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    Hiring barn space

    I’ve got a 60x45ft barn that could be used for hiring out during certain times of the year. It’s a modern barn, concrete panels, steel framed etc. so not very pretty but functional! Just curious if anyone else has experience in this area? It could be used for various events, short term storage...
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    Topping before Fertiliser?

    I’ve got some fields that originally hadn’t planned on taking a cut so turned ewes in there, plans may have to change so looking at a later cut.It’s a very old ley so lots of stalky growth but very thin in between, would you top out the stalks before fert application? Not sure how much you can...
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    Construction spec Telehandlers

    I’m looking to px my 535-95 for a machine with a little more reach on it. I’ve got a budget of around £25k, any recommendations? And if you know of a good one for sale that’d be ideal. Like to look of Merlo 38.12, looks nice and compact for the capacity. The JCB is a big old machine!
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    Barn conversion heating system options

    Trying to work out which heating/hot water system to go for in a holiday accommodation barn conversion. Its quite a small building and will be heavily insulated, so hopefully heating demand won’t be huge. Likely to be only 2 guests at a time so hot water shouldn’t be big either. I’m leaning...
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    MX75 loader solenoid valve problem

    I’ve been having troubles with the 3rd service solenoid on my ts100 mx75 loader. For a while it was getting stuck and not returning to the crowd rams. But it’s now got completely stuck between both services. Any recommendations on repair or a replacement unit? Not sure if it’s just the solenoid...
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    Square bale feeder?

    Wasn’t sure if this belongs in livestock & forage or here! Does anyone have any bright ideas on a mechanised way to feed quadrant size bales out in the field/on the hill? Currently just loading in the pick up and chucking wads out, which works fine but takes 2 people. I know hustler make a...
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    Full time farming to part time?

    I’ve been thinking that with a few changes in stock numbers and infrastructure, I could quite easily free up enough time to generate more income away from the livestock business. However, I’ve been full time since I left school and have very few qualifications that lend well to off farm income...
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    Log Splitters…again!

    Just looking at getting a tractor mounted log splitter. I see there’s been a few posts about this but things move on so thought I’d see what’s recommended. Something with a comfortable working height and that’s reasonably quick would be ideal. I’ve borrowed a 4 way horizontal splitter, works ok...
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    Hot water heaters for the shed?

    I’d really like to get an instantaneous hot water system for outside in one of the buildings. Does anyone have any recommendations? There is electric but it’s quite a distance from where I need it, so I’m thinking one of these battery operated propane heaters? Cheers
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    Nelson or Penderyn Welsh sale?

    Hoping someone with some knowledge of the Welsh ram sales might be able to help me. I’m going to be heading up to buy a few rams from either Nelson or Penderyn sale. I’ve only been to Nelson before, is there any difference between the 2 sales? I was told they’re both the same, if that’s the...
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    When is too late for silage cut?

    Just wondering if anyone is going to push for a later silage cut this year given the circumstances? If it ever rains again that is. And if so, how late can you get away with?
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    Welsh mountain rams

    It’s approaching the time of year to think about rams so thought I’d get some advice for this year! I’m running a welshy flock and I’ve previously bought rams out of Dolgellau, Glamorgan and a few from Talybont. I’ve had the same problems with rams from each sale, some are melters, some bad feet...
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    Buying Forage for Sucklers

    I think this has been covered previously but times have changed a bit recently! I’ve been debating the pros/cons of not cutting any of my own grass and buying in hay for my hill suckler herd. Cuttable ground only makes up 5% of the acres of the farm and generally yields very poorly, which...
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    Relocating Swallows

    Having just seen the first swallow return to the farm this year, it’s reminded me that I’d like to try and encourage them to nest elsewhere if possible. One of their nesting spots is in one of the old stone barns but it’s currently being converted. They don’t seem to like any of the bigger farm...
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    Used straw choppers

    Apologies if this has been covered before! My Teagle 8080 is on its last legs so I’m looking at replacements. Any recommendations? I wouldn’t really want to spend any more than £4k so it’s going to be a well used machine! Main thing I’m after is a good spread distance, electric controls would...
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    JPM low loaders - any good?

    I’m looking at changing in my 26ft bale trailer for a low loader to move swing shovel and telehandler around, as well as moving bales still. Good idea? JPM seem well priced, what’s the verdict on them? I’m not expecting it to be as well made as some of the more expensive trailers but it won’t...
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    The future of tenant hill farming

    Apologies if this has previously been covered in another thread. I’d be very interested to hear how other tenant hill/upland farmers are planning to tackle the next few years. I may be being pessimistic but, I keep seeing red flags where agriculture in the hills is concerned, from environmental...
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    Feeding cow rolls

    Just curious if anyone has a method of feeding cow rolls on the hill? I’ve been thinking about buying a snacker for a few years but not sure if they work with rolls? And covering rough ground? I’ve always just fed from bags but it can be a bit hazardous! Thanks
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    Finding a new working pup

    I’m going to be looking for a new working collie pup to join the team soon and I was wondering how everyone goes about finding a pup that will hopefully do the job? Do you just find a local litter and take pot luck or do your research, watch the parents work etc..? I’ve always thought of it like...
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    Recording Hill Ewes

    I’d like to start recording more with my hill ewes at lambing and I’m trying to work out the best method. They lamb outside with no feed and all very hands off unless absolutely necessary. I mark any problems as culls but what I’d like to try and do is work out which ewes are rearing the poorest...
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