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October 2014
No. 605
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Maize
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Focus on Holsworthy
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Chutney recipe
Fertiliser
Planning for spring 11
Barley beef systems
Making a profit 8
Fluke
Treating fluke in sheep
and cattle 16-17
Farming
essentials
4 pages of savings on
farming products
Autumn styles
Jordan Manning of Withleigh YFC in the
reversible novice class at the club’s first
Annual Ploughing Match
Mole Valley Farmers - part of the countryside
Winter clothing and
accessories 26-27
FARMING
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FARMING
OCTOBER 2014
Chairman’s letter
We all know what K.I.S.S. stands for. It
occurred to me recently that even in this
vibrant, developing, technologically advanced,
yet volatile period we find ourselves in,
sometimes the very simple things still
have a part to play. Two such experiences
recently; the first example was a piece of
machinery which we used to move straw
windrows behind a combine. Groundbreaking revelation. Historically, in the last
century, a ‘Cock Pheasant’ or ‘Wuffler’ were
commonplace (undoubtedly some will still be
in use). This style of machine was generally
superseded by ‘tedder’ type machines such
as haybobs and the like, which have evolved
into very large 10 meter tedders. These were
deemed better for drying than their gentler
counterpart. The revelation came, for me
anyway, this summer when I enquired from a
friend as to how his new generation ‘Wuffler’
was. This was not meant to be a euphemism.
A topic of polite conversation, I’m sure you
will agree. He informed me that it was fine
and thanked me for asking. Having shown,
in what was probably more than a healthy
interest in someone else’s ‘Wuffler’, eventually
a loan of the aforementioned tool was agreed.
The simple unsophisticated gentle action
- Majestic. A few tines bolted to a number
of bars, rotating around on a shaft under a
hood. This fluffs up the crop to allow air to
pass through for the purpose of drying. No
stones, very little fuel, limited crop losses and
effective. Crop drying doesn’t get any better
than this.
Just to prove I do need to get out a little
more, another example of a simple piece of
equipment to fulfil a meaningful role is, wait
for it, a ‘snacker feeder’. Let’s proceed on the
basis its better late than never to recognise
the usefulness of such a machine. For feeding
groups of grazing stock to lengthen rotations
or raise growth rates it’s a revolution. A
number of farms have been using this
approach for many years with great success.
In times when the need to adapt is as strong
as ever, simple cost effective options which
give great rewards with limited investment
can have some appeal. Flexibility.
The autumn still has a lot to offer and
planning for the winter and spring is
underway. Maize harvesting conditions have
been favourable so far in an early season
and grazing has been excellent throughout.
Cropping and fully disseminating the latest
CAP changes still to be finalised, but one
point which has sparked some debate is the
hedge cutting delay to 1st September from
2015. I would imagine on very wet land the
available hedge trimming days in any given
year would be substantially reduced. To grow
a good strong hedge a late cutting in January
can help but some years the amount of hedge
trimming days in January and February can be
very limited. This year it was close to zero.
The rationale seems to be to protect later
nesting bird species. The wood pigeon is
listed, but they seem to breed all year. Other
more vulnerable species such as the yellow
hammer is also listed. A slightly more worthy
candidate for some help, but how many chicks
born and reared in August will survive the
winter?
There are some suggestions that in order to
comply with the three crop rule and lower
cereal prices, fallow may return to some
rotations. It is sometimes useful to remind
ourselves what CAP stands for - Common
Agricultural Policy. When the length and
breadth of these fair isles are considered
the diverse geographical, topographical and
agricultural variations can be stark, some
areas bearing no comparison to others.
Having driven through a few of the more
remote farming villages in other parts of
Europe, it can be a world apart from anything
in the UK. Then one starts to question the
true meaning of CAP.
Looking to the spring, for those businesses
which haven’t already done so, one issue
which may need some consideration is
planning fertiliser requirements allowing
for delivery in an appropriate time frame.
(December – January) The markets are
unsettled with far less early order business
being done to date. The factors which have
contributed to this are fairly flat market
conditions and the view that ‘early’ prices
were not sufficiently attractive to encourage
buyers. A significant volume of urea was
traded some time ago at very cost effective
values and as of today, all eyes are on
production facilities in the Middle East.
Will they open and produce more urea this
year or not. Values have moved up more
than 15% in recent weeks. In the spring of
2014 a bottleneck for deliveries occurred,
leaving some growers short of product at
key times. Unless something changes quickly
the problem next year may be far more
exaggerated. Some cover at this time has to
be worth a pop, as part of a risk management
tool.
Graeme Cock
Chairman
Every day a different influence affects the
market. It might be the Chinese holding
off dairy product procurement for the time
being, coupled with Russian/Ukraine events
and geo political events. The supply and
demand roulette wheel is currently centre
stage. Trying to evaluate what really has an
impact is not always straight forward; even
the suggestion by one poll that Scottish
devolution may happen, seemed to shock the
markets. The current situation globally for
the supply of most grain and milk products
is high which is impacting negatively. The
domestic situation is largely unchanged.
Farming incomes will inevitably suffer some
short term setbacks, despite a promising
longer term view. Investing in businesses may
be deferred as people evaluate their options,
though many seem to be looking to grow and
drive volumes. Seasonal calvers may be more
affected as spring blocks are getting closer to
drying off and will have reaped the rewards
of a generally great season, while the autumn
calving fraternity will be slightly less buoyant
as peak production hits a falling milk price.
Incidentally, while away in one part of
Europe this summer, I noticed it must be
compulsory to use a hand held mobile phone
while driving, be it car driver, bus driver or
local constabulary. Perhaps we need a CPP.
Common Phone Policy.
FARMING
Delivering nutritional excellence
Dr Robin Hawkey, BSc (Hons) PhD, Senior Nutritionist
With winter rationing under way for many herds, forages will have been
analysed and rations formulated to target key objectives, which are
normally one of the following:
fred
• More output (litres)
• Better quality (butterfat and protein)
• Improved health (improved fertility, cell counts, lameness)
• Lower cost (feed efficiency, cost per litre)
Whilst every farm is different and all of the above are desirable, it
often pays to focus on one key target area. With recent changes in the
structure of milk pricing, improving milk quality will be important to many.
The farm team all need to be clear on the objectives with the age-old
mantra of ‘plan – implement – monitor – evaluate’ still being relevant. The
farm ‘team’ should include the vet and nutritionist but also include other
members of farm staff who are central to delivering the agreed targets.
Ensuring that everyone is clear on areas of key focus encourages greater
involvement and ownership of tasks. Feeding personnel are some of the
most important members of the farm team.
Specifically with reference to feeding, consistency is crucial; recent
research by Mole Valley Feed Solutions using the e-cow pH boluses has
clearly demonstrated the importance of feeding uniformity and regularity.
For TMR mixes, both the constituents and the details of the actual mixing
must be considered. Points to be considered include
• Loading order
• Mixing time and speed
• Loading on a level surface and not overfilling
• Ensuring wearing parts are replaced with planned
maintenance
The amount of feed offered often needs daily adjustment. The mix
volume will vary as cows calve and dry off, so good communication is vital
so excess or insufficient feed is offered. Keeping a record of the daily TMR
offered, cow numbers and an approximation of any feed left each day will
assist assessment of intakes, adjustment for subsequent feed offerings
and increase accuracy of data for costings. One fundamental variable
factor is forage dry matter; regular forage analyses enables adjustment of
the silage offered to maintain dry matter intakes.
Where mixer wagons are not used, simple steps can increase feed
efficiency. Calibration of parlour / out of parlour feeders will assist
accuracy but is often overlooked. Underfeeding of freshly calved cows
Plan - implement - monitor - evaluate. Discuss your options
with your farm team of vet, nutritionist and farm staff
or overfeeding of staler cows can both result in metabolic problems,
such as ketosis and acidosis. Silage offered using a sheer grab can also
be measured, either by weighing a few grabs occasionally or simply
determining the cubic capacity of the grab from which the silage volume
can be calculated.
All of these processes depend on individuals fully understanding their
roles and responsibilities and the communication between team members.
Initially, clear job descriptions will clarify roles and facilitate quality
discussions about what is required. Sharing job descriptions enables
colleagues to appreciate each other’s roles, whilst providing a ‘safety
net’ so that there is cover for holidays and sickness. Discussion of roles
can also identify training requirements. Written procedures (sometimes
called ‘Standard Operating Procedures’ or ‘SOP’s) can be simple but help
maintain consistency between team members. However, it is important
that SOPs are updated as feeding changes.
With improved understanding of their jobs and appreciation of the farm’s
objectives, the efficiency of feeding can be increased. Routine meetings to
discuss feeding and review performance will lead to improved monitoring
and evaluation, leading to informed and reasoned changes, including the
wider team in the decision process.
The best rations will only work if fully and reliably implemented.
If you would like to discuss winter rations,
forage stocks and working towards planned
output, contact your Feed Solutions Nutritionist
or call the FeedLine on 01278 444829
Nominations are now in for our Forage
for Profit awards and we look forward
to visiting nominees’ farms over the
coming months.
If you would like more information
contact Emily Dawes
07972 732108 or email: forageforprofit@molevalleyfarmers.com
FARMING
Autumn challenges
John Lawrence
Mineral Supplements Technical Manager
Have you checked your maize
lately?
Why is the risk higher in maize?
Mycotoxin contamination is more prevalent in maize than grass or other
cereals purely because of the length of time it is out in the field. This
allows plenty of opportunity for mould infection to start and develop.
As they mature and cobs become heavy the more likely they are to fall
over and contact with soil increases the opportunity for infection.
Fusarium moulds proliferate in cool, wet conditions typically observed
during September/October in the UK and similar to the conditions we
experienced this year in August.
Micron Bio-Systems have developed UltraSorb, a multi-component product
designed to deal with a wide range of mycotoxins present in maize.
UltraSorb contains biologically active products that transform and degrade
the toxins that are difficult to bind.
With maize harvest imminent, now is a good time to check the crop for
any signs of infiltration by Fusarium moulds. Prior to close inspection the
crop above appears healthy, however a closer look reveals a different
story. Some farms have been showing evidence of challenges ahead for
some time.
This plant was typical of one crop
in Somerset in August. Note the
damaged grain and visible mould
on the cob. Presence of fusarium
moulds will significantly increase
the risk of a mycotoxin challenge to
animals fed on the forage later.
Mycotoxins are poisons generated
from the secondary metabolic processes which occur naturally in a variety
of moulds and fungi. The amount and type varies with fungal species type
and with environmental conditions such as temperature & humidity.
I should point out that visible mould does not necessarily mean
mycotoxins are present, equally, a lack of visible mould does not mean
they are not present!
UltraSorb is available either as a Farmpack for use at 50g per head daily
or can be incorporated into your mineral or into a convenient Nutri-LINK
TMR Farmpack with your mineral, mineral straights (e.g limestone) and
other added value products including rumen buffers and Actisaf yeast.
Immunity challenged at housing
Autumn can be a difficult time for the dairy herd; cows may be housed
and diets may be changed. Along with this, late summer calvers will be
approaching peak yield and will be served in the next few weeks.
These factors can put stress on the immune system and may lead to
lower fertility, poorer cow health and loss of herd performance.
Selenium has been found in 23 specific proteins in the body, many of
them associated with immunity. So a good supply and source of selenium
is recommended. Alkosel is a quality source of bioavailable selenium,
mainly in the form of selenomethionine, which is highly mobile once
consumed and can be stored in the body tissues.
Alkosel is a high quality source of bioavailable selenium, mainly in the
form of selenomethionine. It can be stored in the body tissues and has
been shown to lift the cow’s overall selenium status.
An adequate selenium status is important, as part of a total management
approach, in helping to reduce somatic cell counts.
Things to look out for include:
•
Signs of pink mould indicate infection by Fusarium mould
species – this is when the mould will be actively producing
mycotoxins.
•
Signs of white coloured mould – this occurs at the early stage of
infection and may be indicative of Fusarium. No mycotoxins will be
present at this stage but depending on the time before harvest, there
may still be time for the mould to mature and start producing toxins.
•
Signs of black coloured mould – this is the last stage of infection
when the mould has started to die off. Any toxins produced in the
mature stage will still be present.
•
If the crop has fallen over – This increases the opportunity for
infection from inoculated spores present in the soil.
•
Snouting – this exposes the most nutritious part of the cob to
possible infection.
•
Insect damage – Increases opportunity for Fusarium moulds to
infect the crop
A survey by Micron Bio-Systems revealed 81.8% of maize samples were
contaminated with mycotoxins and 72% of samples tested positive for
DON and ZON (these particularly challenging types of mycotoxin are
known to affect the digestive system, fertility, milk yield and herd health).
