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Claydon’s annual open day in late April welcomed farmers from across the country for a practical look at how its Opti-Till system is being used to reduce establishment costs, improve soil structure and open up additional income opportunities – turn to page 67.
Pictured (l-r): Martin Cartwright; Farmers Guide machinery reporter, Daniel Hodge; David Furber; Alan Stephen; Oliver Claydon; Petar Kabasakalov; Je Claydon; Spencer Claydon; Maksym Georgiev; Taig Norman; Jason Du Preez; Denis Stoica; Simon Revell; and Farmers Guide director, Greg Goulding.
Farmers Guide multi-platform journalist, Al e White and machinery reporter Daniel Hodge headed to Market Deeping, Cambridgeshire to test out Garford Farm Machinery’s RoboCrop electric weeder – an alternative way to tackle weed burdens. Read Al e's full report on page 63. Pictured (l-r): Garford Farm Machinery managing director, Jonathan Henry; Garford UK & Ireland territory sales manager, Andy Baggott; Daniel Hodge; Garford international sales, George Hall; Al e White; and Garford service technician, Dan Grant.
The Crawfords Group Machinery Demo Day 2026 took place on 7th May, where the latest grassland machinery and implements were showcased, with featured manufacturers including Fendt, Massey Ferguson, Valtra, Manitou, Amazone, Can-Am, Isuzu and more. The 12ha site included a working clamp area, and Farmers Guide had the opportunity to get behind the wheel. Daniel Hodge’s write-up of the event will feature in the July issue, but in the meantime head to the Farmers Guide YouTube channel to catch the behind-the-scenes action. Daniel is pictured during the demo day with members of the Crawfords Group team.
Kramp invited Farmers Guide to its headquarters in Varsseveld, the Netherlands, in April to experience the e ciency of its new webshop platform. Designed to give farmers instant online access to its parts range through participating dealers, it was really rather impressive – nd out how it works on page 57. Pictured (l-r) are Kramp eld sales manager, Leo Copping; Farmers Guide's Patrick Over and Daniel Hodge; Kramp key account manager Tom Melton; and Kramp account manager, Mike Ridding.
As the con ict in Iran continues, this month Open eld experts look at the impact of changes in agricultural policy, disruption to supply chains and the global phosphate fertiliser market.
As the world starts focusing in on the size of the 2026/27 global crops and their quality potential, in a fertiliser deprived world, it highlights the uncertainty that is caused by changes in agricultural policies and the lack of control most nations have when con ict disrupts supply chains, writes Open eld’s head of research, compliance and shipping, Cecilia Pryce.
I have spent much time anticipating the impact that SFI rule changes will have on land drilled to crops in the UK and the size of the national crops. Unfortunately, I believe it’s probably wasted time because there are too many moving parts. It’s almost impossible to work out how many farms are coming to the end of their current contracts and what they plan to do next – new scheme or real crops? With no data capture to show how many hectares came out of crops when the schemes started, it’s tough to now work out what may suddenly come back into viable production.
Similarly, there will be new applicants, but will one o set the other? The fact is, nobody really has a clue and Government don’t seem to be concerned, but is it an acknowledgement that maybe environmental schemes are a luxury that is tough to justify when the world supply chains are forcing up the cost of living and the costs of producing/importing almost everything.
On the back of increased prices and a shortage of some supplies, the risk of threats and vulnerabilities can easily increase. In the supply chain these come under the heading of TACCP and VACCP and are a mandatory requirement in almost all food safety standards globally. At this point it is worth sharing a phrase with you from the FAO/WTO: “If it’s not safe, it’s not food.”
I would go one step further and say: “If it’s not
safe, it’s not food or feed.” You as growers are fully aware of this, and legislation is in place to ensure we are all doing the right things to protect the food we produce and transport, but I feel it’s time for us all to keep our eyes open more and our ears to the ground.
The UK arable supply chain is TASCC assured and this complements the Red Tractor and SQC assurance and means arable products are traceable and comply with food and feed safety legislation, but it doesn’t mean issues can’t arise, either through human error or by fraudulent individuals. It surprises me how many farmers don’t check their paperwork with the haulier when they arrive on farm to collect a load – ultimately loading a lorry with 29mt of goods in faith seems rather unwise, but believe me it does happen. A classic is a lorry turns up on the wrong farm and is loaded, with questions only asked when another lorry turns up for the original load. Please don’t assume anything and check, it takes minutes but saves hours of stress.
Similarly, please consider grain store safety – lock silo doors because malicious people do exist and rather like oil tanks, crops and inputs can disappear or be tampered with. Most arable supply chain threats and vulnerabilities are avoidable but not having product, be it fertiliser or fuel for tractors or lorries, or having to pay in ated prices, adds an uncertainty to everyone – not just from a cost perspective, but in some supply chains quality of product can start to come under increasing scrutiny and corners can be cut. There is much that goes on to protect integrity of product coming o UK arable farms to ensure it is safe for food and feed but it relies on us all to do our part correctly from the moment the crops are planted to the point of consumption, but what many forget is it is also happening globally, after all with a global population of 8.3 billion we all survive because legislation makes sure food is safe.
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by geopolitical con ict, export restrictions, and structural supply constraints, writes Open eld fertiliser manager Lucy Hassall. Morocco, the world’s largest exporter, has brought forward its maintenance schedule, with output expected to fall by around 30% in the fourth quarter. This reduction alone represents a signi cant loss of global supply at a time when replacement tonnes are already restricted.
China, the second-largest exporter, continues to maintain a strict export ban until August 2026, aimed at protecting domestic supply and controlling internal prices. Chinese producers may further reduce operating rates due to persistently high raw material costs, potentially tightening global supply even further.
Saudi Arabia, the third-largest exporter, has been severely impacted by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
Against this backdrop of tightening availability, India has made a notable move by announcing a tender for 1.2 million tonnes of diammonium phosphate (DAP) and 400,000 tonnes of triple superphosphate (TSP). This is a signi cant volume and highlights growing concern over availability.
For anyone that has requirements for OSR planting it would be advisable to cover tonnes as rm prices look set to continue. FG
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Owners of vintage and classic Ford tractors will be attempting a new world record of gathering the most Ford 2600s together in one place at the Hertfordshire County Showground.
Organiser Richard Hill has been around tractors since a young age, so is excited to celebrate the heritage and power of these iconic machines.
The tractor parade in the main ring will gather crowds to hear the engines roar. Beyond the impressive displays of tractors, it will be a weekend of fun and entertainment with live music, gun dog demonstrations and the Flying Ryan motorcycle stunt show.
This event is easily accessible from Junction 9 o the M1. Tickets are available for £15 and children under 16 years enter for free.
The show will have a truly special atmosphere, and Richard and the Hertfordshire Agricultural Society look forward to welcoming everyone to enjoy the vintage Ford machinery.
Dates: 29th–31st August 2026
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The National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC) has released its latest survey of contracting prices. The results show that prices have generally risen by a few per cent.
Prices are based on red diesel at £0.70 per litre and do not include AdBlue. Ongoing instability in the Middle East is contributing to rapidly uctuating fuel prices, and contractors are advised to add a fuel surcharge where diesel rises above 70p per litre.
The survey re ects responses from across the UK, so higher and lower rates contribute to an average price. It is critical that all operators calculate their own costs. NAAC members can use the costing tool developed by The Anderson Centre to work out actual costs and realistic prices to charge.
NAAC CEO, Jill Hewitt said: “This year we asked members whether they plan to put up their prices to re ect increasing costs. The average increase is 4.84%, although there was a wide variation of predicted rises from 0–15%.”
For further information head to: www.naac.co.uk/ naac-news/
Addington Fund celebrated its 25th anniversary with a special afternoon tea event at the House of Lords on Tuesday 28th April, welcoming over 50 guests. The event was hosted by The Lord Curry of Kirkharle Kt CBE.
The agricultural charity was founded by the Reverend Canon Sally Fogden MBE and the late Richard Addington to support farming communities across England and Wales.
Fund director, Sue English said: “We are incredibly honoured to be at the House of Lords welcoming people who helped establish the charity 25 years ago and who continue to support us today. As we look ahead, our focus remains on supporting the next generation of farmers and strengthening
rural communities.”
Chair of trustees, Simon Mountjoy presented Lord Curry with a limited-edition commemorative teddy bear as a thank you for hosting the event and to mark his retirement from the House of Lords.
For more information about Addington Fund and its 25th anniversary celebrations, visit www. addingtonfund.org.uk
“Compact and manoeuvrable” rake launched by Kuhn Kuhn Farm Machinery has introduced a mounted twin-rotor rake aimed at small- and medium-sized farms where a single-rotor rake has reached its output limit or eld access prohibits trailed machines.
The 7.4m GA 7631 P has standard hydraulic working width adjustment to create central swaths from 1.3–2.2m, in a wide range of forage types. For transport, users can swiftly transition between eld and road as all tine arms
can remain in place, with the rake measuring 2.8m wide and 4m long.
Sam Alford, Kuhn’s grassland product specialist, says: “Mounted twin-rotor rakes might not be as popular as their trailed equivalents in the UK, but the manoeuvrability allows users to access hard to reach elds with a machine that o ers output to match a trailed rake.”
Weighing 1.5t, the GA 7631 P can be operated on medium-sized tractors of just 140hp as the centre of gravity is positioned closer to the tractor.
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With fertiliser costs soaring as a result of the Iran war, farmers are increasingly turning to manure spreading. Angus Western, of trailer and spreader manufacturer Richard Western Ltd, comments:
“Farmers are well aware of the reduction in crop yields which can be expected from lower fertiliser usage, but here in the UK we have livestock manure at our disposal which can bring
yields up and at a fraction of the cost of fertiliser usage, even in stable economic circumstances.”
Angus advises spreading manure in spring when valuable nitrogen is less likely to be washed away, rather than as a soil improver in autumn, and re ects on the uplift Richard Western has seen in the sale of spreaders over recent months. This has no doubt been heightened by the
huge increase in fertiliser costs as farmers turn to manure spreading as an alternative to avoid rising costs and availability issues. Access to UK manufactured machinery and manure products which are often on their doorstep is an added bonus.
Angus says: “It’s good to feel part of a solution and help UK farmers in what is a really tough climate right now.”
According to the Agricultural Engineers Association (AEA) After a strong peak in March, the number of agricultural tractors being registered in the UK remained relatively high into April, with 1,105 machines recorded during the month. That was 12% more than in the same month last year and close to the seasonal average over the previous ve years. This brought the total for the year to date to nearly 4,100, almost 800 (28%) more than in the opening four months of 2025.
Most of the machines registered during March and April are likely to have been ordered before the start of the con ict in the Middle East. So, it remains to be seen whether the rising costs and increased uncertainty farmers are experiencing as a result of the war will have any impact on registrations as the year progresses.
Month: 1,105 units
+12.1% change (compared with April 2025)
Year to date: 4,097 units
+27.5% change (compared with January-April 2025).
Farmers visiting stand 1016 at this year’s Cereals Event will have two opportunities to win either one tonne of Elsoms new winter barley Inferno or three tonnes of their new Group 3 soft wheat variety Sunspire.
Con rmation of the prizes comes from Kurtis Scarboro, crop manager for cereals and oilseeds with Elsoms Seeds, who says: “Following the success of our seed giveaway competition with Group 4 winter wheat Sparkler last year, we’ve doubled the prizes by o ering an exclusive opportunity to win seed for two sought-after candidate varieties.
“Sunspire is the highest yielding Group 3 winter wheat candidate variety in current NL trials, o ering excellent marketability and high treated yields across all regions. Inferno tops the yield performance list for winter barley candidate varieties o ering excellent resistance to brown rust and rynchosporium, high yields and a good speci c weight.
“For any farmer interested in a free chance to switch to a new, high-yielding variety this autumn, the competition is an exclusive opportunity, and we look forward to seeing you at the Elsoms stand at Cereals 2026,” he concludes.
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a Road Safety Strategy with the aim of reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on roads in Great Britain by 65% before 2035.
Tilly Pass has been working with the DfT to increase awareness of trailer towing and bring trailer safety to the forefront of government policy.
Part of the Road Safety Strategy focusses on trailer and towing safety, including maintenance. Failure to maintain trailers contributes excessively towards collision statistics. The strategy proposes the publication of recommended maintenance standards for agricultural trailers.
Coinciding with a tightening of enforcement around the carriage of dangerous goods, Tilly Pass is running LANTRA approved Dangerous Goods Safety Awareness training. The course provides essential training and a LANTRA a liated quali cation.
The eight-hour course is available for groups or individuals on-site or at the Tilly venue in Bedfordshire. Contact francesallan@tillypass.co.uk for bookings.
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A dry rst half of spring 2026 is eerily reminiscent of last season; however Hutchinsons and Farmacy agronomists are optimistic that most crops are in a better position, with good yield potential for the coming harvest.
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Greg Hopkinson (Hutchinsons), Derbyshire
Prolonged bright, dry, cool weather through March and April has generally been good for building yield potential in winter cereals and oilseed rape, although we need some rain in May to capitalise on this.
There have been concerns we are heading for a repeat of spring/summer 2025; however crops this year are generally in a much better position, having established well, with strong root systems. Cool weather did slow growth slightly during April, so while crops were quite advanced earlier this spring, everything is now much closer to normal.
Septoria pressure has remained relatively low, unlike yellow rust, which started to reappear just before T1s were applied in the third week of April, prompting the inclusion of rust-active chemistry where needed.
On the whole, winter barley crops have stayed clean with good potential. It has been interesting to see some signi cant di erences appear between hybrid and conventional varieties at the Hutchinsons Castle Donington trials site, where inspections in late April found hybrids to be around 50% taller, with much higher biomass than conventional varieties. There was little
autumn and have massive potential, providing they get some rain soon.
March and April were both very dry, prompting concerns about nitrogen uptake and potential drought stress on lighter soils. The dry weather has helped con ne septoria to lower leaves in most crops, although if conditions do turn more unsettled in May – as is forecast at the time of writing – then pressure could increase quickly, so stay vigilant as T2 approaches.
Yellow rust has been the main disease issue so far, with risk heightened by the breakdown of Yr15 resistance in several varieties; Champion, LG Beowulf and Dawsum seem to have been particularly hard hit this year. Early rust pressure has largely been well managed with a robust fungicide programme though, including an early T0 based on tebuconazole and azoxystrobin where required, and a T1 centred around uxapyroxad + mefentri uconazole alongside a strobilurin where possible.
Winter barley is also looking good, with T0 and T1 fungicides applied. Mildew and rust control, plus growth manipulation were the priorities at T0, while net blotch and rust control were the focus at T1.
conditions and soil moisture, or lack of. If crops are slow to get going, this could increase the risks from viruscarrying aphids, so close monitoring and timely insecticide use, where necessary, is key.
Finally, oilseed rape looks impressive and could be the most pro table crop this season.
Gemma Pavey (Farmacy), Hampshire
Winter wheat is a mixed bag along the south coast. In eastern counties, the most forward, earlier-sown crops have large biomass and were not far o leaf 2 fully emerged (T2) timing by late April. Septoria pressure has been higher in these throughout, requiring a robust T1 over the Easter bank holiday, and will be followed by a similarly strong T2.
Crops further west, and those sown later, are around three weeks behind this, with T1s applied at the end of April. Very wet conditions over winter meant later sowings struggled to develop strong enough root systems to cope with the swing from very wet to very dry conditions. On the upside, septoria pressure has been lower, allowing some savings to be made.
di erence at T1, so whether this just re ects the fact that hybrids have developed faster in recent weeks, or whether the extra biomass carries through to higher yields, remains to be seen.
An increasing amount of maize is being grown locally, re ecting strong demand from livestock buyers and the expanding biogas sector. Maize was very variable last year, largely due to seedbed conditions and moisture availability a ecting establishment. This highlights the importance of being patient and waiting for good conditions to establish crops; including soil temperature, which should be at least 10ºC and rising.
Spring barleys have gone in well, but, as elsewhere, need some rain. Residual chemistry was applied on early-sown crops where there was soil moisture, but it was too dry for residuals on later sowings, so post-em control may be required.
On the root crop side, potatoes went in well during April, while sugar beet is slightly more mixed. Most beet was drilled in late March to early April, with some wide variations in emergence, driven by seedbed
Unlike many other parts of the country, this region has largely escaped yellow rust so far, although we remain aware it could bubble up at any time.
One issue that has been more apparent is patches of yellowing and stunting in some crops, possibly due to BYDV infection. This is often an issue in milder coastal counties, and comes despite many crops being treated for aphids last autumn. Samples have been sent for testing to con rm it is BYDV and not wheat dwarf virus, which is spread by leafhoppers rather
mixes applied in warmer conditions, harsh on crops, so careful timing is key.
fully met, perhaps with a foliar product,
Also, avoid anything that restricts maize establishment, and take steps to minimise crop stress. Some herbicide mixes applied in warmer conditions, for example, can sometimes be quite harsh on crops, so careful timing is key. Ensuring nutritional requirements are fully met, perhaps with a foliar product, helps mitigate stress risk too.
Finlay Wilcox (Hutchinsons), Norfolk Winter cereals are generally still in a strong position in this region, as most went into excellent seedbeds last
than aphids.
Patches have also been seen in winter barley, although most crops generally look good with awns emerging in late April. Most barley has stayed fairly clean, aside from some net blotch and rust, dealt with at T1. Ramularia control will be the focus at T2.
Spring barley is more variable; early-sown crops are tillering well, and look good. Although it has been dry, there is still good moisture availability on chalk land. Spring barley sown on heavy clay in Dorset has struggled more, as it took time for land to dry out su ciently, then it baked dry, resulting in some cloddy seedbeds and uneven establishment. These crops were desperate for rain by late April, as were maize growers, many of which were drilling into a dust bowl.
Indeed, with average, or below average rst-cut grass silage yields, there are mounting concerns forage could again be in short supply if we don’t get su cient rainfall in coming weeks.
Jordon Lugg (Hutchinsons), Cornwall Spring growing conditions in this area have been far more favourable than many other areas, with just enough rain at the right times, and some heavy dews, to keep everything going and help crops take up applied nitrogen.
Winter cereals established well too, with some large, robust-looking crops around the county. Some mixed dairy and arable farmers on more fertile soils will need to pay more attention to growth regulation to manage lodging risk, but that is often the case in these situations, so risk is no greater than normal.
Conditions have favoured high
septoria pressure through the season to date, so this was the focus for T1s applied in late April. Most were based on either uxapyroxad + mefentri uconazole or fenpicoxamid with a partner product, both with additional folpet, saving pydi umetofen-type chemistry for T2. Again, high septoria pressure is not abnormal for this area, and providing fungicides are timed well, we should be able to keep crops well protected.
Windy conditions have limited available spray days however, and combined with large diurnal temperature variations, there have been a few issues with leaf tipping in some cereals, especially after applying liquid nitrogen. Most crops should easily grow away from this though.
There has also been more striping evident in crops this spring, which is a consequence of windy conditions a ecting granular nitrogen applications.
We are seeing higher levels of BYDV in cereals too, due to preferential conditions throughout winter, and with elds being too wet to travel when an insecticide was needed.
Of the spring crops, most spring barley has been in the ground since late March, and although there are some variations between early and later sowings, most has established well and is tillering strongly in favourable conditions. FG
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LG De ance looks really good, but the real proof will come at harvest.”
The launch of two new winter wheat varieties from Limagrain Field Seeds gives growers more options to achieve consistently high yields amidst an increasingly unpredictable climatic and economic situation.
LG De ance and LG Challenger are both Group 4 hard wheats that have shown consistently high yield potential across di erent regions, seasons, soil types, and rotational positions, alongside good agronomic characteristics to reliably deliver strong returns.
“LG De ance has the highest untreated yield on the 2026/27 AHDB Recommended List (95%), which is very rare for a hard feed wheat,” says Limagrain’s arable technical manager, Ron Granger. “LG Challenger is third-best untreated yield on the list, illustrating the strength of genetics underpinning both varieties. Both contain good pedigrees, but the key is what we as breeders can get out of that parent material to deliver on-farm.”
Both varieties are close to the best in terms of UK treated yield, at 109 for LG De ance and 107 for LG Challenger.
Crucially, LG De ance pairs this with solid disease scores for yellow rust (rated 8) and a 6 rating for septoria, while LG Challenger is rated 7 and 6 respectively. “With the changes to Yr15 resistance we’ve seen, selecting a variety with better yellow rust resistance, supported by an appropriate fungicide programme, is becoming an increasing priority,” notes Mr Granger. “Although everyone is talking about yellow rust, we can’t forget that septoria is still the biggest yield-robber on most farms.”
Frontier’s national technical manager – seeds, Dr Kirsty Richards, says that with rising costs, unpredictable weather patterns, and evolving disease pressures, selecting good genetics to reduce risk and build resilience across the rotation is crucial.
“Yield is a big attraction of LG De ance and LG Challenger, but it cannot be at any cost. Remember that 80% of crop potential is harnessed by putting the right variety in the right place, at the right time, for your situation.”
For LG De ance, she believes its agronomic characteristics make it a particularly good choice for later drilling or second wheat situations, while LG Challenger’s growth habit and straw strength better suits earlier sowing. Mr Granger agrees, but
adds that both varieties have shown excellent yield potential when sown during the main October drilling window.
“LG De ance is a taller variety that will require a good split PGR programme. Limagrain trials support the fact that it responds well to PGRs and the reduced height has no impact on nal yield potential, similar to varieties such as LG Skyscraper and LG Redwald.”
A further characteristic that builds resilience and helps meet market requirements under tough conditions is the excellent grain quality of both varieties, particularly their high speci c weights at 77kg/hl and 78.6kg/hl respectively, notes Dr Richards.
Sta ordshire farmer Rob Atkin is growing a small area of LG De ance this season to test whether the variety suits his farm, and so far he says it is the “cleanest and best-looking crop on the farm”.
“In the past, we grew a lot of KWS Extase and Gleam, so when we saw these were in the parentage of LG De ance, we thought it made sense to give it a try. We like to trial new varieties every year to see what works. So far,
Yield is a big consideration when choosing varieties, but Mr Atkin says robustness to diseases like Septoria and yellow rust is perhaps more important. “I want a variety that’s robust enough to stay clean and potentially give us the opportunity to reduce input costs while still maximising yield.”
Mr Atkin will be hosting an open day on 22nd June, allowing growers to see rst-hand the range of varieties he is growing this season. Visit https:// bit.ly/4cIy5QI for more information.
High yields make financial and environmental sense
While recent rises in fuel and fertiliser prices may prompt some growers to consider cutting inputs, ADAS senior crop research scientist Christina Baxter insists productivity should remain the focus – yield is still ‘king’.
Analysis of results from more than 1,200 Yield Enhancement Network (YEN) wheat crops between 2013 and 2022 shows a “very convincing” relationship between gross margin and yield, dispelling any suggestion that high yields cost more to produce.
“On a per tonne basis, variable costs decline as yield increases, as does the carbon footprint. There’s often a criticism that high-yielding crops cost too much, are too risky, and are bad for the environment. But YEN data proves that’s not the case.”
There are many building blocks to a highyielding crop, not least the weather and husbandry, but a key starting point is understanding the potential of individual elds and selecting a variety with the genetic pro le that can deliver most in that situation.
“The general approach to high yields has been to grow a crop that stays green for as long as possible. To support canopy longevity, you need to keep leaves clean so the crop gets maximum bene t from that leaf area and captures the most sunlight – in addition to ensuring su cient rooting depth for late-season water uptake.
possible. To support canopy longevity, you need bene t from that leaf area and captures the most depth for late-season water uptake.
management, and good varieties all
“Attention to detail, e ective management, and good varieties all support strong productivity.”
Learn more about LG De ance, LG Challenger, and the full range of Limagrain Field Seeds varieties at www.lgseeds.co.uk FG
Oats are proving a quietly e ective ‘reset’ in cereal-heavy rotations. Strong rooting helps condition soils and interrupts some disease cycles, while modest input requirements and reliable markets help to make oats a practical break option.
After several seasons of rotational stress, plenty of UK farms are rethinking what a break crop looks like, believes KWS UK oats product manager, Rory Hannam.
Black-grass pressure, uncertainty over consistent autumn drilling windows and a renewed focus on soil health have nudged growers towards spring options that keep cash ow moving without piling on cost or risk.
Rory says: “UK oat area has climbed in recent seasons, re ecting renewed con dence in the crop and its place in modern arable systems.
“For growers seeking a simple addition to the rotation, oats are increasingly viewed as a dependable choice and there’s much more to oats than many people realise. Oats are an adaptable crop that o er growers a useful addition to the rotation.”
for nitrogen, usually needing less fertiliser than other cereals.”
Semi-break on cereal disease pressures
“Oats do not provide a ‘full break’ like beans or oilseed rape, but they can take the heat out of a cereal disease cycle. As a non-host for some of the key wheat and barley diseases, they o er a degree of separation that can be valuable in tighter rotations. Herbicide options can be limited though, so be wary if certain elds have high weed pressure,” adds Rory.
“Good rotational hygiene remains essential, but oats can de nitely be used to create a useful bu er before returning to wheat.”
Oats bring a brous, highly branched root system that is good at helping to improve soil structure. Rory explains: “Oats’ root network enhances the crop’s ability to scavenge nutrients, and oats have a modest requirement
LG Defiance holds up well, is clean and fills the shed.
Lisa Bush, Lincolnshire
From an agronomic
perspective, it is Rory’s view that that oats are a relatively
straightforward crop to manage.
However, attention to detail is key, particularly when growing for milling contracts, Rory says.
“Disease pressure is typically lower
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than in wheat and, while oats still require a considered fungicide and plant growth regulator programme, the overall input burden can be lighter.
“They require less chemistry than other cereals. That makes oats an attractive option where growers are looking to balance performance with cost control.
“Nitrogen strategy is also relatively forgiving compared with other cereals. The focus for milling contracts is to achieve the right balance between yield and grain quality, rather than simply pushing yield.”
is the big lever
Time of drilling has a great impact on spring oat yields and quality. Rory says oats need time to develop roots before the crop starts to build biomass above ground.
“Early drilling supports tiller
retention and helps the crop build resilience before drier conditions set in. Delayed sowing into late April can narrow the yield window and reduce the crop’s ability to cope with stressful conditions.
“As with any spring crop, seedbed quality and moisture conservation are critical. Oats respond well to a ne, rm seedbed that allows rapid, even emergence.”
The UK oat market is well established, with strong demand from the milling sector and growing consumer interest in oat-based products, Rory points out.
“It remains a quality-driven market. Speci c weight, low screenings and good kernel content are key to meeting miller speci cations, and this puts variety choice rmly in the spotlight.
“Oat millers look for varieties with good grain characteristics, so growers need con dence that they can consistently hit those speci cations.”
As an example of a variety bred to meet those requirements, Rory highlights WPB Isabel (pictured above). He describes this variety as one that combines consistent agronomic performance with the grain quality demanded by the milling sector.
“On the Recommended List, WPB Isabel from KWS has demonstrated strong speci c weight and kernel content, alongside low screenings. Agronomically, it o ers good lodging resistance and manageable straw, helping to reduce harvest risk and maintain grain quality.
“For growers, that balance between eld performance and end-market suitability is central to making oats stack up nancially. A break crop that delivers rotational bene ts and a secure market outlet is far easier to justify in the rotation.”
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Ultimately, the value of oats as a break crop is not con ned to the gross margin. The cereal’s contribution to soil structure, disease management and input moderation can leave the subsequent crop on rmer footing, Rory believes.
“In a rotation under pressure, oats o er something increasingly prized on UK farms – exibility. They are a low-input, soil-friendly break with a dependable market, and that’s why they are earning their place as a reliable break crop.” FG
According to the de nition, “A maverick is frequently considered a trailblazer, a leader who creates a new path or sets a new standard for others to follow” – and NPZ UK says Maverick OSR has certainly been aptly named.
Maverick winter oilseed rape from NPZ UK sits with the other leaders at the top of the AHDB Winter Oilseed Rape Recommended List (RL). Its resulting popularity – particularly in the East/West region – arises from a combination of high output, vigorous growth, and a robust disease resistance package.
Here, NPZ UK’s oilseed rape breeder, Craig Padley details the key attributes that underpin Maverick’s success with growers.
“Maverick’s high seed yield is enhanced by a high oil content of 46.5%, a level that is a signi cant step up from older market favourites.
moderate resistance to verticillium. In summary, the combined resistances of LLS and stem canker, as well as verticillium tolerance, means the Maverick boasts very good stem health.”
Craig adds: “Outstanding autumn and spring vigour also helps it to outpace the threats from pests.
Maverick’s agronomic pro le simpli es crop management and reduces harvest risk as it is a stistrawed variety with high resistance to lodging.”
Flexible drilling date is another area that Craig highlights as a bene t when it comes to Maverick. “There has been a continuing debate on early versus late drilling dates for oilseed rape, and that debate will surely emerge again this season.
Maverick can stand across that divide due to the fact it is very vigorous with high biomass to give wide drilling exibility.
“The variety features exceptional disease resistance from both Rlm7 and RlmS phoma resistance genes, providing stacked protection against stem canker that is rare in the market. This is added to high resistance to light leaf spot. Maverick also has moderate resistance to turnip yellows virus (TuYV). Added to these factors, the variety has
Maverick also has moderate virus (TuYV). Added the variety has with high biomass to give
It performs well even in later-drilled scenarios that go into midSeptember.” in the market. This is added to
It performs well scenarios that September.” FG
A survey conducted last year by Niab and United Oilseeds helped to build a clearer national picture of cabbage stem ea beetle (CSFB) larval levels in oilseed rape across the UK, and will be repeated in 2026.
In 2025 around 200 farmers submitted plant samples which were dissected by Niab’s Colin Peters, helping to build a clearer national picture of larval pressure ahead of harvest.
The survey is being repeated in 2026, continuing the e ort to better understand what’s happening inside OSR crops and how pressure varies between regions and seasons.
But growers don’t have to rely solely on national surveys to gain that insight.
With a few simple tools and a little time in the eld, it’s possible to assess larval levels yourself. In the accompanying video, Niab’s Colin Peters demonstrates just how straightforward the process can be, o ering a practical way to see what’s happening inside your own crop. You can watch the demonstration at: https://youtu.be/g0rIZZjnB6I
Monitoring larval levels is about informed decision-making. Last year’s survey largely con rmed lower cabbage stem ea beetle (CSFB) pressure, aligning with autumn yellow trap monitoring and helping to present a more positive picture for OSR plantings.
But seasons vary. This year may show a similar trend, or it may highlight higher pressure in certain regions. Either way, having a simple, robust monitoring approach in place allows you to take a pragmatic view of crop potential and management decisions.
When larval numbers are low, it
provides reassurance and con dence. You may not need to push seed rates towards the higher end, and you can often stick closely to your preferred drilling window, safe in the knowledge that establishment risk is reduced.
When numbers are higher, you are better equipped to respond early and appropriately, whether that’s adapting nutrition, adjusting plant growth regulation, or managing the canopy to support plant resilience. In these situations, considering higher seed rates or netuning drilling dates may be sensible options, helping to o set expected pressure and maintain crop potential.
Just as importantly, on-farm sampling builds knowledge over time. By repeating assessments each season, growers can benchmark elds, varieties and establishment approaches, and better understand how di erent strategies in uence outcomes.
Over the past few years, CSFB pressure has generally been much lower and far less of an issue for many growers. But continued monitoring ensures that this trend is recognised, acted upon, and built into long-term decision-making.
Where pressure is identi ed, growers can refer to the “10 Shared Strategies for OSR Success” (https:// www.unitedoilseeds.co.uk/osrreboot/10-shared-strategies-forosr-success)as part of the wider OSR Reboot initiative, focusing on establishment, resilience and plant health to support crop performance.
The key message is simple: knowledge reduces uncertainty. And uncertainty has been one of the biggest challenges facing OSR in recent seasons. FG
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Selecting the most suitable variety or varieties to grow on your farm can be tricky given the extensive choice on the AHDB Recommended List, but agronomy rm Hutchinsons is o ering a helping hand in the form of trials and demonstration plots.
For more than 20 years, the rm has been running a country-wide programme of replicated variety trials and demonstration plots, which this season features a total of 45 di erent wheat varieties, including fully recommended, RL candidates, blends, and a new Group 1 hybrid.
“The plots give growers and agronomists a chance to see how new and existing varieties contend with local growing conditions, soil types, pest, and disease pressures,” says Hutchinsons national seeds manager, David Bouch.
“At several sites, we have an extensive, season-long, assessment protocol that focuses on early and late season metrics not covered by Recommended List trials. This allows us to assess varieties in far more detail and help growers make more informed decisions about what to grow, based on robust data and rst-hand experience.” A summary of those assessments is in the table opposite.
In all, there are 11 variety sites running this year, from Alnwick in the Borders, to Helix Cornwall, with each site featuring a selection of the crops and varieties that are most appropriate to that region and local markets. The sites will open their
doors to growers in a series of events this summer.
“Importantly, Hutchinsons doesn’t have an allegiance to any speci c variety, so we can be more neutral and recommend what we believe is right for growers,” Mr Bouch notes.
Rust comes to the fore The breakdown of Yr15 resistance was clear to see at many trial sites last year, and with populations of the new strain now widespread in the UK, rust has become more of a priority for many growers, even beyond traditional hotspot areas, Mr Bouch says.
“Yellow rust was everywhere last year; we were able to talk about it in Carlisle just as readily as we were in Alnwick, which has always been a higher risk area. So, just because yellow rust hasn’t been an issue for you in the past, with the breakdown of Yr15, it may well be something you have to manage going forward, and everyone will have to be more ‘on the ball’ with it.”
Yellow rust pressure so far this season has again been relatively high, particularly in eastern areas, with high levels observed in a number of varieties. Septoria has also been prevalent in traditional higher-
risk areas of the west and southwest, although few areas are likely to escape if conditions are conducive to the disease into May and June.
The potential for using wheat blends to help manage disease risk is being explored at all sites this year.
Two types of blend are being examined; a “reliable blend” featuring Graham, KWS Extase, SY Insitor and KWS Palladium, as well as a “high-yield blend” based on the highest-yielding varieties from Groups 2, 3 and 4 (KWS Arnie, KWS Scope, KWS Solitaire and Champion).
“Blends are in vogue at the moment, especially for anyone going down the regen route, so we need to see whether there are genuine bene ts from bringing those genetics
Summary of variety assessments
together in a blend, over and above what breeders are already doing within their breeding of conventional varieties,” says Mr Bouch.
A further trial is investigating the impact of seed quality on crop performance. A sample of Bamford with a thousand grain weight of 48g was split into higher and lower fractions to see what impact this has on crop establishment.
Although seed size was relatively similar in the two proportions, some small establishment di erences were still observed in early assessments this season and more work is planned to look at other varieties with more variable seed size.
To nd out more information or to register your place, visit www.hutchinsons.co.uk/event FG
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Changing weather patterns, tighter rotations and rising input costs are reshaping drilling decisions. Here, Certis Belchim seed treatment portfolio manager, Leanne Fowler, answers the important questions that should be asked before drilling wheat this autumn.
Is take-all risk changing, or is it just more of the same?
A: It’s changing and increasing in many situations. What we’re seeing now are more seasons with mild, wet autumns and winters, and that’s exactly what take-all thrives on.
The challenge is that it’s not always obvious. You don’t necessarily see classic patches every year, but the disease can still be there, quietly reducing yield and e ciency.
Research shows that these conditions can signi cantly increase infection levels and disease severity, even when symptoms are masked.
So, it’s not just about one season, it’s about what’s building up in the soil over time.
How much is rotation influencing that risk?
A: Crop rotation is still one of the biggest drivers. The more cereals you have in the system, the greater the opportunity for take-all to build.
The reality is that rotations are tightening. Oilseed rape has dropped out of some, and growers are looking at SFI options or simply coming back to wheat because it’s the most reliable crop.
Second wheats remain pro table, but they carry higher risk, with take-all capable of causing signi cant yield losses in high-pressure situations.
It’s not about avoiding second wheats altogether; it’s about recognising the risk and managing it properly.
Are break crops still doing their job?
A: Not always, and that’s something that’s easy to overlook.
If you’ve got grassweeds or cereal volunteers in a break crop, cover crop or SFI option, they can carry take-all through the rotation. So, what might look like a break on paper isn’t necessarily a break in practice.
Grassweeds such as black-grass and Italian ryegrass can host the pathogen, maintaining inoculum between crops.
That’s why it’s important to look at eld history in detail. If grassweed control hasn’t been e ective, you may need to treat that next crop as higher risk.
What about drilling date?
How important is it?
A: It’s a key lever. Later drilling into cooler soils helps reduce take-all risk, but that’s not always practical.
After a di cult autumn, growers often want to start earlier to spread workload and make the most of conditions when they’re right.
However, earlier drilling increases exposure, as the pathogen is more active in warmer soils.
It becomes a balancing act. If you’re bringing drilling forward, you need to think about how you’re managing that additional risk.
Where does IPM fit into take-all management?
A: IPM is central. You’re looking at rotation, variety choice, drilling date, seedbed conditions. All those things working together.
But in higher-risk situations, cultural controls will only take you so far.
Even well-managed second wheats remain exposed to take-all pressure.
That’s where seed treatments come in. Latitude (silthiofam) is the only fungicide seed treatment approved for take-all, and it works by protecting the seedling at that critical early stage.
So how should growers approach seed treatment decisions this autumn?
A: It must be a risk-based decision. There’s no onesize- ts-all approach.
Long-term UK data suggests an average yield response of around 0.55t/ha in second wheats, with higher responses in high-pressure situations.
In many cases, it doesn’t take a big yield lift
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to cover the cost, so it often makes sense where risk is there.
To help, we o er a Latitude Cost Bene t Calculator on the Certis Belchim website.
It’s a practical tool designed to quantify the likely return on investment from seed treatment.
By factoring in variables such as expected grain price, seed rate and treatment cost, the calculator allows users to assess how much yield response is needed to break even and where additional margin can be achieved.
In many cases, relatively modest gains –often in the region of 0.2 to 0.3t/ha – are enough to justify treatment, particularly in higher-risk second wheat situations.
It’s about putting real numbers around the decision. Once you do that, it becomes much clearer where Latitude ts within the overall strategy.
What’s your key message for growers this season?
A: Don’t underestimate what’s happening below ground.
Take-all isn’t always visible, but it can have a real impact on yield consistency and e ciency.
If roots are compromised, the plant can’t make full use of the nutrients you’re applying and that’s especially important with nitrogen.
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Farmers can take some simple steps to manage the area of cropping that will be used to produce their seed to the highest standard possible, and this process starts before harvest, says UPL technical specialist, Tom Wheelhouse.
Selecting the best part of a field for seed production allows for bespoke crop management of farm-saved seed. Tom says this should be a promising crop in a traditionally high-yielding part of a field.
He adds that, ideally, the crop should be clean of weeds and not follow a crop in the rotation that could increase disease threats, such as maize. “Preferably, a crop sown using certified seed, providing confidence in its purity from the start.
“These areas should be regularly inspected. Where diseases such as bunt, ergot, leaf stripe and loose smut are present, do not use that crop for seed production.
“Additionally, e ective weed control ensures a clean seed sample is produced, and weeds are not spread to other elds. Rogueing of black-grass, brome, wild oats, otypes, and visibly infected tillers will help to ensure the seed sample is clean,” explains Tom.
Before harvesting crops destined for farm-saved seed, Tom says the combine must be cleaned to remove weed seeds or other crops and varieties. “Try to harvest when the seed is at 15% moisture to avoid the need for grain drying, which in turn can reduce seed germination.
“If drying is required, ensure the temperature is not too high, and moisture does not drop below 15%. Farm-saved seed should also be stored separately from any other grain,” he notes.
According to Tom, every sample of farm-saved seed should be tested after harvest to assess the quality of the samples. Testing will show the percentage germination and detect seed-borne diseases.
“Seed treatments like Ranconai-Mix (ipconazole + imazalil) are essential to ensure a rapid and uniform crop establishment. They have a low cost per hectare and control seed-borne diseases that cannot be controlled with foliar fungicides,” explains Tom.
With cases of ergot on the rise, ergot sclerotia may be present in the soil of fields with a history of issues. Because of this, Tom advises particular attention should be paid to SPD selection.
greatly help to reduce the risk. Only two products mention ergot on their labels, and Rancona-i-Mix has the more substantial reduction claim.
“It states that Rancona-i-Mix is e ective for the suppression of ergot particles in contaminated seed stocks and the reduction in the spread of spores,” he says. FG
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With growers focused on getting the most out of sugar beet in their rotations after a turbulent few seasons of rising costs and market volatility, Farmers Guide nds out more about the fundamentals behind growing a successful crop.
general, its margins still compare favourably with cereals,” he says.
“Although there’s been a dip in demand from British Sugar for 2026 due to them having good stock levels after a run of high-yielding crops, it remains a reliable crop to bank on provided every detail in the growing process is properly managed.
“Every detail matters when it comes to growing sugar beet – from seedbed establishment and eld hygiene to variety choice.”
