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  1. Charlie--chalk

    Massey 6480 replacement and realistic cost?

    Looking at replacing above tractor with new or ex-demo. Would a four cylinder tractor be up to the same jobs as the current six cylinder? Also, what would everyone think was a realistic cost of a new 150 hp tractor (50k, elec spools and guidance)? I am in the process of getting quotes. Cheers
  2. Charlie--chalk

    How are your crops looking?

    How are your crops looking after enduring this awful weather? My w. barley is looking terrible and the wheat is ok on light land and not so great on the heavier stuff. Nothing seems to be picking up the fert and is a pale shade of green (cold temps a possible reason?). Anyone else finding the same?
  3. Charlie--chalk

    GPS/ Vari rate fert spreaders

    Some of you guys must have had these on farm for a while now. How are they performing? Are there any savings or gain in output to be had regarding section control and variable rate P and K, lime (prilled) etc? Thanks in advance
  4. Charlie--chalk

    Recommend me a calf milk replacer

    As above for feeding to conti x calves. I've been using Volac Blossom for years but would like to up quantity but not the price per calf! So, is there a more economical alternative that I can use but push the calves a bit more. Any powders to avoid? Cheers CC
  5. Charlie--chalk

    Higher Tier Stewardship Payments

    If we started in the higher tier scheme this Jan when should the first payment arrive in theory? I thought it was last month but maybe wrong? I know there's bound to be delays but wondered when it should be. Cheers, CC
  6. Charlie--chalk

    Lexion 430 Output

    Hello, can anyone give me a rough idea of output of above machine with a 6m header? What is a comfortable acreage for said machine considering age (2002 ish) ? Cheers
  7. Charlie--chalk

    What larvae is this that's in my osr?

  8. Charlie--chalk

    What's an ideal GAI for osr at this time of year?

    Just wondered on the question above. Cheers
  9. Charlie--chalk

    Dairy crosses, what do you feed?

    Interested in what people are feeding their dairy crosses from calf ration to finishing ration? Ta
  10. Charlie--chalk

    Westminster spring barley

    Anyone sold Westminster and got a malting premium this harvest? Thanks, Charlie
  11. Charlie--chalk

    Is there any difference between Lely calm and Forster technik from volac?

    As above. Is the only difference between the two machines dealer backup, or are there other things that set them apart from each other?
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