For more information about mycotoxins,
UltraSorb, Alkosel, Nutri-LINK TMR Farmpacks
or other mineral related enquiries, please ring
the mineral line on 01278-420481 or email
minerals@molevalleyfarmers.com
FARMING
Volatile and unpredictable are two words often
overused in the English language, but they both
sum up the state of our industry at this time.
So many issues are combining to create a great
deal of uncertainty around the world. We live in
a global market and an event at the other end
of the planet can impact on our businesses. We
can do little to influence it.
The political dispute with Russia and President
Putin is a classic example where sanctions
imposed by the western world in response to
their interference on the Ukraine triggered a
counter measure by banning all imports from
the West. This compounded an already weak
dairy market resulting in a downward spiral
on farm gate prices. This event alone will take
some time to settle, but Russia will have to
replace the vast amounts of food which is vital
for their population’s needs, so they will have
to source it from somewhere else - probably
Australia and New Zealand. This is easier said
than done as these two countries are already
selling their products into China and India, so
maybe there will be an opportunity to sell our
products there?
Meanwhile, on the home front, the dry spell in
the beginning of September has allowed most
farmers to complete the grain harvest and
take another cut of grass in good order. I have
even heard some farmers say that 2014 will be
remembered for being one of the best in years,
for all crops and you don’t hear that very often!
3rd September saw the opening of a spanking
new livestock market complex at Holsworthy
which is the first green field livestock market
development in Devon or Cornwall for decades.
The opening day attracted buyers from far
and wide to witness this historic occasion (see
full report on pages 14-15). Livestock markets
provide an invaluable service to the rural
community, both commercially and socially
by setting a value on livestock and creating a
meeting place for farmers and country dwellers
to discuss the issues of the day.
Also in this issue Lachie Maclachlan begins a
series of articles analysing the potential for
beef produced from Holstein male calves. This
follows comments made in the summer by
some retailers that they weren’t interested in
buying B&W bred cattle. We believe this is an
unrealistic and unhelpful position, as the meat
derived from this type of animal can meet a
number of markets and the alternative would
be thousands of new born calves being shot. Of
course, any farmer who decides to keep these
calves needs to be confident that he will make a
good return on the hard work and investment.
Lachie’s work has been conservative with the
figures, but the results are positive.
Your photos
Thank you to everyone who sent u s photographs for the newsletter this month. If you have any stories or pictures you would like to share, please
contact the newsletter team by emailing newsletters@molevalleyfarmers.com or phoning 01769 576464. We look forward to hearing from you!
LAST CUT OF THE SEASON
ALL BREEDS CALF SHOW
Winners all round at South West All Breeds Calf Show held at the Royal
Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge on Tuesday 26 August.
Baling the last cut of the season on the edge of the RSPB Grey Lake
reserve, on the Somerset Levels. Picture by John Corsan
ABOVE: Champion calf, Rosehill Regan Magenta owned
by WRC and J E Christophers of Trenerry, Truro. Pictured
(left to right) David Higman of Mole Valley Feed Solutions
with the Christophers family, Colin, David, Megan and
Jenny, and right, Jem Marshall also of Mole Valley Feed
Solutions.
ABOVE: Tilly Waters of Lerryn
Picking up third cut silage on 11th September with the towering cliffs
of Crackington Haven in north Cornwall in the background.
RIGHT: Jessica Hugo,
from Bodmin
FARMING
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Straights market report
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advice and product knowledge.
Judith Clifford
Senior Alternative Feeds Trader
Due to the success of our moist blending operation we have relocated to a new larger site near Melksham in Wiltshire where we will be able to expand
our moist feed range. We are currently producing five products:
Mole
Sweet
Grains
Brewers grains, wheatfeed.
bread molasses
45% DM, 12.2 ME,
19% CP 22% starch
Moist, palatable feed
good energy, starch and
protein balance
Encourages higher intakes and improves performance
will complement or replace some compound feed
saving money
Mole Pro Brewers grains, rapemeal,
Grains
wheatfeed, bread, molasses
45% DM, 12.2 ME,
24% CP, 22% starch
Moist palatable feed
higher protein to balance
lower protein forages
Encourages higher intakes and improves performance
reduces the need for protein supplementation and
saving money
Mole
Fibre
Grains
Brewers grains, soya hulls or
sugar beet
34% DM, 11.7ME,
19% CP, 60% NDF
containing rumen friendly
maize starch
Encourages good intakes and balances lower fibre
diets to maintain milk fat composition and price
Mole
Maize
Grains
Brewers grains, crimped
maize, wheatfeed
45% DM, 12.4ME
17% CP, 25% starch
containing good levels of
maize starch along with
a higher rumen protein
supply
Improves performance and cost saving from greater
intakes and safer form of starch while reducing the
need for supplementary protein when fed with low
protein forages
46% DM, 12.4 ME
26% CP, 27% starch
containing good levels of
maize starch along with
a higher rumen protein
supply
Improved performance and cost saving from greater
intakes and safer form of starch while reducing the
need for supplementary protein when fed with low
protein forages
Mole Pro Brewers grains, crimped
Maize
maize, rapemeal
grains
All Mole moist blends are produced using good quality raw materials, not cheap low quality fillers and we always use fixed formulations – we know they
work so why change them. We will also be producing Mole Soda Starch Wheat (caustic treated wheat) at this site to increase our production capacity.
Demand has grown in the last year for this feed which can be fed in any ruminant diet but is particularly effective in high performing dairy diets and
intensive beef diets where high energy levels are needed. Also gaining in popularity are the Maxammon treated wheat, barley and maize range.
Mole Maxi Starch Maize
Mole Maxi Starch Wheat
Mole Maxi Starch Barley
Maize, ground and treated with Maxammon®
to increase the protein content and provide
an alkaline finished feed. With a high level of
bypass starch, Mole Maxi Starch Maize can be
fed as a sole starch source or as a replacement
for part of the wheat in the diet. The alkaline
pH allows higher starch levels to be fed and, as
an effective rumen buffer, it will reduce the risk
of acidosis.
Wheat, crimped and treated with Maxammon®
an alkaline finished feed. With a pH of 8.5 —
9.5 Mole Maxi Starch Wheat is a ready-made
alternative to farm treated soda wheat or rolled
wheat and provides an effective rumen buffer
minimising the risk of acidosis.
Crimped barley treated with Maxammon®
an alkaline finished feed. With a pH between
8.5 — 9.5 it provides an effective rumen buffer
to minimise the risk of acidosis. For intensive
beef finishing diets Maxi Starch Barley, with its
increased protein level, may be fed as the sole
feed with mineral supplementation. (Please ask
for nutritional advice)
Typical Analysis
Typical Analysis
Typical Analysis
DM (%)
80
DM (%)
80
pH
9
pH
8.9
pH
8.7
CP (%)
13.8
CP (%)
13.5
13.5
ME (MJ/Kg DM)
12.8
CP (%)
11.7
ME (MJ/Kg DM)
14
ME (MJ/Kg DM)
Starch (%)
70
Starch (%)
65
Oil (%)
3.3
Oil (%)
NDF (%)
10.5
NDF (%)
DM (%)
80
Starch (%)
62
2.3
Oil (%)
2.5
18
NDF (%)
12
Mole Valley Feed Solutions
Ready Made Maxammon® Products
Mole Valley Feed Solutions are able to supply a range of Maxammon® treated grain products to extend farm grown grain or as a complete replacement
where it can be used to complement other feeds used on the farm. For all Mole Maxi Starch products please ask Mole Valley Farmers for feeding advice.
FARMING
There is a profit in B&W male calves
Barley Beef Systems
Meat processors and retailers are displaying a growing reluctance to purchase
Holstein Friesian bred cattle, which has left most farmers with a predicament
as to what to do with this by-product from the dairy herd, when the only
other option is to shoot them at birth. We believe there are a number of
alternatives for these animals which processors will be willing to buy, albeit at
a price. Considering the value of a 10 day old B&W male calf, after receiving
a good measure of colostrum is around £50, compared to a beef cross calf at
£200/£300, there is plenty of room for a good return.
The key is to identify the market opportunities as there is a big difference in
what individual processors are offering and, equally importantly, how severe
the deductions are for cattle which miss the specific grades required. These
can be extremely painful when a carcass falls outside the specification of
weight and grade.
As with all beef systems, there are a range of alternatives available, from
14/16 month old bull beef, to a semi-intensive 20m steer or even 30m
extensive steer. We have carefully costed each of these systems against a
finished price offered by a number of abattoirs over recent months when prices
have been depressed and surprisingly, we can show a sensible profit for all the
options. We should point out that these figures assume one owner from the
purchase date of the calf and the margin looks a lot more questionable if the
margin is spread over two or more owners.
We will be publishing our results in the newsletter over the next few months,
starting with the barley beef system.
With the cereal market having dropped to some of the lowest levels we have
seen in many years, this does look as if it creates an opportunity to generate
a margin on a barley bull system. We can’t emphasise enough that; if there
are farmers looking to adopt this system it is absolutely critical that the cattle
are weighed at least every other month, preferably monthly, to monitor growth
rates with the objective of hitting the processors specific weight criteria, as
these will differ between companies.
The table shows an average bull beef costing system. We are aware that no
two farms have the same costs. This is purely a guide as to what margins may
look like.
Veal contracts available for year round calving dairy
farmers For more information, call Lachie Maclachlan
on 07818 542859 or Marcus Williams at
Tarrant Valley Livestock on 07802 581400
Performance Guidelines (1st August 2014)
System
Intensive
Breed
Holstein Friesian
Sex
Bulls
Physical
Liveweight (Kg)
45Kg Calf
Reared calf (3 months)
100Kg target weight
6 months
240Kg target weight
9 months
375Kg target weight
Slaughter (13-14 months)
530Kg target weight
Daily LWG (Kg)
1.35
Carcass weight (Kg)
270
Killing out (%)
50
Proportion -O3 or better
100%
Feed (kg)
Conc. (Barley + protein + mins)
2150Kg
Straw
750Kg
FCR (Kg concentrates: kg gain)
5.15
Financial (£ per head)
Output
£796 (270Kg) @ £2.95p DW per Kg
Calf cost
£75. Includes mortality 4%
Rearing cost to 3 months
£100 (estimate)
Feed system:
Protein Concentrate
£322 (£150/t)
Straw
£85 (£85/t)
Vet. and med.
£25
Miscellaneous
£25
Total cost
£598
Gross margin (£ per head)
£198
Typical mix:
%
Rolled barley
85 (£110/t)
Protein Concentrate
15 (£270/t)
FARMING
Mole Valley Farmers
Red Meat team
In recent years, UK Agriculture has had to
learn to deal with volatility and rapid change,
trying to adapt to an unpredictable future as
world dynamics dominate and impact on UK
agriculture.
The Red Meat sector has been particularly
affected , starting with the ‘Horse Gate’ scandal
that resulted in key retailers declaring that
they would ‘learn from this, and change their
policy’, promising to focus on UK produced
red meat and publicly apologised for their past
misdemeanours, many in the production sector
felt that some sense of security would follow.
However, nine months on, we see the beef
price collapse as cheap imports flood the
market, decimating farm incomes.
With CAP reform predicted to reduce direct
support even further, particularly for red
meat producers, living with such volatility
is becoming more difficult than ever with
producers questioning their future, and many
even questioning the future of the sector.
As part of our strategic development within our
agricultural business, we have been reviewing
our position within the Red Meat sector,
understanding the changing market dynamics,
continued integration of the supply chain
and the future needs of the Beef and Sheep
Farmer. With changes in the CAP impacting
on the livestock farmer, it is important that
our business supports the requirement for
greater efficiency, improved productivity and
profitability to ensure future sustainability.
As a farmer owned business, Mole Valley
Farmers are not just about providing
competitively priced, quality inputs, it is also
our duty to support our livestock farmers
by helping them understand their costs of
production. We need to bring new ideas across
the whole of the production process, including;
grassland management, herd health planning,
calf rearing, finishing, husbandry, nutrition,
Left to right: Ed Jones, Lachie Maclachlan, Rebecca Moore, Adam
May, James Jackson, Chris Lavis, Ian Turner and (inset) Kenny
McDonald
The Red Meat team - supporting
livestock farmers by working together
to understand costs of production,
bring new ideas to the production
process and supply competitively
priced, quality inputs for beef and
sheep agricultural businesses
housing as well as up to date information on
markets, new contract packages and supply
chain opportunities.