Su olk grower Nick Sheppard, who manages Upton Su olk Farms, says the recent price shifts have taken the shine o sugar beet for him.
“We’ll be reducing our area and con ning it to heavier land where we know yields can get close to 80t/ha as that’s the level we require for an acceptable margin.”
He agrees that every detail matters in the growing process and says: “It never fails to amaze me how we go from a small box of seed to 100 tonnes of beet.
“But that only happens if we get every stage right – hygiene, establishment, genetics, nutrition and monitoring. Productivity isn’t one silver bullet; it’s the cumulative e ect of attention to detail.”
KWS’ Martin Brown describes early, even establishment as the ‘foundation of yield’ and says getting the seedbed right is key to achieving a productive crop.
Sugar beet crops are having to ght for their place in rotations on many farms with crop productivity the deciding factor in whether farmers grow them.
“Too often, especially on heavier soils in dry springs, cultivations have been rushed or insu ciently re ned,” he points out.
“This often leads to cloddy seedbeds and poor seed-soil contact. Given growers are only placing 110,000–120,000 seeds/ha, every seed has to count.”
Historically, growers were forced to prioritise ne tilths due to the use of lighter tractors and drills, however the heavier kit available nowadays can cause problems later in the season, he adds.
KWS sugar beet product manager, Martin Brown, says that while the crop’s resilience and margins remain attractive for some growers, achieving the best results puts an emphasis on management and variety t to individual growing conditions.
“Sugar beet has been up and down in the past few years, but in
later in the season, he adds. kit,
“Today’s heavier kit, coupled with a temptation to push on regardless of soil condition, can come back to bite growers.
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British Beet Research Organisation (BBRO) head of crop protection, Alistair Wright says a key aspect of good establishment – but one which is often overlooked – is eld hygiene.
“Resetting the clock each season by cleaning spoil heaps, putting waste back in- eld, and avoiding clamp sites on next year’s beet ground is critical,” he explains.
“Failure to do so can result in many issues. For example, aphids can overwinter in a clamp on leaf remnant – creating an inoculum source for virus yellows the following year.”
Virus yellows remains one of the key disease challenges that threaten productivity in beet crops, he adds.
Martin adds that prior to choosing what variety to grow, soil sampling to include testing for beet cyst nematode (BCN) should be carried out.
“Choosing a tolerant variety on BCN infected land is an easy way to help improve yields; a test may seem like an unnecessary cost but choosing an appropriate variety will cover that expenditure many times over.”
Cercospora and beet moth are also ongoing challenges for growers which BBRO is looking at, Alistair Wright points out.
“With cercospora, we’ve seen fungicide resistance emerge rapidly, particularly to strobilurins, and our monitoring shows resistant populations reset each winter, suggesting a tness cost.
“With neonicotinoid seed treatments unlikely to return, genetics are the only sustainable long-term solution, but genetics alone won’t deliver.
“Resistance to other modes of action is only a matter of when – not if – and alternating chemistry, integrating genetics like CR+, and avoiding overuse are essential to slow the process.”
“At BBRO, we’re testing repellents, mulches and cultural tools to confuse aphids or reduce landing pressure. Every measure that delays the demand for insecticide helps to protect bene cials and prolong chemistry e cacy.”
Meanwhile, he says, the onset of a beet moth issue in recent seasons has forced a rethink on how it is monitored.
“We’re now using AI-driven smart traps with pheromone lures to capture moths and upload daily images. This allows near real-time monitoring of migration, helping identify optimum spray windows if intervention is required, and is far more e ective than sticky traps.”
KWS’ Martin Brown emphasises modern plant breeding – and developing varieties which are resistant to key diseases – has played a major role in helping the sector overcome challenges.
“It wasn’t long ago that rhizomania resistance was a niche trait, but now it’s universal.
“Since then, we’ve added BCN tolerance, Conviso Smart for weed beet control, virus yellows tolerance, and most recently CR+ for cercospora. Each trait addresses a speci c on-farm challenge.”
Such developments give growers a choice of variety options enabling them to select the one which best suits the challenges on their farm, he believes.
“The right variety, along with attention to detail throughout the whole growing process, will go a long way in ensuring a productive crop.” FG
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RAGT-Strube o ers four varieties on the 2027 Recommended List (RL). The portfolio combines varieties that are well proven and additionally newer varieties that bring virus yellow tolerance or yield progression to broaden choice for UK growers.
ST Rotterdam is the breeder’s newest variety that is already proven in other European countries in BCN and SBR a ected regions. With an RL adjusted yield of 101.5% against control in combination with the company’s ‘3D Plus’ prime and pellet, this puts it up with the very highest yielding varieties. Furthermore, it o ers above average sugar content, very low total impurities and good foliar disease scores. However, it is not suitable for early sowing.
ST Tweed is the highest yielding virus yellows tolerant variety on the RL at 99.0% and is suitable for early sowing, with average sugar content and very low total impurities. Furthermore, ST Tweed shows low susceptibility to all three of the major foliar diseases and is o ered at a highly competitive price for this added virus yellows yield protection.
In the 2024 BBRO ‘Goliath’ virus yellows trial ST Tweed retained c.95% of its uninoculated yield when exposed to 100% beet mild yellows virus infection and 88% when exposed to 100% beet chlorosis virus infection. Following a decade of intense tolerance breeding RAGTStrube says it can now o er this trait cost e ectively to growers.
Button is a proven choice for growers that require BCN tolerance, yielding 98.5% of control in the absence of nematodes. It is suitable for early sowing, o ering above average sugar content with low total impurity. Furthermore, Button gave its best performance in the 2025 RL trials that re ected its resilience under dry, stressed conditions.
Morgan remains a reliable and dependable
choice. At 99.1% of control for adjusted yield with average sugar content and low impurities, it is a competitive and reliable variety with excellent establishment. Like Button, its RL trial performance in 2025 was its best yet and showed resilience to perform very well under dry, stressed conditions. Morgan is not suitable for early sowing.
Breeding progress and genetic improvement continue to drive yield
progression, but that is only part of the story. RAGT-Strube says its reputation for the highest sugar beet seed quality re ects focus at every preparation step from multiplication, grading and polishing and its ‘3Dplus’ prime and pellet combination.
The full RL list is available on the BBRO website, showing the comparative performance of breeder genetics in combination with the available prime and pellet options. FG
Adama’s new slug pellet – which uses a novel active ingredient to deliver rapid-stop feeding of all slug species – is coming soon.
Approved for use on all cereal, vegetable, grass ley and high value broad- eld crops, Ferrabait slug pellets contain a complex proprietary formulation of 12 ingredients including 1% w/w Feralla (elemental iron) which is toxic to slugs and causes rapid cessation of feeding.
Ferrabait pellets also contain a blend of high-quality wheat ours which ensure optimum pellet palatability, and humic acids which stimulate rapid feeding. The pellets also boast class-leading levels of longevity thanks to Adama’s unique manufacturing process.
Ferrabait is manufactured using Adama’s Desidro wet processing and two-stage drying technology which produces pellets with the ideal balance of persistence in wet weather and palatability over a longer duration. Ferrabait pellets therefore remain mould-free for longer than other slug baits.
Meanwhile, the inclusion of humic acids improves the appeal of the new pellets, encouraging slugs to feed quickly and fully, thereby increasing consumption rates. And, as soon as a Ferrabait pellet is ingested, the elemental iron is solubilised and rapidly disrupts the slug’s digestive system, making it less mobile and stopping feeding almost immediately.
Ferrabait is manufactured to tight processing speci cations to ensure each pellet is of a uniform size, shape, weight, consistency and colour. At a size of 2.5mm by 2.1mm, Ferrabait pellets spread accurately to wide operating widths and provide the optimal number of baiting points (40–50 pellets per m2). Ferrabait pellets are also certi ed for use with a wide range of the most popular applicators.
In contrast, smaller ‘mini’ pellets, which have a larger comparative surface area and therefore tend to degrade more rapidly in wet conditions, don’t spread as accurately at wider spreading widths, while larger pellets provide too few baiting points. Similarly, smaller pellets can be less e ective due to the requirement for slugs to ingest more than one pellet to receive a lethal dose. Conversely, trials have shown that slugs need to eat less than one pellet of Ferrabait to receive a lethal dose, leaving the remainder of the pellet available for the next slug to feed on and giving greater longevity of control from one application. FG
Adama will be hosting a series of regional eld demonstrations to show how Gilboa’s innovative mode of action helps to protect winter wheat against the ever-present threat of disease.
The ‘Adama in Action’ demonstration days – which are free to attend and open to all – will give visitors the opportunity to nd out more about how Gilboa works, not only as a standalone product, but also as a partner in wider fungicide programmes.
Gilboa is the trade name for umetylsulforim –an imino-tosyl-pyrimidinone chemistry which has been classi ed as having a unique mode of action for cereals (FRAC Group 32).
This new mode of action inhibits fungal growth by blocking nucleic acid synthesis within pathogens, and as such works against a biochemical pathway that has never previously been targeted by cereal fungicides. This signi cant innovation provides valuable protection against key diseases in cereals and oilseed rape, including
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Gilboa is currently progressing through the regulatory approval process with product availability expected for the 2027 season.
“Gilboa represents the next generation of fungicides and is therefore an incredibly exciting and important new molecule for the crop protection industry,” explains Adama UK portfolio and campaign manager – cereals, Jonny Oosthuizen.
“To be able to develop and bring to market a new mode of action that is performing on a level with market leading products really proves Adama’s commitment to UK arable farming.
“We’re privileged to be leading the next generation of fungicides by introducing the rst DRSP (DNA/RNA Synthesis Proposed) mode of action in cereals, and we look forward to sharing more about how Gilboa’s game-changing molecule works at our Adama in Action trials sites across the UK in the summer.”
With Adama in Action trials sites in Herefordshire, Nottinghamshire, Yorkshire, Norfolk, Wiltshire and Scotland, growers and agronomists from all parts of the UK will have the opportunity to see the bene ts of Gilboa in the eld, and to quiz Adama’s technical team about how and when it can be used to improve cereal disease control. For more information, contact Adama directly. FG
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This event is a premier venue for sharing knowledge and expertise, viewing extensive trial plantings, and gaining hands-on experience with the latest farm machinery.
Wynnstay’s trial plots will showcase winter and spring cereals alongside cover crops, with specialist-led tours running throughout the day.
Visitors can watch live demonstrations of cutting-edge farm machinery and take advantage of a complimentary moisture meter clinic run by Sinar Technology. Attendees will also collect valuable BASIS and NRoSO points.
Running from 9am to 5pm,
visitors receive free refreshments, a programme and a goody bag. Register online for free entry, fasttrack access, and automatic entry into the prize draw.
The Arable Event hosts expert speakers in a dedicated tent. This year’s event welcomes industry leaders, pioneering agronomists, and technical experts including farmer, author and TV presenter Adam Henson.
Organised by Wynnstay and GrainLink, this event delivers insights for arable farmers ahead of the harvest and drilling season. FG
Date: 17th June 2026
Location: Woodlands Farm, Bradford Estates, Weston Under Lizard, Shropshire TF11 8QA
Tickets and information: www.thearableevent.co.uk
Lannock Farm in Hertfordshire is once again hosting the Groundswell Festival on Wednesday 1st and Thursday 2nd July 2026.
The Groundswell Festival is the place for farmers and growers to meet and share knowledge of regenerative farming practices. Experts in food production and the environment will be on hand, presenting information and ready to take questions.
Onsite camping facilities are available for those who wish to enjoy the festival to the fullest extent. The campsites open at 4pm on Tuesday 30th June.
Refreshments can be purchased from independent traders and from the ‘Earthworm Arms’ bar.
Tickets are available now and students and Young Farmers can
claim a 40% discount on presentation of a valid NUS/TOTUM or YF card.
Please note that Groundswell Festival is an agricultural event for adults and working farmers aged 16+. There are no facilities or entertainments for children.
All attendees are encouraged to dress sensibly for the weather and wear comfortable footwear.
Lannock Farm is a working farm and visitors will have the chance to enjoy in- eld demonstrations, safaris and workshops across the site. FG
Dates: 1st and 2nd July 2026
Location: Lannock Farm, Hertfordshire, SG4 7EE
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Ahead of Groundswell Festival 2026, we look back at a popular session at the 2025 event, which o ered agronomic tips and advice from farmers like James Bucher, who are keen to push regen practices beyond the ve pillars.
James Bucher of Hall Farm in Diss, Su olk, is a second-generation farmer and manages around 500ha on the edge of the Brecks on sandy loam soil.
“Up until 2018, we were farming conventionally as they call it, although I refer to it as industrially, for a lot of years, like most traditional Brecks farms,” explains James. “Part of the land was rented to vegetable producers, and we were growing sugar beet and cereals ourselves.
“We were seeing extremely degraded soils due to the heavy tillage required by the vegetable production. We were using the plough regularly, and we were using a lot of chemicals and arti cial fertiliser; ultimately using more and more of this to try to achieve yields. And actually, what was happening was that, in some cases cereals yields were about 50% down.
“But in 2018, I had a kind of epiphany. I was walking across the farmhouse lawn one winter’s evening, and in the torchlight I could see worms darting back into the soil. And as soon as I got to the arable eld with my dogs, there was nothing. Totally dead. No sign of a worm. That was the moment that I realised we needed to change what we were doing.”
James began looking at the principles of regenerative agriculture, and started with two of the ve pillars. “We started using cover cropping and trying to keep soils covered, and also introduced some livestock. We’ve got a neighbour with a lot of sheep so they were grazing the land as well and that felt like we were kind of taking a step forward. But we also carried on with the establishment system we
were running before, and when the destoners and plough would turn up, it then felt like we were going a few steps back.”
So, in 2020, James and his father decided that they needed a more wholesale change and take back control of their land, so they gave notice to the vegetable growers and took sugar beet out of their own rotation.
James explains: “We wanted to grow crops that we could harvest in the summer months when the conditions were better for harvesting. We also took on a consultant, Ben Taylor-Davies (known as RegenBen), who I heard on a podcast when I was contemplating making changes. I took him on, because change is hard, particularly around us – it’s a very conventional farming area.
“So I asked Ben to come and have a look around. We explained that we didn’t want to use insecticides anymore, or fungicides. I told him that we wanted to cut down on synthetic fertilisers, take PGRs out of the programme and forget seed treatments as well. So we’ve been
working with Ben since 2021 and, while it’s been hard, it’s been very enlightening, and we’re seeing nature return to the elds.”
Prior to 2020/2021, James and his father were involved in Countryside Stewardship, giving areas around the elds to pollen and nectar mixes, winter birdfood strips, and so on. “But I felt very much that it was a sort of ‘them and us’ type situation,” James says. “In the middle of the eld we were doing whatever we liked, and it just wasn’t very wildlife friendly. So big changes were needed. We actually said goodbye to our regular agronomist who we’d been using for a number of years. He understood what we were trying to do and initially we kept him on to give herbicide advice. But then Ben said: ‘Well, I could do that’ and when you start on this journey, you need to have everyone who you work with totally on board and pulling for you. You can’t have negativity because it’s bloody hard.”
really fantastic was to see the green underneath, keeping living roots in the soil. We now do a lot of companion cropping. Last year, we’d had quite a wet spring and the spring oats, which had been a monocrop for around six weeks, were smothered in rust. It was a very poor crop; however, when I walked the winter oat crop, which had been sown with beans, the oats were the picture of health.
“So, if you want to change your system and you want to cut out fungicides, the two things I would say absolutely you must do is to grow blends if you can – that’s a fantastic way of reducing pest and disease pressures; and the other one is companion cropping – you just won’t see pest and disease pressures, regardless of the spring.”
James concludes by saying: “My journey has been a very positive one over the last few years, and long may it continue.” FG
Some of the work James is doing on the farm possibly goes even beyond the regen ag principles. “For example, we sowed a clover understory in a eld of Wildfarmed wheat that we grew last year,” he explains.
and then planted the wheat into that.
“The previous year we had grown a rape crop with a white clover and buckwheat companion, and we left the clover as a kind of living mulch and then planted the wheat into that. The wheat crop actually was half decent – around 6t/ha; but what was
Greenhill Farm in Sta ordshire has been brought to the market for £5.25 million. Until the recent passing of the tenant, the ringfenced mixed farm had been let under an Agricultural Holdings Act (AHA) Tenancy to the same family since 1983.
The farm is being o ered as a whole and extends in all to 445.30 acres (180.20 hectares). It enjoys a rural situation in the small hamlet of Shallowford, within the Sta ordshire countryside, set between the traditional market towns of Eccleshall and Stone. The diverse holding comprises mainly arable land, with 290 acres currently cropped with winter wheat and just over 100 acres of established grassland. The land
and buildings are currently let under a Farm Business Tenancy (FBT) until 28th September 2026, with vacant possession thereafter.
mature hedgerows and woodland parcels. The eld parcels are well con gured for ease of working with large agricultural machinery. The farms parcels of amenity woodland, which include some small ponds, are dispersed throughout the holding. A larger woodland parcel, Shallowford Gorse, extends to approximately 8.42 acres (3.408 hectares) and has been actively managed, with thinning undertaken approximately seven years ago.
The central farmstead comprises a sixbedroom three storey period farmhouse for full renovation, and a range of steel portal framed buildings, including loose housing, and traditional brick barns.
The selling agent Bagshaws says there may be some potential for residential conversion of the attractive traditional brick barns (STP).
The land is accessed by farm tracks leading from the central farmstead and bene ts from
Greenhill Farm, Shallowford, Stone, Sta ordshire
An exceptional and rare opportunity to acquire a ring fenced mixed farm, comprising productive arable and grassland, extending in all to 445.30 acres, with a range of useful modern steel portal framed buildings, including loose housing, and traditional brick barns suitable for a range of uses and o ering some potential for residential conversion (STP). Greenhill Farm includes a distinctive six-bedroom period farmhouse for full renovation. The farm is o ered for sale as a whole. For sale by Informal Tender - Deadline: Wednesday 10th June at 12 noon
Contact the Ashourne O ce for tender forms and any enquiries. Guide Price: £5,250,000
During the nal years of the AHA Tenancy, the current FBT tenant has acted as contractor, carrying out considerable works to remedy large areas of overgrown hedges across the farmland.
A schedule of the previous ve years cropping on each of the elds can be provided upon request from the selling agents. The land lies level to gently sloping at between 90–105m above sea level, being classi ed as mainly Grade 3 under the MAFF Agricultural Land Classi cation Scheme. The soils are "slowly permeable, seasonally wet, slightly acid but baserich, loamy and clayey". The property is for sale by informal tender. All tenders must be received by Bagshaws Ashbourne O ce, Vine House, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AE by 10th June 2026 at midday. To request a tender form, please contact the selling agent.
For more information visit: www.bagshaws.com/property/greenhill-farmshallowford-stone-sta ordshire-st15-0ns/ FG
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Slovenian company Tehnos will be exhibiting a wide range of machinery at the Royal Norfolk Show on 24–25th June, including ail mowers, eld shredders, nishing mowers and weeders.
Tehnos says it uses modern solutions to create superior quality machinery at competitive prices. Its range includes universal ail mowers ( ve models), eld shredders (two models) and side ail mowers (four models). Smooth operation of Tehnos machines is enabled by an electronically balanced rotor with patented Low Vib (LW) distribution of the ails. The LW patent allows for a faster rotation of the rotor at a higher circumferential speed of the ails, which signi cantly enhances the e ect of mulching. The patented distribution of the ails on the rotor
ensures less vibration and guarantees a longer service life of the machine, according to Tehnos.
The manufacturer also o ers nishing mowers (four models) for the quick and e ective mulching of grass in orchards, vineyards, pastures, and more. Meanwhile a special lower model is intended for professional use in vineyards and orchards for mulching shoots, branches, and grass. More exclusive models, such as asparagus ail mowers and forestry mulchers, are also available.
Partnership and collaboration are the fundamental pillars of success in today's dynamic business environment, the company reckons. Tehnos says it believes in the power of synergy that emerges when it combines resources, knowledge, and vision with its partners.
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“Collaboration is not just an opportunity to build strong connections but also signi es an approach to innovation, growth, and sustainable success. Our knowledge, innovation, diligence, and ingenuity enable us to be quick and exible. Furthermore, our courage, years of experience, and modern, automated manufacturing technology ensure that we meet the demands of our customers. By doing so, we not only strengthen our position in the market but also foster enduring and mutually bene cial relationships with our partners. Only in this way can we stay at the forefront in an ever-changing environment,” the company says.
For more information, visit the team in Avenue 12 at the Royal Norfolk Show, contact the company directly or visit: https://en.tehnos.si/ FG
Farmers and crofters are being encouraged to take just six minutes a day to read, as part of a new initiative to tackle stress, isolation and mental health challenges in the sector
The Book Farmacy pilot is being led by volunteers and supported by the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) and local authorities in Orkney, East Lothian and the Scottish Borders. It launched during Mental Health Awareness Week (11–17th May) and aims to increase reading uptake by those working in the agriculture sector, to provide a simple, non-clinical tool to improve mental health within the industry.
Findings from a research project by Sussex University show that reading for as little as six minutes a day can reduce stress levels by up to 60%, while also lowering heart rate and easing muscle tension. Wider evidence suggests that regular reading can support mental wellbeing, improve brain function and contribute to greater empathy and overall health.
For those in agriculture – where organisations such as RSABI, Farmstrong Scotland and Teagasc identify signi cant pressures on mental wellbeing – reading and related activities like visiting libraries or joining book groups have been shown to make a positive di erence.
Those taking part in the initiative will be paired with one of their local volunteer ‘Book Farm-assists’ – individuals working in farming who are passionate readers – who will create personalised reading packages for participants
tailored to their individual interests.
The pilot will run through to December 2026 and will also include silent book clubs and audiobook support, helping create opportunities for connection as well as relaxation.
The initiative is led, in a voluntary capacity, by RHASS member Ruthanne Baxter, civic engagement manager at the University of Edinburgh’s Library & University Collections, and founder of the non-clinical mental health support service Pre scribe Culture.
Ruthanne Baxter said: “Farming can be an incredibly isolating profession, and we know the pressures people are under aren’t going away. The Book Farmacy is about o ering something simple,
accessible and realistic that can t into daily life.
“You don’t have to be a ‘reader’. This is about taking a few minutes to step away mentally –whether that’s through a book, a short story or an audiobook in the cab. There is evidence to show that something this small can make a meaningful di erence, and we are keen to prove that also applies to the farming industry.”
The initiative has been designed speci cally with the farming community in mind, including support for audiobooks to improve accessibility for those with dyslexia.
Those interested in taking part or becoming a volunteer Book Farm-assist are encouraged to get in touch via email to TheBookFarmacy@rhass.org.uk FG
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A highlight of the British agricultural calendar returns to Llanelwedd, Builth Wells from Monday 20th to Thursday 23rd July 2026.
Each year, thousands gather in Mid-Wales to celebrate the best of Welsh and British agriculture. This four-day event showcases top-class livestock, forestry, crafts, countryside sports, shopping, and exceptional food and drink, alongside a packed programme of entertainment and displays.
In the Main Ring, the worldrenowned King’s Troop Royal Horse Artillery will present their spectacular Musical Drive,
Eurotrack Ltd has announced a new partnership with Mitas.
With over 25 years’ experience in agricultural rubber tracks, the company had noticed a recent demand for a more a ordable track option.
Eurotrack says it has been keen to meet this need but without compromising on quality, therefore is happy to be able to o er its customers Mitrak rubber tracks from trusted tyre brand Mitas. This will be a new competitively priced product o ering, in addition to its existing Trackman and Camso brands.
Mitrak is a high-performance solution for agricultural machinery, fully moulded and engineered to deliver long life, durability and e ciency in the eld. Oversized brasscoated steel cables provide excellent strength and corrosion, extending track service life. Special wear resistant tread compounds protect the internal structure, ensuring reliable performance over time. Mitas o ers SD and HD options both supported by its four-year, up to 4,000-hour warranty. Please contact Eurotrack directly to discuss your requirements. FG
returning for the rst time since 2022.
Visitors will enjoy a varied line-up, including the Paul Hannam Quad Bike Stunt Show, Meirion Owen’s Quack Pack, the RAF Falcons Parachute Team, and the Regimental Band of the Royal Welsh. Traditional favourites such as the Inter Hunt Team Relay, Parade of Hounds and Mounted Games will add to the atmosphere. Expect demonstrations from Tristar Carriage Driving, Hawkeye Falconry UK and the British Army Drone Sports Association.
The popular Heavy Horse Village returns, alongside the launch of Cyne n, the Sheep Village, and the vibrant Food Hall and Welsh Food
Dates: 20th–23rd July 2026
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Gareth was drawn to Britannia Bullion as they have a dedicated farmers’ page on their website and understand the farming community. “That’s one of the things that swayed me to go with them; they’re very easy to talk to, they understand the market and they’re there to help you.”
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With farmers facing volatility and inheritance tax pressures, many are looking for alternative ways to pass on wealth and protect the future of their farms. Sarah Kidby spoke to Gareth Wyn Jones to nd out why he’s investing in gold.
As he approaches the “autumn” of his life, wellknown farmer and social media personality Gareth Wyn Jones initially wanted to nd a gift to mark the birth of his rst grandchild, similar to bond coupons, which would increase in value as she grew. Since purchasing gold through Britannia Bullion just a few months ago, it has already increased by around £800.
With the increasing pressure on farm pro ts, and concerns over inheritance tax, Gareth is considering investing more in gold in the future. “It’s a good investment for my children. It’s a lot better to invest into gold than your bank or leave that money sitting and not doing anything.”
He added: “You’ve got to be sensible with passing wealth onto the next generation. We’re farmers so the land goes on, hopefully, but everything seems to be taxed so if you can give something with no tax on it to the next generation – they can either keep it or cash it in and use it as a deposit on a house, whatever they want to do with
it – it’s always there in an emergency.
“I’m coming to the autumn of my life and you feel quite annoyed that you’ve worked your whole life, paid taxes your whole life, and then when you close your eyes you pay taxes again, or the next generation does.”
Gareth acknowledged the tough times farmers are facing with fuel and fertiliser prices, low milk returns, and global instability. “I’ve got a couple of pensions but they don’t seem to be doing any better than they were, so I thought I need to put it somewhere else and it’s been a really good move so far,” he said.
Many of his social media following agreed that gold is a good investment. “You’ve got to think, everything in life is risky – but since dawn of time gold has always been a currency, everything else has uctuated.
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Britannia Bullion specialises in physical gold bars and coins, and believes in owning tangible assets for nancial security in an uncertain world. Gold has historically performed well during market turbulence, holding its value and outpacing in ation, even when con dence in traditional investments wavers, the company says.
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Oliver Agriculture Limited is now o ering the full CFMoto Agri CForce and UForce ranges from its outlets in Luton and Reading, marking a signi cant expansion of the dealership’s utility vehicle portfolio.
Oliver Agriculture sales director, Will Helliwell, described the move as a “fantastic opportunity” to bring what he called a market-leading brand into the business, following CFMoto’s rise to become the UK’s number one ATV and UTV retailer earlier this year. He said the addition strengthens the company’s ability to serve existing customers while opening the door to entirely new sectors.
Traditionally focused on agricultural machinery and support for farmers, Oliver Agriculture will now be able to supply vehicles into amenity, estates, leisure and groundcare markets, areas the business has not previously targeted. This expansion is expected to accelerate further with the arrival of CFMoto’s electric utility range, due to be unveiled this autumn, which is aimed primarily at local authorities and urban users seeking lowemission transport solutions.
Will said his team is “more than equipped to integrate these products” into the business, having already built experience in servicing and repairing CFMoto machines that are active in the local area. To prepare for anticipated demand, Oliver Agriculture has bulk-ordered spare parts in advance to ensure strong aftersales support from day one.
The dealership recently showcased the new range at a dedicated open day, where the rst ATV was sold, an early indication, Will believes, of the level of interest among customers.
CFMoto’s agricultural line-up spans two key categories. The CForce ATV (all-terrain vehicle) range includes models up to 580cc, delivering around 45hp, while the UForce UTV (utility terrain vehicle) range o ers larger machines up to 998cc and approximately 90hp. These vehicles are designed for a wide variety of tasks, from livestock work and fencing to estate maintenance and transport duties.
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Will added that the long-standing relationships Oliver Agriculture has built with farmers over generations will translate directly into customer con dence in the new CFMoto range, helping to drive what the company expects will be signi cant growth in the months ahead. FG
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E ective and e cient cultivation is central to keeping the entire system running smoothly at
With around 1,400ha in the rotation, including a signi cant potato enterprise alongside combinable crops, grassland and livestock, there is very little downtime through the year, and decisions around cultivation have to support that intensity rather than add to it.
Land is spread across a wide area, with soil types ranging from lighter loams through to heavier clay, and that combination of scale, variation and logistical pressure means e ciency is everything. As Ross puts it: “The pace never eases, the pressure is constant and timing is critical.” That reality feeds directly into how cultivation is approached. A machine that performs well in ideal conditions but struggles outside of them quickly becomes a liability, so the focus here has shifted towards kit that can cover ground e ciently while still delivering a consistent, reliable result.
It’s in that context that the Sumo Quatro has become a central part of the farm’s cultivation system, underpinning a broader move away from the plough and towards a lower-pass approach.
The farm’s workload is relentless, and that is not simply a re ection of scale but of the mix of enterprises involved. Alongside cereal cropping and livestock, there is a sizeable potato area to manage, which means that even periods that might traditionally o er some breathing space are still lled with planning and preparation.
That pressure is compounded by the geography of the land itself, with elds spread over a broad area and often worked in smaller, fragmented blocks, particularly in the potato rotation. Travel time, eld shape and changing soil types all play a role in reducing theoretical output, which makes it even more important that each pass across the eld is doing as much work as possible.
Soil variability is another major consideration. “We’re working everything from lighter loams through to heavy red clay,” Ross explains. “Those changing soil pro les demand machinery that
can be adapted to suit conditions on the day –maintaining work rates, depth consistency and soil movement across a wide operating window, rather than only performing in ideal circumstances.”
Like many farms, this one was historically built around a plough-based system, but that has now been phased out entirely. The decision to move away from ploughing was not taken lightly, but was driven by a combination of factors.
Ross explained: “We wanted to move towards a lower-disturbance system, to improve soil structure, to help with drainage move through the pro le better, and increase output at the same time.”
The shift has e ectively rede ned how cultivation is approached on the farm – replacing multiple passes with a more streamlined system that aims to achieve loosening, mixing and consolidation in as few operations as possible. Today, it seems, the result is clear: “We don’t plough any more.”
The move to the Quatro was part of a gradual evolution rather than a sudden change in direction. Having already run a Sumo Trio for a number of years, the farm was familiar with the concept of combination cultivation, but wanted to take that approach further, particularly on heavier
ground where deeper loosening was required. Stepping up to the Quatro provided that additional capability, e ectively bridging the gap between a cultivator and a subsoiler while retaining the ability to produce a nished surface in a single pass. “It lls a gap that very few machines really cover – you get the depth and loosening capability of a subsoiler, but still leave a nished surface behind in one pass,” Ross says.
At its core, the Quatro is built around a four-stage process, with each element playing a distinct role in how the soil is moved and nished. The front disc gangs are responsible for cutting through trash and initiating the mixing process, creating the conditions for the following legs to work e ectively through the soil pro le. “The idea of the Quatro is the front discs are there really just to cut through the trash and start to get that mix going,” explains David Carver, Sumo’s UK sales and marketing manager. Being the rst steel in the soil, they do a lot of the work.
The following legs then loosen and lift the ground to the required depth, after which further disc action helps re ne the tilth before the rear packer consolidates the surface. That nal stage is key to the overall result, with the machine leaving what is often described as a “weatherproof” nish.
In use, Ross says the Quatro is often working at full depth, particularly in front of potatoes where it is typically run down to around 400mm. That level of work naturally brings with it a requirement for signi cant horsepower, and on this farm the machine is paired with a high-output tractor. “When you’re working consistently at those depths, you need enough power to keep the machine performing properly,” he says, simply.
Forward speed is equally important, with typical working speeds sitting between 9–12kph. “The machine needs to maintain forward momentum – that’s what allows the discs to keep mixing and processing the soil correctly,” Ross adds.
Output in the region of 2–3ha/hour is achievable, although this varies depending on eld size and logistics. “You might be doing 100 acres a day – but you’re not sat in one eld all day,” he explains, pointing to the reality of working across multiple blocks.
Fuel consumption is often one of the rst questions raised with a machine like this, but here it is viewed as part of a bigger picture. “It depends what work you’re doing,” Ross says. “You can lift it out and you won’t use much diesel – but you won’t be doing much either.”
Used properly, particularly in harder ground, the machine will inevitably use fuel, but the comparison needs to be made against the number of passes it replaces. “It’s a one-pass machine,” he adds, reinforcing the idea that e ciency should be measured in work done rather than litres per hour alone.
In practical terms, the Quatro’s performance is de ned by how much it is able to achieve in a single pass. Trash handling is consistently strong, with the front discs doing an e ective job of cutting and mixing residue ahead of the legs.
The machine’s weight also plays a role, helping it stay engaged in the ground rather than lifting out
in harder conditions. “Some machines are too light... they’ll just ride out,” Ross notes, contrasting it with the Quatro’s ability to hold depth and keep working. Maintaining su cient forward speed is key to achieving a consistent result, while the ability to adjust settings allows it to perform across a wide range of soil types without compromising nish quality.
The nish the Quatro leaves behind has real implications for how the rest of the system operates. “The roller on the back is very good – it leaves a really decent weatherproof nish,” Ross says. This provides resilience in changing conditions, reducing the risk of soil drying out too quickly or becoming overly hard after rainfall. In a system where timing is critical, that can make a signi cant di erence.
The impact of the machine is not limited to the cultivation pass itself, with noticeable bene ts seen later in the season, particularly in potato crops. “You notice a di erence in soil structure –they don’t crack as much and they lift better,” Ross says, referring to potato rows. Improved drainage and more consistent conditions help during harvest, especially in wetter periods.
Those downstream bene ts reinforce the idea that the value of the machine lies not just in what it does immediately, but in how it supports the crop and the wider system throughout the season.
A key strength of the Quatro is its ability to adapt to di erent roles within the system. Di erent points can be tted depending on the job, and the machine can be adjusted to suit a range of conditions. “It’s quite versatile,” Ross says. “You can change your feet... you’ve got di erent options depending on what you want to do.” In addition, the ability to lift the legs out and run primarily on the discs allows it to act as a shallower cultivation tool when required. “It’s not just a cultivator – it’s a disc as well,” he adds.
Despite its size, the Quatro is relatively straightforward to operate, with most adjustments carried out hydraulically and managed from the cab.
Maintenance requirements are also modest, with routine greasing forming the bulk of dayto-day upkeep. Wearing parts such as discs do need replacing over time, but this is more re ective of the amount of work they are doing than anything else.
The Quatro is not a machine for every farm, and its requirements in terms of power and investment mean that it is best suited to larger operations looking to maximise output and reduce the number of passes required for establishment.
But in the right system, it o ers a compelling combination of depth, versatility and e ciency. On this farm, it has moved beyond being just another machine and become part of how cultivation is approached altogether.
“It fundamentally simpli es how we work,” he says – and in a system where time is always under pressure, that is perhaps the most telling endorsement of all. FG
When Kramp invited Farmers Guide to its headquarters in Varsseveld, the Netherlands, the headline was the launch of a new webshop platform giving farmers instant online access to its parts range through participating dealers. Daniel Hodge discovered how it all works.
Over the course of the visit, Kramp showed the scale of its warehouse operation, the automation used to handle tens of thousands of order lines, the technical services working behind the scenes, and the dealer-inclusive model it believes can bring online convenience to farmers without cutting local suppliers out of the chain.
The visit began with a warehouse tour led by Kramp’s senior category manager Klaas Peter Van Der Pol, before moving into Kramp’s technical services department and nishing with a demonstration of the new webshop experience from Leo Copping, eld sales manager for Kramp UK.
During the demonstration, Farmers Guide placed an order through the system at around 4pm, with the promise that it would beat the team back to the o ce. The order arrived at 11am the following day; we returned at noon.
Agricultural parts supply is not an easy sector to simplify. Some online retailers can build their model around products that are small, standardised and easy to handle. Farming is rarely that tidy.
As Klaas Peter explained during the tour, Kramp might be sending out anything from a washer, belt or oil lter to a full pallet or
a 6m slurry hose. Some items are not especially e cient to handle, but that is beside the point if the customer needs them. It is therefore not enough to sell the fast-moving, easy-to-ship parts. To be genuinely useful to farmers and dealers, the company has to support the broader, messier assortment that keeps machinery and people working.
machinery and people working.
handled at a scale that is di cult walking through it. The around 15 truckloads
At Varsseveld, that complexity is handled at a scale that is di cult to appreciate until you are walking through it. The warehouse receives around 15 truckloads of goods and, as peak season approaches, has capacity to dispatch up to 64,000 order lines in a single day.
The daily rhythm of the Varsseveld warehouse is built around ow. In broad terms, inbound goods are handled through the morning, while the afternoon and evening are focused on outbound orders. The process has become more exible over time, but the principle remains: goods come in, are checked, stored, picked, grouped and sent back out through a network serving both dealers and end customers.
Outbound activity can continue until around 11pm, when the nal trucks leave the premises for distribution hubs. From there, smaller vehicles take parts deeper into the delivery network.
The operation is supported by around 475 people working in logistics at the warehouse, but the most striking element is the level of automation used to make the picking process e cient. Kramp’s shuttle system is used for many
of the smaller, core parts that make up much of its business, including lters, V-belts, tools, lights and other workshop essentials.
The system has around 230,000 storage locations and is fully automated. During the day, it brings bins to picking stations in the correct sequence, matching products to customer orders. At night, when the warehouse is otherwise quieter, the system continues working by reorganising stock locations. Items needed soon can be moved closer to where they will be picked, while parts less likely to be required immediately can be shifted further back. Klaas Peter noted that if the hall was empty, it would be large enough to store a Boeing 747.
Kramp’s strengths lie not only in its physical warehouse operation, but in the breadth of its assortment. Across the wider business, the company has access to around half a million products, with the UK webshop publishing around 360,000 parts.
If a customer needs, for example, a cutting disc, an oil lter and beacons, the system does not simply pick those items in isolation. It sequences the bins so those products arrive at the relevant picking station at the right time, allowing them to be grouped into the customer’s order.
The visit also highlighted another part of Kramp’s operation that is easily missed if the company is viewed only as a wholesaler. Its technical services department supports work that goes beyond basic parts distribution, including customisation, con guration, hydraulic support and component modi cation.
This matters because agricultural machinery does not always fail in convenient, cataloguefriendly ways. Older machines may be missing drawings. Parts may no longer be available. A shaft may need a particular pro le, keyway or hole. A hydraulic component may require more support than simply choosing an item from a list.
In the technical services area, Kramp showed how standard components can be modi ed for speci c requirements, with con gurator tools allowing customers and dealers to de ne dimensions and requirements. The team can also support more complex technical questions, including hydraulic schematics and customerspeci c solutions.
One example discussed during the tour was older machinery, where a farmer may have a 30-year-old machine with no drawings and no readily available replacement part. In those cases, a broken or twisted component can sometimes be sent in and used as the starting point for producing or modifying a replacement.
Online availability is useful, but agriculture still relies heavily on technical interpretation. Not every problem can be solved by typing a part number into a search bar, and Kramp appears conscious that its digital model must still be backed by people who understand what is being ordered and why.
That theme came up again during Leo Copping’s presentation on Kramp UK. He described the
UK business as being built around both digital capability and human support, with account managers working directly with dealers, customer specialists handling issues such as accounts and deliveries, and product specialists providing deeper technical knowledge.
According to Leo, the product specialist team is where much of the technical value sits. These are the people dealers can contact when a question goes beyond routine ordering, and he described their role as almost detective-like, particularly when a customer has a broken part, an unclear application or a technical requirement that needs unpicking.
That support is becoming more important, not less, as ordering moves online. Kramp wants more orders to pass through the webshop, but it is trying to avoid creating a purely faceless system. In Leo’s view, the dealer relationship and the technical support behind it remain central to making the model work.
Live chat, phone and email already play a role, with WhatsApp expected to add another route for sharing images and information more quickly. In practical terms, that could mean a dealer
or customer sending a picture of a broken or unidenti ed part and getting help to identify the right replacement.
The new webshop model is designed to address a familiar parts supply problem. Traditionally, a farmer needing a part might contact or visit a dealer, the dealer might then source it, and the farmer may need to return later to collect it. For fast-moving or OE parts, that model still has clear value, particularly where dealer stock, warranty or machinery support are involved.
However, Leo argued that aftermarket parts present a di erent challenge. Dealers cannot stock everything, and many are increasingly cautious about tying up money in slower-moving parts. Kramp’s eShop model is intended to o er a di erent route. Farmers and businesses can create an online account, select a participating local dealer, view availability and pricing, and order directly through the Kramp platform. They can pay by card as standard, choose next-day delivery to the farm, or use click-and-collect from the dealer.
