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  1. JJT

    Hedgelaying 'kit'

    Nephews 16th, trying to think of a suitable present. He's getting into hedgelaying so was wondering about getting him a few tools So for all the hedgelayers out there, what would be considered a good range of tools?
    • JJT
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    • chainsaw grass hedge injury maintenance online training woodland
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  2. Grassman

    Are car drivers getting more stupid?

    Had three incidents today that got me wondering. Passing a row of cars parked on the left with a tractor and rake on. Most sensible people coming the other way would just wait and give me time to get through. But no. It seem now that the thing to do is keep going so both of us have to stop as...
    • Grassman
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    • Replies: 219
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  3. Agriland RSS

    Agri industry is still ‘failing to address farm safety adequately’ – NFUS VP

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Vice president of the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland (NFUS), Andrew Connon, has said the agricultural industry is still “failing to address farm safety adequately”. Connon’s comments follow his joining of a panel at the Farm Safety...
  4. T

    Can you leave livestock to fend for their own?

    Hello We are planning to start a very small farm in the next year with some crops and livestock to sustain our own lives Part of the livestock will be a few cows, chicken, goat and ducks. I was wondering if it is possible to go away for a few days (max 14 days) and the animals can fend for...
    • Tom92
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    • Replies: 104
    • Forum: Livestock & Forage
  5. JP1

    Man later arrested after dog walker is latterly discovered to have been shot Scotland

    https://news.sky.com/story/brian-low-death-man-arrested-more-than-three-months-after-dog-walker-fatally-shot-13142314
    • JP1
    • Thread
    • accident beef death family injury training
    • Replies: 30
    • Forum: Crime and Security
  6. Agriland RSS

    Man ‘trampled to death’ by cattle while wife is left paralysed – HSE

    Written by Agriland Team from Agriland A farmer has been given a suspended jail sentence after his cattle “trampled a man to death” and left his wife paralysed, the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has said. Martin Howard Mitchell was given a six-month custodial sentence, which was...
  7. IOW91

    General Election 2024

    Looks like it's been called. Not surprised after this mornings news about inflation. Rishi probably seen it as his best chance.
    • IOW91
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    • Replies: 3,025
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  8. Agriland RSS

    Farmers urged to take care as long-term sickness in farming increases

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland NFU Mutual is urging farmers to protect themselves as long-term sickness across the industry increases by 11%. The latest data from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) has shown that more than 2.8 million workers across the UK are...
  9. Agriland RSS

    Export of live animals ban comes into law

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A new ban on exporting live animals has come into law today (Monday, May 20) as the Animal Welfare (Livestock Exports) Act received Royal Assent. The UK government said it is capitalising on post-Brexit freedoms and bolstering the UK’s position...
  10. Quaddog

    Anyone seen this?

    Picked this one up today. Dragging both back legs. Looks a bit like swayback but it came on suddenly. Lovely big single. Any ideas anyone?
  11. Wings on my sleeve

    is 60 old

    Age didn't used to bother me, I'm a young 60 fit, cycle hike, brain still thinks I'm 20, body starting to slow up a bit, . But christ 60 depresses the he'll out of me. Next milestone if I get that far is 70 and that will come quickly. Then knackers yard. No wife , no kids , no idea where I'm...
    • Wings on my sleeve
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    • Replies: 277
    • Forum: Agricultural Matters
  12. M

    Dairy startup

    Hello all, I am 20 years old and farm currently have 100 breeding ewes along side our main flock of the. Familys of 500 ewes plus i relief milk everyday. I farm 60 acres of rougher lowland grazing 20 of which is good silage type ground i want to start milking myself whether that be with a...
    • Max04
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    • Replies: 76
    • Forum: Dairy Farming
  13. onesiedale

    Aggressive cows. What am I doing wrong?

    Managing a small herd of longhorns here.Lovely quiet cows untill they have a calf, then it's as if a switch has been flicked and they suddenly become possessed by the devil. This of course then becomes exacerbated when you have calves that don't suck; big traffic cone tits to latch onto; tagging...
    • onesiedale
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    • Replies: 135
    • Forum: Livestock & Forage
  14. G

    Private eye poke the NT in the eye

  15. Agriland RSS

    Man dies after collision between car and crop sprayer

    Written by Maeve Hennessy from Agriland A man in his 50s has died following a serious road traffic collision involving a crop sprayer in Wissett, Suffolk, England, the Suffolk constabulary reported. The collision occurred on Halesworth Road at approximately 7:50p.m on Saturday May 11, and...
  16. H

    Do I need insurance?

    Recently set up a new ltd company for a solar development. We’ve leased the land and get a rent dependent on the amount of electric sold. The land used is owned privately and not in the company. Do I need insurance? There’s two directors who are family members. My current insurers are telling me...
  17. Pilatus

    Sepsis !!!

    We heard today that some one we know is lucky to be alive after Sepsis infection while on holiday in the US. It’s obviously an extremely dangerous infection ( or whatever its term). Is it very common in the 21st century?
    • Pilatus
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    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: Manflu Corner
  18. Agriland RSS

    Tallis Amos Group raises money for farm safety

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Tallis Amos Group (TAG) servicing teams have been promoting farm safety by contributing £15 from each harvest machinery safety expert check throughout the winter to the Farm Safety Foundation. Ahead of farm safety week, which will take place July...
  19. kfpben

    Highlanders/Galloways

    I have the opportunity of some fenced and watered grazing FOC by a country house hotel. They are adamant they must be photogenic breed that the guests can enjoy looking at as well as tasting good on the plate. They are especially keen on Highland cattle or Belted Galloways. Does anyone have...
    • kfpben
    • Thread
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    • Replies: 55
    • Forum: Livestock & Forage
  20. jd24

    Tractor splitting kit - massey 3095

    Hi Im looking to help my dad split our 3095. Dies anyone have a splitting rail and jack for sale. I know i could make something but by the time i get the steel and take the time to make it id rather just but it off someone. Would get a new kit at the right price.... Any suggestions?
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