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Just a question for you folks - say for instance that this shuttering is for a free standing wall (i.e. without shed girders) - how do lads prevent the shuttering pans from moving out of position e.g. if the shuttering pan was to slide on the footing/foundation and out of line with the proposed...

Hi folks, I went to replace some parts on the steering of my MF275. The parts had not been replaced in the last 10 years and the steering had become vert difficult to turn especially around the yard. I certainly wasn’t greasing it often enough either. Anyway I removed the old parts and went at...

Thats exactly my thinking, however I would like to broaden my knowledge and if there was any opportunity available through a training course etc, it would be worthwhile. They seem to want you to think CVT are rocket science and charge mega $$$ at any mention of trouble in this area

Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone knows if there are any training courses that one could do that would cover transmission troubleshooting, fault finding and rebuilding. In particular CVT transmissions. Thank you all

Lets say an opportunity presented itself that half a dozen pedigree BB heifers were going for the little more than cross bred incalf heifers. Would you take the chance ? my biggest concern is around difficulty calving and primarily if a caesarian was to become the norm.

The docility of the cow is a big factor for me. I know there are farmers that have quiet cows across various breeds but for me you can always be guaranteed with BB that they will be calm and quiet. The pedigree element as oppose to a cross is to increase the BB genetics

M-J-G you are correct, the focus is on producing calves that will have the potential to be 'show type' animals.

All, What are your thoughts on using pedigree Belgian Blue cows crossed with an easy calving Limousin or Shorthorn for commercial beef ?

Good on ya 335d . I will take a closer look this evening for a manufacturer name or code.

Hi all, I am looking to replace the centre LCD display on the dash of my New Holland T6080. It was broken when I purchased the tractor last year from a neighbour, I know the history of it and had a good idea of the hours it had done. Anyway I am just getting around to replacing it now. The LCD...

Hi folks, Just wondering if anyone has any contacts or websites that carry parts for New Holland LB110 digger. Would be looking for anything from interior cab trim bits, glass, mechanical parts. Thanks

Folks, I am looking at fabricating a silage pusher, they type that will catch both sides of the passageway using two super single tyres. The shaft that the tyres will be rotating on I am thinking of using some 35mm round mild steel bar and using a pair of 35mm flanged bearing blocks for each...

I am looking at approx. 60acres of land, some of it would require some work but not immediately. It is well fenced and has some good boundary stone walls. There is water troughs in all fields. I have not given any thought to dry beef cattle in the short to medium term as they are loss making...

Hi Folks, I am new here. I am looking to purchase a small holding and keep sheep/store lambs on this land. For my loan application , the bank has requested that I submit a Farm Business Plan for a 3 year period. I am wondering if any of you would have a copy of a typical farm business plan...