Leo said the model can cut out several days
of journey time by allowing the farmer to order through Kramp while still supporting the dealer relationship. The dealer remains linked to the customer, has the option of adding account terms where appropriate, and remains the point of trusted local support.
The obvious question is whether this is genuinely dealer-inclusive or simply direct selling with a dealer label attached. It is a fair concern, and one dealers are likely to consider carefully.
Kramp’s answer is that the dealer is not being removed from the transaction. Once a customer is logged into the system, the dealer’s identity remains visible, the invoice relationship is dealerlinked, and Kramp says the model is focused on aftermarket parts rather than disrupting machinery sales, warranty work or OE parts supply.
Leo described the goal as a win for the farmer, the dealer and Kramp. Farmers get easier access to a large parts range, dealers retain the relationship and can grow aftermarket sales without having to build and maintain a full transactional website themselves, and Kramp increases the usefulness of its supply chain.
It is also clear that Kramp sees this as a response to changing buying behaviour rather than a theoretical digital exercise. Farmers are already used to ordering online in other parts of life, and the expectation of seeing stock availability, pricing and delivery options is only increasing. The risk for dealers is that if agriculture does not provide a convenient route, someone outside the sector will.
Kramp’s argument is that the dealer network remains one of agriculture’s strengths, and that the better answer is to modernise the route to market while keeping that network involved.
The UK is a key part of that picture. Kramp UK operates from a 150,000ft2 warehouse in Biggleswade, with around 1.2 million order lines expected this year, around eight articulated trailers leaving each day and on-time delivery running at about 96.8%.
Leo said assortment and delivery are two of the company’s biggest focuses, with data now playing a central role in how the business decides what to stock, where to stock it and how to support growth. The UK webshop’s 360,000 published parts are backed by the wider European network, including Varsseveld, which can supply additional items where needed.
The order that arrived before Farmers Guide returned to the o ce made for a good anecdote, but the more signi cant point was what made that possible: a warehouse capable of handling tens of thousands of order lines, automated systems that continue optimising stock while sta are away, technical services that can support awkward or non-standard requirements, and a dealer model designed to keep local suppliers involved.
For farmers, the test will be straightforward. When a machine is down, or a job needs nishing, can the system get the correct part to the right place quickly enough? FG
The 60kW PTO-driven generator supplying power to the weeders 12 electrodes.
Farmers Guide’s multimedia journalist, Al e White, headed to Market Deeping, Cambridgeshire, to test out Garford Farm Machinery’s RoboCrop electric weeder – an alternative way to tackle weed burdens.
The demonstration of the award-winning electric weeder took place at Garford’s headquarters in mid-April, and Farmers Guide had the opportunity to chat with the Garford team about the intricacies of the design, created using RootWave technology. The precision weeding system combines highpower electrical weed control with advanced imaging and arti cial intelligence, delivering a new approach to weed management for row crops with only a limited environmental impact.
The rst commercial machines are now in operation, with strong demand from growers across the UK, Europe and the United States.
What makes the electric weeder di erent to other comparable weeding technology is the way in which electrical charge is used to deliver energy to the plant, with the system based on direct contact rather than arcing or spark discharge.
Two stainless steel electrodes are placed on the weed at the surface, before the charge heads down through the plant and into the roots, and then back to the soil via the second electrode. As Garford territory sales manager, Andy Baggott, explained during the demonstration: “We’re not trying to create an arc. We’re trying to push current through the plant, through the roots, and use the soil as the return path.”
The e ect is not a scorched earth technique, but rather a comprehensive extermination of the weed, leading to rapid breakdown of the plant matter in the following hours. “That’s the di erence,” Andy added. “We don’t just burn o what’s above ground; we kill the root system as well.”
Behind the basic yet e ective contact system is a complex power and control system. A 60kW PTO-driven generator, requiring a tractor of around 130hp, supplies the power electronics, which relay the energy to 12 electrodes working in autonomous pairs.
The machine operates at 18kHz high-frequency
AC – a decision with safety and performance at its core.
“At 18kHz, this is orders of magnitude safer than DC or 50Hz systems,” said managing director, Jonathan Henry. Jonathan went on to explain that higher frequency current behaves di erently in the human body, while also allowing for improved weed control across a variety of conditions. When the machine is in motion, soil moisture, weed size and density are constantly changing, but the machine automatically compensates. “The system is constantly managing six channels independently, because soil and weed load is changing all the time as you move across the eld,” Jonathan explained.
The combination of high voltage electricity close to the ground, a 1.5t machine, a 1.2t generator and an operator obviously raises safety concerns, but this is an area that has received substantial
engineering e ort.
The system from Garford Farm Machinery utilises multiple layers of safety designed to halt the operation of the machine under any potentially dangerous condition. “If there’s any earthing fault at all, the system simply will not arm,” the Garford team explained, in reference to the earth monitoring relay that constantly checks for potential di erences between the generator phase and the chassis.
PTO speed is monitored to inhibit stalling or over-revving, and both over-speed and overvoltage protection will instantly halt the generator if limits are surpassed. “There are about eight layers of protection in here, for the tractor, the machine and the operator.”
The electrode legs are also double insulated to protect against the unlikely chance of foreign metal joining components together when in use. The outcome is a piece of machinery that is created to fail safely, as opposed to dependency on operator judgment when a situation is dangerous.
The Garford team said a major lesson from early development was that constant contact with the soil was critical to the e cacy of the machinery.
Initial plans to place the electrodes on conventional wheel units were swiftly thrown out after testing showed that even minute changes in bed contour could remove the pads from the ground. To combat this, Garford placed each electrode on a free- oating parallelogram linkage, allowing it to follow the surface independently whilst ensuring constant pressure on the surface.
“We found very quickly that if the electrodes were wheel-mounted, you lost contact over the contours of the bed,” Andy Baggott explained. “These pads are allowed to oat and follow the ground, so you maintain constant contact.”
The pads are created using sprung stainless steel, produced by a specialist Italian foundry. They are exceptionally durable, with lifespan varying depending on the soil type. “In peat soils you might never wear a pad out. In sand, maybe a season.” Replacement cost is reasonable, with prices around £100–£150 per pad, depending on their size and positioning on the machine. The parallelogram assemblies use stainless pins and Te on-coated bushes used in other Garford machines, chosen for extended service life in di cult conditions.
Two machines in one
An intriguing aspect of the machine for vegetable growers is its capacity to perform two very di erent jobs. In its normal con guration, the machine functions as a precision inter-row electric
weeder led by camera vision. However, by sliding the front and rear toolbars sideways on adjustable brackets, the electrode pairs can be o set to cover the full bed width.
“By sliding the toolbars sideways, we can turn this from an inter-row machine into a full-width stale seedbed killer,” Jonathan Henry said. This feature allows growers to replace LPG or gas burning normally used to ready stale seedbeds before drilling carrots and similar high-value crops. “Gas only scorches what’s on top. This gives you a systemic kill before you even drill the crop,” added Jonathan.
For some growers, this could signify a signi cant economic bene t. “Some carrot growers are spending £80,000 a year on gas. This is a game-changer because it replaces that operation entirely.”
Once the crop is drilled, the machine is simply returned to its inter-row setting.
Electric weeding is often placed next to laser weeding for comparison; however in terms of work rate the two di er greatly. One early Garford customer had previously acquired a laser system, reporting low forward speeds which led to the machine running almost continuously for weeks, with drivers swapping shifts to ensure tasks were completed.
“The best they were getting from the laser was 0.1–0.2kph, and they were running it 24 hours a day,” Jonathan recalls.
Following the introduction of the electric weeder for inter-row control, the laser was reassigned to only target the crop row. “With this,
he’s now running close to 0.8–0.9kph, and the laser only has to deal with the crop row,” Jonathan points out. In practical terms, he explains: “One of these will outperform a three-bed laser weeder”–making the technologies complementary rather than competing.
Despite the electrical complexity of the machine, the operator interface is easy to navigate. The machine utilises Garford camera guidance to guide the machine in crop rows, with the hydraulic levelling and steering ensure the chassis is aligned to the bed.
Garford Farm Machinery servicing engineer, Dan Grant explained: “From the operator’s point of view, it’s just about keeping it pointing in the right direction; the system manages the power itself.”
On the screen, the user observes the distribution of power across the six channels in real time, alongside PTO speed, voltages and operating hours for service reference. Individual sections can turn on or o , and channel power can be changed, if necessary, but the system usually regulates itself automatically.
Earlier trials with sugar beet and maize have shown e ective weed control, particularly with tricky perennial species. After treatment of a heavily infested eld, one farmer said: “If I’d known how bad the couch grass pressure was, I wouldn’t have entered the eld, but this dealt with it.”
Concerns surrounding the impact of high voltage going into the ground are common, but independent studies have shown no negative e ect of soil biology. “In every independent study done so far, nobody has found any negative impact on soil biology,” commented Jonathan. He explained this was due to the current spreading through the soil in multiple pathways rather than concentrating in one spot.
The window for use is also wider than for chemical spraying, with high winds not posing a problem. Providing there is no surface moisture on the leaves and soil is not waterlogged, conditions should be suitable. If it’s dry enough for spraying, it’s dry enough for the Garford RoboCrop Electric Weeder.
This piece of machinery is not considered a universal replacement for all weed control, but as a use tool for high-value vegetable and root crop systems where substitutes are expensive, slow or increasingly prohibited.
“We’re starting in high-value root and veg crops because that’s where the return is obvious,” Jonathan explained. “This isn’t about replacing everything; it’s about replacing the most expensive and least e ective parts of the system.”
With integration into Garford’s developing AI guidance systems, the scope for this technology will clearly expand. For now, its ability to replace gas, reduce reliance on chemistry, cut back the need for manual weeding, and outperform laser systems makes it one of the more viable and nancially credible applications of electric weeding currently on the market. FG
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Claydon’s annual open day in late April proved as popular as ever – Daniel Hodge attended and reports.
The event brings farmers from across the country to the company’s Su olk HQ for a practical look at how its Opti-Till® system is being used to reduce establishment costs, improve soil structure and open up additional income opportunities.
The event has become well regarded among farmers as an educational day built around the wider pressures facing arable businesses. This year’s programme combined technical presentations from Ceres Rural, Soil Capital and Frontier, with crop walks led by Claydon’s founder and owner Je Claydon, a soil pit session with Claydon’s export sales manager, Simon Revell, and a tour of Claydon’s manufacturing facilities.
Opening the event, Claydon’s UK sales manager David Furber set out the background to Claydon’s approach, talking about how the business had grown from Je Claydon’s search for a way to reduce crop establishment costs more than two decades ago. With low commodity prices, high input costs and increasing pressure on labour, that original motivation remains more relevant than ever.
Visitors were asked to identify the main challenges on their own farms, with pro t, establishment costs, fuel, weather and government policy all raised. Listening to, and acknowledging that feedback, Claydon’s argument is that growers need to look closely at the cost of every pass, rather than focusing only on headline yield. According to gures shared on the day, a full Claydon system can establish a hectare for less than 20-litres of fuel, compared to a quoted average of around 50–100 litres per hectare.
Charles Garrard, partner at Ceres Rural widened the discussion by focusing on whole-farm pro tability. Labour and machinery, he said, remain among the most expensive resources on farm, with
reliable skilled labour becoming harder to secure and machinery costs continuing to rise. Using benchmarking data, he showed the importance of understanding not just gross margins, but net margins after xed costs are taken into account. A crop may look acceptable on paper when assessed on yield and variable costs alone, but that position can change quickly once labour, fuel, depreciation and machinery ownership are included.
The Claydon Opti-Till approach was repeatedly described as a system rather than a single machine operation. It starts at harvest, with even straw and cha spreading, sensible stubble height and residue management all treated as important foundations for what follows.
The straw harrow is used to create a shallow surface tilth, disturb slug activity, encourage weed seeds to germinate and distribute chopped straw and cha across the eld. It is a low-cost, high-output pass, designed to prepare the surface
without moving large volumes of soil.
The drill then follows as the central part of the system. Claydon’s leading tine is used to lift and ssure the soil, creating a rooting zone and drainage channel ahead of seed placement. In winter, the tine can be set deeper to improve drainage, while in spring it can be run shallower to preserve moisture.
Seed is placed in bands either side of the tine, into friable soil, while much of the ground between rows remains undisturbed. The system is then completed by rolling or, where conditions are unsuitable, further straw harrowing, followed by mechanical hoeing where required.
The crop walk began with a eld of spring oats, where Je Claydon explained how the crop had been established following a catch and cover crop sequence. The previous cover crop had been drilled straight behind the combine using a Claydon drill, establishing strongly before being
taken out in September along with volunteers and grassweeds.
A winter cover crop then followed, before the oats were drilled in spring at 120kg/ha. In the dry conditions, the crop had been drilled around 4cm deep to place seed into moisture. Je said the crop took around 10 days to emerge, but argued that this had been preferable to drilling too shallowly and leaving the seed struggling in dry soil.
The result, he said, was an even and wellestablished 46ha block. The eld had also been mole drained shortly after drilling, before being rolled, with the aim of improving drainage for the following season.
Standing alongside the crop was a Claydon hoe tted with a camera guidance system. Je explained that hoeing between the bands had long been part of the system, but camera guidance had improved accuracy and reduced operator fatigue. While RTK guidance allows high levels of accuracy, camera guidance adds another level of control, particularly where slopes or side draft can move the machine slightly out of line.
The hoe uses at blades running between the crop bands to cut weeds below the surface. Je said he had hoed around 162ha and saw it as a low-cost way of removing grassweeds that had escaped earlier control.
The next stop was a eld of Bamford winter wheat, which had been direct drilled as part of the Claydon system for more than 20 years. The crop had been hoed around 10 days before the visit, and Je described it as being at an ideal height for the operation.
The eld had followed spring oats and a catch cover crop, with volunteers and grassweeds encouraged to germinate before being sprayed o in early September. The wheat was drilled later that month and had come through winter in good condition.
Je said the eld could be challenging for blackgrass and brome grass, but herbicide treatments had been supported by the hoe, which had removed remaining plants between the rows. The hoeing operation was described as cheap and easy enough to justify even where weed pressure was relatively low.
The crop had received two liquid nitrogen dressings, taking it to around 175kg N/ha, with a further 50kg planned. Je said the aim was to push the crop towards 10–11t/ha if rainfall arrived. He added that the best wheat crop recorded on the eld had yielded 12.9t/ha, showing what the land could achieve when conditions allowed.
The soil pit session, led by Simon Revell, gave visitors a closer look at what the system is intended to achieve below ground. He stressed that soil
structure must be understood before moving into any reduced-tillage or direct-drilling system, particularly where previous cultivations have created compacted layers.
At Claydon, he said soil organic matter varies between roughly 4–8%, depending on location. Straw has been chopped and returned for many years, while the system has reduced the amount of soil movement.
Much of Simon’s focus was on vertical structure. The leading tine was shown to create ssures through the soil pro le, supporting root development, water in ltration and oxygen movement. Visitors were able to see roots travelling down through cracks and worm channels, with moisture moving into the soil rather than sitting at the surface.
Earthworms were a major part of the discussion. Simon explained the importance of anecic worms in particular, which work vertically through the soil and help create natural drainage and rooting channels. Their casts and secretions also provide a food source for microbial activity.
He also linked soil structure to weather resilience. In dry years, improved water-holding capacity becomes increasingly important. With an impressive statistic, he noted that every 1% increase in soil organic matter can allow soil to hold up to 275,000 litres more water per hectare. In wet periods, the same structure helps water move down through the soil, reducing pooling and limiting the risk of roots sitting in saturated conditions.
Further talks on the day brought the discussion back to income, nutrient retention and environmental schemes.
Jasmine Utting, eastern technical adviser for Frontier Environmental Crops, explained the di erence between catch crops and winter cover crops. Catch crops are typically shorter-term mixes drilled after harvest, often before an autumn crop or winter cover, and are designed to provide quick soil cover and nutrient capture. Winter cover crops are in the ground for longer and are more focused on soil protection, runo reduction and nutrient retention through the winter.
Species choice, she said, must be rotation speci c. Farms growing sugar beet or potatoes need to be careful around species that could a ect nematode pressure, while legumes and brassicas in the main rotation also in uence what should be included in a mix.
Claydon’s open day showed how far the discussion around crop establishment has moved beyond simply choosing a drill. With farm businesses facing pressure from input costs, labour availability, policy change and increasingly unpredictable weather, the question is now how each operation contributes to the wider business.
For Claydon, the answer remains rooted in its Opti-Till system. However, the day’s broader message was that establishment method, soil condition, cover crops, SFI, carbon income and machinery choice are becoming increasingly di cult to separate. The open day did not present a single quick x. Instead, it set out a practical argument for making every pass, crop and income stream work harder. FG
Manitou used its Agricultural Innovation Press Day in late April to show how its agricultural telehandler range is evolving, with electric power, integrated weighing, lower-maintenance features and improved visibility all forming part of the company’s latest push in materials handling.
Held at Bidlea Dairy, Cheshire, the event wasn’t centred on a single launch. Instead, Manitou presented a package of developments across its MLT NewAg range, aimed at making machines easier to operate, safer in busy yards and more e cient over their working life.
The MLT 625 e, Manitou’s rst electric telehandler (for agriculture), was probably the most eyecatching machine on the day. However, at least in the near-term, the Smart Weighing System is likely to prove to be the more commercially relevant development for many farms, particularly when accurate loading, ration control and record keeping are becoming increasingly important.
The host of updates centre on Manitou’s MLT NewAg range. A key part of these updates is a redesigned boom structure across much of the range, called the ‘Atlas’ boom. According to Manitou, the revised design improves performance while also allowing integration of more options, such as new options like automatic centralised lubrication of the chassis and boom.
Manitou’s business development manager, David Clark, said the new boom design also allows more pipework and services to be routed internally, helping to protect components and keep the outside of the boom cleaner. On some models, the
changes have also allowed capacity increases, with the MLT 738 replacing the previous MLT 737 and the MLT 742 replacing the MLT 741.
Manitou has also added a new Platinum nish to its core 6m and 7m NewAg models, sitting above Classic, Premium and Elite. This brings higher-spec features such as automatic greasing, enhanced lighting and camera systems into a
factory package, rather than leaving customers to add them separately.
The MLT 625 e was the machine that most obviously stood apart. Sitting in the compact 6m class, it o ers a 2.5t maximum lift capacity, 5.9m lift height and a 20kph travel speed.
There is something genuinely odd about seeing a telehandler begin to move without rst hearing an engine re into life. In a farmyard, where machinery usually announces itself before it goes anywhere, the quietness of the MLT 625 e
was immediately noticeable.
Manitou has clearly tried to avoid making the electric model feel like a compromised version of the diesel machine. David said one of the main priorities when electrifying the 625 platform was to avoid compromising “shape, size, function, format, capacity” or operator familiarity.
“It’s the same cab, pretty much the same chassis, the same running gear, the same hydraulic system,” he explained. “It’s even the same bonnet. So it keeps things as simple as we can.”
The MLT 625 e uses a 34.8kWh lithium-ion battery, positioned centrally in the chassis to help protect the battery pack and keep weight low and central. The machine o ers 84-litres/min hydraulic oil ow, and Manitou says it retains the same load chart and attachment compatibility as the diesel version.
Claimed runtime is up to ve hours on a typical duty cycle, based on handling, loading, moving and idling work. Charging is handled through a 9kW onboard charger, with a Type 2 connection. On a three-phase 16A supply, a full charge takes around four hours, while the machine is also DC fast-charge ready, with the option of a 30kW charger bringing full charge time down to roughly one hour.
The obvious question is whether farmers will see enough bene t to justify the additional cost. Manitou is not presenting the MLT 625 e as a direct replacement for diesel, and nor should it. For long days, remote yards or high-hour work with limited charging access, diesel will remain the obvious choice. But for indoor use, livestock buildings, equestrian yards, greenhouses, education sites and businesses where noise or emissions matter, the case becomes more interesting. “The big thing with electric is nding that customer base,” said David. “We’re not out here to say this electric model is going to replace all the diesels.”
The Smart Weighing System is available on current MLT 841 and MLT 1041 models, either factorytted or retro- tted. Rather than adding a separate aftermarket screen into the cab, Manitou has fully integrated the system into the machine’s Vision display and existing controls.
It uses boom angle, telescopic boom extension and attachment angle sensors, alongside six pressure sensors in-line with the hydraulic rams. This allows the machine to calculate weight regardless of boom position, rather than requiring the operator to lift through a xed weighing point. “The obvious bene t of that is we can take a measurement no matter where the boom is,” David said.
Manitou claims accuracy of plus or minus 2%, which is strong enough to make the system useful across a range of farm applications. It can be used for basic weighing, cumulative loading, target weighing and ration work. The operator can also tare an attachment from the cab, avoiding the need to pre-calibrate every bucket, fork or grab.
The simplicity is key, as weighing systems may be clever, but they are not much use if too ddly for everyday farm work. Here, the operator can pick up an attachment, lift slightly to put pressure into the system, hold the tare button and begin.
For livestock farms, the ration mode is particularly interesting. The system can store 13 customisable rations, with up to 44 ingredients and calculations based on animal numbers and feed distributions. In practice, that means the loader can help guide the operator through how much of each ingredient is needed, while also recording what has been loaded.
For dairy units, where ration accuracy has a direct impact on consistency, waste and cost, that has clear appeal. It may also help reduce the familiar
The internally routed services make for a much tidier look, as well as protection for potentially
habit of taking too much material to the mixer, tipping some back, and generally turning feeding into a slow-motion guessing game.
The system also connects with the myMANITOU app, allowing weighing activity, ingredient use and stock data to be viewed o the machine. David said the weighing package is designed to be “more than just a basic weighing system”, with the wider purpose being to “drive e ciency and performance” on farm.
For arable businesses and contractors, the value is slightly di erent but still obvious. Trailer loading, grain movement, stock monitoring and muck or fertiliser handling could all bene t from a built-in weighing reference, particularly on farms without a weighbridge.
Lower total cost of ownership was another recurring theme. Manitou’s Stop & Start system replaces the previous Ecostop function and is being extended across much of the MLT NewAg range, excluding the MLT 733 and MLT 937 models.
If the machine is idling, with no hydraulic activity or movement, the engine and runtime clock shut down after a con gurable delay of between one and 30 minutes. Unlike the older system, the operator does not need to restart the machine with the key. Instead, the engine
restarts when the operator engages the joystick or accelerator.
According to Manitou, connected machine data shows that idling without hydraulic activity can account for 15–45% of a machine’s total recorded hours. Even at the lower end of that range, the cost argument holds weight. David said the biggest saving may not be fuel alone, but depreciation and unnecessary recorded hours. “If we do a thousand hours per year, it’s another 150 hours less that we can potentially do,” he said, using 15% idle time as an example. Recent rises in diesel prices make potential savings even more signi cant.
The Automatic Greasing System is another feature designed around real farm behaviour. Manual greasing is simple in theory, but often less consistent in practice. Manitou’s system greases the chassis and boom, using three independent circuits and delivering grease to key points without operator intervention. It also includes variable greasing rates, and low-grease and empty-tank alarms visible from the cab.
As already mentioned, the new boom layout has allowed Manitou to bring greasing lines neatly through the machine and up to the boom head, rather than relying on exposed pipework. “Because we’re tting this in factory, we’ve done a proper job of bringing the pipework up,” David said.
A further thread running through the updates is Manitou’s continued use of its JSM joystick,
The on-screen display provides noti cations and information that makes new features simple to
which brings key boom and hydraulic controls together in one hand. On compatible hydrostatic models, JSM Auto Power can adjust engine revs automatically according to joystick demand, giving hydraulic performance when needed without the operator constantly using the throttle or hand throttle. On the NewAg models, the joystick works alongside the Vision display and colour-coded switchgear, with pop-up messages helping explain functions as they are selected.
Manitou is extending its Intelligent Hydraulics option further down the range, including to the compact MLT 630 and MLT 730 models. The system includes Quick Lift, Return to Load and Bucket Shaker functions, all designed to reduce repetitive joystick work during loading cycles. Regenerative Hydraulics also forms part of the update, allowing the boom to lower using gravity, independent of engine speed, while freeing hydraulic ow for other functions.
Visibility has also been given further attention. The NewAg cab uses a curved front windscreen, low bonnet and boom lines, rear visibility aids and Manitou’s roof grid design, intended to maintain a clear view of the load at height.
The SafeView camera pack uses two cameras, positioned to cover the rear and right-hand side of the machine, with the image displayed in the cab. Manitou also o ers a HighView camera mounted at the boom head, aimed at loading and handling work where the operator needs to see into a trailer, feeder wagon or grain lorry.
A newer Safe Alert camera system is being introduced, currently on the MLT 625. This uses human recognition to provide inside and outside cab visual and audible warnings, with customisable zones.
The MLT 625 e is the attention-grabbing machine, not least because of the strange experience of seeing a telehandler move without a diesel rumble. It will not be the right machine for every farm, and many customers will rightly ask hard questions about cost, charging and use case.
The Smart Weighing System may be easier for many farmers to understand immediately. Fewer guesses, better ration accuracy, improved loading records and less duplicated handling all have obvious value.
Add in Stop & Start, automatic greasing, improved visibility and more automated hydraulics, and the wider story is more about steady practical progress. FG
Over 25,000 farmers and more than 650 exhibitors are due to descend on Jeremy Clarkson’s farm on 10th and 11th June, for the 2026 Cereals Event.
A host of new features have been added this year, alongside regular attractions like the Seed to Shelf Stage, BASE-UK Regenerative Ag Stage, Young Farmers Programme, the Syngenta & CropLife Sprays & Sprayers Arena, and other working demos.
A key technical focus will be on how the individual crop plots perform on Cotswold Brash compared to previous years.
New for 2026 is the Nofence Livestock Zone which will see animals and associated products at the event for the rst time alongside the Clarkson goats. There is also an area dedicated to young farmers and contractors called Kaleb’s Corner.
networking available in The Farmer’s Dog and The Farmer’s Gin Bar sponsored by Diddly Squat shop and a pop-up shop
Jeremy Clarkson commented: “Farmers are facing so many issues at the moment and hosting Cereals was our chance to do something positive
There will be food, drink, music and networking available in The Farmer’s Dog pop-up pub, Hawkstone Hops & Harmony, and The Farmer’s Gin Bar sponsored by Barclays & Propel Finance. Plus both the main Diddly Squat shop and a pop-up shop at the lowland barn will be open on the event days.
• Lincolnshire – Roy Ward Farms Ltd
• Nottinghamshire – Strawsons
producers. We hope to shine a spotlight the challenges farmers face. Cereals is an
for the industry and showcase some practical advice and ideas for food producers. We hope to shine a spotlight on farming and educate people about the challenges farmers face. Cereals is an opportunity for us to come together and nd the solutions we all need. We’re really looking forward to welcoming farmers from across the UK.”
nd the solutions we all need. We’re farmers from across the UK.”
• Yorkshire – Location to be con rmed
• Cambridge – Law Farming
• Su olk – Elveden Estate
• Lancashire – Location to be con rmed
• Devon – Location to be con rmed.
are being asked to choose a preferred entrance date and time. Visitors can also book
To manage tra c, visitors are being asked to choose a preferred entrance date and time. Visitors can also book a seat on a Cereals Bus via the Cereals website from key locations across the UK including:
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For further travel information head to www. farmersguide.co.uk/cereals-2026-event-guide/ Visit the Farmers Guide team on stand 659. FG
Date: 10–11th June, 8am–6pm.
Location: Diddly Squat Farm, 5-12 Chipping Norton Road, Chadlington, Chipping Norton OX7 3PE
Tickets and information: www.thecerealsevent.co.uk
Join us on 10 - 11 June at Cereals at Diddly Squat Farm. Experience our AiCPlus camera spot spray system live during the feld demonstration and see how precision and innovation come together in practice.
With UK arable farmers facing mounting pressures, from unpredictable weather patterns to global con icts driving up fuel and input costs, this harvest season presents more nancial challenges than most.
Fluctuating markets and wider economic uncertainty are also impacting crop values, making it harder to secure strong returns. While many of these factors are outside of your control, there are still practical steps you can take to protect your margins and reduce unnecessary expenditure.
Grain drying and cooling can be one of the biggest energy expenses during harvest. If you’re running multiple fans in your grain store, upgrading to a low-cost, automated fan control system is a smart investment. Rather than running continuously or on guesswork, automated systems operate based on real-time conditions, ensuring fans only run when needed.
Although there is an upfront cost, the reduction
in wasted energy can quickly o set the initial spend. Over time, this approach not only lowers electricity bills but also extends the lifespan of your equipment by reducing unnecessary usage.
Poorly utilised grain storage can lead to avoidable costs, whether through wasted space, ine cient air ow, or the need for additional cooling fans. Using an online planning tool can help you optimise your grain store layout before harvest begins.
The Plug&Cool grain store planner is designed to simplify this process, helping you map out your storage requirements in advance. Using the online calculator helps you understand what cooling fans you need and how to position them
throughout the store. As an added bene t, the tool also provides an automatic discount on your order, delivering instant savings.
Grain quality directly impacts the price you’ll achieve, so maintaining the right conditions in store is essential. Temperature spikes or moisture issues can quickly lead to spoilage, costing far more than preventative measures ever would.
Wireless monitoring solutions, such as AgroLog sensor spears, allow you to track temperature and moisture levels throughout your grain bulk in real time. With access to this data via an online app, you can make informed decisions quickly, whether that’s adjusting air ow or addressing problem areas before they escalate. This level of control helps safeguard your yield and ensures you achieve the best possible return.
Accurate moisture readings are critical during harvest, in uencing everything from drying decisions to nal sale price.
Using a reliable, properly calibrated moisture meter ensures con dence in your readings. Devices like the AgroLog C-PRO Blue are factorycalibrated for di erent crops using recognised industry methods, helping you maintain accuracy throughout the season. Regular checks and recalibration, where necessary, can prevent small errors from becoming expensive problems.
The Plug&Cool team are back at this year’s Cereals event at Diddly Squat Farm. If you’re planning your grain store or have questions about grain cooling, visit the company’s stand to see the products up close and chat with the team. FG Cereals stand number: 540
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De Sangosse, a leading provider of crop input solutions, will return to Cereals 2026 with a stand built around one simple aim: helping growers to make every input work harder. With margins under pressure, visitors to the De Sangosse stand can move through a four-zone experience focused on (1) unlocking phosphate and improving nutrient use e ciency, (2) removing hard-water performance penalties in the sprayer, (3) reducing harvest losses and volunteers ahead of the next crop, and (4) achieving dependable slug control that lasts in the eld.
From nutrient lock-up to hard water, harvest losses and slugs, De Sangosse will be showing growers practical, proven ways to protect yield and get more value from every pass and every input.
present – and protect fresh fertiliser during that critical early window – we can improve establishment, resilience and return on input without chasing extra tonnes of product.”
The show also coincides with a major milestone for the business, as De Sangosse marks 100 years of innovation in crop solutions.
“Reaching 100 years is a proud moment – but what matters most is what it means for growers today,” says Phil Carpenter, managing director at De Sangosse. “It’s a reminder that progress comes from practical innovation: improving e ciency, supporting stewardship and delivering performance in the eld, season after season.”
De Sangosse will also launch a new Phosphate Stewardship Guide at the show. “Growers want clear, practical steps – not theory,” says Phil. “The guide brings together what we’ve learned from years of research and on-farm experience, so people can make con dent decisions ahead of autumn drilling.”
“Phosphate is a cornerstone of crop nutrition, but it’s also one of the least e cient investments on many farms,” says Phil. “In many seasons, less than 10% of applied phosphorus is taken up by the crop in the year it’s applied – even when soil tests look ‘okay’. The nutrient is there, but too much of it is locked away.”
At Cereals, the team will explain how earlyseason demand for available P can be limited by chemical ‘ xing’ in the soil – and why that can hold back nitrogen use e ciency and establishment. De Sangosse will be highlighting its soil nutrient activators (including LibPhos, BlottaMax and Phosta) and protected microgranular fertilisers (including Primary-P, PrimeStart and the Microstar range) designed to keep nutrients accessible in the root zone when crops need them most.
“The shift now is from applying more to unlocking more,” adds Phil. “If we can help growers access a bigger share of the
Water quality remains one of the most overlooked drivers of herbicide consistency, particularly where water is moderately to very hard. “Hard water contains calcium and magnesium ions that can bind with certain herbicide actives and reduce uptake – so you can lose performance before the spray even hits the leaf,” explains Phil. “Getting the water right is a fast win: it supports e cacy, protects investment and underpins stewardship.”
At Cereals 2026, De Sangosse will bring its Clean Water Clean Kill and Tank to Target stewardship messages to life, including a practical, on-stand routine: 'Test. Condition rst. Dose correctly every time'.
To help growers take action immediately, the team will be giving away digital hardness test meters with the three-step water routine cab card, so water can be checked and corrected quickly on farm ahead of spraying.
Harvest losses in oilseed rape and pulses can be sudden – and often invisible until you see seed on the ground growing in the next crop. De Sangosse will focus on practical ways to reduce pod shatter and limit volunteers ahead of the following crop with its market leading podsealant range that includes Pod-Stik.
approach can help keep yield in the pod and make the next crop easier to manage.”
Visitors can also see how precision aerial application is developing with drone technology. De Sangosse will join forces with AutoSpray Systems across both days in the Sprays & Sprayers Arena to demonstrate the XAG Pro 100 drone and discuss timely pod protection when ground access is challenging.
As drilling systems speed up and bout widths widen, pellet performance has to last longer and spread further. De Sangosse will highlight its ferric phosphate pellets manufactured using the company’s proprietary advanced wet process technology to improve integrity and durability in challenging conditions. “In slug control, consistency comes down to what reaches the ground intact – and what stays e ective after rain,” says Phil.
In independent testing, De Sangosse pellets have been demonstrated to maintain e ective distribution performance at working widths up to 36m with the Stocks Duo, helping protect coverage where e ciency is critical but establishment risk remains high.
“Pod protection is about safeguarding saleable yield and reducing the volunteer burden that follows,” continues Phil. “A well-timed
Across all four zones, the message is practical: measure what matters, remove hidden ine ciencies and protect yield at every stage. FG Cereals stand number: 1148 phosphate already
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At AMAZONE we know that every row counts when it comes to precision placement to maximise emergence and boost yield.
The Cirrus Grand cultivator disc drill and Condor direct tine drill suit two diferent systems but all with the same aim, precise seed placement and maximum soil health.
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At Cereals 2026, Amazone will showcase a range of new and proven technologies, including the UK debut of the new Condor 02 direct drill, alongside key machines from its drilling, crop protection and cultivation portfolios.
A strong focus will be placed on high-output establishment and precision application, with machines such as the 9m Cirrus Grand, ZA-TS 4201 with AutoSpread, UX trailed sprayer with live AmaSelect demonstrations, and the UF mounted sprayer with ContourControl.
New Condor 02 –trailed direct drill
Making its rst appearance ahead of launch, the new Condor 02 represents the next evolution in high-output, low-disturbance establishment. Since its introduction in 2013, the Condor tine drill has delivered accurate large-scale direct drilling in working widths of up to 15m.
Central to the Condor’s success is the proven narrow ConTeC coulter, minimising soil disturbance while ensuring precise seed placement through excellent contour following. The new Condor 02 brings this system into a more compact and manageable chassis, available in 8m and 9m working widths.
and individual row shut-o via the segmented distribution head, the Cirrus Grand reduces overlaps and input costs. The system automatically adjusts shut-o timing to account for seed pipe length, ensuring accurate placement across the full working width.
Amazone’s tyre system with Matrix tyre pro le continues the strip-wise consolidation concept, rming soil directly over the seed row while leaving inter-row areas loose to improve water in ltration and soil structure.
crop establishment.
Precision application is represented by the ZA-TS 4201, equipped with AutoSpread for fully automatic calibration of both application rate and spread pattern.
A key new feature, shown for the rst time at Cereals 2026, is the addition of a rear harrow system. This improves seedbed nish and extends the drill’s versatility, making it equally suited to both direct drilling and min-till systems. The result is more consistent seed coverage, improved germination and higher forward speeds.
With its triple split hopper, precise metering system and individual row shut-o via the MultiSwitch segmented distribution head, the Condor 02 is ideally suited to farms looking to maximise output while maintaining establishment accuracy.
Cirrus Grand 9m
Also featured is the Cirrus Grand 9m, designed to deliver high work rates without compromising precision.
A key attraction on the stand will be the UX trailed sprayer, with live AmaSelect demonstrations throughout the event.
AmaSelect enables individual nozzle control, automatically adjusting application rate, droplet size and forward speed. This ensures optimal coverage, e ective drift control and reduced input costs, while also enabling CurveControl.
AutoSpread measures spreading distance and direction in real time, automatically adjusting drop point and disc speed on the move. The result is consistently accurate spreading across the full working width.
Combined with the TS spreading system and new in-house Isobus software, the ZA-TS delivers exceptional accuracy, even in challenging conditions.
Equipped with a twin or triple split hopper
Demonstrations will highlight row-speci c application, spot spraying and automatic nozzle switching, showcasing the bene ts of precision application in real eld scenarios.
The UF mounted sprayer will be displayed with the proven ContourControl boom guidance system.
Completing the line-up is the 6m mounted TopCut knife roller, o ering a versatile solution for ultra-shallow cultivation and cover crop management.
Operating at speeds of up to 20kph, the TopCut achieves high work rates with low fuel consumption. The combination of knife rollers and optional following elements ensures e ective residue processing, encouraging rapid breakdown and creating ideal conditions for subsequent
ContourControl provides fully automatic, sideindependent boom guidance, maintaining the optimum distance to the crop across the full width, even on uneven terrain.
This results in improved application accuracy, reduced drift and more consistent spray performance, particularly in challenging conditions.
Visitors to the Amazone stand at Cereals 2026 will be able to see the full range of machines up close and speak with product specialists about how these technologies can improve e ciency, precision and pro tability on farm. FG
Cereals stand number: 832
In its rst year on the Recommended List, RGT Hexton has taken an impressive share of the market. Farmers Guide hears from three farmers about why they opted for RGT Hexton and their experiences so far.
Russell Cartwright, Bedfordshire
Declining agronomic performance and a poor economic outlook is leading a Bedfordshire grower to switch from growing Group 1 Skyfall milling wheat to soft biscuit wheats, with RGT Hexton being trialled, in part because of its strong second wheat performance.
“We’re looking for a new variety to replace Skyfall, which is getting a bit outdated,” explains Russell Cartwright, who farms around 170ha in the village of Turvey, between Bedford and Northampton.
He’s now trialling 5ha of RGT Hexton as a replacement for Skyfall, which was mostly grown as a second wheat on the farm. “None of the other Group 1s t the bill, so we’re looking at soft wheats instead. We have mills at Heygates, Whitworth Bros and Weetabix locally that all use soft wheats of various types.”
With 9% higher yield than Skyfall as a second wheat in AHDB Recommended List (RL) trials, Russell hopes the extra yield should help o set the loss of milling wheat premiums.
who farms across multiple sites in Norfolk and Su olk, chose RGT Hexton this season for his Felthorpe farm.
“When you looked at the hard feed wheat varieties on last year’s RL, while they might provide fantastic yields, virtually all of their scores for yellow rust resistance had dropped to fours,” Frank says.
Hexton, in contrast to all but the newest Group 4 hard feeds, has a yellow rust resistance rating of 8, alongside a 6.6 for septoria, plus orange wheat blossom midge resistance. Despite the strong disease resistance pro le, Frank will still spray his approximately 50ha with a full fungicide programme.
That’s not quite the same for fertiliser, where the sudden price increase o the back of the Iran con ict, means he’s now planning to apply around 185–190kg/ha of nitrogen rather than pushing it to 210–220kg/ha of N.
wheat varieties to grow for seed.
Farming 240ha in South Lincolnshire near Long Sutton, he’s been a long-term seed wheat grower for ADM, as well as growing mustard, vining peas, spring barley, sugar beet and linseed.
Thanks to sea fog that lingers o The Wash, Tom is farming in a septoria and yellow rust hotspot, which makes those the key diseases he’s looking for good resistance to, he says. “That’s the key disease pro le, with fusarium slightly less important.”
Orange wheat blossom midge resistance is another trait he looks for, along with out-and-out yield and sti straw. “We’re prone to getting a thunderstorm in July and knocking any variety that doesn’t have good straw strength or gets too tall onto the oor.”
While yield will be an important factor in his nal decision on whether Hexton replaces Skyfall, it’s also the ease of crop management, he says. “Disease levels, how it stands, how it combines – the whole package is important. But as long as it matches the 9–10t/ha Bamford has been doing, and beats Skyfall’s yield, we will probably save seed for drilling more next year,” he concludes.
“It’s ironic in the rst year out of three where we have crops [in March] you could push to see what a variety could do, we can’t do it, because we don’t have the extra nitrogen,” he says.
“If we can, we will perhaps do a strip trial to see what it could achieve with more N, but I won’t have enough for the entire area.”
