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Just on getting quotes to renew our electric contracts, that run out in September. Have been with EDF for 6/7 years without any issues, but they much dearer to renew. Been quoted 27.7pkw/h and 42p standing charge by British Gas. How does that sound to everyone? Currently paying 15.5 pkw/h and...

I have been pondering buying a post knocker for a couple of years. Working on my own on an all grass livestock unit I have plenty fencing to do. Looked at telehandler mounted models and was put off by the possible long term damage to the handler, and lack of weight. Have looked at basic tractor...

Suffolk Tup lamb in Lanark today £200000. trying hard to catch the texels🙉

Looking for a bit of advice regarding bolusing first time grazing dairy xbeef calves. I will be putting around 150 of these stirks to grass in next few weeks. They have been on farm since November and will be c220/300 kg going out. My breeding stock are regularly blood testing low in selenium...

Looking for thoughts on a new jacket. Don’t want a smock as I wear kiwiikit bib and brace. What’s best/best value? Beta craft,kiwi kit,ridge line, Stoney Creek ect like the look of the Stoney creek tempest jacket at the moment. Just need to convince myself that it’s worth the£

Just went onto online banking to see if last load of lambs had been paid yesterday. Nearly s..t myself. OD was at a respectable level. Closer inspection reveals scotgov has paid out BPS loans overnight. Anyone else had same fright. ? Well done for getting it out early, but almost too early...

Spectacular lightning last night here in the borders. Probably wildest I ‘ve ever seen . Thankfully missed the rain. How’s everyone else on the east? @Hilly @Woolless @melted welly @Chae1 ect

Anyone any experience of these drills for drilling brassicas into burnt down grassland and redrilling grass ? Don’t know of any in this part of the world so no experience at all

Any recommendations for a good tractor breaker selling spares? Needing a couple of bits for a 30 series JD

Going to have about 2 acres of stubble turnips left when ewes go to lambing parks. Was thinking of turning a dozen bulling heifers onto them but worried they may choke on the bulbs. They are small tennis ball size. Plenty of good green growth but don’t want any unnecessary hassle during lambing...

Anyone got any advice on how to change quad tyres. Just got a bead breaker and tyre levers . No fancy tools. TIA

Went to buy some new electric fence kit yesterday, had my mind set on Gallagher after having had enough of Rutland stuff. Supplier told me Gallagher stuff far too dear now and not value for money. They are now stocking O’Brien kit also from NZ. Looked well made and decent value. 400m 3 strand...

:whistle::whistle::whistle::whistle::whistle:not sure where to post but roll on Calcutta Didn’t see that coming Scots wha hae

looking for a steer as to the above. Had a look at a couple at the highland show this year . I thought they looked reasonable value for money for a farm machine . No thrills easy to attach and detach. I am just looking for a simple machine to knock in a few gate posts and the odd line of...

looking for a bit of advice. Going to change my honda 420 quad. Dealer has a very smart 2 year old bike that has come off a caravan site , so done little or no work and in cracking condition. Unfortunately it has a fixed rear axle rather than independent suspension. Bike is right handy money...

Any tips re broadcasting stubble turnip/kale seed welcome. Got land ploughed an power harrowed had good amount of rain . Now ready to seed. Never broadcast before. How wide will seed spread ? Should I Harrow in before rolling? ect Thanks in advance

12 months ago this week I made 1st cut silage , got really good cut and cracking quality, then it pretty much rained constantly until late November. 22nd November we had 4" snow and then it kept coming top fields were white all winter, probably had 6 4"+ snow falls. End of February brought the...

Not due to start lambing until next week but over the weekend I have had 4 homebred gimmers/shearlings put their water bag out. Show no sign of lambing and stand eating. When I put my hand inside no lambs presenting but lots of membrane/gunk. Have a feel about and can get the lambs out but too...