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  1. Bossfarmer

    World War 3......the start?

    I was shocked to see world war 3 trending on twitter last night, hadnt given much thought to the israel and HAMAS conflict until i read last night Iran were now involved firing 200 drones/missiles directly at israel and the USA was now involved trying to defend Israel..... this seems to be...
  2. E

    another farm gone

    Reports the 970 acre 'Sibleyback farm' on Bodmin has been sold to rewilders....£10 million to turn it into native woodland and bog. Where does this all end?
  3. CPM RSS

    Spring barley: Ready for a shake-up

    Written by CPM Magazine from CPM Magazine Download PDF New malting barley varieties capable of producing more litres of alcohol per hectare could not only reduce the carbon footprint of beer and spirit production, but they could also deliver significant benefits for growers. CPM finds out...
  4. connemaras

    Cannot Find Livestock Eye App

    I recently had to get a new phone and I lost everything on my old phone, including the Livestock Eye app. I'm trying to redownload the app on my new phone but cannot for the life of me find it. Perhaps I've just forgotten the name, but I also cannot find any information online nor any website...
  5. Agriland RSS

    Veg producer fined over £70k after employee’s leg is amputated

    Written by Agriland Team from Agriland A company that grows mushrooms has been fined over £70,000 after an employee’s leg became trapped in a machine and later had to be amputated. Luke Ilics, who worked at Howden Enterprises Ltd (trading under the name Hughes Mushrooms), had his right leg...
  6. Agriland RSS

    Tesco reports ‘strong performance’ in UK and Ireland

    Written by Agriland Team from Agriland Retailer Tesco has reported a strong performance for its latest financial year in both the UK and the Republic of Ireland, according to its annual results published today (Wednesday, April 10). The business said it recorded sales growth across all...
  7. B

    Machinery price discussion .

    What’s the longer term view of what is going to happen with prices? I’ve been around a few dealer yards over the last week or so and generally they all seem to be trying to reduce stock levels. They are reluctant to trade things in and the amount of times I’ve heard ‘you’d be better off selling...
  8. john432

    Cattle tagging rules?

    Long story, but simple question.. when a cow looses half of her ear tag , does it need to be replaced ? I sent lots of animals to the abattoir with just one side of a tag left , but they did have a tag in each ear.
  9. B

    Edinburgh Airport

    An article in Sunday Times about the development of Edinburgh Airport. I was interested to read passenger numbers pre covid had a peak of 14'000'000 and 2023 was the first year to beat that at 14'700'000. The really interesting bit was after developments passenger numbers are going to be...
  10. Will 1594

    twb machinery

    any one else having trouble getting hold of them and parts now get on well with terry and fiona , and asked about building a subdisc type machine , had new subsoiler 4 years ago and he cut steel for a couple projects fantastic engineer and a lot of time for him . but sadly weaving are...
  11. GOV.UK RSS

    The publication of the Common User Charge rates

    The publication of the Common User Charge rates Written by Defra Press Office There has been widespread reporting following the government’s publication yesterday of the Common User Charge rates and guidance, which will be brought in alongside new risk-based sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS)...
  12. nick...

    How long before biggest dealers pack up

    With the way things are and no improvement on the horizon ,how long will it be before a huge dealer shuts up shop.they mostly got very large expensive premises and massive stocks of parts and machines but they will be suffering the same as the smaller dealers.seems to be a weekly occurrence of...
  13. Agriland RSS

    GDT price index records increase at latest event

    Written by Rubina Freiberg from Agriland The Global Dairy Trade (GDT) price index has risen by 2.8% at the latest trading event held today (Tuesday, April 2), which is the first increase since February 2024. The index increased from 1,055 at the previous event and now stands at 1,084. Today’s...
  14. Bald Rick

    KTwo gone bust?

    Hearing KTwo the trailer and muck spreader manufacturer has gone bang. Is right? Very good kit and big shame if true
  15. snarling bee

    Oil - genuine vs non genuine

    Just asked for a price for some Hytran oil for our old Quadtrac. Nearly £900 for 205 litres. We use Witham oil for much of our oil requirements and their equivalent is probably 65% of the price (I'm guessing). What is the TFF collective view on using equivalent, non OM oils? I appreciate this...
  16. Danllan

    Reform UK poll

    It will be interesting to see if Reform UK really does have some support and, if so, how much. I'll make it possible to change votes as the facts in the news change...
  17. G

    Massey Ferguson 8s

    What are people's thoughts on them, especially as a vario. They've been about for a few years now, looks like they are a capable machine. Thanks
  18. P

    Running a landlord company

    We have recently split off some commercial assets into a ltd company. It’s a landlord company effectively. The company has very little costs though. I’m looking at putting some costs through it but the accountant isn’t forthcoming with advice so I’m going to be changing accountants. Meanwhile if...
  19. KW Alternative Feeds

    KW FeedCast - 27 March 2024

    The latest episode of FeedCast is brought to you by James Barker and Chris Pickles from our Procurement Team. Chris starts by discussing the recent volatility in regards to the wheat market and how the situation in the Black Sea is affecting the market. James then talks through the USDA...
  20. Kidds

    Good idea or just more busybody control freaks?

    How does registering my pet duck protect the national flock? https://www.nfuonline.com/updates-and-information/defra-announces-changes-to-the-gb-poultry-register/
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