RGT Hexton is a variety that currently meets all those requirements. “It’s our rst year of growing it, and from discussing the data with ADM it has a strong yield – not perhaps the top yield at 103% of controls – and is relatively short and has good lodging resistance,” he says.
It meets Tom’s disease pro le with an eight for yellow rust resistance and 6.6 for septoria, plus orange wheat blossom midge resistance.
– the whole package is important. But as long doing, and beats Skyfall’s yield, we more next year,” he concludes.
The breakdown in wheat varietal resistance provided by the resistance gene YT15 to yellow rust is a central reason why Frank Stennett,
That is likely to restrict yield potential to under the 10t/ha he would hope for with a full dose of nitrogen, but at least, as a soft wheat, he’s been able to secure a £5/t premium on part of the
That is likely to restrict yield potential to under a nitrogen, but at least, as a soft wheat, he’s been area.
Most of his nearly 50ha was drilled following winter mustard in early October, with one eld after sugar beet, drilled in early November. “It all looks very good currently,” he comments.
looks very good currently,” he comments.
but £5/t is £5/t,” he says.
“It might make storage more complicated, but £5/t is £5/t,” he says.
“We drilled with variable seed rates using Hutchinson’s Omnia, which helps provide a more even population on our light grade one silts, which in some parts of the farm have a bit more body to them.”
High yields, a strong disease pro le and sti straw to prevent lodging are the key characteristics
Tom Markillie is looking for when choosing
grade one silts, which in some parts of
Visit the RAGT team at Cereals 2026 more detail.
Visit the RAGT team at Cereals 2026 to discuss the breeder’s varieties in more detail. FG
Cereals stand number: 1040
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With the Cereals event heading to Diddly Squat this year, it may have a more “carnival-like” atmosphere –however, with the nancial climate within the industry, it will be most important to focus on the challenges facing the arable sector, said Wox Agri Services.
To that end, the company will be exhibiting the Güttler range of shallow cultivation equipment, including the Supermaxx tined cultivation range. It will focus on putting fuel economy and optimum weed, stubble, straw and residue management at the forefront of farmers’ requirements – to help produce cereal crops and establishment at the lowest possible cost.
On show will be the 6.0m version as a primary stubble and chitting unit, along with the same machine as a direct or minimum till drill, fed by the use of a separate front tank – with or without a front press element.
Along with the Supermaxx cultivation system will be the wellestablished Greenmaster unit – and a focus on grassland management, cover cropping, and SFI seeding mixes able to be handled in widths from 1.8m through to 12.4m.
Drag hose equipment will be displayed, catering for all aspects of liquid manure application on cereal crops for human consumption or biogas production. FG
Cereals stand number: 743
For use in winter wheat at preemergence up to peri-emergence timing, as well as in winter barley at pre-emergence timing, Fundatis herbicide brings two new active ingredients to the autumn cereal herbicide market in a co-formulation; bixlozone (marketed as Iso ex active) and be ubutamid.
With its wide broadleaved weed spectrum and activity on problematic grassweeds, it is set to be an important contributor to farmers’ integrated weed management strategies, providing a solid foundation for your grassweed and broad-leaved weed control programme, FMC says.
“We’re really looking forward
to speaking with farmers about our newest development, Fundatis herbicide. Building personal, face-to -face connections is important to us and the Cereals Event provides a great opportunity to do just that,” says marketing communications manager, Hannah Towler.
This marks FMC’s rst time exhibiting at the event and the team is very much looking forward to the experience. To learn more about Fundatis herbicide and the wider FMC portfolio at this year’s Cereals Event, visit FMC at Cereals where the technical team will be on hand to answer any questions ahead of the new season. FG
Cereals stand number: 1058
Contractors are a vital part of British farming – which is why Rural Asset Finance is sponsoring a special event celebrating them at Jeremy Clarkson’s Diddly Squat Farm.
The specialist agri-lender is sponsoring the Contractors Zone and hosting Pies, Pints and a Panel at this year’s Cereals Event, in which three experts each day will talk about the value that contractors can o er and answer questions from show visitors.
As the name of the session suggests, the audience can listen to their contributions while enjoying free food and drink courtesy of Rural Asset Finance.
“We’re delighted to be sponsoring Pies, Pints and a Panel and the Contractors Zone at Cereals,” says Ben Wood, head of sales at Rural Asset Finance, which is hosting the event with the National Association of Agricultural Contractors (NAAC).
“Contractors are in many ways the backbone of British agriculture. Our nation’s farmers are the best in the world – brilliant, hard-working and resourceful in putting food on our tables. But in many ways the contractors who support them are the glue that holds the whole industry together.”
The panel – including contractors Tim Russon from P Russon & Sons, Nik Johnson and Joe Hampsey from JSE Systems, Andrew Ward, farmer and star of YouTube channel WardysWa e and other names to be con rmed – will be discussing issues including the merits of using a contractor rather than doing a job yourself, how farmers and contractors work in partnership and how such an arrangement can boost both pro t and productivity for both parties.
Visitors to the informal panel discussion, which takes place at stand 507 from 1–1.30pm on both show days, can listen and ask questions while tucking into a ne selection of complimentary freshly cooked pies and pasties – washed down with a choice of drinks including Hawkstone beer.
Ben and his colleagues at Rural Asset Finance arrange bespoke, exible nance deals for contractors, farmers and other rural businesses, helping them invest in everything from vehicles, machinery and technology to buildings, land, diversi cation projects and renewable energy
– and much more. Commenting on the event he said: “It’s a brilliant opportunity to celebrate contractors, but as we’ve all come from farming families ourselves, we’re really looking forward to seeing old friends and making some new ones.”
The show at Clarkson’s farm near Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, will also feature stands, exhibitions and working demonstrations as part of the Contractors Zone, including eld drainage demonstrations organised by NAAC.
“Cereals is always a great event,” says Ben. “There’s always so much to see and do, but the panel discussion should be entertaining and informative and hopefully help people to understand more about contractors and what a brilliant support they can be for farmers. So make sure you pop along to our stand – we look forward to seeing you for a pie and a pint!” FG
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Visit Bionature at Cereals 2026 on stand 1030 for practical insight into crop nutrition and performance.
Explore six crop plots featuring treated and untreated oilseed rape, winter wheat and spring oats, with expert guidance from yield world record holder Tim Lamyman.
Joining the stand are Cope Seeds and Toms Potatoes, alongside Neil Spink (Scotland) and John Andrews (Ireland), o ering valuable on-farm perspectives.
Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere with food available across both days, plus tea, co ee and a bar. Don’t miss the darts competition and the chance to connect with the team.
Stand 1030 – combining crop nutrition expertise with hospitality
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Bionature will be returning to Cereals 2026 with a strong focus on practical crop nutrition, inviting visitors to the company’s stand for a mix of technical insight, eld-based learning and a welcoming atmosphere.
As a specialist in crop nutrition, Bionature supports growers with tailored programmes designed to optimise plant health, improve resilience and maximise yield potential. With ongoing pressure on input costs and margins, the emphasis is rmly on helping farmers achieve more from every hectare through e cient and e ective nutritional strategies.
A key feature of the stand will be six crop plots, showcasing treated and untreated varieties of oilseed rape, winter wheat and spring oats. These side-by-side comparisons have been designed to highlight the impact of di erent management approaches, o ering visitors a clear and practical view of how nutrition in uences crop performance in real eld conditions.
Providing expert insight into the plots will be yield world record holder Tim Lamyman, who will be on hand across the event to share his experience and approach to achieving high-performing crops. Visitors will also have the opportunity to speak with Neil Spink from Scotland and John Andrews from Ireland, bringing valuable regional perspectives and on-farm experience to discussions around crop nutrition and performance.
Bionature will be joined on the stand by Cope
Seeds and Tom’s Potatoes, creating a collaborative space that re ects the full crop journey – from variety selection through to nutritional planning and nal performance. This joined-up approach gives visitors the opportunity to explore how di erent elements of crop management work together in practice.
Alongside the technical o ering, Bionature is ensuring visitors can enjoy a more relaxed experience, with food available across both
days, as well as tea, co ee and a bar. A darts competition will also be running on the stand, adding a light-hearted element and encouraging visitors to get involved.
With a combination of practical demonstrations, expert knowledge and a friendly, informal setting, visitors can expect both insight and hospitality from the Bionature team at Cereals 2026. FG
Cereals stand number: 1030
At HARDI, we make precision farming intuitive, accessible and reliable, helping farmers protect their crops and farm more sustainably. Our complete spraying solution, including the MASTER, MEGA, NAVIGATOR and AEON ranges, is engineered for professional performance. Advanced technologies such as as the air-assisted boom TWIN, delivering superior spray penetration, reduced drift and consistent coverage, alongside PulseSystem, AutoNozzleControl and AutoTerrain, ensure precise application, intelligent control and optimal boom stability. The result is maximum e ciency, accuracy and reliability in the field.
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• Operating lease: In common with a nance lease, an operating lease allows you to rent the asset from Close
Brothers for an agreed period. However, because the agreement covers only part of the asset’s useful life, rentals are lower, as they are based on the di erence between the asset’s purchase price and its residual value at the end of the term.
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is e ciency, with reduced passes, optimised fuel usage, and seamless integration into existing farming systems. Its compatibility with precision farming technologies allows operators to ne-tune application rates and maintain full control from the cab.
Cereals stand number: 765
Taking centre stage on Lemken’s stand will be the new 12m Solitair ST drill, a signi cant addition to the brand’s seeding portfolio and a clear response to the increasing demand for highoutput, precision-led establishment systems.
Designed for large-scale operations, the Solitair ST combines working width with accuracy, o ering farmers and contractors the ability to cover more ground without compromising on seed placement. Its 12m con guration coulter delivers impressive work rates, while Lemken’s proven metering and double Optidisc coulter technology ensures consistent depth control and even crop emergence across varying soil conditions.
A key focus of the Solitair ST
Visitors to the Lemken UK stand will also have the opportunity to engage with product specialists, gaining insight into how the new drill ts within a broader system approach that includes cultivation and crop care solutions. The launch of the 12m Solitair ST reinforces Lemken’s position as a forward-thinking manufacturer, focused on delivering practical solutions that meet the evolving needs of UK agriculture. FG
Cereals stand number: 608
Years of soil improvement and a minimal soil movement strategy now enable consistently reliable cover crop establishment at low cost for Northamptonshire grower, David Beesley, at Ecton near Wellingborough.
“The improved soil structure we’ve built up over the years has really helped with the cover crop establishment,” David reports. All straw has been chopped and returned across the farm for the past 12 years, with a long-term strategy of cover crops to provide as much continuous ground cover as possible.
David’s cover crops are sown quickly and cost efectively with a Techneat Multicast 200, mounted on a Bateman RB16 sprayer with 12 splash plate distribution heads across a 12m working width. The simple set-up can easily cover 8–9ha/hour, says David.
He’s also ftted a new cover crop metering system, specifcally designed for consistently distributing small seeds through the Multicast. The rubber roller construction ensures a smooth fow without blockages and a gentler action on the seeds.
Fields destined for winter cropping are sown with a fastestablishing smart radish, to gain maximum beneft from the plant’s deep taproot, while those that will over-winter for spring cropping get a mix of phacelia, vetch and clover. Both options qualify for SFI points, but it’s the soil improving properties of cover crops that are of greatest importance.
The root structure of the cover crops, particularly deep rooting fodder radish, improves porosity of the soil and maintains air and water movement through the soil profle. Green biomass reduces nitrate leaching, and returns nutrients and organic matter to the soil – feeding microbial life and building long-term resilience.
Improved soil structure has been key to enabling shallower drilling for cereal crop establishment with his Mzuri drill – without the renowned high-power requirement and heavy wear of soil contact parts associated with deeper strip till seed placement. Improved workability of the soil with the cover crop strategy has seen fuel use halved across the farm rotation, while yields have been
A seeder that applies numerous products and suits a wide variety of implements.
The Techneat Multicast can be custom-ftted on a wide range of equipment for crop establishment.
maintained. “The organic matter is certainly improving soil moisture retention, which is helping with crop resilience against drought,” says David.
“While the better structure also helps drainage, so crops are not sitting in water so much when we have heavy rainfall.”
Powerful hydraulic fan
With the combination of establishing the cover crops, companion crops and application of Avadex granules, as well as slug pellet spreading where required, the Techneat Multicast has proven to be one of the most used bits of machinery on his farm this year. FG Cereals stand number: 900 & D8
Garmin GPS control system
200L or 400L hopper
Cartridges available - SFI mixes, Avadex granules, slug pellets and small seeds
12m/15m boom options
24” Toothed Packer
Razor Rings 200mm or 150mm spacing
Spiroller Coils 18” solid or
Tyre Rollers 450mm diameter
Crumbler Barrells 14”, 18” or 24” diameters
Open Channel Rollers
Leg Zone Press
VSM Grow Tech will display the innovative range of Agrisem cultivation and seeding equipment, designed to help farmers get the best out of their most important tool: the soil. The Agrisem range specialises in cultivation and sowing equipment to produce the perfect growing conditions for all systems and soil types.
With a solution for each implantation technique, versatility, precision, and performance are the hallmarks of its range of machinery dedicated to planting, sowing and fertilising.
The range of drills allows precise sowing to establish crops under optimal conditions, fertilising precisely with versatile implements into prepared seed
no-till systems.
With a solution for almost every need, VSM Grow Tech says the Agrisem range of equipment gives optimum results to meet the most demanding needs of all tillage systems.
Also on display will be the unique Strip Hawk product from MOM, a Strip-Till unit with integrated powered rotary blades for crops requiring a more re ned seed bed.
A warm welcome will be extended to all visitors on the VSM stand to view the equipment and discuss how the team can assist you with your growing needs.
Dealer enquiries are welcome – please visit www.vsmgrowtech. co.uk for more information. FG Cereals stand number: 449 beds through to direct drilling in co.uk for more information. FG
Low Disturbance V/Form c/w wavy discs ahead of legs and shark n packer.
As the agricultural industry gears up for Cereals 2026, Cousins of Emneth is busy preparing a selection of its machinery range to display at the event.
with low-disturbance loosening tines, wavy discs and open channel roller that cuts through residues whilst minimising soil inversion.
The UK agricultural industry faces a challenging moment driven by volatility and nancial pressures. Cousins believes that, in order to survive and thrive in this changing landscape, farmers need kit that works harder and smarter to give sustainable pro tability.
Whether you are looking for soil loosening, shallow tillage, cover crop establishment, consolidation or even to refurbish and update your existing machines, Cousins says it will have versatile options on display.
Cousins’ featured line-up includes a brand-new combination cultivator
Also on display is a newly enhanced version of the Type 28 press featuring spring tines, springboard levelling system and double row razor ring press, able to work on ploughed ground or straight into stubble.
Cousins is able to manufacture any of its various roller options to bespoke widths to suit your existing machines. A selection will be displayed on the stand at Cereals.
The Contour HZ Cambridge rolls, Patriot, V-form soil looseners, straw rake, springtine cultivator and Top Disc will also all be on display. FG Cereals stand number: 830
Matthews Cotswold Flour is a local, family-run specialist mill, just down the road from Diddly Squat Farm, and the business has been milling its wheat for years.
According to the company, it’s a good example of modern farming – trialling crops from wheat to spelt to durum and beyond. “Some years they perform, some years less so, but that’s the reality of farming. We continue to buy across the full Group 1–4 spectrum but, alongside this we o er a broader range of options: spelt, rye, durum, heritage and other grains, giving farmers more ways to build margin into the rotation, not just chase yield,” Matthews Cotswold Flour explains.
“Our regenerative farming model, now in its sixth year, is already delivering strong nancial results on farm. But it only works if there’s a market. Through the Cotswold Grain Partnership, we provide a direct route to market with clear speci cations, practical advice, and support with logistics and storage – so farmers can make con dent decisions. That grain goes into our supplied to over 1,000 bakeries and major retailers, including Waitrose, Tesco and Co-op, as well as leading artisan bakeries such as Imma The Bakery, BIA Baker of the Year. The future isn’t just lower input; it’s better margin from the same acre,” the company concludes. FG
Cereals stand number: 610
We’re your route to market from field to flour to people who actually care how it bakes, supplying the country’s best artisan bakers, national retailers and passionate home bakers. We buy Group 1–4, plus spelt, rye, durum and heritage grains from conventional and regenerative systems so you’ve got more ways to make a margin.
Knight Farm Machinery and Agroma UK are set to show new machines across their respective ranges at Cereals 2026, as the two sprayer businesses display products side-by-side for the rst time –following the formation of the latter Knight/Agroma joint venture earlier this year.
Knight products will include the KSP5060, a 6,000-litre model from the new range of KSP self-propelled sprayers, sporting Knight’s new dark grey tank colours. It comes from a range that spans models from 3,500–8,000 litres, with booms up to 40m. Speci cation includes Perkins 175/235/300hp engines supplying individual wheel motors, a new air-suspended Claas X11 cab with Cat IV ltration, and auto rideheight control.
Also on display will be a KT2060, the agship 6,000-litre model of Knight’s new trailed sprayer range. Its comprehensive speci cation includes Knight Individual Nozzle Switching, a LACOS touchscreen terminal and new SmartRinse technology, a fully-automated sprayer rinse system that eases operator workload and simpli es rinse cycles.
Meanwhile, the Agroma range now sold and supported by the new Agroma UK business formed by Agroma and Knight Farm Machinery will be represented by a full suite of representative machines. On show will be Millenium mounted and trailed models, plus a Cyclone mist sprayer. FG
Cereals stand number: 840
KRM will be exhibiting its recently launched GS300 drill at Cereals 2026. This versatile tool was originally conceived as a direct grass drill, but whilst being ideally suited to this role, the drill is also proving itself in a wide variety of seedbeds and for establishing various crops. Its compact design and weight transfer system reduce tractor lift requirements, whilst the electronic metering system accurately distributes all seeds from OSR to peas and beans. The two rows of 400mm notched disc coulters run at a shallow, 5-degree angle for minimum disturbance and optimum closure of
the seed slot.
Easy-adjust shims in the prism roller set the sowing depth, its combination of xed and oating rings are self-cleaning and provide even consolidation for rapid, even germination.
Options include 300 or 2,000-litre hopper capacities, grain only or grain and fertiliser, 24 or 32 rows of coulters and an additional mini hopper allowing another product to be applied simultaneously or a proportion of the seed to be broadcast on the surface. FG
Cereals stand number: 702
Wraps will come o an all-new fertiliser spreader, the Alentix, at this year’s Cereals event, which is being held at Diddly Squat Farm in Oxfordshire.
The Alentix represents a new era in high-performance spreading, and is an all-new agship model that sits above the Exacta TL. An Isobus machine, Alentix boasts a hopper capacity of up to 4,700 litres and a spread width capability of up to 54m. Hopper extensions are no longer bolted together, but clip together.
Application accuracy is managed with the four weigh cells in combination with dual reference sensors.
Available with mechanical PTO or iDC drivelines, the Alentix brings several innovations to market. These include a two-piece spreading disc, which simpli es disc changes when moving between the di erent types of eight-vane disc now available; honeycomb pro le hopper grids improve material ow; and Rapid Rate represents a revised aperture dosing system that provides faster regulation of application rates.
In addition, the spreader’s rear cover can be folded down to create a walkway across the rear of the hopper, while an integrated quick-hitch makes coupling and uncoupling safer and easier. FG Cereals stand number: 822
Lechler is highly regarded for drift-reducing nozzles due to its long history of innovation, wide range of air-induction designs, and ability to achieve up to 90–95% drift reduction. Its nozzles are widely approved under LERAP, making them an industry leader in low-drift spraying technology.
A 4-star nozzle isn’t just ‘better’, it’s engineered to keep spray exactly where it’s supposed to go, the company reckons. That’s why it meets the highest drift-reduction standard. Lechler says it has nozzles which tick the boxes for the 4-star rating at true working pressures.
One option o ered by Lechler for a true 4-star nozzle is the ID3 with bene ts including:
• Increased work rate due to exible use over a wide pressure range
• Timely application under adverse weather conditions
• Long injector design ensures high drift stability over a wide pressure range
• Very good deposition structure and crop
penetration
• Available in plastic and ceramic.
For further information, or to hear about other 4-star rated nozzles from Lechler, contact On Point Spraying Solutions Ltd directly. FG Cereals stand number: 850
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If boosting pollinator numbers, strengthening biodiversity, and advancing sustainability are priorities for your land, then BIOM Beehives’ stand should be at the top of your Cereals 2026 agenda, the company reckons.
Farmers, orchard managers, land managers, and landowners are invited to stop by and see the HIIVE up close – an innovation that’s rapidly reshaping how the UK supports healthy, resilient honeybee populations.
HIIVE’s design mimics the natural tree-cavity conditions bees evolved to thrive in, creating a stable, low-stress habitat that encourages stronger colonies and more e ective pollination. For growers, that means improved fruit set, better crop performance, and enhanced ecological balance across orchards, arable rotations, and conservation plantings.
But HIIVE isn’t just about supporting pollinators – it’s a practical tool for meeting modern sustainability goals, the company says. Whether you’re working toward biodiversity net gain, environmental stewardship targets, or long-term
regenerative strategies, HIIVE o ers a measurable, low-maintenance way to demonstrate meaningful habitat enhancement.
Visitors to the company's stand at Cereals can explore how installing HIIVE units on their land can also open new diversi cation opportunities, from pollination partnerships to nature-positive branding. FG
Cereals stand number: 259
The natural home for honeybees that mimics a tree cave. HIIVE provides honeybees with a natural, species- appropriate home. The development prioritized the needs of the animals instead of maximum honey harvest.
HIIVE Complete Package includes:
• Weatherproof cover
• Insulation
• Inner wood-tube (brood room)
• 45 litre cylindrical volume
• Honey Room, queen and bee excluders
• Base, pole set and storm lines
• price also includes VAT and shipping within the UK
• Requires assembly, detailed instructions are provided
• BIOM beehives, the exclusive distributor for HIIVE in the UK
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BK Grain says it can o er comprehensive in-house services and is a one-stop-shop for new grain stores, drier installations, cattle buildings and conversions to industrial or sporting.
BK has been operating for over 45 years and says it is the go-to company for your grain handling and storage needs. From design to planning, project management, and health and safety, through to project completion – no matter how big or small, “we have done them all”, the company reckons. It also o ers grain machinery servicing and breakdown cover 24/7, new builds, conversions, installing cleaners and colour sorters, machinery upgrades and rip-outs.
BK Electrical covers all electrical needs and its electricians are all NICEIC-accredited, o ering a 24/7 breakdown service, panel repairs, full installations, motor changes and grain conditioning solutions. It also o ers inspection and testing on all types of properties. Electricians are able to carry out domestic wiring as well as industrial and agricultural installations.
BKG Groundworks is comprised of the in-house groundworks teams, which are able to carry out all demolitions, excavations, drainage works, trenching, concreting and tarmacking. All work is in-house with the company’s own machinery and transport. FG
Cereals stand number: 451
Team Sprayers will be exhibiting at Cereals 2026, where visitors will have the opportunity to see a selection of the company’s latest trailed and mounted agricultural sprayers.
As one of Britain’s leading sprayer manufacturers, Team Sprayers continues to design and build its machines in the UK, with a focus on reliability, accuracy and ease of use. The range on display at Cereals will highlight the company’s commitment to British-built engineering and its ability to provide practical spraying solutions for modern farming businesses.
Visitors to the stand will be able to explore its best-selling Leader 4 trailed sprayer as well as its Arian 2 and Sigma mounted sprayers, designed to suit farms of all sizes
and spraying requirements. From compact mounted sprayers for smaller operations through to high-capacity trailed machines for larger acreages, every sprayer is built to deliver precise application and e cient performance in the eld.
The Team Sprayers team will be on hand throughout the event to discuss individual requirements, explain the latest features and demonstrate how their sprayers can help improve accuracy and productivity.
For farmers looking to invest in dependable, British-built machinery, Cereals 2026 will be an ideal opportunity to discover the latest developments from Team Sprayers. FG
Cereals stand number: 908
Samagri Ltd is the sole UK importer for the Köckerling range of cultivators and seed drills, and joint importer for the Bergmann range of muck spreaders, loader wagons and chaser bins.
On display from Köckerling at Cereals will be the 6m Rebell Classic T disc harrow, which comes with hydraulic depth control as standard and features tough coil spring disc suspension on each disc, rear levelboard in front of the DSTS packer and hydraulic wheel mark eradicators. It’s available in 5, 6 and 8m working widths.
Alongside this, the Allrounder Pro line spring tine cultivator is tted with a seeding kit to be used
in conjunction with a front mounted hopper. It’s tted with the Hercules Plus tine which works together with a helper spring to facilitate working in tougher ground conditions and also keeps the 16.7cm spaced tines more stable. It also comes with hydraulic depth control and front level board.
On display from the Bergmann range will be the TSW2140 Lowbed muck spreader. This machine is tted with the optional ‘V’ speed system which allows it to spread dense products consistently to 36m as tested by DLG in Germany. It comes with Isobus weigh cells and mapping capability. FG
Cereals stand number: 710
Designed to work in stubble directly a er harvest, can also be used for seedbed preparation
Working depth 2-12cm
Hydraulic depth control available
130mm disc spacing
Individually sprung 510mm diameter discs
Available in 5, 6, 8 and 12.5m working widths
Purecab activated carbon lters are becoming essential for UK arable farmers, o ering critical protection during pesticide spraying while delivering long-term cost savings. Standard cab lters only capture dust and pollen, leaving operators exposed to harmful chemical vapours linked to respiratory illness, neurological conditions, and other serious health risks, explains Ap Air Europe.
Purecab lters are speci cally designed to trap and neutralise these invisible hazards, helping safeguard farmer health during long hours in the cab. Powered by advanced Adxorb activated carbon, they provide signi cantly higher ltration performance than conventional options, maintaining clean, breathable air inside the tractor, the
company reckons.
Beyond health bene ts, Purecab lters o er a strong nancial advantage. Unlike disposable alternatives, they can be recharged more than 10 times using dedicated kits, allowing farmers to extend lter life without repeatedly purchasing full replacements. This reduces ongoing maintenance costs and minimises downtime during busy spraying seasons.
With indicator beads showing when lter performance declines, farmers can easily monitor lter condition and maintain optimal protection. The result is a smarter, safer, and more economical solution, protecting both operator wellbeing and the farm’s bottom line. FG Cereals stand number: 834A
That’s the challenge Secobra UK is bringing to Cereals 2026, as it makes its rst appearance with something a little di erent.
Visitors can step up, take a shot, and test themselves against former Premier League goalkeeper Chris Kirkland. But behind the football theme sits a serious focus on performance – the latest spring barley variety at the top of the AHDB Recommended List, Belter.
option for growers and the wider supply chain.
Belter combines strong agronomics with full approval for brewing, and it continues to deliver reliable yield, quality and consistency across a range of conditions, making it a practical
Secobra UK is also bringing the industry together for a dedicated panel session: Resilience in a Volatile World: Building a Stable Malting Barley Supply Chain (Wednesday 10th June, 3–4pm). Bringing voices from across the supply chain, from breeding and agronomy through to farming and end use, the discussion will focus on where pressure is being felt and what can be done to strengthen resilience from eld to maltings.
Whether you’re reviewing spring barley variety choices or testing your aim, visit Secobra UK to nd out more. FG
Cereals stand number: 1050
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A specialist in mulchers, Tehnos will display some of its range of machinery at this year’s Cereals.
The company produces universal and side ail mowers in three versions: Pro , Light and Simple, to cover all tractor categories. For those who want to go big, a Heavy 2t version is available. The advantage of this mulcher is that users can drive 20kph and still achieve very good results, Tehnos says.
If 3m is not enough, the company also o ers foldable universal ail mowers with working widths of 6.1m, 8.4m or 9m. Other mulchers the company manufactures include eld shredders, which became very popular in Wales and Northern
Ireland owing to the increased space inside the machine, and exible side ail mowers for more professional use. Both models come in Pro and Light versions.
A whole range for vineyards and orchards is also available, with models such as nishing mowers in Vario, Pro and Light versions, ail mowers for orchards and vineyards, weed mowers and sweepers. For more specialised ail mowers, there is one in the range for forestry and one for asparagus.
For more information visit the team at Cereals, contact the company directly or visit: https:// en.tehnos.si/ FG
Cereals stand number: 751
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 exhibiting at the show once again, as it moves to this year’s site at Diddly Squat Farm.
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 cross-contamination.
Also returning to show will be the Raptor Bale Grab, a vertical bale grab suitable for a variety of di erent bale shapes and sizes, with features including the Hardox grab tines to hold the bales tight to the frame, galvanized top bale support and oating quick-release bottom tine bar. FG
Cereals stand number: 625A
MJP Supplies will mark its fourth appearance at Cereals with special show o ers on Algifol, tanks, heavyduty pressure washers and vacuum cleaners, and selected Portek products.
“We are really looking forward to our trip to Diddly Squat Farm which will be our fourth time of attending Cereals. We will mark the occasion by unveiling our Fantastic Four special o ers, which will only be available on
our stand,” says Marcus Palmer, owner of MJP Supplies.
Marcus will showcase the latest Portek products, including bird scarers, sprayers, wood processing and workshop tools, alongside rainwater harvesting tanks, agricultural diesel and AdBlue dispensing tanks from Enduramaax, Tu a and Atlantis, V-Tuf pressure washers and vacuum cleaners alongside Algifol.
“Algifol has grown in popularity, particularly in the last six years,” says Marcus.
“I think this is partly down to the impact that the pandemic, war in Ukraine and now the situation in the Middle East have had on fertiliser prices. Growers are looking for the most cost-e ective way to give their crops the best chance, and Algifol is proving to deliver excellent rooting, growth and stress resistance against both heat and rain. And with a twoyear shelf life, our customers can spread their investment over two seasons and reduce their nitrogen use at the same time.”
To nd out more, visit www.mjpsupplies.co.uk FG Cereals stand number: 727
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At the forefront of Hugh Crane (Cleaning Equipment) Ltd’s o ering is an extensive range of vacuum cleaners built to handle the demanding conditions found on farms. From powerful wet and dry models capable of tackling heavy debris and liquid waste, to highcapacity industrial machines suited for large agricultural buildings, these vacuums are engineered for consistent performance in challenging environments. Their robust construction and versatility make them ideal for use in workshops, grain stores, livestock areas, and machinery sheds, the company says.
to remove stubborn dirt, mud and organic matter. Each product is chosen to ensure reliability and longterm value, helping farmers maintain hygiene standards and improve operational e ciency.
A key highlight within the range is the Commando series of independently powered pressure washers, developed with heavy-duty agricultural use in mind. Known for its rugged build quality and dependable performance, the Commando range is particularly well-suited to intensive cleaning tasks where resilience and power are critical.
This year, the company will be showcasing its agricultural range at
Telecom Infrastructure Partners (TIP) says it understands that over the decades many landlords have supported the growth of connectivity in the UK by entering into consensual agreements to accommodate telecoms sites, and are now wishing they had not. The Electronic Communications Code (Code) continues to polarise the marketplace like never before.
Telecom Infrastructure Partners (TIP) is a leading lease aggregator and it believes every landlord should explore every option available to them, including capitalising their existing lease.
Not only are many landlords seeing rental reductions (yet more equipment being installed), this is
coupled with increasing time and e ort in managing leases. Less money and more time spent is not a winning formula.
The company says its expert team can talk you through the options available to you and if lease capitalisation appeals, it can review your existing agreements and present you with a tailored o er based on your requirements.
Following completion of a deal with TIP, its in-house asset management team will address any issues with the operators, giving you time to concentrate on the things which matter to you.
Visit the team at Cereals or visit www.telecom-ip.co.uk FG
Cereals stand number: 263
In 2026, Väderstad is introducing a next-generation row unit for both the Tempo and Proceed ranges, marking a signi cant step forward in design and performance.
Over the years, the existing row unit has been continuously improved with added features and greater accuracy. This time, however, development started from scratch, resulting in a complete redesign rather than a simple upgrade. After extensive development, testing, and re nement, the new generation row unit represents a major advancement in agronomic precision, user experience, and overall eld performance.
From day one, our focus has been clear: deliver unmatched planting precision, simplify operation, and maximise field performance.
After years of development, testing, and fne-tuning, we’re ready for the new generation row unit – taking the next step in agronomic precision, user-experience and field performance.
Contact your dealer for a demo. Planting precision perfected
durable.
The updated unit includes a wide range of new features. These include planting depth adjustment via prescription maps, simpler seed tube changes, and easier switching between crops. It also introduces a narrower seed slot, new electronics, redesigned seed hoppers, and upgraded seed meters with onehanded opening. The design has also been made more intuitive and
Visually, the new row unit stands out with a more modern and re ned appearance. Functionality has been a key focus throughout development, with improvements aimed at making operation smoother and more userfriendly. Additional cab-controlled features, such as electronic planting depth adjustment and closing wheel pressure control, allow operators to make changes on the move, improving e ciency in the eld.
From June 2026, it will be tted across all Tempo and Proceed models. FG
Cereals stand number: 638
One incident can cost everything. Farming is the most dangerous occupation, with 33 fatalities from on farm accidents in the last year at the time of writing (let alone life-changing incidents). Smart Farmer, the health and safety app for farms is changing how farmers protect their workers, their families, themselves, and their businesses.
Every day, farmers face risks from machinery, livestock, chemicals, working at height, and working alone. Smart Farmer provides a comprehensive safety net that ts in your pocket.
The app’s lone-worker monitoring system is potentially life-saving, the company says. It sends your GPS location to designated contacts
to raise the alarm – crucial when accidents happen far from help. The automated check-in feature ensures someone knows you’re safe, triggering alerts if you fail to respond.
Smart Farmer maintains digital records of daily machine checks, faults, maintenance and servicing, and training, keeping you compliant while protecting your operation from liability.
Your farm is your livelihood and your legacy. Smart Farmer helps ensure you’re around to enjoy both. No job is worth risking your life for.
Download Smart Farmer today – because every farmer deserves to come home safely: www.smartfarmerapp.co.uk FG
Cereals stand number: 452
Think your potato or onion store is running e ciently? You might be surprised. Many stores appear e cient, yet still su er hidden losses that reduce saleable yield.
After visiting more than 1,000 root crop stores worldwide, Frank van der Linden – storage coach & trainer, and senior agronomist at Omnivent – has seen rsthand how even well-equipped setups can under-perform.
With energy costs rising and margins under pressure, storage performance has never been more critical. During Cereals
growers are doing di erently to reduce store losses and protect crop quality. Expect clear, practical takeaways on improving air ow, preventing dehydration, lowering energy use, and making simple changes that deliver stronger commercial results.
Visitors can attend the talk on Wednesday 10th June (11–11.30am, Young Farmers Programme Tent) or Thursday 11th June (10-10.30am, Mainstage: Seed to Shelf).
Omnivent’s storage experts are available both show days for more critical. During Cereals 2026, Frank will share practical insights drawn from decades of international experience in agronomy.
This session highlights what forward-thinking UK
tailored advice on your own storage system. Visit www. omnivent.com/cereals for more details. FG Cereals stand number: 563
Drone as a Service says it is proud to exhibit at this year’s Cereals event, delivering precision drone services that support smarter, more e cient farming. With rising input costs and increasing pressure to maintain sustainable, high-yield production, access to accurate and timely data is more important than ever.
Drone as a Service provides a practical, accessible way to adopt advanced technology without the need for signi cant upfront investment. Through services such as crop health monitoring, multispectral imaging gives growers a clear view of eld performance, helping to identify nutrient de ciencies, water stress and early signs of disease. This
enables more targeted applications, improving e ciency while reducing unnecessary input costs.
In addition, drone technology can support safer farm operations through aerial inspections of buildings and infrastructure, reducing the need for manual, higher-risk tasks.
Drone as a Service says it is also proud to be sponsoring a Q&A with Kaleb Cooper at this year’s event, supporting an important conversation around the future of the industry.
Visit the team to discover how Drone as a Service can help improve safety, reduce costs and increase e ciency on your farm. FG Cereals stand number: 346
TO SUZUKI AT CEREALS
Loncin’s XWolf ATV range has built strong momentum across Ireland and the UK (2024–2026), with growing dealer uptake, repeat orders and consistently positive farm feedback. Dealers report steady enquiries and strong conversion once customers compare spec and pricing, backed by an aftersales setup that’s now mature and reliable.
Farmers are buying for three reasons:
• Serious value for money
• Work-ready setup that suits real farm use and confidence in parts and warranty support
• Dealers describe the range as ‘easy to stand over’, with strong word-of-mouth driving follow-on
Suzuki GB will be exhibiting its range of KingQuad ATVs, and a very special guest vehicle, at Cereals 2026.
Held this year at Diddly Squat Farm in the Cotswolds, Cereals attracts arable farmers and visitors from the agricultural industry for a multi-day showcase of equipment, technology and demonstrations – a place where Suzuki’s stalwart KingQuad ATVs will be at home.
Alongside models such as the KingQuad 750XP and limitededition KingQuad 500XPZ, Suzuki GB’s stand will also be joined by the nationally recognised Suzuki Liana. Made famous by its selection as BBC Top Gear’s Reasonably Priced Car in 2002, the Liana will be on display for visitors to grab a picture
with during the event.
Suzuki’s range of ATVs currently comprises three core versatile models: the KingQuad 500 and 500XP, as well as the KingQuad 750XP (XP denotes independent suspension and power steering).
Limited-edition XPZ variants of the 500 are also available, including the recently announced Armoured Blue Grey 500XPZ.
Cereals is an excellent opportunity to speak with Suzuki to learn more about each KingQuad model, and to explore their current VIP Experience o er, which entitles every customer to a premium car package with every KingQuad purchased. FG
Cereals stand number: 408
The annual Cereals Event has once again come round in the calendar. It has always been the event where machinery purchase decisions are made for the following planting and growing season with this year’s decisions being critical considering world events and the rapid rise in costs of fertiliser and fuel. With this in mind it is more important than ever to look for systems that can save money, time and fuel which can often be achieved by doubling up on operations.
Over recent years, Bullock Tillage says it has been successfully supplying the STR straw harrow with optional front mounted discs and airseeders attached blowing seeds down to spreader plates positioned within the harrow tines. This combination has allowed farmers to not only re-distribute residue, remove volunteers and weed seeds, disturb and destroy slugs, but to also apply cover crop
seeds when required in the crop rotation. The STR harrow is a fast and low cost cultivation system that is of great bene t in direct drilling crop establishment methods.
At Cereals 2026, Bullock Tillage will have on display an STR straw harrow with a 300-litre airseeder attached along with slug pellet applicators and front mounted airseeders with boom widths of 3–6m. FG
Cereals stand number: 716
The Maxi-Stirrer grain stirrer from Harvest Installations runs on a gantry across the grain store, with multiple carriages of augers that run through the crop. These lift and turn a variety of materials as they move up, down, and across the storage bay.
After stirring, the heap moisture levels are evened out, and compaction is removed. This allows for much better air ow. The MaxiStirrer has a positive 4wd system for reliable, trouble-free travel along the store.
Grain stirrers play a key role in high-temperature drying systems, enabling faster and more e cient drying. When installed in modern
humidity correction methods. Most crop storage buildings can be tted with the Maxi-Stirrer, whether through full installations or by updating existing equipment or structures.
There are several reasons to install a grain stirrer. Although not an exhaustive list, these include: Stirring to average moisture levels; reducing penalties when outloading; and mixing stored grain to improve its condition by reducing compaction and allowing better drying. With the right setup, grain stirrers can reduce fan capacity and electricity use. They also allow greater storage depths and more e cient
Arcusin UK Ltd will be running a demonstration plot at the 2026 Cereals Event to highlight its bale chaser range. Manufacturer, Arcusin SA, has been producing bale handling machinery for 50 years this year, and has had machines in the UK market for more than 30 years.
The company’s two main models are the Arcusin Autostack FSX6372 and Arcusin Autostack XP54T. Both machines work automatically to collect bales from the ground while travelling in the same direction as the baler. The FSX63-72 can stack bales to a maximum height of 7.2m while the XP54T can stack to a maximum height of 5.4m.
The bale chasers are well suited to customers using controlled tra c farming (CTF) systems as they will pick bales up cleanly from the ground whilst travelling in the same direction and tramlines as the baler. A bale de ector is required mounted on the front linkage of the chaser tractor in order to move the bale to the side ready for collection by the Arcusin machine.
During busy harvests, a machine setup that is self-su cient to move and stack all the large square bale sizes, operated by just one person, makes the day-to-day allocation of sta easier. FG
Cereals stand number: 846 & D9
Agriweld will showcase two cultivation machines at Cereals 2026, including the trailed AgriPress and the mounted MultiTill 3M. Both systems highlight the company’s focus on modular design and operational exibility.
The AgriPress is a trailed cultivation and consolidation unit available in working widths from 3–8. Built on a heavy duty chassis, the upfront cultivation operates to a depth of around 150mm, making it suitable for both primary and secondary cultivations. Hydraulic depth control allows each cultivating section to be
adjusted or lifted out as required.