This has prompted us to appoint a specialist
team led by Adam May and Lachie Maclachlan,
who are already well known and respected in
the sector and will focus on all aspects of a
beef and sheep enterprise.
They will represent all areas of the business
with a consultative approach to producers
and have; knowledge of different production
systems, understanding of industry trends and
pricing and have supply chain contacts with
retailers and processors, in addition to having
an in-depth knowledge of products and services
relating to Red Meat production including
feed, minerals, animal medicines, handling
equipment, grassland management and much
more.
The Red Meat team
Chris Lavis and James Jackson
Cornwall, Devon and Somerset
Rebecca Moore
South East
Ian Turner and Ed Jones
South and Mid Wales
Kenny McDonald
East and North East England
This initiative is an industry first within the red
meat sector and we are confident it will be
welcomed by our members across the business.
The new team will be well placed to deliver
credible solutions across all aspects of red meat
production.
If you would like to contact a
member of the Red Meat team,
please call the FeedLine on
01278 444829
FARMING
A vintage year for maize
Graham Ragg, Senior Agronomist and Product Manager
This season promises to be one of the best for maize crops in the last
25 years and potentially will see a 20%-30% increase in terms of starch
yields. Most crops went into good seedbeds and have benefited from
good growing conditions ever since. Silking and pollination occurred when
crops were not under stress, so there should be few problems with blind
grain sites.
Plant breeder’s claims that the genetic potential of varieties has improved
by around 2% a year for the past decade will be truly put to the test this
time. This year could be called a normal year for maize and that gives us
the opportunity to see how different varieties will behave under close to
ideal conditions.
Despite crops being generally free of foliar eyespot disease, many
growers in areas such as the south west have continued the routine
practice of using a fungicide treatment. The cost of one application of
fungicide is comparatively low when weighted against the possible losses
in yield and starch content the crop could suffer.
For those still to harvest maize, the grain must be mature to maximise
the value of the crop. Around 33% dry matter of the crop and 33% starch
is the ideal aim to reach for the silage.This year the cob to plant ratio is
going to be diluted with a lot of green material in the maize. Therefore,
dry matters may be lower than average. Pay attention to the level of sap
in the stem and be prepared to be patient.
For those who haven’t bought an additive for their maize yet, consider
MOLE-Maize, Ecocorn or Advance Maize to ensure a good fermentation
and silage intakes.
Make sure you discuss your chop length requirement with your contractor
and clamp and sheet to a high standard. Assess the crop regularly to
ensure the contractor is booked to harvest at the optimum time. Do not
wait until the grain has fully hardened as this will lead to poor digestibility
when the crop is fed out.
Grass after maize
VISQUEEN CLAMP COVERS,
MOLEMAIZE, ADVANCE and
ECOCORN ADDITIVES
MoleCorn is now MoleMaize, same quality
product just a different name! Call your local
Farm Sales Adviser today if you would like to
order your maize additives or for advice on
your crop.
Your local Farm Sales Office can offer advice and arrange delivery
direct to farm for these products and catch crops
Contact your local Mole Valley Farmers sales
specialist for early season grass silage,
additives, prices and offers for 2015
Maize clamp sheets
Many farmers will be looking to utilize early cleared maize ground to
establish leys. As they still have time on their sides on favourable sites,
mixtures such as Silage Buster, Italian or Westerwold Blends can be
sown. Don’t miss out on this fabulous opportunity to produce quality feed
economically. Speak to your Farm Sales Coordinator today about grass
seed.
13
13
11
11
Yield (t DM/ha)
7
5
Whole crop
9
Maize
5
Maize
7
Whole crop
9
Italian ryegrass
15
Italian ryegrass
Percentage of protein content
Dry Matter (DM) per hectare in tonnes
15
Protein content
Silage Buster or MVF Italian Ryegrass Blend
Designed for
• Very quick establishment and rapid growth even at cool temperatures
• Versatile early production, offering a quality early cut or graze, prior to
establishing a spring sown crop
• Helps prevent winter runoff and possible pollution.
• Reduce the loss of soil nutrients through leaching
• Full flexibility in the duration of the ley, with 6, 12, 18 or 24 months
even 36 months potential if Silage Buster is sown.
Visqueen Clingseal is a flexible
clamp film that is used directly
beneath traditional, heavier
silage sheeting. It is applied
to the silage clamp before the
application of the uppermost
silage sheeting and any
weights.
Being thinner and therefore more flexible than standard silage sheets
it ‘clings’ closely to the contours of the clamp surface and ‘tucks-in’ more
at the sides, helping eliminate air pockets and provides a close fitting
air barrier to significantly reduce top and shoulder losses from aerobic
spoilage. It also provides an additional oxygen barrier.
Ask at your local branch for more information.
FARMING
Nitrogen
In-source before you out-source, to
maximise your resource
Hugh Frost, Product and Technical Manager
Autumn is here, shadows are lengthening and
pastures are being persuaded to produce as
much as they can from residual nutrients before
winter sets in. Meanwhile, another seasonal
activity is also well underway; the discussion
around nitrogen prices for the new season.
However, it is likely that many farms are
purchasing chemical fertiliser in an opportunistic
manner prior to assessing true needs.
Nitrogen doesn’t only come out of a bag and
even when it does, there are several options
for making it more effective. Soil fertility is not
just a function of the chemical fertiliser but
also the physical structure and the biological
component.
Unlike thunderstorms, we can influence the
nitrogen that is released from slurry and FYM
as it is broken down due to the soil biological
activity, providing steady release nutrition. This
should be measured and utilised as a valuable
on-farm resource prior to purchasing additional
nitrogen, by making sure soil structure and
biology is functioning effectively.
01769 576405
Autumn pastures need
no nitrogen, but plan an
efficient soil N process for
Spring 2015
Also, slurry and FYM applied to the soil adds
organic matter, which in turn comprises
approximately 5% nitrogen, of which around
0.5-2.5 % can be released per annum.
However, this rate depends upon the condition
of the soil. When slurry (and FYM) nutrients,
physical structure of the soil and fully functional
biological activity are taken into account, any
purchased nitrogen will be at its most effective.
The last step is to apply nitrogen in a form
and at a time that will ensure the plant uses
it at its most efficient and not let it be wasted
by draining away or excessive, wasteful
“nitrogenous growth”. See graph below.
Summary
1 Assess nutrient value of slurry / FYM
2 Ensure your soil is in good physical and
biological shape
3 Plan the timing of your grass requirements
for your system and
4 Purchase nitrogen in a form that suits your
system. A Mole Valley Forage Services Crop
Nutritionist can carry out these procedures
for you, specific to your farm.
For the chemical fertiliser to be effective, soil
structure has to be in good physical shape,
which in turn affects the biological component
- together they add up to an efficient soil-Nprocess.
Apart from purchased nitrogen, other sources of
nitrogen are;
1 Slurry and FYM
2] Soil organic matter, and
3] Lightening
(electrical storms cause
atmospheric N to water to combine to form
ammonia (NH3) and nitrates (NO3).
Plan an efficient soil N process for Spring 2015 now. Call your
Forage Specialist to discuss the potential benefits for your farm
Fertiliser shortages next spring
The new season fertiliser market is very slow and we may be facing the
‘perfect storm’ resulting in a squeeze on supply in future months. It’s
becoming abundantly clear that product supply will get tight next spring,
when bigger volumes are being requested in a very narrow delivery
window.
July trade statistics put UK manufactured A.N 27% down and imports
35% less against the same period last year and August’s statistics are
even worse. Conservative estimates put A.N and Urea sales at 1.5 to 1.7
million tonnes below normal. Half of this volume needs to be sold and
delivered to farm before the year end; in 65 working days, 10,000 tonnes
per day! This may not sound a lot, but there is not enough ADR hauliers
to deliver such a volume.
Port restrictions will also hamper productivity. AN in particular can only
arrive into certain destinations, because of hazardous goods licence
requirements. Urea tends to arrive in larger vessels which only ports such
as Avonmouth and Immingham can handle.
The pound has been under sustained pressure recently and we have seen
an 8 cents drop against the US dollar. Fertilisers are a global commodity,
traded in US dollars. Uncertainty, created by sanctions imposed on Russia
and counter threats of Russian gas being cut off may have a direct effect
on future Polish and Lithuanian A.N, CAN and DAP production. All these
factors have the ability to drive prices rapidly upwards. There are already
signs that GrowHow are stepping up prices in the near future
We have advocated for some time now that a risk management strategy
needs to be adopted for the purchase of fertilisers, in order to avoid
having to sell livestock next year due to a lack of forage caused by not
having fertiliser available.
Across Europe, manufacturers are sensing an opportunity to push prices
ever higher. Take some cover, if you can. Please call the fertiliser hotline
to discuss our range of fertiliser offers and finance deals.
Fertiliser hotline - 01769 576405
FARMING
Naturally occuring dietary
minerals - fact or fiction?
01769 576201
Bulk feed storage bins
Nigel Mapstone, Feed Nutritionist (Organics)
Many farmers will feel they have never had a mineral or trace element
problem in their soil or livestock and assume there is no need to worry
about finding out what the residual levels are, assuming they are
naturally replenishing elements.
This is a misguided assumption, because with every kg of meat or milk
that leaves the farm, minerals will go too. So the reservoir of minerals
in the soil will gradually deplete and if you are not using a mineral
supplement for your livestock, then the only replenishment of your farm
status will be in bought in feed.
There seems to have been an assumption among organic bodies, that
with a forage based organic system, minerals will not be a problem,
although the Soil Association regulation 10.13.28 states; ‘You should
assess the mineral and trace element status of your farm and livestock
and detail it in your livestock management plan’.
However, in the subsequent paragraphs the only minerals permitted
are sodium, potash, calcium, phosphate, magnesium and sulphur in
specified forms, while iron, iodine, cobalt, copper, manganese, zinc and
selenium all require approval based on soil, feed or blood analyses.
Most of these trace elements and minerals are essential, not only to
animal health, but also to human health, so if stock are receiving a
diet deficient in minerals not only will they underperform, they will be
producing meat and milk with lower mineral levels.
In conventional systems, farmers have often relied on mineralised
compound feeds, but even in the best specifications, at least 4kg needs
to be fed to provide even maintenance levels of minerals. In organic
systems, not all compounds are mineralised and many will not include
minerals and trace elements which require approval. To compound the
problem on forage based organic systems, lower levels of concentrates
are normally fed. So returning to 10.13.28, it is essential to assess the
mineral status of your cattle feed, get an analysis of your forage and
check on the mineral levels of your bought in feeds.
Your Feed Solutions adviser will be able to calculate
any deficiencies and suggest ways of balancing the
diet which will then need to be approved by your
organic certifier. The options available are a specific
mineral, mineral licks (salt or molassed) or a trace
element bolus.
Mole Valley Plus offer a range of
bulk feed bins with the option of
finance available to help with your
new purchase.
We have a dedicated agricultural
specialist who will be able to
advise you throughout the
process. With a range of choices
available to you, should you be
thinking of replacing an old bin or
installing a new bin to help save
on feed costs, we can provide a
solution.
We offer the best bins on the
market, working with a range of
feed bin suppliers including EB and
Collinsons. EB have a standard
production range but can also manufacture storage vessels to customers’
specific requirements. The range offers storage for both dry feeds and
liquids from 6m³ to 70m³ capacities with various discharge options.
Collinsons also offer their Tristor Silos which are low cost, kit form silos,
ideal for taking small loads of either 4.8 or 7.6t with a choice of discharge
options.
For more information on the range of feed bins available call our
Mole Valley Plus Agricultural Specialist on 01769 576201
Ram-Track rubber surfacing
Following consultation with local
farmers Mole Valley Farmers in
partnership with Ram-Track Ltd
are able to offer a cost effective
alternative to both the individual cow
mattress and the supporting base of
a deep sand system.
You will be able to get access to
even the tightest spots thanks to the
rubber crumb and resin being mixed
on site and poured like tarmac.
The mixture is then compacted and
rolled to the desired finish and left to cure (24 hours in normal ambient
conditions). With the continuous mattress system, the rubber is then
wrapped with a waterproof cover and farmers will often then lightly cover
with sawdust or straw to take in any moisture.
Underneath the sand, the rubber is laid on the hard core base of the
cubicle bed. With the deep sand system, the rubber is laid on the hardcore base of the cubicle bed underneath the sand. The rubber layer is
free draining and will allow any liquids to pass freely through. Liquids can
pass through freely as the rubber layer is free draining.
