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16 A PROJECT TO SMILE ABOUT

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EVENTS 30 AFTER A SEASON THAT HAS TESTED ORCHARDS, GROWERS FROM ACROSS THE COUNTRY WILL COME TOGETHER FOR THE 2026 NATIONAL FRUIT SHOW

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I was heartened to note, on a recent ‘round the block’ late afternoon walk, that there was a decent helping of fresh green grass emerging in the previously parched meadow that forms part of my route, a clear sign that while we still need more rain, things have definitely improved. The scorching heat has certainly made this a challenging year for farmers, who are also dealing with sky high input prices, not least those caused by the US President who promised “no more wars” starting one he seems unable to finish or even escape from. And yet against this difficult backdrop, farming has continued its yearly cycle. As one year’s harvest is gathered in, plans are made for the next, plans that are increasingly including oil seed rape, which seems to be enjoying a resurgence now some of the issues previously faced by growers have been tackled. On a week’s holiday in Wales’ beautiful Gower Peninsula a few weeks ago, we passed signs pointing to the local ploughing match and then found that the farmer who owned the caravan site we stayed at was the hon sec of that very event. During an enjoyable chat, he told us he had just spent several headachefilled days trying to find an alternative field for part of the match after the original site had been withdrawn. Overnight rain (well, it was Wales) made for ideal conditions, and while it was a bit of a busman’s holiday, we enjoyed a pleasant morning watching the experts put their vintage machinery to the test. Our own ploughing matches are, of course, well underway now and are a sure sign of the changing seasons, alongside the National Fruit Show previewed in this edition. With the one-day format seemingly a winning formula, the show continues to be a real celebration of the fruit that sits at the heart of the Garden of England. And with celebration in mind, news that DEFRA has confirmed it will be granting 41,000 visas for horticulture and 1,900 for poultry workers through the seasonal worker scheme in 2027 has been welcomed and gives growers time to plan ahead. Farming is tough, and in many ways it’s getting tougher, but there are still reasons to be cheerful, successes to celebrate and opportunities to make the most of. Farming also benefits, perhaps uniquely, from a remarkable camaraderie that has always helped the industry get through the bad times. Events like the local ploughing match or the National Fruit Show give farmers a great opportunity to chat about the year just gone and the one to come, sharing their troubles and perhaps pooling their MALCOLM TRIGGS - EDITOR wisdom.

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Trevor Richards (left), Bobby Boorman and Sam Snart

SUPPORTING YOUNGER LIVESTOCK FARMERS Student Bobby Boorman has been named as the first winner of a new cash award being presented by Ashford Cattle Market Company to support younger livestock farmers. Ashford Cattle Market Company director and outgoing chairman Trevor Richards explained that the aim was “to support someone just starting out in the world of livestock farming, both for the help it will give them and, in some small way, to encourage more young people to join the industry”. Bobby, 20, was put forward for recognition by the Kent County Agricultural Society (KCAS), which runs its own annual award scheme. “I applied to KCAS, but they explained that they like to support students at the start of their studies,” he explained. “As I am about to start my third year, they nominated me for this new award instead.” Bobby, who spends his holidays helping grandmother Sue Woods at White Rocks Farm, near Sevenoaks, is studying for an honours degree in agriculture at Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) Writtle in Essex. He also shows pigs, sheep and cattle at agricultural shows across the South East and the east of England. He hopes to gain some experience after qualifying by working with livestock away from the family farm, and said he was considering using the £1,000 grant to help with buying equipment. Bobby also made the point that “worrying about money adds to stress for students, so this will allow me to focus on my thirdyear studies without that particular distraction”. Trevor Richards pointed out that with the average age of livestock farmers increasing, it was vital to support new entrants. Fellow director Sam Snart added that the fact that the cattle market company was the oldest surviving limited company in England and Wales (number 118 on the Companies House register) made it particularly appropriate to support a newcomer. “It’s an honour to have been recognised by the Ashford Cattle Market Company. I was surprised and delighted to get the call, and I will make sure I use the award wisely as I complete my studies and begin my career,” said Bobby.

NEWS

TWO FACE COURT ON SATNAV THEFT CHARGES Two men suspected of conspiring to steal high-value farming navigation systems from nine victims across the county are due to appear at Canterbury Crown Court on Tuesday 13 October. They are alleged to have been involved in the thefts of GPS equipment from tractors and other agricultural machinery at an estimated total cost of over £170,000. The offences were identified as a crime series by officers from Kent Police’s Rural Task Force ahead of what is expected to be another busy autumn tackling crimes that have a disproportionate impact on farming communities. These include thefts of plant and vehicles as well as wildlife offences like poaching and hare coursing. Police Sergeant Ross Haybourne said tackling rural crime was “a year-round priority for us”. He added: “We work closely with the farming community in Kent to tackle the issues that affect them the most and we know that certain crime types increase in the autumn when the evenings start to get darker and more farm equipment is in use.” PS Haybourne said the rural task force would “continue to do everything we can to share crime prevention advice, reunite victims with their stolen belongings and bring those responsible for rural crime to justice”. The arrests which led to the current case followed reports that farms in Canterbury, Folkestone, Romney Marsh, Maidstone, Sheppey and Thanet had been targeted by alleged GPS thieves during July and August this year. At around 1.55am on Sunday 16 August, a vehicle of interest was brought to a tactical stop after exiting the Dartford tunnel on the Essex side, having been pursued by Kent Police officers. Two men were arrested and various items of GPS equipment were seized. Further enquiries were then carried out at a property in Dagenham, east London, where two other men were arrested and another GPS unit was located.

Ion Cojocaru, 33, and Iulian Doltu, 27, both Romanian nationals of Honour Gardens, Dagenham, were later charged with conspiracy to steal GPS systems and held in custody following a hearing at Medway Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday 19 August. The other two men arrested at the property in Dagenham, aged 21 and 30, have been released on bail pending further enquiries. PS Haybourne said: “As well as being very expensive to replace, GPS systems play a big part in modern day farming and when they are stolen it can have a significant impact, especially during the harvest season. “We encourage owners of GPS systems to protect their equipment by removing it from their vehicles where possible, or by moving their vehicles to a locked barn or other safe location when they are not in use. Please also remember to record serial numbers and mark your property so we can return it to you should we be able to

recover it in the future.” Kent farmer and NFU Kent council representative Alan Clifton-Holt said: “Farmers and people in rural communities continue to be victims of rural crime, which hampers food production and causes great worry, so this result is really positive. “Kent farmers and those across the region face equipment and machinery theft throughout the year and are up against a host of other issues including hare coursing, fly-tipping and many others; much of this is serious and organised. “Rural crime is more than just a financial burden; it leaves a lasting emotional strain on those farming families affected and the countryside of which we are so proud. “Collaboration is key to tackling these crimes effectively and we are working closely with officers to do all we can to help reduce the fear of crime and prevent thefts from our farms. It is excellent to see a major win.”

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DAIRY PRODUCERS STAY RESILIENT AMID TURMOIL

In a year that saw “significant turmoil” for dairy producers, the industry enjoyed a strong first half of the year before prices dropped sharply in the second six months, a specialist report has revealed. Kingshay’s annual Dairy Costings Focus Report describes 2026 as a year of two halves, with high milk prices and record production followed by plummeting prices in the latter half of the year, while input costs soared amid political tensions in the Middle East. “Producers have faced forage shortages amid the summer drought this year, and with forecasters predicting the strongest El Nino effect since the 19th century, there will likely be more extreme weather ahead,” said Richard Simpson, development director at Kingshay, “but farmers are nothing if not resilient, and many will have made the most of strong margins in 2025/26 to weather the downturn.” Overall, milk yields averaged a record 8,848 litres/cow among conventional Holstein/Friesian herds; up 6% year-on-year. Kingshay attributes this to the relatively strong milk price in the first half of the year, combined with lower concentrate costs, making for an attractive milk:feed price ratio of 1.40, the highest since 2006. As a result, farmers fed 4% more concentrates (at a record 2,997kg/cow),

while also successfully increasing milk from forage (up 9% on the year, to 2,652 litres/cow). With butterfat and protein also rising, the margin over purchased feed increased by 3% year-on-year, to £2,708/ cow, said Emma Puddy, farm services specialist at Kingshay. “However, this increase in margin is much needed to cover ever-rising costs of other inputs, particularly labour and machinery,” she added. The report points out that input prices started rising at the turn of the calendar year, triggered by the war in the Middle East and the subsequent closure of the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, milk prices were in freefall, meaning milk price to input cost ratios increased sharply. March 2026 brought a big spike in diesel values due to the Iran conflict, with red diesel rising from 75ppl to 118ppl in April before easing to 91ppl in July. Fertiliser values also rocketed, from £402/tonne in February for UK bagged ammonium nitrate to £529/tonne in April, before steadying to £439/t by July. “Labour is another key cost, rising to £19.99/hour (including national insurance and pension) for a senior skilled worker,” said Emma. “That has risen steeply over the past three years in particular, bringing the increase to 44% over the past five years.”

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The report points out that health trends continue to move in the right direction overall, with marginal improvements in most calving-related issues. “Unfortunately, the gap between the top 25% of herds and the average has not narrowed, and the higher cost of replacements means the cost of health issues has increased,” noted Emma. In the introduction to the report, Kingshay points out: “There is still a large gap between the top 25% of herds and the average, in terms of production, health, input costs and milk price. “There are plenty of opportunities for producers to make incremental improvements that can add up to significant savings. We hope that by comparing your own figures to these benchmarks you can identify some of those areas on which to focus.” The full report can be downloaded at www.kingshay.co.uk

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SHEEP FAIR RECORDS MORE THAN £3.3 MILLION SOLD The annual Shearwell Thame Summer Sheep Fair beat the odds to record a sale total of more than £3.3 million and achieve an average of £220 across 14,674 heads sold. Despite the hot, dry summer, which Simon Draper, senior auctioneer with Thame Farmers Auction Mart (TFAM) said meant “the only thing green was the paint on the advertising banners”, he said the record average and record turnover had been “miraculously achieved”. Rebecca Ringer judged the White Face sheep, awarding the Chairman’s Trophy to Harrison Bros, Calverton for their pen of Texel x Scotch Mule theaves, which went on to sell for £340 per head. Will Hockenhull judged the Suffolk crosses, awarding the Micheal Capel Smith Trophy to Rob and Caroline Mole, Chearsley, with their run selling at £330. The North Country (NC) Mules were judged by Philly Batchelor, Eydon, who awarded both the Best Run of NC Mule Theaves and The Best Pen of 20 or More NC Mule Theaves to T J Smith & Son, Puxley. Simon added: “Off the clock would be the way to describe the lamb trade.” Describing the results as “completely against the logic of 60 days without rain and none forecast in the near future”, he said they had achieved an average of £114.80, up £11.50 on the year. Richard Roff, chairman of TFAM, said: “We had a very successful two days, and it was wonderful to see both old and new clients, as well as to welcome back some of our Welsh buyers.”

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£5 MILLION FUNDING BOOST SECURED TO MEET GROWING DEMAND

Plumpton College has secured almost £5 million in government funding to expand its facilities and create additional places for young people and adults training for careers in the land, environment, food and farming sectors. The East Sussex-based college has been awarded funding through the Department for Education's Post-16 Capacity Fund, with the investment of just under £5 million designed to increase capacity and support its continued growth. The college was awarded the maximum amount available through the fund and is one of only 60 colleges nationally to have received investment. The college says the support “recognises the important role Plumpton College plays in delivering the skills needed by the regional and national economy”. The investment will allow the college to continue developing its estate by refurbishing and repurposing existing buildings, including developing specialist technical teaching facilities in support of growth industries such as horticulture, forestry and woodland management, and agriculture. The college says the development will help it respond to increasing

application numbers for its courses and create additional capacity for learners. Plumpton is one of the country's top-performing specialist land and environment colleges and one of only eight remaining independent land-based colleges in England. Around 5,000 learners now study with the college each year, including 1,500 full-time students aged 16 to 18. Student numbers have continued to grow significantly over the past decade. The 16 to 18 population grew by 230,000, or 13 per cent, between 2017 and 2024 and is forecast to rise by a further 110,000 by 2028, peaking nationally in the 2028-29 academic year. The college’s comprehensive, specialist land-based curriculum includes agriculture, agricultural engineering, arboriculture, horticulture, forestry, countryside and viticulture up to master’s degree level. Expanding Plumpton's facilities will enable more young people to access specialist technical education closer to home, while the investment will also support the UK's growing focus on agritech, sustainable food production, environmental management and animal health and welfare.

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Skills England predicts that skilled agricultural and related trades will grow by 16% in Sussex between 2025 and 2035, representing the second-largest area of occupational growth in the county. The development of specialist new facilities, particularly at the college’s Lambert Farm, will enable the college to continue to provide industry standard learning environments that replicate real working conditions and enable learners to develop the technical competencies, behaviours and confidence required by employers. The college added: “Enhanced facilities and learning environments will strengthen progression pathways from entry-level learning through to higher technical education, while also supporting the re-engagement of young people who are not currently in education, employment or training.” Jeremy Kerswell, CEO and principal of Plumpton College Group, said: "Our sectors are facing significant skills gaps and are in great need of skilled labour nationally. As a specialist land and environment college, we have continued to invest significantly in our campus and resources, ensuring that our learners have access to the most relevant technology and highquality teaching environments. "We are attracting more students than ever before, and this funding will help us secure the next stage of our development. It will enable us to offer more places to young people and expand capacity in the areas where additional specialist training is needed most. "This investment will ensure that we can continue to meet the skills and workforce needs of our local economy while training the next generation of professionals for the food, farming, environment and wider land-based industries."

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NEWS A farmer recognised by the New Forest National Park Authority (NPA) in this year's New Forest Awards has urged young people thinking of following in her footsteps to “stick at it”. Elycia Farnish, winner of the Young Farmer Award 2026, said: “To anyone starting out, it is hard, frustrating and even heartbreaking at times, but it becomes a way of life.” Based in Fordingbridge, Elycia is determined to carry forward the commoning and farming traditions that have shaped the New Forest for centuries. And while she admitted a life in farming was not always easy, she said she hoped others in a similar position would not lose sight of the longer term goal of protecting the New Forest for the future. Elycia said: “Stick at it. One day, you’ll get a nice filly foal or a heifer calf to carry on the breed line, and then you will know what you’re doing it all for.” Now in their 13th year, the annual awards, run by the NPA and the Country Land and Business Association (CLA), celebrate the people whose dedication helps keep the New Forest thriving, from conservationists and businesses to commoners, volunteers and young people making a difference.   Winners in six categories, along with

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those who were highly commended, were recognised at a ceremony at the New Forest and Hampshire County Show at New Park, Brockenhurst, when trophies were presented by Stephen Morgan, Parliamentary UnderSecretary of State for DEFRA. Elycia, who said she was “really shocked” to have been nominated, commented: “Whether it’s being out on my horse checking stock, walking the dog or doing the rounds for my TB testing job, I just love being in this unique place.  I couldn’t imagine living anywhere else. There’s something very special about it.” Judges commented on the “passion, hard work and commitment” they said Elycia brought to farming and the future of the National Park and described her as the ‘standout candidate’ for her commitment to animal welfare and health, her support for the wider commoning community and her strong awareness of the wildlife and environmental issues facing the area.

Elycia Farnish receiving her award at the New Forest Show 2026 from Stephen Morgan, Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for DEFRA (right) and the Lord Lieutenant of Hampshire and New Forest 2026 Show president Nigel Atkinson.

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FIELDS LIKE THE CENTRAL AFRICAN SAVANNAH

This has been the hottest and driest summer I can remember since 1953, the year I was sent from Nyasaland (Malawi) to boarding school in England. Six weeks with no more than a dribble of rain, insufficient even to lay the dust after a dry spring, has left our fields like the central African savannah at the height of the dry season. There, the plants gear up to six months dry by losing their leaves and becoming dormant, but here they have certainly taken quite a hit. I am confident, though, that most will recover with the drought breaking, despite some heavy storms. We will plant timely cover crops to last the winter. Our harvest of barley and beans was early and poor, and I don’t think the mixed meadow seed, for use on other cluster farms, was any better. Our cattle are getting hay and the young stock are on ad lib creep feed. With any luck we will get a sufficient autumn flush of grass to take them into winter in good condition to start calving in February. To try and raise our spirits we have entered our South Devons into a couple of herd competitions in the hope we are still breeding and producing admirable cattle. I no longer take stock to agricultural shows and son Nick is not interested in donning a white coat, so it is important to have others’ opinions, comments and comparisons. Anxiety engendered by our changing climate, international political turbulence and the rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has stimulated much discussion in the family and amongst our cluster. For the

latter the landscape recovery project (LRP) is accelerating, and contractors have been appointed for this winter’s woodland creation on ten farms, as a first stage. This is looking timely in the face of a global acceleration of extreme weather events, such as the recent flooding catastrophe in Nepal and Tibet. We will not be immune and must ensure our soils are in the best health to hold and filter water. We should never forget weather can be devastating in the UK, too. The emergence of so many AI platforms has been both exciting and troubling. Their power is awe-inspiring, but they are demonstrably capable of serious mischief and harm and so, like the social media platforms, will need careful regulation. My biologist brother-in-law Richard has been totally beguiled by Anthropic’s Claude, to the point where he thinks it has achieved consciousness. It certainly passes the Turing Test, which is when a person conversing with it believes they are talking to a human. The rest of our family, however, disagrees that AI is conscious. Consciousness is a property unique to many animals and certainly all mammals, birds and reptiles. It is very much more than being awake and responsive to stimuli. It includes the sensations we associate with love, anxiety, anticipation, worry, fear, happiness and so on, which are mediated by nerve activity releasing a raft of chemicals that create the feelings to which we attach a vocabulary. Hence the attraction of drugs.

AI learns the vocabulary and subtleties of meaning but cannot experience feelings in the way biological organisms do. Humans learn words and calibrate meanings against shared emotional experiences. It is also an interesting aside that women are slightly, but significantly, better at reading emotional cues than men, which may be the result of a different endocrine environment. Animals, too, are also good at reading each other and people, as any stock farmer will acknowledge. Why should we bother about all this stuff? Firstly it is very much here and creating big waves. Data centres are cropping up like mushrooms and swallowing acres, using masses of power and water and generating a lot of heat. AI is proving hugely useful but also harmful, so wll these centres be worth their vast energy consumption and environmental cost? For farmers, AI is a valuable source of good, quick information about markets, costs, advice and the possible consequences of any plans for capital expenditure or cropping. It can speed up grant applications and the process of assessing research and innovations. This is largely due to the huge size of the database and phenomenal processing speed, which surpasses that of any human brain. Alongside the progress of AI is that of robotics. I am sure most South East Farmer readers will have seen clips of the world robotic games, with humanoids marching, playing table tennis, boxing and running faster than Usain Bolt to end up in a heap, unable to rise; something I can certainly emulate, if not the running bit. Funny and absurd? But wait a minute and consider the sophistication of the engineering and control, as well as the multiplicity of tasks already achieved and which will be achievable shortly. An obvious application for farming is harvesting fruit, field vegetables and top fruit, which are still largely dependant on immigrant labour because Brits won’t bother. A couple of humanoid robots with knapsacks could be turned out to spot spray docks and thistles, avoiding all the problems of blanket coverage. They could inter-row weed, too, without compaction or tea breaks. Mobile robots would also be splendid at helping farmers and field ecologists collect information on a farm’s ecological health, which is something we should already be doing and which may soon become a requirement. All these robots would need is good sound-recording ability, circumferential cameras and programs to record sounds and sights and identify species and then, in combination with AI, analyse all the data. The North East Cotswolds Farmer Cluster has already started static collection of bird song on 30 farms. Just think how powerful such automata and the data collected would be at determining policy as well as what, where and how changes or improvements might be needed, locally and nationally. The biodiversity net gain market already requires this kind of information. The climatic, political and ecologic turbulence we are in is man made, but it does present opportunities and excitement alongside stress. I believe farmers are key to steadying the situation, but surely we will need a rapid inflow of young, fit, fertile, agile and versatile minds to overcome the difficulties ahead. And we need them right now.

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MONICA AKEHURST AT THE KITCHEN TABLE

TOUCHED BY KINDNESS

How wonderfully refreshing it was to be out in that first rain, welcoming an end to our drought. Since then, I’ve recorded a total of 93 millimetres in our rain gauge (up to 15 September). It’s impressive how quickly the grass has greened up. We need more rain to replenish underground supplies and refill the rivers, ponds, ditches, scrapes, etc. The Met Office is predicting a warm, wet autumn, with an increased risk of storms and flooding, followed by colder, frostier spells with easterly winds later in the winter, all due to the El Niño phenomenon. We’ll get what comes, so brace yourselves for the next challenges. It felt strange swapping my shorts back for jeans, and after rejoicing about the rain, it seemed sensible to wear wet-weather gear, which took me a while to locate. It’s such a relief not to be stressing about food and water supplies for all our animals. Now it’s a race to get the inside of the hedges trimmed and our wood store restocked before the next bout of rain comes. The bulk of it seems to be falling further north. Our ground is still rock hard, so we’re hesitant to attempt erecting

our new Clipex fence, despite having the materials in stock to create a new paddock. I’m really pleased with our race grip, the new addition to our Rappa sheephandling system. It’s brilliant. I’ve used it when administering boluses, wormer and bluetongue vaccine, and for dagging out. It holds ewes and lambs very efficiently, and if you want to check out a lame sheep, you can secure it, then back it out through a handy little gap in the race. It works a treat. I’m definitely a fan of treats, and so are my dogs. I asked Rappa for a couple of extra clips, and a little package arrived in the post. We’d had a busy day, and by mid-afternoon I demanded a tea break. I sat down with my cup of tea and opened the post. To our delight, the clips were accompanied by a chocolate bar and some dog biscuits. What a great gesture. It certainly brightened our day. The access to the conservation grazing land is off the busy A259 between Bexhill and Pevensey, and we get some strange reactions when we slow down and turn into a field gate. Having completed our stock checks, getting back onto the road requires patience. I was grateful when the driver of a massive lorry observed my predicament and slowed down to let me out. It makes such a

Bolusing the ewes, recording data

difference when people show consideration for others. Another day, I gained a saw and had an amusing interaction with a motorist in the lane. A tree had fallen over a fence, and one naughty ewe and her lambs had taken advantage, escaping via this route to make the best use of the grass verges. This wise ewe knew exactly where to go and, importantly, didn’t let her colleagues in on her secret. On discovering her, I vowed to return with a chainsaw and reinstate the fence. However, along came a motorist in a smart car who insisted on helping return her to the field. He then announced that he was a joiner, produced a hand saw and proceeded to start cutting the large branch lying on the fence. While we were both in the hedge, along came another car driven by a rather more impatient occupant. To my alarm, my new-found friend announced: “The keys are in my car; he can move it himself if he wants.” I pleaded with him to move his own car and thanked him for his help. He insisted on giving me the saw, which is incredibly sharp, and we’re finding it useful. I was really touched by his kindness. What an uplifting experience.

It was good news on the barn owl boxes this year. We had three female owlets raised in the home farm box and four females in the Ninfield box. One was scrawny, though, and apparently might get eaten by its siblings; it’s survival of the fittest. Our third box revealed a stock dove, so we’ll be relocating it. Grandson Angus, aged six, is already incredibly knowledgeable about nature. He was excited to take home an owl pellet, which he dissected. He studied the contents under a microscope and reported that it contained the skulls of three mice or voles; he wasn’t sure which. Looks like he is going to take after his paternal grandfather, a retired academic from Cambridge University who specialised in the study of molluscs. I gave the grandchildren some money for ‘helping’ on the farm, which was mostly spent on popular toys or sweets. Anna saved her money, but Angus spent his on a ‘bug set’, which he uses to find a huge variety of bugs, bees, flies, grasshoppers, moths and butterflies. He carefully catches them, identifies and studies them, and then, after showing us, releases them. Being a grandma does have its tricky moments, but it is also a lot of fun. This week, grandchildren Tom, aged two and Anna, aged five are staying with us, along with Hazel, their mother, who gets up early to collect milk to make into cheese. Their dad is away in Yorkshire on a cheese-making course, studying rennet. The children, who live in town, are embracing country life, and it makes for a lively household. I was pretty lively myself when I climbed into a trailer to bag up some cattle feed and, horrifyingly, found I had uninvited company – five rats. Even grandmas can move fast in such circumstances. After doing an instantaneous risk assessment, I gathered up an excited spaniel, precariously climbed a ladder and deposited her in the trailer. A couple of minutes of scurrying about later, my unwelcome visitors were efficiently dispatched. Consequently, the food was moved to a lock-up. A few dregs remained, however. ‘Other half’, determined not to be outdone, similarly found a collection. Braver than me, he and the dog joined them, and between them they dispatched 19 rats. Don’t be hoodwinked into thinking: “Not on my farm.” I suspect the drought had expedited this influx.

Tom and Anna helping to store wood

Checking the owl boxes Learning about farming life

Slightly older, less fluffy owlet Angus dissecting owl pellets

Ringing the owlets Collies cooling off after penning sheep

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CONSTRUCTION

A PROJECT TO SMILE ABOUT

Forma boss Keith Stoner is proud of all his construction projects, but his latest steel-framed building makes him particularly happy. The building itself is nothing out of the ordinary, although finished to Forma’s normal high standards, but its community focused purpose in support of a highly regarded charity brings a special smile to his face. The 24m by 19m galvanised, steel-framed building at Fontwell, near Chichester, has been erected at the Aldingbourne Country Centre for the Aldingbourne Trust, a charity that “supports adults with learning disabilities and autism to live independent lives with tailored care and support in their community”. Keith explained: “As a family business with strong local connections, Forma was

delighted to be asked to support such a great cause by providing a building that will help the charity pursue its objectives and support the wider community.” Keith set up Forma in 2018, but his experience in the trade goes back to 1984, while the family’s links with building in the area extend way back into history. Records reveal that Henry Stoner was employed as a bricklayer in Cowfold, West Sussex, in 1605. That family tradition looks set to continue, with Keith’s son Harry now working for the Lewes, East Sussex-based company, which is planning further expansion and looking to add to its eight-strong workforce next year. “One of our strengths is that we do everything in house,” Keith explained. “With the exception of obvious specialisms like power-floated floors, we don’t employ sub-contractors but make sure our team has the skills and the in-house plant to do everything needed. We also like to do the complete project, from groundworks to handover, where possible.” The Fontwell project for the Aldingbourne Trust was completed in two stages, with the

enabling works, including site clearance and groundworks, carried out in the spring, and the building itself, which features two metre high, six-inch concrete walling, a power floated floor throughout and a fibre cement roof with rooflights, due to be completed in early October. Forma also constructed a concrete apron to the front of the building and roadway connections to other buildings at the country centre, which serves as the trust’s headquarters. The building is initially being used for storage and for feed for the trust’s open farm animals, but in the longer term is expected to house an indoor ‘petting zoo’ to allow visitors to get ‘up close and personal’ with farm animals during bad weather. It includes an Aco grated drainage channel and a soakaway to allow for washing down. “The country centre is a fantastic facility, and Forma is proud to have been part of its ongoing development as a community resource,” said Keith, who added that the company had already been asked to quote for upcoming projects.

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The charity’s work includes providing supported living, job training and life skills programmes, while the country centre offers woodland walks, an open farm, ride-on tractors, a maze, a café and play areas. Keith said Forma had enjoyed a busy year following a grim start during the winter rains. The company, which also offers renovations, has completed four wineries and a new grain store in Chichester alongside a number of general agricultural buildings. The team is due to start shortly on another winery near Lewes, with another in the pipeline,

alongside more farm buildings. “We focus on Sussex, Kent and Surrey because I feel it is important to know and love the area in which you work,” said Keith. “It’s about affinity and a sense of commitment. Forma’s aim is always to deliver a high quality, well-engineered, solid building that’s going to last a lifetime, and to do that at a fair price, working with the client to offer a complete package. “To be able to do that while also supporting a great cause, such as this one, is even better.”

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CLEANING PRODUCTS

CLEANING, CHECKING AND PROTECTING As livestock housing begins, October is a good time to think about the machinery, vehicles and equipment that have worked hard throughout the season. Cleaning, checking and protecting equipment before storage can help reduce problems over winter and make life easier when it is needed again, and this is where Autosmart International can help with products and practical support suited to the job. Farm machinery is a significant investment and works in some of the toughest conditions. Mud, dust, crop residue, grease and road grime can quickly build up across tractors, trailers and loaders. Once harvest pressure begins to ease, a thorough clean can make it easier to assess condition, spot areas that need attention and deal with them before machinery is stored.

