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No. 618
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Christmas recipes
Apple & black
pudding stuffing
Serves 6-7
Ingredients
300g onions
50g butter
200g fresh breadcrumbs
40g sage, chopped
30g parsley, chopped with stalks
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 pickled walnuts, roughly chopped
Zest and juice of 1 orange
2 Bramley apples, peeled and cored
500g good black pudding, skinned and coarsely chopped
The goose liver, sautéed or poached and chopped
Salt and black pepper
1 egg, beaten
Method
1. Chop the onions and melt the butter in a pan. Add the onions and
sweat them for 10 minutes over a low heat until soft. Set aside to
cool.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the breadcrumbs, herbs, garlic,
walnuts, orange zest and juice, chopped apples and cooled onions.
3. Carefully fold in the black pudding and goose liver and season
well. Bind together with the beaten egg.
4. Stuff this mixture into the cavity of the goose.
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Ingredients
100g glacé cherries
100g good-quality candied
peel, chopped
225g currants
225g sultanas
225g raisins, roughly chopped
200g dried apricots (ideally
undyed), stoned and soaked
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons brandy
275g plain flour
Pinch of salt
½ teaspoon ground cloves
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon mixed spice
½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
225g unsalted butter
225g light soft brown sugar
6 eggs, beaten
50g whole almonds, roughly chopped if you wish
50g hazelnuts, halved
A little cold milk
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Line the base of a 23cm round or 20cm square tin with greaseproof
paper rubbed with a trace of sunflower oil, or a silicone mat, cut to
size. Tie a double layer of brown paper, a little higher than the rim
of the tin, around the outside. Wash and dry the glacé cherries and
put into a large bowl with the candied peel, all the fruit, the lemon
zest and juice, and brandy. Allow this to stand, turning the fruit
occasionally, for at least 2 hours, or overnight if possible.
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Preheat the oven to 180ºC/gas mark 4. Sift the flour with the salt
and spices. Cream the butter and sugar until light and soft and add
the beaten eggs, one at a time, stirring well between each addition.
(If the mixture begins to curdle while you are adding the eggs,
sprinkle in a handful of the sifted flour. Even if it does curdle, don’t
panic – you’ll just have a heavier cake.) Once you have added the
eggs, mix in the flour and fold in the fruit mixture, the nuts and a
couple of tablespoons of milk. Spoon the mixture into the prepared
tin. Put the cake into the preheated oven for 1 hour; then lower the
heat to 170ºC/gas mark 3 and bake for another 2 hours, or until a
skewer pushed into the centre of the cake comes out clean. Cool it
in the tin; then turn it out and double wrap with greaseproof paper,
and put it in an airtight tin until you want to decorate it. It’s fine to
store the cake for up to 8 weeks, but beyond that, it will start to
dry out a bit.
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In the north Devon countryside
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FARMING
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FARMING
NOVEMBER 2015
Chairman’s letter
Inspiration comes from many different places
and can be the result of success or failure.
Chris Robshaw and his team will certainly be
looking for some, having spent the post group
stages on the touchline following England’s
early exit from the Rugby World Cup. For
patriots and sponsors alike it is not the magical
experience that hosting the event conjured up,
though for the other home nations the dream
is currently intact pre quarter finals. The good
people at VW too may be looking for inspiration
as will Brendan Rodgers, but on reflection his
severance package may well deal with that one.
My inspiration can be the result of seeing
others achieve, through reading, or witnessing
something, or someone who excels, or equally,
a candid resumé from someone who has not
enjoyed the best of experiences, but has the
ability not to take themselves too seriously. For
example, as mentioned here before, there has
been a wheat yield of 16 tonnes plus a hectare
achieved this year, when in the same season
some didn’t manage 8, but are still able to
smile.
Succession can be the result of inspiration. If
someone has the instinct to follow the lead of
others, or equally if someone has the belief
and sense of purpose to inspire others, this can
make a huge difference to people’s lives, to
families, business or organisations. Confidence,
opportunities and a desire to succeed can
sometimes be enough with the correct
guidance. I guess, being in reflective mode
currently following the recent death of my
father, opportunities and being given a chance
made a massive difference to the lives of my
brothers and I. While maintaining that I am not
as old as I look, being given the opportunity
some time ago to do what I loved at a relatively
young age (early twenties) was something that
could be taken for granted. Not an opening that
everyone has the chance at. In this case the
inspiration came from the opportunity rather
than mentoring or guidance per-se.
The natural grieving process and phenomenal
support from friends, neighbours, colleagues
and family all contribute to dealing with that
period of time which none of us are trained to.
Despite our loss, I am mindful that 87 of his 89
years of generally uninterrupted good health
had to end - unfortunately a good long life is
something that far too many people are robbed
of.
My passion is farming and more importantly
how people fit into that is equally stimulating.
Looking at how to develop and evolve what
we do to meet the challenges which lie before
us can be a great process. The simplest things
can provoke debate about the relative merits of
such things as lucerne, fodder beet, or hybrid
rye to name a few. Mangolds have even made
a return to be grazed on one farm I know. So,
as new or even adaptions of old ideas can be
exciting, balancing risk and reward with ideas
are great discussion points.
Are there trade-offs? What capital is needed?
Will it screw up our routines? What harvest
issues will entail? Can it deliver additional
returns? What will the neighbours think!!!?
A good friend of mine maintains there is a very
fine line between bravery and stupidity. Equally,
others will promote better to try and fail rather
than not try at all. Has the fear of change
stopped progress? Will arable farmers continue
with a tried and tested rotation knowing full
well that next year the same discussions around
blackgrass and the high chemical costs will
prevail?
We now move into full autumn when the days
become shorter, which I personally dislike. The
knowledge that every day for the next few
weeks will be shorter than the previous one
is not that inspiring at all. The oasis on the
horizon is the warm glow of mulled wine and
festive cheer which is the point at which the
days start to get longer again.
Now that many of the harvesting operations are
near completion and winter crops are planted,
2015 is probably going to be recorded in the
history books as a fairly good one again, which
follows a good 2014. Global weather patterns
seem to have taken a more benign approach for
the time being with no real disasters of drought
or exceptional rain in the main cropping
regions. Stocks of corn, grain and soya continue
to build leading to a flat bearish market. This
same strong production will continue to impact
on farm incomes for the immediate future as
the balance of supply and demand readjusts.
Graeme Cock
Chairman
of the prize. Potential candidates will need to
inspire them in order to gain the Scholarship
in memory of what can be described as a
unique individual. I know his family are keen to
see a suitable person be given the Phil Darke
Memorial Nuffield. On a personal note, Phil was
someone I have known for a very long time and
was born just one day after me.
I am delighted to acknowledge the success
that the west country enjoyed again at the
recent Farmers Weekly awards by some of
our members and customers. Dairy Farmer of
the Year has returned back to Devon. Gavin
Fowler won this in 2012 and now Pete and Di
Wastenage have not only won this title, but
also Farmers Weekly Farmers of the Year. Their
business has continued to grow across Devon
and Cornwall in recent times.
Rachael Bright also from Devon achieved
Pig Farmer of the Year; great to see success
enjoyed by younger entrants too. From
neighbouring Dorset, Bartlett Contractors
walked away with Contractor of the Year. There
are many other success stories from other
parts of our trading area. Congratulations to
everyone. Each one of these Champions will
have undoubtedly been inspired by someone
or something. That stimulus has encouraged
or enabled them to grow as successful people,
or be part of strong businesses. In turn many
of these winners will inspire and help develop
others to become winners too.
Continuing with the initial theme, a Nuffield
Scholarship in memory of Phil Darke is up for
grabs again next year. Phil was a past, but
very recent, scholar who died suddenly in July
2014. The Nuffield panel will be looking for a
very special kind of individual who is worthy
MVF Newsletter 618 3
FARMING
Managing cows through their lactations
Dr Robin Hawkey, BSc (Hons) PhD, Senior Nutritionist
Challenge your management
through the lactation
Traditionally the production cycle of the cow starts with early lactation,
going through mid and late periods, finishing with dry cows. Each of
these phases are equally important in maintaining healthy and profitable
cows. However, figure 1 below suggests a slightly different approach.
Late lactation Body Condition Score
Late lactation
Body conditioning score assessment
< 3.0
3.0-3.5
> 3.5
Too thin
OK
Too fat
Increase body condition
score
Raise energy density
Offer early lactation
ration
Figure 1
Crucial for the success of a lactation, cows must calve in the correct body
condition; too fat will restrict intakes and potential issues with transition
problems such as fatty liver and ketosis, whilst too thin will affect calf
growth and early lactation performance. Therefore the challenge of late
lactation is to ensure cows enter the far off dry period in the correct
condition; a period when the cows are still in milk and there’s enough
time to adjust the ration to gradually adjust condition.
During this late lactation period, the balance of starch (fermentable ‘bug’
energy) to protein, specifically rumen degradable protein, is important.
The use of urea based products (non-protein nitrogen) may be a cost
effective option at this stage of lactation, encouraging rumen microbial
protein synthesis in a cost effective manner, but needs accuracy of
rationing to ensure rumen synchrony and precise feeding.
Maintain condition
Reduce body condition
score
Lower energy density
Raise dietary protein
Cows then enter the far off dry cow period. Often overlooked, the aim is
to ensure a balanced mineral supplementation, maintaining good rumen
fill and rumen muscle tone by feeding a low density, but palatable and
high fibre ration. However, during this period, adequate, but not excessive
protein is required to ensure good rumen function which can digest the
high fibre ration.
Rumen protein energy synchronous / asynchronous diets
FARMING
The next stage is the transition phase, which, as it suggests, manages
the significant transition from dry to lactating cow. There are different
methods of milk fever mitigation including low calcium, calcium binding
and high calcium cation anion balance (DCAB) strategies. All systems
have ‘pros and cons’, but given current knowledge and products,
milk fever should not be an issue when a given strategy is correctly
implemented. Of equal, if not greater importance in the close up dry cow
period of the transition phase is management of both rumen and liver
function; both need to be working optimally when the cow calves. The
rumen expansion from the far off dry period needs to continue, but the
commonly accepted ‘Goldilocks’ principle of not too much or too little
energy needs careful consideration and rationing. Liver function can be
enhanced by the use of mono propylene glycol based products to build up
liver reserves, whilst choline based products, such as TransCHOL, assist in
reducing fat build up in the liver which will reduce the liver’s crucial role
in early lactation. Adequate feed space for close up dry cows is vital to
ensure good intakes.
Once calved, the cow enters the second transition phase, early lactation.
Although this period is associated with highest milk yields, it is also
when cows need to get back in calf so should be considered as a period
of conception management. To enhance conception management, the
energy gap needs to be reduced.
Straights and grain
Newsletter
Judith Clifford, Senior Alternative Feeds Trader
SOYA
Soya prices have traded over a fairly narrow range this summer. There
were no monumental events for the commodity markets to push the
markets sharply either way. The weather remained largely favourable, the
usual logistical and infrastructure problems didn’t materialise and the US
harvest progressed at a good pace with favourable yields.
News reports that the Chinese economy was slowing caused concerns
that imports would not continue at the current high pace. Plantings in
South America started well in most regions in September. Dry weather in
the Mato Grosso region delayed farmers without irrigation, reluctant to
risk having to replant with the tighter margins this season. Both Brazil and
Argentina are expected to increase plantings again this year.
At the time of writing, early October, it is still possible to put full loads
of soya on farm for around £270 for the May 16-April 17 run. These
levels are based on the current favourable situation and a lot can happen
between now and then so it doesn’t seem a bad level to put some cover
on.
WHEAT
The UK harvest was delayed by at least two weeks in most regions,
however, cereals and oilseeds were 97% completed by the end of
September in spite of challenging periods of wet weather.
Winter wheat and barley yields have been particularly good with most
crops yielding above average. Another big harvest coupled with the large
volume of carryover stocks means higher wheat export requirements
which may prove difficult with strong competition from the Black Sea and
Baltic nations as well as France and other EU countries and a relatively
strong currency.
Reports in early October of dry weather in the southern US Plains causing
concerns over germination and growth of the US winter wheat crop
pushed the market higher from the five year lows through the summer
months. Dry conditions in Russia and Ukraine have also been observed.
To minimise the energy gap, both dry matter intakes (DMI) and the
energy density (M/D) need to be enhanced. Obviously rumen health and
function needs to be maximised to promote rumen output, so products
such as live yeasts (such as X2) and effective buffers (Combi-BUFF) are
important to maintain rumen pH when higher concentrate levels are to
be fed. Accurately rationed bypass energy (protected fat) and protein
(Propass) are helpful in increasing ration quality.
Good rationing is vital for early lactation milk production and good fertility.
As well as simple energy and protein balances, rumen health, acid
loading and structural fibre must be assessed to enhance early lactation
performance. Also challenge the ration; Mole Valley Feed Solutions offer
an extremely comprehensive, research based range of products which are
continually developing; specifically two new products ‘PN 1’ and ‘PN 2’ are
now available to enhance early lactation performance.
Finally, but very importantly, we have the period often referred to as
mid lactation. Provided the transition phase has been successful, this
phase can be commercially important in maximising milk from forage.
This strategy is of course dependent on grazing / forage quality and
availability, but provided cows are in calf and in correct condition, cows,
if possible should be grouped in such a way to reduce concentrate
intakes and challenge greater / forage intakes. Pivotal to this concept,
it is important that when cows are past the peak of lactation and pd+,
concentrate levels are reduced to encourage forage intake.
And so the cycle begins again - to late lactation body condition score
management……
Challenge your management through the lactation, speak to your
MVFS nutritionist. Call the FeedLine on 01278 444829
There has been a preliminary agreement by the Ukraine Agricultural
Ministry of annual grain export limits for the 2015/16 marketing season
with a possible reduction on maize exports of 21% this year down to
16Mt. This will put increased reliance on other suppliers such as North
and South America or could promote switches to the more plentiful
supplies of wheat.
A REMINDER!
Just a reminder that we are buyers of grain for our processing plants and
for farm to farm deliveries. We will be ringing our customers throughout
November and early December to ensure they are covered for their
requirements through Christmas and into the New Year – be prepared!
Lifton 01566 780261
Carmarthen 01267 223716
Hungerford 01488 240010
Uttoxeter 01889 564842
FARMING
The glorious September weather continued
into the first few weeks of October which has
enabled farmers to get on with drilling winter
cereals and grass reseeding as well as allowing
late autumn grazing to continue without doing
any damage to the soil. The warm weather
also encouraged grass growth which has
meant silage making continued into October.
Already there are green grass and cereal
shoots which are creating a light haze across
the brown fields, heralding a successful
germination. In a different context, are we
beginning to see the green shoots of recovery
in the price of milk? It’s probably too early to
be sure, but the significant rises in the Global
Dairy Trade auctions are an indication that the
big buyers are back in the market. If these
prices continue to hold or even rise, it must
only be a matter of time before they feed back
to the farm gate.
The enormous gap between the top and
bottom of on farm prices has never been so
wide, figures in the mid-teens at the bottom
and early thirties at the top is mind blowing,
since the cost of production is virtually the
same. Despite the differential, judging by the
value of good quality cows at auction and
the amount of investment in buildings and
equipment, there does seem to be some
confidence in the future, although machinery
manufacturers are reporting a significant fall
in sales this year.
In the beef sector, there is a huge gap
between the British and the Republic of
Ireland (RoI) deadweight price which is
a jaw-dropping 56p per dwkg! As I have
said before, this has only been achieved
by the loyalty of the great British public for
continuing to insist on home produced beef.
In recent weeks the price has stabilized, as
more cattle come to the market off grass.
Forecasters are predicting tighter supplies
through the winter, which may trigger another
rise, but with RoI beef on offer at such a
large discount, this is unlikely.
However, this customer loyalty should
give beef farmers some confidence in the
future, particularly the suckler sector, as
it is largely this top quality meat which is
commanding the premium. If sufficient
volume isn’t forthcoming, then the processors
New recruit
NEW SALES MANAGER FOR
WALES AND GLOUCESTERSHIRE
JOINS MOLE VALLEY FARMERS
Roger Brown has joined the Mole Valley Feed Solutions team to help
support livestock farmers within Wales and Gloucestershire by developing
the expert sales team within this prime livestock region to provide farmers
with technical support and advice to improve efficiencies.
With over 30 years’ experience in the agricultural industry, Roger has
a wide understanding of the challenges facing farmers and is keen to
ensure all producers benefit from the Mole Valley Farmers ethos.
“I like Mole Valley Farmers’ approach to looking after its farming
customers and the ethos of offering value for money, which is especially
important in the current, challenging market environment,” he says.
and supermarkets will succumb to the
temptation of the extra buck they can
make and buy from across the Irish Sea.
The autumn sheep sales are often seen
as a barometer of the sector. Although
finished lamb prices have been lower than
most farmers hoped for this year, most
are reasonably content with the overall
average. The abundance of available grass
keep has bolstered the store lamb trade,
but prices have been at a level which
should leave a margin in the spring.
What is more evident is the plentiful
supply of good quality breeding ewe
lambs and rams which has been matched
by strong demand. Margins will be
heavily dependent on the strength of
the Pound against the Euro, when such
a big proportion of finished lamb meat
is exported to France. Careful marketing
when the lambs are at the target weight,
rather than holding on for the market
to rise, could be the key to more stable
prices.
SOLAR PV
still shining
as a sound
investment for
you and your
business
Following the Department of
Energy and Climate Change
(DECC) consultation document,
January 2016 is likely to see a
huge reduction in the Feed In
Tariffs paid for PV installations and will pave the way for the subsidy to be
phased out entirely by 2019.
“We’re on the farmer’s side and we want to share profits and get more
farmer shareholders in Wales and Gloucestershire and work with them to
benefit their businesses.”
Despite the changes, financial returns on a solar PV investment will be
driven by the value of the energy produced and consumed at site. For
businesses with high daytime electricity demand, the returns will remain
attractive.
Roger’s team will be able to offer farm specific advice on producing
meat and milk more efficiently through rationing and the use of the right
product at the right time. There is also expertise in the wider Mole Valley
Farmers business to offer support on all aspects of farming, from fertiliser
to animal health and nutrition.
If you are focussed on the long term future for your business, it will
remain viable to install solar PV and enjoy the competitive advantage that
forward buying twenty years’ worth of electricity at single figure pence
per unit gives you.
To find out how the team can help your business,
call Roger on 07890 584808
To discuss the solar PV opportunities that will still exist for
you after January contact the moleenergy team today.
FARMING
Kit form buildings from Mole Valley
ey Engineering
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Available now for erection on your farm, all you need is to
have a base ready!
NEW SPECIFICATIONS NOW AVAILABLE
If you are ready to install an agricultural building or are thinking of one in
the near future, come to Mole Valley Engineering.
We have been manufacturing buildings for many years with solid
specifications and attention to detail. The business has gained its EU
certification on both site and personnel and we can now add the CE mark
(No1224-CPR-0600) to engineering work up to EXC2.
Our new specification buildings, introduced following our accreditation
are now available from stock. These general purpose agricultural
buildings conform to EN1090-1 and meet the legal requirements for
European Conformity (CE) for agricultural buildings. They are supplied
as a complete kit for self erection or, if you prefer, we can supply a list of
experienced erectors that come with our recommendation.
Special attention has been paid to the selection of materials used in the
kit. The roofing material is Eternit Profile 6 Natural Grey Fibre Cement.
SPECIFICATIONS
Width
9m (29’6”)
Length
Multiples of 4.572m (15’) bays
Height
4.5m (14’9”) to eaves
Columns
254mm x 146mm x 31kg UB
Rafters
203mm x 102mm x 23kg UB
Pitch
15 degrees
Roof bracing
88.9mm (3 1/2”) diameter
Eaves bracing
60.3mm (2 1/2”) diameter
Timber eaves purlins
175mm x 75mm (7” x 3”) C24 graded
Timber main purlins
175mm x 75mm (7” x 3”) C24 graded
Finish
Hot dip galvanised (BS EN ISO 1461)
To complete your building we can supply extras such as cladding, gates,
doors, feeders and barriers to meet your individual requirements.
Roofing
Eternit Profile 6 Natural Grey
SPECIFICATIONS
Roof Lights
G.R.P 2.44kg 2 per bay
Length
Width
Price
Guttering
160mm diameter half round PVC
13.716m (45’)
9m (29’6”)
£6205
Delivery
Free (in our normal working area)
18.288m (60’)
9m (29’6”)
£7735
22.860m (75’)
9m (29’6”)
£9335
Agricultural buildings from MV Engineering
Optional extras for your building
All buildings above are 4.5m (14’9”) to eaves. Other lengths available in
multiples of 4.572m bays.
• Kit form buildings to high specification
• Full design service
• Bespoke buildings to your requirements
• Friendly team to help you through every step of
the way
Mole Valley Engineering
Our team deliver the building direct to your farm for you to
erect using your own preferred installers. However, we can
recommend an installer for you from our approved supplier
list if you wish.
The Forge, Witheridge, Tiverton, Devon
01884 860478
engineering@molevalleyfarmers.com
FARMING
Maximise benefits of low cost or home grown
cereals for beef cattle
John Lawrence, Senior Mineral Supplements Technical Manager
Farmers with access to cereals that can be fed to growing beef cattle can
take advantage of current low grain prices still further by using a nongrain based concentrate to balance protein levels for beef animals. There
is no point in buying in concentrates that contain grain when you already
have a good supply of cereals on the farm. To take maximum advantage
of this you should look for a high protein product to balance the starch
provided by your cereals.