Its modular front frame allows for a choice of concave discs for highspeed cutting and mixing, heavy duty pigtail tines for shattering the soil, or straight shearbolt tines for breaking down baked land. Interchangeable frames help reduce ownership costs while increasing versatility. A middle section of springtine paddles levels and distributes soil, while Agriweld’s IPprotected 860mm press roller delivers rm consolidation and a durable, weather-resistant nish.
Also on demonstration is the
MultiTill 3M. Previously named the Min-Disc, this mounted combination tillage unit o ers multiple con gurations. With optional leading discs, three leg protection systems, mixing discs and the AgriPacker roller with EasyClean scraper technology, it provides a exible mounted solution for residue management, low disturbance subsoiling, seedbed preparation and surface cultivation. Its trailed partner, the Multi-Till 5T, is available in wide con gurations with additional features. FG
Cereals stand number: 723 & D7
TEK Seating, the UK’s biggest independent vehicle seating distributor for the OEM and aftermarket, offers a wide range of competitively priced, quality agricultural seats and spares from leading suppliers such as KAB Seating, Grammer, United Seats, Isringhausen and Sears.
Over the past 60 years, Opico has built a strong reputation for supplying farmers and contractors with innovative, forward thinking machinery solutions, the company says. Opico has a wide portfolio of proven brands including; Alpego, He-Va, Ovlac, Simtech and FarmDroid alongside grain dryers, mechanical weeding, grassland and arable equipment under its own Opico brand.
One of the standout machines at this year’s Cereals Event is the Alpgeo Inversa. Based on the rotavator concept the Inversa di ers by having a reverse rotation rotor followed by sorting tines which ensures stones and residue fall to
the bottom and ne soils are left on the surface allowing seeds to be placed in a perfect seedbed.
A 240-litre or 400-litre Stocks Ag seeder can be tted for precise seeding of grass, cover crops and SFI mixes.
Also on display is the FarmDroid FD20, an autonomous seeding and weeding robot eligible for the highest FETF grant funding. Designed to tackle weed control more accurately and sustainably, the FD20 uses advanced technology to reduce inputs, improve yields and support long-term soil health – delivering real bene ts for both farmers and the environment. FG Cereals stand number: 785
BASE-UK will host the Regenerative Agriculture Knowledge Exchange stage at Cereals 2026 at Diddly Squat Farm, supported by stand sponsors Tees Law. The seminar programme is built around the theme: ‘Growing Without Government Support’, o ering a farmer-led agenda focused on practical regenerative agriculture rather than sales-led presentations.
Sessions will bring together growers, researchers and advisers to share real-world experience from regenerative farming systems across the UK.
Topics include:
The role of livestock in mixed farming systems, exploring how animals can improve soil health, cycle nutrients and strengthen farm resilience when managed e ectively Biologicals in modern farming,
looking at how biological inputs may reduce reliance on synthetic fertilisers and crop protection products while maintaining performance
Finance will also take centre stage, with a seminar addressing the true costs of farming and the importance of pro tability beyond yields alone
Collaboration will be another key theme, highlighting new ways for farms to share resources, skills and infrastructure to improve e ciency and resilience.
Speakers will be from the BASE-UK membership, and industry experts and researchers, creating opportunities for discussion, peerto-peer learning and audience interaction across both event days on 10th and 11th June 2026. FG
Cereals stand number: 316
Campey Agriculture will be showing the new Vredo DZ5 Agri Overseeder 3m width – the latest innovation in precision grassland management – at Cereals 2026. This new generation overseeder is the rst on the market that can be used for both overseeding and direct seeding, while simultaneously dosing and sowing up to three di erent seed types in a single pass. Key bene ts include:
• Combines grasses, herbs, and legumes in one e cient operation
• Enables farmers to establish herbrich meadows
• Enhances the nutritional value of cow’s milk
• Contributes to greater biodiversity and healthier soils.
The overseeder o ers precision and versatility in a single pass.
Row spacing is 7.5cm for grassland
(overseeding), and 15cm for arable land (direct seeding). It is ideally suited for:
• Overseeding grass
• Sowing herb-rich mixtures
• Direct drilling of green manures or cover crops on stubble elds without prior cultivation.
All operations – opening, seeding, and pressing – are completed in a single pass, saving both time and fuel.
The Vredo DZ5 Agri builds on the company’s proven double-disc seeding principle. V-shaped discs open the soil, place the seed precisely at the correct depth, and close the slot with a press roller to ensure maximum soil contact and optimal germination.
For further information or a demonstration please contact Campey Agriculture directly. FG
Cereals stand number: 501A
Cornerstone Systems manufactures temperature and humidity monitoring and control systems speci cally designed for grain storage and bulk vegetable (potatoes, carrots, etc.). The company says its wireless systems o er unparalleled safety, accuracy and reliability in silos, at stores, box and bulk product stores.
Its latest Crop*Sense system has a completely new operating system and user-friendly, HD touchscreen interface, optimised for remote access and full control from PCs, tablets and mobile phones. This system aims to provide the lowest possible energy usage while maintaining the required crop storage environment according to your requirements.
The company has over 38 years of experience in environmental control and monitoring covering many popular crops, such as grain, potatoes and onions. Its systems are designed, manufactured, installed and serviced by its engineers in the UK. This a ords the company a high degree of exibility which ultimately allows it to provide its customers the key features they require for many years of long-term service.
Whatever size or quantity of stores, whether it is a wired or wireless you need, Cornerstone Systems says it has the right controller to suit.
Contact the company directly for more details or to arrange a free, on-site demonstration. FG Cereals stand number: 535
been completely redesigned with user interaction, remote accessibility and intelligent power efciency at the heart of the design.
JJ Metcalfe & Son introduces the CS range – keeping fuel consumption to a minimum, the innovative engineering provides e cient, low-disturbance soil cultivation. Its sleek, aerodynamic pro le and narrow legs allow it to cut and lift soil e ortlessly, reducing compaction while not compromising fuel economy.
demanding conditions.
Adaptability is at the core of the CS range. With the addition of a top bracket, it can be easily retro tted to 100mm box-section frames, making it a cost-e ective upgrade for existing machinery. The result is a level, consistent nish that creates an ideal
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range, JJ Metcalfe & NG System and NG LT System, ensuring the right solution
Alongside the CS range, JJ Metcalfe & Son o ers a full suite of advanced cultivation systems, including the NG System and NG LT System, ensuring the right solution for every farming
Available in 100mm, the system can also be tted with stone points
This legally protected, low-draft system is designed to tackle compaction caused by heavy operations such as baling and manure spreading. By minimising soil disturbance, the CS range helps maintain soil structure and supports improved crop performance. Available in 100mm, 150mm, and 200mm widths, the system can also be tted with stone points for added durability and versatility in more
Cereals stand number: 329 soil disturbance, the CS
operation. FG number: 329
For those interested in how virtual fencing can overcome barriers, allowing arable farmers to bene t from livestock as a land management tool, Nofence will be on hand to chat and demo its system at Cereals.
A grower and a grazier walk into a pub… and it turns out they have more in common than they thought. That’s essentially Nofence’s take on Cereals 2026, one of the UK’s biggest arable events.
The company says: “This year we’re showing up as the main livestock sponsor. Not because we got lost on the way to a di erent show, but
because the conversation between arable and livestock farmers is getting genuinely interesting, and we want to be part of it.”
For arable farmers, livestock are becoming a genuine land management tool: grazing cover crops between rotations, improving soil structure, delivering on environmental schemes. For livestock farmers, arable land is an opportunity: acres of cover crops and awkward corners ripe for grazing, if only the fencing wasn’t in the way.
And that’s where Nofence comes in, by removing the fencing barrier. GPS collars on your animals, boundaries drawn on your phone,
adjusted in seconds without setting foot in the eld. No wire, no posts, no putting up and taking down every time you want to shift a mob. It makes grazing exible in a way that physical fencing simply can’t, which means land that wasn’t worth grazing suddenly is, the company explains.
Nofence will have two spots on site at the show – its main stand in the Regen area (stand 315), and a demo zone in the livestock section (stand 1174) where the team will be running live demonstrations on Diddly Squat Farm’s own goats. It’s worth a visit if you want to see the collars working in real conditions rather than in a brochure.
Nofence invites visitors to go and have a chat on June 10–11th – whether you’re already running livestock or just starting to wonder whether a few animals might be worth the hassle. FG
Cereals stand number: 315 (main stand) & 1174 (demo zone)
Weaving will have a host of new equipment and attachments for visitors to see at its stand at Cereals this year.
Headlining this is a new one pass cultivator, the Raptor, and a new drill, the exact details of which the rm is keeping under wraps until the event. However, Weaving sales director Simon Weaving has revealed that it will be the next generation of high-output, low-disturbance seed drill.
The Raptor will work down to depths of nine inches with two rows of 560mm cutting discs, followed by two rows of sprung-loaded tines, providing 900kg of force each. At the rear of the machine will be a row of levelling discs and a full width disc roller. It will be available in 3, 4, 5, and 6m versions.
“The Raptor has a lower link arm hitch to allow for tighter turning,” says Simon. “A switchbox control comes as standard, so you only need two hydraulic functions. It needs a 160hp tractor and upwards, working at 10–12kph.”
Also on the stand will be two new options for Weaving’s Fenix disc drill. To broaden its appeal to mixed and livestock farmers operating smaller tractors, Weaving is launching a trailing kit for the Fenix this summer to enable smaller tractors with around 100hp to operate the drill. The weight of the drill will be distributed across the link arms and
rear tyres when travelling between elds.
There is also a grain and fertiliser Fenix adaptation, where Weaving has done away with the usual dual head format for delivering grain and fertiliser into the slot; they are using two metering units to mix the seed
with just one head. This system retains the Fenix’s compact design, o ers a simple, single calibration point and allows the central seed delivery system to provide a smooth, consistent ow of product, says Simon. FG Cereals stand number: 747
When your hard work is done, Eprinex® Pour-On carries on working, to ensure your livestock continue to thrive.
By removing production limiting gutworms and lungworms, Eprinex® Pour-On:
• Can increase milk yield by up to 2 litres per cow per day1
• Can protect fertility and reduce calving interval2
• Protects against reinfection by gutworms and lungworm*
• Plus zero milk withhold and a weather-fast formulation
Find out more, visit beattheparasites.co.uk or speak to your local Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health representative.
Wormer resistance is rising: What can you do about it?
Parasite control in cattle is entering a period of change. For many years, routine treatments, whole group dosing and seasonal worming have been widely used. However, growing evidence of resistance, combined with the lack of new products coming through, means this approach is no longer sustainable.
Beef and dairy farmers need to take action now, to prevent a similar situation to sheep production, where widespread wormer resistance has made parasite control challenging.
According to Gustavo Sabatini, global technical manager for ruminant antiparasitics at Boehringer Ingelheim Animal Health, the challenge facing the industry is not just resistance, but the pace of innovation.
to move towards more targeted treatment strategies. This means assessing animals for parasite burden and treating only those that are likely to bene t.
and allows treatment decisions to be based on evidence rather than routine.
Sampling regularly in the rst few months of the grazing season helps identify when parasite burdens are rising and when intervention is required.
Involving the farm vet in parasite control planning can be hugely bene cial. Mr Berriman emphasises that this does not need to be complicated. “With guidance from your veterinary practice, faecal sampling and treatment planning can be easily built into routine herd management,” he says.
Alongside deciding when to treat, how treatments are used is equally important. Application timing and technique can have a signi cant impact on how well products perform.
Poorly applied treatments can be costly. Incorrect dosing or poorly calibrated equipment can reduce e cacy, leading to wasted product, additional labour and in some cases the need to repeat treatments. Suboptimal use can also increase the risk of resistance, as parasites are exposed to lower levels of the active ingredient.
Ensuring accurate dosing, using the correct product for the situation and applying treatments at the right time all help to maximise e ectiveness.
Sustainable parasite control is not about using fewer treatments for the sake of it, or just skipping a seasonal dose. It is about using them in a way that protects their e ectiveness, while maintaining performance and pro tability for the farm business.
“It typically takes 10 to 15 years to develop a new antiparasitic product, and there is no guarantee it will ever reach the market,” he explains.
Increasing regulatory demands around environmental impact and food safety are adding further complexity. As a result, farmers cannot rely on new actives arriving in time to replace those that become less e ective.
Matthew Berriman, senior clinical director at Rosevean Veterinary Practice, says this approach is already being adopted in practice.
Sabatini highlights that sustainability must balance environmental, social and nancial factors. If parasite control becomes ine ective, the long-term cost to farm productivity will be signi cant.
“We cannot expect new products to be launched every few years,” says Mr Sabatini. “That is why it is essential that we use the products we have today in the most sustainable way possible.”
This places greater emphasis on how treatments are used on farm, and the role farmers and vets play in protecting their long-term e ectiveness.
Traditional approaches to worm control have often been based on treating groups of cattle at set times. While this can appear straightforward, it can result in unnecessary use of products and increased pressure for resistance to develop.
There is now a growing urgency for farmers
“Sustainable parasite control in dairy youngstock relies on using treatments strategically rather than routinely,” he explains. “Faecal egg counts are a valuable tool to help guide treatment decisions, allowing farmers to treat animals only when parasite burdens reach levels likely to a ect health and performance.”
Matthew Berriman, Rosevean Veterinary Practice.
“Sustainable parasite control in dairy when parasite burdens reach a and
Making changes now can help avoid this. Moving away from routine treatments, using diagnostics to guide decisions, and working closely with the farm vet to develop a farm speci c plan, are all practical steps that can be implemented.
The products available today remain e ective when used correctly. The challenge is to ensure they continue to deliver in the future.
This approach helps ensure when
This approach helps ensure treatments are used when they will have the greatest impact, while reducing unnecessary dosing.
The need for change is supported by eld data. “Around 50% of herds had some level of resistance to avermectin type wormers,” says Mr Berriman. “If parasite control continues to rely on frequent blanket treatments, resistance levels are likely to increase further, reducing the e ectiveness of available products.”
Targeted treatment, guided by monitoring, can reduce product use and often lower medicine and labour costs. More importantly, it supports better growth in youngstock, with bene ts for fertility and lifetime productivity.
By taking a more targeted and informed approach, cattle farmers can maintain control of parasites, support animal performance and protect the tools they rely on for years to come. FG
Monitoring is central to this more sustainable approach. Regular faecal egg count testing provides insight into parasite challenge on farm
Finally lambing and calving are coming to an end, the season has changed and the long-awaited turnout is nally here. Time to catch up on sleep and unwind a bit – the grass will do the rest now right? Greg Taylor, Westpoint Farm Vets, o ers a few reminders to keep in mind for turnout.
Firstly, the rumen takes time to adapt to changes and making any sudden changes to a ruminant’s diet can potentially have adverse e ects. Taking a bit of time to adapt animals onto the grass can help them transition better. This is often hard to do especially with cattle who have had a taste of grass and no desire to go back indoors, but bene cial, if possible, with your facilities and system.
The change to grass will mean a change in dry matter intake and also potential shortfalls in some trace elements. Often there will be a big change in bre levels reducing the length of time the food will take to digest, and the quick passage of feed through the system may lead to ine cient absorption of the nutrients that were available.
lacking in this vital mineral, but also bear in mind each farm may have de ciencies in various other trace elements that are critical to health and productivity. These de ciencies can be more severe when the grass is rapidly growing in spring, even though the evidence may only be seen after a while of grazing. This is another reason to analyse the forage available and make meaningful changes early on.
Blood sampling of at-risk animals is another valuable tool to make use of when deciding whether supplementation is required and how best to achieve the results you desire. Your vet or nutritionist will be able to advise on what options are available and what option will be most e ective in your situation.
There is much more to it, but hopefully this short refresher is helpful to get you thinking more about exactly what is going on in your animals as you turn them out to grass – and you can use this time to maximise productivity and give them
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.
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
• It is also a zoonosis, risking the health of those working with livestock
• It is caused by the bacterium Coxiella burnetti
valuable tools like soil and forage
clearly what you are starting with adjustments from there that will have
like supplementing magnesium in and maximise productivity and give them the best care. FG
Working closely with your nutritionist and making use of valuable tools like soil and forage analysis can help you know more clearly what you are starting with and you can make meaningful adjustments from there that will have a signi cant impact on the health and productivity of your animals.
Remember common things like supplementing magnesium in early spring turnout when fresh grass is ushing out and may be
Greg Taylor, Westpoint Farm Vets.
• 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
Experts at a recent Teagasc webinar o ered their top tips for a successful silage season in 2026 – and warned against sacri cing quality for quantity, or bulking up in the rst cut at the cost of quality due to rising fuel and fertiliser prices.
“Feed in the yard is money in the bank” is a core principle for managing risk on livestock farms, particularly as fertiliser prices are likely to remain high beyond second cut silage applications, which could tighten supply, said Teagasc advisor Deirbhile Brown.
The key take home from the webinar was: sacri cing quality for quantity will be felt in the winter through supplementation, as well as lost milk production and body condition.
With most farms on two-cut systems, grassland researcher, Peter Doyle said the aim is to get good quality silage on rst cuts – you can typically get over 5t DM/ha and 75% dry matter digestibility (DMD), which is much harder on subsequent cuts. Delaying rst cut will increase yield on the rst cut, but reduce the energy
value, he added.
Matching your silage quality to the stock type is fundamental. Comparing two scenarios, a later second cut on 31st July o ered a cheaper option which would be suitable for systems such as spring calving dairy herds or spring suckler herds, to be fed to youngstock and lactating cows. 68% DMD for the second cut can be fed to dry cows. But for dairy-beef or winter milking systems, an earlier second cut on 17th July avoided a signi cant increase in the amount of
concentrates required.
Beef specialist David Argue noted that for every ve-unit drop in DMD, there will be a requirement for an additional 1.5kg of concentrate for nishing animals, as well as weight gain and performance losses from feeding lower DMD silage. Highest quality 75% DMD silage should be reserved for fresh autumn calved cows, and at the lower end, the 66% and 68% for dry cows.
The panel each shared one key piece of advice for a successful season. Portlaoise dairy farmer Bernard Ging emphasised giving your contractor as much notice as possible, and sticking to the plan with reseeding, fertiliser spreading, and cutting date. Noting the rising costs of silage production this year, he added that good quality forage in the yard will still be below the cost of anything you’ll buy in.
David advised completing a fodder budget now, not next February or March when you’re running out of silage. And for those that typically cut silage in early June, he recommended bringing this forward by a week to improve performance and reduce the amount of concentrates needed in winter. FG
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Silage is crucial for livestock nutrition and farm pro tability, but it has become increasingly clear that relying on the sun and natural processes is not enough to produce the best silage. With this in mind, Provita has launched MultiVance.
Good silage is fundamental to livestock nutrition. It a ects everything from milk yield in dairy cows to growth rates in beef cattle. Poor-quality silage can result in reduced feed intake, slower growth, and lower production e ciency, ultimately hurting a farmer's bottom line.
On the other hand, high-quality silage optimises nutrient intake, supports better animal health, and boosts production outputs. Higherquality silage means more dry matter and sugar, better fermentative properties, and fewer losses due to spoilage.
Farmers who focus on producing top-tier silage will notice signi cant improvements in both their livestock performance and their pro t margins. With the increasing costs of feed and the pressures of maximising output, it is vital to invest in silage management practices that improve feed quality.
While sunlight plays a role in growing the forage that becomes silage, relying solely on natural conditions to produce high-quality silage is no longer enough. Climate variations, weather conditions, and seasonal changes can make it harder to consistently produce silage that meets the nutritional needs of livestock.
The solution? Adding scienti cally formulated silage additives that ensure a consistent and highquality fermentation process. These additives work by improving fermentation quality, enhancing sugar content, reducing ammonia levels, and ensuring better preservation of nutrients.
Provita says it understands the importance of silage quality, which is why it has developed
MultiVance – a new farmer-friendly silage additive designed for cost-e ective silage production.
Made in Northern Ireland, MultiVance contains 360,000 CFU (colony-forming units) per gram of forage, providing an a ordable alternative without compromising on performance. It is available in both granular and liquid form.
MultiVance enhances silage in several key ways, Provita says:
• Sweeter silage: With increased sugar content, your silage becomes more palatable, ensuring better feed intake for your livestock
• Better milk yield: For dairy farmers, high-quality silage means improved milk production and more pro table operations
• Better growth rate in commercial stock: Livestock fed with enhanced silage experience faster growth, contributing to more e cient beef production
• Increased dry matter: More dry matter means more nutrients in your silage, supporting livestock health and growth
• Less ammonia and waste: Improved fermentation processes result in less waste, which means less spoilage and more usable feed.
MultiVance is backed by the proven success of Provita’s premium product, ProVance which contains over 1 million CFU per gram of forage and has been fully researched and trialed. The results speak for themselves – proven improvements in silage quality, increased livestock performance, and better farm pro tability.
Farm feedback
ProVance is still available, and has had widespread
positive feedback from long-term users, who report that it sweetens their silage, and gets the pH within the clamp down very quickly. Additionally, feedback suggests annual forage analysis con rms the bene ts, as results are always superior to untreated samples, resulting in genuine return on investment.
One farm said: “We have had consistently good silage since using ProVance, even in wetter years or more di cult conditions. I am very happy to continue using ProVance on future crops to maximise my ewe and ock performance.”
Another said: “We never get secondary fermentation on the face of the silage clamp. Our rst cut silo is very wide. But even with this we never see any deterioration in the quality of the silage that is going into the feeder wagon. Another key bene t is the zero losses of forage at the surface and shoulders of the clamp. Again, I put this down to the e ect of the inoculant.”
One user believes a silage inoculant is needed to maximise milk and beef from your grass, and their testing suggests ProVance is the best product to use.
Another farm said the di erence when they opened the mini silo test was “remarkable”. They added: “The ProVance treated silage was much sweeter smelling and you could feel that it was much drier versus the untreated silage. The intake model has indicated we get an extra 1-litre/cow/day with a return on investment 6:1.”
Meanwhile, ProVance helped another farm achieve good growth rates, keeping the face even with a 35% dry matter on the second cut. Again, it kept sugars high on the rst cut, with the mini silo test showing it kept twice as much sugar in the crop, and fermentations and intakes were very good for both cuts.
For more information and special pricing, contact Provita directly. FG
The annual Royal Highland Show, which showcases food, farming and rural life at Ingliston in Edinburgh, will run from Thursday 18th June to Sunday 21st June 2026.
First held in 1822, RHS is the agship event of Scottish charity the Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland. Each year over 800 trade exhibitors, over 2,000 livestock competitors entering into 900+ competitions (with over 4,000 animals) and tens of thousands of visitors attend the show.
Organisers say it o ers something for the whole family, showcasing the nest displays of Scotland’s livestock, machinery and technical innovation, produce, equine displays, countryside pursuits and educational workshops. There is also a fantastic
programme of music and entertainment to enjoy along with a plethora of Scottish produce to sample in Scotland's Larder. Key features include sheep shearing competitions, the Home & Gift hall, Forestry Arena, and equine competitions.
The Countryside Arena features demonstrations and events showcasing a wide range of country sports, activities and rural skills. Meanwhile, visitors can watch competitors go head to head in the Scottish Open Farriery Championship horse-shoeing and shoe-making competitions.
Dates: 18th–21st June 2026
Location: Royal Highland Centre Ingliston, Edinburgh, EH28 8NB Tickets and information: www.royalhighlandshow.org FG
Jones Engineering is a British manufacturer of hose reels, lay at recoilers, pump units and other vegetable equipment.
Hose reels are available in lengths up to 650m and are made in Lincolnshire, with features such as fully galvanised chassis, computer controlled, fully hydraulic legs, turntable and jack, tandem axles, drop down gearbox to make pulling out quieter and easier and Komet vari-angle guns.
The lay at recoilers are fully hydraulic with removable drums that are also fully galvanised, the drum can be braked to stop overrun when laying pipe, ttings tray and road lights are standard.
Pump units are acoustic with a range of options to suit all
applications utilising JCB engines and Caprari pumps with telephone control or manual control. Fitted with removable drawbars and anti-syphon fuel tanks.
Jones Engineering is a familyowned company specialising in manufacturing vegetable machinery. Starting out with potato toppers in 1987, it now o ers a full range of equipment, from land preparation to harvesting, including irrigation.
Using versatile manufacturing techniques, the company says its machines can be tailor-made to suit your requirements and by selling direct you receive the most responsive, immediate service and value for money.
The company will be exhibiting at Royal Highland Show. FG
Four manure spreaders of varying sizes and speci cations will highlight the breadth of Bunning’s range to Scottish users visiting the Royal Highland Show 2026.
All of the Bunning spreaders at the show have been retailed to customers in Scotland and northern England, with two destined for Aberdeenshire, and one each to Penrith and Campbeltown.
On the stand will be a Lowlander 120 HY Horizontal Beater and Spinning Disc (HBD) with weigh cells; a Lowlander 150 HD Twin Vertical Auger (TVA); a Lowlander 105 TVA; and a Lowlander 85 TVA. Each machine con guration o ers something di erent for end users, helping show visitors to assess the spreaders and any options to suit their farming enterprise.
Ben Johnson, UK and Ireland sales manager, says each user has di erent requirements and their spreaders can be tailored to suit.
“From arable, beef and dairy enterprises handling spreading in house, to hill farms upgrading from older machinery, the Bunning HBD and TVA ranges on show highlight the options available when purchasing. Of the four retailed
machines on show, one buyer is replacing an 18-year-old spreader, while another is adding to his existing eet of machines.”
Ben continued to say that adding the latest technology to new spreaders is now a big consideration during the purchasing process. “Weigh cells with Isobus rate controller are a popular option and can be tted on any size of
machine from the factory to improve the spreading accuracy. Scotland is a very important market, and we’re delighted to be back to meet new and existing customers at the show.”
G.T. Bunning & Sons Ltd specialises in the design and manufacture of high-quality manure spreaders and trailers to satisfy both the domestic and export markets. Based
at Gressenhall, Norfolk, the motto employed since 1906 has been ‘build it strong, keep it simple’ and this remains at the forefront of production today.
The family-owned company employs over 100 people and built its rst trailer in 1963, and its rst manure spreader in 1986. All machines come with a three-year warranty period. FG
The launch of the new Lemken Solitair MF pneumatic seeder will take centre stage at the Royal Highland Show 2026, marking its rst o cial UK appearance.
Lemken UK’s general manager Paul Creasy said: “The Royal Highland Show provides the ideal platform to introduce the Solitair MF to a region where combination drilling systems remain a cornerstone of crop establishment.”
The Solitair MF has been developed with the demands of Scotland and the Borders in mind – for example, short weather windows, heavier soils and the need for reliable establishment methods.
Designed as a rear-mounted pneumatic seeder for combination use, the Solitair MF integrates seamlessly with Lemken’s established
Zirkon power harrow range.
Key bene ts include:
• A 2,000-litre hopper, positioned to optimise weight distribution and maintain stability during operation – particularly important when working across undulating ground
• An electrically driven metering system ensures accurate seed delivery across a wide range of crops and seed rates, while half-width shut-o comes as standard, enabling operators to minimise overlap and reduce input costs
• Solitair MF is engineered to perform across varying soil types and conditions, making it well suited to mixed farming systems where adaptability is essential. FG
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Most farmers know mole drainage works. What fewer think about is how long it keeps working – and what happens to yields when it quietly stops. Agri-Linc o ers some advice.
Mole channels don’t last forever. On heavy clay soils they can hold up well for three to ve years, sometimes longer if conditions were right when you pulled them. But on lighter or more variable ground, two to three years is closer to reality. The trouble is, there’s no alarm that goes o when they start to collapse. The water just sits.
Signs to look out for
The signs are there if you know what to look for.
Fields that used to drain within a day or two of heavy rain but are now holding water for a week. Patches of poor establishment that shift year to year, following the worst-drained ground rather than any obvious soil type boundary. Wheel ruts that appear at lighter loads than they used to.
Headlands going poached when the rest of the eld looks ne.
None of these on their own prove your moles have gone, but together they paint a clear picture. Dig a few trial holes across the worst areas in autumn and check whether water is moving down to the pipe drain level. If it’s sitting mid-pro le and not shifting, the channels have likely blocked or collapsed.
Timing matters as much as frequency. The classic advice holds: pull moles when the soil is moist enough to smear behind the leg but not so wet it collapses immediately. Autumn is generally the best window on arable land – soils have
some moisture back in them but haven’t been hammered by winter rain yet.
On grassland, the window is tighter. You want the sward intact enough to support the tractor without serious surface damage, but the soil pro le moist enough to form a clean channel. Get the timing wrong and you either create a channel that collapses within months, or you trash a eld surface for the sake of drainage that lasts ve years and a eld that takes two to recover.
The biggest cost of neglected mole drainage isn’t the drainage job itself – it’s everything that comes with waterlogged soil. Delayed drilling, more passes, compaction from working wet ground, reduced rooting depth, disease pressure, and at worst, complete crop failures on the worst blocks. Every one of those has a price tag attached.
A good mole drainer is one of the most straightforward investments in the machinery shed. Running costs are low, the job is quick relative to other cultivation work, and the return – in drier seedbeds, earlier entry, better rooting and reduced poaching – shows up season after season.
Agri-Linc stocks both the Proforge MonoMole and the Proforge SubMole – giving you options whether you want a premium, fully-speci ed machine or a no-nonsense workhorse at a sharper price, the company says. Both are built to last and both do the same fundamental job: keep your soil working and your crops in the ground.
If your drains last did any real work two or three seasons ago, now is the time to think about whether they’re still doing it.
Contact Agri-Linc directly or visit www.agri-linc.com for more information. FG
Farmers who need to up-spec their slurry handling and storage resources for greater cost-e ciency or to keep pace with anti-pollution regulations will get plenty of guidance and professional-class machine options from Bauer at a new technical event in June.
Organised by Dee Media Group, Muck Management is being staged on 3rd and 4th June near Rhyl in north Wales. It will have working demonstrations of slurry and manure application techniques and machinery that provide valuable nutrients to grass and other farm crops.
Technical presentations delivered in association with leading farm advisory consultancy ADAS, and trade exhibits by suppliers, will also provide valuable information, advice and solutions.
Bauer’s focus will be on separating slurry into its liquid and brous fractions for easier storage and application and, especially, to make optimum use of the nutrients and organic matter these materials provide, says Rob Jackson, area sales manager, Bauer UK & Ireland.
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Separator screw separation machines are widely recognised for their ease of control, durability and long-term cost e ciency, and the range of models available that cater for every herd size.
With typical maximum throughputs from 16–150m3 per hour, all models work on the same principal – squeezing the incoming slurry against a slotted screen in a screw press so that the liquid fraction can ow out into a storage tank or lagoon while the brous solids are discharged into a storage pit or trailer.
The separators are mostly used in a static installation but low-height and elevating mobile versions are also produced.
The special FAN 3.3-780 Green Bedding model achieves the highest compression pressure and liquid extraction, resulting in a soft, u y material that makes a comfortable cubicle bed for cows to lie on.
In addition to separators, examples of Bauer’s above-ground and submerged slurry pumps will be shown, along with a slurry agitator/ mixer, while a 20m3 Bauer poly tanker will take part in the working machine programme.
Unlike most slurry tankers with
their steel containers – and Bauer supplies those too – the poly tanker has a container hand-formed from hand-layered woven polyester sheets nished on the outside with a Gelcoat layer. This protects against the tank’s corrosive contents as well as the weather – resulting in strong resale values.
The heart-shaped tank is lighter for its capacity than steel alternatives and its shape contributes to a low centre of gravity for good stability.
Date: 3rd–4th June 2026
Location: Bodrhyddan Hall Estate, Rhuddlan, Denbighshire LL18 5SB Tickets and information: https://muckmanagement.com FG
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To help farmers understand the potential bene ts of using a variety of ‘smart tools’, the Water Science Institute at Cran eld University has run a collaborative pilot trial using sensors and other forms of smart technology in the River Strine catchment area in Shropshire. A report, 'Smart agricultural water resources management', is available to download from the United Kingdom Agricultural Irrigation Association (UKIA) website.
This study focusses on the use of water ow sensors, soil water assessment tools and modelling aids to help farmers create more resilient water management plans. With the bene t of ‘real time’ information on water ows and levels, other forms of smart technology can be used to manage pumps and thus make best use of high water levels.
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based on similar technology can then be used to manage irrigation machinery as e ciently as possible.
Corby-based Briggs Irrigation o ers a range of smart irrigation solutions such as the idroMOP pump controller for its range of diesel-engined pumps.
Managing director Adrian Colwill said: “We are always ready to work with farmers to help them plan for the future. We have extensive experience in linking the latest smart technology to our proven irrigation equipment and are working on some exciting projects.” FG
into a channel. Above moling depth, the drier the soil, the greater the ssuring produced and therefore the more e ective the water removal
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If the dry spring continues, we could see a year with very little land t for mole draining, writes Miles Drainage (20) Ltd’s Andrew Wright, . 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
• 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, manufactures the Single Leg Mole Plough, and refurbishes client’s machines and supplies wearing parts.
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Mitchell-Rowlands’ S-S Professional Drainjetters are available with 300, 400, 500, 600 and 700m of hose, while still maintaining 35 bar of pressure at full reach.
Drainjetters feature double hydraulic 4wd and anti-slip motors. Meanwhile, heavy duty frames are available for towing a bowser in areas where ditch water is lacking.
A range of specialised nozzles has been developed for tile drains, horseshoe drains, geo-membrane wrapped drains and modern plastic drains which will not work with standard systems. Also available is a special 50 bar hose kit and nozzle for cleaning 18in culverts, whether concrete or plastic.
A double hydraulic telescopic guide arm allows operators to reach over wide dykes. Guide arms can be mounted on either the right or left side, depending on your preference at the time of ordering.
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Accessories include toolboxes, ditch spades, ladders, and life jackets. A large stock of spare parts is held in store for next-day delivery, and product support is available seven days a week. FG
Land drainage and moling are essential parts of good soil management and can make all the di erence in producing a highyielding quality crop, and at the same time improve and enhance soil health.
Mole draining is often carried out after a land drainage scheme has been applied and then on a rotational basis on clay land to help improve soil structure. Moling can also be carried out on undrained land where ditches are present. It is important that ditches and outfalls are clear before moling commences in order to make a good job.
After a wet winter and a dry spring, we can hope that the land is going to be in good condition for moling. Very little was done in 2025 so this year will be a catch-up year if conditions allow. The fuel and wearing parts are the most expensive aspects of moling, so having the machine correctly set up is vital. The mole must run level and Maidwell Molers have enough built in weight to achieve this.
Since the design of the rst tractor-mounted Maidwell Moler over 40 years ago, Ron Hankins of
Hankins Engineering Ltd, has gone on to develop a wide range of robust machines from single leg mounted and trailed molers to twin and three leg machines.
All of the Maidwell Molers transfer the weight on to the tractors for grip and are a beam construction with replaceable wear skids and high ground clearance to cope with trash. The molers have a unique screw-adjusting double-ended leg, incorporating a shear bolt device, acting as a safety release mechanism. The pivoting arm headstock or hydraulically operated drawbar allows easy penetration and withdrawal from the soil, whilst allowing the machine to ride smoothly over uneven ground. Press wheels can be added to all machines to help level the soil for future cultivations or direct drilling.
Ron Hankins is always available to give advice and discuss requirements and Hankins Engineering Ltd stocks a wide range of spares at competitive prices. A contract moling and hire service is also available.
For further information contact Ron directly, or visit www.maidwellmoler.co.uk FG
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Birdsall Farms has been based at Common Side Farm in Pontefract since 1994 when the land was bought by Harry Cawthorne Birdsall after selling his soft drinks distribution business. Later, the farm was run by his sons, Charles and Harry Birdsall assisted by their sister Susan who later moved away to follow a di erent career. Now, Charles and Harry, who
An online auction arranged by Stephensons Rural over four days in early March achieved some excellent prices for Pontefract-based farmers, Birdsall Farms Ltd.
are both in their 70s, have retired from active farming while keeping the land and having it farmed under a contract-farming agreement by local contractor, Peter Pindar instead. Peter is well known to the family, having helped on the farm during busy periods for many years. Charles’ daughter, Ruth assists with farm administration and continues her
involvement in the family business. The sale featured a superb selection of modern, well-maintained machinery including the Birdsall family’s four John Deere tractors and combine, although a small number of machines were kept for the family’s ongoing equine livery enterprise, as well as construction equipment which is in use on the farm.
Stephensons Rural partner and auctioneer, Richard Tasker told Farmers Guide that he anticipated that the genuine, well-maintained lots would sell well, although results exceeded the vendors’ expectations. “Lots on o er were particularly attractive, obviously genuine and of the ‘right’ brands and there were 221,000 views of the sale catalogue and 387 prospective buyers paid deposits and were registered to bid,” he explained. “I think that there is a growing trend for those buying machinery to seek good, secondhand machines with low hours rather than paying a premium for new. That will continue for many farming businesses and means competition to buy at auctions is strong and high prices are achieved.”
Richard said that among the sale highlights were a John Deere 8370R tractor that found a new home in Canada, two Bailey trailers that went to Poland, and the farm’s combine that remained in the UK. “When bids are placed during the nal two minutes, then two extra minutes are added for that lot, giving those outbid another chance to
Kuhn Performer 5000
combination disc and tine cultivator was new in 2017, tted with a Stocks seeder and in very good condition. The winning bid was £23,800.
Having had very little use since its purchase in 2021, this Kuhn VariChallenger 7E/10H semi-mounted plough featured hydraulically adjustable vari-width, hydraulic auto-reset body protection and still carried its original wearing metal. It achieved £20,000.
increase their o ers,” he explained. “Competition between three farmers who all wanted the combine meant that bidding eventually ended an hour and 15 minutes after the published nishing time. That’s a record for any of the online auctions we have staged to date, and the combine ended up in Derbyshire.
“The online bidding platform was ideal for this sale, attracting lots of interest from overseas, and allowing those who were more local to bid from their tractor cabs rather than losing a day’s eldwork to attend the sale in person. The viewing days were well attended, but even many of those bidding for the more expensive lots did so without inspecting them, relying on the online descriptions and photos instead. This was a sale in which it was obvious that all the machines had been well looked after, were in excellent order, and they ticked all the right boxes.”
Charles and Harry agree that choosing Stephensons Rural to conduct the sale was the correct decision. “Stephensons has provided us with professional services and guidance for almost 20 years,” Charles con rmed. “Whenever we bought or sold land or made other major purchases, and for ensuring documentation such as our SFI claims were correct, we relied on the team there.
“When deciding to retire and
make time for ourselves, asking Richard Tasker and Will Amos for advice was the obvious thing to do. From rst discussions to guidance regarding the sale they knew what would work best, and even while online bids were progressing there was someone from the Stephensons team here all the time, and then for a few days afterwards while lots were collected too.”
Charles said that he and Harry were very happy with the overall result, although they hoped for higher prices for some lots. “The Kuhn 8F plough still had its original metalwork and was in superb condition and, on a di erent day, with two or more bidders keen to buy it then it could have made more.
“The John Deere sprayer was brand new, having arrived on the farm just a few weeks before the sale replacing an identical machine. We thought that would make more, although with 30m booms it was probably less desirable than a 36m version. The John Deere 7250R was also slightly disappointing, but maybe it was the wrong size tractor for the horsepower. Overall though, results were excellent. I know Richard, Will and the rest of the Stephensons Rural team were delighted to achieve such a good result for us. They were so easy to deal with, and it helps that they work with a great sense of humour. We can’t recommend them highly enough.” FG
In as-new condition, this John Deere R952i PowrSpray 30m trailed sprayer with a 5,200-litre tank, hydraulic drawbar leg, standard and optional hitch, auto-height control, with section control, a new screen and joystick, rear steering, hydraulic brakes, 620-litre rinse tank, 750 litres/min hydraulic driven pump and on 620/70R42 wheels and tyres with manufacturer warranty to Jan 2027 made a well deserved £77,200.
A locally made Sumo Trio 3 six-leg subsoiler tted with a 2012-manufactured Stocks Ag Turbo Jet Wizard electronic seed distributor for oilseed rape establishment, achieved a well-deserved £13,200 winning bid.
Kuhn power harrows always sell well, and £21,200 was paid for this HR6040R 6m folding version with an upgraded driveline, hydraulic packer depth control, rear PTO output, transport wheels and an LED lighting kit. New tines were tted and it was in very desirable condition.
One of the Stephensons Rural sale stars – this John Deere 8370R carried a 68-plate and had worked 2,094 hours. It had a 50kph E23 transmission, front linkage, mid-mount joystick, front axle and cab suspension. It was Greenstar-ready, had ve rear spools, a hydraulic top link, pick-up hitch, ABS pneumatic brakes and was Isobus-compatible. It found a new home in Canada having achieved £119,400.
On a 66-plate and with 5,046 recorded working hours, this John Deere 7250R had a 50kph AutoPowr transmission, pneumatic brakes, front linkage and PTO, front axle and cab suspension, a pick-up hitch and four rear hydraulic spools. It was Isobus-compatible, Greenstar ready, in very tidy condition inside and out and it achieved £55,200.
