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CONTENTS SPRAYERS
ARABLE
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Corteva grows gene-edited soybeans in UK field trials .........20 Combat grassweeds with delayed drilling plus support .......22 Pulses: yield & beyond ....................................................................... 24 SLIMERS slug research project wraps up after three years ..............................................................................................26
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AGRI SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
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Direct drilling stops soil run-off ......................................................88 Tuckwells demo day showcases new Väderstad Inspire ........96 Beet harvesters back to work after 674 checks ...................... 106 Good results at Leicestershire farm dispersal sale................. 112
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100 GRAIN HANDLING, DRYING & STORAGE
Preventing lameness from spreading among dairy cows ...............................................................................................62 How to keep cattle healthy during winter housing .................65 Spotlight on new cattle collar from Nofence .............................66 UK farmers call for Brazilian beef and poultry ban ...................70
FARM DIVERSIFICATION
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DRILLS & DIRECT DRILLING
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Out & about ............................... 4 Grain & fertiliser update ........ 6 News in brief ...........................10 Wheat and livestock pricing guide .........................108 Market analysis .....................109 Classified.................................110 Agricultural contractors ....124 Recruitment including About People ........................173
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OUT&ABOUT &ABOUT With the Farmers Guide team
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4 Deputy editor Charlie Reeve (left) with Dr. Frank Röber (right), Europe breeding alliances lead at Corteva, looking at gene-edited field trials of soybeans in Warwickshire. At the Hawkstone Harvest Festival, reporter Aleksandra Cupriak spoke to Kaleb Cooper about this year’s harvest and the importance of opening up and talking about problems within the farming community. Farmers Guide machinery reporter Daniel Hodge met Elveden Estate managing director Andrew Blenkiron for a tour of the 500,000m³ reservoir that was standing empty at the end of a dry summer. Defra farming minister Stephen Morgan (left) met with Charlie Reeve (right) in Cornwall to discuss drought support for agricultural businesses. The prime minister Andy Burnham also sat down for an interview with Farmers Guide during the visit. Daniel Hodge spent a day at J Riley seeing how the company prepares a beet harvester for the new season. Pictured with managing director Matt Carse.
Editor’s View
by Farmers Guide editor Greg Shorter
What went wrong with SFI, and what needs to come next? Here’s a controversial statement: The Sustainable Farming Incentive was a good idea - intended to complement and replace mid-tier Countryside Stewardship (CS) as it was phased out and provide a simpler, more remunerative, more flexible alternative. SFI marked a move away from the much-complained-about annual, audit dependent, bulky payments that were frequently late. However, it became clear that the government had insufficient guiderails, and a budget that looked too small for the number of applications. The scheme was paused in March 2025 and relaunched this year with two application windows and a new £100k annual cap. Farms with legacy CS contracts ending face a deficit with no revenue mechanism in place to bridge the gap. What would help farmers? An explanation of what the next 5–10 years looks like would be a great starting point. There are rumours of an SFI 27, but will it have more options? Will it be capped? Will farms be able to add it to SFI 26 or will it only be available for those who missed this round? Farmers must be able to plan. They can only balance public and environmental good with the need to grow food or energy crops on their land if they know what comes next.
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GRAIN & FERTILISER update
Price volatility is here to stay With so many uncertainties in the markets globally, it looks like price volatility in all aspects of farming is here to stay for a while, writes Cecilia Pryce, head of research, compliance & shipping. arable supply chain. They could be attended by Whichever way you look, there is a new news story anyone, be that the new Government Ministers or almost every day that directly affects commodity a 16-year-old. The important part would be that prices. But at what point do they change your exthere would be a one stop place for knowledge that farm price or your delivered price? Over the last few helped people understand real life stuff. years, we seem to have covered tariffs, weather, war, While clearing out some old papers the other quality, tonnes, ships, SPS agreements, weight loss week, I found some publications by what was the jabs… in fact, I would almost be as bold to say if you HGCA - the current AHDB. They were informative can think of it, we have had a news story, but what and well written, and it occurred to me that maybe happens next? they could take the initiative and spend levy payers’ Knee jerk news stories money on identifying the educational needs, asking fill the socials and the the right people to present topics and help the various screens, but whole industry reset in this volatile world? who is following them Over the years, farmers have been bombarded up with action? Could with news and facts, but this approach assumed I be so bold as to ask that the reader was well versed on the subject who is leading / setting matter and knew how to use the information. In the direction for UK fact, over the last 35 years so much has changed Agriculture? And what that I would challenge anyone to be up to speed on direction are Cecilia Pryce, head of research, everything and some of todays ‘issues’ and ‘concerns’ we going compliance & shipping. raised on social media could probably be avoided by in. Nobody a better understanding, which such courses could is short of passion but how many campaigns result provide. Furthermore, we could educate the next in action? I feel we are surrounded by NGOs or generation on subjects which I don’t believe are similar who have their agenda which gets more taught at any educational establishment currently, traction as they have time and cash. How many but always up for the challenge to be proven wrong. years have we been discussing carbon footprinting of crops, yet how many arable farmers have worked out their numbers? How many arable farmers Fertiliser matters know they have a default carbon footprint for Ongoing disruption in the Middle East continues their wheat and OSR? I’m becoming increasingly to raise concerns over the availability of fertiliser convinced that the whole industry needs an annual supplies needed to meet demand later this season if education programme or at least access to an online purchasing decisions are postponed until spring. classroom, the subject matters could be wide, but Many growers are understandably delaying what would you want to see? fertiliser purchases while they assess weather After 35 plus years of dealing with issues I conditions, cropping plans and ongoing market would like to see short courses in different formats, volatility. However, early engagement with presented by individuals who know what they are suppliers provides greater visibility of future talking about covering pertinent arable subjects. demand, enabling the supply chain to plan more These could include grain contracts, legislative effectively for imports, raw material procurement, requirements including traceability, sampling and manufacturing, storage, processing and distribution testing standards and even a basic to the 14:37 Page during1 a period of significant uncertainty. App 190x65mm.qxp_Layout 1 guide 30/09/2024
If demand remains subdued or purchasing is delayed, production volumes may be reduced, redirected to other markets or temporarily suspended, potentially limiting availability. In addition, increased Lucy Hassall, Openfield’s competition fertiliser manager. from major global buyers seeking alternative sources of supply could leave smaller markets, such as the UK, more vulnerable to supply constraints and higher replacement costs. With EU gas prices recently reaching their highest levels since January 2023, ongoing geopolitical tensions, CBAM and traditionally more active fertiliser markets as we move into September, there appears to be limited downward pressure on prices heading into the Autumn. Fertiliser is currently available in the UK, and securing at least a proportion of anticipated requirements now could help mitigate the risk of supply shortages and reduce exposure to potential logistical bottlenecks during the peak spring application period, when pressure on the supply chain is likely to be greatest. FG
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Sugar beet growers under pressure Sugar beet growers have been facing “very challenging times”, with this summer’s hot and dry weather adding to the uncertainty over the planned closure of British Sugar’s Cantley factory. Aleksandra Cupriak spoke to two Norfolk beet farmers. In July, British Sugar confirmed plans that would see its Cantley factory cease beet processing from the end of February 2027 as part of efforts to reduce its operational footprint. British Sugar said it would concentrate beet processing operations at Bury St Edmunds, Newark and Wissington. NFU Sugar board chairman and Norfolk sugar beet grower Kit Papworth described the closure as “absolutely devastating” for the area and growers who will be affected. Kit, director of LF Papworth Ltd and Tuttington Farms Ltd, which has been supplying the Canley factory for almost 100 years, said he was “incredibly disappointed” to hear that the oldest sugar factory in the UK will be closing down next year. “As chairman of NFU Sugar, I’ve spoken to many, many farmers, and obviously all of them are shocked and disappointed. They are worried about the distance to the next factory. For some of the growers, it’s about 70 miles.”
Impact of drought Kit added that this year’s sugar beet yields are forecast to be significantly impacted by the five heatwaves the UK has experienced, along with drought. He said: “I’m expecting the national crop to be smaller and the yields to be down. In light of the fact that we had a very poor establishment season, the crop didn’t establish very well, particularly on heavier land areas and in the Newark factory area. We’ve also had various challenges with both virus yellows and with beet moth. “I’ve heard some really awful stories from growers of how the crop is and how it looks. Some areas have had rain by now, so hopefully the yields will start to pick up a bit.” However, Kit explained that seeing the crop greening up does not necessarily mean it will add to adjusted tonnes of beet, as higher yields can be accompanied by lower sugar content.
“I think it is going to be a very challenging season, and that’s starting to be reflected in the market for sugar, which we’ve seen rise significantly over the last few weeks.” Kit added that growers are currently waiting for the outcome of the annual sugar beet price negotiations between NFU Sugar and British Sugar before making cropping plans for next year. The talks are ongoing.
“Beginning of the end” David Pickering, farm manager at Milligen McLeod Contracting, based at East Ruston, said this year is “the beginning of the end for sugar beet”, which has been the cornerstone of the farm’s rotation. He said: “This year our beet will be going into Cantley. The main challenge currently is the poor yields and late start to the campaign. If we have a wet winter, it will just compound all the issues that this year has presented us.” David added he feels “uninspired” about this year’s campaign, which has been marked by the late start to harvesting and a lack of beet, which could mean a very short season. The Norfolk grower said: “I expect poor yields, although I am aware our beet looks good to many crops. Lack of moisture, intense heat, virus yellows and now beet moth are impacting new leaf growth, which will reduce the capacity of the crop to be carried for late lifting.”
Appeal for change in policy Hearing the news that the Cantley factory will cease its operations in 2027, David said he was “…surprised, but at the same time not surprised in the current political climate.” He added: “We will be pushed into the beet haulage scheme, as British Sugar will not pay the full transport costs that local hauliers are going to incur. So either we have
David Pickering, farm manager at Milligen McLeod Contracting. to subsidise the haulier out of our beet income, which at the moment looks like it will be minimal at best, even in a good year, or another year like this will add another level of loss,” he added. David explained that the farm lies beyond the 60-mile limit, and local hauliers will only manage two trips to the factory per lorry, as opposed to between four and six loads per day currently achieved. While speaking about the future of the sector, David said: “I will be surprised unless there is a major change in government policy, reducing energy costs and reducing the amount of tarifffree sugar into the country, that there will be a beet industry left within the next three years. “Although I always said with the yields achieved and late lifting in this area of Norfolk, we would be the last men standing, I suspect the closure of Cantley has proven me wrong, or an alternative scenario means the remaining beet area is so small that Cantley stays open.” FG
Kit Papworth, NFU Sugar board chairman and Norfolk sugar beet grower.
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Farmers urged to vaccinate as bluetongue spreads across the UK Livestock farmers across the UK are facing a growing financial and emotional toll as bluetongue cases continue to spread among sheep and cattle. Farm businesses are being advised by vets to urgently vaccinate livestock, although many farmers are still on waiting lists to get hold of a vaccine. There had been more than 800 confirmed cases in the UK during the 2026/27 season along with a further 2,500 potential cases under investigation, as Farmers Guide went to press. DEFRA farming minister Stephen Morgan told MPs in the House of Commons on 3rd September that DEFRA was considering what further support may be made available to farmers in the future. He added that vaccination remains the most effective and viable short and long-term control measure against bluetongue. However, vaccination can come at a significant cost, with larger farms being quoted tens of thousands of pounds to vaccinate their flocks and herds. Suffolk farmer Joe Warne told Farmers Guide how his suckler herd was impacted by bluetongue during a previous outbreak across the east of England. Mr Warne said the signs first appeared in 2024 with a high number of empty cows found
during scanning. “When we start calving, we just had disaster after disaster,” said Mr Warne. “We had cows aborting, calves being born that had no idea how to survive, and some dummy calves born which we had to keep alive. “We lost about a third of our calves that year.” He had since been vaccinating all his suckler cows and has seen no further cases. “People have got to realise that the vaccine does save a lot of hassle,” said Mr Warne. “I know you got to do them twice to start with, three weeks apart, but for that little bit of hassle it is worth it. Cattle are worth so much money if you’re jabbing stuff and it’s worth £2,000, it’s worth saving.” The South West has been particularly badly hit this year, although cases have been reported all over the country. Cornish dairy farmer Ian Harvey saw cases of bluetongue in his herd this summer. He said the first symptoms they spotted in the cows was a redness just above the hooves and stiffness in walking. “This leads to a cow that’s off her feed for a day or two which then can take up to two weeks to recover production but at the moment, with prompt treatment with amoxicillin and anti-inflammatory, coupled with some reside of last years’ vaccinations, this period can be
shortened to five days,” he explained. Neil Shand, chief executive of the National Beef Association called vaccination as “the only proper protection”. “We have to be realistic and believe that this disease will overwinter again this year, and the risk next year could be equally as high, depending on how the weather pans out next year,” he said. FG
Prime minister discusses British food and rural votes with Farmers Guide
Prime minister Andy Burnham announced that a “big shift” is coming on procurement of British food by public organisations, during an interview with Farmers Guide deputy editor Charlie Reeve in Cornwall. Mr Burnham indicated that the Labour government plans to ensure more food served in the public sector is grown or reared in Britain. “We want to make sure more of the food that we serve in our schools, hospitals, and prisons are grown here, and that is about a change in culture
and procurement in Whitehall,” he said. “I know others have said it in the past, but we’re going to do it.” Mr Burnham, who was joined by DEFRA farming minister Stephen Morgan, described the role of the DEFRA team as ‘crucial’ in making sure that it happens. “In some ways it’s the easiest win in front of us, and we’ve got to take it,” he said. “Sometimes it’s been the culture of going for the lowest price everywhere. If you just allow a bit more flexibility on price, the benefits you can bring for rural economies in terms of jobs and the high streets justify that slight increase in price on the contract.” Mr Burnham added that he wanted farming and food production to be recognised as key to building Britain’s sovereign production and manufacturing capability, alongside the steel and energy sectors. The prime minister was also questioned about whether the Labour Party could win over rural voters under his leadership. He responded that he was “not going to be naive” but would try and acknowledge that there was still “some way to go”, adding that he was not going to make any overclaims or point fingers at the other parties. “I’m saying that we’ve got to be better, we’ve got to listen more, we’ve got to bring back solutions that are equal to the scale of the challenges that farming is facing,” said Mr Burnham. “It’s first and foremost about this country, where
it’s going, how do we secure it properly, how do we secure farming as part of a more resilient Britain.” The prime minister added that he appreciated many people in the farming community think farming and the rural economy is on the fringes and the periphery of a Labour politician’s horizon. Farmers have had a somewhat tumultuous relationship with the Labour Party in recent years, in part due to changes to inheritance tax thresholds, tax changes for double-cab pick-ups, and a new levy on imported fertiliser that is on the horizon. No commitments were made to review inheritance tax on agricultural businesses by the prime minister, although he did say the government would look into things “in the round” as part of a 10-year approach to farming. The prime minister recently announced £65m in funding through DEFRA to support farm businesses, following an incredibly challenging period for farmers due to the drought. Funding included £15m for building on-farm reservoirs, helping growers store water and become more resilient for future droughts. A further £50m from the total DEFRA budget was allocated for the Sustainable Farming Incentive, taking its total funding for 2026 to £290m. New measures were also introduced to allow farmers in environmental schemes more flexibility, so those affected by drought could graze livestock on land in schemes earlier than normal while continuing to receive payments. FG www.farmersguide.co.uk | October 2026 9
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NEWS IN BRIEF Gamebird review announced
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The government review, which applies to England, will gather evidence on the positive and negative impacts of the gamebird sector, including on biodiversity, protected sites and habitats, biosecurity, disease risk, wildlife crime, and animal welfare. Evidence will be gathered concerning the rearing and welfare of gamebirds before release to assess whether current animal welfare protections are adequate. DEFRA says gamebird shooting is a long-established part of rural life, which supports jobs, businesses, and communities across England, but that the review would help build a more detailed understanding of its wider impacts. The Countryside Alliance has voiced concerns that the review could lead to further restrictions on shooting and associated land management, as it was sceptical of DEFRA’s assurances that “…no decisions have been taken at this stage on whether changes are needed.” The organisation argues that shooting can coexist with agriculture and other land uses and accused the government of overlooking evidence of the benefits of its associated land management for conservation and rural communities. It said: “The Countryside Alliance believes this latest Call for Evidence is a further unnecessary and unjustified attack on the shooting sector and rural communities.” The Alliance confirmed it will respond to the call for evidence, which remains open until 1st November. Wildlife and Countryside Link chief executive, Richard Benwell said: “Our countryside should be managed to recover and protect wildlife, restore healthy ecosystems, and tackle climate change, not to maximise the number of animals available to shoot.”
August is typically a quiet month for tractor registrations. For the first time this year, the number of tractor registrations was lower than in the same month last year. The 395 machines recorded during August 2026 was close to 2% fewer than in August 2025 and was more than 40% below the average for the time of year in the previous five years. These figures compare with a shortfall of just 5% in
the opening seven months of this year. Nevertheless, registrations for the year to date reached 7,284 tractors, 18% more than in January to August 2025, with the annual figure still on course to return to the 10,000-12,000 range that was typical in the decade prior to the slump in sales last year. Month: 395 Units
-1.7% change (compared with August 2025) Year to Date: 7,284 Units +18.4% change (compared with January-August 2025)
Sale of Ernest Doe branch progresses Ernest Doe & Sons Ltd has agreed Heads of Terms for the sale of its East Sussex branch in Ringmer. The prospective buyer is Haynes Brothers Ltd. The sale includes the Case IH agricultural franchise for Kent and Sussex. If all the necessary agreements are finalised, the transaction will complete on
6th November 2026. In a statement released on its website, the seller said: ‘Ernest Doe & Sons remains committed to supporting customers across Kent, Sussex and Surrey. Our Albourne, Dartford and Esher branches will remain open and continue to offer a comprehensive range of machinery. This
includes CASE Construction Equipment, Merlo Telehandlers for Agriculture and Construction, Ransomes Jacobsen Groundcare Equipment and a wide range of agricultural implements, construction and groundcare machinery from leading manufacturers, all backed by experienced sales, parts and service teams.’
commercial and agricultural asset finance under the new company, Agrilend. Having established David Booth Finance Ltd 10 years ago, Mr Booth will continue to work alongside the Woodstone Funding team, ensuring customers continue to benefit from his specialist knowledge of the agricultural sector. For customers, very little will change. At Agrilend, they will continue working with the staff they know while benefiting from a wider
range of lenders and finance options across both the commercial and agricultural sectors. Rob Gaffer said: “Between us, we already support more than 500 businesses. Bringing the two businesses together means we can continue to provide the personal service our customers value while giving them access to an even broader range of funding options and specialist knowledge.” David Booth added:
“This merger allows us to continue doing what we’ve always done while giving customers access to a broader range of funding options and the support of a larger team and more funding options.” The business will continue to support customers across the commercial and agricultural sectors, arranging finance for everything from tractors and combines to commercial vehicles, plant, machinery and specialist equipment.
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Agrilend director Rob Gaffer with agricultural finance specialist David Booth. Two established Suffolk businesses, Woodstone Funding Ltd and David
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NEWS IN BRIEF BRD industry event success
An Industry event at Harper Adams University challenged farmers to think about their approach to Bovine Respiratory Disease. Attendees had the chance to participate in sessions about different aspects of the disease complex. Ciara McKay (Boehringer Ingleheim) spoke about the far-reaching impacts of early disease in life, including the fact that 30% of heifers will experience fertility problems
Dry harvest prompts rethink of post-harvest soil plans
after a bout of pneumonia. Vaccination is likely to be part of a successful prevention programme. Grace Kitching from Galebreaker shared some excellent, practical tips as to how to objectively assess a shed and its environment. Hannah Fitzsimmons of Horizon Dairy Vets demonstrated the qTUS ultrasound lung scanning technique on a number of calves – and quickly identified
inflammation which would benefit from treatment. Dan Humphries, a dairy consultant at Horizon Dairy Vets closed out the formal part of the day with a thoughtprovoking call to action: “… detection is important, but it merely tells you what has already gone wrong. Look at your situation, figure out what needs improvement, and measure that too. Manage the change and the results will come.”
strictly true as although slugs need moisture to remain active, they are exceptionally well adapted to surviving adverse conditions. Therefore, as soon as wetter weather returns, they will start looking for fresh seedlings to feed on with any damage sustained at emergence having the potential for entire plants to be lost. Applying good quality slug pellets on time and accurately will
therefore be essential to prevent damage getting out of hand, even after this summer’s drought.” David urges growers to regularly monitor for the presence of slug activity and to be prepared to protect vulnerable young crops as soon as slugs have been observed. “Slug pellets should only be applied once slugs have been seen on the soil surface, and only if weather conditions are favourable,” he explains.
Farmers are being urged to use the extended post-harvest window to assess soil condition and nutrient status before making routine fertiliser applications or undertaking cultivations. Will Oliver, Warwickshire arable farmer and BASISqualified agronomist, says extreme dry conditions mean soils could be in a very different position to a typical year. “Instead of focusing on what you’ve done historically, or what others are doing, let your soil dictate what action you take,” he says. “Rather than assuming hard ground needs remedial cultivation, go into each field with a spade, dig a hole and assess the structure.” If the soil around the spade wobbles, he says this indicates the structure remains sound. “If soils were in good condition before, there’s no reason to assume they won’t recover once moisture returns,” he says. “Cracks and channels created by dry conditions can also aid water infiltration when the rain comes.” After walking his own fields, Mr Oliver sees little justification for subsoiling. “Deep cultivation in very dry soils will increase metal wear and machinery damage for little agronomic pay off. “Where intervention is needed, light discing may be the better option.” Agronomist Will Oliver.
Stay alert for slugs Arable growers are being reminded that, despite the summer’s dry conditions, the potential for slugs to decimate emerging crops is still significant and that good quality slug pellets must be applied accurately and on time to ensure crops remain protected. “Given how hot and dry conditions were throughout the summer, there’s an assumption that the threat posed by slugs could be reduced this autumn,” explains David Griffitihs, technical manager for Adama UK. “Unfortunately, that’s not
David Griffiths, technical manager for Adama UK.
“For example, pellets shouldn’t be applied immediately prior to heavy rainfall as this can cause poorer quality products to degrade quickly. Regular slug counts, along with a close interrogation of the weather forecast, should therefore be a priority, with pellet spreaders calibrated and ready to be deployed as soon as slugs have been seen and a period of favourable, settled weather prevails.” David explains that pellet size and consistency are highly relevant to application accuracy: “As well as ensuring spreading equipment is
properly set up and operated at a sensible forward operating speed of around 12kph, it is important to select pellets of an appropriate size, weight and shape, all factors which have a significant effect on spreading ballistics and therefore on how accurately the pellets will be applied in the field. “Pellets such as Gusto® IRON (2.94% ferric phosphate) and Adama’s new mollusicide, FERRABAIT® (1% elemental iron), are manufactured to strict tolerances to ensure the pellets match their 2.5mm by 2.0mm size specification.”
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Chris Blades, managing director of Pederson Contracting Services.
Manitou’s telehandlers are precision built for poultry With 15 teams operating across the UK and cleaning up to 200,000 square feet of poultry housing per day, Pedersen Contracting Services required a fleet of machines that could handle intense workloads, tight access, and demanding biosecurity standards Established over 35 years ago, Pedersen has grown from a small agricultural contracting business into the UK’s largest poultry cleaning service, running 40 lorries, 32 telehandlers, and 60 compact loaders. Managing Director Chris Blades says “Using Manitou’s Configurator (CPQ) system, Pedersen specified a fleet of 18 tailored ML T telehandlers to meet their exact operational requirements. Both the ML T 625 and ML T 630 have been individually tailored at the build stage, ensuring
each machine is perfectly suited to the specific demands of poultry house environments.” Pedersen partnered with leading supplier of agricultural equipment, B&B Machinery, and Manitou to tailor the 630 with low-profile tyres, adjusted screen guards, and custom-length wipers, all to maintain compact dimensions while offering 20% greater lift capacity. “B&B handled everything with the factory and came back to us with a millimetre-perfect spec,” says Chris. “We can now do the same job faster, or cover more ground in the same time, all while maintaining manoeuvrability. The key for us is reliability and dealer support and we have had both from B&B Machinery over the years,” he says. FG
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overhead cables. It is designed with minimal sharp edges to prevent damage to the bags and reduce the risk of hazardous and costly mishaps. The lightweight, but substantially braced, frame helps support bags from behind, greatly reducing swing. Increased telehandler stability is achieved by keeping the headstock and boom approximately 4ft lower than if using pallet tines, while still achieving the same lift, with the added benefit of increased reach over hoppers and around drill coulters. The Bag Buddy comes with retaining loops at both ends of each arm, so bags can be quickly secured in adverse weather conditions. FG
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Farms often have unused spaces that can be converted to bring local people together – and give farmers an extra revenue stream. Caroline Reeves set up a business that helps farmers do just that. Along the way, she discovered there’s a smart way of financing that protects cash flow. “There are so many rural properties with spaces that could be converted or utilised to help people interact,” she says. “Creating spaces for co-working that are also flexible enough for, say, yoga classes or parent-child groups has a huge positive impact on communities.” Caroline wanted to expand the space in her premises. She found the perfect funding solution from specialist agri-lender Rural Asset Finance, whose team have all lived on or run farms themselves. “They just ‘got it’,” she says. “People in rural communities, farmers, agricultural firms, other rural businesses, we all speak the same language – and so do Rural Asset Finance.”
Village shop conversion Caroline got the idea for her business 10 years ago when she was a farm secretary who wanted somewhere “more professional” to meet clients. She bought and fitted out an old village shop. A decade on, the Rural Business Hub is building a new
extension to connect the shop with some existing glamping pod offices so she can run workshops and courses to help farmers convert their own buildings. Rural Asset Finance, she says, was the perfect partner – and is ideal for farmers wanting to finance their own projects. “There was just an instant connection,” she says. “We had tried to finance this through a bank but the loan-to-value of a commercial building was too high – and they could not see what we wanted to achieve. Rural Asset Finance understand rural communities and rural businesses and how they work.”
A plan to borrow more Rural Asset Finance’s head of sales Ben Wood worked with Caroline on an alternative to her existing loan that would enable her to grow the business while maintaining cash flow. “We met at her premises, which she offered as security, and this immediately showed Caroline’s business plan was suitable,” says Ben. “We looked at her existing facility, worked out what additional funds she would need, and we agreed a plan that would consolidate her previous loan and enable her to borrow more – all
the while implementing her growth strategy while not adding any cashflow stress to her business.” Caroline was delighted with the outcome. “I have never had such a smooth transition with funds as I had with Rural Asset Finance,” she says. “I saw they were part of the British Business Bank so they were underwritten by the government, which was immediately reassuring. Ben saw the vision and their solicitor Andrew (Carrier) was so efficient. I really welcomed all those conversations – they were professional but also informal and friendly, which is how things should be in a rural community.” A key benefit was protecting her cashflow. “I managed to get a Rural Business Enterprise and Community Grant, but I had pay for everything up front so Rural Asset Finance’s loan enabled me to pay for my meeting room, the glass panelling, the kitting out, and then I’ll be able to draw down the grant which will release cash back up into reactivating some lapsed planning consent to we can start work on the extension.” With Rural Asset Finance’s money, Caroline created what she calls a “blueprint” for others to follow at that former shop, The Old Post Office in the village of Hurstbourne Tarrant in Hampshire. “I want to show people this is what you can do if you’ve got vacant space on your farms or other rural businesses. We’ve got our space, but we’re also teaming up with the pub, which is allowing us to use one of their rooms. It’s enabling the community to come together – we can advise and show people how to use their own spaces to maximise that earning potential.”
Speaking the language of farmers For farmers who want to convert spaces, financing projects can be straightforward. Caroline says: “It’s so refreshing to find Rural Asset Finance, a lender that really, 100% understood exactly how we operated and what we wanted to do, that speaks the language of farmers and rural communities and is committed to supporting them. They got it, they got me – so they got the business.” Rural Asset Finance offers loans and other bespoke finance packages secured on land and buildings, often in combination with equipment finance also on fixed-term, fixed-rate hire purchase or lease – while using existing assets as security and protecting your cashflow. Visit ruralassetfinance.com to see how Rural Asset Finance can help you. FG
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MAINTENANCE CRISIS LEADS TO INCREASE IN TOWING ACCIDENTS events for NFU, NFU mutual and the Suffolk Show, as well as during roadside stops. Discussions take place on load security, overloaded vehicles, vehicle maintenance, transport of dangerous goods, vulnerable road users and the fatal four offences (Speeding, not wearing a seatbelt, drink and drug driving, and using mobile phones). Farm workers are always interested in learning about these subjects to ensure roadside compliance and safety to all road users.
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Tilly Pass is working with NFU Mutual to share information that will improve trailer safety during root crop carting season. The Root to Success campaign aims to raise awareness in this area. Jane Gurney of Tilly Pass writes. As we move into the shorter days and the autumn and winter root crop carting season, the agricultural industry must reduce the number of people killed or seriously injured by trailers on the farm and road network. The Root to Success campaign is intended to help farmers, contractors and the construction industry engage with the help and advice offered by our team of experts. Misinformation is one of the biggest killers and hearsay should never be taken as sound advice – Always reach out for qualified help.
aim of reducing the number of people killed or seriously injured on roads in Great Britain by 65% before 2035, (using 2022-2024 as a baseline). Tilly Pass has been working with the DfT as agricultural representatives for all-sized trailers. This has brought trailer safety to the forefront of government policy. Part of the Road Safety Strategy focusses on trailer and towing safety including maintenance, the lack of which contributes excessively towards collision statistics.
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Yellow Wellies, the Farm Safety Foundation, has a resource – The Little Book of Farm Safety – which includes a chapter on Transport. Issues covered include trailer safety and trailer brakes, two areas that can be overlooked. According to the HSE, moving vehicles have been the cause of an average of seven deaths every year on farms over the past five years. Trailers and their brakes should be given the same level of attention as the tractor.
Tilly Pass has joined with industry experts to share a trusted source of information – to help preserve life. The UK Towing Safety Alliance (UKTSA) has released a comprehensive four-year analysis of incident data (2022–2025) from National Highways’ Strategic Road Network (SRN). The findings reveal a critical 23% increase in total towing-related incidents, driven primarily by a growing maintenance crisis involving utility and commercial trailers.
Health and Safety Executive The HSE has gone on record as saying that the ‘Tilly Your Trailer’ Scheme is the most comprehensive system for inspecting and maintaining agricultural trailers in the UK. Manufacturer’s daily checks should always be assessed, used and recorded.
Department for Transport The Department for Transport has recently published the Road Safety Strategy with the
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Inspections and record keeping is required to meet the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regs 1992 (PUWER) regulation 6 along with the new British Standard 14200/2023. The Tilly Pass Scheme is an accessible way of meeting these requirements with on farm inspection, service and central trailer database, these documents can then be added to a ‘Safety Portfolio’. As farm workplaces change with the seasons, it’s essential that new hazards are assessed and this could not be more relevant than at the start of the root crop season. Writing up risk assessments for hazards is an essential part of everyday agriculture. The person making and sharing risk assessments should have the appropriate qualifications and experience to take on this responsibility. One company supporting the Root to Success campaign, British Sugar says it prioritises safety throughout its operations and supply chain, from farm to factory. “We work together with several stakeholders across the beet growing area to ensure that we are setting high standards within this area. For the second campaign running we are working with the DVSA and Local Police Commercial Traffic units to jointly improve the safety of our inbound logistics operations. “Every year, we remind hauliers transporting beet loads into the factory of safe load guidance and work hard to make sure all our industry partners are aware of any changes. A campaign handbook is shared with all growers and hauliers before the start of every campaign, which covers all aspects of a safe supply chain for sugar beet. In the past we have hosted Contractor Safety Days, reiterating the importance of ensuring legal compliance and roadworthiness, whatever the vehicle type, reinforcing our commitment to safety.” The ‘Head to Tow’ safety app is available from www.tillypass.co.uk FG
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Sesvanderhave UK has further strengthened its position in the UK sugar beet sector since evolving to a direct-to-farm sales model and is now entering the final stage of rebranding its UK business. In Autumn 2024, Sesvanderhave became part of United Beet Seeds (UBS), a joint venture between Groupe Florimond Desprez and DLF. The partnership unites more than two centuries of expertise in breeding, seed production, and processing, creating an organisation dedicated to innovation and excellence in the sugar beet seed market. George Hunter, recently appointed head of sales and country manager for United Beet Seeds UK, said: “This rebrand underlines our commitment to the UK market and reflects the significant
investment we are making in the future of sugar beet production in the UK. Through continued variety development and an expanded portfolio of high-performing genetics tailored to UK conditions, we are well positioned to deliver greater value and choice for growers. “Also, being in a position to supply seed direct to farm provides us with a much clearer understanding of UK seed requirements, enabling us to maximise the availability of fresh, high-quality seed each year while providing growers with direct access to advice and technical support.” Introduced in 2024, the direct-sales approach has proved popular with growers. Alongside improved customer engagement, United Beet Seeds processes all seed in-house, drawing on decades
of expertise in seed priming, pelleting and seed treatment technology to deliver high standards of seed quality and performance. A key strength of the business is its ability to identify varieties suited to the diverse growing conditions found across the UK. This is supported by an extensive internal trials programme and the Club SV grower network, which includes more than 70 growers carrying out commercial-scale on-farm trials. By combining data from both sources, United Beet Seeds can assess promising new genetics under real farming conditions before they are introduced to the market. The company’s 2027 variety portfolio includes proven performers such as Antler, Gadwall and the BCN-tolerant Hoopoe, all of which have demonstrated outstanding performance in trial work and commercial crops. Antler has delivered exceptional results, with many growers and Club SV members achieving yields of 100+ tonnes per hectare. Alongside established varieties, United Beet Seeds is launching four new introductions for 2027: Mallard, Newt, Petrel and Curlew. The addition of these varieties highlights the strength of the company’s breeding programme and its ongoing commitment to delivering genetics that meet the evolving challenges facing sugar beet growers. The United Beet Seeds UK portfolio is available directly from the breeder via its online shop or through the company’s sales team, offering growers access to leading genetics, technical expertise and tailored variety recommendations. FG
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CORTEVA GROWS GENE-EDITED SOYBEANS IN UK FIELD TRIALS advantage to the varieties already on the market. “If we cannot demonstrate that, we will not get a registration, and they cannot be commercialised. “So, the registration process this is still which takes two years at least.” Ms Podevin added that this was still really the first year of trials, so lots of different lines were being tested to be able to narrow down the varieties that then go through a full screening. However, she added that from a breeding perspective, it’s much faster than doing it with conventional breeding.
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Soybeans, a crop more associated with South America than the English countryside, are now successfully being grown in a field in Warwickshire. Corteva is running gene-edited crop trials to determine whether new soybean varieties can be developed, which are more commercially viable in the UK climate. Changes to the law have made the soybean trials possible, with precision breeding regulations that came into effect in England last November allowing field trials of gene-edited crops. Plant breeders say they are very thankful for the new legislation allowing field trials in England, with similar trials elsewhere in Europe unlikely to be operational until 2028 due to its current regulatory framework. This is encouraging more companies to invest in research and development projects in the UK for gene-edited plant breeding. Nancy Podevin, genome editing policy lead at Corteva said soybeans are not typically grown that much in the UK at present, but suggested that the crop had lots of potential, as it is already widely used in animal feed rations and roughly 85% of soybeans currently used in Europe are imported. There are concerns that many of the countries where soybeans are grown at present are linked to deforestation, and the animal feed industry is making a conscious effort to try and source product from closer to home. The UK Soy Manifesto was introduced as a “collective industry commitment” by companies within the food supply chain to ensure all physical shipments of soybean products to the UK come from deforestation free areas. Similar regulations in the EU also seek to limit imports from areas linked to deforestation. This makes the development of new soybean
varieties suited to the UK climate increasingly pertinent for growers. Ms Podevin said: “It’s a strategic protein and oil crop. “It is a very interesting crop because it can fix nitrogen from the air. “So you need to fertilise less, which of course means that you have a healthier soil, and it also gives you an option as an additional crop that you’re able to use in a rotation.” Soybeans are a great crop due to their protein composition but can be difficult to grow, according to Dr. Frank Röber, Europe breeding alliances lead at Corteva. Dr Röber said key traits had been selected over time to create more usable seeds and make it easier to grow and harvest. Corteva says that gene-editing acts as an extension to traditional plant breeding and enables breeders to make precise, targeted changes to genetic code to achieve beneficial results without introducing foreign DNA. It claims that by harnessing the power of gene-editing developers can deliver “impactful solutions to pressing issues”, such as food security and climate change.
Precision breeding has allowed researchers to speed up processes and dramatically increase accuracy. The key goals for breeders are to improve seed quality and output, adapt crops for different regions, and improve disease resistance and stress tolerance to help crops cope with climate change. Ms Podevin said population growth means agriculture needs to become more efficient and produce more food than it has in the past, while adapting to a changing landscape. “Climate variability is becoming higher, which does impact on additional disease pressure, but also droughts that impact on yield,” she said. “The pressure is on farmers and on us to come up with solutions, and breeding has been a really key part of what we have been able to deliver to farmers.” Ms Podevin said maize had achieved a sevenfold increase in yields since the 1940s, and crops had also become more durable and flexible to cope with less fertiliser and water. She added that researchers were able to come up with solutions which would otherwise be very difficult without precision breeding, and CRISPRCas had been a key new technology to be able to do gene editing. FG
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Three-year SLIMERS project delivers new tools for slug control Farmers Guide reporter, Alfie White attended the SLIMERS Project Showcase to find out what three years of farmer-led research into slug control technology has achieved.
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of slug patches. The resulting maps were trialled on farms during the autumn and winter of 2025/26, with the proportion of fields considered ‘at risk’ ranging from 19–86%, resulting in an average of 50%. Farmers were asked to apply pellets to high-risk areas only, with SLIMERS estimating the approach could lead to a 50% reduction in pellet use, potentially saving UK arable growers around £6 million in the process. Professor Walters said that despite low slug numbers during testing, there was sufficient data to demonstrate that the model worked and could fit with modern commercial equipment. Stuart Hutchinson hosted the on-farm demonstrations at the project showcase. Mr Hutchinson farms around 500 acres, including approximately 400 acres of arable land, with a mixed rotation of wheat, barley and oilseed rape alongside a legume break crop. Describing his ground as “ripe for slugs”, he joined the project in its third year and monitored slug populations during the autumn. Highlighting the challenges posed by wet seasons, he said: “Some years it was so wet we couldn’t get on the land.”
Slug-resistant wheat The £2.6 million SLIMERS (Strategies Leading to Improved Management and Enhanced Resilience against Slugs) project involved more than 100 farms – alongside scientists and industry partners – tasked with exploring ways of managing one of arable farming’s most persistent pests. Dr Kerry McDonald-Howard, of the UK Agri-Tech Centre, highlighted the limited methods of control available to growers. She said: “Everyone knows the issues with slugs. There is a limited amount of chemical control and a reliance on ferric phosphate, as metaldehyde has been banned entirely.” Led by the British On-Farm Innovation Network (BOFIN), the Defra-funded project centred around three areas: predicting slug hotspots, developing slug-resistant wheat and using AI and automation to precisely target the pest.
Predicting slug hotspots The project created slug prediction maps, allowing growers to identify areas of greatest risk and reduce pellet application. Professor Keith Walters, of Harper Adams University, explained that the work was based on the uneven distribution of slug populations. He said: “The basis of the project for the patch treatment was what every farmer knows – slugs are not evenly distributed across a field. “It occurred to us that we could reduce the use of slug pellets if they were only applied in places with higher slug numbers.” A team of 28 farmers and agronomists, known as ‘Slug Sleuths’, collected data on slug populations. Extensive soil sampling was carried out by project partner Agrivation. The combination allowed researchers to create a model with the ability to predict the likely location
As part of the project, researchers created wheat varieties with natural resistance to slugs. Scientists at the John Innes Centre identified three regions of the wheat genome associated with resistance to the grey field slug. The discovery built on research dating back to 2015, when wheat varieties from the historic Watkins Collection were screened for natural resistance. Four promising accessions were identified, with Watkins 788, a landrace originally collected in Turkestan, standing out in particular. During SLIMERS, farmers trialled Recombinant Inbred Lines developed by crossing Watkins 788 with the commercial wheat variety Paragon. Researchers tested 77 lines alongside parent lines under controlled conditions, helping to identify molecular markers associated with resistance. On-farm trials followed in autumn 2025, although low slug numbers prevented researchers
from drawing clear conclusions about field performance. Dr Simon Griffiths, of the John Innes Centre, said thousands of data points collected during feeding trials had helped researchers to identify molecular markers linked to resistance. He said: “With that understanding, and the screening protocol we have developed, plant breeders can now select for those markers to produce a slug resistant variety.”
AI and automated control The third part of the research looked at the use of artificial intelligence and precise application technology to identify slugs and target treatments with greater accuracy. Fotenix, working alongside the UK Agri-Tech Centre, developed a multispectral scouting system which operates overnight and uses AI to identify grey field slugs. The technology uses cameras spaced at onemetre intervals and can be scaled to different boom widths. Farmscan Ag developed an ISOBUS spotspraying system with 25cm nozzle spacing, allowing treatments to be applied more precisely. The technology will make biological controls such as nematodes more cost-effective by applying them only where required. The combined systems have the potential to form a ‘scout and spray’ system capable of detecting slugs and targeting treatment accordingly. Farmscan Ag director Callum Chalmers said: “With the smaller nozzle spacing, autonomous-ready integration, and ISOBUS support, it allows farmers to use biologicals in a more cost-effective way.” He added that the system had been designed to utilise existing equipment while also being capable of working with autonomous vehicles. Further development is required before the technology becomes commercially available, but the programme is moving towards practical on-farm application. SLIMERS concluded in August 2026 and was funded through Defra’s Farming Innovation Programme, delivered in partnership with Innovate UK. FG Farmers and agronomists, known as ‘Slug Sleuths’, gathered data on slug populations.
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Pellets on target to hit slugs Slug damage continues to cause serious losses in establishing cereals, despite repeated dry summers. Pest surveys reveal populations bounced back in the very wet, warm spring conditions – and the vast majority of slugs will have survived the summer buried deep in the soil, surrounded by protective mucus. When conditions return with sufficient soil moisture for drilling, slugs will resurface to breed and feed, with young shoots as favoured forage. AHDB best advice is to apply pellets soon after drilling, to protect emerging seedlings most vulnerable to damage. Earlier treatments on stubble, or later treatments post emergence, are likely to be less
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of a central hopper and satellite spreader heads mounted on the boom – each covering a 12m spread – ensures accurate application across the full width. Sprayer mounted slug pellet application in cereal crops can typically coincide with pre-emergence herbicide treatments, or as a later top up with post emergence applications and in oilseed rape where required. Alternatively, the Outcast Duo applicator can be mounted direct on a Gator or UTV for high-capacity application up to 24m and at typical forward speed of up to 15kph. The control system uses a GPS speed sensor to govern application rate, with pellets metered onto each spinning
disc to ensure uniform and accurate application. The applicator can also be fitted to the front or rear tractor linkage or fitted to the front of a 24m sprayer. The Outcast Duo twin spreader disc pattern can be particularly effective to protect the headland areas most susceptible to slugs, without wasteful spreading into non-cropped areas. “Although there is no field margin or watercourse buffer required for ferric sulphate pellets, compared to the historic use of metaldehyde, you don’t want to be spreading outside the field area,” says James. “Outcast spreaders deliver an even distribution right to the edge of the spread pattern without waste.” FG
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Winter OSR nutrition: Building crop potential Oilseed rape remains an important break crop for many UK growers, but achieving strong yields and market premiums depends on giving the crop the best possible start writes David McLellan, commercial manager agriculture and agronomist at LKAB Minerals. Rising fertiliser costs are forcing difficult decisions on nutrient inputs. Some growers are considering reducing phosphate, potassium, calcium or lime applications. However, short-term savings can restrict establishment, nutrient
efficiency and yield potential. With encouraging oilseed rape prices, confidence is returning, but crops depend on sound agronomy and well-prepared soil. Successful establishment starts before drilling. Well-structured soil, adequate moisture, balanced nutrients and suitable pH all support root development. Where variable moisture pushes drilling later, preparation remains essential. Crops that establish quickly in autumn are better equipped to withstand pests, survive winter
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and use nutrients efficiently. Oilseed rape has a significant nutrient requirement, but autumn nutrition should not be overlooked. Nitrogen, sulphur and phosphate support root development, nutrient uptake and resilience before winter. Strong roots improve nutrient access and reduce leaching. Potassium supports water regulation and lowers the freezing point of cell sap, helping crops tolerate drought and winter conditions. Sulphur is essential for protein synthesis and helps plants use available nitrogen. Most sulphur should be supplied in spring, although targeted autumn applications can support establishment. Better nutrient efficiency does not always require more fertiliser. The greatest return can come from making soil nutrients available. Maintaining soil pH within the optimum range keeps nitrogen, phosphate and potassium accessible, helping growers maximise each application. Careful pH management can also reduce clubroot risk. Clubroot spores can persist for years, with infection
risk increasing in acidic, compacted or poorly drained soils. Raising soil pH above 7.0 before drilling helps reduce disease pressure while supporting establishment. Calcium is fundamental to plant growth, development and stress tolerance. Oilseed rape has a high calcium requirement compared with many arable crops, so availability deserves attention in nutrition planning. Liming performance is influenced by particle size: finer particles offer greater surface area, react faster and correct pH sooner. Calcifert LS11 is a reactive, granulated option for improving soil pH, nutrient availability and crop establishment. Made from fine calcium carbonate particles, it breaks down rapidly after application to correct pH, improves soil structure and supports root development. It also supplies 11% SO3 in readily available sulphate form for autumn sulphur nutrition. Its granulated format can be applied with a fertiliser spreader, combining calcium and sulphur to help growers improve nutrient efficiency and build foundations for crop performance. FG
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Phosphate clinic helps growers investigate phosphorus uptake
De Sangosse and ADAS experts take growers through a practical five-step phosphorus stewardship journey. A new Phosphate Clinic video series and online stewardship hub have been launched to help growers answer one of the most important questions in phosphorus management: ‘If phosphorus is present in the soil, why isn’t the crop always able to access it?’ The De Sangosse Phosphate Stewardship Hub takes growers through five practical steps,
beginning at harvest and finishing with a phosphorus stewardship strategy. Supporting the journey is the new Phosphate Clinic, featuring ADAS senior research scientist Dr Christina Baxter and De Sangosse commercial technical manager Rob Suckling. Together they tackle questions including what grain analysis can reveal, why crops can struggle to access soil phosphorus, what growers should look for in the field to diagnose limitations and how to match stewardship approaches to the limitation identified. According to Dr Baxter, harvest is an ideal place to begin. “The harvested crop is effectively the report card for the season.” Rather than looking at yield alone, grain analysis can help growers understand what the crop captured, to deduce if limitations were present. Combined with yield information, grain phosphorus concentration can also be used to calculate actual phosphorus offtake rather than relying solely on standard assumptions. From there, the hub asks growers to investigate three potential areas:
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reach the phosphorus? • Availability – Is phosphorus available for crop uptake? • Soil reserves – Is the crop making effective use of phosphorus already present? Mr Suckling says this changes the starting point for phosphorus decisions. “Don’t start with the product. Start with the limitation. If you can identify what is preventing the crop from accessing and using phosphorus effectively, you’re in a much better position to decide what to do next.” The online journey covers these five steps to better phosphorus decisions: 1. Review the Harvested Crop – What did the crop capture? 2. Understand the Limitation – What could be limiting the crop’s access to phosphorus? 3. Diagnose the Problem – What’s limiting uptake in
your fields and crops? 4. Build a Strategy – Protect • Place • Unlock. 5. Complete the Journey – Better crop performance and better water quality. Each stage combines practical guidance, graphics and an accompanying Phosphate Clinic episode. The hub is supported by the downloadable Phosphate Stewardship Guide, developed by De Sangosse in collaboration with ADAS. The Phosphate Stewardship Hub and first Phosphate Clinic episodes are available now. Visit the Phosphate Stewardship Hub on the De Sangosse website for more information. FG ADAS senior research scientist, Dr Christina Baxter.
Foliar nutrition from seaweed Marcus Palmer of MJP Supplies, the UK distributor of Algifol, says the company’s seaweed-based biostimulant offers a practical and safe way to support crop health. “Applying Algifol as part of a foliar nutrition strategy can improve nutrient uptake efficiency, stimulate root development and help crops cope with abiotic stresses such as drought or heat. It also mixes well with other nutrients and can have a synergistic effect on crops. “The seaweed extracts within Algifol supply a complex mix of trace elements, vitamins, amino acids and natural growth-regulating compounds that complement, rather than replace, standard fertiliser inputs. “When applied to the leaf, nutrients and bioactive compounds are absorbed rapidly into the plant, providing a timely boost at key growth stages or where tissue analysis highlights shortfalls. This targeted approach can help maintain green leaf area, support photosynthesis, and protect yield potential when conditions are less than ideal.” Marcus has sold Algifol for the
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What 2026 has taught us about virus in cereals MAV strongly implies late-season infection by grain aphid (Sitobion avenae), consistent with suction trap records and field observations. Grain aphid numbers were low in autumn but built rapidly through early spring.
Planning for autumn
Planning now across cultural, varietal and chemical control will be critical to managing virus infection risk in cereals, advises Hutchinsons technical manager, Will Foss. This season has seen notable incidence of both Barley Yellow Dwarf Virus (BYDV) and Wheat Dwarf Virus (WDV), each with distinct patterns of spread and crop impact. WDV – vectored by the leafhopper Psammotettix alienus – has been particularly prevalent in Eastern England, causing severely stunted, yellowing plants in winter barley and winter wheat. Its distribution tends to be random: scattered individual plants or small groups affected across a field, reflecting the high mobility of the vector as it moves into and through crops. BYDV – vectored by cereal aphids – typically produces more defined patches of stunted plants, ranging from small circles to, in the most severe cases this season, entire fields affected. WDV is difficult to control. Leafhoppers are highly mobile. They transmit WDV very rapidly after
entering a crop, making insecticide intervention largely ineffective as a preventative measure. Whether pyrethroid resistance exists in current leafhopper populations remains unknown, though assays are planned to investigate this. Management therefore relies heavily on cultural approaches: • Later drilling – the single most important factor in reducing WDV exposure • Higher seed rates – to offset plant losses and reduce crop attractiveness to leafhoppers • Variety choice – SY Kestrel is currently the only winter cereal variety with a claim to WDV tolerance, and merits serious consideration on higher-risk sites.