Nutri-LINK Beef 60
As the name suggests, this is a 60% protein fully mineralised supplement
for those home mixing for beef cattle. This product is an excellent way
to balance cereals cost effectively this winter. Cereals are a poor source
of protein, minerals, vitamins & trace elements, so Nutri-LINK Beef 60
protein concentrate is specially formulated to balance this type of ration
for beef cattle, heifer replacements and young stock over 3 months of
age.
Manufactured at our own supplement plant using only the highest quality
ingredients, Nutri-LINK Beef 60 is based on soya and feed grade urea
to provide a good source of rumen degradable protein to help balance
cereals. The high protein level allows a low inclusion rate to enable best
use of home grown cereals. Mixed at just 75kg with 925kg of barley for
example would provide a 14-15% protein mix (dependent on the protein
level of the cereals).
At time of writing, a one tonne mix, based on barley at £100/tonne would
cost £127.
• Low inclusion rate allows maximum benefit of home grown
cereals.
• Ideally suited for intensive bull beef on straw based rations.
• High RDP to balance cereals
• 60% Protein concentrate for mixing with cereals for beef diets.
• Incorporate with cereals for feeding to beef cattle, heifer
replacements and youngstock over 3 months of age
Now also available:-
Nutri-LINK Beef 60 EXTRA
This product provides all the benefits of Nutri-LINK Beef 60 (shown
above) and also includes Mole Vitality X1-LIVE™ yeast. Part of the
recently launched Mole Vitality Farmpack™ range, X1-LIVE™ is a high
strength live yeast which scavenges oxygen from the rumen to create an
anaerobic environment which in turn helps to encourage the maximum
population of beneficial rumen bacteria.
X1-LIVE™ is a high quality ‘live’ yeast product providing a high CFU level
(50 billion CFU when fed at normal rate).
This product will help increase the efficiency of rumen metabolism by
supplying increased CFUs per dose for improved performance, with a
probiotic mode of action.
Why use yeast?
It is important to remember that when we think we are feeding the
animal - we are actually ‘feeding the rumen bacteria’- as they are the key
to efficient production and performance.
Benefits of X1-Live yeast to beef farmers include:
•
Increased liveweight gain
•
Reduced acidosis
Nutri-LINK Beef TMR Farmpacks
Beef producers may also be interested in our range of Nutri-LINK Beef
TMR Farmpacks. This range of convenient supplements is based on the
most popular TMR Farmpacks we manufacture for our beef producers.
Based on an intensive beef mineral, these products come in a variety of
options which can include any or all of the following:- limestone flour,
rumen buffers, yeast and feed grade urea.
If you are attending the Beef Southwest event at Westpoint arena on
11th November, please come and discuss your specific requirements with
our team.
MOLE VITALITY
FARMPACKS™
1SPNPUJOHFGæDJFODZ
through health & performance
A unique professional range of supplements
developed using our own research
and development.
Selected by our technical nutritional team to enhance your cow’s
performance, focusing on rumen, liver and immunity status.
Combi-BUF™
Trans-CHOL™
Rumi-TOX™
For professional technical support
call Feed Supplements Tel: 01278 420481
For more information on any of the above, please speak to your
Mole Valley Feed Solutions adviser or ring the Mineral Line on
01278 420481 or email minerals@molevalleyfarmers.com
X1-LIVETM & X2-DUALTM
FARMING
Beef southwest
WEDNESDAY 11 NOVEMBER
WESTPOINT, EXETER
Tickets £6 before 6 November, £10 on the gate. YFC members, students
and U16 £4 before 6 November, £5 on the gate. All prices include VAT.
Beef South West Steak and Burger Awards
With the Beef South West Steak and Burger Awards being held at the
show, we thought we’d include an AHDB burger recipe for you to enjoy!
Ingredients
Method:
450g/1lb lean beef mince
To make the barbecue relish
heat oil in a pan and cook the
onion and mushrooms for 3-4
minutes until softened. Add the
apple, water, tomato ketchup,
Worcestershire sauce and the
English mustard. Cook for 10-15
minutes until thickened.
Tickets are available - call 01392 882153 or email
info@beefsouthwest.co.uk
Organised by the National Beef Association this event is a showcase of
beef in the South West. With Breed Societies and trade stands it is a show
that every beef farmer should attend.
30ml/2tbsp tomato ketchup
Visit the MVF stand which is beside the main ring!
5ml/1tsp oil
Challenge your beef ration this year
Are you feeding your livestock efficiently? Speak to our
specialists to arrange a free diet check.
Quality products
10ml/2tsp English mustard
15ml/1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
Barbecue relish:
1 onion, peeled and chopped
50g/2oz mushrooms, sliced
½ apple, cored and grated
300ml/½ pint water
75ml/5tbsp tomato ketchup
Compound feeds, blocks, buckets, minerals, feeding equipment,
stock handling, animal identification. We will be offering advice
for beef farmers.
Meet the Red Meat team
Discuss meat production rations, productivity and efficiency
with Chris Lavis, James Jackson, Rebecca Moore and Adam May
of our Red Meat Team.
15ml/1tbsp Worcestershire sauce
10ml/2tbsp English mustard
Meanwhile make the burgers. In a
bowl mix together the minced beef
with the tomato ketchup, English
mustard and Worcestershire sauce.
Season and mix well. Divide into 4
and shape into burgers. Cook on a
preheated grill or barbecue for 4-6
minutes per side.
Serve in sesame burger buns with the barbecue relish,
lettuce and corn on the cob, or how about with chunky chips
onion rings, roasted tomatoes and mushrooms!
See more at www.simplybeefandlamb.co.uk/recipes
DEVON CATTLE BREEDERS’ SOCIETY
Low input credentials attract buyers
The Autumn Show and Sale of pedigree registered Red Ruby Devons held
at Sedgemoor Auction Centre was primarily a sale of females. Buyers’
interest reflected the wider industry trend towards native breed, low input
suckler cows.
The Coxwell herd from Oxfordshire
took Reserve Show Champion with
Coxwell Overlord (left), a young
bull who has been consistently in
the ribbons at multi day shows this
summer. Overlord selling to David
Watkins of Highfield, Holsworthy.
Worcester breeders, Stonegrove
Livestock also took Show
Champion with Stonegrove
Peregrin (right), a son of Bollowal
Elgar.
For more information contact
dcbs@redrubydevon.co.uk
Catherine Broomfield
01404 812800
The highest price on the day was achieved by 4th calver
Ashcott Barton Tulip 7th and bull calf at foot at 2200gns,
from Mrs Shiamala Comer’s Ashcott Barton herd grazing at
1300ft above sea level on Exmoor.
FARMING
FORAGE
Enhancing cereals for maximum returns
The use of M axammon has had a profound impact on many I rish b eef
farms. L ik e many parts of the westcountry , farmers in the predominately
g rass g rowing reg ions of I reland are limited to the sole forag e supply of
g rass silag e, which can b e hig hly v ariab le due to weather, harv est dates
and land ty pe. The av ailab ility of cost effectiv e b y - products is v ery limited,
therefore the main energ y sources used will g enerally b e cereal g rain.
This g rain is either locally g rown or imported in the case of maiz e g rain.
J im and Alison G reer from D rumleek , C astleb laney , C o. M onag han
in U lster farm a suck ler b eef and sheep operation in an undulating
topog raphy . They currently carry 9 2 Ang us- L imousin cross cows and 2 8 0
E asy care ewes. A C harolais b ull is used as the terminal sire. All calv ing
tak es place in late M arch, throug h April and into the early day s of M ay .
J im and Alison’ s land ty pe is v ery heav y clay soil, hilly and located in a
hig h rainfall area ( 1 2 0 0 mm) . They lik e to g et the cows straig ht out after
calv ing , reducing the disease b urden and thus j ustify ing the slig htly
later than normal calv ing date. All ewes lamb outdoors in April, with one
feature of the E asy care b reed b eing that they can lamb alone, which
significantly reduces the workload on the reers.
Ji m and A lison G reer from D rumleek, C astleblaney,
C o. M onaghan in U lster farm a suckler beef and sheep
operation in an undulating topography.
I n relation to other parts of I reland,
the g raz ing season on the farm
is short. The cattle are g enerally
housed in mid- O ctob er, depending
on weather and g rass supply . The
current stock ing rate on the farm
is 3 . 1 5 liv estock units/ hectare
( exceeding the national av erag e b y
5 0 % ) . S ilag e is made on the farm
in mid- J une and is g enerally of v ery
g ood q uality with an av erag e M E of
1 1 . This silag e is predominantly fed
to lactating cows and y oung stock .
S urplus g rass from the g raz ing
area and 2 nd cut silag e is fed to dry cows during the winter months,
along with straw. The reers firmly believe in feeding high levels of straw
as they are totally in control of the cow b ody condition ov er the winter.
All cows are b ody condition scored at housing with those in b etter b ody
condition fed up to 7 k g / head of wheat straw.
B ulls are slaug htered at 1 4 months of ag e and the current b atch sold
averaged 9 kg carcass weight. Heifers are slaughtered at similar ages
and the current g roup at 1 4 . 5 months hav e av erag ed 3 0 6 k g carcass
weig ht. All carcasses from these animals are destined for export to I taly .
Indoor summer finishing of bulls and heifers suits very well on the reer
farm when cows and y oung stock are at g rass. All animals are slaug htered
in epak, Clonee, where Jim is very satisfied with the relationship he
has dev eloped. N ativ e I rish cereals sourced 5 0 miles south of the G reer
farm form the b ack b one of the fattening animals ration. C hoosing how to
maximise the use of g rain is something the G reers hav e b een work ing on
for a numb er of y ears. They will g enerally b uy their req uirements for g rain
directly from g rowers at harv est time. They feel they hav e g ood control
on the q uality and choice. They then choose a storag e and treatment
method to b est suit their liv estock and they feel that M axammon tick s all
the boxes. Buying the grain at ‘first cost’ also significantly reduces their
feed costs on the farm. I mported maiz e g rain is also a v ital component
of the diet, as the high starch component produces the type of finish
re uired on the carcass for Italian market specifications. Previously, soda
g rain and moist crimped g rain were used, b ut b oth these methods had
issues around storag e and safety at time of treatment. M axammon is now
the sole treatment method used to enhance the b arley and maiz e g rain.
2 0 1 4 b orn b ulls hav e all b een slaug htered and achiev ed a liv eweig ht g ain
of kg head day during their finishing period. Heifers have also all been
slaug htered and achiev ed a daily liv eweig ht g ain of 1 . 7 k g / head/ day . All
fattening animals are housed on a concrete slatted floor system, with
straw b eing scarce and too expensiv e for b edding . The G reers hav e seen
a hug e reduction in feet and lameness issues since they started feeding
M axammon treated g rain due to its alk aline nature. Another challeng e the
reers always encountered was that of having sufficient fat cover on bulls
slaughtered at a relatively young age. However, this no longer poses a
prob lem with fat scores of 3 + consistently b een achiev ed due to the hig h
lev els of starch that are b eing safely fed to the animals.
Ingredient
Feed rate
per/head
S traw
1 .2 0 k g
Alk aline b arley
6 .0 0 k g
M aiz e g rain
2 .0 0 k g
M olasses
2 .0 0 k g
M oist b lend
4 .0 0 k g
O ptig en
0 .0 6 k g
M inerals
0 .1 3 k g
For more information
on Maxammon, speak
to your nutritionist or
call the FeedLine on
01278 444829
FARMING
Trials and tribulations of growing quality grass
PLACING A VALUE ON THE FERTILISER YOU BUY
F elicity L enyk, R egional T echnical M anager
Today ’ s choice of fertilisers is mind b og g ling
and one of the first uestions people ask
when faced with new or different technolog y
is where is the data to prove it works . This
is a totally justified uestion but one that
often re uires significant investment of time,
effort and money to answer in the agricultural
industry. This means trial data is often limited
or can be a number of years old.
This year, Mole Valley Forage Services have
undertaken a number of on farm ‘Demo Trials’
in different parts of the country and on different
soils to try and provide some up to date
information comparing different fertilisers. For
these ‘demo trials’ the most important thing is
that they reflect real life farming situations and
are not based in a laboratory.
To ensure the data is independent, an external
company Oxford gricultural Trials (O T)
has been employed to collect the data from
the farm sites and to compile reports on the
findings, with thorough statistical analysis.
number of silage cutting and gra ing trials
have been completed. One thing that seems
to be lacking across the industry is data on
gra ing systems. This is primarily because it can
be such a difficult thing to measure. fter a lot
of head scratching we came up with a solution
that has worked well this season gra ing
cages.
galvanised steel cage is used to protect
areas of grass while stock gra e around it (See
picture) This means we are able to measure
4 weeks of growth without impacting on
the gra ing system as a whole. fter each
assessment for yield and uality, the cages
are moved to a newly gra ed area of grass
so that we continually assess re growth and
performance of a field across the season.
Four cages per fertilised area enable multiple
assessments to be taken and ensure a reliable
average can be calculated for each fertiliser in
the trial.
Oxford Agricultural Trials are collecting
data on farm sites and compiling
reports on the findings
The commercial relationship with O T has been
a success and the 0 5 trials have yielded
important information but that does not mean
the trials have been free of tribulations Dairy
cows do not respect trials e uipment
Below are preliminary results from one of
the completed trials. These are shown in a
very simplified table Table
but a detailed
report, with statistical analysis is currently
being compiled by O T. The results are the
averages of three assessments taken over
sixteen weeks, after a single application of
nitrogen fertiliser in pril. The aim of the trial
was to assess whether different fertilisers
when applied ‘bag for bag’ worked for different
lengths of time or affected the uality of grass
differently. s you can see in Table there is a
significant difference in overall performance of
four different fertilisers and one ‘Control’, which
received no fertiliser at all.
With price volatility in the agricultural market, it
is ever more important that farmers know every
penny spent on farm is bringing with it value
for money. The evidence suggests that there is
huge variation in efficiency of different nitrogen
fertilisers and that the nitrog en content is not
necessarily a reflection of value for money.
Measuring output is key to knowing if a system
is working efficiently. The differences in the
table below were not visible to the naked eye
and, therefore, it may have been deemed that
there was no difference in output (or no loss of
output from not applying fertiliser). Therefore,
as tempting as it may be to skip fertiliser
applications or use lower uality alternatives
next year to save money, it could be damaging
the productivity of the farm more than is
anticipated. The fact still remains that gra ed
grass is the cheapest form of feed.
To discuss trial results in more detail or for
fertiliser options from Mole Valley Forage
Services, please contact your local Crop
Nutritionist or the help desk on
01769 576405.
TABLE 1
Fertiliser Treatment
% N comparison
TOTAL t/DM per
hectare in 16
weeks
Formula 1
8 3
5.0
Formula 2
00
4.
Formula 3
Average MJ/ME
per kg over 16
weeks
55,
0.9
.09
.
Formula 4
9
. 4
.
Control
0
.
.
Table . Summary results from a
Total MJ/ME
produced per Ha
Average protein
content (%) over 16
weeks
9
5 ,4
.4
Total kg protein
produced per Ha
9
.
99
, 0
.
,04
0,4 0
9.
, 9
.
5
4 ,
week trial. Results shown are averages from three separate assessments
FARMING
Changes in the Arable office
Following the retirement of Rob Connell after 30 years with Mole Valley
Farmers, the arable team in South Molton has changed slightly.
James Henderson and Suzanne Smyth, alongside their colleagues on the
fertiliser sales desk, are there to provide technical advice on all aspects
of grassland and arable management. They have extensive knowledge of
seeds, additives and general cropping, alongside to a full product portfolio
designed to help you make the most of your cropped area.
Suzanne is also BASIS qualified and therefore is able to assist on
agrochemical advice, with the field based support of Graham Ragg or Dan
Loe.
If you wish to discuss things further or to place an order please contact
The Arable team on the seed line 01769576232
Message from Rob ...
I have had a very interesting journey through the company, starting
in 1986. There were four of us trading direct to farm - fertilisers,
feed, seed, minerals and coal. My interest very quickly went towards
the arable business and I note that at the time grass seed was
costing £10-£14/acre. We very quickly built up an excellent range
of leys, with our philosophy of reducing the cost of production by
producing more from forage. This was not just about yield but as
much about the quality.
More importantly, I would like to thank all our customers who have
made my job so interesting, many of whom I have been dealing with
since I started.
The team look forward to assisting you in the future.
James Henderson & Suzanne Smyth
SeedLine on 01769 576232
Rob, on farm with Gavin Fowler
FORAGE FOR PROFIT
Progress with cow numbers and grass growth
Update from Hugh Frost, Technical and Product Manager on work at Riddle Farm
Earlier in the year, we introduced Amy and
Adrian Mitchell from Riddle Farm in north
Devon, who have recently come back into
dairying and are setting about improving various
aspects of the farm including the infrastructure,
management systems and forage productivity.
It has been a very busy summer with mixed
weather, but continuous activity. As they
review the last few months, Amy and Adrian
are now feeling that, whilst there is plenty more
to achieve, progress is being made. Cow numbers have been steadily
increasing, from 120 to just short of 170 in milk by the end of September,
with a target of 200. Plate metering of the grassland has been on-going
with an assessment of grass productivity to be made this winter.
Infrastructure
Cow tracks have been laid during the year and 85% of the farm are now
in place resulting in less compaction of the fields and a more efficient
paddock grazing system. Of course, these new paddocks need a water
supply, so trough installation has been included in the process. A big
improvement is still to come with the expected arrival of the new milking
parlour. The ground has been prepared and the 20/40 Herringbone is to
arrive from New Zealand, relieving the pressure on milking in the current
abreast parlour.
Forage productivity
The grass sward reseed has been a good success, with grass growth on
these fields at around 147kg DM per day, compared with approximately
100kg DM per day on the older leys. This has been atributed to the
improved grass mixtures, a combination of increasing the pH and
ensuring the chemical and physical fertility and biological activity is
function is improved. In the old problem fields the pH has risen from 5 to
just under 6, working towards a target of 6.5. The previously low P and
K indices are steadily rising towards 2 and this is being assisted by the
use of soil conditioners. Meanwhile, a slit aerator has been purchased and
lined up for use a drier spells in the autumn.
Going forward
Over the winter months, the grass productivity of the last year will be
reviewed, aiminging to raise the yeild from around 12t DM/ha, closer to
an average 15t DM/ha next year.
We will revisit the farm again in the new year to learn how quantification
has progressed find out the plans for the new season, as well as hopefully
visit the newly installed milking parlour.
FARMING
FORAGE FOR PROFIT - FOCUS FARM
Progress on Penllyn Estates in the Vale of Glamorgan
A dam M ay, R ed M eat T eam
The 2 0 1 5 harv est has b een a success at P enlly n with record y ields of
winter b arley b eing achiev ed and winter wheat, oilseed rape and b eans
all performing v ery well. W ith ov er 1 0 0 0 tonnes of g rass silag e and similar
amounts of forag e maiz e conserv ed in the clamps, forag e and home
g rown feeds are plentiful for the winter – nutritional analy ses results are
eag erly awaited.
The cattle are doing well, with the
transition from g raz ing to the winter
diet achiev ed with minimal upset. The
introduction of M axammon treated
b arley has b een v ery well receiv ed
with the finishing cattle showing
sig ns of increased contentment, more
consistent dung and reduced protein
from b oug ht in feed.
There is a trial in prog ress with a pen of b ulls which hav e b een fed on
compound instead of a TM R mix. W ith g rowth rates around 1 . 6 k g s per
day b eing achiev ed, it will b e interesting to see what lev el of marg in is
g enerated, compared with the TM R fed b ulls.
ame field one mon
lo er le
as so n
apar af er
ilk n
ea grass
ESTABLISHING NEW GRASS LEYS
4 1 acres of ‘ M ilk n M eat’ long term g rass- clov er ley s hav e b een sown
and hav e estab lished well ahead of the winter period supporting the
ewe flock into next spring. Weather conditions have hampered efforts to
estab lish any further long term reseeds following the harv est; therefore
W esterwolds hav e b een planted with the v iew to tak ing two cuts of silag e
ahead of a long term ley b eing estab lished next Autumn.
The calf rearing enterprise is work ing well with two computerised milk
machines feeding the ‘ C alfS tart M aximise’ powder along side ‘ P rime C alf
R earer nuts’ . The calv es were weig hed on arriv al and will b e weig hed
ag ain when they leav e the rearing unit, this will g iv e accurate daily
liveweight gain figures, which can be benchmarked against the national
av erag e.
COVER CROP EXPERIMENT
B oug ht in reared calv es are put on a transitional diet on arriv al, this
consists of feeding a similar ration to what the calv es had b een on at the
rearing unit for 2 week s, with ad- lib straw, then slowly introducing the
TM R ration, this approach minimises stress to the animals and reduces
any g rowth check .
TO THE FUTURE....
An experiment is currently b eing carried out on the winter wheat stub b le
ahead of maiz e b eing planted next spring . A g reen cov er crop of deep
rooting radish has b een direct drilled into the stub b le to b oth reduce soil
erosion throug h the winter period, ‘ mop- up’ av ailab le nitrog en and help
alleviate soil compaction deeper through the soil profile.
L ook ing forward to next season, plans to continue to improv e the q uality
of g rass silag e on farm are still in full swing with further g rass reseeds
and estab lishing monoculture red clov er ley s to ‘ b oost’ home g rown
protein.
TARGETS FOR THE ESTATE
> Reduce age at slaughter –
cattle are on average 30 days younger at slaughter
> Reduce the amount of bought in feeds –
have taken out the need of maize distillers
> Use more home grown feeds –
For more information on the
Forage For Profit initiative,
call Adam May on 07818 017116
or the FeedLine 01278 444829
introduction of beans into the ration
FARMING
Alan and May Collins’ sheep being moved to new ground on Exmoor
Sheep news
Autumn is a busy time for sheep farmers, as they prepare for winter. Most
lowland shepherds will be through the tupping season and those on the
upland about to start.
