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Apologies if this has been asked on here before but seems to be lots of conflicting answers from what I can find! Was wondering when the best time of year to spread lime on grass is? Only about 6 acres to spread for new land I’ve taken on and been recommended to spread 2t an acre on it just...

Normally we tend to leave sheep out a field for about 3 weeks depending on weather after spreading slurry, this year we spread some muck on the field then father decided he wants to graze sheep on there rather than leave it all winter like we normally would. How long would be sensible to leave...

First time breeding sheep this year and a friend has suggested putting my Vendeen ewes to either a Jacob or Berrichon tup, I know people locally who hire out both breeds but curious to hear people’s opinions on either breed. Have heard that Jacob x are slower finishing but aren’t as prone to...

Always run a km22 drum mower on our 135 but it’s always been a bit light on the front end when on the road so been thinking of getting a disc mower as been told they’re much lighter. Have seen plenty of 8’ plus disc mowers but know ours wouldn’t handle anywhere near that but nothing much in...

I’m in the market for a single rotor rake to run behind our Massey 135. I’ve seen Enorossi do a 3.5m rake for £2650 and Jarmet 4.2m rake for £3200 or a Pronar 350 rake for £1850, all plus VAT. The Pronar especially seems almost too good to be true. Just wondered if anyone has any experience...

For the past few years since abandoning the old haybob I’ve been raking with a belt rake as shown in the picture. This year I’ve had a lot of trouble with it as it seems you can only have the PTO running at about 330epm before the tines and belt decide to turn themselves inside out and it seems...

Now don’t start hating on me for asking about everyone’s favourite piece of kit, the old acrobat... I’ve been told that when set up properly that they make a good row and isn’t ropey like most people seem to say! Now what I want to know is how do you set one up to rake nicely? Is it a case of...

Last year using our Taarup TS1650 mower it seized so had to finish silage with the old fahr drum mower. Disc 4 has got some movement in it, disc 3 is completely solid and won’t budge and discs 1 and 2 move a little bit and one moves the other as well. Starting to look at the mower to see if...

Have a smallholding down in Devon and taken on a 2ac field that was ploughed at the back end of last year but then never got drilled. Weeds and grass have started coming through so planning to spray off with roundup over next few days but then debating the next thing to do. have access to a...

Got a small farm in Devon so land is not flat in the slightest. At the moment we are just running an old IH 454 with a front loader but looking for something a bit bigger and 4wd. Currently moving silage on a rear bale handler. Main uses would be moving straw and silage around for Feeding and...

Have got a Devon cow who we know is (or at least was) in calf and is due middle of next week. Went to check on her today saw her being mounted by another heifer that was in the field with her. It’s our first cow in calf and father was worried the cow may have aborted and is now showing signs of...

Have been offered to purchase a Lely Supabowl 24 spreader off of a mate of mine. It needs new discs but i can fairly easily fabricate some that should get me through as i won't be spreading thousands of acres a year. He is asking £80 for it and is in full working order (have seen it running -...

Yesterday was the Mid Devon Tractor Clubs annual spring vintage working day at Newbuildings! In between the showers we had lovely sunshine and managed to get a nice bit of ploughing done and take a few pictures and videos! Put it together and uploaded to YouTube if anyone is interested!

I am still in search of a baler for my Massey 135 but not having much luck having had 3 time wasters so far trying to sell me rubbish! A friend of mine has a B47 baler I am going to look at on Wednesday, what do I need to look for on them? The baler hasn't been used for a few years, what is a...

Hi Guys! I have been looking at purchasing a muck spreader to use on either my MF 135 or IH 444 so around 40hp. My current options are a Fleming MiniMuck spreader brand new at just under £1k for a 1cu spreader on the 3 point hitch. Alternatively I have been offered a Bamford ground drive...

Hi, posted a thread on here last week about a massey 703 baler and didnt get much positive feedback about them. I have since been offered to buy an Allis Chalmers 201 baler from a chap for £600 but he's open to offers. Ive never heard of Allis making balers so wondered if anyone could shed light...

I have been looking for a small square baler to run on my International 444 for a while now but not found much in our price range. A friend of mine has decided to sell his Massey Ferguson 703 baler. Its in good condition and always been well looked after but neither of us really have a clue on...