for conventional, organic, livestock, arable, landowners or tenant farmers.

Event details:

• Date – 2nd-3rd July, open from 7am until late each day

• Address – Lannock

Farm, Lannock Hill, North Hertfordshire SG4 7EE

Groundswell is a practical show aimed at anyone who wants to understand the farmer’s core asset, the soil, and make better informed decisions. It is a two-day event featuring talks, forums and discussions from leading international soil health experts, experienced arable and livestock farmers, agricultural policy experts,

• Ticket prices – £108 for a oneday ticket, or £162 for a two-day ticket. Camping options are also available.

For more information and to see the full list of exhibitors and seminars, visit www.groundswellag. com FG

Versatile no-till seed drill

The Väderstad Seed Hawk 600900C is a versatile no-till seed drill available in 6, 8 and 9m working widths. Equipped with tine coulters, it creates precise seed slots, placing both seed and fertiliser on undisturbed soil.

A 7,000-litre hopper, divided into three compartments, adds flexibility for today’s farming needs, the manufacturer says. By incorporating the key benefits of tillage into a no-till system, Seed Hawk combines the best of both worlds. The key to success is creating fine tilth near the seed and ensuring a seed slot free

from residues that could hinder early crop development.

Built around the proven Seed Hawk knife coulter system, the 600-900C brings advanced technology to the eld. Its Fenix III metering system ensures an even product ow to both seed and fertiliser coulters, and operators bene t from the intuitive, iPadbased Väderstad E-Control system, Väderstad adds.

For added versatility in heavy crop residues or after cover crops, a front disc can be included to further enhance the Seed Hawk's performance. FG

Machinery designed to work with the soil

Fentech Agri will share its range of machinery for regenerative, direct drilling and no-till practices at Groundswell 2025.

Since the government has seemingly failed to promote the SFI as a transition for farmers into regenerative agriculture, direct drilling and no-till practices, Fentech Agri said it felt compelled to share its support for farming and regenerative agriculture.

“Although we are ‘just another machinery manufacturer’, we whole heartedly believe in regenerative farming practices and encourage conventional farming business to move into a more sustainable approach,” the company said.

“Our machinery can be used in all circumstances, but really excels into cover crops, direct into stubbles and rejuvenation of grassland. Moving soil where required to get a successful chit, but not too much in between rows to help discourage weed seeds.

“The tine over disc debate will never end, but it’s the ongoing nancial bene ts of the Simtech tines which needs to be considered.

Longer drilling windows, less a ected by weather extremes, able to penetrate the hardest ground, but also suitable in the wetter end of the season by keeping overall drill rig weights down and o ering solutions such as front hoppers to maximise the capability of lower hp tractors.”

Options such as wet weather kits and compaction rollers when required which are all modular and interchangeable allow a level of bespoking of a machine to suit the soil conditions. Fentech added: “If we can’t nd a drill that will function on your land, your land shouldn’t be farmland! With minimal wearing parts and low maintenance, Fentech Agri machinery is built to help you get on when you need to. Less downtime, consistency across all crops and less in season stress.”

All machinery is designed to work with the soil and improve biology, reduce the need for arti cial fertilisers by mineralising nutrients in the seeding zone via vibrating

action of the tines. The more work nature can do, the less you have to. Tine seeders for arable and pasture in various widths and mounting options give the exibility to nd the right machine, with pneumatic and mechanical options available depending on the level of accuracy required.

Groundswell has a wealth of information available on best

practice and Fentech can o er its input to help steer your decisions in the right direction. “Please come and have a chat, even if it’s not machinery speci c, we are more than happy to help. Find us on demo plot DW5 where we can showcase some of our extensive range with live demos and practical explanations of key components,” the company concludes. FG

JJM Winged Coulters!

Create more tlth, improve slot closure and aid soil mineralisaton with our winged points.

• Creates a level fnish.

Super-ﬁne tine and winged coulters

J.J. Metcalfe and Son invites Groundswell visitors to experience the “unrivalled versatility” of its range of sowing coulters at the show.

• Conversion systems available to ft a wide range of tne drills - Horsch, Weaving, Tillso, Seed Hawk, Kockerling, and Amazone

• Wide variety of points and tubes to suit individual needs

• Self build components available for 50mm, 80mm and 100mm box secton frames

• Points available in 3 lengths and 6 diferent widths

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Visit our website www.jjmetcalfeandson.com or call 01609 771124

SPECIALISTS IN PERFORMANCE PARTS FOR AGRICULTURE

The replaceable 12mm superne tine is designed for ultra-low disturbance, skilfully keeping the seed delivery tube above the ground. The tungsten in the sides of the point allows seeds to settle at the very bottom of the seed furrow while only disturbing a narrow 12mm of soil.

Taking advantage of the superne tine’s bene ts, the company’s winged coulters e ortlessly place seeds under the soil with minimal disruption. As the soil drapes over the wing, it naturally falls back into place, ensuring a perfectly level surface.

This innovative action, paired with the sharp front edge of the wing, creates a smooth, stressrelieved layer of soil ideal for seed placement. The compaction above the wing is entirely relieved, with reduced compaction occurring beneath the wing's cutting edge.

J.J. Metcalfe & Son’s winged coulters are available in widths of 50, 75, 100, 125, and 175mm, making them an incredibly adaptable system that ts seamlessly into the same holder as the superne tine.

Don’t miss the opportunity to connect with J.J. Metcalfe & Son at Groundswell, on the 2nd and 3rd July 2025, at Lannock Manor Farm, Hitchin. For more information, contact the company directly. FG

JJM Conversion Holder to ft Horsch Drill with 125mm winged point

Barley sown with J.J. Metcalfe & Son 50mm winged coulter.

FINDING NEW WAYS TO IMPROVE ON-FARM EFFICIENCIES

New technology trials are o ering insight into how to make better use of crop inputs.

Agrii trials designed to identify how new technologies can be combined to best e ect are giving one Lincolnshire farming business a vital insight into how to make better use of crop inputs and maximise nitrogen use e ciency (NUE).

Year one of the trial is suggesting margin improvements of £24,000 can be made across its winter wheat area with changes planned for year two at Revesby Estate, near Boston, promising even greater gains.

“These are early days for the work,” explains Agrii technology trials manager Jonathan Trotter. “But we are already identifying where improvements can be made across the farm with particular relevance to nitrogen and fertiliser use.

“As a result, the business has decided to move its fertiliser strategy towards a variable rate system and we’re seeing many other areas where improvements can be made.

“That's against the backdrop of an exceptionally well-managed farm already run to a very high level of e ciency and we're hoping many of our ndings can be taken on by other growers regardless of the system they use.”

Evaluating new technology

A key objective of Agrii’s Digital Technology Farm (DTF) initiative is to bring together a range of new technologies and data collection systems to see how they can enhance decision making compared to a traditional agronomic approach, he says.

“We've got four DTF farm trial initiatives now set up across the country using a range of technologies with a wide variety of potential applications.

“At Revesby, for example, the Skippy Scout drone system we are using can monitor above ground crop growth and information from this could be enhanced by data on below ground nitrogen levels from Plentysense nitrogen blades

in the soil.

“These sense N-availability at three di erent levels – 10, 20 and 40cm – and there is a telemetry head that sits on top of them that tells us in real time what N the soil has.

“We can then understand how the N is moving through the soil pro le to help improve decision making around nitrogen management.

“This data can then be combined with that from Soiltech Wireless soil moisture and temperature sensors and all the information we are collecting can then eventually link in to Agrii’s Rhiza online Contour platform.

“We are also starting to use hyperlocal disease prediction models based on key risk factors and data.”

more sustainable in the long-term.

“Yield is a key metric for the NUE calculation so to achieve the same NUE with a lower yield shows how much more e ective the DTF strategy for N has been.”

Reduced input costs

Bene ts of the technology with regard to fungicide use and disease control are less clear cut when looking at the rst year results, she points out.

“The DTF side did achieve an overall £8.65/ha reduction in inputs costs compared to standard farm practice, but yields were down by 1t/ha, which obviously hit margins.

Nitrogen use beneﬁts

At Revesby, a 40ha site with 10 di erent soil zones was used for the trial with half the eld managed by estate farm manager Peter Cartwright and the other by Jonathan and Agrii digital agronomy

development manager Lucy Cottingham using the technology.

In terms of NUE, both halves achieved an average of 48% with parts of the DTF side reaching 58%, Lucy explains.

“Overall, the same average level of NUE was achieved on the DTF side using variable rates based on information from the technology, as that seen from the farm’s at rate approach.

“But there was a saving of between 6% to 24% on nitrogen spend depending on the zones, making the DTF nitrogen approach more e ective to the tune of £33.91/ha as well as being

“It’s very much a learning exercise though and we know where changes in fungicide choice for the DTF side could have improved things considerably. Disease control was e ective but we missed out on some greening and other physiological bene ts.

“Farm standard practice, for example, included Syngenta’s new fungicide pydil umetofen (Miravis Plus) where this was not included in the DTF programme.

“Agrii trials have a shown a clear 1t/ha yield advantage from this active, so that would go a long way to explaining the lower yields.

“It’s something we will be considering for the second year of trials, along with some changes to the technology used including veri cation of disease presence in leaves using Bayer’s CropCheck system alongside Agrii’s disease risk ratings on Contour.

“We’re also planning to use live spore trapping and AI disease identi cation technology.

“The DTF initiative is something we have a long term commitment to, so we’ll also be moving the trials in to some other crops including oilseed rape and sugar beet at Revesby.” FG

Lucy Cottingham, digital agronomy development manager.

STAY CLOSE TO THE CROP LEEB CS

The Leeb CS mounts to the tractor’s 3-point linkage to form a compact and manoeuvrable unit that is ideal for smaller felds. Active boom control system is a unique feature in this class, and the sprayer can be paired with the Partner FT front tank for increased capacity and versatility.

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The Accelerating Development of Practices and Technologies (ADOPT) fund is a new grant launched by DEFRA in April 2025, as part of the Farming Innovation Programme.

HOW CAN THE ADOPT FUND HELP FARMERS?

Penelope Edgar, head of agriculture & rural a airs at Thomson Snell & Passmore, explains how farmers can bene t from the ADOPT fund.

Delivered by Innovate UK, the fund will provide grants of between £50,000–£100,000, to help farmers trial new technologies and practices on their farms through farmer-led research projects.

The fund is one of a range of grants being launched as part of DEFRA’s post-Brexit plans, which aim to put innovation and sustainability at the heart of British farming.

DEFRA sees the agri-tech sector as central to farmers being able to meet future challenges and remain resilient in the face of food security challenges. With the ADOPT grant, it aims to help farmers speed up the practical use of new technologies.

Projects funded through ADOPT will need to focus on improving one of the following:

• Productivity and pro tability

• Resilience to challenges i.e. climate change

• Reducing the environmental impact of farming.

While farmers can collaborate with others, such as researchers or vets, it is important the projects are farmer-led.

The hope is that the fund will help farmers take the lead in innovation. It is designed to support practical, long-term adoption and impact of technology projects, to enable farmers to enjoy higher yields, lower costs and better sustainability.

There are two types of grants available:

• A full ADOPT grant for ‘on farm trial and demonstration projects’, of between £50,000 and £100,000

• An ADOPT facilitator support grant of £2,500 for a farmer ‘to engage an external project facilitator to support with submissions’.

DEFRA has issued guidance on applying for the grants, and has also launched a support hub to help farmers and growers access the fund and learn from successful projects.

Applying for the grant is a

competitive process, and not every application will be successful. Farmers applying must be able to demonstrate to other farmers or growers how the idea or solution proposed will bene t them too.

There should be a focus on testing and trialling ideas or solutions that are either new or not yet widely used and any application should outline how outputs from

the trial or experiment will be communicated to the wider farming community.

More information and a link to apply can be found at www.bit.ly/ ADOPTFund

If you need advice on the legal elements of any proposed projects or partnerships, please get in touch with Thomson Snell & Passmore’s agricultural team. FG

Penelope Edgar, head of agriculture and rural a airs at Thomson Snell & Passmore.

Supporting local farmland birds

Wet grassland and grazing marsh used to be a common sight throughout the Broads and Su olk Coast. Over the past century, many of these damp areas have been lost, yet many iconic farmland birds depend on them to survive. Wet grassland is crucial for wading bird species like lapwing, curlew and redshank, writes RSPB.

There are some simple steps that we can take to restore these vital habitats, and help is available to farmers and landowners who wish to do so, the charity says.

Foot drains are the best example of simplicity and e ectiveness in a single feature. These features are dug to a shallow pro le of about 50–60cm deep with gently sloping

edges. They are typically about 2–3m wide. The foot drains are connected to ditches at the marsh edge, and this is where the water comes from to keep the features wet through spring into early summer. This creates a muddy edge for chicks to feed in, without taking up large areas of farmland.

If you want to support wildlife on your farm in the Broads or Su olk Coast, you can email waders@ rspb.org.uk for free, no-stringsattached advice on wet grassland management. For those who wish to take the next step, the RSPB’s Environment & Land team can help deliver ground works, and support you through the application process for agri-environment schemes. FG

Alternative o ered to popular seat

Owners of classic tractors are seeking alternatives to the popular KAB XH2/ U4, or Fieldmaster as it is sometimes known, a nowdiscontinued seat tted by OEMs such as Massey Ferguson, Ford and Case. With its narrow suspension and low back seat upper, it was ideal for the small to medium size tractor range.

One of the most popular models it was tted to is the Massey Ferguson 300 series, in particular the Massey 390 which comes in various models such as the 390T and 390 Hiline.

As an aftermarket alternative, UnitedSeats can o er the Drover series, MGV84/C6 or the MGV84/ Top35 seats as direct replacement. Featuring narrow suspension, with 120mm mounting centres, low back seat uppers, these two options are ideal for anyone looking to update their original seat, the company says.

The mechanical MGV84

narrow suspension o ers 100mm suspension travel, 60mm height riser, and weight adjustment up to 120kg. The C6 is compact yet o ers great comfort with its low back design, adjustable backrest and 510mm seat width, it is ideal for small cabins and for the drivers to see out of the rear window.

The TOP35 option o ers all the above with a slightly narrower 460mm cushion but comes with the added bene t of an integrated seat belt and operator presence switch.

Visit www.unitedseats.com or contact your local UnitedSeats dealer for availability. 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.

F8BB

A flat 8 sized bale grab of very heavy duty constr uction, fitted with larger claws. Suitable for handling flat 8 packs of conventional bales or up to 2 high density bales. 2m length, 1.6m width, 350kg weight.

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.

Precision in every centimetre

PLANO VT 6060

6-row, trailed shallow cultivator for tractors up to 350 hp

Full surface shallow movement starting at 3 cm

Versatile applications at a working depth of up to 15 cm

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Demos of innovative telehandler range

Merlo will showcase three models from the TurboFarmer range at this year’s Cereals.

Merlo UK returns to this year’s Cereals Event in Lincolnshire, bringing a range of its innovative agricultural telehandlers engineered speci cally for the modern arable farmer. Visitors can nd Merlo on stand 1004, with live demonstrations taking place at its adjacent demo plot 1008.

On display will be three standout models from the current TurboFarmer (TF) range. A highlight is the versatile TF42.7CS. With a 4.2t lift capacity and 7m reach, this model is powered by a Stage 5 136hp engine and features a responsive load-sensing hydraulic pump – ideal for loading grain and performing a range of essential farm tasks. The TF42.7CS also bene ts from Merlo’s hydropneumatic cab suspension system (CS), for enhanced ride comfort and stability when operating on roads and on rough, uneven ground. It comes equipped with Merlo’s ASCS (Adaptive Stability Control System) which includes a live digital load chart, automatic attachment recognition, and a large in-cab 10.1in colour display.

Merlo will also present the impressive TF50.8T HF. O ering a 5t lift capacity and 7.8m lift height, the ‘T’ denotes boom suspension, which stabilises loads across rough ground. Powered by a robust 170hp FPT engine and delivering an impressive 160 litres/min hydraulic ow, the TF50.8T HF also comes standard with ASCS – making it ideal for busy farms with multiple users and changing tasks.

Visitors will also see the TF38.10 TT in action at the demonstration plot. With a 9.7m lift height and 3.8t capacity, this machine is ideal for stacking bales or fertiliser bags at height. Its three-stage boom, and TT system (hydraulic frame levelling and boom side-shift), allow for precise load placement. ASCS is also standard.

Merlo says its telehandlers are engineered with comfort, safety, and sustainability at their core.

Features include: CVTronic seamless transmission, an option on some models; high- ow hydraulics (up to 160-litres/min); powerful engines delivering up to 170hp, and the EPD (Eco Power Drive) system, which can reduce fuel consumption by up to 18%. There are also heavy-duty towing capacities of up to 24t and real-time stability control systems.

Demonstrations will take place daily at 9:30am, 11:30am, 1:30pm and 3:30pm. FG

TurboFarmers TF42.7 and T 38.10 stacking and towing straw bales.

SAMAGRI TO DISTRIBUTE BERGMANN PRODUCTS

Ludwig

Bergmann

GmbH has expanded its distribution network in the UK through cooperation with Samagri Ltd.

Ludwig Bergmann GmbH, manufacturer of agricultural machinery for spreading and grassland technology as well as harvesting and transport logistics, has gained another regional importer in the UK. Samagri Ltd will be responsible for the distribution of the entire Bergmann product portfolio in South England and South Wales.

This cooperation with Samagri Ltd complements the existing partnership with RMV Machinery Sales, which has been representing Bergmann in North England and North Wales since 2024.

Thanks to this expanded collaboration, comprehensive support for the UK market is now ensured, the company says. While RMV Machinery Sales covers the northern regions, Samagri Ltd will serve the southern areas, guaranteeing broad market coverage and excellent service for customers across the UK.

“We are very pleased to be working with Samagri Ltd. and are con dent that we can further strengthen our market position in the UK,” explains Jonathan Jost, export manager Northern Europe, Asia and Oceania at Bergmann.

“With Samagri and RMV, we have found two highly competent partners who are very familiar with our product portfolio and will provide outstanding support to our customers in England and Wales.”

Ludwig Bergmann GmbH is a medium-sized family-run business in its third generation and has been successfully manufacturing agricultural machinery and vehicles for over 125 years. It is one of the major manufacturers and providers of customised technology for professional farming operations and farm contractors.

The company feels the combination of long-standing experience and contemporary, innovative technology is one of its greatest strengths. Constant focus on the needs and expectations of customers, adapting to changing technical requirements, the continuous development and improvement of products and a keen ‘feel’ for customer requirements have made Bergmann a reliable worldwide farming partner.

With its wide range of products, the company o ers e cient and practical solutions that include manure spreaders, universal spreaders, loader wagons, forage transport trailers, body swap systems, transfer trailers, beet transfer trailers and bodies for self-propelled vehicles. FG

SUBSOILER

Alleviate compaction, minimise soil burst and in turn grass weed germination with HE-VA’s Stealth. Relieves compaction by loosening and fracturing the medium depth subsoil to assist drainage, aeration, nitrogen uptake and encourages crop rooting.

• Working widths of 3m - 6m

• Scalloped, straight, front cutting discs

• Two rows of staggered ‘Hardox’ legs

• Discs and legs hydraulically controlled from the tractor seat

• Tungsten hardened cast steel points

• Working depth of up to 300mm (12”)

• Adjustable leg spacing

• Range of seeders and ftting kits available

Designed to satisfy the requirements of no-till and min-till systems, it is also suitable for use where repair to damaged soil structure is required e.g. headlands, tramlines or other high trafic areas.

Pictured (l-r): Samagri’s Nigel Long (sales) and Stephen Berry (managing director), with Bergmann’s Jonathan Jost.

Experienced team personal approach

Stedall Vehicle Fittings’ dedicated and experienced team are the driving force behind its personal approach in vehicle component systems supply.

Stedall Vehicle Fittings is one of the longest established suppliers of vehicle component systems in the UK. Since its founding in St Johns Gate, London in 1756, the company has dynamically developed and presently operates from a modern distribution centre in Yate, close to the M4/M5 motorway interchanges, where it is perfectly positioned to provide rapid 24-hour delivery throughout mainland UK.

The company says: “We pride ourselves in o ering a personal approach, where our regional account managers will happily visit you to discuss your requirements. With the support of our head o ce sales team and aftersales department, we o er near instant communication. By choosing Stedall, you can expect high quality products, attractive pricing, and outstanding technical support.

“Our diverse inventory includes everything from basic hinges to advanced locking systems and under bonnet re suppression systems. We supply many areas of the commercial vehicle sector, including emergency response vehicles, minibus and coach, and truck and trailer. We collaborate with global manufacturing partners to regularly update and enhance our selection. This ensures that we can meet the high standards of ISO 9001:2015.

“In particular, our extensive product range for the agricultural sector comprises many standard items, but we can also additionally o er a wide selection of LED lighting products at the forefront of the most recent technological developments.

“We take great pride in our more than 250-year heritage, which is re ected in the longevity of our employees.”

Stedall Vehicle Fittings sales and marketing manager, Mark Rabone explains: “We have a fantastic team at Stedall, who have been with us for a very long time. This shared knowledge and experience enables us to comfortably discuss all of our products with customers. It’s encouraging to watch the younger employees absorb the information as we’ve grown. We believe that face to face selling is crucial and have strategically put account managers around the UK and Ireland to meet with both new and existing customers to build long lasting relationships.”

Contact Stedall directly for more information. FG

KEEPING YOUR AGRICULTURAL VEHICLES MOVING

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Turney Agriculture welcomed farmers, suppliers and customers to its second annual open day, held alongside its popular grain clinic event. Daniel Hodge attended.

TURNEY OPEN DAY DRAWS STRONG CROWD

After a kind spring and some much-needed rain the night before, the mood was positive as visitors gathered to catch up, explore the latest machinery, and enjoy the hospitality laid on by the Turney Agriculture team.

Attendance at the event was strong, and the Grain Clinic proved to be a popular feature. By mid-afternoon, Martin Lishman’s area sales manager Jordan Lishman reported that the team had already calibrated over 150 meters – and were extending their hours on the day to accommodate demand.

Executive chairman Jeremy Turney was on hand to greet visitors, emphasising that the day was about giving something back to the farming community that supports the business. “We want a good turnout, good conversations, and a bit of positivity,” he said.

Despite wider industry challenges, Turney Agriculture has continued to build momentum. “We’ve been very proactive – investing in sales training, aftersales support, and knocking on doors the old-fashioned way,” Phil said. Aftermarket service remains a major focus,

Väderstad Seed Hawk

Visitors to the Turney Agriculture open day had a rare chance to see the only Seed Hawk 600C currently in the UK, with Väderstad area sales manager Rowland Dines on hand to explain its standout features. Launched at Agritechnica 2023 and only recently arriving in the country, the Seed Hawk is a “true” direct drill, aimed at farmers drilling into uncultivated ground.

with 15 technicians and four apprentices at the main workshop alone. Sales have been strong across a broad range of equipment, with good performances from tractors, drills, and telehandlers – including eight telehandlers sold in the rst quarter. FG

Among the many visitors on the day was Kaleb Cooper of Clarkson’s Farm fame who, with a new toolbox in hand said he was there “to see what was going on and to support a local dealer.” He continued: “I can’t stay too long though – I’m already late for something else. My mate says I’m always late, but I reckon that’s just how I am. I’ve always got somewhere to be!”

Managing director Phil Bush re ected on how the event had grown from a standalone Grain Clinic into a much larger showcase of Turney’s partnerships, both historical and newly established. “It’s about the relationships we have with long-standing suppliers like New Holland, and newer partners like AW, who have been really well received by customers,” he explained.

Designed with precision in mind, the Seed Hawk’s key innovation lies in its dual coulter system – one for fertiliser, and one for seed – allowing fertiliser to be placed slightly below and to the side of the seed. This, combined with its rming rear-facing seed coulter and press wheel, ensures excellent seed-to-soil contact and encourages rapid root development. “The seed hits that fertiliser and takes o ,” Roland said, highlighting the strong early establishment that the machine helps to deliver.

The latest version incorporates a front disc to improve performance in heavy trash and cover crops, and a versatile triple hopper system allows operators to mix and match seed and fertiliser placement to suit their needs. Roland noted that previous users of the Seed Hawk system have seen their feedback integrated into the new design, with improved build quality and trash handling.

Väderstad has also added e-control to its TopDown cultivators, enabling depth and pressure adjustments that can even be controlled via GPS prescription maps – a big leap in eld e ciency.

Members of the Turney Agriculture team (l–r): Sammy Denne, Nathan Mockler, Chris Pearce, Sam Warren, Mark Miller, Simon Holloway, Peter McFerran, Chantelle Jesty, Jeremy Turney, Ruth Rushton, Karen Dickson, Neil Houghton, Jayne Castle-Johns, and Phil Bush.

MyCNH store and tractors doing well

New Holland continues to see strong business across key sectors, according to area sales manager Ben Agar (pictured above). “It’s easy to talk the job down,” he admitted, “but there’s still lots of business being done – especially in the livestock and dairy sectors.” Arable is proving more challenging, but New Holland’s wide product range helps the brand weather volatility.

Key to current sales has been a focus on cost of ownership, with extended warranties, xed maintenance packages, and exible nance deals helping farmers manage bigticket investments. Ben noted the importance of “peace of mind” in uncertain times, and the role New Holland’s longstanding UK presence plays in building con dence. “We still build here in Britain, we’ve got centralised parts warehousing in Daventry, and our dealers invest heavily in training and support.”

Most of the New Holland kit on display had already been sold, re ecting strong local demand and Turney Agriculture’s impressive market share.

Sell-out specialist for CNH, Ákos Hutóczki (not pictured) was also at the open day promoting the growing success of the myCNH store – an online parts ordering platform designed for New Holland and Case IH customers. Originally launched in 2021, the platform has been re ned and gained real traction over the past year, with Q1 2025 already surpassing the entirety of 2024’s turnover.

MyCNH allows farmers to order parts directly from their local dealer online. It also o ers detailed exploded diagrams and lets users input equipment serial numbers to quickly nd compatible parts. Ákos highlighted its ease of use, particularly with features like quoting support if a customer is unsure about a part, and real-time stock updates showing whether parts are on the shelf or need ordering in.

Results-driven approaches

While many manufacturers lead with machine specs, Claydon Drills takes a di erent approach. “We sell results rst,” territory manager David Whitehall (pictured below right) explained. “Crops, soil health, and long-term savings – that’s the real message.” This sentiment was evidenced by the presence of multiple brochures on the Claydon Drills stand that featured no product images or information at all and were instead solely focused on eld results, and data-driven evidence of improved soil structure.

The company’s agship drills, including the 4m Evo model, continue to sell steadily. Their foldable design makes them road-friendly and compact, while robust build quality has won over many growers. “People like the strength and simplicity,” said Adam Clarke, after sales product specialist (pictured below left).

Claydon Drills’ marketing philosophy re ects its farmer-led origins: machines are the tools, but the mission is to promote healthier, more sustainable farming that brings results. “We’re not just selling drills – we’re o ering a way of farming.”

Over 9,000 trailers built

For AW Trailers, the Turney partnership marks a new chapter in an already well-established story. “We’ve made over 9,000 trailers,” said company owner Andrew Watkins. “But this is a fresh relationship for us, and it’s going well.” The manufacturer is the latest supplier taken on at Turney Agriculture, and Andrew was clearly pleased with the mutual support. “They’re making a commitment to us, and we’re doing the same to them.”

The open day was all about brand awareness. “If a farmer drives in and sees a trailer, it puts the idea in his head – even if it’s not the spec they need, it gets them thinking.” Stock presence, even in small quantities, is key, he explained. The bale trailer on display had already been sold – one of three going out that week.

AW’s best-seller remains the 16t silage or grain trailer, though bale trailers and hydraulic clamp trailers are also proving popular. “We’re also producing our rst ejector trailer right now – it’ll be ready for demo soon,” Andrew revealed.

E ciency gains with new headers

MacDon’s stand drew plenty of attention, thanks in part to its striking 41ft FlexDraper header – a size designed speci cally for controlled tra c systems. “Europe needs 41ft where the rest of the world settles for 40,” said area sales and product support manager Simon Kirk with a smile. But beyond the width, it’s what the header does that sets it apart.

MacDon’s draper system presents the crop to the combine in a continuous, heads- rst feed – just as the combine was designed to receive it. That results in smoother harvesting, reduced fuel usage, and better crop quality. “We’re seeing 20–30% improvements in harvesting e ciency,” Simon explained. “And because it ts any brand of combine, farmers can upgrade their harvesting performance without buying a whole new machine.”

Another practical innovation is the trailer system; dealers can now order the header with a matching trailer, fully assembled and ready to go. “It used to be a bit of a at-pack nightmare. But now it arrives complete – six hours of PDI and it’s on the customer’s farm,” he said.

Sprayer evolutions

Kuhn had a strong presence at the Turney Agriculture open day, with a wide array of machinery on display – but the highlight was unmistakably the company’s newly styled Altis 2 mounted sprayer and front tank combination. Kuhn’s sales specialist Rob Latham talked through the details.

The 2002 model on display featured a 24m aluminium boom and a host of precision features, including electric continuous circulation (CCE) for instant spray activation and individual nozzle control for reduced overlap and chemical savings. It also boasts Norac boom height assist technology, ensuring accurate spray heights across undulating terrain – vital for e ciency and crop protection.

The 1,500-litre front tank complemented by a 100-litre clean water tank, o ers increased capacity without compromising handling. With features like Isobus integration for semi-automated lling and the ability to manage water transfer between tanks on the move, the system is clearly designed with operator ease and eld e ciency in mind.

For Manitou, the open day was all about showcasing versatility. Alongside the wellknown MLT telehandlers were compact forklifts, skid steers, and an ever-growing lineup of fully homologated attachments. “Attachments are a huge focus – it’s like having a hand without ngers if you don’t have the right tools,” said area sales manager Rebecca Harris Rebecca also noted rising interest in Manitou’s growing electric range. “We’ve seen real success in the construction sector, and now we’re bringing that across to ag. The electric MLT 625 for agriculture is coming later this year.”

User-friendly features are helping the brand stand out, with Rebecca explaining: “Farmers love the external greasing points and ease of servicing.”

Ever increasing focus on safety

Opico’s stand blended dependable favourites with a bit of celebration. “We’ve got the He-Va Cambridge rollers, which always do well, and their stealth low-disturbance subsoiler – that’s pretty popular right now,” said Glenn Bootman, territory sales manager. “It ts perfectly with the shift towards min-till and direct drilling systems.”

Business, Glenn admitted, is steady rather than booming, but there’s con dence in the air. “There’s still work being done on-farm. People need the kit to do it, and days like this help us have those conversations.”

One talking point was a special edition black-grass harrow, built to mark 30 years of partnership with Austrian brand Hatzenbichler. In a graphite grey, it’s the only harrow in that colour, so was something of a showpiece on the day.

Kramp’s customer specialist Nav Summan was on hand to emphasise the vital role that parts, tools, and accessories play in modern farming.

He said that Kramp’s wide-ranging catalogue makes it hard to identify best-sellers, but one area showing particularly strong uptake has been clothing – particularly work boots. “Farmers are valuing comfort and safety more than ever,” Nav explained. He also noted increased interest in vehicle safety equipment like ashing warning lights, with more customers raising questions about compliance and visibility. “It’s becoming a bigger priority – people are paying attention.”

While the product o ering is broad, Nav said that Kramp’s core strength lies in logistics: “Our aim is to always make sure that the customer gets what they need, and when they need it.”

New depot announcement

Turney Group has agreed heads of terms with P&D Engineering (Bredon) Ltd to establish a new depot on the existing P&D site in Bredon, near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire.

The new trading depot will serve as a groundcare hub covering a newly formed Ransomes Jacobsen Western territory. E ective November 2024, Turney Group signed a new agreement with long-term partner Ransomes Jacobsen to expand its territory to the south and west of its existing Oxfordshire and Buckinghamshire area.

Andy Laing, groundcare area sales

manager, will lead the operation, supported by groundcare sales manager Anthony Shepherd and the Turney group senior management team. Alongside Ransomes Jacobsen, Turney Group has also been awarded Husqvarna Pro and Can-Am franchises within the new territory.

While the focus will be on groundcare, Turney Group also plans to maintain elements of P&D Engineering’s walk-in retail business, including animal feeds and hardware sales. Some of P&D’s existing sta will be retained, supporting continuity for customers.

“This is a signi cant investment that forms part of our medium and long-term growth strategy,” explained managing director Phil Bush. “We’ve been looking for a suitable site to service this important area and the Bredon depot, with its strong retail presence and location on the M5 corridor, was a natural t.”

The new depot will open as a Turney Group branch from 1st July 2025. The expansion reinforces the company’s commitment to sustainable, strategic growth across its groundcare, garden machinery, and agricultural divisions.

The NEW 600 VARIO versus the 700 Gen6 Vario

The new range includes the 614, 616, 618 and 620 Vario models, covering a power bracket from 149–209hp. The 620 Vario – the most powerful in the series – formed the centrepiece of a day of presentations, comparisons and eld demonstrations, with attendees given a unique opportunity for a side-by-side comparison with hands-on access to both the new model and the outgoing 700 Gen6 Vario.

Big shoes to ﬁll

The 700 Gen6 Vario series has been a benchmark in the 140–240hp bracket for years, so replacing it was never going to be a small task. Yet, on paper, the new 600 Vario series appears to be well-equipped for the challenge. Its new 4-cylinder 5-litre AGCO Power engine delivers 950Nm of torque over a wide rev range from 1,200–1,600rpm.

both on road conditions and with implements in the eld. On-site demonstrations included runs with a Väderstad 525 carrier, with swapped between tasks. While full-depth testing wasn’t feasible in the limited eld and road conditions, the hands-on comparison still provided a clear sense of each machine’s capability. Across both the road and eld sessions, the 620 had the presence and pulling power of a 724 Gen6 but felt noticeably more agile – a clear advantage when it comes to navigating headlands, transport, and loader work.

Fendt has set out to redeﬁne what a mid-range tractor can do with the 600 Vario series. Daniel Hodge got a ﬁrst-hand look at a UK press event.

reduced headland scrubbing.

Both tractors handled the eld work con dently and with ease, but the 620 impressed with its strong low-end torque and notably quieter cab –impressive, given the already quiet cab of the 724.

Key to this performance is a brand-new engine with increased bore and stroke, pushing displacement up without compromising on e ciency. This, combined with the Fendt iD lowspeed engine concept improves fuel e ciency, reduces engine noise, and reduces long-term mechanical stress. Fendt has dropped exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) from the platform, meaning fewer replacement parts and potential lifetime savings on EGR maintenance costs – although this may come at the expense of increased AdBlue consumption.

What sets the 600 Vario apart in practice, however, is not just the power delivery, but the combination of power, manoeuvrability, and technology usually reserved for higher horsepower machines.

Immediate impressions

Test drives during the event allowed direct comparison between the 620 and the 724 Gen6,

The iD low-speed engine concept allowed the 4-cylinder engine to hold down revs under load, delivering smooth, consistent performance without strain. The VarioDrive ‘pull-in turn’ feature noticeably

Another standout feature available on the 600 Vario series is Fendt’s integrated VarioGrip tyre pressure control system. Operated through the FendtONE interface, VarioGrip allows drivers to adjust tyre pressures on-the- y from the cab

The VarioGrip tyre pressure adjustment system allows on-the- y pressure adjustment.

The new Fendt 600 Vario in action, pulling a 4m mounted Lemken Helidor.

while driving, optimising contact area and traction depending on eld or road conditions.