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increased crop exposure during peak aphid activity. Bird cherry-oat aphid (Rhopalosiphum padi) numbers were high, with a greater proportion carrying virus than in previous years. And temperatures rarely dropped low enough to kill aphids throughout autumn, winter and into spring. Mild, settled conditions during December, January and February allowed continued aphid flight and virus transmission well beyond the normal seasonal window, and T-Sum 170 thresholds accrued repeatedly, with temperatures frequently at or exceeding 6°C Late infection has been a notable feature of the season, with BYDV symptoms appearing on upper leaves – leaf 2 and flag leaf – across many crops. A sampling and analysis project with FERA, covering 20 plant samples from northern England and Scotland, found 16 testing positive for BYDV-MAV and only three for BYDV-PAV. This dominance of BYDV-
The landscape is now carrying more aphids and more virus than in recent years; environmental schemes (i.e. SFI options creating actively growing green bridges and incentivising the removal of insecticide use) have added further complexity to an already challenging picture. Recommendations for autumn include: • Delay drilling where possible, particularly on higher-risk sites or in areas with significant grassy habitat nearby • Assess the farm landscape. Proximity to cover crops, stewardship margins and volunteer cereals all increase aphid pressure and should inform management decisions • Use resistant and tolerant varieties as part of a broader integrated strategy, not as a standalone solution – both BYDV and WDV can still infect resistant and tolerant varieties under high pressure • Green bridge – removal well ahead of drilling is vital to avoid aphids moving straight onto new emerging crop • Stack chemistry – combine variety choice with timely foliar insecticide applications where permitted and where risk requires deployment. The final note to farmers is to make sure you are actively monitoring throughout autumn. You may find a decision-support tool such as the Omnia TSum170 model useful to time interventions accurately. FG
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DIVERSIFYING FARMLAND WITH ÖÖD MIRROR HOUSES working farm with unused land to a premium rural retreat. Commercially, the early performance has been strong. Occupancy reached almost 60% in the second month of operation, before rising to above 70% across the three houses in November and close to 80% in December. Between August and November, the three units generated £53,200 in revenue, equivalent to an average of £13,300 per month. The site has also achieved a five-star Airbnb rating and Superhost status, while most weekends are booked months in advance. For the family, it demonstrates how a relatively small accommodation development can create meaningful additional farm income without fundamentally changing the character of the property.
A different route into diversification
Farm diversification is becoming an increasingly popular route for farmers and landowners across the UK to unlock new opportunities from their land, create new revenue streams and build businesses that can thrive for generations to come. From farm shops and wedding venues to renewable energy and rural accommodation, diversification is allowing farms to make more of the assets they already have while continuing to operate as working agricultural businesses. At Lahill Craig Farm in Fife County, Angela and Hugh saw an opportunity to do exactly that. Perched on a hilltop overlooking the Firth of Forth, their multigenerational family farm sits among open countryside, with Edinburgh, St Andrews and the East Neuk all within easy reach. The location had long attracted interest from visitors passing through the region. For Angela and Hugh, the question was how they could turn that interest and the farm’s unused land into an additional source of income, while honouring the character of their farm and helping futureproof the farm for the next generation. Rather than pursuing a large-scale tourism development, they began exploring a smaller, premium accommodation concept that could work alongside the existing farm.
A model that fitted the farm Angela and Hugh wanted diversification to complement farming, rather than replace it. Their ambition was to create a new and reliable revenue stream from the land while developing something that felt appropriate for the setting and could become part of the farm’s long-term future. That search eventually led them to ÖÖD and its partnership programme. The partnership model sees ÖÖD provide its unique Mirror Houses, while the landowner operates the accommodation and delivers
the guest experience under a revenue-share arrangement, with partners retaining up to 70% of revenue. ÖÖD provides the delivery of the houses, access to the Stay ÖÖD booking platform, operational guidance and marketing support. For landowners, the model provides a route into experiential rural accommodation without having to develop an entire hospitality concept from scratch. For Angela and Hugh, it offered an opportunity to make productive use of previously idle land while remaining closely involved in curating the experience. Three Mirror Houses were installed at Lahill Craig Farm in July 2025, two of which feature private hot tubs, while the third features a mirror sauna. Each was carefully positioned to make the most of the surrounding landscape and uninterrupted countryside views.
Lahill Craig’s experience highlights a broader opportunity for farmers with attractive land, views or locations that could appeal to travellers looking for distinctive rural stays. Through its partnership programme, ÖÖD works with landowners and hospitality businesses to create premium accommodation destinations using its Mirror Houses. Partners become a part of a strong international brand. They gain access to the Stay ÖÖD booking platform and an international customer base. Most importantly, they receive ongoing marketing and operational support. Rather than simply supplying an accommodation unit, the approach is designed around creating a destination that reflects the character of the individual property and its surroundings. For farmers considering how to make underused land work harder, Lahill Craig Farm provides a perfect example of just that. Angela and Hugh have not replaced farming with tourism. They have added another dimension to the family business, transforming previously idle land into a productive asset and creating an additional income stream designed to help keep their farm thriving and in the family for generations to come. FG
Farmland as a destination The results came quickly. Rather than simply providing somewhere to sleep, Angela and Hugh focused on creating an experience rooted in the farm itself. Guests receive fresh farm produce and welcome baskets, while the peaceful surroundings and stunning nature views create a strong connection to the location. The combination of privacy and nature has attracted couples, golfers and nature lovers, many of whom travel considerable distances for the experience, stay for several nights and use the location to celebrate special occasions. The Houses have also proved highly Instagrammable, helping to move from a
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AT Bone & Sons Ltd is a design and build contractor specialising in agricultural, commercial, and rural construction projects. With a strong background in farming and estate work, AT Bone understands the practical, regulatory, and commercial pressures facing modern landowners and rural businesses. The company’s work ranges from the refurbishment and conversion of existing buildings through to the delivery of bespoke new-build workshops, spray sheds, machinery stores, grain stores, and commercial and industrial units. By offering a fully integrated, in-house service, AT Bone delivers durable, compliant, and future-proofed buildings that support
long-term operational efficiency and rural diversification. AT Bone manages projects from early feasibility and design development through to construction and final handover. The company regularly works with challenging structures, planning constraints, and sensitive rural settings, ensuring each development is both functional and visually appropriate. In-house capabilities include CAD, structural steel design and fabrication, comprehensive groundworks, drainage, and associated works. The company believes this integrated approach maintains quality control, programme certainty, and cost efficiency. Redundant agricultural buildings can be converted into high-quality
commercial units suitable for a wide range of tenants. These projects often involve complex structural remediation, asbestos removal, drainage upgrades, and internal reconfiguration. Where required, modernisation can be carefully balanced with estate and heritage considerations, ensuring converted buildings remain visually sympathetic to their rural surroundings. AT Bone can design and build to a variety of specifications. Previous work has included, but is not limited to, workshops, spray sheds, machinery storage, livestock facilities, silage clamps, lagoons and reservoirs, and dedicated spaces for crop storage and handling.
Many clients require flexible buildings capable of evolving over time. AT Bone specialises in generalpurpose agricultural buildings that can be adapted for storage, workshops, livestock, or commercial use as needs change. The focus on structural integrity, service provision, and future adaptability ensures long-term value from every building delivered. With increasing pressure on traditional farming incomes, rural diversification is more important than ever. AT Bone works closely with farmers, estates, and landowners to unlock the potential of underutilised assets, delivering buildings that generate income, improve efficiency, and enhance asset value. The combination of practical farming knowledge, in-house construction expertise, and commercial awareness is a winning one that makes AT Bone & Sons Ltd a trusted partner for agricultural and rural construction projects. For more information about the kinds of projects AT Bone can assist with, visit the website www.atbone.co.uk where you can read about the company’s existing relations with farmers. FG
Cultivating revenue from farm self-storage Unpredictable weather and shifting agricultural markets mean securing a reliable income stream is more critical than ever for UK farmers. The team at Billie Box claim they have the ultimate diversification strategy: self storage lock-up boxes that can be installed on farm. Converting underutilised land into a shipping container self-storage facility offers a lowoverhead, highly profitable solution to future-proof a farm business. Unlike traditional farming, using land for container selfstorage provides a steady, yearround revenue stream unaffected by wet harvests, drought, or volatile crop and fertiliser prices. Shipping containers are
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Building resilient rural businesses According to a recent NFU Mutual survey, around one-third of UK farmers (34%) run a diversified business, with diversification income accounting for around 13% of turnover. In England, DEFRA’s Farm Business Survey shows that 72% of farm businesses had some form of diversified activity in 2024/25, up 10% since 2015/16. Opportunities come in many forms, from holiday accommodation and farm shops to renewable energy projects, hospitality ventures and visitor attractions. The aim is to create additional income while making the most of the land, buildings and expertise already in place. Close Brothers Asset Finance works with farming businesses across the UK to help fund growth plans and support new opportunities. Access to the right finance can help turn ideas into reality.
One farming business supported by Close Brothers expanded into rural tourism, opening a tearoom and glamping facilities alongside its 600acre sheep farming operation. The impact was remarkable, with the new venture generating income in just a few months that was comparable to what the farm had previously produced over an entire year. Each project is unique, and requires careful planning, realistic budgeting and a clear understanding of how a new venture will fit alongside the existing business. With the right support and investment, these opportunities can provide valuable extra income and help strengthen the farm’s long-term future. For more information visit: closeassetfinance.co.uk/agriculture. All lending is subject to status and eligibility. T&Cs apply. FG
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Self-storage facility turns profit Gatewick Farm Storage partnered with Kuboid to diversify a family farming operation into a scalable storage facility in Steyning. With growing pressures on traditional agriculture, the fifth-generation business identified selfstorage as an opportunity to strengthen its income streams alongside its successful caravan and container storage operations. Early collaboration with Kuboid allowed the project to evolve from an initial concept into a refined, commercially viable design. When the original building footprint proved impractical, Kuboid redesigned the facility layout, optimising the configuration to improve traffic flow, parking and accessibility. The team delivered a full internal fit-out, transforming an empty structure into a fully operational storage facility. This
included the installation of swing and roller shutter doors, a mezzanine structure, integrated security systems, fire protection works and a complete electrical fit-out. This created a modern, secure environment ready to trade from day one. The successful phase-one launch demonstrated strong local demand, supported by community-led marketing and the business’s existing customer base. With bookings secured within the first week of operation, the facility quickly became a valuable addition to the wider farm operation. Designed with future expansion in mind, the project provides Gatewick Farm Storage with a foundation for continued growth, demonstrating how diversification into self-storage can provide resilience for rural businesses. FG
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Shepherd huts with multiple uses For more than 16 years, Black Mountain Shepherds Huts has combined traditional craftsmanship with thoughtful, personal service. This award-winning, family-run Welsh company creates beautifully finished shepherd’s huts for a wide variety of uses – from peaceful garden offices and guest accommodation to studios and holiday retreats. Each hut is made by highly skilled tradespeople, with chassis, windows and fitted furniture handcrafted in Wales. Local materials are chosen wherever possible, while beautiful French oak brings warmth, character and enduring quality throughout. Every hut is individually designed around its owner’s requirements, taste and budget.
Customers can choose from a wide range of sizes, layouts and colours, supported by friendly advice on design, groundwork and site preparation. Surveys can also be arranged before a final decision is made. Black Mountain Shepherds Huts delivers and carefully positions each completed hut, ready to connect on the very same day. With numerous five-star reviews, many Royal Welsh Awards and recognition as a finalist in the Amazon Rural Business Awards, the company has earned an excellent reputation for quality and service. Visitors are always warmly welcomed to explore the company’s own huts, tour the workshop and meet the skilled team behind every creation. FG
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Adaptable container buildings Co-founder of Roamify, Jaie Petty believes that the traditional housing system is seriously failing people in the UK. “The current system doesn’t fail us for lack of money. It fails us for lack of flexibility,” he says. “But why should we settle for this?” The answer to that question became Roamify. Modern container buildings that empower you or your business. The company Jaie set up supplies shipping container modules that are built to last, and support comfortable healthy living. Potentially an ideal fit for a farm diversification project that wanted to provide cost-effective and ecologically efficient building space. The containers could be set up as office space to rent for a rural
business, or Airbnb accommodation for holidaymakers seeking an onfarm experience. Prices for the 20ft model (Matilda) start from £25,000. The larger 40ft model (Duncan) can be acquired from £75,000. The whole Roamify business model is designed to avoid rigid systems, inflexible mortgages and bank gatekeeping. The company is on a mission to empower 1,000 lives and businesses by 2030. The company claims their modules are 95% more energy efficient that the UK average home and can be powered for as little as £0.30 per day. Visit roamifygroup.com for more information. FG
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Ilos Energy UK looks ahead to 2027
Farmers Guide spoke to Kate Covill, managing director of Ilos Energy UK, about the prospects for onfarm solar energy generation in the coming year. Ilos Energy develops, constructs and manages solar farm projects across Europe as an IPP owned by BNB Paribas. The UK branch of the organisation is run by Kate Covill who explained the state of the solar generation industry. “The whole process has changed and the government has organised a gate system as part of the grid reform. There are two steps to reach the UK 70GW solar PV goal by 2035 - CP30 and CP35.”
As part of the government’s grid reform programme, all energy sources have government targets. The ‘CP’ stands for ‘Clean Power’ and the ‘30’ and ‘35’ for the years 2030 and 2035, respectively. “Of the 70 gigawatts they need to do by 2035, about 45 of them are for 2030. But applications are considerably oversubscribed. Which is not good news for farmers interested in solar generation because it means there’s very little new development capacity left of the allocation,” said Kate. The release of the Strategic Spatial Energy Planning (SSEP) report that would likely announce
expansions to these targets has been pushed back to August 2027. “We think that the report will actually state significantly more power is required to meet increasing energy demands driven by industry’s ESG requirements kicking in, and the increased desire for green electricity needed by super consumers such as data centres, utilities and heavy industry that need to electrify and reduce their carbon emissions.” Kate was keen to address concerns that these targets could lead to the countryside being dominated by solar farms. “Many people worry that large-scale solar deployment will take up too much land and affect food production. However, as the Government has stated, delivering 70GW of solar capacity would require around 0.6% of UK land, while even the 100GW being considered under future Clean Power proposals would use only around 0.9%. By comparison, around 2% of UK land is used for golf courses. Solar energy can
be deployed with minimal impact on food production, while helping to address the growing risks posed by droughts and extreme weather. If we are serious about protecting the environment and ensuring long-term sustainability, we need to embrace a range of solutions.” While the industry awaits an announcement on the next Gate 2 for grid connectivity capacity, Ilos is expanding its call to action to target farmers and landowners with land close to industrial sites. To meet the need of larger power consumers who would like the majority of their power from renewable sources. “We can offer a private wire to industry looking for electricity. We can provide a dedicated solar and battery generation site. Ilos would love to talk to landowners with 50 acres or more of suitable space that is adjacent to industrial sites.” FG Kate Covill, managing director of Ilos Energy UK.
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over by farm traffic (they’re rated to 60 tonnes) and are a proven solution for ground stabilisation and muddy areas. Create solid pathways, driveways, gateways, storage areas, or parking areas quickly and easily, either temporary or permanent, with minimal mess and disturbance. Each slab measures 50cm x 50cm x 5.3cm and weighs 7kg, interlinking to provide a stable, self-supporting, free-draining surface for all traffic. They won’t sink, even on mud, including heavy clay, and with a 20year manufacturer’s warranty, they are a solid investment. For more information, please visit www.mudcontrol.co.uk to discuss your requirements. FG
Unlocking value from on-farm renewables UK farmers are capturing more value from on-farm renewable electricity, while strengthening the resilience and sustainability of supply chains, with Conrad Energy’s real-time energy matching. Many farmers already generate clean electricity through solar, wind, or biogas, but too often this energy is exported at a low value. Real time matching ensures that power produced on a farm is directly aligned with the electricity consumption needs of their supply chains – from cold stores, dairies to food processing. This creates a circular economy where energy use and food production are more tightly linked, creating value and reducing
everyone’s carbon footprint. For retailers, processors, and consumers, the benefits are clear – lower-carbon products, more transparent supply chains, and reduced exposure to energy price volatility. For farmers, it means making every unit of energy count, lowering costs, boosting income from renewables, and offering their buyers the assurance of greener produce. Tim Foster, director of energy for business at Conrad Energy, said:“Real-time energy matching empowers farmers to go beyond net zero commitments. “By directly connecting on-farm generation with the businesses they supply, we create value across the chain – from field to fork.” FG
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Putting the farm rooftops to work
Running a working farm, farmhouse and a busy wedding venue from one electricity supply is never going to be a quiet day at the meter. With such a varied business under one roof, energy use can be high, unpredictable and, at times, very demanding. The original plan was to install a
ground-mounted solar PV system. However, the distance between the proposed array and the existing electrical supply meant a long cable run, adding unnecessary cost and installation complexity. Therefore, Russells Renewables suggested the answer was quite literally closer to home – the roof.
A roofmounted solar system offered a straightforward and cost-effective solution. Using the existing roof space avoided the expense of a long cable route, while making the most of the fact that rooftop systems are generally more economical to install per kW. In other words, it made good financial sense to put the solar where the sun was already shining. High-quality, long-warranty solar panels were chosen to maximise generation and provide reliable performance for years to come. The system was paired with three Tesla Powerwall 3 batteries and a Tesla Gateway, which acts as the brain of the operation. The batteries store surplus solar energy during the day, ready to be used when the sun goes down and the demand goes up. Even better, the system can take advantage of cheaper overnight electricity, at around 7p/kWh, compared with daytime grid electricity
costing approximately 28p/kWh. So while everyone else is tucked up in bed, the batteries can be getting themselves ready for the day ahead. Each morning, the system starts with energy stored from a combination of yesterday’s solar generation and low-cost overnight charging. That means the business can use its stored energy before reaching for more expensive grid electricity. The numbers are just as impressive as the technology. Around 70% of the solar generation is expected to be used onsite, helping to significantly reduce monthly electricity costs. The remaining 30% is exported to the grid, creating an additional income stream that can help offset electricity costs during those darker winter months when the British sunshine inevitably decides to take a holiday. And perhaps the best number of all? The system is expected to pay for itself in just four years and nine months. After that, it is forecast to deliver approximately £607,000 in profit after payback. So, from farming and family life to weddings and celebrations, this site has plenty going on. Now, at least, its electricity is working just as hard. FG
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Three decades of diversification at The Matterley Estate Hampshire dairy farmer Peveril Bruce has spent 30 years combining farming with enterprises including motocross, tank demonstrations and one of the UK’s most popular music festivals. Alfie White finds out more. For most of the year, the Matterley Estate, near Winchester, is home to a herd of 240 Holstein dairy cows. One weekend in August, part of the Hampshire farm undergoes a dramatic transformation. When tens of thousands of festivalgoers arrive for Boomtown, the land that ordinarily forms a working farm is taken over by stages, a pop-up city and festival infrastructure. For Peveril Bruce, hosting large-scale events at Matterley is nothing new. The accountant-turned-dairy farmer has spent almost 30 years developing a range of diversification ventures on the Hampshire farm, which has been in his family since 1946. This has included music festivals such as Creamfields, Homelands and Boomtown, as well as international motocross, Tough Mudder and other endurance events, tank demonstrations and commercial shooting. Rather than setting out to develop
an events business, Mr Bruce said many of the opportunities came from people enquiring about the site.
The Matterley Bowl Central to its appeal is the Matterley Bowl – a natural amphitheatre – which, combined with good site access, makes the farm ideal for hosting large events. “We’ve got the perfect site here, the Matterley Bowl is an ideal amphitheatre,” Mr Bruce said. Large gatherings at Matterley are by no means a recent phenomenon. Dwight D Eisenhower addressed American troops at Matterley prior to D-Day in 1944, while heavyweight boxer Joe Louis held an exhibition fight there to entertain the American troops during the conflict. Matterley’s modern events diversification began with Creamfields in 1998. Since then, the farm has hosted a number of festival and live music events. Mr Bruce said Boomtown is now the largest event the farm has hosted,
Harvest continues as the festival takes place in the Matterley Bowl behind. with Matterley contracted to continue hosting the festival for another five years. Hosting a music festival on a working dairy farm creates challenges, but after almost three decades of
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The 800ha Matterley Estate is a mixed farm, with 240 dairy cattle and 445ha of arable crops. much of an issue,” he said. “For example, there was a phase when we were burying the water pipes, but when you bury them, they very often stick a putlock through them, so now we just keep the pipes on the surface and roll them up,” Mr Bruce explained.
Farm to festival and back again The cows are brought indoors during the festival set-up and takedown periods. Once the festival has finished, work begins to clear the site and prepare the land for farming activities. Grass repairs are routinely
required. The farm also manages soil compaction caused during the event. Litter and metal also pose an issue, but one that is dealt with effectively by a combination of festival staff and the on-farm team. Mr Bruce said that just two weeks after this year’s festival, visitors would already struggle to find any litter. A small team returns in February, once vegetation has died back, to collect items that may have been missed during the initial clean-up. One of Matterley’s farm workers found a solution for recovering well-hidden metal left behind by festivalgoers by constructing a magnet that can scour the site to
pick up tent pegs and other pieces of metal. Festival infrastructure is gradually removed following the event, with Mr Bruce expecting the takedown to be complete within two and a half weeks of the festival ending. With a festival operating at such a large scale, the physical impacts of a 70,000-person festival are not the only issues that organisers must contend with.
Dealing with noise complaints Mr Bruce acknowledged that Matterley receives its share of noise complaints during Boomtown but praised the festival’s response to concerns raised by local residents. He believes the majority of local residents are supportive of the event and that the festival benefits the wider community.
“We do what we can to involve the local community,” he said. Part of that effort involves inviting local people onto the farm before the festival begins. Mr Bruce gives tours of the site, allowing residents to see the scale of the infrastructure required to transform farmland into a major festival venue. “I give tours to local people before the event and, overall, they are gobsmacked by what they see,” he said. “They are astonished by the incredible work that goes into setting up the festival.” As he approaches his 73rd birthday, Mr Bruce said his son is preparing to take the business forward. However, he hopes his son will continue in the same vein, as he believes the diversification ventures have made the farm a more enjoyable place to live and work. As he reflects on almost 30 years of diversification, his advice to other farmers considering similar ventures is positive but comes with a warning. “I would advise every farmer to diversify,” Mr Bruce concluded. “It brings fun and activity to the farm but always prepare for scrutiny from the authorities.” FG
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Can SugaROx prove science's promise? Biostimulants offer a potential route to help crops cope with challenging growing conditions, but variable field performance has left some farmers understandably sceptical. Daniel Hodge visited SugaROx, to find out how its technology works.
the plant’s natural mechanisms. However, demonstrating a mechanism under tightly controlled lab conditions is a very long way from producing a commercial crop input. The next challenge is to progressively expose the technology to more of the variability encountered in real-world agriculture.
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Controlled environment rooms allow precise control of various conditions. Biostimulants are becoming an increasingly important part of crop inputs, promising improved nutrient use and greater tolerance of drought and heat. Yet for growers in the UK, the central question remains: do they actually work? That’s a question that’s difficult to answer when biostimulant products can act in very different ways and where performance may change significantly according to real-world conditions such as differences in crop, soil, weather and management. SugaROx, a company developing a biostimulants around naturally occurring plant molecules that influence metabolism within plant cells, is putting considerable emphasis on understanding how its products work, and where and when they can deliver in the field. The first product in SugarROx's pipeline is based on trehalose 6-phosphate or ‘T6P’. SugaROx’s CTO, Dr Cara Griffiths, describes the molecule as a kind of “blood sugar regulator” in plants. “In humans that’s insulin; in plants that’s T6P,” she explains. T6P indicates sugar is available within the plant and helps optimise its use for growthrelated processes. Therefore, instead of focusing primarily on conditions outside of the plant,
SugaROx is attempting to influence the plant’s own metabolism. Cara says the aim is to address internal metabolic inefficiencies and make better use of the energy already available to the crop.
Getting inside the plant T6P in its natural form cannot simply be applied to a leaf. Without any form of modification, the molecule is unable to get inside the plant cell where it can act. SugaROx’s solution has been to place what Cara describes as a chemical ‘mask’ or ‘cage’ on T6P. This changes T6P’s properties in a way that allows it to pass through that critical cell membrane. Once inside the plant cell, the mask is designed to be released by UV light, subsequently leaving the T6P available to act within the plant as it would naturally, albeit at a much higher concentration. SugaROx says metabolic tracing has also been used to understand what happens following application, with the cage ultimately metabolised through the plant’s natural processes. This means the compound is broken down and dealt with by
After developing the so-called ‘cage’, early plant work was carried out in controlled-environment rooms, where temperature, humidity and light can be precisely controlled. Crops including wheat, tomatoes, strawberries, maize and soybeans can be grown under specified conditions, allowing SugaROx to isolate responses and better understand the technology’s mode of action. From there, work moves into glasshouses. These retain a degree of control but introduce more fluctuation in factors such as temperature and sunlight. The progression with field crops then moves through plot work, tramline trails and then ultimately into full-scale fields, where changing soil depth, slopes, weather, variety and farm management add further layers of variability.
What counts as evidence? Dr. Pete Berry, an ADAS agronomist involved in SugaROx field trials, says this is one of the wider challenges facing the biostimulant sector. Different products inevitably target very different biological processes and functions. Some may be intended to help alleviate drought stress, for example, while others could be aimed at improving nutrient acquisition. Performance is heavily dependent on the environment, making comparisons between products – and between individual trials – difficult. Pete pointed out that biostimulants in the UK do not face the same efficacy requirements as regulated crop protection products such as fungicides and insecticides. As a result, growers may encounter products without the depth of statistically robust field data they would expect elsewhere. For that reason, he argues farmers should not treat “biostimulant” as a single category with a predictable response. The practical question for farmers is not simply whether biostimulants work, but whether a particular product has
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credible evidence for the circumstances in which they intend to use it. Pete suggests growers should look for at least two or three years of field data, with replicated treatments, statistical analysis and, ideally, trials carried out independently. Trials need to cover conditions relevant to the farm on which the product may eventually be used. The emphasis on replicated, multi-site and multi-year testing makes the SugaROx approach of particular interest. At the time of interview, SugaROx said it had over 100 trials running globally, including work with potential go-tomarket partners in the UK, Germany, Spain, Brazil and the USA. Alongside the wider programme, ADAS is carrying out 15 UK trials in a project funded through DEFRA's Farming Innovation Programme. The work consists of replicated tramline strips across a geographical spread of sites, including different wheat types and a range of soil conditions. SugaROx’s intention is to expose the product to as broad a selection of real-world conditions as possible, rather than relying on a small number of favourable sites.
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Small research plots are utilised to test a large number of independent variables.
SugaROx says that its wider programme of wheat trials are currently showing an average yield uplift of around 8%, although Cara was quick to stress that the figure is variable. Reported responses range from around 2–3% up to 15–16%, depending on multiple factors including crop genetics, soil, irrigation and sunlight. A strong average increase is encouraging, but it does not answer the more difficult question of how consistently a response can be reproduced on individual farms. Cara readily acknowledges that field performance across different geographical areas, soil types and plant varieties remains one of the areas SugaROx still has to prove before full commercialisation. “We need to build up our data package on that, and we’re doing that year on year,” she says. SugaROx is also examining where the product fits within existing crop programmes. From a scientific perspective, the timing that produces the strongest response from T6P may not always coincide neatly with an existing spray pass. Trials are looking at applications around T1, T2, T3 and T4 to determine where treatments can actually be integrated in a realistic and practical manner. This approach reflects a wider overall approach to SugaROx’s development process: they seem to genuinely understand that a product has to be theoretically effective, and has to work within the realities of an actual farming system.
Working with growers With real-world farming systems in mind, SugaROx says that the DEFRA and Innovate UK funded project allows farmers to be involved in development rather Specialist research combines such as the ones pictured analyse grain as they harvest and provide a bagged sample for the lab.
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AGRI-SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY than simply being brought in at the end of the process. “At the end of the day, they should be here developing the products with us,” Cara says. “There’s no point in us coming to them with something we think may work.” Feedback from farmers involved with the trials so far, she says, suggests the formulation can be incorporated into existing tanks and spraying systems without having to make machinery modifications. SugaROx says this has been a deliberate part of formulation development, with Cara acknowledging the last thing farmers would want is a significant capital expenditure on machinery in order to integrate a new biostimulant into their system. Another area being explored is whether the T6P biostumulant could help maintain crop performance where conventional inputs are reduced. Trials have looked at lower nitrogen regimes, as well as potential reductions in other inputs. However, Cara emphasises that this work is less advanced than the main yield programme and currently involves fewer trials. The potential commercial attraction is clear if the effect can eventually be demonstrated reliably. Maintaining crop performance while reducing exposure to volatile fertiliser or crop protection costs could strengthen the economic case considerably.
The commercial test SugaROx says it is aiming for a product price somewhere between a conventional biostimulant
The SugaROx team are currently preparing for a soft launch in 2027. and a fungicide-level spend, with a target return on investment of around 3:1 at farmgate prices. That remains an ambition rather than a guaranteed return and will ultimately depend on the response achieved under individual farm conditions. SugaROx plans an initial UK market activation involving around 30 founding farmers, ahead of a planned full market launch in 2028. The attraction of the SugaROx approach is that it begins with a defined piece of plant biology. T6P has a clear metabolic role and the company has developed an undeniably clever method intended to deliver it into plant cells without relying on genetic modification. The challenging job after this is proving that this science can produce a sufficiently reliable
commercial response once it encounters the variability of real farming.
Follow the evidence Promising trial averages make an excellent starting point, but, as ever, farmers need to understand (and believe) how a product behaves across seasons, soil types, varieties and management systems before deciding whether it deserves a place in their own programme. For Cara, data reliability is “of paramount importance”, and this is perhaps reflected in SugaROx’s comprehensively evidencebased approach. Her ultimate advice is to look at soil type, rainfall, irrigation, crop genetics and how any biostimulant being considered fits within the wider farming system. FG
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need for maximum accuracy. Agrifac’s Pulse Width Frequency Modulation (PWFM) technology, StrictSprayPlus, helped to deliver that. “Thanks to targeted application, we can maintain the correct spray rate in turns and around obstacles,” said Mr Ivanič. “That level of control makes a real difference.” The next step was combining PWFM with AiCPlus, Agrifac’s camera-based spot-spraying system. Together, these technologies enable targeted decisions on every pass, treating only where needed. The result is less waste and greater efficiency without compromising performance. For Donau Farm, targeted herbicide application is not an experiment. It is a necessity. “AiCPlus treats only where needed, reduces product use and lowers crop stress,” Mr Ivanič explained. This approach supports tighter regulations and helps Donau Farm move towards smarter, more efficient input management. Even the most advanced technology must remain easy to operate in the cab.
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The new TOP V 6520 C is a compact twin rotor rake without chassis that delivers impressive manoeuvrability and is ideal for farms with consistently high volumes of forage and complex logistics. Featuring an innovative pivoting headstock, the new Pottinger manoeuvrable rake follows the tractor perfectly when cornering and rakes a central swath. The high
centring force of the mechanical stabiliser struts on the pivoting headstock allowing the machine to run smoothly without swaying from side to side. In addition, the machine is prevented from running forward when driving downhill. The floating rotor suspension ensures three-dimensional ground tracking. The new Multitast jockey wheel is available as an option and is mounted directly on the headstock,
allowing the rake to glide over any bumps in the ground. Equipped with these features, the rake works neatly to ensure a low crude ash content and high forage quality. The tandem axles compensate perfectly for uneven ground. This results in very smooth running, even at high speeds. At the headland, the machine is lifted by the tractor linkage and gently moved into the centre position. The high ground clearance of the
TOP V 6520 C makes headland turns easier and prevents disruption of the already-formed swaths. The TOP V 6520 C is also compact during transport with its centre of gravity close to the tractor. The working width can be adjusted mechanically from 5.9m to 6.5m and can be adapted to the geometry of each tractor. This produces swath widths between 1–1.6m. The TOP V 6520 C rake is therefore ideal for handling heavy forage in combination with smaller harvesting machines. This new rake sees Pöttinger deliver a rock-solid design. Weight and costs have been saved at the same time as achieving maximum robustness, the manufacturer claims. The TOP V 6520 C is a flexible machine that you can rely on, especially during short windows of optimum harvesting time. Pottinger is a family-owned international manufacturer that specialises in grassland, tillage and seed drill technology. The company states that it contributes to a sustainable increase in effectiveness, efficiency and quality in agricultural production and is a partner who its customers can rely on. FG
Drone spraying: what are the rules? Drone technology for agricultural spraying is becoming increasingly capable. However, the UK regulatory landscape remains a significant barrier to its use for crop protection, writes machinery reporter Daniel Hodge. Currently, there aren’t any commercial authorisations that allow plant protection products to be applied via drone in the UK. Instead, pesticide applications are limited to a small number of trials which operate under ‘Extrapolated Trials Permits’ issued by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Primarily, this is because pesticide application by drone is currently classed as aerial spraying. Under the Plant Protection Products (Sustainable Use) Regulations, aerial spraying is prohibited unless authorised by HSE. The requirements do not end with approval of the products themselves. Each drone application must also be covered by an Aerial Spraying Permit, while operators require appropriate pesticide certification and Civil Aviation Authority authorisation.
Application equipment is also subject to inspection requirements. Additionally, HSE currently requires pesticides applied by drone to use the authorised spray volumes stated on the product label. Low- and ultra-low-volume applications are not automatically permitted – an important consideration for drones carrying relatively small liquid payloads. However, there are signs that the position might be moving. The UK Pesticides National Action Plan, published in 2025, specifically identifies drone spraying as an area where regulatory barriers should be reviewed. Government said the technology could enable more targeted applications, replace handheld equipment in some situations and allow treatment of land otherwise difficult to access. It also committed to considering changes to existing rules, including the requirement to permit individual spray operations. Perhaps more significantly, HSE guidance updated in July 2026 says it is reviewing operator certification requirements in anticipation of commercial-level
authorisations being granted “in the foreseeable future”. Trials are meanwhile building the evidence required for those approvals. In July, AutoSpray Systems announced that a further permit had been secured to trial a drone-applied insecticide in Yorkshire during 2026, generating efficacy, residue and application data to support future commercial authorisation.
Widespread drone spraying is unlikely to arrive through a single regulatory change. More likely, individual products and uses will gain approval as the necessary evidence is generated, while the wider permitting framework evolves alongside them. For now, drones remain outside mainstream British crop protection – but the route towards commercial use is beginning to become clearer. FG
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FARMERS ADVISED TO CHECK EWES FOR WORMS The spread of Haemonchus contortus, known as Barber’s pole worm, across the UK has prompted calls for sheep farmers to extend worm monitoring to ewes. It is important to confirm a high egg count is due to Haemonchus before treating adult sheep to ensure the correct treatment approach is taken, Elanco’s ruminant technical consultant Matt Colston advised. He said: “At a recent farmer
meeting, one farm had reported faecal egg counts into the thousands, but only 10% was Haemonchus. Using a narrow-spectrum wormer in this case wouldn’t have been the best option, as it would have left a significant burden of other strongyles behind.” If you suspect Haemonchus, speak to your vet for advice on appropriate diagnostic testing, such as sending samples to the lab; FAMACHA testing (examining the colour of the mucous membranes of
the lower eyelid to estimate the level of anaemia); or post-mortems, the experts added. When considering whether to treat ewes with a wormer, much depends on the situation. Product choice will also vary between individual farms, so again, it is important to discuss appropriate treatment with your vet or SQP, the expert emphasised. Mr Colston added that farmers do not need to panic, but they should be prepared, carry out more routine FECs
and work with advisers on a worm monitoring plan for their ewes. FG
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Bird flu resilience needs action New research from the Royal Veterinary College has examined how the structure of Great Britain’s poultry industry affects its resilience to high pathogenicity avian influenza (HPAI). The research found that alongside farm-level biosecurity, wider factors including planning, infrastructure and financial risk also play an important role in the sector’s ability to prepare for and respond to disease outbreaks. The findings could help policymakers and the poultry industry enhance disease preparedness, particularly timely given the ongoing development of the UK’s Poultry Sector Growth Plan. Over the last four years, Great Britain has experienced its most
severe outbreaks of HPAI, with commercial poultry and wild birds being repeatedly affected. Improving the resilience of the poultry industry has therefore become increasingly important for food production, animal and human health and the wider economy. The findings suggest that strengthening resilience to avian influenza will require action beyond individual farms. As demand for poultry continues to grow, decisions about where new poultry enterprises are located, how existing facilities are upgraded and how disease risk is managed will become increasingly important for maintaining a resilient and sustainable poultry sector. FG
NI farmers paid to join GENOTYPE SCHEME DAERA minister Andrew Muir is encouraging all dairy and suckler beef farmers across Northern Ireland to opt in to the Bovine
Genetics Genotyping Scheme. Genotyping is a laboratory process which analyses an animal’s DNA via an ear tissue sample,
Researchers at Scotland’s Rural University College (SRUC) have discovered that microbiome-led breeding could reduce cattle methane emissions without impacting overall growth and performance. A study at SRUC’s Beef and Sheep Research Centre used respiration chambers to measure methane emissions in cattle per kg dry matter intake. It found that high-emitting beef cattle produced almost twice as much methane emissions as low-emitting animals under equal conditions. The key difference between these animals was a heritable genetic trait which can be selected for on farm, either naturally or through artificial insemination. Dr Emma McGowan, genetics specialist at Quality Meat Scotland said: “New research at
SRUC suggests that ruminal microbiome-driven breeding could offer a practical way to reduce methane emissions from cattle while protecting, and potentially improving, growth rates and feed efficiency. “By identifying microbial traits linked to both lower emissions and production efficiency, researchers are exploring how breeding decisions could support more climate-conscious beef production without sacrificing animal performance.” Dr McGowan added there is a win-win situation when using microbiome-driven breeding to reduce the unnecessary by-product methane, while simultaneously improving cattle productivity. Selectively breeding cattle based on microbial traits, can help livestock farmers to improve feed conversion and production efficiency while lowering emissions, according to the new study. FG
collected using an ear tag in a similar way to the bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD) eradication programme. The scheme, which opened on 1st September 2026, will initially provide financial support to livestock farmers to genotype their current breeding animals, including future replacements. All calves born and registered during the 2027 calendar year will have the opportunity to be genotyped. DAERA says farm businesses will receive a payment of £13 per eligible genotype submitted through the scheme.
Minister Muir said: “This world-leading scheme will support a more resilient, efficient and environmentally sustainable bovine livestock sector and will enable herd owners to improve the accuracy of breeding decisions by identifying traits, such as feed efficiency and health-related characteristics, at an earlier stage.” The £16.6 million Bovine Genetics Genotyping Scheme is a key component of the £60 million Bovine Genetics Project (BGP), which forms part of the DAERA Sustainable Agriculture Programme. FG
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PREVENTING LAMENESS FROM SPREADING AMONG DAIRY COWS Lameness is one of the most critical challenges facing the UK dairy sector with around 30% of UK dairy cows suffering from some degree of impaired mobility at any given moment, writes John Henderson MRCVS. The financial impact of lameness can be severe, with figures showing that a single case costs an average of £330. When margins are tight, letting these losses walk out the gate is an expense that farm businesses cannot afford. Lameness can lead to lost milk yield, poor fertility, vet and treatment costs and premature culling. Bacterial infections such as foul foot, a deep infection of the soft skin between the claws (interdigital skin), can lead to lameness. Any trauma or damage to the skin makes it possible for a particular bacteria (fusiformis), to get into the tissue. Signs are swelling between the claws and lower part of the foot, soft macerated interdigital skin and smelly discharge. Treatment involves prompt antibiotic administration until the condition resolves.
Digital Dermatitis Digital Dermatitis (DD) is the single most significant cause of lameness in dairy cows because it spreads easily from one cow to another therefore having the potential to become a herd-level problem within a short period of time. DD is almost always in the hind feet and is a painful infection of the skin and John Henderson MRCVS.
underlying tissues of the bulbs of the heels. The cause of the infection is a corkscrew shaped bacteria called treponema, which penetrate the skin of the heels and establish an area of damage and raw tissue. DD is spread from cow to cow via contact with slurry; the bacteria can survive in slurry for 24 hours so cows can infect each other. Establishment of DD is made more likely by poor condition of heel skin, as the protective barriers of the skin surface and the local immune defences will be less effective. The most common cause of this will be slurry build-up in the cubicle house, subjecting the cow’s feet to moisture and dung for many hours a day. Insufficient cubicle numbers for the herd size on top of poor hygiene will drastically worsen the problem, as there will be more cows forced to stand in slurry for longer. The lesions of DD progress in size and severity over a period of a few weeks to a couple of months.
Treating lameness Treatment of an active, painful DD lesion requires direct application of an antibacterial product. Antibiotic spray applied on three consecutive days is generally successful although other non-antibiotic treatments are available. A veterinarian study compared Provita Hoofsure Konquest to a conventional topical anti-microbial treatment for DD. 245 cows from six farms were enrolled and randomised into two groups. The control group
Lesions are often visible on dairy cows with digital dermatitis.
Konquest offers an alternative treatment option to conventional antibiotic treatments. received a topical anti-microbial spray after thorough cleaning and drying, and the other received Konquest under a “bikini wrap” which was removed after 24hrs. Both groups noted a reduction in lesion size and an improvement or cure with regards to lesion appearance, with just one application. With the need to reduce the use of antimicrobials in the dairy industry, Konquest may be considered as a suitable alternative to conventional antibiotic treatments. At the herd level, once DD has been introduced (and that ship has sailed for most farms!), it becomes vital to limit its spread. Complete elimination of DD from the herd is not practical as many infected cows will carry the bacteria in a dormant state even after they have been treated and the lesion resolved. These bacteria survive deep in the tissue of the heel and can become active again if the cow’s foot health and hygiene are neglected. Frequent footbathing of cows with an effective disinfectant solution kills any bacteria on the feet on an ongoing basis, such that they never
get the chance to establish a lesion. This should be done as frequently as possible.
Footbath treatment Hoofsure Endurance from Provita ticks all the boxes for an effective footbath. It has been shown to be extremely effective when used as the footbath chemical of choice on farms affected by DD. A proprietary blend of organic acids and oils, Hoofsure Endurance kills the Treponeme bacteria by exposure to the low pH of the solution. This mechanism of action is resistant to the effects of dung contamination, meaning the footbath remains effective for the whole herd. Hoofsure Endurance is also completely safe for all farm staff. Formalin, which is still widely used, is an officially recognised carcinogen and extremely toxic to the respiratory tract. It is also readily inactivated by dung contamination, becoming increasingly ineffective as more cows pass through. Hoofsure Endurance provides the efficacy without the toxicity and may be considered for use on any farm where efforts to control DD are ongoing. FG
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How to keep cattle healthy during winter housing As the weather shifts, many livestock farmers are preparing for the winter months. While winter housing can pose challenges for cattle health, making plans now may ease the stress later in the year, writes Douglas Scott of Westpoint Vets. With cattle in close proximity, wet and cold weather and the everincreasing concern over winter feed, it is important to consider some key challenges faced by winter housed cattle and think about what steps can be taken to mitigate these. The housing season typically shows an increase in lameness in both beef and dairy cattle. Foot care is the cornerstone of lameness control, with both infectious and anatomical lesions commonly diagnosed. Regular foot care, with visual examination of feet wherever possible, is highly recommended – make use of your vet or professional foot trimmer where problems may arise. Foot bathing is also commonly utilised, especially on dairy farms, to control these issues. Farmers should keep sheds well bedded and clean, be considerate of how cattle move around the shed
and adopt a proactive approach to footcare to catch problems early. This summer has seen record levels of drought and with this many are anticipating challenges in winter feed, especially in regard to forage. It is important to consider the nutritional content of forage, both in terms of energy density and trace element availability, which are often lower in low-quality forage. Where possible, forage analysis will provide invaluable information regarding quality, energy density and nutrient factors. This can be used to
plan feed rations to optimise stock performance. It is also possible for blood or tissue tests to be taken by vets to assess mineral levels and energy balance to find problems at the cow level and guide mineral supplementation. Cattle are often treated at housing to clear any parasite burden from the grazing season. It is advised to discuss any routine worming protocols with vets. They can advise on risk periods and help with monitoring of parasite burdens.
With housing comes an increased risk of pneumonia, especially in youngstock but across all ages. Factors such as ventilation and stress massively impact this, so it is important to consider housing design. Vaccination also plays a big role in control and can be led by often subsidised testing so make sure to consider this when problems arise or are anticipated. Schemes such as the animal health and welfare pathway unlock funding for you to utilise with your vet, subsidising planning and diagnostics for many of these areas. FG
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SPOTLIGHT ON: NEW CATTLE COLLAR LAUNCHED USING VIRTUAL FENCING Commercial virtual fencing system, Nofence has launched its most advanced cattle collar to date, combining virtual fencing technology with herd management and livestock monitoring. Nofence says its new collar builds on the back of what farmers across the country have proven over the past few years: that virtual fencing works, and works well enough to trust with the herd, the ground, and the season ahead. Earlier Nofence products already proved that virtual fencing can effectively contain herds through invisible technology, and the firm is now working with UK beef and dairy farmers to establish what else could a collar do to help livestock management on farm. When speaking with farmers, several key things kept coming up again and again, and the new product aims to tackle some of these issues through its precision livestock management platform. The recurring issues included too much time being spent by farmers on admin, reproduction windows being missed, and sick or injured animals only being found when it’s too late. None of that is about knowing the herd less. It's about the hours in the day not stretching quite as far as the job needs them to. Grit doesn't
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Adding eyes to the field This is where virtual fencing stops being just a fence. Closing that gap is what Nofence is turning into: providing a full observation of the herd directly to the farm business. Rotational grazing now runs from a phone, with the abilty to draw the next paddock, move the herd when you're ready, or set the move in advance and let it happen without having to stand at the gate. Grazing reports are automatically drafted as you go, logging which areas have been grazed and for how long, so scheme paperwork stops taking up too much time. Heat detection aims to catch what a quick walk around the field might miss, particularly issues that happen overnight or out of sight. Calving alerts close the gap between when a cow actually delivers and when it is found, giving farmers the chance to be there rather than find out about it afterwards.
Activity tracking flags anomalies early, so a sick or injured animal doesn't have to wait for the next visual check to be spotted. But none of this is much use if it can't survive the conditions it's meant to work in, and British farming doesn't do anything by halves. Exposed hillsides that hold the wind all winter. Ground that's bone dry in July and a bog by October. Weather that changes its mind three times before lunch, regardless of what the forecast said at breakfast. Farmers work through all of it because the herd doesn't stop needing to be looked after just because the day's unpleasant.
The collar that can take a hit Nofence claims its new cattle collar was built "not to quit". The firm says it was designed to be five times tougher than its predecessor and tested for the extremes of the British climate. Improved connectivity keeps the fence live and the herd visible in more of the places being grazed, not just the areas with a strong signal. The collar comes with a ten-year warranty, twice the industry standard, because Nofence says it "isn't expecting this one back". Updates are delivered automatically to the collar and app over time, so it keeps getting better without you doing a thing. A stronger, built-in battery with double solarcharging that lasts all season without farmers having to give it a moment's thought. Virtual fencing was the beginning, and Nofence says it's a beginning that's already paid off for the farmers who took the step, adding that the next leap is here now.
