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    Liquid N

    I know there have been threads in the past about liquid fertiliser but can't find any recent ones. Have been wondering about moving over to it, mainly to improve spread accuracy. Have some questions though: Firstly, I've heard/read several comments regarding sprayer compatibility. I just...
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    Store cattle

    Currently all arable (small farm) and have been wondering about doing some winter stores/finishers, partly for a bit extra income but also to benefit from the dung. Know very little about keeping cattle so would be grateful for a bit of advice - I have a couple sheds that I could probably...
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    Trash boards (plough)

    What's everyone's experience of these, vs skimmers? My understanding is that the pros are an easier pull, cheaper on wearing metal, no clogging between the skim and boards, and no messing about adjusting skim depth, but on the downside more trash left on the surface? I guess that when it comes...
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    Which second-hand plough

    Currently looking for a 4 furrow reversible on a fairly limited budget (ideally <£5k) and would be interested to hear peoples' thoughts on the different makes etc as I'm not particularly au fait with the subject. Kverneland - I've come across 3 or 4 that look ok and are reasonably priced. All...
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    Insurers offering H&S consultancy

    Our insurers (Cornish Mutual) are offering a health and safety "package" that basically includes a site visit, identification of hazards etc, full risk assessment tailored to our business, H&S policy, environmental policy etc etc, a follow-up farm visit in 6 months and the lady who does it -...
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    Turbine PPA quotes

    Coming up to PPA renewal in March and just wondering who people recommend getting quotes from these days and what sort of figures we're looking at since the electricity price hikes? (wind turbine - e3120) cheers
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    Kuhn power harrow - drill compatibility & tines

    We have a Kuhn 3m power harrow - HR 3002 D. I was thinking about maybe buying an Accord drill to go on it to make a combi - am I right in thinking I would need a DA? Are they fairly easy to fit? Anything I should know before buying one? (about fitting the ph and drill together I mean, not...
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    Tractor for a 3m combi & 4 f reversible

    We need to change our old Ransome plough (4 furrow reversible - 12") and looking at options were considering either a 5f or a wider 4f, maybe a vari-width. At the same time I'd like a combi-drill rather than power-harrowing and drilling separately. We currently have a 4cyl 110hp tractor (Zetor...
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    Build a small grain hopper - tips please

    Thinking of making a small hopper (doesn't need to hold more than a ton or so) to feed an old sieve cleaner we've got. Looked at a couple on ebay etc but am quite restricted on height etc. Also width, as would need to be wider than the loader bucket. So if I made one myself would galvanise or...
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    Farm plastics disposal

    Cornwall Phil from Kernow Farm Plastics used to collect our fert bags and spray cans every year or so to get the ticket for the red tractor man. I recently had a letter from "Grassroots Recycling" saying they've taken over his business, but apparently they aren't offering a collection service...
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    Concrete finish for yard/drive, also coloured concrete?

    I'd like to concrete the entrance bit of our yard, about 150 m2, currently a fairly hard stone surface which is ok but bumpy and can also get a bit of a mess in the winter. As its right in front of the house (and separates the house from part of the garden) it would need to look nice but also...
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    ZA-M Spreader drive problem

    Getting the first dose of N on the winter corn today - had a day of problems so didn't get going until late afternoon, then doing the first batch the drive to the right hand disc stopped. It is spinning freely at the point indicated. I don't have a parts diagram or anything so was just...
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    2130 - what's it worth?

    We have an R reg (1976) John Deere 2130 that I'm thinking of maybe selling, but would like an idea of what it might be worth before I advertise it. It has an old Massey loader on it, Duncan cab, and ok tyres etc; it runs fine but has a few minor (to moderate) issues and would probably want...
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    Wholecrop

    I've had an enquiry from a chap a few miles away wanting to buy some or all of my wheat next summer for wholecrop. His proposed arrangement being, I think, that I grow the crop as normal, then we come to an agreed price in the summer for the standing crop based on potential grain value less...
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    Workshop door - roller shutter/sectional

    I'm looking to replace the door in our workshop with a roller shutter or maybe sectional door - approx 4.5m x 4.5m. I have the following questions, but would be grateful for any other advice too. Also recommendations please, if anyone knows a decent firm in the far south-west, or who to buy...
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    Tenants & electricity

    We let out a bungalow on the farm and for various reasons the electricity contract is currently in our name rather than the tenants'. This has worked ok, I read the meter and bill them every quarter, but I'm getting fed up with chasing them up every time as they are always late paying and its...
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    Traditional harvest - labour

    Just out of interest really - A recent conversation got me wondering about how much labour was involved harvest/threshing etc pre-mechanisation. I've heard a man could cut around an acre a day with a scythe, is that about right? If so this was obviously only the start - I'm guessing some of...
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    Bank loan security - release or not?

    I had a phone call from the bank yesterday about some land they hold as security for a loan that we paid off a few months ago, asking whether we want them to release it or keep hold of it in case we need another loan in the future. What are the pros and cons? It is unlikely we'll need another...
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    Brake cylinders

    Been quoted £350 each for new cylinders for our Massey 34 combine. Seems a lot?? Do I have to get the proper part from the dealer or is there anyone worth trying who might have a cheaper alternative? I've very little experience of working on brakes - are there generic cylinders that fit...
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    Grain price graph/data

    Can't find what I'm looking for on google - I'm after a graph or spreadsheet showing spot wheat prices, say monthly over the last few years, to get an idea of the average increase from harvest to winter/spring grain prices. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Thanks.
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