Working Farmer | June 2016 | Issue 2

CONSTRUCTION | MACHINERY | ATV’S | TYRES AND MUCH MORE

Working Farmer June 2016

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TRACTORS, MACHINERY AND MORE GEAR UP FOR NOVEMBER SHOWS!

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HE TYRES of thousands of tractors from vintage and modern day machines will be rolling onto Newark Showground in November to celebrate and display some of Britain’s key agricultural tools.

The Midlands Machinery Show and the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show will return to the showground attracting thousands of visitors later this year. Organisers of the show are urging people to book the dates in their diary early in order to not avoid missing this spectacle.

Taking place on 23rd and 24th November, the Midlands Machinery Show 2016 is a rapidly growing event for visitors and traders to brush shoulders with some of the key innovators in industry.

Organised by the Newark and Nottinghamshire Agricultural Society, already confirmed to exhibit this year

at the show is Chandlers Ltd, Knight Farm Machinery Ltd and Peacock & Binnington as well as over 100 other exhibitors who have also signed up.

The showground will also be announcing the first two students of a new Midlands Agricultural Engineering & Apprenticeship Traineeship Scheme at this year’s Nottinghamshire County Show.

The President of the 133rd Nottinghamshire County Show, Geoffrey Bond (OBE), has created the new agricultural engineering initiative for young people. After realising the great need for agricultural engineers, Mr Bond is working with agricultural machinery manufacturers and suppliers to facilitate summer placements for young people.

Mr Bond said: “The apprenticeship scheme will help students gain experience of the industry with the hope they might take up a career in it.”

The Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show (12th and 13th November) is a two-day event showcasing close to 1,000 vintage machines either lovingly restored or in original condition. The show began in 2003 and continues to grow with a huge number of exhibitors returning each year.

Entries are now open to dealers and manufacturers for both shows to book their trade spaces indoors and outdoors.

Visitor entry and parking to the Midlands Machinery Show is free. Entry to the Newark Vintage Tractor and Heritage Show is £10 for advanced tickets and free to under 17s.

For more trade information and to book trade space please visit our website www.midlandsmachineryshow. com or www.newarkvintagetractorshow.com

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eld early July each year, the Livestock Event is the leading B2B event for the UK livestock industry, it's an essential visit for any farmer, herdsman or individual involved with the Industry.

Principally sponsored by Barclays, we host both cattle and trade exhibitors within a 64,000sqm event area alongside working machinery demonstrations, seminar areas, foot trimming demonstrations, National Dairy &

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he Royal Association

of British Dairy Farmers is the only independent, specialist sectoral body dedicated to representing the interests of practical British dairy farmers. We are striving to ensure a more viable and sustainable future for British dairy farming.

With the increasing legislation and financial constraints facing the industry, our role is more vital than ever.

Our voice has to be strong if it is to be heard. We want every dairy farmer

Beef Shows and the National Lleyn Sheep Competition. The event attracts more than 400 exhibitors covering 13 unique product zones. Exhibitors are on hand during the two-day event to demonstrate all-new equipment, products and services to over 17,000 UK and International livestock farmers.

Follow Livestock Event on Twitter or Like us on Facebook to hear the latest news for 2016. Barclays Agriculture is proud to return as Principal Sponsors of Livestock 2016, demonstrating

in Britain to become a member of our association.

The more members we have the greater our impetus, which will in turn improve our chances of making sure your voice is heard wherever it can have influence.

Alongside our lobbying activities, the RABDF also run an annual programme of events designed to provide dairy farmers with opportunities for technology and knowledge transfer.

There is no greater example of this than the Livestock Event, which we organise in July each year in order to

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of our support to UK Agriculture and the livestock sector specifically, through good times as well as the more challenging times. Livestock Event is a vibrant show, enabling innovation and best practice ideas to be demonstrated and shared - vital to a fast moving industry in a modern world. We look forward to welcoming visitors to our stand throughout the two days of the event.

provide dairy farmers with a unique forum for sector specific information exchange. Our members receive two free tickets to Livestock Event each year amongst many other substantial benefits.

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Act now on ‘mid-summer rise’ in sheep and the threat of lungworm in cattle

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he latest NADIS Parasite Forecast sponsored by Merial Animal Health highlights the importance of taking an integrated approach to parasite control in lambs to reduce the risk of disease now and later in the season; the importance of including rams in the overall parasite control strategy; and the risk of lungworm in cattle.

“Given the high risk of nematodirosis in many regions of the UK this year, lambs grazing contaminated pastures will almost certainly have been treated, often with a Group 1 anthelmintic,” says Sioned Timothy, Veterinary Adviser for Merial Animal Health. “However, Group 1 products may not be as effective against other nematode species and additional treatments may be necessary to prevent disease, reduce the impact of worm burdens on growth, and minimise the number of eggs shed onto pasture.

“The need for such treatments will depend on a number of factors including ewe anthelmintic treatment at lambing time, grazing conditions, stocking density and weather conditions over the coming weeks.

