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    Hot air balloons landing in fields

    Seem to be getting a lot of these this year. They tend to land and scraper fairly quickly. What do others do when this happens? As kids we used be taken up in them and dad was given a bottle every time they came.
  2. Agriland RSS

    Key to blight control is adapting to weather conditions – agronomist

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A ProCam agronomist has said the key to reliable blight control is to adapt programmes according to weather conditions and using forecasting tools to determine when the threat of blight is at its highest. The agronomy and crop protection business...
  3. 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...
  4. Radiotrader Now Lightcomm

    Gear Up for the Fields with Oliver Work Boots

    We’re pleased to share that we stock Oliver Work Boots at Lightcomm, a brand many of you might already be familiar with for its dedication to durability and comfort in agricultural settings. What Makes Oliver Work Boots Stand Out? Durability: Crafted to withstand the tough conditions of farm...
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    GSC Grays acquires Carter Jonas office in Kendal

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland Rural land and property consultancy GSC Grays has acquired the Carter Jonas office in Kendal, with the aim to continuing its expansion in the north of England and Scottish Borders. Estate agency Carter Jonas has agreed to transfer its Kendal...
  6. Yale

    Which is better? Organic or Regenerative produced food?

    So, things have changed a little, organic is the old school, flat cap wearing, tweed kinda feel. Regenerative is the new kid on the block, rather edgy, slick style but promising a down to earth feel. So in the marketing eyes of the British Retail Consortium who are they going to run with? Who...
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    HCC team to climb 3 highest Welsh peaks for mental health

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland A team of staff from Hybu Cig Cymru – Meat Promotion Wales (HCC) and EID Cymru will climb three of Wales’ highest peaks ahead of mental health week. Mental health week will take place from May 13-19, 2024, and this year’s theme is ‘Movement...
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    Best grass seed mix

    What’s the best grass seed mix for fattening lambs on and getting early bite in the spring for lambing cheers daz
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    Water pump

    We are going to install a tank to provide pressurised water to our 100 dairy cows, youngstock and plate cooler. If possible we would like to feed about 5 troughs on a grazing block from the pump (600m of 32mm pipework already in place) what pump would people recommend? 3 phase is available of...
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    Shingles

    I m recovering from the dreaded shingles the rash isn't too itchy but the area is quite painful to touch and even if nothing is touching it even clothes It still hurts.It seems worse at night and when in bed . Unfortunately I was away for the weekend when it started or when I realised what it...
  11. Radiotrader Now Lightcomm

    Crawer John Deere R Series Work Light Package - 18 LED Work Lights

    Upgrade your work experience with this Crawer John Deere R Series Work Light Package. Featuring 18 LED work lights, you'll have superior visibility in any condition. Experience the difference for yourself. This lighting package does not cause can-bus interference due to the consumption being...
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    Help needed - identify Parasite

    Hi all, does anyone recognise this 25mm long parasite? Any light on this would be greatly appreciated.
  13. Wood field

    Getting lambs to drink ( from a bottle)

    So far we’ve only had two bottle babies.. now there’s six 😖 I am struggling to get the latest ones to feed from a bottle Any tips greatly appreciated
  14. Agriland RSS

    NFU Cymru opens scholarship for ‘youngsters wanting to travel the world’

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The National Farmers’ Union of Wales (NFU Cymru) has opened the Gareth Raw Rees Memorial Scholarship for “youngsters wanting to travel the world”. The scholarship allows people under the age of 30 to learn about agriculture abroad. Previous...
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    Gatekeeper running very slowly.

    I am finding Gatekeeper so slow to load and carry out tasks that it is almost unusable nowadays. Does anyone else have this problem? My agronomist runs it and he finds the same.
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    BKT tyres 650/75r38

    My Cvx 230 is my ploughing/Trio tractor and after just 2700hrs the Michelin Mach bibs are down to 20% mainly because in life before me it dragged a 21t digger around at 35psi. Anyways 650/75 r38 Michelin £3900 Vredstein £2700 BKT £1375 Front 600/65 r38 have similar pricing. Am I going to be...
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    Return of the milkmaids

    Just thought I would share a picture of wild meadow flowers cheers me up. We used to spread bagged nitrogen on the farm until 20 years ago and had no wild flowers in meadows I remember my dad saying how when he was young the meadows were full of flowers. Now I know what he meant . Over 20...
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    Coverage of the UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic

    Coverage of the UK-wide ban on wet wipes containing plastic Written by Defra Press Office There has been coverage, including in the Telegraph, Sky News, The Independent, Daily Mail, The Times and The Mirror of the publication of the government response to our consultation on a ban on...
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    Krone mowers

    Looking at buying a second hand krone mower only 12 months old not done alot just wondering what people think of them? Good mowers? What's people's experiences please
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    event venue sought

    I am looking for a venue for an outdoor weekend festival in 2025 with the theme of ‘Peace, Love, Kindness and great Music’.
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