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  1. ZXR17

    Draw bar on Househam AR 3000

    Has anyone fitted a draw bar to a Househam sp sprayer or any other sp sprayer? I want to pull a light weight 7ft x 4ft quad bike trailer for moving chemicals, suck up pipes etc when spraying off lying ground. Any pictures would be welcome. I had one fitted to a Hi Lo years ago but can't remember...
  2. B

    Sheep turn over crate, or not? Ewe's in lamb

    Hi, Whats everone thoughts on using a turnover crate on ewe's which are about 60 days in lamb? Got a few to attend to bad feet and am worried if i use the crate the may abort? Thinking of getting one for the future and my backs not getting any younger!! Thanks
  3. D

    Iae or Ritchie weigh bars and head

    Which is best, for any particular reason? I've looked at the Ritchie and I'm thinking the I7 is the next one up worth it? Didn't realise iae were different at first. I currently have an iae crush but the next crush will probably be a Ritchie as I think they are a bit stronger.
  4. Agriland RSS

    AHDB announces January launch date for ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’ campaign

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) has today (Monday, December 11) announced a January launch for its new ‘Let’s Eat Balanced’ campaign, showcasing British beef, lamb and dairy. The campaign will feature three new...
  5. K

    Situation Vacant Lead Operator/Foreman - Mid Lincolnshire

    Are you looking for that next step in your farming career? David Armstrong Farms has an opportunity for someone to become a key and valued member of the team as a Lead Operator/Foreman, in cereal and potato production. Key tasks in this role would include but are not limited to spraying (on a...
  6. ColinV6

    How to stop an air seat deciding how much air?

    The air seat in our manitou seems determined to be in charge of how much air it wants in. I’m getting sick of pumping it up just for it to go back down to where it thinks I should be. last one never did this. I assumed there would be a way of doing it manually but it seems not???
  7. Farm Classifieds

    5M003210 2001 BATEMANS RB16 SELF PROPELLED SPRAYER

    5M003210 2001 BATEMANS RB16 SELF PROPELLED SPRAYER Advert added by: Chandlers (Farm Equipment) Ltd Machinery Details Category: Sprayers Self-propelled sprayers Price: £19950 Condition: Used Description 2001 BATEMAN RB16 SPRAYER (S/P),2500 litre, 24m Booms. How to...
  8. Stags Agri

    THE SOUTH WEST NOVEMBER ONLINE TIMED AUCTION OF 2100+ LOTS - INC 80 TRACTORS, 25 DIGGERS, 60 VEHICLES, MACHINERY & FARM EQUIPMENT CLOSING 7PM 03/12/23

    THE BIGGEST SALE YET - 2000+ LOTS CLOSING SOON FROM 275+ VENDORS! THE SOUTH WEST NOVEMBER ONLINE TIMED AUCTION OF 80+ TRACTORS & TELEHANDLERS, 60+ VEHICLES, 25+ EXCAVATORS, DIGGERS & PLANT VEHICLES, 25+ ATV’S, UTV’S & COMBINES, 325+ LOTS OF FARM MACHINERY, 85+ TRAILERS, 500+ LOTS OF LIVESTOCK &...
  9. M

    Sheep Clamp

    Interested to hear opinions of those who use the Blackrock sheep clamp (Picture attached). How does it compare to Combiclamp etc? For those who have the Blackrock, do you have photos of your set up?
  10. S

    Number of tractors

    Inspired in some way by the gatecrash of the Fendt gearbox thread, just thought I'd see what folks did. 20 years ago we managed with two 6290's and a 3075, and up to three hire tractors at peak times and contractor help for beet drilling and harvesting, hedge cutting, square baling, destoning...
  11. Farm Classifieds

    Bateman Flotation Wheels & Tyres

    Bateman Flotation Wheels & Tyres Advert added by: GLYN ROGERS @kingfisher Machinery Details Category: Parts and Maintenance Wheels Price: £1000 Condition: Description Bateman wheels fitted with Trelleborg 680/55 R26.5 tyres. Good condition, removed from RB25 suitable...
  12. Suckndiesel

    Battery boost pack

    Any recommendations on these? For starting tractors etc
  13. TFF

    Ask AHDB – Beef and Lamb Levy Increase Proposals

    AHDB’s Beef and Lamb Sector Council would like your questions about proposals to improve services and deliver more by increasing levy rates from the start of the 2024/25 financial year. Sector Chair Colin Bateman will be taking part in a Q and A session, responding to questions from levy...
  14. B

    self propelled sprayers

    we are thinking of buying a second-hand self-propelled sprayer 24 mtrs 3000 ltrs or thereabouts Having looked at websites and adverts I am baffled some apparently have no brakes. then there is the issue of power that seems to vary tremendously even among what appears to be virtually the same...
  15. Devon lad

    Cattle Round feeders

    Had IAE heavy duty ones in the past and they don’t seem to last that great. Tin falls off, they go out of shape etc. Are there and other heavy duty ones which are reasonable? Bateman, Ritchie? Tia
  16. B

    IAE Gatee

    Looking to get a few of gates for livestock handling systems. Used to use Ritchie gates but IAE are now the only gates available in my area. Would one recommend the lighter Ashbourne style or a the Big Bar from IAE.
  17. AHDB Podcast RSS

    413: AHDB: Funding Your Future

    413: AHDB: Funding Your Future Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Our sector councils are proposing to increase levy rates from the 2024/25 financial year. Joining guest host Rebecca Wilson to discuss the reasons behind this and why it will benefit you and our industry...
  18. Y

    This isn't going to end well!

    Considering how Israel reacts after a few rockets landing in waste ground somewhere, they're not going to hold back when they've been hit by what Hamas claim to be thousands. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/world-middle-east-67037895
  19. S

    Arable operations to do myself instead of contractors

    We are taking on our arable operations ourselves, having been in CFA for 12 years (we are livestock/grass farmers historically). We have 90 ha of cereals, 60 ha of GS4 herbal ley in the arable rotation. We have subsoiler, discs, basic tine drill but not really set up for arable, plus grass...
  20. Stags Agri

    THE SOUTH WEST OCTOBER ONLINE TIMED AUCTION OF 1500+ LOTS - INC TRACTORS, DIGGERS, VEHICLES, MACHINERY & FARM EQUIPMENT CLOSING 7PM 15/10/23

    THE SOUTH WEST OCTOBER ONLINE TIMED SALE OF 60+ TRACTORS, 8+ EXCAVATORS & DIGGERS, 40+ VEHICLES,7+ ATV’S, UTV’S & RTV’S, 12+ LOTS OF LIVESTOCK, 175+ LOTS OF LIVESTOCK EQUIPMENT, 400+ LOTS OF FARM MACHINERY, 110+ ATTACHMENTS, 85+ TRAILERS, 600+ LOTS OF ASSOCIATED & GENERAL EQUIPMENT & 15+ LOTS OF...
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