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  1. Ben M

    Tractor / Machinery Trackers

    Im just about to sort out new trackers for all my machines, i demo'd the nee Doetrac tracker system which was superb but unfortunately not Thatcham approved. Im currently using older style Foretrack trackers and may well upgrade with them but just seeing what else may be out there. Anyone else...
  2. Ben M

    Irrigation Recording

    Does anyone have an electronic irrigation recording system? We record everyth7ng via irrigation work books and then enter into a spreadsheet but wondering if we can streamline this to maybe an app? Been looking at the Raindancer software, i like it alot but not for us right now. Maybe next...
  3. Ben M

    380 Row-trac, thoughts.

    Got a Row-trac next week to try on demo. Looking forward to seeing how it compares to our equivalent hp cat. Im thinking the 4.5m SLD may be a bit much for it but will be good to see. Anyone else run one yet?
  4. Ben M

    Cultipressing cost per ha

    Id be interested in knowing roughly what cost people put against cultipressing per ha. I appreciate there are loads of variables but just after an idea. I thought it was a pretty cheap operation but having a conversation last week bout it im now working mine out again.
  5. Ben M

    Doe Trac

    Anyone tried the Doe Trac machinery tracker system? Saw it at the Doe Show and am pretty interested in finding out more about it. Looks a good tracking system, with the added management tools of being able to monitor service intervals, working hours, improving operator safety etc.
  6. Ben M

    Non farming, online only income?

    Anyone generate additional income from online only streams? Non farming. Dont expect anyone to give any secrets away, just curious thats all! Im just looking into a couple of ideas for my better half whilst she is studying fulltime and possibly after graduating. She has 2 towns on our...
  7. Ben M

    Mid range Fert Spinner

    Am currently considering replacing dated KRM spinner, looking for experiences and opinion on popular machines in the middle of the ranges. We are all liquid N but still need a spinner for p and k and late N applications on tates and rye. Cant justify a top end machine but still looking for...
  8. Ben M

    Beet yields

    How are people finding their beet yields this Autumn? Real mixed bag here.
  9. Ben M

    Situation Vacant Seasonal Combine Driver required - Suffolk

    Combine Driver Job 2017 Harvest - SUFFOLK I'm looking for an experienced, reliable combine driver for a 7 series 35ft lexion, for the 2017 harvest on our 1300ha farming business. We will be cutting around 800ha of Wheat, Rye, Winter and Spring Barley. Varied job and could be possible that the...
  10. Ben M

    Opinions on offset verge mowers

    Im looking at replacing an ancient Bomford hedge trimmer with a dedicate verge trimmer, one of the off set models that can do the brews around fields and first cut into a ditch if needed. The kuhn machine looks great for build quality, Weaving for value. Any advice, experiences etc would be...
  11. Ben M

    Demonstrations

    Havent had a single offer of a demo this summer, is this normal?! Use to get asked and had a few lists of kit dealers had for demos in previous years. Feel a bit reluctant to ask for a demo of a verge mower when no sales people have got in contact over the summer!
  12. Ben M

    Who has a Traditional Barn Suitable For Wedding - Suffolk

    Wondering if any of my Suffolk (N Essex) farming friends have a traditional timber framed barn that they may consider hiring to me for my wedding in early summer 2018. Or possibly a traditional yard with area for a decent marquee etc. Just really playing with ideas atm but the venue really...
  13. Ben M

    Gatekeeper Stocks

    Just interested to know of any tips / hints GK users have to keep there stocks nice and tidy. Try and do stock take monthly here. But doesnt seem how much i keep on top, there is always the odd discrepancy that takes longer then it should to solve.
  14. Ben M

    Duck muck

    Having some straw based duck muck this summer, where would it suit best in a cereals, beet, tates rotation? Im told the N is more available in year 2? Too much N for S Barley? Any views would be great, ta
  15. Ben M

    Killing volunteer tates in a cover crop

    Is this possible without killing the oats and vetch? Might have to roundup the lot if not
  16. Ben M

    Tajfun 400 Joy Firewood Processor SOLD

    Fantastic high output, electric joystick controlled firewood processor for sale. New in 2013 from Kilworth machinery, various optional extras included. 16" chainsaw cutting bar 15t splitting ram 2 / 4 way knife and 8 way knife Swinging conveyor (so you can fill big trailers without moving...
  17. Ben M

    Any log pods or similar free next week?

    Got next week off, nothing booked as yet. Anyone got a pod or similar not booked, on a quiet site somewhere let me know please. Cheers
  18. Ben M

    Any novel ideas to keep Rooks off fresh drillings?

    Drilled 50ha of covers 2 weeks ago, Rooks are having a field day with it. Ive got bangers out, kites / hawks out, dead rooks hanging. Any other ideas?
  19. Ben M

    Spring Oats - Whats a typical harvest timing?

    As the title suggests, wondering if i can harvest and sow early enough for cc in same summer. Thanks
  20. Ben M

    Oats / Vetch CC mix

    Looking for around 2500kgs, or 50has worth. Delivered near Newmarket. Thanks
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