Managing ewe condition has been more challenging this year due to the
unusually strong grass growth over the last month or two, but this should
have ensured that the ewes and rams are in the right condition to deliver
a good crop of lambs next spring.
Although finished lamb values have been lower than in previous years,
most farmers have been able to achieve acceptable prices, especially for
lambs that have met the correct specification for weight and condition,
thus ensuring a premium. Judging by the autumn sales, store lambs are
selling at a level which gives the seller a decent margin and buyers should
be able to make a profit too.
Ewes and rams are in
the right condition to
deliver a good crop of
lambs next spring
had a process of having to have such promotional activity signed off
by Defra, which has been unduly delayed at ministerial level this year.
The National Sheep Association, Chief Executive Phil Stocker says “We
recognise that this year’s sign-off process has stagnated at ministerial
level, which is a hopeless state of affairs that is not helping our industry
one bit. The NSA understands that previously the sign-off was simply a
formality, as the responsibility of allocating levy money was rightly seen
as being that of AHDB Beef and Lamb. To witness this level of ministerial
intervention, at a time when the industry is in great need, is inexcusable”.
Strong words, but they will be endorsed thoroughly by sheep farmers
across the country. Evidently they are also shared by Stuart Roberts as
AHDB Beef and Lamb Board Chairman, who has resigned over the issue.
Breeding ewes and ewe lambs have been in demand, which is a sign
that sheep farmers are optimistic for the future, although the sector is
very dependent on the export market, and the strength of the Pound
against the Euro needs to close somewhat to be sure. The demand from
the French market is particularly important as a large number of spring
finished hoggets are traditionally exported and will undoubtedly influence
the market.
At a time when the sheep industry needs all the support it can get to
boost domestic sales, it is disappointing that the generic advertising
campaign planned by AHDB Beef and Lamb (previously Eblex) has long
UK consumers are very supportive of British red meat and have been
admirably loyal to home grown beef, surely the same should apply to
lamb too? However,
lamb is seen as a
seasonal product and
needs to be promoted,
particularly at this time
of the year, and before
the annual influx of
competition from New
Zealand arrives.
FARMING
ORGANICS
On farm mastitis typing to reduce antibiotic
use in the dairy sector
Nigel Mapstone, Feed Nutritionist
Although many organic and non-organic farmers now use
non-antibiotic dry cow regimes successfully in uninfected
cows, there has been no major progress in reducing antibiotic
usage in clinical mastitis without compromising the outcome.
There is increasing use of vets to type the organism, but most
farmers still treat every case with a broad spectrum antibiotic,
as the delay in treatment until the results come through could
potentially affect the outcome. In addition, there is evidence
that not all mastitis cases benefit from antibiotic treatment. The
solution to this could be on-farm tests which give results within
24 hours.
*A study, carried out by the University of Minnesota in 2011
on 422 cows, found no impact on the likelihood of treatment
failure, or to increase the odds of recurrence, or the average cell
count for the remainder of the lactation. But has led to reduced
overall usage of antibiotics on farm of up to 50%. **Work at
the University of Glasgow in 2014 also had positive results, but
had some occurrences of misidentification.
A Duchy Future Farming Programme Field Lab
The mastitis typing field lab is working with local vets and 11 dairy farmers
in Wiltshire, Somerset and Dorset to investigate the impact of typing 50%
of mastitis cases and treating according to the type of mastitis organism
found. The field lab aims to demonstrate that, following appropriate training,
farmers are capable of determining the causative agent of mild or moderate
clinical mastitis (Grades 1 or 2 only) using the Vetorapid system and delivering
selective treatment based on the results.
The farmers involved in the field lab in the UK have been using the kit since
March to type 50% of the mastitis cases occurring in their herds. The kit
comprises of an incubator, agar plates, reference pictures and a clear protocol
for the trial. Farmers are testing 50% of their cases in order to have a control
group with which the results from the test group can be compared at the end
of the trial period.
On identifying mastitis cases farmers identify the cow, or control group, based
on a predetermined allocation. If the animal is in the test group, an aseptic
milk sample is taken from the cow and plated up for incubation.
Some local vet practices, such as the Synergy group, are now
offering this service to their customers and the Soil Association
has made it the subject of one of their field labs. For the
system to be successful it is essential that the samples from
the affected animals are taken in clinical conditions, as any
contamination with dirt or faeces will make the result useless.
24 hours later the plate is read and appropriate action taken. Where mastitis
organisms are found to be gram-positive, the triallists are asked to follow
their normal mastitis treatment protocol; where gram-negative organisms are
found to be the cause of the mastitis, triallists are asked to follow their normal
protocol but to omit antimicrobial treatments. Detailed observations are made
on all test cases.
*J Dairy Sci. 2011 Sep;94(9):4441-56. doi: 10.3168/jds.2010-4046.The selective
treatment of clinical mastitis based on on-farm culture results: I. Effects on antibiotic
use, milk withholding time, and short-term clinical and bacteriological outcomes.
Lago A1, Godden SM, Bey R, Ruegg PL, Leslie K.
It is anticipated that the trial will come to an end in the late autumn/ winter
after which a final field lab will bring together the results and other findings
from the field lab.
Vet Rec. 2014 Jul 26;175(4):89. doi: 10.1136/vr.102499. Epub 2014 Jul 10.
Evaluation of a culture-based pathogen identification kit for bacterial causes of bovine
mastitis. Viora L1, Graham EM2, Mellor DJ1, Reynolds K2, Simoes PB1, Geraghty TE1.
Contact Liz Bowles on lbowles@soilassociation.org if you would like more
details or would like to attend future field labs on this topic.
Nick Barradale BVSc MRCVS, Molecare Farm Vets, Exeter comments...
A very interesting and timely piece. I have just returned from a
Bavarian study tour where I met a group of Norwegian dairy farmers.
These guys are already well down the road on this issue and have
to, by law, call a vet for an examination and typing on all infectious
conditions, including mastitis. A costly affair but the industry in Norway
are completely used to it and readily accept of it, albeit with a slightly
better milk price. They have seen massive reductions in antibiotic
usage and inappropriate antibiotic selection.
Here in the UK, the pig and poultry industry are being forced to jump
through hoops and these hoops will fall over into the dairy sector
soon; it has already started with DCT and Arla Garden guidelines.
Historically perhaps the veterinary sector has been a little slack with
antibiotic controls in farm species; we now have a real challenge on
our hands that we will need farmers’ help with. Appropriate selection
and reduction of total antibiotic usage is key to combat emerging
on-farm and world antibiotic resistance issues.
For more information, contact
Nigel Mapstone on 07979 708294 or
the FeedLine 01278 444829
FARMING
OFFER
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feeding eq uipment
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For more information, contact your local Business Manager
The offer is accompanied by 0% finance, with a
3 0 % deposit and all the VAT
enefits of comp terised
feedin s stems
I ntroducing a computerised feeding sy stem will
help you to make significant savings on time
and labour needed to rear calves.
Here’s a summary of the other benefits:
• Allows 24 hour milk consumption – a
quality milk replacer little and often
• Maximises early calf growth together
with improved feed conversion rates
pre weaning
• Low routine labour requirements,
consequently fewer staff will be able to
manage larger stock numbers
The system is flexible and portable and
can be easily adapted into a variety of
existing types of accommodation
• Works well all year round
Heifer rearing
A computerised feeding sy stem is g eared
towards your heifers achieving higher growth
rates and in turn reaching a targ et ag e of 2 4
months at first calving which is the optimum
ag e according to R oy al Veterinary C olleg e
research findings which concluded heifers lived
long er, had fewer prob lems in later life and
sub seq uently produced more milk per day of
life compared with those heifers calving at older
ag es
For more information on
computerised feeding and
the Volac range of milk
powders, contact
Adam May on
07818 017116
The All B reeds C alf S how held at R oy al C ornwall S howg round, W adeb ridg e on 1 st S eptemb er saw
successes for Becky Walters who came away with the Champion Handler award. The Champion calf
was Treginegar Lulu owned by Pollard and Coryn,Treginegar, Padstow
Becky is seen on the left being presented by David Higman of Mole Valley Feed Solutions. The
photo on the left is of Oggie Smith..Judge, David Christophers (handler), Pam Coryn, John Pollard,
David Higman, Christopher Riddle (Sec Royal Cornwall Show).
Cow lameness
F oot and leg prob lems are a maj or health
concern in many dairy herds. Cow lameness
results in poor performance and sub stantial
economic loss. Nutrition, housing and
environment, concurrent disease, genetic
influences and management factors can all be
contributing factors to lameness. The biggest
majority of incidences involves the outside
claws, of the cow’s rear legs. The front feet are
different in that they b ear weig ht chang es more
evenly and when problems do occur, the inside
claw usually is affected.
W ith the approach of winter an increase in claw
disease can be expected. Lame cows need early
treatment
. ortek
ri inal ow lo
The P ortek O rig inal C ow
C log H oof S upport offers
a simple, low cost solution
to the common prob lem of
lameness and aids the cow
b ack to health and full milk
production.
It works by gluing the clog to the healthy claw.
This relieves the pressure on the infected or
b ruised claw b y raising it ab out one inch off the
ground.
Each pack consists of adhesive and wooden
blocks (clogs). Once the adhesive is mixed and
applied to the cow’ s claw, the clog is placed
into position and the adhesive is moulded into a
‘Boot’ around the block and cow’s claw.
I t is an ideal remedy for b ruised, ulcerated
septic claw when one claw only req uires
treatment. It is NOT suitable for use when both
claws are infected or damag ed or when there is
infection between the claws.
Portek Original
Cow Clogs
10 pack
SAVE
20%
Normal price
£49.95
Simple low-cost solution to lameness
Relieves pressure on infected claws
Aids a speedy and dramatic recovery
£39.96
MVF CODE 14240
FARMING
Dairy Show 2015
Julie Edwards writes about her day at the Dairy Show held at Shepton Mallet
Now I know that shows are often a place to
catch up with family, friends and colleagues
and I have to say that this year’s Dairy Show
was the place to be – good atmosphere, lots
to see and quality livestock and stockmanship
to admire. All this against a backdrop of
challenging times – and trust me when I say
that some had an easier time at the show than
others. Those of you that listened to the debate
at Speakers Corner between David Handley
and Gwyn Jones will know exactly what I am
eluding to – but take out the emotion and there
were some valid points raised by both parties.
This year Mole Valley Farmers was proud to
sponsor the Dairy Futures classes, held on the
evening prior to the main show and I had the
privilege of presenting the awards to all the
very worthy winners. What a wonderful future
we have with so many talented and keen young
people, able to present their animals to such a
high standard. And having trained and showed
Jake Sayer with the overall Champion Calf and
Clare Miles, Showmanship Champion
calves at Young Farmers competitions (a long time ago), I know how
much hard work goes into the training and preparation.
I was really impressed with the number of entries per class, the quality of
animals, the stockmanship and the professionalism of the young people
participating. As an industry we should be very proud! BUT where were
the people to praise and encourage this next generation? Whilst there
were a few people sprinkled around the ring, there wasn’t nearly enough
Calf Classes judge, James Tomlinson with
Kat Watkins leading the Holstein Calf Champion
to demonstrate the support these young handlers deserve, it should have
been at least three people deep, encouraging these youngsters.
Above: Judging in the main show ring
Below: Four year old Lilly Dimond from Sherborne taking part in her
first show
I do hope that in future these classes can be moved to the main show
day – we have so much to be proud of and given the up’s and down’s
of this sector, I was really pleased to see that there are clearly still
lots of young people wanting to make an impact in the dairy sector.
Congratulations to the winners but also a special mention to everyone
who participated – you all did a great job!
Calf Champion: Sayer & Son, H M East Church
Prime Time Blissful
FARMING
Holsworthy’s celebration weekend!
After almost two years of planning and hard work our new store at
Holsworthy is now open for business.
David Nias, Holsworthy’s Operations Manager commented “It seems a
lifetime since Mole Valley Farmers purchased the property next door to
our existing premises, which was bursting at the seams. Now we have a
much improved facility for our customers to visit, with better car parking,
a separate goods inward entrance and drive through yard and feed store.
The retail area is bright and airy, but still retains the friendly atmosphere
of the old store.”
The beautifully sunny weather was the icing on the cake for the
Celebration weekend marking the opening which was held on Saturday 26
and Sunday 27 September.
Director Brian Jennings gave
Holsworthy’s Mayor, John Allen, a
tour of the new store on Tuesday 29
September. Wessex Pantry and Farmer
Tom’s Dairy Ice Cream also attended,
both kindly donated their proceeds
from the day to the North Devon
Hospice. Mole Valley Farmers actively
support the Hospice, which has
recently opened ‘The Long House’ in
Holsworthy.
Brian presented Mr Allen with £100
worth of vouchers for the Mayor’s
Charity of the Year; a project to
redevelop the Youth Centre to
provide more recreational facilities
for youngsters in the town and surrounding
di
parishes.
Brian said: “Mole Valley Farmers is proud to have been part of
Holsworthy’s agricultural community for more than 40 years, having
first opened in 1973. This new, million pound investment reiterates
our ongoing commitment to farmers in the area. Our staff attend both
Hallworthy and Holsworthy livestock markets weekly, which enables us to
remain in touch with our agricultural customers, which we consider vital”.
MVF Member, Norman Perkin
“It was amazing – people were
queuing right back to the main
road by 8.30am on both days
and we must have welcomed
thousands of local people. There
was a real party atmosphere,
with giveaways, a free barbecue,
refreshments and ice creams.
We had competitions and
live demonstrations of both
cattle handling systems and
solar panels. Congratulations
to our winners, Tara Phelan
(Hunter Fuels Multifuel stove)
and Andrew Waters (Ashgrove
Kitchens butcher’s block)”
In the weeks since the opening, customer numbers have continued to
increase and the store now being open on Sundays has proved very
popular. The reaction from shoppers has been really positive, even
though finding out where all the old favourites are now has presented a
challenge! “We have been able to borrow extra staff from other branches
to help us with the move from the old store and for the first few weeks at
our new location. This has allowed our regular staff to focus on helping
customers find their way around” said David.
Peter Andrew, Holsworthy’s longest serving member of
staff opened the new store on 22 September and is seen
here on the left with the rest of the Holsworthy team.
The new foods and local produce area in the shop
is proving very popular with customers
The Mayor of
Holsworthy,
John Allen is
seen here with
MVF Director,
Brian Jennings
and Jenny
Richards of
North Devon
Hospice
Staff members, Sally Prouse, Sammy Mitchell, Luke
Dawson and Manager, David Nias join the Mayor and
Brian Jennings at the customer service desk
“The move has challenged us to take a thorough look at the range
of stock we carry in the shop as well as in the yard. We were able to
identify some slow moving items which didn’t justify the shelf or yard
space. Releasing this space has enabled us to introduce new items
which have proved popular elsewhere in our other stores.”
“Other improvements on site are the adaption of the feed store so that
customers can drive through, making loading much more convenient.
There is also a new yard office which includes a small selection of shop
items and a check out desk”.
Enjoying the
sunshine and
choosing from
the many gifts
at the opening
of the store
“We’ve got a customer services desk near the shop entrance, a new
clothing area which also contains a check out and where staff will be on
hand to help if needed. There is an animal health desk where our SQP’s
are able to offer advice and help, the Farm Sales area is much improved
and more spacious, and the food product area has been enhanced and
has already been a huge hit among our customers.”
“We want to continue receiving your feedback which we welcome at any
time, so please come along to the store, have a look around, get familiar
with the layout and additional features and stop for a chat” said David.
Holsworthy is open from 8am5.30pm Monday-Saturday and
from 10am-4pm on Sundays
Underlane, Holsworthy
EX22 6BL 01409 253014
FARMING
Off grid or power cut
Hyundai generators can help
W ith a potential sev ere winter forecast, it is
worthwhile considering a g enerator.
S hould a technical enq uiry not b e resolv ed then
there is a b ack up team of eng ineers.
H y undai g enerators, which we hav e b een
selling for some months now, offer a wide
selection of g enerators in petrol and diesel,
sing le, three phase and 3 0 0 0 R P M , rang ing in
power from a small 2 . 8 K w/ 3 . 5 K v a to 1 2 0 K v a.
W arranty is dealt with b y H y undai P ower
E q uipment including repairs and parts. M ost
products are av ailab le for next day deliv ery .
Top tips for maintaince and
preservation of your generator
1. Meeting service intervals - please
check your Hyundai manual
2. Checking fluid levels, oil, fuel, water
S o if it is a g enerator y ou req uire then H y undai
can prob ab ly supply it no matter what y our
needs.
if water cooled
3. Ensuring battery is charged for
back-up situations
F ull technical support is av ailab le. I f req uired
H y undai can also supply wiring diag rams for
the installation of ATS / M TS panels along with
manuals, schematics and g eneral arrang ements
of the g enerators.
4. Check air filter and belts
5. Visual inspection of canopy and
outer sockets
Petrol generators
Diesel generator
Model No. HY3100LE
Model No. HY7000LEK
Model No. DHY800SELR*
Ideal for use within the commercial,
industrial and agricultural
marketplaces including the building
trade, hire centres, professional
garages, and workshops.
Suitable for high end industrial and
commercial usage
Ideal for mobile field repairs – keeping
agricultural equipment going during
peak times. It will easily power the
majority of domestic premises in the
event of a power cut.
•
R eliab le, portab le and cost- effectiv e
•
M ax power of 2 . 8 k W and a continuous
output of 2 . 5 k W at 5 0 H z
•
L arg er than standard, powder coated frame
offering full protection, and an extra- larg e
exhaust silencer to help k eep noise lev els
to an ab solute minimum ( O nly 6 5 dB at 7
metres) .
•
R ecoil start capab ility , b ut also an added easy
electric k ey start
•
F itted with a reliab le AVR alternator for stab le
power output and smooth supply which
prev ents damag e to electrical eq uipment
•
The 6 . 5 hp, 2 1 2 cc, O H V eng ine is eq uipped
with a larg e 1 2 L fuel tank for long er running ,
( up to 1 2 hours)
•
L ow oil alert shutdown
•
O nly 4 8 k g , extremely portab le and easy to
mov e from j ob to j ob and also easy to store
•
I t has b oth 2 3 0 v and 1 1 5 v outputs
MVF CODE 1089432
£350
L arg e maximum output of 5 . 5 k W
continuous output of 5 k W
•
L arg e wheels and handles mak e this unit
easily manoeuv rab le
•
L arg er than standard, powder coated frame
ensures minimum damag e can occur to
sensitiv e parts of the g enerator during
transportation or while in use
•
•
•
A forced air cooled unit, with a maximum
power output of 6 k W ( continuous 5 . 5 k W )
•
C hoice of power outputs, 2 3 0 V or 1 1 5 V
•
P owers welders, power tools and air
compressors using the 1 1 5 V sock ets
•
W ill happily run on red diesel and is
eq uipped with a ‘ long run’ 3 0 litre tank ,
g iv ing up to 3 0 hours of running from a
sing le tank ( approx. 5 0 % load)
•
The AVR alternator which prev ents damag e
to electrical eq uipment, is coupled with a
sing le cy linder, 1 2 H P , 4 strok e O H V H y undai
eng ine. W eig hs in at only 1 6 8 k g
•
This ‘ ATS ’ ready machine can b e link ed to an
automatic transfer switch, so in the ev ent
of a power cut, the g enerator will start
automatically and power the premises. O nce
mains power returns, the ATS turns the
g enerator off and the house b ack on the g rid
and
I t has b oth 2 3 0 V and 1 1 5 V outputs and will
happily power mains eq uipment or power
tools
•
U sing an AVR alternator ensures sensitiv e
eq uipment is not damag ed
•
A powerful, rug g ed 1 3 H P , 4 strok e H y undai
O H V eng ine, g iv es a reliab le, hardwork ing
power solution
•
A larg e 2 2 L fuel tank prov ides long running
in b etween refuelling and a noise lev el of
only 6 8 dB at 7 metres
MVF CODE 1089433
£599
MVF CODE 1089434
£1249
* N ot stock ed at all stores b ut we can order it for y ou.
P lease call y our local b ranch.
FARMING
Aggregates
Ben Gatehouse from Mole Valley Plus writes about his findings on two recent visits to farm.
In my role as product manager for construction
with Mole Plus I like to see as many different
uses and novel practices for various aggregates
in construction and agriculture. In the past few
months two examples leap to mind.
I visited a farm where quarried chalk was being
excavated and used as a low cost concrete
replacement for both storage barns and animal
bedding. Elsewhere on the farm it was being
used to ’bed’ in concrete water troughs for
livestock as well as tracks for vehicle use.
The shed metal work is concreted in place but
the main floor work is in-filled with the chalk
providing a softer, bug-free yet long lasting and
robust finish. This is a very versatile product
and can be worked in with relative ease.
The second site I saw was a building
material landfill site where the land is being
regenerated for agricultural purposes – so
the concrete and man-made stone is being
exhumed and recycled into an aggregate
suitable for various needs.
The larger grades and mixed grades can be
used for drainage or hard-core and the finer
stone is proving to be popular among builders
as a stone for their concrete mixes. I was
told that a local horse owner had used the
various grades
of stone whilst
constructing his
own arena with
great success.
Please call Martin or Nicola on
01769 576201 for any of your
aggregate enquiries.
Chalk and recovered concrete are
available to Members at
very competitive prices
We also supply
• Sands • Asphalt (tarmac)
• Topsoil
load sizes available are 10,16,20 & 29
tonnes delivered. Collection can also be
arranged.