Fendt claims VarioGrip can deliver up to 10% more tractive power in the eld and cut fuel consumption by up to 8% compared to standard tyre setups. During the event, attendees were shown live demonstrations of the system in action, emphasising its role in reducing soil compaction, improving fuel e ciency, and boosting tyre life. For operators moving frequently between road and eld work, the ability to adjust pressures on the move o ers a tangible boost to productivity and operating economy.

Fuel e ciency comparison

Two approx. 10.5 mile road loops gave a useful realworld comparison of handling characteristics and fuel consumption. Both tractors were towing a Ktwo 16t trailer which was half loaded with fermented maize. On identical routes on typical British country lanes, the 620 recorded an average of 2.6-litres less in diesel burnt. This is likely re ective of both the 620’s lighter chassis and the e ciency gains of its newer engine platform. Also of note is the increase in AdBlue consumption in the newer 620, where over the same journey, an average increase of 2-litres/100km AdBlue consumption was recorded. When queried on this, Fendt’s product specialist Philip Mattey commented that any increase in cost

from the increased AdBlue consumption would be more than o set by the reduced fuel consumption and lifetime maintenance costs associated with the outgoing EGR system in the 700 Gen6. For a detailed breakdown of gures on the day, see Table 1.

Regarding fuel consumption on- eld, data was also collected. Both tractors were on a Väderstad 525 Carrier, with equal linkage heights and press roller heights, and no wheel weights, with a front 1,250kg weight. Fields were barcoded to ensure fair results. The 620 burnt on average 2.6-litres less of diesel, equating to an average decrease of 6.5-litres/hour. Detailed gures are available in the adjacent table.

Fendt says that the new engine architecture is designed not just for e ciency but lifetime value. The brand estimates users could save thousands over a machine’s working life on fuel and maintenance costs alone. Fendt also highlighted how more fuel-e cient engines increase operating windows – and how less time spent refuelling tractors equals more time working the land.

Cab and interface

Fendt’s cab design has always prioritised operator comfort and the new 600 Vario series is no exception. The cab is spacious and ooded with natural light. Visibility is superb thanks to over six square metres of glass and 77-degrees upwards viewing – ideal for loader work. The FendtONE

interface is a key component of that design, o ering a 12in touchscreen control terminal and a 10in digital dash, allowing for custom layouts, implement controls and tractor settings.

Ergonomics are also excellent, with an intuitive multi-function joystick, comfortably positioned and shaped armrest, and a premium air-suspended seat with memory. The range topping Pro + model that we drove also had a leather seat with heating, cooling, and even a massage setting. Combined with the clear layout and accessible multifunction joystick controls, the cab strikes an appropriate balance between intuitive use and high-end tech appeal. It’s a setup that helps reduce fatigue, which Fendt says is particularly welcome during long stints on loader or cultivator work.

Loader ready

While not demonstrated during the event, Fendt’s loader o ering formed a signi cant part of the press presentation, and loader users are a clear focus for this range. The 600 series’ chassis is designed for full front-loader integration, with a Z-bar linkage and mechanical self-levelling. As previously mentioned, visibility is excellent, and the joystick layout allows rapid cycle times with reduced e ort.

Smart functions include the option for two programmable memory settings for the loader arm and load weight feedback via integrated sensors. The tighter turning radius and lighter footprint of the 600 series also work to make it a strong contender for yard work, bale stacking, and tightspace handling.

600 vs 700 Gen6: how it compares

While Fendt has clearly positioned the 600 Vario series as a replacement for the 700 Gen6 Vario, this is more than a power-for-power swap. The 600 Vario is lighter, more e cient, and more technologically advanced, o ering improved payloads – 5.8t compared to 4.8t – and introduces several e ciency- rst features such as VarioGrip tyre pressure adjustment and VaroDrive all-wheel management which provide tighter turning and greater economy in both eld and transport settings.

Its 4-cylinder engine challenges the assumption that more cylinders are always better in this power class – and early data shows the 620 matches or exceeds the 724 Gen6 in key areas while burning less fuel and operating more quietly.

Therefore, Fendt’s 600 Vario makes a compelling case as the next evolution in the 140–240hp bracket. Smart engineering, high operator comfort, strong loader capability and tangible e ciency gains all support its pitch to replace the long-serving 700 Gen6 Vario.

For operators looking to reduce running costs without sacri cing power or precision, the 620 Vario in particular looks well-placed to become a key contender in Fendt’s mid-range lineup. FG

Table 1: Transport run

Table 2: Field work

The 724 and 620 go head-to-head on eld work. Implements were swapped during the day.

The spacious and intuitive cab is comfortable, and allows easy operations.

A 620 Vario equipped with the Cargo 5.90 pro front loader.

‘SEE & SPRAY’ at Ben Burgess sprayer showcase

Alongside demonstrations and test drives, the event o ered an opportunity to see the new See & Spray technology in action – a system that promises targeted herbicide application based on visual detection.

The open day was designed to give customers a clearer picture of John Deere’s current sprayer line-up, including both self-propelled and trailed models. With free refreshments, NRoSO points, and support from the Ben Burgess and John Deere teams, the event drew interest from farmers with varying levels of experience with the brand.

Line-up on the day

Visitors were able to test drive several models on the day, including:

• 340M self-propelled sprayer, with individual nozzle control (INC)

• R962i trailed sprayer, with INC pro and pulse width modulation (PWM)

• R962i with See & Spray, the latest addition to the range.

Ben Burgess’ harvest and applications manager Paul Moss introduced the event, explaining the key aim was to improve visibility and understanding of the machines, especially as some of the technology on show had not yet been widely seen in the eld. He noted that everything from software to sprayer hardware is built in-house by John Deere, which he argued streamlined servicing and support. “It’s all under one roof,” he said. “That means better integration and faster solutions when there’s a problem.”

Enhanced targeted spraying

The standout attraction and the newest development from John Deere on display was the R962i equipped with See & Spray – a camera detection system designed to apply chemicals only where green plant material is detected. As John Deere’s product specialist David Matthews explained, it represents the brand’s most advanced spraying technology to date and is now commercially available in the UK.

“See & Spray doesn’t identify weeds as such,” David clari ed. “It detects green vegetation – and applies product only where needed. That makes it ideal for wide-row high-value crops – things like veg and salad crops.” The system uses a series of HD cameras along the boom to scan the eld in real-time, with onboard processors deciding which nozzles to activate. Operators can choose spray lengths of 1, 2, or 3 metres, and whether to use single or overlapping nozzles.

David pointed out that the technology is designed with failsafe modes that override the system and are a single button press away. He also explained that the system’s performance can be ne-tuned via sensitivity settings (rated one through to ve), and that a dedicated lighting package ensures visibility during low-light spraying windows. Though technically optional, David commented: “I think we’re unlikely to sell a unit without them.”

Beyond e ciency

Farmers were invited to Ben Burgess’ Coates depot in Peterborough for a hands-on look at the latest John Deere sprayer range. Daniel Hodge reports.

said. “It’s also about showing that we’re continuing to be responsible with crop production products. There’s growing pressure from regulators across Europe to cut pesticide use, and if we can show that we’re applying less and applying it smarter, that may help keep certain actives on the table.”

Yet, See & Spray isn’t a one-size- ts-all solution. “It won’t suit cereal growers today – the system isn’t yet able to work in narrow rows,” David acknowledged. “But, green-on-green detection is already being used in the US, and it’s only a matter of time before that becomes viable here.”

David stressed that See & Spray could play a vital role in preserving access to key chemical products. “Reducing usage isn’t just about saving money,” he

Members of the Ben Burgess and John Deere teams (l-r): Luke Hunns, Alex McKenna, Diane Hack, Rocky Murley, Chris Rippon, Gary Sleightholme, John Lane, Ben Conway, Andrew Mawer, Hannah Cooke, Matt Horse eld, and Paul Moss.

The cameras, computing modules, lights, and light sensors are seamlessly integrated into the boom architecture.

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John Lane, precision ag specialist for Ben Burgess guided visitors around the 340M self-propelled machine. The cab layout is designed to be simple to operate, even for less experienced drivers, with intuitive controls, auto-steer, and clear spraymapping.

One feature which John was particularly keen to highlight was the individual nozzle control (INC), which helps reduce overlap and over-application of chemicals. The model also features four-wheel steering and automatic boom levelling.

For those less interested in camera-guided spraying, the R926i with INC and PWM o ered a balance of control and familiarity. The PWM system maintains consistent line pressure regardless of ground speed, helping to achieve more uniform spray application, even in

awkwardly shaped elds and when traversing at varying speeds.

Farmers’ impressions

Feedback from attendees was generally positive. One farmer on the day said they were impressed by the PWM system, and its ability to maintain constant spraying pressure, along with consistent droplet sizes. On See & Spray, they were cautiously optimistic: “It’s clearly clever, but we’d want to see how they’ll adapt it for closer crop spacing and in trickier conditions.”

they already know well. The farm runs several John Deere models including a 4150i sprayer with PWM. “We’ve been happy with it,” Jason said.

“The longer cycles and individual nozzle control make a huge di erence when you’re

control make a huge di erence when you’re doing big areas.”

Meanwhile, operator Jason Carr, and Arthur Sands, apprentice, from Smith Means Ltd, a local arable operation of around 1,000ha, came to see the updates to machinery

See & Spray might not yet be ready for to be moving in the right direction. David

See & Spray might not yet be ready for every farm, but the technology appears to be moving in the right direction. David likened it to the early days of auto-steer.

“At rst, people didn’t think they needed it,” he said. “Now you’d be hard pressed to nd a tractor doing eldwork without it. I think See & Spray might follow a similar path.” FG

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Isuzu recently announced updates to its popular D-Max range of pick-ups. David Williams put the latest version through its paces.

Isuzu staged a press launch for its new models in rural Leicestershire, at a venue which featured a challenging o -road course including a muddy quarry. Just a few weeks later, a D-Max was provided to Farmers Guide for a week-long trial to nd out how it performs in more typical farm situations.

Even better o -road

Standard now on all 4wd models, Rough Terrain Mode is an extension to the Traction Control System, making the most of available grip by managing the engine power and throttle response while activating the brakes at each wheel.

Conditions during the press event were ideal for trialling the new driving aid as heavy rain made the quarry sides extremely slippery. On allterrain tyres designed for predominantly for road use, the pick-ups kept moving and completed the course where the previous version might have failed. Rough Terrain Mode is selected by a push-button switch near the gear stick, adjacent to the rear di erential lock button, and it can be conveniently applied or disengaged at any time on the move.

New styling

Popular pick-up made even better

All models feature a distinctive new radiator grille, a higher bonnet and new headlights and LED indicators depending on the speci cation. At the rear there is a redesigned tailgate and the Utility double cab, DL20, DL40 and V-Cross versions all come with improved damper assistance for easier and safer opening and closing.

Flagship on test

Updated infotainment system

All D-Max models now come with a touch-screen infotainment system as standard; allowing drivers to make the most of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto when compatible smartphones are wirelessly linked.

Base Utility, as well as higher-spec DL20 and DL40 models have an 8in screen while the agship V-Cross has a new 9in display.

Advanced driver assistance systems

The D-Max provided for the Farmers Guide extended test was the agship V-Cross automatic. The V-Cross is only available in a double cab body format, but there is a choice of manual or automatic transmissions.

Across the D-Max range, all models share the same 1.9-litre, 4cyl diesel engine and either the automatic six-speed gearbox tted to the test vehicle, or a six-speed manual.

Current D-Max models include a generous suite of driver assistance systems earning a 5-star NCAP rating, but the new 2025 D-Max goes even further, adding Attention Assist, Turn Assist, Intelligent Adaptive Cruise Control and Tra c Jam Assist.

Speci cations

Although on paper the six-speed transmission is the same as before, updated models feature a better shift response with 25% faster gear changes. This helps maintain inertia under heavy loads, reducing speed variations and improving comfort for the vehicle occupants.

The D-Max 1.9-litre engine is small in comparison to some competitors, but it has plenty of grunt to lug loaded trailers uphill on soft ground and the respectable 0–62mph time of 13 seconds means it keeps up easily with other tra c.

Commercial without additional speed restrictions

All D-Max extended and double cab models have an unladen weight under 2,040kg which means that they aren’t subject to commercial speed limits applying to most other pick-ups. For those frequently undertaking long journeys, the related time-savings can be signi cant.

During the test week the D-Max V-Cross towed loaded trailers, travelled across elds and

At the o cial press launch, heavy rain and deep mud ensured that the new Rough Terrain Mode, which maximises traction, was thoroughly tested.

The agship V-Cross variant has a new 9in multimedia display. Like other models in the line-up, the vehicle is comfortable and functional with welldesigned controls.

Emergence increases of up to 28.6% in rapeseed, with improvements also seen in cereals, legumes, and maize across multiple trials.

Early plant biomass gains of up to 61% were observed in spring barley in farmer-led trials, showing noticeably stronger early growth and establishment.

Yield increases of up to 24% were recorded in faba beans, with other yield gains ranging from ~2.6% to 14.3% across peas, maize, and other crops, depending on conditions and trial setups.

No negative e ects on emergence or yield were reported in any trial when compared to untreated or chemically treated controls.

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undertook several longer, high-speed journeys. Fuel consumption averaged just over 31mpg.

Practicality

The D-Max V-Cross has a 3,100kg gross vehicle weight and carries loads up to 1,085kg. Like all D-Max 4wd models, it has a 3,500kg towing capacity.

The rugged load bed has four tie-down points, an overall length of 154cm, overall width of 160cm narrowing to 148cm, and a 110cm gap between the wheel arches. The tailgate opening is 136cm wide, and the loading height is 63cm above the ground. The new tailgate opens gently and safely with the new damping system even though it is heavy.

For those getting in and out frequently during the working day, the wide-opening front doors

are ideal. Practical leather seats are supportive and comfortable but easily wiped clean of grease and other farm deposits. The front seats are heated, and the driver’s seat has full electric adjustment.

Access to the rear of the cab is good with 56cm clearance when the doors are fully opened. The rear bench seat splits 30/70 and each section lifts to reveal concealed storage beneath.

What’s it like to live with?

Like the previous D-Max, the latest version has well designed controls which are easy to grip and use wearing gloves.

The new 9in display links well with Apple CarPlay and it is easy to use in bright sunlight and at night.

Although no farm vehicle will ever o er enough in-cab storage to keep everyone happy, the D-Max makes a good attempt, including a large box below the central armrest, cup holders, bottle holders, two gloveboxes and several at trays.

Good view day and night

Visibility is good, although the new higher bonnet line reduces the view to the front. Driver aids include obstacle detection which works well, warning the driver with images on the multiinformation display (MID). The large door mirrors provide a clear view back along the sides and the reversing camera is excellent.

The test vehicle had an optional roof-mounted

LED bar light. For o -road use only, the nighttime vision for navigating tight spots in darkness and spotting obstructions a long distance ahead was phenomenal. A must-have accessory for every farm.

Reassuring back-up

All D-Max pick-ups come with a ve-year, 125,000-mile warranty, and back-up from an excellent dealer network. The D-Max V-Cross Auto tested is priced at £40,005 excluding VAT on the road, while the base Utility 4x4 Double Cab manual is £27,005. FG

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Cereals Event returns to Lincolnshire for 2025

This year the Cereals Event is returning to a popular Lincolnshire location after a 17-year hiatus.

Andrew Ward MBE will welcome visitors to Heath Farm on 11–12th June, with the 52ha site showcasing the latest developments in arable agronomy, machinery, technology, and business advice; from over 400 exhibitors, 200+ live demonstrations, two days of seminar programmes, and several hundred individual crop plots on display.

Mr Ward says he is looking forward to being involved in shaping one of the UK’s largest arable shows. “There’s tremendous pressure on producing food and being able to do it pro tably. And while some of this can only be resolved at government and policy level, which farmers have been campaigning for, there are also opportunities at farm level.

“No event is a silver bullet, but I would say that Cereals o ers a lot to a range of arable and diversi ed businesses and their ambitions. Visitors can nd the knowledge, technology and, importantly, the conversations that can help safeguard their future.”

New to 2025, and leading the regenerative agriculture conversation, the BASE-UK Regen Conference area – themed ‘Robust farming in a changing climate’ – will feed farmers’ growing appetite for

more knowledge, demonstration, and experience.

The popular Syngenta Sprays & Sprayers Arena will bene t from a new format for 2025. Its refresh will provide even more opportunity to demonstrators and visitors alike to dig into the detail of cutting-edge spraying machinery and technologies.

The Cereals’ agronomy zone – with over 600 individual crop plots from 25 leading exhibitors – will display a diverse range of crops, agronomy simulations, agri-environment options, and demonstrations of crop-focused innovation.

The 20m-long NIAB Soil Hole will also return, giving a unique insight into cultivation e ects and crop growth below ground. Also focusing on matters underground will be the NAAC Drainage Hub as part of Cereals’ working demonstration o ering, combining technical expertise with a practical approach to land management. Back above ground and the Drill Demos will undoubtedly draw crowds. Showcasing the latest in cultivation and drilling machinery and technologies, the demos will be an impressive display of precision equipment and innovations in land preparation and crop establishment.

The KWS Seed to Shelf Stage agenda will provide two days of dynamic panels and Q&A sessions. From post-budget agriculture and harnessing new technologies to diversi cation, nancial strategies, and much more, it will hit on the key topics that are shaping the future of farming.

The event will be held at Heath Farm, Leadenham, Lincolnshire LN5 0QE.

Visitors should follow directional signs, not sat navs, when they get close to the site. The directional signs will route you into the site more quickly and without additional delay. To register for tickets visit www.cerealsevent.co.uk FG

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excited to attend this year’s Cereals Event, introducing British growers to SeedSpeed.

SeedSpeed is a next-generation microbial seed treatment designed to help crops establish faster, root deeper, and grow stronger.

Developed in Denmark and backed by years of scienti c eld trials, Nordic Microbes says SeedSpeed works by applying naturally occurring soil microbes directly to the seed. Once in the ground, these microbes activate around the emerging roots, unlocking key nutrients like phosphorus and potassium, supporting early vigour, and encouraging faster emergence –even in cool, wet, or stressed conditions.

With shorter drilling windows, more volatile spring weather, and increasing pressure to reduce synthetic inputs, SeedSpeed o ers a practical, natural tool for improving crop performance from day one.

According to the company, trial results for SeedSpeed have shown:

• Emergence increases of up to 28.6% in rapeseed, with improvements also seen in cereals, legumes, and maize across multiple trials

• Early plant biomass gains of up to 61% were observed in spring barley in farmer-led trials, showing noticeably stronger early growth and establishment

• Yield increases of up to 24% were recorded

in faba beans, with other yield gains ranging from around 2.6% to 14.3% across peas, maize, and other crops, depending on conditions and trial setups

• No negative e ects on emergence or yield were reported in any trial when compared to untreated or chemically treated controls.

SeedSpeed is a clean-label product –free from GMOs, synthetic chemicals, and unnecessary additives. It is fully compatible with conventional seed treatment equipment and is safe for use in organic farming systems.

“British growers are open to new ideas – but only when they see results,” says Chris Turner, UK sales manager at Nordic Microbes. “SeedSpeed is a clean, practical product with one clear purpose: helping your crops get o to a better start. We’re not asking farmers to overhaul their systems – we’re simply giving nature a head start.”

SeedSpeed ts straight into your existing system – applied like any standard seed treatment with no extra labour, machinery, or changes to your routine.

Nordic Microbes is now looking for openminded farmers across the UK to take part in on-farm trials and strip demonstrations during the 2025 season. These trials will give growers

and agronomists the chance to see SeedSpeed in action, under real eld conditions, using their own seed and management systems.

Visitors to Cereals 2025 can meet the Nordic Microbes team, explore product data, and sign up to participate in the UK trial programme.

Seed merchants, farm advisors, and agronomists are also welcome to discuss partnership opportunities.

To learn more or register interest, visit www.nordicmicrobes.co.uk FG Cereals stand number: 126

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FIVE WAYS TO MAXIMISE YOUR HARVEST REVENUE THIS SEASON

With long days, high pressure, and a huge amount of physical and logistical e ort involved, even small oversights can have costly consequences. Poor planning can lead to unnecessary downtime, wasted resources, and – most signi cantly –reduced revenue.

To help keep your harvest running smoothly and your margins healthy, Plug&Cool has outlined ve practical ways to make the most of the season.

1. Get ahead with equipment servicing Farm machinery represents one of the most signi cant investments for arable farmers and keeping it in good working order is essential. Combines, sprayers, spreaders – each piece plays a vital role, and any unexpected breakdown during harvest can be both disruptive and expensive.

Regular maintenance and pre-harvest servicing can prevent costly repairs and reduce downtime at the worst possible moment. Give yourself time to check everything thoroughly, replace worn parts, and ensure your machines are ready to perform under pressure.

For any arable farm, harvest is not only one of the busiest times of year, but also one of the most critical when it comes to proﬁtability.

2. Clean and prepare your grain store It might seem obvious, but it’s surprising how often cleanliness is overlooked in the rush to get ready for harvest. A spotless grain store is essential for protecting your crop from pests such as rodents and insects, which can easily be introduced via leftover grain, structural gaps, or unclean machinery.

Before bringing in any new crop, ensure your grain store is completely cleaned down. Check the roof for leaks, repair any signs of water ingress, and make sure the store is properly sealed against birds and vermin. Clean equipment thoroughly and remove all residual grain from previous harvests – just a handful left behind can become a food source for pests.

3. Control grain temperature e ectively

Once grain is in storage, maintaining the right temperature and moisture levels is key to preserving its quality. Good ventilation is crucial – ensure there’s adequate space between the grain and the ceiling and consider installing gable end fans to encourage air ow. Plug&Cool grain cooling fans, combined with poly pedestals are a great way to keep air circulated within your grain pile.

Temperature probes and moisture meters are useful tools to monitor and manage storage conditions. Plug&Cool always recommends the AgroLog Wireless Sensor Spear to continuously measure the internal temperature of your grain, allowing you to detect hotspots early. This helps prevent mould growth and insect infestations before they spread. If you’re using pedestal fans or under oor ventilation, check that the system is suitable for the volume of grain being stored. Fans that are underpowered for the job may struggle to draw out heat e ectively from deep grain piles, increasing the risk of spoilage.

4. Bring in reinforcements

Harvest can stretch even the most e cient teams. Depending on your farm’s size and output, hiring additional help may be a wise move. Temporary workers can ease the workload, allowing you to focus on management and decision-making rather than becoming overwhelmed by day-to-day tasks. Whether it’s driving machinery, handling grain, or general support, bringing in extra hands can make a real di erence to the success of the season. There are a number of agricultural websites which are great resources for nding agricultural labour.

5. Time it right

Timing is everything during harvest. While many farms traditionally aim to harvest from late August through early September, changing weather patterns and crop varieties mean it’s more important than ever to remain exible. Keep a close eye on your crop’s moisture levels and the condition of your soil. Investing in monitoring tools can help you make informed decisions about the best time to bring your crop in, ensuring optimum yield and quality.

Final

thoughts

Preparing for harvest can feel like a monumental task, but by covering the basics and taking a proactive approach, you’ll give yourself the best chance of a smooth, successful season. A wellmaintained machine, a clean and pest-free store, and a strategic plan can make all the di erence when it comes to protecting your crop – and your pro ts.

The Plug&Cool team is heading back to Lincolnshire this June for the Cereals show. If you’re looking for a cost-e ective, energy-e cient solution for optimal grain storage, be sure to visit the company’s stand at the event. FG Cereals stand number: 536

Cultivator options on display

Agriweld will once again be demonstrating two cultivators from its innovative range at Cereals in June.

The Duo Disc is designed for mixing crop residue ahead of a rear cultivator or chopping ploughed land ahead of potato planting in conjunction with a rear mounted drag. This disc unit can be front or rear mounted and is primarily intended to work in conjunction with a rear implement such as the Min-Dis, when front mounted, to create a more comprehensive cultivation pass. This reduces manhours and fuel costs, saving you money. The Duo features two rows of 460mm concave double discs that work up to 150mm.

The Multi-Till 5T low disturbance cultivator caters for all farm types. Models from 3–6m are available. It leads with a set of 460mm ODS discs with auto reset legs behind, followed by a double row of mixing discs and nally the Agri-Packer. Each aspect can be individually raised out of work which provides ve combinations for maximum versatility.

The Agri-Packer features the Easy-Clean Scraper Bar for the easy cleaning of debris and volunteers, which helps prevent transmission of debris between elds. The legs are Hardox featuring GLS/GLX points as standard. Available as a 3 or 3.6m xed body or in folding form at 4, 5 or 6m widths. FG

Cereals stand number: 1012

Expert advice is key with land development

Residential land development can unlock value for some landowners, but advice is key, says project director Robert James.

For some landowners, the prospect of residential land development presents a unique opportunity to unlock signi cant value from their property. That’s why working with an experienced and trusted team is crucial – transforming uncertainty into con dence and potential into real value, says Robert James, of Bellway Strategic Land.

The rst element a landowner needs to understand is whether their land has potential for development in the rst place – is it capable of being built on and does the market have an appetite for development in a particular location? To reach this understanding, one needs to consider planning policy, physical constraints, land use designations, future council

plans and housing delivery trajectories. An experienced town planner, land development consultant or developer can undertake this assessment for you – in the case of developers, often free of charge.

With this core information, it is possible to ascertain the potential development value of your land, so you can consider whether the potential development value su ciently outweighs its current value, which may of course include any income it provides in its current state. Without this guidance, landowners may underestimate their property’s value or fail to recognise lucrative opportunities.

Land development involves signi cant costs, such as planning applications, infrastructure contributions, surveying, and engineering. A planning application for 200 homes could easily exceed £400,000 alone, with of course, no guarantee of success. Individual landowners often only control one single parcel of land – the risk associated with a ‘do it yourself’ approach, is often seen as too great, and the decision to partner with a developer, in return for a small

discount on the eventual land value, is one the vast majority of landowners take.

No contract should be entered into without experienced legal advice. Your high street solicitor with little or no experience of land development agreements will not be able to adequately protect your valued asset, and may indeed unwittingly create unwanted complications. Find a suitably experienced and practised development land solicitor, ideally one who acts solely for landowners, for high quality advice and peace of mind.

Finally, advice on timing and staging can make a signi cant di erence. An industry expert can help landowners determine when timing is right for promoting a site or submitting a planning application – better to wait an extra three years than risk a refused planning application and have to start from two steps back next time.

In summary, residential land development can be a wealth-building opportunity for landowners – but only when guided by the right team with an extensive track record and in many situations, a team who’s committed to building the consented site. FG Cereals stand number: 1024

Considered the development potential of your land? email strategicland@bellway.co.uk to speak to an expert

Tool transforms soil testing

Soil is our most precious natural resource, with over 95% of our food derived from it. When soil health is compromised, so are its bene ts. Healthy soil ensures stable yields and resilience to extreme weather, requiring e ective measurement for data-driven management actions. Traditionally, this process has been time-consuming, expensive, and inconvenient, involving sample collection and lab testing.

PES Technologies has created an innovative tool that measures key soil health indicators – like organic matter, microbial biomass, and respiration – in just minutes. Sensors inside the handheld Electronic Reader Unit

detect volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released by soil microbes.

This VOC data creates a unique electronic ngerprint, which is analysed by a cloud-based machine learning algorithm. The results are then delivered to your phone through an easy-to-use app, giving you in- eld insights and full control over soil health decisions.

Soil health has never been more important. PES Technologies o ers in- eld comprehensive soil health measurement with physical, chemical and biological indicators. To nd out more, get in touch directly or visit the team at Cereals. FG

Cereals stand number: 153

Impressive second wheat on show

RAGT returns to Cereals for another year with its new soft feed RGT Hexton providing the focus for its stand.

Its Recommended List (RL)-topping second wheat performance at 108% is sure to draw the eye of farmers looking for varieties to ll this slot, says Edward Stanford, cereals product manager for RAGT UK.

“RGT Hexton has an excellent agronomic package, with market potential for export and distilling,” adds Ed. “It performs well in any situation but stands out as a second wheat and in the North.

“The seed trade in northern England and Scotland is preparing for strong demand for RGT Hexton this summer. With its RL yield for the North at 111%, it stands head and shoulders above the next best variety. Coupled with its

dramatically improved Septoria resistance compared to longestablished popular varieties, Scotland could experience a signi cant changeover in varieties this season.”

RAGT will continue demonstrating the value of the BYDV resistance trait the rm pioneered in its wheat varieties at Cereals, continues Ed.

“For 2025, we are comparing BYDV-resistant varieties like the newly recommended RGT Gold nch against the RL controls in plots inoculated with BYDVcarrying aphids. When it strikes, the e ects of BYDV can be devastating. We want to show there’s a genetic solution to the problem that enables farmers to reduce or, in most cases, eliminate insecticide use in wheat crops.” FG Cereals stand number: 1108

*While stock lasts!

11th - 12th June 2025 Heath Farm, Leadenham, Lincolnshire, LN5 0QE

New Turbo Jet o ers increased output

The

Stocks Turbo Jet 10 Hydraulic (HD) will make its debut at Cereals 2025.

The new Turbo Jet 10 HD provides users with maximum air ow for higher application rates at working widths from 10–15m. It can also be run at faster forward speeds and can be set up to apply full-width, in bands or in rows as required with outlets either blanked-o or doubled up as necessary.

The current range of Stocks Turbo Jets excel at applying product at up to 10m, but the appetite to work at wider working widths across the UK and Europe continues. This has led Stocks to develop an applicator with even more air ow to apply small- to medium-sized seeds such as oilseed rape, clover, grass, mustard, etc, at high rates from 10m as well as micro and granular products at low to medium rates, all at up to 15m.

The Turbo Jet 10 HD’s hydraulic fan can be remotely mounted, making it simple to integrate with di erent host machines. Remote mounting also enables the fan to be sited away from dusty areas. On Cambridge rolls, the hydraulic unit can be xed to the main drawbar with the hopper positioned above the rollers, reducing the hydraulic pipework required.

Product is metered by a rotary feed and delivered pneumatically, however instead of an electrically driven fan, the Turbo Jet 10 HD has a multi-blade, 1,400cfm (cubic feet per metre), 4in hydraulic Crary fan. This fan o ers a maximum operational RPM of 6,000 and a 4cc motor, which o ers an output to match most drills. This allows the tractor’s oil ow requirement to be kept low (27–65 litres/min).

Testing has been carried out on a range of product including slug pellets, wheat, barley, OSR and Avadex. Working at 15m and applying a precise, low-rate of Avadex granules, it produced a coe cient of variation of +/- 5%.

The Turbo Jet 10 HD has one metering segment per outlet allowing for precision metering and the standard range of 50mm diameter feed block kits are o ered for common seed and granule sizes and application rates. A new highrate, 59mm diameter, large feed block kit has also been developed for the Turbo Jet 10 which will e ectively feed product to the wider working widths, high application

rates at standard widths or low weight, high volume products up to the 15m working width.

The applicator is supplied with either 10 or 20 outlets and with either a 240-litre or 400-litre hopper. Further accessories are available to ensure operators get the most from their machine. Two di erent control systems can be speci ed; the Jackal or the i-CON, both o ering fan speed and

available and can be connected

function monitoring. Isobusready machines are also to the tractor’s in-cab terminal as required. FG

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Get in the sugar beet zone with SesVanderHave

Sugar beet remains a signiﬁcant and reliable break crop delivering increased yields despite the increasingly extreme climate events, say breeders SesVanderHave and Hilleshög.

Anyone growing sugar beet today will be familiar with varieties from SesVanderHave and Hilleshög.

SesVanderHave UK director Ian Munnery comments: “Last year British Sugar and NFU Sugar announced groundbreaking changes that empower growers to buy seed directly from the breeder.

“With so many growers seeking advice on variety selection and ordering seed directly, Cereals 2025 o ers an ideal opportunity to meet and discuss sugar beet. With the event being held less than three miles from our Lincolnshire o ces, our attendance is a no-brainer.

“We will be located on stand 239, our Sugar Beet Zone, near the NFU stand and next door to British Sugar’s own stand; so growers will be well informed ahead of their 2026 crop decisions, including varieties.”

On SesVanderHave’s stand, visitors will not only be able to meet the full UK team but also many breeding and research experts from SesVanderHave, Belgium and Hilleshög, Sweden as SesVanderHave UK is now UK marketing agent for the Hilleshög genetics.

“We will showcase our full portfolio of tried and tested varieties that many growers will be familiar with, such as Antler, Aslan, Gadwall,

Hoopoe (BCN), Osprey (AYPR), Magpie, Wren, Adder and Tawny,” Ian explains. “You can also gain an insight into some of our candidates within current BBRO trials, including Grouse and Snipe.

“Antler truly is groundbreaking – the new Monarch of the Fen – sitting alongside BTS1915 at the very top of the BBRO 2026 Recommended List, but with higher sugar content and lower bolting. No doubt, it will be the variety of growers’ choice for 2026 sowing,” continues Ian.

continues

Recommended List trials pending recommendation for 2026 and an additional 48 in APHA Variety List trials, SesVanderHave has a formidable pipeline of new genetics, traits and treatments to help growers maximise and protect their yields.

“We will also be showcasing some lessons learnt from Club SV 2024 trials; where we are not only working with leading growers to better evaluate varieties under commercial conditions across the whole UK but also to share lessons on how to maximise yields and minimise risks,” says Ian.

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against beet cyst nematode, Osprey

variety for use in the presence of AYPR Cerc (as claimed by the breeder),

classical rhizomania

there will be plenty

“Our new high yielding variety Aslan sees Hilleshög genetics return to the UK market. Whilst Hoopoe has demonstrated excellent performance against beet cyst nematode, Osprey remains the only BBRO Recommended variety for use in the presence of AYPR rhizomania. If you don’t need BCN or Cerc (as claimed by the breeder), Gadwall is the third highest classical rhizomania tolerant variety – so there will be plenty of choice.”

With a further 10 candidates in BBRO

“The lessons learnt include seed and nitrogen

Reducing nitrogen rates is a major given the potential to not only processability if in excess, but also

“The lessons learnt include seed and nitrogen rates, sowing dates and seed treatments. Reducing nitrogen rates is a major topic going forward for breeders given the potential to not only negatively a ect sugar content and processability if in excess, but also to increase your bottom line.

“As part of the BASIS trail, we vigilance against rubbery tap root richesse, which are growing threats across Europe.”

“As part of the BASIS trail, we will be explaining the need for vigilance against rubbery tap root disease and syndrome basse richesse, which are growing threats across Europe.” FG

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Monarch of the Fen!

RHIZOMANIA

ANTLER

ANTLER performed exceptionally in APHA variety list testing in the past 3 tough years. In 2024, extensive farm trials recorded consistent and exceptional yields leading it to be added to the very top of the BBRO Recommended List for 2026 sowing.

With lower bolting and higher sugar content than the market leader BTS1915, it offers better performance with lower risks.

Combine this with excellent seed quality, establishment, a good disease package and the opportunity to buy our proprietary priming and pellet plus a wider range of seed treatments, ANTLER really is the new Monarch of the Fen.

All seed is now sold directly from SESVANDERHAVE, or our partner AF Group.

The Guttler Supermaxx range simply stands out as the ultimate cultivation companion. Built to perform, the Supermaxx oﬀers exemplorary stubble clearance and the most technically advanced spring tine system on the market.

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COME and SEE us at Stand 912 ! 11th - 12th June 2025

Revolutionising seeding practices

The Güttler Supermaxx Tined Drill is a simple but timeless cultivation tool designed to rede ne seeding practices with precision and e ciency, explains importer Wox Agri Services.

Engineered for modern farming, this drill combines durability, versatility, and innovation to support farmers and contractors in achieving optimal planting results under varied conditions. With its robust construction and cutting-edge technology, the Supermaxx tined drill is a testament to progress in the agricultural machinery sector.

