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    Maxam mower

    Hi I’ve been using it a lot the past few days and for light topping you can bash on at 7mph+ I have also been cutting heavier grass for hay but you do have to slow right down -4mph otherwise the disk runs over the grass flattened by the tractor tyre.
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    Maxam mower

    I bought a Maxam 3300 from this firm below about 3 years ago. https://www.suffolkfarmmachinery.co.uk/maxam-3300iv-mower.html I am very happy with it. It is nice and simple, belt driven , no gearbox and obviously as stock farmers I have done absolutely no maintenance whatsoever and it does what...
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    Share Portfolio 2020

    It’s a good question Highland Mule and I reckon 50% of people advise SIPP and the other half ISA I honestly don’t know is my honest answer , ISA is taxed on the way in and SIPP on the way out. I’m always interested in others opinions, my plan is to put the maximum allowance in every April and...
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    Share Portfolio 2020

    Fascinating thread and I didn’t know there were so many farmers interested in shares and investing. I am spending more and more time reading, researching and investing especially over the winter months when I don’t really enjoy dairy farming. Milk cows April to October and trade shares the other...
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    ORGANIC Jer X Fre May calving cows for sale

    Approx 20 May calving mixed age cows for sale. Pasture only system, high solids and excellent fertility . TB tested and Johnes screened Organic 11 years North Somerset. 07786638707
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    Heifer cross sucking, with nose plate in.

    Dear waterwheel, I have had severe problems with this over last few seasons, with cows learning very quickly as soon as you cure one there are 2 more the next day. Sometimes a flat plate is enough but the real clever cows who learn to suckle with 2 plates in, we have had success with a bull ring...
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    Jersey X Bred dairy IC organic heifers for sale

    Hi I have up to 40 from group of 80 for sale. Organic, OAD and 100 % pasture fed. High solids and exceptional fertility, surplus for sale due to low replacement rate. Calving 1 st March to Xbred dairy Bulls. Please reply for phone number and photos I am in Somerset Cheers FF
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    Dairy Farm work in Zimbabwe

    Sedgemoor is a family farm in the South West region of Zimbabwe We are located 65km West of the town of Bulawayo which is Zimbabwe's 2nd largest city. We are primarily dairy farmers and grow crops to assist with forage for the cattle. We are milking 200 cattle with the desire to increase the...
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    private airstrip enquiry

    Hi Notafarmer You are absolutely right, you do not require planning permission if you you do not exceed 28 days flying per year, however in reality if you choose the location of the farm strip carefully (away from the village itself and as many properties as possible) flying more regularly is...
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