Offers for November from Blackdown Buildings
Oak column timber frame building kit
Timber frame building kit includes:
oak columns, box profile steel roof, Marley deep fl ow gutters, gable
peaks clad with tanalised Yorkshire boarding and comes complete with
full installation instructions
Optional extras include fibre cement roof, cladding and doors
Blackdown also offer an in-house, full plan drawing service
for planning applications.
Price based on a 30ft x 60ft building with 15ft bays.
£6,479
delivery is an optional extra
For more information
call 01769 576201
Both of these products are available now to mole valley customers at very competitive prices.
FARMING
The benefits of a bunded oil tank
Buy any Deso bunded oil tank in November and receive
£40 in MVF vouchers!
Plastic bunded tanks from Mole Valley Farmers are tanks that benefit
from having a tank within a tank (secondary containment) which
provides double protection for your heating oil in the event of an
overfill or an inner tank failure.
Older, single skin style tanks can be environmentally hazardous as, in
the event of a tank failure, serious contamination of the surrounding
area may occur resulting in clean up costs which can run into many
thousands of pounds. Remember pollution from oil spills and leaking
tanks may not be covered by home insurance policies; therefore it’s
wise to ‘Buy safe, buy bunded’ and to check your insurance (speak to
Mole Insurance on 0333 202 6510).
For further peace of mind its good to know that all MVF bunded tanks
comply with the ‘Construction Products Regulations’ which by law
require all domestic heating oil tanks now sold must be CE marked
and comply with EN13341.
These tanks are available to order from your local branch or buy on
line at www.molevalleyfarmers.com
Code
Model No
Size
1
52744
Slim Line - 1000 litres
W: 6’3” x H: 4’
£860
2
52745
W: 6’11” x H: 5’3”
£960
3
52746
Horizontal - 1235 litres
W: 6'6 x H: 4'2"
£880
4
52747
W: 6'6" x H: 5'
£970
5
52748
W: 7'5" x H: 4'7"
£1,120
6
52749
Low Profile - 1200 litres
W: 6'7" x H: 3'1"
£865
7
52750
Vertical - 1340 litres
W: 4’8” x H: 4’11”
£755
8
52751
W: 5’7” x H: 5’11”
£890
9
52752
W: 7’ x H: 7’7”
£1,699
£1,470
10
52834
W: 7’ x H: 5’3”
11
64872
W: 6'6" x H: 5'5"
£920
9
7
8
10
2
1
Price
4
3
6
5
11
Oil tanks are not stocked at MVF branches but can be ordered for you. Please call your local store.
Space heaters
Draper diesel
space heater
Draper propane
space heater
Draper electric
space heater
Two settings 2.8kw and 1.4kw
Adjustable temperature controller
Ideal for workshops, small storage units
and garages.
125k BTU
Complete with thermostat
* Not available in all stores
but can be ordered.
40k BTU
£266.00
MVF CODE 65086
Supplied with gas regulator
£84.00
MVF CODE 1077498
£66.35
MVF CODE 58829
Offers are available whilst stocks last.
FARMING
Get ready for winter motoring
•
Check your antifreeze levels, change to winter or all season tyres
•
Use a cigarette lighter to warm a key for a frozen lock (don’t breathe on the lock as the moisture condenses and freezes)
•
An old sack in the car could help if you get stuck on a slippery road, place it under the driving wheels and don’t stop until
you are on firmer ground
Car ice scraper
Prestone de-icer
Snow shovel with
wooden handle
Trigger pack
500ml
83p
£1.55
Robust construction
with blade size 400mm x
420mm x 100mm
MVF CODE 53367
MVF CODE 1005798
£12.20
MVF CODE 53718
De-icer aerosol
Screen wash concentrate
Ready to use screen wash
600ml
5L
5L
85p
£3.32
£3.95
MVF CODE 1094472
MVF CODE 1005797
Battery booster cables
1
MVF Code
Ampage
Cable length
Price
1
4 9 5 9 8
2 0 0 amp
2 .8 m
£ 1 4 .2 0
2
4 9 5 9 9
3 2 0 amp
3 .0 m
£ 2 2 .2 0
3
4 9 6 0 0
5 0 0 amp
3 .0 m
£ 3 1 .6 0
4
4 9 6 0 1
7 0 0 amp
4 .5 m
£ 5 2 .7 0
MVF CODE 62159
3
4
2
Av ailab le at all M ole Valley F armers b ranches, hav ing a set of
b ooster cab les in y our v ehicle can prov e v ery useful, either
for y ourself or to help a fellow motorist.
USEFUL TO HAVE IN YOUR VEHICLE FOR WINTER MOTORING
charged mobile phone • wellingtons • thermos of coffee/tea • warm and waterproof clothing
• torch • snowchains • first aid kit • shovel • bar of chocolate • small plastic container
WINTER WARMERS
Stay warm this winter
KEEP YOUR BIOMASS BOILER RUNNING
The past few winters have shown us that
demand for renewable fuels has grown four
fold, year on year. This year we are predicting
sales will be between 6,000 to 8,000 tonnes.
Warming up for winter
With winter in full swing, now is the perfect
time to ask yourself the following questions:
In anticipation of this, the renewable fuel team
has been restructured and now sits within Mole
Valley Plus. This will provide the resources
required to deal with the increase in telephone
orders throughout the winter months. Forever
Fuels, who deliver the majority of our bulk
blown orders have increased their office staff
and their telephone lines have also been
doubled.
• Is your current heating solution meeting
your needs?
• Could there be a cheaper way to heat
your business and/or home?
• Are you interested in moving away from
fossil fuels?
We have been building our palletised stocks and
Pallex, the delivery network that deliver direct
to your door provide a guaranteed 4 day order
to delivery service. Overnight and Saturday
deliveries are available, but there is an extra
charge.
In addition to EN Plus A1 wood pellets, we are
now able to arrange for full pallets of Blazers
Fuel logs to be delivered direct. By ordering
pallets of 96 bags, not only will you save on
multiple trips to store, you will also make a
significant saving.
Get ahead of the Christmas seasonal rush and
order your renewable fuel well in advance. The
cut off for guaranteed bulk blown loads preChristmas will be Friday 4th December, so make
sure you mark this date on your calendar.
• What support can you receive
from Government backed financial
incentives?
The Windhager FireWin biomass
boiler, stylish enough to have in your
lounge!
For further information or to
arrange a delivery, please call
the Renewable Fuels team on
01769 575674
Heating fuels
Blazers logs
Blazers Fuel Logs are made from 100%
natural virgin wood (100% compressed
wood chippings), contain no additives and
are sourced from the UK and are FSC.
They give a lovely natural flame and
a tremendous amount of heat. When
placing on a fire it is suggested that you
break the log into smaller pieces, and
don’t overload your fire.
Blazers logs are
available from our
Renewable Fuels office
on pallets of 96 bags
delivered to your home
or business within 4
days of order - saving
about £145 over
individual bags.
CALL 01769 575674 to
place your order
At moleenergy we pride ourselves on offering
impartial advice for a range of renewable
heating solutions including biomass, solar
thermal, ground and air source heat pumps.
Our key focus is to match the product to the
need, not the need to the product to find the
right solution for you.
To help you narrow down the options and
receive advice you can trust, we can arrange
a time for you to visit one of our dedicated
renewable energy information facilities or book
a site survey/meeting with a member of the
moleenergy team.
To find out more and switch to a renewable
heating solution, contact the moleenergy team
today on 01769 576505.
moleenergy wood
pellet fuel
Wood pellets are
designed for biomass
boilers however they
can be used with wood
burners or open fires.
Please make sure you
read the instructions
when using in a wood
burner or an open fire.
Moleenergy wood pellets are available
from our stores in 10kg bags.
You can also order a pallet of 65 x 15kg
bags or 1 tonne dumpy bags delivered
directly to your door.
CALL 01769 575674 to place your order
Mr Vanstone with his new Viessmann
log boiler.
To date moleenergy have
supplied and installed135
biomass systems and 800 Solar
PV systems, saving over 10,000
tonnes of CO2 per year!
WINTER WARMERS
Wood stores and accessories
Log store
This large log store is perfect in the winter
months for storing your logs in shelter, but still
having them within easy reach. It helps ensure
maximum air flow throughout your pile, to help
dry out your logs.
Warma kiln dried
wood Midi bag
SAVE
20%
A mix of kiln dried ash, alder & birch. Moisture
content less than 20%. Approx 30-35 hand
stacked logs per bag. Suitable for multifuel
stoves & open fires.
Normal price £14.70
£169.92
5’ x 2.6” x 6’
£11.76
MVF CODE 1085720
MVF CODE 1082994
Coal molacite
Warma woodwool
SAVE
firelighters
Suitable for
roomheaters/
multifuel stoves,
boiler stoves and
cookers.
Premium Smokeless
Fuel.
Low volatile.
High heat.
20kg bags.
Also available by
pallet 50 x 20kg.
40%
Dipped in
parrafin & wax.
Suitable for
multifuel stoves,
open fires &
barbecues.
24 pack. Normal
price £3.49
£2.09
£8.82
MVF CODE 26690
MVF CODE 1082995
2 for
Match holder
£9
Available in grey
or cream.
Height 13cm
Width 8cm
Depth 4cm
£5.99
MVF CODE 1084997-8
ENERGY UPDATE
Electricity falling but for how much longer?
Gerry O’Hara, Operations Director
of Nationwide Energy Consultants
provides some current energy market
information for Mole Valley customers
to consider.
Ofgem in its analysis of energy prices for larger
commercial users dated 24 September indicated
that electricity costs have fallen close to 2010
prices. However, the analysis also shows that
prices tend to rise as we move into winter.
Therefore, anyone within 6 months of the end
of their current energy supply contract will be
well advised to consult on market trends and
current available prices for supplies at an early
stage and before winter proper sets in.
Of course, comparing all the different suppliers
and tariffs can be a challenge, especially for
commercial customers with the multiple classes
of meters and contract options. As a result I
would suggest:1. Let Nationwide Energy do the hard work of
contacting suppliers and finding their most
competitive tariff that suits you.
costs is very simple and only takes a few
minutes if you have a copy of your recent bill
or ideally bills for the last 12 months – simply
log on to:
nationwide-energy-comparison.co.uk
2. Nationwide can provide you with the
different supply options and process the
contract on your behalf.
3. By agreeing your contracts through
Nationwide you will receive an MVF voucher
with a value of £25 for commercial supplies
and £10 for domestic contracts.
You may find that your current supplier is the
cheapest, by simply moving to a different tariff.
This process to benchmark your current energy
Prices include VAT where applicable. Offers available from 30/10/15-29/11/15
Copyright OFGEM 24/09/15/
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Winter clothing ranges
Weird Fish
Agnetha Jacket
This lightweight
showerproof jacket isn’t
short on features. Light
enough to be used as a
packaway, this coat is lined
with a contrasting yellow
mesh. The waist and hood
have draw cords so you can
pull in for your prefered
fit. The main opening is
fastened with a zip, and
finished on the back hem
with a Parka style fishtail.
Dark Navy
Sizes 10-18
MVF CODES
1093552-56
£42.98
Aigle Lennie Blouse
Fresh and feminine, this long
sleeve chambray blouse is
enhanced with seasonal prints.
Authenticity and creativity are at
the heart of this product.
Denim
Sizes 10-16
£44.99
MVF CODES 1093130-33
Joules Lizzie
Jersey Tunic
Jack Murphy Paige
Wool Coat
Panel detailing in this empire
line jersey tunic makes it a
truly flattering piece that’s
great for wearing now with
bare legs and layering up with
tights or skinny jeans once
the weather turns chillier.
The Paige is magnificent, incredibly
elegant, versatile three quarter
length double breasted wool coat
with luxurious faux sherpa detailing,
faux horn buttons, branded kilt pin,
branded leather tab and zipped
pockets with new branded pullers.
Navy Floral
Sizes 8-18
Herringbone Camel Luxury
Sizes 8-18
MVF CODES
1092456-61
MVF CODES
1092689-94
£154.99
£49.94
Jack Murphy Deirdre
Waxed Jacket
The Deirdre is a classically
styled waxed jacket with a
lovely feminine drape. Features
microsuede detailing, internal
drawstring for a more waisted look
when preferred and limited edition
teal Buckley Beagle print lining,
which is exclusive to Jack Murphy.
Vintage Teal
Sizes 10-18
MVF CODES
1092695-99
£119.
99
Regatta Roanster Jacket
The Ladies Roanstar is the perfect
cover-up for the colder months.
Cut with flattering curved seams, a
peaked hood and a drawcord at the
waist so you can tailor the fit. The
waterproof and breathable Isotex
5,000 coated fabric is seam sealed to
lock rain showers out and the inner
is lined with low-bulk, high warmth
Thermo-Guard insulation. Complete
with fine-quality faux-fur trims, this
stylish winter parka looks the part
around town or on country strolls.
Navy or Burnt Tikka
Sizes 10-18
MVF CODES 1093772-76, 1093777-81
£54.98
All prices include VAT where applicable. Offers are available from 30/10/15-29/11/15.
For further information or to check if your item is in stock please call your local branch.
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See in store for more mens and ladies clothing
Toggi Beyton Gilet
Beyton is a truly stylish ladies
gilet with a durable water
repellent finish to keep it
looking fabulous for longer.
Detachable stretch belt with
metal buckle fastener. Front
zip fastening with a large
stylish collar for extra cosiness.
Feminine seam details enhance
the shape and subtle printed
lining in tonal colours complete
the sophisticated look.
Toggi Albourne Coat
£119.99
The Ladies country coat features a removable synthetic fur collar and
flattering adjusters at the waist. Waterproof and breathable fabric with
taped seams throughout and a durable water repellent finish keep the
wearer dry and comfortable in the blustery British weather. For those
chillier months the garment also features padding throughout and
fleece lined hand-warmer pockets.
Thyme or Kirsch
Sizes 10-18
£62.99
MVF CODES
1093412-16, 1093417-21
Thyme
Sizes 10-18
Mens clothing range
Weird Fish Jet Stream Sweatshirt
A new fabric for this season,
a textured, twisted yarn. This
fleece is more lightweight
but still warm. The neck is
lined with furry, sherpa fabric
and this top is finished with
coconut buttons and hand
pockets on the sides.
Joules Harborough
Graphic T-Shirt
Get graphical with this
super soft cotton jersey
t-shirt. All the prints are
created in-house by the
Joules print team and
the cotton is the highest
quality they could lay
their hands on.
Frost Grey
Sizes S-XL
£57.98
Rugby Red
Sizes S-XXL
MVF CODES
1093679-82
£24.95
MVF CODES
1092562-66
Regatta Pinaza Fleece
Joules Forester Check Shirt
Perfect for any time of year and
any time of day, this classic fit
shirt is for the man appreciates
no-nonsense style. But don’t think
this stopped us sneaking in a few
details – not too many though,
just the right amount.
Fig Check
Sizes S-XXL
£39.95
The men’s Pinaza is a rugged,
winter weight zip-through
fleece jacket. It’s a cold
weather fail-safe, reliably
warm and snug. Made from
knit effect fabric with a
brilliantly cosy high-pile fleece
backing and four pockets on
the front, it works well as
a stand-alone jacket or as
midlayer during the coldest
winter months.
Grape Leaf
Sizes S-XXL
£29.99
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Working dogs - the secret to success
Fireworks and fear
Right breeding, right training and right health regime
THE DO’S AND DONT’S OF
KEEPING YOUR DOG SAFE
Helen Bull, MA VetMB BSc MRCVS of Molecare Pet Vets
Amy Heron RVN, Molecare Pet Vets
Breeding
There are some important DO’S and DON’TS
for all pet owners to help our dogs cope at this
noisy time of year and it is easier to resolve a
noise aversion the sooner it is noticed. So if you
suspect your dog may need some help, please
enquire earlier rather than later.
The health of any dog is reliant on good
breeding. Understanding the breed helps to
select the right dog. Moreover, get the parentage
right and most dogs will go on to live long
and fulfilling lives. Knowing the parentage of
working dogs or at least being able to trace the
parentage is vital to selecting the dog that best
suits your needs.
Prevention is better than cure with any anxiety
so exposing puppies to as many noises and
environments as possible in a positive, nonintensive manner can help reduce the likelihood
of problems developing at a later date.
The Kennel Club have the most thorough
database of canine lineage and work hard to
promote health screen schemes, all with the
objective of improving the canine health. As
working dogs are generally pedigree in nature,
each breed will have a list of breed specific
conditions to be mindful of, many of which will
have an associated screening scheme.
do’s
Provide a place for the dog to hide
this can be done using a crate with some
blankets placed over the top or making a
den behind the sofa – get creative!
Vaccination
Vaccines are a vital and safe way to prevent
some horrific diseases. Working dogs are just
as exposed as pet dogs to diseases that we can
easily prevent through vaccination. Leptospirosis
from rat infested waters and kennel cough from
close proximity to other dogs on shoot days are
just two examples.
Vaccination in puppies should start from 8
weeks of age and consist of 2 vaccines 2 weeks
apart. Annual vaccinations are vital. The reason
for this is firstly, immunity, ie. the protection
of Leptospirosis is reasonably short lived in
comparison to some of the viral diseases we
vaccinate against.
Without annual vaccines to protect against
Leptospirosis, the risk of clinical disease
increases dramatically. Likewise, the immunity to
kennel cough is similarly short, thus requiring an
annual booster. Annual vaccinations also provide
an opportunity to have your dog checked over.
With many conditions, the sooner problems are
addressed, the more favourable the outcomes
tend to be.
Parasite control
A thorough parasite control plan should always
be discussed with your vet and implemented
throughout the year as required. The parasites
to consider tackling are: fleas, ticks, mites,
roundworms, tapeworms and lungworm.
Unfortunately, there isn’t one product that
will cover all these bases, so a combination of
products could be required. Which products
are chosen should be based on a thorough risk
assessment in conjunction with your vet.
With the flea life cycle being mostly in the
environment rather than on the back of your
dog, just using a flea product on your dog will
likely be insufficient to tackle a flea infestation.
A two–pronged approach will be required, which
should include some form of environmental spray
on the carpet or in the kennel.
Cover the windows
Pull the curtains - the light emitted when
a firework goes off is thought to be a
factor in exacerbating a fear or anxiety.
Try and block the sound of fireworks
For many working dogs, ticks can be a real
pain. Not only can they be irritating, they can
also carry some nasty diseases, ‘Lyme Disease’
being the most common. Products to tackle
ticks range from collars to tablets to spoton products to be applied to the back of the
neck monthly. Some products claim a degree
of repellence, stopping ticks attaching, whilst
others require the tick to attack to get a lethal
dose of the applied medicine. It really is which
product you feel most comfortable in applying
or giving.
In terms of mites, there are a number of
concerns for working dogs. The first mite that
comes to most owners’ minds is Sarcoptic
Mange. The second common mite is Otodectic
mite or the ear mite. This mite can be
effectively controlled with certain drops on the
back of the neck. The final mite of concern is
the Demodex, although this mite is reasonably
rare in fit and healthy dogs.
Finally there are roundworms, tapeworms and
lungworm. Lungworm resides in the blood
vessels of the heart and lung. Not only can
it cause coughing, it can have some fairly
dramatic impacts on your dogs ability to form
blood clots, which can be fatal.
Should your working dog be around livestock,
it is important to ensure they are regularly
wormed. Dog tapeworms infect sheep and
can condemn carcases unfit for human
consumption. Certain roundworms and
tapeworms can infect humans, especially young
children. The risk of lungworm can be reduced
by either using an appropriate month spot on
product or tablet are recommended by your vet.
Use white noise (fan) or play music.
It has been proven that classical
music promotes more relaxed and
calm behaviour, so select Mozart over
Motorhead!
Try pheromone therapy
Dog appeasing pheromone (DAP), a
synthetic version of the natural chemical
signal that mothers release to help
puppies feel calm and reassured. Speak
to your vet for more information.
BEHAVE NORMALLY!
Dogs quickly pick up stress signals so
simply behave normally. Try and ignore
any fearful behaviour where possible.
don’ts
Punish the dog
It is never acceptable and will without a
doubt exacerbate the problem.
Make a fuss
For most dogs, receiving attention when
it displays anxious behaviours will actually
reinforce these. If it’s impossible to ignore
them, encourage a play/training session
rather than cuddling and stroking.
Force the dog to face its fear
Dogs have no control over their fears and
feelings and they never “just get over it”
if forced to face their fear directly. Your
dog may end up fearful of going out at
night as darkness is the predictor of
fireworks.
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Keep your working dogs fit and healthy
Quality dog foods from Mole Valley Farmers
Skinners Field Trail Duck & Rice
Suitable for all working dogs with sensitivities or
allergies. Free from wheat gluten, maize gluten
and barley gluten, soya and dairy products. Free
from all added artificial colourants, preservatives
and flavourings. Coated in natural sunflower oil to
help maintain a healthy, glossy coat. Contains added
Rosemary Oil to help maintain healthy skin.
Ingredients: whole rice (40%), duck meat
meal (20%), naked oats, peas, whole linseed,
sunflower oil, sugar beet pulp, vitamins and
minerals.
2.5kg
Skinners Ruff & Ready
Ruff & Ready is an appetising mixture of real meat, cooked vegetables, steam
cooked flaked cereals and crunchy biscuits. These healthy and delicious
ingredients are blended with protein pellets which contain fish meal for a
glossy coat, and a full range of vitamins, minerals and nutrients to maintain
peak condition. Finally, the mix is coated with
wheat glucose syrup which gives the food added
natural flavour and a distinctive succulent texture
that dogs really enjoy. Ruff & Ready is a complete,
nutritionally balanced food, suitable for all breeds
of dogs, including older puppies and younger adult
dogs too.
