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Purchasing new kit is a big decision on-farm, with many different factors to consider. CPM finds out how one farmer ticks all of his boxes with a custom approach. Incurring downtime making repairs is not an option. By Charlotte Cunningham When you’re in the market for a new bit of kit, whatever it may be, drilling down into the spec can be an overwhelming task. Not only is there a tantalising feast of features on offer, but there’s also the challenge of matching a machines ability and functionality to your business objectives, to ensure every penny spent will work to bring a tangible return on investment. So how do you strike the right balance? For Leicestershire farmer, Leigh Donger, investing in a custom-built sprayer has been key to ensuring all of the right boxes are ticked. If you were to visit Leigh at Peacock Farm – deep in the Vale of Belvior – you’re likely to see more than just crops and kit. As well as producing over 607ha of arable crops, the fifth-generation farm is a hub for diversification, growing and producing “local produce with low food miles” including honey, from the on-site hives of bees, and cold-pressed…
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