Key abilities:

• Adaptability: Designed to perform seamlessly across diverse soil types, including heavy clay, dry, wet and/ or stony conditions, the tined drill ensures consistent seed placement in challenging environments

• Precision seeding: Its double leaf sprung tine-based mechanism

provides unparalleled accuracy, ensuring uniform depth and placement of seeds, which enhances germination rates and crop yields

• High-speed operation: Built for productivity, it operates at speeds without compromising precision, from 0–15kph, enabling farmers to cover large areas e ciently.

On show at Cereals will be the 5- and 7-row versions with numerous additions for the coming season.

The tined drill incorporates stateof-the-art features to simplify and enhance establishment operations. Its adjustable tine settings allow operators to tailor the drill’s performance to speci c crops and ground conditions. Furthermore, its sturdy design ensures reliability and longevity, reducing maintenance needs and operational costs over time. FG

Cereals stand number: 912

Host of new Amazone machines

For Cereals 2025, Amazone will be showing a host of new machines including the TopCut knife roller cultivator, making its UK debut at the show. It will be shown with a working width of 12.1m and consists of up to three consecutive tool segments, plus a rear segment that can be equipped with various di erent tools to suit requirements. The TopCut is more than suited for shallow cultivation of 0–2cm. The other big highlight this year will be the Cirrus Grand 9004. The new Cirrus Grand range includes both the 8004-2C and 9004-2C models, which feature a 5,750-litre twin or triple split tank hopper and the latest in Amazone seeding technology. It includes an

individual row shut-o system and new segmented distribution head and newly designed Matrix tyres. Meanwhile two new ploughs, a smaller Teres 200 and bigger semimounted Tyrok for in-land and onfurrow working, will be on display.

The trailed Precea precision seeder is also making a big appearance alongside the rst 7m-wide Cobra shallow tine cultivator in the country and the Venterra inter-row cultivator in new green and orange colours.

On the rst day of the show, 11th June, Amazone is hosting an evening reception with all welcome to join the team for a drink and pizza. FG Cereals stand number: 834

Come and see it at Cereals

Here’s an idea

The New Cut & Sow system from Amazone

The New 12.1 m TopCut 12000-2T cutting harrow consists of up to 3 consecutive tool segments, customisable as either a knife roller or Minimum TillDisc, creating perfect shredding in all crop types. These tool segments create ultra-shallow soil tillage with perfect germination conditions, even on cereal stubble, great for making a stale seed bed.

All this means that the TopCut can be integrated efectively into classic mulch sowing systems or with direct seeding for a simple and efcient Cut and Sow system.

First row of optional leading tools: Knife roller

Second and third row main tools: Combination of knife roller and/or Minimum TillDisc

Fourth segment: Three-row straw harrow, or the option of packer rollers

TopCut knife roller cultivator.

The importance of operator safety within enclosed tractor cabs is taking centre stage, particularly during chemical spraying operations.

For arable farmers, who regularly handle pesticides, fungicides and herbicides, the use of activated carbon lters such as those o ered by Purecab has become a non-negotiable element of safe and responsible farm management.

Spraying crops with agrochemicals is a necessary practice in modern farming, but it presents a serious risk to human health. Standard dust lters, which are often factory- tted in tractor cabs, are designed only to block particles like soil and pollen. They do

not stop harmful airborne chemicals from entering the cabin.

This is where Purecab’s activated carbon ltration technology comes into play. Its lters are speci cally engineered to capture and neutralise chemical vapours, ensuring the air inside the cab remains safe during intensive spraying tasks.

Activated carbon lters should be replaced every 400 hours, or annually, whichever comes sooner. Purecab lters also include indicator beads which allow you to monitor the health of your lter, through a clear window. The pink beads are bright when at optimal health and fade to dark brown when the lter needs changing.

Purecab lters are powered by Adxorb activated carbon, which has been independently tested to deliver up to 11 times greater performance than conventional OEM lters, the company says. Notably, they are among the few lters that meet the ASABE S613-3 international safety standard, which sets a rigorous benchmark for in-cab air quality during pesticide application. This is not just regulatory box-ticking – this is about protecting

the health of those working long hours inside machinery during peak spraying seasons.

In an industry under constant pressure to reduce costs and boost sustainability, Purecab lters o er excellent long-term value. Rather than being disposable, the lters can be reconditioned using recharge kits. This is less expensive than regularly changing the complete unit, allowing farmers to recharge their lters on-site, minimising downtime and maintenance costs

From Fendt to Massey Ferguson, Case IH to John Deere, Purecab supports an extensive catalogue of over 1,400 tractor makes and models. The UK support team is on hand to advise on the correct t for your vehicle, with fast delivery and easy online lter look-up tools available at www.apairltd.com

In today’s regulatory and health-conscious environment, relying solely on dust lters is not only outdated, it’s unsafe. Activated carbon lters from Purecab provide the necessary chemical protection UK arable farmers need, ensuring every spraying session is as safe as it is e ective. FG

Cereals stand number: 105

EFFECTIVE SPREADING SYSTEMS

Flexible, reliable and easy to maintain:

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.

For more information visit www.vogelsang.info/en-uk/dribble-bar-systems

VOGELSANG – LEADING IN TECHNOLOGY

PFC introduces the UK-built HarvestPro range, including the HarvestPro acid, applicator and moisture sensor.

New for the 2025 season is the HarvestPro range from Pro table Farming Company Ltd (PFC). With more than 20 years’ experience selling an imported product, PFC has now launched a UK-built system which it says surpasses the previous system. The newly formulated HarvestPro acid is baler-safe and has the market-leading low application rates per tonne of hay or straw, PFC says. This is essential to maximise the baler e ciency without having re ll stoppages during the day. HarvestPro acid is also non-ADR (non-hazardous). This makes transport cheaper and safer compared to the previous product, according to PFC.

HarvestPro: Meeting the demands of e cient producers

Top of the company’s priority list after meeting the market-leading criteria for strength and reliability was the cost. HarvestPro is now the most cost-e ective acid for hay and straw per tonne, PFC reckons.

To complete the package the HarvestPro applicator will apply a xed rate or variable rate to meet your requirements. The application rates are in 0.1-litre/tonne increments to maintain exceptional e ciency and cost savings. Utilising various sensors, the system adapts to moisture and baler output changes.

At the core of the system is the moisture sensor

that is “world-leading in precision” with up to 50% more accuracy than the previous star wheel system. The moisture sensor is zero-to-near contactless depending on the speci cation. This maximises the reliability and service life which was an issue with the bearing on the old star wheel design. The moisture sensor has the ability to be calibrated if you feel it is incorrect against other devices, so there are no excuses for bad bales, with the most accurate moisture sensor available anywhere in the world, PFC says. The cost savings of the applicator are between 30–50%, vastly increasing your pro t margins.

PFC concludes: “We are excited to be able to support our current customer base with older technology and welcome a new era of technology, precision and cost savings.” FG

Cereals stand number: 328a

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

Followed by 2 payments of £5,484 on month 12 and 24.

Total amount payable £16,452 plus VAT

free double taper-roller bearings. Staggered at 43cm, each opener can generate up to 60kg of downforce, ensuring consistent surface penetration irrespective of soil conditions.

Positioned above the seeding bar, the distribution head incorporates a patented Turbo Rotal impeller system which ensures uniform distribution to each outlet even at very low application rates.

A front and rear combination drill o ers a series of bene ts. By providing even weight distribution across both axles, deep tractor wheelings are kept to a minimum especially in wetter conditions. The option of press wheels on the ASPro front hopper can further spread the load and aid in pre-drilling soil consolidation.

Opico will showcase Alpego’s popular 6m DTEK power harrow combination drill paired with an ASPro front hopper.

The DTEK Rapido power harrow is a heavy-duty folding unit featuring Twin Force Tek – matched pairs of rotors tted with calibrated Timken taper roller bearings to ensure consistent build tolerances across the trough, enhancing reliability and longevity. Rapido quick- t drop forged tines are tted as standard with two tungsten carbide options available to further limit downtime. Three rear rollers are o ered – a notched steel Trapeze ring press, a rubber ridge roller and a conventional ‘hedgehog’-type packer. Optional, on-the-move,

hydraulic depth adjustment is a useful option particularly in areas with widely varying soil types.

Mounted on the rear of the power harrow via a parallelogram linkage, the seeding bar provides a consistent, uniform drilling depth across all coulters. Spacings are standard at 12.5cm with 15cm rows an option.

Each individual 355mm boron disc coulter is mounted to the toolbar via a rubber shock absorber system which o ers maintenance-free operation. The discs also have maintenance-

With a 1,900-litre capacity, the ASPro front hopper features a stainless steel Dosal electronic metering unit capable of dealing with application rates as low as 2kg/ha and as high as 450kg/ ha. The system o ers easy rate changes without needing to switch metering rollers. This is done via the RDS Super control box – a user-friendly interface which o ers electronic calibration and monitoring of the metering roller, fan speed and seed level.

With its split hopper and twin metering unit, Alpego’s front hopper range also includes the ASMax which can o er wider working widths of up to 8m, pairing well with the brand’s agship DMax power harrow. Both front tanks are available as standalone units to work in conjunction with other machinery such as precision drills. FG Cereals stand number: 1017

TEAM LEADER 4

Expert agricultural legal advice

Tees Law says it doesn’t just work in the countryside – the company is part of it, commenting: “We work with farmers, landowners, and agri-businesses who want more than just legal advice – they want practical insights from people who understand the land. With over 100 years of experience rooted in the East of England and beyond, we’re proud to support the backbone of the rural economy.”

Tees adds that its agriculture, rural and estates team of more than 30 lawyers is one of the most experienced and long-standing in the country, commenting. “With the specialist skills and experience required, we understand the complex relationship between business, land and family interests.”

Whether you’re managing land,

planning for succession, navigating agricultural tenancies, diversifying your business, or securing nance, Tees can bring legal and nancial expertise together to give you the full picture.

As your needs evolve, so do the services provided. From renewable energy projects and development opportunities to environmental schemes and nance structuring, Tees say they are with you every step of the way.

Tees is one of only 16 law rms on the NFU national panel – recognition for the outstanding quality of its service and expert knowledge. The company covers Hertfordshire, Essex and Su olk under this scheme. More info at www.teeslaw.com FG

Cereals stand number: 157

‘Bigger and better’ presence

MJP Supplies, the distributor of the popular seaweed-based Algifol biostimulant, is marking its third appearance at Cereals by increasing the range of products on show. In addition to promoting Algifol, the company will showcase its range of Portek products and Enduramaxx and Tu a tanks.

“We made our debut at Cereals in 2023 and received a lot of interest in Algifol, which prompted our return last year,” says Marcus Palmer, owner of MJP Supplies. “The number of people visiting our stand increased, and so did the number of orders we received over the two days, which has made it an easy decision to return for a third year.”

MJP Supplies has taken a larger stand at the event, which will allow Marcus to showcase the latest

Portek products, including bird scarers, sprayers, wood processing and workshop tools, alongside Enduramaxx’s rainwater harvesting tanks, and Tu a’s agricultural diesel and ad-blue dispensing tanks.

Established in 2005, MJP Supplies is a family-run company that has represented Algifol in the UK for 20 years. The formula is highly e ective across all crops and requires just four applications of one litre of Algifol diluted at a ratio of up to 1:1,000, Marcus says.

Algifol is available in 1-litre and 10-litre cans, and 1,000-litre reusable bulk containers. For more information about Algifol or to make a purchase,

✓ More pro t for farmers without extra work

✓ Protection from stress due to pest attack

✓ Stronger rooting & larger root mass

✓ Rich harvest of excellent quality

MJP Supplies owner Marcus Palmer.

Giving customers the VIP EXPERIENCE

Suzuki GB has announced a new customer care package to be included with the purchase of every KingQuad ATV.

The premium o er is designed to protect customers in the eld during the summer months.

From June through August 2025, anyone purchasing a new Suzuki KingQuad ATV will receive:

• Lifejacket skincare kit – With a 100ml SPF30 Sun Gel and SPF50+ Mineral Sun Stick, this kit is a smart way to protect yourself from extended sun exposure

• Branded overalls – Designed to be tough and comfortable, with Suzuki branding included. Perfect for everyday work on the land

• Suzuki headtorch – A serious bit of kit with a retail value of £145, this headtorch is ideal for those starting early or working late into the evenings.

Suzuki GB has recognised the importance of not only supplying market-leading ATVs to the UK’s agricultural and land-management businesses, but also supporting the well-being and protection of its riders.

With this premium care package, Suzuki ATV customers can operate in a range of conditions with added protection and support from their gear, and of course, their new KingQuad ATV.

Once an ATV has been purchased, customers will receive a card with a simple online form to complete. With the new ATV’s serial number and the customer’s delivery details, the care package will be delivered directly to the new owner along with a handy reminder to register the KingQuad for warranty.

Mark Beeley, head of marine & ATV for Suzuki GB said: “Often, we speak to farmers and landowners who tell us of the challenges they face when operating an ATV all day. The kit we are providing here helps with making their working day a little easier.”

The o er is available for a limited time only. Speak to your local Suzuki ATV dealer or visit www.atv.suzuki. co.uk/care to learn more. FG Cereals stand number: 402

Tackling key crop storage issues

As a major UK supplier of crop storage equipment, Agricultural Supply Services (AS) says it takes its responsibilities extremely seriously. Full advice is given and stocks held are known to be fully e ective, reliable and long lasting, the company explains.

Some of the key issues for farmers, AS says, are cleaning and treating stores properly pre-harvest, getting crops into store at the correct moisture, robust cooling equipment to protect stored crops, the means to measure and check this, and the means to correct issues.

Just some of the solutions available from AS include:

• Moisture meters from Unimeter, Wile, Sinar, Dickey-

John and Perten

• PolyCool pedestals, quality Evo/Con fan and temperature and moisture control

• Insect traps.

The company also o ers the full range of soils testing including pH, compaction, EC, temperature, moisture, and PCSM. Also hay and straw meters are available, plus bird scarers, weather stations and platemeters.

New for AS is sap testing, which is designed to save on variable inputs.

For full advice from the experts, contact the team directly or visit them on the AS stand at the Cereals Event 2025, which can be found on Crop Storage Row. FG Cereals stand number: 533

Ceres to feature range of products

The Cereals event is always a good opportunity for suppliers and manufacturers to showcase their products to farmers from across the country, and British manufacturer Ceres Machinery will be returning to exhibit at the show once again.

Amongst the machinery on display, visitors to the stand will be able to see the UniMole Mole Drainer, a product which Ceres has become well-known for. The single-leg mounted mole plough o ers the best of both worlds, combining a traditional trailed beam mole plough with the speed, manoeuvrability and convenience of a mounted machine.

Also on display will be the popular

Barn-Stormer Grain Pusher, available for both telehandler and loading shovel. The large, centrally, mounted tube allows for increased visibility and manoeuvrability, while the smooth, grain trap-free design provides clean operation, avoiding the risk of crosscontamination.

A new piece of equipment which has been added to the Ceres range this year is the Raptor Bale Grab, a vertical bale grab suitable for a variety of di erent bale shapes and sizes. Features include the Hardox grab tines to hold the bales tight to the frame, galvanised top bale support and oating quick-release bottom tine bar. Cereals stand number: 820

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(l-r): Tom Lamb, Tom Pemberton, George Saunders, Martin Williams, Abi Coombes, Andrew Ward, Daniel Sizer, Michael Gallagher and Olly Harrison.

Specialist cleaning equipment

Hugh Crane (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd manufactures specialist cleaning equipment for the agricultural sector and says it looks forward to welcoming customers old and new at this year’s Cereals Event.

The company comments: “As storage and warehousing space increases it’s important to make sure that you have the most e cient machine to meet the task in hand and we have a large range to suit all budgets. They are not only robust but they have a number of features that allow for e ective cleaning in environments where dust and mites can be a major concern.

“Also on display will be our own range of Commando independently

powered, high pressure cleaning machines. The Commando range is ideal where arduous duty cycles occur, reliability is important and running costs need to be kept to a minimum. All machines are designed and built at our Acle facility in Norfolk, independently powered and easily transported to virtually any terrain where power washing or jet washing is required.

“Whether you are cleaning your grain store, poultry sheds or general duties around the farm, we have the complete range of machines on display and the team will be happy to discuss the best model to suit your requirements.” FG

Cereals stand number: 439

AGRICULTURAL CLEANING EQUIPMENT

Kverneland returns to Cereals event

Sprayers will include an iXtrack trailed sprayer and an iXter B mounted sprayer with front tank, both hosting the latest in Kverneland’s application technology and Sync telematics.

Mechanical weeding continues to develop in e ectiveness, and alongside the Ecomat shallow plough range will be a range of mechanical weeding solutions in the form of Kverneland’s inter-row cultivators and rotary hoe models.

These include the Helios – a star-wheel equipped rotary hoe suited to cereal crops, and the Onyx tined hoe, designed for inter-row applications

such as maize, sugar beet and veg crops.

At 6m wide, the hydraulically folding Helios rotary hoe uses a series of cast iron star wheels, mounted in pairs on a tandem axle. Downward pressure for each pair is controlled by adjusting the amount of hydraulic pressure applied to the star wheels, to create a ne, delicate control to suit the surface of the eld and a crop’s growth stage, to carry out shallow weeding through the top 10mm of soil.

“Helios provides an e ective mechanical solution for black grass control, with the star wheels capable of pulling out small weeds and leaving

them on the surface to wither and die,” explains Kverneland product specialist Adam Burt.

For inter-row applications, the Onyx can be combined with a Lynx guidance interface plus camera and control panel technology by Tillet & Hague, for enhanced precision.

The guidance interface sits between the weeder frame and tractor three-point linkage and can be equipped with up to two, forward-facing colour scanning cameras to provide active side-shift of up to 25cm, keeping the hoe positively steered to ensure accurate working between the rows, even at high forward speeds

Kverneland’s Ecomat shallow plough range has been extended to include models for in-furrow use, in addition to on-land versions. In-furrow models are available in six-, seven- and eight-furrow builds, and join the existing eight- and 10-furrow on-land versions.

Developed as an option for minimum disturbance seedbed preparation, the Ecomat shallow plough o ers mechanical control of pests and weeds through soil inversion, reducing the reliance on chemical methods.

“Ecomat is a half-way house between a plough and a cultivator,” says Adam. “As a shallow plough, the Ecomat still turns soil over but without needing to work as deep as a traditional plough, so it is faster and more fuel e cient.

“We’re achieving 95% inversion at a depth of 9cm, with an implement that is easier to pull than a traditional plough, while doing a far better job of inversion than a cultivator.” FG

Cereals stand number: 822

Knight to showcase sprayer tech developments

The new Knight Contour Master boom levelling system, developed in-house to suit all Knight boom ranges and widths, will be among the highlights of the Knight stand at Cereals 2025, alongside the new Smart-Inject nozzle technology and examples from the Knight mounted, trailed and self-propelled sprayer ranges.

Designed to ensure greater levels of nozzle to crop/ground distance accuracy, for enhanced product e cacy, improved work rates and reduced risk of crop and boom damage, Contour Master boom levelling can be speci ed across the range of mounted, trailed and self-propelled Knight sprayers.

The system uses independent distance

sensors – four on the standard version and six on the 6G variant for even faster response on wider 4 Series and Tri-Fold Knight booms. The sensors feed information instantly to a power processor controller which governs modulating valves that provide seamless, accurate corrections of boom height and the centre boom section angle. In addition, the valves control the positive/negative inclination of the left and right inner boom, and of the left and right outer booms.

Knight will also show the new Smart-Inject development, which won the Innovation Award earlier this year at LAMMA 2025. SmartInject allows both full eld and spot spraying to be performed simultaneously with the same machine. The product for spot spraying,

Among the innovations on the stand will be the Contour Master boom levelling system and new Smart-Inject development.

transferred from a separate tank via a secondary line, is only mixed with the main tank solution directly at the nozzle, using pulse width modulation. Variable pulse frequency allows netuning of the application.

Other stand areas will highlight the bene ts of proven Knight technology, including MAXImizer PRO circulation, Tank Control PRO automated ll functions, and KINS (Knight Individual Nozzle Switching), which provides air operated individual nozzle control. Helping minimise product wastage on headlands and short work, KINS uses Knight’s air-switching on/o valves, and can be speci ed on 250mm or 500mm nozzle spacing. FG

Cereals stand number: 840

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tensions or shipping delays, global supply chain shocks continue to cause weekly price uctuations, all of which have a direct knock-on e ect for British growers and producers, making it di cult for farmers to track their input/output costs.

“That’s where we come in,” the company says. “Attara works directly with farmers to build tailored risk management strategies that work for you. Helping you protect against price swings, lock in value and plan ahead with more con dence. Because in an unpredictable world, what comes o your eld should still add up.”

Strutt & Parker (Farms) managing director Charles Buckley, comments: “Strutt & Parker (Farms) has bene ted from the hedging services provided by Attara. These simple nancial products enable

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LESS is MORE for soil looseners

There are many soil-looseners on the market, but none are as well-proven in the eld as the o ering from Cousins, the company reckons.

Cousins has been manufacturing soillooseners in Norfolk since 1982 and has utilised this experience to bring together its Less Lift

Low Disturbance Loosener. Designed to remove subsoil compaction between 200–300mm depth it is particularly suited to anyone looking to move toward a reduced tillage system and ts well with direct drills, as well as grassland applications.

The Less Lift is a linkage mounted tool featuring

front cutting discs mounted directly ahead of the tines, which eases the way, allowing the tines to run cleaner and with less surface disturbance. The discs are mounted individually on rubber suspension units and are hydraulically adjustable on the move.

The following Step Change tine has been designed with the ideal shallow wing angle and point combination to allow enough lift to remove compaction without causing surface disturbance. The tines are staggered at 500mm centres.

To the rear, the Shark Fin roller has teeth positioned to create a closing action around the tine-worked zone. Along with reduction in depth and number of teeth, this combines to further reduce surface disturbance.

The Less Lift can also be tted with a seed applicator to allow use for establishment of cover crops or oil seed rape. It’s available in 3m, 4m, 5m and 6m working widths.

For those who need to achieve a greater working depth the original V- form soil loosener can work to depths of up to 500mm.

The centre-leading tine disturbs the soil for the following tines, reducing horsepower requirement. O setting in this way allows tines to run closer, achieving complete removal of compaction across the working width without causing excess surface disturbance. The number of tines and spacings can be varied to suit working depth and soil conditions. Both machines will be on display at Cereals 2025. FG

Cereals stand number: 830

Line Master

UK SOLE DISTRIBUTOR

Easy to pull, low surface disturbance

J.J. Metcalfe & Son is introducing the CS range – an innovative solution designed speci cally for e cient soil cultivation. Its sleek and aerodynamic design, coupled with narrow legs, allows the system to cut through and lift soil with remarkable ease. This not only reduces soil compaction but also ensures minimal fuel consumption, making it an ecofriendly choice.

The company says its unique, legally protected low-draft, lowdisturbance system e ectively addresses the compaction caused by heavy machinery during baling and manure spreading operations. By minimising soil disturbance, the CS range promotes healthier soil structure and improves crop yield potential. It is available in various widths, including 100mm, 150mm,

and 200mm, with the option to include stone points for enhanced versatility.

One of the standout features of the CS range is its adaptability. With the addition of a top bracket, this system can be retro tted to t 100mm box-section frames, making it an ideal choice for existing machinery. The result is a level nish, ensuring an even and fertile seedbed.

J.J. Metcalfe & Son also o ers an extensive lineup of other cuttingedge cultivation systems, such as the NG System and the NG LT System.

You can explore the equipment rst-hand at Cereals 2025 (11–12th June). For more information or to discuss your needs, contact J.J. Metcalfe & Son directly. FG

Cereals stand number: 333

High quality track technology

Vulcan Agri tracks have now been established for over ve years in the agricultural rubber track market in the UK and Europe, with the premium brand of agricultural tracks being sold both customerdirect as well as via a strong dealer network.

UK specialist Leach Lewis has more than 25 years’ experience in the industrial track market. It uses premium rubber compounds that extend track life.

Curved or straight tread lugs are designed to o er increased traction and decreasing track splits and cuts. The company’s joint-less technology and one-step vulcanisation of the tread bars, drive lugs and track carcass results in increased adhesion strength

and minimises tearing on of the bars/lugs. It has an improved heavy-duty, four-layer internal cable system to reduce punctures, abrasions and carcass distortion.

Leach Lewis currently stocks a wide range of tracks for Case, Challenger, Caterpillar, John Deere, Claas and New Holland, with 36in Cart–Trailer tracks also available. Tracks are o ered with a two-year full warranty.

High quality technology at very competitive prices giving you more for your money with over 40 di erent track options from 18–36in tracks for many models of machines stocked in UK with quick delivery or same day collection if required. FG

Cereals stand number: 436

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LOWER SURFACE DISTURBANCE

• JJM CS150 System

• Allows easy adaptaton of existng cultvaton systems

• No mixing of soil zones

• Bolts onto 100mm box secton

• Choice of tungsten wing widths

• Available with 6mm tungsten tpped stonepoint

• To retroft to most machines

• Design protected by registered community design number 003522788

CEREALS PREVIEW

Single leg mole plough on show

If the dry weather seen so far this year continues, we could very easily see a year with very little land t for mole draining, writes Andrew Wright, of Miles Drainage (20) Ltd.

Mole draining is a relatively cheap and simple operation, essential for the e ective draining of clay soils, providing that attention is given to the following:

• The existing drainage scheme has stone back ll to at least 100mm above the depth of moling, with the headland drain being su cient distance away from the boundary/margin (14m minimum)

• The soil moisture content is such

that the surface is dry enough for e ective tractor traction and subsoil at moling depth is rm, but plastic enough to compress into a channel. Above moling depth the drier the soil the greater the ssuring produced and therefore the more e ective the water removal

• Following mole draining the eld should be rolled, cultivated or ploughed to prevent any sudden rainfall from causing siltation, or the mole roof to collapse.

Based in East Anglia but operating nationwide, Miles Drainage (20) Ltd provides a GPS-based quality land drainage design and installation service. It also manufactures the Single Leg Mole Plough, and refurbishes clients’ machines and supplies wearing parts.

A new Single Leg Mole Plough will be exhibited on the stand at Cereals and the team will again be involved in the NAAC Drainage Hub. FG

Cereals stand number: 507

Do you have ergot contamination?

Colour sorters are the answer, according to Perry of Oakley, increasing the value of your crop by removing the impurities which pull down your price per tonne.

Colour sorters sort the grain using colour and size di erences between the grain type you want to keep and the impurity you want to remove. The IST range of colour sorters sold by Perrys have a very user-friendly system that takes the expertise out of the process.

Perrys is the only UK distributer for the IST colour sorters which it says are straightforward to use, incredibly well designed, and highly accurate, with low levels of waste grain, while also being very coste ective compared to other well-

known brands. Plus, they are fully supported from within the UK. The IST colour sorters come in capacity ranges of approximately 4–48tph on wheat depending on the number of chutes.

As Perrys designs and manufactures a full range of handling, cleaning, drying, storage and control systems it reckons it’s well placed to ensure you have everything you need to integrate the sorter into your operation. Perrys is based in the UK, meaning all the support you need is rapidly available, including a large stock of spares.

Contact Perrys directly to receive a free, no obligation quotation. FG Cereals stand number: 537

First Cereals for Avon Tuning HD

Exhibiting at Cereals for the rst time, Avon Tuning HD (ATHD) will be showcasing its remapping options to farmers, highlighting the increased e ciencies possible through applying professional ECU remaps.

On the stand will be ATHD’s New Holland T5 tractor, in bespoke grey and green company colours. The tractor is used to provide full training to new and existing ATHD agents, ensuring remaps are carried out to the highest possible standard.

At the show, visitors can watch a live remap, as it would be on farm. This is to show the ease and exibility of the process, along with the power and torque bene ts of remapping.

Gareth Jones, director at ATHD, says the show o ers a chance to speak with a wider section of the agricultural market. “Arable farmers can bene t from remapping just as much as other farmers, so exhibiting at a show as prominent as Cereals allows us to showcase this in the right way. Although our T5 tractor might be smaller than the machines the visitors to Cereals are used to, the remapping process is the same.”

While at Cereals 2025, the ATHD team will also have information for any engineers or dealership interested in becoming part of the authorised agent network. FG Cereals stand number: 443

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Vital telecoms infrastructure

Telecom Infrastructure Partners (TIP) believes connectivity is important for smart farming, ock tracking and even health and safety; however, it believes the government initiative to improve connectivity seems detrimental to many landlords.

TIP is a leading global lease aggregation business. “We understand the UK market with our team consisting of decades of experience working historically with operators but predominately landlords,” the company says.

Following the introduction of the Electronic Communications Code (ECC) 2017, many landlords have been issued letters seeking rent reductions or renewals of existing commercial agreements. In some cases, these often-hostile letters are followed up with notices either under the Landlord & Tenant Act (LTA) 1954 or the ECC 2017, with threats of court action to follow. Many landlords have faced an agonising decision of whether to spend thousands to defend their position or accept often derisory amounts of rent.

TIP says it o ers a genuine alternative by seeking to acquire either the freehold or a long leasehold of the existing land and

agreement for a capitalised fee, paid either on completion or in staged payments over time. Thereafter TIP manages the relationship with the operator and should the landlord have any concerns the estates team are on hand to provide solutions.

To nd out how much your existing agreement is worth visit the team at Cereals 2025 or visit www.telecom-ip.co.uk FG

Cereals stand number: 121

New Barn Owl Wireless Web app

Martin Lishman Ltd has announced the launch of the new Barn Owl Wireless Web app, the most signi cant upgrade to its crop store monitoring and control system since it was rst introduced in 2010.

Completely rebuilt using the latest web technologies and shaped by years of customer feedback, the new app o ers a faster, smarter, and more userfriendly experience. It features an all-new fully responsive design, giving users seamless access on any device – from desktop to mobile –from anywhere in the world.

The upgrade introduces several powerful new features, including custom alerts, which allow users to set tailored warnings for speci c equipment or store conditions and receive instant email noti cations. A newly developed graphing package delivers faster data processing and clearer visuals, helping users monitor crop conditions and trends more e ciently.

Another key addition is the

means that future updates and feature expansions can be delivered more easily, with a roadmap of enhancements already underway.

“This upgrade re ects everything our customers have asked for,” says managing director Joel Capper. “We’ve created a system that re ects the way farmers work today – smarter, faster, and ready for the future.”

The team will be demonstrating the new Barn Owl Wireless Web app

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Prevent unwanted visitors

Poacher Blocks are 4m wide concrete blocks to prevent poachers accessing land through eld gateways. This is a long-term solution to blocking gateways, designed to prevent poachers from entering elds using cars and 4x4 vehicles and causing crop damage, whilst also allowing tractors and sprayers access to elds.

This means there is no time wasted opening and closing gates as the poacher block allows you to simply drive over it. Access by y tippers is also prevented, as Poacher Block will prevent vans

and lorries from entering your land.

Gates can be broken or stolen but a Poacher Block weighs over 1 tonne, making it extremely hard to move.

The 4m Poacher Block will protect a gateway between 12–20ft wide.

The price of a Poacher Block includes UK-wide delivery. The company also o ers lifting clutches for easy movement and placement of the blocks at a small additional cost – for more details, visit www.poacherblock.co.uk FG

Cereals stand number: 547

or 5 for £2,625 including delivery

Compact grassland loosener launch

Agricultural machinery manufacturer Grange Machinery will launch its latest innovation at Cereals 2025. The 2.5m Grassland Loosener Lite (GLL Lite), which reduces soil compaction while protecting the surface of the eld, has been speci cally designed for use with lower horsepower tractors.

The new implement is based on Grange’s popular 3m Grassland Loosener but is built on a more compact scale to accommodate tighter spaces and smaller tractors.

Available with three or four front discs and low disturbance loosening tines, it is aimed at livestock and mixed farms, but is also likely to prove popular with growers who direct drill and are wanting to lift and loosen the soil structure without creating

another pass before drilling.

Grange machinery managing director, Rhun Jones, said: “Early feedback we’ve had from testing has been extremely positive.

“By alleviating soil compaction and shattering and removing the plough plan, root development is signi cantly enhanced, more air can reach the crop roots, and drainage issues are resolved, leading to healthier, higher yield pastures.”

Options include either shear bolt or hydraulic reset protection, an LED road lighting kit and a 2.5m toothed packer roller.

As well as launching the GLL Lite, Grange Machinery will also be exhibiting its versatile Top Tilth Cultivator (TTC) at Cereals. FG

Cereals stand number: 400

• A long term solution to blocking gateways preventing poachers entering fields causing crop damage.

• Poacher Gate in development for livestock farmers.

• Patent Approved.

• No wasting time opening and closing gates, simply drive over it.

• Allows tractors and sprayers access to fields but prevents car and 4x4 access.

• Prevents access to fly tippers as Poacher Block will prevent vans and lorries entering your land.

• Gates can be broken or stolen but Poacher Block, which weighs over 1 tonne, makes it hard to move.

• 4M Poacher Block will protect a gateway between 12ft and 20ft wide.

Cereals Event 2025: VISITOR

INFORMATION

WHEN

Wednesday 11th June 2025 8am–5pm

Thursday 12th June 2025 ................ 8am–4pm

WHERE TRANSPORT

Heath Farm, Leadenham, Lincolnshire LN5 0QE

TICKETS

Humberside International Approx 30 miles Robin Hood Airport Approx 41 miles East Midlands Airport Approx 42 miles

Ticket pricing (including entrance to both days of the event):

Standard online price (12th April – 11th June 2025)

Onsite price (11th and 12th June 2025)

£15

£20

Young Farmer rate – Free (Please contact your local club for a discount code)

Farmers from across East Anglia were invited to a ride and drive event hosted by Tuckwells to test out the latest generation of John Deere 6M tractors. Daniel Hodge was there.

HANDS-ON WITH THE NEW 6M

Mel Lewis, head of marketing for Tuckwells, explained that the day was designed to “get bums in seats”, giving attendees a proper chance to experience the new models in action. “It’s not just about selling tractors,” she said. “It’s also about our connection with farmers. Farming can be isolating, so events like this are excellent for bringing people together.”

With 17 models now available in the UK, ranging from 95–250hp, the refreshed 6M line-up o ers signi cantly more choice and capability compared to its predecessor.

Mel also pointed out how the variety of demonstrations – from loader work (including a unique basketball challenge with impressively sourced green basketballs) to trailer pulling –re ected the 6M’s versatility. “Every farmer uses their tractor di erently, and we wanted them to try it in a way that suits their day-to-day.”

More models, more options

The previous 6M range topped out at 195hp, but the new series pushes up to 250hp and introduces a broader choice of transmissions, including the in nitely variable transmission (IVT) across all models. There’s now also the option to spec tractors for 50kph top speed – a step up from the previous 40kph limit and one that drew considerable attention from both arable and livestock customers.

“I’ve never pitched an M series to my irrigation customers before,” said Tuckwells sales specialist Steven Smith. “But now that they can do 50kph, it changes everything. This opens the door to jobs like trailer work, potato carting – roles where our competitors had an edge on speed before.”

Other key improvements include intelligent power management (IPM) across the range, a CommandARM option for higher spec comfort and control, and a repositioned display module, now moved in line with the R series of tractors for a more consistent interface.

Additionally, the full-width chassis design and stronger front axle improve stability when operating heavy implements, particularly front loaders – a signi cant point of interest for livestock and mixed enterprise farms.

Farmer views

Many farmers at the event were already long-term John Deere users, arriving curious about whether the new 6M could justify a spot in their eet. For Alan and Kevin Haver, arable farmers running around 170ha near Worlingworth, the new 6M had already won them over – they’d recently purchased one.

