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    British Farming Union Chairman on the 'Real Countryfile'

    Steve Ridsdale appeared on Ollie Harrisson's 'Real Countryfile' youtube channel to talk about the BFU. From 2 minutes in
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    Starter motor identity/equivalent

    Can anyone suggest best place to get an Iskra (?) hi-speed starter motor to replace this one? @ACEngineering - I think youve sold me an Iskra in the past? Its off an N121 Valtra Thanks
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    Too late for winter oats?

    We have a customer where we are still waiting for the ground to dry up enough to get winter oats drilled. It is in grass at the moment and when we get 3-4 dry days in a row we will be able to follow the plough with the combi-drill - just not had 3-4 dry days in a row lately :X3:. Plan was to...
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    auto-electrician wanted in the Shrewsbury area

    Can anyone point me in the direction of an auto-electrician in the Shrewsbury area? We have a wiring issue on a compressor on the umbilical system. Thanks in advance
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    Anyone else still not had the advance BPS payment yet?

    Is it just us? I see we are still on claim validation :(
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    Tru test EW7i charging cable

    We’ve lost our charging cable for our tru-test eziweigh head. Does anyone recognise the connection in the photo or can advise on how we could charge without resorting to buying a replacement? Thanks
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    is it a scam?

    I have an item listed on the classifieds - pair of slurry tanker wheels. I had an email from the classifieds section this morning informing me that someone wanted more details and my lowest price. I responded via the email provided and have just received this reply - should I walk away- or run...
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    Danfoss oms hydraulic pump repair

    Got a danfoss OMS 80 hydraulic pump that has 3 bolts sheared. Any suggestions where I can get it repaired quickly (Shropshire preferably)? Thanks
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    Pottinger Torro 5100 Forage Wagon Knives

    We have a set (39) of secondhand knives for a Pottinger Torro 5100 forage wagon for sale. As per photo, worn but still very useable - worn more than we like for contracting but probably years of life for farm use. Some stone damage as would be expected. We have our own sharpener so they would be...
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    Jeremy vine today

    Hearty congratulations to the farmer who spoke on the programme today - the first person I’ve heard manage to get the methane cycle over on such a programme. Well done 👏
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    telegraph pole suppliers

    I am looking for a load of telegraph poles - several candidates on ebay (who I know nothing about) but I wondered if anyone knew of a reputable supplier? Looking for possibly 50+ poles. Thanks
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    FG12 wooden gate specification

    Has anyone claimed for FG12 wooden gates on CS schemes and run into problems with gates not meeting the specification set out? In particular, if you check the spec on most gates at farm stores or online, the top rail and hanging stile are smaller than the 100mm x 75mm specified. Am I worrying...
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    Concrete pan mixer output

    We are just weighing up the option of mixing and laying some concrete rather than getting in readymix. How many cube an hour could we reasonably expect to mix with a pan mixer? Could we expect to mix concrete of the same quality as we would buy in or would we regret the move when it starts...
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    credit insurance deductions

    What is everyones take on this? We sold a load of grain on the 'Graindex' platform recently. When the contract came through on email I noticed that apart from weighbidge charges and levies, it stated that credit insurance would be deducted. I rang the trader concerned and asked for confirmation...
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    National food strategy

    Some very good speeches made and points raised during the televised debate this afternoon.
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    Grants

    Does anyone know if any of the following are currently eligible items under any grants that are on offer currently? Milk pump Milk pump control Vacuum pump ADF system Looking at a project going ahead May/June 23 Many thanks
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    Cleated LGP tyres/wheels for Bateman Hi-Lo sprayer

    We have a set of 48/25-20NHS tyres on our Bateman Hi-Lo . They are lethal on sloping ground! What cleated tyres have people fitted to give more grip? Has anyone got a set of wheels/tyres they want to part with? Thanks
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    Auctioneers promoting Farm Assurance

    Halls Auctioneers promoting farm assurance on their invoices - not impressed and I will be emailing them to tell them so. McCartneys pee me off already by spraying lambs with marker if you arent assured. Cannot see that it makes any difference to the price unless the place is heaving - but I do...
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    LRQA to withdraw from Red Tractor assurance

    LRQA (formerly Lloyds register) are withdrawing from offering Red Tractor assurance from January 23. Rays leaving the ship?
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    simba express/ST bar parts

    Any recommendations for points for ST legs? Ive been asked to source some narrow points. Original parts or non-genuine? Hardened/tungsten tips? Just wondering what other folk have found good. Thanks
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