START WITH A PROPER CLEAN

It can be tempting to park machinery away to deal with later, particularly after a long season. In practice, cleaning it before storage is usually the better option. Heavy deposits of mud and organic material can hold moisture against surfaces, while grease and grime can make leaks, damage or corrosion harder to identify. Removing the heaviest contamination first, particularly around wheel arches, chassis areas, steps and places where debris collects, can make the rest of the clean more effective. For machinery carrying a season’s worth of stubborn dirt, using the right cleaner can make the job considerably easier. New to the market is Autosmart’s Highfoam Ultimate, a high-performance foam cleaner developed for heavy grime. Its deep-cleaning action helps cut through stubborn dirt, while the high-cling foam provides more contact time across larger areas, making it particularly suited to agricultural vehicles and machinery. Of course, every farm and every job is different. Autosmart has more than 300 specialist products covering cleaning, maintenance and workshop requirements, so there are plenty of other options,

depending on what you need. Better still, the range comes to you, with local Autosmart franchisees visiting customers in fully stocked mobile showrooms and helping to recommend the right product for the job.

USE CLEANING TIME AS INSPECTION TIME

Once the dirt has gone, it is much easier to carry out a closer visual inspection. Hydraulic hoses and connections can be checked for leaks or wear, while exposed metalwork, fasteners and brackets can be inspected for corrosion. Autosmart’s workshop range includes professional products designed to support maintenance tasks, helping agricultural businesses look after both vehicles and machinery from a one-stop shop. The important thing is using the correct product for the job and building those simple checks into the regular maintenance routine, on which your local franchisee can provide expert advice and support.

THINK COST PER WASH, NOT COST PER BARREL

True running costs matter across every part of a farming business, so it makes sense to look beyond the sticker price and consider what each wash actually costs. Focusing only on barrel price can be misleading if the amount of product being used is not controlled. Autosmart International’s products are manufactured in the UK and are highly concentrated. When used alongside the Barrel for Life system, businesses have greater control over dilution rates, helping reduce unnecessary product use while

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still delivering the optimum cleaning performance. The Barrel for Life system is installed by the farm’s local franchisee, who then provides regular visits and refills as required. This helps reduce the risk of running out of product, cuts down on stock management and prevents single-use packaging piling up. For a busy farming business, that can save time and hassle as well as help control costs.

MAKE STORAGE PART OF THE MAINTENANCE ROUTINE

Before machinery is put away, it should be allowed to dry thoroughly and any lubrication and maintenance should be completed. Clean equipment kept in a dry, wellventilated building is better placed to come through winter in good condition than machinery stored damp and covered in residue. For machinery that continues working throughout winter, regular cleaning remains just as important, making inspections easier as conditions become wetter and dirtier.

GET THE RIGHT SET-UP FOR THE FARM

Every farm works differently, so the most effective cleaning and maintenance set-up will depend on the machinery, frequency of washing and products being used. Autosmart International’s network of local franchisees operates mobile showrooms stocked with professional cleaning, maintenance and workshop products. Franchisees can visit farms directly, assess requirements and recommend suitable products, equipment and dilution rates.

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IN CONJUNCTION WITH

NICHES FROM THE FRONT LINE

That food security relates to national security is a clear message for government. The same is true of environmental stability, a mission that also sits at the heart of future agriculture. This summer has seen fire following the floods of early spring. We have also seen the human and geographical horror of collapsing glaciers in the Himalayas. Nature seems By Martin Hole, who farms organic livestock with his family roused, its shrugs deeply unsettling. at Montague Farm, on the western edge of the Pevensey A 2020 study in the Proceedings of the Levels Wetland of International Importance. National Academy of Sciences, titled Future of the Human Climate Niche, makes clear the importance of a settled climate to the future of the planet. For Many have been sold this autumn. We have greatly enjoyed the 6,000 years, mankind has enjoyed a significant part of the earth differences observable between the Sussex cows and their cross-bred in which the mean annual temperature has remained within 11°C commercial forebears, and our Romneys will now become ‘proper’ to 15°C. Described by the paper’s authors as a vital environmental Romneys. Sceptical when we started, this evolution has been an niche, this ‘thermal sweet spot’ is altering. They forecast as exciting advance in the closer integration of the farm animals with their many as 3.5 billion people living in regions where mean annual landscape of natural habitats. temperatures will be double those of the sweet spot within 50 Lastly, but most importantly, a wedding will have happened by the years; outside a liveable niche, they contend. time this is read. It is a big event, involving much work to improve the With such disruption looming, our own approach to appearance of previously neglected parts of the farm and gardens. The stewardship here on the Pevensey Levels seems important beyond team has even spent a month building tables. its immediate effect on resident wildlife. One story concerns our Like the greater integration of the herd and flock into the natural rookery. In the second world war, when my father-in-law first world, the ceremony we will have celebrated also marks another moved to the farm, the felling of a nearby wood caused the rooks integration. Their future will involve much adventure, fun and work, but to disperse around the parish, some alighting in Montague Wood, their farming mission has never before been so important. where nests succeeded until a couple of years ago. Around 70 to 100 nests were reduced to none as buzzards targeted all the Sussex cattle finding water corvids. The rooks once again have spread out, to three satellite at Montague Farm copses on the edge of the farm and beyond. We have been proud of our rookery for two generations, so its dispersal has been emotional. Buzzards have been witnessed killing crows plucked from nests, as well as plundering the colony of the rooks and the jackdaws. An up side has been the sudden increase in our swallow population. This year we have seen multiple broods from many nests, several from cups installed hopefully throughout the stables. Overhead telephone and power cables have bowed with their weight, with as many as 50 occupying one stretch like notes on a musical score. One party of rooks moved to occupy some trees on our boundary near the bedroom window of our farming neighbour. A small group, but noisy, there appears as yet no diminution in his swallows, which this year seem to have proliferated too. A project co-ordinated through our Pevensey Farmers cluster group and linked to the Waterlife Recovery Trust set up by Professor Tony Martin has been quietly catching mink, and there has at last been a report of a returning water vole. This is a much hoped for appearance which should create a food source for many of the predators who otherwise home in on our lapwing chicks. These are all signs of environmental recovery which have to add up across the whole of the farmed landscape to protect our ‘niche’. Stewardship scheme alterations have meant the farm is accelerating its change to pedigree, native-bred cattle and sheep.

NIGEL AKEHURST VISITS: CLAYGATE FARMS Pedigree Sussex cattle, orchards, an on-farm butchery, pigs, sheep and plans ranging from vines to a tap room are a long way from the Maidstone plumbing shop where brothers Mel and Andrew Streek started out with £500 each in 1985. The two paying-in slips from those early days are still proudly displayed on the wall of their family office at the Spratsbourne Estate. Four decades later, they are applying many of the same principles that built their successful bathroom distribution business to farming: invest for the long term, think differently, diversify and aim to be the best at what you do. Helping turn those ambitions into reality is farm manager Trevor Bartlett, who joined the brothers’ distribution business as operations director in 2001 following a career with Philips, and brought with him decades of practical farming experience. There is, at times, something of a Clarkson’s Farm dynamic to the relationship. Mel and Andrew are rarely short of ideas, while Trevor is often the one charged with working out whether or not they can actually be made to work. The comparison is particularly apt, given that the brothers knew Jeremy Clarkson through their association with Honda powerboat racing and charity work. If Charlie Ireland has become known to millions of viewers as Clarkson’s ‘Cheerful Charlie’, Trevor might reasonably be described as Claygate Farms’ equivalent, the experienced agricultural hand helping to keep a pair of enthusiastic entrepreneurs on

NEW KIDS ON THE BLOCK

This month Nigel Akehurst visited Claygate Farms near Cranbrook, where brothers Mel and Andrew Streek are bringing the entrepreneurial approach that built their successful bathroom distribution business to farming. Alongside farm manager Trevor Bartlett, they are investing in fruit, livestock and diversiﬁcation – with a determination to produce the best and build a farming business for the next generation. track. Although, as their growing collection of enterprises suggests, he doesn’t always manage to talk them out of their ideas. What all three certainly share is a competitive streak. “We have always liked winning awards,” said Mel. “Whether it’s racing powerboats, classic cars, or being recognised as the Best Bathroom Distributor in national industry awards, we like to be noticed for being good at what we do. “We’re competitive by nature and we like to do things properly. We like to be noticed, but more importantly, we like to be recognised as being good at everything we do. That’s something we’re now trying to emulate in farming.” That ambition is evident across their

farming enterprises, from award-winning fruit at Wilsley Park Farm near Cranbrook to the pedigree Sussex cattle at Spratsbourne.

STARTING WITH £500

Mel and Andrew’s journey began in 1985 with Maidstone Plumbing Centre. With £500 each, the brothers took on a 21-year lease and set about building a business from scratch. Their first target was brutally simple: sell enough product each month to cover the rent. In those early days, ingenuity was as important as capital. Mel would go out looking for builders and plumbers while Andrew manned the counter, before swapping roles while Andrew earned extra money artexing ceilings.

FARM FACTS

Business: Claygate Farms Owners: Mel and Andrew Streek and family Farm manager: Trevor Bartlett Farms: Wilsley Park Farm and Spratsbourne Estate, near Cranbrook, Kent Farming interests: Top fruit, pedigree Sussex cattle, sheep, pigs, goats and beekeeping Top fruit: Apples, pears and plums, including around 122 acres across the wider fruit enterprise Livestock: 48 pedigree Sussex breeding cows and two bulls, with youngstock taking the total cattle population to just under 100 Sheep: Around 240 Romney ewes, put to Beltex rams Butchery: Block, the farm-led butchery at Spratsbourne Estate, providing a direct

Andrew, Trevor and Mel

outlet for the farm's beef, lamb and pork Other produce: Plucky Pheasant cider, apple and pear juice and honey Diversification: Commercial property lets, Block butchery, with further plans including visitor accommodation, a spa, events and potentially vines and a tap room Environmental work: Countryside Stewardship/environmental agreements, bird cover, woodland, ponds, hedgerows and extensive infrastructure improvements Fruit accolades: Multiple awards at the National Fruit Show

When customers asked for products they didn’t stock, they found them. On one occasion, wanting their largely empty warehouse to appear better stocked, they filled it with empty shower display boxes. If a customer actually wanted one, Andrew would make them a cup of tea while Mel drove to B&Q to buy it. It was an unconventional beginning, but by around 1990 the business had grown to a turnover of approximately £2.8 million. That year they acquired Claygate Building Supplies in Marden and subsequently developed it into Claygate Distribution Limited, supplying bathroom and plumbing equipment to independent merchants across the South East. As the business grew, the brothers also began buying rather than renting the buildings they operated from. When they outgrew a property, instead of selling it they retained it and rented it out – a strategy that would prove significant when they eventually moved into farming. >> WWW.SOUTHEASTFARMER.NET | OCTOBER 2026

<< The distribution business continued to expand, culminating in an £8.5 million investment in a new distribution centre in Marden in 2007. Claygate Distribution went on to win Best Bathroom Distributor eight years consecutively, reflecting the same desire to win and be recognised for quality that the brothers are now bringing to farming.

TURNING TO FARMING

In 2015 they bought Wilsley Park Farm near Cranbrook. Initially, the buildings were an important attraction. Their experience in property meant they immediately recognised the potential for commercial rental income. But the farm also came with established orchards, and rather than regarding them

as secondary to the property, the team became increasingly passionate about making the fruit-growing enterprise work. They embarked on a 10-year replanting programme, replacing and upgrading trees and varieties while retaining some of the older orchards. The aim was to increase productivity from the same acreage while improving the quality of the fruit. According to Trevor, production has risen from around 500 bins to potentially 1,400 to 1,500 bins. Walking through the orchards with him, it quickly becomes apparent how closely he watches the crop. In a block of Marjorie’s Seedling plums, Trevor pointed out fruit that had initially been too small for the required specification but had continued to grow after the first commercial pick and would

be harvested on a subsequent pass. Pheromone traps are used during the growing season to monitor different moth species, while the team has also experimented with different spacings and more vigorous rootstocks where they believe they can achieve a better result. It reflects an approach familiar from their other businesses: question how things have traditionally been done, invest where necessary and pursue quality. That philosophy has resulted in considerable success at the National Fruit Show, where Wilsley Park has progressed from winning a handful of rosettes to achieving the highest points score for the past two years. For Trevor, there is genuine satisfaction in producing something exceptionally well.

The story behind Claygate Farms' fruit growing success – and the extraordinary care involved in selecting and preparing show fruit – is explored separately (see page 30).

“When you grow something, you look at it and it’s healthy. The fruit is the right shape, it’s clean. That’s my inspiration because it’s good. We’ve done it. It’s fantastic,” he said. Yet despite the success, the economics of fruit growing remain challenging. “The problem with farms is farms don’t make enough money to invest,” said Mel. “You’ve got to have outside investment, and fortunately we’ve been able to do that.” It is a candid acknowledgement of an advantage most farming businesses simply don’t have. Even with substantial investment, Wilsley Park has taken years to approach the point where the farming operation can generate a return, with new orchards needing time to mature.

BUILDING SPRATSBOURNE

The brothers’ farming interests expanded significantly again in 2022. After acquiring Spratsbourne Hill Farm from Vanessa Frampton, they were approached by neighbouring farmer Chris Bishop, who was looking to retire and wanted to sell Spratsbourne Farm. Chris was keen for the farm and its livestock to continue rather than seeing the land broken up or the herd dispersed. The resulting acquisition brought with it the pedigree Spratsbourne herd of Sussex cattle, which Mel and Andrew promised to retain. Today Trevor runs 48 breeding cows and two bulls, with youngstock taking total cattle numbers to just under 100. Since taking on the herd, the team has concentrated on improving the breeding programme, including using stored semen from a champion bull, while maintaining a closed pedigree herd. Crucially, the livestock now also has a direct route to the customer through

Block, the farm-led butchery based on the Spratsbourne Estate. All steers produced by the herd go through Block, while the farm’s sheep and pigs also supply the butchery. Rather than simply selling finished livestock into the conventional market, Block allows the estate to retain more control over the product from pasture to counter. Whole animals are butchered, with meat dry-aged, cured and prepared in-house and an emphasis on making use of the full carcass. The sheep enterprise has also changed. Today the brothers run around 240 Romney ewes crossed with Beltex rams, producing lambs capable of finishing from around 13 weeks. Pigs have been introduced into woodland areas, while goats have recently joined the mix. The infrastructure is evolving alongside the livestock, with two new buildings planned to provide additional forage storage and changes being considered to make cattle housing and feeding safer and more efficient. “We want to be the best at everything that we do,” said Mel. For Trevor, that means applying the same

eye for quality to livestock that he brings to the orchards. “You get one of those red Sussex in the sunshine, you’ve got a nice green background, and it’s got this lovely round appearance, straight on the back, and it’s shiny. It’s healthy. That’s what is passion,” he said. He talks in much the same way about assessing the conformation of a lamb or selecting breeding stock. “If you don’t feel it, you won’t do it. You’ve got to be able to feel that passion.” The ambition is now to show some of their cattle, mirroring the success achieved with fruit. Commercially, the emphasis on quality means targeting the premium end of the market rather than competing principally on price, with Block complemented by wholesale sales to selected restaurants.

INVESTING FOR THE LONG TERM

Taking on Spratsbourne also exposed one of the problems facing many older farms: underinvestment. While the previous owner had put a great deal of his own money into the farm each year, there was a backlog of work. >>

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Trevor Bartlett << Fences and gates needed replacing, ditches clearing, ponds restoring and fallen trees dealing with, alongside a legacy of discarded building materials. The brothers are taking a longterm approach across the estate, from fencing designed to last 30 or 40 years to environmental management, including bird cover and a new three-year environmental agreement.

PAYING FOR FARMING

This is where the property lesson learned during their plumbing days has become integral to the Claygate Farms model. Buildings at Wilsley Park are commercially let, creating another source of income alongside agriculture. That rental income effectively subsidises agricultural production. “We couldn’t have 122 acres of top fruit without the money coming in from the sheds,” said Mel. The fragility of the fruit business was illustrated particularly starkly when around 40 tonnes of plums were picked and stored ready for a customer, only for the order not to materialise after demand dropped. The loss ran into tens of thousands of pounds. Input costs have risen sharply, while the prices paid for some crops have failed to keep pace. Growers can also face uncertainty over how much of their crop will ultimately be accepted and what return they will receive after grading. Their response has been to keep the fruit operation lean while continuing to develop income streams beyond conventional agriculture.

CREATING A DESTINATION

At Spratsbourne, those plans extend well beyond commercial lets. A spa is being developed and is due to open in October, short-stay accommodation is planned, and

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Mel would eventually like the estate to host open-air concerts and other events. There are also discussions around planting vines and potentially creating a tap room where visitors could drink products made or grown on the estate. The brothers already produce their own Plucky Pheasant cider, alongside apple and pear juices and honey, while their wider food businesses include Taywell Farm Shop and Birchwood Restaurant, run in partnership with Green Michelin-starred chef Will Devlin. Block fits naturally into that ambition, too. Rather than being simply a butchery hidden away on a working farm, it gives customers a reason to come onto the estate and connects what is happening in the fields with a product they can take home. The wider intention isn’t necessarily to become a major wine producer or events venue, but to turn Spratsbourne into a destination, creating reasons for people to visit and opportunities to add value to what the farms already produce.

THE NEXT GENERATION

For all the investment taking place today, the brothers are also looking much further ahead. They have acquired neighbouring Wenman Park, Angley Farm and land between the properties from the Glassenbury Estate, joining the holdings together to create what is now known as the Spratsbourne Estate. Spratsbourne was purchased in the names of their four children, Mel’s two sons, Ollie and Max, and Andrew’s daughters Annie and Verity. Between them, the next generation already has experience spanning business, retail, property, human resources and hospitality. Whether they ultimately return to become directly involved in the estate remains to be seen, but the arrangement reflects a

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deliberate attempt to think about succession early. It also helps explain the long-term nature of the investment taking place. “We’re very fortunate that we don’t have to rely on farming as our main source of income,” Mel admitted. “That gives us the opportunity to take our time, concentrate on doing things properly and hopefully build something we’re really proud of, rather than having to make decisions based purely on short-term profitability. “But we will see the benefit of that investment over time.” Their outside capital has undoubtedly allowed them to do things many established farming businesses simply cannot afford to do. But their experience has also demonstrated just how difficult it can be for farming to generate sufficient profit continually to reinvest. Perhaps what makes their story most interesting is what they are trying to do with that advantage: invest for the long term, produce something they can be proud of and build a diversified farming estate capable of being passed to another generation. They may still consider themselves the new kids on the block, but whether it is bathrooms, apples or Sussex cattle, the philosophy remains remarkably consistent: if they are going to do it, they want to do it well.

FOCUS ON FRUIT SARAH CALCUTT

SHOWCASING BRITISH HORTICULTURE November is a big month this year, featuring many great events showcasing everything that is great in British horticulture (along with Interpoma 26 in Bolzano for the regulars). Across the sector, our representative organisations have delivered a really interesting programme of events, conferences and shows across the month. A collaboration between the great team at the East Malling Trust and the Worshipful Company of Fruiterers has launched a promotional campaign to promote the sector; as organisations committed to the success and future growth of UK horticulture, we all have a unique opportunity this autumn to come together behind a single, sector-wide initiative: #UKHorticultureMonth November already brings together an extraordinary concentration of horticultural events, conferences and gatherings across the UK. Collectively, these events attract growers, researchers, advisers, educators, policymakers, investors, retailers and industry leaders. Yet while each event delivers significant value in its own right, our collective impact will be even greater through the whole sector working together to tell one powerful story about UK horticulture. Everyone is invited to join in supporting #UKHorticultureMonth, a collaborative, sector-led media campaign designed to celebrate, promote and showcase the importance of UK horticulture throughout November. This year's programme already includes: • National Fruit Show, Kent (4 November) • Chartered Institute of Horticulture Skills Summit, Kew (4 November) • British Peas & Beans Conference, Boston (10-11 November) • Worshipful Company of Fruiterers’ F3 Future of Fruit and Fresh Conference, Kent (25 November) • Vineyard & Winery Show, Kent (25 November) • Onion & Carrot Conference, Leicester (26 November)

• East Malling Trust's Horticulture and Health Conference, Kent (26 November). It’s a simple ambition; we want to raise the profile of UK horticulture nationally and showcase the sector's contribution to food security, environmental sustainability, economic growth and public health. Looking at just the events in our region, growers and others can begin the month with the National Fruit Show, the industry showcase for machinery, technology and amazing growing prowess, and the best networking opportunity the sector has. If you’re looking to explore the opportunities that the viticulture sector has to offer, there is no better place to learn than the Vineyard & Winery show, while if your focus is on the future of the fruit industry with the emerging science and technology the sector needs, then the Fruiterers’ conference on 25 November will be the place to be. With Nuffield scholars reporting, headline speakers like Professor Tim Lang talking about the impact of food security policy on the fruit industry, NIAB researchers reporting on their critical work and progress updates on many important programmes, it’s an essential day. There has been a lot in the press this year about nutrition; how farming practices and new plant breeding programmes have

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been focussed on improving the nutritional content of our food. The conference at East Malling on the 26th will help growers, policy makers and nutritionalists come together to further raise the profile of a healthy diet and its impact on the economy. The events through the month will undoubtedly help inspire the next generation to consider careers in horticulture, so please bring your students and trainees along to as many events as possible. There is much to celebrate in innovation, science, technology and best practice, to raise the profile of a sector under great pressure that continues to move forward, delivering safe, high quality, nutritional food with an important role to play in national food security. So, please, as you post on social media about all the great things you are doing in your business, also share information about the events you attend in the month. #UKHorticultureMonth is the tag, and if you have an event or an important milestone in your business, please share it and let everyone know how amazing our sector is.

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THREE STEPS TO BETTER BLACKGRASS CONTROL

Blackgrass control is moving underground, with a shift in focus towards creating crop root systems that will be highly competitive against those of the weed. While significant progress has been made in getting on top of blackgrass in the past decade – average plant counts in trials at Hutchinsons’ Cambourne grassweed site in Cambridgeshire stand at 60 plants/m2 today, compared to 600 plants/m2 seen at the former Brampton site 10 years ago – small numbers still matter, said Hutchinsons' technical manager Dick Neale. “The problem is that these surviving blackgrass plants tiller their socks off, so we could still end up with a lot of heads and a lot of seed return,” he explained, pointing out that, uncontrolled, a blackgrass population of 50 plants/m2 could deliver a seed return of 150,000 seeds/m2. Ongoing grassweed work at Cambourne has identified three key levers that can help growers stay on top of blackgrass weed populations:

PLACEMENT FERTILISER – TO SUPPORT CROP ESTABLISHMENT

Placement fertiliser, and phosphate in particular, is most valuable as an insurance. In Hutchinsons' trials with PrimeStart, benefits have included improved crop establishment, better retention of tillers and a change in crop architecture. “We don't need a lot of phosphate, but we need it available to the crop roots. We are using phosphate rather than nitrogen to drive plant growth in the early part of the season, creating a much more robust plant which is able to compete with weeds much more strongly,” said Dick.

VARIETY BLENDS – TO CREATE COMPETITION

While some end uses may restrict blends, their use in feed wheat and barley crops offers an opportunity to increase crop

competition against blackgrass. Trials at Cambourne in 2026 compared KWS Dawsum with a farm blend of SY Insitor, Gleam, Champion and Dawsum, with a PrimeStart-treated blend reducing average blackgrass headcount by 60% compared with the single variety. “Blends provide more competition than single varieties,” said Dick. “We are learning that competition needs to come from the root system. We've got to compete with the root system of blackgrass and generate as much root growth in the wheat crop as we can.”

HERBICIDE SEQUENCES – TO COVER PROTRACTED EMERGENCE

Herbicides remain the primary driver of blackgrass control. At Cambourne, a full-strength, sequenced herbicide programme cut blackgrass head count almost 20-fold versus a single active alone. Timing is key, however. An ongoing Hutchinsons monitoring project has revealed that blackgrass emergence has become later and more protracted, beginning during the first week of October but then continuing in small numbers through to mid-November. As a result, a sequence of actives rather than a big, single pre-em stack will give the best blackgrass control, with the aim of the sequence being to overlap herbicide active dose with black-grass emergence, said Dick. “We've got to make sure we've got herbicide active in the soil from the first of October to the middle of November,” he added. With blackgrass populations now lower but emergence increasingly protracted, the focus must shift towards building a competitive crop from the outset, placing phosphate where roots can access it, using variety blends to strengthen crop competition and sequencing herbicides to match the weed’s emergence pattern, with the aim of leaving as little opportunity as possible for survivors to replenish the seedbank.

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REFLECT BEFORE JOINING ‘OCTOBER DRILLING IS FOR LOSERS’ CLUB This month’s article is by Peter Cowlrick. Following the long hot summer of 2026 and with a “Super El Nino” developing that will undoubtedly impact global weather, and unlike in 1976, the UK weather seems reluctant to succumb to the vagaries of autumn just yet. Apart from the weather, farming seems to be facing an unending plethora of challenges, from escalating production costs and political ambivalence to the more tangible pest and pestilence types; the latter have been testing in almost all crops this year. Cereal crop performance in 2026 was widely impacted by the summer heatwaves, but pest damage (in particular barley yellow dwarf virus (BYDV) and wheat dwarf virus (WDV) was also a key factor in some of the poorer outcomes. With ominous warnings from the media and keyboard ‘doomscrollers’ about the possibility of a more tempestuous and wetter autumn than normal, it’s tempting to get the cereal drills readied for action a little earlier. However, before dropping the chequered flag and joining the ‘October drilling is for losers’ club, a resumé of some of the issues arising from this time last year would be prudent. Following another hot and dry summer in 2025, and a run of difficult autumns, cereal drilling in many areas was underway by around 20 September and on many farms completed by 5 October. At the time, with excellent seedbeds and adequate moisture for residual herbicides, this seemed appropriate – but the consequence of such widespread early crop emergence was that crops were exposed to a number of damaging pests, in particular gout fly, cereal aphids and the hitherto overlooked cereal leafhopper. The autumn generation of gout fly adults appears in late September, laying eggs on

emerged wheat and barley leaves. These eggs then hatch into larvae that burrow into the shoots, causing the classic, swollen, ‘gouty’ tillers the following spring. In most years, winter cereals can compensate for the loss of infested tillers without significant yield impacts, but in years where such extreme heat follows, the crop’s ability to compensate is reduced, leading to greater yield impacts. A well-timed pyrethroid targeting gout fly eggs before they hatch can provide a high level of control, but almost no control after egg hatch. However, cereal aphids with their propensity to spread BYDV, and leafhoppers and the spread of WDV, were a more significant and widespread factor in reduced cereal yields. The main vectors of BYDV in cereals are the bird cherry (Rhopalosiphum padi) and grain (Sitobion avenae) aphids, which can both migrate into autumn-sown cereals as soon as they emerge, at which point they transmit BYDV into the plant via their feeding stylets. Five years ago, between 5% and 20% of grain and bird cherry aphids were carrying BYDV, but last autumn the figure was nearer 35%, meaning the overall viral loading was much greater. A further complication is that around 50% of grain aphids carry the Kdr mutation that confers reduced pyrethroid control. More recently, a ‘super Kdr’ mutation has been discovered; grain aphids can migrate throughout the winter in milder coastal areas and probably did so even inland last winter due to ongoing mild weather. Suction traps even caught grain aphids during March this year; subsequently, aphids (primarily grain) were widespread in many cereal crops by late April, with the resultant yellowed upper leaves showing by ear emergence, leading to

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Peter Cowlrick reduced grain fill. Well-timed autumn pyrethroid sprays meant the more typical stunting symptoms associated with BYDV were generally less apparent, but yield reductions from early spring-transmitted BYDV here in the south typically ranged from 10% to 50%. The other virus vector of note, leafhoppers (Psamotettix alienus), transmit WDV. This is a relatively new pest to the UK that is favoured by hot summers, mild autumns and early wheat and barley drilling. The leafhopper feeds on the emerging coleoptile, and in so doing transmits WDV, which results in 100% yield loss in infected plants. Virus testing of crops displaying crop yellowing/stunting this spring have shown the presence of WDV infections to be more widespread than previously thought. There is no means of effective chemical control, with delayed drilling into the second week of October or later the only reliable control measure. Perhaps having a proportion of October drilling isn’t for losers after all, but only time will tell.

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STEPHEN CARR

A DAY AT THE FAIR

To the Dolphin Sheep Fair at the Ardingly Showground where, for one day a year, we gather to revel in everything sheep. The stated purpose of the event is strictly commercial: to buy and sell ewes, tegs and lambs. But we all know that, if it were just a matter of ‘business’, no-one in their right mind would go to the trouble of erecting acres of temporary sheep pens in the middle of a windy field just for one day to sell a few thousand sheep when there are permanent livestock markets that carry out that function across the region each week. No, a ‘sheep fair’ is all about a sheep farming community getting together for a day simply for the high drama of seeing a fabulously varied array of sheep run through a makeshift ring while the auctioneer and his assistant perch on a precarious temporary rostrum that looks like a single gust of wind might blow it away. The event’s eccentricity is epitomised by the youthful and enthusiastic nature of the sheep drovers, many of whom are school age and released by the likes of Plumpton Agricultural College for the day, and who briskly guide the sheep through the complex mosaic of pens to and from the sales ring. My own daughters used to get the day off school to help shepherd, no

head teacher having had the heart to quote school attendance policy in the face of so Hardyesque a request. When we are not sampling the drama being played out in the sales ring, we drift around the showground to find out who won the cups and prizes, meet vendors, buyers, friends. We queue interminably for a burger, twice more for tea. Allegedly, a little luck money exchanges hands. Given that sheep farmers are not known for their optimism, conversations at the fair are strikingly positive. We talk about the favourable weather and how lucky most of us have been in this region to avoid the worst impacts of bluetongue disease. We agree that the hot dry weather suited our flocks and that worm counts remained very low. We marvel at how our ewes had thrived on the high dry matter content of what grass was available to them. We concur that even the autumn is proving benign, with generous amounts of heavy rain having turned dusty brown pastures a vivid emerald green in a matter of days.