Ram-Track’s rubber wet pour system has also been developed for
cow tracks, standing areas and other areas of heavy footfall, such as
water troughs and gateways. This provides a surface that will resist
degradation, greatly increase comfort and significantly reduce the risk of
foot injury.
“The continuous rubber base is a lot easier to clean than the
individual cow mattresses and has maintained its shape and comfort
qualities - we would buy more.” - Johnny Alvis, Regilbury Park Farm
FARMING
It is hard to write any article about farming without making continual
reference to the weather, so just to get it out of the way, - the weather
over here this summer has been close to perfect - for livestock farming
anyway, rain,sun,rain,sun etc – certainly the best summer that we have
had in terms of grass growth for 10 years – but what has been good for
us, has not been good for the steady stream of visitors who have passed
through since late July – not something that I am going to lose too much
sleep over!
Harvesting went off without too many problems in late July, carried out
as normal by the Burden family who farm nearby. Any of you based
around Taunton will probably know, or have heard of Graham who also
runs Quantock Farm Machinery, and regularly travels between England
and France – As normal a range of running repairs had to be made to
get finished before the impending rain arrived. The last repair was at
10pm where a new chain tensioner idler was fashioned out of a piece of
chestnut fence post – it did the job and will undoubtably still be in place
for next year! Straw was baled and then it started to rain, between the
1st & 15th August we had had 115mm of rain, which contrasts with some
years where we are lucky to get 75mm throughout June, July and August
combined. Consequently as I write at the end of August, everywhere is
still green rather than the customary brown, and as we are in a settled
period of weather with temps in the mid 20’s, plenty around here are
making late hay and round bale silage. We are now ploughed and rolled,
and just waiting for the CUMA drill/power harrow combination so that we
can finish reseeding.
The end of August/early
September is always a busy
and transitional time for us, in
addition to all of the fieldwork
associated with reseeding,
we also have the start of the
new school year. Tracey finds
it very stressful as the children
move up another year at school and therefore, by definition’ are one year
closer to leaving home. I on the other hand view it slightly differently, but
nevertheless have to tread very carefully during this period. Although I
have to admit that this summer my position is changing slightly, as both
Tom and Sam at 10 years old, are just getting big enough to be useful,
and between them this year they have undertaken to pressure wash and
grease up the haymaking kit before I put it away (I haven’t had the heart
to tell them that I might have to get it out again this year!), and they
have just undertaken the rolling of 11ha of ploughing prior to reseeding.
Steve Hull and his family, who have been MVF members
for close to 20 years and lived on both sides of the
Channel, will be giving us an insight over the coming
months into what farming in France has to offer…..
• The farm is enclosed within a ring fence and is around 800–850ft above
sea level
• Soil type varies from sandy clay loam to difficult silty clays all over
granite. Cropping consists of 15–20 acres forage maize, 15–20 acres
triticale, with the remainder down to grass leys, a very small amount
of permanent grass (2 acres) and woodland ponds etc (25 acres),
approximately 40 acres are drained.
• Rainfall is in the region of 40” (1000mm) year, but very seasonal, with
intense periods of rain common in autumn/spring, whilst summer
rainfall can be restricted to the hit and miss nature of thunderstorms.
• CUMA is a farmer owned machinery and labour ring
• Contact Steve and the Hull family on steven.hull@wanadoo.fr
This really took the pressure off of me, as I wanted to get finished before
Tracey and I had to return to the UK with our oldest son Jonny, having had
to make the difficult decision to send him to boarding school in the UK.
We have long had significant concerns over the standard and style of
French education, based around learning by rote, it is extremely tedious
and when coupled with a general sense of apathy amongst many of the
teaching staff (as a teacher in France you cannot get sacked even if you
refuse ever to set foot in a classroom again) makes for a very dull and
narrow minded experience. We knew that we had to do something when
having questioned his falling marks, Jonny responded by shrugging his
shoulders, turning his palms upwards and exhaling – the Gallic shrugat!
So he has just started at Sexey’s school in Somerset, placing a significant
strain on us both emotionally and financially, but in our opinion definitely
the right decision. However, herein lies a warning to anyone considering
a move to France with school age children,- the majority of British people
over here would express concerns over education, and would admit to
having had no concerns prior to moving over. The big crunch for us will
come in two years time when his brothers are 12 - we have some difficult
and significant decisions ahead of us.
On a lighter note, the end of August also saw us attending a huge
regional market at Les Herolles, where Tom wanted a stall to sell some
of his surplus poultry that he had hatched during the year. Most forms
of livestock are on sale from ostriches to ferrets, and Tom was selling
British breeds of poultry, all of which sold very quickly much to his delight,
one pair that he sold were a pair of Old English Modern Game, known
as Combattant Anglaise by the French, on being asked slightly tongue in
cheek by one Frenchman “where were our Combattant Francaise ?” it was
all that I could do to stop myself from replying... “that it was a historically
proven fact that the French couldn’t fight and the breed died out years
ago!”
FARMING
Focus on Holsworthy
James Morrish ALAA of Kivells
Auctioneers reports
Challenging and exciting times at Holsworthy
A wise man once said “every long journey
starts with a small step”. Well, at Holsworthy
in north west Devon, that journey reached its
destination recently and the new Holsworthy
Livestock Market saw its first livestock auction
on Wednesday 3rd September 2014, and what
a day that was.
new buyers around the sale ring pushing
the best cattle to 217p/kgs for the pick of a
quality line up of British Blue steers from John
Sluggett of Milton Damerel. However, the
overall top value was reserved for a very special
Limousin steer from David and Mandy Walter of
Sessacott which reached a tremendous £1,508.
Holsworthy, did so much to ensure the new
market happened. This total was doubled
thanks to the generosity of the crowd of
hundreds of visitors to the auction which
pushed the total of money given to the North
Devon Hospice “Long House Appeal” to over
£2,100.
The first step was taken almost ten years
ago when Torridge District Council decided
to show it’s commitment to the farming and
rural community by coordinating a £7million
investment to build a new, state of the art
livestock market complex adjacent to the small
market town of Holsworthy. The development
was partly funded by the sale of the existing
Market site at the other end of town which had
served the local community for over a hundred
years, under the stewardship of auctioneers,
Messrs Kivells, who will continue to operate the
new market.
The very first store cattle to be sold at the new
market were auctioned by Mr Peter Kivell who
at the grand age of 88 years, controlled the
sale ring and saw the trio of Charolais steers
climb to a spectacular £1,175 for lifetime
supporter, Betty Heale.
Looking at the Kivells sales calendar I see
that we only have two selling days free
between now (early September) and the end
of November, which means that the team will
need to be at their very best.
Speaking after the mammoth entry of 457
cattle, 232 dairy stock and over 2,000 sheep
were sold on the opening day, principle cattle
auctioneer David Kivell said “What a wonderful
day! Vendors and purchasers travelled from far
and wide to be with us today as well as what
seemed like most of the population of Devon
and Cornwall”. Well over 3,000 head of stock
went under the hammer on the day with the
top call being £2,600 for the first dairy cow
on behalf of local and regular vendors Messrs
Stephens of Babbington Farm, Chilsworthy,
situated just a stone’s throw from the auction
site.
Just as impressive was the entry of 80 prime
cattle which saw a much improved trade with
Like the other sections, the calf pens were full
with over 430 head going under the hammer to
a packed ring of buyers with the top call of the
day being £575 given for the best of the British
Blues and sold by Messrs Poole of Hartland. In
the sheep section well over 2,000 head were
sold with the top call of the day being £435 for
the pick of the rams and £142 for the best of
the breeding ewes.
Kivells have always tried to help support
charities and organisations within the rural
community and there was no exception to
the rule on the opening day of business at
Holsworthy Market. Way over £1,000 was raised
through the sale of a Devon steer given by the
Shadrick Family in memory of Des Shadrick,
who, as District and County Councillor for
A few years ago the Livestock Auctioneers
Association (LAA) established the Certificate
of Higher Education in professional studies
course which leads to fellowship status of the
LAA. Well believe it or not I have been part of a
group of auctioneers from all over the UK who
have taken part and as I enter my final year I
am really pleased that the partners of Kivells
put me forward for the course, and to be totally
honest, I have learnt a great deal including
Friday and Saturday nights are not the only
nights for night clubbing!
Anyway, it’s time to sign off now as I have to
go and help set up for our very first Harvest
Festival in the new Holsworthy Market which
should see a massive crowd enjoying the
beautiful Autumn sunshine whilst taking part in
the service which will be accompanied by the
Holsworthy Town Band.
FARMING
Holsworthy branch developments
People react differently to change, that’s human nature. At Holsworthy
the staff and customers have seen real change in recent months after
acquisition of the site adjacent to our existing property. By utilising
this extra space, we’ve been able to display the yard stock better, gain
additional parking spaces and vacate our backup store which was at the
other end of town!
We have been developing ideas for the future on how to make best use
of the enlarged property to give customers a better experience when
visiting the store. As we will be able to stock a wider variety of goods
in more space, this will inevitably involve careful thought and time in
order to achieve the right proposition. Then there are plans to be drawn
up, planning permission to be gained and tenders for the work to be
submitted. We’re pleased with the progress being made and we hope to
commence work in the coming months. There will be a bit of upheaval
but we will do as much as we can to minimise this for members and
customers.
David Nias, Manager at
Mole Valley Farmers,
Holsworthy
Ward and Stuart Dorey from the branch. Imogen, Eric and Stuart have a
huge amount of expertise between them and will be able to give advice,
check stock availability and take your orders which will then be ready for
collection from Holsworthy branch once you’ve finished at the market.
So these really are exciting times and full of change, we wish the New
Market Centre every success and look forward to seeing you there soon.
01409 253014 holsworthy@molevalleyfarmers.com
The new market
Imogen Ward 01409 259503
Stuart Dorey 01409 253014
Changes to the Farm Sales team
As reported on page 9, we have created a specialist Red Meat team
to advise beef and sheep farmers. Chris Lavis has joined the new
team and will cover the west Devon and north Cornwall area. In
Chris’s place, we are pleased to introduce Marc Harvey who has
recently joined the company to focus on the dairy sector in the same
areas as Chris has previously travelled. Marc has a wealth of practical
and nutritional knowledge gained working on dairy farms around the
world.
Introducing Marc Harvey
Eric Boundy (01409 259502) from Holsworthy branch with
Charlie Reeves, Chris Lavis and Marc Harvey of Mole Valley
Feed Solutions by our unit in “Market Square” at Holsworthy
Market
Another welcome change in Holsworthy is the development of the new
Livestock Auction Centre at New Market Road, between Holsworthy
Industrial Estate and the main A388 Bideford Road.
We are committed in our support for the new venture and have taken a
unit in the new, purpose built, “Market Square” adjacent to auction ring
number 3. We will be in attendance on market days and at most of the
other activities during the rest of the week. So please pop along and say
hello over a cup of tea or coffee to our staff led by Eric Boundy, Imogen
“My love for cows and the industry began when I was a child on the
family dairy farm in north Cornwall with a herd of 160 Holstein cows.
Wanting to extend my knowledge, I took up a managerial position
in the east of England where I learnt to manage cows to high
standards. I then moved to one of the best dairy estates in Saudi
Arabia, the Almarai Company, the largest integrated dairy company in
the world. The company milks 110,000 cows on six sites, and I was
part of a management team for the largest Al Danah unit comprising
of 26,000 milking cows and 20,000 youngstock.
I’ve now joined Mole Valley Feed Solutions to further expand my
career in dairy nutrition. I have always had a keen interest in Mole
Valley Farmers and the opportunity came when Chris Lavis joined the
newly formed Red Meat team. I am now very pleased to be a Feed
Specialist taking on Chris’s patch in north Cornwall and west Devon.
Call Marc on 07812 733073
FARMING
Fluke and its environment
Max Hardy BVSc MRCVS,
Molecare Farm Vets South Molton
Disease in sheep
Clinical signs
Sheep are prone to acute and subacute disease in the autumn and early
winter due to large numbers of migrating immature stages. Signs include
pale membranes, abdominal pain, and sudden deaths. Subacute disease
leads to rapid weight loss, bottle jaw oedema, anaemia and deaths.
In areas where pasture contamination is lower or summer/autumn
management reduces exposure, sheep may not show early signs but
instead develop the more chronic form of the disease. More commonly,
economic, subclinical losses, causing a reduction in scanning % and
reduced lambing performance are much more significant.
