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    SFI and Potentially not achieving aims

    If you've entered into SFI but potentially cant meet aims due to weather difficulties / ground conditions , what options do you have ? I've entered SFI with a start date of Feb this year and one of the options was no insecticide (IPM4) which is planned for fields coming spring barley. The...
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    Trimble ag382 signal options

    With a trimble ag382 antenna on a massey ferguson used through the fieldstar 5 screen, can a sub metre version be used on rtx range point by just paying the rangepoint subscription and no unlocks ? If you wanted to go to rtx centrepoint I presume the 382 would need an unlock to omnistar aswell...
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    2.5m Plough furrow press

    Hi, Looking for a 2.5m plough double furrow press either flexicoil spiral type or rings (45 degree not 30) suitable for using on light sandy soil. NRH etc Must be in tidy condition.
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    Viton or epdm diamphram check valves

    Wanting to change quite a few 5 way nozzle holders on my Knight sprayer and there are 2 different types of check valve seals available. (EPDM or Viton) Looking at a 5 way hypro pro flo nozzle holder. (Just basic no air shut offs etc) What are the advantages / disadvantages on a sprayer between...
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    Wright rain G5 Irrigator manifold

    Hi, Wondered if anybody is breaking a Wright Rain G5 Irrigator. Looking for pipe manifold as shown in picture. (Highlighted in red) Must be in good condtion. Machine it needs to fit is a 100/450 year 1997, Manual operation as one with computer is different. Ideally near Lincs / Notts Thanks
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    Protected urea kuhn axis settings help.

    Ive got some protected Urea coated with limus to spread with a Kuhn 30.1 on s4 discs at 24m. The product is from Glasson fertilisers/Grain and is Urea 46%N+Limus coating. Has any spread any and does it differ much in settings to standardl Urea. Rep I bought it from said just use Egyptian...
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    Tractor rear axle type

    What are the pros and cons of a bar axle v a standard axle. Is one stronger than the other? Never had a bar type axle but looking at getting a second hand massey 7726s, and there seems to be a selection of both. Do all manufacturers offer bar type.?
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    Sprayer tank cleaning between crops

    If you've been spraying su herbicides on cereals, then want to spray sugar beet. I use a tank cleaner such as All clear / tank cleaner Usually with the rinsings I have a stubble field which I would opt to spray on. If not, does All clear / tank cleaner have any effect spraying back onto...
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    Pollen beetle

    A lot of pollen beetle in osr today with these warmer temps. Is anybody spraying for them as very few plants have started to flower yet.?
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    Irrigation pump wanted

    Looking for a fairly modern / lowish hours diesel irrigation pump capable of running 2 reels. Ideally in an acoustic cabinet. Thanks
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    British farmers given government tips on how to be less rude.

    Just seen this on gmb tv. Basically another way of giving people the right to roam. You'd think the government have got more pressing issues to deal with at the moment than this.! Yelling “Get off my land” at walkers who stray from footpaths is no longer deemed acceptable under new government...
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    Mustard cover crop advice

    Got a couple of fields which are lightish land and have just come out of growing lawn turf. I have sprayed them off and gone through with the Sumo to break the surface up to a depth of around 6 inch as was like concrete, and to prevent water pooling. I am planning on putting winter wheat in at...
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    Wright Rain g5 turbine bearings

    Got a wright rain g5 irrigator (mid 90s pictured below) and think the turbine bearings want renewing as sounds a little noisy.(presume there are bearings which can be replaced?) If you take the turbine front cover off how easy is it to renew bearings on turbine shaft, or do you risk wrecking...
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    Pulley removal help

    Hi, We've got a Trimax front flail on a john deere mower and want to renew the rotor bearings however can't seem to work out how to remove pulley off shaft. Think it is classed as a BILOC pulley system. Dual pulleys were held together with 3 bolts, we have removed them and there are 3 other...
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    Grain dryer gas - Cylinder suppliers?

    Struggling to find gas for our Opico 590 grain dryer. Not used it for a few years. In the past it has run with a bank of 6 gas cylinders. These are Calor 46kg propane liquid off take / Black top cylinders. Can't seem to find any other suppliers which do these apart from Calor. Lincoln main...
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    Red Tractor Irrigation requirement section help

    Currently updating my red tractor farm assurance records for Combinable crops / Sugar beet and not sure about the Irrigation section. Obviously an abstraction licence, calibrated meter, daily / weekly records is required which is ok. They also require a water sample to be tested by an...
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    Mcconnel axle brackets wanted

    Looking for a set of mcconnel hedgecutter axle brackets. Required to fit a tier 3 6480 with cab suspension. TIA
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    Pile dry pedestals and fan wanted

    Looking for 4 or 5 pedestals (lishman type) and a couple of fans to suit either single or 3 phase. Must be in good order. Thanks
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    Top link suitable for sumo trio etc

    Looking for a knuckle / closed ball end type top link suitable for a Massey 6495 / 6499. Cat 3 implement end. Have been looking on web but some only say suitable up to 180hp. Need to be able to get a replacement end if need be in future. Don't know if Massey do a genuine one, but would imagine...
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    Ammonium sulphate fertiliser

    Looking for quotes on an Artic load (28.2t in 600kg) of ammonium sulphate, something like 26n35so3, / 26n37so3. Suitable for 24m spread. Delivery west of Lincoln. Delivered Nov, pay Jan. Thanks.
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