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Each animal wears a solar-powered GPS collar, which achieves a 99.7% containment rate once livestock become used to them. Animals learn to respond to audio cues rather than physical barriers. A mild pulse, roughly half the intensity of a standard electric fence, is only used as a last resort. After training, 96% of boundary interactions are resolved with sound alone. The result is a predictable, low-stress environment where animals graze naturally and move freely within their boundaries. FG
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solutions to future-proof farming businesses. The Agri Forum returns for a second year, featuring discussions on anaerobic digestion as a potential farm income stream and the impact of inheritance tax changes. With more than 90% of trade stand space already booked, exhibitors include Hunt Forest Group, Duffields, Quality Milk Management Systems, Barbers Cheesemakers and headline sponsor Mole Valley Farmers. Advance tickets cost £22 (£26 on the gate), with student tickets priced at £15 and free entry for children under 15. Visit www.bathandwest.com to book tickets. FG
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GB dairy herd falls to lowest level on record GB dairy cow numbers have fallen by 2.2% over the past year, taking the herd to its lowest level on record. British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS) figures show the GB milking herd stood at 1.57 million head on 1st July, down 34,500 from the same month last year. Youngstock numbers have also fallen, with just 869,000 cattle under two years old, raising concerns about a shortage of future dairy replacements. Molly Corbett, livestock analyst at AHDB said: “There has been a consistent reduction in dairy female births since early 2023. “Favourable dairy-beef economics and the improvement in sexed semen technology have
led to a reduction in dairy heifer replacements being born.” BCMS data show the number of cattle aged two to four years declined by 3.9% year on year, while there was a slight increase in the number aged four to six years. There was also a decline in the number of dairy cows over six years old as producers look to cull older cows. Ms Corbett suggested that higher milk and beef prices had encouraged producers to keep cows longer for milk income and an extra beef calf, but as milk prices fell, more older cows had been culled. Despite fewer dairy cows, total GB milk volumes increased by 3% in the past year, driven by on-farm efficiency and productivity gains. FG
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UK farmers call for Brazilian beef and poultry ban Farming groups are calling for a ban on imports of Brazilian beef and poultry into the UK, citing concerns over antimicrobial usage and lower production standards. Restrictions limiting imports from Brazil came into force in the EU on 3rd September, and calls are growing for similar measures to be introduced in the UK. There are major concerns that without restrictions, large quantities of Brazilian beef and poultry bound for other countries could flood the UK market. The UK government is reportedly assessing the safety of Brazilian beef, though its review may not conclude until next year. Neil Shand, chief executive of the
National Beef Association (NBA), said: “We're calling it out now because we're scared there's going to be more imports, but there's already Brazilian beef here. He added that the NBA had made representations to government, stressing its concerns. “We really need to try and find out as an industry where it is [within the food supply chain] and challenge those people that are importing it,” he added. The British Meat Processors Association (BMPA) has written to Defra secretary Dame Angela Eagle calling for action. BMPA chief executive John Powell said: “The risk is that larger volumes of Brazilian meat from animals
treated with high levels of antibiotics originally intended for the EU market could instead be diverted into the UK market, particularly via the food service route, where origin is not specified.” Mr Powell suggested that until Defra publishes its assessment, consumers remain at risk of consuming unsafe Brazilian beef, potentially also damaging the reputation of UK beef. The NFU, NFU Scotland, NFU Cymru, and the Ulster Farmers’ Union have jointly raised concerns to government and called for an immediate ban. The unions say that failure to act will not only expose the nation to a public health risk, but damage
consumer confidence in beef and poultry. They have also collectively asked for a UK framework of core production standards to be established, applying to domestic and imported agri-food products equally to prevent domestic producers being undercut by food produced to lower standards. NFU president Tom Bradshaw said: “A key responsibility of any government is to ensure that imported products are safe and do not pose a human health risk. “But clearly the EU do not have confidence that this is the case. Their government have banned Brazilian meat, the UK government needs to do the same.” FG
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Reinforcing poultry management practices ahead of winter Poultry producers are being encouraged to review management practices on farm ahead of winter, with intestinal health remaining an important focus for flock performance. Hot and dry weather conditions have offered a significant advantage when it comes to cleaning and disinfection of poultry sheds, which suggests a positive outlook for intestinal health this autumn, according to animal health firm Elanco. However, producers are being warned to avoid becoming complacent as the weather changes. Elanco’s latest Health Tracking System review, a broiler benchmarking platform which represents more than 85% of UK broiler production, found average intestinal health scores were at threeyear highs. Louise Ashworth, Elanco’s strategic services lead and account manager, said: “Faster drying of sheds following washdown reduces survival of coccidia oocysts, helping producers start each new flock with a lower disease challenge. “This is likely to have played a part in the average intestinal integrity score reaching a three-year high of 96.23 so far this year – significantly outperforming 2025 (95.57).” Ms Ashworth said these gains were significant as it is closely linked to flock performance and profitability. Elanco estimates that for every one-point improvement in intestinal integrity, average daily gain increases
by 0.04g and the feed conversion ratio improves by 0.13 points. One of the primary drivers behind the intestinal health scores is the reduction in E. acervulina lesions, according to Ms Ashworth, with scores down by 27% compared to last year. Reports of cellular sloughing and excessive intestinal mucus also appear to have reduced. Elanco poultry technical consultant Tom Dutton said: “Dry weather suppresses a number of pathogens, including coccidia – however the extreme heat can cause its own pressures on bird health. “Combined with the continued trend of tight turnaround times across the industry which can have a cumulative effect over time, meaning intestinal health should be closely monitored through the second half of 2026.” Ms Ashworth added that mouth lesion scores were worth monitoring as well, as these were higher in the first five months of the year. “Mouth lesions tend to follow a seasonal pattern, dropping back in summer, but the baseline has risen each year. There are many causes, which can include physical damage to the mouth due to birds eating litter, or mycotoxins in the feed,” said Ms Ashworth. Analysis of leg health by Elanco of revealed incidences of detached cartilage had risen by 38% so far this year compared to 2025. While the risk usually increases with age, this increase was primarily driven by younger birds. FG
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Automation takes the heat out of grain storage With grain arriving in store at close to 30°C this harvest, efficient cooling has been a priority. Machinery reporter Daniel Hodge visited FGS Agri’s arable farm manager James Burman to see how an automated Martin Lishman system is protecting crop quality. The Martin Lishman Barn Owl Wireless system is in its first season on the farm where James manages around 900ha of combinable crops including wheat, barley, oilseed rape, beans and grass seed. Around 2,000t of grain – approximately half of the farm’s stored crop – is currently being managed through the automated setup. For James, the investment was as much about saving time as protecting the crop. “When you’re harvesting and then you’ve got to cultivate and you’ve got to drill, the last thing you want to think about is this stuff in the store,” he says. That does not mean grain storage can be ignored. One of the stores contained around 800t of milling wheat, which represents a substantial asset requiring careful management.
Moving away from manual control James was already familiar with Martin Lishman equipment, with older manually controlled fans having been used on the farm for many years, and an automated system in place at a previous role. Managing the manual system meant checking grain temperatures manually and deciding when conditions were suitable for cooling. James says temperature checking alone could take around half an hour per store, while operating the fans might involve returning at 10pm or 11pm to switch them
on, followed by another trip in the morning to turn them off. One of the farm’s other grain stores is around half an hour away. “It comes down to time equals money,” he says. The new system combines grain temperature probes with portable fan controllers and a central online platform. James has around twenty 1.1kW cooling fans across the setup, with the equipment running on three-phase power. Rather than simply running for a predetermined period, he has the system set to compare the temperature of the grain with ambient conditions. James has set his system to a 2°C temperature differential. If the outside air falls sufficiently below the temperature recorded by a probe, the relevant cooling fan is switched on automatically. Once conditions are no longer beneficial, it switches off again. The benefit became particularly clear when looking back through the system’s operating history. On one morning, a fan automatically started at around 1:40am before switching off again at approximately 7:50am. “If I’d have done that manually, I would never have caught that,” James says. Had he manually started the fans based on the weather forecast the night before, he says they would likely have run for considerably longer than necessary.
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Moisture has not been the challenge this harvest, with the grain in one store averaging around 14.5%. Instead, unusually high temperatures meant some crop entered storage at around 30°C. James initially ran the fans continuously for the first few days after filling the store, before switching control over to the automatic temperature differential settings. By 18th August, grain temperature had fallen by more than 10°C, with parts of the store already approaching the 15°C target normally aimed for by the end of September. Further cooling targets are 10°C by the end of November and around 5°C by January. Continuous monitoring gives James a temperature record without relying entirely
The portable controllers were deliberately chosen over fixed units, allowing fans to be moved between stores as required. James carried out much of the installation himself, with an electrician brought in for the three-phase supply. If starting with a blank sheet of paper, however, he says he would design grain cooling into the store from the outset, ideally using an underfloor system rather than retrofitting pedestal units into an existing building. Despite those caveats, his verdict after the system’s first harvest is straightforward. Asked whether he would recommend it to another farmer, James says: “Yes, definitely.” For him, the main advantages are convenience, saving time and removing some of the human error from grain management. “It’s one less thing to worry about,” he says. “It manages it better than you could.” FG
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Concrete panels for grain storage Concrete Panel Systems can help improve crop, silage and grain storage. As a leading UK manufacturer of UKCA-marked concrete products, the company supplies high-quality concrete panels to farmers across the UK. With over 14 years of industry experience, the organisation is large enough to deliver on time and at competitive prices, yet still small enough to provide a personal service. The company stocks a range of standard panel sizes. Alternatively, bespoke lengths can be manufactured to suit exact requirements. The interlocking concrete panel system provides a fast and efficient building solution. Each panel slots securely into the next using precision-engineered grooves and is fixed between galvanised steel posts with high-strength bolts, creating
a robust, durable storage clamp capable of withstanding demanding agricultural environments. The panels are manufactured in three thicknesses to suit different applications: • 90mm – Ideal for livestock walling and general agricultural buildings • 140mm – Perfect for retaining grain, silage, earth and other bulk materials • 170mm – Designed for higher walls and heavy-duty applications where greater load capacity is required. Every concrete panel manufactured is produced to UKCA-approved standards, giving farmers complete confidence in the quality, strength and performance of the products. Visit concretepanelsystems.co.uk for more information FG
Knowing the moisture content of harvested grain is essential for making informed decisions about storage and quality. Checking moisture levels doesn’t need to be complicated, which is where the AgroLog C-PRO Blue Moisture Meter comes in. Compact, handheld and designed with ease of use in mind, the C-PRO Blue should make taking a moisture reading quick and straightforward. Select the crop, pour a sample into the built-in measuring cup and grinder, then twist the lid down until tight. This grinds and compresses the sample ready for testing, with the moisture reading displayed directly on the unit. The C-PRO Blue can be synced to the AgroLog App via Bluetooth, allowing farmers to view and compare readings, while adding notes, images, GPS location and timestamps to keep a useful record of measurements. The technology sets it apart from many conventional handheld moisture meters, with automatic temperature compensation, individual calibration for different
grain types and automatic calculation of average readings. AgroLog states that accuracy can be better than ±0.25% in the normal moisture range when using average readings and calibration adjustment. Available exclusively through Plug&Cool, the C-PRO Blue offers an attractive combination of advanced technology, portability and ease of use, while remaining competitively priced, making it a practical investment for farmers looking to protect grain quality and manage costs. FG
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In challenging market conditions, Tornum Ltd continues to deliver for farming and industrial customers. One of the major projects successfully delivered for harvest 2026 was for JC Lister Farms in North Yorkshire. The system was designed for drying, cleaning, and storage of combinable crops for the farm’s own livestock feed. Two Tornum TK4-12 continuous flow dryers can be used in parallel or individually offering maximum flexibility, whether drying larger volumes of major crops or smaller batches of niche products. Crops are accepted into a twin intake area within a purpose-built intake building with Tornum’s unique drive-over gridding. Conveying is
facilitated by Skandia Elevator 120tph I-Line handling equipment which also incorporates Skandia’s effective aspiration cleaning system. The finished crops are then transported either to the new purpose-built grain store, featuring Martin Lishman’s Floorvent and Barn Owl grain conditioning equipment, or to one of two existing storage buildings. The crops may also be conveyed to the farm’s existing feed mill system reducing manual handling of large volumes of grain. Control is provided by Tornum’s intuitive screen-based control system in conjunction with the Intelligent Drying Control giving highly accurate and fuel-efficient drying of all crops. FG
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silage sides are simple and easy to install. We also like the bolton mudguards which are easy to replace, making the trailer look as good as new.” Bolt-On mudguards are a popular feature with Richard Western trailers. Other brands weld their mudguards in place, but bolt-on mudguards are easily replaced and help reduce chipping and ultimately rusting of the underside of the trailer. Richard Mansell concludes: “As a hire business, image is really important and we like to send out our trailers looking clean and tidy. Richard Western trailers really do look good for longer and provide excellent resell values later on.” FG
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Temperature differences between grain and a handheld moisture meter can be an overlooked source of inaccurate readings, particularly during harvest and immediately after drying. Ksenia Plyusnina of Finnish moisture meter manufacturer Wile shared some practical tips with Farmers Guide. “Problems can arise when the grain sample and moisture meter are at significantly different temperatures,” she explained. “For example, grain may still be warm from the dryer while the moisture meter has just been taken from a cool vehicle. A significant temperature difference between the grain and the meter can affect the measurement.” For the most reliable results, allow the grain sample and moisture meter to reach approximately the same temperature before measuring. “If there is a significant temperature difference, leave the sample and meter in the same environment for around 15 minutes. This gives them time to equalise before you take the reading.” Keep the grain in a sealed container while its temperature stabilises. This helps prevent its moisture content from changing before measurement. Take several measurements from representative samples and use the average to obtain a more reliable picture of the grain batch. Wile 200 measures grain moisture, temperature and hectolitre weight and includes automatic temperature compensation. It can travel from field to field
with the farmer, allowing grain quality to be checked close to where harvesting takes place. Because Wile 200 contains an internal weighing system, it should be used on a flat, stable and horizontal surface without significant vibration. When measuring inside a tractor or combine, the machine should be stationary. Results can be saved digitally using the Wile Connect App. By scanning the QR code generated by Wile 200, users can save measurements, add details to individual samples and create shareable reports. For farmers who prefer a traditional grinding method, Wile 78 – ‘The Crusher’ – compresses and grinds grain during measurement. This provides consistent sample preparation and reliable readings in demanding harvest conditions and is a worldwide best seller due to its accuracy and robustness. Wile 200 and Wile 78 both include temperature compensation and are manufactured by Farmcomp in Finland for grain moisture measurement throughout harvesting, drying and storage. FG
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DRILLS & DIRECT DRILLING coulter pressure from above. This enables the drill to be much lighter than a disc drill and much easier to pull, meaning less horsepower on the front and less fuel being used. A wide stagger between coulters gives ample clearance for large amounts of organic matter to pass through.
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REDUCED TILL DRILLING Switching to a reduced till drilling system creates the ideal opportunity to build on organic matter content, preserve soil moisture, reduce volunteer and grassweed germination by minimising soil movement as well as helping to reduce fuel consumption and increase productivity by needing fewer passes. Amazone cut its teeth in the world of direct drills back in the 1970s when the Amazone No-Till drill was introduced to establish cereal crops across North America and then, with the fall of the Iron Curtain and the introduction of the Primera DMC drill, the move was into the broadacre farms across Eurasia and further east.
That principle of ‘No-Till’ is maintained today with the chisel opener at the heart of all the Amazone direct drill ranges. The beauty of the Amazone chisel opener is that, due to the leading tine profile, the downforce pulls the coulter to the pre-set drilling depth against the depth control wheel – thus holding its position without a huge
The chisel action of the coulter profile cleans organic matter out of the seed furrow, avoiding any hair-pinning effect, and ensuring that there is good seed/soil contact. The loose soil generated by the opener is dragged back into that furrow, with the press wheel then lightly firming the seed slot from the sides. Moving that little amount of soil in the drill also ensures that a degree of soil mineralisation takes place to get the seed off to an early start. The Amazone direct drill range for Britain includes the 6m Cayena-2C, the Condor 01-2C in widths of 12m and 15m, plus the 3m and 6m Primera DMC. Cereals 2026 also saw the introduction of the Condor 9002-2TC with its narrower working width of 9m and a more compact chassis layout for better manoeuvrability and tighter headlands. All the drills feature the proven MultiBin system of multiple seed hoppers that enable either different seed types to be sown and/or a starter fertiliser to be placed in the seed furrow. Via the ISOBUS system, the seed rate from each hopper is individually controlled – either from the seat, or automatically via an application map. For the Primera DMC 6002-2C and the
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drills. The Primera DMC comes as standard on a row spacing of 18.75cm, the Condor runs with a width of 25cm on the 12m and 15m models, whereas the 9m comes with the option of 20cm. These closer row spacings can be of an advantage where a quicker crop canopy and the subsequent weed smother is beneficial.
Shallow cultivation option Undecomposed crop residues, surface layers of heavy organic matter and straw mats can make seedbed preparation and field emergence difficult. In farming scenarios where the cash crop is following a well-established cover
crop, the new Amazone TopCut cutting roller combination can be used to carry out an ultrashallow cultivation to chop and bruise any longer stalks thus assisting in the breakdown of the preceding crop and generating a stale seedbed for promoting the germination of volunteers and grassweeds in crop rotations where carryover control is difficult. Designated the Cut ’n’ Sow system, the combination of the TopCut and an Amazone direct tine seed drill gives the perfect flexibility to have a wider crop rotation and an increased use in cover cropping. More about the Amazone direct drills can be found at amazone.co.uk FG
Maintain optimal drilling depth The new Condor 02 includes the proven automatic coulter pressure control from the Cirrus drill range. Here, an oil circuit with built-in accumulators senses the drill coulters as they travel across the field. As the coulters pass through a dip, oil is released from the system to stop the coulter going too deep and then, as they go over the brow of a hill, oil is fed into the system to stop the coulter riding out. This means that the optimum drilling depth is maintained in any terrain. The perfect row spacing is still a debate and plant counts need to be matched to these wider row spacings found mostly on direct
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Direct drilling stops soil run-off Soil run-off following heavy rain, previously a major problem at Cusop Farm in Aberyscir on the northern edge of the Brecon Beacons National Park, has been eliminated since changing their approach to crop establishment. Moving from a plough and 3m power harrow-drill combination to direct seeding with the Claydon Opti-Till® System five years ago marked a turning point for the farm, which is situated around 168–335m above sea level and receives 1200mm of rain annually. “I’ve got nothing against the system we had used for decades, and many others still do,” says Mark Owens, who farms with his wife Cath and father Glanville. “The main reason we looked to change was that National Resources Wales (NRW) and the public were becoming less tolerant of soil run-off. We are next to the A40 and very visible from the road, so if there’s a problem it’s us they call first. Despite our best efforts, it was impossible to stop runoff after heavy rain, and it became increasingly apparent that we would have to change our approach to crop establishment or be forced to stop growing cereals.”
A problem that couldn’t be ignored Despite ‘contour farming’ – cultivating and drilling across fields which slope up to 15° – necessitating the use of a John Deere 2258 Hillside combine, it was impossible to prevent soil run-off from being an issue with traditional methods. The catalyst for change came in 2021
when, following heavy rain, tonnes of Cusop Farm’s valuable red sandstone soil washed into the River Usk and onto local roads. Farming around 130ha, the family grows 24.3ha of winter wheat, oats and barley, together with spring barley and combining peas. All straw is baled for use on the farm or sold locally and the family prefers that grain ‘walks off the farm on four legs’ rather than leaving on the back of a truck. Cusop Farm also has 48.5ha of forage crops for silage or hay, plus 48.5ha of grazing ground to support 60 Belgian Blue x Friesian suckler cows, the offspring from which leave the farm at 18 months weighing up to 650kg. “We operate a traditional farming system but adopt modern techniques to stay current,” says Mark. “Because of issues with run-off, I and my agronomist, Richard Robinson of Hutchinsons, dug soil profile pits in some fields. We found that manure which had been ploughed in previous years had not broken down because the pan below it created anaerobic conditions. Seeing that made us realise that we had to change.
Finding the right system “As a starting point I had a demonstration of a direct drill which used angled discs. The winter wheat established well but after heavy rain
turned yellow because water had collected in the drill rows. When the soil dried out the plants recovered, but each time we lost several days of growth, so obviously that was not the way forward. “After phone calls from NRW, I researched the topic of soil run-off on the internet and identified farmers who had reduced or eliminated the problem by changing to the Claydon Opti-Till System. Tim Williams, a user who farms near Stroud, said it had taken a long while to pluck up the courage to move away from traditional crop establishment to direct drilling with the Opti-Till System, but now he and his father, Martin, wouldn’t want to farm any other way. “After that I visited a Hutchinsons drilling day which was held on a steep, awkward field near Hereford. Following heavy rain all but two of the drills had clogged up and were parked up like giant sledges, unable to operate. Of the two that were working only the Claydon was doing a good job and didn’t require a 300hp tractor to pull it! Because of high rainfall in our area the ability to operate reliably and effectively in all conditions is essential, so seeing how well the Claydon performed confirmed that it was the drill we needed.” Claydon says that the Claydon Opti-Till System is a holistic approach to crop establishment that delivers consistent, high yielding crops at low cost, resulting in maximum profitability. Claydon mounted
and trailed direct drills feature the company’s leading tine technology which they say enables them to be used in all types of soil, in all climates and for direct seeding or on cultivated land after compaction. The leading tine carefully moves soil in the seeding and rooting zone. It creates tilth and drainage, aerating the soil and alleviating compaction, creating a growing environment for fast germination. Soil between the seeded bands is therefore left undisturbed and moisture is conserved for the plants to tap into. These undisturbed banks of soil support the weight of farm traffic, minimising the damage caused by following machinery.
Fuel savings from day one Claydon claims that the OptiTill system enables crops to be established in half the time and at half the cost of min-till. The company also says, when compared with ploughing, the figures are one-fifth of the cost and one-third of the time. Most crops which can be air-sown can be direct drilled with a Claydon drill, from spring and winter varieties of small seeds (oilseed rape, linseed, mustard, stubble turnips, hemp, grasses, kale, coriander and radish), medium seeds (wheat, barley, oats, rye, triticale, sorghum) and large seeds (maize, peas, beans). Having purchased a 3m Claydon Hybrid direct drill at the end of 2021,
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DRILLS & DIRECT DRILLING Mark used it for the first time the following spring to drill barley and peas, which germinated noticeably more quickly and put down stronger roots. “What stands out about the Claydon Hybrid is its practical design, which is so important. We use it behind the 155hp John Deere 6930 which powered our previous combination drill, but instead of operating at 3.5mph with the engine at 2200rpm, the Claydon operated at 7mph and 1500rpm. On our steeply sloping land we had been using 50 litres of diesel an acre to establish crops, a frightening amount which was becoming unsustainable. With the Claydon it is a fraction of that.” Despite operating the Hybrid’s leading tine much deeper than normal to break up the existing plough pan, Mark saved over 2000 litres of diesel in spring 2022. Only one tractor was required, wear and tear was much lower, and the job was completed at far lower cost, in much less time and with much less effort. “Since then, the Claydon has been used to establish all our winter and spring cereals, as well as to reseed grass,” says Mark. “Many of our fields are stony so we don’t want to plough them. After silage has been taken
off we use our 7.5m Claydon Straw Harrow to knock out the thatch then direct drill grass using front cutting discs and the Twin Tine kit fitted to the drill instead of the normal leading tine/A-share combination. That is very effective.” Mark uses the Claydon Straw Harrow immediately after cereal crops have been harvested and the straw baled to encourage weeds and volunteers to germinate, then goes over the land again 10 days later to
knock them out. Arable land receives 10t/acre of manure just before drilling, but a separate cultivation is not needed to incorporate it as the Hybrid has no problem in operating straight through it.
Soil bounces back “The amount of worm activity that we have in the soil now is unbelievable,” says Mark. “I can go out in any of the fields after harvest when it is dark and see 6" to 8" long worms
pulling straw down into the soil, so most of it is gone in 10 to 14 days.” The benefits of Claydon Opti-Till have compounded over the last five years for Mark. In addition to the substantial savings in time, fuel, maintenance and wearing metal costs, only one man and a tractor is needed instead of two, timeliness has been massively improved and weather risk has been eliminated. Added peace of mind comes from the fact that in a ‘catchy’ drilling The Owens family farms around 130ha in Aberyscir.
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The unique design of the leading tine on Claydon drills moves soil in the seeding and rooting zone. season Mark can take advantage of any breaks in the weather to establish crops much more easily, quickly and reliably. Soil organic matter has also risen markedly, from the ‘high 4s’ to 6.8%, and with the land now much more supportive spraying and fertiliser spreading operations leave hardly a mark, even in wet conditions. Spring and summer 2026 were particularly dry, much like 2022. However, Mark says that Cusop Farm did not suffer to the extent that some others in the area did because the uncompacted soils allowed
crops to develop deep rooting structures which were able to tap into moisture deep down. Although not from a farming background, Mark’s wife, Cath, noticed that during the exceptionally dry weather soils at Cusop Farm showed no sign of cracking and crops kept growing for much longer than some other crops locally where conventional methods were used. The farm’s height above sea level limits yields, with 4t/acre from winter wheat or barley with 3.5t/ acre a good average and 4t/acre exceptional. With crops remaining
Claydon hold open days each year allowing customers to see up close how the machines are made. green until just before harvest 2026 their performance was exceptional given the drought and Mark expects to see further improvements in soil condition, organic matter and yields. “With soil run-off attracting more attention the farming community must be proactive in reducing it, but I am pleased to say that on this farm it is no longer an issue,” Mark concludes. “The Claydon Opti-Till System works exceptionally well and gives us much greater peace of mind.” FG Soil health is at the centre of the Claydon philosophy.
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Flexible drill conversion systems Getting the right drilling setup doesn’t necessarily mean investing in a completely new machine. At JJ Metcalfe & Son Ltd, a range of drill conversion systems is designed to suit many of the tine drill models already on the market. For those with an unused 80mm or 100mm frame, box section brackets offer the opportunity to build your own drill. This approach allows farmers to adapt existing equipment into a system tailored to their individual requirements. At the heart of the range is the 12mm point, designed to move minimal soil while creating a precise slot for accurate seed placement. The narrow slot is simple to close, helping to maintain good seed-to-soil contact.
Where a little more tilth is required, the 50mm winged coulter provides an ideal option. Designed to disturb only the soil necessary, it helps leave a level seedbed, promotes good seed-tosoil contact and can help reduce the risk of slug damage. For fields experiencing compaction, wider winged coulters provide soil movement to help alleviate the problem. With a comprehensive range of points, every option fits onto a purpose-designed holder system, from 50mm through to 125mm in 25mm increments. Whether you are looking to convert an existing tine drill or make use of a spare frame to build your own, JJ Metcalfe & Son Ltd can help. FG
Autumn reseeding: precision before haste Autumn grass reseeding is too important to be treated as a race against the calendar. Farmers should act early enough for seedlings to establish before hard frost, but only when soil is moist rather than waterlogged. Miss that balance and even expensive seed may fail. The greater mistake, however, is assuming that a heavier seed rate can compensate for poor placement. It cannot. Reliable establishment depends on consistent depth, firm seed-to-soil contact and access to moisture. That is why precision overseeding deserves serious consideration. A Vredo overseeder offers a practical solution: its double discs open narrow V-shaped slits, guide seed
accurately into the soil and allow the following roller to close the surface. The principle is straightforward, place the seed where it can germinate, rather than leaving it exposed or wasting it through uneven distribution. Machinery alone is not enough. Farmers should assess the existing sward, remove excessive thatch, monitor slugs and resist grazing or cutting too soon. A light roll and patient management protect both seedlings and investment. The best autumn reseeds are not necessarily those drilled fastest or most heavily. They are those planned around soil, weather and establishment. Precision, followed by restraint, is the soundest route to a productive sward before winter arrives. FG
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No-till seeding performance Seed Hawk 600-900C
Excellent agronomic performance. It is crucial to choose a seeding system that not only produces crops of the highest quality and yield but also performs reliably under all weather conditions. Give your crop the best chance to succeed while reducing risks at the same time.
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The Seed Hawk 600–900C is engineered for precise, efficient no-till establishment, combining accurate seed placement with minimal soil disturbance. Available in 6, 8 and 9-metre working widths, the machine is built around individually mounted tine coulters that create a clean seed slot while placing seed and fertiliser into carefully prepared zones. A 7,000-litre hopper, divided into three compartments, adds the flexibility needed for a wide range of modern cropping systems. At the heart of the drill are independent dual-knife tine coulters, each working with its own packer wheel. This individual control allows the coulters to respond to changing soil and field conditions, maintaining consistent placement and helping create the uniform establishment required for strong crop performance. The fertiliser knife operates at a pronounced forward angle, working in a similar way to a cultivator point without actively mixing the soil. It lifts moist soil and moves larger clods to either side, leaving a fine tilth around the fertiliser channel. Its strong penetration also means the drill can achieve working depth without relying on excessive weight, helping to reduce draft requirements and fuel consumption. Following behind, the backward-angled seed knife creates a shelf in the sidewall and dresses it with fine tilth. Fertiliser is covered with soil before the seed is placed on the shelf, creating clear separation between seed and fertiliser while providing a favourable environment for germination and early root development. Independent ground
following is particularly valuable in no-till conditions, where fields can vary considerably across a single pass. Each tine coulter pivots independently at the frame, providing up to ±20cm of contour following. This allows the openers to maintain consistent seed depth across uneven terrain and changing soil conditions. The sectional frame also helps reduce input waste and unnecessary soil disturbance. The 8 and 9-metre versions use three sections, while the 6-metre machine uses two. Seed and fertiliser can be shut off in sections of less than three metres, reducing overlap and saving inputs. Sections can also be lifted at headlands, minimising disturbance where it is not required. Control is available manually through the iPad or automatically via an ISOBUS Task Controller. Väderstad E-Control provides wireless access to machine setup, calibration, monitoring and data. Its portable iPad interface allows operators to control calibration outside the tractor, simplifying the process. For additional oversight, the optional SeedEye system monitors seed and fertiliser flow for blockages and immediately alerts the operator to disruptions. These features make the Seed Hawk 600–900C a versatile no-till drill focused on accuracy, efficiency and consistent crop establishment. FG
Seeding smarter for higher yields and biodiversity The Vredo DZ5 Agri Overseeder
The Vredo DZ5 Agri Overseeder is the first on the market that can be used as overseeder and direct drill. It can drill three different seed types simultaneously in one pass. Thanks to CDS the row spacing is switched between 7.5 and 15 cm. DDS allows individual seeding depths. DZ5 Agri unique features • Triple Dosing Unit : Drill three seed species simultaneously with their own dosage and seeding depth • Crop Drill System (CDS): Hydraulic switching between 7.5 and 15 cm row spacing • Dual Depth System (DDS): The ideal seeding depth for each variety • Pre-Tillers: Optional discs or tines for direct drilling in to grass or crop residue
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Drill to improve establishment Successful direct drilling is about more than putting seed in the ground. The key is placing seed accurately, at the right depth, with as little disturbance to the surrounding soil as possible. Sumo’s DD Direct Drill is designed around the principles of protecting moisture, and striving to improve establishment efficiency and accuracy. The drill’s low-disturbance opener places seed accurately at depths from 10–50mm, creating only the minimum furrow required for establishment. By limiting soil movement around the seed row, the Sumo DD Direct Drill leaves the majority of the soil surface
undisturbed while allowing residues to remain in place. The lesson being applied is simple: disturb only where necessary, place the seed precisely and leave the rest of the soil alone. Sumo’s DD provides farmers with a practical direct drilling solution, delivering accurate seed placement and minimal surface disruption from a robust, straightforward machine that has been designed for efficient, reliable crop establishment. For more information about the Sumo DD Direct Drill, visit www.sumo1.com and search direct drill’. FG
Low-Disturbance Openers place seed accurately at 10–50mm depth with minimal surface disruption.
Kockerling Ultima CS with new direct drill point.
New and improved tine drill features The Ultima CS tine drill consists of a large pre-press wheel followed by a seed tine. Approximately 90% of the machine’s weight sits on the 190mm wide pre-press wheel ensuring even consolidation prior to seeding. The press wheel consists of a multi spoked design with a tough rubber band around the circumference. The rubber band is made up of several layers and is flexible to reduce soil adherence in wet conditions. The pre-press wheel works in combination with the tine, as the wheel follows the ground contours, so does the seeding tine. All tines on the machine work independently from each other enabling very accurate contourfollowing (each leg has its own hydraulic ram).
The new 15mm TC Coulter allows direct drilling with far less soil disturbance than the 60mm point originally offered on the Ultima. A metal tube places the seed close behind the tine in a narrow band to ensure excellent seed placement at the desired depth. The seed rows are covered by leaf spring levellers suspended on a parallelogram linkage to follow ground contours. The STS roller follows with rings that are matched to the spacing of the seed tine, so each ring acts as a press wheel for a seed row. The Ultima can come equipped with a number of options including front levelboard, wheel mark eradicators, split tank for two products, and seed flow control. FG
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Rapid A 400-800S High output | Precise placement | Proven versatility Whether you're drilling directly into stubble or preparing a seedbed, Rapid A delivers the performance and flexibility needed to make the most of every drilling window.
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Tuckwells demo day showcases new Väderstad 12m Inspire
Tuckwells gave growers a first-hand look at Väderstad’s latest cultivation and drilling equipment during a demonstration day in Suffolk attended by machinery reporter Daniel Hodge. The event was organised at relatively short notice following an unusually early harvest, allowing farmers to see a range of machines working in exceptionally hard, dry conditions. Tuckwells’ group sales manager and Väderstad brand manager Tom Mason said the dealership had been the manufacturer’s first UK dealer in 1992, with the relationship now
stretching back more than 30 years. Among the machines attracting attention was the 12m Väderstad Inspire, a drill with a working width the manufacturer has not previously offered. Although based around the company’s Tempo chassis, much of the interest centred on a redesigned coulter arm which Väderstad says significantly
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increases the drill’s capabilities. Väderstad’s Simon Griffiths explained that the new design maintains a more consistent coulter pressure throughout its working range. Rather than the pressure changing as the coulter moves through hollows or over uneven ground, the redesigned rubber suspension arrangement allows it to follow the surface more consistently. Coulter spacing has also increased from 125mm to 167mm. With fewer coulters across each metre of working width, greater pressure can be applied to each unit, helping push the Inspire towards some of the conditions traditionally associated with Väderstad’s established Rapid drill. However, the company is not positioning the Inspire as a direct Rapid replacement. Instead, Simon described it as bridging some of the ground between the lighter Spirit and
Rapid concepts, while providing a 12m option for higher-output farms. Hydraulic seed depth adjustment is available as an option, allowing operators to make changes from the tractor cab rather than manually altering collars on the machine. The drill also features a 5,000-litre hopper and eight 1.5m seed-metering sections. With no front cultivation tools, power requirement is relatively modest for its width, with around 250hp suggested in suitable conditions, although the Inspire requires a prepared seedbed ahead of drilling. Alongside the Inspire, Tuckwells demonstrated other equipment including Carrier and TopDown cultivators, giving visitors an opportunity to compare different approaches to establishment in the particularly challenging conditions. FG
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Seeding tip sets the standard When it comes to seeding performance, few products have earned the reputation of the Bourgault 200-TIP-0802. The manufacturer states it is the UK’s bestselling and most versatile replaceable seeding tip. It is trusted by farmers and contractors who demand consistent establishment, long service life and minimal downtime. Manufactured from high-chrome cast and fitted with an extra-long tungsten carbide nose, the 200TIP-0802 is designed to maintain its profile in the most abrasive soils.
The result is excellent penetration, accurate seed placement and reduced draft throughout its working life, helping crops establish evenly while lowering wear costs. One of its biggest advantages is versatility. The 200-TIP-0802 is used successfully on a huge range of machines, including the Weaving Sabre Tine, Kuhn Megant, Amazone Condor, Amazone Cayena, Horsch Sprinter, Dale Drills, and countless home-built seeding machines. If it needs a reliable 19mm (¾”) singleshoot seeding tip, chances are the
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KRM expands Sola drill range
KRM SM SM-P SMP tine drills provide the versatility to ensure your crops can be planted in hard dry conditions through to the wettest of seedbeds with the benefits of less weight, less horsepower and less fuel used used.. Simple precise calibration and full ISObus control make these drills simple to setup and operate operate.
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KRM has expanded the range of drills from drill specialist, Sola, to include the GS300: designed for direct drilling into a range of conditions including sowing into an existing grass sward or cover crop. There are financial benefits to overseeding or re-seeding grassland: the operation is quicker and uses less fuel and fewer implements. Other benefits are agronomic: direct drilling protects soil biology and promotes soil organic matter, avoiding inversion prevents the release of carbon and reduces erosion. Improved soil structure is better able to handle heavy harvesting equipment. In a drought, not moving soil minimises evaporation maintaining soil moisture and improving germination. In wetter
times, a soil with more organic matter is better able to cope. The direct disc coulters are rubber mounted for protection, and feature a 400mm diameter notched disc opener to cut through the ground and crop residues. The disc is mounted at a shallow, 5-degree angle to ensure minimum disturbance. The new model is available with a choice of hoppers starting with a 300 litre, pressurised, single product hopper. For those wanting more capacity, a 2000 litre hopper is available. This can be ordered with a split hopper for seed and fertiliser. Additionally, a Sola Mini Seed hopper can be mounted allowing a third product to be metered and applied independently. FG
Alitalia Isotronic restyled The Alitalia Isotronic maximises operational efficiency by combining primary/secondary soil preparation and seeding into a single pass. Enabled by the new ‘Combi 2’ quick-coupling system paired with Dominator DM, Orso L, or Orso XL harrows, it offers high customisation for optimal soil refinement and levelling – whether working semi-tilled soil or directly in no-till fields. Manufacturer Maschio Gaspardo lists these key features and advantages: Optimised weight and stability. Featuring a 2,000-liter hopper positioned close to the tractor, weight is distributed directly onto the packer roller. This maximizes harrow articulation, ensures smooth operation over challenging terrain, and moves the centre of gravity closer to the
tractor lift to reduce lifting effort. Precision electric distribution. Two external distribution heads are fed by independent ‘Isotronic’ electric-driven metering units. This setup delivers exceptional dosing accuracy and seed transport, even on hilly ground. GPS section and variable rate control. Integrated tractor GPS compatibility allows full section control (left or right half of the seeding bar) and variable rate application for maximum input efficiency. Versatile seed placement. Customisable to your specific agronomic needs, with options including Suffolk coulters, single discs with depth limiters, double-disc Corex, and Corex Plus double-disc openers. Read more at www.maschiogaspardo.com. FG
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One drill for every seedbed For growers weighing up direct drilling this autumn, an essential question is whether one machine can cope with everything a British autumn throws at it. North Lincolnshire manufacturer Dale Drills built versatility into its Eco range. Available from 3–12m across, the Eco S, M, L and XL drills use a low draught, tungsten carbide tipped tine that will penetrate dry ground yet moves little enough soil to avoid smearing when conditions turn wet. Low disturbance conserves moisture in a dry back-end. With 750mm of
clearance between tine assemblies spread across three rows, trash flows through the machine rather than gathering in front of it – so drilling can be left later where black-grass or ryegrass pressure demands it. The same drill performs well in min-till and conventionally-prepared seedbeds. Growers can move at their own pace rather than commit to one system overnight. Quick-adjust row spacing covers cereals at 12.5cm through to oilseed rape at wider settings, and a split hopper option places fertiliser with the seed.
The savings come from weight and draught. A 6m Eco L needs around 120hp – roughly 20–25hp/m – which for many farms means keeping the tractor they already own. Fewer passes, less fuel and less labour open up a margin at a time
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Growers can access the benefits of precision farming without having to master the complexities of gathering, interpreting and acting on satellite imagery, through ProCam’s precision agronomy service, FieldSense. FieldSense uses satellite mapping of soil and crop variability across fields to derive variable rate input applications tailored to these variations. “Rather than relying on a blanket approach to fertiliser and seeding inputs, FieldSense improves the economic output of crops by only applying seed and/or fertiliser where they are needed,” explained ProCam regional technical manager, Nigel Scott. “What makes FieldSense particularly appealing to growers is that the system is based on a collaborative approach between the agronomist and grower, rather than growers having to do everything themselves,” Nigel added. Existing FieldSense users are already seeing significant improvements in crop uniformity and yield thanks to the input of their ProCam agronomists whose responsibility it is to make sense of satellite imagery along with their own knowledge of individual fields to produce variable rate application files which will alleviate any disparities in nutrient availability or crop establishment and growth. “It is precision agronomy through partnership,” Nigel commented.
from a range of services including grid-based soil sampling, variable rate seeding, variable rate nitrogen (N), phosphate (P), potash (K) and lime applications, and yield mapping input.”
Segmenting fields into grids FieldSense works by segmenting individual fields into various sized grids: one-hectare squares for soil sampling, 24 metres squared grids for variable rate fertiliser spreading, and 6 metres squared grids for variable rate drilling, or the most appropriate grid size for the width of the individual farm’s machinery. “FieldSense’s variable rate drilling package uses historical NDVI satellite imagery to show the
Soil sampling data is also interrogated by the ProCam agronomist who uses the information gathered to create gridded nutrient maps so that variable rates of fertiliser can be applied to correct P and K deficiencies, and for liming if required. “In contrast, variable rate nitrogen maps are based on NDVI measurements of the growing crop,” Nigel explained. “These are taken every 5-7 days on a 10m x 10m grid or every 3-5 days on a 3m x 3m grid, with the aim of using variable rate applications to produce the optimum green area index (GAI) over the whole field.” In fields where yield mapping is carried out on the combine harvester, yield data can also be uploaded into FieldSense to guide future agronomic decisions and to optimise crop output in subsequent years. “In essence, FieldSense ensures inputs are used as efficiently and effectively as possible, without the grower having to spend hours looking through reams of data,” Nigel concluded. “The technology, and the R&D behind it, has been proven to deliver real and tangible improvements in crop performance, with the partnership between grower and agronomist adding an extra level of field experience and knowledge to ensure every input works as hard as possible.” Farmers wishing to find out more about how FieldSense can could be used within their own businesses can visit the ProCam website or speak to local ProCam agronomists. FG
Variable rate seed drilling and fertiliser application are just two of the options available through ProCam’s FieldSense service.
Removing burden for growers In addition to taking the burden of interpreting large bundles data away from the grower, FieldSense also enables customers to cherry pick those parts of the service that are relevant to their farm. “New customers can trial the system over as many or as few hectares as they like,” Nigel continued, “and can choose ProCam regional technical manager, Nigel Scott. www.farmersguide.co.uk | October 2026 101
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RTK has changed: Its price should too Over the past 10–15 years, RTK technology has changed considerably. RTK is now essential across many agricultural applications, and expensive radio base systems are not usually required as they once were. Yet the cost of RTK corrections has not fallen at the same pace. That was one of the main reasons why GK Northern & Sons started RTK Solutions: to make RTK simpler, more accessible, and affordable without compromising reliability and accuracy. The team developed their own base stations and software from the ground up in the UK. Newly released Base V.2 is designed for faster setup and built around industrial reliability, modular repairability and long service life, with a waterproof aluminium enclosure, extended battery backup and integrated 4G backup.
Customers are not limited to their own base. Where coverage allows, tractors automatically use neighbouring bases on the shared RTK network, switching if their local base becomes unavailable. The more farmers that join, the greater the coverage and redundancy for everyone. For more information and prices, head to https://rtksolutions.co.uk. FG
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Farmers urged to make the most of combine yield maps An earlier-than-usual harvest has given farmers a valuable opportunity to make the most of their combine yield data, with experts encouraging growers to analyse yield maps before autumn drilling gets underway. Reviewing yield data now can identify underperforming areas, inform future input decisions and, ultimately, improve farm profitability. “The longer period between harvest and autumn drilling gives growers time to review which varieties were successful. As well as pinpointing areas of fields that performed well, and those that didn’t,” explains Ben Foster, Rhiza product manager at Agrii. Analysing yield maps is an effective way for farm businesses to make informed, data-driven decisions. “One of the biggest areas where I see farms losing money is through farming unprofitable land,” says Ben. “Now is the perfect time to use yield data to determine the question: should I be farming this land?” By identifying areas of land that consistently underperform and the reasons behind it, farmers can
establish a better management plan. Ben suggests that the Sustainable Farming Incentive (SFI) schemes are a great solution. Sam Fordham, head of technical at Rhiza, has first-hand experience of using combine yield maps to inform management decisions and SFI options on his home farm. By analysing years of data, Sam identified areas of the field that were consistently underperforming. “I stacked around eight years’ worth of yield maps on top of each other, normalising the output, to give a really well visualised map of how the field performed in each area,” says Sam. “I worked out my output over the eight years, two full rotations of farming at a year period. From there, I could calculate what my basic gross margin per hectare was for each area.” Sam highlights that understanding the various SFI options is crucial. “By stacking SFI in-crop options, such as PRF1 variable rate, no insecticide and companion cropping, I could significantly increase gross margins in those areas without negatively impacting the positive
areas of the field”, explains Sam. Modern combines already collect vast amounts of yield data, and this information is easy to access. The challenge is no longer collecting the data; it is turning it into practical management decisions. “With Rhiza and Contour, we do the heavy lifting and identify the issues in order to provide the solutions”, says Ben. Agrii’s digital and precision farming platform, Contour, can help growers analyse yield data alongside other sources of information, allowing them to build a more complete picture of field performance. Ultimately, yield maps should be viewed as far more than a record of harvest. When
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MACHINERY
Beet harvesters back to work after 674 checks
Machinery reporter Daniel Hodge visited J Riley Beet Harvesters in Norfolk to find out how detailed maintenance aims to avert catastrophe. When a broken chain sits beneath 20t of sugar beet in the middle of harvest, repair takes on a certain urgency and effort. “If the floor chains break and you’ve got a tank of beet, it is literally a case of handling 20 tonnes of beet out of the tank to get to the floor,” says Matt Carse, managing director of J Riley. “There can be a few swear words.” This is exactly the sort of job the Vervaet specialist hopes to prevent during its busy precampaign overhaul programme, where preparing one beet harvester can involve hundreds of (occasionally over 1,000) hours of workshop time. Ahead of this year’s campaign, many machines are expected to pass through J Riley’s workshop, ranging from customer-owned harvesters requiring attention to used machines being prepared for their next owners. “We try and get machines in when the season finishes,” says Matt. Some arrive during April or May for a thorough overhaul. At the other end, he says some machines are rolled out of the shed shortly before lifting, with parts ordered in the final weeks of August. For those arriving at J Riley, however, there is a clearly defined route from dirty campaign machine to one ready to return to the field.
of its life remaining, for example, it may make more sense to leave it in place and supply replacement parts for later. Once the required work has been agreed, the parts department picks the components needed and the machine enters the workshop. Typically, a team of three or four engineers works through the appraisal sheet, sometimes dividing the harvester into sections, with each engineer initialling completed jobs. The machine is stripped, washed again and individual sub-assemblies such as gates are removed for attention. Worn tines might be replaced or new bars welded into place, after which repaired sub-assemblies are repainted before returning to the machine. Once workshop work is complete, the machine is run for five to six hours, after which engineers produce a final snag list covering anything that has become apparent during testing.
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Working from front to back
The first job is a thorough steam clean, allowing engineers to properly see what they are dealing with. The machine then undergoes a comprehensive 674-point appraisal, effectively working from the front of the harvester to the back. Beginning with the topper, the checklist identifies individual components and part numbers, with engineers adding comments against anything requiring attention. The chassis is inspected, hydraulic cylinders are checked for leakage and the electrics and hydraulic systems are tested. The completed appraisal then serves as the basis of the work to follow. For a customer-owned machine, it can be presented back to the owner, who may decide to tackle straightforward bolt-on jobs themselves while leaving more involved repairs to Riley’s engineers. Used machines being prepared for sale can receive anything from relatively modest work to a complete refurbishment, depending on their age, hours, condition and the requirements of their next owner. “We don’t change things for the sake of it,” says Matt. If a wearing component still has around half
“Realistically, 90% of these machines is a wearing part,” says Matt. The lifter at the front of the harvester is among the most important areas. Wear in shareunit pivot pins or conical bearings can introduce unwanted play, creating problems once the machine begins lifting. Depth wheels and shares are common replacement items, while moving further through the machine brings gates, tines and turbines into consideration. The tank floor is another important area, with every tonne of beet harvested passing over it, floor sheets, slats, chains, drive sprockets and idlers are all subject to wear. J Riley measures wear in the floor chains against set tolerances to judge whether they are likely to comfortably complete another season. If not, the advice is to change them before campaign rather than gamble on getting through. Soil conditions have a major influence on how quickly the rest of the harvester wears. Matt says two otherwise similar machines can look markedly different depending on where they have worked, with stony ground particularly abrasive compared with less aggressive soils. A contractor might, for example, get around
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Up to 1,200 hours Matt estimates around 600 man-hours as a reasonable average for an overhaul, although the most comprehensive refurbishments can reach 1,000–1,200 hours. With three engineers working around 50 hours each per week, a 600-hour job represents roughly a month in the workshop. Cosmetic work can add substantially more time as well. Depending on what the customer wants, the topper, front section or complete machine can be refinished, with extensive sanding, masking and spraying adding hundreds of hours. Therefore, the financial commitment varies accordingly. At the upper end, Matt says a very comprehensive customer refurbishment could reach around £60,000–£70,000. For a high-acreage machine kept on top of each year, annual preparation could instead be around £15,000– £25,000, although workload and conditions make direct comparisons difficult. The justification behind the cost is both the serious work involved and the reduction of chances for very expensive downtime during a relatively short working window. Modern harvesters can clock up serious workloads, with Matt J Riley Beet Harvesters managing director, Matt Carse.
having seen machines complete as many as 1,600 hours in a single season. As those machines age, however, their workload often reduces dramatically. High-output contractor machines can move down through several owners, eventually finding homes on smaller farms where annual acreages are a fraction of those completed when new. J Riley is still supporting Vervaet machines dating back to the 1990s, while a 2013 example at the yard during the Farmers Guide visit had accumulated around 14,500 engine hours and was set for yet another working life with a lower-acreage user.
Preparing for campaign
During our visit, this Q 616 Vervaet had three engineers working on it, front, middle, and rear.
J Riley carries around £1.7m of parts stock, with monthly replenishment supplemented by larger pre-season orders. Some wearing components, including turbines and other fabricated parts, are also produced in-house outside the main campaign period, both building stock and keeping skilled staff employed throughout the year. The company has nine engineers, and Matt says its busiest period is often from May onwards rather than during beet lifting itself. Once campaign begins, the nature of the work changes from planned refurbishment to keeping harvesters moving. Vervaet machines supplied since 2022 feature a telematics system that allows
engineers to remotely see machine data and fault codes. That means a call-out can sometimes begin before anyone leaves the workshop, allowing the engineer to arrive with a clearer idea of the problem and the parts likely to be required rather than relying solely on an operator describing an unfamiliar noise over the phone. But despite the technology now available, the basic principle behind campaign reliability remains much the same. The best opportunity to repair a worn component is still while the machine is clean, empty and sitting in a workshop. And, as Matt is keen to stress, getting a machine back into the field ready for another campaign is ultimately a team effort, from appraisal and parts picking through to the engineers carrying out the work. FG
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MARKET ANALYSIS Charlie Reeve, deputy editor at Farmers Guide, looks into wheat prices and fertiliser markets.
Farmers encouraged to order fertiliser early as prices settle Farm businesses are being urged to place fertiliser orders now to guarantee supplies for the year ahead, although cashflow pressures after a poor harvest may prevent some growers from doing so. Fertiliser prices rallied during the first half of the year due to the conflict in Iran stopping shipping vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz, a major global trade route. Prices have eased back slightly in recent months with granular urea being quoted at £465/t and ammonium nitrate at £457/t. However, there are concerns from industry that prices may start to rise later this year. Michael Pater, managing director of Origin Soil Nutrition told Farmers Guide that by early September, arable farmers would typically have ordered around three-quarters of the nitrogen required for the following spring. This year,
however, that figure was closer to 40%. “We certainly understand why farmers are reluctant to commit… but looking forward, there's still significant volatility,” he said. Mr Pater suggested that the later farm businesses leave things, the harder it would be to guarantee supplies in time for spring applications. “Europe will come to the market now that the summer holidays are over, and those European producers, which are the primary producers of nitrates, will look to service their domestic markets first,” he explained. Mr Pater emphasised that the Strait of Hormuz was, for all intents and purposes, still closed. Fertiliser prices are likely to rise due to the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which comes into force in the UK from 1st January 2027 and places a carbon tax on imported fertiliser. Mr Pater concluded: “We would [expect to] see
Wheat prices lift to NEW HIGHS after a CHALLENGING HARVEST Wheat prices have lifted by more than £40/t since the beginning of July, offering a welcome boost for cereal growers. After an exceptionally early harvest and disappointing yields, attention has now turned to autumn drilling and selling grain, and growers have started to see improved returns. Feed wheat rose above £220/t in September for the November 2026 contract, with grain merchants describing global markets as “relatively bullish”. Global wheat markets surged amid heightened concerns over disruption to Black Sea exports. Any additional disruption is likely to influence prices further, with Russia and Ukraine estimated to hold more than a quarter of the global wheat stocks held by major exporting countries. Traders at ADM Agriculture noted that grain markets started September on a firmer footing,
supported by Black Sea disruption, tightening European supplies and concerns over the US crop. Global wheat production is also forecast to be lower than previously anticipated, with the International Grains Council (IGC) cutting its forecast for 2026/27 world wheat production to 817 million tonnes, putting it 27.5 million tonnes below last year’s levels. UK feed barley prices have followed a similar trend to wheat and remain buoyed up by global markets, although continue to track at a £15/t to £20/t discount to feed wheat. A lack of forage across the UK could also help to support feed barley prices for the months ahead, with demand for barley as an ingredient in winter feed rations expected to be relatively high.