“The lower price was probably the main draw,” Alan admitted. “It’s mainly for my chap to use – I’d probably go for an R if it was just for me – but it’s got everything he needs, and it’s a good jump in horsepower for the money.”

Another pair of local arable farmers who preferred to remain unnamed, saw the 6M as ideal for yard and utility work but still preferred the R series for full days in the cab. “If you’re doing a lot of hours, you want those creature comforts –air-conditioned seat, more space. But for a smaller job or jumping on and o all day, this is spot on.”

Simplicity meets technology

During the test drive, Tuckwells’ agricultural demonstrator Ben Cave demonstrated a 6M 240, tted with IVT. “It’s incredibly intuitive,” he noted. “You don’t need to think about gear changes, and the responsiveness is excellent. It takes the stress out of driving.”

The CommandARM – a familiar feature from the R series – is now available on 6Ms. This makes

for a much more ergonomic and streamlined control layout, particularly useful for operators hopping between di erent models in a mixed eet.

Tuckwells’ agricultural demonstrator Scott Kirbyshire took attendees through a 6M 155 paired with an R740i trailed sprayer, showcasing how even lower-spec M models can handle premium kit. With a 24m boom, individual nozzle control, and variable geometry boom height sensing, the sprayer delivered professional performance. “These tractors may be more a ordable, but they’re not lacking when it comes to precision,” Scott said.

He also noted improvements to road handling: “The 6M can now do 50kph, and the power delivery is smoother than ever. It’s a di erent experience compared to the old M series.” Scott also highlighted features like hydraulic cab suspension and front axle suspension, which help improve comfort on rough ground and long transport runs.

Smarter farming with operations centre

For those looking to optimise their eet, John Deere’s operations centre and the new Ag essentials package were front and centre at the event. Tuckwells precision ag manager Kris Romney gave live demos of the platform, showing how users can monitor tractor location, fuel usage, implement status, and even schedule preventative maintenance.

“You can see when machines are idle, how much fuel they’ve used, how long they’ve been in transport or working,” Kris explained. “It’s all live, and all accessible from your phone.”

The system also supports remote display access, allowing farm managers to see what operators are seeing in real time – a useful tool for training, troubleshooting, or simply keeping track of progress during busy seasons. Operators can also tag machines into workgroups, such as a potato gang or sprayer team, allowing for more e cient coordination across large farms or contracting operations.

Crucially, John Deere is now o ering its precision ag tools via a subscription model, drastically reducing the upfront cost. As Kris

Tuckwells’ head of marketing, Mel Lewis.

explained: “Instead of paying over £11,000 for a screen and receiver, you can now get started for less than £3,000, with an annual license. It’s a lot more manageable for smaller farms.” The essentials package includes key features such as guidance, section control, and automation as tiered o erings to suit di erent user needs.

A strong turnout

Come the end of the day, Mel said she was pleased with how things had gone. “We had a really strong turnout,” she commented, “and for many farmers, this was their rst chance to see what the new 6M can do – not just on paper, but in the eld.”

She also explained that the regional variation in farming across the UK means dealers like Tuckwells need a exible lineup to meet very di erent demands. “What a potato grower in Su olk needs is very di erent to a beef farmer in the West Country. The strength of the 6M series is that it caters to both.”

With higher speeds, smarter transmissions, improved comfort, and broader tech options, the new 6M seems well-positioned to meet the needs of both mixed and specialist operations. Whether it’s hauling irrigation kit along main roads, or running GPS-controlled drills on heavy land, John Deere’s updated workhorse looks set to become a familiar sight on British farms. FG

PRODUCT RANGE

› Hedgecutters › Firewood › Log Splitters › Agricultural

› Forestry › Flails › Excavator Attachments

› Firewood Grapple › Saw Attachments

› Remote Control Mowers

Tuckwells’ agricultural demonstrator Ben Cave.

Local arable farmers Kevin and Alan Havers.

Tuckwells’ agricultural demonstrator Scott Kirbyshire. FG

Promotes rapid multiplication of beneficial Rumen bacteria

Counteracts metabolic and nutrient disorders

FARMER FEEDBACK

Creates the ideal intestinal conditions for optimum forage digestion

“If we have a cow off colour or that has stopped chewing her cud, we reach for is Rumen Stimulant, it is just as effective as pumping them but much less stressful. We saw our competitors cows looking so happy and constantly ruminating that we asked how they managed it and they told us Rumen Stimulant was their secret!”

We spoke to Dr Tom Barragry, independent veterinary advisor for Provita, about simple ways to prevent rumen dysfunction.

Ruminal dysfunction, or atony, is a very common condition in cattle and sheep following sudden dietary changes or during stressful periods, such as after lambing/calving, transport or transition. The rumen is the animal’s boiler house, so if it’s malfunctioning, it will have a knock-on impact on the animal’s health as a whole, Dr Barragry explains.

Impacts of stasis

In cases of ruminal atony or stasis, the rumen fails to churn and mix its contents properly, which is essential for e cient digestion. The surplus of lactic acid produced reduces the pH of the rumen, making it more acidic, creating a hostile medium where most of the useful and bene cial organisms cannot grow and ourish, and other non-functional microbes can proliferate. This prevents the digestive processes within the rumen and the bene cial microbes can no longer form protein, glucose or volatile fatty acids (VFAs), Dr Barragry explains.

HOW TO PREVENT RUMEN MALFUNCTION IN TIMES OF STRESS

animal is palpated the rumen has a dough-like consistency. The animal loses condition quickly, is listless, inappetant and may have mild diarrhoea, but there are no signi cant symptoms, so prevention is better than cure.

Healthy rumen

Avoidance of stress and sudden changes of diet are advised, as well as having a healthy animal that's well supplied with vitamins and minerals. Key vitamins include cobalt and vitamin B – as the rumen manufactures vitamin B and vitamin B12 from cobalt – as well as vitamin D, copper and iron.

In acute cases, acidosis can lead to sub-acute ruminal acidosis (SARA). Lactic acidosis also draws water into the rumen and causes dehydration and depression in the animal. The acid itself can cause ulcers to appear in the lining of the rumen which impacts absorption of nutrients.

Rumen atony can occur following infectious or metabolic diseases, transportation, bad weather, post-calving problems, metritis, post-antibiotic therapy, or during periods of stress or dietary change. Dietary change and feed problems are among the most common contributors.

Signs of rumen malfunction are often under the radar and can be di cult to identify. If the

Rumen Stimulant from Provita is specially formulated to prevent and manage rumen malfunction and also contains essential vitamins and minerals. Dr Barragry advises that the product be administered after any stressful or signi cant event such as peak lactation, pre- and post-transition, post-calving/lambing, dietary changes or transport/movement, as any stress can have an adverse e ect on rumen function. It comes in sachets and can be added to feed, or oral dosing is available.

How does it work?

Rumen Stimulant contains sodium bicarbonate which neutralises the excess acid in the rumen and normalises the rumen environment, he continues. Secondly it contains yeast extract which promotes the growth of bene cial microorganisms in the rumen. Importantly, it contains Amaferm, which many other rumen stimulants do not. It’s an EFSA-approved prebiotic feed additive which increases the rumen ora

by 80%, elevates the rumen pH, and increases digestive enzyme activity. It works in synergy with the yeast to bene t the rumen ora. Amaferm has been fed with bene cial results to sheep and dairy cows for many years and its e ects have been shown in more than 100 scienti cally published peer reviewed international studies. It is a natural fermentation product of the Aspergillus oryzae fungus. Research in sheep has shown Amaferm to increase average daily gain by 10% and overall weight gain by 5%. It increases microbial protein in the rumen by 30% and volatile fatty acids by 15%.

Rumen Stimulant also contains vitamins A, D, B and E to counteract the vitamin de cit, stimulate appetite and promote immunity and metabolism, as well as cobalt for vitamin B12 formation (which stimulates red blood cells), and iron to counteract anaemia and promote energy. Vitamin A is particularly useful as it’s responsible for developing a healthy lining of the gut and respiratory tract, as well as encouraging animals to eat and drink.

Sugar is an important addition to the product as it supplies immediate energy to the animal, counteracting the drop in glucose production. Amino acids, meanwhile, are supplied in high concentrations to stimulate protein production, which is impacted when the rumen malfunctions. The overall e ect of the product is to quickly rebalance and restore normal rumen function, increase appetite, enhance digestive and absorptive processes, and to promote health, energy and vitality, Dr Barragry concludes.

Contact Provita directly for more information on Rumen Stimulant. FG

Liver ﬂuke

The season for disease due to liver uke in cattle and sheep continues to shift, as winters get milder and wetter, and this year there were reports of acute disease in early spring, which could catch some producers out, said Moredun’s Philip Skuce.

There has also been evidence of immature liver uke at post mortem, said APHA’s Rebecca Mearns, speaking in April. Farmers outwintering livestock on pastures at risk of carrying liver uke need to keep up their guard.

Given the later onset of the liver uke challenge, treatments given too early leave livestock vulnerable to infection and disease in late winter and spring.

Experts stressed the importance of testing and risk assessment. Faecal egg counts are the most appropriate test in spring, with a positive result indicating there are adult uke burdens present. However, egg counts may not be as useful in

animals at risk from acute disease caused by juvenile ukes.

Previously, the use of an adulticide in spring would have covered most situations, said Rebecca. If livestock had been housed or kept away from infected pastures for 10 weeks or more then any uke they carried would be old enough to be laying eggs –but the shift to later uke activity means farmers must now ask if animals could have been infected or reinfected much more recently, as the uke they are carrying may not be mature enough to lay eggs, so a negative FEC should be repeated.

RISING TEMPERATURES CAUSE SHIFT IN PARASITES PICTURE

Experts provide an update on parasites, with liver ﬂuke timings continuing to shift, monitoring needed for nematodirus and blowﬂy warnings.

on the maturity of the stage of liver uke to be targeted. Talk to your vet or SQP about the options and do not use a product in combination with a wormer unless you know that a worming treatment is required, SCOPS and COWS said.

Blowﬂy warning

There have been early season strikes in lowland areas in southern England, with red warnings in place on the Blow y Watch risk alert. In more northerly or upland regions, strikes are more likely to start from mid to late May, but on-farm conditions can pose higher or lower risks.

As well as applying an insect growth regulator, Elanco’s Matt Colston stressed that product must be applied to clean sheep – aided by e ective worm control and actions such as dagging and timely shearing.

To avoid putting unnecessary pressure on some actives, farmers are advised to choose a product based

Nematodirus

The rise in temperatures this spring

has been early, relatively gradual, and sustained, meaning the nematodirus threat to lambs so far has been relatively low, which is borne out by few, if any, reports of disease, said Lesley Stubbings, SCOPS, in mid-April. Upland ocks and cooler coastal areas that have not yet reached temperatures to trigger hatching should keep monitoring and risk assessing when lambs start grazing. They could be at high risk if we have a return to cold weather followed by a sudden warming. However, there are reports of high counts of strongyle species in hoggets and some older sheep, and these could be leading to high levels of contamination on pastures this spring. Once we get rain, there could be a rapid rise in these worm species, and the concern is that those who have treated for nematodirus will get a false sense of security and may get caught out. Again, FECs are recommended to monitor the situation. FG Provider of feeding systems for baby animals for over 30 years, from leading manufacturers specialising in this area – Forster Technik, Britmix and Hiko.

Working with our network of local engineers and installers we are able to oﬀer technical support, a service and repair facility for all types of lamb and calf feeding equipment, along with an extensive range of spare parts and consumables.

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‘DUMMY CALF’ REPORTS FLAG BTV-3 CONCERN

APHA experts share ﬁndings on the impacts of BTV-3 on fertility and calf viability, following reports of ‘dummy calves’.

At the start of the year, Su olk vets raised concerns about the impacts of BTV-3 on fertility due to poor scanning rates in spring calvers and the rst reports of weak-born calves, described as ‘dummy calves’. Hayley Wighton, APHA veterinary investigation o cer in Bury St Edmunds, said during a recent AHDB webinar, that APHA had examined eight calves from six suckler herds from January to March this year. Presentations included poor scanning rates, abortions, stillbirths and weak-born, vacant calves with no suck re ex, typically euthanised at under a week old. Disproportionately a ected groups of cows raised suspicion that bull infection could be having an impact. Interestingly only one herd described signs of acute BTV infection in the months prior.

Signs shown by dummy calves included: passive demeanour, di culty standing, blindness and poor suck re ex, while the more severe cases showed stargazing behaviour, head pressing and seizures. All those examined had porencephaly or hydranencephaly at post-mortem – which is the cavitation of the brain due to destruction of the brain tissue leaving a membranous sack lled with spinal uid. This is consistent with in utero infection with BTV and all subsequently tested positive for BTV-3.

The earlier foetal infection occurs the worse the impacts on the brain;

With more than one out of two herds testing positive for Q Fever (in some areas of the UK), farmers can no longer afford to ignore this disease1,2

Cattle are mainly infected by breathing in air particles contaminated with the bacteria.

it’s thought the calves involved in the examinations were infected around day 125 of gestation. Calves infected later could have a mild in ammation of the brain, with milder signs and could recover well.

Discussing the considerations that come with these calves, Hayley noted that there is variable severity of lesions and therefore mental capacity. These calves will likely require greater management and there are welfare implications so euthanasia should be considered. Secondary infections may also occur due to poor colostrum intake.

These calves could also be born viraemic meaning they have the potential to transmit the virus if bitten by a midge. It’s not known how long they can remain viraemic, so there could be potential for overwintering of the virus.

Financial implications can be severe, with the beef herds seeing up to 50% losses due to the combination of early losses, abortions, and non-viable calves.

Commenting on the impact on bull fertility, Hayley noted that BTV-8 has been shown to reduce sperm quality, which is also caused by fever. BTV can be retained in the testes and infect cows during mating but it’s not known how long it can remain in the semen or be infective for. The infection of the bull may have a more severe impact on herd fertility than cow infection, she added. FG

Infected cows, even if asymptomatic, shed C. burnetii mainly through birth or abortion products, but also in vaginal mucus, faeces and milk4

• Q Fever is endemic in GB dairy herds1

• It causes reproduction and fertility issues to cattle, sheep and goats2

C.burnetii is able to travel up to 11 m carried by the wind and infect other herds in the

• It is also a zoonosis, risking the health of those working with livestock

• It is caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetti

• Animals shed bacteria at calving in vaginal mucous, also in milk and faeces, with infection caused through inhalation of the bacteria.

• Coxiella b. can be carried on the wind3,4,5

• Coxiella b. is persistent, surviving up to 5 months in soil6

MAXIMISING GRAZING FLEXIBILITY ON SCOTTISH HIGHLANDS

An innovative solution has helped an Inverness farm save money on fencing, improve grazing e ciency and ﬁnd cattle more easily.

David Girvan manages a family-run farm located in Inverness, in the northeast of Scotland. Their 8,000-acre farm, composed of largely unproductive hill ground with some high-quality pasture, is home to 150 Stabiliser cattle. As he moves towards organic farming, David has been exploring ways to reduce input costs, particularly feed and fertilisers, while optimising grazing on challenging terrain.

Fencing costs

David initially introduced Nofence's virtual fencing system to manage cattle on a nearby nature reserve, where conventional fencing is discouraged due to bird strike risks. The exibility of Nofence technology allowed David to graze his herd without the environmental and nancial costs of installing and maintaining physical fences on the reserve.

“It’s quite expensive to be putting fences up for every year,” David explained, noting that the reserve is grazed only once every few years, making permanent fences impractical.

Nofence’s technology has enabled targeted grazing in sensitive areas. “We can have them graze in smaller areas and keep them moving,” David said, explaining how virtual boundaries allow him to manage grazing more e ciently, even in remote locations with limited access to water. “It means we can move them to areas where they can graze closest to water sources in the summer, which wouldn’t have been possible before.”

Unfenced hill grazing

Without traditional fences separating his land from neighboring farms, managing grazing on the hill could have been a logistical challenge. Thanks to Nofence, David can direct his cattle to graze speci c areas without worrying about them straying.

"It’s easier to keep them in designated spots, moving them around without physical boundaries," David said, highlighting how virtual fencing prevents the herd from returning to overgrazed areas or heading towards neighbouring farms.

Additionally, locating the herd has become simpler. “It’s easier to nd them. We just go straight to where they are,” David explains. Before using Nofence, nding the cattle on the hill could take up signi cant time, especially in stormy weather. Now, David can easily track the herd’s location for daily feeding, even in larger areas of rough ground.

Cattle health

David has seen signi cant improvements in how he manages grazing throughout the year, particularly during the end of the grazing season. Using Nofence, he can move the herd more

frequently, preventing overgrazing and ensuring a balanced diet.

“Instead of leaving the cattle in one area for a month, we can move them every few days,” David says. This more intensive grazing strategy has not only bene ted the land but also the cattle’s health. “The cattle don’t spend too long in one area, so they’re always getting the right balance of nutrition. It’s a lot better than having them graze all the good parts in the rst week and then struggle for the rest of the month.”

Reliable collars

When discussing Nofence with peers, David emphasises that the technology “works as advertised.” He admits that he was initially skeptical that such an innovative concept would work, but over time, he’s seen rsthand how reliable the collars are. Training the cattle to use the system takes some patience, but David recommends allowing a couple of weeks to ensure they become accustomed to the collars.

The ability to monitor the herd through the app has also provided peace of mind. David’s father and the nature reserve ranger both have access to the app, allowing them to make real-time adjustments to grazing areas. This collaboration means David can con dently leave the farm, knowing the herd is in good hands.

Sustainability

As David continues his journey toward organic farming, Nofence remains a key part of his strategy to reduce inputs and improve grazing e ciency. The ability to rotate his herd across large, unfenced areas without the need for traditional barriers o ers signi cant environmental bene ts. "We can graze more intensively without damaging the land," David says, re ecting on the long-term value of virtual fencing in promoting sustainable farming practices. FG

How to choose the right yeast solution

Barentz o ers advice on how to choose between pure live yeast

and pure

mature autolysed yeast, based on your dairy farm’s characteristics.

In ruminant nutrition, yeast products are pivotal in supporting a better ruminal environment. However, not all yeast-based solutions are created equally. Two common yeast solutions available on the market are pure live yeast and pure mature autolysed yeast, such as RumenYeast.

Live yeast is produced by cultivating Saccharomyces cerevisiae under aerobic conditions, followed by a drying method that preserves cell viability. In contrast, autolysed yeast is obtained through a controlled autolysis process, in which the yeast cells enzymatically break down their own components, followed by drying. The resulting product is non-viable, rich in functional metabolites, and highly stable at elevated temperatures.

Each o ers distinct bene ts that can signi cantly impact dairy operations, so it’s essential to understand their characteristics and applications.

A comparison

Studies comparing diets without yeast (control), with live yeast, and with non-viable yeast indicate that both yeast forms can improve ruminal parameters compared to the control (Vyas et al., 2014). However, due to lower inclusion levels and the cell wall characteristics in live yeast, live yeast is often less e ective as a source of immunonutrients.

RumenYeast has also shown e ectiveness in modulating ruminal pH and enhancing carbohydrate digestion. Furthermore, in contrast to live yeast, RumenYeast is an excellent source of immunonutrients. Its high concentration of Mannanoligosaccharides (MOS) and

beta-glucans, along with higher daily intake levels compared to live yeast, make it a powerful tool for in uencing gastrointestinal and overall health.

When RumenYeast is applied to the diet, the signi cant bypass fraction of these immunonutrients supports improved mucosal integrity (beta-glucans and MOS) and modulates immune response mechanisms (beta-glucans).

Research conducted at Schothorst Feed Research (SFR) in 2024 found no signi cant di erences in dry matter intake, feed e ciency, or milk yield between two treatment groups (RumenYeast vs. live yeast). On average, cows ingested approximately 23.6kg of dry matter and produced an average of 29.7kg of milk. This similarity in performance suggests that the lack of health challenges during the trial, re ected by low microbial pressure, a moderatestarch diet (20%), and excellent management and sanitary conditions, may have reduced the need for the additional immunonutritional support provided by RumenYeast, resulting in comparable outcomes to live yeast.

RumenYeast improved (P<0.04) body condition score (BCS), with scores of 3.42 vs. 3.37. A tendency for an increase in BCS when feeding RumenYeast was also noted in Dias et al. (2018). These results suggest that RumenYeast may positively a ect the availability of glycogenic nutrients in the rumen, which in turn may have contributed to a positive energy balance.

Choosing a solution

When choosing your yeast solution,

consider the following factors based on your dairy operation’s characteristics:

Diet composition: Evaluate the starch content of the diet carefully. High-starch diets can negatively impact ruminal pH, bre digestion, and milk fat synthesis. Both live yeast and mature autolysed yeast can help mitigate these challenges by supporting rumen stability and function. However, it's important to note that high starch levels are often associated with an increased risk of in ammatory responses, which may require additional nutritional strategies.

In ammatory challenges and heat stress: These can decrease GIT integrity, promoting ‘gut leaking’, which allows bacteria and toxins to translocate from the gastrointestinal lumen to the blood, which enhances in ammatory challenges. To mitigate this vicious cycle, an immune system in alert mode and an eubiotic microbiota are essential. In this case, the positive e ects of MOS and betaglucans on mucosal tight junctions (Knollinger, 2019) and on controlling

intestinal pathogen growth while modulating immune cells (Garbosa et al., 2023, and Delazeri et al., 2023) elevate mature autolysed yeast cells (such as RumenYeast) as a better solution than live yeast.

Gut health: As discussed before, in the gut leaking scenario, when enhancing overall gut health is the goal, RumenYeast is the best choice due to its high-quality immunonutrients.

In conclusion, while both pure live yeast and pure mature autolysed yeast (RumenYeast) o er valuable contributions to ruminant nutrition regarding rumen pH control and feed digestion, RumenYeast stands out as the more advantageous choice in scenarios involving health challenges. Its unique capacity to enhance gastrointestinal health and immune function through high-quality immunonutrients underscores its importance in modern animal husbandry practices. Understanding your dairy operation’s speci c needs will guide you in selecting the most suitable yeast solution. FG

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Tipping trailer gets an upgrade

A new version of Joskin’s monocoque tipping trailer, TransSpace, is now available. The body now has drop-shaped side walls, facilitating the material’s descent during tipping, while increasing the rigidity of the body and requiring fewer reinforcements or welds. The empty weight is reduced and the payload further increased. The new shape also lowers the tipping trailer’s centre of gravity, providing additional stability.

Meanwhile, the drawbar suspension is no longer located in the chassis, but at the front of it. Two types of suspension are available: the cross-leaf suspension has been replaced by a simpli ed, more comfortable hydraulic version. When tipping, the drawbar suspension is automatically locked by a valve to make the operation safer. The

hydraulic-operated version is still available. The advanced position of the suspension not only makes it more visible to the driver, but also simpli es the design of the chassis, while strengthening it. The drawbar has also been slightly repositioned to provide a better traction line, allowing a better integration of the self-steering axle system and a greater ground clearance.

The axes of the suspension cylinders are now bolted to simplify assembly and maintenance, making it possible to replace them with load pins when a weighing system is to be installed. To facilitate unhitching and increase safety, the hose support is now positioned horizontally. The various hoses can now be better integrated into the chassis.

HOW TO OPTIMISE SILAGE THIS SEASON

Experts from Forage Analysis Assurance Group share their top tips on maximising silage quality.

Asked about current grass quality, Nacia Bonnick, Trouw Nutrition digital solutions and sustainability lead, ruminants, said: “NDF levels in fresh grass are looking slightly lower than last year respectively, indicating a less-ligni ed crop.”

Assuming that the mild weather continues, it looks like this year’s

silage will be a more digestible crop than last year, also bene ting from the ability for fertiliser applications due to favourable ground conditions.

“Looking at the grass growth wedge, we are looking to have a similar quantity of grass for the time of year, however, the last few weeks have seen a true spring ush!”

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When it comes to managing the milder winters and unpredictable weather, monitoring of both weather and analysis is key, Nacia advised. “NDF, free nitrates and sugars are good nutrients to assess the optimal date for cutting but we must balance quantity, quality and fermentation stability along with practical implications like contractor availability and ground conditions, e.g. last year, according to NDF levels optimal cutting period was mid-April through to May – however practically many farmers struggled to harvest due to eld conditions.”

To maximise silage quality, David Wilde, Massey Feeds national ruminant technical manager, advised aiming for around 28–30% dry matter in the crop arriving in the pit. Do not wilt for more than 24 hours as the grass will lose too much nutrition, he added.

“Ted it out straight away as most water will be lost in the rst two hours. Ensure the chop length is set to match the dry matter of the crop arriving in the pit – longer when wet, shorter when dry. Sealing the clamp properly is of utmost importance –

side sheets as well as cling lm as the rst top barrier (under the regular plastic and tyres) will pay dividends. You know if it is sealed well as the clamp should ‘rise’ like a small balloon as the gases try to escape. Remember, silage fermentation is an anaerobic process – no oxygen wanted.”

Nacia recommends monitoring sugars and if <15% DM, consider the use of an additive to ensure good fermentation and a stable silage. “Sugars are needed as energy for LAB for the rapid pH drop needed to ensile e ectively. Not achieving this can be costly in terms of nutritive value and nancials. We are at risk this year with the hot spell that we are going to experience high free nitrates if we suddenly get some rain before rst cut.”

Concluding, David stresses the importance of silage analysis. “Without an accurate analysis of the silage, we cannot know what is the best feeding solution to achieve the farm goals. Regular/monthly testing will keep on top of things and allow changes to be made in the ration, if necessary.” FG

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Business wins supplier award

Fabrication and animal equipment supplier, Animal Comfort Ltd, has won the Prestige Award for Best Agricultural Supplier in Wales 2025/26.

station, followed by a company putting up agricultural buildings –before deciding to set up his own business.

Company founder Mac Williams started the business, originally as WM Williams, in the early 80s.

It specialises in the fabrication of quality cattle equipment, standard sizes or made to measure service –including cubicles, rubber mats, feed barriers, sheeting gates (steel or rubber), troughs, concrete products, self-locking yokes, silage wrap and sundries. Both new and refurbished are available, supplied nationwide.

Mac, now 76, grew up around his grandparents’ farm and has worked in the agricultural and building industry since he was 15, rst for a fabricator, then a power

Among the company’s cattle handling systems, equipment, which are all

Among the company’s most popular products are cattle handling systems, feeding and calf rearing equipment, which are all manufactured at the site. Mac says the secret to the business’s success is hard work. Since Animal Comfort Ltd was set up over 35 years ago, the farming industry has changed dramatically, and the business is always evolving to meet the challenges faced by farmers – with new products in the pipeline for the future.

New standard auger buckets

The Animal Comfort team say they are proud to get this award and very pleased for Mac to be getting recognition for his outstanding dedication to the company. FG

Davies Technology has specialised in auger buckets suitable for silage since 2021 but recently introduced a range of standard auger buckets suitable for feeding corn, meal, rolled barley, brewers’ grains and other free owing materials.

The DTEC Standard bucket comes in 1.6m, 2m and 2.4m widths. Custombuilt chutes made from steel or rubber can then be tted to increase the feeding width if required. All auger buckets feature bolt-on loader brackets and are suitable for skid steers, tractor loaders and telehandlers.

The DTEC Standard auger buckets feature a single guillotine shut-o door with height limiter. Along with a ow control knob to control auger speed, the buckets can be easily adjusted to feed out corn quickly and

accurately. Adjustments are simple and only need to be set once. The buckets are operated by one double acting service.

Director Stephen Davies explains that all buckets are delivered to farm and set up correctly for the customer. “When we deliver any auger bucket, we ensure we spend time adjusting the o set of brackets, checking the chute length and adjusting the auger speed. These changes may seem trivial but they can make feeding signi cantly quicker and more e cient for the farmer.”

The company has also continued to develop its silage mixing and feeding buckets with several updates being added to the silage feeding buckets for this year. All buckets feature two-year warranty. FG

Winners of the Prestige award - Farming Equipment Supplier of the Year 2025

Specializing in the fabrication of quality cattle equipment. Standard sizes or made to measure service, for your dairy/ beef & young stock needs. From Cubicles, Feed Barriers, Sheeted Gates (steel or stock board), Troughs and anything else you could need. Full range of cubicles and rubber mats for new build or refurbished sheds and yards.

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Williams, in the early 80s.

Animal Comfort director Mac Williams.

UTV range introduces 2025 model

Moving away from its familiar green appearance, the 2025 Mule SX will be available in a distinctive Super Black colour scheme.

Kawasaki says it has carved a special niche for itself with the Mule UTV range, consistently delivering machines that are stylish, practical and durable while being built for a lifetime of hard work.

O ering outstanding value for money and representing a viable alternative to an ATV, the Mule SX is for many their rst taste of a UV and customers welcome both the practical load carrying capabilities plus useful protection from the elements.

Boasting selectable 2wd and 4wd with Hi-Lo dual-range transfer case and a rear di erential lock, the Mule SX 4x4 relies on a sturdy and ultra-

reliable OHV 410cm3 petrol engine delivering 9.9kW (13.5 PS) of motive power.

A 500kg towing capacity and 181kg load bed maximum are ideal for many users while such ‘creature comforts’ as a tilting steering wheel and independent MacPherson strut front suspension carry automotive thinking and convenience into the utility sector.

Weighing in with a curb mass of just 468kg, the fuel-injected Mule SX may be seen by some as an entry level utility vehicle but the level of speci cation sits it well within the scope of far more expensive machines, making the 2025 model truly a ‘win-win’ prospect.

Contact your local dealer to secure yours today or visit www. kawasaki.co.uk FG

The MULE SX 4x4 rides on 24 inch tyres and ofers selectable 2WD and 4WD, with CVT drive 2 speed auto, reverse and rear diferential lock. Kawasaki PRO styling, tilting steering wheel and the dependable OHV 410cc engine, 181kg load and 500kg towing capacity, make this a true go anywhere vehicle.

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What’s on at Royal Highland Show 2025?

This year’s Royal Highland Show will, as always, feature the popular Grand Parade, with prize winning cattle wending their way across the Main Ring. Additionally there will be one of the biggest displays of agricultural machinery and innovative technology, showjumping and Scotland’s Larder where visitors can meet local producers and taste the best of Scottish produce.

Additionally, the show will feature the Food for Thought Conference and Cookery Theatre in the east of the showground next to the Forge, where chefs, food writers and producers will prepare dishes and discuss all things gastro.

Other returning features will be the Royal Highland Hoolie in the evening, featuring music

e cient platform already used at many agricultural events across the UK so many competitors will already be familiar with how it works. For those encountering it for the rst time, we’re con dent you’ll nd the process straightforward, and our team is on hand to assist anyone who requires help to complete their entries.”

from Scottish folk to Irish country, the Forestry Arena, sheep shearing, home and gift hall and the Scottish Open Farriery Championship Horseshoeing & Shoe-making competitions.

Meanwhile the Countryside Arena features demonstrations and events showcasing a wide range of country sports and activities and rural skills, as well as the Honey, Goats and Poultry Marquees.

This year signi cant updates have been made to the Main Ring judging schedule, which have been carefully planned to enhance the ow of events and maximise the use of the space for both exhibitors and spectators.

RHASS competitions manager Catriona Brown said: “The new entry system is a user-friendly and

Additionally, following the successful milk and cream competition debut in 2024, which saw an impressive 30 entries received, it is hoped there will be even more interest in 2025.

Show organisers said they are closely monitoring the evolving bluetongue situation, working in partnership with APHA to ensure the health and wellbeing of all livestock and exhibitors. Entries will not be accepted from exhibitors in restriction zones at the time of entry. If an exhibitor’s location moves into a restriction zone after entry, they will be eligible for a refund (minus an admin fee of £10 per order). Any updates or changes will be communicated to exhibitors promptly.

Catriona added: “The Royal Highland Show is a showcase of the very best livestock and produce from across the country. We are very much looking forward to another year of outstanding entries and wish all competitors the best of luck.”

The Royal Highland Show takes place at the Royal Highland Centre in Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB from Thursday 19th to Sunday 22nd June, 2025. To book tickets visit www.royalhighlandshow.org FG

New seed drill on show at Royal Highland

The Lemken Solitair MR series, together with the 200-litre MultiHub make “an unbeatable duo” the company says.

The Lemken Solitair MR series features a 1,500-litre tank, which is suitable for fertiliser even in its basic con guration. The tank is optionally available with a 2,000-litre capacity, which can be split 60:40 on request for simultaneous application of several components.

Add the 200-litre MultiHub to the tank and the Solitair takes e cacy and exibility to new heights, Lemken reckons. Mixed crop systems can be cultivated in a single pass. Seeds from the MultiHub are placed via the existing seed lines or via a ba e plate in front of or behind the harrows. The MultiHub o ers the same number of width sections as the seed drill. The controls are also very user-friendly. The MultiHub control is fully integrated into the user interface of the Isobus terminal as an additional seed line.

The Solitair MR is equipped with the maintenance-free OptiDisc coulter bar with row spacings of 12.5 or 15cm and features parallelogram-

guided double disc coulters. The coulter system is available in a hydraulic and a mechanical version.

Both coulter pressure and seed depth can be adjusted independently of each other and do not a ect each other. This is particularly useful in the increasingly popular cultivation of mixed crops.

The correct placement depth for the di erent crops can be set by applying a separate drilling depth setting to each second row. Seeds are always placed at exactly the same depth, even at high forward speeds and in changing soils. The depth control roller then presses the seeds down to ensure rapid and even emergence.

The distributor heads, which are positioned directly above the coulter bar and do not require a seed return function, ensure excellent transverse distribution, Lemken says.

The new Solitair is equipped with two metering systems. A hydraulic tramline mechanism can be added as an option.

The Lemken iQblue Drill software supports the work in the eld, for example by checking if tramline control is possible. For customers opting for the single or double shot version, the Lemken Solitair MR comes with four metering units for

two width sections each, i.e. each tank is connected to two metering units.

See the Lemken Solitair MR at this year’s Royal Highland Show, Royal Highland Centre, Newbridge, on 19th–22nd June 2025. FG

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Nic MacLeod has integrated virtual fencing into her beef enterprise, which helps to keep track of cattle, especially during calving.

FENCELESS GRAZING IN RENFREWSHIRE

Nic MacLeod embarked on her farming journey just last year. She runs a small but growing operation outside Glasgow. With a focus on native breeds, Nic has a long-term vision to scale up sustainably, to raise and nish her own stock of pedigree Highland beef to sell in beef boxes.

The Highland cattle bene t from the farm’s rich grasslands by grazing year-round. This spring and summer, she will implement rotational grazing. This strategy could increase her land’s productivity by up to 40%.

“Starting small and sustainable is key for me,” she explains. “I want to grow organically with what we have and make the most of our land.”

Though she grew up in agriculture, this is the rst time Nic is running her own farm. She’s embracing the learning curve by taking courses and developing skills through hands-on experience. A big part of her journey has been building relationships with other

farmers, seeking advice, and nding con dence in her decisions for her operations.

“You have to rely on the experience around you,” she says. “Farming is about trust – with the land, the animals, and yourself.”

She acknowledges that being a woman in farming comes with its own set of challenges. “People don’t always believe I do the work myself, or they assume I can’t,” she says. “But farming isn’t just about strength. It’s about patience, understanding and working with the animals, not against them.” Her approach has paid o . By spending time with her cattle and handling them calmly, she has built a strong bond of trust, making daily management smoother.

Nic has integrated virtual fencing into her operations. She nds virtual fencing to be an intuitive and e ective tool. One major bene t for her is keeping track of her cows, particularly

during calving season when the cattle seek secluded spots.

“Knowing where they are is a game-changer,” she says. “They tend to calve in secret, and now I don’t have to search endlessly to nd them." Monil also has the option of adding a name to the collar. “I love the nickname feature – now I can see exactly who has wandered o !”