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important to remember to include rams in your overall parasite control programme because they are also susceptible to PGE.” Any lambs grazing ‘safe pastures’ should not require anthelmintic treatment until they are three to four months old. Safe grazing includes pasture not grazed by sheep last year, reseeded leys, and any ground not grazed by sheep until mid-summer such as aftermath, where parasite contamination from last year will have died off.

Sioned says: “Safe pastures are an important component of your farm’s sustainable parasite control and should be used to best effect to reduce the parasite challenge posed to at-risk lambs, reducing reliance on wormers.

“Taking an informed approach to treatment decisions will optimise parasite control whilst minimising selection for resistance, and potentially save money through fewer treatments. The use of faecal worm egg counts to assess whether groups of lambs require worming is one proven approach.

Targeted treatment of individual lambs which are not

achieving expected growth rates is also increasingly carried out to maximise the benefits seen after treatment, and reduce unnecessary treatments.”

Oramec® is a Group 3 anthelmintic which can be used for treating a wide variety of round worms, as well as lungworm and nasal bots in sheep.

In cattle, lungworm may appear from June onwards in unvaccinated calves, those not subject to strategic worming programmes, and in naïve adults. Early signs include coughing and an increased respiratory rate.

In some outbreaks losses due to severe respiratory disease can occur, but the major impact of lungworm is on growth, condition and productivity.

“Cases of husk can be treated effectively with a long-acting wormer. Beef cattle and dairy youngstock can be treated with Ivomec Classic®, while Eprinexâ is suitable for use in lactating dairy cows. These products provide persistent activity for up to 4 weeks, and so prevents re-infection during this period, “ says Sioned, “A further important benefit of Eprinexâ in dairy cattle is its zero milk withhold, which means it can be used during lactation without the need to discard milk.

“Since the diagnosis of lungworm is largely based on clinical signs, treatment should be given as soon as possible after diagnosis to minimise the impact of the parasite. Furthermore, although only a small number of animals may be showing signs of infection, all cattle in the herd are at risk as infection can spread quickly through the herd via pasture challenge. To reduce the impact of a drop in productivity, all cattle in the herd should be treated.”

Strategic early season treatment of cattle will reduce the risk of parasitic disease due to nematodes throughout the grazing season, however it’s important to ensure that cattle remain set-stocked on the same pasture for the entire grazing system, or move to safe grazing such as silage aftermath to ensure season long control.

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Big plans ahead for ‘Model Combi

f you had told Sam Snellin, Trevor Garrett and Sammy Watson that, years down the line, they would be attempting a ‘first of its kind’ model display of over 180 combines, they would have laughed at you, but that is exactly what they have planned later this year.

Having grown up on farms and later becoming farmers themselves, the three friends from County Down, Northern Ireland, grew up surrounded by agricultural machinery, and that love of machines has stayed with them ever since.

After having a heart attack nearly 10 years ago, Sam wanted to give something back to the Northern Ireland Chest, Heart & Stroke charity, which helped him during his recovery, and in 2009 he started the North Down Farm and Construction Show in Bangor as a fundraiser. However, it failed to attract the numbers of visitors he hoped to get. And so, after four mildly successful shows there, he moved it to the La Mon Hotel & Country Club, changed the day from a Saturday to a Wednesday night, and when a few hundred people began flooding in he soon realised that he was on to a winner. It was during that time that he struck up friendships with Trevor and Sammy, and the three men have since partnered in their model display shows.

All of the men agree that the core of their enjoyment is having the opportunity to recreate scenes from their own lives on the farm, while at the same time giving others enjoyment by looking at them.

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“I restarted collecting from childhood days and really like collecting vintage Britains from the pre-war era, lead animals, figures, 70s, 80s and 90s models,” Trevor said. “In fact, one of my displays includes all of these eras up to present day machines.” He added that he is also interested in scratch building and conversions, such as threshing machines, slurry stores, tractor vintage reaper, milking robot and round roof barns, to name a few.

Sammy has owned model Britains since he was a ‘wee fella.’ “I never lost the interest in the models and over the years I have built up my collection,” he said. “My collection is made up of mainly scratch built models and conversions from local scratchbuilders and conversionists. John Deere tractors make up the majority of my collection.”

Similarly, Sam’s love of them goes back to his childhood days, “playing with models in a sand pit. The original farm that I grew up on I have built to exact 1:32 scale with every detail on it.” Sam can also boast of having Northern Ireland’s largest model JCB collection, with 40 of them permanently on display in his home but another eight boxes stored away for shows.

However, for Sam, there is a bit more to the hobby. “The enjoyment is meeting different people every year from the same walks of life, doing the same things as us: building models,” he said. “For the last few years at the La Mon we’ve brought in young fellows - seven and eight year olds - with their wee farm displays that they’ve had in

ines for Charity’ their kitchen, and we’ve built them up. They’re coming every year and their displays are getting bigger and bigger. They’re the future for us, which we get a lot of enjoyment out of.”

And seeing the reactions of the children as they walk around is also priceless for them. “The look on the kids’ faces when they come in and see all this is great,” Sam said. “You hear them saying, ‘I have that in my house, I have that in my yard, my daddy’s got that.’”