UK crop yields Wheat yields averaged 6.8t/ha for this year’s harvest, according to early estimates by the AHDB,
prices start to firm, leading from now up to the end of the year, and then you've got the consequences of CBAM, and we still don't know what those costs are.” The Farming Fertiliser Stakeholder Group has warned that if too many orders are delayed until later in the season, the supply chain may struggle to process and deliver them in time. The group, made up of organisations representing the UK farming and fertiliser sectors, says that delayed ordering could create a lateseason pinch point within the supply chain. NFU deputy president Paul Tompkins said: “The Middle East conflict followed by one of the worst droughts on record have led to a terrible combination of high production costs and low yield, meaning many farmers will be struggling to break even, let alone make a profit. “We are facing an immediate crisis in cashflow and confidence. That’s why we’re calling for a government backed, interest-free loan, linked to the losses caused by this summer’s drought, which would give farm businesses the working capital to produce next year’s food." Mr Tompkins added that fertiliser was crucial for producing food and providing farmers with some financial stability would hopefully help prevent a spike of late fertiliser orders. FG
putting it 12% below the five-year average. However, there has been a large amount of regional variation, with Farmers Guide hearing from some farmers with yields down by up to 30% due to the drought. Anthony Hopkins, cereals and oilseeds director at AHDB said the latest figures underlined just how damaging the hot and dry weather had been to crop yields across large parts of the UK. Mr Hopkins added: “For many growers, this has been an extremely challenging harvest, while significant variation in crop quality will create additional challenges for growers and grain buyers as marketing decisions are made.” Winter barley crops were relatively stable with estimates putting it at almost 7t/ha, although spring barley crops generally suffered with yields down at roughly 4.6t/ha. However, it was a significantly better harvest for oilseed rape with yields up by almost 20% on the five-year average at 4t/ha. Three consecutive poor harvests have left the UK facing a 14.4m tonnes shortfall in domestic production of wheat, barley, oats and oilseed rape, according to figures from the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit, with farm businesses feeling the financial hit. Cambridgeshire farmer and chief executive of the Nature Friendly Farming Network, Martin Lines, said: "As a farmer, I’m used to ironing out the bad years with the good, but three terrible harvests in a row is just devastating for my business and the farming sector as a whole.” FG
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FARM SALE
Leicestershire farm dispersal sale achieves good results
This AF Trenchers T65 tractormounted chain trencher carried Hallmark Tractors dealer stickers and sold for £3,100.
A dispersal sale of farm machinery, equipment and sundries conducted by Bagshaws achieved some excellent results, despite taking place mid-harvest. David Williams was there. The sale at Foston Hall Farm was on the instruction of the Renshaw family following the sad death of farmer Bryan Renshaw who passed away earlier this year. Rather than continuing to farm the land in-hand, the family has entered into an agreement to have their land contract-farmed, leaving the machinery surplus to requirements.
Bids from throughout UK “We were delighted to be asked to arrange the auction,” said Bagshaws partner and auctioneer Mark Elliott. “The Renshaws are a lovely family, the machinery had been looked after unbelievably well, and winning bidders came from throughout the UK including the Scottish Isles and Northern Ireland. “This was the first onsite sale in which we also had an online bidding platform available, allowing bids to be placed remotely while buyers monitored the progress in real-time. Since many farmers were busy harvesting their own crops on the fine sale day, the system allowed them to join in and place their bids from wherever they happened to be. It worked well and helped achieve some higher prices, supplementing bids placed by those at the sale and by phone.”
Tractors, the sale highlights Mark said that the two John Deere tractors were undoubtedly the sale
highlights. They had been on the farm from new, looked after well, and were extremely well maintained with working hours significantly below average for their ages. “The John Deere 7530 on a 10-plate was a superb example, with only 3,455 hours,” he stressed. “The winning bid of £80,000 was impressive, but well deserved due to its condition. The second John Deere, a 6195R, also achieved a good result and so did the farm’s two Same tractors. The corn trailers were tidy and had been stored under cover, and they achieved high prices too.”
Auctioneers chosen for their reputation Vendor, Ian Renshaw told Farmers Guide that Bagshaws was selected to conduct the sale following recommendations from friends within the industry. “They spoke highly of Mark Elliott and the rest of the Bagshaws team and said that they are well known. “Mark came to see us twice before starting cataloguing the sale items. He was clearly interested and enthusiastic, and commented it was obvious the tractors had been driven by us as owners as they were in such tidy condition. Later, while setting up for the sale, the Bagshaws team were a good help steering me in the right direction and their much-needed guidance contributed to the auction’s success.” FG
A star attraction in the auction, the John Deere S770i combine had been on the farm since it arrived new in 2018. Registered on an 18-plate, it came with a John Deere 625X 25ft extending header and a Shelbourne Reynolds C9000 twin-axle header trailer. The combine was in superb condition, like an ex-demonstration machine including original protective wrap still covering the seats and had worked only 523 engine and 394 threshing hours. It was fitted with a chaff chopper, folding auger, rear beacon, reversing and spout cameras, a fridge, airline attachment, a John Deere Starfire 6000 GPS receiver and two quick-attach side knives. The tyres were Mitas 800/65R32 at the front with 90% tread and the steering tyres were Mitas 500/85R24 with 80% tread. The timing of the sale wasn’t ideal being mid-harvest, but the combine still made £114,000 and was bought by a trade buyer from the South-East.
In tidy condition, this Deutz-Fahr HD490 conventional baler with 540rpm PTO and a ring hitch attracted competitive bidding and made £1,900.
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The farm’s two John Deere tractors were described by auctioneer, Mark Elliott as ‘stars’ of the sale. On the farm from new, the John Deere 7530 Premium 4wd (left) had a push-out hitch, 50kph AutoPowr transmission, four electric spools, three-speed PTO, front axle and cab suspension, Isobus, a John Deere 1800 terminal and a Starfire 6000 receiver, a 900kg front weight block and it was on Trelleborg TM 800 600/65R28 front tyres with 80% tread, and TM900 650/75R38 rears with 90%. The tractor was on a 10-plate, carried Farol dealer stickers and sold for £80,000 to a Staffordshire farmer. The John Deere 6195R (right) also sold well. Registered on a 66-plate it had been on the farm from new and still carried its Farol selling dealer stickers. It had a push-out hitch, 50kph AutoPowr transmission, four hydraulic spools, three-speed PTO, front axle and cab suspension, air and hydraulic brakes, Isobus, and a John Deere Starfire 6000 GPS receiver. It came with a 1,150kg front weight block. The tyres were all Michelin Mach X Bib, 600/65R28 on the front and 650/75R38 on the rear – all with 90% tread and very little stone damage. The tractor had worked only 1,966 hours and sold for £80,000.
The Same tractors attracted particular interest from bidders in the Scottish Borders and islands. This Same Silver 100.6 4wd had front fenders, a standard pick-up hitch, air conditioning, four spools, a three-speed PTO and a 60-speed powershift transmission. It was shod on Good Year tyres - DT812 520/70R34 at the rear with 70% tread and 16.9R24 fronts with 60% tread. Inside the cab, the seat was like new, in protective wrap with an extra cover on top. With only 4,953 hours recorded the Same achieved a well-deserved £17,800.
Carrying Sharnford Tractors dealer stickers, this Same Titan 160 4wd had a 40kph, 27-speed powershift transmission, a two-speed PTO, front fenders, a standard pick-up hitch, air conditioning, 12 front weights, and was on Galaxy Earth-Pro Radial 520/85R38 rear tyres which were almost as new, and a mix of Vredestein and MRL 420/85R30 front tyres with 95% tread. On an S-prefix registration the tractor had worked only 4,082 hours and sold for £20,600 to a farmer from the Scottish Isle of Uist.
Strong interest in this Massey Ferguson 6475 resulted in a £36,400 winning bid. It had Dyna-6 40kph transmission, a push-out hitch, air conditioning, pneumatic seat suspension, three manual spools, front axle and cab suspension and it came with a set of 10 front wafer weights. The tyres were Good Year Super Traction 18.4R38s at the rear with 70% tread, and mixed brand 380/85R28 fronts with approximately 80% tread. The tractor had been on the farm from new, carried its Chandlers supplying dealer stickers, was registered on a 57-plate and had worked 4,105 hours. Like the other tractors, it's condition was impressive inside and out.
Farmer, Chris White from near Oakham commented that he has been receiving Farmers Guide since meeting the team on a stand at Cereals approximately 15 years ago. He very much likes the magazine, finds it useful and particularly enjoys the classified section through which he has successfully bought and sold farm machinery on several occasions.
In extremely good condition for a 10-year-old farm handler, this Deutz-Fahr Agrovector 37.7 was registered on a 16-plate but had worked only 503 hours. It came with a JLG headstock, third service hydraulics and hydraulic attachment pin activation. It also came with a rear pick-up hitch, rear hydraulic brake and light couplers. Owned from new and having been used only for grain and fertiliser handling, it sold for £38,000.
£9,200 was achieved for this 2006-manufcatured AS Marston 14t grain trailer. The ACE twin-axle model came with hydraulic brakes, a front ladder, hydraulic rear door, grain chute and a standard drawbar. It was shod on 385/65R22.5 wheels and tyres, and in superb condition for its age.
On the left, this Massey Ferguson 50D 4wd Elite backhoe loader with a Perkins engine, power assisted steering and an extending rear arm was registered with a B-prefix and had worked 3,786 hours. The cab was tidy although the seat needed re-upholstering. The tyres were Firestone 16.9-30 with 40% tread at the rear and Everest 12.5-18 fronts which had perished and had 40% tread. The winning bid was £3,500. Beside it, the Massey Ferguson 50EX Industrial 2wd with an MF 80 front loader had power assisted steering, a Perkins engine, rear drawbar, PTO, plus one single and one set of double spools. It was sold with its loader bucket and was shod on mixed tyres including one brand new BKT 16.9-28 at the rear while the other was a Good Year which had perished with 80% tread. Registered with an F-prefix, it had worked 3,558 hours and achieved a strong result at £5,050.
This attractive and original International TD8 came with a drawbar, cab with a sliding door, two rear spools and with its original work lights which were all present and intact. The crawler hadn’t been run for approximately 30 years but appeared almost ready for work including tracks with plenty of wear left in the steel plates. The TD8 attracted enthusiastic bidding and eventually sold for £1,900.
This Proforge Maxtilla 6m linkagemounted spring tine cultivator was equipped with hydraulic folding, a rear crumble roller and a single row of following tines. It was new in 2018, carried Agri-Linc stickers and, in good condition, it achieved £5,100.
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An enthusiastic crowd surrounded auctioneer Mark Elliott while bidding for the farm’s McConnel PA6570 mounted hedge cutter was in progress. The hedge cutter was a 2018 model, with variable forward reach and a 1.5m cutting head fitted with a rear roller. It had the manufacturer’s Evolution Control Arm / joystick controls and was in tidy condition with plenty of working life remaining in the blades. The winning bidder paid £14,500.
Weaving Tine Drills are always popular at farm sales, due to their ability to successfully establish crops in a wide variety of soils and conditions. This 2015, 6m model with four rows of tines came with a 1,000rpm PTO, track eradicators, bout markers, lights and a hopper cover. The lot also included an MFDC control terminal which was described as ‘in good order’. The winning bid was from a farmer local to the sale who paid £9,600.
The farm’s Berthoud Tenor 43-46, 4,300-litre, 24m E.C. Tronic trailed sprayer was equipped with triple nozzles, a full steering headstock/ axle, Isobus control, and foursection boom control. It was on 13.6R48 wheels and tyres, came with electronic in-cab controls, a screen and a remote handset. The sprayer was a 2015 model with an NSTS certificate dated 19th June 2026. It was extremely tidy and made £7,000.
This Transpread trailed twin-disc fertiliser/lime spreader with a stainless-steel body was in excellent condition. It had hydraulic drive to the discs, metering through the wheels and was on 550/45-22.5 tyres. Manufactured in 2010, it sold for £7,100.
This Opico He-Va trailed Disc Roller had a 5m working width and comprised two rows of plain discs followed by a V-profile rear roller packer. In good condition and ready for use, it sold for £8,300.
Two round balers included this WestMac Welger RP200 roller model with a wide-angle PTO and net facility (nearest the camera) plus a Vermeer 5041 belt baler with 540rpm PTO and cable controls. The Welger made £2,750 and went to a farm in Derbyshire, while the Vermeer sold for £180.
The highest price for a trailer was achieved by this 2017 Marshall QM1800 18t twin-axle grain trailer. With hydraulic brakes, lights, a front ladder, hydraulic rear door, extended sides and a sprung drawbar it was in excellent condition and sold for £14,000.
Sold at the ideal time of year, this Spaldings linkage-mounted, sevenleg Flatlift with a 12-volt mounted seeder, a single line of discs, and a rear DD packer was in good order and sold for £5,000.
Members of the Bagshaws farm sale team in their mobile office. (l-r) farm sale & market assistants, Debbie Wain, Andrew Beardmore, Anna Wildgoose and Alice Helliwell.
Pictured immediately after the successful Foston Hall Farm sale; (l-r) Bagshaws auctioneer and Bakewell Market manager, Oliver Hiles; vendor, Ian Renshaw; Bagshaw partner and auctioneer, Mark Elliott; rural chartered surveyor and auctioneer, Holly Swift; graduate trainee surveyor and auctioneer, Natasha Hall and graduate trainee surveyor, Joseph Walker.
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NATIONWIDE MULTI-SITE A SIGNIFICANT TWO DAY POST-HARVEST NATIONAL MULTI-SITE TIMED ONLINE AUCTION SALE OF AGRICULTURAL IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY
To include: Tractors: 2022 Case IH Puma 165CVX ( 2,707hrs), 2021 Fendt 724 (5,425hrs), 2014 New Holland T5.105 (2,890hrs), Telescopic Loaders: 2023 JCB 532-70 (4,862hrs), 2022 Kramer KT407 (2,900 hrs), 2019 JCB 538-60 (5,044hrs), 2018 JCB TM320 (3,500hrs) Excavators: Kubota KX080-3 (5,505hrs), 2013 JCB 8065 (5,835hrs) Self Propelled Sprayer: 2023 Bateman RB35 4,000ltr 32m (3,127hrs) Vehicles & UTVs: 2016 Vauxhall Combo, 2014 Citreon Berlingo 625, 2011 Peugeot Expert, 2012 Peugeot Partner, 2019 Polaris Sportsman 570AWD quadbike, Sprayers & Spreaders: 2024 Amazone UX5201 5,200ltr 30m sprayer, 2022 Horsch Leeb 5LT 5,000ltr 36m sprayer, 2020 Horsch Leeb 6LT 6,000ltr 36m sprayer, 2020 Horsch Leeb 8GS 2018 Horsch Leeb 4lt 4,000lt 32m sprayer, 2017 Horsch Leeb 5LT 5,000ltr 36m sparyer, 2021 Chafer Sentry 2.5E 6,000ltr 36m sprayer, Hardi 12m sprayer, 2013 Amazon ZG-B 8200 fertiliser spreader, Drills: 2019 Horsch Sprinter 6ST(4,734ha), 2015 Kuhn Venta LC302 disc coulter power harrow combination, 2013 Kuhn Venta LC3000 power harrow combination, Simba Freeflow 4m Implements: Kuhn HR4002 power harrow, Sumo Trio, Kverneland 5furrow plough, 2015 Storth MMP-900 slurry stirrer, Shelbourne Reynolds Pick Up header, springtine cultivators, subsoilers, Ride On Mowers: John Deere 1445, 2013 John Deere Z645 Toppers & Flails: 2020 Muthing MU Pro 280, Kuhn BPR280 flail, 2022 Maschio Giraffa XXL (2), 2022 Spearhead 280-HD, TMC Cancela TDE-250, 2022 Maschio Bufalo 280 (2), 2016 Cortese TEN200, Major Cyclone 6m, Wessex RMX560 , Bomford 912 batwing, Trailers: 2016/15 JPM 19tonne low loaders (2), Herbst 18tonne low loader, 2023 Bailey 8.5tonne drop deck low loader, 2021/20 Bailey 18tonne trailers (2), 2019 Bailey 16tonne trailers (2) 2009/01 Bailey 14tonne (2) , 2006/03/01 AS 14 trailers (3), 1995 Ken Wootton 18tonne trailer, 2022 Marshall 14tonne flatbed trailer, various tipping and flat bed trailers. Also: Ifor Williams trailers, fuel bowsers, water bowsers, compressors, telescopic loader attachments, weights, wheels and tyres, spares and workshop equipment.
BIDDING STARTS: TUESDAY 1ST SEPTEMBER 2026 FROM 10.00AM BIDDING ENDS DAY 1 (LOTS 1 - 499) THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2026 FROM 9.00AM BIDDING ENDS DAY 2 (LOTS 500 - END) FRIDAY 18TH SEPTEMBER 2026 FROM 9.00AM VIEWING DAY: CONTACT THE AUCTIONEERS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION OR REFER TO LOT
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On instructions from Snoddington Manor Farm due to a change in farming policy
On instructions from Laverstoke Farms due to retirement
SNODDINGTON MANOR FARM, TIDWORTH, HAMPSHIRE, SP9 7UZ
MANOR FARM, FYFIELD, ANDOVER HAMPSHIRE, SP11 8EL
TIMED ONLINE AUCTION OF COMBINE HARVESTER, SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYER, TRACTORS, IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY
TIMED ONLINE AUCTION OF COMBINE HARVESTER, TRACTORS, UTV, IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY
To include: Tractors: 2020 John Deere 6215R (5,880hrs), 2015 John Deere 6215R (6,769hrs), Combine Harvester: 2022 John Deere S785 with 2019 John Deere 735FD 35ft header, Eng: 1,280/Drum: 883hrs Self-Propelled Sprayer: 2014 Bateman RB35 4,000ltr, 30m (6,699hrs) Vehicles: 2020 Kawasaki Brute Force 750 quad bike, Implements & Machinery: 2021 Amazon Cayena 6001 drill, Kuhn/Accord power harrow combination drill, 3m, 2025 Weaving LD4000M 10leg subsoiler, 4m, Kverneland 85-200-8HD 5furrow plough, 2020 Weaving Stubble Rake, 6m 2014 Great Plains Unipress, 4.6m, Twose trailed 3bank Cambridge rolls, 2011 Kverneland ExactaTL fertiliser spreader, 2000 Dowdeswell DH4M disc harrow, 2014 Richard Western SF14HS trailer, 2010 Richard Western SF14 trailer, Also: Cultivators, attachments, weights and spares
To include: Tractors: 2022 John Deere 6R250 (2,601hrs), 2019 John Deere 6215R (7,282hrs), Combine Harvester: 2018 John Deere T670H with 630R header (Eng: 1,661hrs, Drum: 1,145hrs), Vehicles: 2019 Kubota RTV-X1110 UTV, 2006 Mitsubishi L200 pickup truck, 2006 Ford Transit Connect van, Implements: 2025 Kuhn Axis 50.2 H-EMC-W fertiliser spreader, 2019 Pottinger 6001T Terradisc 6m cultivator, 2019 Ziegler Grubber Field Profi 3001 3m cultivator, 2009 Simba Horsch Sprinter 6ST 6m drill, Twose Cambridge Rolls 12.4m, 2015 John Deere M732 24m 3,200ltr sprayer, 2019 McConnel PA6565T hedge cutter, McConnel SR15 topper 4.6m, Teagle TBM285 topper 2.85m, 2019 Warwick 12tonne trailer Also: cultivators, attachments, spares and workshop equipment
COMMENCES: MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2026 FROM 10.00AM FINISHES: MONDAY 21ST SEPTEMBER 2026 FROM 10.00AM VIEWING DAY: THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 10.00AM - 4.00PM
COMMENCES: MONDAY 14TH SEPTEMBER 2026 FROM 10.00AM FINISHES: TUESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2026 FROM 10.00AM VIEWING DAY: THURSDAY 17TH SEPTEMBER 2026 10.00AM - 4.00PM
On Instructions from GW Findlay having sold the farm
WHITTINGHAM HALL, FRESSINGFIELD, EYE, SUFFOLK, IP21 5SB LIVE ONSITE AUCTION OF AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS, ARABLE MACHINERY, VEHICLES, TRAILERS AND IMPLEMENTS
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MONTHLY AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY AUCTION NEXT SALE: MONDAY 5TH OCTOBER 2026 Buyers from over 50 countries 30,000 registered bidders worldwide Up to 300 tractors for sale every month 1,500 lots of agricultural and horticultural machinery sold at every sale To include: Tractors: 2017 Massey Ferguson 6714S Dyna-6 (3,300hrs), 2014 Massey Ferguson 7626 Dyna-6 (10,320hrs), 2004 John Deere 6520 (7,501hrs), 1998 John Deere 7810 (5,926hrs) one owner, Sprayer and Fertiliser Spreader: c2022 Landquip Electrac 3023 24m trailed sprayer, 2010 Amazone ZA-M1501 fertiliser spreader, Vehicles, Telescopic Loader and Digger: 2013 John Deere 855D Gator (1,383hrs), 1995 Land Rover Defender 90 300TDI (162,020miles), 1996 Sanderson TL6 (4,297hrs), Kubota KX161-3 (4,311hrs), Drills: Weaving Tine Drill 4m, Vaderstad Rapid 400P drill 4m, Arable: Lemken Europal 8 6furrow plough, 2015 Kverneland NG-S101 power harrow 4m, Sumo Trio 3 subsoiler 3m, Simba Cultipress 5.5m, 2021 HE-VA Tip Roller 820 Cambridge rolls 8.2m, Grass Equipment: 2022 Major GDX topper 9ft, 2015 Spearhead Twiga 595 hedge cutter, Trailers: 2021 Marshall QM14 14tonne grain trailer, 1990 Easterby ET12 12tonne grain trailer, 1997 Fraser M15T 10tonne grain trailer, 2013 Bailey drop-bed low loader Also: attachments, spares and workshop equipment
WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2026 AT 10.00AM
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RAGNALL HALL, RAGNALL, NEWARK, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE, NG22 0UR TIMED ONLINE AUCTION SALE OF MASSEY FERGUSON AGRICULTURAL TRACTORS, BALERS, TRAILERS, ATTACHMENTS AND TYRES
To include: Tractors: 2023 Massey Ferguson 7S.190 (3,219hrs), 2022 Massey Ferguson 7S.190 (5,063hrs), 2016 Massey Ferguson 7720 Dyna-VT (10,657hrs), 2007 Massey Ferguson 6480 Dyna-6 (8,005hrs) Balers: 2002 Massey Ferguson 190 LB, 2001 Massey Ferguson 187 LB, 1999 Massey Ferguson 185 MB, Also: Wheels and tyres, attachments and trailers COMMENCES: TUESDAY 22ND SEPTEMBER 2026 FROM 10.00AM FINISHES: WEDNESDAY 30TH SEPTEMBER 2026 FROM 10.00AM VIEWING DAY: FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2026 10.00AM - 4.00PM On instructions from Newhouse Farm Partnership due to a change in farming policy
NEWHOUSE FARM, ARLSEFORD, HAMPSHIRE, SO24 9UB
TIMED ONLINE AUCTION SALE OF VERY WELL MAINTAINED TRACTORS, COMBINE HARVESTER, IMPLEMENTS AND MACHINERY
On instructions from G F Jarman & Sons due to retirement
JARMAN FARM, LITLINGTON ROAD, STEEPLE MORDEN, HERTS, SG8 0LY TIMED ONLINE AUCTION SALE OF AN AGRICULTURAL TRACTOR, COMBINE HARVESTER, SELF-PROPELLED SPRAYER, ARABLE MACHINERY AND TRAILERS
To include: Tractors: 2022 New Holland T6.180 Dynamic Command (c2,200hrs), Combine Harvester: 1996 CASE IH 2166 Axial-Flow with Case 1030 17ft header, Sprayer: 1998 Case IH 3000SP 3,000ltr 24m, Implements & Machinery: 2007 Weaving Aguire tine drill 4m, Kuhn Multi-Master 123 5furrow plough, 2014 Simba Great Plains X-Press 3m, 2008 Maschio Reco Tiller power harrow 3m, 2013 KRM L2 Plus fertiliser spreader, 2021 Fleming T900 topper 9ft, Kuhn VKM305 flail mower 3.05m, Trailers: 1995 Richard Western 13tonne, 1996 Bailey Trailer 11tonne, 1984 AS Marston 8tonne, Vehicles: 2013 Nissan Navara pickup Also: cultivators, spares and workshop equipment
COMMENCES: WEDNESDAY 23RD SEPTEMBER 2026 FROM 10.00AM FINISHES: FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2026 FROM 10.00AM VIEWING DAY: TUESDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER 2026 10.00AM - 4.00PM
FURTHER UPCOMING SALES Cambridge Vintage Auction Live onsite auction sale of over 200 vintage and classic tractors, 80 vehicles, motorcycles, stationary engines, enamel signs, machinery and spares Friday 16th & Saturday 17th October 2026 Cambridgeshire Live onsite auction sale of agricultural tractors, self-propelled sprayer, trailers, arable and potato implements and machinery Wednesday 21st October 2026 Essex Timed online auction of vintage and classic tractors, implements and machinery Monday 2nd November 2026 - Thursday 12th November 2026 Nottinghamshire
To include: Tractors: 2023 John Deere 6R250 (2,825hrs), 2010 John Deere 8345R (8,813hrs) Combine Harvester: 2024 Claas Lexion 8600 with 1080 Convio flex header (Eng:774hrs/Drum:572hrs) Plant: 2020 Case 9013 excavator (9,314hrs) Vehicles: 2006 Mazda BT-50TS pick up (85,272 miles), 2002 Renault 220dCi Lorry Implements and Machinery: 2018 Horsch Sprinter 6ST drill (8,154ha), 2020 Horsch Leeb 6 GS 6000ltr 30m sprayer (31, 918ha), 2019 Agri-Spread AS65 spreader, 2015 McConnel PA6065 VFR hedgecutter, 2015 Simba Solo 380ST cultivator 3.8m, 2017 Lemken Helidor 9k cultivator 7m, 2016 Richard Western SF14HS 14tonne trailer, 2007 Kuhn GF5001YM Digidrive 4rotor tedder, 2013 Logic CTF250 weed wipe Also: fuel bowser, trailers, cultivators, weights, GPS equipment, wheels and tyres, spares and workshop equipment
COMMENCES: FRIDAY 2ND OCTOBER 2026 FROM 10.00AM FINISHES: TUESDAY 13TH OCTOBER 2026 FROM 10.00AM VIEWING DAY: THURSDAY 8TH OCTOBER 2026 10.00AM - 4.00PM
Live onsite auction of agricultural tractors, combine harvester, self propelled sprayer, potato equipment, implements and machinery Thursday 19th November 2026 Cheshire Considering an on-site Modern Farm or Vintage Machinery Auction? Contact the dedicated Cheffins auction team today on 01353 777767 (Option 2).
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On Instructions from J W Darlay & Son
On Instructions from East Fen Farms Limited
At Grassmere Farm, Sutton on Trent, Newark,
At East Fen Farm, East Fen Drove, Soham,
Notts NG23 6PT
Ely CB27 5JL
On Thurs 8th Oct 2026 at 10:30am
On Weds 14th Oct 2026 at 10:30am
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Viewing from 10am until 4pm
Weds 7th Oct 2026
on Tues 13th Oct 2026
Including: Combine Harvester: New Holland CX8040 with 17ft Vari-feed (12); Tractors: New Holland T7.230 (18), New Holland TS135A (06), New Holland TS110A 4wd (04), New Holland 8340 (97), New Holland 7740 (97), Ford 5000 2wd (75), International 785 XL 2wd (83), International BTD6; Materials Handlers: JCB 526S Farm Special (98), Manitou M226 CP masted (96), Bonser LS 55 SL masted; Sprayer: Hardi Master Plus 24m mounted (12); Vehicles: Toyota Hilux 4wd pick up (16), Honda Fourtrax (03); Trailers: Herbst 20ft flat bed (07), 2No Bailey 14t grain (98, 12); Cultivation & Implements: Simba Flatliner 7 leg, Simba Series 2b discs (91), Dowdeswell DP120S 5f rev plough, Maschio Aquila Rapido 5m power harrow, Kverneland Accord Pneumatic DA-S 4m drill, Sulky DX30+ 24m fert spreader (20), Bomford B578 hedgecutter, New Holland 254 rake; Misc: Quantity front weights, wheels and tyres and workshop equipment etc.
Including: Combine Harvester: Claas Lexion 750 APS Hybrid with Claas Vario 930 header (15); Tractors: John Deere 6215R (19), John Deere 7290R (18), John Deere 6230 Premium (07), John Deere 2140 (84); Materials Handlers: Kramer KT3610 Eco-speed (23) with various attachments, Hitachi EX135 13t (01); Sprayer: Househam Air-Ride 3500 28m self-propelled (13); Trailers: Bailey 16t grain (07), Bailey 22ft flat-bed (14), Richard Western DU16 dump (11), Richard Western 14t dump (94), Norton Trailers 10t root (99); Cultivation & Implements: Kuhn Multi-Master 182 OL 6f rev plough (08), Proforge Invertamax 6m, Horsch Terrano 4 FX (13), Horsch Pronto 4 DC (12), Cousins V-Form (05), Cousins Type 28 4.6m (05), Cousins 7.6m Cambridge rolls, Votex Landmaster 275 flail (16), Einbock Chopstar 12row interrow hoe (13); Misc: Philip Watkins 1800kg front weight, Suton CH230 road brush (17), Quantity workshop equipment, Kumatso D50A bulldozer etc.
George Watchorn St Neots 07919 015675 george.watchorn@brown-co.com
Jon Clampin St Neots 07717 512498 jon.clampin@brown-co.com
George Watchorn St Neots 07919 015675 george.watchorn@brown-co.com
Jon Clampin St Neots 07717 512498 jon.clampin@brown-co.com
ONSITE AUCTION On Instructions from Toby Baxter Farming Limited and King Agricultural Contractors At Chittlegrove Farm, Rendcomb, Cirencester, Gloucestershire GL7 7DG
On Weds 21st Oct 2026 at 10am Viewing from 10am until 4pm on Tues 20th Oct 2026 Including: Combine Harvesters: Claas Lexion 780 APS Hybrid TerraTrac with Claas Vario 1200 header (14), John Deere C670 HillMaster with John Deere 625R header (10); Tractors: Case 240 Puma (22), Case 240 Puma (19), Case 165 Puma (22), Case 150 Puma with Case LRZ160 loader (21), John Deere 6215R (16), John Deere 6190R (13) with Quicke Q7 M loader (18); Sprayer: Amazone Pantera 4502 36m self-propelled sprayer (19); Cultivation Equipment and Drills: Horsch Avatar 12.25 SD 12m seed drill (17), Amazone Condor 15001-C 15m trailed seed drill (14), Horsch Sprinter 6m drill (11), KRM Bredal F10 36m trailed fertiliser spreader (16), Sumo Trio 3m cultivator, Maschio Rapido 5m hydraulic folding power harrow (21); Grassland Equipment: Kuhn VB 3165 round baler (20), Massey Ferguson 2270XD baler (14), Massey Ferguson 2170XD baler (10), Big Bale Transtacker 6072 bale chaser (15), Krone Swadro 760 rake (22), Claas Liner 3500 HB rake (13), Kuhn Gyrotedder GF7902 (21), Kuhn GMD 8730 butterfly rear mowers (21), Kuhn GMD 3215F front mower (21), Bednar Mulcher MZ 6000 6m batwing topper (21), Kuhn Multi-Longer GII 5757 SPAL hedgecutter (24); Trailers: Hi-Spec Kompactor K36 push-off trailer (17), LeBoulch Gold 1400 plus 14 tonne grain trailer (04), Mocho Fabrications flat bed trailer complete with AW Trailers livestock box, Marshall BC25 25ft bale trailer (19); Livestock Equipment: Rappa mobile sheep handling system, Prattley super mobile sheep handling system, Prattley mini mobile sheep handling system, along with workshop equipment, livestock sundries etc. Tom Birks Banbury 07919 015677 thomas.birks@brown-co.com
Lucy Elcock Banbury 07500 124758 lucy.elcock@brown-co.com
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Saturday 19th September 2026 At 10:30am WIBBERN HILL FARM, Tissington, DE6 1RA Zetor Proxima CL80 c/w Quicke X3 Power Loader Zetor 9641 Forterra Turbo 4WD Kubota RTV1110 4WD, Land Rover 90 Hard Top (12’) Ifor Williams 12ft High Level Livestock Trailer, Trailers, Machinery And Implements, Livestock Equipment And Produce, Range Of Non-VAT Items, Stoneware, Churns & Collectables.
Friday 25th September 2026 at 10.30am FLATTS FARM, Darley Bridge, Matlock, DE4 2JY New Holland T6.155 4WD (12’) New Holland T6050 Plus 4WD (10’), New Holland TL100A 2WD (07’) New Holland TS115 4WD & Ford 4100 2WD Manitou MLT735PS Elite Telehandler (14’) And Attachments McHale Fusion 3 Combi Round Baler Wrapper (21’) Hi Spec 2000SA-R Vacuum Tanker (20’) Portequip Bale Trailers, McHale C460 Trailed Straw Chopper (14’) Grassland Machinery And Implements, Bateman Cattle Crush, Cattle Equipment, Range Of Non VAT Items, Sundries & Effects
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Thursday 17th September at 11.00am Thursday 17th September at 11.00am D O R S E T | D E V O N | S O M E R S E T | H A M P S H I R E | W I LT S H I R E | C O R N W A L L | L O N D O N Conygre Farm, Easton Royal, Pewsey, Wiltshire 5LU Thursday 17th September atWiltshire 11.00amSN9 Conygre Farm, Easton Royal, Pewsey, SN9 5LU Conygre Farm, Easton Royal, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 5LU
17th September at 11.00am Dispersal of Thursday Tractors, Telehandler && Arable Dispersal of Tractors, Telehandler ArableMachinery Machinery Conygre Farm, Easton Royal, Pewsey, Wiltshire SN9 5LU Dispersal of Tractors, Telehandler & Arable Machinery Including: John Deere 6155M (16) & 6600 (97) Tractors, Including: John Deere 6155M (16) & 6600 (97) Tractors, Claas Claas Including: John Deere 6155M (16) & 6600 (97) Tractors, Dispersal of Tractors, Telehandler & Arable Machinery Scorpion 6030CP Telehandler (12), John Deere Gator Scorpion 6030CP Telehandler (12), John DeereXUV XUV590M 590MClaas Gator 6030CP Telehandler (12), John Deere XUV 590M Gator Including: John Deere 6155M (16) & 6600 (97) Tractors, Claas (18), Amazone UF1602 Mounted Sprayer 20m, Kuhn Multi(18),Scorpion Amazone UF1602 Mounted Sprayer 20m, Kuhn Multi(18), Amazone UF1602 Mounted Sprayer 20m, Kuhn Multi6030CP (12), John Deere XUV 590M Gator Master 122 5f Plough RevTelehandler Plough Kverneland 3mCLC CLC Pro Cultivator MasterScorpion 122 5f Rev (10)(10) Kverneland 3m Pro Cultivator Master 122 5f RevUF1602 Plough (10)Drill, Kverneland 3m CLC Pro Cultivator (18), Kverneland Amazone Mounted Sprayer 20m, Kuhn Multi(13), 4mEvo TS Evo Kongskilde 4mGerminator, Germinator, (13), Kverneland 4m TS Drill, Kongskilde 4m (13), 122 Kverneland 4m TS Evo Kongskilde 4m Germinator, Master 5f Rev1002 Plough (10) Drill, Kverneland 3m CLC Pro2.8m Cultivator Amazone Fertiliser Spreader (22), Tehnos Flail Amazone ZA-MZA-M 10021002 Fertiliser Spreader (22), Tehnos 2.8m Flail Amazone ZA-M Fertiliser Spreader (22), Tehnos 2.8m(97), Flail (13), Kverneland 4m (11) TS Evo Drill, Kongskilde 4m Germinator, Topper (25), AW 12t & AS Marston 10t Grain Trailers Topper (25), AW 12t (11) & AS Marston 10t Grain Trailers (97), Topper (25), AW 12t (11) & AS Spreader MarstonWorkshop 10t Trailers (97), Livestock Equipment, Attachments, Items, etc Amazone ZA-M 1002 Fertiliser (22),Grain Tehnos 2.8m Flail Livestock Equipment, Attachments, Workshop Items, etc Livestock Equipment, Attachments, Workshop Items, etc Topper (25), AW 12t (11) & AS Marston 10t Grain Trailers (97), Livestock Equipment, Attachments, Workshop Items, etc
Friday 9th October 2026 at 10.30am Sherholt Lodge, Barton Under Needwood, DE13 8BN JCB 531-70 Agri Pro Telehandler (19’) and attachments Bamford BM Volvo S-950 Combine Volvo ECR58D 360 Degree Excavator (14’) John Deere XUV865M Gator (23’ - 175 Hrs) Yamaha Grizzly 450 Quad Bike, John Deere ZTrak Z540R Ride On Lawn Mower Grassland Machinery, Large Array of Livestock Sundries, Equipment, Ring Feeders and Bateman Crush Produce, In Situ Items, Non-Vat Items, Sundries and Effects
On behalf of Conygre Farms Ltd (Having sold the farm) On behalf of Conygre Farms Ltd (Having sold the farm)
Online Bidding Available Online 01935 Bidding382909/07817 Available Contact Greg Ridout: 517467 On behalf ofGreg Conygre Farms (Havingsold sold thefarm) farm) On behalf of Conygre Farms LtdLtd (Having the Contact Ridout: 01935 382909/07817 517467 Online Bidding Available Online Bidding Available Contact Ridout: 01935 382909/07817517467 517467 Contact Greg Greg Ridout: 01935 382909/07817
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hicles:MF 5460 Dyna4 (10); Case International 956XL (85); Case International 895XL Duo David Brown 1212 ; Manitou MLT 634�120 LSU Turbo telehandler (10); inator 86 (85) & 96 (84) combines; Chaviot 2000 24m self�propelled sprayer; Ford Ranger omas Skidsteer 111730; Dynapac CC122 Vibrating Road Roller; Husqvarna ride on mow Vehicles:MF 5460 Dyna4 (10); International956XL 956XL(85); (85);Case CaseInternational International895XL 895XLDuo Duo(93); (93); Vehicles:MF 5460(20); Dyna4Mesko�rol (10); Case Case International Claas Liner 320 rake PZ275 (18); Maschio 3.5m pDuo harrow; Vehicles:MF 5460 Dyna41212 (10); Case International 956XL (85); Case International 895XL (93); NH 654 David Brown Manitou MLTHaybob 634�120 LSU Turbo telehandler (10); David Brown 1212 ;;; Manitou MLT 634�120 LSU Turbo telehandler (10); David Brown 1212 Manitou MLT 634�120 LSU Turbo telehandler (10); baler; Foster 10ft topper (17); Amazone/Kuhn drill;24ft Corn Auger; Bomford flail laas Dominator 86 (85) & 96 (84) combines; Chaviot2000 2000Combi 24mself�propelled self�propelled sprayer; FordRanger Ranger 3.2l picku Claas Dominator 8686 (85) Chaviot 24m sprayer; Ford pickup Claas Dominator (85)&&96 96(84) (84)combines; combines; ChaviotVibrating 2000 24m self�propelled sprayer; Ford Ranger 3.2l3.2l pickup; Thomas Skidsteer 111730; Dynapac CC122 Road Roller;Husqvarna Husqvarna ride on mower. ogballe Ex�trend 1600s fert spreader; Power Up verge mower; Fanjet slug pelleter; Gang Thomas Skidsteer 111730; Dynapac CC122 Vibrating Road Roller; ride on mower. 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Machinery: Liner 320 rake (20); Mesko�rol PZ275Haybob Haybob (18);beet Maschio 3.5mppharrow; harrow; NH654 654baler baler (96) Machinery: Claas Liner 320 Mesko�rol PZ275 (18); Maschio 3.5m NH (96) row beetClaas drill w/ transport trailer; Thyregod T7 2 row harvester (00);NHStanden beet Machinery: Claas Liner 320rake rake(20); (20); Mesko�rol PZ275 Haybob (18); Maschio 3.5m p harrow; 654 baler (96); JD 456 baler; Foster 10ft topper (17); Amazone/KuhnCombi Combidrill;24ft drill;24ftCorn CornAuger; Auger;Bomford Bomfordflail flailhedger; hedger; JD 456 baler; Foster 10ft topper (17); Amazone/Kuhn JD 456 baler; Foster 10ftdryer; topper (17); Amazone/Kuhn Combi drill;24ft Corn Auger; Bomford flail hedger; ansKRM CF�225 mobile corn Alvan Blanch mill & mix; Compressors; Tiger Super Power Bogballe Ex�trend PowerUp Upverge vergemower; mower;Fanjet Fanjet slug pelleter; Gang rollers; KRM Bogballe Ex�trend 1600s fert spreader; Up verge mower; Fanjet slug pelleter; Gang rollers; KRM Bogballe Ex�trend1600s 1600sfert fertspreader; spreader; Power Power slug pelleter; Gang rollers; owered power wash/drain jetter; Towable road compressor; 11ft flat roller; 12m folding Lely 12 row beet drill w/ transport trailer; Thyregod T7 2 row beet harvester (00); Standen beet cleaner; Lely 12 row beet drill w/ transport trailer; Thyregod T7 2 row beet harvester (00); Standen beet cleaner; Lely 12 row beet drill w/ transport trailer; T7 2 row beet harvester (00); Standen beet cleaner; Farm CF�225 corn Alvan Blanch milltrailer mix;Compressors; Compressors; Tiger Super Power washer; ilers: IWFans 10ft 3.5tmobile plant IWAlvan 12ftBlanch flatbed w/ sides; IW 10ft twin axle cattle tra Farm Fans CF�225 mobile corn dryer; mill &&mix; mix; Compressors; Tiger Super Power washer; Farm Fans CF�225 mobiletrailer; corndryer; dryer; Alvan mill & Tiger Super Power washer; powered power jetter; Towable roadcompressor; compressor; 11ft flat roller; 12m folding rollers.ax PTO powered powerwash/drain wash/drain jetter;8t Towable road 11ft flat roller; 12m folding rollers. PTO powered power wash/drain Towable road compressor; 11ft flat roller; 12m folding rollers. y 12tPTO twin axle tipping trailer; Triffitt twin axle trailer; Single axle tipping trailer; Single Trailers: IW 10ft 3.5t 12ftflatbed flatbedtrailer trailerw/ w/sides; sides; IW 10ft twin axle cattle trailer; Trailers: 10ft 3.5tplant planttrailer; trailer;IW IW12ft flatbed IW 10ft twin axle cattle trailer; Trailers: IWIW 10ft 3.5t trailer w/ sides; IW 10ft twin axle cattle trailer; Ken Wooten muck trailer; Slurry tankers; Fuel bowser; 56 bale carrier. Easterby 12t twin axle tippingtrailer; trailer;Triffitt Triffitt8t twin axle tipping trailer; Single axle trailer; Easterby 12t twin axle tipping twinaxle axletrailer; trailer;Single Single axle tipping trailer; Single axle trailer; Easterby 12t twin axle tipping axle trailer; Single axle tipping trailer; Single axle trailer; mission: NH T6.155 tractor (18); Ford 7910 tractor (88); JD 2140 tractor (82) ; MF 35X w/ Ken Wootenmuck mucktrailer; trailer; Slurry Slurry 5656 bale carrier. Ken Wooten Slurrytankers; tankers;Fuel Fuelbowser; bowser; 56 bale carrier. Ken Wooten tankers; Fuel bowser; bale carrier. By permission: NH T6.155tractor tractorRover (18);Ford Ford 7910 (88); JD 2140 tractor (82) ; MF 35X w/w/ loader; Land Defender (96), 120k miles. By NH T6.155 (18); 7910tractor tractor (88); JD 2140 tractor (82) ; MF 35X w/loader; loader; Bypermission: permission: NH T6.155 7910 tractor (88); JD 2140 tractor (82) ; MF 35X LandRover Rover Defender Defender (96), 120k (96), 120k miles. Land Defender (96), 120kmiles. miles.Electric fencing stakes & equipm Livestock requisites; sheep equipment; Milking equipment; Various Livestock requisites;sheep sheepequipment; equipment; Milking Electric fencing stakes & equipment; Various Livestock requisites; equipment; Milking equipment; Electric fencing stakes &&equipment; Various Livestock requisites; Milkingequipment; equipment; Electric fencing stakes equipment; Various sizes ofsizes field andand posts; feed troughs; Calf hay rack etc etc Various sizesofofgates fieldgates gates and posts;Various Various rack etcetc etc Various field posts; Variousfeed feedtroughs; troughs;Calf Calfhay hay rack etc Various sizes of field gates and posts; Various feed troughs; Calf hay rack etc etc
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Timed Online Dispersal of Claas Combine, New Holland Tractors, JCB Loader, Implements & Trailers On behalf of Messrs C M Morley & Partners upon retirement.
Bishops Farm, Bradfield St Clare, Nr Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. IP13 0AW
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FARM MACHINERY SALE
on Sunday 27th September 2026 at 11am.
2009 John Deere 6330 Premium 4wd, 10T Gooch & Sons grain trailer, Machinery and Implements, Livestock Equipment and sundries. Also included by kind permission of the vendors. TRACTORS: 1983 John Deere 3040, 2001 John Deere 6910S, 1941 Fordson N, 1960 Massey Ferguson 35, 1968 Ford 4000 c/w loader, 1985 Ford 4110, 1984 Ford 4110, 1970 Massey Ferguson 165, John Deere 3200 4wd, Case 1594, Zetor 8540, Leyland 262. TELEHANDLERS: Merlo 34.7, 2004 Manitou 526. ATVS: 2016 Kawasaki Mule Pro DX, Yamaha quad, Kawasaki KIF300 quad. TRAILERS: 20’ Bateson twin axle livestock trailer, A S Marston 20’ twin axle bale trailer, 4T Marshall single axle tipping trailer, 8T Massey Ferguson grain trailer, 8T A S Marston trailer, 15T load master low loader trailer, 2012 Major muck out 750 rotor spreader. VEHICLES: 1963 Series 2A Land Rover 109 Safari plus arable, livestock equipment, sundries and effects in all some 500 lots.