Diagnosis and monitoring
Post-mortem of any deaths from August onwards is often the easiest and
most economical method to confirm fluke presence. If no autumn deaths
occur due to lower pasture levels or good management, other methods
are required to monitor levels. Individual blood samples can be used but
are costly.
From December onward, pooled faecal egg counts give a good indication
and can also identify if rumen fluke are present on the farm. Contact
your vet for details of sample size. The ELISA test (Enzyme-linked
Immonosorbent Assay) is useful from November onwards to aid winter
treatment. Abattoir records are hugely under-utilised and provide accurate
prevalence levels. Farms that do not send direct to slaughter should
encourage buyers to share this information.
Treatment
Fluke treatments should be based on farm/seasonal risk and outlined
as part of a parasite control strategy, in individual farm health plans.
Triclabendazole is the drug of choice for late summer/autumn treatment.
Adopting the SCOPS principles, combination fluke/wormers should only be
used if faecal egg counts/poor body condition, demonstrate the need for
roundworm treatment.
On high risk pastures, as there is no residual activity, autumn
Triclabendazole treatments may need to be repeated after 3-4 weeks to
prevent acute disease. For lower risk pastures, ewe treatment may be
restricted to a single pre-tupping treatment. Rotation of flukicides is then
advised, depending on weather conditions, from November onwards.
Alternative specific flukicides include closantel (Flukiver), nitroxynil
(Trodax) and oxyclozanide (Zanil). In high risk areas, treatment may be
required every 10 weeks over winter to reduce pasture contamination
for the following season. In lower risk areas winter treatment frequency
should be based on diagnostic tests.
For advice, please speak to an SQP at your
local branch or Molecare FarmVets at
South Molton or Frome (see page 2 for telephone numbers)
Disease in cattle
Cattle are far less susceptible to acute disease outbreaks and deaths,
generally presenting with bottle jaw oedema, diarrhoea and weight
loss in chronic cases. However, the major costs to the industry remain
hidden, through decreased weight gains, milk yields, immune function
and fertility. Unlike the roundworm, co-grazing or pasture rotation with
sheep will not aid fluke management and in these cases, winter cattle
treatments should be given in line with the sheep.
Diagnosis
For dairy herds, bulk milk antibody is a useful screen of herd exposure,
but cannot differentiate active from historical infection. Faecal counts
or ELISA taken (as for sheep) 8-12 weeks post housing will confirm if
infection is active on the farm.
Treatment
With reduced susceptibility to acute disease, beef cattle treatment
can often be delayed until after autumn housing. The housing date
determines which fluke stages are present and which drug to use. In high
risk areas Triclabendazole may be required 2 weeks post housing to treat
early immature stages, whereas in lower risk areas, it may be possible
to wait 8-10 weeks post housing and use a targeted adulticide e.g.
Nitroxynil. Treatment of any out-wintered cattle will need to be repeated
at a frequency relative to the risk from the pasture.
Treatment of lactating dairy cattle is now limited to a handful of products
at dry off. For cattle drying off August – 8 weeks post housing from high
risk pastures Fasinex 240 (48 day milk withdrawal) would be the product
of choice. For cattle drying off after this alternative adulticides may be
used e.g. clorsulon (Molemec Super - 60 day) or oxyclozanide (Zanil - 72
hours).
Grazing and treatment strategies should address pasture risk and
individual animal susceptibility.
Future challenges, preventing
spread and quarantine
With fluke continuing to spread to new areas, all farm health plans
should discuss control. Farms that do not currently have fluke should
be actively monitoring to ensure they do not get caught out.
For dairy farms, regular bulk milk tests provide a simple and
cheap method of monitoring parasite freedom. For beef and
sheep farms faecal ELISA or egg count is required over the winter
months. Regardless of current status it is crucial, if buying in, that
a quarantine plan is in place to prevent entry of the parasite. For
farms with endemic fluke, this quarantine plan is just as important to
prevent entry of triclabendazole resistant fluke.
Consider fencing off open water and provide alternative water source.
FARMING
Fluke lifecycle overview and control
Adult fluke in bile ducts
1) Adult fluke reside in the bile duct feeding on blood and producing up to 20,000 eggs
per day, possibly for >6 months, eggs are passed in faeces.
2) Once soil temperatures go above 10°C, the fluke eggs hatch to produce mobile
larvae. These need to locate a mud snail within 6 hours. Further replication occurs
within the snail.
Fluke eggs
Metacercariae
3) Cercariae are released from the snail (in response to rain showers) after 5-10 weeks
and migrate to damp herbage as infective Metacercariae.
4) Once encysted on the pasture, the infective stage can survive for several months.
The infective stage is usually ingested by grazing animals with levels peaking from
August–October. Fluke may also overwinter in hibernating snails which can lead to
ingestion the following spring.
Cercariae
5) Development into immature fluke occurs in cattle and sheep. These immature fluke
then go through the gut wall and locate the liver, burrowing their way through to the
bile ducts. Adults present in bile ducts after 8-12 weeks and repeat the process.
Miracidium
Mud snail
The lifecycle of the fluke
Cattle flukicides
We stock a range of flukicides. Our SQP’s are trained to give advice, so please ask if you would like to discuss fluke treatments
£15
Trodax injection
1000ml
GIFT
VOUCHER
R
FREE
GIFT
VOUCHER
£20 gift
voucher
with
500ml
pack
Ivomec Super
injection
£40 gift
voucher
with
1000ml
pack
£20
GIFT
VOUCHER
Molemec Super
injection
500ml
1000ml
500ml
MVF CODE 17077B
MVF CODE 03066B
MVF CODE 65075
MVF CODE 08897B
Cattle Worming
GREAT
PRICE
Eprinex pour-on
£30 gift
voucher
with
5 litre
pack
£15 gift
voucher
with
2.5 litre
pack
£10
5 litre
SAVE
£10
Cydectin
pour-on
5 litre
5ltr
2.5ltr
MVF CODE 12606B
SAVE
Molemec
cattle pour-on
MVF CODE 12607B
MVF CODE 52602
MVF CODE 39628B
Offers are available for the month of October or whilst stocks last
FARMING
Power tools
Dewalt DCF889M2 torque wrench
Dewalt mini grinder
GREAT
115mm
Ideal for agricultural workshops
•
•
•
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½” (13mm) drive for efficient torque delivery and socket
retention
Latest Dewalt XR Technology
2 x 4 Ah Lithium Batteries
Complete with charger and kit box
Free Teng 10 piece socket set sizes 10 – 24mm worth £34.92
Teng are top quality professional tools
While stocks last
PRICES
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•
•
•
•
Powerful 900 watt motor
Dust ejection system
Anti-vibration side handle
Spindle lock for each disc change
Abrasion protected motor for increased
durability
FREE
SOCKET
SET
MVF CODE 1082416/7
M
Metabo SBE601 impact drill
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•
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•
600 watt motor
65 piece high quality, professional accessory
set for drilling, screwdriving etc.
Capacity concrete/steel/wood 12/10/25mm
Complete with robust carry/storage case
£305.00
£47.00
MVF CODE 3215
32152
Vehicle batteries
With winter fast approaching, the first cold
nights will challenge any batteries on the way
out. Don’t wait until they fail; replace yours
now. With over 30 different vehicle batteries
in most branches we have the UK’s most
popular lines ready for you.
Electric Chainsaw Chain
Sharpener
When replacing your vehicle battery it
is natural to go for the cheapest priced
replacement. This may not always be the
best solution. With increasing technology in
vehicles, the demands on batteries require
modern technology. Always ensure that your
replacement battery is the closest to the
specification as the original on your vehicle.
The top five reasons for car breakdowns are:
MVF CODE 1082372
£83.68
Metabo SBE900 percussion
drill
Electrical, battery, alternator, starter 38%
•
Engine management 16%
•
Steering, brakes, axles 10%
•
Motor mechanics 7%
•
Locks 6%
£41.50
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Main reason for reduced battery life
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Short distance trips with maximum loads
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Incorrect application or short circuit
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Loose fitting battery
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Prolonged period of self discharge
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Over charging with risk of drying out
•
Extreme temperature
•
MVF CODE 50552
85 watt motor
Sharpen chainsaw chains easily without
tedious filing
Designed for use with 3/8” pitch saw chains
(the most popular size)
Bench mounted bolt holes
GET READY FOR LOG
SEASON
WE HAVE A LARGE RANGE OF CHAINSAWS,
CHAINSAW ACCESSORIES AND SAFETY WEAR
Booster cables
MVF CODE
1082373
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£145.
20
900 watt motor
2 speed
13mm keyless chuck
Capacity - concrete 20mm, steel 13/8mm,
soft wood 40/25mm
Offers are for October or whilst stocks last
It is important that when purchasing a battery booster cable that they
are 100% copper. Cheaper cables may have a copper outer and an
aluminium inner thus making them less efficient and ineffective for
starting
g vehicles.
description
amp
cable
price
MVF Code
Insulated
clamps
200
2.8m (10mm)
£14.20
49598
320
3.0m (25mm)
£22.20
49599
Brass
clamps
500
3.0m (25mm
£31.60
49600
700
4.5m (35mm)
£52.70
49601
FARMING
Battery chargers
Mole Valley Farmers stock GYS battery chargers. GYS are a leading supplier of battery
chargers and are No 1 in Europe. Manufacturing since 1964, they now supply 104
countries. Amongst their customers are Ford, Land Rover, Honda, Mercedes and
Toyota. Their reputation is based on quality, reliability and innovation. Now, as the
weather gets a bit colder, make sure your battery charger is ready.
MVF
Code
Suitable for
v systems
Suit ah
battery range
Price
GYS Energy 126
Traditional charger
49307
12v
15-60Ah
£29.00
GYS TCB120
Automatic charger
Battery test function with
audible alert
49677
12v
30-120Ah
£49.75
GYS Start up 80
Automatic starter /charger
Battery test function with
audible alert
49303
12v
45-170Ah
£73.35
GYS CT160
Traditional charger
52981
12v, 24v
12v - 25160Ah / 24v
- 15-90Ah
£48.40
GYS WAT150
Automatic charger
49306
6v, 12v
20-150Ah
£85.55
GYS Bat15/12
Automatic charger
52980
6v, 12v
35-225Ah
£129.85
Description
MVF CODE 49303
MVF CODE 49677
MVF CODE 52981
MVF CODE 49306
MVF CODE 52980
MVF CODE 49307
Workshop equipment
Come and see our range of workshop equipment in stock at all branches. Equip your “man
shed” with spanners, wrenches, socket sets, grease guns, oil cans, hand wipes, disposable
gloves, screwdrivers, hydraulic jacks, ramps and more!
Draper Oil Can
Sealey Yankee bottle jjack
500ml
£33.50
£4.40
15 Ton
MVF CODE 03877
MVF CODE 301209
1209
We have a vehicle workshop at our South
Molton branch. To book your car in for a
pre-MOT service, a general check or if you
have a query, call the branch on
01769 574477
True Touch disposable
nitrile gloves
£6.
50
box of 100
MVF CODE 41771+sz
Wesco 500/F
500cc Oiler
£6.70
MVF CODE 04701
VAUXHALL
SCHEME
EXCLUSIVE
TO FARMER
SHAREHOLDERS
Mole Valley Plus is pleased to announce their new
partnership with Vauxhall. Mole Valley Farmer
Shareholders can now benefit from the Vauxhall
scheme which gives exclusive discounts on a new
Vauxhall vehicle including reduced insurance costs
with Vauxhall Partners Insurance and discounts
on genuine Vauxhall accessories. This also comes
with Vauxhall’s lifetime warranty.
When joining this scheme you will be able to
nominate your eligible family members who will then
also be able to benefit from this amazing offer.
For more details on what Vauxhall can offer Farmer Shareholders,
call Mole Valley Plus today on 01769 576201
FARMING
The future of rodenticides
Some of you will have noticed the new words on the back of your bucket of rat bait,
but why is this, what’s changed?
In very simple terms, not a lot has changed.
The new words are down to the new
regulations that rodenticides are governed
by, and this all now comes under the wing of
what we all know and love as Europe. The
European Biocidal Products Review is looking
at everything from wood preservative and
disinfectants to rodenticides and insecticides,
which, for the manufacturers, means more
hoops to jump through and fundamentally more
costs which will inevitably end up being passed
onto the end user in the fullness of time.
Fortunately, it is not just Europe that gets to
decide our fate, HSE still get some say in the
regulations that will be adopted in the UK. To
date, the changes we have seen have been
implemented to help to reduce the exposure
of rodenticides to non-target animals and the
environment. One of the key changes has been
to amateur use packs which have reduced
in size from 10kg to 1.5kg, a very sensible
measure which also gives a clear differentiation
between the products for the two user groups.