With agriculture playing such a large role in Northern Ireland’s economy, it is no surprise that the majority of visitors to the model shows are from farming backgrounds, and as word has spread, so too have their popularity. “It’s getting bigger too,” Sam said.

The men visited County Louth in 2012, where the ‘Combines for Charity’ Guinness World Record attempt was underway, during which 208 combines worked together and cut a crop of winter barley, and taking the record in the process. Inspired by that event, in July last year, Trevor suggested to Sam that they could try something similar, except using 1:32 scale models, and that was when the idea soon became a reality.

On Wednesday 16th November this year they will be attempting the ‘Model Combines for Charity’ and, as Sam said, they have the support of the original farmers behind the 2012 record. Brothers Tony and Philip Brady, who organised the original ‘Combines 4 Charity’ will be taking part in the model show.

Sam believes this is the first time that a display of this kind on such a large scale has been attempted and they are eager to get the word out that all collectors can be a part of it by lending them their 1:32 scale combines. “At the minute we’re aiming for 180 model combines,” Sam said, “but if we get more we won’t turn anybody away. We’re going to keep spare matting at the show on the day for anybody who wants to bring some.”

While there will be 55 display tables at the show, there will be a section dedicated to the special attraction. And while there are still a few months left to go before the big day, the men have already received a boost in the numbers thanks to David King, who is regarded as having one of the biggest model collections in Ireland. He will be donating 30 of his combines for the event.

If you would like to register your interest, you can contact Sam on 07799 716569 or email kingscliff@hotmail.co.uk, Trevor on 07745 650594, or Sammy on 07729 065965. To enter any number of combines, which will all be returned after, it costs £10 for the first model and £2.50 for every subsequent one. The cutoff for entrants is 31st August. You can also contribute a combine on the day but it needs to be with the men by 1pm at the latest.

To date, the shows have raised over £3,000 for Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke, and all proceeds from 16th November will go the charity.

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New Education Website helps children understand where grain based food comes from

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he National Association of British and Irish Millers (nabim) and AHDB Cereals and Oilseeds have recently launched their newly designed and upgraded website, offering UK teachers free access to the very latest, national curriculum linked, lesson plans and resources exploring farming, food and healthy eating.

To mark the launch, Grain Chain has commissioned a new, double sided, pictorial, education poster to help children understand where our food comes from.

Entitled ‘Where does bread come from’, one side of the poster is for primary and the other for secondary schools and can be ordered free of charge from the website, http://ahdb.cmail19.com/t/r-lslkco-hlhitdlkul-f/ Priya Nicholas from nabim said: “These new posters are a great and simple way for teachers to show children where bread comes from and to help them understand the processes involved in making bread.”

The updated Grain Chain website

now offers a range of new classroom resources that can be easily downloaded and will help teachers deliver effective lessons covering the subjects of Nutrition, Cooking, Food Provenance and Food Science.

Simon Gray from the Food Teachers Centre, said: “The Grain Chain website is a ‘Fantastic’ resource for all teachers whether or not they are experienced, newly qualified or in training. In fact anyone involved in educating our young people would find this resource very useful.

The site looks amazing, it is easy to navigate and there are lots of well thought out resources that will help any teacher involved in food related education in our primary and secondary schools to deliver really interesting and engaging lessons. You can simply download the lesson plans and classroom resources and off you go; what could be easier?”

The Grain Chain project also offers Continuous Professional Development (CPD) training for teachers and will hold its next training session, focussing

on high-skill bread making and finishes, in Manchester on 11 June.

Priya explains: “The courses are designed to help students achieve the best marks they can by providing teachers with the necessary skills, knowledge and expertise they need to deliver first class lessons. Baking bread is a great and fun way to teach food science and is an intrinsic part of the new GCSE curriculum.”

All the Grain Chain resources have been updated in line with recent changes to the national curriculum and are now grouped together in clear curriculum areas making it easier for teachers and those involved in education to find resources tailored to their particular subject, topic or age group.

Resources include lesson plans, teaching materials, work-sheets, quizzes, games and recipes, alongside CPD training events.

Please visit http://ahdb.cmail19. com/t/r-l-slkco-hlhitdlkul-z/ for details of teaching resources.

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he first most important thing to bear in mind when you are thinking about taking your car in for a service is that it is not the same as an MOT. Just because you have recently taken your car in to have its MOT test does not mean that you no longer need to take it in for a service.

Get up to 3 quotes for service now The MOT simply tests that your car is safe enough to be driven on the road.

It will not flag up any potential problems and will not let you know if there are parts of your car which will need to be replaced soon. MOTs only tend to flag up the problem when it already needs to be fixed. Services can help spot problems before they arise, which will give you time to think about how best to approach and finance the issue.

Although servicing your car will cost money, it could actually end up saving you money in the long run.

Un-serviced cars tend to have a much higher fuel consumption rate, as they are not running at their most efficient.

