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  1. Grass And Grain

    Is there any way we can farm in the UK without subsidies?

    Copied from the BFU thread which is running about writing a letter to Rishi Sunak... I was thinking about imports undermining our standards and prices. It doesn't even need imports to meet our standards. What I mean is, they don't need to be imports. Take Ukrainian grain. Doesn't necessarily...
  2. Overby

    Network Rail wanting to rent field for compound

    I asked a question on here a while back re a building company wanting to put a compound in our field, the answers were all helpful and we got a suitable result. We've now been approached by Network Rail, wanting to put 2 x 600m sq compounds in 2 adjacent fields, and have access along about a...
  3. Treg

    The Food Crisis Meeting

    https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/may/15/ministers-call-for-immigration-and-uk-food-prices-to-increase Another well written piece by the Guardian and I note it's been pointed out we have the lowest food prices in Europe, not a word arguing against increases. Not that there's a...
  4. Bogweevil

    Is British farming facing an existential crisis?

    I guess few will disagree with this? Is British farming facing an existential crisis? By Kevin White7 May 2023 The Grocer The UK’s self-sufficiency is ‘slipping’, with many growers reporting receiving minuscule returns. Does Rishi Sunak’s emergency summit signal the start of meaningful action...
  5. P

    Gravel Type for a track

    Hi I am dealing with an existing farm track that needs upgraded for heavy non farm traffic, occasional use. There’s cattle in the field, farm is in South Wales. I don’t want cows getting lame using the wrong stone , any suggestions as to what type of gravel I should use please.
  6. Clive

    Grenadier at "overs"

    First few delivered now and speculators are selling for over list already I see ...
  7. D

    Old overgrown blueberry farm

    I acquired an old overgrown blueberry farm that is 80% bushes that are susceptible to the gull wasp and are not worth saving. I would like to excavate the land and possibly replant with newer varieties of blueberries. I live in west Michigan and the soil is very sandy. I only have about 6 inches...
  8. Agriland RSS

    Red Rhino and Russells enter partnership in a bid to expand businesses

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Lincolnshire-based crusher and screener manufacturer, Red Rhino, has signed an agreement with agriculture, groundcare and construction equipment distributor, Russels. The new partnership between the companies began on January 1, 2023, with the...
  9. roscoe erf

    Arable farmers

    https://www.tiktok.com/@farmstockofficial/video/7180017491224136965?is_copy_url=1&is_from_webapp=v1
  10. Grass And Grain

    Cheap floor for straw shed.

    Want to build new straw shed in a spot which can stand water (don't ask). Topsoil is clay. Subsoils is sandm Need to build floor level up about 12 inshes . I've got some brick rubble, can buy stone and also sand available from the farm.ñ I don't want stones impregnating themselves into bottom...
  11. Farmer mk1

    Electric motor into hydraulic motor

    Hi, Looking at a corn mill roller and it has a 3 phase 15kw motor on and our electric supply isn’t strong enough to power this setup. What I’m thinking is to put a hydraulic motor on it and run it off a spool on a tractor or manitou third service. Anyone know how to work out what motor...
  12. cyffylog

    Boulder Marking

    Hi All, Hope this is an appropriate section? I have several fields which have many stones too large for removal/burying by JCB which protrude sufficiently above the general surface to damage grass machinery. Over the years I have marked them using old car tyres, but the cattle delight in...
  13. D

    Amazing what a machine can do nowadays

  14. Jerry

    Home and Dry

    How do people treat/store on farm barley with home and dry? Does treated grain go off? How quick does it need to be used by? What moisture content does the barley need to be at prior to treatment?
  15. L

    Wanted- Stone Picker - Pontypool - South Wales

    Hi, I need a stone picker and operator for an acre of land in PONTYPOOL South Wales please…. Any ideas or contacts please?? Thank you
  16. 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...
  17. Vizslaman

    Is it worth rebuilding a PTO Shaft

    I was just looking at the price of parts to restore a Lemon PTO Shaft. Looking at a new PTO guard and 2 new Hardy Spicer bearing ? I looked on line and a new PTO shaft is is around £160
  18. Grouse

    Concrete disposal

    I have broken up a concrete slab, it’s clean material, and I need to get rid of it. Perfect to go through a concrete crusher. I don’t want to bury on farm, and I have no current need for any aggregate. what’s the going £ rate for disposal ? Or is it likely somebody would take it to crush for...
  19. J

    200 Hp gearbox

    Hi guys, I am looking to know if anyone knows of (or has) a right angle/bevel gearbox that could withstand 200hp for a PTO stone crusher The gearing ratio would need to be 2:1 / 3:1 I have a 6m power Harrow gearbox out of a lely but the gearing is 1:1 🙃 I am now thinking of using a...
  20. B

    FREE Hardcore

    Hi There. Not a farmer but got 8m3 of hardcore from the back garden if anyone wants to come and collect it. I live in Hove so a big van would probably do the trick. Thanks Ben
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