So, with flocks across the region knee deep in grass, and fat lamb and cull ewe prices having been consistently excellent throughout the year, the scene is set for a roaring trade. And so it turns out (my own 70 tegs and 200 ewe lambs making towards the top end of my hopes.) This only adds to the sunny fairground atmosphere of the day. But it is in the ephemeral nature of fairs that they quickly come to an end. We queue again for our paperwork from the temporary office in the computerstuffed portacabin and make off with our purchases and/or sales receipts. The lorries reverse, the gates on the Ifor Williams trailers clatter and slam. We live in volatile times and who knows what lies ahead for sheep farmers, with Liz Truss’s free trade in sheep meat agreements with Australia and New Zealand soon to take full effect. But I’m sure I’m not the only one who would greatly miss the glorious open-air madness of ‘the Dolphin’ if it were not part of my farming calendar.

STEPHEN CARR Stephen farms near Eastbourne in East Sussex in partnership with his wife and four of his daughters. The farm has a pub, the Sussex Ox at Milton Street, which serves the farm's pedigree Sussex beef, Southdown-cross lamb and fruit and vegetables from the farmhouse kitchen-garden.

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BLUETONGUE REARS ITS UGLY HEAD

Autumn has definitely arrived in the UK and brought with it some beautiful sunrises and sunsets. So far at least, the weather has been rather kind to us; long may this continue. Winter wheat is being drilled as the magazine goes to print and hopefully will establish itself well. Like many other farmers, we have decided to grow a little oil seed rape (OSR) this year. The drilling conditions were good and early signs are that establishment has been successful; fingers crossed the cabbage stem flea beetles stay away. Having not grown OSR for many years, and with wheat at £150 a tonne (when we were doing our budgets) we decided to take on a challenge again and grow OSR. The recent rise in wheat prices of circa £50 a tonne in the past few weeks have maybe dented that margin a little, but we needed a break crop and have decided to stick with it. As I write, the contractors are due at any moment to harvest the maize. Although it looks well in a difficult year, we are still a little apprehensive about the quality. The cobs are a little smaller than normal and concerns about the starch content remain. The cows are milking well at the moment and another penny or two on the milk price would be most welcome. The winter maintance jobs are building for the boys to make a start on as soon as the field work has finished. Bluetongue in the UK has reared its ugly head again and farmers are being asked to make a calculated risk to vaccinate or not to vaccinate. In an already cash-strapped industry, the cost of vaccinating on top of already spiralling costs could see many farmers deciding to sell everything. In 2007 we vaccinated all our livestock at a significant cost to the business. This was not straightforward as there were a number of fertility and/or abortion issues that were attributed by the vet to a consequence of the vaccine. In subsequent meetings after the event outbreak to discuss bluetongue, we were astounded by the number of farmers in the South East that had elected not to vaccinate. We would be rather reticent to vaccinate this time around and go to the cost and risk again when many others did not. The virus is quite often fatal in sheep and in cattle can cause milk loss, abortion, birth defects and more, but can also be fatal. While bluetongue doesn’t affect humans, the symptoms in livestock include fever, facial swelling and lameness but can also be hard to spot. There is no cure for bluetongue, but medication to relieve the symptoms is available via your vet. It is expected to peak at the end of September/beginning of October. Until next time, stay safe.

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BRINGING BRITAIN’S FRUIT INDUSTRY TOGETHER

After a season that has tested orchards, growers from across the country will come together at the Kent Showground for the 2026 National Fruit Show on Wednesday 4 November. For many growers, this year has brought an exacting combination of heat, drought and wider commercial pressure. Water supplies have been stretched, fruit size and yields have come under pressure in some areas, and businesses have once again had to adapt quickly to circumstances beyond their control. Against that background, the show offers something particularly valuable: a day to compare experiences and recognise the determination behind this year’s crop, and a chance to explore practical measures that could help growers adapt to a changing climate and prepare for similar conditions in future. Wider questions about food security and supply-chain resilience have also been brought into sharper focus. The show will provide an important meeting place where growers can exchange views on the support they need from government and buyers, alongside research into disease resistance, storage and the future strength of domestic production.

Since 1933, the National Fruit Show, organised by registered charity the Marden Fruit Show Society, has brought together growers, advisers, researchers, suppliers and others from across all areas of the British fruit industry. Its nationally focused, one-day format provides today’s visitors with concentrated access to knowledge and best practice spanning the growing, storing, packing and marketing of fruit, as well as the opportunity to see new ideas and technology and discuss with manufacturers and suppliers what they could mean in practice for individual growers. At the heart of the event remains the commercial fruit competition and its impressive central display of apples, pears and nuts. Every entry represents months of skilled work and careful decision-making in the orchard. In a difficult season, the fruit presented this year will carry an added significance, demonstrating not only quality but the professionalism and resilience found throughout the sector. This year’s show will be opened by Ali Capper, outgoing executive chair of British Apples & Pears Limited. BAPL sponsors the President’s Breakfast and show opening, and 4 November will be Ali’s final day with

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the organisation after eight years in the role. Her opening address will provide an opportunity to reflect on the progress made during her tenure and to look ahead to the priorities facing British apple and pear growers. Above all, the National Fruit Show is a chance to learn, share ideas, renew working relationships and celebrate the people and produce at the heart of British fruit. “The National Fruit Show is built on collaboration, and it is the collective effort of so many individuals and organisations that makes this event such a highlight each year,” said Nigel Bardsley, chairman of the National Fruit Show. “Every contribution helps create an event that celebrates achievement, encourages learning and strengthens our industry. I wish all exhibitors the very best and hope every visitor enjoys the outstanding displays, expertise, and passion on show. May this year’s event continue to inspire, connect and strengthen our industry for the seasons ahead.” Admission to the National Fruit Show is free. Visitors can register online before the show to enjoy a quicker, easier arrival process and spend more time making the most of the day.

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PICKING A WINNER

Selecting prize-winning fruit involves far more than finding the biggest apple in the orchard. At Wilsley Park Farm, near Cranbrook in Kent, farm manager Trevor Bartlett and the Claygate Farms team scour the orchards for the best examples of their crop before weeks of careful handling and preparation for the National Fruit Show, continuing a tradition started by former orchard worker John ‘OJ’ Wilkins. Claygate Farms has become a successful competitor at the National Fruit Show, achieving the highest overall points score for the past two years, but Trevor's involvement began for rather more personal reasons. When brothers Mel and Andrew Streek bought Wilsley Park Farm in 2015, the orchards came with experienced orchard worker ‘OJ’ – known as Orchard John to his colleagues – who had been entering the National Fruit Show for many years.

Following OJ's death, Trevor and colleague Andy Gregory, who was helping with spraying and orchard husbandry, decided to enter some fruit in his memory. “We wanted to do something,” recalled Trevor. “We thought we'd put something in for the show.” They came away with a cup and several rosettes. The following year they entered again and won more. “We thought, actually, this is getting us on the map and is quite a nice thing to do. It promotes the industry.” At a time when other growers were grubbing orchards in response to difficult economics, Claygate Farms decided to continue investing. “I said: 'Everybody's pulling out trees. Should we do the opposite? Should we plant apples?’” recalled Trevor. His reasoning was simple: if production was falling, there should ultimately be a market for those prepared to keep growing.

SEARCHING THE WHOLE ORCHARD

Success at the National Fruit Show begins with finding the right fruit. Trevor walks the orchards with farm workers Andy Gregory and Clem Young, selecting potential entries from across the commercial crop rather than setting aside particular trees for showing. “We select from the whole orchard, and we select different trees at different points,” he explained. The team first considers which classes to enter and the required size bands before assessing fruit for quality, shape and colour. The final selection isn't made until around two days before the team prepares for the show. “We'll do a rough select on size and quality and shape, because the shape is very important,” said Trevor. Knowing how each variety should look is essential. A show-quality Bramley, for example, should have a characteristic slightly flattened top and bottom and a good curved appearance. Trevor wants it at the right green stage, rather than turning yellow, and without excessive blush. A russet requires the right shape and an even covering of russeting without too much green showing through. The aim isn't simply to find the biggest or most colourful apple, but an exceptional example of the variety - and enough individual fruits that match to create the exhibit.

WHITE GLOVES

Once potential winners are picked, handling becomes critical because bruises, marks and other damage cost points. “It's white gloves, basically,” said Trevor. Even repeatedly turning an apple can leave marks on the skin, so fruit is handled as little as possible before being carefully placed into trays. Pears are stored upright to prevent their stalks bending, while part of the skill is understanding how fruit will behave in trays for as long as six weeks before the show.

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Once potential winners are picked, handling becomes critical

The selected fruit is eventually floated, polished and assessed again before the final exhibits are assembled. Trevor estimates that the final floating, polishing and selection alone can take around 12 hours. It is a considerable investment of time, but it is in these details that good commercial fruit becomes show fruit.

GETTING ON THE MAP

Winning has also helped Claygate Farms establish itself within an industry it entered relatively recently. “We're the new kids on the block,” said Trevor. Since taking on Wilsley Park in 2015, the team has gone from entering largely as a tribute to OJ to competing successfully against growers with generations of experience. Trevor says that recognition has helped get Claygate Farms noticed within the fruit industry, while seeing the farm's name on supermarket shelves provides another

source of satisfaction. “You go into the supermarket and you see some apples with our name on it - Claygate Farms. To me, it makes it all work very well.” He believes the industry could go further by allowing award-winning growers to communicate their success to consumers at the point of sale. His comparison is with wine, where medals and competition results are routinely displayed on bottles. “If you're going to buy one and you see a label on it that says gold winner, you think someone else has said ‘that's good’,” he said. Trevor argues that National Fruit Show recognition could similarly help differentiate quality British fruit from imported produce and give growers greater recognition for what they produce. “I've been on about it for a few years,” he said.

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OJ Wilkins. He had entered fruit for years without quite achieving the level of success the farm has enjoyed more recently. Trevor believes he would be delighted to see what has happened since. “He never got that little bit further,” he said. “We've just taken it up a notch.” But despite his competitive streak, Trevor insists the trophy isn't what ultimately motivates him. “When you grow something, you look at it and it's healthy. The fruit is the right shape. It's clean. That's my inspiration because it's good. We've done it. It's fantastic.” Simply seeing that fruit displayed alongside the best produced by other British growers is, for him, an achievement. “When you win a cup for it, it's not about winning the cup. The cup's second to it,” he said. “That display, whether we win or not, being on that display along with all those people - and we produced that. That's my passion. That's my inspiration.”

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Agrii returns to the National Fruit Show with a larger stand for 2026. Its fruit agronomy team will be on hand to meet growers and help answer their questions. The fruit agronomy team will be joined by colleagues from Agrii's digital technology farming team to discuss the company’s latest developments to support British fruit growing businesses. This includes the RapidAIM codling moth trap network. This year has seen an expansion of the RapidAim network in the UK. Agrii is looking to grow this further to provide a greater

depth of information on the spread of codling moth throughout the season. The team will be keen to discuss the traps and their benefits with growers. “We’re excited to be supporting the National Fruit Show for another year,” said Matt Greep, Agrii’s area business manager for fruit. “Agrii is the biggest agronomy services provider for the UK fruit sector, and we feel our presence reflects that. See us on stand “We look forward to meeting growers to discuss S29 how the season has gone.”

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Members of the Marden Fruit Show Society took part in the organisation’s first ever dedicated members-only event on 12 August when they visited McCanns Brewery at Hukins Hops near Tenterden in Kent. The organisers said the aim was to “provide greater value for growers and others working in the UK fruit sector who support the society through membership”. The evening visit was a new initiative by the society, which organises the National Fruit Show at Detling each year. It was described as “part of the society’s work to further strengthen the value of membership and encourage wider support from across the industry for its work”. A registered charity, the society aims to

promote the better growing, grading and marketing of fruit, delivering a national fruit-based education programme alongside the National Fruit Show and an annual commercial top fruit and nut competition. Speaking at the brewery, society president Catherine Paice said: “The thinking behind a members-only event like this was to provide an opportunity to learn from other parts of the fruit and wider agricultural industry and, just as importantly, give members a chance to meet and exchange ideas outside an annual trade show setting.” McCanns Brewery operates from a converted American style oast at Hukins Hops, with around 80% of the hops used by the brewery grown on the farm.

During a tour, members followed the brewing process from malt and hops through to conditioning, kegging and canning, while hearing how diversification and connections with other local agricultural businesses formed part of the operation. Spent grain from the brewing process is supplied to a local farmer for cattle feed, with beef subsequently returning to the brewery for use in the on-site Hop House Kitchen’s menu. Members also heard about plans to install reed beds to allow water to be processed on site. The 93rd National Fruit Show and commercial fruit competition will be held at the Kent Event Centre, Detling, on Wednesday, 4 November.

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Hortifeeds is excited to welcome visitors to stand S17 at the National Fruit Show, which takes place on 4 November at the Kent Showground, to discuss the company’s extensive range of crop nutrition and associated products. The team will be presenting Hortifeeds’ new photosynthesis enhancing product HortiSynthesis and will be available for questions at the stand throughout the day. They will also be discussing the benefits of Amētros, a calcium mobility product designed to increase calcium movement within the plant and improve its availability where it is needed. Amētros enhances class one yield and improves fruit firmness across a variety of fruit crops, making it a valuable addition to any crop fertiliser programme. The Hortifeeds team will be highlighting the advantages of regular applications of the complete biostimulant, HortiBoost. When used in tank mixes with programmed sprays, HortiBoost strengthens plants to resist stress factors such as extreme heat and drought. The ‘little and often’ application method makes it a

cost-effective way to help protect crops throughout the year. In addition to these products, Hortifeeds will showcase the company’s extensive range of fertilisers and biostimulants, including foliar products suited to all fruit crops and growth stages, as well as bespoke soluble fertilisers for both top and soft fruit. Call Hortifeeds on 01522 704747, email: info@hortifeeds.co.uk or visit www.hortifeeds.co.uk

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Now well into the autumn months, we have hit the peak of our sales in the livestock market ,with store and breeding sheep sales on Fridays and our weekly market on a Tuesday. We are also starting to see good numbers of store and breeding cattle, with more than expected already sold in the months of August and September. Store cattle have been a firm trade, with buyers appearing keen to secure numbers early on regardless of their fodder situation. Strong stores look to be in front of the finished prices and longer-term stores have remained a firm trade, with the overall increase forcing a number of buyers to buy to a price, rather than buying the strength of cattle they perhaps usually would. We are continuing to see the strongest and best-bred cattle sold in excess of £2,000 per head, which shows significant faith in the prospect of a rise in finished prices. Longer-term stores are all in excess of £1,000 per head, with a large number of smaller types £1,200 to £1,500 per head, which is no surprise when the best of the calves are £600 per head upwards. From 1 January 2025 to the end of August 2025, we sold 4,800 store cattle to average £1,243 per head. In the same period this year, we sold 4,750 store cattle to average £1,505 per head, an increase of £262

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per head. This is an indication of the current situation whereby numbers are decreasing, forcing the price per head to rise as a result of supply and demand. Throughout September we have had a store and breeding sheep sale every Friday, with numbers consistently coming forward. The breeding sheep have shown a wide price range so far as a result of mixed quality shearlings showing signs of the hard summer. The best have been hitting the £300 per head mark, as they deserve to, with the majority sold between £230 and £270 per head, which must be accepted as the new normal for those wanting to purchase shearlings. With the shearlings up by £50+ per head on average, this has also forced the price of the breeding ewes up by a similar amount, with large numbers of ewes being sold as a number of flock dispersals take place. Cull ewes have been a consistent trade for the past few months. Fewer than expected have been available, and averages have been back slightly as a result of the mixed quality seen in the pens. A number of genuine grazing ewes have been sold throughout August and September from £80 to £120 per head, dependent on size, breed and quality. The better-fleshed sorts have been hard to find in the past few weeks due to the severe drought having had an effect on them while rearing lambs. We have seen a reduced number of cull ewes penned compared to previous years for a few reasons. Firstly, weaning has taken place later in many places due to the lack of rainfall throughout the summer months which, in turn, has pulled the condition of the ewes back quite significantly in places. Another reason is the pressure farmers are coming under financially. Although lambs are being well sold on most occasions, the cost of production has increased, and to replace older ewes with shearlings or younger ewes is a significant cost to any business. We have seen on-farm culling regimes relaxed in order to retain some existing ewes where possible. The final reason, which cannot be ignored, is that the national flock number is decreasing each year by as much as 5%, which was sadly the case in 2025. There is no doubt that farming is facing unprecedented times, and significant changes are being implemented on farms across the country. If we can be of any assistance with purchasing or selling stock to suit your system, please do not hesitate to contact us.

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As this report was being written in early September, Essex and South Suffolk at last saw some rain, the first of any consequence for three months. There’s still more needed, but it gives some hope for winter forage crops and early drilled rape. These are still very difficult conditions for all farmers, with winter fodder supplies already being fed and real concern over the longterm prospects of obtaining fodder in this area. We also saw a welcome uplift in the beef trade from the slow trade through the summer months, with the extreme hot weather having affected the demand throughout. Trade is still nowhere near where it was 12 months ago, but a steady increase has been seen, and let us hope that continues. Best cattle were trading around 380p/ kg to 400p/kg mark, particularly for the handyweights. It was noticeable that, and this is a regular occurrence, the return to school helped the processed beef trade. The store cattle trade continued at exceptional levels, with buyers showing strong confidence in the future, and this, in many ways, was surprising, considering the lack of winter fodder coming forward and the steady finished beef trade. Over-30-month cattle and cull cows and bulls showed a firm demand throughout the period, with more wanted with the processing beef trade demand increasing. Several very plain beef cows came forward due to the summer grazing issues and were taken to feed. As stated above, let us hope the upward price trend continues and we do see an increase in value up to the Christmas period. It will soon be upon us. In the sheep market, finished lambs, where fed, met a strong demand, slightly above 12 months ago, but that is needed with the cost of hard food. Many producers are stating that it is costing them between £20 and £35 per lamb in concentrate. Best lambs were trading around £200 per

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head, with general averages in the 330p/ kg to 350p/kg for liveweight prices, with the best continentals above that, where the export trade still has some effect. It is noticeable that many store lambs are coming forward due to the lack of summer feed. This has led to a slight downward trend to the store lamb price compared with 12 months ago, but hopefully the rains quoted above will help. Certainly, the grass turned green very quickly, but it takes a long time to get a sufficient amount for lambs to feed off. Stubble turnips have also been slow to grow, but with the cooler and damper weather, there is some hope. Cull ewes have been coming forward in good numbers, but it is noticeable that many are very plain, which is not unexpected following the hard summer they have had. Several buyers are taking ewes to feed. There is a tremendous demand for mutton,

which gives sheep producers a good backstop for their old breeding stock. The pig market is still in the doldrums, which is disappointing considering the short period of upturn that the pig producers had. With feed prices also increasing, margins are once again getting tight. The cull sow trade is extremely difficult, and there are reports of cull boars having minimal, if any, value. Let us hope for an increase in all of the meat trade in the period running up to Christmas. With the rains, arable land work is progressing fast, although it was noted that potatoes in the eastern area were having to be irrigated to help lift the crop, reflecting the very dry period they have had. There are also reports of desperate sugar beet yields and some concern that the rains now would reduce the sugar content of the beet with secondary growth.

SKILLS PLEDGE TO THE WINE INDUSTRY Plumpton College, the UK’s longestestablished wine education provider, is renewing its commitment to the English wine industry with a further £500,000 of fully funded training available to wine businesses and professionals. Following the success of the inaugural Skills Pledge to the Wine Industry announced in January, Plumpton College will once again provide free access to a wide range of industry-focused short courses, reinforcing its long-term commitment to supporting the people, skills and expertise that underpin the continued growth of the English wine sector. The Plumpton College Skills Pledge to the Wine Industry will provide £500,000 of fully funded training from October 2026 to July 2027, giving eligible wine businesses and professionals the opportunity to develop their knowledge, strengthen their capabilities and invest in their future without the usual financial barrier associated with professional training. As the UK’s national centre of excellence for wine education, Plumpton College offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialist courses covering every stage of the wine journey – from vineyard to bottle and beyond. Courses available through the 2027 pledge include Food & Wine Pairing, Introduction to Wine Chemistry, Identifying and Managing Wine Faults, Intensive Principles of Vinegrowing, Intensive Principles of Winemaking and Intensive Sparkling Winemaking, alongside a broad programme of other practical and technical training.

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Plumpton College backs English wine industry with £500,000 training pledge for second year. The programme is open to eligible established producers, new entrants and wine trade professionals, and businesses can use the funding to support the development of both individuals and teams. Vice Principal for adult courses Jon Searle commented: “We are delighted to be continuing the Skills Pledge for a second year. The overwhelming positive response to the initiative demonstrated the appetite across the industry for high-quality, accessible training, and we are proud to be able to make this commitment again. “Continued growth and resilience depend on having the right skills, knowledge and expertise across the sector. By investing in people, we are investing in the future of English wine. “Our aim is not simply to respond to the challenges facing the industry today, but to help businesses and individuals prepare for what comes next – embracing innovation, improving quality and productivity, and building a stronger and more sustainable industry for the future.” With no limit on the number of courses an individual or business can book, the initiative is designed to encourage sustained professional development and knowledge-sharing across the industry. However, an individual course cannot be repeated by the same participant. Courses must be booked and attended between October 2026 and 31 July 2027. Places are expected to be in high demand and participants are encouraged to book early.

Although the training is fully funded, a refundable credit card deposit is required at the time of booking to secure a place. The deposit is returned following attendance, helping to ensure places are used and the fund delivers maximum benefit to the industry. Jon added: “We know that training can sometimes be one of the first things businesses have to reconsider when budgets are under pressure. By continuing this pledge, we want to remove that barrier and give businesses the opportunity to invest in their people. “We are proud to stand behind the English wine industry for a second year and to play our part in developing the talent that will shape its next chapter.”

Plumpton College offers a range of learning opportunities to suit your goals, from the free Skills Bootcamp Vineyard Operative for eligible East Sussex residents, to degree programmes and internationally recognised WSET qualifications.

Further details, including eligibility criteria, course availability and full terms and conditions, are available via the Plumpton College website.

ADVICE FROM THE VET

PREPARING FOR HOUSING

Don’t overlook infectious disease, says Luke Gunter of Westpoint Chelmsford. In 2026, preparing for housing is about more than just reviewing sheds and ventilation. After a prolonged drought across southern UK, many producers face the combined challenges of poorer quality forage, subsequent nutritional stress and an increased risk of infectious disease. As nutrition and immunity are closely linked, reviewing both herd nutrition and infectious disease management before housing will be essential for maintaining performance over the winter. Following the extraordinarily dry summer, we could see possible nutritional deficiencies in feed, particularly in later cuts. Subsequent effects could result in trace element deficiencies (such as iodine, cobalt or selenium) or crude protein, digestibility and metabolisable energy deficiencies. Working with a vet, trace element levels can be checked via blood or liver biopsies to determine possible benefits of bolusing. Traditionally, boluses are administered at turnout, but depending on results, some producers might consider bolusing at housing instead. As for protein and energy, veterinary blood tests can check albumin, globulin and non-esterified fatty acids (NEFA)

values (approximately two weeks before and after calving) to determine short- and long-term protein intake as well as assess energy demands. Trace element and protein status will impact immunity, return to oestrous, cyclicity, milk production and daily live weight gains. Poor quality milk and lower protein, especially in heifers, means a herd is more at risk of passive transfer failing in calves, and they will struggle for protection against infectious diseases. Trace element deficiencies are also linked to immunosuppression, and this will impact not only the animals’ tolerance to disease but also your vaccine cover efficacy. Testing for infectious diseases provides valuable information to support management and breeding decisions. Many beef producers use the premium cattle health scheme to monitor diseases including Johne's Disease, bovine viral diarrhoea (BVD), infectious bovine rhinotracheitis, leptospirosis and neospora. Johne's Disease remains a long-term challenge because infected cattle may not test positive for several years after becoming infected. If an animal tests positive on antibody blood testing or faecal PCR testing, all calves from that maternal line should be

considered high-risk animals. Evidence also suggests infection can occur in cattle beyond the neonatal period, making ongoing management and monitoring essential. BVD continues to cause significant production losses, particularly through the ‘Trojan cow’ – a pregnant animal carrying a persistently infected calf. This makes maintaining a BVD-free herd difficult without robust biosecurity and vaccination. Tissue tag testing of newborn calves, alongside strategic vaccination, remains an effective control strategy. Neospora is primarily transmitted from dam to calf across the placenta, allowing infection to build within family lines over successive generations. Identifying infected breeding animals can help reduce future losses from abortion and poor reproductive performance. Leptospirosis risk should also be reviewed, particularly on farms with watercourses that increase wildlife contact. Vaccination may be appropriate, depending on your herd's risk profile. Optimising nutritional status before housing should therefore be considered alongside infectious disease control, rather than as a separate issue. Working with your vet to assess trace element, protein and energy status alongside reviewing your herd health and infectious disease status will help maximise immune function, vaccine responses and long-term productivity.