15kg
2.5kg
15kg
£5.65
£24.45
£4.86
£21.12
MVF CODE 36129
MVF CODE 32691
MVF CODE 45520
MVF CODE 47050
Inc VAT
Mole Original
Beef 15kg
Mole Original contains
all the essential vitamins
and minerals needed to
provide a complete and
nutritious food demanded
by working dogs.
Containing cereals packed
with carbohydrates
for sustained energy
release, along with other
nutritional benefits to
support the immune
system, digestion, teeth
& bones and general
wellbeing of your dog.
Mole Complete
Beef & Vegetables 15kg
Mole Complete is made
with beef and country
vegetables with moist
meaty chunks making it
irresistible for your dog.
This recipe contains all
the essential vitamins
and minerals needed to
provide the nutritional
requirements demanded
to keep your dog healthy.
£9.63
MVF CODE 1085863
All prices are exempt from VAT unless stated otherwise
£14.99
MVF CODE 1085864
Mole Premium
Chicken & Rice 15kg
Mole Premium uses
prime quality chicken
(26%) and whole rice
(26%) providing great
digestibility and excellent
palatability. This recipe
is wheat gluten free as
well as free from beef,
dairy products and
soya, making it an ideal
diet for sensitive dogs.
Mole Premium is a 25%
protein diet specifically
formulated with your
dog’s health in mind.
£24.99
MVF CODE 1085865
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Double your impact with Send a Cow’s
Planting Hope campaign
This autumn, Mole Valley Farmers are delighted
to be supporting international development
charity ‘Send a Cow’ in its life-changing Planting
Hope Appeal.
Inspired by meeting Ammanuel, whose wrinkles
drawn by the daily struggle of life in Ethiopia
make him look far older than his 30 years. Send
a Cow is fundraising to help him and thousands
of others to secure their futures from the land.
Ammanuel says “I want to change my life, to
live in a better house. But I have no hope from
this land”.
The shocking fact is that, just up the road,
Ammanuel’s neighbour Abebe uses similar
resources to run a successful family farm.
Thanks to Send a Cow training, he’s growing
vegetables and saving money – enough to send
his daughter to school.
“Before I joined Send a Cow, I used to eat one
meal a day. Now I have a different story. My
family eats three times a day”.
Ammanuel’s lack of hope is common among
the poorest communities of Africa. But it has
inspired Send a Cow to launch Planting Hope; a
campaign that will enable more families to gain
the confidence and knowledge to grow their
way out of poverty for good.
Mole Valley Farmers’ customers and staff are all
getting involved to help Ammanuel. Together
with Send a Cow local primary schools will be
building some very innovative KeyHole Gardens
at several of our branches (see below).
In sub-Saharan Africa KeyHole Gardens allow
thousands of people who don’t have the land
to grow fresh vegetables to not only feed their
families but even develop small businesses
selling produce. And, in the UK, more and more
people are ‘growing their own’ and KeyHole
Gardens mean you don’t need to have a garden
or allotment to do so.
A KeyHole Garden recycles as it grows. The
design – which looks like a keyhole from
above – incorporates a central basket where
composted waste is put and water from the
kitchen is poured. They work better than normal
raised beds; as the soil is constantly fed from
the central basket they grow a lot of vegetables
in a small area. Inside the basket, which is
more insulated than a normal compost heap,
the speed of breakdown is fast with nutrients
leaking into the surrounding soil. Water is also
preserved and retained within the structure,
making KeyHole Gardens a sustainable and
organic way to feed your family.
Andy goes to Ethiopia
Andy Skarzynski, Head of Retail Marketing will
be joining the team from Send a Cow on a visit
to Ethiopia and seeing first hand the results of
their work.
Arriving in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia’s capital,
around mid October, Andy will head south
west to Arba Minch and also the more remote,
Gununo. The objective is to experience the
work of the project close up and the impact
sustainable agriculture has for families that lack
any other means of earning a living.
“I want to understand how we can make more
of a difference with knowledge, supplies and
publicising awareness of the work done by Send
a Cow” said Andy.
Planting Hope with KeyHole Gardens
Mole Valley Farmers will be supporting
Send a Cow’s “Planting Hope” campaign
during November by hosting four specially
constructed KeyHole Gardens at its Yeovil,
Cullompton, Holsworthy and South Molton
stores.
The gardens will be built by local primary
school children, in conjunction with a Send
a Cow specialist. They will remain in-store
for a month, before being relocated to the
schools for on-going use. The Department
for International Development (DfID) are
also supporting Send a Cow’s Planting Hope
Appeal, which means for every pound Mole
Valley Farmers raise towards the appeal
between 1 October and 31 December 2015,
the UK Government will double it!
Send a Cow supports over 20,000
households (over 120,000 people) a year
across seven countries in sub-Saharan
Africa; Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Rwanda,
Burundi, Zambia, and Lesotho. Since 1988,
Send a Cow has transformed the lives of
over one million people in Africa.
sendacow.org
STOP PRESS: A PICTURE EMAILED BY ANDY ON HIS VISIT TO ETHIOPIA AS NL GOING TO PRINT SEE PAGE 36
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Winter accessories
SAVE
BUY 1
GET 1
FREE
Regatta Ladies 3
pack socks
40%
Bright Blush Marl
Sizes 3-8
40%
Weird Fish Reta Purse
A functional printed
canvas purse.
Regatta Mens 3
pack socks
Polyester/ Cotton
mix sock.
Navy or
Boysenberry
One size
£12.00
£9.98
MVF CODES 490276
MV
Regatta
Animally Mitts
Children’s Fleece lined
Mittens. Shark available
in Surfspray, Dinosaur
available in Highland
Green or Rabbit available
in Polar Bear.
Sizes 1-2,
3-4, 5-6
£12.99
MVF CODES
1094104-12
Weird Fish Norway Beanie
Weird Fish
Samla Handbag
Pebble or
B
Boysenberry
One size
£12.98
MVF COD
CODES 1093622-23
Toggi Oulton Scarf
The Oulton is a beautiful
floaty scarf featuring
horse, dog and reindeer
prints in gorgeous seasonal
colours. Perfect for draping
around your neck for a
sophisticated look, or it can
be wrapped up close for a
super snuggly winter look.
One size
£14.99
Sizes 1-2,
3-4, 5-6
£12.
99
MVF CODES
1094095-103
SAVE
40%
A medium size utility
style canvas cross
body bag.
Lavender,
Dark Navy or
Boysenberry
One size
£15.00
David Jones
Handbag
Quilted look cross body
bag featuring a zip top
and a tassle on the
front zip.
Black or Brown
One size
£14.99
David Jones Handbag
Regatta
Animally Hat
Children’s Fleece lined
Hat. Shark available
in Surfspray, Dinosaur
available in Highland
Green or Rabbit
available in Polar Bear.
£10.80
The Norway from Weird Fish is a really chunky
and warm knitted bobble, beanie hat. Made
from a soft acrylic and in a snug fit that means
it is really warm for wintery weather.
Brown Marl
Sizes 6-11
BUY 1
GET 1
FREE
SAVE
Lavender
or Soot
One size
MVF CODES 490283
BUY 1
GET 1
FREE
Small and compact little
canvas cross body bag.
Polyester/ Cotton mix sock.
£9.98
BUY 1
GET 1
FREE
Weird Fish
Stockholm Handbag
Two handle shopper
featuring a zip-top
and a front zip.
David Jones Handbag
Small half flap cross
body bag with
contrasting stitching.
Plum
One size
£19.99
MVF CODE 1094547
More styles
available
Taupe
One size
£22.99
MVF CODE 1094548
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Horseware polo range
Horseware Polo
Biba Jacket
Horseware
Reversable Polo
Striped Earwarmer
Padded Jacket which keeps
the cold at bay. Featuring
trendy toggle closures with
popper pockets and a faux
fur collar making this a must
have warm fashion statement
for the Equestrian loving lady!
A soft, cosy and warm Winter
accessory for the colder days.
Fashionable and trendy with a
very handy ponytail hole.
Black Iris
One size
Cordovan Wine
Size S-XXL
£5.99
£89.99
MVF CODES 1093306
Horseware Polo Lucy
Rugby Shirt
A superbly flattering design
with immense attention to
trims and finishings. A slight
stretch ensures comfort
mixed with style.
Black Iris
Sizes S-XXL
£42.98
New and improved Yard Boot
Woof Wear kids/ adult
Yard Boot
The next generation of the very popular Woof Wear Short Yard Boot is now in store!
The boot has been completely redesigned from the ground up to enhance wearer comfort and look
great. The new style rubber galosh features a triple layer sole with arch support for all day comfort.
The heavy duty sole provides increased durability and grip in all terrains while a no-fuss two strap
fastening makes them quick and easy to take on and off. These boots are fully fleece lined to keep
you cosy and the rubber galosh is waterproof.
Recently tested by ‘Horse’ magazine, they received a rave review from the tester, Jo Browne, who
gave them 5 stars having “worn them day in, day out, in dry conditions and wet, while carrying out
all types of horsey chores. They are super comfy, don’t pinch or rub and didn’t need any breaking
in”. They also made an appearance at a Pony Club Show when Jo forgot her running shoes - 10 lead
rein gymkhana classes later she was very glad they were so lightweight and had such good grip. It
was also noted that “the boots don’t slip in mud, and the bottom portion proved to be waterproof
as the manufacturer promises”.
Kids sizes 1-5 (EUR 33-38)
£29.95
Adult sizes 6-13 (EUR 39-48)
£39.54
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see molevalleyfarmers.com
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HORSE TALES
Autumn carnivals and rides on the Tarka Trail
by Katie Allin
Since the last newsletter we’ve had a change in
animals, firstly to Ruby the ex-racehorse who
has gone to a lovely new home on Exmoor
where it sounds like she’s being thoroughly
spoilt, with lovely facilities including solarium
and her own groom.
Well, November is upon us and with it brings
the cold, wet weather, combined with short
daylight hours. It is at times like this I’m
thankful for our Rayburn to hang the several
sets of clothes on and the wood burner to curl
up to in the evenings. I’ve also been prompted
to say how grateful I am of the stunning job
Julian did fitting lights and power to the stables
so that I can carry out my stable chores without
needing the head torch. Although, like the
saying, ‘The Cobblers Shoes’, I did have to wait
until our electrical customers had all their lights
seen to first, before I could get a look in!
Harriet doesn’t like the cold, never has and I
doubt never will, no matter how many layers
she has on, she feels the winter seasons much
more than the rest of us and so in the winter is
chief tack cleaner and any other jobs that can
be done indoors. William, on the other hand
loves it, especially now his feet are the same
size as mine and he keeps pinching my lovely
chilblain preventing neoprene lined wellington
boots. William is a keen horseman and rides
whatever the weather, but rather than the fancy
dressage type riding, he likes to be outside. He
Harriet isn’t doing so much with Nutmeg as
she’s had a growth spurt and can touch the
ground with her feet whilst sitting on it. Toonie
our 27 year old Dartmoor Pony has come
home from being on loan to retire, although
not totally putting her hooves up as Harriet
is enjoying taking her to local fun shows and
doing rather well in the fancy dress and veteran
classes.
Team Allin dressed up for the
Bradworthy Carnival where we won
our section dressing the ponies up as
“small army tanks”
Lastly, and rather sadly our Border Terrier
“Tupney Bit” passed away. She was a super
family dog and ‘wife’ to Julian’s black Labrador
shooting dog. The Labrador is such a mild
mannered dog and we often thought that
Tupney, being such a feisty terrier and always
on his case was a bit too much for him, but
when she passed on, he somehow missed
the nagging and barking of the terrier and we
thought it best to get him a new lady in his life.
So along came ‘Dorothy’ aka Dot, also a Border
Terrier and full of mischief and spirit. He’s now
back to his happy waggy-tail self with a feisty
lady at his side!
I’m now off to turn on my electric blanket
and make a cup of tea. I hope you all stay
warm and dry this month, but don’t forget to
keep exploring the countryside around you,
it’s amazing what you can find on your own
doorstep and still be home in time for tea!
Cherry looking
at The Tarka
Trail ahead.
understands the calls of the hounds and is very
much into his country pursuits, he is a good
shot and is currently learning to cast, whilst
there aren’t too many leaves to get the line
caught up in!
reason have never truly discovered is the Tarka
Trail. The Trail is 31 miles of traffic free former
railway line, following in the footsteps of the
character ‘Tarka the Otter’ from the famous
book written by Henry Williamson.
The ponies are mainly stabled and on their
all-weather turnout area at this time of year, it
does make life so much easier when it comes to
issues like mud fever and poached ground. But
does mean I have to be very strict with their
exercise regime.
The part from Meeth to Torrington can be
used by horse riders and it is a truly beautiful
off road route, as it follows the deep wooded
valleys and the winding river Torridge. It’s all
on hard standing so a great place to get out
and about in the winter months without the
worry of wet soggy ground. We park up where
there is a cafe that does yummy hot chocolates
and upon returning from our hack we treat
ourselves, whilst the ponies tuck into their hay
nets.
On many occasions I’ve said how lucky we
are to live in the West Country with so much
green space and coastline to explore. One of
these areas I’ve passed regularly, but for some
Ty and Dorothy by the wood burner
(you won’t believe how many
attempts and treats it took to achieve
this photo
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Christmas is coming
We’ve got a fantastic range of delicious Christmas goodies in store this year. Whether you’re
looking for scrumptious edible presents or something mouth-watering to impress your guests, pop
down to Mole Valley Farmers for a proper foodie Country Christmas.
The Bay Tree Chutneys
Large re-usable Kilner jars crammed full
of delicious handmade chutneys – the
perfect gift for cheese lovers.
Onion Marmalade, Real Ale Chutney or
Spicy Tomato and Caramelised Onion
Chutney
£6.49
MVF CODES 1095961-2/64
Artisan Biscuits For Cheese
MVF CODE 1095973
A real treat for Christmas, these biscuits are
the ideal accompaniment for cheese and
chutney, or would make a great stocking
filler too.
£11.
50
Selection Box or Toast Tin
MVF CODE 1095972
£4.25
If you’re cooking up some lovely food in
preparation for Christmas, or even the
Christmas lunch itself, you don’t want to run
out of heating oil for your Aga or Rayburn!
Or how about those guests, cold bedrooms,
no heating, no hot water - oh no!
Make sure your tank is topped up well
before any important dates. Call the
knowledgable and friendly team at Mole
Fuel Solutions, they will talk you through
the pricing and delivery options open to you
and take your order.
Working with local suppliers, the team are
there to help make your life run smoothly.
Christmas Biscuits
Irresistible new Christmas flavours from
Teonies Biscuits. Just yummy!
White Chocolate and Cranberry or
Christmas Pudding varieties
£2.69
MVF CODES 1095975-6
Gingerbread Men in Snow
Luxury chocolate from House of Dorchester, a
perfect gift for the chocolate lover!
Price includes VAT
MVF CODE 1098241
£9.99
Beautiful Biscuit and Sweet Tins
Just some of our lovely country biscuit and sweet tins, including
Aga tins, Santa, Snowman, Sheep and Farmyard scene.
Fuel deliveries
Mole Fuel Solutions provide deliveries
on anything from small domestic
baby tanker to a full commercial artic
delivery, suppling heating oil, red diesel,
white diesel, LPG, Adblue and all types
of additives for both red diesel and
heating oil.
heating oil
top up service
daily price checks
01769 575668
www.molefuelsolutions.com
Visit your local branch to see
the full range of Christmas food and drink!
All products above are VAT free except the Ginerbread Men in Snow
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For a 23cm round or 20cm square cake:
Ingredients
300g onions
50g butter
200g fresh breadcrumbs
40g sage, chopped
30g parsley, chopped with stalks
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
6 pickled walnuts, roughly chopped
Zest and juice of 1 orange
2 Bramley apples, peeled and cored
coarsely chopped
500g good black pudding, skinned and
and chopped
The goose liver, sautéed or poached
Salt and black pepper
1 egg, beaten
Ingredients
100g glacé cherries
100g good-quality candied
peel, chopped
225g currants
225g sultanas
225g raisins, roughly chopped
200g dried apricots (ideally
undyed), stoned and soaked
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
2 tablespoons brandy
275g plain flour
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½ teaspoon
it
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teaspoon ground cinnamon
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whole
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an angling enter
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of water.
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companies for future promotions please
also require
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planning
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permiss
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case where
Nick’s lake was
plan was drawn concerned. A detailed
placed on aspectsup and stress was
of conserva
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placed on
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introduction of
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aquatic insects
other creature
and
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voles, which might
and water
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it is essential
stage
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to
rubbed with a trace of sunflower oil,
particular field. consult an expert in paper
this a double layer of brown paper, a little higher than the rim
result in a hole Failure to do so may size. Tie around the outside. Wash and dry the glacé cherries and
in the ground
of the tin,
the lemon
green algae covered
filled with
with the candied peel, all the fruit,
water, rampant put into a large bowl
to stand, turning the fruit
weeds and little
zest and juice, and brandy. Allow this
overnight if possible.
substantial initialelse to show for a
occasionally, for at least 2 hours, or
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one might expect,
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number of specialis
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until light and soft and add
any one of whom t aquatic consultants,
and spices. Cream the butter and sugar
well between each addition.
can provide
the beaten eggs, one at a time, stirring
consultation,
resulting in a an on site(If the mixture begins to curdle while you are adding the eggs,
report on the
potential project
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mixture, the nuts and a
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mix in the flour and fold in the fruit
three-quarter and proud owner of a eggs, of tablespoons of milk. Spoon the mixture into the prepared
couple
acre
a shallow Dorset lake set in the bowl oftin. Put the cake into the preheated oven for 1 hour; then lower the
valley close to
for another 2 hours, or until a
home, and surroun
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heat to 170ºC/gas mark 3 and bake
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want to decorate it. It’s fine to
feature encompa into a pleasing water
and put it in an airtight tin until you
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vegetation and, ssed by natural
apart from stocked
dry out a bit.
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local
Aquatics, initially firm, Kingston
to report on the
project and, if
both
with the outcome parties were satisfied
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commercial enterpri
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personal enjoyme se but
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water.”
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commercial fishery,In terms of a
the size of the
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acre lake suits
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minimum viable a three acre lake is the
size.
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with clay. Locationof the excavated bowl
spring or stream of the lake is vitally a
as a source of
and even then
water
there can be hazards
such as run-off
,
from land used
which maybe
as cattle
full
phosphates whichof nitrates and
can cause algae
weed growth
especially in warm and
weather.
Spectators and competiors enjoyed the weather and the conditions at
Crewkerne YFC’s ploughing match which took place at Dillington House,
Ilminster on 3 October.
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Following on from our article
on page 30 of this newsletter,
Andy Skarzynski who was
in Ethiopia at the time this
newsletter went to print,
emailed through this photo of a training centre demonstration of forage
crops. New crops and new techniques making a difference on the ground.
#plantinghope
sendacow.org
Picture by John Corsan
Melplash ploughing match
Discussions in full swing at Melplash Ploughing Match, held at Bilshay
Farm, Dottery. For more pictures of ploughing matches and other news
stories, see pages 38-39
Picture by John Corsan
COUNTRY LIVING
Taste of the West
Awards 2015
Cranberry Mince Pies | By Mary Berry
Ingredients:
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The 2015 Taste of the West
Awards Ceremony for Product and
Hospitality and Retail took place at
Somerset County Cricket Ground in
Taunton on 29th September where
the winners of each category were
announced.
In 2015, nearly 1,000 products
and over 300 hospitality and
retail establishments entered the
awards, with an incredibly high
standard being set for judges from
which to select winners.
At the ceremony, the overall
winners of each of the Hospitality
and Retail classes were
announced, followed by the
champions of each Product
Category. Also announced
were the winners of the
Local Food in Schools and
Colleges and the winner of
the Carol Trewin Producer of
the Year award. The ceremony
culminated in the announcement
of the coveted
Supreme
Champion
award, won by
Favis of Salcombe
for their White Crab
Meat, which was described by the
judges as “An outstandingly high
quality product, which sums up the
best of South West produce.”
The ceremony was attended
by over 300 people, with
representatives from award
The Carol Trewin Producer of
the Year Award recognising
an entrepreneurial, successful
producer of food and drink,
Tregassow Farming Operations
Ltd., Cornwall.
winning producers, hospitality
establishments, retailers, top
chefs, food writers and others
involved with and
supporting the industry.
With a lunch menu specially
created using Taste of
the West Award winning
products from across the
region, the event was a culinary
feast and a great celebration of
the quality of food and drink in
the South West and the passion
of those who produce,
serve or sell it.
John Sheaves, Chief
Executive of Taste of
the West, announced
the winners who were
presented with their
awards by consultant
chef and champion
Gorton.
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175g plain flour
75g butter, cut into cubes
25g icing sugar
Finely grated rind of 1 orange
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1 egg, beaten
350g mincemeat
1 egg, beaten, to glaze
Icing sugar for dusting
100g cranberry jam
Method:
1.
Measure the flour, butter, icing sugar and
grated orange into a food processor and
process until it resembles breadcrumbs. Add
the egg and pulse until the dough starts to
form a ball. Knead lightly on a floured board.
2.
Preheat the oven to 200°C/fan 180°C/Gas 6. Roll the pastry out
thinly on a lightly floured surface and cut out 18 rounds using a
7.5cm (3in) fluted cutter. Use these to line 18 holes of two 12-hole
bun tins. Place a small spoon of cranberry jam in each pastry case
and then a spoon of mincemeat.
3.
Re-roll the pastry trimmings and cut out 18 stars using a 4.5-5cm
star cutter. Put a star on top of the mincemeat, and brush with the
egg.
4.
Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden. Allow to cool. Dust with
icing sugar before serving.
Recipe from Mary Berry’s
Christmas Collection.
Cookbook not available from
Mole Valley Farmers.
