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Just seen in the yellow peril about a farmer who got a grant for a cattle crush on his small farm .i am new to finding grants. I am after one to put towards a cattle crush. Where would I find the information and how to apply for them. Cheers

How are people on hear combating neospora? I seem to be losing 5-8 cows a year to it and it is have a real impact on my herd. The majority of the farm is on footpaths and are used by people with dogs. Anyone have any opinion in the matter? Cheers

Hi all, does anybody have any advice on submitting a tender and business plan for a farm rental/tenancy . If possible I'd like advice from both sides, tenant and landlord on what to include and not as the case may be. Any advice (if constructive) would be very appreciated Thanks in advance

Hi all What's the best disinfectant for cleaning calving jacks and the ropes?? I use Detol currently but it's a bit old school and getting surprisingly expensive . I use SORGENE 5 DISINFECTANT for the crush and floor

Hello all, I have a few questions regarding adding a new business to my partnership. I currently run a 200 acre farm calving 80 plus the followers stores sold 18 months. The business is currently profitable ish but want to add a extra income. I've looked in Blade farming either calves or veal...

Hi all Been thinking about putting up some log cabins to walkers/holiday makers etc, whats the craic with planning etc where do i buy a good quality one ? anyone here got them , what's the profits like and how long to pay off the investment ??? Cheers

Hi all Does anyone know of the grants that are going to be offered for 2017? I am under the young farmers scheme. More importantly where do you find such grants? because I always hear of people getting them but I always seem to miss the boat. Cheers

Hi I've been looking for a while at a calving gate in a frame The IAE heavy duty one seems to be the best I've seen. Does anyone have one and how are you getting on with it? Cheers

Hello all, I have a few questions regarding adding a new business to my partnership. I currently run a 200 acre farm calving 80 plus the followers stores sold 18 months. The business is currently profitable ish but want to add a extra income. I've looked in Blade farming either calves or veal...

Hello all, I have a few questions regarding adding a new business to my partnership. I currently run a 200 acre farm calving 80 plus the followers stores sold 18 months. The business is currently profitable ish but want to add a extra income. I've looked in Blade farming either calves or veal...

I am after a grease coupler as I've heard they are good and make the job easier. The question is which one as there are loads out there. Which would people recommend? And are they worth the cost? Cheers

Hello I want to start up my own contracting business with myself as the operator and owner of one tractor (initially using famers implements) ,with the option of an additional tractor and operator if required. I am interested if farmers would use this type of service , I would be available by...

I am looking for a self locking cattle yoke in a frame. It has to be 4ft in width and has to be heavy duty. It's going to be used for calving cows in and going to be permanently fixed. Anyone know of someone who is making them and the cost? Put a pic up as a example of what I am after

The last two nights I've had someone on my farm shooting and lamping and a motercross type bike in my yard called 101 and they don't seem that bothered about it but I've found dead buzzards and seen foxes and baggers running from the area I've seen them shooting in. Was thinking of buying a few...

the last two nights I've had someone on my farm shooting and lamping and a motercross type bike in my yard called 101 and they don't seem that bothered about it but I've found dead buzzards and seen foxes and baggers running from the area I've seen them shooting in. Was thinking of buying a few...

i have a problem with my teagle it won't connect itself to the control box, I've reset it checked all the cables and still nothing . I phoned teagle and the said to check the control box on the machine its self and there is ment to be a light flashing in the circuit board but mine isn't .Has...

New to the forums and looking for some help. Has anyone ever had an issue with heifers chewing wooden gates and fences? Batch of dairy heifers put to grass at start of summer, have lick buckets and seem to be thriving but have started recently to eat and chew the fence and gates. I've heard of...

Hello I am interested in finding a services for recycling farm plastic it will consist of round bale plastic wrap and netting and hesston bale string. I would be looking at a bin for fortnight pick up . I've tried Biffa and my local council and both don't offer the service. In Ledbury area...

I am looking for example of rations for beef store steers around the 7 month mark. The ration will be fed into troughs next to clamped silage . I am currently feeding rolled barley with suger beat and minerals . I was thinking of using a mix and mill company as it can all be done in bulk and...

Thinking of buying a loader tractor with a budget of 30k. Any advice would be good Dan