Another lot that generated lots of interest and competitive bidding: this John Deere 750A Direct Drill was a 6m model with hydraulic folding, track eradicator tines, marker arms, and rear trailing tines. New in 2019, it made £34,200 in the online sale.
The most powerful of the John Deere tractors available for bids – this 8400R, was registered on a 67-plate, had worked only 2,722 hours and was in excellent condition. It came with an E23 50kph transmission, a front linkage, mid-mount joystick and had front axle and cab suspension. It also had a hydraulic top link, ve rear spools, a Bill Bennet pick-up hitch and was Greenstar-ready and Isobus compatible. The cab interior remained very tidy, and the high speci cation included a fridge. The winning bid was a well deserved £110,400.
The smallest John Deere was this 6195R with 50kph AutoPowr transmission, front linkage, front axle and cab suspension, a pick-up hitch and four rear hydraulic spools. It was Isobus compatible and Greenstarready and after competitive bidding this exceptional 19-plate tractor with just 3,801 hours recorded sold for an impressive £78,200.
This 2018 Sumo FW 1.5 1,500kg front linkage-mounted ballast/toolbox made £1,900.
With bidding pushed one hour and 15 minutes beyond the published nishing time, this John Deere combine with only 1,383 engine, and 923 drum hours sold to a Derbyshire farmer. The T670i, registered on a 17-plate and in ex-demo condition, still carried its Ripon Farm Services selling dealer stickers and had been checked over already by the main dealer in plenty of time for the 2026 harvest. The speci cation included Greenstar-ready and it came with a 6000 receiver. It had a three-speed standard transmission, straw chopper and a camera kit was tted. The accompanying 630X header came with a transport trailer and was sold to the winning bidder for £98,200.
Five Bailey trailers were on o er, including the 2008-manufactured 14t model shown above, with a hydraulic rear door, sprung drawbar, rollover sheet and hydraulic brakes, on super-single wheels and tyres, which made £9,600.
Pictured below, this 2015 14t Bailey trailer had a sprung drawbar, hydraulic rear door, rollover sheet, LED lights, hydraulic brakes and was shod on 560/60R22.5 wheels and tyres. In very good condition, it achieved £13,400.
Two other trailers were also 14t models, with a similar speci cation to those above. One was a 2008 model with a rear drawbar kit comprising wiring for lights and hydraulic connectors, which made £9,000, while the other, a 2015 model, made £13,000. The fth trailer was a 2015, 16t capacity version, with air and hydraulic brakes which sold for £15,000.
This handy petrol engine-powered, pedestrian controlled vacuum bagger appeared in good order and sold for £110.
£280 was achieved for this handy wash platform.
The only classic tractor on o er was this Birdsall Farms-badged Massey Ferguson 590 2wd with a front loader. Registered with a V-su x plate and, with 4,734 working hours displayed on the hour meter, it was in very tidy condition and made £8,000.
A 10ft, at grassland roll by Walter Watson came with a rear hydraulic transport wheel kit and was in very good condition. It made £4,800.
A Scharmuller 80mm ball hitch achieved £240.
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Al e White visited Ernest Doe’s Fy eld branch to explore its transition to a dual franchise site, bringing Case IH and New Holland together under one roof – and what this means for customers, the dealership, and the wider agricultural machinery market.
The Fy eld branch of Ernest Doe & Sons has o cially transitioned to a dual franchise site, bringing both Case IH and New Holland Agriculture together on a single forecourt.
Historically, the dealership operated separate locations for each brand, but the move re ects a broader shift within the agricultural machinery sector – one shaped by consolidation, rising costs and changing customer demands.
Branch and sales manager Juan Garcia explained that Fy eld became dual-branded in November 2025, describing the move as a way of opening additional revenue streams while strengthening the dealership’s presence in the local area. “By bringing both brands together, the branch is now able to o er greater coverage and a more complete service to its customer base, while also simplifying the buying process for customers,” Juan commented.
This view was echoed by Ernest Doe New Holland harvester brand manager, Matt Boardley, who sees the move as part of a wider shift across the industry
towards more streamlined dealer structures. “With increasing pressure on costs and margins, bringing multiple brands together under one roof allows dealerships to operate more e ciently while maintaining strong local support for customers,” Matt explained.
Both highlighted that trading conditions over the past year have remained challenging, with a slight downturn in business, but that performance has held up better than expected given the wider economic climate. Across the sector, the current environment continues to demand a more measured approach, with every deal requiring greater consideration from both dealer and customer.
steady. Tractors and machinery continue to move, albeit with a stronger focus on value, reliability and total cost of ownership. According to Juan: “Feedback on the dual franchise model has been positive, with customers responding well to the convenience of accessing both brands in one place, reducing travel time and allowing easier comparison between machines.”
The Fy eld model re ects wider structural changes within the industry. Ernest Doe's Case IH brand manager Paul Co ey believes dual-branded dealerships are becoming an increasingly necessary approach as the agricultural customer base evolves.
to capital purchases, carefully assessing
Ongoing uncertainty around input costs, particularly fuel and fertiliser, alongside uctuating commodity prices, is making forward planning increasingly di cult for many businesses. As a result, customers are taking longer to commit to capital purchases, carefully assessing expenditure on high-value machinery.
“Farm consolidation continues to reshape the landscape, with smaller businesses being absorbed into larger operations or moving into contract farming arrangements. As a result, dealerships are working with fewer, but larger and more demanding customers,” he said.
While wider global instability has not directly impacted sales, both noted that it has contributed to a more cautious mindset. Farmers are increasingly aware of potential cost pressures, leading to more conservative decisionmaking when it comes to investment.
Despite this, activity in the market remains
While wider global instability has not are into larger operations or moving into contract
In this environment, e ciency and
In this environment, e ciency and coverage are key. The dual franchise model allows resources to be shared across both brands, with engineers and sales teams able to support a wider range of products. This not only improves service coverage but also creates
opportunities to invest in areas such as precision farming and digital technology.
Current demand within the Case IH range is strongest in the 150–250hp bracket, particularly within the Case IH Puma series. These machines continue to form the backbone of many farm eets, o ering a balance between performance, versatility and a ordability.
Higher horsepower machines, however, have seen a slowdown in demand. With prices for top-end tractors reaching into the hundreds of thousands, many farmers are choosing to extend the life of existing machinery rather than invest in replacement.
For New Holland Agriculture, the dual franchise approach strengthens its ability to serve a diverse customer base while maintaining a strong local presence.
Tractor team manager for the UK, Ben Agar, highlighted that both brands have wellestablished and loyal followings. “Bringing them together under one roof allows the dealership to broaden its o ering without forcing direct competition between the two,” he added.
A key advantage lies in the increasing commonality of parts and systems, which helps streamline servicing and aftersales support. At a time when some dealer networks are reducing their footprint, this approach ensures customers continue to receive accessible and reliable support.
popular choice across a wide range of farm
Holland T7 series continues to perform strongly, with models such as the T7.270 and the recently introduced T7.225 attracting signi cant interest. “Their combination of power, compact design and operator-friendly controls, alongside competitive pricing and nance packages, makes them a popular choice across a wide range of farm businesses,” Ben said.
to wider changes in farming structure. Larger businesses require equipment capable of covering more ground e ciently, often pulling bigger implements and working to tighter timeframes. As a result, machines that were once considered high-spec are now becoming standard.
The dual franchise model supports
From the operator’s perspective, the bene t is greater choice. While there is overlap between the product ranges, di erences in design, controls and operating systems remain important considerations. Housing both brands together allows customers to compare machines directly and select the option best suited to their preferences.
machines directly and select their preferences.
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Increasing horsepower demand
The shift is closely linked
FR and big baler sales specialist, Siôn Whittingham, pointed to a clear trend towards increasing horsepower requirements across the industry. “As farm sizes expand and contractors take on more work, the demand for larger, more capable machinery continues to grow,” he explained. This is re ected in the ongoing popularity of midto-high horsepower tractors, particularly within the New Holland T6 and T7 ranges.
The dual franchise model supports this evolution by giving customers access to a broader range of machinery options in a single location, allowing them to match equipment more closely to their operational needs.
location, allowing them to match
For farmers attending the event, the relationship with Ernest Doe & Sons remains a central factor when investing in machinery. FG
Alan Granger, who operates a mixed enterprise combining arable land with vineyards in Much Hadham, Hertfordshire, is an established Ernest Doe customer and recently purchased a Case IH Quantum 90F through the dealer.
With around 40 acres of vines alongside a wider arable operation, his business requires machinery suited to both specialist and general applications. The purchase re ects a continued reliance on the dealership for both supply and support.
While no immediate purchases are planned, Alan remains open to future investment depending on how the season develops. Like many farmers, his approach is currently cautious, with spending decisions closely linked to economic conditions and farm performance.
Dominic Hicks-Meer, trainee farm manager at Childerditch Farms, farms across multiple sites in Essex and Bedfordshire under a zero-till system, and recently purchased a Shelbourne Reynolds FBO 2800 Flail Mower from Ernest Doe & Sons.
The business is a large-scale arable operation, forming part of a wider farming enterprise run by Edward and Charles Ford. Machinery selection is driven by durability, e ciency and long-term value.
Looking ahead, Dominic suggested that investment is likely to remain limited in the short term, with a focus on maximising the lifespan of existing machinery rather than committing to immediate replacement.
The topper was chosen following issues with previous equipment, with its heavier-duty construction and box-section design o ering improved strength and reliability. Its competitive price point also made it an attractive option compared with higher-cost alternatives.
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The wheat futures, cattle, pig and lamb prices as at or around 8th May 2026.
Each month, Farmers Guide publishes a summary showing the London Feed Wheat Futures, overall all-prime cattle deadweight, GB Standard Pig Price (SPP), and deadweight lamb average prices as provided by Openfield (grain) and AHDB (livestock).
This month's data covers the period from May 2025 to early May 2026 or longer, to allow a simple comparison of prices across the year and highlight any trends. The prices shown are the latest available at the time of going to press. FG
As campaigners call for a ban on the use of glyphosate for pre-harvest desiccation, we caught up with Norfolk arable farmer and agronomist Robert Jenness, to nd out how a ban could a ect him and the wider farming industry. Sarah Kidby reports.
With the licence for glyphosate due to expire on 15th December, the Health and Safety Executive will run a consultation this summer on whether to allow its use for pre-harvest desiccation to continue.
Campaigners including the Soil Association have called for the practice to be banned, in line with the EU, due to human health concerns – but the farming industry says it will lead to increased food prices, and British farmers being outcompeted by cheap imports.
Norfolk farmer Robert Jenness, of Butcher Farms, has used glyphosate for pre-harvest desiccation of his OSR crop for more than 20 years. If the practice were banned, he would have to consider no longer growing the crop. “We have in the past done 2ha without glyphosate for seed, as you can’t spray it on seed crops, and it was an absolute nightmare to combine,” he explained.
Pulse and bean growers may also struggle as Robert estimates around 50% of the national bean crop is sprayed with RoundUp. Having grown beans in the past, Robert said winter and spring beans tend to be weedy and harder to combine. “If they’re full of weeds, you haven’t really got many other options, especially if the weather turns on you.”
As OSR does not go directly into the food chain after harvest, Robert believes pre-harvest glyphosate use is less likely to be banned for this crop, but could be banned for wheat, barley and beans. There are currently no alternatives to glyphosate use, and options such as swathing are limited by weather and cost, while relying on natural ripening increases the risk of yield loss and reduced quality.
Using grain dryers means pre-harvest glyphosate is not needed for his wheat and barley crop – only two elds have been sprayed in the past two decades. However, smaller growers who do not have the infrastructure for this may be forced to sell their grain at harvest rather than storing it. This could result in a price drop of £10/ tonne, he added. “Those relying on glyphosate might have to up their weed control spend earlier in the season to reduce their need for herbicides pre-harvest.”
Robert also noted that glyphosate is a very cheap product, costing around £3/litre – and an increase in costs for the grower will lter down to increased food prices for the consumer.
In droughty years, the withdrawal of glyphosate may not present so much of a problem, but arable farmers in the west where there is more rain are likely to be hit harder.
Many in the industry have pointed out that if pre-harvest use of glyphosate is banned in the UK, we may continue to import cheaper products from overseas, where this practice continues to be allowed. This not only outcompetes British farmers, it also exports the problem.
Widespread media reporting on the campaign for a glyphosate ban has prompted farming leaders to call for a science-led approach. Organic veg box brand Riverford, however, released an open letter signed by 85 people supporting a ban on glyphosate for pre-harvest desiccation, and calling for better
returns for farmers and support from retailers. The letter suggests farmers are being “locked into practices which prioritise e ciency and cost over longer-term environmental and public health considerations”.
United Oilseeds released the results of farmer-led research which showed 76% of respondents use glyphosate for pre-harvest desiccation, and 72% said some crops could become di cult or impossible to grow without it. Additionally, farmers said it would lead to more ploughing and fuel use for cultivation and crop drying – as well as the abandonment of practices such as cover cropping. The impacts would be most severe in Northern England, Scotland and Wales, where less predictable harvest windows make crop timing more challenging.
Mark Buckingham, head of public a airs UK & Ireland for Bayer, which produces RoundUp, said: “Glyphosate is one of the world’s most independently tested and studied herbicides, with over 2,500 studies across 50 years looking at its safety for health and the environment.”
He cited a major analysis of Ag Health Study data published in 2018 found no associations between glyphosate use and overall cancer risk, having studied tens of thousands of farmers and farm workers over decades.
NFU deputy president Paul Tompkins commented: “Extensive independent reviews, including thousands of pages of independent expert review, have concluded glyphosate’s safety and any residues found in food are well within strict safety limits. We therefore fully expect a UK review process later this year to renew its approval for a full 15 years.
“Glyphosate remains an essential tool for our farmers and growers and, with the UK’s maritime climate and increasingly unpredictable weather, is used on cereals to make harvesting easier, to control weeds, and reduce disease, and help produce sustainable and a ordable food for all.” FG
On Instructions from G C Gapp
At Frith Farm Barn, Frith Way, Great Moulton, Long Stratton, Norfolk NR15 2AS On Tuesday 2nd June 2026 at 10:30am
Including: Combine: John Deere W550 (12) with 20 Biso Crop Ranger Header (12); Tractors: John Deere 6R250 (23), John Deere 6155R (16), JCB Fastrac 2140 Smoothshi (04), John Deere 6R185 (25), Foton Estate 3000 + 4 (20); Sprayers and Spreaders: LandQuip JCB Fastrac Mounted 24m Sprayer (95), Sulky X40 Fertiliser Spreader (18), AvaCast GR400 Granular Applicator; Implements and Equipment: Kverneland TS-Drill (23), Sumo Trio 3 (19), Proforge Inverta Disc Cultivator, Twose FR3-820 Rolls (14), Gregoire Besson RWB8 6 Furrow Plough, Maschio 4m Power Harrow, Cousins 3 Leg Subsoiler (85), Kongskilde Triple K, McConnel Topper 9; Trailers: 18T Warwick Grain Trailer (17), 14T Roger Roper Grain Trailer, Flatbed Artic Trailer, Gooch Trailers Horse Trailer; Misc: Suton Grain Pusher (09), McConnel PA9058 Hedgetrimmer (95), Qty John Deere Weights, The Wheel Carter (12), Enduramaxx Storage Tanks, Qty workshop tools & equipment.
For further details contact Simon Wearmouth or Victoria Walters
Entries close Thursday 11th June 2026
For further details contact Simon Wearmouth or Victoria Walters
On Instructions from Hobhole Farming Limited
At Mallows Farm, Mallows Lane, Sibsey, Boston, Lincs, PE22 0TS
Starts Thursday 4th June 2026 at 7am Closes Tuesday 9th June 2026 from 12 Noon
Viewing from 10am until 4pm on Thursday 4th June and Friday 5th June 2026
Including: Combine: New Holland CR8.90 Revelation twin rotor with 30 Varifeed header (19); Tractors: New Holland T7.340HD 50kph (24), John Deere 6215R 50Kph (15) John Deere 6830 Premium 50kph (10), Massey Ferguson 6465 40kph (07); Sprayers & Spreader: Househam Merlin M4-24 MKII 24m self propelled (18), Knight MTGW 24m sprayer (14), Kuhn Axis 30.1 24m fert spreader (07); Trailers: Bailey 16t grain (08), Massey Ferguson 700 25 bale (97), Fuel Proof 1,000l bowser (09); Implements & Equipment: Cousins Precision Seed Bed Harrow 6m (10), Horsch Joker 6RT (15), Kverneland DTX 300 (23), Kverneland LO85/300/28 7f rev plough, Lemken Europal 8 5f rev plough (06), Howard HK35 – 600 6m power harrow, Simba Flatliner 500 (10), Claydon Hybrid 6m drill (21), Claydon Evolution F3 direct drill (24), Claydon 7m straw harrow (21), Claydon Terrablade 3m FM (22), Proforge Maxtilla 6m springtine (19), Proforge Monomole (21); Misc: Sets John Deere row crop wheels and tyres, LWC 1t weight (24), John Deere 900kg weight etc
For further details contact George Watchorn or Jon Clampin
On Instructions from Chapman Farms Ellington Ltd and the family of the late Mr Mark Chapman At Manor Farm, Ellington, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 0AB
On Tuesday 16th June 2026 at 10:30am
Viewing from 10am until 4pm on Monday 15th June 2026
Including: Combine Harvester: New Holland CR8.90 Revelation with 30 Varifeed header (18); Tractors: John Deere 8370R (15, 3,620hrs), John Deere 6R250 (23, 960hrs), John Deere 6210R (13, 4,374hrs), John Deere 6400 (93, 8,767hrs), David Brown 990 Implematic (62), Massey Ferguson 135 Multipower (65); Self-Propelled Sprayer: Sands Horizon 6000 36m (16); Materials Handler: JCB 536-70 Agri-Super (12); Vehicles: Nissan Navara (17), John Deere Gator 855D (17), BMW R1150RT Touring motorbike (02), Honda Foreman (07); Trailers: Bailey 14t grain, Ken Wootton 10t grain, Bailey 15t beaver tail low loader (16), Main 1,000l fuel bowser (07); Cultivation & Implements: Bomford Hawk Evo 6.5t hedgecutter, McConnel SR460 batwing topper (19), Kuhn TBE-S 2.6m side o set flail (23), Simba Flatliner 3.8m 7 leg (02), Kuhn Multi-Master 183 7f rev. plough (22), Kuhn 4.5m power harrow (05), Vaderstad NZA 8m spring tine (00), Vaderstad Rexius Twin 6.3m (20), Kuhn Megant 602R 6m drill (24), Kuhn Axis 50.2 36m fert. spreader (19), NRH Engineering 12.3m Cambridge rolls (10); Misc: CEMO 200l Ad-blue tank, John Deere Starfire 6000 and 7000 domes, Vaderstad Biodrill (11), large quantity workshop equipment, game equipment etc.
For further details contact George Watchorn or Jon Clampin
On Thursday 25th June 2026 at 10:30am
Viewing from 10am until 4pm on Wednesday 24th June 2026
Including: Combine Harvester: John Deere T670 Hillmaster with 25 header (14); Tractors: John Deere 8295R (15, 1,844hrs), John Deere 6930 (12, 2,942hrs); Self-Propelled Sprayer: Househam Sprint 24m (99); Trailers: AS Marston 14t grain (04), Ken Wootton 14t grain (85), Herbst 14t dump (14); Cultivation & Implements: Bomford Kestrel E hedge cutter (12), Teagle Trinciargini 2.5m o set flail (14), Michael Moore single leg mole (01), Lemken Europal 8 6f rev. plough (02) 2No Kuhn 4m power harrows (00 & 12), Sumo Trio 3m, Simba Cultipress 4.6m (12), Kverneland Accord TS Evo 6000 6m drill (09), Cousins Contour 8.2m Cambridge rolls (88), Amazone ZAM1500 24/36m fert spreader (09); Misc: Quantity misc. workshop equipment, storage/chemical containers (10 , 20 , 40 ), 2No John Deere Starfire 3000 domes, Honda Fourtrax 4wd quadbike, 15,000l bunded diesel tank with pump etc. Included by kind permission: John Deere R692i Powerspray 36m trailed sprayer (24), Weaving GD3000M drill (21), Mzuri Re-hab 2.4m sub soiler (17), Claydon Sulky Optiline 4.8m drill etc.
For further details contact
On instructions from R G Payne due to retirement MANOR FARM, HEATHFIELD, TAUNTON, SOMERSET,
TIMED ONLINE AUCTION OF WELL MAINTAINED FENDT TRACTORS, CLAAS COMBINE HARVESTER, IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY FROM A RING FENCED FARM
To include: Tractors: 2016 Fendt 724 (4,500hrs), 2012 Fendt 724 (7,360hrs)
Combine Harvester: 2022 Claas Trion 720TT 25ft 770 Vario header (Eng:492hrs/ Drum:363hrs) Telescopic Loader: 2017 Claas 9055 (3,350hrs) Implements and Machinery: 2024 Horsch Leeb 5LT 5000ltr 36m sprayer, Sumo DTS 3 drill 3m, 2013 Horsch Sprinter 4st drill 4m, 2013 Vaderstad Carrier 500 cultivator 5m, Sumo Trio 3 (2), Twose flail topper, 2009 Bailey 14tonne trailers (2) Also: loader attachments, wheels and tyres and associated spares
COMMENCES: TUESDAY 19TH MAY 2026 FROM 10.00AM FINISHES: TUESDAY 26TH MAY 2026 FROM 10.00AM
VIEWING DAY: THURSDAY 21ST MAY 2026 10.00AM - 4.00PM
On instructions from Velcourt Ltd NATIONWIDE
TIMED ONLINE AUCTION OF TRACTOR, TELESCOPIC LOADER, IMPLEMENTS ETC
To include: Tractors: 2010 Fendt 820 Vario, Vehicles: 2022 John Deere HPX815E Excavators: Kubota KX080-3 8t Drills: 2025 Horsch Avatar 6 SL disc drill , 2019/12 Horsch Sprinter 6ST (2), 2016 Horsch Sprinter 8 ST, 2019 Claydon Hybrid 6m, 2016/15 Kuhn LC3000 Venta combination drill 3m (2), 2009 Kuhn Megant 600-40, 2013/12 Vaderstad Rapid RDA800S 8m (2), Vaderstad RDA 600s 6m, 2007 Simba Horsch CO8, 2009 Kverneland Accord 6m, Cultivators: 2022 Horsch Terrano 4MT 4m, 2019 Horsch Joker 8RT 8m, 2022 Vaderstad NZM 600, 2013 Vaderstad TD400, Vaderstad Rexius 820, 2016 Vaderstad Carrier XL 625, 2022 Bednar Swifterdisc XC6000F, 2021 Dalbo Cultimax 900, Farmet Fantom 1250, Proforge Inverta 5m, 2012 Kverneland CTC, 1997 Simba Cultipress 6m, 2007 Simba CultiPress, 6.6m Rolls: 2023 Dalbo Powerroll 1030, 2020/18 Dalbo Powerroll XL 1230 (2), 2014 He-Va 950 Tip Roller, 9.5m, He-Va 1530 King Roller, 2005 Cousins Sidewinder 12.3m, Simba rolls, Sprayers & spreaders: 2024 Amazone ZA-TS 4200 ProfisPro, Kuhn Axis 50.2 H-EMC-W (2), 2020 Chafer Sentry 2.5E 36m, 2001 Kuhn Aero 2218, 2013 Amazon Ultra Hydro Ploughs: 2017 Kverneland KKPBN-100 8f, 2016 Kverneland LB85 5f, Kuhn VariMaster 182 6f, 2005 Gregoire Besson RB7 6f, 2004 Kuhn Multi-Master 121 5f Power Harrows: 2022 Kverneland NG-H 6m, Feraboli T400, Subsoilers: 2022 Phillip Watkins 5leg, Cousins V Form, 2018 Sumo TR3SP Trio 3, Sumo Trio 3, Sumo LDS 4, Sumo Trio 4.5, 2010 TWB 7leg subsoiler, 2020 Grange LDT, 6m Implements: 2017 Bomford Hawk EVO 6.5, 2009 SS BV drain jetter, 2023 KRM Econet SGI hoe, 2023 Mzuri Rezult rake, 2021 Proforge Activator harrow 6m, 2015 Storth MMP-900 slurry stirrer, 2021 Claydon Terrablade 6m hoe, Major Cyclone 6m Also: trailers, cultivators, attachments, GPS and spares
COMMENCES: THURSDAY 4TH JUNE 2026 FROM 10.00AM
FINISHES: THURSDAY 18TH JUNE 2026 FROM 10.00AM
VIEWING DAY: REFER TO WEBSITE FOR DETAILS
On instructions from M Frost Farming Ltd SHARDELOWES
TIMED ONLINE AUCTION OF MODERN TRACTORS, IMPLEMENTS AND ARABLE MACHINERY
To include: Tractors: 2020 Massey Fergurson 7718S DynaVT (2,400hrs) Telescopic Loaders: 2015 JCB 541-70 Agri Super (3,404hrs) Machinery: 2022 Horsch Avatar 4.16 SD drill 4m, 2024 Proforge Inverta cultivator 4.5m, 2008 HE-VA rolls with Shattaboards 8.2m, 2015 Amazone ZA-TS 3200 fertiliser spreader, 2010 Chafer Guardian 3500 28m trailed sprayer, 2020 Talex Spyder rake 3.6m, 2019 Talex Tornado PRZ-550 4 rotor tedder, Ransomes C83B 3 leg subsoiler 3m, Cousins pigtail cultivator 4m, Cambridge rolls set, 2020 Marshall BC25 12t 25ft bale trailer, 2004 AW Trailers Ultima 14t trailer, Sumo 1t front weight box Attachments: 2021 Proforge 2 prong bag handler, 2023 Covenbrook Fabrications 5m grain pusher, 2023 Heath Superspike, 2017 Suton PC150 work platform, 2001 Gurney Reeve & Co ELCS70 70ft3 bucket, GP bucket, 1996 Strimech muck grab, Suton sugar beet bucket, Cherry Products bale squeeze Also: Aeration pedestals, concrete A Frames and workshop sundries.
COMMENCES: THURSDAY 28TH MAY 2026 FROM 10.00AM
FINISHES: THURSDSAY 4TH JUNE 2026 FROM 10.00AM
VIEWING DAY: FRIDAY 29TH MAY 2026 10.00AM - 4.00PM
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NEWTON WOOD FARM, Alfreton, DE55 5SG
The Late Roger Key Collection-Virtually All Sold With No Vat
Majority David Browns-Ranging from VAK1 Through to 1594, 27 Vintage and Classic Tractors To inc. Fordsons, Internationals and Full Range of Browns. 4 Crawlers (DB, International, County), 2 Excavators, Toyota Pickup David Brown Implements, Trailers, Machinery, (Balers, Spreaders, Sundry Items), John Deere Garden Tractors, Shibaura Tractor on Turf Tyres, Vintage Equipment Livestock Items, Classic Parts and Spares
Saturday 13th June 2026 GREEN FARM, Eccleshall, Stafford, ST21 6NT
Merlo Telehandler, Kubota RTV, Very Large Range of Engineers Tools, Timber, Equipment-All Non Vat, Together with 3 Vintage Tractors, Allis B, Massey Harris 33 and International Deering Model C
Friday 3rd July 2026, NUNEATON, Warwickshire
Merlo 26.6 LPT Telehandler and Attachments, 7 Vintage David Brown, International and Ford Tractors, Welgar AP 53 Conventional Baler, A range of Grassland Machinery, Two-Ifor Williams Trailers, Equipment, Tools and TimberAll Sold Non-Vat
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Including: 2015 Citroen Berlingo Van, 2007 Citroen Dispatch Van, 2008 Suzuki Swift 3 Door Hatchback, 2015 Ford Transit Courier Van, 2016 Vauxhall Vivaro Van, 2018 Vauxhall Vivaro Van, 2007 Citroen Berlingo Van Ford Transit Connect (spares only), Ford Ranger Pick Up (spares only), 2010 Vauxhall Vivaro Van, Tracked Digger With Back Hoe And Four In One, 2023 Merlo 33.7 Turbo Farmer Telehandler, 2020 Toyota Land Cruiser, 2004 JCB Loadall Year, 2017 Nissan Navara Pick Up, Kobelco Acera Excavator, 2018 DAF LF250 Recovery Lorry, 2007 Mercedes Atego 1023 Motor Caravan, 2018 Mercedes Actros, 2018 Livestock Wagon, 2023 MAXUS Deliver 9 Van, 2018 CASE FARMALL 55C Tractor, 2018 New Holland Roll Baler 125, 2005 John Deere 6320 Tractor, Ford Transit Dropside, 2019 Bailey Twin Axle Trailer, 2025 Ford Transit Custom Van, 2020 Land Rover Discovery, 2019 Ford Ranger Pick Up, 2015 Massey Ferguson 7726 Dyna 6 Tractor, 2018 Volkswagen Amarok Pick Up, 2023 Ford Transit Custom Van, 2021 Mercedes Sprinter Van, 2005 Mercedes Atego Horse Bo, 2016 Mercedes Citan Van, 2021 Citroen Berlingo Van, 2023 Ford Ranger Pick Up Year, Ifor Williams TA56 Stock Trailer, Pottinger EUROTOP 771A Rake, 2019 Renault Trafic Van, 1995 Mazda Bongo Campervan, 1996 JCB Loadall, 2022 Ford Transit Dropside Tipper, 2022 Ford Transit Custom Van, John Deere 1360 Trailed Mower, Pettit Trailer, Honda TRX Quad, 2004 Renault Master Horse Box, 2015 Ford Fiesta Car Derived Van, 2015 Citroen Berlingo Van, 2016 ISUZU D-MAX Pick Up, 2014 Ford Ranger Pick Up, Honda Quad (spares only), 2013 Nissan Navara Pick Up, 2011 Nissan Navara Pick Up, 2019 Renault Master Van , Twin Axle Commercial Fridge Trailer, 2015 Renault Trafic Van, John Deere 855D Power Steering Gator (spares only), 2023 CFORCE Cf Moto Quad, 2012, Mitsubishi L200 Pick Up
MACHINERY DUE TO CHANGE IN FARMING POLICY
On behalf of John Cooper Farms Ltd. at Haugham Slates Farm, Haugham, Louth, Lincolnshire, LN11 8PY Friday 5th June 2026 at 11am Viewing Thursday 4 June 10am - 6pm & from 8am on sale day th
2020 New Holland CX8.70 Combine Harvester c/w 25ft header (1,599 engine hours & 1,109 drum hours), 2009 20ft Shelbourne CVS 20 stripper header and trailer, 2013 Fendt 724 Vario profi plus 4 WD tractor c/w front linkage & PTO (11,011 hours), 2011 Case Puma 160 CVX 4 WD tractor c/w front linkage and PTO (11,573 hours), 2016 Kubota M110 GX-II Vision 4 WD tractor c/w Kubota LA1954 loader & Zuidberg front linkage & PTO (4,547 hours), 2011 Claas 7030 Scorpion variopower materials handler (6,261 hours), 2016 Albutt toe tip 1.5 cu/m bucket, Bale spike, 2013 Bailey 28ft twin axle flat bed trailer, 2013 Bailey 14t grain trailer, 2000 Bailey 14t Beeteaper twin axle trailer, 2no Griffiths 12t twin axle grain trailers, Larrington 10t grain trailer, low loader trailer, 2022 Grange CCT 4m tool bar, 2011 Weaving Caddy 25 4.8m big disc direct drill, modified Simba Free Flow drill, 3m trailed home built direct drill c/w split hopper, various Stocks spreaders & Chafer quick start liquid kit, 2012 Gregoire Besson Big Pro 6m discs, Dowdeswell DP7.G 3+1F plough, 2017 Primewest 4.2m cover crop crimper, 2004 Horsch Simba Terrano 6 FG cultivator, 2003 Horsch Optipack 6 AS tyre packer, Lely Poly liner F1 front hopper, Cousins 5 leg ‘V’ form soil loosener, Homebuilt twin wheel track renovator, 5m Wibergs MB249 springtine harrow, 7.5m Bexon Blew cambridge rolls, 6m Wilder pressure harrow, 2018 Horsch LEEB 4 LT 24 M trailed sprayer (tested April 2026), 2003 Chafer ‘C’ series 24m trailed sprayer (tested April 2026), 2015 Alpego Trisar TR46 280 flail topper, 2007 Twose TS586 hedge cutter, 2005 Rolland V2-190 muck spreader c/w slurry door, 2000 Menart 5300SP compost turner and sundry items.