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Farm Machinery & Amenity Equipment by kind permission of Mr C & Mrs J Ball. 22 Uppingham Rd, Oakham LE15 6JD
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10th October 2026 from 10:30am
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Th e re a re 9 s a l e s i n t h e y e a r, e a c h attracting between 3,500 and 4,500 lots of tractors, loaders, trailers, agricultural a n d co m m e rc i a l m a c h i n e r y, l i v e s to c k requisites, plant and equipment, building materials, produce etc. Our Website:
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Including: Volkswagen Golf Match 2019 (spares only), DAF LF45.150 Horsebox 2004, Ford Transit Van 2015 (not recorded), Volkswagen Transporter Panel Van 2008, Mercedes Vito 116 5 Door Van 2016 (not recorded), Ford Fiesta 3 Door Hatchback 2014 (spares only), Ford Transit Custom Panel Van 2023, Land Rover Freelander 2010, MAN L2000 Horse Lorry 2000 (NI), Volkswagen Caddy Panel Van 2019, Equi-Trek Horse Box 2006, Claas Lexion 580 Combine Harvester 2017, Knight 24m Trailed Sprayer 1999, Hudson Tri-Axle Livestock Trailer, John Deere 331 Mower 2015, Ifor Williams Twin Axle Livestock Trailer (not recorded), Ford Ranger Pick-Up 2021, Ssangyong Musso Saracen Pick-Up 2024, JCB 215 Super Skidsteer 2017, KRM STRIP TILL 6000P, Claas Lexion 580 Combine Harvester 2017, JCB 53660 Agrisuper Loadall 2018, JCB 531-70 AGRISUPER Loadall 2008, Citroen Relay Van 2014, Abbey Tanker (NI), Honda TRX420 Quad 2023 (spares only), ZETOR 6340 Tractor With Loading Arms (NI) (spares only), ZTR - 165 Drum Mower, Hardi Sprayer, McConnel Rhino 9 Topper, Honda TRX420 Quad 2019, Honda TRX420 Quad 2013 (spares only), John Deere 131 Mower 2009
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FORTHCOMING AGRICULTURAL SALES
H J Pugh & Co
HAZLE MEADOWS AUCTION CENTRE LEDBURY HR8 2LP
Retirement sale for
Monthly two day sale of PLANT, TRACTORS, MACHINERY, IMPLEMENTS, GROUND CARE AND GARDEN EQUIPMENT, SAWN TIMBER, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT
TIM PEARMAN CONSTRUCTION
of WELL MAINTAINED LOW HOUR MACHINES
JOHN DEERE TRACTORS, COMBINE, ARABLE MACHINERY, LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT, TOOLS
FRIDAY 2nd OCTOBER live and online
THURSDAY 15th OCTOBER 11am live and online
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TWO 2017 JCB JS 145 LC EXCAVATORS, 2009 JCB 3CX SITEMASTER, 2013 WACKER NEUSON 10t DUMPER, JCB VIBROMAX, 120hrs 2018 HERBST PTO MOBILE CRUSHER, HERBST 10t DUMP TRAILER, KANE 20t DUMP TRAILER, DITCH WITCH TRENCHER 250hrs. PLANT TRAILERS, MIXERS, 6 POWER FLOATS, WACKER PLATES, ROAD SAWS, AIR AND HYDRAULIC BREAKERS, TRENCH BOXES, ROAD FORMERS, PIPES, TOOLS FITTINGS, TWO 2025 IVECO VANS, PLUS CLASSIC TRACTORS FORD NH 8870, COUNTY 1164, 1184 FC1004, MUIR HILL 101, CASE SNOOPY
FRIDAY 9th & SATURDAY 10th OCTOBER Entries before midday Monday
COTHERIDGE, WORCESTER Retirement sale for
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ALL AUCTIONS LIVE AND ONLINE
ATVs/UTVs
JOHN DEERE Gator 865M 4wd, 2022, 3022hrs, in good all round condition, split bench seat, alloy wheels, LED lights, road registered, has V5. £10,000+VAT. T Schembri Tel 07919 624032 (Essex)
STANDEN Rapide Mk3 beet harvester with pre-topper. £500. D Tebbitt Tel 07980 932112 (Cambridgeshire)
GEBO RRL 300 beet cleaner loade (same as Holmer), 2003, John Deere engine, runs very smoothly, good condition, Tullamore Ireland. P McGrath Tel 00353 872 797590 (Republic of Ireland)
FLAT 8 bale grab, working order. £350+VAT ono. L Tuckey Tel 07970 789955 (Warwickshire) BROWNS Flat 8 bale grab, had very little use, working order. £350+VAT ono. L Tuckey Tel 01926 812134 (Warwickshire)
TANCO 170 Bale Shear, 2016. £1,850+VAT. D Smart Tel 01223 861482 (Cambridgeshire) KIOTI K9 2410 diesel, 2026, brand new & unused, top of the range with every possible option & extra, oversize wheels, Apple Carplay, heating, air con, extra lights, tipping buck, cost £23,500 but must sell so absolute bargain at £19,750+VAT. C Course Tel 07889 218590 (Suffolk)
SMITHS of the Forest of Dean Ltd Tank & Drum Experts
We stock new & recycled, steel & plastic drums
KVERNELAND Accord Monopill SE, 12 row, electric drive, pre em markers, granular applicator non tested, Kverneland terminal can be used Isobus, hydraulic folding, good working order, some spares. £7,950 no VAT. D Martin Tel 07710 551915 (Lincolnshire)
Collect from stock or nationwide delivery available
BEET EQUIPMENT
BALE GRAB heavy duty, very robust, will pick up 2 big bales, Manitou brackets. £750+VAT. J Gibson Tel 07931 930369 (Nottinghamshire)
STANDEN Rapid Mk3 single row tanker beet harvester, opel wheels lift, used this year, working order. £1,200 ono. K Ollett Tel 07753 859881 (Suffolk) CTM 180 cleaner loader, 2 cylinder Petter engine, electric start, good working order. £2,000+VAT ono. K Ollett Tel 07753 859881 (Suffolk)
SUGAR BEET traces (2), good condition available, one 40cm wide, 273cm long, one 65cm wide, 340cm long. £25 each ono (can be sold separately). M Carter Tel 07817 715317 (Essex)
Visit www.smdd.co.uk or call 01594 833308
BALERS & BALE HANDLING COTESI medium small bale string, 3 rolls, 18,000ft in total. £25. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)
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BARRELS & DRUMS
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Ledbury 01531 631122 www.hjpugh.com
MULTIMATE beet bucket, 1990, fair condition, 1T, previously used on JCB telehandler, 2m wide, 77cm wide bracket spacing x 36cm from hook to eye. £350+VAT ono. N Simpson Tel 07957 202645 (Suffolk)
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Milling and Mixing Rolling, Crimping and Kibbling we can add molasses, protein minerals self loading and able to blow into feed bins
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WELDING REPAIRS SERVICING
Services:
• Sugar Beet Drilling • Sugar Beet Harvesting • Spraying • Combining Contacts:
07879 472607
07905 298223
www.gnicholsagriculture.co.uk
Collins Farming & Forestry Services Ltd
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t: 01206 230662 e: hire@livertonltd.co.uk
www.tgaskew.co.uk
to keep your land maintained, safe and productive
on site for recycled aggregates, ideal for farm tracks, yards, driveways, etc
TURN POPLAR & ASH INTO CASH
Blue Pump Farm, Bressingham, Diss, Norfolk IP22 2AA
HEDGE CUTTING & VEGETATION MANAGEMENT
STONE CRUSHING
30 Harwich Road • Ardleigh • Essex • CO7 7LS Grange Farm • Laxfield Road • Dennington • IP13 8BT
T. G. ASKEW
IW Agricultural Services
AS114140
Robocut Hire Specialist Plant Hire Spreader Hire Haulage Contracting
G Agriculture Nichols
Don’t let timber quality deteriorate Safely harvest while it has value! • ash and poplar dismantling and purchase • hedge and woodland coppicing • site clearance • felling licence applications • contract chipping • supplier of dried and screened woodchip
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For further information please contact us on Tel: 01379 388156 • Fax: 01379 388109 Email: info@tgaskew.co.uk or jeremy@tgaskew.co.uk
David Miller Farm Services
AGRICULTURAL REPAIRS
m: 07850 988808 e: info@collinsfarmingandforestry.co.uk w: www.collinsfarmingandforestry.co.uk
welding, repairs and servicing to keep your machinery working when you need it most
John H. Howlett Agricultural Contractor ■ Full farm contracts ■ 24m spraying & 24m fertiliser spreading ■ Muck, Limex 45 & 70 and lime spreading ■ Set aside topping ■ Combining and all cultivations
AS114156
• Bulk Haulage • Aggregates • Road Planings Stock Feed • Lump Chalk • Bark • Equestrian Rubber Chip & Silica Sand • Farm Track Repairs
WHOLE FARM MANAGEMENT & CONTRACTING Suffolk & Norfolk
Call Archie:
30m spraying and liquid fertiliser ■ Zurn top cut collect ■ Sumo Trio with Stocks seeder ■ Ploughing ■ Fertiliser spreading ■
07936 551529 | www.dmfs.co.uk
Call today
Andrew 07860 262196 Hill Farm, Wissett, Halesworth
BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands
www.livertonltd.co.uk
CONTRACTORS
07960 866 025
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CONTRACTORS
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• Fencing contractors • Hedge and tree planting • Potato box repairs • Grain store cleaning And more…
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• 360o Digger work
Specialising in Ditching & Coppicing (shear & grab) cuts & holds 14” diameter wood
Peter 07944 272 762
From livestock, grain stores, straw sheds & workshops (industrial & agricultural) All groundworks undertaken from drainage to concreting! Lagoons & water holding/sewage treatment plants, etc, also carried out
P. B
•Concreting •Concrete Crushing •Hedge Cutting
For all your building needs
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AGRICULTURAL CONTRACTOR
AGRICULTURE AND COUNTRYSIDE CONTRACT SERVICES
CLEANER LOADERS 2019 CTM9053XL with RC
2021 CTM 9053XL with RC
Powerful XL precleaner web 8 spiral roller separation unit slew 180° XL long elevator powered wheels & radio control
• Fast, efficient service • Excellent attention to detail Lincs based – will travel
CONSTRUCTION
James P Dixon Ltd
Call Adam: 07970 433 470 Email: adam@farmlinc.co.uk
www.farmlinc.co.uk
peterbowers6@gmail.com
FENCING James P Dixon Ltd Contractor
2011 CTM544 roller system
New hopper chain, rest in good working order. Larger 3 cylinder air-cooled engine, pick off area and PRECLEANER
Get in touch today:
Warwickshire & bordering counties
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A.E. Kiddy & Son • 24m spraying and liquid fertiliser application • Claydon drilling • Claydon Terrastar (also for hire) • Flail topping and verge cutting • SFI/Stewardship work and management • Grassland operations/paddock maintenance • Tractor/telehandler with operator
Corn, Muck & Sugar Beet Haulage Loading services available Please call for a quote
01359 258034 07823 555210
simonp@ctmrcs.co.uk
6 66 8 3 97
Phone Edward to discuss
07767 167821 Covering Halesworth and surrounding areas
AS114148
BUILDINGS & MATERIALS
S SCOTT & SONS Ltd Steel Stockholders
All types of steel available new and secondhand Posts for grain walling and silage clamps
08-113068
ED FELLOWES 07976 668314
Nationwide & International Machinery Haulage
01485 520355 07717 416178
Please ring to discuss your requirements 07
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SIMON PEACOCK
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al eading 30m r u t l u c i Agr Muck spr ading up to
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BEET EQUIPMENT (cont
Galvanised roofing sheets, box profile and corrugated Delivery service
01359 269378 GALEBREAKERS (2) 4m x 1.5m, never used. £700 ono, may sell separately. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire) ASSORTED telegraph poles, kept dry. Offers. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)
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Fenland Tractors
Phone: 01249 730927 Email: simon@sw-hire.co.uk Website: www.sw-hire.co.uk
Limited
All prices + VAT
John Deere 45km tool bar never been used
Hitachi ZX19U-5A 2017 1473hrs variwidth tracks blade extensions man q/h piped
Simba Tool Carrier Mk4 1980 tyres remain serviceable
Hitachi ZX19U-5A 2019 704hrs, variwidth tracks, man Q/hitch
D2 Narrow Gauge 3J good U/C & PTO tidy crawler
JCB 16C-1 2020 2032hrs variwidth tracks & blade
Cat D5 62J Turbo drawbar, hyds to the rear, ready to go to work
D5B VHP 21Y • BREAKING FOR PARTS Ring 01406 330386 for current parts availability
Suppliers of replacement parts for all Caterpillar machines
ALSO IN Fifth wheel tow dolly, Volvo skip fill dumper, 6t dumper, 3t swivel dumper
Visit our website www.fenlandtractors.co.uk to see our stock machines
JCB 542-70 AgriXtra 2024, 1599hrs, 150hp, JCB Dieselmax stage V eng, 6 speed Autoshift Transmission - 40kph, Q-Fit carriage & pallet forks, 460/70R24 XMCL Michelin tyres £74,950+VAT
Richard Western SF14HS 2023 Sprung drawbar, hyd tailgate, grain chute, hi level r lights, commercial axles, air & hydraulic brakes, r beacon, 56060 22.5 tyres £20,450+VAT
Richard Western SF18HS 2023, Sprung drawbar, silage sides, hyd tailgate, grain chute, hi level r lights, commercial axles, air and hyd brakes, r beacon, 560-60 22.5 tyres £23,250+VAT
Richard Western SDS24 2023, 2,400 gallons, stone trap, tandem axle, air & hydraulic brakes, 560/60R 22.5 BKT Ridemax tyres, commercial axles, r drawbar, r beacon £25,950+VAT
JCB 4220 iCON Fastrac Tractor 2023, 2818hrs, 60kph, air brakes, 5 r spools, 1 f spool, wide marker boards, fridge, elec mirrors f link, f PTO, LED light pack, tyres 600/70R30 susp, last service was 1800hr £105,000+VAT
2023 Manitou MT625 2023, 1306hrs, 75hp, 6 Speed autoshift trans - 40kph, a/c, 2 speed hydro trans, 2500kg max cap, 5.90m reach, Manitou carriage with pallet forks, 12-16.5 con wheels, JSM Joystick, last service was 1000hr£39,750+VAT
KRAMER KT407 2024 2024, 1558hrs, hi cab, rev cam, a/c a/seat, boom susp load stab, Eco hydro trans 40kpm, 100% diff lock, LED lits, f/ beacons, r/fan, p/up hitch & tip pipe,, JCB Q-Fit car, bucket rep & shake out 3rd service £73,000+VAT
John Deere 8R370 JCB 14’ Grass Folding Fork 2024, Hardox tines, 14’ width, 2024, AutoPowr IVT trans50k, JCB industrial 1509hrs, 600/70R30 & 710/70R42 tyres, command arm & command pro, PowerGuard Pro ‘til Feb 28 or 3000 hrs £115,500+VAT £5,750+VAT
cardinalsteels.com 01527 330 000 sales@cardinalsteels.com UK BASED
Manufacturers of: Box Profile 3” Corrugated Anticondensation Z Purlins Flashings & Gutters Flat Sheets Nationwide Delivery Available
Stockists of: GRP Rooflights Composite Panels Fixings
BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands
Station Yard, Postland, Crowland, Peterborough PE6 0JT Tel: 01406 330386 Fax: 01406 330080 Email: martyn.stanley@fenlandtractors.co.uk
Volvo ECR25D 2018 1942hrs hydraulic quick hitch
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Email julian@midlandsagriplant.com
Office 01530 229686 | Mobile 07831 113316
TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk
Finance & Part Ex Available
Simba / Great Plains Hyd Folding Unipresses choice of 4.6 / 5.5 / 6.1 / 6.6m, excellent metal and condition
Spaldings 7 leg Flatlift Subsoiler 2 rows discs, 650mm DD packer roller, 2012, 3.5m, Spaldings rape seeder with computer & radar
McConnel Discaerator 3000 2014, 5 auto-reset legs, discs 85% large-packer, exceptional condition for the year
Kverneland H Series 4m Power Harrow 2018, tines 75%, 600mm packer roller, wheel eradicators, immaculate condition
Stainless Steel Milk Tank for Water or Liquid Fertiliser 15,000L, internal baffle, single outlet, exceptional condition
Heavy-Duty TWB Trailed Subsoiler 3.3m, 7 shakaerator legs, new metal, 700mm DD packer 80%, 1st class
Lemken Vari-Pack Hydraulic Folding Front Press 2016, 4m, steering headstock, hyd adjustable front paddles, excellent condition
Kuhn CSC 6000 6m Combination Drill 2018, 2374 ha, HR 6004 power harrow, double disc coulter drill, TF1500 front hopper, 1st Class
Dalbo Heavy Land Hyd Folding Front Press 2020, 4m, 800mm rings, very heavy duty, demo condition
Hubert 2145 7+1 Plough 2016, on land/in furrow, DD bodies, Cat 3 or 4 headstock, suit track or wheel tractor
Kuhn Venta 4030-32 4m Combination Drill 2024, only 970ha, 320hp p/harrow, tungsten tines 90%, double disc 95%, immaculate
Knight 6m Trailed Cultivator 2011, front press, 2 rows of fixed tines, hydraulic paddles, 2 rows of revolver press rings, flotation tyres, hardly used
Water Bowser For Crop Spraying 2015 Twin axle low loader, 10,000L plastic tank, clean water tank, 50mm pump, pressure washer, chemical cabinet
Simba 5.5m Cultipress 2010, Pro-active tines, paddles 100%, DD rings 85%, r/drawbar & hydraulics, refurbished, the best you would find
Kverneland TS 6000 6m Tine Drill 2020, 48 row, tungsten points, ISOBUS only, only 1395 ha, immaculate condition
Unused Heavy-Duty Loading Shovel Bucket JCB/Volvo backplate, suit JCB 419S/435S, 3.5 cu/m, width 2.9m
Ovlac Shallow Plough 2021, 7+ 2 furrows, on land only, hyd auto-rest, manual vari-width, slatted bodies, demo use only
Farmet Fantom Pro 850 Trailed Cultivator 2017, 8.5m, levelling paddles, 3 rows sprung tines, 2 rows of 650mm press, excellent condition
Marshall Tran-FT-28 Sheep / Cattle Trailer 2019, 28’ long, sheep decks, new cattle partitions, air / hyd brakes, stored inside
Cousins 7 Leg V-Form Linkage Mounted Subsoiler 2023, new metal, razor ring packer 90%, Cat 3/4, excellent condition
Kuhn HR 4030 Rigid Power Harrow 2018, new tines, 320hp gearbox, hydraulic clod board & packer, top spec and immaculate
Fuel-Proof 4,500L Mobile Fuel Store Pallet tine fittings, 240v pump, filter, flow metre, excellent condition
Claydon 4m Direct/Min Till Drill hyd fold, sulky metering system, cereal/rape/bean coulters, bout/pre-emergence markers, barn stored
Balfor Giant Log Splitter 2013, PTO/ Hydraulic, 45T capacity, can split 4 and 6 logs at a time, hyd loading platform, excellent condition
Kuhn HR 3040 3m Combination Drill 2021, Isobus only, 320hp power harrow, 3030 double disc drill, immaculate condition
Great Plains 3M X-Press Cultivator With ST Bar 2014, shearbolt legs, all metal 95%, hardly used and immaculate
Kuhn NCR 5000 Combination Drill 2014, 5m folding, rear hopper, double disc coulters, excellent condition
Amazone AD-P 3000 Special 3m Combination Drill 2017, KX 3000 PH, rotec disc coulters, new metal, low hectares, immaculate condition
Kverneland RW 100 Wagon Plough 2014, 9 furrow, No 28 bodies, manual vari-width, on land/in furrow, superb condition
Twose Consolidator 630-75 Hydraulic Folding Flat Roll 2020, 6.3m, can be water filled, demo condition
Kuhn HR 6004R Folding Power Harrows 2016 / 2019/ 2021, new tines, wheel eradicators, oil cooled main gearbox, 1st class condition
Staines 6/8m3 Concrete Mixing Trailer 2015, 529hrs, 124hp JCB engine with hyd power pack, ready for work
HeVa 6 Metre Combi Tiller 12 leg with low disturbance points, rear linkage and drawbar, depth wheels, New and Unused.
Bailey 5000L Single Axle Sprayer Mixer Bowser 2013, flotation wheels, air brakes, hydraulic 3” pump and pipework, pallet tray
Kverneland 4M Combination Drill 2014, 3 rows of Suffolk coulters, 600mm packer, transport trailer available, 1st class
See website for more pictures & more stock
www.midlandsagriplant.com
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Folding Power Harrows and Drill Combinations, Kuhn and Simba/Great Plains Cultivating Equipment. WANTED 4/5/6m 16 to 20 tonne tandem axled trailer chassis – Bailey or similar
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BUILDINGS & MATERIALS (cont) Peter Wragge
ALUMINIUM GUT TERING SPECIALISTS
e: dane@a1installations.co.uk
08-110600
FOR INDUSTRIAL AGRICULTURAL & DOMESTIC USE We also supply... composite panels, fibre cement sheeting, accessories, fixings, fillers, mastics & can deliver to almost anywhere in the UK
USED fibre cement Big Six, 72 sheets 9'6" long, 40 sheets 5'6" long, also 400 used 6" hollow blocks. Offers. S Wharton Tel 01379 676296/07901 552443 (Norfolk)
JOHN Deere 1450 WTS Series 2, 2009, 1725 eng/1296 drum hrs, Comfort Cab with working a/c & climate control, John Deere 616R header (4.8m/16’ width), AS Marston header trailer, excellent condition. £45,000+VAT ono. J Tripconey Tel 07878 808623 (Cornwall)
WANTED
KIT BUILDINGS
WE OPERATE NATIONWIDE
The material has a life expectancy in excess of 30 years. Please call or email for a free quote. CLAAS combine lifters part number 00 0610 2944, new x 7, used x 12. £100+VAT. P Rogers Tel 07977 728938 (Hertfordshire)
www.a1installations.co.uk 24 RIPPERS COURT, SIBLE HEDINGHAM, HALSTEAD, ESSEX CO9 3PY
DOMESTIC • INDUSTRIAL • NEW BUILD • AGRICULTURAL
ROOFING & CL ADDING MADE EASY!
AS113398
10-113250
08-113868
02476 659 767
COMBINE HARVESTERS & agricultural machinery
KM Group 07944 116870
kmgroupcombine@gmail.com
steelwork, eaves beams, purlins & bolts
All sizes available – made to order
CLAAS Dominator 108SL Maxi, 1991 3780hrs, 17' header with trolley, 2 new front tyres last year, 75 acres of wheat & barley cut this summer. £12,500+VAT. S Wells Tel 07792 357782 (Bedfordshire)
www.kitbuildings.co.uk
Claddex Limited Fibre Cement & Metal Sheets plus all Accessories Available at wholesale prices
HERAS/HARRIS temporary fencing panels (15), 2010, c/w black rubber feet & connecting clips/grippers, used condition but perfectly serviceable, ideal for building sites, farm use, etc. £275 ono. S Grant Tel 07824 863068 (Cheshire)
AS113303
Seamless aluminium guttering and gutter linings for all concrete, asbestos and metaI valley gutters. Ideal for Atcost, Crendan and Tyler type barns.
MASSEY FERGUSON 40RS, 20' Powerflow header, 1999, side knife, straw chopper, 2900hrs, good condition, Farm TRX yield meter on iPad, high capacity combine. £15,000+VAT. J Butterfield Tel 07968145629 (Essex)
CLAAS Lexion 430, 1996, 3050hrs, excellent condition, 6m auto contour header, serviced annually. R Loades Tel 07769 552541 (Suffolk)
Call today for a fast & friendly service
02476 650 555 sales@claddex.co.uk www.claddex.co.uk
CLADDEX
DOORS
CROP PROTECTION
covering Suffolk & Norfolk with 25 years experience of giving direct, straight to the point advice Call A Freeman Agronomy on
07748 807107
CONCRETE Jersey barriers, ideal for blocking gateways, etc, to stop poachers, midnight removal men or other unwanted visitors, easily picked up with forklift, approx 850kg each, height 800mm, width 550mm, length 1500mm. £90+VAT ono. D Walton Tel 07875 966942 (Lincolnshire)
CALLING collectors & enthusiasts! Original & beautiful MF 565 combine B reg, 1984, 14' header c/w header trailer, completed 2026 harvest without a stop & offers very economical harvesting, call for further details. M Hustler Tel 07714 470855 (Norfolk)
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INDEPENDENT AGRONOMY SERVICE
DIGGERS / DOZERS / DUMPERS
HITACHI 4.8t excavator, 2018, rubber tracked, 680hrs, air con, c/w 3 buckets. £23,500+VAT. L Baker Tel 07989 985270 (Northamptonshire)
DRILLS
COMBINES & HARVESTERS
CASE 5140 Maxxum, 1993, Powershift, been on 70 acre farm for last 12yrs, good condition, recent £4K spend on hydraulics, air con. £11,000+VAT. N Fellingham Tel 07881 783740 (Suffolk)
ABBEY barn doors, steel, high quality, approx 13m x 13m double doors lid frame, as new with wicket gate & lock, 2020, excellent bargain. £2,300 ono. J Egan Tel 07796 838082 (Suffolk)
Specialists in new & refurbished combine harvester parts See our ad on page 32 10-109617
15-113934
WEAVING 6m Tine Drill
McCONNEL PA8 3 point linkage digger, c/w ditching, trenching & narrow tapered drainage buckets (trenching & drainage buckets with ejector plates), can be seen working. £425 ono. M Hockley Tel 07777 774708/07976 801062 (Essex)
YANMAR SV16, 2019, 1455hrs, 4 buckets, q/h 2 speed, piped for breaker, recent new tracks, all in good condition & good working order, no leaks. £8,950 ono. B King Tel 07712 334848 (Essex)
£9,950 PTO fan, land drive metering, good simple drill
BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands
ROOFING, CLADDING & INSULATION MATERIAL
e: rob@peterwraggesupplies.co.uk www.peterwraggesupplies.co.uk
t: 01787 462769 m: 07803 046394
LEAKING GUTTERING?
Supplies Ltd
t: 01449 737192
A1 Installations
More photos and detail at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk
07748 004794 01245 442224
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JCB 536-95 AgriXtra
JCB 435S
2025 200hrs full spec Contractor Pro package
2022 2600hrs 40 kph smooth ride choice headstock
JCB 403 Plus
JCB TM 320S
JCB 542-70 AgriPro
JCB 538-60 AgriSuper
JCB 525-60 Agri Plus
JCB 538-60 AgriXtra
JCB 538-60 AgriXtra
JCB TM 320S
JCB 542-70 AgriXtra
JCB 532-60
JCB TM 320S
JCB 403
JCB 538-60
John Deere 6210R
Bailey 14T
JPM low loader & dump
24 reg 1923hrs 40kph choice of headstock
24 reg 1045hrs 150hp full spec
75 reg 487hrs road kit full cab heater as new condition
23reg 750hrs SRS a/c
full spec
40kph new style cab
2024 1300hrs as new condition Dualtec,
4000hrs 40kph SRS air seat, choice of headstock
1750hrs 50kph choice of headstock warranty 175hp
2022 71 reg 40kph 150hp
24 reg 1200hrs 40kph
JCB 538-60 AgriSuper
2020 6400hrs 40kph SRS 145hp choice of headstock
74 reg 1000hrs 40kph warranty
2020 2300hrs 30kph Euro headstock full cab
IN ST OC K
TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk
JCB 532-70
72 reg 2652hrs 40kph SRS choice of headstock
63 reg 5500hrs very nice condition
silage/corn floation tyres commercial axles
trailers Call for more info
Andy Mellor Ltd • Edderton • Forden • Welshpool • Powys • SY21 8RZ
07976 702858 • 01938 580640
andy@andymellor.co.uk
www.andymellor.co.uk
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Winter Bird Feed for SFI & CS schemes Bespoke mixes tailored to your needs Straight seeds to mix with your own grains British grown seeds Farm gate prices UK delivery or collect direct
SUMO Versadrill, 4m, excellent condition, front low disturbance subsoil legs, 2011, variable rate drilling, lots of spares, fantastic drill, for sale due to change in farm policy. £19,000+VAT. J Butterfield Tel 07968 145629 (Essex)
EACH PLUS VAT
£50
sales@eyebrookwildbirdfeeds.co.uk Rectory Farm, Great Easton, Leicestershire
Over 30 years’ experience
Lexion & Dominator combine hire Fabrication & repairs Breaking 100s of machines
HORSCH Avatar press wheels & arms (48), 2020, excellent condition. £960+VAT ono. E Ford Tel 07885 911068/07890 696530 (Essex)
We supply a wide range of new wearing parts including:
CONCAVES RASP BARS BELTS BEARINGS KNIVES CHAINS FINGERS FILTER KITS
01926 614345
JMT Engineering (Ladbroke) Ltd
email: jmtengineering@btconnect.com • www.jmtcombinehire.co.uk TRAILER suitable for a Shetland pony or donkey, c/w new harness. £130. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk)
PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
FENCING & GATES
15-114217
HORSCH ANDERSON DRILL COULTERS 22 available
DALE Drills Eco XL 9M, 2022, blockage monitors, rear applicator, single 5t hopper, half width shut off, following harrow, flotation tyres, Artemis screen, 2500ha, good condition. £70,000+VAT ono. J Cook Tel 07734 312519 (Buckinghamshire) BAMLETT TIVE 9' drill, Suffolk coulters, 3pt linkage. £250. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire) HORSCH drill wiring loom & control module, 1999, off a CO4 as upgraded to Isobus, all in good working order inc radar, control box, tramline kit, bout marker kit, fan speed sensor. £496+VAT ono. E Ford Tel 07885 911068/07890 696530 (Essex)
Breaking Seed drills
Accord • Amazone Sulky • KRM • Vicon Coulters, Metering Units, A frames, etc 15-114356
BEAN COULTERS (13) for a Claydon drill. £20+VAT ono each. J Racey Tel 07966 244772 (Cambridgeshire)
for no obligation quote
HIREPARTSREPAIRS
SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE Call Charlie Goater for a deal on 07979 556169 E: cgscharlie1@gmail.com
KVERNELAND 3m E combination drill with S Series power harrow, 2021, very low ha, ex demo prior to ownership, excellent condition, enquire for further details. £33,500+VAT ono. J Lewis Tel 07821 015358 (East Yorkshire)
CLAYDON points (17) 5" part worn. £15+VAT ono each. J Racey Tel 07966 244772 (Cambridgeshire)
01536 770771 AS110835
C G SERVICES VADERSTAD Bio Drill bracket, came off a 6m Rapid drill, will fit other models, c/w bolts. £650 no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)
Contact Fay on
WEAVING 4.8/5m tine drill, 2014, pre emergence markers, manual metering, from small fenland farm, always barn stored, tidy example. £14,500+VAT ono. R Andrew Tel 07733 198772 (Cambridgeshire)
22 FOOT farm security gate, vgc. £100. R Anderson Tel 07887 484733/01366 728583 (Norfolk)
EQUESTRIAN
OOM R H S MU OST
FERTILISERS
COMP
JOHN DEERE 750A direct drill, 1 owner from new (us), 2015 manufacture 2016 model year, 6m working width, spoke gauge wheels, Guttler weighted closing wheels, markers (new & never used), Variocast Air8 seeder, only 2500ha from new. £45,000. P Scott Tel 07980 921341 (Lincolnshire)
ble availa ounts livered m a e Larg llected/de lk/Lincs co /Norfo Suffolk
SAND/FIBRE/RUBBER surface of 1000m gallop, very clean. £20/tonne no VAT. B Wheaton Tel 07767 755599 (Essex)
19-114273
SUMO Versadrill 3m, hydraulic folding, system Moore tandem Unidrill, direct drill, 16 row, linkage headstock, 4 hydraulic reset subsoiler legs, tandem front press wheel, radar metering, Stocks Broadcaster. Offers. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)
CLAYDON discs (set of 13) for a 4m Hybrid, 2019, good condition. £1,250+VAT ono. J Racey Tel 07966 244772 (Cambridgeshire)
8 890052618 2 4 8 01 771 64arnham 07 ors of B Tayl
FORAGE & SILAGE
Call Craig on
07977 208205
HORSCH CO4 wheeled packer to a 4m hydraulic folding machine, 1999. £800+VAT ono. E Ford Tel 07890 696530/07890 696530 (Essex)
OILSEED rape drilling discs (9) off a subsoiler, 2015, originally on Cousins V Form, bank of 5 & 4, c/w 9 outlet distribution head. £1,000 ono. R Wood Tel 07973 365343 (Worcestershire)
MONACH hardwood stable, front & divider, with built in manger & anti weave grille, excellent condition. £850. P Brewer Tel 07540 567063 (Essex)
BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands
LEMKEN Solitair 8 combination drill, double disc, in good order. £12,000. G Haigh Tel 01279 877918/07970 894570 (Essex)
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DRILLS (cont)
CLAAS Jaguar 61 forage harvester, 1991, suitable for farm/agricultural use, genuine Claas machine, ideal working machine. £1,800 ono. L Bambrick Tel 07960 146526 (Warwickshire)
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AS110765
Tel 01652 655777
Kevin mob 07796 957735
Michael mob 07850 828639
Fountain House, 111 Scawby Road, Scawby Brook, Brigg, N Lincs DN20 9JX
19 reg MF 7718s 4x4 3490hrs FS CS air brakes
F reg MF 3080 4x4 Dynashift
15 reg MF 7618 Dyna 6 4x4 FS CS MF power loader
16 reg JCB 541/70 4x4 Agri Super brand new engine
14 reg MF 7618 4x4 Dyna 6 FL PTO 50K air brakes
21 reg Manitou 840/145 PS+ teleporter 3450hrs
16 reg MF 7720 4x4 FS CS 50K
11 reg MF 6499 4x4 Dyna 6 6200hrs 40K new engine 1000hrs ago
19 reg Bobcat E45 midi excavator 2050hrs
15 reg MF 7720 4x4 8300hrs FS CS 50K
57 reg MF 6480 4x4 8793hrs standard specs
18 reg MF 7726s 4x4 Dyna 6 a/c 50K FL air brakes 5600hrs as new 20 reg MF 7720s 4x4 2725hrs FS CS 50K air brakes warranty to 3140hrs
email: kptractors1@outlook.com
fax: 01652 651476
J reg MF 135
www.kptractors.co.uk
Salisbury • Wiltshire • Basingstoke • Hampshire • All prices + VAT Call Charlie Goater for a deal on 07979 556169 • Email: cgscharlie1@gmail.com
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24 reg MF 7s 180 4x4 Dyna 6 Exclusive brand new 3 years warranty 50K FL auto guide ready
C G SERVICES PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
NC 16T DUMP TRAILER FLOTATION TYRES MAGIC TAILBOARD GREEDY BOARDS
BROWNS FLAIL TOPPER END TOW KIT 4M
TEAGLE TOMAHAWK 8080 TWIN ROTOR BLADES ELECTRIC CONTROLS W/A PTO
AG DISPENSER 175 LINKAGE MOUNTED FEEDER/ BEDDER BUCKET
CLAAS CONVENTIONAL BALER
£8,750
£1,500
£1,450
£2,500
McCONNELL RHINO TOPPER 9
KONGSKILDE 4.5m GERMINATOR
KVERNELAND 5m DISCS
KONGSKILDE 4m VIBROFLEX CULTIVATOR HYD FOLDING
BROWNS 6m GRASS HARROWS
£1,500
£3,950
£3,950
NEW HOLLAND TS115A RANGE COMMAND 2007 8105HRS VERY GOOD CONDITION
£22,750
£1,450
£4,000
POTTINGER MEX4 TRAILED FORAGER VERY GOOD WORKING ORDER
WELGER RP15 NET AND TWINE
SELF PROPELLED SWEEPER COLLECTOR WORKING ORDER RUGGERINI DIESEL ENG
SHELBOURNE REYNOLDS POWERSPREAD DAIRY 1600 VERY GOOD CONDITION
ALLBUTT 2.1M PUSH OFF BUCKRAKE LINKAGE MOUNTED
IH MCCORMICK 434 CHOICE OF X 3 WITH OR WITHOUT LOADERS OR CAB
£2,350
£2,500
£4,500
£2,500
£13,750
£1,500
LAND ROVER 90 DEFENDER TD5 148k MILES, SERVICED & FULL MOT, ALLOY WHEELS
£9,950
FROM £1,800
FABRICATION • SERVICING • REPAIRS • MACHINERY SALES
METTRON WEIGHING New steel surface mounted weighbridges 15m x 3m - 50,000kg capacity Delivered, installed & calibrated for trade use Digital weight indicator printer system
£25,380 + VAT immediate delivery
T: 01782 816730 / 07966 364701 E: mettronweighing@aol.com • http://mettron.co.uk/
HIRE • SALES • SERVICE • REPAIRS • CALIBRATIONS • SOFTWARE
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MANNS
Please contact your local MANNS Field Sales Manager or Thom Graham Tel: 01284 777700 Mob: 07710 904616 E-mail: Thom.Graham@claas.com manns.claas-dealer.co.uk
£15,500
CLAAS ARION 530
£59,500
CLAAS ARION 650 HX
£67,900
12152hrs, 13.6R28 f, 420/85 R38 r, Ares 610 RZ, f link
145hp, 50k, 2690hrs, 600 rears & 480 fronts, 3 Spools, full suspension, a/c, air brakes
4713hrs, 540/65 R30 f, 650/65R42 r, 3 spools, f linkage, a/c
Year 1996
Year 2022
Year 2020
RE-62R0183
CL-A9400391.A
CL-A7603835.C
£219,000
CLAAS TRION 730 TT
c/w V770 vario, 1135hrs, 835 drum hrs, TM6 Sieves, Quantimeter, Grainmeter, 11,000L grain tank, full guidance, cemos auto crop flow maxicare warranty until 1450hrs or July 2028
CLAAS AXION 830
50kph, f link, a/c, a/brakes, P.U. hitch
265hp, 50k, CMATIC trans, 4 spools, full suspension, front linkage, 540 fronts, 650 rears, a/c, Isobus
509hp, 50k, front linkage, cab suspension, GPS steering, 900 VF tyres, 6 Spools, front and rear weight pack, Isobus, air brakes
Year 2023
Year 2022
Year 2022
Year 2023
CL-L5501037.A
Our stock changes daily, please visit or website for a full list of new and used machinery. manns.claas-dealer.co.uk
£65,000
CLAAS ARION 440
£127,500
CL-A5102600.A
£29,950
12.5m working width
Year 2022
Year 2016
Year 2009
CL-A7200849.A
CL-A4302067
CLAAS JAGUAR 950
6147hrs, 5010 cylinder hrs, 650 fronts, 540 rears, a/c, w/c cracker
6440hrs, 4937 cylinder hrs, 650 fronts, 540 rears, a/c, w/c cracker
Year 2021
Year 2023
Year 2007
Year 2012
CL-K3301365.B
CLAAS LINER 3000
40kph, 120hp, AdBlue, 900hrs, 340/85/R28 f, 420/85/R38 r, 2 spools, FL100 loader, a/c, P.U. hitch, loader
CLAAS JAGUAR 930 4WD £65,000
CL-K3000659.A
CLAAS XERION 5000
c/w FL100E, 90hp, 40k, 340 and 420, 3 spools, front linkage and PTO
Vario transmission, 1131hrs, 460 f, 460 r, Scorpion carriage, 4wd, a/c, trailer brake, P.U. hitch, hyd. locking, boom susp
CLAAS SCORPION 741
£69,950
CL-A5000839.A
CLAAS AXION 830 CC
4850 hrs, Vario trans, 6m reach, 3.5T lift capacity, Manitou carriage, trailer brake, P.U. hitch, boom suspension
CLAAS SCORPION 635
£50,000
CLAAS ARION 410
£95,500
CL-49400013
£85,000
CL-49403448.C
CLAAS DISCO 9200 CONTOUR
£260,000
CL-78410018.B
£3,490
CL-60502775
£19,950
CEMIS 700 terminal Year 2021
CL-F6201763.A
DUE IN
JOHN DEERE M740I HORSCH LEEB 2.2 CS & 1.8’ £75,000
HORSCH LEEB 5 LT
30m, 2200l rear tank, 1800l front, auto quad nozzle, boom control Pro
Leeb 5 LT, GPS prepared, induction bowl
Sprayer operating terminal included
2” Dutch openers, OSR kit (tank required), control screen
Year 2023
Year 2022
Year 2016
Year 2000
HS-36151351.A
£95,000
HS-36723321.A
HORSCH LEEB 8 GS
£39,000
HS-36000184.A
HORSCH CO 8
£8,995
HS-33030065
Year 2022 JD-230057 ...............................................POA
CLAAS ARION 660 CLAAS ORBIS 900
£35,000
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Year 2017
CL-I5301166.A
CLAAS PICK UP 300
£21,500
CLAAS PICK UP 300
£9,500
CLAAS VOLTO 1320 T
3m working width, variable drive, active contour, intake paddle extension
3m working width, variable drive, active contour, intake paddle extension
13.2m trailed tedder
Year 2022
Year 2015
Year 2007
agmachinery.co.uk
CL-I3605084.B
CL-I3502901
£9,999
Year 2021 CL-A9700752.A
CL-63101098.B
...............................................POA
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PTO DRIVEN 3 phase generator. £750+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)
GRAIN HANDLING/ STORAGE TOE tip bucket, ideal for loading grain off Sambron all terrain. £950+VAT ono. L Tuckey Tel 07970 789955 (Warwickshire)
DRYING system for small batches of seed, consists of 14 x 1t mesh bottomed drying boxes, a manifold housing enabling four boxes to be stacked, a Woods 30" 3 phase fan, an Aeromatic gas burner & Danfos temperature & humidity control gear. £7,000+VAT. C Darlow Tel 07739 462887 (Cambridgeshire)
wbmachinery.co.uk
TEST FACILITY AVAILABILITY
Roy Edwards 07702 408833 Full engineering, installation & dismantling services
SEED & CEREAL ENGINEERING
www.grainmachinery.co.uk
KIDD 3m (10') topper, in need of a bit of TLC but still works, c/w PTO guard & castor wheels. £425 ono. M Hockley Tel 07777 774708/07976 801062 (Essex)
GRASS MACHINERY
Verge Mowers
TAPS & DUAL models in stock heavy duty, rated 200hp, well priced
Photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk
07748 004794 01245 442224
Gas Burners 22-113919
FIFTEEN haybob tines, as new. Offers. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)
PELLCROFT
VERTEC VT6700 continuous flow drier, 1988, 25t/hr, 33t filled, dual diesel burner, roller discharge, full working order, good control panel, always under cover in sheds, has exterior cladding, serviced every year by Thompsons Engineering. £4,000. E Salmon Tel 07880 607513 (Norfolk)
t: 01526 342466 e: sales@pellcroft.com
www.pellcroft.com
WANTED
New TEAGLE
KONGSKILDE grain cleaner, 1980, gwo, can handle 20T/hr, adjustable louvre to clean grain from husk/ awns, works a treat, 240V, damage to cowling on electric motor, but works fine, simple centrifugal air flow cleans grains. £150. R Hill Tel 07748 146139 (Norfolk)
BOYTHORPE Cistore C, holds 100t barley, c/w pipes to top to fill, ladder to top & discharge auger, corn blower + 2-way valve & connecting pipes (light not included), buyer to dismantle & take away. £1,200. R Sinkler Tel 01377 270251 (East Yorkshire)
BENTALL Simplex portable grain dryer, 3 phase with diesel burner, top fill, unloads with cross auger. £2,750+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)
Wisson-Burton Machinery Sales
Tom W-B • 07549 664260
NEW & SECOND-HAND CLEANERS
Robin: 07710 242015
Air Tunnels
New, h/duty model, a very highly rated flail
wbmachinerysales@gmail.com
SIEVES & SPARES FOR MOST MAKES
Grain Stirrers
£1,900+VAT
S PLOT FEED
FANS & OTHER EQUIPMENT AVAILABLE
Drive Over Floors
Controllers & ACCS Equipment
CONQUEST Group 35' Top Cross auger, never been fitted, some weather damage to the auger paint work, ADSA35FDJD63. £3,000. E Martins Tel 07853 356853 (West Midlands)
GRAIN CLEANER SPECIALISTS
Manufacturers of Typhoon Fans (0.5–120hp)
Winton 1.75m Flail Mower
23-114231
er for UK Suppli CAD Range h e Aerom
ISEKI SXG 19 ride on mower, 2006, 1400hrs, with high tip collector, needs attention. £1,950. M Channer Tel 07929 855745 (Buckinghamshire)
23-114254
GENERATORS: diesel & PTO, quality used & new, est 25yrs. JSP UK Ltd. Tel 07774 742182 (Hereford)
7-TONNE bulk feed bin, regularly painted. £500 ono. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)
ents fo Main ag
GENERATORS
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TUTHILL TEMPERLEY M2000 selfpropelled pedestrian apple harvester, 5.5hp, https://tuthilltemperley.com, used. £2,200 ono. J Gould Tel 07790 546126 (Cornwall)
22-114198
MASTER 12T batch driers, 2018, dust extraction, autolube, full length loading trough, two cleaning screens, road lights, under 3m transport & low ride height, massive saving on new, never had grain through, PTO drive, as new. £350,000+VAT. T Chugg Tel 07980 240592 (Worcestershire)
WINTON TM 160 1.8m topper mower, 2014, excellent machine, simple blade change, height adjustment facility. £750 ono. C Highwood Tel 07701 008579 (Kent)
HEDGING & FORESTRY
GRAIN cooling spears (6), 2016. £50+VAT. J Gowing Tel 07780 998642 (Norfolk) BOMFORD Turbomower 225 flail topper, 2022, offset so can do ditches, etc, not had a lot of use, in excellent condition, all works as it should. £5,750+VAT ovno. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)
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FRUIT & VINEYARD EQUIPMENT
ANY GRAIN DRYERS & agricultural machinery
KM Group 07944 116870
kmgroupcombine@gmail.com
GRAVITY separator, good condition. £5,000+VAT. R Rayner Tel 07808 066655 (Cambridgeshire)
GRAIN Fans (2), 3 phase, 1980, 5hp, grain fans from Allmett drier, gwo, includes starters, plus some electrical cabling if needed, powerful fans. £150. R Hill Tel 07748 146139 (Norfolk)
WOLFTOOLS Centurion petrol push mower with roller, Quantum XE 35 model P42C/190cc, approx 43” cut, Briggs & Stratton engine, good condition, was hardly used & stored, would benefit from service, started & run OK. £90 ono. M Baylis Tel 07778 292187 (Kent)
REDBAND saw bench with Honda GX160 petrol engine, 2006, good condition. £725. M Channer Tel 07929 855745 (Buckinghamshire)
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RICHARD TAYLORvel Machinery traders, farmers, agricultural contractors & coach hire for all occasions
2008 SIMBA 6.6 UNIPRESS excellent 700mm DD packer, very good levelling boards, legs & points, no cracks or welds, done very little work
£12,995
E CO XCE ND LLE ITI NT ON
IM CO MAC ND UL ITI AT ON E
Vespa 125 scooter, 72 plate, never ridden ............................ £4,500 NO VAT
2015 AMAZONE CAYRON 200-100 5 furrow reversible plough, high clearance machine with very good metal all round, done very little work
£11,995
Colchester Triumph 71/2” lathe, customer’s ............................. POA NO VAT Selection of flat 8 grabs .............................................................................. POA NEW Malone post knockers in stock and ready to go ........................ £3,450 NEW Malone 6’ pasture toppers in stock & ready to go............£1,475 each Kuhn Axis 40.1W spreader 2010............................................................ £2,995
2021 POTTINGER 5M TERRADISC c/w Tegosem 500 seeder, good discs (60%), very good bearings, plus a full new set of discs, done very little work – as discs on it are original £38,995
2000 CASE QUADTRAC 9380 STEINER fully refurbed with (30k) new tracks & exhaust, LED lights, fully serviced with all genuine parts, a/c, radio, guidance ready, 7350hrs, immaculate POA
Krone KW6.02 6 rotor tedder 2009 ....................................................... £4,450 E CO XCE ND LL IT EN IO T N
CO EX ND DEM IT O IO N
YO U TID WON IE ’T R FI ON ND E A
Forklift tipping skips choice .............................................................. £225 each
2011 HORSCH TERRANO TRAILED 4FX c/w hyd folding, tungsten points on auto reset legs, good as new mixing discs, excellent packer, good tyres & lights, ready to go straight to work £19,995
Einbock 11m grass harrows ................................................................... £1,450 Triumph 2000 saloon car laid up 25 years................................. POA NO VAT Ford 7610 2wd customer’s machine ...................................... £9,950 NO VAT Range Rover Vogue 03 plate spares/repair...............................£500 NO VAT FuelProof 1,000L bunded fuel tank .......................................................... £750
KONGSKLIDE SP500 GERMINATOR c/w full set off reversible points & bolts, very good rollers, bearings & good tyres, ready to go straight to work
2022 KRM M35W BOGBALLE fertiliser spreader, weigh cell machine c/w Isobus & screen, hopper lid, rear ladder & lights, done very little work, immaculate condition £12,995
£7,995
Kuhn FC303YGL trailed mower Spares/repair ......................................... POA EX CO CE ND LL ITI EN ON T
E CO XCE ND LL IT EN IO T N
BA R WH N ST OL OR E L ED IF IT E S
Qty trailed feed out trailers......................................................................... POA Zetor 4911 2wd ideal for wood processor ........................................... £2,250
2012 3M HEVA TRAILED COMBI-DISC c/w 5 legs f/w nearly new points, very good discs & bearings, excellent packer, good tyres & lights, has done very little work £13,995
Qty of IBC’s .......................................................................................... £25 each
T: 01462 442409 • Ben: 07852 524879 • Daniel: 07734 328994 • E: office@richardtaylortravel.co.uk St Ibbs Farm • St Ippolyts • Hitchin • Herts • SG4 7NL
PART EXCHANGE WELCOME
www.richardtaylortravel.co.uk
Ex works • All prices + VAT
Warwick Hi-tip 10T trailer........................................................................ £3,500 36’ Galv. hinged lamp posts c/w fittings x4 .................................... £100 each
All prices + VAT
AS109367
t: 01243 575333 • m: Nick 07850 856150 e: mail@ hjknight.co.uk • www.hjknight.co.uk AS114269
07768 171085 March • Cambs Jim Brown 07944 362665 info@harrisontractors.co.uk Photos & more at:
John Deere 6215R 2020, 4800hrs, Autopower, AT ready, front links, choice FROM £78,000
New Holland T7.260 2018 and 2024, 3000hrs, side winder, 50k, GPS ready, choice FROM £67,000
JCB 531-70 Agri Super 2014, 4300hrs, very clean
Müthing MU-LS 220 Verge mower, right hand, very heavy duty
Pottinger Terrasem C4 Drill 4700ha, pre em markers, choice
£42,000
New Holland T6.180 New Holland T6.160 JCB 532-70 Agri Super 2018, 3900hrs, electro 2014, 3200hrs, 40km, 600, 2021, command, can suspension, and 480 tyres, very nice 3700hrs, full spec very clean £54,000 £38,000
Müthing MU-Pro 280 S&S Professional drain Jetters Siegar and Agrifac (New) front and rear mounted, In stock Used Jetters very heavy duty £13,250 £13,250 POA
Pottinger 5m and 6 Ex demo and new POA
New Holland T7.210 Autocommand and Power command, 4000hrs, front links and PTO, choice FROM £61,000
www.harrisontractors.co.uk
Pottinger Terradisc 2016, 3m mounted POA
Pottinger Lion 6m power harrow, hydraulic fold, available to £9,500 HIRE OR BUY
POA
Pottinger plough Used and new, 5 furrow
£58,000
Pottinger Terrasem C6 Drill Available to HIRE OR BUY FROM £9,500
POA
Pottinger Synkro 3020 and 3030 Pack ring roller, ex demo POA 0% FINANCE
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OVER 100 MACHINES IN STOCK
Selling 2nd hand machinery in 1st class order!