Cooking time: 12 -15 minutes
Makes: 18 mince pies
Mole Valley Farmers prides itself on supporting
local food producers.
The December edition of the Newsletter will have more details of some
of the delicious range of locally produced goods available in store.
Our food and drink
section at Yeovil
Salmon canapes created with TotW award winning products
d ts and Worth
Matravers Tea and Supper Rooms, one of the winners this year.
NEWS
Community news
Start them young!
ou
Out on the farm
Member of staff,
Trudy Herniman who
works in our social
media team visited
her Dad’s farm
recently.
Peter Jones who
farms near Dolton
in Devon keeps a
herd of Hereford
Little Abbie Rowland, daughter
of Ben Rowland, MVF’s
Ecommerce Ops and Product
Supervisor, helps out at
feeding time on the farm.
Tracey Turner’s Grandson
Maximus was caught reading our
newsletter!! Tracey said “He is
cow mad and sits and reads it
for ages!!” Maximus is also the
grandson of our very own timber
and silage plastic expert, Nigel
Cockwill.
A straight furrow
Mole Valley Farmers member, John Corsan sent in some photos from the
Bridgwater Ploughing Match held on 19 September in Chedzoy.
John regularly sends in photos for us for which we are very grateful. We
have used them on a number of occasions including on the front page of
the Newsletter - thank
tha
han
ankk you
an
you
ou John!
Joh
ohn!
oh
n!
The lengths some
ploughmen will go
to get a straight
furrow by using a
dog as a guide!
If you have any farming photos or
interesting stories you would like us to
highlight, contact the newsletter team at
newsletters@molevalleyfarmers.com
cattle and has some old
churns tucked way in the
barn. They come in useful
sometimes for moving
water around!
NEWS
Community news
Ruby Red Devons with a view
Mole Valley Member Graham Bradshaw was on his way to do a watch
at the NCI Stepper Point lookout near Padstow in Cornwall when he
passed this herd of Ruby Red cattle in their field at Butter Hole with a
view out over the Atlantic Ocean.
The herd are owned by the Watson Smyth family farming enterprise
near Padstow including the Padstow Farm Shop which opened in May
2006 selling its own traditionally reared beef and lamb and vegetables
grown on the home farm at Tregirls or in the old Prideaux Place
victorian walled kitchen garden.
Appearing on Countryfile
On a Monday afternoon a few weeks ago eleven local Somerset
YFC members, joined by Cornwall YFC & Wiltshire YFC members,
were filmed by BBC Countryfile to raise awareness of the
National Federation of Young Farmers Clubs (NFYFC) Rural Plus
Campaign.
With an emphasis on fresh, seasonal, local and high quality produce,
the shop also sells its own signature product, Padstow Pasta, made
with home grown durum wheat.
This campaign was set up by the NFYFC Chairman of Council,
Claire Worden last year to highlight difficulties young people
face living in rural areas. Filming took place at Blackmore Farm,
Cannington near Bridgwater on a glorious sunny afternoon with
Tom Heap as presenter. The programme was be aired on BBC 1,
on 11 October (it may be still available on ‘Catch-up’ TV if you
missed it!)
Learning new skills with North
Devon YFCs
Members participated in a lively and emotive discussion where
topics such as depression, anxiety and dementia were raised.
Problems on the farm such as TB, selling the family herd or
a change in farming practises and low milk prices can lead to
eating disorders, weight loss and bipolar.
Stress is often a taboo subject and is brushed under the carpet.
There is still a huge stigma attached to depression and Rural
Plus was set up to help with this. For more information and
contacts for help visit http://www.nfyfc.org.uk/Ruralplus
The members then enjoyed the sunshine to participate in tractor
selfies with the farm John Deere for the #tractorselfie initiative
on social media to help raise awareness of mental health issues
in the farming community.
Countryfile filming and
selfies with the John
Deere as part of the
#tractorselfie initiative
North Devon Group YFC Ploughing Match was held on 4 October
and hosted by Meshaw YFC at George Nympton, near South Molton.
Rachael Pincombe, who works in the accounts office of Mole Valley
Farmers and is a member of Meshaw YFC said “We had 15 entries
in Novice, Conventional and Reversible. A great day was had by all in
learning a new skill and trying to set the ploughs up correctly.
Novice: 1st – Will Edwards, 2nd – James Sing, 3rd – Ellen Hayball
Girls 1st – Rachael Pincombe, 2nd – Ellen Hayball
Conventional 1st – Jonny Edwards, 2nd – Rachael Pincombe
Reversible, 1st – James Sing, 2nd – Ben Perryman,
3rd – Michael Pincombe
VISIT www.nfyfc.org.uk/Ruralplus to see
more about this YFC initiative
SMALL ADS
For Sale
Machinery
Workshop operators & parts manuals for
many tractors, balers, combines, mowers
& other machines. All ages & makes.
07831 256933
Kawasaki Mules new & used for sale.
Diesel & petrol models from £5,829+VAT
(retail price). Kawasaki Mule, Yamaha
ATV & Husqvarna Main Dealers. Sales,
Service, parts & accessories. Grass
toppers, rollers, sprayers, harrows,
spreaders & trailers etc. Husqvarna
Robotic lawn mowers installed &
serviced.
Farming family business,
please contact S M H Quads & more:
Email: smhmanorfarm@aol.com
Tel:01722 790296 Mobile: 07831 731722
New diesel generators for sale at factory
gate prices! Most sizes in stock for
immediately delivery, contact sales@
yellowpower.com or call Russell
07769 65699
MF 35 four cylinder recent full rebuild
£1995
07736 009565
Redrock Alligator shear grab. 6 ft 6. VGC
2007 £900
07436 266720
McConnel PA48 hedge trimmer. Good
condition. 01823 432292 / 07977 543576
1957 MF 3 tonne tipping trailer.
Completely rebuilt, new brakes, new
tyres, tipping gear in GWO. £1600 ONO
+ VAT. Photos available.
Morris 07971 088507
Chaviot self-propelled sprayer. 24m.
2000Lt. 1996. 2 sets of wheels. GWO .
07823 881106
IAE cattle crush, good condition £1200.
Tyre & rim 400-60-15.5 new 6 stud £150.
Hardy 12L sprayer £1200.
07917 776338 / 01297 33263
Landlegend tractors. New 25hp & 40hp
4x4 tractors. from £4995. Available on
agri or turf tyres, front weights & hyd
spools inc. Can easily be fitted with 4in1
loader &/or backhoe. Strong & reliable.
www.cowlingagri.com. sid@cowlingagri.
co.uk
01458 250978
Winter kit. Front mounted snow plough
for tractor £750. Rear mounted snow
plough £255. Salt/seed spinners £340.
Road brush £895. www.cowlingagri.com.
sid@cowlingagri.co.uk 01458 250978
Compact tractors. New & used 16-50hp.
Over 70 in stock. Kubota, Yanmar, Iseki,
Mitsubishi, Landlegend, Mahindra,
Siromer. Fully serviced & with warranty.
Complete range of smallholder machinery
in stock & ready to go. Nationwide
delivery. visit www.cowlingagri.com or
call/email for free stocklist & machinery
brochure
01458 250978
Armer-Salmon single row top lifter fodder
beet harvester in very good working
order £2650 Landmec Tullow root auger/
chopper bucket, self loading, very well
built, £1350 Herborg PTO drive root
chopper/feeder with cross conveyor.
£250 Loading/cleaning hopper, very
effective £200. All plus VAT
Bodmin
01208 74136
Calf creep, heavy duty £450, another,
needs some welding £100, Large (6'6"X
4'6") livestock carrier, linkage mounted,
£200, 2 very well made rectangular 12' X
4' silage feeders £100 ea, round feeders
from £30. heavy rubber yard scraper
£100. All plus VAT
Bodmin
01208 74136
Milk processing equipment for sale. 2
pasteurisers, Mallinson Read HTST ideal
for bottling, cheese making, or cream.
Can be seen working. Batch pasteuriser
1500 litres. Steam boiler Fulton J20. Two
chilled shipping containers with upgraded
refrigeration. Cold room. Cheese Press,
various
cheese moulds. Contact
graham@parkfarm.co.uk 07980 611558
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Case international 885XL 2wd tractor,
recent new clutch, in daily use. Needs
back tyres £3500 Claas Senator 70 12'
cut combine, too good to scrap, excellent
6cyl Perkins engine £650 10 tonne alloy
body grain trailer with bagging off shoot,
we used it as a mobile bulk bin. £650 16'
low loading trailer, very handy for moving
drills etc. £350 All + VAT
Bodmin
01208 74136
Classic small tipping trailer. Re-timbered.
Suit Fergy or similar small tractor.
£1500 ONO.
01404 42920
Bryson Becker grain bin 18ft x 18ft
approx. 100 tonne, including ventilation
kit. £500
01984 641708
Shelbourne Parmiter PPD 200 post
driver 300KG weight excellent condition
£3000 + VAT. Cullompton 07850 937001
Ifor Williams 14' trailer, 3500kgs gross,
ramps. Good condition, £1,150.00
Bridgwater
01278 792685
7.5 Belmac dung spreader. 12 months
old. Done little work. £2850 +VAT.
01271 864 272
David Brown 950 Implematic with loader.
Restored. Good working order. V5
document. £2500 ONO. 01984 623550
1 submersible pump SC207CG. Only
used once. Cost price £616. Offers
around £500. Full warranty.
01458 241222 / 07765 230727
IHI 20JX 2 tonne zero swing mini digger.
Year 2000 with canopy . 4 buckets.
90% tracks. All round very tidy machine.
£6000.
07970 642284
2014 Aerworx aerator. 3 metres wide.
Done very little work. Prices £6750 +
VAT.
07976 526241
Bulk tank - Fullwood REM/DX T2, 8200
Litres, PCV4 Control Unit, Fullwood
Regent TW Water Heater, 2x Copeland 3
Phase Compressors. Excellent Condition
– replaced by EOD silo. £9,000+VAT.
Available for immediate collection. Looe
area
01503 220240
Case 4230LP 4WD tractor with Quicke
loader. 1996. £8,000 No VAT. Near
South Molton.
07843 479249
Maxi scrape 6ft galvanised. Push pull.
Box collection. £425. A choice of heavy
duty ring feeders in good condition.
01409 221341 / 07791 872662
Bateson Eurostock 316 Trailer. 12ft x 5ft
8ins x 6ft high. 6 years old. Cattle use
only. Very tidy. £2750 plus VAT. Looe.
07967 923136.
MF5455 tractor 2005. 4000 hours. Good
tyres. Very clean, tidy tractor £16750
+ VAT. MF390 tractor with chief loader,
with 3rd service. 1988. GWO. £8000 +
VAT. Marshall 6.5 tonne drop side tipping
trailer 2013. Little use. VGC. £2750 +
VAT. Generator 6.25 KVA. Electric start
diesel. Old but good condition. £350.
Land Rover Discovery Commercial with
rear seats. 2011. Black. 61000 miles.
FSH. VGC £18000 + VAT. Dorset.
01929 471932 / 07971 287972
McConnel PA34 hedge trimmer. Cable
controls 1.2m (4ft) cutter head GWO.
£1900 ONO
01271 850826 07968 372241
MF 525 combine working order used this
season offers
01566 785465
Daihatsu Fourtrak. X reg. MOT. 117 k
miles. £2750.
07966 530811
Bateson 12ft cattle trailer. £2200 ONO.
01984 623550
Toyota Hi-Lux manual, 3L diesel 4 door.
Silver. Late 2007 82,000 miles. Colour
matched topper. BF Goodrich all-terrain
tyres, tow bar, remote locking, air con.
Spot lights, tinted glass. 12 months MOT,
service history with upgrades. £8000 plus
VAT
07767 657532
Potato riddler x2, potato rubber elevator,
shear grab & Lister shearing motor with
cable. All gwo.
01769 560788
Tomahawk 8500 straw spreader as new.
Stored indoors. Offers over £9,000.
Retirement sale
07708 099266
14,000 Ltr Mueller, 10,000 Ltr Fullwood
Packo, 10,000 Ltr Fabdec, 8,000 Ltr
Roka, 6.000 Ltr Mueller, 5,000 Ltr
Fabdec, 4,800 Delaval (holds 5,000 Ltr),
4,000 Ltr Mueller, 4,000 Ltr Fabdec,
4,000 Ltr Delaval + almost new Mueller
Washer, 3,800 Ltr Packo Fullwood
RMIB, 3,000 Ltr Mueller, 2,200 Ltr Packo
Fullwood RMIB, Ice Builder suitable for
up to 6,500 – 7,000 Litres per day, main
dealer for new ro-ka milk cooling systems
- Talk to us about our “Green Machine”
Heat Recovery System. With almost all
installations returning a 30-50% return on
investment, can you afford not to install it
on your Dairy Farm? Please see www.
southwestrefrigeration.co.uk for more
info. For further details please call S.W
Refrigeration specialising in “On Farm
cooling Equipment”
01392 210344 or Paul on 07974 140949
6930 premium John Deere, TLS , front
linkage with PTO, 10 plate, 6590 hrs, 40k
autoquad, 3 electric spools, 650 & 540
Goodyear tyres E Devon 07970 119407
Pichon 2500 gallon galvanised slurry
tanker. 2006, 30.8 tyres, big pump, low
level pipe tray, easy hookup 6inch pipes.
East Devon
07970 119407
Redrock diet feeders, sheargrabs etc.,
Redrock dump trailers, low loaders. Call
Brian Anning.
07779 143439
Polaris Ranger 54 plate. Low hours.
£3200 + VAT.
01884 881242
Kubota GZD 15 zero turn mower,
cut & collect system. Easy cut height
adjuster. 42” Cut diesel engine 15hp now
surplus to requirement good condition
£2,250.00 + VAT.
01935 862079
New Holland T5030 wide tyres & only
290 hrs. Retirement disposal. £25,500 +
VAT
01598 763562
Lister 7.5 KVA startamatic generator with
all controls £1300 2 volac automatic
calve feeders. 1 Raw & powder milk
£4250. 1 Powder only £3500. 2 Stations
with ea. 18 New holland front weights
£45 ea ilfracombe area 07977 461341
Kubota B2230 4WD tractor hydro static
AC cab with Kubota LA332 loader 2009
625 hours. Very tidy. £10500 + VAT.
01308 488757
West mixer feeder. Relined. GWO
(w.som) 07999 887980
Mix-it 20ft flurry stirrer. GWO.
(w.som) 07999 887980
Ifor Williiams type DP120G. Cattle stock
box. Good condition. New tyres. ÃƒÂƒÃ‚
ÂƒÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â‚ÃƒÂƒÃ‚Â‚ÃƒÂ‚Ã‚Â£2,300.
Phone 01769 540219
2 DeLaval robots 2009 with auto foot
bath, 2 OPS, 3 sets of selection gates, 2
milk sampler units. Snell Cullompton
01884 266407 / 07850 856500
Two Deestone Extra Traction tyres. 7.50 16. 112L. 8P.R. Only 6000miles. Offers.
01823 461249
Manitou 629 Telehandler 64 reg 1020
hours pick up hitch, hydraulic locking,
rear camera 24" wheels £35,000 plus
VAT R Pellow Newquay 07976 150275
Retirement sale of Case 20m 1000l
tested sprayer £3000. 2x8tonne grain
trailers £1000 each. Lely centreliner,
good cond £600. 3 gang 8'6" cambridge
roller 22" aided fold £600. Teagle PTO
fan £150. Single leg subsoiler £150
various 4.5" grain augers +sp motorsoffers.
01548 531208
Toyota Hilux Invincible 3l, 4 door
pickup. 2011. Silver. 36000miles. New
tyres. Load liner in 1st class condition.
Vicon RSM twin disk fertiliser spreader.
1200kilo capacity. Recent calibration
test. Only used on small farm. Albutt
shear grab 5 ft. Albutt large grain bucket
7.8x5ft. As new condition. Only used
on grain. Roadsweeper brush 5ft wide.
Good order. Price on application with all.
01548 560191/ 07974 754848
Ford 4630 2 w drive tractor £6250 ono.
Shelbourne Reynolds sand dispenser
£1750 ono. 07917 776338/ 01297 33263
AD200 sawdust dispenser DWO 1150.
07769 675457
Loddon hardwood galvanised heavy duty
stable partitions. £250 per panel. Galv.
sheep turnover crate. £300. Automatic
nest boxes for 4500 layers. Open to
offers.
01884 855494/ 07793 291325
6’6” Maxiscrape yard scraper. 3 cyl John
Deere 11.20. Old but fun. 1 circular cattle
feeder. Taylor’s bull tether.
Brian Peace 01884 881316
Toyota Hilux 280 VX 2004. Leather seats.
Double cab. £4200 + VAT 01237 451678
59 round bale haylage wrapped. Offers.
15ft locking yoke gate, 6 bases, beef or
dairy. £150. Also 5 33ft 6” steel truss £40
ea.
07812 393259 Hemyock
Belmac 7.5 cube rota spreader
nice cond. 6x4 galv. stock link box.
01769550623/0770782238 ring anytime.
Wessex 9112 4 ft topper. Very tidy. £500
+ VAT
01308 488757
Ifor Williams P6E unbraked trailer. 750kg.
Livestock canopy. ALI floor, tail ramp,
spare wheel + extra mesh side. Virtuall
as new. £1000.
07974 860924
For Sale
Livestock
Ewes, rams, ewe lambs, & stores from
North of England & Scotland. Bought to
order. Stewart Dallyn
01271 830857 / 07712 898406
Rull Aberdeen Angus, young bulls
ready to work, well fleshed, member of
SAC Health Scheme, BVD & Johnes
accredited. Cullompton.
01884 34981
Ped Limousin bulls, 18-24 mths. Where
rumps are trumps. Lepto & BVD vac.
John Robinson
01363 866310
Killerton Limousin ped bulls, 16-25
months old, + 5yrs old stock bull, all
quiet, good EBV’s, easy calving. In cattle
health scheme. LEPTO & BVD vacc.,
semen tested. Patrick Greed. Exeter
01392 841228 / 07850 952983
Suffolk shearling & older stock rams.
Ped & Signet recorded. Grass fed,
reared to last & fit for purpose.
Can
deliver. Beaminster
01308 863054
Clun shearling & 2 older stock rams.
Ideal sire for ewe lambs. Easy lambing,
very active lambs, easy to manage. Can
deliver. Beaminster
01308 863054
Dexter pedigree heifers black x 3 served
by bull.
Somerset 07854 552 382
Suffolk shearling & older stock rams.
Ped & Signet recorded. Grass fed,
reared to last & fit for purpose.
Can
deliver. Beaminster
01308 863054
Clun shearling & 2 older stock rams.
Ideal sire for ewe lambs. Easy lambing,
very active lambs, easy to manage. Can
deliver. Beaminster
01308 863054
Severnvale Herefords. Naturally reared
bulls. 2 yr old & younger. Also ped cows
& calves.
01454 632309
Foxhill ped Limousin bulls for sale.
Reasonably priced from TB free herd
& high SAC health scheme. Accredited
for BBD & Johnes. View website www.
foxhilllivestock.com call Melanie Alford
07971 978767/ 01884 849369
Ped registered & recorded Hereford bulls,
various ages warranted for all systems.
Females usually available. 01460 234394
British Blue bulls, top quality, sensibly
priced, easy calving from Stoneleigh
herd. Haste.
01409 281230 / 07967 023680 / 683
British/Belgian Blue ped bulls & heifers
for sale. Breeders of Genus’ NewPole
Easy & Semex’s NewPole Chalky White.
Coloured & white bulls available - www.
newpole.co.uk
07885 721217 / 01823 673314
Ped Red Ruby Devon bulls & heifers, top
bloodline.
01271 867285
Charollais shearling ewes. Pure bred.
01837 82320 / 07977 110975
Small Ads contact details can be found on page 2
SMALL ADS
Lleyn rams for sale from top Signet
performance recorded flock of 1000
breeding ewes. Commercial traits are
the focus of the breeding. Ring Peregrine
Aubrey, South Devon
07970 773840
Miniature Mediterranean donkeys. Show
quality but also adorable pets for the
family as well as for the holiday trade.
More info www.highfield.eu/animals
07963 646402
Pygmy goats 3 adorable wethers ready
to leave their Mums www.highfield.eu/
animals
07963 646402
Lakemead pure British Friesian bulls for
fertility, longevity & male calf value. Jon
Wilson
07768 943380
Selection of home bred ped Aberdeen
Angus bulls, enquiries welcome.
07970 979819 / 01963 31771
Good quality Charollais rams, grass fed.
Brendon
01598 741285
Good Suffolk, Hampshire Down &
Romney shearling rams for sale. Good
EBVs. Derryman
07773 692558/07754 103862
Herdwick rams, registered, ready to
work.
01929 480626
Nealford Limousins, quality young bulls.
High EBVs, lepto & BVD vaccinated. SAC
healthplan. Also selection of ped females.
Also Angus bulls available. J.H. Neale
01566 772919 / 07929 662074
Alpacas, beautiful quality, various colours,
wonderful fleece, pregnant females,
guard & companion boys, young healthy
stock, BAS reg, all husbandry given.
Affordable sensible prices.
07801 734823
Quality ped Limousin bulls, ready for
work, excellent shape, easy calving strain,
come & take your pick. Bridgwater.
01278 733256 / 07817 676744
Maplejacks Angus a selection of ped
young bulls for sale. Members of SAC
premium cattle heath scheme.
01823 490718
Rodmead Aberdeen Angus bulls,
Biobest Health Accreditation, top EBV’s.
Warminster, Wilts. www.pedigreeangus.
co.uk
01985 844689
Poll Dorset rams, organic, pure bred,
closed flock, grass reared, various ages.