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ALAN WEST SHEEP TOPICS

CHALLENGES AND BLESSINGS

This month’s contribution could easily be a paraphrasing of last October’s, after yet another challenging summer. At the time of writing we have had a drop of rain in our corner of the South East, but certainly nowhere near a respectable amount and considerably less than that required to provide a decent bite of grass; that said, anything is better than nothing. We are definitely behind mid-September last year, and although some paddocks have a reassuring green haze there is nothing like a proper bite for the sheep. I did the sums at the end of August, and the 30-year March to August rolling average for our area is about 280mm (11 inches in old money); this year we recorded the grand total of 78mm and much of that (20mm) in March. With a shortfall of over 200mm, we certainly have some major catching up to do. The chances of a decent autumn flush are now looking vanishingly slim, although (being optimistic) there is more unsettled weather forecast over the next week or so, so we may, with a good deal of luck and significantly more rain, get some semblance of a flush, but I suspect not a great deal. In spite of the challenging summer the sheep look remarkably well. “Better a roast lamb than a boiled,” as the saying goes. Sheep do seem to relish a hot dry summer, something that harks back to their ancestry in the arid environment of the Middle East. The ewes, in particular, given the challenges they’ve faced, really do look better than they should; I suspect that they have simply switched into survival mode and are looking after themselves which, unfortunately, may not bode well for lamb numbers next spring. Regrettably, survival mode and a large lamb crop do not sit comfortably together. Having gone up a gear in terms of utilising tight supplies of poor-quality grass (or hay, in many cases), they may not have sufficient reserves

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to provide for an acceptable lambing percentage next spring without some sort of nutritional boost moving into autumn. With the Lleyn being naturally prolific and not wanting large litters, I don’t generally flush the ewes; a majority of twins suits our simple system, and generally a bit of quality grass provided by a strong autumn flush will suffice to produce our target of 195% to 200% lambing but, with this looking increasingly unlikely, some supplementary feed will undoubtedly be required to provide a pre-tupping nutritional boost to achieve our lambing target next spring. In addition, the wet winter and dry summer combination has significantly depleted available mineral resources, so a vitamin/mineral dose pre-tupping will almost certainly prove beneficial. With the inevitable lag needed for the rumen microbiome to adjust to any significant dietary changes, decisions need to be made now (early September) if the extra nutrients from supplementary feeds are to have the desired benefits. An integral part of our simple system has always been the strategic use of hard feeds, i.e. it is only introduced when really necessary. I believe that ewes need to be challenged in order to assess their true potential; the introduction of some hard feed now is not a cheap option but is undoubtedly a good investment. For every 10% lift in lambing performance, we should, at current prices, see an addition to the value of next year’s lamb crop of about £15-plus per ewe, which, even at bag prices, equates to feeding a ewe approximately half a kilogram a day for two months; for us, and no doubt for most flocks, this is doubtless considerably in excess of that required to achieve the desired performance gain, thus not a difficult decision Thankfully in the South East corner we have been blessed so far this season in not facing the challenges presented by the current wave of bluetongue that has had a disastrous impact on flocks in other parts of the country, with some seeing mortality rates as high as 30%. The vaccine is expensive and offers no guarantee of preventing animals being infected; given

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Joe Cain and Millie Smith’s worthy winner of the Lleyn championship at the Edenbridge and Oxted Show this and the fact that the threat posed by BTV3 may be perceived as being somewhat remote, it would be relatively easy for producers in the region to ignore the risks involved, but the midge vector season is far from over and some wetter weather will no doubt increase activity. Talking to breeders locally and around shows, though, many, possibly the majority, have chosen to vaccinate. Inevitably there will be a few that choose not to do so for various reasons, cost being the most frequently quoted, plus a small minority that seem to think that BTV3 is all part of a government conspiracy to reduce sheep numbers in the UK; each to his/her own. The fact that the vaccination significantly reduces both symptoms and levels of mortality, as well as offering a degree of enhanced sheep welfare and reassurance, obviously resonates with most producers. Quite apart from the assurance and potential welfare benefits provided by vaccination, there is a bit of a bonus for those selling store lambs, with buyers generally prepared to pay a premium for vaccinated lambs, particularly for those travelling to the South West, a traditional destination for

VET DIARY

BLUETONGUE OUTBREAKS SPREAD RAPIDLY

August was a challenging month for livestock farmers across much of the country. While many of us in the South East were worrying about a lack of grass growth following a dry summer, our farming colleagues in the South West were facing a far more serious problem as bluetongue outbreaks spread rapidly through affected areas. The outbreak exposed significant weaknesses in the UK's veterinary medicine supply chain, particularly regarding vaccine availability. Following a relatively slow uptake of vaccine during the spring and early summer, surplus stocks were understandably redirected elsewhere in Europe. When demand surged following the outbreaks in Devon and Cornwall, obtaining sufficient doses became extremely difficult. It took considerable effort from veterinary practices, industry bodies and the Veterinary Medicines Directorate to secure additional supplies. Eventually, vaccine stocks were rerouted from Germany, France, Spain and the Netherlands, but for some producers this came too late to provide the protection they had hoped for. Fortunately, the South East has so far been spared the scale of disease seen in the West Country. Recent changes by the Animal and Plant Health Agency (APHA) allowing private veterinary surgeons to confirm diagnoses, alongside updates to the bluetongue ‘heatmap’ to include suspected cases, have helped provide a much clearer picture of the disease situation. Earlier delays in testing and reporting had left many farmers uncertain about the true extent of infection. Hopefully, valuable lessons have been learned, and these more responsive reporting systems will become standard practice during future disease outbreaks. One recurring concern I continue to

hear relates to the effect of bluetongue vaccination on fertility. Recently, a client contacted me regarding the purchase of a bull from south-west Scotland where fertility testing had produced disappointing results. The suggestion was made that vaccination was responsible. However, where bluetongue virus is circulating, it is important to remember that infection itself is a well-recognised cause of infertility in breeding males and can result in permanent damage in some animals. By contrast, the risk of fertility problems attributable to vaccination is considered extremely low. Among our own clients, bulls vaccinated before significant virus circulation occurred have subsequently performed well in routine breeding soundness examinations, with failure rates no higher than would normally be expected. The clearest lesson from this year's outbreak is that prevention is almost always preferable to reaction, although the vaccine supply difficulties undoubtedly complicated decision making for many producers. Away from bluetongue, we have had an exceptionally busy summer carrying out artificial insemination and embryo transfer work in pedigree sheep flocks throughout the South East, from Norfolk and Kent through to Hampshire and Oxfordshire. Demand for these services continues to grow, reflecting the increasing focus on accelerating genetic progress within pedigree sheep enterprises. Over the past few months we have worked with a wide range of breeds including Charollais, Beltex, Texel, Southdown, Blue

Texel, Dutch Spotted, Suffolk and Badger Face Texel sheep, and even carried out a little artificial insemination work with some particularly characterful Kerry Hills. Across the season we would typically expect to recover an average of seven to eight transferable embryos per donor flush, with around 80% successfully establishing pregnancies following transfer. It is encouraging to see more producers embracing these advanced breeding technologies as part of their long-term flock development plans.

many store lambs from the region. For us, in spite of the issues surrounding vaccine supply, vaccination was the obvious way forward and, once supplies eventually arrived, everything was treated within a few days, with none of the adverse reactions peddled on some social media sites and quoted by some as a reason not to vaccinate; I will give serious consideration to forward ordering next year’s vaccine,

if only to provide a little more certainty and an important incentive for vaccine manufacturers to ensure adequate and timely supplies for 2027. Finally, by the time this goes to press, tupping will be upon us; I hope that by then we will have benefited from a decent drop of rain (“be careful what you wish for”) providing a useful bite to tup onto. No doubt some tups will already have been in

and completed their seasonal task, while for other fit and eager rams the prospect of going to work is imminent and some will still need to endure a week or two of waiting before joining their girls. Whichever it may be, good luck and I hope that tupping goes well. It is through calm and careful flock management over the following, critical, couple of months that next spring’s lambing performance will be largely determined.

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THE RISE OF REGEN

Practical steps and legal considerations. Regenerative agriculture is rapidly gaining momentum as farmers look for ways to improve soil health, strengthen resilience to extreme weather and reduce reliance on costly inputs. While there is no single definition, regenerative farming generally focuses on practices such as cover cropping, reduced cultivation, diverse rotations, managed grazing and measures that enhance biodiversity. Many of these approaches can deliver environmental benefits, but they can also make good business sense. Healthier soils are often better able to retain water, withstand drought and support crop production. As government support increasingly focuses on environmental outcomes, regenerative farming is becoming an attractive option for many businesses. However, adopting regenerative practices is not simply an agronomic decision. Farmers should also consider the legal and contractual implications.

TENANCY AGREEMENTS

For tenant farmers, the starting point should always be the tenancy agreement. While many agreements provide flexibility, some contain provisions that may affect the implementation of regenerative practices. For example, a move to agroforestry, habitat creation or significant changes in cultivation methods may require landlord consent. Some agreements may also restrict the planting of trees, altering field boundaries or participating in long-term

environmental projects. At the same time, landlords are becoming increasingly interested in environmental management and natural capital opportunities. It is therefore not uncommon to see modern farm business tenancies containing obligations relating to soil management, biodiversity enhancement or environmental schemes. Before making changes, both landlords and tenants should ensure their objectives are aligned and that any proposed activities comply with the terms of the tenancy.

STEWARDSHIP AND ENVIRONMENTAL SCHEMES

Many regenerative farming practices sit comfortably alongside environmental schemes and stewardship agreements. Indeed, soil health and biodiversity improvements are increasingly encouraged within government policy. However, farmers should avoid assuming that all regenerative measures will automatically fit within existing agreements. Stewardship schemes often contain detailed management requirements and restrictions, and introducing new practices without checking those requirements could lead to compliance issues or affect future payments. Careful review of both existing and proposed agreements is therefore essential.

CARBON CREDITS AND NATURAL CAPITAL

One of the most interesting legal developments concerns carbon markets.

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Regenerative practices can increase soil carbon, creating opportunities to participate in private carbon credit schemes or other natural capital projects. Several important questions arise, however. Who owns the carbon benefit created by the farming activity? Is it the tenant carrying out the management practices or the landowner? Who has the right to enter carbon agreements and receive any associated income? The answers will often depend on the wording of the tenancy agreement and any contracts with carbon market providers. Liability is another key consideration. Many carbon projects require long-term commitments. If a tenancy ends before those commitments expire, responsibility for maintaining carbon stocks and meeting contractual obligations may become uncertain.

LOOKING AHEAD

Regenerative agriculture offers exciting opportunities for farmers, but the legal framework is still evolving. Before entering environmental schemes, committing to carbon projects or making significant land management changes, farmers should carefully review tenancy agreements, stewardship obligations and contractual arrangements. As regenerative farming becomes more widespread, clear agreements between landlords and tenants will be essential to ensure that environmental ambitions and commercial realities work hand in hand.

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PENSIONS AND INHERITANCE TAX

WHY FARMING FAMILIES SHOULD REVIEW SUCCESSION PLANS

Inheritance tax planning for farming families is changing. Recent reforms to agricultural property relief and business property relief have already prompted many families to review how farms and business assets will pass to the next generation. A further change now brings pensions into focus; from 6 April 2027, most unused pension funds and pension death benefits are expected to be included in a person’s estate for inheritance tax purposes. Pensions have often sat outside the inheritance tax net, making them a useful estate planning tool. For farmers, they may have been considered alongside land, buildings, machinery, partnership interests and family wealth when deciding how assets should be shared. Once the new rules take effect, pensions will need to be reviewed as part of the wider farm succession plan.

WHY THIS MATTERS FOR FARMERS

This is particularly important where the farm is intended to pass to one child or family member involved in the business, while pensions or other non-farming assets are used to provide for others. A Will that worked well when first drafted may need revisiting once pension value is included in the estate.

FAIRNESS, SUCCESSION AND CHANGING BUSINESSES

In farming families, succession planning is rarely just about tax. It is also about balancing fairness between children while protecting the long-term viability of the farm. Children may have joined, left or never worked in the business, while family circumstances may also have changed. Where pensions have been earmarked for non-farming beneficiaries, the proposed inheritance tax treatment could affect whether that approach still delivers the intended result.

Succession planning often starts with the farm itself, but many families also hold pension funds, investments, residential property and diversified business interests. If unused pension funds are included in the inheritance tax calculation, the overall estate value may increase, and existing plans may no longer produce the intended outcome.

Brachers’ private client team works with farming families to review and update Wills in the context of farm succession, pension arrangements and estate planning, helping to ensure plans continue to protect what matters most.

Farming businesses may also have changed through diversification, commercial property, renewable energy schemes or new partnership and company structures, all of which can affect succession planning, valuations and reliefs.

IS IT TIME TO REVIEW YOUR WILL?

A Will review is an important first step in checking whether or not your arrangements still reflect your wishes, family circumstances and the future of the farm. As pension rules change, pension nominations should also be reviewed alongside your Will, particularly where pensions are intended to provide for family members not taking on the farming business. Partnership agreements, company structures, trusts and lasting powers of attorney may also need to be considered so the Will works effectively with the wider succession plan.

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Why Reservoirs Matter:

The lifeline behind England’s soft and top fruit

here is something wonderfully British about a punnet of strawberries. We expect them to appear in our supermarkets, farm shops and fruit bowls each summer (as well as the rest of the year!), bright, sweet and ready to eat. After that, our expectation turns to home grown top fruit – perfect in colour, size and taste. What we perhaps do not think about is what makes that possible. Behind all soft and top fruit production is a carefully managed production system, and one of its most important ingredients is something that can be remarkably easy to overlook… water. For fruit growers, reliable access to water is not a luxury. It is fundamental to maintaining crops, protecting yields and producing quality fruit. The events of 2026 have provided a particularly powerful reminder of just how important water storage can be. Water availability is an increasingly important part of crop production. The latest DEFRA horticulture statistics (at the time of writing) show that UK soft-fruit production fell by 2.7% in 2025 to 134,000 tonnes, with the Government attributing the decline largely to heat-related yield losses in strawberries and raspberries, alongside reductions in planted area. DEFRA also reported that high temperatures and drought stress later in the season negatively affected fruit development in soft fruit crops. For strawberries in particular, production fell by 5.7% to 93,000 tonnes in 2025. DEFRA attributed much of this reduction to prolonged hot weather adversely affecting fruit initiation later in the season. After

the summer of 2026, the next release of DEFRA figures only suggests one direction in travel compared to 2025. Water is not simply about keeping a plant alive. It is about maintaining the growing conditions needed for flowering, fruit initiation, fruit development and, ultimately, a commercially worthwhile crop.

UK soft-fruit production fell 2.7% in 2025, driven in part by heat-related yield losses.  Reservoirs turn rainy days into insurance for sunny ones Whilst, growers can receive substantial rainfall during the winter and spring, (often leading to localised flooding) only to face exceptionally high temperatures and very little rain during the summer growing season. A reservoir effectively creates a buffer between those two extremes, providing reliable irrigation during periods of high temperature and low rainfall. Reservoirs provide a practical solution to this problem allowing water to be stored when it is available and used when it is needed.

 The future may belong to the farms that can store water There was a time when saying that England needs to plan for water shortages might have sounded slightly absurd. After all, this is the country famous for rain. But the experience of recent years tells a different story. If you are considering whether a reservoir could benefit your farm, please get in touch for expert advice and guidance on navigating the planning process and obtaining the necessary permissions. The updated planning framework released at the end of August is already showing greater support for such infrastructure, whilst farmers may be able to utilise permitted development rights to provide reservoirs rather than being dependant on submitting a full planning application. Contact your local Bloomfields office for a no obligation discussion on how we can help you future-proof water retention on your farm.

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Sources: DEFRA and Environment Agency, Government funds scheme to tackle on-farm drought risk, published 4 June 2025. DEFRA and Environment Agency, Drought declared in half of England, published 29 July 2026. DEFRA and Environment Agency, More areas in England declared in drought after record dry July, published 10 August 2026. Environment Agency, Water situation: July 2026 summary, published 11 August 2026. Environment Agency, Dry weather and drought in England: 14– 20 August 2026, published August 2026. DEFRA, Horticulture Statistics 2025, published 25 June 2026. DEFRA and Environment Agency, 4 June 2025.

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Batcheller Monkhouse is presenting an increasingly rare opportunity to acquire a versatile smallholding extending to approximately 10.85 acres, comprising existing residential accommodation, well-established equestrian facilities, agricultural buildings and the significant benefit of planning permission for the construction of a substantial fourbedroom family home. Offering an attractive combination of residential, agricultural and equestrian appeal, the property is ideally suited to private equestrian use, hobby farming, or those seeking a rural lifestyle opportunity with future development potential. Existing residential accommodation comprises a threebedroom dwelling, ancillary to the planning consent for the replacement of a former bungalow (now demolished). A particularly valuable feature of the holding is the benefit of planning permission for the demolition of the former singlestorey dwelling and the construction of a new two-storey family home, together with the creation of a vehicular access from Reeds Lane. The approved scheme provides for an attractive and spacious four-bedroom residence incorporating a ground-floor bedroom, generous open-plan kitchen/living accommodation, snug, study and utility room, creating an excellent opportunity to establish a substantial country home

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within an established rural setting. The property is exceptionally well suited to equestrian, agricultural or smallholding use. The established equestrian facilities include two stable blocks, field shelter, sand school and a horse walker, which is understood to require repair or replacement. A substantial agricultural barn provides excellent storage and operational space, benefiting from an automated roller shutter door and lighting. Areas of hardstanding offer additional parking, storage and manoeuvring space for vehicles, machinery and trailers. The land comprises a useful block of relatively level, free-draining pasture, suitable for grazing and equestrian use. In all, the holding extends to approximately 10.85 acres (according to LandApp), providing a highly appealing combination of residential accommodation, development potential, equestrian facilities and agricultural land in an attractive rural location.

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Park Farm in Crowhurst, East Sussex, offers a versatile and appealing rural opportunity, with multiple enterprises and income generation potential and good communication links providing convenient access to London and the south coast whilst enjoying a fine location in the High Weald countryside. There is an impressive range of accommodation, the principal dwelling being a Grade II-listed, Regency style fourbedroom farmhouse with private garaging set in formal gardens with lovely views over the farm and to the sea. In addition, there are eight converted and characterful holiday cottages with a total floor area of 6,982 sq ft between them offering excellent income-generating potential. The main complex is set around an

attractive courtyard with a mixture of one, two and three-bedroom accommodation, each with private entrances and outdoor space. Attached to the end of this complex is an old brick stable block with planning consent to convert to an accessible holiday let unit and a reception area to service the complex. Separately, there is a threebedroom barn set near to the farm entrance. One of the standout features of the property is its newly constructed equestrian facility extending to some 13,913 sq ft and incorporating 20 Lodden indoor stables, an office, rest room, toilets, tack room and indoor exercise arena complemented by an adjacent outdoor sand school. The remaining farm buildings are set around concrete yard areas and provide a functional range of more modern, general

purpose agricultural barns and traditional buildings including an old dairy and stabling, in all covering another 24,000 sq ft. The farmland is set in a single block of about 105 acres and is a combination of productive permanent pasture managed for grazing and foraging, arable and woodland. Samuel & Son has been appointed as sole selling agent and is marketing the property with a guide price of £3.7million.

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A VERSATILE BLOCK OF LAND CLOSE TO CHICHESTER About 34 acres

Hunston, West Sussex. Chichester: 2.7 miles A productive block of arable land together with smaller areas of pasture. Approximately 33.89 acres in total. The land has historically been used for arable cropping and grazing. Guide Price £635,000 For sale as a whole or in 2 lots

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PERMANENT PASTURE AND MATURE WOODLAND

The land and buildings at Colesgrove Farm provide a rare opportunity to purchase 77.31 acres of permanent pasture and mature woodland, with a range of traditional and modern farm buildings extending to approximately 9,800 sq ft. Colesgrove Farm is located in a rural location, approximately 0.5 miles north of the small hamlet of Mark Cross. The property is located within the High Weald National Landscape. The farm is accessed via a private track from the A267, Tunbridge Wells Road. A 50% share of this track is sold with the farm. The farm extends to approximately 77.3 acres and comprises approximately 39.55 acres of permanent pasture and 36.68 acres of mature broadleaf woodland, some of which is designated as ancient woodland. The fields are typical of the High Weald and are suitable for livestock grazing and cut forage. The land is predominantly grade 4 on the agricultural

land classification. The woodland is primarily mature native deciduous species with some evergreen species. Approximately 20 acres of the woodland comprise established chestnut coppice ready for harvesting.

The buildings occupy approximately one acre. The farm buildings are located centrally within the wider farm with the land extending to the south and east. Please note, the farmhouse and its garden are not included in the sale.

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Based in Surrey and Sussex

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CLASSIFIEDS

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Holly Farm, Partridge Lane, Newdigate, Surrey, RH5 5BN

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CHECK Steel frame buildings. CHECK Sheeting, cladding and oversheeting. CHECK Gutter replacement, repairs and lining. CHECK Steel frame, concrete frame alterations and repairs. CHECK Asbestos removal. CHECK Roof light and sheet changes. CHECK Refurbishments and usage changes. CHECK Demolition, groundworks and site clearance. CHECK 24 hour call out in the event of fire or break in. CHECK Roller shutters, sliding and personnel doors. CHECK Condition reports and dilapidation work before solar panel installation CHECK Mezzanine floors CHECK Insurance and repair work CHECK On site welding and steel fabrication CHECK Solar panel installation ALL WORKS GUARANTEED

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Drainage Contractors Working with farmers since 1947

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CONSTRUCTION LIMITED A professional service at a competitive price

FOR ESTIMATES & ENQUIRIES

(01622) 890884 Email: info@brownsdrainage.co.uk

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Industrial Flooring

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Contact

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STORAGE TANKS Precision gas burners that give total control for drying success.

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61125648

11123404

NEW HOLLAND T7.230

2024, Ex-Demo, Autocommand, 4 Speed, Pto, Guidance Ready, Bar Axle, Led Lights, 2 Mid Mounts, 4 Rear Remotes, Front Tyres, 600/65 R28, Rear Tyres 650/65, R42, 4000Hr Warranty

£121,000

WROTHAM

11123690

31126254

11126316

31123385

NEW HOLLAND T6.180 DYNAMIC COMMAND

NEW HOLLAND T4.110F

NEW HOLLAND SDM 600T

2023, Ex-Hire, Integrated Front, Linkage, Comfort, Operator Seat, Class 4 Heavy Duty, Susp Front Axle, 50Kph, Pneumatic, Trailer Brakes, 2 Elec Mid Mount, Valves

2024, Ex-Demo, 2024, 32X16 Dual, Command, 40Kph, Terraglide Front, Axle Suspension, Power Beyond, 4, Rear Remotes, Front Linkage, Cab, Suspension, Carbon Filtration, Front Tyres 260/70 R20, Rear, Tyres 380/70 R28.

NEW HOLLAND T4.100N

£84,750

£59,950

£39,500

WROTHAM

81123032

WROTHAM

61122967

2025, 32X16 Dualcommand, Hi Lo, Powershuttle, Front Pto, 4 Rear, Remotes 4 Mid Mount, Remotes, Front Linkage, Visionview Cab, Fronts, 240/70, R16, Rear 380/70R24, 10 Led, Worklights, Guidance Ready

WROTHAM

11123550

2023, New Machine, Air Brakes, Front, Depth Wheel, 560Mm Double U, Roller, 520Mm Notched Discs

WINCHESTER

21124648

NEW HOLLAND T4.90V

BEDNAR SWIFTADISC

CLAYDON 4M

KUHN SDS 150-M

CLAYDON M3 EVO DRILL

£49,500

£39,500

£8,750

£6,750

£40,500

2023, 16X16 Power Shuttle, 2 Speed, Pto, Standard Front Axle, 80L X, 36L Dual Hydraulic Pump, 3 Rear, Remotes, 2 Mid Mounts, Visionview Cab, 260/70 R16, Fronts, 380/70 R24 Rears

WROTHAM

61122916

2023, Hyd Folding, Cross Bar Lower, Linkage, Support Wheels, Crushbar, A-Discs, Hyd Depth Adjustment, Steel Ring Packer, Braked Axle, Led Lights, Kennfixx Hyd Lines

GREAT CHART

2022, Front Mounted, 150Mm Blade Kit

71128971

11120597

CLAYDON TERRASTAR

CASE IH 7240

£17,950

£125,000

2023, Ex-Demo 6.3M Terrastar, Following Harrow

GREAT CHART

2018, Axial-Flow 7240, Leather, Seat, Luxury Cab, Autoguidance, Rear, Wheels 500/85R 24, Chopper &, Chaff, 1500 Hours, 30’ Header

Haynes agri

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ALTON

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31127206

KUHN MDS 20.2

£4,250

2023, 1.5M Flail Mower With Hydraulic, Side Shift, The Sds (Side, Delivery System) Range Has Been, Developed To Shred Grass In, Between Rows Of Large-Width, Vines And Orchards And Place It, On The Row.

WROTHAM

Haynes agri

2024, Standard Front Tine With Seeding, Tine, Shear Bolt Kit, 7” A Share, Kit, Splitter Boot Kit, Tool Bar, Kits, Front Cutting Disc, Marker, Arm, Wheel Scraper Kit

HORSHAM

61128814

MZURI 4.8M DRILL

NEW HOLLAND CR8.80

£49,500

£270,000

2024, 4.8M Working Width, Twin Hoppers, Grain/Fert, Half Width Shut Off, And Section Control, Isobus And, Control Box, Leading Disc Kit, Front Pivoting Wheels, Led, Worklights, Beacon And Camera, Kit

WINCHESTER

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90-700cc MXU465, 4WD auto model Now £5300

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Petersfield Galvanised on/off road, stock, low side tipping trailer: EXCELLENT VALUE from £975 +VAT

ATV Attachments TYM TRACTORS We are delighted to now have an area dealership for TYM tractors from 25-105hp, together with factory options

WESSEX

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WHEN WORKING DAYS ARE LONG

please get in touch for further information

Up To £520* Off TRX420FM / TRX520FM / SXS520 models

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USED ATVs/UTVs

HONDA TRX90 .............................................................................. DUE IN HONDA TRX520 FA6. Auto,2024. Low Hours ................................ DUE IN HONDA TRX520 FM6, 2024, Manual. I.R.S ................................... DUE IN HONDA TRX520 FM6. Green. 2023/73 plate...................................£5995 HONDA TRX420FM2, 2022 ,63 hours only. Manual Shift, Power Steering, as new...............................................................£5995 HONDA TRX420FA. 2009, Auto, low hours......................................£3850 KYMCO MXU550, Ex Demo................................................................ £4995 POLARIS RANGER Diesel DX. 2026. Show Model. 3 hours only, fully kitted with full cab and heater, and several other accessories.... £24500 POLARIS SPORTSMAN 570EPS, 2025...............................................£5950 POLARIS RANGER Diesel 2023/73 plate. Full Cab and Heater......£15500

SXS520 PIONEER:

£520 off RRP

POLARIS RANGER Diesel 2022. Half cabs, choice of two..............£12995 POLARIS RANGER Diesel 2024, Half Cab ......................................£14995

USED COMPACT TRACTORS

TYM 2500. 25hp. Hydro, Spools, Ex demo

USED MACHINERY

6’ Three Point Linkage Tined Harrow...................................................... £395 CYCLE country 4’ snow plough assembly................................................ £450 FLEMING FM150 1.5m Finishing Mower, PTO driven .......................... £1250 LOGIC LSH200 Super Harrow................................................................ £1295 Small Road Trailer ‘for spares or repair’ ............................................£95 WESSEX 1.8m Finishing Mower........................................................£1450 ALL+VAT

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Bell Agricultural Ltd Support That Lasts a Lifetime

Support That Lasts a Lifetime SCATTERBIRD MK4 BIRDSCARING GAS GUN The Scatterbird Mark 4 incorporates many innovative features, including the use of UV stabilised, impact resistant polypropylene for the casing, and improved performance with the added feature of controlling the Scatterbird MK4 by Bluetooth from an iOS or Android smart device. A superb allweather piece of equipment.

Tractors *New* Deutz Fahr 6230 TTV *New* Deutz Fahr 6180 TTV *New* Deutz Fahr 5125 with loader *New* Deutz Fahr 3050 *Used* Deutz Fahr 7250 TTV Warrior

*Used* Deutz Fahr 6215 TTV *Used* Deutz Fahr 6155 *Used* John Deere 6155R *Used* John Deere 5100M *Used* Deutz Fahr 6180 TTV ..................... £38,000

Machinery

Telehandlers

*Used* Claas 470S rake ............................. £3,000

*Ex demo* Weidemann T7042

Marshall BC28 Bale Trailer........................ £11,750

*Used* 2019 Claas 465RC ....................... £19,750

*New* McHale R62-72 rake

*New* Perfect KR270

*New* Bailey bale trailer with sides

*New* Perfect ZW240

*Used* Bailey Fuel Bowser ......................... £4,750

Selection of Shelbourne hedgecutters

ALL MACHINES EX YARD

WHEELS & TYRES

NEW 12.5.80x15.3 6-stud wheel/tyre £165

NEW Super Single 10-stud wheel/tyre £250

NEW Super Single 8-stud wheel/tyre £250

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BRUCE ATFIELD.CO.UK Plant, Agricultural & Construction Machinery Specialists Hitachi ZX19U, 2018, 1.9 tonne, 1640hrs, expanding tracks, offset, piped c/w quick hitch and 3 buckets £10650

Ifor Williams tri axle plant trailer, 14’ 6’4”, full width ramp, very strong trailer, ready for work!

2014 Thwaites 6 tonne dumper, straight skip, Deutz 4 cyl engine, 2323 hours, good working order.

£2450

£POA

JCB JZ140, 2016, 16.4 tonne, JCB Ecomax non ad blue engine, piped, hydraulic quick hitch, 7300hrs, vandal guards, Air seat camera £24250

Mecalac TA6, 6 tonne dumper, 2018, 4 cyl JCB turbo diesel engine 2120 hours, ready for work.

Bateson single axle trailer, 750kg carrying capacity, lights, ramp, ready to go

£8750

£300

Terex TA9, 9 tonne straight skip dumper, 2015, JCB 4cyl turbo diesel engine,1977 hours, good working order. £11750

Terex PT9000, 9 tonne, 4wd, Cummins turbo diesel,4 speed forward/ reverse shuttle,6326 hrs, Works well

5000 litre bunded fuel tank, 240v fuel pump, pin code protected, lockable box, ready to use.

£7000

£1750

JCB 8025, 2.5 tonne, 2017 offset, blade, piped, 3698 hours, 3cyl Perkins diesel, security keypad, quick hitch, c/w 3 buckets GWO £15750

Gull 14 tonne trailer, 8 stud rocking beam, swivel hitch, silage side hydraulic rear door, super singles, brakes, lights, Big trailer £5500

A large choice of over 2000 buckets to suit machines of all sizes from micro diggers to 40 tonne excavators as well as buckets and attachments for loaders and telehandlers Benford MBR71 pedestrian roller, Hatz electric start diesel eng road tow trailer, ready for work, Choice from £2000

LiuGong 9018F, 1.8 tonne expanding tracks, Yanmar 3cyl diesel, quick hitch, c/w 3 buckets. Only 299hrs £10750

Liugong CLG915D, 2013 15tonne,2speed tracking, hydraulic quick hitch, Cummins turbo diesel engine,Air Con, 6311hrs, GWO £14500

Mecalac TA6, 6 tonne dumper, 2018, 4 cyl JCB turbo diesel engine 2120 hours, ready for work.

Concrete Mixers, a large choice available, 150 litre and upwards, steel or rubber wheels.

Caterpillar 910 loading shovel, 4 cylinder CAT diesel, pivot steer, Good working order

From £500

£12000

Double Drum Vibrating Rollers, Large Choice of machines in various widths

JH Ford 12 tonne silage trailer, sprung drawbar, 8 stud rocking beam,super singles, up and over auto tailgate, brakes lights. £3750

£8750

Ingersol Rand P85, 2 tool compressor, 50cfm 2 cyl Deutz air cooled engine, 110v generator outlet, road tow, GWO £1650

BRUCE ATFIELD Whiteleaf Farms - Smallfield, Surrey

01342 844721 • 07887 840366

A WIDE RANGE OF DIGGERS, DUMPERS,LORRIES, TRACTORS, TELEHANDLERS, TRAILERS, BOWSERS, GENERATORS AND OTHER PLANT AND MACHINERY ALWAYS AVAILABLE, STOCK CHANGING DAILY.

