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  1. kfpben

    Too fat to farm?

    I have quite a few youngsters help me at various times of year. Vet students, 15 year old work experience kids, ag college students, the odd NEET from the county council. Most are ok, some are very good, some are muppets. However the thread that runs between nearly all the youngsters that are...
  2. H

    Ssen pylons

    2nd consultations underway for pylons across Scotland. Going off the new maps of the refined routes it looks ike they ignored all community feedback from my area and many others and are just carrying on regardless. Proposed 60acre substation at Beauly has now increased to 870 acres, although...
  3. V

    Best farm policy insurance company ?

    As above any recommendations feel as though I’m being robbed again on my renewal
  4. CPM RSS

    AHDB Recommended List: Ring the changes

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF It’s that time of year again – Christmas is fast approaching and therefore AHDB releases the latest iteration of its Recommended List for cereals and oilseeds. CPM reviews the changes including a BYDV-tolerant six-row hybrid winter barley...
  5. Agriland RSS

    Dairy processor Saputo to close another US facility

    Written by Louise Hickey from Agriland One of worlds top 10 dairy processors, Saputo has announced it will permanently close its Lancaster, Wisconsin facility in the United States (US). The closure follows the start-up of its recently converted goat cheese manufacturing facility in Reedsburg...
  6. D

    Quad insurance - who are you with?

    New quad bike on the way and I need a standalone policy for it. Just waiting for NFU to come back with a quote. Have also tried Performance Direct as recommended by a friend, but they won't quote on agri stuff anymore. Rowett brokers in Cornwall also recommended and coming back with a quote...
  7. AHDB Podcast RSS

    384: AHDB Dairy: Can sedation help reduce stress at disbudding?

    384: AHDB Dairy: Can sedation help reduce stress at disbudding? Written by Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board Poorly planned disbudding can be stressful for calves and stressful for the people undertaking the task. It’s often undervalued on farm, and it’s important therefore that...
  8. hally

    Limited use vehicle

    I have a Fiat Panda we use for around the farm. I was wondering what is the procedure to register it for limited use so I can get away with using red diesel and not taxing/MOT the vehicle. Would just be using it around our own farm and to land half a mile or so up the road. TIA.
  9. paul&mandy

    Tractor insurance companys

    Just had my renewal through. Both tractors John Deere 5yrs old 130r and 155r. Bit shocked what NFU are asking. What other reputable companies/brokers should I be asking to quote. Thanks
  10. CPM RSS

    New approach brings results on ryegrass

    Written by cpm from CPM Magazine Download PDF Flufenacet resistance on an estate in Kent forced a rethink and a change in strategy. CPM visits to gather progress. The identification of resistance was a lightbulb moment for us. By Tom Allen-Stevens The field of beans has just been harvested, and...
  11. Agriland RSS

    AHDB recommended list winter barley trials results varied

    Written by Richard Halleron from Agriland The Agriculture and Horticulture Development Board (AHDB) is reporting a series of generally disappointing results from its 2021/2022 Recommended List (RL) winter barley trials. The average yield of the control varieties in the treated trials was...
  12. Anymulewilldo

    Confessions of the Sheep/Beef Cattle/Pig Addicts

    This is a thread for those who feel guilty about cluttering up dear old GUTH’s beloved price tracker with the chit chat that stop us all being that miserable our families would throw us all out to sit with the dog in the porch. All are welcome, you can even post prices if you want. The only rule...
  13. L

    Farm insurance

    Renewal has come via email this morning.. it’s due Wednesday. 🤬 it’s gone up 25%. Is this down to the increase in material costs or are they profiteering? thoughts please before I go into battle. We have never claimed
  14. Cope Seeds News

    Autumn seed availability list

    Autumn seed availability list Check out our extensive list of exciting varieties available this autumn… WINTER WHEAT GROUP 1 Varieties RGT Skyfall KWS Zyatt Crusoe Nelson GROUP 2 Varieties KWS Extase KWS Siskin GROUP 3 Varieties Elicit KWS Firefly GROUP 4 Varieties ( Soft )...
  15. Cope Seeds News

    Autumn seed availability list

    Autumn seed availability list Check out our extensive list of exciting varieties available this autumn… WINTER WHEAT GROUP 1 Varieties RGT Skyfall KWS Zyatt Crusoe Nelson GROUP 2 Varieties KWS Extase KWS Siskin GROUP 3 Varieties Elicit KWS Firefly GROUP 4 Varieties ( Soft )...
  16. Cope Seeds News

    Autumn seed availability list

    Autumn seed availability list Check out our extensive list of exciting varieties available this autumn… WINTER WHEAT GROUP 1 Varieties RGT Skyfall KWS Zyatt Crusoe Nelson GROUP 2 Varieties KWS Extase KWS Siskin GROUP 3 Varieties Elicit KWS Firefly GROUP 4 Varieties ( Soft )...
  17. Treemover

    Anyone here grow bulbs ie tulips and daffodils?

    Im thinking of getting into this sector, only in a very small way, and would just like to learn as much as possible. I have zero knowledge, so interested in hearing anyones opinions on the life cycle and farming process, especially anyone not in big kit. Cheers
  18. Chris F

    Foresight Obesity System Map

    This was brought up at the OFC - it was part of a report used to find out why obesity exists in a population. I had no idea just how complex is was. A full scale version is here...
  19. MrNoo

    Insurance, want to leave NFU, recommendations please ideally Glos

    As above, been with the mutual for many years but cannot support them due to their support of the NFU and it's support of RT. Time for change.
  20. J

    Insurance providers for 'unusual' car policies/Defender 90 for first car

    Hi All Long story short I'm after a defender 90 as a first car/farm truck, however finding it almost impossible to find an insurance company to quote for insurance. Tried several comparison sites and other providers and even a few 'specialist' brokers but all have come up with a reason as to...
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