Even seemingly minor issues, like needing an oil change, can actually have a big impact on the amount of petrol that it takes to run your car. Services will pick up on these details and will rectify them, making the whole car much more efficient and hopefully saving you a lot of money in unnecessary fuel.

Services are seen as unnecessary by some, as checking tyre pressure and levels of engine oil and screen wash are things which most people can do at home, without having to shell out lots of money to hire a mechanic to do it for them.

Whilst this is true, there are also many parts of a car service which cannot be carried out at home and which require the skills, expertise and tools which a mechanic has to offer.

Adding loft conversion boosts home value by a fifth, study finds

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ew study shows that developing your attic can add up to £37,000 to your home’s value.

Home owners could boost the value of their property by 21 per cent by adding a loft conversion, a study shows.

Putting in an attic room has been found to have the potential to add £37,000 to the value of a home, while just adding an extra bedroom can equate to

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an extra £20,000, according to research by the Nationwide Building Society.

Based on the average house price of £178,124 in the first quarter of 2014 according to Nationwide’s price index, this would mean that an extra bathroom could add £8,900 to the value of a home.

Boosting floor space by 10 per cent could add a similar amount of value to adding another bathroom.

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Four Rangers for Belvoir Estate

The end of April saw a charity clay pigeon shoot held in the grounds of Belvoir Castle, to raise money for the Belvoir Cricket and Countryside Trust

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he event was sponsored

by RES Tractors of Melton Mowbray who, as authorised Polaris dealers, had also supplied four Polaris Ranger Diesel 1000s to the estate earlier in the month, and subsequently agreed to become sponsors.

Hosted by the Duke and Duchess of Rutland, the charity is focused on getting young people active and enjoying the countryside. For many of the 2,581 children who took part in the Trust’s activities from 2015 to date it was their first introduction to the sport of clay pigeon shooting. The Polaris Rangers were primarily supplied to the estate for use by the Gamekeepers and for this occasion pressed into service throughout the event.

RES Tractor’s Bob Skinner says: “We are proud to be associated with one of the country’s leading game shoots, situated in the heart of the stunning Vale of Belvoir. We’d like to thank Belvoir Estate for supporting RES Tractors by purchasing four Polaris Ranger Diesel 1000s, we feel honoured to have our machines at such an excellent sporting venue.”

These all-new models feature Active Descent Control, Electronic Power Steering and three seats as standard together with a 1028cc Kohler 3 cylinder overhead cam liquid cooled engine.

Designed to accept the revolutionary Pro-Fit Cab System, the new Diesel also benefits from a 110 amp

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alternator to power electrical needs and class-leading towing and payload. On Demand True All-Wheel Drive joins smooth and robust suspension, high ground clearance and all-day riding comfort to make the Rangers the ideal vehicle for the estate’s normal uses as well as managing the movement of people around the clay pigeon shoot on the charity day.

Say hello to the GENERAL Choosing the Royal Highland Show for the UK public launch, Polaris has introduced the Polaris GENERAL which they describe as ‘the most versatile side-by-side ever built’.

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tarting with a 100 horsepower ProStar® 1000 engine delivering the most power and torque in its class, you can accelerate from 0-40 mph in 3.6 seconds, thanks to its power-to-weight ratio.

When it’s time for work, the Polaris GENERAL offers you the biggest payload of 1100 lbs (498 kg) and a class-best 600 lb. (272 kg) dump box to get the job done.

Factory-installed half doors with armrests offer extra protection from debris, and easy in-and-out, work-friendly cab access. There are also dual bolstered bucket seats, adjustable for the driver, providing a secure feel and ample leg room, while the thin-film technology under the seat cover provides a dry ride in wet conditions.

Space-optimized foot rests for both the driver and passenger

also make for a secure ride. Ground clearance is best-in-class with 12 inches (30.48cm) unloaded and the dual A-arm front suspension has a class-best 12.25 inches (31.12cm) of suspension travel and 13.2 inches (33.53cm) rear travel.

To meet the variety of recreational needs and do battle with the workload, the Polaris GENERAL is available in two different models: Polaris GENERAL Velocity Blue and Polaris GENERAL Deluxe Orange Burst.

Both models include automotive-style paint; Sport Low Profile Front Bumper and Polaris HD 4500 lb. (2041 kg) winch; and 14-inch (35.56 cm) Matte Black cast aluminum wheels paired with eight-ply, 27-inch (68.58

cm) GBC Dirt Commander Tyres providing better side traction, stiffer sidewalls, better tracking through corners and increased durability in tough work environments.

In addition, the Polaris GENERAL Deluxe Orange Burst has premium adjustable Fox Podium X 2.0 QS3 Shocks, a Polaris GENERAL Pro-Fit Lock & Ride Sport Roof, rear-view mirror and MTX® Premium sound system with Bluetooth connectivity. With more than 30 brand new Polaris Engineered Accessories and 90-plus common fit items available to customize or for utility use, it’s time to say goodbye to the old and say hello to the new Polaris GENERAL. Prices start from £15,832.50 + VAT and machines are now available to order from your local authorised Polaris dealer. www.polaris-britain. com Tel: 0800 915 6720.