HEATING OIL • TRACTOR DIESEL • AD-BLUE •DERV • LPG
Farmers fall into the professional user category,
so can continue to buy the larger packs
required to control on-farm rodent infestations.
You’ll also notice the new style labels no longer
carry a statutory box, instead the whole of the
label is considered to be statutory and must be
adhered to, so our top recommendation would
be to read the full label when next out baiting.
FUEL
For consistent pricing with
exceptional service contact Mole
Valley Plus for all your fuel needs
Heating oil, Tractor diesel, ad-blue,
DERV and LPG
We have a knowledgeable and
dedicated team of Fuel Traders who
work relentlessly to ensure that fuel
bought through Mole Valley Plus is
priced consistently and delivered
with a service second to none,
taking over the hard work for you
and allowing you to be rest assured
your fuel needs are covered.
Call our Fuel Traders
today on 01769 575668
to get your quote!
HSE do, however, feel that more can be done
to reduce the environmental exposure and
rodenticide residues that are being found in
non-target animals such as scavengers and
birds of prey. There is ongoing consultation
between the HSE and key stakeholder groups
to look at ways in which the following principles
can be achieved regarding the use of Second
Generation Anti-coagulant Rodenticides
(SGARs):
Principle 1: Protection of non-target
species.
Principle 2: Protection of public health.
Principle 3: Protection of commercial
interests (including property).
Principle 4: Responsible use – ensuring
best practice by users, minimising
exposure to non-target species.
Principle 5: Retaining effectiveness of
SGAR treatments, managing resistance.
The outcome of this consultation may see
further restrictions coming into place in the not
too distant future and we will keep you up to
date on any developments. What we do advise
is that all rodenticide users should follow the
code of practice.
The Campaign for Responsible Rodenticide Use
(CRRU) recommends the following:
1. Always have a planned approach
2. Always record quantity of bait used & where
it is placed
3. Always use enough baiting points
4. Always collect and dispose of rodent bodies
5. Never leave bait exposed to non-target
animals and birds
6. Never fail to inspect bait regularly
7. Never leave bait down at the end of the
treatment
More detail on the above
steps can be found at
www.thinkwildlife.org/
crru-code.
Ear tags
EID tagging will be compulsory from January
2015 for all lambs under 12 months old in
England, so it is essential that you take this into
consideration when placing your next tag order.
We are able to offer EID tags from all
suppliers at Mole Valley discounted rates,
including electronic (EID) slaughter tags and
EID and Visual breeding pairs. Electronic
tags now provide almost error free individual
identification, making the process of managing
treatments, weights and performance recording
of your whole flock achievable without being
labour intensive.
Mole Valley Plus is also able to offer you cattle
tags from all main suppliers including our
own brand MoleTag which is proving to be an
extremely popular tag both for new runs and
replacements with exceptional retention rates
alongside amazing design features and a free
applicator with your first order.
For more information on all tags including
EID tagging, applicators and EID readers
please contact our dedicated tag team on
01769 576201
01769 576201
MOLEENERGY
Top quality biomass pellets
moleenergy now offer the most comprehensive range of pellets available
to Biomass users at extremely competitive prices.
10kg bags are available from your local branch for smaller quantity
requirements. 10kg, 15kg and one tonne dumpy bags are available for
direct delivery (min. 1 tonne) and bulk blown quantities from 3-19 tonne
loads are quoted on an individual basis from two separate suppliers or
3 to 8 tonne bulk blown quantities can be ordered as part of a shared
delivery to reduce costs further.
For up to the minute prices, please
call the moleenergy team on
01769 575674
Solar - The ‘whey’ forward
In June this year, the Alvis family installed 676
solar panels on their cheese packing building
at Redhill, near Bristol. Lye Cross Farm supply
Mole Valley Farmers with about 75 tonnes of
both Lye Cross and MVF brand cheese per year.
Farm operations manager Nick Green
in the refrigerated cheese store
“The PV installation is part of an ongoing effort
from the business to be more green and self
sufficient is a key focus of the business,” said
Farm Operations Director, Nick Green.
The cheese plant takes 45 million litres of milk
a year from 27 local farm suppliers and three of
the business’s own farms. With about 3,000t of
cheese in refrigerated storage at any one time,
cooling is one of the business’s main areas of
energy use, along with running the packing
equipment.
The system was predicted to produce 170,000
units of energy, with 95% of the energy used
on site. It aims to save the business £15,712 a
year in electricity and also provide an estimated
£17,264/year income from the government’s
Feed in Tariff ‘FiT’, along with £782 income
from exporting the energy not used. This brings
the total yearly benefit to over £33,000, with
the system paying for itself in just five years.
Ben explains how the use of a load limiting
device has been crucial to the viability of such a
large scale project. “Traditionally you could only
install a PV system that would produce what
the local electricity grid could handle. Even
if you were planning to use all the electricity
yourself, the electricity company needed to be
confident they could handle the energy if needs
be. “You could spend a lot putting an upgraded
transformer in, but that can cost about £40,000
so it can be prohibitive to a project,” he says.
After discussions with Western Power, Ben was
able to get agreement for the use of a load
limiter which means in the unlikely event the
farm’s solar panels exported more than 80KW,
production would be phased back.
After discussions with moleenergy, the Alvis’s
decided PV was the best option to help meet
the energy requirements of the packing and
cheese storage halls and began working with
one of moleenergy’s approved suppliers,
MyPower. Ben Harrison from MyPower showed
the business’s best option was to install a
172KW array along with six inverters to convert
the energy into a useable form.
Demonstration/Information Day
with moleenergy - 9th October
Ben Harrison of MyPower with the
solar panels at Lye Cross Farm
Steve Edmunds, of moleenergy, says this is a
significant development for users: “For those
that are big users of energy, it means they
can put in larger PV units and avoid needing
upgrades that cause time delays and extra
costs.”
Nick explains how installing PV will not only
help improve the farm’s carbon footprint, but
create fuel security and ultimately benefit their
farmer suppliers.
The cost of the installation means the business
is doing the equivalent of signing themselves up
for a 20 year contract at only~ 6p/kWh versus
about 10.4p/kWh now on mains electricity plus
any future price rises. In addition they are also
getting 10.25p/kWh from the FiT.
With the panels helping to avoid 72t of
carbon emissions a year, the use of renewable
energy also helps the business create a strong
marketing message for supermarkets. “We’re
also becoming a more efficient business and by
doing so we hope we can share this with our
suppliers - after all, that’s what it’s all about,”
says Nick.
If your business has a high daytime energy
usage, you too could benefit hugely from solar
PV. Call the moleenergy team on
01769 575674
moleenergy are offering spaces on our demonstration day at Ashcott and
information day at Lifton on Thursday 9th October. Over 2000 members have
now attended theses days. Why not come along and learn as much as you can
in two hours? Places are limited so please make sure you book your place.
To book your place please call moleenergy on 01769 575674
FARMING
Farm security
With the evenings closing in and winter approaching, spend time to
consider the level of security that you currently have at your property and
the possible impact of theft upon your livelihood.
It is estimated that rural theft in the UK has risen by up to 5.2% costing
the rural economy a staggering £44.5m. Thieves are not only targeting
high value machinery, but also lower value tractors not fitted with hightech systems. Other areas being targeted include silage plastics, garden
tools and ornaments, chemicals such as fertilisers and pesticides, fuel,
tools and quad bikes.
There are things you can do to help lessen the possibility of crime and
secure your property. Advice is available from a number of sources
including local police forces, the NFU or your own insurance company.
Items that will help secure your property include cameras and alarms,
locks and padlocks and you will find information on a selection here.
Full face wheel
clamp
01769 576201
Trailer hitch lock
CCTV SYSTEMS
Suitable for 48mm, 50mm and
60mm couplers. Easy to use.
Prevents thieves from stealing
your trailer. Stainless steel
construction with a chrome
cover
If you either have or are thinking of a CCTV system, it is important that
you get the quality of images needed for evidence should it be needed
in a court. Also you need to ensure that you have your system regularly
serviced.
The newest technology is crystal clear, day or night and records images
directly to a hard drive. These images are not just there for security but
can also be used to monitor your stock and keep an eye of the everyday
comings and goings of any busy farm or agricultural business.
Mole Valley Plus is able to offer bespoke CCTV systems providing added
security to your possessions and giving you extra peace of mind this
winter. Call our team today for further information on 01769 576201
Fits 13” 14” and 15” wheels.
Simple and easy to fit.
MVF CODE
46894
£18.
85
Squire security chains
8mm x 900mm
Provide resistance to bolt
cropping, sawing and
other forms of attack.
£16.20
MVF CODE 50181
MVF CODE
42253
Squire padlocks
£24.30
10mm x 1200mm
Formidable resistance
to bolt cropping, sawing
and other forms of
attack.
Welded ring at one end
makes it very versatile
in securing mobile plant
to towing vehicles. Also
ideal for fastening gates.
£27.70
MVF CODE 53204
14.5mm X 1200mm
Provides the greatest
resistance to hacksaw
attack, maximum
defence against bolt
croppers and sledge
hammer attack.
£49.50
Make sure you can
identify your property.
Take photos, record
serial numbers, note
down any usual
markings
With the Squire range of padlocks and chains we have available, most
solutions can be provided for. Padlocks available include all security levels
from the need to lock toolboxes, through to sheds or garages, and on to
the extra high security needed for farm buildings, housing expensive farm
equipment.
We offer a choice of traditional key operated or combination padlocks.
Combination padlocks have become increasingly popular due to the
benefits of not having to carry around a bunch of keys and being able to
provide temporary access to areas.
Combinations
Model
Shackle
Size
Was
Now
Code
10,000
CP50
Standard
50mm
£17.15
£13.72
44192
10,000
CP40
Standard
40mm
£9.15
£7.32
55492
100,000
CP60
Standard
60mm
£22.00
£17.60
55493
100,000
CP60/2.5
2.5”
60mm
£24.50
£19.60
55494
100,000
CP60CS
Closed
60mm
£26.20
£20.96
55495
SAVE
20%
MVF CODE 53205
Prices exclude VAT and offers are for October or whilst stocks last
BRANCH
We at the Mole Valley publications
team are often contacted by our
readers who make comment on
our Newsletter. Many of these callers
are Country Members who live with
farmers as neighbours and find our ‘technical’ articles interesting
and helpful in gaining an understanding in what is going on in
the fields around them.
However, sometimes they are keen to understand many of the
basic operations which the farmers take for granted. In response
to these comments, we have compiled an ‘On The Farm’ section
which aims to explain what and why farmers do what they do.
THE FARMING CALENDAR
Autumn
Dairy cattle
Dairy herds will soon be moving inside to their
winter quarters which helps prevent damage to wet,
muddy fields. Once indoors, the stock will be fed
grass or maize which has been grown during the
summer and conserved in bunkers, and makes up
the majority of the winter diet. This is topped up with
manufactured feeds such as compounds, blends or
straights and water available at all times. The cows
are normally housed in large buildings which are
carefully designed to maintain ample ventilation and
shelter from the rigours of the winter climate. Inside
the shed, the cows rest in carefully designed stalls,
known as ‘cubicles’ to allow them easy and free
access to lie down on a comfortable ‘bed’ which is
normally covered with chopped straw or sand. There
is also ample loafing and exercise concrete areas
available at all times.
Hedge trimming
Stock will be watched for known health issues
at this time of year by experienced stockmen,
who can monitor and treat most problems
which occur, vets advice is also available if
required.
Believe it or not, trimming back hedges
is strictly controlled by environmental
legislation. During late summer only
gateways and road junctions can be
trimmed back as a safety measure. A
bit later, once they have flowered and
fruited, hedges can be cut back on the
roadside, but field hedges usually only
get trimmed biannually. Flail mowers
are commonly used as they mulch
the trimmings to speed the decaying
process.
Crops
Winter wheat and barley is
drilled, usually by the end
of October and should be
developing well (with two full
leaves) before the temperature
drops in the winter. It is good to
get oilseed rape off to a strong
start as pigeons can cause
havoc in crops that are not
mature enough.
Beef and sheep
Breeding beef animals and sheep will still be outside with a bit of
extra feed when grass stops growing in the cold weather. They
will have access to silage and fodder, plus concentrates. Minerals
are made available to help with any potential lack in natural food
and to help prepare the animals during pregnancy, getting them
to optimum levels of fitness.
As sheep are moved to different pastures, they will be drenched
with a wormer to keep them in good condition.