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ROOF TOP air conditioning parts, c/w compressor, was fitted to a Unimog, contact & collect. FOC. A Upson Tel 07980 807604 (Essex)
14 reg, diesel low hrs, 2+2 tipping back, flashing beacon, all good
JOHN DEERE Gator 865M 4wd, 2022, 3022hrs, in good all round condition, split bench seat, alloy wheels, LED lights, road registered, has V5. £12,000+VAT. T Schembri Tel 07919 624032 (Essex)
ARCTIC CAT quad bike, 2015, 800hrs, been rolled. £1,500. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
NEW HOLLAND 945 wide pickup baler, not been used for few years, always stored in enclosed shed, never had a night outside since we have owned it, serviced annually when we used it & is in very good condition for age. £2,750 ono. O Hammond Tel 07733 326987 (Suffolk)
LELY Welger AP830 2016 conventional baler, plus Cooks flat 8 sledge, excellent condition - only baled 50,000 bales from new, c/w additive applicator for Baler’s Choice. D Knight Tel 07946 591100 (Northamptonshire)
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6 seater petrol golf buggy, light use
Mule £5,500+VAT R Hopkinson 07976 424263 03-112813
QUADZILLA Cheeta off road buggy, hardly used, 2019, red, 150cc, serviced recently, barn stored, excellent condition, helmet available at extra cost. £1,350. D Hodge Tel 07845 920405 (Suffolk)
HONDA TRX 250 TMA, electric start & hand pull start, very little used, only 412.8hrs, 852km from new, 2wd, 2009, handbook & owners manual, barn kept. £2,750. B Harding Tel 07850 917734 (Suffolk)
POLARIS Hammerhead GTS 150, 2023, owned from new, good working order, only used in fields, good condition tyres, f/w new battery, fantastic LED lightbar, homemade rear mudguards on the roll cage, c/w service kit, manual plus DVD. £1,850 ono. A Lyle Tel 07889 303809 (Lincolnshire)
KAWASAKI Brute Force 300, very tidy, road registered & road lights. £1,850+VAT. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire)
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JCB Q fit bale grab, will lift 3 Hesstons or 4 midis, all working, ready to go, in working clothes. £2,100+VAT ono. L Farrer Tel 07766 084808 (Cambridgeshire)
2021 Fendt Rotana 160V
MASSEY FERGUSON conventional 8 bale grab, 1998, good condition. £300+VAT ono. D Winston Tel 07597 508798 (Hertfordshire)
£25,000+VAT
Variable chamber, 11000 bales, in-cab control box, operators books, barn stored, hyd brakes, hi-speed, hi-output machine in Superb condition
info@jamesmurrell.co.uk 01603 712222 Norwich, Norfolk www.jmurrell.co.uk
LAWRENCE EDWARDS manual bale wrapper, 1990, can assist with loading. £400 ono no VAT. A May Tel 07714 028000 (Essex)
KVERNELAND round bale wrapper, 1995, in good working order with recently renewed control box, selling due to retirement, call for details. £2,500 ono no VAT. L Manning Tel 07768 090593 (Suffolk)
FARMHAND 56 bale carrier, for spares or repair. D Sturman Tel 07836 339900 (Hertfordshire)
NEW HOLLAND 370 conventional baler, 1980, owned from new, good working order. £2,100+VAT. R Pickard Tel 07931 583489 (Leicestershire)
NEW HOLLAND 5070 conventional baler, 2018, all extras on it, 2m pick up, done around 5000 bales a year from new, serviced & ready to go straight to work, very tidy. £12,500+VAT. M Stockdale Tel 07944 780392 (Nottinghamshire)
NEW HOLLAND 378 conventional baler, in excellent condition, always dry stored. £2,700+VAT. R Grover Tel 07792 527782 (Suffolk)
JOHN DEERE 590 baler, good & straight. £4,898+VAT. R Bennett Tel 01277 210100 (Essex)
JOHN DEERE 219 baler, good condition, barn stored. £650+VAT. S White Tel 01271 864272 (Devon)
BROWNS flat 8 bale grab. D Sturman Tel 07836 339900 (Hertfordshire)
BARRELS & DRUMS
ACCORD Monopill SE 12 row sugar beet drill, hydraulic folding, tramline kit, granular applicator, Kverneland terminal, can be used Isobus, some spares, good working order. £7,950 no VAT. D Martin Tel 07710 551915 (Lincolnshire)
ZURN/JOHN DEERE side knife, 2016, fits 600 Series header, only used for 3 seasons on small farm, very good condition, 2016, c/w manual. £750+VAT. R Swayne Tel 07809016832 (Kent)
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JOHN DEERE 9880STS, 2003, 2100 engine/1800 drum hrs, GPS ready, 30' John Deere header c/w Biso rape kit, serviced by dealer every year, barn stored, good condition. £38,500+VAT. O Styles Tel 07711 424066 (Suffolk)
NEW HOLLAND 8070, 2012, 24' Varifeed header, 2173 engine/1718 drum hrs, very good condition, hydraulic side knives (2), self levelling sieves, main dealer serviced. £80,000 ono. P Middleton Tel 07776 141805 (Norfolk)
VERTICAL knife, 1995, electric powered, would fit most combines. £100. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)
CLAAS Dominator Mega 202, 1994, C450 15' hdr, rev drive & trailer, Merc 3295hrs, APS, 5 straw walkers, 3D sieves, chop/ chaff, grain loss monitors, Griffith Elder weigher, a/c cab, radio, dividers, side knife, manual/parts book, spares. £18,000+VAT. M Gemmill Tel 07779 223458 (Essex)
MASSEY FERGUSON 7278
AL Cefra 2008 combine, 25' powerflow header, chaff spreader & straw chopper, 2112eng/1724 harvest hrs, rape knife, 800 tyres, barn stored. £26,000+VAT ono. M Hall Tel 07764 968805 (Staffordshire)
NEW HOLLAND straw chopper spreader off a TX 68, has electronic adjustable deflectors, please see photo for condition, any questions please ask. £999+VAT ono. P Fillingham Tel 07971 784910 (Lincolnshire)
CLAAS OSR header, 6.6m wide, 2 electric side knives, extended knife, lifters, on own heavy duty trailer, previously used on Claas 218, good condition. £3,000 ono. M Preisig Tel 07710 974602 (Kent)
COMBINE HARVESTERS & agricultural machinery KM Group 07944 116870 kmgroupcombine@gmail.com
1999 New Holland TF78 Elektra, breaking for spares by farmer owner driver, low hour machine, many parts still available, engine, wheels, header already sold. P Scott Tel 07980 921341 (Lincolnshire)
CLAAS 750 Montana, 2018, 1871 eng/1229 drum hrs, 30kph, GPS, 930 Vario c/w two hydraulic side knives, built in header ext plates on braked trailer, 320Kw Mercedes engine, tyres front 900/60R32, rear 600/65R28, serviced by Claas. J Mayes Tel 07970 549060 (Kent)
ZURN compact combine side knife to fit New Holland, 2005. £500+VAT ono. P Fillingham Tel 07971 784910 (Lincolnshire)
POTTINGER MEX 6 forage harvester, 2012, metal detector, 2 owners from new, very good order. £13,750+VAT ono. J Leigh Tel 07732 599805 (Cheshire)
2023 Redekop SCU 850-400H seed destroyer, came off Claas Lexion 8900, done 2 harvests, approx 425hrs, brilliant on ryegrass & brome seeds, also destroys blackgrass if it has not shed, also keeps cereal volunteers to a minimum. £29,500+VAT. A Wiseman Tel 07764 589587 (Essex)
2024 John Deere 390 Pro Kemper Header good condition Joe Wadsworth 01618 727000
CLARKE CFP9HND portable air compressor, new & unused, ideal for mobile use. £400+VAT. A Upson Tel 07980 807604 (Essex)
£79,999+VAT ono
HYDROVANE PU33 compressor mounted over air receiver tank, 3 phase, 720hrs only, high output machine (30 cu ft/min to 150 psi) with low noise. £950 no VAT. G Howell Tel 07903 089391/01728 723683 (Suffolk)
DIGGERS / DOZERS / DUMPERS
SUMITOMO SH60 midi 7T excavator, 1995, 4cyl isuzu engine, 7500hrs, very powerful and reliable machine only been used for farm ditching work. sound working condition for age & hrs. £7,500+VAT. A Towns Tel 07751 917839 (Lincolnshire)
JCB 812 tracked excavator, good tracks, exceptionally clean & tidy with ditching & bulking bucket, ideal for farm work. £6,850+VAT. C Harrison Tel 07775 696190 (Cambridgeshire)
DECK weight to fit JCB 2000/3000 model, c/w brackets & fixings plus tray, weights 1.5T. £1,400+VAT. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)
CARIER tine drill, 1980, converted to drill game cover, end tow kit, can load. £300 ono no VAT. A May Tel 07714 028000 (Essex)
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VREDO DZ 229.07.5 Agri overseeder drill, 2.9m working width with smooth roller & extra weights, only done 40 acres from new, condition like new, only selling now due to change of farming practice. £20,000 ono. D Price Tel 07975 593513 (Carmarthenshire)
CULTIVATING SOLUTIONS
Rapidlift RL400, 4m, 2013, had little use due to selling Rapid drill, c/w all controls & manuals as well as plenty of spare parts, excellent conditions. £4,500+VAT. G Matthews Tel 07747 846888 (Essex)
DALE Drill XL 9, 2022, excellent condition. £70,000+VAT. J Cook Tel 07734 312519 (Buckinghamshire)
SIMTECH T-Sem 300A direct drill, 2021, 3m sowing width, 16 rows, excellent condition throughout, very low use, delivery available. £13,501+VAT. S Clarke Tel George 07889 378302/Simon 07711 409740 (Suffolk)
PRESSURE creosoted strained gate posts. 2.4m, 175 x 200mm peeled, pallet of 25. £750+VAT. A Upson Tel 07980 807604 (Essex)
HORSCH CO4, 2002, 2 sets of low draft coulters 1" & 3", Horsch seed metering unit, radar ground sensing, hydraulic fan, bout markers, pre-em markers, following tines, cleated tyres, camera in seed hopper c/w cab screen, exc cond. £11,950+VAT ono. R Allan Tel 07786 964728 (Gloucestershire)
DALE Eco 8m drill L, 2016, v good condition, approx 6000ha, Isobus compatible, RDS Artemis control box, 12/25cm spacings, fert/seed, 3t seed/fert hopper, worklights, twin metering units, a very versatile drill with good output. POA. D Wormell Tel 07966 103821 (Essex)
BEAN coulters to fit CO4 Horsch drill, homemade, for spares or repair. £20+VAT ono. J Racey Tel 07966 244772 (Cambridgeshire)
BOURGAULT point & legs to fit a Horsch Sprinter, 16 available, for spares or repair. £60+VAT. J Racey Tel 07966 244772 (Cambridgeshire)
VARIOUS Claydon parts available for a Claydon 4m Hybrid, 2019, incl discs (full set) & various points, c/w bean coulters (13), 3" spoons (13), part worn 5" points (17), part worn 7" points (13) & bean points. J Racey Tel 07966 244772 (Cambridgeshire)
HORSCH Sprinter 4ST, 2012, good condition, c/w duet coulters, dutch opener coulters & Metcalfe coulters, Isobus with a screen if your tractor is not Isobus ready, f/w Techneat Nutristart LQ system. £22,500+VAT ono. G Vale Tel 07968 264768 (Bedfordshire)
PREDATOR King Pro horse poo sucker, used for leaves, gwo. £2,250. C Goater Tel 07979 556169 (Wiltshire)
PARMITER post bumper. Offers, no VAT. C Jones Tel 07818 600062 (Northamptonshire)
BRITISH MADE 14’ Charlton wooden field gate, new & unused. £150+VAT. A Upson Tel 07980 807604 (Essex)
STOCKADE ST400 contractors air stapler, very powerful, capable of using 50mm barbed staples, very good condition, c/w 2,000 staples. £250. A Upson Tel 07980 807604 (Essex)
NINE barriers and a heavy duty gate for sale, 2016. £1,000+VAT. R Goodjohn Tel 07754 233935 (Cambridgeshire)
SILONET silage clamp nets, heavy duty, 15m x 18m, 4 available, had very little use with no rips or tears. £200+VAT each or £600+VAT for the lot. Buyer to collect or can arrange dispatch by pallet. J Reader Tel 07881 518815 (Norfolk)
GENERATORS: diesel & PTO, quality used & new, est 25yrs. JSP UK Ltd. Tel 07774 742182 (Hereford)
GRAIN PUSHER with JCB quick fit brackets, 3.3m length, blade 2.1m x 0.6m. £525+VAT ono. R Swayne Tel 07809 016832 (Kent)
2021 Case Optum 300 CVX, 2135hrs, GPS ready, front linkage + SCV 900 tyres, 5 Spool valves
2021 Case Maxxum 145 CVX, 4800hrs, 50kph, 1 mid mount valve, front linkage, 3 rear spool valves, deluxe seat, front tyres 440/65x28 40%, rear tyres 540/65x38 60%
2024 Case Farmall 100C, 336hrs, front weights, 3 double acting spool valves, cab suspension, air seat, 3 speed PTO, passenger seat, front tyres 340/85x24 95%, rear tyres 420/85x34 95% ...... £49,000
2023 Case Puma 240, 1461hrs, front linkage & PTO, full guidance, 2mm valves, climate control, deluxe seat, 4 speed PTO, Power Beyond, this tractor will come on brand new 600/60x30 and 710/60x42 Michelin’s immaculate......£120,000
2023 New Holland T7.225 Auto Command, 2825hrs, front linkage, guidance ready, front tyres 540/65x28 40%, rear tyres 650/65x38 60%, fairly, standard tractor, very tidy............£80,000
2020 Massey Ferguson 6718S, 5264hrs, 50kph, front linkage, air brakes, Isobus, extra service joystick control, front tyres 16.9x28 30%, rear tyres 18.4x42 50%, immaculate ...................£55,500 VALTRA
2020 Valtra T194 Direct, 7636hrs high speed, front linkage, 2 front hydraulic service, 5 rear spool valves, hydraulic top link, guidance ready, LED lights, cool box, front tyres 540/65x30 70%, rear tyres 650/65x42 70% ...........................................................£49,000 FENDT
2019 Fendt 718 Power Plus c/w MXT414 loader, 12181hrs, full guidance, 1 front service, Power Beyond, front tyres 600/65x28 50%, rear tyres 650/75x38 80%, looks and drives very well for these hrs .............................................£53,000 CLAAS
2021 Claas Axion 850 C Matic, 7005hrs, 55kph, front linkage, 1 hydraulic front service, basic guidance, front tyres 540/65x30 0%, rear tyres 650/65x38 30%, very clean, tidy tractor£59,500 FOR BREAKING
New Holland T6.175 ftted with brand new Dynamic Command gearbox
New Holland T6.160
New Holland T4.75V
New Holland T5.115
New Holland T7.315
New Holland T7.260 PC
New Holland T7.270
Steyr 6240 CVT
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2018 JCB 536-70 Loadall
2019 Merlo 35.7CS
2012 New Holland T7.185
2020 Case Puma 200 SELLING ON BEHALF OF CUSTOMER
2010 Terragator 2244 c/w dribble bar & grass injector, 10201hrs.............................................£48,750
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LISTER diesel 4 cylinder air cooled fan, ideal for off grid grain drying. £500 ono A Campling Tel 07950 436045 (Lincolnshire)
BRICE BAKER 16' 4.5" general purpose grain auger, good working order, single phase. £270+VAT. T Walker Tel 07765 113701 (Lincolnshire)
FARMERS' FRIEND grain reception hopper & elevator, 3 phase, 30T PH, recent chain & flight & canopies, good working order, retirement sale. £1,950+VAT. R Swayne Tel 07809 016832 (Kent)
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freestanding concrete grain wall units (20), 1.2m x 3m, c/w retaining plates & bolts, weighing 3T each, buyer collects. M Palmer Tel 07767 353154 (Norfolk)
SUPER PRO moisture meter, good working order, used on a 200 acre farm. £150 no VAT. P Dunger Tel 07909 723702 (Norfolk)
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SINAR 6060 AP moisture analyser, used on 100ha farm, great condition, last calibrated June 2025, will have new certificate, plus hectolitre weight measuring funnel. £675+VAT ono. R Swayne Tel 07809 016832 (Kent)
GRAY 4.5" grain angle sweep auger, good working condition. £290+VAT. T Walker Tel 07765 113701 (Lincolnshire)
BRICE BAKER 35' 6" grain auger, good working order, 3 phase. £650+VAT. T Walker Tel 07765 113701 (Lincolnshire)
REKORD grain stirrer, 30’ wide, 100’ long, up to 4.5m deep, can be made to travel any length, 2012, excellent condition. M Sutton Tel 07970 658813 (Warwickshire)
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WILDER Robomatic grain dryer, 1984, bespoke, selfcontained, diesel burner, dries anything from OSR to beans, hook up to 3 phase, auger wet grain into hopper, empties direct into bin or trailer on dry side, c/w switchgear & manual. £3,250+VAT ono. R Swayne Tel 07809 016832 (Kent)
SIEVES & SPARES FOR MOST MAKES FANS & OTHER EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
Roy Edwards 07702 408833 Full engineering, installation & dismantling services
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CHALLOW grain flooring 215sq/m, 13m air tunnel & fan to suit. £100 for buyer to remove. J Good Tel 07766 550733 (Lincolnshire)
GRAIN auger 6” x 42’ long, on wheels, 3 phase motor, starter & cable, loading hopper, retirement sale, owned from new on small farm, great for loading grain bins, excellent condition, about 20T/hr. £1,500+VAT. D Lockhart Tel 07920 100623 (Cambridgeshire)
CONCRETE channel shutters for forming underfloor drying floor (4), 2025, suitable for choc bar system, 315mm wide, 330mm high, 5.38m long. £100. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (South Yorkshire)
MAJOR 605 topper, 6’ wide, single blade, good condition, barn stored. £350. P Waspe Tel 07428 886226 (Suffolk)
METAL duct work comprising cylinders sourced from a vintage grain dryer, eight approx 2m long, 8" diameter, four 0.6m long, 8" diameter, longer aeration tubes but smaller diameter. £100 ono. M Carter Tel 07817 715317 (Essex)
BRICE BAKER 40' mobile 6" 40' grain auger, 3 phase, excellent condition. £400+VAT ono. B Taylor Tel 07821 710433 (Lincolnshire)
PZ Haybob 360 tedder & rake, used by owner only, has done 20 acres, barn stored & is just like new. £3,500 ono. R Brown Tel 07778 041144/01494 837641 (Buckinghamshire)
COUNTAX 300H, 36" cut, grass collector, Honda engine. £800 no VAT. P Clarke Tel 07710 775829 (Cambridgeshire)
McCONNEL Pasturator 3m aerator, 5 blade model, boron steel blades, more photos available. £1,500+VAT. C Jones Tel 07818 600062 (Northamptonshire)
STEWARDSHIP & GRASS ESTABLISHMENT in STANDING CROP /BARE GROUND or OVERSEEDING 6, 12 or 24m application JCB TELEHANDLER
P Ward 01986 785343 Mobile 07860 893058
KVERNELAND Vicon Rower, 1985, working order with 2 new tyres & PTO shaft to tractor last season. £500+VAT ono. S Carr Tel 07885 433429 (Nottinghamshire)
PARMITER hydraulic folding chain harrows. £750. C Goater Tel 07979 556169 (Wiltshire)
MASCHIO Tigre 280 flail topper, 2012, good condition, ready to go. £1,995+VAT ono. A Robinson Tel 07876 711477 (Bedfordshire)
LELY Lotus 300 hay turners (2), one working, one for spares or repair. D Sturman Tel 07836 339900 (Hertfordshire)
CLAAS Volto 6.7 grass tedder, good condition, barn stored, serviced regularly. C Melton Tel 07966 501474 (Norfolk)
VOTEX 2.8m topper, recently refurbished, good belts, bearings & blades, runs smooth, handbook with it. £1,000+VAT. M Stockdale Tel 07944 780392 (Nottinghamshire)
2020, 5.5m working width, lights, border spreading control
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KUHN GF500 1MH 4 rotor tedder, 2002, full set of tines, good tyres, everything straight & in good working order, last used 2025, available for sale together with Kuhn single rotor rake (advertised separately). £2,500+VAT ono. S Fletcher Tel 07881 963405 (Warwickshire)
TRIMAX Stealth 3.5 mounted folding finishing mower, 2019, good/fair/average condition.
KUHN GA 4321 GM Masterdrive single rotor rake, 2001, straight & in gwo, few tines missing but performance not affected, recent new tyres, available together with Kuhn 4 rotor rake (advertised separately), delivery possible at cost. £2,500+VAT ono. S Fletcher Tel 07881 963405 (Warwickshire)
KUBOTA W821 Pro self propelled lawn mower with Honda GCV engine, 2014, carb recently cleaned, grass bag has a small hole but still collects, starts, runs & cuts very well, used on long & short grass, contact me for more details. £450 ono. J Ryall Tel 07384 796506 (Hampshire)
KUHN single rotor rake, owned from new, very tidy. N Blanchard Tel 07947 363220 (Lincolnshire)
£4,250+VAT ono. C Davis Tel 01435 863964/07803 237088 (East Sussex)
LOGIC Contact 2000 bush weed wipe, very good order. £1,100 no VAT. R Hodgson Tel 07901 240140/01933 625495 (Northamptonshire)
MUTHING MUL/S 200 heavy duty 3 point linkage mower, 2005, in good condition.
£1,400. P Davies Tel 07974 258772 (Cambridgeshire)
STIGA Park Comfort ride on lawn mower/front cutter, 2008, 2wd, Briggs & Stratton engine Intel 4/175 500cc, had new twin mower deck & engine 2025, so in good condition, petrol. £1,700+VAT ono. R Stevenson Tel 07889 647736 (Cambridgeshire)
KUHN GF 7601 MH Digidrive 8 rotor tedder, 7.6m working width, hydraulic folding, kept as back up for a few years now, but have now gone to a trailed one, not perfect but functional, loading available. £4,250+VAT. R Bennett Tel 01277 210100 (Essex)
2015 John Deere 331 mower conditioner, excellent condition, runs lovely, no vibrations, spare blades etc, had various new bed wearing parts last season & new PTO clutch, bed oil changed yearly, selling due to upgrade, loading available.
£6,250+VAT. R Bennett Tel 01277 210100 (Essex)
CLAAS Corto 185N drum mower, 2016, in immaculate condition. £2,248+VAT. S Jepps Tel 07908 114837 (Bedfordshire)
PZ HAYBOB 300 a decent well looked after machine, 1998, new PTO guard & decent gates. £850+VAT. S Jepps Tel 07908 114837 (Bedfordshire)
CLAAS Disco triple mower conditioner front, rear 8550C, 2002. £6,000+VAT ono. G Fewtrell Tel 07833 344819 (Merseyside)
2013 Turf Tiger, 1876hrs, new tyres, Cat engine, 61" blade deck. £4,350+VAT. T Gasson Tel 07557 224955/07989 478973 (Warwickshire)
CLAAS Liner 2900 twin rotor rake, 2012, 8.8m w/ width, electronic control with individual lift, manual rotor height adjust, safety rails, guards, etc, in good order, always stored inside, gearbox & rotor oils changed 2025. £12,000+VAT ono. J Crust Tel 07789 580428 (Cambridgeshire)
FLAIL mower, 1.95 hydraulic sideshift. £1.950+VAT. C Anderson Tel 07795 113312 (Cambridgeshire)
McCONNEL saw bench, works well, new PTO guard, 540 PTO, 3 point linkage, one of the teeth is missing on the blade but doesn’t affect it in any way, good condition £500 ovno no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)
IRRIGATION pipes, used, 5" welded on hook brackets. S Bane Tel 07951 421839/07956 299511 (Norfolk)
MOLE plough, 2004, twin leg, mounted, fully refurbished, new legs, feet, tyres, swivels, pins, ram has been upgraded & resealed, ready to work. £4,950+VAT ono. A Robinson Tel 07876 711477 (Bedfordshire)
NEW JFC & Polypipe, twin walled, perforated & non perforated, 375/600mm diameter, available in 6m lengths, ex Milton Keynes. C Smith Tel 07831 479966 (Buckinghamshire)
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VOTEX 9' topper, in working order, gearbox & belts good, c/w end tow kit, some holes in belts trough, but framework solid, can load onto your vehicle. £450. B King Tel 07712 334848 (Essex)
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ROCK 15T vertical log splitter, 2019, in excellent working order with new control valve recently fitted, can be seen working, delivery possible depending on location. £850 ono. W Brazier Tel 07836 276711 (Essex)
IRRIGATION/ DRAINAGE
HOMBURG Delta M135 drain cleaner, 2015, remote control powered with left to right slew & 500m length of pipe, owned from new & has been a great machine, selling due to upgrading to newer model. £6,000+VAT ono. T Eve Tel 07908 491217 (Lincolnshire)
WRIGHT Rain pump, sold as seen. £100. A Upson Tel 07980 807604 (Essex)
ROVATTI Pomp 53K100/3E irrigation pump, 1996, mounted on a frame on a single axle chassis, sound insulated cabin, good pump but needs a new engine & diesel tank. £2,000+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (Derbyshire)
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BRIGGS R64/2 irrigation boom, 2019, immaculate condition for year. A Parr Tel 07778 196860 (Suffolk)
AFT MH100 chain trencher, 2010, excavator mounted, on 65mm pin saddle, can accept 80mm+ (not inc), needs 13T+ excavator to operate & needs DA auxiliary circuit & case drain for correct motor function, very capable, 1.2m digging beam. £6,247+VAT ono. J Crust Tel 07789 580428 (Cambridgeshire)
HUNTINGFORD Simmentals, Salisbury, proven bulls for sale, excellent temperaments & conformation. POA. C Goater Tel 07979 556169 (Wiltshire)
PEDIGREE Limousin bulls for sale, 20-28mths old, polled and horned, high health, easy calving, quiet temperament pure breed also available, black & red available too. K Knight Tel 07810553958 (Norfolk)
PEDIGREE Limousin cow, 8yrs old, from TB4 area & in High Health scheme, scanned 8wks in calf, nice & quiet, genuine reason for sale. £2,700. L Enefer Tel 07810 004470 (Norfolk)
PEDIGREE Kerry Hill ram, 3yrs old, Heptavac P & wormed, flock reg 44135. £300 ono. R Trott Tel 07866 793359 (Somerset)
Shelbourne Reynolds Mentor Rape/Borage
Two 1997 machines, 3014/3086hrs, both 16’ headers, two transport trailers for each machine, sound working swathers
/ hyd brakes, stored inside
DTX 350
3.5m, 2012, leg metal 90%, discs 85%, DD press 80%, lights, excellent condition
PEDIGREE Limousin bull, 25 months old, from TB4 area & High Health scheme, hetro polled, semen tested, good feet nice & quiet. £4,250. L Enefer Tel 07810 004470 (Norfolk)
HOLSTEIN Friesian dairy/ breeding calves (15) available. £2,625 ono. V Micu Tel 07853 173583 (Devon)
SELECTION of pedigree
Aberdeen Angus bulls, 3 still available, fully vet inspected & tested, halter broken & will come to a bucket, good breeding, fully pedigree registered, TB4 yearly testing, viewings welcome & any questions please ask. £3,000. D Bradbury Tel 07758 819761 (West Sussex)
BRITISH Saanen herd for sale, ideal starter herd, 5 goatlings first year kidding with kids at foot, plus pedigree registered older billy father to the kids, young Saanen proven billy fathered kids this year, selling as a herd. D Armstrong Tel 07467 412521 (Cumbria)
VALAIS BLACKNOSE (6) sweet, cuddly, pedigree wethers & 2 yearling ewes with perfect markings are needing to go to a friendly home, they're the perfect, cuddly lawn mower! £1,000 ono. G Warrillow Tel 07960 718818 (Hampshire)
IFOR WILLIAMS TA5G 10ft livestock trailer, 1990, c/w decks, good condition. £1,350+VAT. R Hartley Tel 07771 373480 (Lincolnshire)
KVERNELAND 864, 2018/2019, had very little use, excellent condition, stored in shed, full spec, takes 120x120 or two 5' rounds, more photos available. £10,500+VAT ono. C Jones Tel 07818 600062 (Northamptonshire)
PHEASANT feeders, 20 top hat & complete 50 gallon drum feeders, excellent condition. £40. W Carter Tel 07778 427485 (Lincolnshire)
10 DOWNING STREET style chicken hut, internal nest boxes, lined, tin roof, good condition, size 6' x 8'. £400+VAT. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)
Mowbray Market, Scalford
Leicestershire LE13 1JY 01664 562971 e: sales@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk
15 SUFFOLK & 15 Texel sheep, all stock is healthy, well conformed & ready for immediate transition to a new flock, please message via Whatsapp for easy communication. £4,500 ono. V Micu Tel 07853 173583 (Devon)
LIMOUSIN bulls, polled, Black & Red, Elite Health, TB4 semen tested, 2yrs old, ready to work, Bonshaw herd, Colchester. Heifers & cows with calves also available. D Kinloch Tel 07748 786073/07718 786218 (Essex)
HEBRIDIAN ewes with lambs at foot, extremely happy healthy ewes with big lambs, only selling as lambing really successful this year & ended up with more than I needed, happy to answer questions, message me. £120 per outfit ono. J Graeme Tel 07922 042332 (East Sussex)
AMBERLINK pullets, 25–30wk old, just come into lay, cheap at £7.50 ea, £100 per 10, £200 per 25, £400 per 50, £750 per 100, further discounts on larger quantities, delivery possible subject to location. POA. Other POL pullets & pure breeds available. S Wisson Tel 07834 420076 (Cambridgeshire)
ABERDEEN Angus bulls, top blood lines, Elite Health, TB4, semen tested, ready to work, choice of 4, 2–3yrs old, Bonshaw Pedigree Angus Colchester. D Kinloch Tel 07748 786073/07718 786218 (Essex)
ABERDEEN Angus pedigree bull, 5yrs, only selling as retaining his heifers, came to us straight from breeder & only gone on our cows, will be sad to see him go, breeds quality calves. £3,500 ono. R Lewis Tel 01550 777664 (Carmarthenshire)
FOUR very attractive 2025 hatched cockerels. C Grundy Tel 07889 684552/07808 914719 (Lincolnshire)
PEAHEN 2024 hatched, also two 2025 hatched peahens. C Grundy Tel 07889 684552/07808 914719 (Lincolnshire)
SECOND HAND FEED BINS
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ANIMAL HEAT LAMPS (20)
c/w 5m of cable & bulbs, can be sold individually or job lot, available near Colchester Essex. £15 each. R Moss Tel 07860 774729/07713 483755 (Essex)
ROTOMAID egg washers, 3 complete & 30 egg baskets, 2020. £300. W Carter Tel 07774 485463 (Lincolnshire)
HORNER Strike cordless clipper set, 2025, for sheep & cattle in h/d alu case, 3 rechargeable Li-ion batteries, 1 charger, 1 comb & cutter up to 2.5hrs continuous usage, compatible with various combs & cutters, used once, excellent cond. £200+VAT. V Crawley Tel 07717 577401 (Buckinghamshire)
LONGHORN12V shearing machine, c/w two hand pieces. £300. Hayden Tel 07812 476709 (Kent)
Contact Dave Direct: 07770 814967 • dave@burdenbros.co.uk
JOHN DEERE: T670i, W540, 9580 WTS, 2066, 2258, 2058, 1188, 1177, 1166, 1085, 1075, 1065, 985, 975, 965, 955
CLAAS: Lexion 780, 760, 600, 580T, 570T, 480, 460, 440, 430, 218, 118, 108, 106, 105, 98, 96, 85, 76, 70
NEW HOLLAND: CR9080, CR980, CX740, TX66, TX68, TX36, TX34, TX32, TF78, TF46, TF44, TF42, 8050, 8040, 1500’s
MASSEY FERGUSON: 7278, 40RS 38, 34, 31, 29
DEUTZ FAHR: 6090, 4090, 4080, 4065, M3630, M3610, M2780, M2680
LAVERDA: 152, M120
CASE: 1660, 1680, 2188, 1460
TRACTORS:
JOHN DEERE: 8520, 8400, 8200T, 7800, 7530, 7430, 6930, 6900, 6800, 6430, 6110, 3650, 3130, 2140, 2040, 1640
NEW HOLLAND: T7.200, TN150
KUBOTA: M7173
FORKLIFTS:
JCB: 531-70, 530-70, 525-58, 520-4, 414, 926
CLAAS: Targo C50, K50 Ranger
MATBRO: Telestar, Teleshift, 280, 270, 250
MANITOU: 2600, MLT 633
MERLO: 40.7, 30.6 Multifarmer, 28.7, 26.6
JOHN DEERE: 3800, 3420, 3415, 3200
TEREX: 250
NEW HOLLAND: 1210, 1010S, D1000, BB960, BB940, 9090, 841, 835, 7070, 750, 740, 654, 650, 644, 640
JOHN DEERE: 680, 644, 592, 590, 582, 578, 575, 550, 342
CASE: RBX435
CLAAS: Quadrant 3200, 2200,1200, Rollant 255, 280, 180, 46, 44, Vari, Hesston 4900, 4800, 4750
WELGER: D6000, D4006, D4000, 520, 435
VICON: MP800, RV1602
MASSEY FERGUSON: No.5, 2190, 2170, 2160, 190, 187, 185
MOWERS:
KUHN: Alterna 500, FC283, FC313
JOHN DEERE: F310R, 328, 228, 131, 1360
POTTINGER: Novacat, Eurocat
KRONE: AM20, 32P, AMT 4000CV, Easycut 32CV, Easycut 2800CV
LELY: Optima 240C, Splendimo 280FC
MAJOR: Toppers
FORAGE HARVESTERS:
CLAAS: 930, 695, 690, 75
UTILITY & ATV:
JOHN DEERE: 865M, 855D, HPX
KAWASAKI: Mule 4010
POLARIS: Ranger 900D
CATTLE ring feeder, as new, about two years old, excellent condition. £375 ono. L Manning Tel 07768 090593 (Suffolk)
CATTLE feed staging, 2 pieces, 2.1m x 4.6m approx, 1980, good condition. £300 ono for the two. L Manning Tel 07768 090593 (Suffolk)
HAY feeders for sheep or calves, 4.5 & 4.3m long, located Eye, Suffolk. £150 ono each. L Manning Tel 07768 090593 (Suffolk)
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CATTLE CRUSH in good working order, ready to go, 1980. £650 ono. L Manning Tel 07768 090593 (Suffolk)
CATTLE CRUSH in good working order, 1980 ready to go. £650 ono. L Manning Tel 07768 090593 (Suffolk)
SELECTION of water troughs, various sizes, average condition, 2016. R Goodjohn Tel 07754 233935 (Cambridgeshire)
A I FLASK 6 pot, choice of two, 2000, good condition. £150+VAT. J Dalby Tel 07788 722165 (Warwickshire)
TROUGH & barrier, 2016. £300+VAT. R Goodjohn Tel 07754 233935 (Cambridgeshire)
PRATLEY 10 gate sheep handling yard, 2004, new hubs, bearings, wheels & tyres, boards replaced with marine ply & treated, straight & ready to work. £5,250+VAT. R Allan Tel 07771 922747 (Leicestershire)
ANIMAL crate (2), suitable for large dog or small livestock, 24" (61cm) wide, 32" (82cm) high, 45" (115cm) long, two windows each on long sides, one window at back, feed & water bowl attached. £30 each. £30. E Burrage Tel 07530 297005 (Hampshire)
VARIOUS poultry feed/ overhead water system items, we are stripping out no longer required Big Dutchman: nipple feeders, Malepan feeding pans, control units, all items for sale, site visit advised. K HaywoodFarmer Tel 07825 760919 (Suffolk)
HONDA/LOGIC sweeper, new brushes with push brush, brackets & winch to lift. £1,300+VAT ono. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)
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MANITOU 735 MLT Turbo teleporter, 11 plate, with air con, boom suspension, pick up hitch. £24,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
MANITOU MLT626T Turbo, 1990, 6693hrs, owned since 1991. £8,000+VAT ono. H Pearce Tel 07752 685145 (Essex)
JCB 531-70, 64 plate, 8000hrs. £15,000 ono. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
017022 (Lincolnshire)
KUBOTA B2371 54” bucket, 2022, designed for LA535 & LA545 loaders, fits LX Series tractors (LX2610, LX3310, LX3520) & certain B Series tractors (B2301, B2401, B2601, B2650, B3350), unused, stored outside. £350 ono no VAT. E Lindblom Tel 07966 108890 (Derbyshire) PLEASE MENTION
MANITOU forks & headstock forklift set for telehandler, 2022, not had a lot of use, excellent condition, can deliver UK wide for £100, or collection from Cockburnspath, Scottish Borders. £600 ono. M Cameron Tel 07795 994786 (Scottish Borders)
Cromer • Norfolk
BEET HARVESTERS TIM & THYREGOD
BEET
BEET
Kongskilde Germinator 5m with eradicators, etc
VOGEL NOOT 5 FURROW PLOUGH WITH PRESS
S-950 manual vari width & hydraulic press arm
HOWARD 5 FURROW CLASSIC SWING-PLOW
Shotbolt 6.2m hydraulic folding rolls
TERRADISC CULTIVATORS 3 & 4M
Dutch & combination harrows – 3 to 6m
PLOUGH PRESSES CHOICE FROM 2 TO 4M
Dalso 6m hyd/fold pigtail cultivator with rear discs
FLAT LIFTS – SUBSOILERS 2 TO 5 LEG
Log Splitter heavy duty tractor rear mounted
KING GTS44 TRI AXLE LOW LOADER VERY TIDY
Front mounted 3M Synchro seedbed harrow
STAINLESS STEEL WATER/FERTILISER BOWSERS
Choice of 10,000 - 18,000 - 25,000 litres on air or hyd brakes
12T GRAIN TRAILER HYD TAILGATE SPRUNG D/BAR
Flat trailers 28 & 30’ tandem axle with steel chequerplate floors
14T BUNNINGS GRAIN TRAILER HYD BRAKES
T & F dump/muck trailer tandem axle in need of some tidying
14T VEG TRAILERS 34’ AIR BRAKES-SPRUNG DB
Massey Ferguson 5t & Harford 3t trailers with grain sides
50’ NEAN COMBINE/MACHINERY TRAILER
full MOT wells & outriggers on air with rear lift – choice of 2
s/beet drills cleaners & trailing tanker harvesters 2 & 3 row
CLAAS Axion 810 CMATIC CIS+, 2021, 4070hrs, CVT transmission, front linkage with front spool valve, auto steer, S10 guidance / Isobus terminal, 4 spool valves, good condition
CLAAS Axion 830 CIS, 2021, 1520hrs, 50kph Hexashift transmission, front linkage, fully suspended cab, proactive front axle
CLAAS Arion 630 CIS, 2013 (63) Arion 630, 3590hrs 40kph, front linkage & PTO, fully suspended cab, good condition
CLAAS Axos 320 CX, 2013, 90hp, 3200hrs, Trimble GPS £25,500
KRAMER KT407 telehandler 2021, 6240hrs Manitou headstock, c/w Strimech 8’ rehandling bucket, pallet tines on quick fit frame £46,000
SUMO DD3 direct drill, 3m, 2022, markers, very good condition
ALPEGO 3m power harrow drill combination, 2020 RK 300 power harrow (200hp), Jet M 3m drill packer roller, disc coulters, hydraulic coulter lift, excellent condition
HE-VA Combi disc & seeder, 2018, 3m, auto reset, Opico Air 8 seeder, excellent condition
HE-VA Front Roller 600, 2024, 6m front press, hydraulic front locking paddles, 700mm rings,
Max. 700 (H) x 200mm (W) bales.
5
Automatic Self-Greasing System
£45,000 ex
& accessories for sale, due to bereavement,
£65. G Brain Tel 01794 884355/07798 847589 (Wiltshire)
MARSHALL muck spreader, 2002, average condition.
£1,750+VAT. R Goodjohn Tel 07754 233935 (Cambridgeshire)
MARSHALL muck spreader, good condition, 2009.
£2,750+VAT. R Goodjohn Tel 07754 233935 (Cambridgeshire)
LEMKEN subsoilers, left & right hand, 1990, good condition. £75. A Kerfoot Tel 07539 933777 (Lincolnshire)
POTATO EQUIPMENT
LEMKEN plough parts, skimmer & cutter bar, 1970, good condition. £30. A Kerfoot Tel 07539 933777 (Lincolnshire)
LEMKEN Europal 8 plough, 2013, 6 furrow (would take a +1) with slatted mouldboards & recent new metal, adjustable to in furrow or on land, press arm available at extra cost.
£7,950+VAT. M Naylor Tel 07970 576362 (Lincolnshire)
LEMKEN DL 140 4 furrow reversible plough with hydraulic press arm, good condition, no welding repairs, c/w original manual & parts book, still in use. £1,800+VAT ono. P Fillingham Tel 07971 784910 (Lincolnshire)
PLOUGH PRESS 1.6m.
£600+VAT. C Anderson Tel 07795 113312 (Cambridgeshire)
POTATO BAG CONVEYOR
2000, 5.5m long, 1m wide, variable speed 3 phase motor.
£1,000+VAT ono. J Palmer Tel 07976 813176 (Lincolnshire)
Graders (both screen & lift roller) hopper cleaners/graders, brushes,
transplanters,
harvesters
www.machinerywanted.co.uk
REEKIE 2170 trailed 2 row potato harvester, 1999, f/w wheel drive, new 45mm web & star spreader to feed conveyor,optional extra is a rear picking off table, good condition. £2,000+VAT or £2,500+VAT
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm Saturday: 7.30am – 11.30am (Seasonal)
OTHERS JUST PAINT MACHINES AND DO WHAT THEY THINK NEEDS DOING...
• 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
• New Main Frame with Extra Strength
• New Coulters and Pivot Bushes
• New Metering Device
• Vertical Folding Markers Power Harrow mounted
• New Disc Marker Pivots and Discs
• All New Hoses and Hopper Cover
• New Hopper Extension and Double Step
• Tramliner c/w 2 or 4 Shut Offs and Low Level Sensor
• All Shot Blasted, Repainted and New Stickers
• S-Type Following Harrow Standard on complete combinations
• 2 Rows of Coulters as standard – 3 rows optional extra
• Pre Emergence Markers available as an extra
• Hydraulic Coulter Lift available as an extra
3m – from £14,650
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 £16,500
Kuhn 4001 4002 4003
Power Harrow:
• New Maxi Packer Roller & Clod Board
• Accord 4M DA Seed Drill c/w Tramliner
• 2 row Suffolk Coulters
Refurbished Combinations Email:
• Vertical Folding Markers fitted on Harrow
• Hopper Extension
• Step and S-Harrow
12 Months Warranty on our combis
Pellcroft Engineering Ltd Coningsby, Lincs 01526 342466 sales@pellcroft.com
www.potatocrates.com
TONG 3B bulker & grader, owned from new & well maintained, has had a refurb & since then a new picking table & drive motors, c/w 10 screens of varying sizes & condition, for Sale as no longer growing potatoes. £7,500+VAT ono. C Abel Tel 07976 290048 (Staffordshire)
REDUCE HARVESTING DAMAGE WITH RUBBER WEB COVERS FOOD QUALITY PVC GRADING SCREENS
RUBBER GRADING SCREENS
PERFORATED RUBBER WASHER BELTS
Tel: 028 9127 5913
Email: info@agri-web.co.uk
TONG track & stitcher, owned from new & always stored inside, it was bought together with the Tong 1025 weigher, c/w Newlong NP-7A stitcher, for sale as no longer growing potatoes. £1,995+VAT. C Abel Tel 07976 290048 (Staffordshire)
PACEPACKER Blu Robot & bag placer, 2013, owned from new, installed & serviced by same person from new, he can also offer to install the robot & bag placer & maintain it, excellent condition for age. £49,450+VAT ono. C Abel Tel 07976 290048 (Staffordshire)
TONG box filler goose neck elevator, 3ph, gwo. R Moore Tel 07799 767170 (Norfolk)
QUANTITY of used Pearson Packages 1T potato boxes, 2012, 6' wide, 4' deep & 3' high, rounded edges on the inside to reduce crop damage, stored inside as much as possible & wider, longer forks used to protect the base. £50+VAT each. C Abel Tel 07976 290048 (Staffordshire)
TRIMBLE CFX 750 screens (2), GPS on Egnos. S Dudley Tel 07860 599377 (Essex)
TRIMBLE AG25 receivers (2). S Dudley Tel 07860 599377 (Essex)
TRIMBLE CFX 750 RTK unlocked, 2014, c/w RTK radio or could supply an RTK SIM modem to get NTRIP over SIM card, Trimble AG25 antennae, new power leads, good condition. £1,750+VAT. A Ireland Tel 07790 023538 (Northamptonshire)
CLAAS S10 GPS equipment, 2014, Claas S10 screen, Claas steering wheel motor, Claas GPS pilot, GPS dome, wiring loom, instruction manual. £2,500+VAT ono. J Palmer Tel 07976 813176 (Lincolnshire) RENEWABLE ENERGY
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diesel filter, new, part no J800394, to fit Cummings engines. £25. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
Quadtrac idler tensioner shaft, brand new, part no 232137A3. £500. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
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Fax: 01427 718016
E-mail: sales@flailsdirect.co.uk
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STX Quadtrac rear idler shaft, part no 87445996, brand new. £400. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
KONGSKILDE S tines, new, c/w point, 6 available. £12 each. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
COUSINS press rings, new, 24", part no 200013B, GLK6650. £100. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
NEW shins 12 available, 2025. £16 each. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
NEW points 20 available, 2025. £10 each. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
2022 Chafer Sentry 5000, 12/24/32m booms, e plumbing, quad nozzle bodies, 11 auto section control, auto boom height, 2 sets of tyres, always shed stored, air suspension & brakes, Isobus, done very little for age. £69,000. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)
SAM Lowline sprayer tank 2015, no leaks, 2000L. £300. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)
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HARDI Master 1000L 15/16m manual fold, hydraulic height, 4 section electric, induction, instruction manuals & suction hose included, good condition. £2,500+VAT. W Ward Tel 07921 064213 (East Yorkshire)
SANDS 24m sprayer, 1989, c/w slug pelleter. £4,250. H Andrews Tel 07956 054299 (Hertfordshire)
GMR Voyager 3200, 24m booms, one line, hydraulic boom control, hydraulic pump, sprayer section control, 12 sections, one set rowcrop wheels, GPS Teejet controller, axle steer & axle suspension. £6,000 ono. J Deane Tel 01692 580332 (Norfolk)
KNIGHT 2000L trailed sprayer, 1993, 21m with linkage/tracking drawbar, stainless lines, induction hopper & flotation wheels, recent new pump, tidy small sprayer. £3,750+VAT. GDO Howell 07903 089 391 & 01728 723 683, gdohowell@ aol.com.