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The Valtra T4 Series has won the highest Platinum A' Design Award in Vehicle, Mobility and Transportation Category. Over 15,000 products from around the world were entered in the international A’ Design Competition this year. The jury was composed of 83 design professionals, academics, journalists and entrepreneurs.

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he prestigious Platinum A' Design Award continues the impressive run of success enjoyed by Valtra’s fourth generation of tractors. Valtra’s N4 and T4 Series have already won the Red Dot Design Award 2016, the Golden Tractor for the Design 2016, Machine of the Year 2015 and Machine of the Year 2016 awards.

“The sheer number of awards demonstrates that the success of our products is more than just a fluke. Valtra’s commitment to longterm R&D, in which industrial

design plays a major role, has proven to be the right strategy.

We genuinely wanted to make the world’s best tractor, one that would help owners create better results in their own businesses,” comments Kimmo Wihinen, Design Manager at Valtra and Chief Designer of the T4 Series.

The design of Valtra’s fourth generation of tractors has been based on customer needs. Highquality and innovative design has had a big impact on ergonomics, usability, reliability, safety and

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productivity of the new models.

The Platinum A' Design Award will be presented to Valtra in Italy on 8 June 2016.

IMPROVING SILAGE QUANTITY AND QUALITY IS PARAMOUNT Author: Graham Ragg

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he quality and quantity of forages produced on the farm will have a major bearing on farm profitability” says Graham Ragg, Mole Valley Farmers Senior Agronomist and Product Manager.

Grass is by far the biggest ‘crop’ in terms of acreage in the UK and needs to be nurtured to realise its tremendous potential on livestock farms. The starting point is to look closely at the growing medium, the soil. Farmers wanting to improve grassland performance should review the texture of the soil; remedy drainage or panning issues as well as measuring soil nutrient levels. The aim should be to create free draining soils which have a healthy microbial and earthworm activity. Soils are a living medium which need to supply water, nutrients and air to growing roots to power plant development.

Grass is no different to any other crop in requiring the right

balance of nutrients for optimum growth. pH levels in the UK on grassland currently average 5.5 pH and at these levels up to 35% of nutrients are locked up in the soil and not released to the plant. This is a massive waste of nutrients already in the soil reserves, nutrients in applied organic manures and nutrients from bagged fertilisers.

The first priority must be to lift soil pH’s to around a minimum of 6.0

pH for grassland.

This will also help to preserve the sward with more productive perennial ryegrasses and clover.

Phosphate and Potash levels should be a minimum of 2 index (satisfactory) but again over 50% of soils would be either low or deficient for these major nutrients.

By measuring the levels on your farm you can direct valuable slurry of FYM to the right fields to bring levels up or decide whether it is worth investing in additional bagged fertiliser to bring phosphate and potash levels up.

Sulphur is the fourth major nutrient after N, P, K to boost yields and protein content of silage grass. On second and subsequent cuts it is worth buying a fertiliser with additional sulphur. In sulphur responsive areas yield increases of 30% can be achieved.

Nitrogen is the main driver to increasing yields so long as pH and the other major nutrients are sufficient.

Nitrogen can come from FYM, slurry, fixation from clover or bagged fertiliser. On low stocking density farms nitrogen can be provided from organic manures and clover alone.

However on more intensive farms bagged nitrogen still offers the farmer to maximise the return on the most expensive resource, land on the farm.

On intensive units, particularly dairy where a large number of units have cows inside all year around or for forage for winter feeding on more grazing based systems, having enough quality silage is essential. Up to 300 units of nitrogen per acre, applied through the season will maximise the cheapest feed on the farm, grass.

Even at current fertiliser prices using optimum amounts will reduce overall

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feeding costs on the farm and reduce the need to buy supplementary feed.

Measuring the performance of grass through the growing season and from year to year on each field will help to see which fields are performing and which need improving. The reasons for poor performance could be numerous, but one of the main concerns could be poor grass species increasing in composition of the sward over the years. Most sown swards will diminish to around 50% sown species after 5 years. So assessing sward composition should be done on a regular basis and a reseeding programme undertaken where possible.

In areas where conventional reseeding is impractical overseeding with grass and or clover is becoming increasingly popular. Overseeding tends to be more successful on ‘open leys’ with bare soil patches. Pelleted clover seed is now available to broadcast on the surface of grassland as a way of introducing more clover into a sward. The clay and polymer coating on the clover seed acts as a growing medium in the early stages of germination to aid establishment.

Weed and pest control, either at the establishment phase of a new reseed or established leys is also important in getting optimum economic performance.

In theory it would be great if when you did a new reseed you got 100% of the sown species to establish. In

practice this is at best 90% and at worst about 50%. This can be as a result of pests such as slugs, frit fly or rabbit damage. In high risk situations an integrated approach to control using cultural and agrochemical control is advisable. For instance slug damage can be reduced by ensuring seedbeds are rolled well and this will reduce slug movement in the soil. However slug pellets may need to be considered, particularly in wet seasons or where direct drilling where slugs are prone to following the slits and eating seeds and seedlings. Frit fly attack can also cause considerable damage, particularly in autumn reseeds and a Chlorpyrifos type spray should be used in high risk situations or the first sign of attack.

