grain store

  1. J

    Grain bin roof leak

    One of our Simplex bins appears to be letting rain in through the roof. I've had a look and there's nothing obvious on the outside, but from the inside it looks like the joints where the roof segments join have rusted I think. It seems to radiate out from the central hatch. Has anyone got any...
  2. rusty

    Drying woodchip naturally

    I have been offered some G50 woodchip direct from where it has been cut down and chipped. Its currently 48% moisture and wonder how long it would take to dry down to below 30% if we just tipped it in a shed. I have room to spread it out about 40 to 50 cm deep until end of August in a grain...
  3. O

    Cost of installing solar pannels

    What is the current cost per panel or m2 to install solar panels on an grain store roof? Any information would be useful cheers
  4. O

    2000t Grain store price

    Currently looking at building a new grain store. Would anyone be willing to share how much they paid to for a 2000t grain store (or around this size) in the past 6 months? Any answers would be very helpful!
  5. I

    Tesco to introduce fulfilment fees

    Hello, I wanted to get in touch about the news that Tesco wrote to suppliers last week explaining it would introduce new Amazon-style 'fulfilment fees' applied to each item sold on Tesco.com, Tesco.ie and through its app to help cover rising online costs. I am looking for views from farmers...
  6. W

    Loader brushes

    Anybody know what these cost? See attached.
  7. D

    RT Seminar invite

    They just don't get it do they! I've just had this email: Dear Red Tractor Member We are looking forward to welcoming our members to the first of Red Tractor's member webinars, where we will provide updates on our work promoting British agriculture and provide our members with an...
  8. Steevo

    Will you be looking to take part in the future SFI scheme? - 06/03/23

    I've run a couple of these polls previously and now some of the detail has been released and it's all getting a bit closer, I thought it would be interesting to gauge opinion again and see if anything has changed. Same question as before: Based on your current understandings of the scheme...
  9. Farming Monthly National RSS

    Disappearing milk contract drives increase in arable for Aberdeen-based farmer and upgrade of existing grain handling solution by Master Farm Services

    Written by Administrator from Farming Monthly National Skandia trench intake feeding the Master Drier The pulling of milk contracts in the Aberdeen area by a large diary meant that Roy Mitchell of Lofthillock Farm, Inverurie, Aberdeen, had some tough decisions to make. After much...
  10. Loading shovel

    Building your own grain store part 4 Martin Lishman pedistools

    Final part to building my own grain store be good to know what people think. Using Martin lishman in floor pedistools with the fans outside
  11. whindy

    Man baskets!

    are you allowed to use farm made man baskets or do they have to be ce marked?
  12. D

    RP15: Concrete yard renewal

    how do you know if you are in an eligible area for this grant and/or many of the other grants. vailable for Countryside Stewardship Mid Tier, Higher Tier and Capital Grants only: on farms targeted for the reduction of water and air pollution from agriculture where the concrete will reduce...
  13. Derky

    Situation Vacant General Yard & Grain Store Assistant Vacancy

    L F Pearce & Son is a family run business who have diversified from solely farming into grain storage & services, running two bulk haulage lorries, groundwork contractors and are still farming and contracting. We are on the lookout for someone to help in and around our yard and at harvest and...
  14. Agriland RSS

    Terravesta farm walk to showcase miscanthus benefits

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A Terravesta-hosted farm walk aimed at showcasing the benefits of growing Miscanthus is set to take place in Daventry on Thursday, March 2. The biotechnology and miscanthus specialist company will host the event, which will feature Tom and Rachel...
  15. H

    Working under power line's

    Been asked to put in a new septic tank and soakaway for a customer. The location they want the soakaway is basically under a 132kv pylon line. As far as was aware you are meant to stay 15m away from power lines on metal pylons so looked it up. SSEN website says you are noy allowed to carry out...
  16. P

    Getting quotes, how to.

    I'm new to building buildings. I got PP (or confirmation that I didn't need it) on a 60ft by 40ft shed. So I pick up my local farming magazine, pick a few companies that I'd heard of, emailed them, sending the plans asking for a quote and... Nothing. Well, not nothing, two got back to me...
  17. News

    Daventry farm walk set to showcase Miscanthus in March

    Farmers keen to hear first-hand about the benefits of growing Miscanthus are invited to attend a farm walk in Daventry this March. Farmers Tom and Rachel Jeffries will showcase their Miscanthus crop at the Terravesta hosted event, which will take place on 2 March. Tom initially planted 23ha...
  18. News

    Daventry farm walk set to showcase Miscanthus in March

    Farmers keen to hear first-hand about the benefits of growing Miscanthus are invited to attend a farm walk in Daventry this March. Farmers Tom and Rachel Jeffries will showcase their Miscanthus crop at the Terravesta hosted event, which will take place on 2 March. Tom initially planted 23ha...
  19. D

    Tractor driving prices

    Hi all, thinking about doing a small bit of bale drawing in the summer, 2 100hp tractors with double bale lifters and front loaders, trailer on long draw, supplying own diesel, What is a fair charge for this per hour/per bale Thanks
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    Steel Frame Grain Store For Sale

    Fully dismantled steel grain store frame, good size steel, bottom posts broken out (not cut). Used to hold 500 ton +, Available Now South Norfolk. #
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