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    New Ford Ranger

    Now launched and open for orders. Quite tempted to go with the new V6 Diesel On a business lease. £ numbers not too ridiculous. https://www.parkers.co.uk/vans-pickups/news/2021/new-ford-ranger-pickup-truck/ Has anybody had a chance to go in one yet? Apparently VW bringing out a new Amarok...
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    Spreading chicken (layer) muck accurately at 12m - is it doable?

    We produce (and use) a lot of chicken sh*t. Historically we have spread and incorporated ahead of drilling (plough or sumo). With 95% of our cropping being autumn sown - we need a pretty major re-think in light of the EA’s seemingly non-negotiable stance… It is inevitable that our rotation will...
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    Wolverine Wheat performance?

    We grew a small area last year; wasn't overly impressive although it did sit with very wet feet for quite some time - so difficult to make a real call on it's real performance. Following agronomist advice, we are putting in a much bigger area this year. Before finalising drilling plan - would...
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    Class Arion users - any good?

    Had a 660 on demo last week and was quite impressed - in particular from a ride perspective and general feel on the road with almost car like steering. Could be tempted as first quote actually reasonable. i don’t know anybody running these, so keen to gauge opinion from those that do. It’s...
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    Retro-fitting weighcell to drill hopper

    Looking at ways we can use the chaser bin to fill the drill this season. We have worked out how we can control the flow into the drill - but have no way of accurately measuring weight into the hopper. We have a 3 year old Lemken Solitaire and wondering if anybody is aware of retro-fit weighing...
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    Cracking Service from Richard Western

    Twelve year old chaser-bin broke on Friday at 4pm. Spoke to our dealer and they said that RW office now closed for the weekend; so would be despatched Monday - arrive Tuesday. With a ruck of wheat still to combine, we really could do with the chaser-bin; so I sent an email to the address left on...
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    Situation Vacant ASSISTANT POULTRY UNIT MANAGER- Free Range Layers, (Shropshire).

    We are looking to fill the above position for a substantial, well invested free-range egg unit. Family owned - the modern enterprise consists of multi-tiered housing, robotic packing and in-house milling. We seek an enthusiastic individual, committed to the highest standards of welfare and...
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    Looking For Work Ad-hoc driver / operator available north Shropshire and surrounding area.

    40 year old agri-business professional currently 'in between' jobs looking for tractor work on a daily or weekly basis to occupy time and maintain interest. Plenty of past experience- mainly cultivations and trailer work- recently refreshed experience with spring ploughing. Can be available at...
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    Ride on Mowers (domestic)

    I have managed to kill my trusty 20+ year old Westwood, long story- but it has ended up upside down in a river! To be fair, it has been a cracking piece of kit & leaves a great finish. I am now looking for a replacement & have narrowed it down to 3 main options: JD X155R Honda 2417HM Westwood...
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