For Nic, farming is a journey of constant growth. She envisions expanding her herd and re ning her systems, all while staying true to her values of sustainability and careful land management. With virtual fencing in her toolkit, she’s set on making the most of her farm, her animals, and the opportunities ahead. FG

Bunning returns to Royal Highland Show

while the Lowlander 120 TVA is a hybrid machine, o ering increased output and improved material shredding compared with standard TVA models.

The hybrid option uses the Widebody beater design, increasing beater width to 1,830mm (standard is 1,500mm wide) and includes the large diameter bottom blades. The increased width of the beaters improves the ow of some products at high rates as there is no width limitation as it passes into the beaters.

G T Bunning and Sons will display four manure spreaders suited to the varied Scottish market, at this year’s show.

Returning to the Royal Highland Show 2025, on the same larger stand as last year, GT Bunning will display four manure spreaders. This will include a trio of Twin Vertical Auger (TVA) single axle machines, showcasing the exibility of the range. The

smallest spreader is a Lowlander 75 MK4, which is suited to small farms and upland contractors requiring a machine with modest dimensions to access tight gateways and yards. The Lowlander 75 has a carrying capacity of 9.5t and features the same robust build quality as the larger models in

Bunning’s range. Also on display will be two Lowlander 120 spreaders. One is a TVA design and the other as the sole horizontal beater and spinning disc (HBD) machine on display. The Lowlander 120 HBD is capable of driving spread widths up to 24m,

Furthermore, the Lowlander 120 Hybrid TVA spreader will be tted with weigh cells. All Bunning spreaders, in both TVA and HBD design, can be built weigh cell ready, with an optional Isobus rate controller system to improve application accuracy, allowing monitoring and live rate adjustment.

The nal model on stand is a Lowlander 105 TVA, with all models built in the UK at Bunning’s modern Norfolk factory and sold with a three-year warranty as standard. FG

Livestock farmer, Nic MacLeod.

Local food and drink theme for Royal Norfolk Show

The Royal Norfolk Show, the UK’s largest two-day agricultural event, is a celebration of food, farming and innovation.

This year’s Royal Norfolk Show theme will be celebrating Norfolk Food and Drink and will mark Norfolk’s signi cant contribution to food production in the UK – showcasing many diverse and passionate producers from across the county and wider region as well as exposing the world class research and innovation underway in the county.

Showgoers will also be able to visit the new Norfolk Food Hall (opening 22nd May 2025) – a £3M showcase for local food and drink produce.

The show is the Royal Norfolk Agricultural Association’s (RNAA) primary fundraising event to deliver its charitable objectives supporting and promoting food production, farming and the countryside in Norfolk.

Top show features:

• Adnams Food & Drink

Experience – 120 food and drink producers o er a collection of local and national food and drink

• Norfolk Wine and Cheese

Experience – The Adnams Food

and Drink Experience area will showcase a handpicked selection of exceptional wines and cheeses, all crafted in Norfolk. To book a place at one of the tutored wine and cheese tasting sessions visit https://royalnorfolkshow.co.uk/

• Malting barley – Visitors to the Discovery Zone can nd out more about how the Norfolk barley is grown and its role in food and drink production

• STEMM in the Food Chain:

From Field to Future – This year’s STEMM Village will explore how science, technology, engineering, maths, and medicine (STEMM) are transforming Norfolk’s food and drink industry and in uencing the global food chain

• Innovation – At the Innovation Hub, curated by Agri-TechE, you can nd out more about the application of technology to help us produce food more e ciently

• Livestock showing – See some of the region’s nest animals up close and celebrate as the

champion livestock compete. This year the Royal Norfolk Show has been chosen to host the Royal Agricultural Society of England’s Burke Trophies competitions for Beef and Dairy Cattle and Machinery. Plus the coveted Queen’s Prize will be awarded to the champion Light Horse. For 2025 the president’s charity is Farming Community Network and

the show charities are Clinks Care Farm and Citizens Advice Norwich. Event details:

• Date – 25–26th June 2025, open 8am–7pm on day one and 8am–5pm on day two

• Address – Norfolk Showground, Dereham Road, Norwich, NR5 0TT For further information about the Royal Norfolk Show visit: https://royalnorfolkshow.co.uk/ FG

Talking farming with farmers

Ben Wood from specialist agri-lender Rural Asset Finance is looking forward to meeting fellow farmers this show season. “County shows have a unique atmosphere,” he says. “Talking farming with farmers is my happy place!” And he’ll get plenty of opportunity to do that, as Rural Asset Finance sponsors the CLA marquee at the Su olk, Norfolk and Lincolnshire shows.

“We are from farming families ourselves,” says Ben, “so we are genuinely interested on a farming level. We know what the challenge of day-to-day farming really looks and feels like and the farmers we meet appreciate that.”

That understanding enables RAF to o er bespoke nance solutions to suit individual situations, whether that’s helping

farmers shore up their traditional food production or expand into diversi cation through tourism, countryside management, renewable energy or any other innovative alternative revenue streams based on the farm.

“I think farmers appreciate that we ‘get it’, because our own families have likely faced similar challenges,” says Ben. “And of course we really feel their joy when their projects are successful. That’s why I can’t wait for the shows, to hear those stories.”

Rural Asset Finance is sponsoring the CLA marquee at the Su olk Show on 28th and 29th May, Lincolnshire Show on 18th and 19th June, the Royal Norfolk Show on June 25th and 26th June. FG

FIND

75 YEARS OF CTM: From forge to ﬁeld-leading innovation

CTM Harpley Engineering is proudly celebrating 75 years in the British sugar beet industry — a legacy that began in a small Norfolk forge.

Like many rural success stories, CTM's roots go back to the blacksmith’s workshop. Charles Thomas Mountain, born in 1910, was a skilled blacksmith and farrier with a natural talent for engineering. As tractors began to replace horses on farms, Charles adapted quickly – manufacturing harrows and other vital implements for the new age of mechanised farming.

In 1950, Charles built his rst sugar beet cleaner loader for a local farmer, laying the foundation for what would become the CTM brand. This family-run business evolved into Harpley Engineering, and today, CTM Root Crop Systems is proudly led by Charles’ grandsons – Nigel, James, Adrian, and Andrew – continuing the tradition of British engineering excellence.

Over the decades, CTM says it has remained at the forefront of sugar beet machinery technology. The business has thrived through innovation, diversi cation, and global partnerships.

A major part of CTM’s success has been its 24-year partnership with German manufacturer ROPA – the world’s largest and leading producer of self-propelled beet harvesting and cleaning machinery. CTM represents ROPA exclusively in the UK, supplying the highly respected ROPA beet harvesters and self-propelled Maus cleaner loaders, known globally for their innovation, reliability, and build quality.

To support this, CTM opened a brand-new service centre in 2024, primarily dedicated to ROPA machinery. The centre o ers specialist servicing and diagnostics, whilst holding substantial stock of genuine ROPA parts, available for immediate collection or rapid delivery – helping ensure growers and contractors stay operational

during the sugar beet campaign. The company’s success wouldn’t have been possible without the commitment and foresight of the second generation – Charles’ sons, Michael and David Mountain – who played a pivotal role in building and expanding the business from the 1960s onward, helping to establish CTM’s reputation across the UK and beyond.

Looking ahead, CTM is continuing to break new ground with the development of its latest machine, the Optimus – a new generation of sugar beet cleaner loader designed to meet the evolving needs of modern agriculture and larger volume operators.

As CTM marks 75 years in the industry, its legacy is one of engineering skill, family values, and long-standing commitment to British farming. The team looks forward to welcoming visitors to the stand at the Royal Norfolk Show and sharing more about what lies ahead for this proud Norfolk business. FG

THE NORMAC DEMO DAY

A nationally recognised working showcase of the latest farm technology attended by farmers, managers and decision makers

10th September 2025

8:00am – 5:00pm Elveden Farms • IP24 3TQ

UK’s ﬁrst electric desiccation tech

Tuckwells has become the UK’s rst distributor of Crop.Zone’s electric crop management technology – a revolutionary alternative to chemical herbicides and desiccants that is gaining momentum with UK growers, particularly in the potato sector.

The system uses a PTO-driven generator and boom-mounted applicator hoods to deliver highvoltage electric current to plants pretreated with an organic conductive spray, Bio Volt.Fuel. This instantly disrupts plant cells, initiating rapid desiccation – even in adverse weather.

Paul Harrison added: “Unlike herbicides and desiccants, Crop. Zone works instantly in all weather conditions. The drying rate may vary with climate, but the e ect is immediate. It also supports better harvest timing, improved skin nish, and storage quality in potatoes.”

Ashley Sismey, Tuckwells’ potato equipment specialist, commented on successful late-season trials: “We saw wilting within an hour on green-top potatoes. Growers were impressed – not just for potatoes, but also for cover crop termination.”

Managing director, James Tuckwell said: “This partnership with Crop.Zone is a signi cant step toward sustainable, forward-thinking agriculture. We’re proud to o er farmers a proven technology that reduces chemical reliance while enhancing crop quality.”

Crop.Zone’s UK network manager

To showcase the technology, Tuckwells will host a series of demo events throughout the year, giving farmers a chance to see the system in action. They’ll also be featured at major agricultural shows, including the Royal Norfolk Show in July, where they’ll take part in the Innovation in Agriculture exhibit. FG

desiccation

Post-harvest volunteer control

DRAINAGE & IRRIGATION

Greencrop

on its

new products and its decision to bring more in-house for manufacturing and assembly.

UPGRADED ENGINE DRIVE WATER PUMP

As rules and regulations change on the emissions of agricultural machinery, the latest model from Norfolk-based company

Greencrop includes a semi static (non-mobile) engine driven water pump. The shown variant comes with a 6-cylinder, 170hp engine which directly drives an MG100 Caprari 2-stage water pump. Such a combination allows for multiple irrigation reels to be supplied with water at once.

Other improvements on this model include a stainless steel diesel tank of 1,700-litre capacity and a modular construction, allowing paint protection to reach all areas of the build, including underneath

the sound insulation. Greencrop says it already uses industry-leading sound insulation cladding which makes having a conversation in the immediate vicinity of this machine no problem.

All Greencrop pumps come with a large storage compartment, although slightly reduced on this variant due to the larger engine of 6 cylinders, not 4. The electrical primer heads are also upgraded for 2025 by increasing the vane size by 10mm.

Capable of delivering 250m3 per hour of water, the GCEP170W comes standard with a 6in suction inlet and a 5in outlet. These are adaptable to various irrigation ttings depending on customer needs.

Greencrop recently brought in more of its products for in-house manufacturing and assembly and is now fully designing, fabricating and assembling all its own clean water and slurry pumping equipment. The mainline is the industry leading GCEP125W clean water and irrigation pump. These machines come with the option of the mobile wheeled unit and also the static skid unit. Greencrop has made the leap to the new tier ve engine for all its mobile pumps which is now the only legal option for any mobile irrigation pump today.

Greencrop has kept the door open with its non AdBlue alternative in the

come with either the 4-stage Caprari MG80 or the larger high ow Caprari MG100 water pump.

Meanwhile, Greencrop Irrigation, as the exclusive importer for Irrimec recently hosted a local training day at its Norfolk base to showcase the new range of hose reel irrigators. The upgraded ST6, ST7, and Elite models o er tailored irrigation solutions to suit farms of every scale, combining reliable performance with advanced features. Upgrades include the DOSIDIS controller, turntable improvements and gun trolley strength, Greencrop says. FG

2DR Dirty Water PTO Pump

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Smarter irrigation

Corby-based manufacturer

Briggs Irrigation has added to the range of smart controllers that can be used to manage its systems and sells three leading brands of remote management technology. These include the Raindancer solar powered GPS system which can be used to monitor, control and provide reports on all parts of the irrigation network. The Raindancer module and associated apps can show the water used by pumps, hose reels, elds and crops.

The idroMOP pump controller provides app-based control of pressure and run time for the Briggs range of diesel-engined pumps, allowing complete and accurate control from any location, while the IRIS data logger gives an instant readout and data log of water ow through the irrigation network. It can also provide daily reading to comply with the Environment Agency’s licensing requirements.

Managing director Adrian Colwill said: “These smart control systems have been tested with

our range of irrigation equipment and we can help customers set up the system that best serves their requirements. Growers are becoming increasingly sophisticated in their water management and many are looking to use all the tools available to develop precision irrigation, matching application to plant growth. Others bene t from being able to see and control irrigation equipment that’s spread over a wide area without having to visit every eld. Whatever they need, we can help provide the most e ective solution.” FG

CHOOSE REMOTE CONTROL FOR IMPROVED EFFICIENCY

Pumping solutions keep it ﬂowing

As summer kicks o , many farms and estates are preparing for dry spells, managing irrigation systems, or recovering from excess spring rainfall. Whether you are draining a waterlogged site or setting up reliable water movement for crops and infrastructure work, Exsel Pumps says it is ready to support you.

The company provides a full range of diesel and electric pump hire, along with technical support and a range of specialist accessories such as settlement tanks, hoses, pipework, spray suppressors, and telemetry. Its equipment is built to perform in rural environments, where unpredictable conditions and limited access can make the job harder.

From dewatering excavations and pumping slurry, to keeping irrigation systems owing e ciently, the company o ers turnkey solutions that cover everything – site survey, installation and commissioning, monitoring and removal. It also o ers onsite service and support ensuring your assets are fully protected.

The team is known for its quick response, practical approach and ‘customer rst’ culture, Exsel reckons. With depots across the UK and a growing eet of over 300 pumps, Exsel Pumps has the capability to support drainage, irrigation and emergency work on farms, estates and rural projects.

Contact the company directly or visit www.exselpumps.co.uk FG

Select the best systems for your farm

• Raindancer GPS system to monitor, control & report across your network

• idroMOP pump conroller allows remote control of pressure and run time

• IRIS data logger for instant check on network + EA compliant daily readings

visit our website: briggsirrigation.co.uk call us on 01536 260338 or email: enquiries@briggsirrigation.co.uk

MOLING IS ESSENTIAL ON HEAVY CLAY SOILS

properly, mole draining

Mole draining, whether over porous back lled drainage schemes or directly into ditches, has come back into vogue in the past few years, especially as black-grass loves wet areas and shallow cultivations that are required for regenerative farming

practices. Moling is essential in these situations to improve the drainage and the soil structure.

While it is an expensive operation, when done properly it can show years of bene t. With a plethora of machines on the market, it is

MAIDWELL MOLERS

important to choose the right machine to do the job properly, or it can be a waste of fuel and metal and in some cases exacerbates the problem. It is a job that needs to be done slow and steady, not just massive horsepower and speed.

The basics are very simple; moling needs the right soil type at depth and the right conditions of moisture, ideally the clay needs to mould to form a ball. Management of the soil is important and moling should be a rotational part of this plan. Farmers know their soil better than anyone and minimal surface disturbance, i.e. direct drilling, will help to stabilise

the organic matter in the soil but moling is a must to maintain the soil structure and drainage on heavy clay soils. Managing the soil well will optimise yield and improve the soil health at the same time.

Hankins Engineering Ltd has been designing and manufacturing mole drainers since 1983, with the rst machine built still in work today.

The Maidwell Moler range consists of single, twin and three leg machines, mounted and trailed. They are robust machines, easy to set up and built to a very high standard to withstand large horsepower tractors and crawlers, Hankins reckons.

The Maidwell Moler is a beam construction with replaceable wear skids and high ground clearance for trashy conditions. It has a unique screw-adjusting double ended leg incorporating a shear bolt device and a pivoting arm headstock or hydraulically operated drawbar to give easy penetration and withdrawal from the soil. Press wheels can be tted as an optional extra to prevent any heaving problems. All Maidwell Moler spares are available at competitive prices.

For more information please contact Ron Hankins directly or visit www.maidwellmoler.co.uk FG

✔ Pro t from our 30 plus years of experience and join 100's of satis ed users over

✔ Robustly built with a unique pitch adjuster, incorporating a shearbolt for leg protection

✔ Well proven design built to withstand large tractors and crawlers

✔ Copes extremely well in trashy conditions due to large swivelling disc

✔ Single, twin and three leg machines available, mounted and trailed

✔ Spares for most molers and subsoilers at competitive prices

✔ Discounts for winter orders

New Holland CR harvesters

New Holland combine product specialist, Nigel Honeyman, shares his thoughts on why he believes New Holland CR combine harvesters continue to lead the way.

New Holland “reimagined” harvesting 50 years ago with the introduction of the then groundbreaking Twin Rotor technology for combines. The brand continues the pure rotary bloodline through its CR range, with the next generation agship CR10 and rangetopping CR11 making their debut last year.

What’s special about the CR Range?

A: Firstly, the twin rotors running up the length of a CR machine are the

key to it achieving high outputs even with heavier crops. The technology has been developed especially for European conditions, enabling it to achieve fantastic throughput; the CR10.90 has held the Guinness World Record for capacity for 10 years and is still unbeaten. Alongside this, and arguably even more important in some crops, is that its threshing is gentle enough to ensure low grain crackage and respectable straw. This is so important in countries like the UK where we grow a lot of barley for malting, but also for crops like rice, grown in southern Europe.

Secondly, the New Holland combines have always embraced

technology. Yield mapping has been available for a long time and now we have nutrient-mapping capabilities too with the Nutrisense near infrared system. This means that operators can measure and map what nutrients they are taking o the eld when cropping, enabling farmers to calculate the subsequent N, P and K requirements of the eld to optimise production of the next crop. By informing variable rate applications of these inputs, we help farmers to only use what they need, where they need it, which ultimately drives e ciency and environmental compliance. Farmers can also assess crop quality in real time by monitoring protein levels

in the grain.

The third area where our combines are particularly strong is the automation in the cab. IntelliSense can automate operations such as forward speed and threshing parameters – rotor speed, cleaning etc – which helps to maximise e ciency and reduce fatigue. While this is not unique, where we go further is that this automation is programmed in a closed loop logic, with pressure sensors self-checking operations to ensure everything is working together to maximise performance. This feature is exclusive to CNH machines and maximises a farm’s investment in the machine.

New

Holland CR Range

King of the combines

50 years ago, New Holland transformed the way farmers harvested with the introducton of groundbreaking Twin Rotor™ technology.

Today’s latest generaton of CR combines contnues the pure rotary bloodline, oﬀering record-breaking capacity together with exceptonal grain and straw quality - tailored for UK conditons. Experience the CR range, including our Next Generaton machines, the CR10 and CR11.

Speak to your local dealer to jump onboard!

What do the CR10 and CR11 harvesters bring to the table?

A: The next-generation CR machines really are an exciting development. We started with a blank sheet of paper and rebuilt the machines from the ground up – but of course, we kept the twin rotor technology at the heart of the new models.

One example of the redesign is our approach to residue management. With bigger machines, there is a danger that you need to go behind the combine with a straw rake to level up the residue, but with these next generation machines we can completely match spreading width to the header width and capacity. This means we can spread up to 61ft, our widest header width by using radar sensors to measure and adjust spread patterns on-the-go.

Capacity-wise, the machines have more capacity than ever. The CR11 boasts 775hp and a 20,000-litre tank capacity while the CR10 o ers 634hp with a 16,000-litre grain tank. The greater power and tank volume is matched by rotors with a diameter of 600mm/24in and a length of 3,600mm/142in. These

advances help maximise separation capacity, ensure close to zero grain losses, and protect grain quality.

Both models have a fully automated TwinClean system which is designed to compensate for slopes through adjusting the cross-distribution on the cleaning shoe with losses close to zero, and a harvesting engine speed of 1,900 rpm for maximum capacity with minimal noise and fuel

consumption. In the unlikely event of a blockage, an automatic de-slug procedure can clear the machine without the operator leaving the cab.

What the next generation machines o er is the ability to address the total cost of harvesting. With improved output, a simple, e cient and easy-to-maintain driveline together with the ability to run at low loss levels that were

previously considered unobtainable, these combines have rede ned what is possible.

To truly appreciate a CR combine you really need to experience them rst-hand. This summer we will be running demo machines up and down the UK – do speak to your local New Holland dealer who will be able to get you into the cab of a combine and let you experience them for yourself. FG

AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERS

Case IH now offers the largest lineup of single-rotor combines in the industry, built on the legacy we began in 1977.

• Massive 20,000 litre grain tank

• 210 l/sec unloading rate

• Built for productivity

See it in action this harvest at one of our eld events - and experience the future of harvesting today.

Contact your local Case IH dealer for full

Ascenso Tyres outlines the beneﬁts of its premium range, without the premium prices – ideal for harvest.

Ascenso Tyres designs, manufactures and engineer tyres for hard working machinery that must perform over a number of challenging terrains and environments. It produces tyres for tractors, sprayers, combine harvesters, farm trailers, material handlers and industrial loaders. Across the range of tyres it caters for the key o -road sectors; agriculture, industrial and construction, material handling, earth mover, and forestry.

Ascenso says it understands that e ciency is key to your businesses’ success, and choice of tyre plays a particularly signi cant role in that.

soil, the tyres on tractors and other machinery needs to operate at low in ation pressures. VF technology allows for far lower tyre pressures, which in turn creates a larger footprint to spread the load, greatly reducing soil compaction and maximising crop yield.

The pressure of VF tyres can be lowered by 40% compared to non-VF tyres, even when carrying the same load. This spreads the weight of the vehicle over a larger surface area and again reduces soil compaction.

While the footprint width may be very similar, the footprint itself is extended front to rear (in an oval shape), within the committed trackway of the tyre, therefore achieving a larger footprint.

VF technology also gives the ability to carry 40% more load than a non-VF tyre at the same pressure. This means you can travel at the same speed and same pressure as a non-VF tyre but with 40% more load.

“This is why we spend hundreds of hours testing and evaluating our tyres before they go into production, all so that when you need them to perform, they will not let you down.

“This is why we spend hundreds tyres before they go into production,

Additionally, VF technology o ers time and fuel savings. The more exible construction of the tyre makes it possible to transition from eld to road and vice versa without adjusting the pressure.

premium products, and what sets us apart from other premium brands is that

“We are immensely proud of our VF premium products, and what sets us apart from other premium brands is that we do not have the premium price tag that goes with them.”

To cause the least amount of damage to

You can nd the Ascenso team on stand 302 at this year’s Cereals show. They will be there to talk through the range of Ascenso tyres and share solid reasons as to why you would bene t from tting Ascenso tyres and especially the VF range. Remember premium quality, doesn’t have to mean premium price tag. Visit: www.ascensotyres.co.uk FG

WHEAT AND LIVESTOCK PRICING GUIDE

The wheat futures, cattle, pig and lamb prices as at or around 12th May 2025

Each month, Farmers Guide will be publishing a summary showing the London Feed Wheat Futures, overall all-prime cattle deadweight, GB Standard Pig Price (SPP), and deadweight lamb average prices as provided by Openfield (grain) and AHDB (livestock).

This month's data covers the period from May 2024 to May 2025, to allow a simple comparison of prices across the year and highlight any trends. The prices shown are the latest price available at the time of going to press. FG

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Record entries for Yorkshire online collective sale

The April collective machinery sale arranged by York Auction Centre featured a record number of lots on o er. David Williams reports.

More than 5,000 lots included agricultural tractors, implements, horticultural and construction machinery and more than 660,000 views of the online catalogue resulted in 3,465 registered bidders actively bidding for the lots. York Auction Centre partner and auctioneer, Richard Tasker told Farmers Guide that as well as strong trade from across the

UK, there was also demand for export to Europe, into North Africa and as far a eld as Chile.

Strong demand for quality

“More than 88% of the lots on o er found buyers,” continued Richard.

“Strong demand for good, used equipment meant that many results

exceeded the pre-sale estimates and tractors were particularly sought after while seasonal grassland machinery also sold well with the grass harvesting season just around the corner. We see strong demand for agricultural trailers throughout the year, but grain and at bale trailers attracted extremely competitive bidding during the April sale.” FG

Another classic – this Massey Ferguson 165 came with its original registration document from May 1966, but no current V5. In good running order it was a tidy example and achieved £4,400.

A classic 100hp Renault 110-54RZ 4wd with 11.669 recorded hours sold for £8,000.

It was the right time of year to sell grass harvesting machinery, and this McHale 998 wrapper with round bale and static wrapping kits was new in 2014, remained in very good condition and achieved an £18,800 winning bid.

A Sands SLC4000 24m self-propelled sprayer with seven-section boom control and carrying an 05-plate was well used but made £7,000.

This superb Ifor Williams 14ft, tri-axle stock trailer came with a sheep deck, large cattle gates and two small dividing gates. It made £5,400.

A Malone Tedd Air 840 tedder in good condition made £5,600.

A Claas 390S single rotor rake in very good order sold for £1,900.

A Simba X-Press 3m disc and tine cultivator with a rear press made £7,000.

This Case IH Optum 300 CVX was one of the auction stars. It carried a 19-registration, had recorded 2,582 hours, came with GPS guidance, a hydraulic top link and 50kph transmission. The winning bidder from Ireland paid £69,400.

A Case IH Puma 150 with a 50kph powershift transmission, front linkage and PTO, dating from 2018 and with 7,000 recorded hours also sold well, at £38,400.

A Watson end-tow ballast roller described as having good bearings sold well at £4,800.

hours. With no V5 it sold for £3,800.

An impressive £7,400 winning bid was needed to secure this one-owner, 02-registered New Holland TC40D compact tractor on turf tyres.

An Opico 5m Grass Rake in very good condition sold for £2,000.

£5,800 was the winning bid for this Polaris Ranger 1000 diesel UTV. Carrying a 65-plate it was in very good order.

A 2003 JCB 520-50 telehandler with hydraulic implement attachment, third

OM 24–36 discs plus its Amatron 3 control box achieved a £2,800 winning bid.

Sold at the right time of year with cereals harvest just a few months away, this Bailey 14t grain trailer on 560/60R22.5 wheels and tyres had a hydraulic tailgate, grain chute and sock, and a rollover sheet. It made £11,000.

Among the vehicles on o er, this Nissan NP300 Workmate double-cab 4wd on a 59-plate had an MOT valid until September 25. It had four former keepers but discrepancies in annual mileage records meant that no veri ed current gure was known. It sold for £1,200.

Nearest the camera, this Fendt Twister 6606 6m tedder was new in 2018 and had worked few hours. It made £6,000. Beside it, a Fendt Former 456 4.5m single -rotor rake was also new in 2018, and it sold for £3,400.

Unused for the past 25 years but stored under cover, this John Deere 459 conventional baler which was new in 1987 sold for £5,000.

This Valtra T202 Versu on a 59-registration made £19,000.

This classic Massey Ferguson 675 2wd carried an A-registration and had recorded 8,434

hydraulic service and a current V5 sold for £14,800.

A Marshall 28ft 12T bale trailer with air and hydraulic brakes and integral load retainers made £9,200.

A 2014 Amazone ZA-M 3001 Pro s Hydro disc spreader with OM 18–24 and

This Kuhn TBE 222 ail topper with hydraulic Z-bar linkage was in good condition and sold for £5,200.

This Fendt Slicer 3060 TL 3m mower was sold new in 2017 but had worked very few hours. It sold for £4,000.

A McHale bale grab in tidy condition made £950.

IAE livestock equipment always commands high prices at sales, and this cattle crush with a head scoop and vet box made £3,800.

TIMED ONLINE AUCTION OF LOW HOURED CLAAS TRACTOR, BATEMAN SPRAYER, IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY On instructions from MF Read & Sons due to a change in farming policy ELMS FARM, DEPDEN, BURY ST EDMUNDS, SUFFOLK, IP29 4BS

To include: Tractor: 2017 Claas 850 Axion (2,817hrs), Sprayer: 2011 Bateman Contour RB26 24m sprayer (3,037hrs) Machinery: 2023 Weaving Energiser 6m, 2023 Weaving LD5000 Top-Soiler, 2020 Weaving Sabre Tine 6000M, 2022 Amazone ZA-V 3200 fert spreader, 2017 HE-VA Disc Roller Contour 650 cultivator, 2016 HE-VA King Roller 12.3m rolls, Simba Culti-Press 5.5m, Lemken Opal 160 6furrow reversible plough, 2009 Kongskilde Vibro Master 2500 8m springtine cultivator, Simba Mono 3m cultivator, 2011 Opico Magna 1200 QF grain drier (198hrs), DAL-BO Compact 6m rolls, 2019 Agritrend tine mounted 3pt linkage mounted concrete mixer, Horstine TMA 12m Avadex applicator Also: forklift attchments, workshop equipment and spares

COMMENCES: WEDNESDAY 28TH MAY 2025 FROM 10.00AM

FINISHES: WEDNESDAY 4TH JUNE 2025 FROM 10.00AM

VIEWING DAY: THURSDAY 29TH MAY 2025 FROM 10:00AM - 4:00PM

THE JT HILL COLLECTION

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TIMED ONLINE AUCTION OF VINTAGE & CLASSIC TRACTORS, VEHICLES, IMPLEMENTS, THRESHING EQUIPMENT, STATIONARY ENGINES AND RURAL BYGONES

To include: Vintage & Classic Tractors: Massey Ferguson: 1200, 3080, 135 Multi-Power, 135, 35 Ferguson: FE-35 grey/gold, TEF-20, TED-20, TEA-20 (2). TE-20 Muir Hill 121, Case IH 685XL, Caterpillar D2, Massey Harris 101 Junior Twin-Power, Fordson E27N, McCormick Farmall H, David Brown Cropmaster, Allis-Chalmers Model B, International B2275 BHDL Vehicles: Land Rover Series 1, Wolseley 16/60, Matchless G3/L Ferguson Implements: low volume sprayer, 3tonne trailer, ploughs, cultivators. mowers, potato planter Also: hay equipment, threshing machinery, stationary engines, anvils, spares, loaders, wheels and tyres

COMMENCES: MONDAY 2ND JUNE 2025 FROM 10.00AM

FINISHES: FRIDAY 13TH JUNE 2025 FROM 10.00AM

VIEWING DAY: THURSDAY 5TH JUNE 2025 FROM 10:00AM - 4:00PM

CAMBRIDGE MACHINERY SALES

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Tractors, Diggers, & Ground Care Kit

Algarkirk, Boston, PE20 2LQ - June 21st 10.30 am Case IH 4220 (97) 4wd, JD 114 (83/two owners) 2wd & Case JX90 (97/one owner) 4wd tractors; JCB Sitemaster (83) & 8014 CTS mini diggers; Kubota 30 & LI500 DT c/w loader; compact tractors; Coventry Climax LPG forklift; Kubota F3680, BX 2200 & 3060 compact mowers; Bomag roller; Ifor Williams tip, flat & digger trailers; Textron golf buggy; Bomford Bandit, Zanon TMO offset, Cambridge slide, OSI flail & McConnell finger mowers; mtd post hole borer; Farmmaster grass collector; workshop lift; cherry picker; Berthoud 50 gal & ground care sprayers; 3T tip cart; JCB buckets & grab; Vicon Mk II fert spreader; Lemken single leg sub soiler; Lely 3m power harrow; Invicta road brush; Sun Burst box grader; Kubota compact tractor rotovator; compact grass drag & rake; bomb & car trailers; boats; cement mixer; strimmers; hedge trimmers; leaf blowers; workshop tools; knapsacks; generators; water pumps; compressors; air greaser & sprayer; caravan, welders; saw bench; space heater; chop saw; rotary mowers; jacks; unused bricks & blocks; Dolavs; roof tiles, steel sheets; scaffold tower; sheets; chain saw; playing field roll; wacker plate, garden shredder, logs; log splitter.

Viewing: Fri 20th noon - 6pm Catalogues @ www.wsurveyors.co.uk

On Thursday 5th June 2025 at 10:30am Viewing from 10am until 4pm on Wednesday 4th June 2025

Including: Tractors: Claas Arion 650 (21), Massey Ferguson 8480 Dyna VT (08), John Deere 5820 (07), Massey Ferguson 390, Massey Ferguson 5455 with 955 front loader (11); Materials Handler: JCB 3CX (87); Trailers: Ifor Williams HB505 horse trailer, Ifor Williams TA5G-10 livestock, Ifor Williams 10 flatbed, 500l bowser, Brian James 15 flatbed, 18 flatbed trailer with tank; Cultivation Equipment & Implements: Lely Splendimo 360M, Bomford Turbo Pro 3m flail (05), Bomford Kestrel Evo S hedge cutter, Bomford B70T Power Plus hedge cutter (97), Opico 12m grass harrow, Lely 1020 tedder (17), Weaving 8m stubble rake (12), Wilder 8m pressure harrow, Lely FH2400 front hopper (01), Michael Moore Triple Press 6.5m (01), Maschio 5m fixed power harrow, Simba 2B 14 discs, Vicon LZ520 8m tine drill (97), Cousins Type 28 6m cultivator (10), NRH Engineering 12m Cambridge rolls (11), Amazone ZAM Ultra fertiliser spreader, Kuhn power harrow (3.5m, 4m); Misc: Flat 8 & 10 bale grab, Claas 600Kg weight, AGCO 900kg weight, Fendt 1250kg wheel weights, Rytec log splitter (15), large qty spares, parts and sundries etc.

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Tractors: Fordson E27N Half Track, E27N P6, Standard-Water Washer, EIA Diesel Major, County Crawler Full Track, Two EIA Petrol/TVO Majors, David Brown 30TD Crawler, Allis Chalmers WF, Bristol Crawler.