Witheridge
01884 861198
Severnvale Herefords. Naturally reared
bulls. 2 yr old & younger. Also ped cows
& calves.
01454 632309
Pot Kiln ped polled Herefords. Young
bulls ready to work. Suitable for cows &
heifers. All home bred.
01962 775203 / 07801 142244
Lleyn rams. Grass fed, fit to work, bred to
last. Also ewe lambs available. Geen.
North Devon
07917 311837
British Blue quality recorded bulls, from
the Coldridge herd.
01363 83807 / 07790 386309
Starline ped Simmentals. Bulls ready to
work. Very good conformation. Member
of Hi Health scheme. Accredited for BVD
& Johnes. T.N.R.H. Widdicombe
01803 732277
Organic Jacob ewe lambs & rams.
Braunton area.
Contact Dave on 07583 066713
Organic Gloucester oldspot weaners.
Braunton area.
Contact Dave on 07583 066713
Ped Lim bulls 1 working 2yr old, choice
of 18 months plus. Good feet & shape,
reasonably priced. Endacott.
Evenings 01409 221858 / 07974 387934
Jack Russell puppies, born 16/08/15
£200 ea. Parents good with children. 5
males smooth haired.
01647 270061
Weaners for sale. Outdoor reared, GOS
ready now (born 16/7/15), & GOS X
OSB ready early/mid Oct. Lovely friendly
piglets. Well handled & socialised. Wire
trained & wormed. Ilminster area.
Contact Belinda, 01460 53565
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Maplejacks Angus have a selection of
ped young bulls for sale. All tested clear
of BVD, IBR, Lepto, & Johnes. Members
of SAC premium cattle heath scheme.
01823 490718
Clun ewes, mixed ages. Dispersal of ped
flock. Hardy stock, Easy lambing. South
Molton.
01598 710440
Lleyn ewe lambs available, small flock
reduction. All Heptavac P-plus. Ilminster/
Taunton area
01823 480233
Quail, hatching & eating eggs. Day olds to
POL. Large or small orders. Plus frozen
quail supplied. POL hybrids, Waterfowl &
much more www.moonridgefarm.co.uk
01392 851190
Texel x Charollais, Lleyn, & Greyfaced
Dartmoor shearling rams. Foot vaxed.
Dawe. Tavistock.
01822 612202
Hereford x heifers in calf to ped Devon
bull. Due January. Very quiet, good type,
will make strong cows. 07774 449377
Alpacas - retirement sale. Small ped
herd to be sold preferably as one lot
but would consider splitting. 7 pregnant
females with cria at foot (2 male cria &
5 female cria), 2 pregnant females, 2
yearling females, 6 in tact adult males, 1
yearling male. All adults but one 8 year
old female are between 3 & 4 years old.
01460 220763 or 07951 553253
Suffolk x Mule ewe lambs for sale. Poll
Dorset ewe lambs.
078177 93105 /01769 550249
Poll Dorset ram lambs and Texel rams
also Texel ewe lambs.
01823 461575
Beef shorthorn heifers, 14-17 months old
& 3 whitebred shorthorn heifers all ready
to bull. Bristol area Tel:01454 632313
Charollais regd ram lambs.
01297 443377
Jacob ram & ewes. Jacob & JacobXMule
lambs.
01805 938426(evenings)
Excellent working strain of Collie puppies.
Both working parents can be seen.
01363 83807 /07790 386309
Huntaway cross collie pups. Ready end
Nov. Good working strain. 01278 671661
Mulberryherd bred from the Cockerington
Herd polled Charloais bulls. Very easy
calving. 01984 640321 / 07967 362137
Charollais shearling rams ready to work.
MV accredited. Hampshire / Dorset
border.
01425 479338
Ped N Devons. 2nd 3rd & 4th calving
cows. Due spring 2016. PD’d in calf to
Lee Manor Samson of Lee Manor Dart I.
Bull also for sale. Very easy calving.
01208 812670 N Cornwall
Collie pups reg. Champs in ped. X temp.
Born 5th Oct. Dogs £250, bitches £350.
Training available for dogs/owners if req.
David Grant 01363 877400
Ped Holstein Friesian bull. Born 28/7/13.
Quiet. Has been halter trained. Running
with Heifers. Seward, Pithayes.
01404 823638/ 07727 130386
Dairy Heifer Calves, organic, TB free.
Alan Webber 07525 489444
Hens aprx 75 weeks. offers. Chulmleigh
area
07855 772529 /07748 820196
Westwilmer ped Ab Angus, selection of
bulls & females, good conformation, very
quiet. Breedplan recorded, FABBL, Herd
Health scheme. Porlock. Somerset
01643 862524
Purebred Jacob tutor ewes. Wellington
area.
tel 07766 303089
Ped Highland bull. Quiet. Easily Handled.
Top Scottish bloodlines. Prize winner.
Proven stock getter.
01278 732252
Good quality Charollais rams. Grass fed
only. Quality from breeding not feeding.
01837 82320 / 07977 110975
Ped Aberdeen Angus bull. 18 months
old. Ready to work. Medium size. Good
bloodlines. V. quiet.
01823 480441
Pedigree Devon stock bull. 3 1/2 years
old.
Tel: 01237 451438
For Sale
Miscellaneous
Rayburns. Sale, repairs & restorations.
New boilers, fire bricks, re-enamelled
top plates. Royal, Regent, Supreme,
355, for sale various colours in stock.
07792 755103
Aga cooker re-enamelling service.
Exchange tops & lids. Cleaning service &
new door liners.
01392 841391
Static caravans/mobile homes. Double
glazing & central heating.
Tel Catherine 07769 566085
Home pine furniture for solid oak pine
& painted furniture, hand built/hand
finished, standard ranges plus furniture
made to any size. Made in Devon not
China! Visit show room at Buller Rd
Barnstaple Devon EX32 8JP. Open 10-5
Mon - Sat.
01271 323608
Virgin clean woodchip supplied by the
cubic metre, seasoned or green. Please
call Brendon Hill Tree Services Ltd
01984 624183 or 07971 531333
Trees: fruit, ornamental & hedging.
Largest range of Westcountry apple
varieties, pears, plums, medlar, quince,
nuts. Ornamentals for small gardens up
to parklands. Hedging & native trees for
all types of farm & country schemes.
Thornhayes Nursery, Cullompton. www.
thornhayes-nursery.co.uk 01884 266746
Low cost polycarbonate
panels for
conservatories, car ports, canopy roofs,
windows, tractors, greenhouses etc.We
supply multiwall, corrugated & solid sheet
cut to order at competitive prices. Fitting
service available. Glazing bars, carports
& DIY secondary glazing also available
at Omega Plastics. South Molton www.
omegabuild.com
01769 574426
Static caravans, ideal self build, farm
workers accomm., extra living accomm.
Prices to suit all budgets. In house
transport. www.strandcaravans.co.uk
email info@strandcaravans.co.uk
01823 672800 / 07970 906156
Winter housing available for up to 80
animals, cubicles, straw yard, & pit
silage. Qualified stockman. Bridgwater
contact stewart 07970 068603
Coarse fish for ponds/lakes & fisheries
management services such as fish
removals/netting
&
electrofishing
available. HBS fisheries is a CEFAS
registered fish farm & has 15 years
experience.
Visit www.hbsfisheries.
co.uk or phone Richard on
01823 412389 or 07966 239436.
12’x12’ wooden field shelters/stables with
box profile roof sheets as standard prices
from £650 (plus VAT) garages, sheds,
dog kennels also available.
Countrysidefencing.com
07736 009565 / 01460 52709
The static caravan specialists, ideal
accommodation for farmworkers, hands
& stable staff, even Granny. We have
over 40 caravans always in stock with
immediate delivery. Visit our web site &
come & view. All sizes & budgets to suit,
inc some with double glazing & Central
heating. www.ianjamescaravans.co.uk
Tel 01278 780565
Standard apple trees. (Cider, eating,
cooking, juicing varieties.) Also plums,
pears, & damsons & half standards
01963 441101
Exmoor Trees. Cell grown hardy trees &
shrubs for woodland, hedge & garden.
Tree protection products. Tim Greenland
www.exmoortrees.co.uk 07971 580057
Crash barriers, RSJ’s, sleepers, crossing
timbers / telegraph poles. 01458 832976
Cast aluminium house signs & plaques,
manufactured locally for farms, houses,
restaurants, hotels etc.
Visit www.dorothysfoundry.com or phone
01823 672640
British made plate racks & drying
racks for all range of cookers inc
Aga’s, Rayburns, Stanleys, Heritage,
Esse, Redfyre etc. Ideal Gift. www.
plateracksanddryingracks.co.uk
Tel: 01823 672640
Norfolk Black turkeys, oven ready,
organic, free range. The best Christmas
Dinner you’ll ever have. Chapple Farm
Organic Turkeys,
Dolton.niels@
chapplefarm.co.uk
01805 804359
Gascoigne Herrindbone 16 x 16 parlour,
high level jar. GM electron pulsators. GM
acr. feeder. 2 Full wood vacuum pumps,
motors etc. complete & ready to be
dismantled.
07971 429614.
Cauntax garden tractor, GWO, £250
ONO / Twose buck rake, 10 tines £350
ONO / 8ft Cambridge roller 6inch rings
£350 ONO / Weighing cattle crush, GWO,
£350 / 6ft bucket, off quicky loader. £300
ONO. Wiveliscombe
01984 624218
Cubicle rubber mats x 40 - £15 ea,
cubicles (older style) x 40 - £200 (can
split), Hosier milking parlour 7 x 14 with
prefab building, new plate cooler & tank open to offers / can split if required. Te l
Jim on
07936 141596
IAE fully galvd calf pens with front head
locking gates, 5’x3’ c/w bucket racks &
buckets, comes fully apart for cleaning &
storage.
Call 01840 212009
Dovecote, white, for poll mounting.
Hexagonal with octagonal pointed roof. 6
nest sites. Ideal Christmas present. £90
01271 858451
2 bedroom mobile home. Cosalt Madeira
2004. 36ft x 12ft. Full winter pack (don't
try & live through a winter without it!) Fully
fitted kitchen/diner. Lounge with double
sofa bed. Double glazed, central heating
galvanised chassis. New boiler 2012.
Henley Langport. Excellent condition.
£8,000 ONO.
Tel: 01458 251883 or 07790 017996
Gas Aga. Cream. 2 ovens. Little use.
Taken out because too hot for little
kitchen. £750
01749 860101
Sheep hurdles, feed barriers, lamb
adopter hurdles & troughs, made from
Douglas Fir & coach bolts. Very strong,
well designed for sheep. sensibly priced
for farmers.
07720 432100
Christmas gifts for farming feet. UK
alpaca socks, very warm & hard wearing,
made in Britain from British alpaca
fleeces.
Visit www.ukalpaca.com. 01884 243579
Aga cookers, re-enameled any colour oil,
gas or 13amp electric as new, fitted from
£2600 no VAT, conversions to 13amp
electric £1800 no VAT, please phone
Luke
07973 263242 / 01278 691490
Log equipment. Prepare for winter!
Trailers from £1250, Transport boxes
£220, Log grabs £945, Sawbenches
£950, Logsplitters £485. Comprehensive
range of farming & smallholder kit in
stock. New & used compact Tractors.
www.cowlingagri.com. Tel: 01458 25097
Logs. Dry, hard, & soft wood, in builders
bags. Free delivery 15 mile radius.
Witheridge
01884 861362
Large quantity of 'Rosemary' clay tiles,
plus valley & ridge tiles. Buyer collects.
Please ring Martin Stevens on
01278 784962
MVF barn. Galvanised steel frame, 45
x 25, 4m to apex, 2.5m to eaves, to,
BS550202, complies with permitted
development spec. Eternit Anthracite
roofing sheets as delivered – never
erected. (Re-advertised due to time
waster) £4500 ONO.
01626 871039
Two 4 tonne interior standing cake bins.
Ideal for nuts or blends. Comes with a
bagging chute. Good condition. £500 ea.
Crewkerne area.
07739 326212
Large quantities of wooden sheep
partitions/feeders. 15 ft & 12ft sections
with gates.
01963 220690.
Avery Platform scales 5cwt. Very good
condition. £30.
07855 197774
SMALL ADS
Mobile home. 32ft long 12ft wide. Open
to offers. Buyer collects. Taunton area.
07778 060148
Large timber shed. 24m x 11m (cedar).
Ex poultry house. Offers invited.
01308 488704
6ft tractor bucket with Chilton bracket,
£350. 2 Twose buckrake 5ft 8”, 10
tine, £350 ono. Cambridge roller 8ft, 6”
rings, £450. Weighing cattle crush £350.
Liscombe.
01984 624218
Cubicle housing for 100 cattle. Ad lib
silage, bedded every day & water in ea
shed all work done! Please call for more
info, Okehampton area
01837 52364 or 07415 064989
Rayburn Heatranger 460k oil burning
cooker, central heating, hot water. 17
years old but in full working order. Blue.
Buyer collects. £1000 ono. 01380 830611
Large & small English Walnut sections
from recently felled tree, suitable for
woodturning. Some sections over 20
inches across & up to 2ft thick. Offers.
01380 830611
Wood burning stove. Villager 'AL'
woodstove. 12/14 KW – low canopy.
£275.00 ONO. In excellent condition.
Buyer collects. jacksarcher@hotmail.
co.uk
01643 851643
Heavy duty plastic pipes, 4’ dia, 2½” thick
walls, in 10/15/20&30’ lengths available.
S Devon. Details call
01803 864791 / 07966 521213
Dry seasoned logs. Ash & Beech. Very
dry.
07817 793105 /01769 550249
Quality poultry houses & pens. All sizes.
At reasonable prices & can deliver.
01460242608 / 07854 128223
Only used 1 season, shower & toilet
cabin, all ready to plug in, superb
condition, cost £4500 new, only £2999.
07836 333548
Gun cabinet. Holds 5 guns. £65 ono.
01884 881242
Approx 1200 Tulieres De Beauvais
French roof tiles circa 1930's. £99 ono.
07752 148 481
Cablevale Cake Auger. Parlour parts
available.
07759 859812
Foot bath for cattle. 3 metre x 2 metre,
500 litre, 1.3 high side rails, gates on one
end & rubber mat. New.£2250 + VAT.
M - 07831 311750
Twose link box with stock gate.
Wellington area.
tel 07801 644257
Outdoor dog house 4x4x5’ + dog run
6x4x5’ high. For more details call
01308 422884 (Bridport)
Touring caravan twin axle spares / repair
£400.00. 01934 750298 / 07970 950707
24 ATL Parlour Feeders c/w auto ID
New in March 2011.Contact R Pellow
Newquay
07976 150275
Cubicle housing & keep for 60 head
of cattle. Suitable for dairy or beef.
Also loose housing for 25 young stock.
Feniton, Honiton area. Richard
07779 203177
Rangemaster Toledo 90 electric cooker.
Stainless steel finish. With splashback
& hood. £300. Bosch Logixx dishwasher
£90. All GWO. 01395 597485 Sidbury.
Horse box 7.5 tonne, 8 Reg, MOT’d
until 31/08/16. Fits 2 horses or 1 pony &
carriage. £3500ono.
01747 830752 Evenings pref.
Rhododen's(£6.00+)& conifers. Most
other broadleaves massively reduced
this month. 200+ species list from:
goakey101@aol.com.
Rackenford 01884 881633
Level pasture for sale at Rackenford,4.7
to 8.3 acres. Direct road access, water.
Seddons 01884 253500
Village hall surplus - Redring 3KW under
sink water heater £125. 2x£1 coin electric
meters £40ea or £70pr. 6x3KW Quartzray
radiant heaters. £11ea or £60 lot. 2 sports
nets 20x3m, wt.5kg ea. £12 ea or £20pr.
01288 331226/07815 818897
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For Sale
Forage crops
Quality round baled haylage, hay & straw.
Small baled hay & straw, del possible
Winkleigh 01837 83381 / 07876 106057
Good quality big square bale hay (4
string) made mid-June without rain for
our own horses. Howard Lewis, Bovey
Tracey
01647 253333
Best quality rolled barley, wheat & oats
supplied in dumpy bags. Ideal feed for
cattle, sheep, pigs & poultry. Call Matthew
at Avercombe
01769 550908
07792 453706
Barley & wheat straw + hay & silage in
various bales, available at competitive
price. Also fodder beet. Wadebridge. Call
Alec: 07792 373202 /eves 01208 851786
Best quality forage; hay & straw (barley,
wheat, oat, rape) & haylage. Any size
bale, delivery throughout the South West.
Organic hay & straw wanted.competitive
prices & reliable service. Tel:
M. R. Horn 01837 861443
or 07970 600800 or 01404 823333
Barley & wheat straw & hay for sale, all
baled & delivered by us, please ring for a
keen price on delivery throughout 2015,
we may save you hundreds of pounds on
your current suppliers mark up on bought
in straw, baling & selling straw for 25yrs.
Tel Alexander Mckie 07836 547930
Excellent small & round bale hay, suitable
all livestock delivery possible Lympsham,
Somerset
01934 751011
Good quality small bale hay, made in June
£3 per bale. Delivery possible. Wellington
area.
07793 983531
Good quality round bale meadow grass
haylage. Made June 2015, baled by
McHale fusion baler. stored on hard
standing. Assistance with loading, Hatch
Beauchamp
07793 316705
Round bale wheat straw & small bale
barley straw & hay. Padstow area.
01637 860314
Small bale meadow hay, June dry cut
£3.25 ea, collected. Can deliver. Small
bale hayledge £4.50 ea Fred Wing
Churchstanton TA3
07815 139739 / 01823 601271
Fodder beet good quality, delivery can be
arranged. 07768 587702 / 07972 009786
Wheat & oat straw big square bales.
Fodder beet. Can deliver locally. Bideford.
01237 451269
Hay, straw, haylage, fodder beet, stock
feed potatoes & feed wheat. Can deliver.
lminster 07803 130358 / 01460 240364
Quadrant bale hay 2015. Also first cut
silage 2014.
01278 671661
Round bale 3rd cut silage. Chard,
Axminster area,
07968 502199
Honest Ray’s small bale hay & straw.
Excellent quality 40 bale loads, delivered
free 10 miles radius Tiverton.
01884 855333 / 07710 137343
New season hay bales. St Giles in the
Wood. Good quality. £3.50. 07919 047249
Small bale hay, 2014. Made in June, no
rain, £2 per bale. Round bale haylage,
2015.
01884 881382 / 07732 230589
Good quality hay & haylage in small
bales. Haylage also available in big
square 4-string bales & round bale hay.
Free delivery within 10 mile radius of
Barnstaple. Phone Adrian Tucker
01271 850826 07968 372241
Organic mixed barley/ oats. Whole or
rolled. Crediton.
01363 774292
7 tonnes of wheat & 5 tonnes of oats.
South Molton area.
01769 572294
Straw & hay bought & sold in any size
of bale or load. Also bedrap, bedmax &
white small flake shavings at competitive
prices.
Tel 01458 447833 or 07889 064294
Green Oat Straw, silage wrapped round
bales, Ideal for feeding, Bodmin area
07836 552642
Hay & straw delivered, 90 small bale
loads, Mid Devon
01363 84595
1 fodder beat. Stone free. £25 per tonne.
Can deliver. Snell, Cullompton.
01884 266407 / 07850856500
Wheat & barley straw & haylage for sale.
Delivered
Tiverton 07850 222929
Dust extracted chopped oil seed rape
straw, 20kg sealed bales from £3.90/bale.
Taunton 01823 451365
Wanted
Store bullocks 6 months old upwards
& dairy heifers calves or older
07745 843925 / 01884 253847
Beef store cattle & store bulls, for
finishing, can take from TB clear or
restricted farms. A Dare.
01297 32992 / 07971 541670
Experienced Class 2 Livestock (cattle)
drivers required for company in Taunton.
4 days per week Mon-Thurs. Applicants
must hold driver CPC & be experienced in
handling & loading livestock from farms.
Good rate of pay for experienced person.
Tel
01884 849369 /07971 978767
Full & part time general farm workers for
beef & sheep farm. Must be experienced
with farm machinery. Full time will be
required to work 5 days a week, including
some weekend & part time 3 days per
week to inc some weekends. Immediate
start postion. Culmstock
01884 849369 / 07971 978767
Experienced Class 2 Livestock (cattle)
drivers required for company in Taunton.
4 days per week Mon-Thurs. Applicants
must hold driver CPC & be experienced in
handling & loading livestock from farms.
Good rate of pay for experienced person.
Tel
01884 849369 /07971 978767
Beef store cattle & store bulls, for
finishing, can take from TB clear or
restricted farms. A Dare.
01297 32992 / 07971 541670
Full & part time general farm workers for
beef & sheep farm. Must be experienced
with farm machinery. Full time will be
required to work 5 days a week, including
some weekend & part time 3 days per
week to inc some weekends. Immediate
start postion. Culmstock
01884 849369 / 07971 978767
Good quality TB Friesian & continental
bull calves for bull beef unit
07740 399138 / 01884 860165
Land Rovers early series & 90 Defenders.
Malcolmclark.avm@gmail.com.
07714 017769 / 01892 891051
Toyota Landcruisers 4.2 & Nissan Patrol
with 4.2 diesel engines.
07860 423139 / 01462 743843
Grass keep with or without sheds
01884 253847 / 07745 843925
Old shepherd's hut any condition will
collect.
07971 417177
MF135, 35, 65, T20, 148, 240, 165, 550,
590,188 & 290+ all other older MF models
+ all older Fords & John Deere models +
other makes & models of tractor.
07860 423139 / 01462 743843
All models 4x4 pick-up single & dble
cabs, good, bad or ugly. Also 2wd pickups, petrols & diesels.
