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Using it this year, two years ago we jacked it in after 100 ha, last year we used it on all wheat but used a contractor who was happy to use it, the cost of the contractor was easily offset with the saving in chemical cost. I cannot ignore the savings and will use Univoq wall to wall this...

Imagine if one man could operate 4 of them. BB

Has anyone had a crop of Loxton they have taken to harvest? How did it perform and what was the quality like compared to other milling varieties? I've got 10 ha in the ground now which looks superb, if DSV are to be believed it will remain very clean. BB

How about a joint venture / share farming with a keen young new entrant, would need to be a farm of more than 5 acres though. BB

Why are you keeping him?

Exactly the same here.

I would be interested depending on varietie, contracts and maturity date. Millet always looks very late in stewardship plots. BB

I agree.

The manufactures tell them!

Looking for a pair of 1000kg weights for a Fendt 942. BB

We hired an 18t last year for harvest. Excellent trailer and would buy one over our Stewart trailers. Quite basic and higher than most trailers but tips really well in low buildings.

Following this up, how has progress been across the U.K.? We’re drilled up cereals wise and will put peas in tomorrow, we’ve been very wet but fortunately have had a few dry days. Looking at the national forecast I guess a lot of barley won’t get drilled? BB

Ordered a 942 on Friday. 1000 hrs from U.K. Big switch from dark green to light green over the last 18 months. One dark green left ( plus a gator and lawn mower).

2000t = £450000. Drying floor 4.5m deep. 8.5m eaves. Have footings in for one here but have just paused the project for 12 months, it’s going to be a s##t harvest here. Building manufacture has my £25k deposit so it will happen, just not sure when! BB

My name was in the minutes so often I joined the PC, strangely rarely get a mention now! BB