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FARM DISPERSAL SALES

Friday 30th May 2025 At 10:30am FIELD FARM, Ashby Road, Measham, DE12 7JR

Deutz-Fahr Agrotron 135 MK3 4WD, Deutz-Fahr Agrostar 6.08 4WD JCB 531-70 T4i Series 3 Telehandler, Massey Ferguson 750 Combine Rolland Turbo 125 Twin Axle 12.5 Ton Grain Trailer, Arable Equipment And Implements, Fertiliser, Sundries & Effects Also Included - Richard Western SWT 20 Ton Grain Trailer, Iseki & TAFE Tractors

Saturday 14th June 2025 At 10:30am

LITTLE BROADGATES FARM, Ashley Hay, Derbyshire, DE4 4AG

Genuine Barn Finds Dispersal - 17 Tractors, Implements and Equipment, Workshop Items, Stationary Engines, Collectables And Antiquities, Sundries & Effects (All Non-Vat)

Friday 20th June 2025

KNENHALL FARM, Moddershall, Staﬀordshire, ST15 8TJ

John Deere 6155R 4WD (17’), John Deere 6430 4WD Premium, John Deere 6330 4WD , JCB TM320s Articulated Telehandler (15’) New Holland T6010 2WD (07’), Kubota M4062 4WD, Honda Quad, Bailey and Marshall Trailers, Plant and Livestock Trailers, Grassland Equipment , Kverneland Siloking Premium 14 Diet Feeder, Major Alpine LGP 2670 Vacuum Tanker, McHale C460 Straw Bedder, Foot Crush and Livestock Equipment, Sundries and E ects

contact Mark Elliott on

2015 Massey Ferguson 2270XD 4x3 baler, ﬁrst used 2016, 49500 bales, weigh system, knotter blower, hyd bale eject, steering axle, Isobus, c/w screen & harness, capable of 450–500kgs bales, low count for age, owned 7yrs, call to view. £58,000+VAT ono. A Bacon Tel 07866 904116 (Essex)

Gator, diesel, low hrs. £6,500. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

MOULTON big bale grab , heavy duty on Merlo brackets, suitable for 2 big bales or ﬂat 10 conventional bales, good condition. £1,400+VAT. P Rogers Tel 07977 728938 (Hertfordshire)

WELGER RP520 variable baler, 2004, low bale count 46000, full roll of netwrap, mint condition, stored inside. £6,250. R Pearson Tel 07970 856341 (Lincolnshire)

BROWNS square bale handler, good working order, Euro brackets. £850+VAT. R Higgs Tel 07889 213416 (Hertfordshire)

JOHN Deere Gator XUV865M, full cab, diesel, 1st reg 02/2019 on a 68 plate, in dark green, 2600hrs, FSH, owned from new, in good condition, been used on arable farm & estate, Suffolk/Cambs border, lots of pictures available. £14,000+VAT. C Clifton-Brown Tel 07860 841929 (Suffolk)

CHERRY bale spike, as new, Ludlow. £700+VAT ono. D Gittins Tel 07702 263655 (Shropshire)

WELGER RP220 Master baler, manufactured 2002, ﬁrst used 2004, approx 15000 bales, very good baler, owner driver, for sale due to retirement, 13 knives. £5,500 ono. M Whiteman Tel 07785 921408 (East Sussex)

BALERS & BALE HANDLING

KVERNELAND 7664 bale wrapper, capable of round & square, in working order, obviously used, collection only. £5,500+VAT ono. M Williams Tel 07770 758759 (Herefordshire)

QUICKE loader to ﬁt 40/50 Series John Deere, self levelling & euro headstock, third service £2,000 ono. S Peacock Tel 07799 412027 (Norfolk)

MASSEY Ferguson 20-8 baler, for spares or repair, can load. £100+VAT. S Hall Tel 01473 743702 (Suffolk)

JOHN Deere 459 pick up baler, 2008, very good condition, owned from new. £9,250. C Mount Tel 07721 379713 (Rutland)

McHALE 991 LBER bale wrapper, 2007, excellent condition, with very little use & low bale count + 2 rolls of Silotite. £6,750+VAT. P Hart Tel 07949 440721 (Cambridgeshire)

BROWNS Super Buzzard bale grab, two available, one JCB & one pin & cone, straight tines, will pick up two 6-string or three 4-string bales, fast way to clear a ﬁeld, travelling with the tramlines. J Runciman Tel 07795 548648 (Norfolk)

COOKS Flat 8 bale sledge, always kept under cover, in good condition. £450+VAT. D Munro Tel 07913 785927 (Essex)

BALER twine, approx 1.5 pallets. £2,000+VAT. D Witham Tel 07799 321298 (Norfolk)

BALERS & BALE HANDLING (cont)

FLAT 8 grab, good working order, on Euro 8 brackets. £450+VAT. J Lough Tel 07757 792262 (Northumberland)

1990 John Deere 359 baler, in good working condition. £2,950. A Masters Tel 07771 521796 (Norfolk)

2007 John Deere 459 conventional baler, in good condition, owned from new, been barn stored last 3yrs due to policy change, low bale count, hydraulic drawbar & bale density, can be sold with Balers Choice applicator. £9,500+VAT. S Frederick Tel 07834 990698 (Kent)

FLAT 10 bale grab with Merlo brackets, very strong design, heavy duty bale grab will pick up ﬂat 10 conventional bales or 2 big square bales. £1,400+VAT. P Rogers Tel 07977 728938 (Hertfordshire)

NEW Holland BR750 round baler, owned from new, lightly used on small farm by owner for hay & straw only, low bale count only 3,600, barn stored when not in use, excellent condition. £9,750+VAT. L Brown Tel 07989 757671 (Suffolk)

McHALE V640 round baler, 2019, excellent condition, 20,892 bale count, 3 belt model, owner driver & been on farm from new. £23,500+VAT. P Hart Tel 07949 440721 (Cambridgeshire)

WELGER AP 530 conventional baler, old but well maintained & in good working condition, done about 12–20 acres/year, stored inside, retirement sale. Please email 01473jihg@gmail.com, NO PHONE CALLS AS I AM DEAF. £5,000 ono. D Argue (Highland)

2023 McHale V6 760 round baler, in amazing condition, only 1895 bales, automatic unloading, 15 knife chopper, rear unloading camera with screen. £39,995+VAT. K Dancer Tel 01327 353129 (Buckinghamshire)

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 CTM9053XLRC with rollers, excellent condition, top of the range 9000 Series c/w R/C, slew elevator and powered wheels, only 1035hrs

All sales enquiries to Simon Peacock Tel: 01485 520355 Mob: 07717 416178 or Email: simonp@ctmrcs.co.uk

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

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

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

81089222 John Deere 6175R

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

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

11091480 John Deere 7R 290 2021, 567hrs, Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac

51089274 John Deere 6215R 2021, 3920hrs, Ultimate Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, air seat, A/C, TLS, HCS, PUH, 4ESCV, front linkage

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

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

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,

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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71087730

DEERE 8RX410 410 2021 2850 E23, Signature Edition, 40K, AutoTrac Ready (no dome), Activations, Cab suspension, Ultimate comfort,

DEERE 8RX410 410 2020 2415 E23, 40K, Signature Edition, Ultimate Precision Ag Package, AutoTrac Complete, activations, 318L/min

71091324 JOHN DEERE 8R410 410 2023 2056 Signature Edition, E23, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, front and cab suspension, air seat, A/C, 5ESCV with joystick £204750 71093721 JOHN DEERE 8400R 400 2018 4350 E23, 50K, ILS, HCS, Ultimate Edition, 900/60R42, 650/60R34, Air/hyd brakes, 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

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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 31080510 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

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JOHN DEERE 7290R 290 2018 3550 Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, front suspension, air seat, A/C, 5ESCV, joy £99950

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

71097017 JOHN DEERE 6250R 215 2019 5395 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, TLS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, 4600 screen, 4ESCV, front linkage w/1ESCV, PUH, £92750

71086205

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 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 720 AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, with joy stock £143750

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

11098300 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

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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

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JOHN DEERE 6R195 195 2023 1580 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, hyd £137500

DEERE 6110M 110 2021 701 PowrQuad, 40K, 114L/min hyd pump, 2SCV, TLS, MCS, additional oil resevoir, PUH, hyd brakes, JD 623M £71450

2023

31081079 JOHN DEERE 6R195 195 2023 2110 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, TLS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, activations, JD link, 4600 screen, Premium air seat, £129950

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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

JOHN DEERE 6195R 195 2022 4750 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, TLS, HCS, 155ltr pump, 4ESCV, air/hyd brakes, ultimate lights, front hitch + £99950

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 JOHN DEERE 6190R 190 2014 10720 AutoQuad, 50K,

COMBINES

T234D 234 2021 3934 Vario CVT, 57K, front/cab suspension, 5ESCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, front linkage, A/C, air seat, Guidance £79950

Stock Make Model Age Hours Spec Price 11094630 JOHN DEERE S780 2023 260

6R185 185 2023 1015 AutoPowr, CommandPro, 50K, AT Ready, G5 Plus,

HCS,

A/C, 3ESCV, 155L/min HYD £129950 71093819 JOHN DEERE 6R185 185 2023 1700 AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 4ESCV, 155L/min hyd pump, £119950

50K,

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£109950

A/C, S780 486 690 eng hrs, HillMaster, 40K, ProDrive, AutoTrac Ready (no dome), Active Terrain Adjust, air seat, A/C, 11097167 JOHN DEERE S685 LL 2015 1259 Build Year 2015, REG Year 2016, Engine Hours 1816.50, Drum Hours 1259.30, 24 Inch Tracks, Rear Wheels £132500

JOHN DEERE 6175R 175 2019 2652 AutoQuad Plus, 50K, AutoTrac ready (no activations), TLS, HCS, 3ESCV, 114L/min hyd pump, additional oil £84950 41083738

JOHN DEERE 6175R 175 2018 5150 Premium Edition, AutoQuad, 50K, ISOBUSand Green Star ready (not AutoTrac Ready), TLS, HCS, air seat, £59950 71083670

S685 LL 24 Inch Tracks, Engine Hours 2218.8, Drum Hours 1623.3, ProDrive 40KPH, Extra Fine, APC Chopper, 2630 £142500

T670i 175 240hrs eng, 40K, ProDrive, Premium Cab, AutoTrac Ready (no dome), 2630 screen, side hill performance £259950

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

T670i 648 Terrain Master, Engine Hours 1002 Hours, Drum Hours 648, 2WD, Push Button 30KPH Transmission, £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,

JOHN DEERE 6R155 155 2023 3075 AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac ready, activations, 4200 screen, TLS, HCS, 155L/min hyd pump, 3ESCV, Ultimate £104950 51096382

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 2020 2480 Premium Edition, AutoPowr, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 3ESCV with £89950

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 4924 AuotPowr, 50K, TLS, HCS, B post, 4600 screen, AutoTrac Ready, activations (no dome), air/hyd brakes, NEW £79950 11099022

HCS, AutoTrac ready, 3SCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, ABS, 155L/min hyd pump, turnable £84950

JOHN DEERE 6155R 155 2020 6050 AutoPowr, 50K, Premium Edition, TLS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, activations, 4600 screen, 155L/min hyd pump, £72950 41097107

6155R 155 2019 2345 AutoQuad Plus, 50K, AutoTrac Ready (No Activation), TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 3SCV, 155L/min hyd pump, £73750

JOHN DEERE 6155R 155 2018 4132 DirectDrive, 50K, TLS, HCS, 114ltr pump, 3ESCV, A/C, air seat, front linkage, joystick, AutoTrac Ready, 4600 £62750 71094734 JOHN 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,premiumlights,hyd brakes, 114ltr £64950 11098168

JOHN DEERE 6155M 155 2021 3609 AutoQuad +creep, 40K, TLS, 520/70R38 420/70R28, 3SCV, air seat, A/C,premiumlights,hyd brakes, 114ltr £64950 11098321

JOHN DEERE 6R150 150 2023 763 AutoPowr CommandPRO, 50K, AT Ready, Activations, G5 Plus, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, £107750 11098307

JOHN DEERE 6R150 150 2023 850 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AT Ready, Activations, G5 Plus, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, £109250 11098305

JOHN DEERE 6R150 150 2023 1000 AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AT Ready, Activations, G5 Plus, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 3ESCV, £109250 11096852

DEERE 8500i 2023 324 drum hrs, 583 engine hrs, 585HP, 40K ProDrive, AutoTrac ready, 4 wheel Drive, air seat, A/C, KP, twin £244950 51087765 KEMPER 390 2019 12 row maize header, to fit 8/9000 wide crop flow JD forager, automatic PTO coupler, fixed crop lifters, £64950 TELESCOPICS /PLANT

JOHN DEERE 6R150 150 2023 3150 AutoPowr, 50K, TLS, HCS, AutoTrac ready, activations, 4200 screen, Ultimate front hitch package + PTO £89950 81096118

KRAMER KT557 Hydro Ecospeed, 40K, Kramer/Scorpion 50mm hydraulic locking headstock, boom suspension, Central

JOHN DEERE 6145R 145 2020 3870 AutoQuad, 50K, TLS, HCS, 3SCV, PUH, air/hyd brakes, additional oil resevoir, powerbeyond, front £72950 51094632

KRAMER KT447 3284 Hydro, 40K, boom suspension, Kramer headstock, pallet tines, 3rd service depressure button, PUH, rear

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

KRAMER KT447 Ecospeed Hydro, 40K, Boom suspension, JCB Q fit hydraulic locking headstock (no tines), all round light

40K, boom suspension, Kramer 50mm headstock, pallet tines, reverse camera, reverse fan, air seat,

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, 41093406 JOHN DEERE 2020 2190 Premium Edition, 40K, CommandQuad, AutoTrac Ready, TLS, cab suspension, Gen 4 4240 display, premium 81094227 JOHN DEERE 6135R 2021 3515 AutoQuad,

TLS, HCS, 520/85R38 16.9R38, air/hyd brakes, 3ESCV, joystick, 3sp PTO, 4100 screen, front £66750

50K, AutoTrac

CLAAS Tucano 430, 2011, 2417hrs, Vario 600 + side knife, new top sieves, good condition. J Brooks Tel 07776 421444/01502 677201 (Norfolk)

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COMBINE HARVESTERS & agricultural machinery KM Group 07944 116870 kmgroupcombine@gmail.com

straw walker, chopper & chaff spreader, lateral ﬂoat, 943/1186hrs, side knife, sale due to upgrade. £84,950+VAT. M Bere Tel 07970 443784 (Somerset)

BISO Schrattenecker integral electric side knife. £500. W Procter Tel 07979 853965 (Essex)

NEW Holland TF78 Electra, 24' header & Biso extension, Iveco engine, cuts around 400 acres/yr & always done us proud, in good working order, for sale due to upgrade. POA. A Holden Tel 07776 288821 (Norfolk)

JOHN Deere C670i combine with 25' header, full autotrac. £47,000+VAT. D Henson Tel 07770 878417 (Cambridgeshire)

1999 New Holland TF78 Elektra Plus combine, breaking for spares, farmer owner/driver, low hour machine, sorry front wheels, header, engine sold, however many parts still available. P Scott Tel 07980 921341 (Lincolnshire)

CLAAS Consul 10' cut, used last September, 68hp Perkins engine, N Wales. £1,000 ono. T Roberts Tel 07817 755795 (Gwynedd)

HESSTON 6400 swather, 14' header with trailer, twin side knives, hydro drive, caster rear wheels, Perkins 4cyl engine, simple but effective machine, barn stored, SR Draper header also available. £4,200+VAT ono. M Burrough Tel 07860 246156 (Somerset)

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CLAAS Consul 10' cut, used last September, 68hp Perkins engine, N Wales. £1,000 ono. T Roberts Tel 07817 755795 (Gwynedd)

NEW Holland CX6090 Laterale, 2014, 4wd, top spec, 1377 eng/1058 drum hrs, 22' Varifeed header c/w side knife & trailer. £90,000+VAT ono. A Sabin Tel Tom 07964 966397/Antony 07817 709044 (Oxfordshire)

CROP PROTECTION

CROW/MAGPIE Larsen trap, built as ladder to trap wild bird predators, wood surrounded by rabbit wire then doubled up with black nylon netting, planed stained wood, good hinges, 240 W x 193 D x 182cm (6’) at highest point, no longer required. £280. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)

DIGGERS / DOZERS / DUMPERS

THWAITES 1t high tip dumper, low hrs. £4,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

TRACK Marshall 135 angle dozer f/w drawer, linkage & power shaft, very tidy condition. POA. T Austin Tel 07831 295954/01223 871166 (Cambridgeshire)

BOOM extension from Priestman Mustang 120 Mk3 digger, in good working order, may ﬁt other machines. £2,200+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

MF50B digger, 3 buckets, starts & runs well. £1,200 ono. P Jackson Tel 07867 663400 (Cambridgeshire)

CONCRETE breaker, came off Priestman Mustang 120 Mk3, sold as seen. £900+VAT ono. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

BENFORD 2t 3-way hydraulic tipper, easy to start, in very good working order. £1,200+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

PRIESTMAN Mustang 120 MkI, 360deg, vgo & working condition, starts on the key every time, new pins, sprockets, etc, for wide ﬁlled tracks, 95% wear left, 2 buckets, can still get spares, selling as project ﬁnished & I'm 90 now! £6,500 ono. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

RARE 2t swivel hydraulic high discharge dumper, working order, 2 cyl Petter diesel engine, may suit farmers or small builder, useful for concreting. £1,200+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

GEITH hydraulic quick hitch 5-6t excavator, 45mm pins, 260mm centres, 160mm dipper width, c/w 0.25" BSP hoses, wear in shoulders & latch, needs work, for spares or repair, hence price. £225 ono. N Johnson Tel 07905 828075 (Hampshire)

DRILLS

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. £19,750+VAT. P Batt Tel 07592 592727 (Kent)

NORDSTEN 4m drill, good order, big markers, harrow tips, lots of spares, extended hopper, operator calibration charts. £850 no VAT. A Preisig Tel 07710 974602/01233 712198 (Kent)

CLAYDON Hybrid 3m drill, great condition, c/w winter bean, spring bean, 5” & 7” shares, new lead tines recently, many spares also, cheap to run, twin tine kit available at extra cost. £24,000+VAT. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)

SIMBA MiniFlow 20mm seeding tines (30–32), 2000, 20mm in diameter & clamped onto the drill frame, rather than bolted to welded plate (as on FreeFlows), these tines have been obsolete for some time & it is rare to ﬁnd tines only offered, excellent. R Langley Tel 07866 276500 (Nottinghamshire)

VADERSTAD Rapid RDA800S, 2008, vgc, 9975ha, track erads, staggered wheels, marker arms, hopper extns, good metal, new coulters, discs & r/harrow 600ha ago, Fennix metering & SOYL cable for VRA drilling, recently used to drill peas. £19,500+VAT. J Mayes Tel 07970 549060 (Essex)

VADERSTAD Rapid RDA400S, very good condition, extremely accurate, 6502ha, track eradicators, staggered wheels, marker arms, barn stored, new cultivation discs & rear harrow tines 95ha ago so as new, ready to go, priced to sell.

£16,995+VAT ono. A Robinson Tel 07876 711477 (Bedfordshire)

SIMBA Miniﬂow 4m tine drill, 1997, modiﬁed for drilling in wet conditions by increasing tine clearance, good for drilling beans.

£2,000+VAT. M Eagling Tel 07876 261479 (Norfolk)

HORSCH Avatar 6.6SD, 2021, 1680ha, twin tank, pneumatic brake system, 710 tyres, Isobus, bout markers, in great condition & been well looked after. £70,000+VAT. B Savidge Tel 07584 487914 (Herefordshire)

VADERSTAD 600F drill, could do with new metal, working condition, just ﬁnished this year's spring drilling £11,500+VAT ono. A Turner Tel 07977 910501 (Essex)

4-METRE ﬂatlift seeder c/w 7 new Tilso Ultra-Lite legs, leading discs & r/press wheels, f/w Lehner seeder box, Opico Accudisc coulters, Techneat liquid fert kit with 1000L f/tank & r/Stocks slug pelleter. £7,500 complete, or will sell separately. N Vergette Tel 07802 331200 (Cambridgeshire)

EQUESTRIAN

REGISTERED Shire horses, black mare, four white legs, very quiet, no vices, good shoe, box, etc. POA; also two Shire colts, fully registered, brown & perfect markings, 1yr & 2yr old full brothers, make stallion, showing, riding, etc. POA. K Smith Tel 07940 049960/01335 330346 (Derbyshire)

DAF LF45 150 non HGV, low mileage, 12 months MOT, rear ramp with loading doors, adjustable partitions for 4 ponies or 3 horses, day living, cut through tilt cab for easy maintenance, smart little box, tack lockers, ideal for pony club, hunting. £750. S March Tel 07860 835995 (Essex)

FENCING & GATES

PARMITER post knocker. R Greenbank Tel 01765 677695 (North Yorkshire)

PAIR of 5 bar wooden gates, 1.2 x 1.8m,

C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)

BLACK bale wrap, new, 750mm x 1500m. £75 ono. C Law Tel 07850 877794 (Leicestershire)

STRIMECH 14' folding silage fork, good condition. £3,850+VAT ono. S Godwin Tel 07970 625051 (Wiltshire)

ROUND bale hay, good quality, 2024, artic access. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire) BARLEY straw in small bales, packs of 21, barn stored, excellent quality. I Fowler Tel 07885 332037 (Essex)

GENERATORS

GENERATORS: diesel & PTO, quality used & new, est 25yrs. JSP UK Ltd. Tel 01432 353050 Mob 07774 742182 (Hereford)

PTO generator, 75KVA, hardly used, now upgraded. £750+VAT ono to clear. S Dann Tel 07770 594545 (Norfolk)

GENERATOR 3 phase 125KVA, 1000 PTO, including power shaft, Stamford, step up gearbox, vgc . £1,250+VAT. D Cousins Tel 07810 740427 (Cambridgeshire)

CLAAS LEXION 630 M

620m Vario header, 30kph, 1377 engine/1080 drum hrs, 680 fronts, 500

manns.claas-dealer.co.uk

R, 4 spools, f/& cab susp, f/linkage, GPS steer, a/c, Isobus, a/brakes, PUH, Power Beyond, Maxicare Protect valid to 09.09.2025 or 5000hrs 2021 CL-A5101450.B CLAAS AXION 800 £63,000 50kph, 205hp, 3662 engine hrs, 540/70R28 fronts, 650/75R38 rears, 4 spools 2016 CL-A4002674.A

CLAAS ARION 650 £59,995

50kph, 185hp, AdBlue, 5754hrs, 540/65R28 front, 650/65R38 rear, 4 spools, f/& cabsusp, f/linkage, Eco PTO, GPS steering, air con, PUH, Power Beyond 2019 CL-A7603427.A

CLAAS ARION 650

CLAAS ARION 650 £69,950 50kph, 185hp, AdBlue, 3250hrs, 540/65R28 fronts, 650/65R38 rears, 4 spools, n/a loader, f/ susp, f/linkage, Eco PTO, air con, Isobus, air brakes, electric hyd, PUH, Power Beyond 2019 CL-A7603492.A

CLAAS JAGUAR 990 4WD £335,000 3m pick up, 710 fronts, 600 rears, 4wd, air con, corn cracker, V-Max 36, Multi Crop Cracker Classic L, 100/125 teeth, hard-chrome-plated, Stop Rock, cruise pilot, auto ﬁll, Opti ﬁl 2021 CL-50201093

SINAR 6060 moisture meter c/w storage/carrying case (as photo), in smart condition & professionally serviced just recently, guaranteed in good working order, email mikepageseaford@outlook.com or text. £500+VAT ono. VAT invoice will be provided. M Page Tel 07873 324384 (Worcestershire)

PERTEN AM 5800 moisture meter, purchased new in 2018 & lightly used, in full working order, Red Tractor assured for this harvest, runs on batteries, works by weight, c/w case & manual, can be connected to PC, new cost £1,800. £350+VAT. C CliftonBrown Tel 07860 841929/01440 783261 (Suffolk)

6-INCH high lift grain auger, approx 30' long, 3 phase, always kept inside, good condition. £500+VAT. M Ray Tel 07875 660559 (Cambridgeshire)

8-TONNE hopper, ideal for grain etc (used for wood pellets), no longer needed, as new, now disassembled ready to move, galvanised steel, was indoors, 14’ x 7’ x 7’, ﬂow pipes & air blowers also available for free, priced for quick sale. £800 ono. J Hughes-Hallett Tel 07570 802003 (Somerset)

SLEWTIC grain bucket, JCB brackets. £750+VAT. R Quiney Tel 07711 434763 (Warwickshire)

FIFTY-FOOT 6" belt with 5.5" cups, for a grain elevator, c/w man platform. £90. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

WANTED

ANY GRAIN DRYERS & agricultural machinery

KM Group 07944 116870 kmgroupcombine@gmail.com

HEAVY duty grain ﬂoor vents, approx 90 assorted, 300 x 290mm, 300 x 460mm, 300 x 915mm. £300 ono. I Craig Tel 07774 985200 (Bedfordshire)

UNUSED grain conditioning equipment, Grain Fan Assist wireless 1ph (10), Grain Fan Assist sensor 2m (1), Polycool std pedestal (10), Polycool extension 150 x 1m (10), Polycool coupler 150mm (10), PV250 fan 1.1kw single phase (10). £10,000+VAT ono. J Meredith Tel 01730 230330 (Hampshire)

HOLLAND LM7.42 TELEHANDLER trailer hitch, service to boom,

tyres PAIR STANDEN 9.5 X 44 HD ROW CROP WHEELS WITH NEW TYRES for tractor with square pans, c/w nuts & bolts

BAILEY TB16 SILAGE TRAILER sprung drawbar, air & oil brakes, grain chute, reversing lights, 560/60x22.5 wheels

Proline

£22,450 more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk New, top spec with Starcut blades, full warranty

07748 004794 01245 442224

SITREX Haymaker HM300 twin rotors, c/w safety rails, 2004, in good working order, located near junction 29 M25. £550+VAT. P Buckenham Tel 07770 797846 (Essex)

KUHN GMD 3125 F, very good condition, 2017, new PTO guard will be ﬁtted before sale. £7,995+VAT. L Shaw Tel 07903 601099 (Bedfordshire)

WESTWOOD T1600 38” cut sweeper collector, gwo. £1,275. no VAT. M Fisher Tel 07970 894244 (Cambridgeshire)

CLAAS 770 6 rotor tedder, in good working condition. £3,150+VAT ono. T Tye Tel 07976 666106 (Lincolnshire)

£13,950

Thames Valley Machinery

www.tvmachinery.com 07764 835562

EasyCut F320M Front Mower

hwhite@afmachinery.co.uk 07775 684401

KUHN BP280 flail mower, 2017, 2.8m cutting width, hyd side shift, whale tail flails, 2 rows stationary shredding plates, large diameter rear roller, 540 or 1000rpm PTO, 6 spline PTO connector, vgc, selling as now have front mtd flail. £4,250+VAT ono. C Whitton Tel 07957 870362 (Suffolk) Thames Valley Machinery 23-109361 www.tvmachinery.com 07764 835562

TWOSE Drum Mower 185, very good condition, hardly used, barn

only ever been a

machine. £1,500. A Thompson Tel 07884 480302 (Norfolk)

Tigre 280 rear mounted ﬂail topper/mower, 540rpm, new shop soiled condition, with hyd offset, rear roller, set of skids. £6,750+VAT. A Hill Tel 07767 600319 (Leicestershire)

TEAGLE Topper 8 side mounted rotary topper, 2012, hydraulic swing, barely used, excellent condition. £3,000+VAT ono. A Court Tel 07964 989516 (Staffordshire)

EINBOCK 4.5m hyd fold grass harrows, choice of 2 sets, both need some tines, one set 50 & the other 89 (£2.28 a tine from Kramp), do a deal on the pair, tidy frames & beds. £1,800+VAT ono. M Jeffrey Tel 07802 722408 (North Yorkshire)

PZ Haybob 360 tedder & rake, used by owner only, has done 20 acres, barn stored & is just like new. £3,750 ono. R Brown Tel 07778 041144 (Buckinghamshire)

£9,950 more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

2022, Pull-Glide version, 3.2m, very nice order

07748 004794 01245 442224

CLAAS 870 8 rotor tedder, in good working order. £4,150+VAT ono. T Tye Tel 07976 666106 (Lincolnshire)

REITER Respiro R3 Proﬁ Merger, 2017, very good condition. £12,200+VAT. T Tye Tel 07976 666106 (Lincolnshire)

SMALL ﬁnishing mower. £100+VAT. S Hall Tel 01473 743702 (Suffolk)

MASSEY FERGUSON RK421 hay rake, 3 point linkage, single rotor, 4m width, in very good condition, owned from new, low hours, selling due to retirement. £3,000+VAT. D Marden Tel 07709 796147 (Surrey)

AMAZONE ﬂail collector, light use, purchased July 23. £7,500+VAT. A Manning Tel 07592 842147 (Cambridgeshire)

LELY Splendimo 280m mower, good condition, owned from new, regularly serviced. £3,500+VAT. N Dolby Tel 07889 700498 (Cambridgeshire)

PZ hay turner, old but still working, spare springs & tines. £100. J Wakeley Tel 07989 889675 (Hertfordshire)

07415 387696 (Bedfordshire)

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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 regMF 6480 4x4 power control 5600hrs

57 reg MF 6480 4x4 8000hrs standard spec

S reg MF 6190 4x4 FL 8000hrs Dynashift

X reg MF 6260 4x4 Dynashift

F regMF 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 Kuhn Grass Topper AS 10T Trailer with roll over sheet 12T Dumped Trailer

FLEMING FM180, 2024, brand new & unopened, ready to use. £1,300+VAT ono. A Robinson Tel 07876 711477 (Bedfordshire)

NIEMEYER RO 165-11 2 drum mower, good working order. £800+VAT ono. J Lough Tel 07757 792262 (Northumberland)

WESSEX FM275 2.75m topper, triple rotor, pasture/SFI topping, good condition. £795+VAT. T Walker Tel 07765 113701 (Lincolnshire)

LSM model 9' wide shaft driven topper, original blades, extra steel added to skids, working order, tidy condition, need larger one. £1,450+VAT. S Bygraves Tel 07973 117993 (Cambridgeshire)

KVERNELAND 2832M rear mounted disc mower, in good working order, 3.2m cutting width, located Suffolk. £6,500+VAT ono. H Murton Tel 07484 834598 (Suffolk)

FLEMING T800 heavy duty super ﬂoat grass topper, 2017, owned from new, f/w new ﬂuted blades & straight mulching blades with 8 blades, stored under cover, perfect condition. £2,500. C Dibden Tel 07831 484365 (Hampshire)

OPICO 5.8m folding grass rollers, 2012, excellent condition. £4,000+VAT ono. M Hudson Tel 07754 813333 (Lancashire)

FLEMING Wufﬂer, 2012, good condition. £900+VAT ono. M Hudson Tel 07754 813333 (Lancashire)

HAY rake, 4m, 2017, done small acreage each year, very good condition, only selling as no longer doing hay. £1,400+VAT. J Green Tel 07415 387696 (Bedfordshire)

2007 Spearhead 420 topper, one owner from new, ﬁrst used 2009, new side skids & anti scalp dishes last year, 4.2m wide but folds up for narrow gates & lanes, good condition. £4,750+VAT ono. M Lake Tel 07767 265716 (Hertfordshire)

MUTHING MU-Pro/S Vario 250 ﬂail, 2014, mulching possible both behind and alongside tractor, up to 5.5m working width, good condition. £10,000+VAT ono. P Eustace Tel 07472 772225 (Hertfordshire)

OPICO grass harrow, 4.5m wide, 8mm tines. £1,500+VAT. L Johnston Tel 07713 241440 (Suffolk)

LELY Lotus 300, excellent condition, little used, one owner, always stored under cover. £2,150+VAT. T Johnson Tel 07752 027631 (Suffolk)

RECO FELLA KM 191 hay mower, 1.9m cut. £800+VAT ono. R Symes Tel 07776 263896 (Suffolk)

PZ Haybob 300 in working order, little used for last 10yrs, but stored indoors. £375+VAT ono. R Symes Tel 07776 263896 (Suffolk)

WESTWOOD T1200 lawnmower, 12hp, stopped using due to rotten bed, missing front wheels, please text if my phone won’t ring. £100 ono. H Pearce Tel 07947 344310 (Essex)

MF/FELLA 4 Rotor Tedder

2022, 5.2m working width, barely used £4,950 more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

07748 004794 01245 442224

PZ Haybob 300, very little use. £450+VAT. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

KRONE Swadro 42 rotary hay rake with 3rd front wheel, good order. £4,750+VAT. D Smart Tel 01223 861482 (Cambridgeshire)

McCONNEL PA 4330 hedge cutter, purchased new in 2021, barn stored, new hammer blades & bolts in Sept 24 & hardly used since, joystick controlled, excellent condition. £9,100+VAT. A Manning Tel 07592 842147 (Cambridgeshire)

NEW in unopened boxes of 250, clear with brown tint tree sparrols/ tree tubes, six boxes available, can post at cost. A Burton Tel 01692 651021 (Norfolk)

HYCRACK log splitter, PTO driven, 3 point linkage mounted, owned from new, spare roll pins, excellent condition. £400 no VAT; also Truncator 6 fold saw horse available, fast, easy, safe way to cut logs, excellent condition. £100 no VAT. R Lintott Tel 07799 473374 (Cornwall)

BAUER irrigation pipes (41), 19.5’/6m, 3.75”/19cm & 2 bends. £1,000 ono. S Webb Tel 01638 712122 (Suffolk) Stand out in your field! BUY & SELL ONLINE

IRRIGATION/ DRAINAGE

GCEP100WIR,YOM:2022, Ex-Hire, switch,4”outlet £25,800,REF:21086538

Kemper Grass pick up header, C3003, YOM: 2022, £35,250, REF: 21088930

BG & LD Rich

MF 8S.305

2022, 2400hrs, Dyna VT Exclusive, front links

MF 7S.190

2023, 2600hrs, Dyna VT, front links, GPS

MF 7720S

2019, 4500hrs, Dyna 6, Exclusive, front links, guidance

MF 7718S

2019, 4700hrs, front links & PTO, guidance

MF 7726

2017, 5000hrs, Dyna 6 Exclusive, front links

MF 8740S

2019, 9000hrs, front links & PTO, guidance, 50kph, air brakes

MF 8460

2008, 7000hrs, Dyna VT, front links, 50kph

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

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IRRIGATION/ DRAINAGE (cont)

IRRIMEC 550m hose reel in good condition, 110ml pipe, can be side or centre gun pull. £5000 ono; 5" irrigation pipes also available. D Bane Tel 07951 421839 (Norfolk)

RAINBIRD slow return sprinkler gun 0.5" nozzle. £50+VAT. M Gemmill Tel 07779 223458 (Essex)

RAINBIRD slow return rain gun, 1" (25.4mm) nozzle, spare bearings. £200+VAT. M Gemmill Tel 07779 223458 (Essex)

BAUER Rainstar TiH110 100/410 hose reel, 1995, turbine drive, connection hose, inlet ﬁlter, tacho, pull out bar, winding handle, Komet slow return rain gun (16, 18, 20, 24mm nozzles), inst book & charts, owned from new, hose turned 2013. £2,000+VAT. M Gemmill Tel 07779 223458 (Essex)

JAVELIN/IRRIFRANCE aluminium pipes, 5" x 9m 9 (approx 45) £60 each, 8 x 90deg bends £30 each, 7 x 45deg bends £30 each, 8 hydrant Ts £30 each, 3 end caps £10 each, two 4" x 4" take off elbows with clamps £30 each, good condition. M Gemmill Tel 07779 223458 (Essex)

WRIGHT RAIN 4" aluminium pipes, 4" x 30' £20, 4" x 20' £12, ﬁttings £12 each, good condition. M Gemmill Tel 07779 223458 (Essex)

1993 Wright Rain aluminium pipes, 5" x 9m, £60+VAT each, 12 x 90deg bends, 11 x 45deg bends, 8 hydrant Ts, 3 T junctions, 3 take off elbows. £30+VAT each, end caps. £10+VAT each. M Gemmill Tel 07779 223458 (Essex)

4-INCH alloy irrigation pipes, 9m long, 51 pipes available. £50+VAT each. R Waddelow Tel 07973 615772 (Cambridgeshire)

5-INCH irrigation pipes & trailer, 9m long, alloy (64 pipes).