SPRAYING Systems flood jet nozzles, new & unused, also used ones available. Ring for sizes & prices. N Smith Tel 07798 907927 (Norfolk)
BATEMAN RB55, 2009, 5000L, 36m, Trimble FMX, RTK auto steer & section control, Norac boom levelling, 8300hrs, Bateman dribble bars on second line & triple, new engine approx 3000hrs, 420 rowcrops, very well looked after & maintained. £39,500+VAT. N Graves Tel 07710 835302 (Northamptonshire)
CHAFER liquid fertiliser bars, variable rate, 24m set, vgc. R Moore Tel 07799 767170 (Norfolk)
JOHN DEERE 840i trailed sprayer, 2012, 30m width with GPS section control, 12 month NSTS certificate. £9,950+VAT. M Naylor Tel 07970 576362 (Lincolnshire)
HORSCH Leeb 8GS 36m, 2023, immaculate, only 17,000ha, new in August 2023, significant discount from new, 8000L, CTIS, BoomControl Pro Plus, 710s & 420s, 4+1@25cm, AutoSelect, 36x1m section control, LED boom lighting, CCS Pro cleaning. £140,000. E Salmon Tel 07880 607513 (Norfolk)
JOHN DEERE 624 24m trailed sprayer, never done liquid fert, 2400L tank + clean water, NSTS test until Nov '26, auto rate controller, 5 sections, control box & manual, rowcrops, tyres with good tread. £4,000+VAT. R Dryden Tel 07944 229959 (County Durham)
HARDI 12m sprayer, 1994, barn stored, not been used for 10yrs but pump works, just a few pipes leaking. £1,000+VAT. S Jepps Tel 07908 114837 (Bedfordshire)
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Walbanke: 07802 336880 Phil Ramsey: 07934 779628 KNIGHT Challenger self propelled sprayer, 3000L tank, 24m booms, rate controller, new 540x65x28 tyres, rowcrops & flotations available separately, retirement sale, new nozzles this year, good working condition. £11,995+VAT. D Lockhart Tel 07920 100623 (Cambridgeshire)
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VICON 802 Varispreader, 1980, good hopper & frame, needs new PTO shaft. £100+VAT. R Pickard Tel 07931 583489 (Leicestershire)
01691 791460
MF 8S.305
Dyna VT Exclusive, 2025, 1400hrs, front links & PTO, Trimble RTK guidance, 2 x data 5 screens
MF 8S.205
Dyna VT Exclusive, 2023, 2400hrs, Guidance ready, front links & PTO, air brakes
MF 7S.180
2022, 2900hrs, Dyna 6, 50kph, front links, 50kph, air brakes, multipad
MF 8730S
2022, 2900hrs, Dyna VT exclusive, front links & PTO, 50kph
MF 7722S
2019, 4200hrs, Dyna 6, 50kph, front links & PTO
MF 7720S
2019, 3500hrs, Dyna 6, front linkage, 50kph
MF 7720S
2019. Dyna 6, 4200hrs, front linkage, air brakes, 50kph
MF 7720S
2018, 4600hrs, Dyna 6, front linkage, 50kph
MF 7622
2012, Dyna 6, 6800hrs, 50kph, new tyres
MF 7620
2014, 6100 hours, Dyna 6, 50kph, 80% tyres
MF 5711SL
2017, 4600hrs, Quicke Q3L Loader, Dyna 4, 40kph, air con, ECO PTO
MF 5610
2016, 4000hrs, Trima Loader, Dyna 4, Twin Pump, Cab Suspension, ECO PTO
MF 8740S
2019, 9000hrs, front links & PTO, Guidance, 50 Kph, air brakes
MF 6480
2006, 9000hrs, Dyna 6, front axle and cab suspension, 40kph
New Holland FR9050
2010, Additive, 2 X 10 drum, grass machine, very good condition
Bailey 18T Silage Trailer
Full Spec, 560 tyres, new Redrock 4500 Gallon Tanker
2025, self loading arm, rain gun, over hedge boom
Lovol FR 55-U Excavator
2026, 5.5T, LED work lights, blade, 2 speed tracking, rubber tracks
HORSTINE Avadex 12m boom applicator, 1999, PTO driven, genuinely very little used, not been used in the last 22yrs but barn stored all that time, booms not currently on the machine. £1,250+VAT ono. A Robinson Tel 07876 711477 (Bedfordshire)
NODET DPS 12m, needs gearbox pulley, has standard rollers. £350. D White Tel 07923 477223 (Essex)
WESSEX broadcaster, spreads grass seed to fertiliser, etc, ground driven, tow eye, hardly been used, not used the last 7yrs, barn stored, ideal for lawn mower or compact tractor. £495 ovno no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)
STOCKS Fan Jet duo pelleters, 2014, vgc, c/w 3 point linkage frame & stand to store them on, genuine reason for sale –new set going on self propelled sprayer. £4,000+VAT. G Putterill Tel 07702 946910 (Lincolnshire)
LELY Supabowl
spreader, 1990, set up to do 12m. £750+VAT. S Jepps Tel 07908 114837 (Bedfordshire)
PLASTIC 15,000L water tank, 2023, only 3yrs old, excellent condition. £1,200+VAT. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire) INDUSTRIAL STORAGE TANKS HIRE • NEW • USED
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200 gallon steel fuel/oil non bunded tank, 2001, been used for engine oil, but suitable for kero heating or diesel oils, top has lockable filling lid & 2" barrel size threaded hole, dimensions; 24" wide, 48" deep & 50" high, excellent cond. £300 ono. R Shearwood Tel 07889 488036 (Lincolnshire)
1000-LITRE bunded towed bowser. £300 no VAT. P Clarke Tel 07710 775829 (Cambridgeshire)
WEAVING Subdisc 2, 2019, in good condition with several spares, 3m, great cultivator but now surplus to requirements. £10,995+VAT ono. E Freeman Tel 07710 622611 (Essex)
424263 (Lincolnshire) WATER bowser, 1985, approx 4000L. £180. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)
2500L bunded twin outlet home heat kerosene tank, with spill stop sensor, Watchman oil level,
STAINLESS steel sprayer tank, 4000L plus 600L clean water, would make a great mixer bowser.
N Smith Tel 07798 907927 (Norfolk)
MASSEY FERGUSON 23 pigtail cultivator, 4m. £200. P Waspe Tel 07428 886226 (Suffolk)
2025 Cousins of Emneth 3m 6 leg low disturbance subsoiler toolbar, c/w Tungsten points, worked approx 30 acres from new, excellent condition. £4,750+VAT. J Dennis Tel 07983 174820 (Cambridgeshire)
CASE IH FARMLIFT 633 TELESCOPIC 2022, 3181hrs, pin & cone headstock, rear trailer hitch
CASE IH FARMLIFT 742 TELESCOPIC 72 reg, only 1972hrs, Manitou headstock, rear trailer hitch
2022 Philip Watkins toolbar, 4m, 8 low disturbance swivel legs spaced 50cm apart, Cat3 & 4 linkage, 51mm drawbar pin, opening front discs (never used), extra mounting points to make it wheel eradicator with 4 legs, little use, shed stored. £12,000. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)
RANSOMES tractor mounted discs, 8'. £900. H Hayden Tel 07812 476709 (Kent)
2021 Kuhn Multi Master MM153
Reversible Plough good condition
£15,000+VAT
DAL-BO Powerroll XL 1230, excellent condition throughout. £18,250+VAT. N Fison Tel 07855 090051 (Cambridgeshire)
VADERSTAD Carrier CR650 cultivator, good tidy machine, completely refurbished last year. £28,500+VAT ono. N Vergette Tel 07802 331200 (Cambridgeshire)
VADERSTAD Topdown, 3m immaculate condition, only covered a very small acreage since new, paint still on roller, brand new tungsten points, new style double packer roller, more photos online, viewing on farm recommended. £35,000+VAT. W Skinner Tel 07711 405103 (Northamptonshire)
PIGTAIL cultivator, more photos available. Offers, no VAT. C Jones Tel 07818 600062 (Northants)
GARFORD Robocrop 6m guided hoe, 2019, 13 wheeled units with parallel frames, hyd pressure down, tine raisers, SD30 sideshift with stabilising discs, quick hitch, 2 cameras, vgo, little used, serviced annually by Garford, ready to go. £19,500+VAT ono. R Browning Tel 07802 813937 (Essex)
WEAVING Short Disc, 4m wide, hydraulic folding, 2023, hydraulic depth control, 2 rows 560mm diameter hybrid discs on rubber shock absorbers, 700mm diameter V ring packer roller on the back, excellent condition, very little use. £16,000+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (South Yorkshire)
SPRING tine harrow, 10' wide, 30 spring tines (all replaced since new). £140. M Elmy Tel 01728 648680 (Suffolk)
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McCONNEL folding flat rolls, 6.3m wide, 750mm diameter, as new condition, can be water ballasted, holds 3T of water. £9,995+VAT. D Lockhart Tel 07920 100623 (Cambridgeshire)
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WEAVING mounted 8-row inter row maize drill, 2020, c/w double disc opener with rubber press wheels & spring tensioner, GPS controlled, in very good condition. £16,250+VAT ono. C Davis Tel 01435 863964/07803237088 (East Sussex)
NAUD 5 Furrow reversible plough, auto reset, 2003, hyd f/furrow, hyd depth wheel, manual variwidth, boards have done handful of acres, 10 shares, 11 landsides, 10 knife coulter, 35 skim points, 10 points, now surplus to requirements. £3,950+VAT ono. C Taylor Tel 07586 555631 (Angus)
GREGOIRE Besson RWY6 5f reversible plough, 2016, auto reset tight plough, hyd f/furrow, hyd variwidth, hyd depth wheel, r/disc, 20 reversible points, 10 skim points, 6 landside heels, now surplus to requirements. £7,495+VAT ono. C Taylor Tel 07586 555631 (Angus)
COUSINS cultivator depth wheels. £350. G Grant Tel 07919 811809 (Lincolnshire)
KVERNELAND CTS working tines, leaf springs, spare wings & points. £250. G Grant Tel 07919 811809 (Lincolnshire)
McCONNEL SHAKAERATOR
7 leg 3.8m cultivator, 2000, c/w Cousins toothed packer. £2,500+VAT ono. P Fillingahm Tel 07971 784910 (Lincolnshire)
TWO 2m lengths of flexicoil, as new. £2,250. A Earl Tel 07964 017022 (Lincolnshire)
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30" TRACKS to fit Cat MT765, track carcass in good condition, no cuts, 25% cleats. £1,500. J Hoyes Tel 01507 568213/07960 013997 (Lincolnshire)
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PAIR of Fiat tracks, good order. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)
PAIR of TM135 tracks, c/w plates. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)
CHALLENGER tracks, 25" wide. R Moore Tel 07799 767170 (Norfolk)
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FORD 3610 4wd, 1994, starts, runs & drives, used for the last 7yrs, new tractor reason for sale, only known fault is can smoke a bit – may be a easy fix, video & other photos available, collection from Welshpool. £750 no VAT. S Farm Tel 07853147948 (Powys)
NEW Holland tractor loader T7.210, 2013, Auto Command, new Quicke front loader (inc invoice for £18,000+VAT) c/w weigh cells to check weight of any item you can pick up, 9600hrs, 30% wear on tyres, 4 spools, PUH, excellent condition. £49,995 ono. L Edward Tel 07988 935810 (Lancashire)
ever been used for very light duties on our private newly turfed 6-acre paddock. £25,495+VAT. D Cooch Tel 07900 916628 (Essex)
JOHN Deere 6930 Premium, 2009, 10,483hrs, will increase slightly as still in occasional use, aftermarket front linkage, selling due to change in policy, excellent condition. £35,000+VAT ono. R Wesley Tel 07956 785194 (Lincolnshire)
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a/brakes, 5 r spools, 1 f spool, front linkage, tyres 600/70R30, warranty until 27/2/26 or 3000hrs £115,000 +VAT
FRONT linkage weight 900kg, made of steel not concrete, excellent condition. £850+VAT. D Lockhart Tel 07920 100623 (Cambridgeshire)
JOHN DEERE 5070M, 2013, 3SVS, front linkage, air seat & air con cab, not long been serviced, 4173hrs. £22,500 ono. J Jellis Tel 07803 961657 (Bedfordshire)
FENDT 936 Profi Plus, 2017, only 6200hrs. J Darlington Tel 07716 058098/01244570352 (Cheshire)
NEW Holland TN75DA 4wd, 2005, very good condition, 75hp, semiauto gearbox, hydraulics function fully, hydraulic outlets at rear, front weights, air con cab, radio, sprung seat, power steering, tyres in good condition 70%. £17,950 ono. S Ward Tel 07837912070 (Worcestershire)
RENAULT 80/12TX, 1985 owned from new, 12995hrs, PUH & drawbar, front weight box, genuine reason for sale. £6,500+VAT ono. R Stevenson Tel 07889 647736 (Cambridgeshire) JCB Fastrac 2135, 2002, good condition, 8090hrs. £18,500+VAT. P Davies Tel 07974 258772 (Cambridgeshire)
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USED set of 12 John Deere wafer weights. £1,200+VAT. N Lindsey Tel 07885 205680 (Cambridgeshire)
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JOHN DEERE 3050 2wd, 1999, in excellent mechanical condition, engine overhaul & new clutch, 5765hrs, owned for 8yrs, tyres are good condition at 30% wear, exterior is 8/10, interior is 3/10 & needs attention. £13,500+VAT. G Gibson Tel 07770 954301 (Cambridgeshire)
McCORMICK X7624VT, 2025, 162hrs only, front PTO, RTK Topcon, 5 rear spools, Michelin tyres, available with 4yr/4000hrs warranty. £105,000+VAT. M Fisher Tel 07976 622090 (Norfolk)
JOHN DEERE 8370RT, 2019, 2100hrs, full weight kit, JD guidance, 30" tracks, very well maintained, excellent order inside & out. £150,000+VAT. M Fisher Tel 07976 622090 (Norfolk)
MARSTON 8T grain trailer, twin axle, grain chute, good tyres, only used for grain & stored under cover, excellent condition. £3,750+VAT. S March Tel 07860 835995 (Essex)
10,000L tandem axle water/liquid bowsers, hyd and/or air brakes, side lockers, super single wheels, pacer pumps and valves, front platform for IBC
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MONTRACOM ejector trailer, 2021, donkey engine, all good tested. £35,000. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
INDESPENSION trailer 6' x 12', alloy floor, back door, ramp. £2,500. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
FLAT trailer, 44’ long with 5th wheel dolly, not been used for quite a while, choice of two, one needs a partial floor replacement. £2,000+VAT. M Sutton Tel 07970 658813 (Warwickshire)
TRAILER very light. £40 ono. H Pearce Tel 07752 685145 (Essex)
IFOR Williams TA510G, 1995, in good working order, good 6.5 R16 tyres, lights all working c/w 13 pin plug, division gate, loading gates & all side vents intact. £1,750+VAT. B Walker Tel 07743 135395 (Norfolk)
BALE trailer cantilever extension, fits Richard Western ladder mounts (995 centres 50x50 box) 670 extension & 1320 total length, good condition. £80+VAT ono. H Pearce Tel 07752 685145 (Essex)
LITTLE 4t blue tipping trailer for sale, very good metal work, no rusty holes, a film on it working if needed. J Jennings Tel 07899 784547 (Hertfordshire)
BALE trailer, 25’ steel floor, super single tyres, hydraulic brakes, rear lights. S Dudley Tel 07860 599377 (Essex)
MARSHALL 10 ton grain trailer . Used marshall 10 Ton grain trailer, hydraulic brakes, swinging tail gate, cw sheet, in very good condition and only used for grain. . £4250+VAT. Marshall. 1988. N Newcombe Tel 07719 946088 (North Yorkshire)
IFOR WILLIAMS service trailer, wide Michelin tyres, LED lights, Ingersoll Rand compressor, large yellow & small hose, both on reels, range of lances, water bottle, ladder, 470L diesel tank,13 amp inverter, workshop vice fitted. £3,500 no VAT. A Preisig Tel 01233 712198/07710 974602 (Kent)
45-FOOT flatbed trailer. £1,500+VAT. G Oliver Tel 07775 650090 (Suffolk)
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BUNNING 12t trailer, 2003, with hydraulic tailgate, sprung drawbar, flotation wheels & air brakes, in good condition. £12,500+VAT. D Lunn Tel 07941 072957 (Cambridgeshire)
WEEKS/MF 7T grain trailer, single axle, grain chute, good tyres, only used for grain & stored under cover, excellent condition. £2,750+VAT. S March Tel 07860 835995 (Essex)
T & F 8T trailer, c/w sides. A Earl Tel 07964 017022 (Lincolnshire)
AGRI-HIRE 18’ hydraulic low loader, lights, hydraulic brakes, good tyres, very strong trailer. £4,000+VAT. T Gasson Tel 07557 224955 (Warwickshire)
BAILEY 14t trailer, 2002, air & hydraulic brakes, roll over sheet, sprung drawbar, swinging tail gate. £11,000+VAT ono. D Lunn Tel 07941 072957 (Cambridgeshire)
BALE TRAILER 20’ x 6’ wide, front support 8’6” high, wooden floor, barn stored. £350. H Cason Tel 07587 579123 (Suffolk)
MCCAULEY dump trailer, 2007, good condition, with hydraulic tailgate. £6,500+VAT. P Davies Tel 07974 258772 (Cambridgeshire)
CURTAINSIDER trailer, 18t, 2010, large trailer on air brakes, c/w back doors. £6,995+VAT. C Williamson Tel 07930 544334 (Lincolnshire)
IFOR WILLIAMS TA510G trailer, only been used for a shoot transport trailer, excellent condition, only animals that have been in it are a few gun dogs! £4,995+VAT. R Bennett Tel 07860 365777 (Essex)
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3 TON single axle tipping trailer, tyres 7.5x16 8ply, gwo. £800+VAT. N Lindsey Tel 07885 205680 (Cambridgeshire)
RICHARD Western SF14HS, h/d version, 6mm floor & 4mm sides, 2017, one of last, super-stable, twin ram designs, used mainly in a ring fence so minimal road work, BKT RideMax 560/60R22.5 flotations & heavier duty hubs, oil only brakes. £17,500+VAT ono. J Crust Tel 07789 580428 (Cambridgeshire)
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MASSEY FERGUSON narrow wheels, 8.3x44, 8 stud, used on John Deere 2850. £25. P Waspe Tel 07428 886226 (Suffolk)
13.6/38 Ford 8 stud wheels & tyres. £320. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire)
ROWCROP wheels, 9.5R36 (230/95R) wheels, 1995, only one tyre is in good condition, can deliver. £100. L Patchett Tel 07719 742598 (East Yorkshire)
MUCK SPREADER tyres, 18.426 Petlas/BKT 14/12 ply, 85% tread, no cuts/repairs, on 8 stud rims. £250 each. J Horsington Tel 07379 447736 (Dorset)
Alliance TL550 industrial/ municipal wheels & tyres for MF
NEW HOLLAND 16Lx30 front wheel rim, 8 stud, for a T7 245/270, never been used. S Dudley Tel 07860 599377 (Essex) t: 01884 860771 m: 07970 075031 www.witheridgegarage.com
TRACTOR rowcrops, 8 stud, bolt in centres, 8.3-44 8 ply, tyres hold air, tread 30%, tyres a bit perished. £120 ono no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)
TOYO 225/55R19, four car tyres taken off new vehicle to have winters fitted, two @99%, two @75% tread, no cuts or cracks in vgc. £195+VAT. A Towns Tel 07751 917839 (Lincolnshire)
PAIR 11.5/80/15.3 open centre tyres, 8 ply, 6 stud rim, as new. £500. A Ford Tel 07708 154580/01508 530598 eves (Norfolk)
PAIR 16.9x24 8 ply Alliance
Diamond Tread grass tyres on HD rims, as new. £900 ono. A Ford Tel 07708 154580/01508 530598 eves (Norfolk)
Trailer Tyres
JCB Fastrac 10 stud wheels & tyres, 2012, 540/65R30 (4), Alliance tyres, yellow painted. £2,495+VAT. C Williamson Tel 07930 544334 (Lincolnshire)
mini super singles 435/50R19.5 on 10 stud disc brake rims, 13mm tread
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6490 rowcrop wheels & BTK tyres, 2023, 380/90R50, 380/86R34, only 3yrs old, hardly used. £3,995+VAT. C Williamson Tel 07930 544334 (Lincolnshire)
900x16 10 ply 3
tyres on 6 stud rim, suitable for any tractors, as new. £550 ono. A Ford Tel 07708 154580/01508 530598 eves (Norfolk)
flotation tyres, set of 4, 2015, all in good working order but now surplus to requirements, have been taken off a chaser bin, approx 50% tread left. £500 ono. E Salmon Tel 07880 607513 (Norfolk)
SET OF MICHELINS 650/65R38 rears, 540/65-R28 fronts, 30% tread. £900 ono. I Cowell Tel 07788 985544 (Essex)
JCB rowcrop wheels, 380/85R34, 14.9 R34 (4), Continental Contract AC85 5 stud wheels & tyres for 2000 Series Fastrac, 2010. £1,495+VAT. C Williamson Tel 07930 544334 (Lincolnshire)
DUAL WHEELS pair 16.9.R.38, 2016, average condition. £250+VAT. R Goodjohn Tel 07754 233935 (Cambridgeshire)
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DUAL WHEELS pair, 18.4.R.38, 2016. £300+VAT. R Goodjohn Tel 07754 233935 (Cambridgeshire)
PAIR of 9.5-R48 rowcrops, 2016, average condition. £250+VAT. R Goodjohn Tel 07754 233935 (Cambridgeshire)
BKT Agrimax 540-65 R24 RT657 tyres, removed & replaced with grass tyres, good condition, no repairs, loads of tread left as shown, loading available or pallet delivery arranged at cost. £650+VAT. R Bennett Tel 01277 210100 (Essex)
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12.5/80-18 6ply Dunlop
12.5/80-18 implement tyre, 95% tread, in very good condition, retirement sale. £35 ono, no VAT. D Cowton Tel 07712 005508 (County Durham)
PAIR of 420/85R24 (16/9R24), 20% tread, good side walls & condition, Firestone & Goodyear, similar tread pattern. £80. G Gibson Tel 07770 954301 (Cambridgeshire)
DUAL WHEELS c/w clamps & tyres, 14x36 & 14x38, fair condition (except one 14x38 tyre). £100+VAT ono for all. D Keene Tel 07831 874438 (Oxfordshire)
LAND ROVER Discovery automatic, leather, 06 reg. £3,995. R Hopkinson Tel 07976 424263 (Lincolnshire)
IFOR WILLIAMS canopy for Land Rover Defender 110 Hicap, hardly used. £350. S Kemp Tel 07720 709053 (Essex)
MICHELIN Axiobib 650/60r34 tyres, 50% tread, one tyre more worn on one side, the other is very even, no cuts or splits, good condition. £1,000.
G Grant Tel 07919 811809 (Lincolnshire) PAIR 18.4-R38 genuine John Deere wheel rims (1 welded but serviceable). £250 ono. N Ward Tel 07887 882171 (Lincolnshire)
620/70R42 Trelleborg, one tyre, OK tread as per pic. £300+VAT ono. G Vale Tel 07968 087369 (Bedfordshire)
Skelton Tel 07810 646660 (Lincolnshire)
EDWARDS Avant 2 row planter, 2015, good condition, collection from Dunbar, Scottish Borders. £500. M Cameron Tel 07795 994786 (Scottish Borders)
VEHICLES
BREAKING for spares or complete, 2003 Nissan Navara 2.5DI double cab pickup & 2005 Nissan Navara 2.5 DI double cab pickup, both with good engines & Truckman tops. A Hopkin Tel 07774 687093 (Cambridgeshire)
TOYOTA HILUX, 2010, 145,000 miles, in daily use so will go up, only 2 owners from new, always serviced on time, never missed a beat, located Stratford Upon Avon. £5,000+VAT. P Sessford Tel 07814 264416 (Warwickshire)
2010 Toyota Rav 4, 94000mls, cosmetically challenged but mechanically sound & clean underneath, would make a cheap farm runabout, MOT until September, can send photos via What'sApp if required. £2,500 ono. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)
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2004 Suzuki Grand Vitara 3 door 1.6 petrol, blue, only 2 prev keepers, full extensive folder of service history, 120k miles, new cambelt & water pump fitted 5k miles ago, f/w nearly new BF Goodrich All Terrain tyres, more photos online. £2,495. P Skinner Tel 07711 405100 (Northamptonshire)
MITSUBISHI L200, rough, but goes. £700 ono. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
JEEP spares or repair. £350. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
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TD4, 2016, auto 77k miles, MOT Nov 26, good condition inside & out. £9,500+VAT. I Cowell Tel 07788 985544 (Essex)
LAND ROVER 110, 1999, diesel, galvanised chassis, not tested, truck cab, 2 door, Ifor Williams top. £5,000 ono. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
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2019 Toyota Hilux single cab, lockable rear door, cost over £2,000 new. £500 ono. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)
USED BUS no engine, great project for shoot bus or glamping. £600 no VAT. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)
LAND ROVER DISCOVERY
4 detachable tow bar, 2014, genuine Land Rover part & in good working order with one key (that is how I bought it), no longer needed. £220 ono. A Owen Tel 07714 283539 (Norfolk)
DISCOVERY 5 Commercial HSE, 2020, 5 seats with Certificate Of Conformity (ScotSeat), 72,000mls, diesel 3.0L V6, tow bar, spare wheel, MOT until 28.02.27, full Land Rover service history, excellent condition. £25,000+VAT. H Kisby Tel 07768 903046 (Cambridgeshire)
TOYOTA Yaris Hybrid, 66 reg, in excellent condition, very low mileage 11,500, only used for second car, MOT until December 2026, servicing all up to date, has sat nav, bluetooth, tinted window. £9,000 ono. T Bensley Tel 01354 695455 (Cambridgeshire)
FORD RANGER diesel 2.0L Wildtrak c/w Truckman canopy & tow bar, 2023, approx 45,000mls as still in use, FMDSH, metallic grey, vgc. £25,250+VAT ono. M Fisher Tel 07970 894244 (Cambridgeshire)
VINTAGE & CLASSIC
LEYLAND 270 tractor, needs a bit of work, but good tractor bale squeezer available extra, retirement sale, call for more info. £2,750 ono no VAT. L Manning Tel 07768 090593 (Suffolk)
OLD KUBOTA digger, 1970, needs engine rebuild & tracks worn, well worth repairing so for spares or repair, retirement sale, call for more info. £1,500 ono no VAT. L Manning Tel 07768 090593 (Suffolk)
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TM90 crawler, 3pt hydraulics, engine off button, good tracks, c/w weights. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)
VINTAGE wooden 4 wheel flat bed trailers (3), 12', more photos available, can help to load. Offers, no VAT. C Jones Tel 07818 600062 (Northamptonshire)
ROBEY single cylinder steam engine, works n/o 447970, (1928?), coupled to a Gutting type RF6 110v 14amp generator fed from a Wembley boiler (no certificate), mounted on a h/d Dixon Bate trailer, good condition. £2,600. G Brain Tel 01794 884355/07798 847589 (Wiltshire)
FIAT 120, Turner lift, cab, good tracks, engine needs attention. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)
FIVE Ford sandwich weights one cracked but useable, no bolts. £150 ono T Goffe Tel 07947 610810 (Oxon)
DRAGLINE bucket, rust holes on sides. Ideal garden ornament or fire pit. £200 ono. T Goffe Tel 07947 610810 (Oxon)
MF 124 small baler, 1074, stored under cover. £1,200. B Sleath Tel 07778 492937 (South Yorkshire) IHC Drott, for spares or repair, would be a good donor for BT05. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)
RICE trailer axle with brass grease caps, 63" between hubs, needs freeing. £40 ono. T Goffe Tel 07947 610810 (Oxon)
JOHN DEERE AR, great project, straight petrol, any questions feel free to ask. £3,000. R King Tel 07929 424474 (Nottinghamshire)
RANSOMES TS59 plough, 1960, good working order, been used this year to plough shallow bodies, suit a vintage or classic tractor. £475. A Kerfoot Tel 07539 933777 (Lincolnshire)
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TIPPING trailer, 1970s, 3t with working ram, good condition. £300+VAT. D Winston Tel 07597 508798 (Hertfordshire)
RANSOMES Crusader combine, 1975, 10’ cut, stored in shed with dust cover over, was in good working order when stored many years ago, Perkins 4 cylinder engine. £500 no VAT; also 12’ Ransomes header available. £100 no VAT. P Redwood Tel 07712 745873 (Lincolnshire)
INTERNATIONAL 674 2wd, 1976, good runner, gearbox, TA, hydraulics & PTO working, PUH, one new rear tyre. £1,550 ono. B King Tel 07712 334848 (Essex)
PERKINS 4108 engine, dry stored for 10yrs, good runner. £250. F Danecker Tel 07885 491340 (Buckinghamshire)
MASSEY FERGUSON 250, 8 speed transmission, c/w power steering, Sankey cab, on 12.4x32 Goodyear rear tyres 40%, front weight frame, 3160 recorded hours, c/w V5, 1985. £8,500+VAT. B Vaughan Tel 07831 665757 call or WhatsApp (Staffordshire)
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£224,950
JOHN DEERE 7R 350
PG Warranty, subsidised finance available, 2024, 1505hrs, Signature Edition, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations
£199,950
JOHN DEERE 7R 270
2022, 1190hrs, E23, 50K, AutoTrac ready, activations, TLS, HCS, air seat, A/C, 162L/min hyd pump, 4ESCV, IPM, Premium front linkage w/2ESCV
£139,950
71083710
PG Warranty, subsidised finance available, 2024, 975hrs, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, Premium air seat, A/C, TLS £99,950
John Deere 6R 130
£114,950
Subsidised finance available, 2024, 1095hrs, AutoQuad, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, Premium air seat, A/C, TLS, HCS, 4ESCV w/electric controls
John Deere 6R 215
PG Warranty, subsidised finance available, 2024, 2445hrs, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, G5 Screen, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, Ultimate air seat
John Deere 6155M
PG Warranty, subsidised finance available, 2024, 1885hrs, AutoQuad Plus, 40K, TLS, Mechanical cab suspension, air seat, A/C, 3SCV £83,750
John Deere 6R 155 11086144
John Deere 6R 195 31102237
PG Warranty, subsidised finance available, 2024, 1275hrs, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, G5 Screen, App radio, TLS, HCS, A/C, 4ESCV £114,950
£129,950
John Deere 6R 215 71090456
2023, 3075hrs, AutoPowr Command Pro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, Ultimate air seat - heated & cooling, A/C, TLS, HCS, 4ESCV, Hyd IPM
WEATHERILL 12HD loading shovel, good runner, fair condition, retirement sale. £2,500. F Danecker Tel 07885 491340 (Buckinghamshire)
RANSOMES TS82 2 furrow reversible plough, c/w discs & skimmers, all complete & 100% original. £375. M Elmy Tel 01728 648680 (Suffolk)
FORD 3910 2wd, runs & drives. £4,000 no VAT. C Anderson Tel 07795 113312 (Cambridgeshire)
Over 25 years experience
Vintage & Classic Tractor Cab Replacement Panels, Parts & Interiors
+44(0)7885 077168
+44(0)28 25 861300 info@lmcmaster.com
www.lmcmaster.com
INTERNATIONAL 574, working order, located Wisbech. £2,850 no VAT. C Anderson Tel 07795 113312 (Cambridgeshire)
1981 Renault 113/12 TX, 11148hrs, in good working order, PUH, drawbar & front weight box, 540/1000 PTO, straight six still sounds great. £9,500+VAT ono. R Stevenson Tel 07889 647736 (Cambridgeshire)
SINGLE furrow plough wanted, suitable for the smaller type Ford tractor. R James Tel 01263 837569 (leave message for call back) (Norfolk)
ROOFING SHEET wanted, old corrugated or more modern type, all lengths, but the longer the better.. R James Tel 01263 837569 (leave message for call back) (Norfolk)
BROCHURES WANTED
All tractor and machinery brands, all years, complete collections. Cash or cheque on collection. Please phone Graham 07889 792875
SPEED CABLE wanted for bed chain on SKH 403/405 muck spreader, must be in working order. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)
07785 937779 01953 454462
JOHN Deere 6800/6600 tractor or similar 10/20 Series wanted by farmer, must be genuine & in reasonable, working condition, happy to travel for the right tractor. B Harris Tel 07990 741527 (Warwickshire)
PAIR of serviceable D4 tracks, c/w plates. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)
IHC 6-2 or 5-11 10' drill wanted, in good working order. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire)
Combines
YAMAHA 125 quad or similar wanted. Please call with details. D Gliddon Tel 07787 154522 (Somerset)
John Deere 00, 10, 20 & 30 Series tractors
Please email your machine to info@jamesmurrell.co.uk or call
01603 712222 Norwich, Norfolk www.jmurrell.co.uk
FRASER M7 bruiser mill wanted, 3 point linkage, must be good working order. P Lanham Tel 07852 998108 (Essex) 15/20 TON flat bed lorry required, with or without test, Iveco if possible. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
New Holland TC, TX, CX
Deutz Fahr - all models
John Deere 1177, 2056, 2058, 2256, 2258 Claas Lexion 410, 420, 430, 510, 520, 530
Bateman and Sands self propelled sprayers
corkcombines@gmail.com Tel: 0035 3862782479 corkcombines.com
59-112728
STORE CATTLE wanted for APU, will buy weight or lump, anything taken; also store lambs, cull ewes. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
OILSEED RAPE BOOK wanted, published in the 1970s by Frank Oldfield, manager at the Raynham Estate. D Drew Tel 07871 616004 evenings/01362 683307 (Norfolk)
861694 07968 661115
SIMBA Toptilth 3 or 4m packer roller scraper bar wanted. R Dennis Tel 07973 828195 (Suffolk)
460/70R24 tyre wanted, with 20–30mm tread remaining, ideally Firestone & in Essex area. H Pearce Tel 07752 685145 (Essex)
WEATHERILL 12H or 14H wanted. M Allman Tel 07947 733576 (Shropshire)
ROLLER for Grays bale handler wanted. M Gosney Tel 07889 105865 (Hampshire)
HOWARD Big Baler wanted, complete or any spares, any area considered. J Carter Tel 07720 707256 (Essex)
ALBION No.6 binder or binder parts wanted, for spare or repair. R Munday Tel 01279 842154/07710 095586 (Hertfordshire)
MAIZE HEADERS WANTED to suit trailed & reverse drive forage harvesters – JD, Mengele, Pottinger, NH, etc, plus extra wide grass pick ups for JD & Mengele GDO Howell 07903 089 391 & 01728 723 683 gdohowell@aol.com
TWIN LEG trailed mole plough wanted c/w bullets, in good working condition, call or WhatsApp. J Lowe Tel 07873 830799 (Gloucestershire)
JCB 520-50 Farm Special Loadall 4x4x4
James on 01603 712222 www.jmurrell.co.uk Please email pictures & details to info@jamesmurrell.co.uk or call
GEHL 46/10 grab or bucket, etc, wanted for skid steer. F Danecker Tel 07885 491340 (Buckinghamshire)
HEDGE CUTTER any make considered, but must be in good condition, please get in touch with price, location and details. C Baskerville Tel 01379 668457/07399 825561 (Norfolk)
Norfolk Farmer wants all models of Fendt tractors
Email details to farm@murrell1.plus.com 01603 712222 www.jmurrell.co.uk
HOWARD Gem rotovator with Hatz diesel engine. J German Tel 07771 511355 (Cambridgeshire)
WANTED by young enthusiastic teenager, a cheap & cheerful old bale sledge, trailed or flat 8, anything considered as only want to do a few hay bales for my 20 sheep; also required a 56 squeezer trailer cheap requiring work, Lincs area only please. D Burns Tel 07442 991763 (Lincolnshire)
CANS & SACKS, from £300/load (7m x 2.3m x 2.2m load), waste licence ticket issued. Warren Smith Farming Ltd, tel 07801 416942.
compliant tyre disposal for farms and businesses across the UK
VIXEN VAPOUR Blaster, heavy duty parts cleaner, only 3yrs old & hardly used, used for professional parts cleaning with a rotating turntable behind a screen in a enclosed cabinet, cost thousands new, sensible offers invited, can send photos. Offers. B Robinson Tel 07740 683113 (Gloucestershire)
InTrac Steering Axle Trailed
4200L / 12/24m Bi-fold air suspension
4000L / 15/30m Bi-fold hydraulic suspension
5000L / 24/30m (or 36m) Tri-fold air suspension with GPS auto-switched sections & 700L/min centrifugal pump
Cropmaster Mounted
1500L / 12/24m Bi-fold
***All machines fully serviced & 12 months’ NSTS***
Demount for Fastrac Icon 2500L / 24m ex demo
Orchard & Fruit Sprayers NSTS Testing Umbrella Fertiliser Nozzles
Vision Nitro-Band Front Tanks 1500 & 1900L Rear Cross Fold (XRF) Mounted 1000 / 12m & 1200 / 15m UTV 200 & 300L / 1.5, 2, 3 or 4m booms ATV 75L / 2, 3 or 4m booms
01473 691888
Strutt & Parker has announced a series of new senior appointments to its rural team, as part of the latest phase of its growth strategy.
Ian Ashbridge is a chartered surveyor and valuer with extensive experience in providing strategic consultancy to farms and estates, alongside practical farm management advice and agronomy services. He has joined as a director in the Cambridge o ce.
Alice Rawdon-Mogg has been appointed as a director in the Perth o ce. She has recently relocated to
Scotland, after working for Savills in Salisbury for more than a decade, and prior to that for Smiths Gore.
Alastair Deighton has joined the rural team in Lewes as a senior associate director. After an early career in the Royal Navy, he has built up 20 years’ experience of managing diverse estates for institutional and private landowners in his previous roles with Savills and Smiths Gore.
Meanwhile, Mark Stephenson, a chartered minerals surveyor, with an alternative designation as a the institutional
chartered environmental surveyor, has been appointed as a director based in the Exeter o ce, but with a remit to operate nationally.
Other recent appointments include Natalie Gaibani who was con rmed as head of farming at the start of 2026.
Lister, the Gloucestershire-based manufacturer of shearing and animal care equipment, has announced two strategic sales appointments.
Carlos Huertas joins as regional director for LATAM & Mexico, while Áine Devlin has been appointed UK territory manager. Together, these appointments re ect Lister’s focused investment in expanding its global sales capability and deepening customer engagement across both established and emerging regions.
Carlos Huertas joins with over a decade of experience in the industry with Wahl Clipper, having held senior leadership roles across
Latin America. Carlos brings a strong track record in identifying growth opportunities and delivering sustainable commercial success. In the UK, Áine Devlin joins as territory manager for the UK and Eire. Having been raised on a hill sheep and beef farm in County Down, she has experience as a contract shepherd in the UK and Ireland and continues to farm in Cumbria. With seven and a half years’ experience as a sales agent with Agri Lloyd, Áine has developed deep relationships across the farming community and a thorough understanding of the sector. a decade of experience in the
The James Hutton Institute has announced that Professor Ingo Hein has been appointed deputy director of the National Potato Innovation Centre (NPIC).
Professor Hein is head of potato genetics at the Hutton, where he is based, and Professor of Crop Genetics at the University of Dundee. He has over 20 years of research experience in potato biology, with a focus on identifying disease resistance to the most signi cant pathogens threating global potato production.
NPIC is a partnership dedicated to nding scienti c solutions to the challenges facing the potato industry. It draws on the Hutton’s extensive expertise in delivering commercially successful varieties for major breeding companies to develop sustainable, climate resilient production systems using precision
agri-tech tools such as robots, drones and below ground
phenotyping as
David Crow, former sales director of Collings Brothers, has passed away suddenly at the age of 88. David sold farm equipment for over 50 years, and was considered an “honest salesman” by his customers. He was also a past president of the Gransden Show.
and grandfather survived by wife, Lorinda, children Jackie and Phillip, and grandchildren Bethany and Jonathan. Phillip has followed in his father’s farming industry legacy as an owner of Graintek Ltd.
A celebration of life was held on 22nd May in Steeple Morden.
well as AI and modelling.
His work explores the diversity of wild potato species in the Commonwealth Potato Collection, housed at the Hutton, and established varieties, to uncover novel traits. By bridging fundamental research and applied breeding, he helps to develop potato cultivars that meet the needs of industry, growers and consumers.
Ceva Animal Health has appointed Ian Tarpey as EVP, group innovation and R&D director, and a new member of the executive committee.
Ian brings more than 25 years of experience, having held senior R&D leadership positions at MSD Animal Health and Intervet, where he led global biological R&D and discovery programmes, and managed large, multidisciplinary teams across multiple geographies.
Throughout his career, he has
The Oxford Farming Conference (OFC) has announced Ben Makowiecki, agricultural sustainability director for Lloyds, will join the board from April 2026, replacing Corrina Urquhart, who, due to a change in career, has decided not to take up her appointment as a director.
In his role at Lloyds, Ben led the bank’s agricultural sustainability proposition, developing products
contributed to shaping innovation strategies, advancing complex biological pipelines and supporting the development and registration of novel veterinary vaccines and therapeutics. His expertise spans immunology, infectious diseases and biologics, as well as R&D governance, portfolio management and external collaborations. Ian Tarpey holds a PhD in Immunology from King’s College London and an MBA from The Open University (UK).
and tools for customers and colleagues, as well as leading on internal and external policies and strategy.
He has regular engagement with farmers, retailers, government and NGOs, driving collaboration across the value chain to help farmers become more economically and environmentally resilient.
A WWII historian, David was the rst curator of the 91st Bomb Group Tower Museum, founding chairman of the 355th Fighter Group Memorial, one of the founding members of Friends of the 8th and East Anglian Aviation Society and instrumental in saving Duxford Air eld. He collaborated with numerous WWII authors over the years, assisting with research and multiple WWII airplane crash recoveries.
His family describe him as always having a cheeky grin on his face, full of energy and a man of faith – as well as a loving husband, father
Commenting on the appointment, Sheena Horner, OFC27 chair said: “Through his interactions with the farming industry, Ben will be able to help guide our conference programme, so we continue to ensure business and nancial resilience is a cornerstone for some of our sessions and speakers.”
The voluntary role began at the end of April, seeing Ben join a board of 10, serving a three-year term.
In his new role at Ceva, he will be responsible for de ning and executing the Group’s innovation and R&D strategy. He will focus on strengthening the connection between R&D and customer needs, fostering agility to accelerate innovation.
and R&D strategy. He will focus between R&D and customer needs,
global livestock franchises.
Pascal Anjot, who previously held this function, is appointed executive vice president for global livestock franchises.
Agrovista has expanded its agronomy team in East Anglia with the appointment of Fred Playford-Crane, who will o er targeted technical advice to farmers across Norfolk.
Before joining Agrovista in the spring of last year Fred managed a 240ha mixed farm near Reepham for three years, in which he still has an input, undertaking all the planning and arable operations. He spent the previous four years working on a 640ha mixed organic farm in Norfolk, following a three-year stint on a 1,800ha arable unit in the north of the county.
where he gained an honours degree
Fred was brought up on his family’s mixed farm in the Broads and went to Writtle Agricultural College, where he gained an honours degree in agriculture. He joined Agrovista in February last year.
analysis and leaf tissue testing.
Agrovista’s East region sales manager James Stark says Fred’s passion for UK agriculture stood out at their rst meeting. “That, coupled with his varied practical background means Fred is in a great position
busy building up business and to deliver technical expertise and key messages regarding soil heath and on-farm innovation.”
BASIS-quali ed Fred has been busy building up business and supplying seed and providing soil
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