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ALL PRICES SHOWN ARE EXCLUSIVE OF VAT Arc-Gen, generator/ welder,300AVC, 2004, Kubota diesel engine, 2x 110 volt power outlets and arc welder outlets. GWO £2250

Sany SY16, 2022, 1.6 tonne, 303hrs, expanding tracks, quick hitch, c/w 3 buckets

JCB 8008, micro 2021 digger, expanding tracks, extending blade piped, offset, 3 cylinder Perkins engine c/w 3 buckets. £8250

Steel Frame Building 100ftx30ft x15ft to eaves 12.5 degree pitch, 4 brace bars to suit steel or fibre sheet purlins £8500

Bomag BW120 AD-4 roller, 3cyl Kubota diesel engine,1966 hours, front and rear vibration, Very tidy.

JCB 940, rough terrain forklift, 3 stage mast, 4 tonne lift, Ogden Radar auto braking, tidy machine.

£10750

£12750

£11750

USED EQUIPMENT FOR

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URGENTLY REQUIRED BACKHOE LOADERS ALL AGES, ALL MAKES

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DUMPERS

Doosan DX225, 2018, 7600 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £37,500 Hitachi ZX225-6, 2021, 3818 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £69,950 Hitachi ZX210-7, 2021, 5276 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £58,500 Hitachi ZX210-5, 2016, 14,754 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £25,500 Hitachi ZX210-3, 2009, 9400 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £21,000 Hitachi ZX130-6, 2021, 6000 hrs, new u/c . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £41,500 Hitachi ZX130-6, 2017, 8500 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £27,500 Hitachi ZX135-6, 2017, 9246 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £28,950 Hitachi ZX135-6, 2017, 9246 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £28,500 Doosan DX140LC c/w Blade, 2017, 6600 hrs, new u/c . . . . . . . . . . £32,950 Hyundai HX140LC, 2022, 6658 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £31,950 Kubota KX080-4, 2017, 4900 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £25,000 Takeuchi TB250, 2018, 4600 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £21,000 Takeuchi TB230, 2020, 1200 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £20,500 Takeuchi TB230, 2017, 5000 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £15,000 Kubota KX027-4, 2021, 2865 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £18,750 Kubota KX027-4, 2021, 2320 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £18,750

JCB 9T Cabbed dumper, 2018, 3700 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £14,750 JCB 9T Cabbed dumper, 2018, 4200 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £14,750 JCB 9T dumper, 2017, 2775 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £9,950 Mecalac 6T straight skip, 2018, 1500 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £9,500 Thwaites 6T straight skip, 2015, 2500 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £6,500 Thwaites 3T straight skip, 2021, 1326 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £9,500 Thwaites 1T skip loader, 2021, 692 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £9,250

TELEHANDLERS Merlo P35 .11, 2023, 278 hours . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £49,950 Manitou MT1840, 2018, 3800 hrs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . £34,950

BACKHOE LOADERS JCB 3CX Contractor Pro, 2015, 3475 hours, servo controls . . . . . . . £38,950

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Proven Performance. Exceptional Value. JOHN DEERE 8R 410 2024 • 2225 hrs • 410 HP • 50K • eAutoPowr Electric Variable CommandPro

JOHN DEERE 6R 215 2024 • 3175 hrs • 215 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

£229,950 (ex VAT)

£123,750 (ex VAT)

JOHN DEERE 8R 370 2024 • 1750 hrs • 370 HP • 50K • AutoPowr CommandPro

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AutoQuad

£199,950 (ex VAT)

£114,950 (ex VAT)

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31098442

71097624

71097622

JOHN DEERE 6R 195 2024 • 1575 hrs • 195 HP • 50K •

JOHN DEERE 6R 155 2024 • 1795 hrs • 155 HP • 50K •

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AutoPowr CommandPro

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11097963 JOHN DEERE 6155M 2022 • 1410 hrs • 155 HP • 40K •

AutoPowr CommandPro

11101883

11102305

11102866

11103654

JOHN DEERE 8R 370 2021 • 6240 hrs • 370 HP • 50K •

JOHN DEERE 6155M 2023 • 1875 hrs • 155 HP • 40K •

JOHN DEERE 6100M 2023 • 3345 hrs • 100 HP • 40K •

JOHN DEERE 6R 250 2023 • 5545 hrs • 250 HP • 50K •

£19,950 (ex VAT)

AutoPowr CommandPro

£104,950 (ex VAT)

£114,950 (ex VAT)

AutoQuad

£76,750 (ex VAT)

AutoQuad

41106858

11106352

41105268

41104282

CASE MAGNUM 380 2021 • 2140 hrs • 380 HP • 50K • CVX

NEW HOLLAND T7.300 2024 • 1725 hrs • 300 HP • 50K •

CLAAS AXION 870 2018 • 5265 hrs • 295 HP • 50K •

VALTRA T254 VERSU 2018 • 7820 hrs • 254 HP • 50K •

£124,950 (ex VAT)

£132,500 (ex VAT)

£78,750 (ex VAT)

AutoCommand

£144,950 (ex VAT)

01844 278843

£49,950 (ex VAT)

CEMATC

£72,750 (ex VAT)

AutoPowr CommandPro

£104,950 (ex VAT)

Powershift

£46,950 (ex VAT)

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41104291

PLUS HEADER

NEW HOLLAND CR8.90 2019 • 1330 engine hours/ 965 drum hours

£184,950 (ex VAT)

41106219

11098196

31098852

41097553

JOHN DEERE S790 2022 • Eng. Hours - 1377 • Drum Hours: 1026

JOHN DEERE R952i 2019 • 30/21m VG boom • 29,929 sprayed hectares

JOHN DEERE T670i 2021 • Eng. Hours: 1195 • Drum Hours: 775

41105038

11102859

PLUS HEADER

£224,950 (ex VAT)

PLUS HEADER

£42,750 (ex VAT)

PLUS HEADER

£159,950 (ex VAT)

11102851

PLUS HEADER

CLAAS LEXION 780 2014 • Eng. Hours: 3311 • Drum Hours: 2519

JOHN DEERE 9900 2021 • Eng. Hours: 4370 • Drum Hours: 2600

JOHN DEERE 9600i 2023 • Eng. Hours: 1192 • Drum Hours: 970

JOHN DEERE 9700 2023 • Eng. Hours: 1551 • Drum Hours: 1004

31105377

11098296

51104920

11101862

JOHN DEERE 6R 250 2025 • 925 hrs • 250 HP • 50K •

JOHN DEERE 6R 215 2023 • 1875 hrs • 215 HP • 50K •

JOHN DEERE 6215R 2022 • 3495 hrs • 215 HP • 50K •

JOHN DEERE 6R 215 2024 • 1675 hrs • 215 HP • 50K •

£124,950 (ex VAT)

£154,950 (ex VAT)

£194,950 (ex VAT)

AutoPowr

81104802

11103272

11105476

JOHN DEERE 6R 185 2022 • 4575 hrs • 185 HP • 50K •

JOHN DEERE 6R 185 2024 • 1195 hrs • 185 HP • 50K •

JOHN DEERE 6120M 2024 • 1150 hrs • 120 HP • 40K •

£164,950 (ex VAT)

AutoPowr CommandPro

£95,950 (ex VAT)

£109,950 (ex VAT)

AutoPowr CommandPro

£122,750 (ex VAT)

AutoPowr CommandPro

£99,950 (ex VAT)

£234,950 (ex VAT)

AutoPowr CommandPro

£129,950 (ex VAT)

31108501

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PowrQuad

£78,750 (ex VAT)

JOHN DEERE 6100M 2023 • 3950 hrs • 100 HP • 40K •

AutoQuad

£49,950 (ex VAT)

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11104066

FENDT VARIO 720 2022 • 1350 hrs • 200 HP • 55K • Vario

JCB 542.70 2022 • 2933 hrs • 150 HP • 40K •

£124,950 (ex VAT)

£57,950 (ex VAT)

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NIEMEYER 395 SINGLE ROTOR SWATHER Working order ...£1,000

CLAAS LEXION 430 C600 header 3067 harvest hours, very nice condition ....... £30,000

2024 CLAAS LEXION 8700TT 1080V header, 702 h/ hrs, GPS, CEMIS 1200 lovely condition ........................£350,000

2004 NEW HOLLAND CX880 SL 30V header, 3010 h/hrs, very clean combine .........£45,000

CLAAS LEXION 560 750 Vario header, 2490 h/hrs good working order .£45,000

2004 CLAAS LEXION 570 7.5m with rape extension, 2900hrs, very tidy ...........£48,000

2013 CLAAS LEXION 760TT 1050 Vario header, grass seed kit,1579 harvest hours, immaculate... £95,000

2022 GUTTLER SUPERMAXX 60-5 BIO 6m Stubble cultivator, tungsten tines, excellent condition ..........................£12,000

DALBO POWERROLL 1230 12.3m 55cm rings, excellent condition ..........................£17,500

MASCHIO HM3500 POWER HARROW New blades, barn stored ...... £1,000

2021 FENDT 939 Front linkage + pto, 5600hrs, 710/70R42 tyres 60%, warranty to 6500hrs ...........£150,000

2022 FENDT 942 Front linkage + pto, 5800hrs, 750/70R44 tyres 60%, warranty to 6500hrs ........£190,000

DAVID BROWN 990 TRACTOR/SPRAYER Ideal for a tractor restoration ..... £OFFERS

2018 CLAAS ARION 610 CIS Good tidy condition ..........................£26,000

2002 SAM SL3000 SP SPRAYER 24m booms 3000LT 2 sets of wheels, very nice condition ................ £14,000 ono

2012 KNIGHT 6000L TRAILBLAZER 36M full specification, good working order ......................... £12,000

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KVERNELAND LO10 6F VARIWIDTH No 14 bodies, good straight plough ........................... £7,500

07402 031199

2012 DOWDESWELL 6F 140MA DD BODIES New metal throughout, lots wearing parts also available.......... £4,500

Email howardjhpullen@gmail.com www.howardpullenmachinery.com

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Switchback Farm, Woodmancote, Chichester, West Sussex, PO18 8UL

36’ galv. Hinged lamp posts c/w fittings x4 ..................£100 each 4’ compact flail topper ................. £350 4T tipping trailer

Einbock 11mtr tined grass harrows ......................................................£1,450 Krone Swadro 421/11 rake ....£1,850 Kuhn Axis 40.1W weigh celled 2010 ..........................................£2,995

Lely SuperZip 380 combi tedder rake ............................................... £695

NEW Malone Post Knockers hyd top link and tilt ...............................£3,450

Range Rover Vogue Y03 Spares/ repair .............................£500 No VAT Triumph 2000 saloon car Spares/ repair ..............................POA No VAT Twin bale spike. Euro brackets . £250

Quantity of IBC’s ................... £25 each Quantity of feed out trailers ........ POA Warwick Hi-tip 10T trailer ......£3,500

Ford 7610 2wd Very tidy tractor. Customer’s machine. ...................................................................£9,950 No VAT

Tel: 01243 575333 68

Vespa 125 Scooter 72 plate. Never ridden .................................£4500 NO VAT

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Zetor 4911 2wd tractor. Ideal for wood processor .......................£2,250 • All tractor & Machinery repairs • Prices exclude VAT and delivery

Mob: 07850 856150

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FENDT 724 600 Hrs, 240 HP, Tyres: 600/60R30 (100%) 710/60R42 (100%), Proﬁ+ Setting 2, Vario Gen 6

LESS THAN

1500 1000 HOURS

FENDT 314

FENDT 722

FENDT 724

519 Hrs, 140 HP, Tyres: 480/65R24 (100%) 540/65R38 (100%)

5736 Hrs, 220 HP, Tyres: 600/65R28 (40%) 650/75R38 (40%)

5500 Hrs, 240 HP, Tyres: 600/65R28 (60%) 650/65R38 (60%)

£105,000 +VAT

£113,000 +VAT

£127,500 +VAT 2017

NEW

HOURS

2017

2018

2020

FENDT 828

FENDT 936

FENDT 939

FENDT 942

£101,750 +VAT

£129,500 +VAT

£138,500 +VAT

£168,750 +VAT

NEW

7394 Hrs, 280 HP, Tyres: 600/70R30 (30%) 710/70R42 (100%)

Errors and omissions excepted. All prices +VAT

£198,950 +VAT

LESS THAN

1500 1000

8176 Hrs, 360 HP, Tyres: 710/60R34 (95%) 900/60R42 (75%)

7998 Hrs, 400 HP, Tyres: 650/65R34 (30%) 710/75R42 (30%)

7032 Hrs, 420 HP, Tyres: 650/60R38 (70%) 750/70R44 (70%)

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

MASCHIO BUFALO 280 FLAIL MOWER

£41,940 +VAT

£37,500 +VAT

£28,750 +VAT

£9,475 +VAT

500l Hopper Extension, Isobus Tere 7 Control Box

Hydraulic Folding, 500mm Rear Packer Roller

36m Primo EW/H Disc Broadcaster

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2005 John Deere 6920 4WD Tractor

2023 Case IH Maxxum 150 Multicontroller 4WD Tractor

£25,750 + VAT

£87,500 + VAT

Fitted with front linkage and...

Stock 25451

2018 John Deere 7310R Ultimate Edition Tractor

2019 John Deere 6215R Premium Edition Tractor

£3,950 No VAT

£59,750 + VAT

£81,500 + VAT

Stock 25875

Stock 26156

2015 John Deere 6105M 4WD Tractor

2009 John Deere 6430 Premium 4WD Tractor

£42,500 + VAT

£29,750 + VAT

TLS suspension; H340 loader.

Stock 26130

Stock 25855

2008 Massey Ferguson 3635 Tractor

2022 John Deere 6130R AutoQuad 4WD Tractor

23hp diesel engine, in excelle...

Well-specced example!

£64,500 + VAT

2013 Countax A230D Ride-on Mower

Done just 120 hours!

2005 New Holland TG285 Tractor

2010 JCB 526-56 Agri-Plus Telehandler

£26,500 + VAT

£37,500 + VAT

£19,750 + VAT

£29,750 + VAT

2005 John Deere Gator 6x4D Utility Vehicle

2010 Polaris Ranger Diesel 1000

£6,500 + VAT

£5,500 + VAT

£21,500 + VAT

£28,750 + VAT

2010 A.S. Marston ACE 14 Grain Trailer

2022 Bailey TB18 18-ton Grain Trailer

2010 Bailey 20 Ton Grain Trailer

£12,950 + VAT

£18,750 + VAT

£9,500 + VAT

Shop-soiled 2022 Bomford TurboMower 220

2009 Dalbo Cultimax 900 9m Cultivator

£3,950 + VAT

£16,750 + VAT

Never been used!

Sound condition!

Diesel engine, road registered.

Stock 25974

Stock 25359

Stock 26429

Very good condition!

Stock 26330

Nice example!

Stock 26147

2007 Benford 3001KFA 3t Dumper

Stock 24162

£4,950 + VAT

2015 Krone Swardo 460 Rake

2009 Browns Leopard 300 3m Flail Mower

£1,750 + VAT

£3,450 + VAT

£2,450 + VAT

2020 Farmet Fantom FX850 Classic 8.5m Cultivator

2010 McConnel 3m Discaerator 3000 Cultivator

2005 Simba 4.6m UniPress Fitted with new points!

2013 Vaderstad TD600 TopDown Cultivator

£24,750 + VAT

£8,950 + VAT

£10,750 + VAT

£34,750 + VAT

Nice spec trailer!

C/w engine driven pump.

Stock 26418

Stock 26409

Fitted with levelling boards.

Stock 25108

Good wearing metal!

Stock 26396

£23,000 + VAT

£19,950 + VAT

Fitted with No.28 bodies.

Stock 26264

Runs up well!

2014 Dalbo Maxiroll 830 8.3m Rolls

Stock 26455

2018 Shelbourne Reynolds 660T Hedge Cutter

Fitted with 22" breaker rings.

Fitted with 1.5m head and ne...

Stock 26463

Stock 26045

Stock 25704

£13,750 + VAT

2016 Claas Liner 420 Single Rotor Rake

2012 Western Fuel Bowser

£15,750 + VAT

£3,500 + VAT

£6,750 + VAT

£4,950 + VAT

£2,950 + VAT

Stock 25996

Good wearing metal!

Brand new!

2020 SIP Silvercut 340S FC Disc Mower

Stock 26206

Stock 26380

Stock 26063

2005 Kuhn GF 6401 MH Digidrive 6-Rotor Tedder

Very good condition!

Fitted with hammer flails.

Stock 26060

2015 Shelbourne Reynolds HD762 VFR Hedge cutter Stock 26272

£16,950 + VAT

2007 Western Trailers Trailed Water Bowser

£10,750 + VAT

Runs up well!

2006 Volvo ECR 58 Excavator

Stock 25896

£24,500 + VAT

Fitted with VFR and a 2023...

Stock 25945

Stock 26408

2025 He-Va Stealth 400 4m Subsoiler

Stock 26459

Stock 26357

C/w 3 buckets, in nice order!

2019 Kverneland LO85-300 7 Furrow Plough

Stock 26550

In very nice condition

39hp 4 cylinder Kubota engine.

2010 Kuhn HR4004D 4m Power Harrow / Kvernelan... A handy drill in good order!

A high-capacity telehandler!

In very good order!

2012 Vaderstad TD400 TopDown Cultivator Nice example!

Stock 26351

2014 JCB 550-80 Wastemaster Telehandler

2020 Massey Ferguson TH 7038 Telehandler

Stock 26058

£39,950 + VAT

Excellent condition, loader...

2019 JCB 536-70 Agri-Super Telehandler

2007 JCB 526S 4WD Telehandler

Nice spec trailer!

£28,750 + VAT

2014 CAT TH407C Telehandler Stock 25332

Stock 26374

2021 Massey Ferguson 5710M Dyna 4 4WD Tractor

Stock 25891

£46,500 + VAT

£69,750 + VAT

2005 John Deere 6920S 4WD Tractor

Stock 25992

Stock 25776

Fitted with flotation wheels.

Stock 25164

Stock 25154

Stock 25978

Stock 26128

Stock 25907

40kph AutoQuad Plus Eco.

6-speed powershift; 142hp.

Original tyres, 4548 hours!

2008 John Deere 7830 PowerQuad 4WD Tractor

Very good spec and a sound...

Very nice example! Auto-Trac...

Cummins engine; 4,720 hours.

£34,500 + VAT

Stock 26240

2019 John Deere 7290R AutoPower 4WD Tractor

4,281 hours; StarFire 6000.

A nice example!

Fitted with MF 920 loader &...

£19,750 + VAT

Well-specced example!

Excellent condition!

Stock 26062

C/w electric pump.

£14,750 + VAT

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Stock 26123

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Mark Hellier Tractors

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Parts: 07947 546806 Mob: 07836 723944 Tel: 01580 291271 www.markhellier.co.uk mail@markhellier.co.uk CASE 2021 CASE OPTUM 300 CVX, 2135 HOURS, GPS READY, FRONT LINKAGE + SCV 900 TYRES, 5 SPOOL VALVES............. £107,000 2024 CASE FARMALL 100C, 380 HOURS, 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% ...............£45,000 2023 CASE PUMA 240 CVX, 1700 HOURS, FRONT LINKAGE & PTO, FULL GUIDANCE, 2 MM 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..........................£114,000 2024 CASE PUMA 240 CVX, 3820 HOURS, 56 KPH, 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 .............................................................................. £105,000 MINT 2020 CASE PUMA 200 CVX, 7143 HOURS, 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 2024 CASE PUMA 165 CVX C/W L4522T LOADER, 2550 HOURS, GUIDANCE READY, PRO 1200 SCREEN, FRONT TYRES 600/65X28 70%, REAR TYRES 710/70X38 75%, NEVER BEEN NEAR LIVESTOCK THE TRACTOR IS IMMACULATE, 450 HOURS OR 1 YEAR WARRANTY LEFT............................£85,000 NEW HOLLAND 2023 NEW HOLLAND T7.225 AUTO COMMAND, 2825 HOURS, FRONT LINKAGE, GUIDANCE READY, FRONT TYRES 540/65X28 40%, REAR TYRES 650/65X38 60%, FAIRLY, STANDARD TRACTOR, VERY TIDY...................................£80,000 JOHN DEERE 2015 JOHN DEERE 6125R, 9700 HOURS TLS, AUTOQUAD, FRONT TYRES 16.9X24 50%, REAR TYRES 18.4X38 30%, VERY TIDY TRACTOR....................................................................£32,500 VALTRA 2020 VALTRA T194 DIRECT, 7636 HOURS 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 2018 FENDT 516 POWER, 8066 HOURS, 50 KPH, FRONT LINKAGE, FRONT TYRES 0%, REAR TYRES 40%, ORIGINAL, TIDY TRACTOR FOR AGE AND HOURS...........................£53,000 2019 FENDT 718 POWER PLUS C/W MXT414 LOADER, 12181 HOURS, FULL GUIDANCE, 1 FRONT SERVICE, POWER BEYOND, FRONT TYRES 600/65X28 50%, REAR TYRES 650/75X38 80%, LOOKS AND DRIVES VERY WELL FOR THESE HOURS .................................................................................£53,000

2023 NEW HOLLAND T7.225 AUTO COMMAND 2825 HOURS ......................... £80,000

2020 VALTRA T194 DIRECT 7636 HOURS ......................... £46,000

2015 JOHN DEERE 6125R 700 HOURS TLS ......................... £32,500

2022 FENDT 724 PROFI PLUS 7645 HOURS ......................... £83,000

2024 CASE FARMALL 100C 380 HOURS ......................... £45,000

2024 CASE PUMA 240 CVX 3820 HOURS .............. £105,000 MINT

2020 CASE PUMA 200 CVX 7143 HOURS ......................... £54,500

2024 CASE PUMA 165 CVX C/W L4522T LOADER 2550 HOURS..... £85,000

2022 FENDT 724 PROFI PLUS, 7645 HOURS, 5 REAR SPOOL VALVES, FULL GUIDANCE, FRONT PTO, WARRANTY UNTIL 8000 HOURS, BRAND NEW FRONT TYRES 540/65X30 TRELLEBORG BRAND NEW REAR TYRES 650/65X42 TRELLEBORG, EXCEPTIONALLY TIDY.............................£83,000 2020 FENDT 720 PROFI, 10924 HOURS, GUIDANCE READY, 4 SPOOL VALVES, NATURE GREEN, EXTRA LIGHT PACKAGE, FRONT TYRES 540/65X30 60%, REAR TYRES 650/65X42 60%. ...............................................................................................£50,000 CLAAS 2021 CLAAS AXION 850 C MATIC, 7005 HOURS, 55 KPH, FRONT LINKAGE, 1 HYDRAULIC FRONT SERVICE, BASIC GUIDANCE, FRONT TYRES 540/65X30 60%, REAR TYRES 650/65X38 30%, VERY CLEAN, TIDY TRACTOR..............£59,500 FOR BREAKING NEW HOLLAND’S T6.175 FITTED WITH BRAND NEW DYNAMIC COMMAND GEARBOX T6.160 T4.75V T5.115 T7.315 T7.260 PC 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 6000 HOURS COMING IN 2019 MERLO 35.7CS 2018 NEW HOLLAND T7.210 2021 CASE PUMA 240 2024 MASSEY FERGUSON 6S C/W LOADER 2024 JOHN DEERE 6130M, 2450 HOURS 2024 JOHN DEERE 6R145, 2350 HOURS SELLING ON BEHALF OF A CUSTOMER 2017 ROBERINE R3, 635 HOURS, IMMACULATE...........£10,000

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JOHN DEERE 6R 185 2462 HOURS. YEAR 2022. ..£92,500

ANTONIO CARRARO SRX9800 4028 HOURS. YEAR 2015 ...£18,750

JOHN DEERE 6155R 1750 HOURS. YEAR 2022. ...£85,750

VALTRA T174 9966 HOURS. YEAR 2019 ....£34,950

JOHN DEERE 6R 155 2673 HOURS. YEAR 2023 ...£77,500

NEW HOLLAND T6.160 1021 HOURS. YEAR 2025. ...£72,500

MASSEY FERGUSON 6718 DYNA-6 4033 HOURS. YEAR 2019. .. £54,950

FENDT 718 VARIO POWER PLUS 8908 HOURS. YEAR 2020. ...£65,000

JCB FASTRAC 4220 4853 HOURS. YEAR 2022. ..£68,750

KUBOTA U55-4 3683HRS. YEAR 2017 ...........£20,950

HITACHI ZX85USB-5A 5588 HOURS. YEAR 2018. ...£25,750

DOOSAN SOLAR 140 YEAR 2007. 5300 HOURS ....£15,750

HITACHI ZX130 8226 HOURS. YEAR 2014. ...£26,950

KUBOTA KX080 2575 HOURS. YEAR 2022 ...£37,950

KUBOTA U27-4 1237 HOURS. YEAR 2023 ...£22,500

KUBOTA U17 759 HOURS. YEAR 2023 .....£13,750

BOBCAT E10 1767 HOURS. YEAR 2017

JCB 8008 820 HOURS. YEAR 2022. ...... £7,950

TAKEUCHI TB325R 853 HOURS. YEAR 2023. ....£24,950

JCB 538-60 AGRI XTRA 5791 HRS. YEAR 2021 .........£41,950

MANITOU MT625H 2185 HOURS. YEAR 2019 ....£31,750

JCB 525.60 AGRI PLUS 497 HOURS. YEAR 2023 .....£44,750

JCB 532-70 AGRI XTRA 2832 HOURS. YEAR 2021 ....£51,950

JCB 540-180 HI VIZ 4110 HOURS. YEAR 2022. ..£46,950

MERLO P34.7 8711 HOURS. YEAR 2008. .. £20,950

FENDT 720 9229 HOURS. YEAR 2020 ....£71,950

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HYSTER 2.0 12372 HOURS. YEAR 2014. ... £5,750

MANITOU MLT 741-140+ ELITE 3988 HOURS. YEAR 2021 ...£42,950

CLAAS SCORPION 7040 7470 HOURS. YEAR 2012 ....£21,750

NEW HOLLAND TH7.37 ELITE 1016 HOURS. YEAR 2022 ...£59,950

BOTEX 360B ......................................................£12,950

JPM 14TMP NEW ..........................................£12,750

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WHAT’S USED With over twenty ﬁve years’ experience E W McTrab provides readers with reviews and tips on the purchase of various pieces of machinery.

KNOW THE MODEL TO GET BEST USED BUY Shelbourne Reynolds started volume production of its 5.0m Power-Blade hedge cutters in 2004, the company having since expanded the range with models covering up to 8.0m reach. Add a choice of telescopic and variable forward reach, plus different ﬂail heads, and there is a lot to think about when looking for a used buy. If measured end to end, it is estimated that the hedgerows in just England would be long enough to go around the Earth nearly ten times. Accepting that not all hedges are maintained, that will still leave a significant mileage of hedge that needs trimming annually. Add summer verge mowing, and many contractors can rack up 2,000 hours plus of hedge cutting and mowing a year with three year hedger replacement cycles common as a result.

This will explain why young high specification ex-contractor hedge cutters are a likely used find. If your needs are for something simpler, then many of the used examples out there could be older but have done less work. Buying a used hedge cutter is perhaps more involved than you might think. Shelbourne Reynolds hedge cutter models have evolved over the past 20 years to reflect changing demands. Where once a 1.20m flail head was deemed adequate for most general purpose needs, wider 1.50m

and 1.60m alternatives able to tackle two years plus of hedge growth are common spec choices. As to hydraulic motor power, think 70hp or 85hp as now common, 50hp as used on the 400 series now being considered as entry level, with Shelbourne opting for high oil pressures over hydraulic flow for its machines. As a guide, flow rates will be between 100 and 125 litres/minute, with pressures of up to 275bar at the rotor and 225bar for main functions controlling the power arm rams.

SHELBOURNE REYNOLDS

450

860T

865VFRT

Year: 2014

Condition: Fair

Year: 2018

Condition: Fair

Comment: Entry level 4.50m reach with electronic joystick control and 1.20m head. Supplied with three-point linkage mount kit. Sound used buy for farm use on a smaller tractor.

Comment: Well-used 6.0m telescopic reach with electronic joystick control and 1.20m head with hydraulic adjusting rear roller. Supplied with axle brackets. Needs some love but sound buy for non-intensive user.