£4.500+VAT. R Waddelow Tel 07973 615772 (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)

QUANTITY of Wright Rain 5" irrigation pipes, old style T latch type, approx 90 @9.3m, approx 80 @6.2m, thick walled strong pipes, stillages included. £6,350+VAT ono. J Wheeler Tel 07976 787751 (Nottinghamshire)

IRRIGATION reel, good condition. £500+VAT. J Gibson Tel 07931 930369 (Nottinghamshire)

2008 Caprari MR80 irrigation pump, 4 cylinder diesel air cooled engine with 2" self priming pump, Murphy switch gauge controls, new battery & starter motor just ﬁtted, excellent condition. £7,950+VAT ono. S Askew Tel 07969 991766 (Essex)

LAND/PROPERTY

GRAZING land required, all acreage considered, good rates paid, short or long term. J Harbour Tel 07974 295535 (Essex)

LIVESTOCK

PEDIGREE Aberdeen Angus heifer, fully pedigree registered, just the one available as all the others were bulls last year, halter broken with a calm nature, disease free herd in TB4.area, some top breeding in her pedigree. £1,250. D Bradbury Tel 07758 819761 (West Sussex)

PEDIGREE Aberdeen Angus bulls, choice of 4, all homebred to pedigree herd in West Sussex, fully registered with some top breeding in their pedigrees, TB4 area, closed herd, previously fully accredited health scheme, no history on any disease. £2,000. D Bradbury Tel 07758 819761 (West Sussex)

PEDIGREE in calf Aberdeen Angus cow, strong with fantastic breeding, only selling as I want to keep her previous bull calf as my next stock bull, fantastic temperament, very friendly & halter broken, scanned in calf for late Oct/early Nov. £2,000. D Bradbury Tel 07758 819761 (West Sussex)

WEEKLY TUESDAY SALES

Prime Lambs, Cull Ewes, Store Lambs & Goats

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY SALES

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

Seasonal Breeding Sheep Sales

Market Tavern & Function

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Pedigree Livestock Sales

Farm Sales and Valuations

Annual Traditional & Native Breed Show & Sale

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Straw & Fodder Sales

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BERKSHIRE weaners, available very early June, pre-book now, want the very best "pork on your fork" ? Then you must have Berkshires, outdoor born & reared, used to electric fence, well grown, hardy weaners from good Berkshire bloodlines. K Jordan Tel 07880 551111 (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)

GLOUCESTERSHIRE OId Spot X Duroc breeding boars & gilts, store pigs also available. J Sowter Tel 07561 637615 (Derbyshire)

ZWARTBLE ewes with pure bred lambs at foot, call for further details. J Moody Tel 07767 673493 (Derbyshire)

LIMOUSIN bulls, polled, Black & Red, Elite Health, TB4 semen tested, 2yrs old, ready to work, Bonshaw herd, Colchester. Heifers & cows with calves also

D Kinloch - JUNE Tel 07748 786073/07718 786218 (Essex) PEDIGREE 2yr old Simmental bulls (2), fantastic bloodlines, well grown & ready to

I-pad, seed counting, SD ag 3rd row coulter kit with new genuine metal

£48,500 £17,500 £45,000 £34,500 £43,500 £21,000 £21,500 £66,500 £58,500 £11,000 £7,500 £6,750 £37,500 £23,500

X-DEMO CARRE ECONET SGI 12 ROWS Auto guide hoe with camera and screen

2020 ZOCON GREEN SEEDER GS9 To seed in between 8 rows of maize at 75cm

GREAT PLAIN 4.6m AQUEEL ROLLER c/w Stocks Turbo jet applicator

2018 VADERSTAD CARRIER CR 925 CB Very little used

2017 AMAZONE CAYENNA 6001-C 6m no-till Grain & Fert, 1457ha

VADERSTAD REXIUS TWIN CULTIVATORS RST 450, 550 & 630 models available

2020 LDT USED 6m LOW-DISTURBANCE TOOLBAR

With auto folding of the wings during headland turns

CASE

2021 Case Optum 300 CVX, 2135hrs, GPS Ready, front linkage + SCV 900 tyres, 5 spool valves ....................................................................£117,000

2020 Case Quantum 110N, 2232hrs,40kph, front linkage & PTO, elec hyd, 4 rear elec spool valves, 3 mid mount spool valves, front tyres 280/70x16 75%, rear tyres 360/70x28 75%, immaculate ..........................£34,000

2023 Case Puma 165 CVX, 2237hrs, front linkage, guidance ready, 2 mid mount valves, deluxe seat, climate control, Power Beyond, front tyres 540/65x30 90%, rear tyres 650/65x42 90%, MINT ...................................£82,500

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, tear tyres 710/60x42 80% Michelin ...... £115,000

JOHN DEERE

2016 John Deere 6135M Power Quad TLS, 5239hrs, cab susp, front tyres 16.9x24 75%, rear tyres 18.4x38 New, very tidy tractor ..............................................£38,500

2013 John Deere 5080GV, 1357hrs, a/c, 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 hyd services, hyd 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

NEW HOLLAND

2019 New Holland T7.210 Power Command, 4800hrs, 50kph, front linkage & PTO, Power Beyond, Creep gearbox, front service, mech spool valves, leather seat, front tyres 540/65x30 20%, rear tyres 650/65x42 45%, slight rust on back wheels, very tidy tractor .... £51,000

FENDT

2019 Fendt 939 Prof Plus, 7950hrs, 2 front hyd services, front PTO, full Trimble RTK guidance, 6 rear spool valves, hyd top link, full LED lighting, evolution seat, vario grip, front tyres 600/70x34 40%, rear tyres 710/75x42 45%, all original tyres, needs paint on edge of wheel rims as it has been ftted with dual wheels ....................................................................£102,000

VALTRA

2016 Valtra T234 Versu, 7548hrs, 50kph, front linkage, front service, hyd 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 susp, Power Beyond, front tyres 540/65x30 65%, rear tyres 650/65x42 65%, nice tractor ............................................................£42,000

DEUTZ

2017 Deutz 5090G, 1610hrs, on grass tyres, 2 speed PTO, 2 manual Spools, a/c .............................£25,500

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 ftted with brand new dynamic command gearbox and a New Holland T6.160, the tractors have done a maximum of 2000hrs, ALL PARTS AVAILABLE

COMING IN

2010 New Holland T7040 Auto Command, 12,000hrs, 50% tyres, very tidy for age ..........£26,500

2019 Valtra N134 Complete with Quicke loader

2008 Deutz K120, 4500hrs......................................£20,000

2016 Massey Ferguson 7720 with Quicke 88 loader, tyres 90%

2017 Valtra T174 Direct 5030hrs

2016 Valtra T234 Versu 7548hrs

2019 Fendt 939 Prof Plus 7950 hrs

2019 New Holland T7.210 Power Command 4800hrs 2016 Massey Ferguson 7720 Dyna 6

KVERNELAND 864 straw/silage feeder/blower, swivel chute, elec controls, 2018/19, had very little use, excellent condition, road lights, mudguards, takes120x90 or two 5' round bales, twin speed gearbox, external loading control, anti-block feature. C Jones Tel 07818 600062 (Northamptonshire)

GALVANISED hook on cattle troughs (12), 7'6" each to ﬁt 15' bays, as new condition. R Greenbank Tel 01765 677695 (North Yorkshire)

TWOSE 402 yard scraper, good rubber wear strip. £225. R Mumby Tel 07710 242015 (Lincolnshire)

MSD Allﬂex SenseHub dairy system, 2023, comprising one SenseHub controller & 130 SenseHub collars, can be used as stand-alone system or expand an existing one. live heat detection & early warning health alerts, approx 3yr wty left. £8,000+VAT ono. I Davies Tel 01239 891286 (Pembrokeshire)

DOG kennel for sale. £200 ono. C Pilgrim Tel 07867 525596 (Norfolk)

IAE Chieftain cattle crush, 2018, sliding gate, rotating rump bar, foot kit including belly strap, Superscoop neck yoke, with a sliding race gate, only had light use since purchase, good condition. £4,500. B Richardson Tel 07775 837902 (Essex)

SYMMS calf dehorning crate, hardly used. £250+VAT ono. N White Tel 07885 746877 (Gloucestershire)

OLD piggery doors, part fold back, no longer needed. J Watkinson Tel 01379 642464 (Norfolk)

IAE Yokes for 5 cows (3), 10'5" long. £310+VAT. N White Tel 07885 746877 (Gloucestershire)

GALEBREAKER spring operated roller screens, one 15’ wide, three 12’ wide, one 7’ wide, average condition. £1,500+VAT. N White Tel 07885 746877 (Gloucestershire)

LIVESTOCK trailer, 12' long, chequerplate ﬂoor, average condition. £750+VAT. J Gibson Tel 07931 930369 (Nottinghamshire)

EB 16T feed bin, for spare or repair. £50+VAT ono to clear. A Skelton Tel 07989 056570 (Lincolnshire)

CALF crate, average condition. £50+VAT. J Gibson Tel 07931 930369 (Nottinghamshire)

BRAY breeding calendar with magnets, excellent condition. £50+VAT. J Gibson Tel 07931 930369 (Nottinghamshire)

Redrock

Maschio Dominator Rapido 3m power harrow

Valtra T235 Direct 57kph, 2024, 2214hrs, full susp, f/linkage & PTO, guidance, Valtra warranty 2027 IN SHORTLY

Valtra N175 Versu 57kph, 2024, only 905hrs, full susp. f/linkage. guidance ready. full spec, Valtra wty 2027 IN SHORTLY

CATTLE equipment for sale, genuine from a friend who has packed up, square feeders, round bale feeders, creep feeders, cattle crushes, beef feeders & lots more. A Youngman Tel 07732 042213 (Suffolk)

ROUND sheep feeder, in perfect condition, splits using pins, no bolts. £50. S March Tel 07860 835995 (Essex)

MOO Monitor collars. approx 300. £1,000+VAT ono for the lot. G Oliver Tel 07999 465109 (Suffolk)

BATEMAN creep feeders, covered walk in type, single sided. From £300. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

HOUGHTON Parkhouse artic livestock trailer, 40', double deck, previously used for pigs, 1996. £3,000+VAT. J Havers Tel 07788 813276 (Suffolk)

LAMB adopters, individual, various types, ring for further information. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

SHEEP hay rack/basket, double sided saddle type, like new, 20 available. £14+VAT each. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

PLASTIC slats ex farrowing house, pickup load for free (all clean). B Barker Tel 07768 286758 (Suffolk) BLACK plastic pig hoppers (10) 5’ x 1’6” to suit pigs 4 weeks to 8 weeks. £15+VAT each. B Barker Tel 07768 286758 (Suffolk)

BARROW cement mixer, used by tidy, 110 volt electric motor c/w 240/110 volt transformer & stand. £50 no VAT. P Tweddle Tel 01473 737337 (Suffolk) SHOTBLASTING gun c/w 20kg of shotblasting grit. £50. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire) MATERIALS HANDLERS

MANITOU 735 MLT Turbo teleporter, 11 plate, with air con, boom suspension, pick up hitch. £29,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

JCB 541-70 Agri Super, 2011 plate, 8100hrs, good tyres, Smooth Ride, hydraulic locking push, etc. £19,995+VAT. A Skelton Tel 07989 056570 (Lincolnshire)

STRIMECH 4 in 1 bucket, had very little use, 2.5m wide. £2,500+VAT. D Gittins Tel 07702 263655 (Shropshire)

HAUER 4-in-1 heavy duty bucket, 2.2m wide, Euro brackets,

£2,950 no VAT. W Smalley Tel 07973 633366 (Derbyshire)

IAE 8' lamb creep feeders. From £200. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

HEAVY duty muck fork attachment, good working condition, slight rust but doesn't affect use. £250 ono. D Murrell Tel 07791 995018 (Norfolk)

BOMAG BW 65 roller, 2016, c/w Ifor Williams trailer, all good, done little work. £2,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

DIESEL engine & concrete vibrating poker, single cylinder, not running at the moment, needs TLC. £100+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (Derbyshire)

ROLLER conveyor, ex-military, very heavy, approx 2.4m x 38cm, hooks on one end, weighs approx 75kg, rollers have bearings, asking price is per unit (photo shows two units). £175/unit. J Berry Tel 07715 231291 (Cheshire)

CHERRY hydraulic adjustable width big bag lifter, 2.5T, as new, Ludlow. £1,500+VAT. D Gittins Tel 07702 263655 (Shropshire)

FORKLIFT/ TELEHANDLER MAN CAGE

£720 +VAT

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ALO Quicke sheargrab, 5’, euro brackets, good condition.

S Eavis Tel 07964 679354 (Dorset)

2006 John Deere 3220 telehandler (one of the very last made), 8650hrs, 460/75 R24 Vredestein tyres, 75% left, rear PUH with camera, pin & cone headstock, a/c (working), soft ride boom suspension (working), 8680hrs, v original condition. £22,750+VAT. T Chugg Tel 07980 240592 (Worcestershire)

PAIR of telehandler blot on brackets taken off an attachment, believed to be Kramer or Claas. £250. D Herbert Tel 07989 796503 (Northamptonshire)

FLEMING 5’ bucket, euro brackets, good condition. £400+VAT. S Eavis Tel 07964 679354 (Dorset)

JCB 536-60 AgriSuper, 5000hrs, 2018, choice of Matbro or Q ﬁt headstock, 40% 460/70-R4 Michelin XCML, air con, pick up hitch, 40k 6 speed Powershift, good condition. £45,000+VAT ono. . D Treharne Tel 07719 697455 (Northamptonshire)

‘22 Kramer KL14.5

MERLO to MX adapter plate, has slight bend in lower bar but still works, if not will make a decent set of weld on Merlo brackets. £100+VAT. J Lough Tel 07757 792262 (Northumberland)

CLAAS Scorpion 7040 Varipower 2008, brand new transmission

ﬁtted @£10,000, 2 of 4 hydraulic pipes down the boom replaced, 6000hrs, new machine forces sale, regularly serviced, good condition. £30,000+VAT ono. A Turner Tel 07977 910501 (Essex)

JCB 532-60 Agri, excellent example, 2296hrs, 2022 (72 plate), tool carrier headstock, brand new tyres, c/w one set of pallet forks (pictured), wellmaintained & in excellent working condition. £56,500+VAT ono. W Smaldon Tel 07513 234610 (Devon)

LANSING forklift, 2003, Perkins engine, 2.5t, good condition. £3,000. J Morse Tel 07811 999227 (Carmarthenshire)

MITSUBISHI FD15 forklift truck, 1.5T lift, double mast to 3m high, 6807hrs on the clock.

£2,750+VAT ono. S Laslett Tel 07764 291738 (Kent)

MILL & MIX

ROLLER mill with bagger & hopper. £1,500. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

Mobile roller mill and mixing We can add your proteins and concentrates Can roll all cereals, beans, maize and peas Option to add molasses Crimping also available Big and small tonnages, we cater for all

WALK-IN lorry freezer body, 11m by 2.4m, further insulation added near new 3 phase freezer equipment, currently in use, available mid August, can deliver, just plug in & go. £6,000+VAT ovno. S Dann Tel 07770 594545 (Norfolk)

Free advice & support

Managing wet grassland for wading & farmland birds in Norfolk and Su olk

What’s on offer: Tailored advice on enhancements to existing grazing marsh. Support with new and existing grassland Agrienvironment schemes Breeding wader and wintering waterfowl monitoring. Workshops and visits

ALUMINIUM ladders, 3 section, heavy duty, 4m sections, safe working height 10m extended vgc. £400 no VAT. P Tweddle Tel 01473 737337 (Suffolk) THREE Acro props, two No2 2–3.4m, one No1 1.6–2.8m,

KVERNELAND LO 85-300 6 furrow on land/in furrow plough, 2017, No28 boards, original metal, very tidy. £18,950+VAT ono. H Shaw Tel 07990 632309 (Bedfordshire)

Make the most out of your cereals today and walk it off the farm

Call Dan on 07940 021132 or email redhillfarmuk@gmail.com Covering Cambridgeshire and surrounding counties

ROLLER mill, 3 phase, not used for 10yrs. £250+VAT. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

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PORTABLE toilet. £395. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

Get in touch: Waders@rspb.org.uk 07802 897984

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8.5-TONNE rated green pin bow shackle, made in the UK, a high-quality lifting machine part designed for material handling & rigging, 19 available. £12 each. S O'Reilly Tel 07919 572352 (West Midlands)

ROOFING/TILING ladder, 4m, very light use, vgc. £180 no VAT. P Tweddle Tel 01473 737337 (Suffolk)

Hydramex Limited

GENERAL FARM AND AGRICULTURAL SUPPLIERS OF TRACTOR & WEARING PARTS, HARDWARE, CLOTHING ETC. FOR FARMERS GUIDE READERS

ALUMINIUM ladders, 3 section, heavy duty, 3.5m sections, safe working height 8.5m extended vgc. £320 no VAT. P Tweddle Tel 01473 737337 (Suffolk) Email: hydramex@hotmail.com

Tel: 01280 705202 Fax: 01280 704163

Farm, Charlton Road, Evenley, Brackley, Northants NN13 5GH

new full packs of 3000ml 45 mesh. Offers. I Brown Tel 07710 775177 (Essex)

LEMKEN DL120 4 furrow reversible plough, very good used condition with good metal, some new metal also available. £2,950. J Jordan Tel 07535 990066 (Suffolk)

MUCK & SLURRY e: info@sas-agri.uk t: 01493 733211 07880 552295 www.sas-agri.uk

FRASER muck spreader, 14’ long 5’ wide, in need of repair. £950. N Atkins Tel 07956 167510 (Leicestershire)

KVERNELAND LB 85/160 4 furrow reversible, good condition. £2,750+VAT. Fifth furrow also available if required. R Hewitt Tel 07444 034883 (Hertfordshire)

DOWDESWELL MTD conventional plough, never been used! H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)

LEMKEN DL140 5 furrow plough, for spares or repair, plough is straight, pins & bushes worn, bodies & metal in fair condition, bodies are WBU. £1,200. L Enefer Tel 07810 004470 (Norfolk)

REEKIE 41535 destoner, 2008, 3 web with stone box, good condition, used this year for 80 acres of potatoes. £7,500. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (South Yorkshire)

14–16-PERSON table, new wood, self build. £300 ono. A Robinson

07876 711477 (Bedfordshire)

Krone KWT 1600 Trailed Tedder

wheels,

Road

choice of

Hyster 5.5t Diesel Forklift 2007, 4769hrs, 75hp, 3 stage mast, side shift, 4’ & 8’ tines, 12 month Lohler test, immaculate

Dalbo Heavy Land

Folding Front Press

Teagle Multi-Disc

Weaving 4m Short Disc Hydraulic Folding Cultivator

2 rows of 24” discs 95%, 700mm press, had very little use

14T Low Sided Dump Trailer

TONG 1.5t self tip skip £480+VAT. R Waddelow Tel 07973 615772 (Cambridgeshire)

PRECISION FARMING

TRIMBLE Nav 3 controller, in perfect condition. £1,600+VAT. J Wilson Tel 07710 427348 (North Yorkshire)

WATER pump, PTO type, can be used to clean machines. £70. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

WATER pump, PTO type, can be used to clean machines. £50. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

By Teo

CENTERLINE 220 sat nav light bar. £200 ono. R McCheyne Tel 07973 408233 (Essex)

JOHN Deere Starﬁre 3000, available due to upgrade. £700+VAT. S Baker Tel 07946 382116 (Suffolk)

FJDYNAMICS AT1 for sale due to upgrading, 2023 model, has been updated & is ready to reinstall, c/w 2 domes & 10" screen, was ﬁtted to a New Holland 200hp tractor, c/w electric steering wheel, RTK unlocked. R Wheeler Tel 07973 292701/01562 770088 (Worcestershire)

Marian Teodorczyk

New Holland T6.155 2024, Electro Command -40km/h -creep speed -APUH -cab susp -8 LED work lights -3 speed PTO -High visibility roof -90mm lift rams -3 mech remotes -Fender controls -bluetooth radio - dynamic f/fenders, large fuel tank, a/c, 460/85R38 and 420/70R28. Choice of 5

Essex

New Holland TH7.42 Elite telescopic handler 2023, 665hrs, boom susp, 3rd service, a/c, suspe seat, 145hp engine 6x3 powershift trans, 140L/min piston pump, APUH trailer brakes, Halogen lights, 500/70R24 Trelleborg tyres

Essex

New Kuhn L6000 Cultimer HD Liner

6m trailed cultivator, 19 tines with mech wings, front control depth wheels, smooth leveling discs, 600mm HD-liner Roller 2 x 3m, mech roller adjustment, hyd brakes, road Lights

Essex

New Holland CR10.90 Revelation 2022, 856 rotor hrs, 1031hrs, auto guidance, level 3, 41’ varifeed header with 4 wheel steer trailer, 1.7m auger extension

New Holland T7.225 2023, Auto Command, 989hrs, Sidewinder, 146L/min, 8 LED work lights. cab susp, f/susp, 3 speed PTO, 150A Alternator, a/brakes, full GPS, 4 x elec remote valves, New Holland 745LA f/ loader, fender controls, hi mount road lights, f/ link with joystick, bluetooth radio, dynamic f/ fenders, telematics, intelliview IV -110mm lift rams, Vredestein 650/65R38 540/65R28

Essex”

Case 721G XR

2018, 6133hrs, boom susp, heated air seat, LED lighting package, heavy duty axles with Di� lock, joystick control with 3rd function, quick coupler, 3m GP bucket with cutting edge, heavy counterweight, New Triangle L3 tyres

Essex

New Holland T7.340 New Gen Blue Power 2024, Auto Command, 1034hrs, 50km/h, 220L/min, 14 LED work lights, semi-active comfort ride™ cab & 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 f/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

Essex

Massey Ferguson 8S.265

Dyna-7 E�cient

50km/h, 150l/m CCLS pump, Power beyond, micro Joystick with 2 ERV, 2 MRV,f/ linkage, full susp, Datatronic 5 touch screen 9”, 2 roof beacons, 16 worklights, a/brakes, 650/65 R42 and 540/65 R30 tyres.Choice of 2

Essex

Case IH Optum 300

2022, 319hrs, 50km/h, 220l/min, full susp, 4 speed PTO, 250A alter, 5 x elec remote valves, GPS, 2 mid mount valves with advanced joystick, fender controls, hi mount road lights, Bluetooth radio, dynamic f/fenders, ISO Power beyond, Telematics, AFS Pro 1200, 120mm lift rams CAT3, f/ link, cooled storage box, Michelin 710/70 R42 and 600/70 R30

Essex

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LITETRAC LT350, 320hp Volvo engine, Allison high speed auto gearbox, 30t GVW, 650 VF tyres, 115 hours, unused. Sensible offers. N Smith Tel 07798 907927 (Norfolk)

LOGIC mounted sprayer, 12' boom with individual taps, separate lance with 25' hose, 270L tank, requires control box, owned from new 2022. £900. C Fryer Tel 07798754813 (Wiltshire)

LITE-TRAC 2400SS, 6324hrs, 2009, 36m booms, 6000L tank, Topcon RTK guidance, 50k, air brakes, air suspension, alternatively would make a perfect self propelled bowser with 6000L s/steel tank, induction bowl & clean water tank. £17,995+VAT. L Shaw Tel 07903 601099 (Bedfordshire)

N Smith Tel 07798 907927 (Norfolk)

BERTHOUD Alba Sprayer, 2000L trailed, 21m Hardi boom, NSTS test certiﬁcate number 2036992, only selling due to upgrade. £1,600+VAT ono. S Bedford Tel 07771 590120 (Cambridgeshire)

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SANDS SLC3000 24m sprayer, 2 sets wheels, Trimble guidance system, Triple X nozzles. J Haywood Tel 07946 722815 (Lincolnshire)

HARDI 600L front mounted transfer tank, 3 point linkage with chemical cupboard, very clean, heat damage to the tank, but it has been like this since I bought it & it is sound with no leaks. £150+VAT ono. C Abel Tel 07976 290048 (Staffordshire)

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.

2005 Knight 1835 3500L, 24m boom, triple nozzles, Muller height control, 9700hrs, 320 rowcrops, 540 ﬂotations, full service records, regular maintenance. £14,950+VAT ono. S Howard Tel 07900 631724 (Nottinghamshire)

IMOVILLI D335 sprayer pump, 5 diaphragm, from Sam Lowline sprayer, three yrs old, also c/w hydraulic pump. £400. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)

KNIGHT Trailblazer, 2014, 3600L, 32m tri fold, contour booms, 12/24/32m (extendable to 36m), GPS auto shut off, GPS receiver on sprayer, triple nozzle bodies, rear axle steering, sold on 750 ﬂotation tyres, owned from new, vgc. £32,500+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07890 567794 (South Yorkshire)

MICRON Weedswiper 6m, very good condition, 6m working width, folds to 2m, electronic control for chemical ﬂow to pads, clean water tank, easy to set up & use, selling due to change in cropping. £3,950+VAT. C Byrd Tel 07768 635934 (Worcestershire)

KELLANDS Agribuggy 2000, 2002, 2000L, 12/24 booms, induction hopper, clean water tank, triple nozzles, tested to March 2026, ﬂotation & rowcrops 95% good, 9100hrs, professional engine overhaul March 2025. £12,500+VAT ono. J Parkes Tel 07774 111484 (Worcestershire)

2020 Bateman RB55, available August 2025, 3500hrs approx (3250hrs now but still in use), E Drive, 5600L stainless tank, 12/24/30m VG boom, twin line, fast ﬁll, 18 section shut off, owned from new, very tidy, high spec. £199,000+VAT ono. C Cade Tel 07825 616990 (Lincolnshire)

THREE-CABINET tandem axle spray trailer used for towing by 4x4, 2w009, c/w 2” water pump, large induction hopper, empty can container, space for another IBC, bunded sump, only for sale as upgraded to larger one, brilliant bit of kit. £2,750+VAT ono. A Robinson Tel 07876 711477 (Bedfordshire)

CHAFER Mirage, 2012, 24m twin spray lines, Teejet 844E controller, JD GreenStar guidance, two sets of wheels. £30,000. R Pryor Tel 07860 378162 (Hertfordshire)

BATEMAN Hi Lo self propelled sprayer with 20m boom, tank capacity of 2000L, gwc & regularly maintained by Sancroft Agricultural Services, 1989, for sale as farm in Countryside Stewardship. £5,000+VAT. A Holmes Tel 07760 288612 (Suffolk)

2021JOHN Deere R962i dual circuit Powerspray, 6200L, propl control steered axle with susp, individual nozzle control, 36/24m, Terrain Command Pro 5 sensors, LED boom lights, a/brakes, boom susp, VF650/85R38 Michelin on ﬁxed rims. £65,0000+VAT ono. M Doggett Tel 07710 747169 (Hertfordshire)

BFS Autostreamers liquid fertiliser bars, set of 48 in as new condition, bought as a new set but only used once, were all working. £900. S Pennock Tel 07811 198404 (Kent)

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Refurbished Power Harrows:

• All New Bearings and Seals in the Trough and Gearbox

• Blade Holders All New are fitted

• New Genuine Kuhn Tines fitted

• New Packer Roller Kit fitted

• Shot Blasted, Repainted and New Stickers

• New PTO and Guards fitted as standard

• Models of Power Harrows used:

HR3001, HR3002, HR3003, HR4001, HR4002, HR4003 and HR4004

• Front or Rear Levelling Board as standard

• Cam Clutch new fitted on all machines

• Wheel Track Eradicators are available as an optional extra

All Seed Drills Totally Refurbished:

• New Main Frame with Extra Strength

• New Coulters and Pivot Bushes

• New Metering Device

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• S-Type Following Harrow Standard on complete combinations

• 2 Rows of Coulters as standard – 3 rows optional extra

• Pre Emergence Markers available as an extra – £850

• Hydraulic Coulter Lift – £875

Refurbished Combinations

3m – from £14,250

Kuhn 3001 3002 3003

Power Harrow:

• New Maxi Packer Roller & Clod Board

• Accord 3m DA Seed Drill c/w Tramliner

• 2 row Suffolk Coulters

• Vertical Folding Markers fitted on harrow

• Hopper Extension

• Step and S-Harrow

4m – from £15,950

Kuhn 4001 4002 4003

Power Harrow:

• New Maxi Packer Roller & Clod Board

• Accord 4M DA Seed Drill c/w Tramliner

• 2 row Suffolk Coulters

• Vertical Folding Markers fitted on Harrow

• Hopper Extension

• Step and S-Harrow

12 Months Warranty on our combis

SPRAYERS (cont)

SPRAYING contractor has reels of 2" down to 0.5" reinforced pressure pipe, 2" suction pipe & various lengths of 3" suction pipe for sale; also 8mm–12mm air line reels & boxes of spray line ﬁttings 3"–0.25"" to clear. Call for more information. P Clarke Tel 07850 710996 (Suffolk)

SPREADERS

AGRISPREAD AS2120 SC fertiliser & lime spreader, 2024, section controlled full Isobus, single belt machine, roll over sheet, work lights, 3 sets of discs, lime up to 18m, fertiliser up to 48m, immaculate. £55,000+VAT. D Voutt Tel 07900 818810 (Cambridgeshire)

AMAZONE ZA-U 1501 fertiliser spreader, 20m discs, 12m discs + headland discs, in good order for age, washed, oiled & stored under cover all its life, not used for a few years, now surplus to requirements. £400. R Craig Tel 07772 601237 (Essex)

LELY Centerliner spreader with 1t bag lifter. £1,500. L Johnston Tel 07713 241440 (Suffolk)

15-METRE hydraulic folding Avadex applicator, Techneat applicator kit ﬁtted to an ex Gem sprayer chassis, c/w enclosed rack for a pallet of product. £7,500 ono. N Vergette Tel 07802 331200 (Cambridgeshire)

BUNNING Lowlander 120 Mk4 spreader, 2018, c/w wide body augers, large dia bottom blades, slurry door, simple canopy, ﬂared body to standard height, Alliance 650xR38 tyres, wide angle PTO, owned from new & in very good condition. £22,750+VAT ono. R Moseley Tel 07976 794383 (Shropshire)

WHEAT

& HAY

for sale in mini

TEAGLE Tulip Centerliner SX5000 fertiliser spinner, 2012, 24m vanes, for spares or repair. Offers. A Court Tel 07964 989516 (Staffordshire) KRM M2 fertiliser spreader, 2005, brand new vanes ﬁtted, has had very light use recently, all in working order. £2,250. E Brown Tel 07583 019273 (Wiltshire)

S.Marlow Trading Ltd

6000L tank, 2 sets of wheels, 36000 total ha, 18/28/36m boom.

£44,250 Stock No:F1056571 CHAFER SENTRY 2E

1992 John Deere 3650 HiLift Nice original example. 30kph Power Synchron, digidash, 9,983 hours

2022 John Deere 6120M

Autoquad, cab suspension and only 670 hours.

2022 John C/w 623R just 182

2014 John C/w high steering,

1984 Runs nicely, and

2016 Kubota Only 996 hours,

Gull KWR In very good gate, sprung

2016 Vaderstad CrossBoard of discs,

2015 Vaderstad Carrier L 825 Crosscutter knife, wavy discs, steel ring packer, in excellent condition.

2020 Bailey Root 14 Trailer

Kubota M7-152

loader, front linkage, 50 kph gearbox, ISOBUS, 4,370 hours 1992 Ford 8210 Force 3

example, goes well! 2

John Deere XUV 855M

2019 John Deere XUV 865M

543 hours with fully enclosed cab with heater. A smart machine!

10,000-LITRE Chafer fertiliser nurse tank, ﬁts in grain trailer, c/w lifting chains. £650 no VAT. A Preisig Tel 07710 974602/01233 712198 (Kent)

BUNDED fuel tank, 3000L. £350+VAT. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

COUSINS V Form 3 leg subsoiler. rear

(Essex)

SET of 9 discs off a subtiller, hardly any wear. £845+VAT. Laughton Tel 07980 750447 (South Yorkshire)

KONGSKILDE Germinator, 5m, new set of points, few new tines. £1,500 no VAT. A Preisig Tel 07710 974602/01233 712198 (Kent)

WEAVING 3m Subdisc, 2012, comprising 7 Shakaerator tines, 1 row discs, Guttler press, side plates, adjusting spacers, instruction book, little used, 30–60 acres/yr, owned from new, excellent condition. £5,500+VAT. M Gemmill Tel 07779 223458 (Essex)

& Accord

e: simon@andrewguest.co.uk www.andrewguest.co.uk

CAMBRIDGE rollers, set comprising main roller 7’10” long, two small rollers 9’2” long, total length 17’. £900. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

OPICO V300/S1 Vari-Disc, 3m, 2001, good condition. £2,000+VAT ono. M Hudson Tel 07754 813333 (Lancashire)

6.3m

2021, 24” rings + breakers, shattaboard £12,950 more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk

07748 004794 01245 442224

HUNTS 21’ manifold rolls, in good condition, entry to Stewardship reason for sale.

£1,200+VAT. A Holmes Tel 07760 288612 (Suffolk)

SIMBA Great Plains 4.6m Cultipress, Proactive tines, hydraulic levelling board, excellent condition. £24,000+VAT. E Clark Tel 07879 698807 (Norfolk)

TURBO TILLER 9’ wide, good machine for plough cultivation.

£150+VAT. M Wheeler Tel 07808 200404/01892 722532 (eves) (Kent)

22-FOOT wide harrow, folds up for transport, 3 point linkage, in fair condition, no longer required due to cessation of farming activities. Reduced to £500 to clear. J Berry Tel 07715 231291 (Cheshire)

McCONNEL Shakaerator, 5 leg, good metal, large packer roller with PTO shaft for shaker, excellent condition. £2,400+VAT ono. R Pearson Tel 07970 856341 (Lincolnshire)

SIMBA Flatliner 3.9m subsoiler, good condition, 5 legs, currently rigged up with 2 legs to rip out rutted tramlines but 3 other legs are available. £1,500+VAT ono.

A Robinson Tel 07876 711477 (Bedfordshire)

DUTCH harrow 10’ wide with crumbler roller, good condition. £250+VAT. M Wheeler Tel 07808 200404/01892 722532 (eves) (Kent)

RABE Fieldbird 5m disc press, good condition, tidy, stored inside, used mainly on establishment of cover, catch crops & SFI schemes, long frame allows ﬁtting of any size seed hopper, APV hopper extra, lights, ready to work. £10,950+VAT. P Garner Tel 07740 410915 (Leicestershire)

SUMO Trio press roll, 3670mm wide x 600mm dia, c/w full set of scrapers & two end bearings, had little use & very good condition. £1,200+VAT. J Williamson Tel 07801 667918 (East Yorkshire)

JOHN Deere hydraulic top link for sale, brand new, still in box. £595. R Edwards Tel 07967 828571 (Herefordshire)

KONGSKILDE 4m discs for sale, in good condition. £2,000+VAT. J Daniels Tel 07889 249226 (Norfolk)

JCB Fastrac 3220, good condition, 9709hrs (still in use), 04 plate.

£30,000+VAT. S Dann Tel 07770 594545/07887 822373 (Norfolk)

VALTRA G135A & loader, 220hrs, 2021 71 plate, light work, barn stored, excellent condition, grass tyres available separately.

£85,000+VAT. A Manning Tel 07592 842147 (Cambridgeshire)

v tidy, new f/tyres last autumn, rears 50/60% worn, had remap & AdBlue delete, selling as upgrading. £65,000+VAT ono. C Deacon Tel 07805 013755 (Hertfordshire)

FRONT weight box on A frame, made out of 5mm plate. £300+VAT. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

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)

JOHN Deere 6190R, 2014, 8100hrs, immaculate, Starﬁre 3000 on SF1, Direct drive 50k, TLS/HLS, 3 SCV, f/linkage, 1100kg weight, Michelin 650/85/38VF rears 85%, Michelin Xbib 600/65/30 55% fronts, Isobus, bought as demo, 1 owner driver. £46,750+VAT. T Mead Tel 07884 214608 (Cambridgeshire)

DEUTZ K430, 2010, 4200hrs, 130hp & compact in size, does 50k, 4 new tyres, fully serviced, new injectors last year, Quicke loader like new, very very clean tractor that wants for nothing, owner operator, genuine sale. £29,000+VAT. McStravick Tel 07585 115464 (Essex)

FORD 8210 Turbo, J reg 1991, 7134hrs, c/w front weights, in good condition, call for more details. £19,000+VAT. N Gaunt Tel 07999 855169 (Derbyshire)

2008, 7000hrs, Dyna VT, front links, 50kph

JOHN Deere 4066R compact tractor, 2022 72 plate, owned from new, barn stored, turf tyres. 2 speed PTO, radio, air con, 619 eng/408 PTO hrs, ceramic coated, excellent condition (hedge cutter not included).

£35,600+VAT. A Manning Tel 07592 842147 (Cambridgeshire)

JOHN Deere 4066R compact tractor, 2022 72 plate, owned from new, barn stored, turf tyres, 2 speed PTO, radio, air con, 615 engine/271 PTO hrs, ceramic coated, excellent condition.