Sheep are prepared for the breeding season during September
and October. Both males and females should be checked that they
are in peak condition prior to breeding.
Shooting Seasons
Pheasant, waterfowl and partridge seasons are well underway. The birds
are living wild, feeding on specially planted game cover crops. These
are grown to produce plenty of grain for the birds to eat and cover for
them to hide in.
When a shoot is organised, beaters
are brought in to lift the birds out
and into the air. It is a tradition of the
countryside that a day’s shooting is
followed by a hearty meal and possibly
a drink or two to talk about the day’s
successes (or to get out of those cold and
soggy tweeds!)
FARMING
Equestrian stabling
If you need some stabling then IAE Moorland
stables are suitable for most situations.
To complete your stabling, visit your local
Mole Valley Farmers branch for fixings,
tools, hay nets, brushes, buckets and more.
Call Mole Valley Plus if you need a concrete
base or walling.
Their high quality and excellent value coupled
with standard sizes mean that stock is readily
available to order.
The stables are convenient and simple to
install as full instructions are provided. Some
adjustment is possible to suit your building
using the standard panels provided.
This stable range is created from over 20 years
of experience in equestrian housing to give
you a safe, robust and “built to last” stabling
system which will endure for many years.
Manufactured from strong 34mm thick tongue
and groove brown recycled plastic means this
stabling is not only low maintenance, safe and
hygienic, but both weather and rot proof too.
All stables are supplied in kit form for assembly
on site.
What do I need to order?
Aggregates, concrete and
concrete blocks for your new
stable area
The pricing table below is based on the popular
12’0 x 12’0 stables, prices for other sizes are
available on request.
Stable
fronts
Price
F093 2002 12
12’0” stable front,
c/w bottom swing
door
£477.00
Whatever the scale of your project, contact our
dedicated concrete and aggregate specialists to
discuss your order.
F093 2002 32
12’0” stable front
c/w anti weave
sliding door
£597.00
When ordering make sure you follow the tips
below to ensure you get what you want, when
you want it and at the best price!
F093 2003 15
12’0” stable front
c/w full height
swing door
£521.00
F093 2002 42
12’0” half grill
stable partition
£357.00
F093 2002 52
12’0” full board
stable partition
£463.00
F093 2003 02
12’0” part grill
(940mm) part full
board partition
£473.00
F093 2002 62
12’0” stable back
half grill
£333.00
F093 2002 72
12’0” stable back
full board
£439.00
stable end of run
post
£32.00
Divisions
Drawing reference
No. of
stables
1
1
2
3
Swing door
stable fronts
Stable
partition
Post to
finish run
x1
x1
x1
2
x2
x2
x1
3
x3
x3
x1
4
x4
x4
x1
5
x5
x5
x1
6
x6
x6
x1
IAE stabling available to order
from your local branch.
Mole Valley Plus can supply you with all the
materials needed to get your buildings and
tracks fit for the winter. We use our buying
power to negotiate better prices for you on
aggregates, concrete and concrete blocks.
Backs
•
Plants and quarries close at 4:30pm. Ring
before to have a chance of getting what
you want when you want it!
•
Try to give at least 48 hours notice to get
the delivery slot you require.
•
Be aware of additional charges which may
apply - waiting time, part load, return
loads and refused loads are all subject to a
charge from our suppliers.
•
Be aware that all times of delivery are
advised and not guaranteed.
•
We cannot guarantee a negotiated
discount or a consistent price if you go
direct to plant for a delivery or collection
please contact us first.
Post
F093 2002 81
01769 576201
FARMING
01769 576201
Mobile field shelter and
ménage pack offer
UPGRADE TO
FULLY LINED
VERSION
FOC
Rotating your horse wormers
The grazing season in the UK runs from spring
until autumn and this is when, due to the
favourable climatic conditions, worm burdens
on pasture are at their highest. It is therefore
important to consider how you will monitor and
control worms in your horse and other
co-grazing horses.
Which product do I choose?
The most accurate way of achieving this is
to carry out regular faecal worm egg counts
throughout the grazing season. This will allow
you to ensure your horse is only given a
wormer if required and will assist in reducing
the risk of resistance developing in the worm
population. Should your horse need to be
treated it is then essential to choose a suitable
wormer and use it at the correct dose.
• fenbendazole / mebendazole
Resistance
Resistance to wormers is the genetic ability
of a worm to survive a dose of wormer which
would normally be effective. This means
that the selected anthelmintic no longer
effectively controls the worm population in your
horse. Resistance is an increasingly common
problem. Once it has developed within a worm
population there is no going back, the health,
welfare and performance of worm infested
horses will be compromised.
There are several factors that promote the
development of resistance:
•
Incorrect dosing – underestimating your
horses weight and therefore under-dosing
with wormer
•
Over reliance on one particular class of
wormer year after year
•
Too frequent use of wormer throughout the
grazing season
In order to reduce the risk of resistance
developing:
•
Use faecal worm egg counts to establish
which horses need worming
•
Follow pasture management practices to
reduce the overall worm burden on your
pasture e.g poo picking weekly
•
Rotate the class of wormer used for EACH
grazing season (NOT within the season)
Dose horses accurately for their bodyweight.
There are three main classes of wormers
(anthelmintics) for use during the grazing
season.
Benzimadazoles
Tetrahydropyrimidines
• pyrantel embonate
Macrocyclic lactones
• ivermectin / moxidectin
All three classes of wormer are suitable for
the control of worms picked up by horses
during the grazing season (adult small and
large redworm, ascarids and pinworms).
However, over reliance on one particular class
of wormer every grazing season will increase
the chance of resistance to that wormer
developing on your yard. It is therefore vital
to rotate the class of wormer and the active
ingredient it contains annually for each
grazing season.
fenbendazole
or
mebendazole
ivermectin
or
moxidectin
Year 2
pyrantel
embonate
The frequency with which these products are
used during the grazing season depends on
the results of faecal worm egg counts, the
age of the individual and the manufacturers’
recommendations.
Read the product packaging to identify which
active ingredient is present so that you are
able to make these decisions easily.
If you would like some advice on worming horses, please visit
your local branch and speak to one of our SQP’s (suitably qualified person)
The mobile sectional field shelter has subassembled panels and an optional gate or
stable front. All timbers are pressure treated
with fully galvanised fixings. The bitumen
corrugated roof sheets are underlined with
OSB board and the shelter comes complete
with instruction manual to allow easy selfinstallation. These shelters are extremely high
quality and are built to withstand the winter
weather, allowing safe and secure shelter for
your horses and giving you year round piece of
mind.
Menage timber kit
Year 1
Year 3
Mole Valley Plus, working with Blackdown
Buildings are able to offer members a mobile
field shelter with a free of charge upgrade to
the fully lined version, giving you an amazing
saving of £230.
FREE
DELIVERY
This month we are also offering a
WITHIN
40 x 20m ménage timber kit with
SOUTH WEST
free of charge delivery within the
South West and an exclusive brown
timber treatment.
The kit includes all fencing and dung board
needed to complete your ménage and we are
also able to supply all aggregates, machinery
hire, silica sand and rubber surface options,
with drainage and membranes available from
your local Mole Valley Farmers branch.
Make the most of these
offers, exclusively available
to Mole Valley Farmers
members, call our team
at Mole Valley Plus today
01769 576201.
CLOTHING
Autumn Clothing Range
Weird Fish Ladies’
Overton Tunic
Toggi Ladies’
Sandridge Shirt
A very flattering tunic
dress in 100% cotton.
Features capped
sleeves, coconut button
details, unique flower
pot screen print, and
a pulled in back, for
a better fit. Could be
worn over chinos or
with a simple pair of
leggings. Available in
raisin.
The Sandridge shirt is the
newest addition to the Toggi
shirt family, with a super stylish
tie at the neck. Tie it in a
large bow or wear it loose and
casual. This style is fitted with
the addition of stretch for added
comfort. The horse print fabric
is super soft and the contrasting
trims add a subtle hint of colour
and detailing. Available in willow
print.
£34.99
£44.99
1084014-18
1081208-12
Sizes 10-18
Horseware
Ladies’
Brianna
Jacket
A slightly filled
lightweight
waterproof
riding jacket. A
lined hood for
the wetter days
with zipped front
pockets. A perfect
cut for comfort
when riding whilst
keeping the rider
warm, dry and
smart! Available
in navy.
Sizes 10-18
S-XXL
£79.99
1080072-76
Joules Men’s Brilliant
Bamboo Socks
Horseware Ladies’
Bobble Hat and
Scarf Set
These colourful socks are made with bamboo,
which has more benefits than you can shake a
stick at such as being hypoallergenic,
thermo-regulating and other scientific words.
Available in stag or fish print.
A must have warm and
fashionable accessory
for the colder months.
Matching trim with an
extra wide scarf for added
heat. Available in navy/
gold.
One Size
£6.95
One Size
1081479-80
£17.99
Joules Men’s
Kingsfield
Polo Shirt
1080143
Jack Murphy Ladies’ Ingrid Shirt
This truly classic
Joules polo shirt
has been built
for whatever the
weekend may
bring. In sturdy
cotton pique and
with details that
lift it out of the
ordinary. Available
in green bramble.
The Ingrid is a distinctively stylish shirt, featuring the
stunning Buckley Beagle Print, which is a limited edition
in-house designed print, exclusive to Jack Murphy.
Finishing touches include contrast shirting detail to
collar, placket and cuffs. Available in aubergine.
Sizes 10-18
£32.99
1080618-22
Sizes S-XXL
£34.94
1081464-68
Joules Men’s Norwell
Rugby Shirt
When it comes to charm and
ruggedness, there’s no school like
the old school. This classically
styled rugby is weekend-ready
style at its finest. We’ve added
overstitching detail under the
collar to lift it out of the ordinary.
Available in green bramble.
Sizes S-XXL
£59.95
1081459-63
CLOTHING
Brakeburn Ladies’ Folly
Shirt Dress
The Folly is a casual winter shirt
dress in a cosy burgundy, navy and
cream cotton flannel with two patch
pockets and tie belt to waist. Details
include a cute stag print to inside
cuffs, inside collar and yoke, with a
soft velvet seam tape. Available in
burgundy/navy check
Sizes S-XL
£36.98
1081080-83
Joules Ladies’ Alexi Tunic
In a feminine shape, this tunic will flatter
all season long. Crafted in soft, drapey
fabric that will hang beautifully, it feels as
good as it looks. A perfect choice for both
work and play. Available in navy floral.
Sizes 8-18
£49.94
Horseware Polo Ladies’
Nicole Cowl Neck Sweatshirt
1081357-62
A must have for the Winter wardrobe.
Cosy,soft and fashionable with an
extremely generous cowl neck for
added warmth and protection from the
Winter elements. Available in safari.
Sizes S-XXL
£39.98
1080159-63
Brakeburn Stag Hobo Bag
A great daytime bag for taking
care of all of your essentials,
finished in a deep burgundy
with white stag print,
featuring an adjustable
shoulder strap for comfort.
Zipped main compartment
with internal zip pocket
and woven label. Inner
pouch, embossed zip
pulls, and embossed
Brakeburn label.
Available in
burgundy
coated canvas.
One Size
£24.98
Weird Fish Alverton Scarf
An easy to wear lightweight scarf that can help finish off any outfit. Butterfly print in
100% Polyester with a frayed edge design. Available in ink, pale mauve or port.
One Size
£13.99 1084079-81
Weird Fish Men’s Alfie
Long Sleeve Check Shirt
A lighter weight classic
checked shirt. Featuring long
sleeves, 2 Western style
chest pockets with buttons,
Available in midnight.
Sizes S-XL
£34.99
1084121-24
1081142
PRICES INCLUDE VAT
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Mole Valley Farmers prides itself on supporting local food producers.
Caramelised onion and apple chutney
Makes 1L
Approx time: 1hr 20 mins
Ingredients:
• 1 tbs. rapeseed oil
• 200g dark brown soft sugar
• 300g red onions - peeled and finely sliced
• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 200g white onions - peeled and finely
sliced
• ½ tsp. ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp. ground allspice
• 500g apples - peeled, cored and chopped
• ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper
• 300ml red wine vinegar
• Salt to taste
• 100g granulated sugar
Method:
1. Heat the rapeseed oil in a pan and then gently cook the onions over a
low heat until soft and semi-transparent, stirring occasionally.
2 for
Once the onions are cooked, add the remaining ingredients to the pan
and bring the mixture to the boil. Reduce the heat, cover and simmer
for 1 hour stirring often.
3.
