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Looking at changing my elderly Harry West spreader, which I like but also looking at others on the market, particularly the Shelbourne and Richard Western. I notice these have an overshot impeller, does that make a better/worse job of spread quality? I’ve seen some videos on YouTube and not...

I’ve got one field which is next to a plantation of Poplar trees, every 5 or so years the bottom of the field becomes a boggy mess and when we dig up the drains they are packed with tree roots. Short of felling the Poplar plantation or putting the bottom of field into stewardship (both not...

I went to look at this telehandler the other day and it looked in very good condition and not been knocked about, I did have concern with the engine. It had been warmed up before I got there and at one point during the test drive (I can’t be sore if it happened all the way though) the engine...

I know there are a few threads on MF/Bobcat telehandlers, and I’ve done a search, but can’t find any info on the 9407 model. I’ve seen one of these for sale for what I think is reasonable money. It’s done 5000 hours, got the 130 hp engine too. Just wondering if it would be ok for clamping...

I've got a Pottinger Europrofi 4500 wagon here and would like to use the autoload on it, the only problem is that when I do, I get around 15% less capacity that if I load manually. Is it possible to adjust the top sensor to give me a bit more capacity with autoload?

Had the 1st day out with the wagon yesterday (Pottinger Europrofi) and whilst I'm pleased with it the chop quality wasn't the best, even with brand new blades in and was difficult to clamp. We did row 3 into 1 straight out of mower swath and are just wondering if the centre swath which hasn't...

Looking at a couple of twin rotor rakes a dealer has in, both old stock but brand new. Either an MF (Fella) RK 762 or a Kverneland 9472c I’ve used Fella’s in the past and like their simplicity and build quality, but is slightly more than the Kv which I have had no experience with their rakes...

Looking at a used Merlo (5-10 years old), can it be fitted with a Kramer (not Scorpion) headstock? What hydraulic oil does it use? Can it use ATF?

Had a batch of heifers with bad freeze brands, have tried to do other hind but they havent taken well either. Relief milkers are stuggling to id them and feeding them incorrectly. Parlour not compatible with auto id. Thought of head collars but would need to be quick to read them before they put...

I am currently going though planning to increase capacity, however, the planners are dragging their heels and dont think ill get the shed up for winter. Thing is i have 50 heifers in calf ready for the expansion and no where to house them if the new shed doesnt go up in time. Are there any...

My 3 year old muckspreader keeps getting punctures because the internal ribs of the tyres are rubbing though the inner tubes. We have tried running at higher pressures to stop the 'rub' but this hasnt helped. The tyres are 23.1-26’s, made by Alliance (not a brand I’d consider to be a cheap...

I’m thinking of taking our forage harvesting back in-house again after some difficulty getting our contractor on time, I have the staff and most of the kit. I’m looking at buying a used forager but want a long chop length as our milk buyer is a cheese manufacturer and I am paid on milk solids...

Looking to reduce bought in protein for dairy herd and try and improve the soil on arable rotation too. So I’m thinking of growing 2 year silage leys in the arable rotation. I like the look of a mixture done by Cotswold Seeds call Fast and Vast, anyone had any experiences with it or similar...

Does anyone do it instead of baling straw? Would the straw be chopped enough to go through and ag dispenser type machine? How much storage would you need to bed 200 cubicles for a winter?

I’ve got a 17 acre field which I want to level and reseed, there is a gully (which I want to level) that runs 2 ways across the field marked in yellow) Which is best way to plough, top to bottom or left to right?

Has anyone successfully rejuvinated pasture with a pass or two with some grass harrows then spread grass seed with slug pellets? It’s something I’m thinking of doing on some old pasture which I don’t want to plough. Any tips for success?

We’re just considering expanding current herd to around 180 cows, housed and calved all year round. There will be a new parlour and cubicle house with auto scrapers. My brother, who’ll be running it has the options of a new parlour to be either a 16/32 swing over herringbone or 3 robots with...

Whilst nearly in the no-mans-land of Xmas and NY, I thought it might be interesting to hear what others plans are for the farm/life in 2020 To set ball rolling we’ll be looking/researching at increasing the dairy herd from 100 to around 180/200 with new buildings and parlour

Neighbour has offered me 5 tons of whole our as he can’t fit it on a lorry, wondering if it can be fed whole instead of Hipro soya?

Just been looking at these and wondering if they are as good as the make out? Has anyone got one and what is the verdict? What size would I need for 200-250 cows? Does it still stack up with payments? What can I use heat for besides heating farmhouse? Most importantly, how much do they cost and...