Broadleaved weeds in established grassland such as docks, thistles, nettles, buttercup, dandelions and ragwort can cause large yield and quality reductions on silage leys. It is adviseable to control docks between cuts, allowing a regrowth of two weeks before applying a proven dock herbicide e.g. Doxstar Pro. Clover safe dock sprays are available but are generally less effective at controlling docks.

The prompt application of fertilisers between each cut of silage is important in encouraging quick regrowth and maximising yields of silage. Each 1 day delay of aftercut fertiliser will reduce the subsequent cut silage yield by 2% so a weeks delay could lead to a 14%

reduction in yield or approx. 1 tonne/ acre of silage.

Once all the inputs and management have been put in place to maximise grass growth, attention can then switch to optimising the quality of silage.

There may be a few situations where only medium quality D-value silage is the aim for example dry cows or suckler cows where you don’t want animals to put on excessive weight.

However for high yielding cows and beef finishing aiming for up to 75 D-value (12.0 ME) silage is the aim on most units.

Where different levels of quality silage are targeted, big bale silage can have an important place in ensuring the right stock receive the right quality of forage.

However by for the majority of silage made in the UK is in the form of clamp silage. Clamps need to be thoroughly inspected well before silage making to repair any damage and ensure it is structurally sound. Silage sheets need to be purchased in advance of silage making and the relatively newly introduced clear plastic cling film is a well worth investment to ensure air does not enter the clamp. The cling film is placed over the top of the pit underneath the black sheet. The black sheet needs to be weighted down adequately with an increasing amount of farmers using the heavy gauge woven sheeting rather than the more traditional car tyres.

Cutting date is one of the biggest

decisions in determining silage quality.

To achieve 75 D-value silage you need to have a good understanding of the heading dates of the grasses in your purchased seed mixtures or swards. First cut for instance should be around the end of April to mid-May depending on geographic location and subsequent cuts, at 6 week intervals for Perennial Ryegrass and 5 week intervals for Italian Ryegrass. A clear plan is therefore important and one which should be shared with your contractor to ensure cutting takes place as much to plan as possible. Other considerations could be the chop length required for the silage, liaising with your nutritionist is advisable as they should know the other elements of the diet and what length will be complementary.

Choice of silage additive is also important. Only use a proven product with animal performance benefits and one that stabilises a good lactic fermentation. An additive can reduce fermentation losses of untreated silage which are typically 15% to half that figure. This will easily justify the cost of application and ensure you have a palatable silage to feed.

After having made a large amount of quality silage the job is only half done. The next problem is how to get economic performance from it through your stock. This is where a trusted nutritionist in the team is important to realise the silages full potential.

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VT-TRACTOR has demonstrated to have a 26% larger lug contact area1 then competitor products.

Lower pressure means VF tyres leave behind a bigger footprint and this results in less soil compaction.

Soil compaction reduces total pore space of a soil, restricting air and water movement.

Low soil oxygen levels is the primary factor that limits plant growth.

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Thanks to the larger footprint of VF there is more lug contact with the soil, giving better traction.

Tests have demonstrated that the Bridgestone VT-TRACTOR allows to cover up to 0.9 hectares per day1 more than with other premium products.

Better traction also means less fuel consumption per hectare.

Tests have demonstrated that with the Bridgestone VT-TRACTOR one can save up to 36 liters per day or over 500€ per 500 hectares1 compared to other premium products.

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1) based on Bridgestone’s internal testing conducted in Bernburg (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany) in March 2014 with sizes IF 600/70 R30 and IF 710/70 R42 (inflated to 1.2 and 1.0 bar) and VF 600/70 R30 & VF 710/70 R42 (inflated to 1.0 and 0.8 bar) using a towing tractor with a braking tractor to simulate load.

Lower pressure = bigger footprint = less soil compaction = less rutting (1) based on Bridgestone’s internal testing conducted in Bernburg (Saxony-Anhalt, Germany) in March 2014 with sizes IF 600/70 R30 and IF 710/70 R42 (at inflation pressures 1.2 & 1.0 bar) and VF 600/70 R30 and VF 710/70 R42 (at inflations pressures 1.0 & 0.8 bar) using XSENSORTM pressure imaging technology

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SMOOTH SAILING FOR ISUZU D-MAX AS NEW PEDDERS SUSPENSION KIT SOAKS UP LUMPS AND BUMPS Drivers of any pick-up truck have often been forced to choose between ride comfort and load carrying capacity, as one usually compromises the other

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his is no longer the case for drivers of any double-cab Isuzu D-Max. The new Pedders D-Max TrakRyder Lift Kit takes the strain out of the suspension set-up, promising an enhanced ride quality whether the D-Max is fully laden or empty and regardless of the type of road surface.