07860 423139 / 01462 743843
Top money paid for Vauxhall Bravas,
Isuzu Rodeos, Toyota Hilux, Nissan D21
& D22, 4x4 or 2x4, any cond.
07809 461389
Top prices paid for 4x4 & 4x2 petrol
Toyota Hi-Lux pick-ups. 07860 423139
Arable land required for cereal growing
10 mile radius Winkleigh/Chulmleigh
either rent or contract farm. Can supply
references. Russ
07701 097824 or russ@pmfarm.co.uk
Devon & Devon-X store cattle required,
please call
07779 582526.
Grass keep for 100 home bred ewes,
early November to mid December. Can
split. S Devon.
07870 120536
Property & land, any location or condition.
Propertycycles.co.uk
01458 251630
Full / part time positions available now on
a new 750 cow dairy unit in North Devon.
Join an exciting new team with excellent
packages to suit a growing business on a
1300 acre farm. For detail in confidence
email: simongoaman@hotmail.co.uk
call 07977 008905
Wanted for restoration project: An old
motorcycle/road bike/scramble bike/
moped. Anything considered
07860 526206
Part time stock manager sought for ped
sheep & cattle in Widecombe area.
Please call 07786 061094
Herdsperson required, some experience
preferred. Flexi hours, wage negotioable,
rent free cottage.
01404 891612
Store cattle, cows & bulls, no pre
movement test needed, over 12 months.
Can take TB cattle, top prices paid. J
Symons. 01805 603250 / 07801 650401
Free range chicken shed. 150+ hens.
01364 643309
Harry Hebditch poultry house. 18x70 ft.
Reasonable condition. Offers.
Honiton area.
07712 050776
Classic farm tractors, Ifor Williams
trailers, farming bygones, old galvanised
iron, granite etc. Please look on website
reuseablematerials.net 01548 521278
Dorset Horn ewes & ram, any age
07837 331696
In calf Jersey, dehorned, used to being
handled & also Red poll heifers.
01409 253882
A bit of Land. Around about an acre of
land with road access, to buy or lease
in South Hams. To discuss opusailing@
gmail.com
or 07718 384591
Glasshouse, 60ft X 40ft. approx. Buyer
collect. SW area.
01297 489113
Deer, dead or alive, excellent price paid,
willing to collect Robert Hawker
07967 698153
Store lambs, Old ewes. Top prices paid.
J Simmons.
01805 603250 / 07801 650401
Full time calf rearer wanted on dairy farm
near Winkleigh. Please call Graham.
07976 051824 or Will 07753 206619.
Wanted McConnell Hedge trimmers PA
93,PA 94,PA 95,PA 24,PA 25 Contact
07773 353515 or 01823 413085
Allis Chalmers G Tool Carrier Tractor
with rear diesel engine. Toolbar hoe
with sprung units/depth wheel need 20.
Accord air drill for parts.Please call
01398 361214 (Devon)
Whole barley contact Stuart
07740 399138 / 01884 860165
Ford p100 pickup Sierra & Cortina type +
early Bedford / Vauxhall rascal pickups.
07809 461389
Night time milker required. 3-4 times per
week. Taunton area.
07900 571761
Herdsperson to join team for herd of 240.
One of two herds on 1200 acre organic
farm. The milk from the pedigree British
Friesians is supplied to the family owned,
long established, processing business.
AI and foot trimming useful, otherwise
training given. Apply with CV to Holt
Farms Ltd, YVHQ, Rhodyate, Blagdon,
Nr Bristol, BS40 7YE or e-mail to
vacancies@holtfarmsgroup.co.uk
Lambing help wanted. Jan/Feb.
Accommodation provided.
07977 552051 Exeter area.
Couple wanted at caravan park near
Burnham on sea for cleaning duties and
tractor work/maintenance. Touring pitch/
Accommodation available. For 2016
season but may be full time.
01934 750298 / 07970 950707.
Sheep grass keep for ewes or ewe
lambs. 01765 560291/ 07970 200836
SMALL ADS
Part-time Pig Stockperson/General Farm
Worker required on farm near Cullompton,
required 5 hours a day (times to be
mutually agreed), Mon - Fri. We're looking
for a physically fit, reliable person with
good animal husbandry skills, 1 year min.
agricultural experience, as well as tractor
driving and basic farm machinery skills.
£8.50 per hour. To discuss contact
07788 595739
Mini diggers, dumpers, & concrete mixers.
(diesels).
07809 461389
Services
Steve Lerwill foot trimming specialist,
whole herds undertaken, competitive
rates, NACFT member cat 1, large bulls
not a problem, all areas covered.
07915 608139 / 01769 572699
Exmoor Air Conditioning, Agricultural
HGV & plant aircon service & repairs.
Most pipes made or repaired on site.
Aircon parts & blower motors supplied.
Mobile service. Mid/North Devon & W
Somerset area. Phone anytime Jon New
Ash Mill, South Molton
07733 063658 / 01769 551828
Planning consultancy, all aspects of your
planning dealt with, inc barn conversions,
essential rural workers dwellings,
change of use, permitted development,
enforcement issues & agri buildings. XL
Planning & design.
01884 38662
infoxlplanning@gmail.com
On Tap water treatment, water softeners,
borehole, well & booster pumps,
chlorine dosing, PH correction, nitrate
reduction, sediment filters, drinking water
filters, UV sterilisation & water quality
testing. Supply, installation & service.
www.on-tap.co.uk / adrian@on-tap.co.uk
01458 274289
Farm fencing, post & railing, gate
hanging, hedgelaying / restoration, flail
hedge trimming, ditch cleaning & general
countryside maintenance; wooden stable
/ shed doors & stream gates made,
domestic / garden fencing, decking &
gates. Over 20 years experience.
Please
contact
Robin
Gabriel
07802 530534 / 01884 35681
Freeze branding & concrete grooving.
very competitive rates. Call Martin Hares
01749 678685 / 07860 958157
Milking parlours tested to ISO standard,
static & dynamic. Professional service.
Based Somerset/Dorset border.
07717 763183
Planning consultancy, all aspects of your
planning dealt with, inc barn conversions,
essential rural workers dwellings,
change of use, permitted development,
enforcement issues & agri buildings. XL
Planning & design.
01884 38662
infoxlplanning@gmail.com
On Tap water treatment, water softeners,
borehole, well & booster pumps,
chlorine dosing, PH correction, nitrate
reduction, sediment filters, drinking water
filters, UV sterilisation & water quality
testing. Supply, installation & service.
www.on-tap.co.uk / adrian@on-tap.co.uk
01458 274289
Freeze branding & livestock scanning.
Defra approved, reliable, efficient service
throughout the South West. Call Brett
Luxton on 01837 880331 / 07889 275937.
Email: luxtonfreezebranding@gmail.com
SJ Norman & Sons offer emergency
slaughter services, veterinary certificate
required. 07724 870217 / 01308 422967
PLEASE NOTE
Mole Valley Farmers
have more than 20,000
members, some of these
are dealers & traders. If
you wish to know whether
advertisers are dealers or
traders, please ask when
making your enquiry.
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Farm fencing, post & railing, gate
hanging, hedgelaying / restoration, flail
hedge trimming, ditch cleaning & general
countryside maintenance; wooden stable
/ shed doors & stream gates made,
domestic / garden fencing, decking &
gates. Over 20 years experience.
Please
contact
Robin
Gabriel
07802 530534 / 01884 35681
Smalls
of
Devon,
industrial
&
domestic roof coating specialist. High
pressure painting of rusty barns,
slate weatherproofing, exterior wall
coatings, high pressure cleaning &
re-slating & tiling service. 01626 680239
01626 821537 / 07754 856859
Freeze branding & livestock scanning.
Defra approved, reliable, efficient service
throughout the South West. Call Brett
Luxton on 01837 880331 / 07889 275937.
Email: luxtonfreezebranding@gmail.com
David Mather cattle services. Hooftrimming, cattle clipping & de-horning.
Clean, safe equipment. Skilled, quiet
stockmen. fully qualified & insured.
Offering a professional service across the
South-West. Ring David for competitive
prices on
07800 985006.
SJ Norman & Sons, will slaughter &
provide butchery for home consumption,
lambs prices from £24, pigs £35, beef
£200, as per your cutting instructions.
We can also pack & label your cuts direct
for your freezer. Email admin@sjnorman.
demon.co.uk
call 01308 422967
Fencing at competitive prices to include
stock fencing, post & rail & other fencing
needs.
07740 399138 / 01884 860165
Winter housing for 30-60 cattle. Straw,
clap & bale silage provided. Cubicles &/or
straw yard. Full service except vet work.
Cullompton
07889 269060
Sheep & cattle scanning (PD). Simon
Cooper. 07974 120946 / 01837 851717
Mike Ford fencing. National fencing
competition winner 2008/09/10/12. Stock
fencing, post & rail, equestrian & poultry.
01769 580472
Farmers & smallholders, farm shops etc.
slaughtering & cutting service available at
small family run, fully approved, abattoir
& cutting plant. Pork, lamb & beef (inc
OTM) processed to your requirements.
Soil Association & ABM certified.
csnellwholesale@btconnect.com
01460 220420
Richard Cory hoof trimming, NACFT
regd, fully licenced cat1, competitive
prices, fully insured, experienced hoof
trimmer. 07538 350810 / 07585 950130
Freeze branding & concrete grooving.
Covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset &
Dorset. Reliable worker at competitive
rates call Tim Mountjoy. www.swfb.co.uk
01237 431713 / 07920 161438
Swimming pool & hot tub construction,
maintenance & repair. Hugh Gardner
www.devonpoolservices.com
07929 960761 or 01884 820230 (Eve)
West country bore holes, competitive
prices for water boreholes, dowsing,
pump & filtration supply, installation, after
service & maintenance.
www.westcountryboreholes.com
01398 371441 / 07971 103906
Professional sheep scanning service. No
job too small. Also contract sheparding
with mobile race. North Devon &
surrounding areas. Chris 07708 301956
Countrysidefencing.com All aspects of
fencing. 07736 009565 / 01460 52709
Riding arenas constructed to the highest
standard.
Countrysidefencing.com
07736 009565 / 01460 52709
Sheep scanning, in a crate standing up,
we mark, fast & accurate, 20yrs exp here
& NZ. Also cattle scan qualified. Luke.
Soms/Glos/Wilts.
07889 248640
Book keeping, tax returns & VAT. Mrs
Amanda Cowley amandacowley155@
gmail.com
01984 629245
Miscanthus energy crop for sustainable
biomass, grow your own fuel annually for
biomass heating (RHI) or contract, also
provides excellent biodiversity / game
cover or for animal bedding. Rhizome
orders now being taken. Complete
service available.
Mike 01823 681209 / 07860 899485
Horses & ponies for loan. Shilstone
Rocks Riding Centre have a selection
of horses & ponies for winter loan. www.
dartmoor-riding.com Email shilstone@
dartmoor-ponies.com
01364 621281
Gold services S.W. Ltd, agricultural
building supply. Erected repair work,
alterations, roofing, cladding etc
07734 690278 / 01884 254902
N & C Polytunnel Installers Ltd. Sheep
housing, cattle housing, agriculture &
horticulture, re-sheeting & farmyard
canopies. Call Nick on 07800 832102
N Kingdon agricultural engineer, 20 years
experience servicing & repairing all types
of tractor, machinery, & ATV’s. good
knowledge of MF.
01598 763670
Timber pole barn 60ft long x 15ft wide
x 13ft high (4x 15ft bays) full length box
profile tin roof & back, timber cladding on
the 2 end bays. Supplied & fitted in the
South West only. Other sizes available
upon request. Fully erected £5000 +
VAT. All sizes also available in steel. Visit
website for pictures. Email: alexvenn@
msn.com Website: southwestpolebarns.
com Tel: 07811 299343 / 01823 461817
Heifer rearing. I've been heifer rearing for
9 yrs & at present sending heifers home
at 600-700kg been TB free for 16 yrs.
John Searle, Axminster 07968 691549
Colin Weeks Forestry & Fencing, for all
your forestry requirements, from thinning
to clear felling, we buy diseased larch
& all other species of standing timber,
hardwood & softwood. info@colinweeks.
co.uk
01769 580096 / 07713 248744
Colin Weeks Fencing, specializing in
agricultural, equestrian, also sand school
construction, security & all other types
of fencing undertaken. www.colinweeks.
co.uk email info@colinweeks.co.uk
01769 580096 / 07713 248744
Town & Country planning consultancy,
specialising in planning applications &
general advice relating to householder,
equestrian,
small
renewables,
agricultural, enforcement issues
&
agricultural appraisals. Judith Hayes
Planning.
01598 740481
Hedge trimming & ploughing, Tiverton/
South Molton area Colin Tanner
07772 009799
Slug pelleting available by quad bike.
01984 640321 / 07967 362137
Farm buildings built, repaired & altered.
James Gardner
07807 359847
Farm security gates. Made to measure.
General welding and machine repair.
Acre Engineering, Chulmleigh
01769 580600
AJB welding, metalwork & repairs. Farm
machinery & metalwork made & repaired,
gates & railings manufactured & fitted.
Stable partitions & building repairs.
Quick call out mobile welding & cutting.
Free quotes & site visits in Somerset.
07866 616064
Winter housing for cattle. Cubicle &/or
straw shed. Blagdon Hill.
01823 421362 07905 006227
Cattle keep available. Houses 1800.
Silage & feed available. 07971 654826
Dehorning service covering Devon &
Cornwall all equipment supplied James
07896 922284 / 01805 601759
For Hire
Skid steer loaders, from 44” to 66” wide,
both with buckets & dung grabs. Also
1.5T to 5T mini diggers, available with
post hole auger & breaker/post banger.
Self drive. Richard Smith. North Molton.
01598 740406 / 07970 914070
Mature Limousin bulls for hire. Ped &
quiet, BVD & Lepto vac. John Robinson.
01363 866310
8” tracked or wheeled wood chippers,
diesel, with or without operator.
07970 059622 / 01769 574096
Stump grinder, removes any size
of stump, with or without operator.
07970 059622 / 01769 574096
Cherry picker, 50’ reach, ideal for gutters,
chimneys, painting, tree work etc.
07970 059622 / 01769 574096
9T & 2T digger with operator for hire.
Competitive rates.
01823 669090
Engine/hydraulic log splitter, compact,
powerful, towable and easy to use - with
or without operator
07971 411691 or 01769 579816
To Let
Harlyn Bay near Padstow, comfortable
3 bed holiday cottage. 500 yards from
safe, sandy beach & coast path. Enclosed
garden
01271 850658
Devon quirky cottage. Sleeps 7. Beach 10
mins, Exeter city 10 mins. Beautiful area
suffolkcottagewoodbury@gmail.com
07890 23313
Algarve Portugal, 2 bed villa on Rocha
Brava resort. Pools & tennis on site. 10
min walk to beach & golf. 01271 321584
2 luxury holiday cottages set in 50 acres of
grounds. Please see video on our website
for details www.walnutbarnholidaycotages.
co.uk
call Mark 07831 105630
Padstow - Holiday home to let. 3 bed
(Sleeps 6) Townhouse. Aprx 500 yds
walk from harbour. Special out of season
rates of £25 p.p.p.n. email: JISeddon@
hotmail.co.uk, search P51 @ www.
helpfulholidays.com, or call 07817 939072
Rustic b&b/ shepherds hut. En suite
shower/loo. Woodburner mountain views/
own space on farm. Mid wales
07718498042
At Stud
Ped Parsons Russell Terrier for stud hire
01460 221763 / 07887572908
Stop press
FOR SALE FOR Rayburn 440K (2012
model)- oil fired, cooking, domestic hot
water, central heating. Black, never
been used, still in original packaging.
Bought through MVF but never installed.
Now available for private sale between
owner and purchaser, with no warranty
implied or given. Can be viewed at MVF
Holsworthy, where staff can give more
information on the specification. £3500
no VAT. Payment will be taken before
collection. Delivery can be provided
subject to separate negotiation. For
further information, please contact
Holsworthy store, or the owner on 07786
753363
Similar model,
for illustration
only.
NOTICE TO ADVERTISERS
We would like to remind members that
when advertisements are placed in our
"Small Ads" section it is they who are
liable in law not to mis-represent any
offering for sale, under the Business
Advertisement Disclosure Order. Whilst
every care is taken by MVF staff to
ensure clarity of purpose, it is the
responsibility of the advertiser not to
infringe current legislation.
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY | NEWS
Christmas
Events at Mole
Valley Farmers
With festive food tastings, Christmas gift
ideas, Christmas trees, entertainment
and refreshments in store for you this
November and December, please join us at
one of our Christmas events.
DIARY DATES
31 Oct1 Nov
1 Nov
3 Nov
4 Nov
Winter Heating Event and Food Fair, MVF Holsworthy. 10-4pm
British Deer Farms & Parks Association Annual Conference, Tiverton Hotel.
Contact 0845 634 4758 or email info@bdfpa.org
361 Energy Fair*, Barnstaple Pannier Market 10-4pm
Cornwall Grassland Society AGM, Lanhydrock Hotel PL30 5AQ 7.30pm. Contact
01409 254300 or email theia.farrow@harpersfeeds.co.uk
W Country Layers Assoc AGM, with Potters Equipment. Padbrook Park, Cullompton
EX15 1RU. Refreshments. To attend, contact A Colville-Hyde 07769 710855
Somerset Grassland Meeting, The Pipers Inn, Ashcott TA7 9QL 8pm.
5 Nov
For MVF members there is also Double
Discount all day and free refreshments (in
the evenings only), so make sure you take
advantage of these benefits of your MVF
membership!
11 Nov
Each store will be holding two events,
starting in November and running from
8am-9pm - more details in the next
Newsletter.
16 Nov
12 Nov
18 Nov
Soil Symposium 2015 Soil Association event tackling soil health challenges and
finding solutions “The top 6 inches - practical ways to build great soil”. At-Bristol,
Harbourside Bristol. Book your place at soilassociation.org/soilsymposium
Beef South West*, Westpoint, Exeter EX5 1DJ. Contact 01392 82153 or info@
beefsouthwest.co.uk
Devon Grassland Society Meeting, The Exeter Court Hotel. John Owen, Farm
Manager at Gelli Aur College will speak about the Grass Value Project. Contact Nigel
Hester 01395 233013
Helston Fatstock Show, cattle, sheep, crops, YFC, photography etc. Franchis Farm,
Helston by kind permission of Mr Bob Cowell. More info Valerie Care 01209 831738
N Devon Grassland Society Meeting, Cedars, Barnstaple EX31 2HE 8pm. Celia
Diepenbroek. Contact Dave Budd on 07774 196792 for more information.
AgriScot*, Royal Highland Centre, Ingliston, Edinburgh. 8-5pm
19 Nov
Moleenergy Information Day, Ashcott, Bridgwater. Find out about Moleenery and
the technologies we work with. Places limited call 01769 576505 to secure a place.
21 Nov
Cornish Winter Fair, Wadebridge celebrating Cornish farming - see below for details
English Winter Fair/ National Pedigree Calf Show, Staffordshire County Show
21-22 Nov Ground. Advanced tickets cost £8 (£10 on gate), entry for children under 16 is free.
01786 258060 or visit www.staffscountyshowground.co.uk
24 Nov
Christmas Event at MVF St Columb and Newton Abbot
25 Nov
Christmas Event at MVF Holsworthy and Bridgwater
26 Nov
Christmas Event at MVF South Molton and Frome
30 Nov
SW Winter Fair*, Primestock Show, Sedgemoor Auction Centre. 01278 410278
30-1 Dec
Welsh Winter Show*, Royal Welsh Showground, Builth Wells LD2 3SY
1 Dec
Christmas Event at MVF Cullompton and Liskeard
3 Dec
Bude Grassland Society Ladies Night.Trethorne Leisure PL15 8QE 7.30pm.
Contact 01409 254300 theia.farrow@harpersfeeds.co.uk
Christmas Event at MVF Yeovil
Join us at your local branch
Soil Association Soil Symposium
Come and celebrate the 2015 International Year
of Soils, at the 7th annual Soil Symposium.
This year the theme is “The Top 6 Inches –
Practical ways to build great soil”.
This practical event will tackle soil health
challenges and find solutions that will support
your farming business. 5th November, Bristol.
See
ee “Diary Dates”.
For information on these events, contact the Show Team on 01769 575653
or see www.asao.co.uk (Assoc. of Shows and Agric. Organisations)
www.molevalleyfarmers.com/mvf/info/general/Community
*MVF attending
Cornish Winter Fair
To celebrate the best of Cornish farming and food
Saturday 21st November, Wadebridge
Wadebridge Prime Stock and Produce Show will
now form part of a wider food and farming event,
the Cornish Winter Fair which is being held in the
Exhibition Halls at the Royal Cornwall Events Centre,
home of the Royal Cornwall Show, on the outskirts of
Wadebridge.
There will be a myriad of competitive classes including
cattle and sheep showing, fruit and vegetables, dairy
produce, cookery, handicrafts, floral art, home-made
wine, liqueurs and honey. There are also competitive
children’s, Young Farmers Club and WI sections.
ALL PRICES IN
THIS NEWSLETTER
EXCLUDE VAT
(where applicable)
EXCEPT WHERE
STATED OTHERWISE
“As well as the traditional competitive elements of the
prime stock show we are adding so much more to the
event,” said Chris Riddle. A range of quality local food
and drink producers will be showcasing their products
with the opportunity to try and buy, and also local craft
stalls selling their wares.
For prize schedules and other details for the event, please call 01208 814489 or visit the website
www.royalcornwallshow.org/other-events/the-cornish-winter-fair. Admission is free of charge.

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