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    Ivor, Nugent, Tuffmac ?

    12ft Nugent twin axle with wheels on the outside coming up 2 years old here. Tows better than the tri axle Graham Edwards it replaced but that had smaller wheels underneath so was higher. I was tempted by the 14ft tri axle but it was a lot heavier. I can easily get mine overweight, I think it's...
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    Tru-Test cable query

    Border Software worth a try. 01938 820625.
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    Toxovax availability

    Same story here, ordered 200 doses in August for early October delivery, phonecall today to say cancelled, possibly some available later but don't hold your breath.
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    Moving ewes

    I trailered a group of ewes 4 weeks after ram went in last year 3 mile. Grass had run out. It didn't seem to effect them, similar scan to other groups. I was very gently with them mind.
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    Red clover/ryegrass

    Is this too old for lambs to graze? It was baled mid July, I was hoping to cut it again but there doesn't seem enough bulk, this is the best bit of the field.
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    Welsh 'Small Grants - Efficiency' scheme.

    We got awarded yard covering grant to cover a slurry pit on the second round. Would of been worth doing if awarded on the 1st round, £25k bill £9.6k grant. By the time of the 2nd round cost has doubled. Was offered grant oct21 but need project completed by aug22. I've emailed and phoned 4 times...
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    Carbon credits.

    Has anyone traded any? I've just had a link to the 'ruumi' carbon program. They assess your carbon levels through soil testing, devise a plan to improve it then pay you over 5 years for trading you credits. They take a 20% cut for themselves.
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    Portable shearing machines

    I've a Rambo with one battery good for docking about 120 ewes on a charge. I bought a 24v inverter to go with it for shearing on 240v, my son's started using mine. Works really well with power cord hanging like a normal machine. If the sheep are shearing well it's no slower than a conventional...
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    Fuel price tracker

    Red being delivered tomorrow £1.09.
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    Storm Eunice

    Just finished feeding, was expecting all sorts of bother with local trains and schools all closed in mid Wales. But just a gentle breeze. YR weather ap seems to have got it right with max wind of 14 mph today. BBC ap is saying 68 mph all morning.
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