Price point: £7,750 ex.VAT

Price point: 13,950 ex.VAT

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Year: 2018

Condition: Good

Comment: Variable forward reach and telescopic dipper 6.50m. GP 1.50m head. Good spec. 2,500 rotor hours. Joystick control. Brackets for JD 6155R. Top farm buy. Price point: £18,950 ex.VAT

WHAT’S USED Farm, as opposed to just contractor buyers, are also increasingly opting for the company’s higher capacity models from new, with the current 7000 and range topping 8000 series launched in 2021 now listing as the top sellers. As with their predecessor 700 and 800 models launched in 2014, it is these ‘7 and 8’ series models that will now make up the bulk of used models on offer. That said, mid-size 600 series models, launched in 2007, remained popular, the subsequent current 6000 series arriving around seven years later. At the lighter end, the 400 series have a following as they are suited to working with smaller and lighter tractors. These machines, which are based upon the original Power-Blade models, were launched back in 2014 but as with all variants have benefitted from detail updates in the interim. NOTE: 200,300,500 series are also available but not covered speciﬁcally as it is the 400 and other models as listed that make up the bulk of used ﬁnds in the UK. The series number Shelbourne use is just that, with the reach shown by the last two digits of the model number. As an example, a ‘6 series’ 656 or later 6056 will have a true 5.60m of reach. If the model number has a T at the end, it has a telescopic dipper, a 6060T extending out to 6.0m but just 4.80m when fully tucked in. The other model letters to

SHELBOURNE REYNOLDS 875VFRT

Year: 2023

Condition: Excellent

Comment: Top speciﬁcation ex-contractor machine. 7.50m reach. 1.60m HC head with good T ﬂails. Debris blower and highway decals. Approx. 3,000 rotor hours. Good machine for heavy workload. Price point: £28,750 ex.VAT

Among the more likely used finds will be 700/7000 and 800/8000 series, these models spanning 6.00m to 6.50m and 6.00m to a massive 8.00m respectively. VFR variable forward reach variants are increasingly popular, the more so now that modern tractor cabs are mounted further forward. Telescopic dippers are also popular. Ex-contractor ‘highway’ spec machines can make a great used buy as they are likely to have key options such as hydraulic front flaps and rollers fitted as well as high visibility decals. Do not be put off by high hours, dealer supplied models typically having a good service record with all key wear points checked and renewed as necessary. consider are VFR for variable forward reach, with VFRT adding a telescopic dipper. The outline specification tables provide a further guide to the power arm side of things, but a note of caution as these are just the bare bones specs. Reach, for example, will vary when the arm is between ground level and when fully raised.

WHAT TO LOOK FOR

Job one is to try and look over a machine that is hooked up to a tractor. Although it is fair to expect a dealer prepared used buy to have been prepared for sale, it is still down to you to check the machine over. This is only possible if you can run it up and work through all the various functions. As for checks, the simplest approach is to look over the machine in the same way that you would in preparing it for work for the first time in the season. That said, it is easy to miss something so following a set check pattern can help. Start with the flail head as this provides a good indication of how much work the machine has done. Although the 700/7000 series may have an LED indicator on the controller that will list service hours, the head will show how hard those hours have been. Contractor machines can rack up huge hours but if those have been trimming regularly maintained hedges

the wear on the machine will be less than a unit that has done a lot of heavy cutting and verge work over rough ground. Key checks should include:

FLAIL

• Condition of the head body. Made from 3mm thick steel, the heads are tough. If severely battered this will tell you all you need to know. Paint finish is typically good, but Shelbourne has been through several different paint finish systems, some lasting better than others. Current powder coat system introduced in late 2024. • Bearing wear in the main rotor. Picking this up is easier if you can use a bar to pry the shaft. The drive motor bearings have a two part design to help reduce wear on the motor drive shaft. • Rear roller bearings work hard on verge mowers. If the unit is just used for hedge cutting, wear here will be less of a concern but still check. • The front hood flap is liable to damage. If bent it may be harder to adjust. If hydraulically adjusted, open and close the flap and ensure it works as expected. • Flails are obviously wear items. When worn, they should be replaced as a set to help ensure the rotor remains in balance. >>

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WHAT’S USED BOOM AND DIPPER

• Shelbourne has increased the number of grease points on its machines over time, with two grease nipples per pin to ensure lubricant reaches the bush on all the wider pins. The pins are solid, with a securing location bolt. Check this is in place. Bush play is obviously a key check but one you can only do if the hedge cutter is mounted on a tractor. • The main boom lift ram has a swivel top joint that needs to be greased. The main pivot also needs greasing but the nipples are only accessible from certain angles so may be overlooked. Check for evidence of routine greasing. • Break-back can only offer a degree of protection, so look for any bends or signs of impact damage on the boom and particularly the dipper. On telescopic models, extend the dipper fully and ensure it retracts without any sign of biding. • On variable forward reach models, work through the full range of movements to include when working at height, looking for signs of damage. • The flail pivot works hard. Pivot wear is easily remedied but less so if wear has progressed beyond the replaceable bushes. • Shelbourne originally fitted an attachment plate to attach the head. Later models will have a hook link system that makes it easier to bolt the head to the dipper. Swapping to alternative attachments may be possible using an adaptor plate. Grip gulley cleaners are an option.

HYDRAULICS

• First check is the hydraulic oil tank, this having a capacity from 170 litres on the 400 series to 230 litres on the 8000 series. The level gauge should be between the min and max points when the machine is cold. If the oil looks dirty find out when it was last changed. • The oil cooler has a removable screen. This will trap a lot of debris, a periodic check and clean keeping the radiator itself clear. Remove and check • The hydraulic tank filter has a pressure gauge incorporated in the housing. If this reads deep in the red when the unit is running you know the filter is blocked. It needs changing once a year or every 500 hours. • Shelbourne fit Class 4 and 6 hydraulic hose. Due to the high system pressures used in the hedge trimmers it is extremely important all hoses are replaced with the correct hose for the job. If a hose shows signs of damage or wear through rubbing it should be renewed. Also check the fabric covers where fitted. These can trap debris if left to run when torn. • The main hydraulic pump will be 50hp on the 400 series, 70hp on the 600/6000 and 700/7000 series and 70hp or 85hp on the 800/8000 series. Apart from checking the pto driving the pump, it is hard to detect if the pump itself has any problems. A dealer will be able to do a pressure and flow test. • Ram seals do wear over time so look for oil weeps and damaged chrome on the ram piston. Poor storage can lead to problems. >>

KEY DEVELOPMENTS

2004: Launched the first Shelbourne Trimmer 2005: Launched the first machines with optional hydraulically operated roller 2007: Mid-size 5m and 5.6m machines launched 2012: 400 series entry level machines launched 2014: VFRT boom set launched, the first time variable forward reach and telescopic have been combined on the same machine 2016: Launched 800 series, a heavy duty trimmer to meet demand from contracting sector 2017: Added flail mower to portfolio 2018: Launched HC1600 flail head, high capacity head for multi year growth/single pass cutting 2021: New 8000 series launched with new “in house” touch screen controls and multifunction joystick options 2022: Design changes to 7000 series with extended telescopic and outward reach 2024: Launched head memory option to 8000 series, enabling the operator to maintain a pre-determined head angle irrespective of the angle of the trimmer. 2024: New 7065T – 6.5m reach Telescopic 78

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FLAIL HEADS As standard general purpose GP1200 1.20m wide heads are fitted to the 600/6000 series, with a further choice of a GP1500 1.50m on the 700/800 or later 7000/8000 ranges. GP flail heads are suitable for verge and hedge cutting, the front of the hood opening adjustable to suit conditions. This can be set hydraulically from the cab as an option. The latter is easy to spot as the adjustment rams are fitted externally. The 120mm rotor is driven by twin V-belt drives, with 24 flails fitted to 1.20m and 30 to1.50m variant. These head will weigh from 360kg and 400kg for 1.20m 1.50m heads, hydraulic adjusted rear rollers, verge kit options and narrow lane attachment brackets all impacting upon the actual weight. Both 700/800 and later 7000/8000 series models are offered with a high capacity HC heads of either 1.20m or wider 1.60m cut width, these units having 30 or 36 flails respectively running on a larger diameter 150mm rotor. Drive is again by twin V-belts but with equal sized pulleys for a one to one drive ratio to increase torque to the larger rotor. As the name suggests, these are heavier units that weigh from 425kg and 500kg respectively.

WHAT’S USED

GP general purpose flail heads come in 1.20m and 1.50m widths. The front hood flap adjusts manually as standard, hydraulic adjustment listing as an option. Look for rams on top of the hood {right}.

HC heads are offered with a right hand drive option, incidentally, that will keep the belts out of the water if the unit

is to be used to clear vegetation from ditches and dikes etc. Both GP and HC heads can be fitted with either Competition

‘C’ non-reversible or ‘T’ reversible flails. A boot and shackle flail was also available but rarely specified.

HC high capacity flail heads are offered in 1.20m (left) and 1.60m widths. Hydraulically adjustable front flap rams are concealed under the drive cover (right) the pictured unit also having rear roller fitted with hydraulic height adjustment. Note the equal size of the belt drive pulleys.

Both GP and HC heads are offered with a choice of C (left) or T flail. The flail rotors are all dynamically balanced in the factory, extra washers on the flail attachment bracket bolts being fitted as necessary to even out the weight to ensure the rotor runs smoothly in work.

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Bearing wear, such as in the rear roller, is easy to detect, but play in the rotor bearings is more likely to be obvious when the bearings are severely worn. Here it can pay to use a bar to pry the rotor to detect any movement. Note the grease nipple on the roller height ram.

Oil tank also incorporates a temperature gauge. The cooling fan is electrically powered and, on the 8000 series, it will reverse flow every 45 minutes for one minute to blow the debris from the radiator. The fan is directly powered from the tractor battery and cuts in when the oil reaches 50°c. Protected by a 20amp fuse in the fuse box. Shelbourne Reynolds Service Manager James Swinstead suggests the only way to properly inspect a used buy is to mount the hedge cutter on a tractor. When looking over a flail head he looks for damage, bearing wear and check the flails for wear. The flails need to pivot freely and the mounting brackets and securing bolts need to be free from wear and damage.

ELECTRICS

The flail drive motor bolts to a greaseable bearing rather than directly to the belt drive pully. This is to protect the drive shaft from lateral loads. Look this area over for damage problems with the motor itself being unusual On HC heads, the drive can be moved to the right side. This allows the flail to be used in applications where the unit my run into water during work.

• Power to the cooling fan is direct from the tractor battery as it has a high current draw. The connection is protected by a 40amp fuse at the battery end, with a 20amp fuse in the fuse box protecting the main electrical system. Check the fuse box for water ingress, which will be rare. • The controllers plug into the main wiring loom via a connector that will need looking over if you suspect any problems with any inputs. Damage as opposed to wear is the key problem with wiring looms. • As with all functions, the only way to check the electrics is to hook the machine up and try everything to include the lights. LED lighting is now standard, with replacement more reasonably priced

The hydraulic hoses running to the flail head have a fold down protector that also serves as a stand (right). It is worth taking a look at the metal connectors and pipe bends as these can get damaged. 80

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than like for like items fitted to many tractors these days.

SUMMARY

Is that it? Partly yes. Looking over a hedge cutter is not as time consuming as other bits of kit and you can access almost everything with the help of a 19mm spanner. The main issue is specification and matching the machine to the tractor you are going to use it with. Attachment brackets make fitting a Shelbourne machine easier than on some competitive designs, with dealers typically having the experience to supply a fitting kit to suit different tractors where applicable.

With thanks to Neil Smith, Adam Whitaker , James Swinstead, Shelbourne Reynolds, TBS Great Barton and Farols Great Milton.

WHAT’S USED CONTROLLER BASICS

Although Bowden cable controls were offered from the outset by Shelbourne Reynolds, most used buys, to include entry level 400 series models, will feature a joystick control of some description. In outline, each series will have its own dedicated control system, with added features included to suit the specific model. It follows that the system fitted is what you get with a used buy. In theory it is

400 SERIES: Although the hydraulic joystick (right) is an option on 400 series and other entry-level models, it is a more likely used find than the ‘standard’ Bowden cable controls to the left. The joystick is a low oil pressure system that offers proportional lift and reach control with switched angling and slew. A cable is also used to start and stop the flail. Emergency stop button.

possible to change the wiring and control ECU and software to update some models to a later design but in practice the costs will make such a change expensive.

700/7000 SERIES: Refinement of the system used on 600/6000 series with digital electronic proportional control enabling fine tuning of the joystick. Integrated LCD screen will show how many hours the rotor has been run and the machine powered up. Emergency stop button. Auto break back reset.

600/6000 SERIES: Stubby joystick with electronic proportional control of lift and reach and switched electronic head angling. Cable start for the bi-directional head rotor. Emergency stop button. Auto break back reset.

8000 SERIES: When the 8000 series was launched for the 2022 model year, an in-house developed S-Touch screen control with either a Compact (left) or Max joystick control system was fitted as standard. Apart from offering enhanced feature control, the arm itself has a gas strut to make it easier to raise and lower. TO ADVERTISE TELEPHONE: 01303 233883 | OCTOBER 2026

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Fuse box lives under the hood, its cover showing the function of the fuses and relays. The main lift ram top pivot incorporates a ball swivel to help reduce stress loads on the boom and the end of the ram. It has a grease point that some overlook.

Play in pivot points is to be expected as a hedge cutter ages, Shelbourne fitting twing grease points on wider pivots to help ensure lube reaches the bushes at the ends of the pins. The latter are secured by a bolt. When looking over the main pivot, check there are no cracks due to impact damage. Fatigue cracks are not known to be a problem.

Replicated in the operator’s manual and S-Touch screen of 8000 series models, the service chart is also a useful guide on what to check when looking over a used machine. The machine data plate is tucked out of harms way under the main headstock. The flail head will have its own data plate on the top of the hood. The two will be linked if fitted together when the machine was new.

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WHAT’S USED Cooling pack screen removes for cleaning. Note optional debris blower and high visibility highway decal package. Typical of an ex-contractor machine. Filter flow pressure meter prides a quick visual indication of the filter’s condition. Should run in the green section.

700, 7000, 800 AND 8000 SERIES. HOW DO THEY DIFFER? Shelbourne Reynolds introduced its first variable forward reach VFR hedge and verge cutter models in 2007, with telescopic variants, the HD762 VFRT and HD775 VFRT launching seven years later in 2014. Adding a telescopic dipper to a variable forward reach machine really did boost the versatility of the models, contractor users clearly liking what they saw but wanting a heavier duty alternative. This arrived for the 2016 model year in the form of the HD800 series. Upgrades over the HD700 include a revised mainframe, greater slew arc and uprated oil and cooling capacities. The initial 800 series includes the telescopic HD860, HD870 T and HB880 T with a respective reach of 6.00m, 7.00m and 8.00m and two variable forward reach telescopic variants, the HD865 VFRT and HD875 VFRT offering up to 6.50m and 7.50m reach with 4.10m forward/rearward travel. Although based upon the existing HD700 series template, the HD800 are noticeably different, the new mainframe having a slightly wider platform that remains within the width of larger tractors but with improved service access. The top link area is stronger with in-built forklift shoes to ease out-of-season relocation. A flip-down foot and relocated right-hand stand improve stability when the trimmer is dismounted from the tractor. A toolbox and hose/cable storage area were also added. Designed primarily for use with axle brackets, HD800 series models can mount close to the tractor without removal of the lower link arms. Three-point linkage mounting remained as an option. Other HD800 series developments include a larger

slew cylinder with the slew angle increasing from 90° to 103° . This enables the flail head to be moved further back and in line with the tractor for road travel. Slew pin size and slew cylinder bush quality were also upgraded, with integral slew locking pin added. Other HD800 detail differences include an open base around the main pillar to alleviate problems with trash build-up, with a stop bolt on both the bottom and the top of the pillar to reduce stress on the slew ram. A larger lift cylinder provides greater lift capacity for a wider range of heavier heads, while a head movement angle of 248° is common to all HD800 models with 40mm pivot pins. Reach cylinder size was also uprated with other hydraulic upgrades including an improved main rotor valve incorporating an uprated relief valve, improved main valve and high pressure filter access, and relocation of the VFRT valve to the main valve plate. A new 222 litre hydraulic tank with a raised filler/breather pipe increases oil capacity, with a cooler and fan size increase of 20%. The HD800 was the first to feature a removable oil cooler screen and expanded mesh pre-filter screen front and rear. A gas strut was added to the top cover. Other HD800 specification highlights include a full LED rear light package with 180° strobe light. Both the 700 and 800 models were replaced by the 7000 and 8000 series in 2022. The 7000 series initially comprised of the 7060T with 6.0m telescopic reach and the 7062VFR with 6.2m outward reach plus variable forward reach, with a 7065T of 6.50m subsequently being added this year. These revised models share much of their design

with the larger 8000 series, to include the oil tank and top cooler cover for improved access to the oil cooler and filters. Upgraded lighting is also shared with 8000 models. As to the Controller, the 7000 series digital proportional joystick plus LCD screen is much the same as late 700 series, with all key functions programmable with proportional control of lift, reach and head angling. Tractor mounting can be via the established four-point stabiliser kit or a new five-point axle-mounting that uses the tractor link arms. Other features include a self-folding transport cab protector, improved parking stands and a slew increase from 90° to 102° to reduce transport width. The five-model 8000 series includes the 8060T with a retracted reach of 4.80m and maximum reach of 6.0m. Comparable figures for the 8070T are 5.5m and 7.0m and 6.2m and 8.0m for the 8080T. There are also two VFRT models. As to the controller, this included a new in-house developed S-Touch system. This combines joystick control for the immediate operating functions with a six-inch touchscreen for altering settings and function responses. It will also monitor service requirements and gives access to the operator’s manual. An S-Touch Max option has a larger multifunction joystick. As to specification, the 8000 series will have a 70hp hydraulic pump and a 1.20m GP1200 flail head as standard, with the option of 1.50m GP1500. High capacity 1.20m HC1200 or 1.60m HC1600 for highcapacity single-pass cutting, however, are more likely to be fitted in line with these machines targeting high output operators.

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EVENT SCENE Peter Love, the joint creator of Tractor & Machinery and Classic Tractor, gives Farm Machinery his views on this month’s events. If you have a story, or an event, please do get in touch: peterlove@madasaﬁsh.com, TEL: 01323 833125

Peter Love at the excellent Biddenden Tractorfest

Well at last the weather has changed, but still not a lot of rain about as I write this before heading to Heathrow and the mid west of America in early September. The sales scene has continued at such a pace including a local South East Mart’s sale at St Michael’s, Tenterden that I was able to attend and report on. There is certainly a lack of good second hand tractors about at the moment and high reserves are being placed on tractors that are not up to the vendors high ideals. On the rally scene the fear of setting things alight has made steam engines silent in many cases. At the very successful Biddenden Tractorfest the steam engines didn’t have a fire in them and the organisers were worried that the 60 or so stationary engines would create a fire risk and stopped them running. Despite this I had a great time at the show which saw 20,000 people attend again.

KEN CHAPPELL MBE, 1934-2026 Ken Chappell was at the heart of the Society of Ploughmen from the beginning writes his daughter Sue Frith. Serving first as joint secretary from 1973 and becoming executive director in 1985. He retired in 2017, and even then he continued to serve on the senior committee and as an advisor to the Trustees until the end. Ken and his family are Yorkshire farmers and in his steely quiet way Ken got the job done and he dedicated his pastime to ploughing and to helping others develop their skills. He came to Kent for the National Championships near Maidstone one year and with his International 275 and plough totally dominated the hydraulic class like never before or since. He was later 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 and was very much part of the British team at World Ploughing matches abroad for many decades. In 1994, Ken was awarded the MBE for services to agriculture, recognising his outstanding contribution to the Society and to ploughing. His contribution to ploughing extended well beyond the British Championships – he was awarded Life Membership of the World Ploughing Organisation for his contribution to world ploughing and was founder, secretary and later president of the European Vintage Ploughing Association. His legacy lives on through the Ken Chappell Trophy, awarded each year to the Supreme Champion of the British National Ploughing Championships in recognition of his enormous contribution to the Society. Ken was a hugely respected and much-loved figure within the ploughing community. His knowledge, dedication, encouragement and friendship will be greatly missed by everyone who knew him. 84

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Ken Chappell in his quiet way put British ploughing on the map.

SHEPHERD’S HUT MAKES IT BIG It was good to see a collective sale back at Little Harbourne Farm on Saturday 22 August near St Michaels, Tenterden, Kent with the superb Roger Waters and his South East Marts team in command. The sale featured a selection of tractors of all types, bygones, collectables, horse drawn wagons, enamel signs, poultry and more in the 900 lots offered. There were basically three sales with two auctioneers working early at it. The enamel signs sold well and the Crouch and Leach (East Peckham ) Ltd, civil engineers signwritten headboard from one of its lorries (they used mostly Bedfords and Thames Traders) sold for £410. The Lister D stationary engine with sheep shearing set (including woodworm) sold for a good £250. An excellent £500 was paid for the very original Teles (TL) Smith & Co, Victoria Street, London dragsaw. The Teles really needs the works and it carried the solid flywheel design which was used 19381946 by the company. Later on we came across some 18 horsedrawn wagons. One cannot say that any of them were in good condition and nearly all were full of woodworm, particularly their wheels making them expensive restorations. With glamping all the fashion some ideal galvanised tin shacks came up, the best was, possibly made, by the John Wallis Titt Engineers, Woodcock Works, Warminster, Wiltshire plate on it. This company are famous for taking over in 1975 the MF dealer and road steam manufacturer’s agricultural interests

of Wallis and Steevens, Basingstoke. Wallis Titt lasted until September 2011 when it was finally liquidated. A very original looking shepherd's hut even had its own original dog kennel built in. Some of the inside boards had been rewooded in places, but needed some more work to make it habitable. It was the highlight of the sale when £8,200 was paid for it. Next came the tractors, traditionally this sale has never had many booked in, but I have seen record prices paid here in the past. It was not a tractor day and the best was the 1963 Massey Ferguson 35 AFM940A with its Lenfield plate on the bonnet. Some £6,800 was offered, but was not taken, perhaps £200 lest than it’s worth really remembering it’s not an X model when you get down to it. As for the other 35 with X stickers on it which had a tatty incorrect seat, Flint Grey paintwork for some reason and an industrial engine, £4,800 was offered with £5,000 wanted for it. It was a similar case with the used 1988 John Deere 2850 four-wheel drive with 244M loader when bidding stopped at £9,500. One that was got away was the 2007 Volvo EC30 3 tonne digger at £7,300. As for the made up Austin 7 tractor with odd tyres it didn’t excite at £1,500 and the tuned and running, but faded 1929 Austin 7 and trailer that had some sort of sports career got to £6,000. Despite these setbacks the sale was a success for most concerned, held in warm, but not over hot conditions, it was good to visit a local sale again.

SALES SCENE SALES

5 OCTOBER Auction Sale. Hillhead Business Park, Kirriemuir DD8 4PB. Pentland Ltd, www.pentlandlivestock.co.uk 5 - 6 OCTOBER Cambridge Vintage Sale. Machinery Saleground, CB6 2QT. Cheffins, www.cheffins.co.uk 5 - 8 OCTOBER Monthly Online Machinery Collective Auction. Voyce Pullin, www.voycepullin.co.uk 6 OCTOBER Auction of Modern Farm Machinery & Equipment. Norfolk. Brown & Co, www.brown-co.com Online Tool Auction. Dromore, Northern Ireland. Euro Auctions, www.euroauctions.com 7 OCTOBER Online Sale of Tractors, Plant & Commercial Vehicles. Harrison & Hetherington, www.harrisonandhetherington.co.uk 8 OCTOBER Live Implement Sale. Lawrie & Symington, www.lawrieandsymington.com Auction of Modern Farm Machinery & Equipment. Nottinghamshire. Brown & Co, www.brown-co.com 9 OCTOBER Plant & Machinery Auction. Brightwells, www.brightwells.com 9 - 10 OCTOBER Auction. 72 – 74 Omagh Road, Dromore, Co. Tyrone BT78 3AJ. Euro Auctions, www.euroauctions.com Collective Sale of Tractors, Plant, Implements, Livestock Equipment. Hazle Meadows Auction Centre, Ross Road, Ledbury, Herefordshire HR8 2LP. H J Pugh, www.hjpugh.com 10 OCTOBER Farmers’ Summer Machinery Sale. Adjacent to the A17/A52 Bicker Bar roundabout. Will Barker, www.willbarker.co.uk Farm Stock Sale. Birtleyshields, Wark. Hexham & Northern Marts, www.hexhammart.co.uk Onsite Dispersal Sale. East Devon. Symonds & Sampson, www.auctions.symondsandsampson.co.uk

The one that they all wanted, was the Norfolk wagon, but the paint is keeping it all together sold for a good £1,650.

The ex Lenfields MF 35 was the best lot in the sale, but didn’t sell at £6,800.

14 OCTOBER Auction of Modern Farm Machinery & Equipment. Cambridgeshire. Brown & Co, www.brown-co.com

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SALES SCENE

JCB FASTRAC TOPS EURO AUCTIONS

There was a selection of tractors on offer at the Wednesday 19 August Euro Auctions sale, with around 50 machines for auction at their Leeds base. Again, condition varied, but most of the tractors on sale looked to be destined for further work, although there were a couple of exceptions to this rule. Looking at what was included in more detail, a selection of crawler tractors led the way with a Morooka MX1405 that was fitted with a blade sold for £20,500. That was followed by the regular tractors, with a couple of JCB Fastrac 4220s setting the pace. The first was a 4220 that dated from 2023 and was showing 3,300 hours on the clock. Obviously in great condition, it saw some strong bidding before reaching the

The most expensive crawler tractor in the sale turned out to be this Morooka MX1405 sold for £20,500.

In excellent condition, this 2021 Valtra T234 came with front weights, linkage and pto sold for £30,000.

selling price of £96,000, making it the most expensive tractor in the sale. The second 4220 also did well. Dating from 2021 and with 6,613 hours on the clock, it sold for £57,000; while a 3230 Fastrac from 2014 with 8,520 hours behind it went on to sell for £26,000. Also getting a lot of attention were several Valtra tractors. The first was a T235 that dated from 2022 and was showing 4,222 hours on the clock. In great condition, it sold for £48,000 as did a T214 from 2021 that had 6,197 hours behind it while a Valtra T174 from 2018 with 2,844 hours work recorded made £44,000 and a T234 from 2021 sold for £30,000. Moving on, and the best of a handful of Case-IH tractors in the sale was a Luxxum 120 that dated from 2018. Complete with

front loader and showing 2,602 hours on the clock, it sold for £27,500, while a tidy 2012 Claas 420 Arion four-wheel drive that was fitted with a FL100 loader made £22,000. Looking in good shape was a 2013 Kubota M9960 four-wheel drive that had 5,228 hours behind it. It sold for £11,750, while representing the Claas name was a 2012 420 Arion that was fitted with a FL100 loader. With 4,846 hours on the clock and in good condition, it sold for £22,000 while the most expensive New Holland in the sale was a T6070 that dated from 2011. Again in good shape and showing 8,299 hours behind it, a selling price of £25,500 was achieved when it went under the hammer. There was a varied selection of Massey Ferguson tractors on offer too.

This 2023 JCB Fastrac 4220 was showing 3,300 hours and raised £96,000.

Looking the part was this 2021 JCB Fastrac 4220 with 6,613 hours behind it. A popular lot, sold for £57,500.

In great shape, this 2022 Valtra T235 four-wheel drive with front linkage and pto, 4,222 hours sold for £48,000.

Looking the part was this 2021 Valtra T214 with front linkage and pto with 6,197 hours behind for £48,000.

In very good condition the 2018 Valtra T174 had 2,844 hours behind it and looked a good buy at £44,000.

2018 Case Luxxum 120 with a Case LRZ120 loader and 2,602 hours on the clock sold for £27,500

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SALES SCENE Starting things off was a 2016 MF 7720 Dyna VT that was fitted with a Herder Grenadier 115LSHP flail arm mower with the combination selling for £25,500. Other MFs of note included a 6840 that dated from 2004 which was in good working order. Showing 8,126 hours on the clock, it sold for £15,000 while a 2430GE that was fitted with a Clover FSA180 pto driven 1.8m flail mulcher sold for £14,000. To round things off, a very tidy 6460 Dyna 6 made £13,500 as did a 2007 MF 5460 that had 5,873 hours behind it. There were a number of Ford tractors in the sale, the majority of which were in good condition. The most expensive turned out to be a 6640 with 2,316 hours behind it. That sold for £11,000, while a 6640 from 1992 sold for £10,000, having the advantage of being fitted with a Howard FX-16 parallel loader. And finally, an International 464D two-wheel drive was also on offer. This example looked to be an older restoration and was showing 5,286 hours on the clock. It was another tractor that was in solid looking condition and duly went on to sell for £2,750 All in all, the number of tractors going under the hammer was down compared to previous Euro Auction sales, but there was still a good selection of tractors on offer. Hopefully numbers will be back up to normal for the later autumn sales.