Taking any double-cab D-Max to the next level of comfort, ride quality and stability – applicable to the Blade, Eiger, Fury, Utah and Yukon in the premium D-Max range and double-cab pick-up in the utility range – the suspension kit gives the best of both worlds as it equips the D-Max as both a workhorse and a family utility vehicle. The Pedders D-Max TrakRyder Lift Kit does this by introducing a variable leaf spring design that gives spring and shock absorb-

er rates capable of handling increased ground clearance, increased suspension travel whilst enhancing vehicle stability.

The D-Max TrakRyder Lift Kit increases the ride height by +35mm to +40mm, enabling the vehicle to cover rough ground as well as increasing the approach and departure angles of the pick-up when traversing extreme angles on undulating off-road terrain.

With the kit intended for use on- and off-road – including general commuting – the suspension upgrade also makes towing more comfortable, when drivers are exploiting the D-Max’s class-leading 3.5-tonne towing capacity.

No modifications to the Isuzu D-Max are required in order to fit the suspension kit, which includes a pair of Pedders Trak Ryder Rear Foam Cell Shocks, Pedders Trak Ryder Lift Kit Rear Leaf Springs, Ezi Fit Front Foam

Cell Shocks & Springs, Rear Anti Roll Bar Kit, Rear Spring Leading and Trailing Polyurethane Bush Kits and U-bolts for Rear Springs. With innovation incorporated into the whole suspension kit’s design and construction, the set-up is easy to fit, minimising the labour time needed for installation.

The Pedders D-Max TrakRyder Lift Kit is available supplied and fitted at your local Isuzu dealer for £1,357.15 (excluding VAT).

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Combined 38.7 (7.3). CO2 emissions 192g/km. MPG figures are official EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results. For model specific figures please contact us directly or visit www.isuzu.co.uk †Price shown is for an Isuzu D-Max Utah Double Cab Commercial Vehicle On The Road with manual transmission, automatic transmission also available from £22,999 CVOTR. Commercial vehicle on the road price includes delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee, excludes 20% VAT. *3.5 tonne towing capacity applies to all 4x4 models. **5 year/125,000 miles (whichever comes first) warranty applies to all new Isuzu D-Max models. Special paint finishes extra at £400 excluding VAT. Finance options available at participating dealers, subject to status. Terms and conditions apply. www.isuzu.co.uk

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TO BOOK AN ISUZU TEST DRIVE CONTACT YOUR LOCAL DEALER TODAY A M Phillip Trucktech Ltd

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David Taylor Garages Ltd

01224 432338

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01745 274290

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01963 834484 www.valemotors-isuzu.co.uk

Eastgate Garage, Jesse Road, Narberth, Pembrokeshire. SA67 7DJ

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01954 574560

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Tel: 01371 876622

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Dunmow Road, Rayne, Essex.

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WR7 4RD www.pershoresportsandprestige-subaru.co.uk

SUBARU FORESTER RANGE Fuel consumption in mpg (l/100km): Urban 25.2-39.8 (11.2-7.1); Extra Urban 40.4-57.6 (7.0-4.9); Combined 33.2-49.6 (8.5-5.7).

CO2 Emissions 197-148 g/km. MPG figures are official EU test figures for comparative purposes and may not reflect real driving results.

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Tel: 01873 811555

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www.croxdale-subaru.co.uk

101-103 East Clyde Street, Helensburgh, Argll. G84 7PJ

www.helensburgh-subaru.co.uk

Llanwenarth Citra, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire. NP6 1EP

www.keith-price.co.uk

Pinkstones Cars Ltd

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Tel: 01782 711661

Tel: 01292 880080

118-130 Ridgeway, Plympton, Plymouth, Devon. PL7 2HN

499 Newcastle Road, Trent Vale, Stoke on Trent. ST4 6PJ

www.pinkstones-subaru.co.uk

8 Old Bridge Road, Heathfield, Ayr, Ayreshire. KA8 9SX

www.sandsservices-subaru.co.uk

(Specialist Vehicles)

Tel: 01752 343777

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†Every vehicle marketed by Subaru (UK) Ltd, excluding WRX STI, is covered by a 5 Year/100,000 mile (whichever comes sooner) Limited Warranty which comprises of a standard 3 Year/60,000 mile (whichever is sooner) Manufacturer’s Warranty (bumper to bumper, excluding clutch driven plate) and an Extended Warranty (applies to powertrain only) provided by the importer. OTR price includes VAT, delivery, number plates, 12 months road fund licence and first registration fee. Vehicle shown is a Forester 2.0i XT Turbo with optional special paint finish OTR price of £31,495.00. Without special paint finish £30,995.00. X-Mode is only available in Forester Lineartronic models. Offers may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Offer ends 30.06.16. Prices correct at time of going to print.

Jeep Renegade, 4x4 of the year, can now be yours for the price of a 4x2 with a customer saving of £1,390. Embrace mud, snow or sand with legendary 4x4 capability, along with cutting edge technology and 5 Star Euro NCAP safety rating.