3M SUMO TRIO has done very little work, c/w new points, excellent legs, very good disc, bearings & packer all round, fantastic condition £12,995
AS110039
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Kuhn Megant 480-36 Seed Drill
REF - 21091419
4.8m working width
C/W Quantron S2 Hydraulic blower drive Covering harrow Universal tines
£27,500 ex VAT
Rear road lights
Farm Ready Harvesters
2017 model | Potato Harvester Potato crusher Double sep Front linkage Box chute SmartSpeed Clod breaker
John Deere T6800HM 2025 model | 500 hours
REF - 21103805
Grimme Varitron 220 Harvester
REF - 21112052
REF - 11108413
REF - 31103330
Topper linkage C/Hare no discs hyd intake Intake underdrive Intake clod breaker 1st main underdrive Hyd 1st haulm
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Comes with FA30 header Hillmaster & PBST 30K Premium cab & suspension G5Plus CommandCenter 5.6m unloading auger 11,000L grain tank
Rexor 6200 Beet Harvester 2019 model | 4635 hours
Platinum edition Auto-reset stone protection Hydraulic row width adjustment Mercedes OM473LA engine Premium comfort cab Leather seat & air conditioning
Premium Used Tractors
PowerGard Protection AutoPowr 50km/h TLS+ with brakes 4 premium E-SCVs B-post door StarFire receiver
John Deere 6R185 Tractor 2025 model | 921 hours
PowerGard Pro Plus AutoPowr 50km/h ComfortView cab + cab suspension AutoTrac ready Premium seat 650/65R38 & 540/65R28 tyres
REF - A1105985
REF - A1105958
REF - 11095335
REF - 11094819
2024 model | 2281 hours
BC
John Deere 6R250 Tractor
£T
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PowerGard Protection E23 40km/h Cab suspension 5 premium E-SCVs CAT4 drawbar SF7000 integrated receiver – SF1
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17 £1
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,7 99 £2 John Deere 8RT410 Tractor
John Deere 6R185 Tractor 2025 model | 1318 hours
PowerGard Pro Plus AutoPowr 50km/h ComfortView cab with CommandPro Hydraulic cab suspension Premium seat G5Plus CommandCenter
Quality Used Telehandlers, Trailers and Spreaders
Strautmann VM2401 Wagon 2020 model | Feeder Wagon
Standard fixed front conveyor Wide-angle PTO 2-speed gearbox 2 HD augers with magnets on both Tandem 1,720mm axle upgrade 400/60-15.5 (18 PR) tyres
REF - 11103538
REF - 11105794
REF - D1025355
REF - 71092971
Standard UK spec Kramer carriage Autolube Storage bin & vent Michelin 460/70R24 XMCL tyres Underbody protection
BC
2023 model | 334 hours
£T
Kramer KT3610 Telehandler
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EcoSpeed 40K LED lighting & beacon Air seat & radio High cab Auto-hitch trailer coupling Reversing camera
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£2
Kramer KT407 Security
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Offers on a wide range of machines at benburgess.co.uk
Bunning MSL150HBD Muck Spreader 2025 model | Ex-hire
Prices are subject to VAT and are correct at time of printing
Contact Will Tunmore-Clarke, Used Equipment Manager willtunmoreclarke@benburgess.co.uk
+44 (0)7723 498057
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GLEBE FARM HEDGING
Suitable for Countryside Stewardship & SFI
SPEARHEAD Excel 504 hedge cutter, joystick control, 2006, tidy machine. £5,750 ono. J Hicks Tel 07539 367336 (Berkshire)
PLEASE US CONTACAT FOR QUOTE!
Glebe Farm Hedging Langham, Essex CO4 5PP
Tel: 01206 323200
24-114342
Email: hedge-plants@btconnect.com Website: www.glebefarmhedging.co.uk
JTE
BOMFORD Kestrel S hedge trimmer, Pro Trim head with reverser, very good condition, genuine reason for sale, farmer-owned from new. £5,500+VAT. J Foote Tel 07980 305112 (Northamptonshire)
FISHER HUMPHRIES hedge cutter saw blade for long reach, 1995. Could farmer that contacted me before please get in touch again as my old phone with details has broken. W Fenn Tel 07714 200440 (Northamptonshire)
www.reallywildbirdfood.co.uk e: sales@real sales@reallywildbirdfood.co.uk t: 01489 896785
HIGH QUALITY • LOW PRICES FAST DELIVERY • DIRECT FROM OUR FARM CHAROLLAIS shearling rams & ram lambs, top quality, ready for work. £400 ono. K Smith Tel 07940 049960/01335 330770 (Derbyshire)
NEW blades for Bomford hedge cutter (32), PN LA2 3G17. £120 ono. T Allgood Tel 07762 267093 (Cambridgeshire)
JTE
We produce a range of complete and small seed mixes and straights and can tailor ingredients as required Visit our website
28-113111
Lleyn & Shedding Rams
Registered & unregistered Lleyn rams
JOE TURNER EQUIPMENT
JOE TURNER EQUIPMENT
Specialists in hedging & forestry equipment
IRRIMEC 450 irrigator, 2021 model, Rain Dancer equipped. £17,950+VAT. W Graham Tel 07917 357932 (Suffolk)
Performance recorded EBVs in top 25% & above Flock No 01547
Shedding Composite rams also available All rams MV Accredited, extensively reared, closed flock
Contact Richard Evans t: 07836 253021 | 01953 717258 e: stonehouse.office@gmail.com
See our ad on page 49
www.stonehousefarm.org
Norfolk
JANUARY-BORN pedigree Charollais ram lambs, birth notified out of homebred (Butterfields) ewes to Manor House Wisdom, (sire Logie Durno Valentino) & Lodgehill Baaeed Manor House Wisdom 6yrs & Lodgehill Baaeed, 2yrs also available, flock VBE, non MV. C Butterfield Tel 07515 511839 (West Yorkshire)
24-113718
IRRIGATION/ DRAINAGE
IRRIMEC 50hp irrigation pump set. 2022 model with electric priming. £10,950 W Graham Tel 07917 357932 (Suffolk)
LAND/PROPERTY LOOKING for land to farm on the Essex/ Suffolk border, looking to rent, share or contract farm, or any other option, please contact me for a chat if interested. P Bowers Tel 07944 272762 (Suffolk)
LIVESTOCK TITAN TTL632CHN petrol 35cc chainsaw, used but still good working order, had some work as had oil fuel tanks leak, but was stripped & repaired, good cheap chainsaw that’s been well looked after, collection only. £30 ono. M Baylis Tel 07778 292187 (Kent)
DUTCH Spotted X Texel ewe lambs (5), March 2026 born, well grown, will make smart ewes, been wormed, clicked & in HeptaVac P system. £160. J Wotton Tel 07980 404025 (Devon)
C G SERVICES
OFFERS
26-114218
TWOSE TF 500 (5m) hedge cutter, 2019, owned from new, kept inside, original T flails, only done 2 weeks work max per year, a strong tidy machine. £7,750+VAT. S Bygraves Tel 07973 117993 (Bedfordshire)
IRRIGATION HOSE lay flat 4” hose
PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
LLEYN pedigree shearling ram & ram lambs, MV accredited, born Jan 25/ Jan 26, plus Charollais pedigree ram lambs born Dec 25, Heptavac, Clik'ed, BTV. N Whitehead Tel 07900 555262 (Suffolk)
HEREFORD/ANGUS calves, 20 Hereford calves (8 bulls 12 heifers), 20 Aberdeen Angus calves (5 bulls 15 heifers), all 4–5 months old, fully weaned & vaccinated, out of Friesian & Norwegian Red X cows. £950. Green Acres Farm Tel 07480 286107 (Shropshire)
IRRIGATION pipes, 2005, for spares or repair, approx15/12mm, approx13 bundles (49 of various lengths), were on farm but never used by us, cleaned & sorted into various lengths, selling for father due to ill health, collect from farm. £125 ono. M Baylis Tel 07778 292187 (Kent)
SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE Call Charlie Goater for a deal on 07979 556169 E: cgscharlie1@gmail.com
PEDIGREE registered poll Hereford bulls, well grown, ready to work, very quiet temperament, Elite High Health status herd, bulls suitable for pedigree or commercial herds, South Derbyshire. C Winfieldale Tel 07724 743611/01827 373293 (Derbyshire)
HUNTINGFORD Simmentals, Salisbury, proven bulls for sale, excellent temperaments & conformation. POA. C Goater Tel 07979 556169 (Wiltshire) SEVEN 6–11 month old Limousin & Limousin X bull, steer & heifer calves, photos available on request . £800– £1,100 ono. A Richardson Tel 07710 077299/01206 386089 (Essex) PEDIGREE Texel shearling & 2 shear rams, good strong grass reared tups, ready to work & bred for work not show, photos available on request. £350/head. A Richardson Tel 07710 077299/01206 386089 (Essex)
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)
PEDIGREE Simmental bull, born March 2025, well grown, shown successfully this summer & been running with cows & heifers, have kept a lot of his daughters otherwise we would keep him ourselves, Hi-Health herd, tested clear of Johnes, IBR, BVD & Lepto. L Harding Tel 07701 313240 (Carmarthenshire)
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AB12 & AHW2 Supplementary Winter Food
The Hedging Specialists
Over 100 varieties of hedge plants and trees including Stewardship Mixes For a catalogue, advice or a competitive quote, contact
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2022 John Deere 6130R AutoQuad 4WD Tractor
2018 John Deere 7310R Ultimate Edition Tractor
2008 John Deere 7830 PowerQuad 4WD Tractor
2019 JCB 536-70 Agri-Super Telehandler
�59,750 + VAT
�64,500 + VAT
�47,950 + VAT
�37,500 + VAT
Well-specced example!
Stock 26240
Well-specced example!
Stock 26130
Very nice example!
Stock 25992
2014 JCB 526-56 AGRI Telehandler
2010 JCB 526-56 Agri-Plus Telehandler
�31,750 + VAT
�29,750 + VAT
Nice example!
Just 4,817 hours! In good order
Stock 26147
Stock 26213
In very nice condition
Stock 25945
2010 A.S. Marston ACE 14 Grain Trailer
2022 Bailey TB18 18-ton Grain Trailer
2016 Bailey 9-ton Grain Trailer
2015 Krone Swardo 460 Rake
2011 Kubota F3680 with Major Cyclone front deck...
2005 Kuhn GF 6401 MH Digidrive 6-Rotor Tedder
�12,950 + VAT
�18,750 + VAT
�11,950 + VAT
�3,450 + VAT
�4,950 + VAT
�3,500 + VAT
2017 Maschio Giraffona 230 Flail Mower
2020 SIP STAR 430/12 Single Rotor Tedder
2008 3m Simba X-press c/w ST Bar
2015 Cousins XT3000 3m Cultivator
2020 Grange 4m CCT Toolbar
2013 Great Plains 3m DTX Cultivator
�2,950 + VAT
�3,750 + VAT
�8,450 + VAT
�8,750 + VAT
�10,750 + VAT
�14,750 + VAT
Fitted with flotation wheels.
Stock 26374
Nice spec trailer!
Stock 26058
Fitted with hammer flails.
Stock 25573
Very good condition!
Stock 26297
Done very little work.
Stock 25743
Versatile cultivator!
Stock 26353
Runs up well!
Stock 26060
Runs & goes well!
Runs up well!
Stock 26153
A very tidy cultivator!
Fitted with Close Coupled...
Stock 26331
Stock 26133
Stock 26206
In good order!
Stock 26299
2019 He-Va 4.5m Combi-Disc Mk II Cultivator
2010 Kongskilde Front Terra Disc 6000 H
2008 Opico 330 Vari Disc 3.3m Cultivator
2009 Reco-Maschio 6m Reco-Tiller Power Harrow
2012 Simba Great Plains DTX 350 3.5m Cultivator
2007 Simba 6.6m X-Press Cultivator
�22,500 + VAT
�9,950 + VAT
�5,950 + VAT
�10,750 + VAT
�15,750 + VAT
�14,750 + VAT
C/w front depth wheels.
Stock 24867
Very good condition!
Stock 25933
Still got its original discs!
Stock 26339
Very good tynes!
Stock 25765
Excellent wearing metal.
Good wearing metal.
Stock 26271
Stock 26373
2021 Vaderstad Carrier CR925 Disc Cultivator
2011 Vaderstad NZ Agressive NZA 800-6...
2016 KRM Sola SM1909 6m HD Tine Drill
2016 Kuhn Megant 6m Air Seeder
2020 Lemken Saphir 7 2.5m Power Harrow Drill...
2021 Triton 3m Direct Drill
�39,750 + VAT
�16,950 + VAT
�16,750 + VAT
�16,750 + VAT
�17,500 + VAT
�12,500 + VAT
2016 Weaving 4.8m Sabretine Drill
2016 Gregoire Besson HRPB 7 (6+1) Furrow On-Land...
2015 Kverneland LO85 300 7 furrow (6+1) plough
2017 Lemken Diamant 11 6+1 Furrow Semi-Mounted...
2023 Proforge MonoMole Single-Leg Mole Drainer
2010 McConnel 3m 7 leg Shakaerator
�13,500 + VAT
�11,500 + VAT
�22,500 + VAT
�16,750 + VAT
�6,450 + VAT
�5,750 + VAT
Ideal for shallow cultivation at...
Stock 26343
6 rows of tines!
Stock 26360
In very good order.
Straight plough, with good...
Stock 26321
Stock 26325
2014 TWB 4m Tinebar
For min-till or Direct drilling.
Stock 26237
Still on original bodies!
Stock 26352
Nice condition!
Stock 26207
On-land/in-furrow; very tidy.
Stock 25825
Very good condition.
Only done 108 hectares!
Stock 26389
Stock 26319
New & unused!
C/w tooth packer.
Stock 26203
Stock 26200
C/w depth wheels and rear...
2016 Kverneland Exacta TL CentreFlow Spreader
2015 Opico Hatzenblicher Micro Pro 16 Mounted 12m...
2012 Cousins 12.3m Sidewinder Horizontal...
2007 Cousins 7.3m Contour Horizontal Folding Rolls
2009 Kverneland Actiroll 1230 12m horizontal fold...
�2,750 + VAT
�5,250 + VAT
�6,500 + VAT
�13,950 + VAT
�6,950 + VAT
�10,950 + VAT
Stock 26260
C/w CentreFlow spreading...
Stock 26164
Very good condition!
Stock 26179
2021 McConnell PA6085 Hedge Cutter
2013 Shelbourne Reynolds HD762 VFR Hedge Cutter
2020 Spearhead Twiga Pro 70 Hedge Cutter
�15,750 + VAT
�14,950 + VAT
�17,500 + VAT
6m reach.
Stock 26314
C/w Variable Forward Reach!
Stock 25382
Fitted with very good 22"...
Stock 26368
Fitted with 26" plain rings.
2009 Shelbourne Reynolds Parmiter Post Knocker
2012 Western Fuel Bowser
�3,450 + VAT
�2,950 + VAT
High capacity trimmer! 1.6m...
Tidy machine with slew aroun...
Stock 25600
Stock 26171
50cm rings, in good order.
Stock 26366
C/w electric pump.
Stock 25858
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Oakfields AG Ltd, Woodhams Farm, Cutlers Green, Thaxted, Essex, CM6 2RH E: sales@oakfields-ag.com W: oakfields-ag.com Part exchange is welcome! Call / Whatsapp us on (+44) 1371 830353
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BURDEN BROS MACHINERY LTD
DAS SERVICES LTD
Contact Dave Direct: 07770 814967 • dave@burdenbros.co.uk
COMBINES:
JOHN DEERE: T670i, W540, 9580 WTS, 2066, 2258, 2058, 1188, 1177, 1166, 1085, 1075, 1065, 985, 975, 965, 955 CLAAS: Lexion 780, 760, 600, 580T, 570T, 480, 460, 440, 430, 218, 118, 108, 106, 105, 98, 96, 85, 76, 70 NEW HOLLAND: CR9080, CR980, CX740, TX66, TX68, TX36, TX34, TX32, TF78, TF46, TF44, TF42, 8050, 8040, 1500’s MASSEY FERGUSON: 7278, 40RS 38, 34, 31, 29 DEUTZ FAHR: 6090, 4090, 4080, 4065, M3630, M3610, M2780, M2680 LAVERDA: 152, M120 CASE: 1660, 1680, 2188, 1460
TRACTORS:
JOHN DEERE: 8520, 8400, 8200T, 7800, 7530, 7430, 6930, 6900, 6800, 6430, 6110, 3650, 3130, 2140, 2040, 1640 NEW HOLLAND: T7.200, TN150 KUBOTA: M7173
FORKLIFTS:
JCB: 531-70, 530-70, 525-58, 520-4, 414, 926 CLAAS: Targo C50, K50 Ranger MATBRO: Telestar, Teleshift, 280, 270, 250 MANITOU: 2600, MLT 633 MERLO: 40.7, 30.6 Multifarmer, 28.7, 26.6 JOHN DEERE: 3800, 3420, 3415, 3200 TEREX: 250 Old Rides Farm • Eastchurch Kent • ME12 4BD
BALERS:
NEW HOLLAND: 1210, 1010S, D1000, BB960, BB940, 9090, 841, 835, 7070, 750, 740, 654, 650, 644, 640
JOHN DEERE: 680, 644, 592, 590, 582, 578, 575, 550, 342 CASE: RBX435
CLAAS: Quadrant 3200, 2200,1200, Rollant 255, 280, 180, 46, 44, Vari, Hesston 4900, 4800, 4750
NEW BAILEY TB16 SILAGE TRAILER full spec, 5ft sides, front to back sheet system, 560/60x22.5 wheels
FORD 7810 4WD SERIES III TRACTOR Super Q, 7220 hrs, one local owner, pictured in off farm condition
FORD 6610 4WD TRACTOR LP cab, floor gears, new tyres all round, genuine one local owner
FORD 6610 4WD SUPER Q TRACTOR f/linkage, 1 owner, 1929hrs on clock but on 2nd lap so 11929hrs
JCB 536-70 T4I 111B AGRI-SUPER LOADALL 13089hrs, air con, Q Fit carriage, trailer hitch
BAILEY CT20 20T CONTRACT TIPPER hyd front to back sheet, air brakes, front flaps, grain chute, 560/60x22.5 wheels
JCB 542-70 AGRI SUPER LOADALL Air con, Q fit carriage, trailer hitch, service to boom
KVERNELAND ACCORD TS EVO 6M MOUNTED PNEUMATIC TINE COULTER DRILL c/w rear press wheels
MANITOU MT 1030 TELEHANDLER 5706hrs, stabiliser legs, hyd pin locking, 15.5x24 wheels
WELGER: D6000, D4006, D4000, 520, 435 VICON: MP800, RV1602
MASSEY FERGUSON: No.5, 2190, 2170, 2160, 190, 187, 185
MOWERS:
KUHN: Alterna 500, FC283, FC313
JOHN DEERE: F310R, 328, 228, 131, 1360 POTTINGER: Novacat, Eurocat
KRONE: AM20, 32P, AMT 4000CV, Easycut 32CV, Easycut 2800CV
LELY: Optima 240C, Splendimo 280FC MAJOR: Toppers
FORAGE HARVESTERS: CLAAS: 930, 695, 690, 75
UTILITY & ATV:
JOHN DEERE: 865M, 855D, HPX KAWASAKI: Mule 4010
POLARIS: Ranger 900D
01795 880224
BUY YOUR USED PARTS ONLINE
WARWICK 14T AGRICULTURAL DUMP TRAILER sprung drawbar, hydraulic door, 560/45x22.5 10 stud wheels
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www.burdenbrosmachinery.co.uk AS114357
S. Marlow Trading Ltd Second Hand Farm Machinery & Firewood Sales
11t Richard Western grain trailer
Marshall drop �at lowloader
£6,950+ VAT
£6,250 + VAT
with hydraulic door, sprung drawbar
Spaldings 3m �at lift
RAU 4m hydraulic folding stubble cultivator
£2,850 + VAT
£3,950 + VAT
with packer roller and 3 swivel legs
Lemken 3m stubble cultivator 2015
£4,950 + VAT
Flexicoil 4m front press
2022, 5.8m body, 10T carry capacity
Ifor Williams DP120
12’ cattle/livestock trailer Cattle partition 2014 in the year Fantastic condition
£3,750 + VAT
hydraulic folding with leading tines
£1,650 + VAT
HE-VA 3m Subsoiler/ rape drill
with opico seeder unit and 5 coulters Liquid fert applicator, 2011
£7,950 + VAT
Quivogne TM28 tine master
Good discs, a number of new points to go with it
Based Lutterworth, Leicestershire
£3,450 + VAT
For more information contact Scott on 07833 438614 • Scott.Marlow94@gmail.com
SEE WEBSITE FOR MORE PICTURES & OTHER STOCK AS109379 email: dasservices@btconnect.com website: dasanythingagricultural.co.uk Main Dealer for TRAILERS
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PARTS & DISMANTLING
Dean: 07836 680004 Peter Scott: 07584 066866 Dennis Hart: 07496 834034
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SOUTH Devon stock bull, pedigree (Armcliffe Xerxes) DOB 28/03/2023, heterozygous polled, Myostatin F94L status 0, NT821 status 0, polled, easy calving & a quiet temperament. J Barlow Tel 07968 969424 (Nottinghamshire)
KVERNELAND 864 straw/silage blower/feeder, 2018/2019, very little used, great condition, road kit, takes 120x120 or two 5' rounds, external loading controls, drum feed control. £9,250+VAT ono. C Jones Tel 07818 600062 (Northamptonshire)
CATTLE feed barriers, 10' wide, good condition, 14 in total. £190+VAT each. B Graves Tel 07801 862278 (Northamptonshire)
UK Supplier of Calf Jackets
Optimum protection at low temperatures
t: 01308 868 337 m: 07973 444 140
e: mandy@cosycalf.co.uk
www.cosycalf.co.uk
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY SALES Prime Cattle, Calves, Breeding & Store Cattle
IAE feed troughs (2) damaged, so for spares or repair, c/w legs so free standing, have nuts/bolts, bit rusty so new bolts would benefit or oil old still OK, approx 8’ long, galvanised, collection only. £80 ono. M Baylis Tel 07778 292187 (Kent)
(Pig Sales every 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the month)
28-113358
Seasonal Breeding Sheep Sales Market Tavern & Function Facilities Pedigree Livestock Sales Farm Sales and Valuations Annual Traditional & Native Breed Show & Sale Deadweight Cattle Sales Straw & Fodder Sales TB Restricted Orange Cattle Sales Melton Mowbray Market, Scalford Rd, Leicestershire LE13 1JY
01664 562971
e: sales@meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk
TEXEL X shearling ewes, strong, run dry, Heptavac P & Clik extra, choice from 30 available. £240 ono. K Morgan-Jones Tel 07850 906495 (Bedfordshire)
DELAVAL VMS 300 robotic milkers, 2019, excellent working order, good condition, can be shown in use, three robots available c/w all accessories, including buffer tank & bulk tank, regularly serviced by Delaval contract. £50,000+VAT ono. S Grant Tel 07824 863068 (Cheshire)
EVERUN ER1220-F compact wheeled loader, 2026, hi tip bucket, 52" rock bucket, hydraulic telescopic crane jib. £14,500+VAT. L Tuckey Tel 01926 812134 (Warwickshire)
WESSEX ENGINEERING INSPECTION SERVICES For all your
LOLER 98 & PUWER 98
CATTLE Foot Trimming Crush. HTL Electric Hydraulic crush Very little use - purchased for use on Professional trimming courses helps twice per year. 2 crushes available. One one year old, one 3 years old. Very good condition. . £4500+VAT O.N.O. Excellent. other. HTL Static Electric. 2024. J Dawson Tel 07803 902600 (Cheshire)
regulation requirements, we are here to offer a fast, friendly and professional service
FREE standing hay rack. £35. C Howell Tel 07798 668239 (Norfolk)
07983 152751
keith.short@wessexinspections.co.uk
Barry Horne
BULK FEEDERS OPENING UK LID SILOS FOR
31-111633
Prime Lambs, Cull Ewes, Store Lambs & Goats
MATERIALS HANDLERS
28-112617
£22.00+VAT
WEEKLY TUESDAY SALES
BROCK Crompton 3 phase electric motor, 1400rpm, 1.25" drive shaft. £45 no VAT. C Flatters Tel 01775 640112 (Lincolnshire)
Tried, tested and produced by a farmer for farmers
IFOR WILLIAMS TA5 10G-14 cattle trailer, 2006, excellent condition, c/w partition, loading gates, spare wheel. £2,100 ono. J & J Rix Tel 07850 796057 (Suffolk)
www.wessexinspections.co.uk
DELAVAL automatic swinging cow brush, 2019, fully working, approx 7yrs old & in full working order. £950 ono. S Grant Tel 07824 863068 (Cheshire) TUFF brand feed barrier, 2003, 1.03m x 4.4m. £120+VAT. R Lane Tel 07801 537556 (Cambridgeshire)
FORKLIFT BUCKET NEW SILOS for sale SECONDHAND SILOS WANTED
28-110343
MACHINERY
07879 402246 01948 710662 bulkfeedersuk@hotmail.co.uk
FARM TECH pallet forks, 2019, 3 point linkage, good condition. £250. C Highwood Tel 07701 008579 (Kent)
KERRY Hill ram lamb, born March 2026, Heptavac P & wormed, will be registered. £150. R Trott Tel 07866 793359 (Somerset) ANIMAL heat lamps (20) c/w 5m of cable & bulbs, can be sold individually or as job lot, available near Colchester, Essex. £15 each. R Moss Tel 07860 774729/07713 483755 (Essex)
LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT
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HOMEMADE cattle trailer top, no floor, would make useful storage/shed, approx 12' x 7'. Offers. G Shepherd Tel 01283 732275/07837 055979 (Derbyshire)
www.bulkfeedsystems.co.uk
HORSCH Cat 4 linkage drawbar, as new, was used on a Horsch Terrano but would fit other Horsch machines. Offers over £400+VAT. J Findlay Tel 07970 828558 (Bedfordshire)
IAE calf cattle crush, only used twice from new, in excellent condition. T Bays Tel 07379 451868 (Cambridgeshire) HOLM & LAUE H&L 100 automatic calf milk feeding system, 2017, good used machine, currently installed & in working order, suitable for automatic individual feeding of dairy/beef calves, 3 machines available. £1,750+VAT ono each. S Grant Tel 07824 863068 (Cheshire)
LIVESTOCK cage, crate or box for a tractor, has 2 closing doors so suitable for carrying livestock, hay bales or other equipment, uses standard tractor 3 point linkage, crate is 190cm wide, 95cm high & 103cm deep. £250 ono. D Melhiush Tel 07802 443092 (Surrey)
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JCB 520 4HL Farm Special loadall, 7m reach, 1988, 10,000hrs approx, good engine, starts & runs well, mechanically sound, tyres 70%, service history, same farm 26yrs, same parish from new, good condition. J Sessford Tel 07831 412016 (Warwickshire)
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Väderstad RDA400S Rapid drill refurbished
Väderstad BioDrill BDA 360
Väderstad Refurbished Rexius Twin Presses For Sale
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DJ Agri Services Ltd
AS109867
All prices +VAT
D INUE
t: 07500 556215 Service | 07437 144803 Parts e: djagriservices@gmail.com Rattlesden, Suffolk, IP30 0SU
John Deere 6155M
2022, 4000hrs, 40k Autoquad. Guidance ready
John Deere 6210R
2014, 8800hrs. 40k Autopower, guidance POA ready, 90% tyres, immaculate £45,500
McCormick X6.125 Claas Quadrant 2200
Challenger Rogator 655B 2012, 6200hrs, 32m booms, two sets of wheels
4 Furrow Dowdeswell plough
POA
2007, 90000 bales, major overhaul
Twose Cambridge rollers Hydraulic fold
POA
POA
POA before 26 season, tidy for year £25,000
Massey Ferguson 6490
DRT 14T trailer
Kuhn MDS 1142
2011, hyd door, easy sheet, grain chute, 2009, 7100hrs, 40K Dyna 6, front spr/d/bar, only used for grain £13,000 linkage, full suspension £32,000
www.prcagricultural.co.uk
Manual control AS112503
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East Farm • Mill Lane • Ellerton • York • YO42 4PA 01757 807007 | 07901 520908 | info@prcagricultural.co.uk
12m Team sprayer
3 section electric shut off
POA
JCB 535-95
2002, site spec with legs
POA
POA
For more info call Head Office on 01623 847171 or email sales@bandbtractors.co.uk
2023 Kuhn Profile 2CM
2020 MF 7718S
2023 MF5S.145 Dyna 4
CRXL625 CARRIER
2018 Valtra T254V
2024 Valtra T255V
Manitou MLT 961-145 V+
Isuzu V Cross Steel
Front cross conveyor, Hopper 18m³ capacity, 6 tipped knives, Single axle, 455/40 R22.5 wheels, DG600 Progr weighing system 10028087 £POA W
57kph, Power Shift Transmisson, 5 Electric Spools, Power Beyond, ISOBUS, ABS Socket, Air & Hydraulic Trailer Brakes 30031404 £69,750 F
1835 Hrs, Essential Spec, 40kph, Dyna 6, CCLS Pump, 3 Spool Valves, Cab Suspension, 580/70R38 @ 90%, 480/70R28 @ 90%. 40028575 £69,500 D
High speed gearbox, Air brakes, ABS trailer socket, Front & cab suspension, Steering mudguards, 5 rear spools + 1 front, ISOBUS 10027594 £132,000 F
Efficient spec, 40kph Autodrive, Front & cab suspension, 110 l/min hydraulic pump, 4 rear spool valves, Multi armrest, Multipad 30027730 £POA D
2019, 771 Hrs, Demo Condition, Machine Stability Ram, Extra LED Work Lights, Air Conditioning, 500/70x24 @ 90% Tyres. 30028517 £83,500 F
EX DEMO, System disc aggressive V-Disc, 510mm Crosscutter, Double steel runner, Wheels 520/50R17, Drawbar with hydraulic push rod 10028372 £65,500 W
Automatic, 1.9l Engine, Over Fenders, 18" Dark Grey Alloy Wheels, Bi-LED, Headlights, 9" Touchscreen 30030929 £POA F
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High quality German made
2020 Still RX70-25T LPG Fork Truck
BIG BAG LIFTER
Under The Wire 2027 Calendar (size A3) now available for pre-order for £13.80 delivered UK
6893hrs, 40hp VW BEF eng, 18kg LPG cylinder app £21 refill from Calor, 2-stage duplex mast w/sideshift, 4550 lift ht, fingertip armrest controls, LED lights, 21kph hydrostatic, cost £34k new, lovely machinem serviced by Still main dealer
Also available to collect by hand at Ruskington or Boston for £10 only
01526 583076 07831 828014
info@jamesmurrell.co.uk
handles 4 x 600kg or 2 x 1000kg bags brackets of choice included
All proceeds go to Lincs & Notts Air Ambulance at Waddington
31-114242
01603 712222 Norwich, Norfolk
www.jmurrell.co.uk
33-113897
MILL & MIX
Also see our website...
£85,000
14000L tank, 2r/hyd outlets, r/swivel axle, 600/55x26.5 tyres, f/w Vogelsang 15m Blackbird with toggle switch control
01366 500791
info@ccagri.co.uk www.ccagri.co.uk
no profit is made from these sales
www.underthewire.co.uk
LEMKEN DL110 3 furrow reversible plough, reconditioned, plenty of spare metal at extra cost. £1,200+VAT. R Self Tel 07843 634095 (Suffolk)
MUCK & SLURRY
KRAMER 580T tele loader, 2016, 8000hrs, good condition, needs new tyres. £19,500+VAT. M Smith Tel 07860 467877 (Derbyshire)
KVERNELAND 150B 5 furrow reversible plough, very good condition, little used. Sensible Offers. S Bull Tel 07817 200935 (Gloucestershire)
RICHARD Western D10-2 10T muck spreader, good working order, new chains fitted, ready for work, genuine reason for sale. £9,500+VAT. N Hurton Tel 07803 087415 (Nottinghamshire)
HOMEMADE dry food feeder wagon, twin hopper, used for filling barley beef feed hoppers, always dry stored, in vgc. £1,300. R Grover Tel 07792 527782 (Suffolk)
SLURRY STIRRER 20', galvanised, in good working order. £1,500+VAT ono. R Dearing Tel 07885 911249 (East Yorkshire)
Danagri-3S
Roller Mills
SIMPLEX million litre slurry store, 1995, 115 vitreous steel sheets, at least 100, in good condition, buyer to dismantle. £1,500+VAT. R Lane Tel 07801 537556 (Cambridgeshire)
DOWDESWELL DP7 4 furrow plough c/w Furrow Cracker, depth wheel & skimmers. £500+VAT. B Pooley Tel 07909 540633 (Cambridgeshire)
PEST CONTROL 35-108837
The Workshop Castle Farm, Deddington Banbury OX15 0TP
Telehandler parts delivered direct to you
07966 593526
Tel: 01746 762777 www.danagri-3s.com
MILLET bird feed, good for pheasants & partridges, 25kg bags. £10/bag. K Ollett Tel 07753 859881 (Suffolk)
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RECO MENGELE manure spreader/ feeder wagon, had very little use. £1,000+VAT. T Austin Tel 07831 295954 (Cambridgeshire)
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GRIMME KS 1500 topper, 2004, working order. £1,650+VAT ono. R Moseley Tel 07976 794383 (Shropshire)
TWO single phase electric motors with wired-in starters. Best offer for the two. C Payne Tel 07746 958818 (Buckinghamshire)
GRAVITY ROLLER track sections, 600mm wide between sides, 2m overall length, 2020, rollers are zinc plated, no support legs included, 20 sections available, overall excellent condition. £140 ono. M Hunter Tel 07798 880487 (Norfolk)
DOWDESWELL furrow press, 8' (2.45m), 2009, good strong press for dry conditions, one bearing needs replacing. £800+VAT ono. A Pettitt Tel 07732 417966 (Cambridgeshire)
PEST CONTROL
MISCELLANEOUS
33-114230
www.aandrhandling.co.uk
KRAMP Slurrykat layflat/umbilical 4070650 drag hose, 1000m, 2018, good condition, not cracked on sides, little used as drag hose, but as slurry main, all 4” 1.35kg/m heavy duty hose, can reel to reel for inspection or post sample. £3,000+VAT. B Matthews Tel 07887 707586 (Cornwall)
HAEMMERLIN heavy duty 90L wheelbarrows, in good condition, perfect for a pumpkin patch, 30 available. £40+VAT each. T Wright Tel 07795 484100 (Norfolk)
POTATO CHITTING CRATES
FLIEGL trailer spreader attachment in good working order, c/w bearings & shafts that run under the trailer. £5,750. L Baker Tel 07989 985270 (Northamptonshire)
DOWDESWELL DP7 4 furrow plough c/w depth wheel & skimmers. £500+VAT. B Pooley Tel 07909 540633 (Cambridgeshire) RANSOMES TS82 plough. £125; plus a Ransomes TS59 3 furrow plough. £100. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk)
37-113920
31-113869
Manitou Spare Parts Supplier
32-113917
A & R Handling
Two models Capacity approx 1 ton-3 ton/hr Easy to operate & adjust Efficient for crushing/rolling all common raw materials
33-114230
JCB 526S, 2001, 11000hrs, joystick control, Q fit & piped with 3rd service, c/w pallet forks, good tyres. £10,000+VAT ono. M Thomas Tel 01302 841998 (South Yorkshire)
BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands
31-113517
Slurry Tanker
2027 CALENDAR
£5,500+VAT
01386 49155
NEW Pronar TG214
UNDER THE WIRE
Heavy Duty
£1,180 + VAT
GO CART Briggs & Stratton engine, pull start, good tyres, good brakes, runs well, grandkids have outgrown it, but a whole lot of fun. M Williams Tel 07860 217120/01438 880302 (Hertfordshire)
34-114213
MATERIALS HANDLERS (cont)
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01526 342466
sales@pellcroft.com
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2024 Case Puma 240 CVX 3820hrs, MINT
2024 Case Puma 165 CVX c/w L4522T Loader, 2550hrs
CASE
MASSEY FERGUSON
CLAAS
2021
Case Optum 300 CVX, 2135hrs, GPS ready, front linkage + SCV 900 tyres, 5 spool valves ............................................£107,000
2020
2021
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
2024
2024
2020
2024
Case Puma 240 CVX, 1461hrs, front linkage & PTO, full guidance, 2 mind mount valves, climate control, deluxe seat, 4 speed PTO, power beyond, this tractor will come on brand new 600/60x30 and 710/60x42 Michelin’s immacutlate .....£115,000 Case Puma 240 CVX, 3820hrs, 56kph, full guidance, front linkage & PTO, optum front hubs, mid mount valves, power beyond, front tyres 600/70x30 95% Mitas, rear tyres 710/70x42 95% Mitas, mint..........................................................£107,000 Case Puma 165 CVX, c/w Case LRZ 150 loader, 2500hrs, hydraulic top link, guidance ready, front tyres 600/65x28 75%, rear tyres 710/70x38 80%.............................................£84,000 Case Puma 200 CVX, 7143hrs, front linkage and PTO, guidance ready, deluxe seat, power beyond, hydraulic top link, front tyres 30% rear tyres 40%, clean & tidy in good working order £54,500 Case Puma 165 CVX c/w L4522T loader, 2550hrs, guidance ready, Pro 1200 screen, front tyres 600/65x28 70%, rear tyres 710/70x38 75%, never been near livestock the tractor is immaculate, 450hrs or 1 year warranty left ...................£85,000
JOHN DEERE 2015
VALTRA 2020
2018
2022
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 New Holland T7.230 PC, 5634hrs, front linkage & PTO, mid mount valves, full guidance, hydraulic top link, power beyond, rear camera, 4 speed PTO, full LED light kit, part leather seat, front tyres 600/65x28 10%, rear tyres 650/75x38 25%..£64,500
2020 Valtra T194 Direct 7636hrs
Valtra T234 Versu c/w Quicke 6 L loader, 8110hrs, full guidance, hydraulic top link, power beyond, front tyres 600/65x28 30%, rear tyres 650/75x38 40%.............................................£45,500
2018
Fendt 516 Power, 8066hrs, 50kph, front linkage, front tyres 0%, rear tyres 40%, original, tidy tractor for age and hrs ....................................................................................£53,000
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
2022
2020
Fendt 724 Profi Plus, 7645hrs, 5 rear spool valves, full guidance, front PTO, warranty until 8000hrs, brand new front tyres 540/65x30 Trelleborg brand new rear tyres 650/65x42 Trelleborg, exceptionally tidy ..........................................................£83,000 Fendt 720 Profi, 10924hrs, guidance ready, 4 spool valves, nature green, extra light package, front tyres 540/65x30 60%, rear tyres 650/65x42 60%.............................................£50,000
£4 5,5 00
2023
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%.............................................£46,000
FENDT
NEW HOLLAND
2018 Valtra T234 Versu c/w Quicke 6 L Loader, 8110hrs
0 50 2, £3
JCB 2021
John Deere 6125R, 9700hrs TLS, Autoquad, front tyres 16.9x24 50%, rear tyres 18.4x38 30%, very tidy tractor ....................................................................................£32,500
Claas Axion 850 C Matic, 7005hrs, 55kph, front linkage, 1 hyd front service, basic guidance, front tyres 540/65x30 60%, rear tyres 650/65x38 30%, very clean, tidy tractor ...............£59,500 JCB 536-95 Agri Super, 5766hrs, Manitou head stock & pallet forks, tyres 460/40x24 20% ..........................................£42,500
FOR BREAKING New Holland T6.175 f/w 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 The tractors have done a maximum of 2000 hours, ALL PARTS AVAILABLE
WANTED McCormick tractors x7’s & x8’s with maximum of 6000hrs
COMING IN 2019 Merlo 35.7CS 2018 New Holland T7.210 2021 Case Puma 240
SELLING ON BEHALF OF A CUSTOMER 2017 Roberine r3, 635hrs, immaculate .........................£10,000
£8 3, 00 0
2023
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
2015 John Deere 6125R 9700hrs, TLS
2022 Fendt 724 Profi Plus 7645hrs, NEW TYRES
£5 0, 00 0
2024 Case Farmall 100C 336hrs
£8 5,0 00
£4 9,0 00
£1 07 ,00 0
Tel: 01580 291271 • Mob: 07836 723944 • sales@markhellier.co.uk • Find the most desirable stock at www.markhellier.co.uk
£4 6, 00 0
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Cambridge Tractor Sales LTD NEW LOVOL M504 PRO
4wd with loader 50hp stage V doosan engine, 12x12 synchro mesh shuttle transmission, 540/1000 pto, 2 rear spools, flat floor cab, air con, sun roof, rear wheel weights, led lights, ect 3 year/ 2000hr warranty. This is a ideal stud/small holder tractor capable of doing any job.
£28,500 SUITABLE TRADE INS TAKEN • FINANCE AVAILABLE DELIVERY AVAILABLE HANIX 2.6T MINI DIGGER
NEW LOVOL FR18E2-U MINI DIGGER 1.8T, two speed tracking, Yanmar engine, expanding tracks
2003, only 3000hrs, in very good order, under carriage 60%, complete with a full set of buckets ready for work
DALE KANE FT 10X5 DALE KANE SKIP Quick release number plate bracket, TRAILER
heavy-duty 5 stud wheels 195/50/13, Transforming your waste management, Knott Avonride heavy-duty axles based on an 8ft x 5ft trailer with heavy Quick release number plate bracket, heavy duty 250/40 brakes on sealed-for-life duty 1800kg knott axles, hydraulic 5 stud wheels 195/50/13, Knott Avonride heavy lifting mechanism, 2 tonne rated skips duty axles 250/40 brake on a sealed for life bearn, bearings, HARDOX steel drop sides, made out of hardox steel weight saving HARDOX steel drop sides, removable drop sides, LED LED lights all around, ladder rack, 35mm treated timber fl oor, hot-dipped but not comprising on strength, Comes lights all around, ladder rack, 35m treated timber floor, hot dipped galvanising, lockable hitch, galvanised, lockable hitch, internal floor with 2 skips, LEDs all round etc. hooks, heavy-duty ribbed jockey wheel internal floor hooks, heavy duty ribbed jockey wheel
£4,850
£4,250
£16,995
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NE W DALE KANE FT12X6.6 FLATBED TRAILER WITH SIDES
DELIVERY AVAILABLE FINANCE AVAILABLE PR NE AL ODU W ER C T! T
£7,995 ono
1280mm wide when tracks out – 990mm when retracted, 400mm standard bucket, 3’ ditching bucket, hydraulic quick hitch, LED working light, auxiliary pipe line etc
£8,500
DALE KANE 16’X6.6 TRI AXLE BEAVERTAIL LOW LOADER
Heavy duty 195/50/13 5 stud wheel,, LEDs with 2 rev lights, full one piece chequered ali floor on top of the 35mm treated timber floor, strap box, heavy duty jockey wheel, auto prop stands, Knott Avonride heavy duty axles 250/40 brake on a sealed for life bearing, complete with 8’ alloy ramps, Knott Avonride locking hitch etc
£7,250
• On-site Repairs • Servicing • Parts Massey Ferguson • Dale Kane Stockist • Malone Stockist s ialist • Lovol Stockist • & Fendt Spec
Call for more info & prices 07496 734212
www.cambridgetractors.co.uk
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AUTUMN TRACTOR OFFERS
New Holland T6.175 Call Tom 07483 070854
New Holland T7.270 AC Call Andy 07495 114479
POA
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New Holland T7.300 AC Call Matt 07824 607087
New Holland T7.260 Call Matt 07824 607087
New Holland T7.225 AC Call Andy 07831 255811
New Holland T7.210 PC Call Tom 07966 268527
New Holland Boomer 35 Call Ben 07495 114479
New Holland T5.110 DC Call Paul 07779 132551
£41,500
£27,000
POA
CASE IH Magnum 340 Call Chris 07919 044389
CASE IH Puma 200 Call Chris 07919 044389
CASE IH Maxxum 115 Call Alex 07792 438917
CASE IH Farmall 115 Call Chris 07919 044389
CASE IH Farmall 55 Call Stuart 07831 249489
CASE IH Puma 230 Call Chrs 07919 044389
£149,750
£110,000
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£68,750
£88,000
£38,000
£47,250
£21,000
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• All prices plus VAT • Suitable trade ins taken • Finance available • Based in Cambridgeshire •
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PRECISION FARMING
USED & REBUILT
TRIMBLE AG25 receivers (2). S Dudley Tel 07860 599377 (Essex) THREE Outback/Claas S3 GPS monitor/ screens, all in good working order. £1,000 each or £2,500 for all 3. A Read Tel 07775 921469 (Suffolk)
Ref 7608
PRESSURE WASHERS
Ref 8048 Peter Cox Sample Washer 650mm long x 500mm dia barrel, pintle lining, outfeed elevator, 3 phase
JD GreenStar SF6000 c/w RTK modem, 2018, 4640 display, cam cable, unlocked, AutoTrac RTK section control, variable rate, imp guidance & data sync, JD Link modem, antenna & harness, SolSteer bridge + MF harness, can sell separately. £12,350+VAT ono. G Meikle Tel 07801 947436 (East Lothian)
Ref 8019 Swift Lift Interstore Troughed Belt Conveyor 9.75m x 600mm, dual speed, 3 phase
POTATO EQUIPMENT (cont)
WANTED FOR EXPORT By Teo
Marian Teodorczyk
37-109222
Payment prior to collection • Any condition considered
Rebuilt Tong Roller Inspection Table 2.4m x 900mm, variable speed, 3 phase
FYSON grain/potato elevator, 1995, runs well, c/w belt extension (needs motor), stored inside. £1,900+VAT. N Wilkinson Tel 07734 605965 (Cheshire)
Ref 7906
Potato • Onion • Carrot • Parsnip Red Beet • Veg handling equipment Graders (both screen & lift roller) hopper cleaners/graders, brushes, box & big bag fillers/tippers, etc Field equipment Vegetable transplanters, drills, top lifters, toppers, hook tine cultivators Grimme DL/GZ/GT/SE harvesters
BULLDOG Mk4 industrial cold water high pressure washer, Dirt Driver 1600 extension pressure hose & operating instruction manual, very good condition. £250 ono. C Cooper Tel 07732 122500/01623 823101 (Nottinghamshire)
Ref 8028
JOHN Deere StarFire 3000 GPS receiver, 2010, part no: PF81207, serial no: PCGT3TA481456, excellent used condition, ideal for John Deere guidance/precision. £950 ono. L Bambrick Tel 07960 146526 (Warwickshire)
RENEWABLE ENERGY Do you have empty roof space on your farm buildings?
Then you could make money from solar panels by reducing your own energy costs and selling back surplus to the national grid
New Tong Caretaker Grader 1800 with 6 rows Easyclean, Easygrade screen & 4 person inspection table
Call Lukasz on
Tong Caretaker 2400 Grader hopper, presentation belt, 6 rows Easyclean, 5 rows adj coils, picking table, cross conveyor w/droop end
dnbelectrics@gmail.com
REPAIRS, SERVICING & MAINTENANCE
Nicholson Onion Top/Tailer 1800mm wide c/w waste conveyor 2.3m x 1200mm
Ref 8009
Tel: 028 9127 5913 Email: info@agri-web.co.uk
TONG 3B bulker grader, f/w 4 rows of adjustable coil cleaners feeding onto 36" grading screen, roller sorting table with picking off stands, cross conveyors to coils, grading screen & pic -off table. £4,750+VAT. R Waddelow Tel 07973 615772 (Cambridgeshire)
STANDEN T2 potato harvester, 2016, good condition, ready to go, rota axle, double multi sep, spare webs & segments, roller, good condition. £28,000+VAT. R Anderson Tel 07971 052459 (Lincolnshire)
Call 01284 706932 David Bullett 07798 790695
42-113998
ULMA PV-350 flow wrapper packaging machine, 2005, long infeed conveyor, ice printer, good condition. D Cousins Tel 07810 740427 (Cambridgeshire)
JOHN DEERE Autosteer on Starfire3 Dome, 2015, in good working order. £1,800+VAT. A Rose Tel 07890 305120 (Lincolnshire)
Ref 8058
37-110579
DOWNS box filler, used last season. £1,000+VAT. N Cross Tel 07905 433240 (Cambridgeshire)
REDUCE HARVESTING DAMAGE WITH RUBBER WEB COVERS FOOD QUALITY PVC GRADING SCREENS RUBBER GRADING SCREENS PERFORATED RUBBER WASHER BELTS
For more information contact Ref 7953
Call Adam, Farm Linc: 07970 433 470, email adam@farmlinc.co.uk, www.farmlinc.co.uk
They can be profitable within two years
S/H Oldenhuis & Prinsen Palletiser used palletiser, PM type, compact & self-contained
Tong Swan Neck Elevator 3.8m plus 1m long and 450mm wide chevron belt, 3 phase
AVAILABLE MORE STOCKWEBSITE ON OUR
STEINBAUER engine chip, 220694, STT-LSDT-101263-400, came off NH CX 8080 2015, curso 9 Tier 4A, fits many other machines, please check compatibility. £400 ono. G Beck Tel 07747 621315 (Norfolk)
UK agents for The Sack Filling & Robot Palletising Company weighing and stitching equipment, and Visser & Symach palletisers
TION PLEASE MEN
e Farmers Guid NTACTING WHEN CO S ADVERTISER
sales@davidharrisons.com www.davidharrisons.com
01353 740666
TRIMBLE CFX 750 screen on Egnos, 2017, good condition. £900+VAT. S Dudley Tel 07860 599377 (Essex)
41-114003
On site repairs, fast efficient professional service, flexible to suit your needs, large or small quantities, box alterations, re-branding and other work considered, Lincolnshire based will travel.
