1/3 of 1st wheat drilled. Ok and not too much worked up but not drilled. A main cultivations tractor still in pieces having a new transmission fitted and a power harrow gearbox being rebuilt so given the downtime we’re not badly off yet. At least the 30mm rain in the last 2 days will soften up the barley seedbeds that had baked out so we can get them sown next week.
Getting concerned
- Thread starter Mr Charisma
- Start date
Steevo
Member
- Location
- Gloucestershire
Sounds like you're in a the deep end...!
Yep. Never mind, 2 ploughs, 2 power harrows and a drill going at this moment so not all bad.
- Location
- Lincolnshire.
Keep it up! You need to spend 183 days a year in Monaco to qualify for the tax benefits. Good management should mean you can easily achieve this.
- Location
- Lincolnshire
Ha. My over all sweeping view is that spring drilling is the new way forward for us but I’m not going to stop my brother getting some winter wheat in as he is keen to do so. Seed is on its way and most of the area is already ploughed. Most of the sheep have gone so he is having a change / rest doing the arable and hasn’t tired of it yet though he was complaining a bit how we always seem to be two days behind the weather in terms of the land getting too sticky. I think we will be lucky to get it in in reasonable conditions if I’m honest. Very heavy land that usually becomes unworkable by the 4th October without fail. Fingers crossed though. We might pull it off.The Dr changes like the weather....
TBF I change a lot but I don’t make sweeping declarations on here before I do....
- Location
- Lincolnshire
Blown head gasket on our biggest tractor isn’t helping. Need to get is sorted out pronto but battling on with the IH 4240 and the Lambo. Good job we didn’t sell the smaller tackle. Bogged down in paperwork myself today but should get back to it tomorrow when it’s dried off a bit.
- Location
- Lincs / Cambs border
What tractor is in for repair ? Our 8360r is in having a new hydro fitted . Wish they would bloody break in the winter when we were not busy .
8360R also having a hydro box replaced. 5,000 hours on the clock. Hopefully JD will help out with some of the parts bill.
- Location
- Lincs / Cambs border
Mines just clocked 7000 on the original hydro , I think it’s a record.
- Location
- East meath/dublin
Ah but dont you know that no cropping plan survives first contact with a chance of a dry day !! The neighbours rising dust can weaken any resolve !!! The Doc is just taking a flexible approach either way how can he lose
- Location
- Lincs / Cambs border
I wish .
- Location
- Darlington
When I do mine it is with the strict proviso that I reserve the right to change my mind.Ah but dont you know that no cropping plan survives first contact with a chance of a dry day !! The neighbours rising dust can weaken any resolve !!! The Doc is just taking a flexible approach either way how can he lose
In farming flexibility is everything IMHO
- Location
- MK43
Changed my cropping plan at least 3 times since I sorted out with my agronomist. Need to keep him on his toes!
Chae1
Member
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
Excuse my ignorance, but what is a hydro?
- Location
- Lincs / Cambs border
It’s the bit of the gearbox that does the auto power (ivt) thing .
Chae1
Member
- Location
- Aberdeenshire
Ok. Doesn't sound good. I'm dreading ivt box failing on my new Holland.
- Location
- Shropshire
So not a full vario box repair job then??
wuddy
Member
- Location
- Scottish Borders
Must be fairly common our 8360rt was in about a month ago 8320r has made it to end of season but going in and know of another three been done locally. I think deeres contribution depends on age/hours!