• 2021 JCB Fastrac 4220 4wd c/w front linkage, LM21 ULL 6613h 11 .........£57,500 • 2022 Valtra T235 4wd c/w front linkage & PTO, HF22 APZ 4222h 11 ...............£48,000 • 2021 Valtra T234 4wd c/w front weights, linkage & pto, WK21 ADX 9563h 10 ........................................................£30,000 • 2021 Valtra T214 4wd c/w front linkage & pto, SF21 KGP 6197h 10 ............... £48,000 • 2018 Valtra T174 4wd c/w front linkage YX68 BZC 2844h 10 ...................... £44,000 • 2018 Case Luxxum 120 4wd c/w Case LRZ120 loader SF18 DLZ 2602h 10 £27,500 • 2016 Massey Ferguson 7720 Dyna VT 4wd c/w Herder Grenadier 115LSHP flail arm mower YX16 CWV 9638h 10 .£25,500 • 2012 Claas 420 Arion 4wd c/w FL100 loader SF62 JNU 4846h 10 ........... £22,000 • 2011 New Holland T6070 c/w Range Command, front linkage NK11 BJZ 8299h 10 ........................................................£25,500 • 2014 JCB Fastrac 3230 4wd front linkage YX14 HRR 8520h 10 .........................£26,000 • 2004 Massey Ferguson 6480 4wd FX04 VFW 8126h 10 ....................................£15,000 • Ford 6640 4wd 2316h 4 ................ £11,000 • 1992 Ford 6640 4wd c/w Howard FX-16 parallel loader, J276 UND 4693h 10 ........................................................£10,000

2012 Claas 420 Arion was fitted with a FL100 loader and had 4,846 hours behind it and raised £22,000.

Doing well in the sale was this 2011 New Holland T6070 that had 8,299 hours which went on to sell for £25,500

AUCTION HIGHLIGHTS

• Morooka MX1405 crawler tractor c/w blade 10 .........................................£20,500 • 2023 JCB Fastrac 4220 4wd c/w front linkage & pto LO73 OMF 3300h 11 ...........................................................£96,000

Another JCB Fastrac was this 3230 showing 8,250 hours which sold for £26,000.

2016 Massey Ferguson 7720 Dyna VT four-wheel drive looked good with a Herder Grenadier 115LSHP flail arm mower, 9,638 hours sold for £25,500.

2013 Kubota M9960 had 5,228 hours recorded on the clock and sold for £11,750.

In good shape, the 2004 Massey Ferguson 6480 fourwheel drive with 8,126 hours on the clock sold for £15,000

Looking straight the Massey Ferguson 6460 Dyna-6 fourwheel drive was fitted with front linkage and pto and sold for £13,500.

SALE CODE SYSTEM VETERAN, VINTAGE & CLASSICS 1-6 1 – Rough; 2 – Needs work and runs; 3 – Original & clean, no rust; 4 – Older restored; 5 – Restored; 6 – Concours MODERN FARM TRACTORS 7-12 7 – Rough; 8 – Runs, but needs work; 9 – Not bad! 10 – Average working; 11 – Very good; 12 – Like new

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This Month's

STAR BUY RS1767 1998 CASE IH MX135

CONDITIONS CATEGORIES EXCELLENT Full working order, bright and undamaged paintwork, low usage for year. VERY GOOD Mechanically sound, will go straight to work, little wear for year. GOOD Clean and tidy, mechanically good, may require service or minimal repair. AVERAGE Complete unless stated, normal wear and tear for age, may need some repairs.

The descriptions are provided as a guide only and relate to machine condition when inspected by the broker

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PU Hitch & Draw Bar, 3 double acting Spools, Tyres 65% Good cab, Immaculate if a bit dusty, Only 9000Hrs, Dry stored, Front Weights, more photos on Request, Located Nr Aylesbury, Bucks. Very Good Condition £17500 ☎✄Robin$07831 886601

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RS1630 SIMBA 4.2 FURROW PRESS

RS1743 COOKS FLAST 8

Bale accumulator in good working order, Located Nr Newmarket Good Condition £750 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1781 COOKS BBG3

Flat 3 Big Bale grab Will pick up 3 Heston Big Square Bale. In good Working order, tried and tested this harvest, More Photos on request, located Nr Newmarket, transport can be arranged at cost to be agreed Very Good Condition £750 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

BEET HARVESTING EQUIPMENT RS1786 85000 HOLMER T4.30

6 Row Beet Harvester Dyna cut, Easy lift, Row sensing. Broceama Cleaning and unloading Webs. 550 hp, Engine, Air Con, Satellite Statistic Control, Tyres 80%. Very good condition. More photos and video on request. Very Good Condition £85000 %$Robin$07831 886601

22 Cast Steel rings 36 inch diameter, Hydraulic end tow transport Wheels. Good tyres, Chain Scrapers, More Photos on Request, Located Nr Newmarket Good Condition £3250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1631 SIMBA 6.5MT FURROW PRESS

Single Row of 34 X 36 inch Cast steel Rings, Hydraulic End Tow, More Pictures on request, Located Nr Newmarket Good Condition £3750 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1645 HOWARD STUBBLE CULTIVATOR

Working Width 4m t9 Legs, In good Working order, Used this Harvest, More photos On Request, Located Near Warwick Good Condition £2250 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1678 KONGSKILDE 4MT VIBRO COMPACTOR

RS1721 WILDER 20FT 5 Section Pressure Harrow, good Tines, needs a coat of paint. Located Nr Colchester, Essex, Photo on request, Located Nr Colchester, Essex Average Condition £2250 %$Robin 07831$886601 RS1722 RECOMASCHIO 4MT

Rotary Power Harrow, All New Tines c/w Spiral Roller crumbler, in working order, Located Nr. Colchester. More pictures on request Good Condition £3500 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1723 COUSINS 12FT Dutch Levelling Harrow, Good Working order, Located Nr Colchester Average Condition £750 %$Robin 07831$886601 RS1759 FARMFORCE 3MT

Front Mounted Furrow Press c/w Cast steel Rings, Cleaner Chains, Very clean, dry stored, Located Nr Canterbury Very Good Condition £2000 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1762 COUSSINS V FORM 7 LEG 4mt width c/w depth wheels with OPIOCO Rape Seeder Unit 'Guttler Press plus Pressure Roller, Located Nr Peterborough, Photos on Request Average Condition £3500 o.n.o. %$Robin 07831$886601 RS1777 SIMBA 6MT TILTH MASTER

RS1699 1996 JOHN DEERE 2056 COMBINE HARVESTER

Seed Bed maker. Front Levelling Board, Double Row of Pig Tail Spring tines, Large Packer Roller, followed by single row of Pig Tails, Followed by Smaller Packer Roller, Really Good working order, Only used on Fenland, Dry Stored, For sale due to semi retirement, Located Near Peterborough Very Good Condition £7250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

6mt Drill, Primary Discs, levelling Harrow, Pressure Disc Seed Coulters, Low Pressure Press Wheels, Half Bout Shut Off, Reekie type following Harrow, Pre Emergence Markers, Ready to go to work, in use this Autumn. More pictures on request, Located Nr Peterborough Good Condition £7950 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1760 KUHN 3 MT

ELEVATORS & CONVEYORS 1 Row tract Eradicator Tines 2 Rows triple K" Spring tines, Packer Roller, Located Worthing W. Sussex Good Condition £2500 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1691 SIMBA 30FT SPRING TINE CULTIVATOR

6mt Trailed 2 Rows Angle straight Tines followed by Clod board plus 4 Rows of Dutch harrow type adjustable Tines C/W Pressure Roller, Hydraulic Folding with Transport Locks & Hydraulic Transport wheels Good Condition £2750 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1785 CRUMBLER 3 MT H D

RS1703 AMERZONE ZAMS500

RS1560 RUSSEL 45 SLEW

33ft Long including extension, Rubber Belted Potato/Grain Elevator with Both Grain and Potato Hoppers, Recent Refurbished Electric motor, Dry Stored, Done little Work, Located East Sussex Good Condition £1750 %$Robin$07831 886601

1500KG 24mt Spread Head land Restricter, Hydraulic on/off, Stainless steel discs, A good clean Spreader, no rust, Dry Stored, Located Nr Spalding, more pictures on request Very Good Condition £2500 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1714 2013 K R M BOGBALL 12

Twin Disc Fert Spreader. Stainless steel Disc 24to36 mt Spread, Dry Stored, Fold over Hopper Cover, Full Road Light, Hydraulic on/off, a very clean beautifully kept spreader, ready to go to work, Located West Sussex, More Photos on request Excellent Condition £3250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1736 K R M 2200 TYREND SYSTEM Twin Disc Stainless Steel Fertiliser spreader, Mud Flaps Hydraulic Cut off and headland, Roll over Tarp, PTO, Road Lights. Ready to go to Work, Located Saffron Walden, Transport can be arranged at cost to be agreed Average Condition £750 o.n.o. %$Robin 07831$886601 RS1752 KUHN GLB1400

AXCERA 1102 H-EMC Twin Stainless Steel Spreading Discs, Hydraulic Drive, Electro Computer Controls. Variable Speed, 2 ton Double Hopper Extensions, Road Lights, Roll over Tarp & Mud Flaps. Instruction Manual. Located Nr Canterbury. Very Good Condition £2500 %$Robin$07831 886601

FORKLIFTS & HANDLERS RS1735 2019 CLASS SCORPION 635

FERTILISER SPREADERS

CULTIVATION EQUIPMENT RS1458 FARMFORCE FRONT MOUNTED PRESS 3 point linkage Furrow Press, all rings sound, Photos on request Good Condition £750 o.n.o. %$Robin 07831$886601 RS1546 SIMBA TOP TILTH 7-2MT

Three Point linkage Mounted 48 Coulter Pneumatic Seed drill, 6.5mt working width, Approx 13.5mcm row spacing, Land wheel Metering, Reekie Type Following Harrow, Track Eradicators, Weather Canopy, More Photos on request, Located Nr Saffron Walden Very Good Condition £2550 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1730 1999 VADERSTAD RD6000F

Power Harrow C/W Packer Roller Through PTO Drill combination, Minstral /Accord Drill, Suffolk Coulters, Reekie Type harrow, TramLine Kit & Bout Marker, Dry Stored Very Good Condition £4500 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

COMBINE HARVESTING EQUIPMENT

18ft Header c/w Lifters, Engine Hrs 3600, Drum Hrs 2800, 4 Straw walkers. Dry Stored, No Rust, a very clean, well maintained Combine for sale due to retirement, Located Nr. Spalding, Lincs. More photos on request, PRICE REDUCED Very Good Condition £22000 %$Robin$07831 886601

DRILLS RS1670 KRM R406

Trailed, Pig Tailed Spring Tines Cultivator ﬁtted with Duck foot Points c/w Reekie type levelling Harrow, Hydraulic Folding, Swivel Hitch, Ready to go to work. Located Nr Peterborough, More pictures on request, Transport can be arranged at cost to be agreed Good Condition £3500 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1720 BOMFORD 10FT SUPERFLOW

7 Leg Cultivator C/w Depth Wheel, Ready to goto work, Located Coggeshall, Essex Good Condition £750 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

C/W Side Arms and Bearings Suit Sub Soiler or Heavy Cultivator, Located Nr Newmarket Good Condition £750 %$Robin$07831 886601

DRIERS RS1755 HARVEST DEHUMIDIFIER

Fully Automatic Constant Humidity Control, Single Phase Electric, Thermo Controls over Gas Heater, 175KW max Flow 420000 CFM, More Max Flow 20Dg 17580 CFM, more Photos on request, Located Ne Colchester, Essex. Transport can arranged at cost to be agreed Very Good Condition £2500 %$Robin$07831 886601

RS1236 K R M 2.5 Ton Hopper,= 4 x600 kg Bags, Twin Disc Spreader Stainless Steel discs, Set to 24 mts but will do 36 mtr. Constant weighing electronic Control Box, Fold over Hopper cover, Full road Lighting, More photos on request, Located Nr Wisbech Very Good Condition £3500 %$Robin 07831$886601 RS1688 SULKY PDX2005

Twin Stainless Steel Disc, Internal Grid, Agitator, Individual Shut off, Fold over Weather Tarp, Excellent Condition, Dry Stored, Ready to go straight to work, Located Near Huntingdon, More Photos on request, Transport can be arranged at cost to be agreed Very Good Condition £2250 %$Robin$07831 886601

Engine Deutz TCD3.6 90kw 105hp, AD Blue, Tele Handler 3Ton Lift, Only 1760 Hrs 4X4, 4 wheel steer STD Tyres 405/70-20 R24 Front 70% Rear 40-%. MPT Vari Master Transmission, Air Con Radio, C/W PU Hitch Trailer Air Brakes and Lights, Pallet Tines Hydraulic 3rd Service Front and Rear, 1.5ton Grain Bucket & Bale Spike, Located Near Spalding, Lincs, More pictures on request Excellent Condition £42500 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1782 MERLO PANORAMIC P32.6 Telehandler 4200 hrs 4 wheel Drive 4 wheel steer 3 Service Hydraulics headstock Lock, PU Hitch, Road Lights, Tyres 25%, Located Nr Spalding, More Photos on Request Good Condition £15000 %$Robin 07831$886601

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ARROWSBROKERS BROKER SERVICE SERVICE ARROW GRAIN EQUIPMENT

RS1756 2021 WEAVING 2.8 FLAIL MOWER

RS1677 ARDLEIGH SWIFT 1800MM 7INCH

RS1662 RITCHIE HD CATTLE FENCE 5'6 x 10' all galvanised at £165 each plus VAT, other sizes on request, Located Nr Huntingdon New Condition £165 %$Robin 07831$886601

PLOUGHS RS1454 RABE 4 FURROW SLATTED

LOADERS AGRIC/ INDUSTRIAL

Sweep Auger c/w grain thrower, in good working order Good Condition £1550 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

540 PTO Heavy Duty. Wale Tail Cast Steel Flails 8 inch (200mm) Rear Roller, Static Mulcher Bar, Located Near Colchester, Essex, Transport can be arranged at cost to be agreed, More pictures on request Very Good Condition £3600 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

HEDGECUTTERS RS1675 2024 BOMFORD 5.5 REACH MOWER

GRASSLAND EQUIPMENT

RS1659 RITCHIE H D CHAIN HARROWS

Shop soiled, Cable Controls, Stabiliser Frame, 1.2mt Head Bootie" Flails, 4" Roller. Located Oakham. Rutland. More pictures on request. Transport can be arrange at cost to be agreed New Condition £14250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1763 BOMFORD 580

In Good working order in use this Autumn, Rings all sound, More Pictures on request, Location Bury St Edmunds Good Condition £550 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

RS1585 FORD WRIGHT RAIN

RS1674 2017 CLAAS VOLTO 8 TEDDER

Side delivery Sand or Feed Dispenser, for Cubicles, Hydraulic Drive, JCB Quick attach Brackets, Located Nr Leicester, More photos on request Good Condition £1250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

Water Pump. powered By Lister/ Petter TR2 air cooled Diesel Engine 12 volt ULW 907KG. 4 100m intake 4" 100m Discharge Semi Solids up to 44m, Max Flow 162.00 M3/hr 50 m Ball Hitch, Workshop Fully reconditioned, Fully Road legal Light and Brakes, Lifting Eye, Located Nr Colchester, Essex. More Photos on request Very Good Condition £5250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1773 2010 KUBOTA U15

2 of Irrigation Pumps c/w Primers Fitted to Ford 6 cylinder 100 hp Engines, Price Ex Farm, Located nr. Tonbridge, Kent, Photos on request Good Condition £2400 each %$Robin$07831 886601

5 furrow reversible (4+1) on Slated Boards, Manual Variable width, Little wear off the Fen, Large Clearance, Manure Skims & Rear Discs, Depth Wheel, More Photos on request, Located Nr. Spalding Very Good Condition £5800 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

RS1626 CALF VERANDER 15ft X 15ft All steel Galvanised Frame, Transport Wheels, Coated Weather Proof Rooﬁng with 4ft overhang, Located Nr Leicester, More Pictures on request Very Good Condition £2000 o.n.o. %$Robin 07831$886601 RS1658 IFOR WILLIAMS STOCK TRAILER

RS1738 FLEMING 5FT

5 Furrow Plough on 14 Slatted Boards, Variable width any Bolt 12" 14" 16" Depth Wheel, Manure Skims, Plough Metal Good + New Spare wearing Parts, More Photos on request, Can be delivered at price to be agreed Good Condition £4250 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1632 LEMKEN 4 FURROW

Mini digger 1.5 Ton 4 Buckets available mini Dozer Blade rubber track only 900hrs, ready to go to work or Hire. for sale due to retirement, Located Nr Aylesbury, Bucks, Transport can be arranged at cost to be agreed. More Pictures on request Very Good Condition £10000 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

MUCK & SLURRY EQUIPMENT RS1776 M F SLURRY TANKER

Single Rota Topper, Hardly used, For sale due to Vendors ill health, Adjustable side skids, Shear bolt, protected PTO Head Stock can be offset, As New only done 10hrs work Excellent Condition £700 %$Robin$07831 886601

3.5 Ton Twin axle 12ft X 6ft, 5 Stud Wheels. All Aluminium Floor and Body, Loading Gate and Ramps, full road Lights and Brakes. Very good clean Trailer. More Photos on Request, Located Nr Bury St Edmunds Very Good Condition £2650 %$Robin$07831 886601

RS1744 DOWDESWELL 5 FURROW REV

Dry Stored, Unused for several years, For sale due to change of Farming Policy, Located Nr Good Condition £3500 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

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Hi Clearance 3 +1+1, Furrow Splitters D D Bodies, Adjustable Furrow Width 12 to 16 furrows, Rear Disc, Depth and Transport Wheel, Plough metal all good, Located Nr Newmarket, transport can be arranged at cost to be agreed Good Condition £2500 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1758 DOWDESWELL D P & B

RS1565 2005 RABE 4 + 1 FURROW

LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT Trailed Working Width 13.0 mt. Hydraulic Folding and Transport. Full Road Lights, Very Clean Well Maintained Machine, Ready to Go To Work, More Pictures on Request, Located Nr Oakham, Rutland Very Good Condition £14500 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

Trailed Mach Plough c/w Discs and skims, very tidy, for sale due to ill health, More Photos on Request including some of work done, Located Near Boston Very Good Condition £450 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

RS1501 2013 DOWDESWELL 105MA

RS1754 SYKES GP1200M

Reach Mower 3 Arm C/W 6ft Dyke Mower Flail Hear and Heavy Duty 4ft Bush Wacker with 360 Degree Rotating Flails. chassis Sub frame to ﬁt Ford 7600 or similar, old but in working order, Located nr Canterbury Good Condition £2750 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

RS1732 COCK SHUT 2 FURROW 12 INCH

RS1457 K V FURROW PRESS 4 FURROW

RS1625 A G 175 DISPENSER

IRRIGATION EQUIPMENT 6mt Hydraulic Folding, Reversible Mats, All Galvanised frame. Located Nr Huntingdon New Condition £2750 %$Robin$07831 886601

Grain Bucket c/w Euro hitch bracket, Ready to go to work, Located Nr Oakham, Pictures on Request, Transport can be arranged at price to be agreed Good Condition £400 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

14inch 3+ 1 Auto Reset C/W Manure Skims And depth Wheel, Plough metal all good, Location Bury St Edmunds, More photos on request Good Condition £3250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

MISCELLANEOUS

RS1621 CLAAS JAGUAR 680

Self Propelled Forage Harvester, Fully Floating 2.5mt Pick Up reel Header, 25m Precision Chop Cutting Drum 180-Hp V 6 Mercedes Diesel engine, New Clutch Last year, various New belts in 2023, Ready to go to work Good Condition £7750 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

RS1694 QUIKIE 7FT

RS1718 LEMKEN 5 FURROW Vari Width Plough C/W transport Depth Wheel, Rear Disk, Manure Skims, Good Plough Metal, Ready to go to work, been Repaired, Located Nr Coggeshall, Essex, More pictures on request Average Condition £1750 o.n.o. %$Robin 07831$886601

4 Furrow 14 reversible Plough on UCN Bodies C/W SN Skims, Trash Boards. Rear Discs & Depth Wheel & Furrow Press included, Located Nr Canterbury, For sale to change in Farming Policy, More Pictures on request Very Good Condition £4500 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1780 OVERUM 5FRW REV 5 Furrow Autoreset, Hydraulic. Vari Width Manure Skims. Trash Boards. Depth/Transport wheel. Good Condition £8750 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

POTATO HARVESTERS & PLANTERS Furrow Press 90cm Rings, More photos on request, Located Nr Bury St Edmunds Good Condition £750 %$Robin$07831 886601

RS1141 RUMPTSTAD ROTARY RIDGER

RS1656 DOWDESWELL DP100 S

Hydraulic Vari Width Plough 12 18 inch Furrows, on DD Bodies, SN Skims, Depth Wheel, Good Plough Metal, ready to go to work, Located Nr. Newmarket, More pictures on request Good Condition £2250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

2, 3 speed gearbox row x 30 hook tined interow Cultivator c/w Ridging Hood, Depth Wheels, 3 Speed Gearbox, Ready to go to work, More pictures on request Very Good Condition £1250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

ARROWS BROKER SERVICE ARROW BROKERS SERVICE RS1517 STANDEN PEARSON 4 X 36 POTATO PLANTER

RS1749 RUMPTSTAD 3 FZ

SPRAYERS

RS1767 1998 CASE IH MX135

RS1775 MASSEY FERGUSON 700 DUMP

RS1472 2020 AMERZONE UF 1501

Ridger Hood. Twin Planter Belts, Stainless Steel Openers, Track Eradicators, Wide Aluminium Loading Walkway, Chemical Applicator Per Row, Very clean, Dry Stored, Ready to go to Work, Many more picture on request, Delivery can be arranged, Located Nr Newmarket Very Good Condition £3250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

2 X 30 Hook Tined Rotary Interrow ridger C/w 3 speed Gearbox, Ridging Hood and Hydraulic Adjustable Stabiliser Fin. Tine as new, More Photos on request, Located Nr Canterbury, transport can be arranged at price to be agreed Very Good Condition £1250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

RS1692 2020 STANDEN PEARSON 2 X 36 POTATO TOPPER

POTATO / BULB GRADERS & EQUIPMENT RS1727 LOCKWOOD POTATO GRADING EQUIP

Front or rear Mounted, PTO Driven with overrun reversible Gearbox, Adjustable Height Caster Wheels As New, Flails 75% Good, Side Delivery Debris Conveyer. Ready to go to work, More Pictures on Request, Located near Newmarket, Transport can be arranged at price to be agreed Good Condition £2250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1724 HOEKSTRA G L B 2xd 36inch Row Rotary Hook Tined Interow Potato Cultivator C/W ridger Bodies & Depth Wheels Average Condition £1000 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1725 HOEKSTRA 2 X36INCH ROW Potato Hulme Pulveriser, Front or Rear Mount Height control Wheels, Located Nr Colchester Average Condition £750 o.n.o. %$Robin 07831$886601 RS1726 STANDEN 2 X 36" ROW

Graders 4" Twin screen Riddle, Grader 24" Dry Brush, 24" Inspection, 6ft Long Moving Table, Mediema Disco Bulk Hopper With Soil removal coils, Located Nr Coggeshall, Essex, More Photos on Request Good Condition £4250 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1728 TONG DOWNS POT ELEVATORS Tong Manual 2 Box Filler, Tong Automatic Bagging Unit, Downs Soil Elevator, Downs 6ft Conveyor. Photo on Request, all 3 Phase Electric, Located Near Coggeshall, Essex, can be sold as a lot or individually Good Condition £2250 %$Robin 07831$886601

RS1748 WALTHAMBURY WEIGHER

PU Hitch & Draw Bar, 3 double acting Spools, Tyres 65% Good cab, Immaculate if a bit dusty, Only 9000Hrs, Dry stored, Front Weights, more photos on Request, Located Nr Aylesbury, Bucks Very Good Condition £17500 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1768 1995 FORD 7610 SERIES 2

RS1584 1996 GEM DIAMOND 1000LTR CTT Sprayer c/w 20 mt Booms, Mixer tank, wash tank, Variable Level Booms & Bout Markers, Last Cert 2022 Good Condition £1500 %$Robin 07831$886601 RS1753 CASE I H 1200M

RS1740 TONG SIDE TIP HOPPER Quarter Ton Side tip hopper to ﬁt on Forklift Tines, Located Nr Derby Good Condition £500 %$Robin$07831 886601 Semi Mounted Potato Digger Windrower Diablo Rollers Brokemer Lifting Webbs assorted sizes, Steering Axle and steering Draw Bar, More Photos on Request, located Nr Colchester Good Condition £3250 %$Robin$07831 886601

Tractor three Point Mounted Sprayer C/W 20mt Ft booms Mixing tank & Hand wash, Ambset controls, Current 12 months Cert. Reason for sale going Organic, Not used last year. More pictures on request Excellent Condition £17500 %$Robin$07831 886601

2 Wheel drive. 2 double acting Spools, front weights, Tyres 75% good, Dry Stored, Viewing recommended, Located Nr Aylesbury, Bucks, Transport can be arranged at cost to be agreed Good Condition £11750 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1769 RYTEC CHS 2000

RS1556 FALMAC 5 LEG 3.5MT Heavy Duty Sub Soiler C/W Heavy duty Packer Roller, Ready to go to Work, Located Nr Crowland, Peterborough. Transport can be arranged at cost to be agreed Good Condition £3500 o.n.o. %$Robin 07831$886601 RS1719 RANSOMES C90

Heavy Duty Fail, Mower Collector. High Tip Whale Tail cast Steel ﬂails Cut up to 40mm Extra, Large rear Steel Roller, Twin Hight adjustable front caster Wheels. For sale due to retirement, Located Nr. Aylesbury, Transport can be arranged at cost to be agreed Good Condition £4250 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

Tractor Mounted, Twin Belt Feed, In good working order, used last spring, C/W Fertiliser Placement (can be detached if required). Located Nr Derby Good Condition £750 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

Twin Swivel Leg Subsoiler C/W Depth Wheels & Lifter wings, No Breaks or welds. Ready to go to work Good Condition £1500 %$Robin$07831 886601

TRACTORS & EQUIPMENT

POWER HARROWS RS1731 1979 JOHN DEERE 30 40 RS1704 MASCHIO 4 MT POWER HARROW

RS1747 RANSOM FAUN 2 X 30 INCH

Cup and Belt Potato Planter complete with Ridger Bodies, really nice condition, ready to go to work, Located near Canterbury. Transport can be arranged at cost to be agreed Very Good Condition £600 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

Through Gearbox H D Head stock, Clod Board, Open cage roller crumbler, See More Photos, this Power Harrow is like New, Located Nr Spalding Excellent Condition £4500 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

88.5PH 6 cylinder Diesel, 4 wheel Drive Tractor, With SG 2 Cab All New tyres Rear Tyres 16.9x38. Closed Center Hydraulic System. 2 Spool valves. PU Hitch. Good old work Horse, Located Nr Peterborough, More pictures on Request Good Condition £9750 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

Grain trailer, All Steel Monocoque Body on Twin Super Single Wheels, Tyres 50% Good, Rear Grain chute, Hydraulic Brakes, Full road lights, sound trailer just needs repaint, Located Nr Newmarket, Transport can be arranged Average Condition £4750 %$Robin$07831 886601

RS1787 12500 PEZZAIOLI TRIPLE DECK

TRAILERS RS1554 GRAIN TRAILER 16TONS Lorry converted Grain Trailer, Tandem Axle, Aluminium body, Drop down sides, Manual Rear Door, grain chute, Road lights, Fold over Tarp, Hydraulic Brakes, Dry Stored, located Nr Crowland Good Condition £4000 %$Robin 07831$886601 RS1701 1984 T AND F 8.5 TON

RS1742 RANSOMS FAUNE 2 ROW PLANTER Single Phase Electronic weighing Machine, in working order, For sale due to change in working policy, Located Nr. Canterbury. Transport can be arranged at cost to be agreed Very Good Condition £750 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

RS1783 MARSTON 16 TON

RS1784 T AND F 10 TON All Steel, Tandem Axle, Grain chute, Hydraulic Brakes Road lights, Dry Stored, located Nr Peterborough Good Condition £4000 o.n.o. %$Robin 07831$886601

18 mt Sprayer (Current Certiﬁcate), Electro Controls, Hydraulic Height and Levelling, Mixer Tank, Road Lights Very Good Condition £2500 %$Robin$07831 886601

SUBSOILERS

6 Ton Trailer, Recent refurbished. Good tyres, Road Lights/Brakes, Ring Hitch Good Condition £3500 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

High Tip, Drop, Hard Wood Sides and Floor, Manual Rear Door, Hydraulic Brakes, Full Road Lighting, Adjustable drawbar Jack, Tandem Axle, A very good clean trailer, Dry Stored, Located Nr Spalding, For Sale due to retirement, More photos on request Very Good Condition £3500 %$Robin$07831 886601 RS1771 PLANT TRAILER 16TON

Beaver Tail Spring assisted Loading ramps, Twin 825x15 wheels, Twin Axle, Hydraulic Brakes. ring Hitch, Located Nr Aylesbury. For sale due to retirement. Transport can be arranged at price to be agreed Good Condition £5500 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

Livestock Trailer C/W 5th wheel Boggie 30ft Tandem Axle, Hydraulic and Air Brakes, Full road lighting, Aluminium Decks, Located Ropley, Hants. More pictures on request. Good condition. Good Condition £12500 %$Robin$07831 886601

VEHICLES/4x4 RS1770 1995 LANDROVER DEFENDER 110

Long Wheel Base, High Capacity Heavy Duty Springs, Plated to Tow 4 Tons Approx 120,00- miles ,Tyres all good, Will have New MOT in September, Diesel, Located Nr Aylesbury, For sale due to retirement Good Condition £19500 o.n.o. %$Robin$07831 886601

B E 2R 022062 6 959 F O R C O N T A C T D E T A I L S O TF OY A OD U VR E LROT CI SA EL TBE RL EO PKHE OR N SE :E E0 1P3 A0 G3 E 2 38 38 8 |8 3O C| TOOC BT OE R 1

FREE FARM ADS SUBMIT ONLINE AT WWW.AGRICULTURALTRADER.CO.UK TRACTORS

FORD 1520 DIESEL 4WD

FORD 7810

1999, POA. tarts well & has

a Super Q cab. 4WD. Clutch is sticky. Some small oil leaks, otherwise in working condition. 7,500 hours. Inspection welcome. TEL: 07526 369064, Wiltshire

£3,450 NO VAT. Good

FORDSON MAJOR DIESEL

8436

8593

strong tractor, been used for topping a few acres, 24HP, roll bar, power steering, 4WD, 2x hydraulic spools, turf tyres, TEL: 07444621694, Ashford, Kent

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WANTED

Tractors, Diggers, Farm Clearances and Agricultural Machinery

35 Years experience. Professional service. Immediate valuation, payment & collection. Tel: Andrew Hooker 01233 732439 LAWN FLIGHT RIDE ON TRACTOR MOWER

OTHER BUNDED CHEMICAL STORE

ALLIS CHALMERS B PARTS 1949, £400 ono. Front axle

(English), radiator cowl, rear axle/gearbox, can deliver if required . TEL: 07530 368801, North Yorkshire 8454

AVERY BERKEL ELECTRIC SCALES

WHEEL & TYRES 1982, £500. Rotating

480/65 R28 £4,000. 12ft x 8ft open mesh floor bunded COSHH

£1,850. A solid, running

example of a classic Fordson Major Diesel — perfect for restoration or use as a dependable power source. Starts and drives well; good engine. Could use tidying for regular work. New hoses installed, new fan belt & water pump fitted, needs a battery. Email preferred due to hearing difficulty. TEL: 07974 818160, Hampshire

8377

MASSEY FERGUSON 6480 DYNA 6

(anti-vandal) secure chemical store with shelving and electrics (not tested) in very good condition. Delivery not included. TEL: 07738 580813, Kent

8600

£100 +VAT. Used Mitas RD-

03 tyre. Approx. 50% tread, one small tubeless plug, wheel not included, buyer collects TEL: 07866 231152, Buckinghamshire.