£35,750+VAT. A Manning Tel 07592 842147 (Cambridgeshire)

TUNING kit for New Holland T7.270 (Stage 4), used, complete kit plus installation guide. £325. S Morley Tel 07747 792994 (Suffolk)

2010 John Deere 5090R, 6100hrs, very tidy & well looked after loader tractor, decent tyres, regularly looked after & serviced. £28,500 ono. J Keller Tel 07850 429719 (Warwickshire)

NEW Holland TD95D HC high clearance version, 2005, 4wd, 4000hrs on same farm from new, 3 spools, 12x12 manual box with shuttle, tyres 70%, 95bhp, 2 speed PTO, good condition. £13,500+VAT. H Duncalfe Tel 07798 700927 (Cambridgeshire)

2022 Massey Ferguson 7719 Dyna VT, 1033hrs, Trimble guidance, 4 rear hydraulic spools, 2 front hydraulic spools, front PTO, excellent condition, warranty til 18/08/2027 with any AGCO dealer. £95,000+VAT ono. S Baker Tel 07585 442177 (Suffolk)

McCORMICK CX95 with Quicke loader, 2004, 4.4L Perkins engine, XtraShift 3-stage Powershift, 7600hrs, new hydraulic pump Dec 2023, reliable, well-maintained, light use last 3yrs, ready for work. £15,950+VAT. T David Tel 07817 579636 (Cornwall)

JOHN Deere 6800, 1994, L reg, 11000hrs, 40K box, a/c, telescopic hitch, recently serviced & light repairs, minus weights, call for more information. £17,500 ono no VAT. M Britnell Tel 07983 205965 (Oxfordshire)

WEIGHT block, 3pt linkage, ideal for a loader tractor. £70. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)

CLAAS Arion 610 CIS, 2022, with 700hrs on clock, owned from new, front & cab suspension front linkage, in very good condition, genuine reason for sale, remainder of 5yr warranty subject to getting it transferred. £70,000+VAT ono. D Lunn Tel 07941 072957 (Cambridgeshire)

2014 John Deere 6210R, 7700hrs, one owner from new, Powerquad gearbox, really good condition, dealer serviced, c/w set rowcrop wheels & duals to ﬁt, GreenStar ready, excellent tractor. £42,500+VAT ono. T Hogsbjerg Tel 07557 200661 (Norfolk)

NEW Holland Boomer ﬂoatation tyres (2), 300/65-12, one tyre has a repair so suitable for a spare. £200 ono. S Godwin Tel 07970 625051 (Wiltshire)

2018 Tym T433 with MX loader c/w forks & bucket, 320hrs, brand new Winton ﬂail topper, superb condition, genuine reason for sale. £18,000. R Sammons Tel 07985 256009 (Warwickshire)

2012 John Deere 8360R, 5000hrs, full engine rebuild last year by Tuckwells (£17k invoice available), nice tidy, very well looked after, cheap HP, loaded with inner & outer rear wheel weights, front weight included (no tombstone). £90,000+VAT ono. A Turner Tel 07977 910501 (Essex)

NEW Holland Boomer front weights & carrier wanted. S Godwin Tel 07970 625051 (Wiltshire)

MASSEY Ferguson 7480 Dyna VT 50K, 4 spools, front PTO, electric joystick for 2 spools & 2 manual, 9228hrs, will go up slightly as still in use, good tyres, tractor is in excellent condition. £24,000+VAT. L Brown Tel 07879 881013 (Norfolk)

2017 John Deere 7310r 4600hrs

Autopower 50K, cab & f/ suspension, 710 r/tyres 75%, 600 fronts 75%, hydraulic top link, autotrac ready, front linkage, air/hydraulic brakes, LED lights, f/weight not included, excellent condition. £85,000+VAT. E Clark Tel 07879 698807 (Norfolk)

FENDT 600kg wheel weights, taken off tractor when bought new in 2023 & never been used, in excellent condition. £1,650+VAT ono. J Green Tel 07415 387696 (Bedfordshire)

TRAILERS

KRAKER walking ﬂoor, side & rear opening, weighing, good ﬂoor, light use, long test. £18,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

INDESPENSION trailer. 6'6" x 4', back door, ramp, lights. £650. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire) AS 10T mono

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 6125 RC shift 2018

Ford New Holland T90 c/w loader

John Deere 5090R c/w 543R loader, 1000hrs only, 2018 as new

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 4032 trailed mower conditioner

Kverneland 4332 trailed mower conditioner

Kverneland 3m CTS stubble finisher c/w DD packer

Teagle 40/40 tub feeder/bedder

Teagle 80/80 SC feeder/bedder

Teagle 2010 80/80 SC feeder/bedder good condition

Kidd Mk3 Professional Post Bumper as new

McHale 660 2018 round baler x 2

Krone V150 XC baler 18,000 bales c/w ALO trailed wrapper

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

tow bar £17,995 + VAT

JOHN DEERE 5115R suspension, 2017, 3190hrs, air conditioned cab, weights, very clean

AGROKID 45 2371hrs, turf tyres, front

ISUZU DL40 AUTOMATIC DOUBLE CAB Obsidian Grey, tow bar & load liner £39,095 + VAT

MCCONNEL RHINO TOPPER 9 2017, only light work, chain guards & skids

MCCONNEL PA4330 XTC controls, 1m Super Cut head, 2016

CHIEFTAIN TRI AXLE LOW LOADER trailer with outriggers, hydraulic ramps, air & oil brakes, sprung drawbar

RICHARD WESTERN SF16HS PLUS grain trailer, air & hydraulic brakes, lots of spec

NEW HOLLAND BOOMER 40 c/w MX loader, 2020, 2848hrs, roll bar

KRONE SWADRO 38 single rotor rake, 2012

MARSHALL 11 TON TRAILER sprung drawbar, hydraulic brakes, hardly used

NEW HOLLAND 760 SUPER FEED II round baler, 2013

ISUZU DMAX BLADE DOUBLE CAB auto, 2019, 61028mls, r/canopy,

DEUTZ

linkage & PTO

MCCONNEL PA7070T TELESCOPIC 1.2m head, joystick controls, 2022

AMAZONE PANTERA 4502 24/36m booms, 2015, 6200hrs, good spec

CASE IH FARMALL 55A 2wd shuttle, folding ROPS bar, 340/85x28 tyres

ISEKI 3265 4WD 2015, 1125hrs, turf tyres, rear PTO, drawbar

BEDNAR TN3000 TERRALAND 5 leg subsoiler

AMAZONE AMATRON 3 control box

CASE IH PUMA 240 CVX suspension 50kph, front linkage, 20 reg, 3600hrs, can be seen working

CASE IH PUMA 145 Powershift 50kph, 2012, 3900hrs, trailer air brakes, front weight

CASE IH FARMLIFT 742 TELESCOPIC pin & cone carriage, 2023, 3600hrs

CASE IH QUADTRAC 580 full Accuguide, rear linkage & drawbar, 2018, 5000hrs

AS MARSTON 12t grain trailer, manual back door, super singles, in very good condition. C Mount Tel 07721 379713 (Rutland)

10,000L

King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

HOOKLIFT gear with electric controller, came off 20T lorry, very good condition. £1,100+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

EASTERBY trailer, in need of TLC, 12’ long, 6’6” wide. £550. N Atkins Tel 07956 167510 (Leicestershire)

NORTON ex silage tipper trailer, good condition, good tyres, lights need attention, approx size D-1.1m, W-2.3m, L-3.7m. £2,200. S Younger Tel 07963 414468 (Shropshire)

ROLLAND 6.4m lowering livestock trailer, 3 new tyres, was used weekly up to end of March. £6,600+VAT. I Dawson Tel 07808 071739 (Fife)

7.7-METRE long trailer, solid old thing, but needs new ﬂoor, must be useful for someone. £475. J Wakeley Tel 07989 889675 (Hertfordshire)

MARSHALL 8T grain trailer with manual tailgate & chute, excellent condition for age & only been used for grain, has had short wooden side extensions ﬁtted but these can easily be removed, tyres OK & rams weep a little. £2,950. J Jordan Tel 07535 990066 (Suffolk)

BRIAN LEGG hydraulic tipping tractor trailer, f/w 4.5T buck, needs some work, plus tyres are poor as has not been used for a few years. £450. J Jordan Tel 07535 990066 (Suffolk)

SALOP LS12 FastTrail 12T, 1997, removable sides, sprung drawbar, swivel hitch, air & hydraulic brakes, manual tailgate with large grain chute, 385/65-R22.5 super singles plus spare wheel, excellent condition. £9,500+VAT ono. M Compton Tel 07985 550285 (Suffolk)

SALOP AS 180GT tipping silage trailer, 1976, 11t gross, suited to muck or silage, please text if my phone won’t ring. £2,200+VAT ono. H Pearce Tel 07947 344310 (Essex)

2013 Bailey 26’ ﬂatbed trailer, in very good condition & ready to work, sprung drawbar, Alliance 560/45/22.5 tyres, hydraulic brakes, LED lights all round, Tilly Pass dated December 2024, any questions please get in touch. £6,750+VAT. H Gillingwater Tel 07468 571051 (Norfolk)

STEWART GX16-21S grain trailer, 2011, hydraulic rear door, rollover sheet, grain chute & sock, hydraulic brakes, sprung drawbar, Michelin 560/60r22.5 tyres, lights, very good condition. £14,500+VAT ono. J Williamson Tel 07801 667918 (East Yorkshire)

IFOR WILLIAMS 14' cattle trailer, no decks, spare wheel, dividing gate, 2 keys. £3,600+VAT ono. B Lount Tel 07531 491466 (South Yorkshire)

GRAIN trailer 9T, good tyres & ram, very serviceable. £1,400+VAT ono. M Wheeler Tel 07808 200404/01892 722532 (eves) (Kent)

RICHARD WESTERN Hydrokit digital load indicator/trailer weigher, P/N RWHR01V1 SF14/16, 2024, bought & installed but never used as weighbridge set up in time for harvest, 2 available. £1,200+VAT. J Havers Tel 07788 813276 (Suffolk)

45-FOOT straw trailer with bogie. £2,500+VAT ono. G Oliver Tel 07999 465109 (Suffolk)

40-FOOT straw trailer with bogie. £800+VAT ono. G Oliver Tel 07999 465109 (Suffolk)

WARWICK 6t 20’ bale trailer, LED lights, new tyres last year. £2,000. L Johnston Tel 07713 241440 (Suffolk)

40-FOOT straw trailer with bogie. £800+VAT ono. G Oliver Tel 07999 465109 (Suffolk)

KEN Wooton 14T tandem axle trailer, sprung drawbar, rollover sheet, hyd tailgate. £3,750+VAT. S Markillie Tel 07970 960506 (Cambridgeshire)

40-FOOT trailer with bogie. £800+VAT ono. G Oliver Tel 07999 465109 (Suffolk)

TYRES & WHEELS

ROWCROP wheels, set of four, 270/80/36 front 10 stud, 270/95/46 rear 8 stud, taken of Massey 7616, in very good condition. £2,250+VAT. P Buckenham Tel 07770 797846 (Essex)

ROWCROP wheels, full set, Continental 320/90 R32 80%, 340/85 R48 80%, to ﬁt JD 6930 or similar, on ﬁxed rims, always stored under cover, now surplus to requirements, more photos available on request. £2,850+VAT ono. J Cowell Tel 07768 945423 (Essex)

ROWCROP wheels, front Taurus 270/95R36, rear Alliance 300/95R52, 90% tread, to ﬁt MF. £2,550+VAT. R Warren Tel 07817 168865 (Essex)

ZETOR tractor front wheel & tyre, 6 stud, f/w 205-R16 tyre, good condition. £50+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (Derbyshire)

ZETOR wheel bolt in centres for 28" wheel, 8 stud, excellent condition. £50+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (Derbyshire)

Crystal 2wd front wheel & 8.25x20 tyre, 6 stud wheel, excellent condition. £30+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (Derbyshire)

or email: fakenham@lodgetyre.com

9.00-16 tyres, 10 ply rating, some tread left, not cracked. £30+VAT.

ROWCROP wheels, two rear, 85% tread, 8.3x44. £400+VAT ono. D Henson Tel 07770 878417 (Cambridgeshire)

SET

for John Deere Gator, one rear AT25x12.9 56F & one front 255/75-8 MST 74F. £100 ono. N White Tel 07778 847454 (Gloucestershire) CASE rowcrop wheels, 380/90R46

BEET HARVESTERS TIM & THYREGOD 2–3 ROW

Beet buckets – choice of standard & toe tip

BEET CLEANERS – CHOICE OF CTM & TODD with picking tables etc

BEET HOES CHOICE OF 6 & 12 ROW HYD FOLD

Standen - Househam - FMA - Kongskilde

VOGEL NOOT 5 FURROW PLOUGH WITH PRESS

S-950 manual vari width & hydraulic press arm

BAUER E21 RAINSTAR 110–420 IRRIGATION REEL Case 5130 handy sized 4wd tractor

TERRADISC CULTIVATORS 3 & 4M

Dutch & combination harrows – 3 to 6m

BOMFORD 8M VIBROFLEX HYDRAULIC FOLD

Dalso 6m hyd/fold pigtail cultivator with rear discs FLAT LIFTS – SUBSOILERS 2 TO 5 LEG

Westﬁeld 3 phase 10” grain auger x approx 42’

STAINLESS STEEL WATER/FERTILISER BOWSERS

Choice of 10,000 - 18,000 - 25,000 litres on air or hyd brakes

6T LOW LOADER – HYD LOWERING REAR AXLE

12 ton Marston tipping / ﬂat trailer with lift off side

12T GRAIN TRAILER HYD TAILGATE SPRUNG D/BAR

Tandem axle grain trailer with wooden drop sides

14T MARSTON GRAIN TRAILER HYD BRAKES

Griffiths 28’ flat trailer with steel floor & front/rear ladders

14T

TYRES & WHEELS

GOODYEAR 14.9-R28, approx 35mm tread. £100+VAT. D Scott Tel 07747 628481 (Cambridgeshire)

TWO MF 515 combine drive wheels with centres, tyres unsound. £50+VAT. E Milsom Tel 01666 840772 (Wiltshire)

VEGETABLE EQUIPMENT

32-FOOT long variable speed conveyor c/w single phase motor, used but good condition. £500+VAT. J Lewis Tel 07951 986370 (Worcestershire)

VEHICLES

VW Transporter, 15 reg, auto, new MOT, 58000mls, history. £11,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

NISSAN Navara double cab pickup, 03 ref, MOT Jan2026, needs new injector. £800. R Quiney Tel 07711 434763 (Warwickshire)

DAF LF45 180 lorry ,11t, diesel 6spd manual box, in date working tacho 437962kms approx, tested Jan 2026, 57 plate, f/tyres new 2023/24, c/w David Williams 18’ ali livestock container, ali ramp, gates & centre stock gate, willing to split. £4,000. G Blundell Tel 07752 434622 (Oxfordshire)

MAN 7.5T lorry, David Williams livestock container, all in good condition, genuine sale, MOT May 2026. H Haynes Tel 01793 762437/07711 488341 (Wiltshire)

CLUB Car electric golf buggy, low hours, had little use, 2+2, lights, charger. £2,500. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

USED bus, no engine, ideal for glamping project, etc. £750 ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)

2009 Land Rover Defender 110 XS TDI D/C, 6 speed manual 2400cc turbo diesel, 6 seats, LED lights, met green, only 36000mls, reg’d Nov 2009, bumper winch & wide tyres, will be sold with new MOT, excellent condition. £27,950+VAT ono. C Hart Tel 07740 359483 (East Sussex)

RACKING & shelving system removed from a pickup used by Network Rail, very high quality unit which would cost a fortune to install new, consists of 8' long double drawer unit, cupboards & shelving, more pictures can be sent via WhatsApp. POA. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)

ISUZU D-Max Yukon, full service history, most servicing & maintenance carried out at the Isuzu main dealer & has been maintained regardless of cost, it’s a really beautiful truck, does have some age related marks & scuffs. £6,900 no VAT. J Smith Tel 07825 597911 (West Midlands)

2021 Nissan Navara Tekna, owned by us from new, full Nissan service history, tyres 85%, just had a service, 12 months MOT & full valet, 68000mls (we have another one to sell with 95,000 miles). £14,000+VAT. M Naylor Tel 07970 576362 (Lincolnshire)

NISSAN X Trail, 2015, 7 seats, service history, panoramic roof, sat nav, air con, electric boot, diesel. £6,495. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)

2021 Nissan Navara Tekna, owned by us from new, full Nissan service history, leather interior, 95000mls, 12 months MOT. £13,000+VAT. M Naylor Tel 07970 576362 (Lincolnshire)

2011 Mini One 3 door hatchback car, petrol 1600cc, MOT & serviced, good tyres all round, very clean car. £2,300. C Goodchild Tel 07880 556482 (Suffolk)

FORD Ranger Thunder, black, 2007 double cab, MOT until Dec, tow bar, 120k miles, rear canopy available but not currently ﬁtted, jumps out of top gear but otherwise good truck for age. £2,200+VAT ono. R Dean Tel 07999 038590 (Cambridgeshire)

MAN TGS 320 26T 30' ﬂat with air suspension & lift axle, MOT December, well maintained truck in outstanding condition, sleeper, high roof cab, electric windows, mirrors, air con, forklift kit with Palﬁnger F3 forklift, will split £18,500+VAT. S March Tel 07860 835995 (Essex)

VINTAGE & CLASSIC

FORD 4000, good all round condition, in working order. £4,200. Austin Tel 07971 840304 (Derbyshire)

THREE horse-drawn mowers, one Bamford, one Bamlett, one Deering. £150 each or £400 for all three. E Calcott Tel 01827 62265 (Staffordshire)

VINTAGE carton stapler, heavy & solidly constructed, jaws are good & springs in place, in working order. £50. J Berry Tel 07715 231291 (Cheshire)

FERGUSON 2 furrow plough, top shears & discs included. £250. S Raven Tel 07931 511361 (Cambridgeshire)

354, 1973

c/w

& McConnel Ditch King. £3,000

Tel 07870 470788 (Hertfordshire)

VINTAGE DWS industrial carton stapler, solidly constructed & built to last, springs in place & jaws are good, in working order. £50. J Berry Tel 07715 231291 (Cheshire)

HESTAIR Bettinson cage wheels, originally from Colchester Tillage, to suit MF135 or similar, only used on moss land so condition is good, 2 sets available – 58" & 55.5". £200/set. J Berry Tel 07715 231291 (Cheshire) COUNTY dual wheel cones, pair. £150. W Procter Tel 07979 853965 (Essex)

RANSOMES single furrow horse drawn plough, garden ornament. £100 no VAT. P Spencer Tel 07968 353714 (Nottinghamshire)

SISIS HydroMain articulated garden tractor, hyd rear hitch, power steering, fully glazed cab, Kubota engine, shed stored, runs & drives, good condition, suit collector, rare. £1,500. S Raven Tel 07931 511361 (Cambridgeshire)

NEW Holland muck spreader, spreads well. £150 no VAT. C Burgess Tel 07722 459305 (Essex)

FORD 4100 tractor, front loader, hydraulics need attention, tatty but good workhorse, regularly serviced. £1,800 no VAT. C Burgess Tel 07722 459305 (Essex)

ANTIQUE clothes wringer, 1940s, fully restored & working, would make a great garden ornament or shop display ﬁtting, buyer to collect & pay cash. £185. G Ulley Tel 07798 872221 (South Yorkshire)

IHC Drott to ﬁt BTD5. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)

FORDSON Super Dexter, 1963, V5c, full service inc many new parts with receipts, easy starter, everything works as it should, ideal for smallholder or showing, main tractor in its original paint, ready for work. £4,800 no VAT. M Markham Tel 07850 863374 (Nottinghamshire)

FERGUSON TEF 20 diesel, 1956, in good working order. £1,900+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

FERGUSON TEF20 tractor, diesel, f/w banana loader in working order, 1955. £4,500+VAT. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

VINTAGE stationary engine. Offers. I Brown Tel 07710 775177 (Essex)

TRACK MARSHALL parts – side arms for tool bar, will suit TM 55/56/100 & other models, good condition. £150 ono. I Craig Tel 07774 985200 (Bedfordshire)

4-METRE press with razor rings & leading tines, in good/very good condition with lots of wear left in the press rings, ideally a Cousins Type 28 press. M Ray Tel 07875 660559 (Cambridgeshire)

THREE Lister D 10162 stationary engines & one Petter stationary engine on trolley, for spares or repair, 1920–1940. J Hodge Tel 07815 698617 (Essex) We are suppliers of USED PARTSfor ANTIQUE,VINTAGE & CLASSIC

VINTAGE Marsk Stig springtine cultivator, rusty but ready to work behind classic tractor. £300+VAT. J Spink Tel 07889 415028 (Suffolk)

WAGON parts – shafts, fore carriage & front axle, front wheels, back axle, good condition. Free. B Barker Tel 07768 286758 (Suffolk)

British & American, built 1920's–1980's

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VINTAGE cultivator, selling as need space, been barn stored till recently. £250 ono. J Watkinson Tel 01379 642464 (Norfolk)

VINTAGE 2 row potato planter. £100. F & E M Taylor & Sons Tel 07963 173333/01522 753520 (Lincolnshire)

TONG potato rocket. Offers please. R Collins Tel 07767 891601/07900 334969 (Cambridgeshire)

FORDSON New Performance Super Major, 135 TRR, immaculate condition, a show piece, barn stored. £12,000 ono. D Hodges Tel 07789 817505/01959 524801 (Kent)

1946 Ferguson tractor Ford engine, petrol TVO LEC vaporiser complete, for spares or repair. £475. S Bush Tel 07835 081664 (Norfolk)

4X4S & PICKUPS wanted, anything considered, cash payment, in the Anglia/ Kent region. Prompt collection. Call Jeremy Long on 07711 079821.

WOODCHIP wanted in large amounts, Market Rasen. M Chapman Tel 07971 940087/01673 843663 (Lincolnshire)

VINTAGE potato spinner. £100+VAT. A Burgess Tel 07889 640457 (Northamptonshire)

WANTED

14.9X28 tyre required, must have good walls & 50% tread. G Meadows Tel 07951 111182/01728 660577 (Suffolk)

SCRAP METAL WANTED

S Gray Recycling

Alltypesofscrap... SUGARCOMBINES MACHINERYTRACTORSHARVESTERSBEET

07785 937779 01953 454462

EARLY 20th century Massey Harris 11 row seed/corn drill, in good order (working), preferably with horse drawn pole. E Calcott Tel 01827 62265 (Staffordshire)

WE are interested in buying farm toys, toy & model collections, diecast models, etc, boxed or not, new or old, good prices paid, including postage, email yorkshirediecastmodels@gmail. com or text or Whatsapp. C Johnson Tel 07979 851995 (West Yorkshire)

FLOWELL PTO livestock feeder. C Cornish Tel 07880 976137 (Suffolk)

FRASER M9 Bruiser. C Cornish Tel 07880 976137 (Suffolk)

LOOKING for a Case 1394 with loader, must be correct. P Jackson Tel 01422 243914 (West Yorkshire)

STORE cattle & cows wanted for grazing, must be 4yr TB area, please ring with details. T Bays Tel 07379 451868 (Cambridgeshire)

CATTLE ring feeders required, must be in good condition, please ring with details. T Bays Tel 07379 451868 (Cambridgeshire)

COULTER tubes, new, preferably to suit MF30 disc drill (10). H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire) IHC 522 cultivator drill, 10' wide, in servicable order please. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)

CLAAS Corto 250 trailed mower required. J Mathieson Tel 07889 806807 (Essex)

WINGET 10NT/R batch concrete mixer in running order, as in photo. May be interested in non-runner as a spare, if available. J Hurd Tel 01985 840260/01985 840039 (Wiltshire)

LINCOLNSHIRE collector seeking old farming books, either English or American, preferably published before 1947. please send photo of front cover or preface, any condition. D Tonge Tel 07757 102031 (Lincolnshire)

INTERNATIONAL 445D wanted, either whole baler or the front drive/gearbox. M Lloyd Tel 07961 075503 (Hertfordshire)

STRUIK rotary ridger wanted, 2 row/4 row. C Jackson Tel 07768 755036 (North Yorks)

JOHN DEERE 3765 and Mengele SH30/40 trailed forage harvesters and associated equipment wanted, Including maize headers, etc. GDO Howell 07903 089 391 & 01728 723 683, gdohowell@aol.com.

SUGAR beet cleaner loader required, any age or make considered. R Fennelow Tel 07825 598570 (Cambridgeshire)

MASSEY Ferguson 35 or 135 with 3 cylinder engine or any other 3 cylinder Massey Ferguson quick decision & payment. D Lunn Tel 07941 072957 (Cambridgeshire)

SET of standard wheels & tyres for a 6600/6610 John Deere required, ideally 16.9/24 18.4/38. £100 ono. D Ward Tel 07855 174667 (Kent)

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:

NEW & USED STOCK

8S.205 EXDE7 1245 Hrs, 205 HP, EXCLUSIVESpec Package, DYNA-7Transmission, Tyres: 600/65R28 (90%) 650/65R42 (90%) £92,950 +VAT

22 Tonne, Triple Axle, 435/50RX19.5, Air ABS LSV Brakes, Hydraulic Tailgate

WANTED (cont)

COMBINESWANTED

New Holland TC, TX, CX

Deutz Fahr - all models

John Deere 1177, 2056, 2058, 2256, 2258

Claas Lexion 410, 420, 430, 510, 520, 530

SPRAYERSWANTED

Bateman and Sands self propelled sprayers

corkcombines@gmail.com

Tel: 0035 3862782479 corkcombines.com

59-109127

2020 VW Amarok Aventura wanted, 65k miles or less, preferably dark grey. J Hinsley Tel 07899 966013 (Norfolk)

HENRY Isaac 24' Cambridge roll rings wanted. M Gammond Tel 07742 635638 (Oxfordshire)

ISUZU Trooper brake master cylinder wanted. J Haywood Tel 07946 722815 (Lincolnshire)

RAPE seeder required, Stocks or similar. J Haywood Tel 07946 722815 (Lincolnshire)

CLAAS/CATERPILLAR track wanted, single track or tracks for Claas Challenger 35/45/55, will travel. C Taylor Tel 07706 116566 (Norfolk)

BROCHURES WANTED

All tractor and machinery brands, all years, complete collections. Cash or cheque on collection. Please phone Graham 07889 792875 59-109201

MOBILE batch grain dryer required for small farm, Opico, Master, etc, cheap & cheerful please. C Taylor Tel 07706 116566 (Norfolk)

STONE RAKE & fork wanted, plus NH 4 or straw walker combine. Donal Spillane 00353 8728 33200.

FRASER M9 bruiser wanted. C Cornish Tel 07880 976137 (Suffolk)

WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT

DEXION shelving for sale – 26 uprights (10' & 7'2"), 35 shelves (2' x 3'), 9 shelves (2'6" x 3'). £200. R Race Tel 01449 711429 (Suffolk)

RECO Maschio SC250 rotovator, in as new condition & only used once to cultivate a 1.5 acre stewardship margin, now surplus to requirements due to cancelled contract. £7,995+VAT ono. A Hazan Tel 07977 773342 (Shropshire)

METAL or vermin proof bin wanted for approx 1/3rd ton of oats, Market Rasen. M Chapman Tel 07971 940087/01673 843663 (Lincolnshire)

WEAVING Sabre 6000M, owned from new, 2020, 890ha, vgc, bout markers, pre emergence markers & half width shut off, N Cambs fenland farm. £45,250+VAT ono. M Fisher Tel 07970 894244 (Cambridgeshire)

CLAAS Lexion 560 TT, Vario 24’ header, 4535 working hrs, 3273 ﬁeldwork hrs, 2004, Caterpillar engine, good condition. £45,000+VAT ono. P Watson Tel 07885 272342 (North Yorkshire)

BARLEY straw, 4’ round bales, clean, barn stored, location Bassingham, Lincoln. N Chambers Tel 07940 513668/01522 788338 (Lincolnshire)

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. M Talbot Tel 07946 442168 (Cambridgeshire)

SLURRY/VACUUM tanker wanted for occasional use, with sound barrel. J German Tel 07771 511355 (Cambridgeshire)

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)

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)

7-TONNE bulk feed bin, regularly painted, looks new. £750 ono. J Pearson Tel 01283 732275 (Derbyshire)

DEUTZ Agrofarm 420, 2009, 2203hrs from new, a/c. £20,000+VAT. J Webb Tel 07799 823948 (Suffolk)

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Leadership changes announced at Massey Ferguson

Thierry Lhotte , vice president and managing director at Massey Ferguson Europe and Middle East (EME), will be leaving AGCO to focus his activities around his family and personal projects.

Thierry will stay in the organisation until the end of August, which will allow a good handover

immediately,

with his successor. Effective immediately, Marco Mazzaferri has been promoted to vice president and managing director at Massey Ferguson EME.

restructure of Fendt and Valtra France when AGCO purchased these prestigious brands.

Thierry began his career with Massey Ferguson 37 years ago, starting in aftersales and evolving into marketing and sales, and leading the

Marco joined Agco in 2015 in Italy

and since then has held several roles with Massey Ferguson Europe, such as national sales manager for Fendt & Valtra, global director of sales enablement and marketing for Massey Ferguson, and most recently, sales director MF EME. He holds a degree in engineering from the University of Perugia. Marco’s main priority is to grow the MF business in the region, increasing market share and profitability. and evolving into

ASSISTANT FARM MANAGER LINCOLNSHIRE

ISQ Recruitment is working with a well-established farming business to recruit an Assistant Farm Manager. This is a great opportunity for someone with a strong background in livestock or poultry farming, looking to take the next step in their career.

You’ll support the Farm Manager in the day-to-day running of the site, helping ensure high standards of bird welfare, productivity, and site security. You’ll play a key part in managing staff, maintaining optimal farm conditions, and ensuring smooth operations across the board.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Farm Manager and cover during absences

• Maintain excellent bird welfare standards

• Monitor and manage ventilation, lighting, feed, and water systems

• Supervise and motivate staff and contractors

• Keep the site secure, clean, and compliant with Health & Safety

• Attend relevant training and take on additional duties as needed

Beneﬁts

• Competitive salary

• 32 days holiday (incl. bank holidays)

• Pension and life assurance

• Ongoing training and development

• Bonus scheme and staff referral rewards

roles with Massey Ferguson Europe, from the University of Perugia. MF business in the region, and profitability.

FARM WORKER DISS

Looking to start or grow your career in agriculture? This hands-on role offers full training and a great opportunity to join a leading poultry producer focused on high welfare standards and long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare poultry sheds and maintain clean environments

• Feed birds, monitor welfare, and assist with collections

• Support daily routines and farm maintenance

• Follow strict biosecurity and safety procedures

What We’re Looking For

• No experience needed – full training provided

• Interest in animals or farming

• Reliable team player with a strong work ethic

• Physically ﬁt and happy to work weekends

• Own transport required due to rural location

Beneﬁts

• 32 days holiday (including Bank Holidays)

• Stakeholder pension & life assurance

• Employee referral scheme

• Career progression in a stable, growing industry

Marco Mazzaferri

Thierry Lhotte

Jordan

Adams joins Vogelsang

Vogelsang UK has appointed Jordan Adams as its new agricultural sales manager. He joins the liquid manure technology specialist with a background in AD management where he developed a detailed operational knowledge of Vogelsang’s product range.

“I have worked closely with Vogelsang for nearly ve years, using a variety of products from pumps to separators to run an anaerobic digestion plant,” he said.

He joins a team, based out of Vogelsang’s head o ce in Crewe, to look after agricultural equipment and technology sales in the southern half of the UK. “Following a visit to the factory in Essen, Germany, I am familiarising myself with the full range of applicators, separators and pumps to help farms in the UK gain maximum bene t from slurry, whilst minimising

potentially harmful emissions and reducing the use of synthetic fertilisers,” he says.

In his earlier employment Mr Adams managed pig farms, including a 13,000 unit that saw him gain an appreciation of how best to manage slurry.

BBRO announces new MD

Stephen Swainston has been appointed to the role of managing director of the British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) from 27th May.

advancements, that can actually help to make a meaningful impact on UK farms across the country.”

Iseki expands technical team

Iseki UK & Ireland has announced the appointment of Callum Gaskell as eld service engineer.

Iseki supports groundcare, local authorities, sports turf, agriculture and estate management professionals. The growing popularity of the products, from compact tractors to mowers and robotics, has made Callum’s role essential.

to receive rst-class service.

Callum has a strong track record in the turf care and agricultural machinery sectors. He started his career at Ransomes Jacobsen, progressing through roles in engineering and production. There, he gained in-depth technical knowledge of Iseki machinery while working closely with the brand.

Most recently Stephen has run his own consultancy company advising fresh produce and horticulture companies on commercial, business growth and routes to market. For the previous 15 years he has held senior leadership roles with UK Salads, The Ethical Food Company, Berry Gardens, Mack Multiples, and Flamingo Holdings (UK). He also spent 10 years working in the Netherlands, including ve years with Bos Brothers (a division of Wm Morrison Produce Ltd).

Once Stephen is in role, Professor Mark Stevens, who was acting as interim head of BBRO, will return to his critical role as BBRO head of science, and president of the International Institute of Sugar Beet Research (IIRB) for 2025 and 2026. of Wm Morrison Produce Ltd). to

Stephen said: “I am thrilled to be joining BBRO, I look forward to collaborating with the talented team at BBRO as well as on farms to help drive and communicate

Andrew Wright re-joins Stocks Ag

A familiar face returns to Stocks Ag as Andrew Wright is welcomed back to the business’ applicator technical sales team. Andrew previously spent nearly two decades with Stocks, building a wealth of product knowledge and forging strong relationships across the agricultural UK dealer network, with OEM customers and international distribution partners.

On returning to the company, Andrew commented: “I’m pleased to be back. There have been some

new products launched since I’ve been away and we have another major launch taking place at Cereals in June, so it’s an exciting time to be involved again!”

Andrew steps into the role previously held by David Goodale, who has announced his retirement after 27 years of service at Stocks. David has been a source of profound knowledge, and his expertise, hard work and dedication have been instrumental in the company’s success. in June, so it’s an exciting time to be who has announced his retirement David has been a source of profound work and dedication have been

In his new role, Callum will provide backup and technical service training to Iseki’s extensive dealer network. His appointment forms part of Iseki’s ongoing investment in strengthening aftersales support and ensuring customers continue

More recently, he worked specialising in GPS and and service support for

More recently, he worked at Thurlow Nunn, initially specialising in GPS and guidance systems before moving into aftersales and service support for forklifts and telehandlers. This gave him broad experience in diagnostics, field support customer service. will provide backup and ensuring continue

This gave him broad diagnostics, and service.

Yara welcomes product manager

Natalie Wood has stepped into a new role at Yara UK. Formerly arable crop nutrition agronomist for the UK and Ireland, she has now accepted a position as product manager for YaraVita and Biologicals, the foliar and biostimulant segment of the business.

As part of her new role, Natalie will be a spokesperson for Yara’s foliar and biostimulant products, working closely with distributors, engaging with farmers, and ensuring any technical product information is up to date. The role is also pivotal in ensuring product sales targets are met, and a key part of Natalie’s remit will be developing the strategy for the sales and marketing of the YaraVita and YaraAmplix product ranges.

A biology graduate, Natalie previously worked for Eurofins, specialising in herbicide trials before accepting a role at Yara organising internal trials. After a decade at Yara, Natalie is looking forward to a new challenge. She is also looking forward to working with her counterparts on the continent. organising internal trials. After a forward to a new challenge. She with her counterparts on the

Andrew will be on the Stocks Ag stand (826) at the Cereals event in June.

Andrew Wright.

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