Based in Cambridgeshire & specialising in Massey Ferguson & Fendt repairs we also offer:• New & used machinery sales • Repairs & servicing • On-site repairs • Spares/parts • Stockists of Dale Kane Trailers • Stockists of Loval Tractors
Francis Holohan 07496 734212
www.cambridgetractors.co.uk
www.machinerywanted.co.uk
POTATO BOX REPAIR
37-113915
or visit our website
37-113024
07512 821421
Ref 7969
TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk
Rebuilt Tong Caretaker 1200 Grader 3m wide hopper, 1500mm belt, 6 adj coils, twin screens, picking table c/w turning roller + cross conveyors
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VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER 2.0 TDI BMT 150 Highline van DSG
LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 D200 Commercial 3 seat, 2021 Call for full spec & price
£9,995 + VAT
See our stock of
NEW MITSUBISHI L200 Barbarian 2.4 Auto FROM £39,995 + VAT
NEW & USED ISUZU
NEW MITSUBISHI L200 Titan 2.4 Auto FROM £35,995 + VAT
on our website startintractors.co.uk
PRE REG 75 DMAX V-CROSS Commercial auto in Sienna Orange
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£38,495 + VAT
PRE REG 75 DMAX DL20 DOUBLE CAB in Splash White
DMAX V-CROSS 2.2 auto in Biarritz Blue
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£43,595 + VAT
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£31,495 + VAT
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DIAMOND PHEV in Diamond Black
MITSUBISHI OUTLANDER DIAMOND PHEV 7 seater in Moonstone Grey
DMAX UTILITY DOUBLE CAB auto, 24 reg, 10102 miles
DMAX DL20 EXTENDED CAB 2020, rear canopy, good spec
CASE IH PUMA 240 CVX 50kph, AFS Connect, front linkage & PTO, 2024
CASE IH OPTUM 300 CVX 50kph, 2020, 3634hrs, lots of spec
SPEARHEAD TWIGA MID T70 hedge/verge cutter, 2020, only 1375hrs, linkage mounted
WEIDEMANN T4512 PREMIUM compact telescopic forklift c/w pallet fork
CASE IH PUMA 185 AFS CONNECT front linkage, GPS ready, 2024, 1200hrs
CASE IH FARMALL 55C 2WD PowerShuttle, full cab, front weights, 2026
CASE IH MX120 PRO 2007, 5278hrs, good original condition working classic
WEIDEMANN T6025 TELESCOPIC forklift, 2500kg & 6m lift
£50,745
£47,995
£24,995 + VAT
£27,995 + VAT
BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands
Startin Tractors Ltd, Twycross CV9 3PW
01827 880088 • sales@startintractors.co.uk • Check our website for up to date list & photos:
www.startintractors.co.uk
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Call 01366 500791
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wbmachinery.co.uk
TAFE 6028M COMPACT TRACTOR TAFE 6028H COMPACT TRACTOR TAFE 6028M COMPACT TRACTOR
£61,995
Deutz-Fahr 5125 Stage V
£11,495+VAT
£9,950+VAT
NE W
£13,450+VAT
TAFE 6020M COMPACT TRACTOR WINTON 1.5T TIPPING TRAILER
£18,000
New Kioti CK3050H
one hyd pipe, an adjustable flail mower, new, h/duty model, stand and a manual hand brake a very highlyrated flail
LELY SPLENDIMO 550P TRAILED MOWER
SOLIS 26M COMPACT TRACTOR
£7,700+VAT
£6,600+VAT
£7,950+VAT
£1,900+VAT
£1,900+VAT
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2 D/A spool valves, front weights, f/flow return
WINTON 1.75M
new, man gearbox, machinery package deals available
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electronic lift, Retail Price: £106,400, ‘on farm’ price promotion with FZ loader. Competitive finance packages are availableT&Cs apply For more info contact CC Agri on 01366 500791
4wd/2wd, power steering, powered new, man gearbox, hydro, loader by a Mitsubishi MVS3L2 1319cc and cab options available
NE W
CFMoto CForce 450
front loader, 4wd/2wd, power steering, 25hp
NE W
£5,499 + OTR
£85,000
FOR SALE
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OR AVAILA
£38,000
Pronar TG214 Slurry Tanker Harry West Maelstrom 14000L tank, 2r/hyd outlets, r/swivel 16 Muck Spreader
£8,749.17 + OTR
CFMoto 850 Touring
axle, 600/55x26.5 tyres, f/w Vogelsang sprung drawbar, 580/70x38 tyres, 15m Blackbird with toggle switch control weigh cells
new bearings, clutch and blades
2019, 89hrs from new!, manual gearbox, 4wd, full 3 point linkage
FORDSON DEXTA
A high level including 4 new BKT tyres
£5,200+VAT
See our Website for More Details • Viewing by Appointment Only
The Old Haulage Yard, Boughton Road North, Stoke Ferry, Kings Lynn, Norfolk PE33 9BF AS112626
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New and used machinery Covering Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambridgeshire and Lincolnshire
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Suzuki Quad Truck VX15 EHJ
Suzuki Quad Truck VX20 EZB
2015, 40,000, full farm spec including Agri top.
5,000kms, full farm spec including Agri top.
£12,995
£15,995 All prices + VAT
Tel: 01527 62336 • Mobile: 07860 546104
www.abbeycommercials.com
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REPAIRS, SERVICING & MAINTENANCE (cont)
Specialists in Tractor Parts & Manuals
07824 600667 01245 422498
CASE Quadtrac idler tensioner shaft, brand new 2025, part no 232137A3. £500. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
42-113287
BLUE BRIDGE ENGINEERING LIMITED
COUSINS 20" breaker rings, new 2025, 2 available. £30. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
QUALITY FLAILS
SBS SPARES
To suit most flail mowers and hedge cutters at competitive prices
KIOTI K9 cylinder head, 2020, good condition, plus a few engine parts. £125 ono. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
Sprayer Specialists in the Eastern & Southern Counties Crop & Amenity Sprayer Specialist
Berthoud • Househam Chafer • Team and most other makes
E-mail: sales@flailsdirect.co.uk Website: www.flailsdirect.co.uk
46-113918
SPRAYTEC LTD
Sprayer Specialist in the Eastern & Southern Counties New and used sprayers and parts stocked for:
Tel: 01427 718561 Fax: 01427 718016
LTD
Used commercial from vans to tractor units Always a large stock of 7.5 ton tippers, flats, boxes, etc Box bodies for storage from 10ft to 40ft, also containers, artic trailers, flats, step frame boxes and fridges Axle wheels, tyres, springs, rams, power packs, engines, etc Artic back end 5th wheel bogies and tipping bodies Artic tankers, fuel bowsers, low loaders, compressors Please phone with your requirements and weʼll try to help
SPRAYERS
FLAILS DIRECT .CO.UK
SPARE PARTS
SPECIALISTS IN USED SPARES Commercial Vehicle Dealers and Dismantlers
New Machines - Martin 07810 855070 Parts/Machines - Simon 07789 793721
AS114081
FULLY MOBILE SERVICE
NEW MACHINES & PARTS
47-109025
Engineers of Professional Equipment Small Tractors, Small Holders, Equestrian Holders, Garden Equipment, Industrial & Construction, Welding & Fabrication Major rebuild projects undertaken 20yrs main dealer 18yrs independent trading Fully conversant with all types of work & engineering Good quality parts supplied at reasonable prices for all major brands Efficient result or your money back
CASE STX Quadtrac rear idler shaft, part no 87445996, brand new 2025. £400. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire)
Hypro • Teejet • Lechler Altek • RDS • Dual Pumps Enduramaxx • Stocks Fan Jet
Also flail mowers for tractors and excavators from 15 to 200HP (Flails Direct is a division of Engineering and Hire Ltd)
HEVA legs with points (4), low disturbance trip back, good condition. £220+VAT ono each. J Racey Tel 07966 244772 (Cambridgeshire)
SPRAYER, SLUG PELLET AND GRANULAR APPLICATOR TESTING
HARDI Mega 21m sprayer, 2000, vgc, full working order, only for sale as we have gone to 24m, some spares included. £1,200+VAT ono. D Bailey Tel 07871443518 (South Yorkshire) BATEMAN RB26, 2008, 9820hrs, 3000L stainless steel tank, 24m, 8 auto section control, Agleader screen c/w auto steer, triple bodies, upgraded seat, LED lights, chassis re-pinned & bushed 2yrs ago, 600 tyres & 380 rowcrops 60-70%. £39,750+VAT. J Trivett Tel 07970 457616 (Leicestershire)
Contacts: Andy Gemmill: 07590 710680 Anthony Williams: 07711 947189 Harvey Walbanke: 07802 336880 Phil Ramsey: 07934 799628
01279 812727 spraytec@elmsfarm.me.uk
www.spraytecltd.co.uk SANDS 24m 2000L self propelled sprayer, 7760 genuine hrs, 1996, twin lines, tested, rowcrop wheels & flotations, accurate, easy to use & ready to go straight to work, tidy condition, can be seen working. £5,995. A Cooper Tel 07799 825999 (Norfolk)
CASE diesel filter, new 2025, part no J800394, to fit Cummings engines. £25 ono. A Dunham Tel 07767 248412 (Cambridgeshire) MASSEY FERGUSON lift arm link, 2016. £25+VAT. J Gowing Tel 07780 998642 (Norfolk)
Tel: 01473 652454 Fax: 01473 652467 Email: info@sbssparesltd.co.uk
46-113038
www.sbssparesltd.co.uk Valley Farm Pit Hadleigh Road Sproughton Ipswich Suffolk IP8 3EN
HOUSEHAM Super Sprint sprayer, 2001, 2500L, 24m, c/w two sets of wheels, fully serviced, excellent condition. £10,000+VAT ono. J Lewis Tel 07821 015358 (East Yorkshire)
REDUNDANT LORRIES & MACHINERY ALWAYS WANTED
CHAFER Sentry, 2022, 12/24/32m booms, 5000L tank, section & height control, 710 tyres, air brakes & suspension, air purge, E plumbing, shed stored, steering axle, Isobus, not done a lot of work. £69,750. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)
PTO shaft, 540rpm, 4’, 2016. £100+VAT. J Gowing Tel 07780 998642 (Norfolk)
CAMBRIDGE roll rings, six 22" rings to fit 2" shaft, excellent condition. £60. F Webb Tel 01379676289 (Norfolk)
CLAYTON Multidrive C120 s/p, 1998, 7519hrs on clock but engine rebuilt at 5000hrs after dropping a valve, 24m but used 20m by removing breakbacks, 11 months MOT to July 2027, very reliable, 2500L s/ steel tank & clean water, LPG & row. £7,000+VAT. R Burton Tel 07711 018115 (Cambridgeshire)
BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands
AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY MAINTENANCE ENGINEERS
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Andrew Guest Ltd TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk
Refurbished Kuhn Power Harrow & Accord Seed Drill Specialists
Recon 3m power harrows from £7,250
Recon 4m power harrows from £8,250
Quick fit 2! Blade Holder Conversion Kit
Recon 3m DA drills c/w Suffolks 3m from £7,750 4m from £8,450
to suit most models of Kuhn
£195/rotor
Tractor wheel track eradicators to suit Kuhn Maschio KRM from £195/leg
Genuine Kuh tines in stoc n k
Recon 3.5m power harrows
£7,750 Maxi Packer roller kits, flexicoils and tyre packers ex stock
Vertical folding markers to suit Kuhn, Maschio, etc £975 pre emerge kits from £975 3m recon Kuhn Accord combis from £14,950 4m recon Kuhn Accord combis from £16,800
Giant Packer roller kits to suit Spaldings & Shakaerators
Tel: 01636 700608 • Mob: 07833 535891
2 bolt fix .......... .......... £12.95 Q fit 2 .............. .......... £13.95 Non genuine tungsten quick fit tines ........... £39.50
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OPENING TIMES:
Monday – Friday: 8am – 5pm Saturday: 7.30am – 11.30am (Seasonal)
OTHERS JUST PAINT MACHINES AND DO WHAT THEY THINK NEEDS DOING...
THIS IS WHAT WE DO! Refurbished Power Harrows:
• All New Bearings and Seals in the Trough and Gearbox • Blade Holders All New are fitted • New Genuine Kuhn Tines fitted • New Packer Roller Kit fitted • Shot Blasted, Repainted and New Stickers • New PTO and Guards fitted as standard • Models of Power Harrows used: HR3001, HR3002, HR3003, HR4001, HR4002, HR4003 and HR4004 • Front or Rear Levelling Board as standard • Cam Clutch new fitted on all machines • Wheel Track Eradicators are available as an optional extra
All Seed Drills Totally Refurbished:
• New Main Frame with Extra Strength • New Coulters and Pivot Bushes • New Metering Device • Vertical Folding Markers Power Harrow mounted • New Disc Marker Pivots and Discs • All New Hoses and Hopper Cover • New Hopper Extension and Double Step • Tramliner c/w 2 or 4 Shut Offs and Low Level Sensor • All Shot Blasted, Repainted and New Stickers • S-Type Following Harrow Standard on complete combinations • 2 Rows of Coulters as standard – 3 rows optional extra • Pre Emergence Markers available as an extra • Hydraulic Coulter Lift available as an extra
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Refurbished Combinations 4m – from £16,800 3m – from £14,950 Kuhn 3001 3002 3003 Power Harrow:
• New Maxi Packer Roller & Clod Board • Accord 3m DA Seed Drill c/w Tramliner • 2 row Suffolk Coulters • Vertical Folding Markers fitted on harrow • Hopper Extension • Step and S-Harrow
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Kuhn 4001 4002 4003 Power Harrow:
• New Maxi Packer Roller & Clod Board • Accord 4M DA Seed Drill c/w Tramliner • 2 row Suffolk Coulters • Vertical Folding Markers fitted on Harrow • Hopper Extension • Step and S-Harrow
12 Months Warranty on our combis
BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands
ACCEPT NO IMITATIONS!
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SPRAYERS (cont)
SALISBURY, WILTSHIRE Call Charlie Goater for a deal on 07979 556169 E: cgscharlie1@gmail.com
Specialist Suppliers of Pesticide Application Equipment
7m
4.3m
4.75m
Pressure Regulator
7.5 lpm
AGRI SPRAY
£250 PLUS VAT
GEM Diamond 20m mounted sprayer, 1996, induction hopper, tank wash, RDS control box, 4 section boom, good condition. £1,100+VAT ono. F Cunnington Tel 07866 956151 (Leicestershire)
48-114219
Spray 4.3m width from the Broadcast Lance Treat areas with Spot Hand-Gun Precise Control with Pressure Regulator/Gauge Complete Pro Setup for Spot and Boom Spraying 98L or 60L Tank, Spot Only or Spot+Broadcast Models Available
SULKY FERTILISER/SALT SPREADER Been used to feed pheasants
PLANT AND AGRICULTURAL ENGINEERING
HAY & STRAW FOR SALE & WANTED
1000 LITRE container with 2" banjo, 2005, two available, however listing is for one only. £100+VAT ono. E Ford Tel 07890 696530 (Essex)
01285 653738 info@abbottwessex.co.uk www.abbottwessex.co.uk
AGRICULTURAL SPRAYERS SALES SERVICE SPARES
SMITHS of the Forest of Dean Ltd Tank & Drum Experts
01566 772208
www.spraytech.uk.com
50-113992
info@spraytech.uk.com
47-114017
Visit our website to see our complete range of products
STOCKS AG Micro meter drive unit, 2010, in good working condition, was on a 3m Sumo Trio which we’ve sold. £800. J Wright Tel 07970 717310 (Nottinghamshire)
We stock plenty of IBC tanks & fittings
Collect from stock or nationwide delivery available Visit www.smdd.co.uk or call 01594 833308
01284 724455 MEADOW HAY big 120/90 bales, 8' long, around 600kg, quantity available. Approx £150/ton. J Pashley Tel 07506 504354 (Derbyshire)
SPREADERS
P J Reed
AMAZONE UF1200 24m sprayer, 7 section boom switch off, used to spray fodder beet last 8yrs, selling due to upgrade. 33,800+VAT. T Kelsey Tel 07774 991068 (North Yorkshire)
FOR SALE
STOCKS Fan Jet slug pellet spreader, 24m spread, c/w control box, wiring loom & calibration chart, mounted on a strong frame, all in good working order. £350+VAT. M Fleming Tel 07881 913725 (Lincolnshire)
incorporating
VASSGRO S P R A Y E R S
Agricultural Application Machinery Specialists
Landquip
& WANTED
RAPE, WHEAT & BARLEY STRAW STRAW IN THE SWATH WANTED for home market & export
COLLECTION & DELIVERY arranged
BEST PRICES PAID
FLIEGL muck spreader attachment, to fit all Fliegl ejector trailers, c/w PTO, shafts & bearings that run through the trailer, good condition. £4,750+VAT. L Baker Tel 07989 985270 (Northamptonshire)
pad500r@hotmail.co.uk
50-110305
TANKS & BOWSERS
Main Agents for
TEAM HYPRO TEEJET RDS ENDURAMAXX DUAL PUMPS
REGAL TANKS VICON fertiliser spreader with spare hopper, working condition, PTO works, old used condition, selling due to father’s ill health, collection from farm, CT3 Canterbury area. £195 ono. M Baylis Tel 07778 292187 (Kent)
LARGE STOCKS OF PPE AVAILABLE LANDQUIP SPRAYERS
SALES & SERVICE NOW AVAILABLE
WISBECH 01945 461 181
LELY Centerliner fertiliser spreader, 1995, for spares or repair. £250+VAT. L Fincham Tel 07827 013267 (Suffolk)
BEDFORD 01525 841 923
www.bostoncropsprayersltd.co.uk FARMGEM Gem-Trak 4200 trailed 24m sprayer, 2014, with auto controller & satellite, auto nozzle turn off & wheel tracking, 4200L tank, induction bowl, clean water tank, good condition. £10,000+VAT. P Middleton Tel 07776 141805 (Norfolk) BATEMAN RB55 36m, 5000L tank, 2006, Agleader GPS section control, ready to go to work, 710 flotations, 540 rowcrops. £28,500+VAT. D Treharne Tel 07719 697455 (Northamptonshire)
INDUSTRIAL STORAGE TANKS HIRE • NEW • USED
MASCHIO 4m power harrow, good packer roller, all bearings & seals good, tines 70%, does have a noisy gearbox been like it 4/5 years. £1,650+VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk)
01502 710100
STRAW & HAY
WANTED
Fully searchable database at...
www.regaltanks.co.uk
WHEAT, BARLEY & RAPE STRAW also HAY FOR SALE in round and square bales
LELY Centerliner Supabowl 24 twin disc broadcaster, 1995, good condition. £750+VAT. L Fincham Tel 07827 013267 (Suffolk)
Very good prices paid promptly
Call Jeff on
07977 268113
49-113620
BOSTON 01205 722 240
5000 litre kerosene storage tank, suitable for heating oil storage for domestic, commercial, agricultural or estate use, large capacity, heavy duty, average condition. £999 ono. J Howells Tel 07411 032987 (Oxfordshire)
TILLAGE TACKLE
01284 810751 07768 353910
SPRAYER & SLUG APPLICATOR NSTS TESTING AT OUR LOCATIONS OR ON SITE FULL ON FARM SERVICE & REPAIR
Contact Richard Dix 07770 331587
49-113364
Boston Crop Sprayers Ltd
47-114000
TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk
47-113842
ECONOSPRAY SPOT SPRAYERS
PSI
49-110863
C G SERVICES
BRIAN LEGG water bowser, suitable for livestock, towable. N Simpson Tel 07957 202645 (Suffolk)
SIMBA 2B heavy discs, 1991, 10' disc harrows, in good condition, hydraulic front discs, tow bar. £3,500+VAT. L Baker Tel 07989 985270 (Northamptonshire)
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MF 8S.305 XTRA
B W M ACK (Machinery) LTD. New Machines
01691 791460
email: sales@llansilintractors.co.uk
MF 8S.265
2023, Dyna VT Exclusive, 1900hrs, front links & PTO.
MF 8S.225
2024, Dyna VT Exclusive, 1900hrs, front links & PTO, guidance
MF 8S.205
Dyna VT Exclusive, 2023, 2400hrs, guidance ready, front links & PTO, air brakes
Used Machinery
CLAAS Axion 810 CMATIC CIS+, 2021, 4070hrs, CVT transmission, front linkage with front spool valve, auto steer, S10 guidance/Isobus terminal, 4 spool valves, good condition ................................. £78,000 CLAAS Axion 830 CIS, 2021, 1520hrs, 50kph Hexashift transmission, front linkage, fully suspended cab, proactive front axle ................................................................................... £67,000 CLAAS Arion 630 CIS, 2013 (63) Arion 630, 3590hrs 40kph, front linkage & PTO, fully suspended cab, good condition ......................................................................................... £35,000 CLAAS Axos 320 CX, 2013, 90hp, 3200hrs, Trimble GPS .............................................................. £25,500 KRAMER KT407 telehandler 2021, 6240hrs Manitou headstock, c/w Strimech 8’ rehandling bucket, pallet tines on quick fit frame .................................................................................................... £46,000 SUMO DD3 direct drill, 3m, 2022, markers, very good condition ................................................... £21,000 ALPEGO 3m power harrow drill combination, 2020 RK 300 power harrow (200hp), Jet M 3m drill packer roller, disc coulters, hydraulic coulter lift, excellent condition ................................... £20,000 HE-VA Front Roller 600, 2024, 6m front press, hydraulic front locking paddles, 700mm rings, excellent condition .................................................................................................................... £17,000 RAZORBACK RT 750 rotary batwing mower, 2020, 7.5m working width, good condition ............... £17,000 SPEARHEAD Orbital 726T reach mower, 2017, wheel kit ............................................................... £16,250 VICON RV5216 SC14 14 knife variable chamber baler, Intelligent Density 3D, control box, wiring harness for non Isobus tractors, good condition ............................................................ £15,000 HE-VA Stealth 3m low disturbance cultivator, 600mm V-Profile roller, very good condition ............... £9,750 BACKUS 16.30 self propelled composter, 2m rotor, driven by tracks, Yanmar diesel engine ............. £9,250 HOMBERG Delta M135 drainjetter, 2008, manual controls, 500m jetting pipe, good condition......... £9,000 KONGSKILDE Germinator, 5m trailed seedbed cultivator, good condition ......................................... £3,500 TEAGLE Dynamo 6 mower, 1.83m cutting width, 2 rotors, rear roller, hydraulic sideshift, very good condition .................................................................................................................... £3,500 TRE EMME 7’6” rehandling/grain bucket, Merlo brackets, Merlo CDC sensor fitted, as new............ £1,800 FRANSGARD RV 380 combi rake, 3.8m working width .................................................................... £1,750 ALBUTT F110 twin bale spike, Claas Scorpion bolt on brackets .......................................................... £750
MF 7S.210
Dyna VT Exclusive, 2026, 600hrs, front links & PTO, guidance.
MF 7S.180
2022, 2900hrs, Dyna 6, 50kph, front links, 50kph, air brakes, multipad
MF 8730S
2022, 2900 Hours, Dyna VT Exclusive, front links & PTO, 50kph
MF 7719S
2021, 2400hrs, Dyna VT Exclusive, front links, guidance.
T: 01366 324256 E: pwarner@bwmack.co.uk Out of hours: 07795 845308 • www.bwmack.co.uk
Fendt 720 Profi Plus
2019, 5200hrs, front links & PTO, trimble guidance
Landini Vision 95
2008, 3400hrs, power shuttle, c/w Quicke Q750 loader
Landrover Defender 90 D350 X Dynamic
07/2025, 5100 miles, caparthian grey, extended black pack
Range Rover Sport D300 Autobiography
2025, 8500 miles, eiger grey, black pack
New Holland FR9050
MF 7720S
Full spec, 560 tyres, new
MF 7620
2014, 6100 hrs, Dyna 6, 50kph, 80% tyres.
Barroway Drove, Downham Market, Norfolk PE38 0AL
Fendt 724 Profi Plus
2021, 3600hrs, front links & PTO, Trimble RTK guidance, front axle & cab suspension
MF 7720S
2018, 4800hrs, Dyna 6, front linkage, 50kph.
Paul Warner 07795 845308 Brian Cornwell 07899 965066 Sam Warner 07469 239863
MF 5610
2016, 4000hrs, c/w loader, Dyna 4, new tyres.
2010, Additive, 2 x 10 drum, grass machine, very good condition.
2019. Dyna 6, 4200 hrs, front linkage, air brakes, 50kph.
Sales contacts
AS109403
Dyna VT Exclusive, 2026, 300hrs, front links & PTO, Trimble RTK guidance, 2 data 5 screens.
Bailey 18T Silage Trailer
Lovol FR 55-U Excavator
2026, 5.5T, LED work lights, blade, 2 speed tracking, rubber tracks
For a full list of our stock please go to www llansilintractors co uk AS114347
Lincolnshire based • Contact Edward Kilby 07500 661240
www.srkilby.co.uk | edwardkilby@icloud.com
Massey Ferguson 5455 loader tractor 8091hrs, 2005, PUH, very genuine tractor!
£22,950+VAT
Dalbo MiniMax 630 rolls 6m, 2022, vgc
£8,250+VAT
Agri pet discs
12’, hydraulic folding
HE-VA Euro-tiller 600 cultivator
Front & rear levelling boards, rear harrow, elec depth stop control, excellent machine! £18,950+VAT
Sanderson TL7
6,900hrs, 1996 PUH
£3,250+VAT
Simba Unipress 5.5m
3.0 V6, 2019, towbar, excellent pick-up!
£16,950
Lemken Juwel 7m £13,000+VAT
Spearhead Highway 5000 5m, linkage mounted, runs well!!
Volkswagen Amarok
£4,250+VAT
4 furrow, 2022, immaculate!
Maschio Alitalia combi drill £13,250+VAT
Kverneland 1230 Actiroll Made by Dalbo, 12m, have had some welding
Pro Active tines, DD packer, 2011, nice machine £16,950+VAT
2013, Suffolk coulters, 4m, very tidy! £10,500+VAT
BUY AND SELL ONLINE — www.farmads.co.uk • we advise items should be viewed prior to any money exchanging hands
CLAAS Arion 660 CMatic Focus, 205hp front linkage, Cemis 1200 GPS, demonstrator ........................POA COUSINS Contour HZ 8m horizontal folding rolls, 24” plain rims ..........................................................POA KOCKERLING 6m Allrounder Profiline with STS double roller, demo machine ................................. £51,000 HOMBURG Delta Plus drainjetter, remote controlled hydraulic controlled functions, 500m pipe, 4wd pipe drive, hydraulic slew .................................................................................................. £18,700 JPM TLL 19 low loader, 26’ bed, commercial 10 stud axle, hydraulic fold flat ramps, air/oil brakes £14,600 ALPEGO TR 56-280, front & rear 2.8m flail mower, hydraulic offset ................................................. £8,300 ALPEGO TL33-220 verge mower 2.2m working width, hydraulic right hand offset, wide angle PTO .. £8,100 SUTON EHDG 2.3m power grab, c/w Claas Scorpion brackets ........................................................ £3,000 VICON Vari Spreader 503H, hydraulic on/off, parking wheels ........................................................... £2,300 GUJER TG301 trailed compost turner, 3m rotor, 2000L water kit, in cab electric controls......................POA RYTEC Compact Workbox can be fitted with various options & weights ........................................... £3,200
AS113995
FARMERS - ADVERTISE YOUR ‘FOR SALE’ AND ‘WANTED’ ON-FARM MACHINERY FOR FREE. SEE COUPON ON PAGE 174
Spearhead TWIGA 650T Hedgecutter
£9,950 +VAT
6.5m telescopic, joystick controls, nice machine £10,950+VAT
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FARMERS - ADVERTISE YOUR ‘FOR SALE’ AND ‘WANTED’ ON-FARM MACHINERY FOR FREE. SEE COUPON ON PAGE 174
TILLAGE TACKLE (cont)
£29,950
COUSINS Giant land press, 1990, 4m with 36" rims, hydraulic end tow kit, not sure of year. £850+VAT ono. D Lunn Tel 07941 072957 (Cambridgeshire)
24" Cambridge rings + breakers Top quality British built machines
SUMO Mixidisc 5, 5m, very good condition. £21,000+VAT ono. A Wilkinson Tel 07342 989518 (East Yorkshire)
More photos and detail at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk
07748 004794 01245 442224
TWOSE 10' flat roller. £650. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
51-110315
Well proven design Single and twin and three legged machines available Mounted and trailed
TELEPHONE: 01604 686216 MOBILE: 07973 265378
HANKINS ENGINEERING
Andrew Guest Ltd
51-114260
KUHN bolt on tine kit for 4m HR4002 power harrow. £300+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire) TWO-LEG subsoiler. £300+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)
MAIDWELL MOLER
COUSINS 12' levelling harrow, good condition. £300+VAT. B Pooley Tel 07909 540633 (Cambridgeshire)
COUSINS Type 28 press, 1996, 3.8m hydraulic folding, not sure of year. £2,500+VAT ono. D Lunn Tel 07941 072957 (Cambridgeshire) PHILIP WATKINS toolbar, 2022, 8 swivel legs, 4m, opening discs, low disturbance points, 51mm drawbar pin, Cat 3/4 linkage, very good condition, shed stored. £12,750. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire) PHILIP WATKINS Incorporator, 2024, 8.3m, disc, levelling board, DD packer, brackets for track eradicator tines, like new, shed stored. £62,000. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire) FARMET Fantom 850 Classic, 2022, steel packer, 50mm points, gwo, shed stored. £48,000. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)
er Harrows Kuhn Pow Drills & Accord d Machine New & Use Repairs & s Spare
01636 700608 07833 535891
e: simon@andrewguest.co.uk
www.andrewguest.co.uk
Suppliers of cultivation equipment airseeders & slug pelleters See our ad on page 29 51-109971
SPALDINGS 2.8m 3 leg Flatlift c/w packer roller, depth wheels & trash discs, also mole conversion kit, excellent condition. D Elmore Tel 07770 872454/01487 830314 (Cambridgeshire) BRAND NEW He-Va low disturbance trip back leg. £350+VAT ono. J Racey Tel 07966 244772 (Cambridgeshire)
www.maidwellmoler.co.uk
FLEXI-COIL Flexi-Onepass double press, 2001, c/w leading tines & row of paddle tines, working width 3.1m, good condition. £4,000+VAT. J Sloan Tel 07714 206440 (Perth & Kinross)
OPICO Variflex 6.3m 24” rolls with breaker rings, levelling boards, hydraulic folding. £5,300+VAT ono. K Ollett Tel 07753 859881 (Suffolk)
HE-VA points (10), good condition. £32+VAT ono each. J Racey Tel 07966 244772 (Cambridgeshire) KVERNELAND No8 mouldboards, 2021, from LB 85 Variwidth, four left, four right, fair condition. N Simpson Tel 07957 202645 (Suffolk)
VADERSTAD Swift cultivator, 2012, 4.4m working width, barn stored, very good condition & ready for work. £12,500+VAT. C Ashmead Tel 07831 331560 (Gloucestershire) TIM HOWARD 5 leg mounted subsoiler with removable trailing kit, 2004, 750mm leg spacing, 3.75m w/width, Simba DD packer, genuine Tim Howard wearing metal in good condition, wheel assemblies & d/bar easily removable to return to mounted. £6,000+VAT. O Williams Tel 07749 486567 (East Yorkshire)
SUMO GLS 4 leg auto reset subsoiler packer roller, 2012, excellent condition. £7,500+VAT. S Dudley Tel 07860 599377 (Essex)
CLAYDON Furrow Cracker, 1992, previously used on LB 85 variwidth plough, c/w variwidth brackets, hydraulically operated. £250+VAT ono. N Simpson Tel 07957 202645 (Suffolk)
KUHN 4004 6m power harrow, 2016, fully maintained, very good condition. £20,500+VAT ono. J Lewis Tel 07821 015358 (East Yorkshire)
KVERNELAND KK010500 complete bearings (4) for disc harrows, south Lincs. S Markillie Tel 07970 960506 (Lincolnshire)
VADERSTAD NZ cultivator, 2009 model, 6m working width, dry stored, in very good condition & ready for work. £12,500+VAT. C Ashmead Tel 07831 331560 (Gloucestershire)
KVERNELAND 52”furrow press. £400+VAT. P Freeman Tel 07711 145124 (Lincolnshire)
AMC Vaderstad TopDown tungsten points, 2026, 10 available, brand new never used, bought for our Topdown but wrong type were delivered, 80mm wide, 50mm from edge to centre of point. £650+VAT. B Harvey Tel 01728 628223 (Suffolk)
KVERNELAND CLC Pro with DD packer, 2011, not done much work. £5,750 ono. J Hicks Tel 07539 367336 (Bedfordshire)
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. £15,500+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (South Yorkshire)
SUMO Trio 3m, 2012, hydraulic auto reset legs, Concord points, in good condition, barn stored. £13,750+VAT. J Meanwell Tel 07721 389476 (Lincolnshire)
CAMBRIDGE gang rollers, working order. £450. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire)
COUSINS folding rolls with breaker rings, ready to use. £3,250 ono. J Hicks Tel 07539 367336 (Berkshire)
SPARE parts for John Deere C10 cultivator, south Lincs. S Markillie Tel 07970 960506 (Lincolnshire)
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NEW COUSINS 12.4m Contour HD HZ Rolls
RANSOMES 2 leg subsoiler, good condition. £200+VAT. B Pooley Tel 07909 540633 (Cambridgeshire)
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Land Rover Defender 90
BMW X6
Land Rover Discovery
2017 Bentley Bentyaga W12
Price: £43,750
Price: £59,750
D250 MHEV X-Dynamic SE Pan Roof | Exterior Upgrades
2022 | Black Styling | M Sport Trim Driver Memory Seat
Ford Transit 300
2023 Land Rover Discovery Metropolitan D300 MHEV
Mulliner | Rotating Display | Pan Roof
Price: £19,750 + VAT
Price: £48,750
Price: £129,750
Price: £43,750
EcoBlue Limited | Wet Belt Complete Re Styled
Price: £41,750
Isuzu V Cross Commercial
2025 | Tax Efficient | Tow Bar | Canopy Available now!
Price: £41,999 + VAT
Contact us today:
Isuzu V Cross
D250 MHEV R-Dynamic SE Pan Roof | 7 Seater | Meridian
Bentley Continental V8 GT
Mulliner Pan Roof | Sports Exhaust
Isuzu V Cross Commercial
2025 | Tax Efficient | Tow Bar | Canopy Available now!
Price: £41,999 + VAT
Isuzu V Cross
Isuzu V Cross Steel
Price: £35,750 + VAT
Price: £35,750 + VAT
Price: £37,750 +VAT
07551 157769
joe@proveeda.co.uk
V Cross Auto | Pre Reg Huge Savings
V Cross Auto | Pre Reg Huge Savings
V Cross Steel | Pre Reg Huge Savings
01473 210000
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Tel: 07599 552864
www.richardsonmachinerysales.com
Claas Tucano 570 Combine Harvester
Claas Scorpion 635 Varipower Telehandler
2016, only 2040 eng hrs, 1410 drum hrs, 770 vario header, excellent machine
2019, only 1770hrs, 1 owner, full spec, immaculate
£103,950
Vaderstad Rexius Twin 550 Cultivator
2023, 1300l tank, 24m, Amaspray+ controller, hardly used, Immaculate
£34,950
Dalbo Powerroll 1230 Cambridge Rolls
£29,950
Pottinger Terria 4030 Trailed Tine Cultivator
2023, 12.3m, 55cm rings, vgc (10.3m set also available £19,950)
2020, Sprung tines, mixing discs & packer. vgc
£25,950
HeVa Combi-Disc 300 3m Cultivator
£24,950
Heva Stealth 5m Low Disturbance Subsoiler
2021, Shearpin protection, vgc. (4m also available)
2021, auto reset, vgc
£19,950
Mzuri Rehab 5 Leg 2.5m Auto Reset Subsoiler
£18,950
Pottinger Synkro 4020 Cultivator
2017, immaculate
2022, 4m, hydraulic folding, vgc
£12,950
£11,950
Guttler PW1240 ASL Magnum 12.4m Rake & Roll
2024, only 250ha drilled, Isobus 2023, paddles & harrows, & control box, full spec guttler rollers, vgc
£40,950
£49,950
Amazone UF1302 24m Mounted Sprayer
2013, immaculate, 90% good rings, rare machine
Kuhn Megant 602R Drill with Stocks Fan Jet I-Con Applicator
Moore Uni-Drill 3m Trailed Drill 2023, 24 row, ex demo condition
£29,950
Kuhn Multimaster 183 On Land 7 Furrow Plough 2022, Cat 4 headstock, vgc
£24,950
Kuhn Prolander 600R Mounted Cultivator Unused, 6m, Crumbler roll, wheel eradicators
£17,950
Bomford Turbo Mower 250 Offset Flail Mower 2025, unused, 2.5m cut, others available
£10,950
Knight Trailblazer 4200 24m Trailed Sprayer 2017, 24m, 4200l, Immaculate
£38,950
Amazone Cenius 5003-2 Super Trailed Tine Cultivator
2023, 5m, sprung tines, double packer, vgc
6m, sprung legs, unused
£34,950
2023, Shearpin protection, swivel 2024, Ex demo, wheel legs, rear linkage, drawbar & eradicators & depth wheels. services, vgc
John Deere V451M Round Baler
2021, 18T, full spec, vgc
2018, only 12000 bales, vgc
£24,950
2020, Floatation tyres, demountable body, vgc
£10,950
Vaderstad Carrier CR650 Disc Cultivator New discs, paddle boards, steel ring packer
£22,950
£24,950
Twose FR3-820 Premium Cambridge Rolls with Paddles 2014, 8.2m, vgc
£15,950
Bateson 16’ Tractor Drawn Livestock Trailer
£27,950
£27,950
Herron H2 18T Grain Trailer
2017, Air16 seeder, vgc
£34,950
Ryetec Restorer 6m ALD TWB Jester 5m Short Subsoiler Toolbar Cultivator Disc Cultivator
£29,950
Opico Hatzenbichler 12m Comb Harrow with Seeder
Kuhn Cultimer 6000 Cultivator
Vegcraft 6000L Transfer Bowser, Sprayer/ Water Bowser
2020, 6000L, 3” hydraulic pump, floatation tyres, vgc
£13,950
Teagle Multidisc 300 3m Short Disc Cultivator 2020, vgc
£13,950
Kuhn TBES 262 Offsett Flail Mower 2023, 2.6m cut, vgc
£8,950
£8,950
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Newlands Southfields Farm, Kimbolton Road, Bolnhurst, Bedford MK44 2EY
• ALL PRICES PLUS VAT • DELIVERY AND FINANCE AVAILABLE • PART EXCHANGE WELCOME • • For further information and additional photos – www.richardsonmachinerysales.com • AS111253
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TILLAGE TACKLE (cont)
AGRICULTURAL RUBBER TRACKS
JOHN DEERE 2 leg subsoiler, ideal for tramlines. £250. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)
FOR COMBINES AND TRACTORS
01844 463115 07928 392761
GREAT PLAINS 3.3m Simba CultiPress
£12,950 2013, ProActive tines, hydraulic brakes, new wearing metal fitted
KNIGHT SC Triple Press, 4m wide, 2010, excellent condition, some of the press ring sections are worn but serviceable. £12,000+VAT. H Pegrum Tel 07773 486081 (Essex)
mw@llrt.co.uk www.llrt.co.uk
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FALCON Sampo Turbo Tiller, 2.6m, in good condition. £350+VAT. B Pooley Tel 07909 540633 (Cambridgeshire)
COUSINS 3.6m Type 28 press, leading tines, double row cast press rings & hydraulic folding, new tyres, good condition. £1,750+VAT. B Pooley Tel 07909 540633 (Cambridgeshire)
51-114256
more photos and full spec at www.writtlefarmmachinery.co.uk
MASSEY Ferguson 7726 Vario, 2015, 10900hrs (may increase as still in use), 240hp boosts to 260, fully maintained, good tyres all round, enquire for further details. £32,500+VAT ono. J Lewis Tel 07821 015358 (East Yorkshire)
MF 7719S
2021, 2400hrs, Dyna VT Exclusive, Front Links, Guidance.
01691 791460 53-113996
07748 004794 01245 442224
JOHN DEERE 6250R, Nov 2018, only 2500hrs from new, Autopower & Command Pro, c/w Starfire 6000 GPS Dome, front linkage, 650/85R38 rear tyres, owner driven since new, serviced annually, immaculate condition, more photos & info online. £109,950+VAT. W Skinner Tel 07711 405103 (Northamptonshire)
JCB Fastrac 4220 Icon, 2024, 4086hrs, 4 rear SCVs, all round LED including headlights, IF600/70-R30, fronts 20% rears 40%, good condition. £80,000+VAT. M Serjent Tel 07810 511584 (Suffolk)
CAMSO AG6500 from Case Rowtrack, 25% remaining, vgc. Offers. J Findlay Tel 07970 828558 (Bedfordshire)
AG TRACKS
LEMKEN 1.6m furrow press. £325+VAT. C Howell Tel 07798 668239 (Norfolk)
SET of Vaderstad crosscutter discs off a 5m machine, 2022, nearly new, only done 60ha, selling as not needed. £40+VAT each ono. W Hammond Tel 07879 253722 (Norfolk)
SIMBA Series 1 discs, 1992, 12' wide, good condition, plenty of wear left in discs. £4,500+VAT. J Brocksopp Tel 07974 669997 (South Yorkshire)
PROFORGE Disrupta 4.5m hydraulic folding heavy duty cultivator, 2024, 11 auto-reset tines, levelling discs & rear packer, only requires 180hp, spare metal included, ready to work, only 300 acres since new, genuine reason for sale. £14,950+VAT ono. D Lord Tel 07887 595236 (Essex)
Brands: Mitas, Trackman & Camso Undercarriage wheels also to fit most models Surplus spare parts for Agco Challenger MT700/MT800
01263 711474 sales@eurotrackltd.com www.eurotrackltd.com
VADERSTAD Rexius Twin 630 6m press. £12,000+VAT. J Hoyes Tel 01507 568213/07960 013997 (Lincolnshire)
SIMBA Subsoiler Flatliner, 3.5m, 2000, toothed packer, excellent condition, no welds or cracks, AgriCast LDX legs, low disturbance, c/w original legs. £2,995+VAT. A Campbell Tel 07738 955496 (Cambridgeshire)
TRACKS FARMRITE 3 leg Flatlift subsoiler with wings & crumbler roller. £1,000+VAT. B Pooley Tel 07909 540633 (Cambridgeshire)
to fit most tracked tractor & combine models
PAIR of tracks for TM135, gwo. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire) ONE 30” track to fit Challenger 765, good track body, 30% cleats. £1,250+VAT. J Hoyes Tel 01507 568213/07960 013997 (Lincolnshire)
MASSEY FERGUSON 6480 Dyna 6, 2009, 4600hrs, front suspension, full set of front weights & 250kg belly weight, tyres 60%, good clean condition. £36,000+VAT. S Phillips Tel 07860 788053 (Kent)
FENDT 828 Profi Plus, 2020, 6600hrs, 60kph Vario, tyre inflation system, 5 e/ spools, f/& cab susp, f/PTO, 710/70/ R42 50%, 600/70/R30 90%, FSH, guidance, Power Beyond, LED lights, f/w new engine during warranty excellent condition. £92,500+VAT. S Godwin Tel 07970 625051 (Wiltshire)
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2014 McCormick C100 Max, genuine 1600hrs only, c/w Perkins engine, air conditioning, air seat & all mechanical features with no silly electrics, a lovely tractor in excellent condition. £17,500+VAT ono. P Smith Tel 07761 800512 (Lincolnshire)
THREE Massey Ferguson front weights 25kg, 1990. £60+VAT. J Gowing Tel 07780 998642 (Norfolk)
24 INCH tracks to fit John Deere 8370RT, 2019, set of two, absolutely perfect, no cracks or missing lugs, approx 50% tread, off silt, vgc, genuine reason for sale, but they need to go, so get in touch to do a deal (not Sundays). £2,000+VAT ono. R Blackhurst Tel 07802 858373 (Cambridgeshire)
TRACTORS MF 6190, P reg 1997, all good tyres, 5500hrs, paintwork needs tidying. £11,000 ono. G Dunn Tel 07768 904984 (Cambridgeshire) ORBITAL steering unit for JD 7710, brand new, purchased but never fitted to tractor, cost £400 to buy. Offers. G Dunn Tel 07768 904984 (Cambridgeshire)
CLAAS Arion 620, 14 plate, 4830hrs, 120 loader, front & cab suspension. manual spools, 50k, 160hp, good condition for age, owner driver, been very reliable, genuine reason for sale. £41,950+VAT ono. R Catlin Tel 07725 813728 (Lincolnshire)
TEN Case International front weights 28kg, 1990. £250+VAT. J Gowing Tel 07780 998642 (Norfolk)
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AS109391
EAST MIDLANDS INDUSTRIAL DOORS LTD DOOR INSTALLATION
BEET HARVESTERS TIM & THYREGOD 2–3 ROW Beet buckets – choice of standard & toe tip BEET CLEANERS – CHOICE OF CTM & TODD with picking tables etc BEET HOES – CHOICE OF 6 & 12 ROW HYD FOLD Kongskilde Germinator 5m with eradicators, etc VOGEL NOOT 5 FURROW PLOUGH WITH PRESS S-950 manual vari width & hydraulic press arm HOWARD 5 FURROW CLASSIC SWING-PLOW Shotbolt 6.2m hydraulic folding rolls TERRADISC CULTIVATORS 3 & 4M Dutch & combination harrows – 3 to 6m PLOUGH PRESSES CHOICE FROM 2 TO 4M Dalso 6m hyd/fold pigtail cultivator with rear discs FLAT LIFTS – SUBSOILERS 2 TO 5 LEG Log Splitter heavy duty tractor rear mounted WESTFIELD 10” GRAIN AUGER 3PH 42’ LONG Front mounted 3M Synchro seedbed harrow STAINLESS STEEL WATER/FERTILISER BOWSERS Choice of 10,000 - 18,000 - 25,000 litres on air or hyd brakes 12T GRAIN TRAILER HYD TAILGATE SPRUNG D/BAR Flat trailers 28 & 30’ tandem axle with steel chequerplate floors 14T BUNNINGS GRAIN TRAILER HYD BRAKES T & F dump/muck trailer tandem axle in need of some tidying 14T VEG TRAILERS 34’ AIR BRAKES-SPRUNG DB Massey Ferguson 5t & Harford 3t trailers with grain sides 15T ALLOY PTO DRIVEN BULK BLOWER TRAILER High tip trailer, 8t tandem axle 50’ NEAN COMBINE/MACHINERY TRAILER full MOT wells & outriggers on air with rear lift – choice of 2
Mob 07836 643155 Tel 01263 833281
AND REPAIRS
• Roller shutter doors made to measure • We also repair all types of industrial doors • We can erect or make alterations to steel work for new door openings
CALL FOR FREE SITE SURVEY
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WANTED
s/beet drills cleaners & trailing tanker harvesters 2 & 3 row
ROLLER SHUTTER
Contact James Manager/Engineer
07764 873486
jamesrmfrench@gmail.com • eastmidlandsindustrialdoors.co.uk GCS Machinery, Manor Farm, Lincoln Road, Baumber, Horncastle, Lincs LN9 5NT
office 01507 211500 sales 07494 777763 email machinery@gcsfarms.co.uk
AGRICULTURAL AND PLANT HIRE & SALES
£84,995+vat
NATIONWIDE DELIVERY
FROM £1,895+vat
FROM £545+vat
JOHN DEERE 6R 155 WITH 900KG FRONT WEIGHT 2023, 3080hrs, 155hp rear PTO, rear 3-point linkage
FUEL BOWSERS Large stock of used & refurbished towable bowsers from 950L, with and without AdBlue. Pumps, filters, flowmeters etc can be fitted
MOBILE FUEL TANKS Large selection available from 210L. Diesel & AdBlue with 12v pumps.
OFFICE CONTAINERS FOR SALE OR HIRE Various sizes available. Storage containers also available from 5’.
SPEARHEAD BATWING TOPPER 4.8m Multi cut AVAILABLE TO HIRE AND BUY (daily/ weekly/ yearly)
ISEKI AND KUBOTA COMPACT TRACTOR HIRE 20 to 60hp cabbed and open AVAILABLE TO HIRE AND BUY
WINTON ATTACHMENTS FOR SALE & HIRE Large selection of Winton attachments inc flails, stone buriers, harrows, pallet forks etc
BAILEY TB2 16T GRAIN TRAILER 2023, c/w manual sheet. Ours from new, air/hyd brakes, clean, straight trailer. Maintained & brake tested
GCS HIRE • NATIONWIDE HIRE OF TRACTORS, TELEHANDLERS, TRAILERS & BOWSERS We specialise in tractor, telehandler, trailer and fuel bowser hire. Short and long term hires across the country. We run an extensive hire fleet & we are one of the nations largest stockists of new & used fuel storage solutions.
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£22,500+vat
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Reynolds Motors Cromer • Norfolk
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USED MACHINERY
TRADE ADVERTISING — Tel: 01473 694455 or 01473 691888 Email: classified@farmersguide.co.uk
UK USED MACHINERY • FINANCE AVAILABLE • TRADE INS WELCOME
JOHN DEERE 6R 215 2024, 3175hrs, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, G5 Plus Command Centre, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, Premium air seat, A/C, TLS, HCS, 4ESCV with electric joystick controls, E-SCV 3F (Electrical Midstack Valve, 3 Functions), 155L/min hyd pump, Additional hyd oil reservoir, Hyd IPM, Hyd top link with rear fender controls.
£123,750 (ex VAT)
11090408
JOHN DEERE 7R 330
2024, 945hrs, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, Air seat, A/C, TLS, Cab suspension, 5ESCV with electric joystick controls, hyd top link, Intelligent power management.
£199,950 (ex VAT)
71087659 71090456
JOHN DEERE 6R 250
JOHN DEERE 6R 155
2024, 2750hrs, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, App Radio, Premium air seat, A/C, TLS, HCS, 4ESCV with electric joystick controls, 195L/min hyd pump, Hyd IPM.
2024, Est1950hrs, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, G5 Plus CommandCentre, 6.5” App radio, TLS, HCS, Premium air seat, A/C, 4ESCV with electric joystick controls, E-SCV 3F (Electrical Midstack Valve.
£114,950 (ex VAT)
£144,950 (ex VAT)
51084789
NEW HOLLAND T7.300
JOHN DEERE 6155M
2024, 1725hrs, AutoCommand, 50K, GPS Complete with dome, Dynamic Comfort Seat - Heated & Cooling, A/C, Front & Cab Suspension, 4ESCV with electric joystick controls, Front Linkage W/1ESCV.
11106352
£144,950 (ex VAT)
2022, Select+ Edition, 1410hrs, AutoQuad, 40K, air seat, A/C, TLS, Cab suspension, 3SCV, 114L/min hyd pump, Additional Hyd oil reservoir, Power beyond prep - rear, Front linkage, white noise/white light reverser.
£76,750 (ex VAT)
11097963
JOHN DEERE 6R 185
2024, 1150hrs, AutoPowr CommandPro, 50K, G5 Plus Screen, AutoTrac Ready, Activations, Premium air seat, A/C, TLS, HCS, 3ESCV, 155L/ min hyd pump, additional hyd oil reservoir, power beyond prep - rear.