8570

MCCORMICK BWD6

JOHN DEERE GATOR TH DIESEL TIPPER

PIRELLI TM200 TRACTOR TYRES £50 each. 2x Pirelli TM200

tractor tyres size 13.6 R24 radial, good tread but sidewalls slightly cracked, TEL: 01403 822412, West Sussex. 8584

ROW CROP 270/95 R 48 £400 +VAT. Contract AC90c

row crop 270/95 R 48 TEL: 07966 725414 8552

£450. Product Dimensions: L 1900mm W 1250mm H 1420mm Brimful Capacity: 1453 Litres Nominal Capacity @ 95% Brimful Capacity: 1380 Litres Nominal Product Weight: 130kg Clarehill Plastics Limited J 21 Clarehill Road Moira Co. Armagh Northern Ireland BT67 OPB has stored both red and

cc Yanmar Diesel Engine. Continuously variable transmission (CVT).Only 127 hours of use. Only used around our property for light garden work. Front and rear lights. Rear hydraulic tipping bed. Grass tyres. Front bull bar. Rear tow bar also available, boxed and never fitted. TEL: 07718 985118, Worcestershire

£500. Can be seen running. Sold as seen. TEL: 01621 788239, Essex 8439

BROWNS FLAT 8 BALE GRAB

8471

320MM ROTARY TABLE

diesel . TEL: 07561 530159 8453

£500 +VAT. Has had very little work, Euro 8 brackets. Could possibly deliver locally. TEL: 07740 870540, Near Wye, Ashford Kent

14FT DUTCH HARROW

TEL: 07876 360542, Gravesend, North West Kent 8428

8574

BATEMAN CATTLE CREEP FEEDER 2016, £800. Fully galvanised,

BOXFORD LATHE

£5,250. McCormick BWD6 in

8592

8372

2023 MY, £12,500. 6x4 854

£400. Excellent condition

£750. 4 x Grassland tyres and wheels little used 2 x Rears 18.4/26 2 x Fronts 41 x 14.0/20 TEL: 01825 762576 / 07778 050516, East Sussex

15kg Max. Sold as seen Buyer collects. TEL: 07510 139126, East Sussex

8559

TRACTOR TYRES

lovely condition, everything works as it should starts and runs well Also has the correct age related number plate LUX 296 Selling on behalf of my father. Please call 07815556704, Devon.

£55. Model No IM100

straight in good working order TEL: 07974 122737, Surrey

LOW GROUND PRESSURE TYRES £270. 2x low ground

8597

hours. Front suspension, full set of front weights and 250kg belly weight. Tyres 60%. Good clean condition. 160hp. Private Farmer TEL: 07860 788053, Dover, Kent.

8558

8462

pressure tyres 31x15.50-15. Hardly used. Ideal for sprayer TEL: 07702 084142, Surrey/West Sussex.

2009, £36,000 +VAT. 4600

1400BND FUEL TANK DIESEL

horizontal blade design grass collection. Used in a retirement home for 1 year, usurped by arrival of contractors using their mowers. Dry Stored with just occasional use. 10hp, elec start, lights, 5 speed gearbox, good tyres, original paint, very rare original grass box, comes with its own trailer. TEL: 01252 329577, Surrey

£450 No VAT. Comes with flexi-coil and end tow kit. Ready to use TEL: 07809 016832, Kent

8555

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9FT GALVANISED SHEEP FEEDING TROUGHS £25 each. Good used

condition, 11 available. TEL: 07538 382239, East Sussex 8383

8451

CIRCULAR SAW £6,000 ono. Wadkin Estate

timber sawing circular saw push bench, believed to be over a century old, will take a 4ft blade, big and heavy, working order with twin belt pulleys TEL: 01403 822412, West Sussex.

8588

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CREEP FEEDERS

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£3,750 each. Surplus to

requirements – 2 quality 20ft creep feeders available. 1.5 capacity. Ready to go straight to work. Ideal opportunity to pick up a solid, ready-to-use creep feeder without the wait for new. TEL: Steve 07519 109759, Kent

8576

DIESEL BAROMIX COMMODORE FAST TOW CEMENT MIXER

ADVERT

ABERDEEN ANGUS BULL

POA. Kingwood William

B182. Age 18 months, Sire Cheerbrook Profit V138. From Closed herd, Accredited for BVD, IBR,Lepto, Johnes level 1. Quiet to handle, halter trained. TEL: 07729 561713, South Oxfordshire.

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SHEARLING RAMS

8429

£750 No VAT. Only 104

genuine hours from new. Ex MOD Lister Diesel engine. Two brand new tyres. Heavy duty site mixer than be towed on/off road. Finished self build and no longer required. Perfect for farm/estate duties. Ready for work and in very good condition. TEL: James 07721 567083, Ashford, Kent.

8460

DISCOLOURED & SURPLUS STOCK TIMBER 3

POA. Discoloured & surplus

stock Timber 3" / 4" / 5" / 6" x 1" Timber available. Ideal for sheds & barn Cladding will sell in packs or will split, collection from Crowborough or can arrange delivery TEL: 07973 426665, East Sussex

EX MILITARY 8FT X 5FT SINGLE AXLE HEAVY DUTY BRAKED TRAILER

POA. Pure Texel / Pure Charollais / Pure BeltexTexel

£16 each. All colours, including coloured egg layers. Viewing welcome TEL: Martin 07885 306055 please phone (no texts),

£600. Previously used behind a steam engine. 8ft long x 5ft wide x approximately 1.6ft high. 1¾ - 2 tonnes. Tyres in good condition. All sides are removable. Hydraulic overrun brakes. NATO ring hitch. Wind-up, lockable jockey wheel. Lights fitted. A solid, heavy-duty trailer that would make an ideal refurbishment project. The floorboards will need replacing, which has been reflected in the asking price TEL: 07976 746002, Oxfordshire 8548

EX-NATO 1200 LITRE WATER BOWSER / TANK

Ashford, Kent.

x Beltex / Charollais x Beltex All on heptivac p systemNot pushedWorking rams from good bloodlines TEL: 07837 744415, East Sussex.

8567

8569

POL PULLETS

SOUTHDOWN RAM

If you can, view the item on the farm first.

From £16 each. All colours, including coloured egg layers. Viewing welcome TEL: Martin 07885 306055 please phone (NO TEXTS), Ashford, Kent.

3. AVOID ERRORS £100. Born April 2024, friendly and easy to handle TEL: 07773 684723, Cranleigh area, Surrey

8458

8470

POINT OF LAY HYBRID

SOUTHDOWN RAM

8591

£90 ono. 2 year old traditional Southdown ram, one cloudy eye but otherwise sound.

POA. Various breeds and colours including Black Rock, Light Sussex, discount for quantity TEL: 01795 532848 /

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Avoid sellers who claim to be unavailable (e.g. they are travelling or have moved overseas) and insist on payment prior to arranging delivery.

EPOA PLOUGH PRESS

TEL: 07936 814504, Surrey.

1. SPEAK TO THE FARMER

2. VIEW THE ITEM

8594

POA. Barn stored.

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PULLETS

£200. Plastic water tank, housed within a purposemade protective frame. Large filler opening for easy filling. 3/4 inch outlet tap. Purpose-made frame surrounding and protecting the tank. Freestanding, not mounted on a trailer. Ideal for agricultural, equestrian, smallholding, construction or general water storage use. Please message me if you would like any further information or would like to arrange a viewing. TEL: 07976 746002, Oxfordshire

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8430

8546

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8549

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FORKLIFT TIP SKIP

HOLM & LAUE H&L 100 AUTOMATIC CALF FEEDER

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£160. Viewing welcome TEL: Martin: 07885 306055 please phone (no texts), Ashford, Kent. 8459

FORKLIFT TIP SKIP

£20 each individual trough or £150 as one lot. 5x 9ft lengths8x

6ft lengths Ready to go immediately. All are in good condition Collection only TEL: 07768 726202, Rudgwick, West Sussex. 8582

FLAT EIGHT BALE ACCUMULATOR

£160. 1200L, viewing welcome. TEL: Martin 07885 306055 (please phone - NO TEXTS), Ashford, Kent . 8568

GOLD'S GYM BELT

£250. Stored outside, not used recently. Selling for spares or repairs. TEL: 01621 788239, Essex 8440

FORD CONNECT CREW CAB

£2. Black weightlifting belt Sold as seen Buyer collects. TEL: 07510 139126, East Sussex 8565

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8596

refurbished, tested & ready to work. A great opportunity to purchase a Holm & Laue H&L 100 Automatic Calf Feeder that has just undergone a full refurbishment, clean and test. Numerous new parts have been fitted and the machine is in good working order and fully functional. Included: 4 feeding stalls, 3m connection cables for each stall, New milk line, Mixing bowls. Potential to feed up to 100 calves Requirements: 16-amp singlephase electrical supply Good, steady water supply Delivery available at an additional cost depending on location. Alternatively, the machine can be palletised and made ready for collection. TEL: Steve 07519 109759, Kent 8575

HORSE DRAWN POTATO RIDGER £100. Made by Howard DD

HORSE DRAWN SECTION £85. Single tine bale spike,

Euro 3 brackets, Well made bit of kit. TEL: Duncan 07860 475083, Cranleigh area, Surrey

8469

ROLLER £120. Made by Grist and

Steel of Horsham, in need of restoration, TEL: 01403 822412, West Sussex. 8587

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£495. IAE Heavy duty large hay /silage feeder and trough fully galvanised with lid, 3 meters long 2 meters high, ideal for cattle, goats or alpacas, delivery possible Ashford Kent.. Please call 07444621694, Kent 8571

ISEKI SXG19 RIDE ON MOWER

£275 each. Two purpose-

made heavy-duty stands designed to support the front and rear wheels of a steam engine during maintenance, restoration and painting. Constructed from heavy-duty box section. Thick-wall steel tube construction. Designed for supporting steam engine wheels. Forklift-friendly design fitted with box section for easy movement. Strong, substantial construction. Ideal for maintenance, restoration and painting work TEL: 07976 746002, Oxfordshire

8550

HYDRAULIC LOG SPLITTER

of Bedford, very old and original TEL: 01403 822412, West Sussex.

HEAVY DUTY STEAM ENGINE WHEEL MAINTENANCE STANDS

2006, £1,950. With high tip, collector needs attention TEL: 07929 855745, Amersham 8472

IFOR WILLIAMS 12FT LIVESTOCK TRAILER

£4,000 ono No VAT. Easy Load Ramp. Fold up decks and dividing gates. Very good condition. Used mainly for sheep and Dexter cattle TEL: J Lloyd 07854 046692 Essex. 8393

8586

67 plate, £4,500 No VAT.

Ford Connect crew cab van, good condition, 1 years MOT, good tyres, 1.5 ltr diesel (not wet belt) Seats fold down to make long wheel base van TEL: Gary 07973 426665, East Sussex

2007, £4,000 ono. Fully

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IAE HAY RACK & MANGER

£225. Hydraulic powered log splitter, single ram working on splitting wedge, on wheels for easy movement. Can be seen working, a good reliable machine. TEL: Duncan 07860 475083, Cranleigh area, Surrey 8466

IFOR WILLIAMS DP120 LIVESTOCK TRAILER £1,950. 10ft, demountable

body, brakes/lights work, spare wheel, cattle partition, sheep decks (not folding). Good used condition, tyres, floor good. TEL: 07538 382239, East Sussex

8441

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LAND ROVER DEFENDER 90 COUNTY TD5

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2005 (55), £15,000 No VAT.

condition, solid sides, aluminium floor, good GT tyres, tows lovely, viewing recommend TEL: 07444 621694, Ashford, Kent

8433

IFOR WILLIAMS LM126 C/W STEEL FLOOR £1,950 No VAT. Ifor Williams 12ft Trailer with sides and strap box, all in very good condition, recently serviced with new brakes fitted, tows superb, lighting good, very strong steel 4mm chequer plate floor fitted, Ashford Kent No VAT. Please call 07444621694, Kent

2005, £800 +VAT. Wash tank, control box with 4 section electronic shut off as well as in cab pressure adjustment. Pump will need a service. TEL: 07966 725414 8551

KUBOTA B7100 HST 4WD

8572

JAP STATIONARY ENGINE £125 ono. Jap twin cylinder

stationary engine on steel trolley, inline twin cylinder, model believed DED TEL: 01403 822412, West Sussex. 8585

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8573

MTD GARDEN TRACTOR £350. Model 828, good

condition, been barn stored, comes with small tipping trailer, the cutting deck is available but is rusty and needs work, currently non runner TEL: 01403 822412, West Sussex . 8583

£1,800 No VAT. Good

tractor, HST hydrostatic, very reliable, delivery and viewing requests welcome TEL: 07444 621694, Ashford, Kent

8432

KVERNELAND 3 POINT LINKAGE FRONT PRESS

£475. 1.4m wide with

12.5/80 x 18 wheels/tyres. TEL: 07809 016832, Kent 8556

MANITOU BOLT ON BRACKETS 2019, £100 each. Manitou

RANSOMES GANG MOWER SPARES LARGE SELECTION

Free

£29 +VAT

D GOL

£49 +VAT

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Silver. 127k miles 6 seater. MOT June 2027 Tow bar, alloy wheels. New brakes, clutch, starter motor and battery. Valeted. Fully serviced. Good condition for age. TEL: 077780 50516, East Sussex

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£1,950. In very good

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NISSAN NAVARA

1970, £200. Large selection

of Ransomes Sportcutter and Magna MK 10, 11, 12, 13 trailed gang mower spares TEL: 01494 712145 / 07929 855745 Amersham HP7 0QS.

8475

RED BAND SAW BENCH £7,500. Just over 66k miles.

Good reliable vehicle. MOT until November. Sold as seen TEL: Tom 07961 555363, Horam.

8601

PARTNER 12” DISC CUTTERS £200. K650 2x

TEL: 07702 084142, Surrey/West Sussex. 8598

QUAD BIKE BOOM SPRAYER AND LANCE

2006, £725 No VAT. With Honda GX160 petrol engine good condition TEL: 07929 855745, Amersham 8473

RAM HARNESSES AND NEW CRAYONS

bolt on brackets 2 available TEL: 07974 122737, Surrey 8560

MERLO P32.6 PLUS 2016

2016, £20,500 +VAT.

5687 hours. Market garden use only TEL: 07801 345264, Dorset 8579

£300 +VAT. 55 Litre/ 15 gallon Boom sprayer, 12v pump, hand lance, 3 section, 10ft wide b00m made up of 4ft central section and two 3ft fold-up sections. Boom can be mounted on front or back of quad. 7 non drip nozzles and spare nozzles. All mounting hardware included. Easily mounts and dismounts onto quad bike. TEL: 077408 70540, Kent 8452

£60. 8 harnesses used but fully serviceable. Some full size and some small plus 7 new crayons. One other harness. TEL: 07969 367349, East Sussex

8578

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VOLKSWAGEN GOLF GT 2.0

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DIESEL

FRONT-MOUNTED

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£29 +VAT

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SULKY X40 FERTILISER SPREADER

£3,000. Only used for 2

seasons since new and in excellent condition. Always barn stored and unused for the last 3 years. TEL: 07885 192927 (before 9pm) to view, Surrey

SHEETED GATES

8476

£100 No VAT. 4x 15ft, 3x

TAARUP 852

12ft. Field gates, not yard gates, good used condition. TEL: 07538 382239, East Sussex

8577

SINGER SAWING MACHINE £55. Model 760, touch and sew, good running order, complete with user manual, carry case and box for parts etc, little used TEL: 01403 822412, West Sussex.

8589

SPEARHEAD TWIGA 555 HEDGE TRIMMER

£1,150 +VAT. Mounted

bale chopper, electric lift/ Hydraulic swivel top chute. Hydraulic Side feed chute. In cab electric control box. Good Belts. Recent new PTO clutch. All working. For sale due to upgrade. TEL. 07866 231152 Buckinghamshire.

2014, £12,000. Factory-built

with 5.5m reach and 1.2m cutting head fitted with hammer flails and hydraulic roller. Front-mounted configuration for excellent visibility and control. Has had very little use and is only being sold due to retirement. Email preferred due to hearing difficulty TEL: 07974 818160, Hampshire David.doe@hotmail.co.uk

8360

TWIGA PRO REACH MOWER 700T – AS NEW CONDITION

2011, £2,495 No VAT. 3 door, 123,000 miles, very economical TEL: 07929 855745 / 01494 712145, Amersham HP7 0QS 8474

VICON HAY TEDDER

PENDING £800. Not used recently, stored outside. Selling for spares or repair. TEL: 01621 788239, Essex

VINTAGE WALKING STICK

TOMBSTONE FEEDER £200 +VAT. 2 sections of

2012, £10,000. In good

working order. Fitted with a 1.2m head running F10 T flails, hydraulic roller, power slew, and joystick cable controls. Strong, capable machine that does a nice job and is ready to go straight to work. Shows cosmetic wear consistent with age and outdoor storage, but operates as expected. All hydraulics, hoses and PTO shaft present. Selling due to retirement. Email preferred due to hearing difficulty.. TEL: 07974 818160, Hampshire

8566

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8362

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8438

8461

Tombstone feeder. Collection only TEL: 07887 632456, Horsham, West Sussex.

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£20,000. Immaculate,

complete with oil cooler, hydraulic roller and electric proportional controls. This machine has been stored indoors since new and remains in as-new condition. Includes narrow lane bracket (unused) and switch box. Reason for Sale: Retirement. Email preferred due to hearing difficulty TEL: 07974 818160, Hampshire David.doe@hotmail.co.uk

8376

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ACTIVE £4. Possibly made of Boxwood Sold as seen Buyer collects. Please call 07510

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139126, East Sussex 8563

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£4. Possibly Norwegian Sold as seen Buyer collects TEL: 07510 139126, East Sussex

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4x4s, Trucks, Vans, Lorries, Diggers, Dumpers, Tractors, Forklifts, Generators, Ifor Williams Trailers

Good or bad Call Ken on: 07708 786366 or 01233 720725 Email: kenperkins@hotmail.co.uk

£POA. Hydraulic folding 4.8m front press. Toothed roller with scrapers. Very good condition for age TEL: 07867 534064, Chesham, Buckinghamshire. 8463

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RECKON 360A LOADER

HEAVY DUTY PALLET FORKS

8564

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WATER STORAGE TANK

£1,000. To fit MF 3075 4X4,

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8538

TWYMAN 240 HD TOPPER

£3,500. Stand dimensions

-10.6 ft long 8 ft wide 6.9 ft tall Tank dimensions - 10ft long 8 ft wide 8 ft tall Holds 18,000 Litres Buyer pickup or can deliver for a cost. TEL: 01304 825526.

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condition wanted, the good the bad and the ugly... whatever the condition we would like to buy it! Runners/ non runners/spares or repairs,mot failures, all considered Toyota, Mitsubishi, Ford, Land Rover, Isuzu, Mazda, Iveco, Mercedes etc. Covering all of the South East. Top cash prices paid for all pickup trucks, four wheel drives, vans, flatbed trucks. Instant cash or BACS transfer on the spot with recovery collection TEL: 07542 420700, Kent

£200. 51" high, 34" wide, 41" long forks. Standard 3 point linkage, currently on a Fordson Major. TEL: 07449 150142, Mid Bedfordshire. 8509

INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER DE-LUXE SEAT

8547

£Make an offer. Runner.

WANTED

8528

ANZANI IRON HORSE Wanted. With a plough

Spares/restoration. TEL: Peter 07971 868653.

AMERICAN PRO TOOL BOX

and take it away or it's going in my scrap bin TEL: 07866 231152 Buckinghamshire.

or a Trusty tractor with plough or a BM President with plough TEL: 07702 084142, Surrey/West Sussex. 8599

TEAGLE FINGER BAR HEDGE TRIMMER OR SIMILAR Wanted. Needing

8463

KRM 799 SOLADRILL

repairs may suit. TEL: Paddy 00 353 87211 0655 (No texts please)

£300. Well restored International De-Luxe seat. Return accepted if not satisfied. P/ex given for old De-Luxe seats or parts thereof. Suitable for all models produced 1956 to 1970. TEL: 01485 512521, Norfolk 8324

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8506

TOOLBOX AND CONTENTS 2012, £10,000 +VAT. 4.8m

tine drill with front cultivator. All points tungsten. Very good condition for age and ready to work. Hopper holds a good tonne seed. Pre emergence markers. All controls working properly. Farmforce front press also available TEL: 07867 534064, Chesham, Buckinghamshire.

8463

8523

8580

£75. Some one give me £75

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£800. Recent new flails and belts. Oxford area. Always dry stored. Buyer collects. Tractor is not for sale. Private sale. TEL: 07831 856455, Oxford.

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TEAGLE TOMAHAWK 8500 2022, £10,500 ovno.

£480 the lot. Full of tools, sockets, spanners, electric bits etc. From garage clearance. TEL: 07765 445206, Elsenham 8503

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£80. From garage clearance. TEL: 07942 253929 Datchworth

8504

Big bale chopper/ feeder/bedder. In very good condition and well maintained, fully rotating spout and feeder chute. Full blue tooth controller. Can be seen working. TEL: 07850739699, Berkshire. 8561

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Massey Ferguson 5460 – 4x4, Year 2005 with 2052 Hours, PUH, ex Environment Agency............... £28750

Massey Ferguson 5713SL ‘Dyna-4’ Tractor, 4x4, 125 HP, 2261 Hrs, PAS, PUH With Telescopic Hook, A/c, 40k, 3rd Serv £47750

Massey Ferguson 4245 Tractor, 4x4, 85 HP, 3635 Hrs, PAS ......................... £17750

Case IH Farmall 65c, Year 2015, 3044 Hrs, 64 HP, PAS, PUH ........................... £16250

Ford 4600, PAS Only 4122 Hours....£7750

Ford 4610 II 4x4, 63HP, PAS, Road Reg ...................................................... £10750

MF 35x 2×2, 44 HP, 1963, showing 3535hrs, Original genuine condition............... £8750

Iseki TG 6687 Compact, Year 2023, 739 Hrs, 67 HP, Road Reg, Ag tyres .... £24750

Kubota 1501 HST Large Compact, Year 2019, 4004hrs, PAS, 50 HP............ £15500

SALE

MF 135, Year 1970, 1 Owner From New, Totally Overhauled ...................... £10500

Kubota M7060, Year 2016 With Only 969 Hours, 4×4, 71 HP, PAS, PUH ........ £33000

Massey Ferguson 365, 61 HP, PAS Only 1924 Hours a ................................ £12750

SALE

John Deere 2130 With loader, excellent condition .......................................£7750

John Deere 2140, 2x2, SG2 Cab, PAS, PUH ...................................................... £10500

SALE

Forsdson Super Major, Year 1963 1 Previous Owner .............................£6500

Ford 5610 II & Loader, 4x4, PAS, PUH, Super Q Cab ................................. £14750

Ransomes Parkway 3 Gang Mower, 7ft Cut, 2456 Hrs, Road Reg ................£7750

Ferris 400S Zero Turn Mower, Year 2017, 48” Cut, Direct From council .........£3750

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Massey Ferguson 240,2×2, 46 HP, Year 1980 With 1858 Hours, Overhauled and Resprayed ................................ £12500

MF35x 2×2, Year 1963, Overhauled and resprayed .................................... £10000

MF 135, 45 HP, Yr 1975, 3474 Hrs, previous restoration, Road Reg .....£8750

Track Marshall 135, 136 HP, Rear Linkage .................................£7750

Fleming TR1, 1.5 Ton Tipping Trailer £2250 Fleming TR2 2 ton Tipping Trailer ...£2850 Fleming TR4 4 Ton Tipping Trailer ...£3975 Fleming TR6 6 Ton Tipping Trailer ...£4975 Fleming TR8 8 Ton Tipping Trailer .. £6950

Trimax Warlord S3 205 Flail Mower, 2m05 Cut, Hyd Shift, .......................... £4250 Also Trimax Roller Mower Available

TOPPERS, FLAILS, HARROWS, OVER 100 IN STOCK NEW AND 2ND HAND POA

New Cosmo 2.5m HD Flail, 2 Left in stock, to clear, special offer while stocks last .......................................... £4750

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Votex P2000/2 Roller Mower, 6t cut, New Oak Top .................................£2250

Wessex 1.25m Cut Flail ....................£2225 Wessex 1.45m Cut Flail ....................£3000 Wessex 1.75m Cut Flail ....................£3350 Wessex 2.20m Cut Flail ....................£3475 All Heavy Duty Sizes Available

Bomford Raven 4.7 Hedgecutter, Year 2019, 4.7m reach, 1.1m flail, little use ....................................... £10750

Spearhead 1.8m Flail Mower – Hammer Flails, Rear Roller ..........................£4000

SALE

Ifor Williams DP1205 Livestock Trailer, 12ft x 6ft, 3.5 Ton, Excellent Condition..... £4250

Trimax Stiker 190 Roller Mower 2014 model, 1.9m cut .............................£4250

Major Heavy Duty 9ft Topper .......£2250

Major TDR 16000 Winged Roller Mower – 16ft Cut, Hyd. Fold Wings ..............£4750

New 2026 Ifor Williams 16ft Tri Axle, Headboard, LED Lights ........................£16ft £4950, 18ft £5250

New Bateson 35MD Plant Trailer, 12ft x 6ft, 3500kg ...........................£4200

Jensen A430 Chipper, 9” Feed, Diesel ............................................................. £4750

Cherry Products 12 Ton Grain Trailer, c/w grain chute , Twin Ram ............. £6500

Ruscon 14 Ton Dump Trailer, Hyd Tailgate ....................................... £7750

Takeuchi TB23r, 2.5t, owner driver only 870 hours ................................................ £22750

John Deere HPX 815E Gator, 4×4, Year 2022, 333hrs, 40k, Electric tip ................... £12250

Major Slurry Vac 1300 Vacuum Tanker, flotation wheels, 1300 gallon ........£4750

Ezgo Golf Buggy, electric start petrol engine, golf bag holders .................. £1975

Range of New Fleming Toppers, 3ft 6” to 9ft, In Stock .....................Starting at £1250

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Farma CT 5.3-8 Timber Trailer, Yr 2015, 8Ton gross weight, 12ft bed, hyd. drawbar, joystick control .......... £8750

FARM CLEARANCES WANTED Griffiths 8ton Dump Trailer, Year 2003, Brakes, LED lights, little use ............. £7250

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