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    Recruitment of staff

    Can I have some advice please as to members experiences with the best places to recruit an assistant herdsman as I am struggling. Thanks,Cyril.
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    Situation Vacant Assistant/Trainee Herdsman Wanted

    Our family run farm is looking for an Assistant/Trainee Herdsman for our 300 Friesian cow herd. Calving 2/3 Autumn and 1/3 Spring supplying a local cheese maker. Waikato 24/48 parlour and grass based unit, good rates of pay available to the right dedicated person as well as accommodation if...
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    Cubicle Matresses

    I would welcome any advice on which mats/matresses to fit for my Friesian Autumn herd. I have concreted 295 cubicles, 128 will need individual mats as they have cubicle legs and the rest 167 have cantilever cubicles which can be done with a long roll/matress. I have 12 years left on my tenancy...
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    Portable Cow Cubicles

    Does any one have any spare to sell? I need 62 please.Thanks, Cyril.
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    Portable Concrete Cow Cubicles

    Does any one have any for sale please? I would like to buy 62. Cheers, Cyril.
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    Fly Pour Ons

    Anyone happy with a particular brand and do they really work?
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    Experienced Herdsperson

    An experienced herdsperson required for a 260 Spring/Autumn calving Friesian cross herd and followers .Enthusiastic and reliable applicants only need apply. Experience of grazing and AI and foot trimming an advantage. House on farm included , close to shops and four miles south of Chester. Need...
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    Muck Fork

    I am looking to buy a muck fork to go on my Matbro for emptying my straw yards. Don't want a new one as will probably only be used five days a year. Anybody got one for sale or knows where there is one gathering dust?
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    Golden Labrador Pups

    We have seven bitches and two dogs for sale at £350 each. Both parents are working gundogs and very well bred. Call 07761 179844 for more information. Thanks. Cheshire area.
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    Dairy Cow Bedding

    I have been using a local limed paper product for the last six years but will have to find an alternative for next winter as our ph levels are almost now to high as a result! I cannot use sand as my pumping slurry contractor wont touch us if we do; so could I have peoples thoughts/experiences...
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    Opico Grass Harrow

    We have a lot of overseeding to do when it ever dry's up. I have a six metre Opico spring tine harrow and was wondering if anyone has fixed a slug pelleter/grass seed spinner to one to do the job cheaply?
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