11103274
£119,950 (ex VAT)
01844 278843
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Enduramaxx water/liquid bowser
TRACTORS (cont)
JOHN DEERE 6920 S, 2003, 40K, TLS, 7772hrs, 2 owners from new, very good example & will stand any inspection, drives perfectly & has wanted for nothing. £33,500+VAT. P Mason Tel 07855 536799 (Shropshire)
FORD 4610 Series 2 4wd, 1989, c/w Tanco power loader, bucket, fork, and stand, 7000hrs, very good condition, owned for 25yrs, never spent a night outside. £9,500+VAT ono. C Heaton Tel 07702 892588 (Cheshire)
NEW Deutz-Fahr 5125 Stage V
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MF 8S.225
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
IFOR WILLIAMS 3.5t tri-axle flatbed trailer, 2007, 16' long, very good condition, owned since new, kept under cover, good tyres with spare, c/w loading ramps & headboard. £5,000+VAT. P Antcliff Tel 07779 277102 (South Yorkshire)
Chassis kits for your tanks
electronic lift, Retail Price: £106,400, ‘on farm’ price promotion with FZ loader. Competitive finance available,T&Cs apply
2024, Dyna VT Exclusive, 1900hrs, Front Links & PTO, Guidance
01366 500791
53-113997
01691 791460
JOHN DEERE mudguards (2), 20l024, in excellent condition. £500. F Brown Tel 07852 751857 (Greater London)
JOHN DEERE 6145R, 2016, 9800hrs, GPS, front linkage, direct drive, 50K, serviced & ready to go. £37,500+VAT. I Woodward Tel 07960 866025 (Leicestershire)
JOHN DEERE front weights, 10 x 50kg, excellent condition. £50+VAT each, £400+VAT for all 10. A Cooke Tel 07899 076774 (Lincolnshire)
New Tafe 6020m Compact Tractor
info@ccagri.co.uk www.ccagri.co.uk
FENDT 724 Vario 6, one owner from new, 2016, 6400hrs, excellent spec, f/ hydraulics, f/PTO + 3rd line, hydraulic top link, f/fenders, 4 r/hydraulic spools, air & hydraulic brakes, front axle & cab suspension, Vario trans, a/c & s/h. £72,500+VAT ono. P Hill Tel 07889 144130 (Devon)
to see what else we make!
Merrick Loggin Trailers 01280 702725
Mob 07799 836590
BAILEYS TB18, 2014, c/w silage sides, 560/60R22.5 all good tread, air/ hyd brakes, load sensing, swing down rear drawbar, sprung drawbar, bolt on tow eye (new), LED lights, only used for silage & grain, not had a lot of use. £16,950+VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk) GRIFFITH 14t trailer, 560/45 22.5 tyres, roll over sheet, sprung drawbar, grain chute, used for grain only, shed stored. £8,750. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)
GRAHAM Edwards livestock 12' tandem axle trailer, 2000, c/w decks, ramp, partitions, gates & spare wheel, all new running gear, brakes, tyres, wheels, tow bar, lights & jockey wheel, mainly used for sheep, kept under cover. £5,000+VAT. P Antcliff Tel 07779 277102 (South Yorkshire)
53-114232
£7,950+VAT
Visit
www.loggin.org
54-114005
£61,995
manual gearbox, machinery package deals available
Wisson-Burton Machinery Sales
Tom W-B • 07549 664260 wbmachinerysales@gmail.com
wbmachinery.co.uk
SIX MF tractor weights, south Lincs. S Markillie Tel 07970 960506 (Lincolnshire)
DEUTZ-FAHR front weights, 16 x 90lbs. £30+VAT each. A Cooke Tel 07899 076774 (Lincolnshire)
FORD 4600 with power loader, 1978, 5600hrs, genuine tractor, straight off the farm, runs lovely, good working order. £6,000. P Brewer Tel 07540 567063 (Essex)
TRAILERS
JOHN DEERE 8000 Series Cat 3 drawbar, 2024, pins & safety chain loop, excellent condition. £400 ono. A Foster Tel 07853 756857 (Suffolk)
WILCOX bath tub trailer, 2016, 70 cu/ yds, year’s test, SOB weigher, TASCC registered, good condition. £17,500. G Miller Tel 07702 069339 (Suffolk)
KEN WOOTTON 6T Scissor Eletip trailer, good condition, except ram seals leak on high lift rams. £3,600+VAT. R Warren Tel 07817 168865 (Essex)
12' X 6' twin axle trailer, new floor, good condition. £400. R Anderson Tel 07887 484733/01366 728583 (Norfolk)
IFOR WILLIAMS 12' livestock trailer, easy load ramp, fold up deck & dividing gates, very good condition. £4,000 ono no VAT. J Lloyd Tel 07854 046692 (Essex)
IFOR WILLIAMS LM166G3 tri axle trailer, 16' deck c/w sides & 8' aluminium ramps, 2010, good tyres all round & good floor, done very little work, only used to take tractors to rallies, excellent condition. £4,100 ono. A Owen Tel 07714 283539 (Norfolk)
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CASE Puma 165, 68 reg, 3375hrs, Powershift, front linkage & front PTO, 4 rear spools, 1 front spool, tyres 60% good, sizes, 650/65/R42 & 540/65. R30, GPS, Case 372, good condition. £46,500+VAT. D Sanderson Tel 07770 631187 (Oxfordshire)
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USED MACHINERY IN EXETER, DEVON
Manitou MT1335 2019, 4000hrs, 100hp
£31,750
Manitou MT1335 2021, 2500hrs, 100hp, 13m, forks, levelling, excellent
Manitou MLT630-115 D 2022, Elite spec, 2000hrs, tidy handler
Manitou MLT741-120LSU 2015, Elite, good hrs, tidy handler, choice of headstocks
Strimech BK1576 Bucket 1.5 cube, 7’ 6
Merlo 28-7 KT 2001, 6600hrs, 7m, ex arable
£50,000
£1,050
POA
£26,500
£14,950
Manitou MLT630-105 2018, Elite, 5700hrs
AS114007
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TML MACHINERY
£31,750
Lucas G Castor 20R Mounted Straw Blower 2016
£4,750
JCB 531-70 Agri Super 2014, 7000hrs, very tidy
£29,750
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£36,555
2019, c/w FL100 S/NO B9003513, 40kph, 102hp, AdBlue eng, 1752hrs, 380/85R28 f, 420-85R38 r, 3 spools, FL100c loader, 20x20 rev/shift trans with twin shift, Euro headstock, loader susp CL-A9900294.A
CLAAS ARION 650
£39,950
2017, 50kph, 185hp, EGR eng, 7650hrs, 540/65R28 f, 650/65R38 r, 3 spools, f susp, a/brakes, P.U. hitch, cab susp, CIS, 3 manual spools, Isobus compatible
CL-A3608859
CLAAS ARION 630 HEXASHIFT £74,950
CLAAS ARION 630 HEXASHIFT £74,950
CL-A9605195.B
CL-A9605278.B
2023, 50kph, 165hp, 1253hrs, 480/65R28 f, 600/65R38 r, 4 spools, f link, a/c, Isobus, a/brakes, elec hyd, P.U. hitch, cab susp
CLAAS TORION 1511 P £117,500 2022, Alliance VF 750/65 R26, Black Edition, 3rd service on headstock, LED light package, central lubrication system, tow hitch, stainless exhaust
2023, 50kph, 165hp, 1332hrs, 480/65R28 f, 600/65R38 r, 4 spools, f link, a/c, Isobus, a/brakes, elec hyd, P.U. hitch, cab susp
CLAAS LEXION 7500 TT
POA
CL-K6100231.A
2023, 770m Vario header, 40kph, 715hrs, 495 drum hrs, 635mm f, 500/85 R30 r, tracks, C-Bar brake, dust ext, Yield/Q meter, grainmeter, yield mapping, telematics, a/comp, straw chop, chaff spreader, AutoCrop flow, rev cam, concave bar , Mercedes-Benz OM470 LA - 340 kW/462hp CL-C8501583.A
HORSCH SPRINTER 4 ST £29,500
HORSCH SPRINTER 4 ST £26,000
HS-31051504
HS-31151320
2008, Double tank, small seeder, Multigrip tines, f packer
JOHN DEERE R962I
£34,500
2016, Induction bowl, steering a xle, hypo duo react nozzle bodies 4+1 system, boom levelling
SR00010582
JOSKIN KOMFORT2 16000TS
£37,950
2014, 1600l, tandam axle, r steer, a/ brakes, 650/65R26.5 Alliance tyres, Multi-6355/28 meadow injector, with macerator, f fill arm, 6m injector
OT-YD81600TSEJB31213
2012, Isobus, Seedflow sensors
HORSCH 5 LT
£55,000
2017, GPS prepared, induc bowl, K80 ball hitch, (12)/21/30m boom, CCS Pro cleaning, steering Axle, boom control pro, hi pressure cleaner, boom lights with cleaning, hyd jack stand, stainless steel induction hopper, 12 auto sections HS-36721579
CLAAS ARION 650 HEXASHIFT STAGE V CIS 50K £69,880
2022, 50kph, 192hp, AdBlue eng, 4222hrs, 480/70 R28 Firestone f, 580/70 R42 Trelleborg TM700 r, 4 spools, mounted weight block, warranty up to 5000hrs or until 05/07/2027 CL-A9603440.A
CLAAS AXION 830
£79,950
2021, 50kph, 235hp, EGR eng, 4548hrs, 540/65R30 f, 650/65R42 r, 4 spools, f susp, f link, Eco PTO, a/c, Isobus, a/ brakes, elec Hyd, P.U. hitch, power beyond, cab susp, 150 L/min hyd, electropilot , hi level headlights CL-A5100839.A
CLAAS LEXION 7700 TT
POA
2021, 1080m Vario header, 40kph, 2312hrs, 1637 drum hrs, 635 f, 500/85 R30 r, tracks, lh & rh V knife, C-Bar brake, dust ext, g/meter, telematics, cruise c/trol, a/comp, p/spreader, straw chop, chaff spreader, AutoCrop flow, rev cam, GPS ready, extra concave bar, auto crop flow,cruise pilot CL-C8500324.A
HORSCH AVATAR 4.16 SD
£69,950
2024, Selective housing f/r, tripple hopper, star closing wheel, 870ha, 710/50-26.5, elec coulter pressure, seed flow sensors, Isobus control
HS-21331607.A
LEMKEN SOLATAIR 9K £30,000 2017, Zirkon 12 Rigid power harrow, Solatair folding drill, marker arm, Q/R tines, Pre emergence markers, 2707ha
LE-436195.
CLAAS ARION 650 HEXASHIFT £74,950 2023, 50kph, 185hp, 3672hrs, 480/70R28 f, 580/70R38 r, 4 spools, f link, Eco PTO, a/c, Isobus, a/brakes, elec hyd, P.U. hitch
CL-A9604621.B
CLAAS AXION 930 TT £175,000
JOHN DEERE 8R410 £269,950
2021, 40kph, 350hp, AdBlue, 3165hrs, 710/60R34 f, Tracks r, 6 spools, tracks, f susp, f link, a/c, Isobus, a/brakes, elec hyd, power beyond, cab susp, 5.0T F/L 2 engine speed memories +CSM. Cat4 Double brake pedal CL-A4200236.A
CLAAS LEXION 760TT
POA
2015, c/w V1050 vario cutterbar, 1050m Vario header, 40kph, 2477hrs, 1705 drum hrs, tracks f, 500/85R24 r,Caterpillar C13 - 360 kW/490 hp, Profi cam, Cemos auto - auto sep, auto cleaning, first harvest 2015 CL-C6501423
HORSCH PRONTO 4 DC £74,950
2023, f and r packer, Isobus only, I manager operating system, 4000l double hopper G + F, 28 Turbo disc coulters, Pre Em markers, bout markers, extra wheel track eradicators HS-21621531.A
LEMKEN JUWEL 8 M V 6 N100
2024, 50kph, 443hp, 514hrs, VF710/55R34 f, VF900/60R42 r, 5 spools, f susp, f linkage, GPS steering, a/c, Isobus, a/brakes, elec hyd, P.U. hitch, cab susp JD-1RW8410DPRD241468
CLAAS 208 MEGA
£29,500
1994, 6m standard cutterbar header, 376hrs, 208 mega
CL-09451041
HORSCH PRONTO 6KR £76,000
2022, Marker arms, f and r levelling board, Pre Em, half width shut off, cracker packer, 2000ha 1092 hrs HS-21261585.A
£29,950
LEMKEN EUROPAL 8 5+1 £8,000
LE-468567.A
SR00011103
Hyd f furrow, CS50 DurraMax bodies, hyd depth 340/55-16, hyd width adjustment, r disc, quick release for Flexpack, JR 6/100 FlexPack
McHALE PROGLIDE 3100C £7,500
McHALE PROGLIDE 3100FC £7,700
CL-F6601079.A
1X-1004475
1X-1004237
2021
£79,950
2021, 50kph, 185hp, AdBlue, 3000hrs, 540/65 R30 f, 650/65 R42 r, 4 spools, f susp, f link, eco PTO, a/c, Isobus, a/brakes, elec Hyd, P.U. hitch, power beyond, cab susp, warranty to 06/27 or 5000hrs, led lights CL-A9602440.A
CLAAS DISCO 9400 C DUO £29,950
With 3200 FC 2018,approx 25,000ha, rev drive mower set, can operate conventionally, very well maintained machine
CLAAS ARION 650
2020 3.1m mower conditioner
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CLAAS ATOS 340 CX
2004, Slatted boards, rear discs, skimmers
JOHN DEERE 730
£5,250
2005, Mower conditioner, centre pull mower, left and right side mowing
SR00010619
AS114193
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TWO JCB Loadall tyres, 30% tread, 15.570/24; also two 17.5/24 approx 37% tread. £100 each. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
TRAILERS (cont)
TIPPING trailer, 16' 10t(?) twin ram 1990, ideal for horse muck, etc. £1,950. P Brewer Tel 07540 567063 (Essex)
TYRES & WHEELS
PAIR of Firestone Radial All Traction 900/60R32 tyres, nearly new condition, on rims with welded in dual clamps & removable centres, last used on Claas combine, bought from farm auction but no longer needed. £3,000+VAT ono. J Rush Tel 07736 383677 (Suffolk) TRAILER WHEEL 195/55R10, complete, 5 stud, vgc. D Elmore Tel 07770 872454/01487 830314 (Cambridgeshire)
STOCK trailer, good all round condition, 4 new tyres, 1600kg design weight, nice for towing, 10' x 5'. £1,100 ono. A Franklin Tel 07968 257232 (Warwickshire)
TRELLEBORG Twin 414 set, 750/6538, 750/50-30.5, to suit NH T7 or similar. £5,000+VAT W Procter Tel 07940 981471 (Essex)
DOUBLE Coin flotation 435/50-R19.5 RR905, 201, 25–30% tread. £50+VAT ono. E Ford Tel 07885 911068/07890 696530 (Essex)
IN STOCK
CASE Magnum bar hub converter to 10 stud wheel rims, 2000, excellent condition. R Wood Tel 07973 365343 (Worcestershire)
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VREDESTEIN AW implement tyres 100/75-15.3 (2) for a CO4, 1999. £200+VAT ono. E Ford Tel 07885 911068 (Essex)
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MICHELIN XMCL 500/70R34 tyre from a telehandler, 2021. £300 ono. E Ford Tel 07885 911068 (Essex) STOCKS 16.9x28 front wheels, c/w clamps, tyres 25% tread. £50. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)
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TRACTOR ROWCROPS 8 stud, bolt in centres, 8.3-44 8 ply, tyres hold air, tread 25–30%, tyres are a bit perished. £120 no VAT. A Clarke Tel 07708 205708 (Norfolk) 16X22.5 rims to suit 560 tyres, 8 stud, new. £90 each. S Bartle Tel 07884 238552 (Nottinghamshire)
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TRELLEBORG Twin 414 set, 850/5038, 750/45-30.5, to suit NH T7 or similar. £5,000+VAT. W Procter Tel 07940 981471 (Essex)
AS MARSTON 8t grain trailer, 1986, twin axle, stored under cover, good condition. £2,950+VAT. C Howell Tel 07798 668239 (Norfolk)
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12 TON trailer with grain chute, good condition. £3,750+VAT. C Howell Tel 07798 668239 (Norfolk)
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IFOR Williams LM166G3 tri axle trailer, 2010, 16' deck, c/w sides, tailgate, headboard & 8' ramps, done very little work, only used to take tractors to rallies, excellent condition, tyres all good, including the spare. £4,100 no VAT. A Owen Tel 07714 283539 (Norfolk)
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STOCKS spacer wheels to suit rowcrops, standard clamps. J Turnbull Tel 01670 822270 (Northumberland)
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IFOR WILLIAMS cattle trailer, 2017, c/w front wind deflector, adjustable inner partition, two security clamps, owned from new, stored inside, very little used, excellent condition. £5,250+VAT ono. K Hodgson Tel 07721 562849/01507 568329 (Lincolnshire)
600-55R26.5 wheels & tyres, c/w rims, ready to go. £650 ono. J Hicks Tel 07539 367336 (Berkshire) PAIR of rowcrop wheels 11.2x48, JD 8 stud centres. £250. M Wheeler Tel 01823 490318/07778 997327 (Somerset)
MICHELIN XMCL 500/70R34 tyres (4), 2020, off a telehandler, 25–30% tread left. £1,200+VAT. E Ford Tel 07885 911068 (Essex) STOCKS 18.4x38 wheels, c/w clamps, Goodyear tyres 25% tread, two sets. £100. J Sly Tel 07971 951505 (Lincolnshire)
FULL SET of grassland/turf wheels & tyres to fit Massey Ferguson 4300/5400 Series tractors, 2008, all with good tread & hold air, front tyres 500/60-22.5, rears 23.1-26. £1,200 no VAT. D Syson Tel 07725 201887 (Cheshire) PAIR rowcrop wheels 12.4-R46. £250. C Howell Tel 07798 668239 (Norfolk) PAIR combine dual wheels 23x26. £325. C Howell Tel 07798 668239 (Norfolk)
STOCKS Dual wheels, 16.9R38, 2015, some cuts in the tyres, approx 25mm tread depth. £500. j Barlow Tel 07968 969424 (Nottinghamshire) PAIR 11.2x28 wheels & tyres, c/w centres. £125. C Howell Tel 07798 668239 (Norfolk) PAIR of 16.9-R24 wheels off a John Deere. £150. C Howell Tel 07798 668239 (Norfolk) PAIR 11.2-R44 rowcrop wheels. £175. C Howell Tel 07798 668239 (Norfolk) PAIR 13.6x38 wheels with Michelin tyres. £200. C Howell Tel 07798 668239 (Norfolk) TWO 9x16 wheels & tyres, 8 stud, split rims, suit older trailer. N Johnson Tel 07751 588636 (Suffolk) MICHELIN Agribib 18.4x38 tyres (2), 60% tread, one small repair with gaiter. N Johnson Tel 07751 588636 (Suffolk)
VEHICLES PERSONAL registration number, A403 KAY, on 10yr retention, £80 registration fee paid, ready to go onto a vehicle. £1,000. E Calcott Tel 01827 62265 (Staffordshire)
VOLKSWAGEN Golf GT L, 2011, 3 door, 2.0 diesel, 123000mls, MOT for 1 year, dent in l/h lower panel, otherwise good condition. £2,495. M Channer Tel 07929 855745 (Buckinghamshire)
FENDT 724 Gen 6 Profi Plus, 2022, rare factory Black Beauty spec, 4960hrs, brand new engine currently being fitted by Fendt main dealer, warranty until June 2027 or 6000hrs, whichever comes first, high spec, excellent condition. £144,950+VAT. N Dennis Tel 07977 047172 (Devon)
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£150,000 3319 hours, 50kph, 4 spool, tls front suspension, sms, front pto rtk novatel, section control, front linkage, michelin 600/65r28 70% & michelin 650/65r42 70%
MF 3708S £29,500
450 hours, essential cab, tele tilt steering column, vertical exhuast, front lift 41058713
MF 7718S Dyna-6 £72,500
5332 hours, front linkage, exclusive, trelleborg 540/65r30 60% & 650/65r42 50% 31058226
Fendt 516 Profi £60,000
Fendt 828 £90,000
31058463
6824 hours, 50kph vario, tls front suspension, on trelleborg 650/65r38 & 540/65r28 at 80% 51058663
Fendt 728 Profi+ £185,000
MF 7720 Dyna-VT £41,500
MF 7724 £64,000
MF 8740S Dyna-VT £98,000
MF 8S.245 Dyna-E £78,000
51058126
51058703
9725 hours, tls front suspension, bkt 540/65r30 50% & bkt650/65r42 50% 51058541
5535 hours
1979 hours, gen 7, compressor xl, reversible fan, 60kph, vf600/70r30 & vf650/75r42 tb 61058727
4286 hours
front linkage, pto, hydraulic top link, 600/70r30 & 710/70r42 michelin 61058620
1675 hours, front linkage & axle suspension, on trell 650/75 r38 & 600/65 r28 at 85% 21057475
KV iXtrack T6 36m
£89,000 MF 8S.265 Dyna-7 £94,000
1763 hours, front linkage, front axle suspension, on trell 650/65r42 90% and 540/65r30 90% 21055575
JCB Fastrac 4220 £77,500
4841 hours, 50kph, 4 sppol, tls front suspension, bkt 600/70r30 & bkt 600/70r39 51058123
Amazone Cayena 6001 POA
Amazone ZA-V 3200 £12,000
51058616
51058245
36m, trijet elctric, comfort 3 hss 32-40m, steering axle 11t, 420/95r50 alliance vftyres, pump 2 x 260l/min, ixclean pro t, sprayer control”
900Kg Front Weight £1,200
31053659
61057974
Sky EasyDrill 6m £72,500
Geringhoff 40ft Header £65,000
John Deere 346 Baler POA
51057277
31058661
Kuhn Aero 2224 24M £7,250
Kuhn Megant 600 Drill POA
Kverneland S-Drill £17,000
51058131
31058612
21058716
51058518
Stock Lines Row Crop £3,995
Nugent Box Trailer BX3717-2 £7,950
Chafer Sentry POA
c/w 36m booms, 6000l tank c/w topcon x20 controller with section control 31058630
working hectares: 27,90. w6020 fertisem hd inc quartz 800, double hopper grain and fert 31054024
40ft header trailer s/no 4206719 header s/no 29121004840
Massey Ferguson 7S.180 Dyna-6
£91,000 1424 hours
Manitou MLT630-115D £45,500 3612 hours, 40kph, varioshift transmission, michelin front & rear 460/70r24 40% tread 21058363
Massey Ferguson 7370 £122,000
849 hours, 30kph, standard cab, manual transmission, 800/65r32 & 540/65r24 trelleborg 90% 51056731
380/90r46 & 320/85r34 60% tread to fit fendt 516 51058466
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FARMERS - ADVERTISE YOUR ‘FOR SALE’ AND ‘WANTED’ ON-FARM MACHINERY FOR FREE. SEE COUPON ON PAGE 174 DAVID BROWN 990 red tractor, needs renovation, a good work/winter project. Offers. G Dunn Tel 07768 904984 (Cambridgeshire) SOIL/EARTH bucket to fit MF80 loader. £200. P Cannon Tel 07393 913991 (Cambridgeshire)
VEHICLES (cont)
FIELD MARSHALL parts. £350. A Cooke Tel 07899 076774 (Lincolnshire)
RANSOMES Sportcutter Magna Mk10, 11, 12, 13 used gang mower parts, 1970, large selection, for spares or repair. £200. M Channer Tel 07929 855745 (Buckinghamshire)
BONNET to fit Zetor 3011, a bit rough, but has badges. £100. P Cannon Tel 07393 913991 (Cambridgeshire) FRONT AXLE to fit Zetor 3011, one hub missing. £200. P Cannon Tel 07393 913991 (Cambridgeshire)
INTERNATIONAL 574 2wd 68hp, cab, p/u hitch, tidy tractor. £4,250 ono. K Ollett Tel 01359 270047 (Suffolk)
1950 Nuffield M4 petrol/paraffin, road registered, c/w original log book. £2,500. D Carter Tel 07768 935715 (Essex)
MAN 7.5T livestock lorry, 2009, 16' container with folding sheep decks, 375,800km, MOT to March 2027, excellent runner, genuine reason for sale. J Waring Tel 07855 385766 (East Yorkshire)
IFOR Williams Truckman top for Mitsubushi Titan, only few days old when our 2018 truck was sold, so as new, top was taken off, but we never replaced vehicle, selling for my father due to ill health, collection off farm CT3 Canterbury. £725 ono. M Baylis Tel 07778 292187 (Kent)
MITSUBUSHI Titan Mountain roll top, 2018, c/w new barrel lock/key, came off 2018 Mitsubushi Titan changed for Ifor Truckman top, selling for my father due to ill health, Collection from farm CT3 Canterbury, for spares or repair. £125 ono. M Baylis Tel 07778 292187 (Kent)
2015 VAUXHALL ANTARA, 78k miles, only 2 owners, new tyres, HD battery & clutch in the last 9 months, 3 months MOT but can put months on, very nice car, just wanted a change, more photos upon request. R Cosgrove Tel 07841 372169 (Suffolk)
LAND ROVER Defender 110, 1999, diesel, 175,000mls, galvanised chassis, runs well, no MTO and a few dents. £4,999 ono. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
MASSEY FERGUSON 158 S tractor, 1971, wheel track can be altered to narrow or standard width, recent complete engine overhaul including new pistons & liners, only used for mowing 2.5 acre field. £4,000 ono. C Highwood Tel 07701 008579 (Kent)
JEEP Cherokee CRD diesel, drives well, solid, would make good off road truck, no MOT. £475. J Ramsey Tel 01653 628366 (North Yorkshire) ANTIQUE paddock gate, very good condition, no welds, c/w gate posts to fit. £275. J Abbott Tel 07946 344324 (Lincolnshire)
VINTAGE Ransomes PM plough, semi digger bodies, decent order. £250. T Austin Tel 07831 295954 (Cambridgeshire)
VINTAGE potato harvester part trace, 82cm length, 133cm wide, used but good condition. £25 ono. M Carter Tel 07817 715317 (Essex)
RANSOMES Motrac plough, working order. £350. A Cooke Tel 07899 076774 (Lincolnshire)
GREY Fergie TEF diesel, excellent all round condition, log book, new tyres. £2,550. A Austin Tel 07971 840304 (Derbyshire)
DYSON road trailer, late 40s/early 50s type lorry trailer. £2,000 ono. A Cooke Tel 07899 076774 (Lincolnshire)
NISSAN Navara Tekna, 21 reg, low millage only, 25500mls, MOT to June 27, tow bar, Mountain top, roller top, vgc. £19,250+VAT. D Wagstaff Tel 07714 960604 (West Yorkshire)
VINTAGE & CLASSIC
TOYOTA Hilux double cab 2.5L D-4D, 2015, 5-speed manual, 2015 64 plate, only 20,256mls, winch & load liner, was dad’s truck, so few dents & scrapes, but otherwise good, MOD vehicle until he bought it in 2021, MOT until Oct. £11,500. P Davies Tel 07717 478413 (Cambridgeshire)
BAMFORD corn grinder & Bamford Rapid Hammer mill. Corn grinder £400, hammer mill, very rare £500. B Fallows Tel 07779 961733 (Staffordshire)
IHC 454 c/w power loader, power steering, lift & linkage, plus drawbar. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire) FERGUSON 9 tine drag. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire) FRONT end loader, horndraulic, as fitted to Nuffield 4DM, straight & tidy, still on tractor, which could also be available. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire) SET of eight FoMoCo front end weights, c/w fixing rods; also set of front axle legs & stabiliser, etc, to suit Ford 3000, c/w hubs & nuts. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire) THREE horse-drawn mowers, one Bamford, one Bamlett, one Deering. £150 each or £400 for all three. E Calcott Tel 01827 62265 (Staffordshire) SOIL/EARTH/RUBBLE bucket to fit MuirHill loader. P Cannon Tel 07393 913991 (Cambridgeshire)
FORD RANSOMES finger bar mower, 1975, full working condition with PTO, safety guards,3 point linkage, etc, has had new guide board made, c/w load of spares, selling for father due to ill health, collect from farm CT3 Canterbury area. £595 ono. M Baylis Tel 07778 292187 (Kent)
MF 135 tractor, 1966, with Lambourne cab, hedge cutting side grill, front end loader & muck forks, showing 4810hrs, vgc. £6,000. R Wakeham Tel 07834 826618 (East Yorkshire)
MASSEY HARRIS 744D parts – bonnet, lights, dynamo, fan shroud, PTO cover. £120. A Cooke Tel 07899 076774 (Lincolnshire)
FORDSON parts – manifold, 2 magnetos, cable holders, seat & bracket, oil filler cap. £150. A Cooke Tel 07899 076774 (Lincolnshire)
PZ 200 Haybob, in working condition, ready to go, used but in good working order, showing some age & wear as expected, location Kings Lynn. £375 no VAT. R Potgieter Tel 07462 581997 (Norfolk)
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MITSUBISHI Shogun Warrior 4Work Commercial van, 2013, manual gearbox, 166/167,000 miles, exceptional condition for age & mileage, everything works as it should, great little run around. £8,000 ono. P Cornwell Tel 07771 528862 (Suffolk)
TRUCKMAN Grand canopy, Decoma grey, off Toyota Hilux, central locking & internal light, new in 2023, September, no longer used, good condition. £500+VAT ono. W Hammond Tel 07879 253722 (Norfolk)
JCB 3C, 1968, engine starts, requires renovation. £1,000+VAT. R Lane Tel 07801 537556 (Cambridgeshire)
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NEW MALONE Slide Tilt post driver, log splitters & Pro Cut toppers in stock now We are Suffolk’s Malone agent! Talex 360 rake ONLY 1 LEFT IN STOCK! £3700+VAT New Jarmet tine grass harrows, chain harrows and flat rolls
USED MACHINERY 6t tipping trailer c/w lights ....................... £1,800 +VAT AS Marston 1t tipping trailer ..............................................£1,500+VAT 10t twin axle tipping grain trailer ......................£4,250+VAT Cousins 6.2 contour roll c/w hydraulic folding rolls ..............................................£2,000+VAT
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JCB 520-50 2010, 6357hrs
HYUNDAI ROBEX 80CR-9A 2020, 1840hrs, 4 buckets
£35,750
KVERNELAND LS95-200-9 5F PLOUGH hyd vari-width
£62,500
JOHN DEERE 6150M 2015, 5700hrs, P/Q 40k
£4,500
HORSCH PT280 2017, 9000hrs, 36m boom
WEAVING AGUIRRE 4.8M TINE DRILL 2012, RDS control box
£2,750
AS110051
BROWNS HECTAVATOR 6M HEAVY DUTY S/TINE CULTIVATOR
£20,000
VALTRA T214 VERSU 2018, 3675hrs, GPS complete
£12,500
£47,500
NEW HOLLAND T6080 Power command 40k, 2009, 6000hrs
£65,000
VOGEL & NOOT XS950 VARIO 5F PLOUGH hyd vari-width £5,500
SHELBOURNE REYNOLDS 457 H/CUTTER 2019, joystick £13,750
GREGOIRE BESSON COMBIMIX 3M SUBSOILER STUBBLE CULTIVATOR 2014 £7,750
ACCORD PNEUMATIC DA DRILL ON KUHN HR4002 P/H £9,250
FUEL PROOF 500L ROAD TOW FUEL BOWSER 2021, electric pump £2,750
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£33,500
MERLO P40.7 2014, 5000hrs, JCB headstock
£42,500
All prices + VAT Boxford Suffolk UK
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2016
2019
2021
FENDT 943 VARIO MT
MT765
MT765E
FENDT 940 MT
£37,850 +VAT
£67,000 +VAT
£104,500 +VAT
2023
2023
2017
8158 Hrs, Speed: 45Km/h, Track: 25
7640 Hrs, 375 HP, Guidance Ready, Track: 30 (50%)
LESS THAN
£55,950 +VAT
2022
NEW
LESS THAN
HOURS
MF 5S.135 EFD6
MF 6718 S EFD6
2500 Hrs, 135 HP, Tyres: 440/65R28 540/65R38
MF 7S.180
2765 Hrs, 180 HP, Dyna-6 Transmission EFFICIENT Spec
£67,000 +VAT
MF 8S.205 EXDE7
365 Hrs, 180 HP, Tyres: 420/70R28 520/70R38
£67,950 +VAT NEW
Errors and omissions excepted. All prices +VAT
2021
1000 500
HOURS
1047 Hrs, 110 HP, Tyres: 340/85R28 (90%) 420/85R38 (90%)
£225,000 +VAT
2019, 9170 Hrs, 405 HP, 25’ Extreme Ag Tracks (60%), Creep Speed, Radar
1500 MF 5711M CAB
3989 Hrs, 430 HP, 30’ Extreme Ag Tracks, Creep Speed, Radar Fitted, Guidance Ready, Air Con
1617 Hrs, 205 HP, Tyres: 600/65R28 (90%) 650/65R42 (90%)
£97,950 +VAT
£89,950 +VAT
NEW
NEW
MASCHIO BUFALO 280 FLAIL MOWER
Mounted, Front or Rear, 2.8m Working Width
£9,475 +VAT NEW
MASCHIO PRIMAVERA TINE DRILL 6m 48 Row, Isobus, Lights, 2+2 Tramlining, Centre Line Bout Markers, Following Harrow, Track Eradicators
£32,750 +VAT
MASCHIO ALITALIA COMBI DRILL
MASCHIO AQUIL 6M POWER
MASCHIO PRIMO BROADCASTER
Hydraulic Folding, 500mm Rear Packer Roller
36m Primo EW/H Disc Broadcaster
£41,950 +VAT
£37,500 +VAT
£28,750 +VAT
500l Hopper Extension, Isobus Tere 7 Control Box
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Recycling
07785 937779 01953 454462
FORD 10 Series weight frame extension, 1986, allows for either two sets of weights or to put weights further forward & have a tool box, excellent condition. £100. J Barlow Tel 07968 969424 (Nottinghamshire)
59-110553
S Gray
KUBOTA or similar diesel mower wanted, grass collection preferred, but would consider others. D Gliddon Tel 07787 154522 (Somerset) STORE CATTLE wanted over 12mnths, any breed, also store lambs & cull ewes. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire) MITSUBISHI L200 pickup 2 door pickup wanted. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire)
WANTED
John Deere 00, 10, 20 & 30 Series tractors
agricycle
info@jamesmurrell.co.uk or call or WhatsApp
James on 07770 692891 www.jmurrell.co.uk JCB Loadall wanted, any age, as long as it goes. K Pugh Tel 07977 912970/01694 771258 (Shropshire) GREENHOUSE wanted, large, high quality, industrial strength type aluminium or steel glasshouse/greenhouse required for private farmhouse growing. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891/01603 712222 (Norfolk)
David Smith 01353 861694 07968 661115
59-111967
WANTED John Deere 3765/3760
F J EDWARDS 8' box & pan folder, 8' x 2mm, all fingers are in good condition, been used to make guards & grain pans for vintage combines, south Lincs. £1,300 no VAT. C Flatters Tel 01775 640112 (Lincolnshire)
New Holland TC, TX, CX Deutz Fahr - all models John Deere 1177, 2056, 2058, 2256, 2258 Claas Lexion 410, 420, 430, 510, 520, 530
corkcombines@gmail.com Tel: 0035 3862782479
corkcombines.com
BRITISH OXYGEN CO 180amp oil filled electric welder. £100. A Turnbull Tel 07889117915 (Suffolk)
LARGE QUANTITY of Dexion racking available, uprights, cross beams & feet guards included, all taken down, loading available on site, ready end September, viewing available beforehand. Price dependent on quantity. S Alexander Tel 07710 627522 (Rutland)
TRACTORS
AGRICULTURAL REGISTERED Suzuki Jimny pickup or similar wanted, good price paid for the right vehicle, happy to travel. 2020. P Langton Tel 07815 123783 (Derbyshire)
LIVESTOCK
MACHINERY
COMBINES
All ages & all models of
Fendt tractors
wanted by farmer/dealer/ enthusiast
WILMS Val 6 workshop heater, 1986, bought 2nd hand fromTW workshop, Mendlesham, Suffolk, good working condition, serviced regularly, Stowmarket area. £650. G Green Tel 07538 143235 (Suffolk) ALFA LAVAL blue or brown vacuum feeder control box, for spares or repair. F Pike Tel 01823 601208 (Devon)
Please email pictures & details to
info@jamesmurrell.co.uk or call or WhatsApp
59-114240
James on 07770 692891 www.jmurrell.co.uk
LOOKING for 2000 JCB Fastrac 3185 operators manual, metal pannier/tool box door, located at near side steps, front & rear mud flaps mounted behind the wheels with brackets. J Murrell Tel 07770 692891 (Norfolk)
STANDEN Rapide Mk2 parts wanted, 1978, do you have any unused parts left over from when you ran a Mk2? Looking for some wearing parts – stripper knife, rollers, web bars, sprockets, etc – to have in reserve for our machine, please get in touch. R Weymouth Tel 07866 367900 (Devon) TYRES (2) R600x70x30, 50% plus tread, must be good side walls with no cracks. M Banham Tel 07946 542816 (Lincolnshire)
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OPICO or similar spring tine grass harrow wanted, 2m or 3m, in usable condition. P Jackson Tel 01422 243913 (West Yorkshire) REAR press wheels wanted for 2020 Kuhn Megant 6m tine drill. R Darby Tel 07855 173421 (Cambridgeshire)
COMBINESWANTED
ESSEX Major hammer mill wanted and/ or spare parts. J Richardson Tel 01677 422196/07711 067047 (North Yorkshire) PZ CM-215 Cyclomower drum mower wanted. J Mathieson Tel 07889 806807 (Essex)
INJECTION pump wanted for 1973 Zetor 8011, must be in good condition. P Cannon Tel 07393 913991 (Cambridgeshire) 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) 4X4S & PICKUPS wanted, anything considered, cash payment, in the Anglia/ Kent region. Prompt collection. Call Jeremy Long on 07711 079821.
WORKSHOP EQUIPMENT
JOHN DEERE 5 belt joiner, original toolbox with 5 joiners, 12 pins & instruction sheet, has had very little use, excellent condition. £280 ono. M Rooney Tel 07853 656856 (Cumbria)
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Bateman and Sands self propelled sprayers
WANTED ❚ Combines ❚ Sugar Beet Harvesters ❚ Tractors ❚ Trailers ❚ Cars ❚ Vans ❚ Lorries ❚ Trucks
01787 238200
59-112726
SCRAP
recycling
SPRAYERSWANTED
BROCHURES WANTED
All tractor and machinery brands, all years, complete collections. Cash or cheque on collection. Please phone Graham 07889 792875
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WILRICH cultivator A shares wanted. H Ashton Tel 07831 588318 (Lincolnshire) EARLY 20th century Massey Harris 11 row seed/corn drill, in good order (working), preferably with horse drawn pole. E Calcott Tel 01827 62265 (Staffordshire)
59-110407
59-114239
Norwich, Norfolk
www.jmurrell.co.uk
DRAWBAR for early International 955-956 wanted, clevis pick up hitch each end (see pic). T Mayo Tel 07857 688272/01452 813425 (Gloucestershire)
THREE-PHASE heat welder c/w new wire & gas cylinder. £350. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk) WORKSHOP BENCHES (2). £50 each. B Colson Tel 07789 261067 (Suffolk)
CROPCO
Please email pictures & details to
FORD 8200 or 8210 wanted, with blown engine/in need of repair, please phone with details. A Edmed Tel 07966 057703 (Kent) TUBELESS rims required to fit lorry axle, 8 stud, four rims 11-Rx22-5 tyre size, two single rims 385/65x22-5. N Aitken Tel 07802 662147 (Rutland)
Please email your machine to info@jamesmurrell.co.uk or call
01603 712222
Agri Spec JCB 520-50 Farm Special Loadall 4x4x4
trailed forage harvester and/or accessories to fit GDO Howell 07903 089 391 & 01728 723 683 gdohowell@aol.com
WANTED
WASTE SERVICES & RECYCLING
59-114241
W MESCR A T AP NT A EDL
p. . cra ES ET S fs N E R s o BI B TE S R type Al OM A ES OR RY C UG RV T NE C I S HA RA CH T A M
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TWO 12.4x28 wheels & tyres to suit Ford 3000 or MF 135. N Johnson Tel 07751 588636 (Suffolk)
WANTED
62-114257
BEET BUCKET wanted for fore end loader, Euro brackets. D Rose Tel 07889 950128 (Norfolk)
VINTAGE & CLASSIC (cont)
WORKSHOP bench, all steel, c/w vice, well built, approx 6’2” x 2’10”. £120. A Turnbull Tel 07889 117915 (Suffolk)
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NEW HOLLAND T7.300 Blue Power
NEW HOLLAND T7.245 Power Command
NEW HOLLAND T7.340 HD Auto Command
NEW HOLLAND T6.180 Dynamic Command
2024, 1731 Hours, RTK, 4 Remotes, Advanced Suspension, 360 LED, Front Linkage & PTO, 600/60R30 650/85R38 Trelleborg
2024, 1254 Hours, 50K, Sidewinder II, Front Linkage & Couplers, AGR, ISOBUS, 650/75R38 & 600/65R28
2024, 639 Hours, Dynamic Comfort Pack, Front Links & Couplers, 5 Rear Remotes, VF 800/70R42 VF 650/60R34
2026, 75 Plate, 400 Hours, 50K, Front Axle, Cab Suspension, Front Linkage & PTO, Front Couplers, 480/70R28 580/70R38 Vredestein
Stock No: A1056968 £140,000
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CASE PUMA 165
NEW HOLLAND T7.315 HD
NEW HOLLAND T6.180 Electro Command
NEW HOLLAND T7.260 Power Command Classic
2023, 3046 Hours, 50K Power Shift, 4 Remotes, Front Linkage, 540/65R30 & 650/65R42
2024, 2050 Hours, Advanced Joystick, Hydraulic Top Link, Front Linkage & PTO, New Gen Cab, VF710/75R42 VF650/60R34 Michelin
2020, 1800 Hours, 50K, 4 Remotes, Quicke Q5M Loader, Front Axle Cab Suspension, 480/65R28 600/65R38 Firestone
2023, 1509 Hours, 50K, 4 Remotes, Front Linkage & Couplers, AGR, IntelliView Screen, 650/65R42 540/65R30 Michelin
Stock No: 51060369 £68,950
Stock No: 91056287 £124,950
Stock No: 91060301 £69,950
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VALTRA T214
NEW HOLLAND T8.435 AC Genesis SmartTrax
JOHN DEERE 6100 M
NEW HOLLAND T7.270 Auto Command
2020, 5693 Hours, 50K Versu Transmission, Front Linkage, RTK Guidance, 600/65R28 650/65R42
2021, 3122 Hours, 40K, Level 3 RTK Guidance, Front Linkage, 650/60R34 Front Tyres, 30 Inch Tracks
2023, 395 Hours, 40K AutoQuad, 3 Remotes, 603 M Front Loader, 420/85R34 340/85R24
2022, 2625 Hours, 50K Eco, Front Linkage & PTO, AGR, Power Beyond, 650/65R42 540/65R30
Stock No: 11060555 £69,950
Stock No: 31057831 £125,000
Stock No: 310623238 £POA
Stock No: 41052183 £89,950
NEW HOLLAND T5.140 Dynamic Command
MASSEY FERGUSON 8S.265
NEW HOLLAND T7.260 Power Command
NEW HOLLAND T7.230 Power Command Classic
2022, 2543 Hours, 40K Eco Transmission with Creep, 3 Remotes, Super Hi-Vis Roof, 480/65R28 600/65R38
2022, 3400 Hours, 50K Dyna 7, RTK Guidance, Front Linkage, 4 Remotes, 600/65R28 650/65R42
2022, 4991 Hours, 50K, Side Winder, Front Linkage with Couplers, 4 Remotes, AGR, Power Beyond, ISOBUS, 600/65R28 650/65R38
2021, 4800 Hours, 50K, 4 Remotes, AGR, 360 LED, Dynamic Comfort Seat, 600/65R28 650/75R38
Stock No: C1061334 £59,950
Stock No: 61062149 £78,000
Stock No: B1061406 £75,000
Stock No: 61062152 £72,500
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Check out our website for machinery for hire www.wm-agrieng.co.uk
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Agricultural engineers
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Merlo 38.10
Merlo 35.7 140
air con, boom suspension, available for
LONG & SHORT TERM HIRE
2025 NC 16t low loader
1600hrs, pick up hitch trailer brakes, BSS, 24” wheels, immaculate condition
2020 Merlo 33.7
POA
New Adoes UTV 650 V
18’ bed, 5’ beavertail, s/d/bar, comm twin petrol full cab heater, 10 stud t/axle, 445x45x19.5 wheels, power steering, 3 seater, air/hyd brakes, l/s on air, Durbar sheet 2yrs warranty centre floor & ramps £17,000 £12,950
Merlo 42.7tt 140
4700hrs, a/c, BSS, pick up hitch
2017, 5800hrs, P/H, TBs, BSS, side shift and frame leveling
£37,000
Albutt F410 soft hand bale handlers IN STOCK
£42,000
Quivogne 6.3m Cambridge rolls & breakers done very little
£7,500
£1,600
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McConnel and Twose toppers Joskin 6000L slurry tanker 2.7, 2.8, 3.1m front rear toppers
good working order
IN STOCK
£5,850
2016 Ktwo Rodeo Curve 14t grain trailer
Strautmann Vertimix 2401
spr/d/bar, super singles, 10 stud axles, excellent condition
£14,800
2017, front cross conveyer, single axle, twin auger, electric controls
£24,000
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NEW SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 650 PRO-LINE batwing topper
NEW SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 480 PRO LINE
2019 SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 460 batwing
SPEARHEAD SNIPER OFFSET 225 flail mower RH
SPEARHEAD SNIPER 280 HD flail mower
2013 SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 820 batwing topper
2020 SPEARHEAD TWIGA VFR 65 PRO T flail head was £24,000
2023 SPEARHEAD MP1 FLAIL HEAD BD hyd hood and roller was £4,950
TWOSE (SCHULTE) S150 4.5M batwing topper
SPEARHEAD SNIPER 250 HD offset flail mower was £10,350
SPEARHEAD MULTICUT 200
SPEARHEAD SNIPER 280-SHD
2012 McCONNEL SR 460
VOTEX JUMBO FR 120
£9,250
£6,950
£26,750
£18,000
£9,750
hwhite@afmachinery.co.uk
£4,950
£21,500
£23,000
£8,350
POA
£4,650
www.afmachinery.co.uk
£10,250
£7,550
£6,500
07775 684401
£15,950
AS114409
01327 261023 opt 2
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ABOUT PEOPLE Graeme Matthews joins Mitchell Powersystems opportunities within the agricultural and off highway sectors while helping customers access the company’s expertise in engines, powertrains, component repair and aftersales support. His appointment reflects Mitchell Powersystems’ continued commitment to supporting agricultural businesses with reliable engineering solutions and long-term product support. With a career built on relationships and practical customer support, Graeme is looking forward to reconnecting with
Ritchie Bros expands sales team Ritchie Bros has announced an addition to their agriculture sales team. Callum Clark is the new territory manager for agriculture in the UK and Ireland north. Callum brings a wealth of agricultural knowledge and experience with a mission to help farmers, contractors and dealers buy and sell equipment with total confidence. Callum is an expert in fleet upgrades and maximising the value of existing machines. His goal is to work closely with the agricultural community to provide efficient, professional solutions for their
machinery needs. Looking to talk trade or discuss our upcoming auctions? Ritchie Bros invites you to reach out to Callum.
New senior leadership at Tornum 2026 sees major change at Tornum Ltd with the retirement of longserving directors Charles and James White. Tony Simms has been appointed as managing director, having been with the business since 2017. He is supported by Tom Pickering who becomes sales director and Andrew Higgins appointed as project director. This new senior management team is wholly comprised of existing employees, with external
recruitment being undertaken to maintain staffing levels. Sofia Svensson, CEO of Tornum Group, said, “This is an exciting moment for Tornum Ltd and a natural next step in the company’s development. Tony, Tom and Andrew have each played an important role in the business over many years and their appointments reflect the depth of expertise, commitment and leadership already within the team.”
(l-r) Tornum sales director, Tom Pickering; managing director, Tony Simms; and project director Andrew Higgins.
existing contacts and forming new partnerships across the industry. “I’m really looking forward to getting back out into the industry, catching up with familiar faces and meeting new ones. Agriculture has always been a relationshipdriven business, and I’m excited to show customers and dealers what Mitchell Powersystems can offer.” Graeme welcomes contact from farmers, contractors, dealers and industry partners across the agricultural sector.
Double appointment at Wynnstay On 1st December 2026, following the completion of his existing contractual commitments, George Franks will join Wynnstay Group PLC as managing director, feed. He will also become a member of Wynnstay’s Executive Committee. Steve Collard joins Wynnstay as managing director, stores and buying. He has extensive retail, commercial and operational leadership experience gained across several major UK retail businesses. Commenting on the appointments, Alk Brand, chief executive officer of Wynnstay Group PLC, said: “We are delighted that George
will be joining Wynnstay. He is one of the most respected and experienced leaders in our sector, driving commercial growth, developing high-performing teams and building strong customer relationships. “And Steve brings a wealth of retail and commercial expertise, alongside a strong track record of leading high-performing teams and delivering transformational change. Throughout the recruitment process, he impressed us with his passion for customers, colleagues and continuous improvement.”
(l-r) George Franks, managing director, feed; and Steve Collard managing director, stores and buying.
Ken Chappell MBE, 1934–2026
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Readers of Farmers Guide may already know Graeme Matthews from his years working within the agricultural machinery industry. Having built strong relationships with farmers, contractors and machinery dealers across the UK, Graeme has earned a reputation for being approachable, knowledgeable and committed to supporting customers throughout the life of their equipment. Graeme has recently joined Mitchell Powersystems, where he will focus on developing
contribution to the Society and Ken Chappell was at the heart of to ploughing. His contribution to the Society of Ploughmen from ploughing extended well beyond the beginning, serving first as Joint the British Championships – he was Secretary from 1973 and becoming awarded Life Membership of the Executive Director in 1985. He World Ploughing Organisation for retired in 2017, and even then he his contribution to world ploughing continued to serve on the Senior and was founder, secretary and later Committee and as an advisor to the President of the European Vintage Trustees until the end. Ploughing Association. Ken dedicated his life to ploughing and to helping others develop their skills. He was involved in writing books and producing videos to support ploughmen and women, and was always willing to encourage and help young farmers whenever he could. In 1994, Ken was awarded the MBE for services to agriculture, September 2026 www.farmads.co.uk 173 recognising his outstanding www.farmads.co.uk October 2026 173
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