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I'm after a tap and die set, m3 to m20(ish). Set with 3 taps each size preferably, but taper and plug would probably do. Wanting correct drill bit sizes too Plenty of Chinese things off Ebay or amazon available, but are they any good? Apologies if this has been asked before, but TFF search...

According to 'The Grocer' magazine, the NFU funded review into Red Tractor governance, there was no wrong going https://www.thegrocer.co.uk/sourcing/red-tractor-scheme-sound-but-requires-comms-improvement/688460.article They also state that the GFC will be launched in April [as planned]. The...

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-68216387.amp Welcome news (for those of us up here nearer the arctic) that Scotland will not follow the English cliff edge approach to subsidy payments. We're told by Hamsa Useless himself that 70% of future payments will be direct support, with the rest...

Anyone responded to the email from Quality Meat Scotland asking for a review of their proposed new sheep and cattle "standards"? Thirty pages of words in tiny print didn't encourage much enthusiasm for study, and the feedback form seemed specifically designed to limit the amount of feedback...

Details are rapidly emerging which show the NFU backed greening module aims to fulfill supermarket environmental commitments by robbing farmers of their livelihoods The NFU is backing a 20% reduction of red meat, and a cut in British food production of 50% The NFU are in the supermarkets...

Vredestein Traction Tyres? Opinions? They're only a couple of hundred quid more than BKT Agrimax for a set of 4 (520/85r42 & 480/70r30) Tractor will predominantly be on cultivation and baler work, with some road haulage. Are the vredestein never wear, but never grip?

Does anyone know the top link closed and open lengths that's supposed to be on a sauter factory fit front linkage on a deutz 6180 ttv? Bought second hand, and despite dealer promises of one being supplied, it's not looking "promising" I'm thinking it's time to aspire towards a hydraulic front...

What should I be worried about when inspecting old an 3cx? Would like a digger for the farm. A 5tonne 360 would be nice, but don't have a low loader, and anything in the £10k bracket has buggered tracks and shockled pins I'd REALLY like a 4cx or a NH Lb115, but they're well above budget

https://www.sruc.ac.uk/all-news/early-success-in-campaign-to-save-lapwings/ RSPB, farmers, and the college working together...... ...... Very successfully

Perhaps it was created by someone who's first language is not English, or perhaps just someone with poor literacy? But surely somebody else would have proof read the advert before placing it and financing the forum (or another of Clive's perfectly performing playthings) ? 🤔🤣

Anyone know of a source for roller belts on a Kuhn RW1810 wrapper? Kuhn genuine are £300 each which is crazy money Belts have only wrapped 8000 bales, but they're stretched and the edges cracked and torn. I've complained to the dealer since it was new that belts walk across the rollers and jam...

Needing advice: A garden visitor attraction has been created from what was originally a shepherd's cottage located within the bounds of my tenanted farm here in the Scottish hills. The proprietors have installed an alkathene pipe across the surface of my heather muirland for the purpose of...

I've always flat rolled grass reseeds, usually twice before and once after sowing However, reading seed merchant advice, it's saying Cambridge roll after sowing? Anyone do this?

Winter barley growing virgin here...... ..... Do I need to panic and find a man who knows what expensive chemicals they need sell me?

Well this happened at the weekend Attempted several pulls, then had to phone for help from a man with a 360 digger 🙈 Asked far too much of my wee slinging chain, so I'm now needing a "proper" tow chain..... Recommendations for length and strength please? Would a strap, or even those...

Should farmdeals be promoting group buying of compound fertiliser, when it is so ludicrously over priced compared to buying Urea, TSP, and MOP? Surely the point of farmdeals is to get a better deal for farmers, not promote products that better finance fancy holidays for fat company directors...

Been offered sewerage pellets delivered and spread for a fiver per tonne Good idea or no? Seems a cheap source of potassium and a smidge of nitrogen, but what other worries does it come with spreading it onto grassland?

Human remains are being composted to be used for soil https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-64140571 The solution to over population and unviabley high priced fertiliser?

Been offered "protected" urea at £650 a tonne, which is the equivalent of £500/t for Ammonium Nitrate 34.5% AN is still trading at £700/t, which just seems bonkers Assuming it's not daft using urea on grass, how do I avoid scorching if spreading urea onto grazing and forage ground at the...

Not sure into which forum this question should be posed, but here goes....... Will an ifor Williams stock trailer ramp be strong enough for a bobcat to run up it? I've a 14 foot DP demountable with sheep decks. Hoping someone has successfully transported a bobcat in one before I become the...