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Northgate Garage Tel: 01227 829930 www.northgate-group.co.uk

Hughes Chrysler Jeep Tel: 01494 412069 www.hughes-group.net

Model shown Jeep Renegade 2.0 MULTIJET 140hp Longitude 4WD at £24,495 including Special Pastel Paint at £600. OFFICIAL FUEL CONSUMPTION FIGURES FOR JEEP RENEGADE RANGE MPG (L/100KM): EXTRA URBAN 47.9 (5.9) – 70.6 (4.0), URBAN 32.5 (8.7) – 55.4 (5.1), COMBINED 40.9 (6.9) – 64.2 (4.4), CO2 EMISSIONS: 160 – 115 G/KM. Fuel consumption and CO figures are obtained 2

for comparative purposes in accordance with EC directives/regulations and may not be representative of real-life driving conditions. *Customer deposit is £4,455. Jeep Deposit is £1,500. Total Deposit £5,955. Optional Final Payment is £12,573. Contract Term is 24 months.

Promotion available on Jeep Renegade 2.0 MultiJet 140hp Longitude 4WD at £24,495 including Special Pastel Paint registered between 4th May and 30th June 2016. Selected stock only. Participating dealers only. Jeep Deposit Contribution only available in conjunction with Jeep Horizon PCP. With Jeep Horizon you have the option to return the vehicle and not pay the final payment, subject to the vehicle not having exceeded an agreed annual mileage (a charge of 9p per mile for exceeding 10,000 miles per annum in this example) and being in good condition. Finance subject to status. Guarantees may be required. Terms and Conditions apply. We work with a number of creditors including Jeep Financial Services. Jeep Financial Services, PO Box 4465, Slough, SL1 0RW. Jeep® is a registered trademark of FCA US LLC.

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£319 m o r f e n i l ok High r a m e.^ A r i e h h t T c a r t * On con . h t n o m a

The Amarok Highline.

Trailblazing style, better performance, outstanding value.

Fittingly enough, the Amarok Highline is aptly named with a high standard of spec. 18-inch Durban alloys, privacy glass, chrome or body-coloured door mirrors, stainless steel side bars and chrome rear bumper give the exterior a genuine look of class.

Inside, there’s Vienna leather upholstery, heated front seats, chrome detail on the dashboard and an extensive multi-function pack. Smooth performance is guaranteed by a choice of 6-speed manual with selectable 4-Motion or 6-speed automatic with permanent 4-Motion. Bluemotion Technology is also standard.

This offer applies to business users only. All our Contract Hire packages come with instant access to Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles Driverline, a dedicated contact number to help keep you on the road.

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Listers Van Centre (Worcestershire) North Bank, Berry Hill Industrial Estate, Droitwich.

Telephone: 01905 412269.

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Vindis Van Centre Low Road, St Ives, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire.

Telephone: 01480 700109.

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Volkswagen Van Centre (Scunthorpe)

347-367 Bedworth Road, Longford, Coventry, West Midlands.

Telephone: 0247 767 0747.

Normanby Road, Scunthorpe, North Lincolnshire.

Telephone: 01724 487535.

Find us on your sat-nav using CV6 6BN.

Find us on your sat-nav using DN15 8QZ.

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www.volkswagen-vans.co.uk/scunthorpe

^At the end of the agreement the vehicle and ownership rights will stay with Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services. *Plus VAT and initial rental. Business users only. Based on a 36 month, 10,000 mile per annum [non-maintained] Contract Hire agreement with an initial customer rental of £1,914.00. 6.0p per mile (plus VAT) excess mileage charges apply. Offer available for vehicles ordered between 1st April and 30th June 2016 from participating Van Centres. Offers may be varied or withdrawn at any time. Further charges may apply when vehicle is returned, subject to the contract fair wear and tear guidelines and mileage. VAT payable at a prevailing rate. Finance subject to status. Available to 18s and over. Subject to availability. Accurate at time of publication 05/2016. Terms and conditions apply. Freepost Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle Financial Services. Finance providers may pay us for introducing you to them. We can introduce you to a limited number of lenders to assist with your purchase, who may pay us for introducing you to them.

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Introducing the new Korando 2.2

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New Korando 2.2 available from

£15,995

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7 in touch screen with iPod & Bluetooth Connectivity

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Increased fuel efficiency

M T Cars

157 Eastrea Road, Whittlesey, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 2AJ 01733 309782 www.mtcars.co.uk

Grovebury Cars

44-46 Grovebury Road Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire LU7 4SW 01525 378899 www.groveburycars.co.uk

2.2 litre diesel engine with 400Nm torque

Ashbank Garage

Ashbank Road, Werrington Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire ST9 0JS 01782 303926 www.ashbankgarage.co.uk

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Fuel consumption figures in mpg: 32.8 (8.6) – 61.4 (4.6). CO2 emissions in g/km: 177-139. Model featured is a Korando 2.2 ELX at £21,495 including optional metallic paint priced at £500. *Korando SE including VAT, delivery charge, Road Fund Licence & first registration charge. Prices are correct at the time of going to print, but may be changed at any time.

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