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    Radial TB Testing

    Does any one know if a positive TB case in an LFU in the low risk 4yr testing area will trigger a 3Km radial testing on surrounding (none LFU) farms? I think the LFU's are exempt if the situation was reversed (none LFU within 3Km of the LFU has a TB breakdown), but I am not sure if it works both...
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    Skyfall - How late dare you sow?

    Got some Skyfall seed wheat left, but unsure how late I dare sow? Cambs/Norfolk. Anyone had any previous experience drilling it this late?
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    David rushton farm machinery

    Hi, has anyone dealt with this company before, and are they ok to deal with? (uttoxeter) Thanks.
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    McCormick mtx 150 coolant expansion tank

    Any breakers with one of these, or availability of pattern part? Thanks
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    Used mobile grain drier

    Any second hand mobile driers available? Not to bothered about looks, as long as working order, preferably 12t+, diesel, pto drive (as don't have 3 phase), but open to other variants available. Nearer to Cambs/Norfolk the better.
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    Pathway Farming

    AHDB beef and lamb doing a webinar, mentioned Pathway Farming joint venture for dairy beef. Anyone heard of them?
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    Fertiliser delivery weights.

    How do we stand on fertiliser delivery weights? Had 28.2t urea delivered, (600kg bags), lorry had a weigh ticket saying 28.14 tonnes. So short 60kg (plus empty bag weights in reality), but billed 28.2 tonnes. Not a fortune, but more than a round of drinks short changed. If I sell 29T wheat, but...
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    Phosphate

    Does anyone know if there is much difference in availability and lock up with phosphate in TSP vs DAP, and any other sources on high ph silts?New land we have taken on is low in phosphate (index0-1+), but high in everything else.
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    710/60 R38

    Looking for pair of the above tyres, ideally second hand as not sure how long we are going to keep the tractor but need to be good. Thanks.
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    Electricity meters

    Is it possible or worthwhile to change a farmhouse electricity from business to domestic, as domestic meters have a 2-year price cap?, and business only help over winter?
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    Electric contract (again)

    Have taken on another farm, 3 meters with EDF currently. Have emailed pictures of meter reads, details of farm tenancy, etc. Cannot get replies, call centre just on hold for hours. I need to set account up in my name and sort a contract as they will be charging deemed contract rates. Have had...
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    Deutz clutch pack calibration

    Does any one know how to recalibrate the clutch packs on the splitter / powershift on a deutz M620, standard 6 speed box with 4 splitters, as some of the changes on the splitter have got a bit harsh? Thanks.
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    Claas 108s temperature problem

    Claas Dominator 108s coolant temperature warning light is coming on, but temperature gauge is running ok too cool. Any ideas please? Sticking thermostat, water pump not working? Dodgy sensor? Thanks.
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    Kerr Agri

    Any one bought of Kerr Agri, Cleland, Scotland? Chap named Scott, advertises a lot of smaller agri stuff on gumtree, livestock equipment, handler attachments, trailers, etc. Have spoken on phone, and has a registered VAT number to the address, but little else on the internet.
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    Muck on sheep grazing

    Have a pile of over yeared cattle muck, well rotted, how long would I need to leave between spreading on grass leys and grazing ewes and month plus old lambs? Any legal / farm assurance / experience intervals stipulated / advised? Thanks
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    Morrisons shorthorn

    Any one supplying morrisons / woodheads on their shorthorn scheme, and if so how are you getting on with it? Do you think it would be possible to get good enough grades (o+ or better) with shorthorn x dairy? Tia.
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    Stubble turnips for seed

    We have a field of stubble turnips which are now starting to flower, it is a clean crop with small bulb, and was due to be grazed earlier and go to Spring barley. I am wondering if it would be worth leaving to combine for seed, to provide entry for a first wheat? Has anyone done this before?
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    KRM RTi

    Wanted following harrow for 3 meter KRM RTi drill, may consider whole drill for breaking. Preferably East Anglia or East Midlands, as I am in West Norfolk.
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    FBT rent review

    We are currently under review for FBT rents on the majority of our farm, and despite a good deal of negotiating, are not quite agreed on the new rent. With the new subsidy proposals, it looks as though the next two years will continue as is, with 2021 being decoupled and at reduced levels. We...
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    Water tank / bowser

    We have an old steel tank previously used to store ammonia gas for injecting straw, but has been empty with valves open to air for about five years. We are short of drinking water for sheep on outlying land. Do you think that it would be OK to use this as a bowser regarding any possible residues...
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