To sterilise the jars, heat the oven to 130°C/GM 1 and arrange the jars
on the shelves (taking care not to place them too close to each other)
and heat for a minimum of 20 minutes.
4.
Carefully remove the jars from the oven and immediately spoon the
cooked chutney into the hot jars and seal. Serve once cooled and store
in a cool, dry place for up to 4 weeks.
Lye Cross Farm Cheddar
500g
£6.00
Gold Award
winner
at the
International Cheese
Show 2014
• Mild • Tasty • Mature • Extra Mature • Vintage
Normal prices £3.60 (Mild), £3.80 (Tasty), £3.90 (Mature)
£4.00 (Extra Mature), £4.30 (Vintage)
no vat
3 for
2.
MVF CODES 52911-5
St Austell Brewery beer and lager
£6.
00
Proper Job • Korev • Tribute
Available from all
branches - Kilner jars
and bottles, waxed discs,
thermometers, funnels, Pyrex measuring
jugs, scales, spoons and more. All you
need for your chutneys and jams.
2 for
£11.
00
Turner Road wine
Cabernet Zinfandel
or Chardonnay Pinot
Grigio
Award Winning
Beer & Lager
Normal prices
per bottle £2.00
(Tribute), £2.10
(Proper Job or
Korev)
MVF CODES 46400-1/50554
Per bottle
£6.12
MVF CODES 27251-2
All prices on this page include VAT where applicable and offers are for October or whilst stocks last.
BRANCH
October chills
Whilst September can often have
some warmer days, October is
normally the month where we
feel the autumn chill settling in. It
is a stunning time in the garden
with the trees changing colour
and the resulting golden and
red hues produce some of the
most spectacular displays of the
gardening year.
The change in temperature means
it is time to move tender plants
indoors to keep them protected
from the frost. Where possible
move them into a light, frostfree place such as a cold frame
or a greenhouse over the winter.
Alternatively, if this is not achievable you may wish to look at protecting
with crop control fleece.
If you haven’t already done so, it is time to dig up
any remaining summer bedding and replace with
spring bedding, such as pansies, primroses, bellis
daisies and polyanthus, and spring flowering bulbs.
Whilst you can plant tulips
later without reducing their
flowering, daffodils and
narcissi should be planted
now for best flowering.
Plant the bulbs quite
deeply, around three times
the depth of the bulb, in
groups or drifts for the best
displays.
Another main task in October is tidying
up the garden before the winter. It is
important to collect up fallen leaves
regularly. While this can seem pointless at
times - as the next time the wind blows a load more leaves fall - it
is important to persevere as leaves can cause damage to lawns and
harbour disease if they are left on the ground. Also, recycling your
falling autumn leaves is one of the easiest ways to make garden
compost. To make leaf mould compost, take a black bin liner and
punch a few holes in it. Collect the leaves in the bag until it is almost
full and then sprinkle with water, shake the bag and tie. Then keep
the bags in a shady spot and in a year’s time the leaves will have
rotted down into a mulch that can be used to top dress around the
base of plants or leave for a second year to use as soil conditioner.
Feed your lawn in October with autumn
feed and moss killer to promote strong root
growth over the winter and prepare the lawn
for the cooler weather to come. You will also
need to cut the lawn less frequently as the
cooler weather slows down grass growth.
Raise the mower’s cut to leave the grass
longer over the winter period.
400 sq.m.
MVF CODE 1084472
£16.99
Use a decking cleaner to remove algae, moss or dirt. First clean
the area with a stiff broom, rinse with clean water using a hose.
Let it dry thoroughly over a few days and then treat with your
cleaner following the instructions given.
If you have fruit trees, remember to wrap grease bands around their trunks to
stop the female winter moth from crawling up the tree to lay their eggs.
£5.99
MVF CODE 53115
This is a common cause of damage to fruit
trees. The flightless female winter moth
emerges from the soil in the autumn and
makes her way to the top of the tree to mate.
She then over-winters in the tree and the
following spring when the fruits are developing
she lays her eggs. These eggs then hatch into
caterpillars, which feed on the young fruit and
leaves. However, by simply attaching bio Boltac
Greasebands around the trunk of the tree the
female winter moth is stopped from getting to
the top of the tree and the cycle is broken.
Vegetables
There is actually quite a lot of work you can put in
on vegetables at this time of year. Aquadulcia Claudia
broad beans can be sown directly outside in late
October for the earliest crops next spring. Also you
can sow all year round cauliflower in a cold frame
greenhouse or window sill. Other seeds to plant now
include cresses, salad leaves, mustard seed, cos
lettuce and why not try growing some mung beans?
KEEP DIGGING!
Suttons seeds are available from your local branch
along with composts, seed trays, seed labels and
small garden tools.
FARMING
PHEASANT SHOOTING
Choosing the correct cartridges
by Will Edwards of Lyalvale
In last month’s issue, we discussed cartridges for
use on smaller quarry starting with pigeons on
the drillings, Grouse, if you’re lucky enough and
those exciting partridge days. Now it’s time for
the pheasant.
So what should we use and why? Well, the
pheasant is a thicker set bird and we need a
cartridge that’s going to humanely dispatch it. I
have many friends and clients that shoot early
season birds through a 20g with a 28grm No 6
and some that use a 30gm No6 with a 12g, but
as the months go on, those birds are going to get
bigger and stronger. In fact, my syndicate, “The
5T’s” were amazed by the sheer size and speed of
some of the cock pheasants that were presented
to us in the latter stages of last season. We joked
that they must have been driven off a runway not
a cover crop, and once airborne would they shoot
back at us?
So, with the jokes to one side, we all want to
see those birds fold in a convincing fashion, so
what we need to do is step up a shot size. What I
mean by that is move from your 12g 30grm No6
up to a 32grm No5. You will instantly notice the
extra knockdown power that is provided by the
larger shot size which has greater penetration on
those vital organs to assist in a clean kill.
Proof of the pudding was at The Vale Shoot in
Brecon four seasons back in early January, it was
-10°c and I was on peg 8 on the first drive, when
one of the tallest pheasants I’d ever raised a gun
to was heading my way. It was a proper 45 to 50
yard monster which I dropped stone dead using
half choke, combined with an Express Supreme
32grm No5, witnessed by fellow Guns Charles
Hamilton and Richard Sandwell. A shot that I’ll
never forget!
A wide selection of
cartridges are stocked
at all MVF branches.
Please ask if you would
like advice on which are
most suitable for you.
Game shooting cartridges, suitable for 2½”, 65mm chambered guns
For all game pheasants, partridge, grouse, pigeon and rabbit
CODE
weight/gms
Shot size
wad
Price
4945
28
6
plastic
£5.75
29544
25
5
fibre
£5.70
28
28
6
fibre
£5.95
41435
32
5
fibre
£6.85
29541
32
5
29545
Game cartridge details
Supreme Game
06003
23056
Special Game
29540
10097
29542
Supreme Game
23051
20 bore high
performance
High quality game
cartridge
High performance
game cartridge
30
32
32
fibre
£6.25
fibre
£5.45
fibre
£5.80
6
fibre
£6.20
5
plastic
£6.20
6
fibre
£6.40
6
fibre
£6.85
Future Farming Academy
Claire Flower reports
My fourth week on the Future Farmers Academy
placement with Alvis Bros Ltd took me into
the Lye Cross Farm dairy where the traditional
handmade cheeses are produced. After
scrubbing down and putting on the whites I
was set to work shovelling, cutting, turning, stacking, milling and
cleaning. Before entering the dairy I was not aware of the method of
cheddaring. This is when the curd is cut into blocks, turned over and
stacked to help remove more whey and produce a denser texture. It is
a very physically demanding job but perfect for someone who, like me,
could do with losing a few pounds!
Up to nine vats are dealt with every weekday, with each vat holding
18,000 litres of milk capable of making approximately two tonnes of
cheese. The process takes around four hours from adding the rennet,
to salting. The dairy itself is very environmentally friendly with no waste
products. The hot and cold water runs in a cycle and the by-products are
either sold or sent to the piggery next door.
After the dairy, I worked in the store and packing hall for a week. Here I
was involved in grading the cheese, packing it and distributing it to their
numerous customers including supermarkets, shops and over 30 other
countries for export.
For the following two weeks I helped out in the laboratory. My time there
was a bit longer than planned and, unfortunately, I missed out on a week
in the farm shop but the extra time in the lab was very useful as it gave
me a chance to really understand all the quality assurance tests and
procedures required throughout the whole cheese making process.
My industrial experience days for the month took me to Micron BioSystems, Muller Wiseman and UNIFORM-Agri UK. Micron Bio-Systems
develop and produce biotechnical solutions for livestock in such forms
as forage and feed preservation and mycotoxin deactivation. The Muller
Wiseman factory near Bridgwater specialises in
liquid milk processing and the company has a
long term aim to be the biggest and best dairy
company in the UK. Finally, UNIFORM-Agri
UK are developers of dairy herd management
software with the Taunton office offering
support and training to their customers.
Whilst all these companies operate in different
sectors of agriculture, it is clear a lot of
their success comes from expanding into
international markets.
The cheddaring process with
Claire hard at work in the dairy
SMALL ADS
Small Ads
October
For Sale
Machinery
2 x Firestone tyres. 13.6R 38 50%
01805 624533
Shelborne Powermix Pro Express, 2008,
22 cube feed box, recently replaced with
rollers & elevator, gwo, £11500 ono.
07831 605991
550 Ford digger, 2wd, with 3-in-1 bucket.
01884 259196
Case 956XL 4wd, yr 1991, £8700 + VAT.
Somerset.
07774 676434
Steel roller £50. 70 Wilson Agri cow
matresses, offers. Rear end loader, fork
& bucket £75. Small bale elavator with
electric motor £50.
07789 275189
For sale due to retirement. McConnel
PA34 hedgecutter £1800 + VAT. Howard
Selectatilth rotavator 60, £875 + VAT.
Twose yard scraper 402, offers. Nearly
new bunded fuel tank, Deso 1235L, £400
+ VAT.
01363 866818
Bateson livestock trailer, 20’, yr 2006,
vgc, £6000. K/V 5 furrow conventional
mounted plough, with spring back bodies,
14” fixed furrow width & hyd cross shaft,
£800. Frome.
07801 364954
Cattle code 9 station OOP feeder system.
VC3 interogator cards. 200+ Xsponders.
Recently new straps. Well maintained.
07752 586831 / 01666 510689
Workshop operators & parts manuals for
many tractors, balers, combines, mowers
& other machines. All ages & makes.
07831 256933
Pottinger Mex 4 forage harvester, PUH,
electronic hydraulics, very little work from
new, £2400 ono.
01460 281663
Quality new & used farm equipment
& attachments from Moulton, Albutt,
Quicke, Trenona, Chilton, Logic & others.
For info call Taunton
01823 429431
www.blackdownfarmservices.co.uk
Generator 40kVA, 1ph, PTO driven,
brand new, £1500.
01747 830088
15m Airtec sprayer 800l tank MoT spring
2015. 27 acre capacity. £1250 good
reliable order.
01841 540336
Foster Vario Combi calf feeder, 2009,
with 30 collars, £3250. 18 Fullwood
Augarmaster feeders & power supply
with Fullwood data feed, bit tired, working
motors. 01409 271199 / 07779 944737
1947 Fordson Major recon mag, suit
enthusiast, set of triple ring rolls, adapted
for easy connection.
01249 782200
1990 Ford 4110.
01363 83795 / 07773 328514
Watson 5’ tipping link box, vgc, £350.
All + VAT.
01548 852382
Tanco feeder bucket, £2250. Merrick
Logan 32’ bale trailer c/w lades &
sprung draw bar, £1950. Bamford BX7
conventional baler, shaft drive, £800.
Trailed Cooks bale unroller, £550.
Cousins 1 pass cultivator, £950. JD680
big square baler, 80x80, same as a
Krone, £10000.
07850 295719
Allen scythe. Working last year. Free to
good home. You collect. 01884 256098
Early Kidd double-chop forage harvester
£650 ono. Hon.
01404 850385
McConnel PA96 hedge trimmer, endure
tank, 1.2m head, electric controls & Fiat
brackets, gwo, £2750 + VAT.
01626 821 017 / 07977 446216
Kuhn BNG280 topper, 2.8m cut, 12yrs
old, gwo, £1000 ono + VAT. W Dorset.
07967 828216
Mitsubishi Shogun Warrior, MoT to Feb
2015, leather, loads of extras, 54 reg,
95k, £4500 ono. Volvo flatbed lorry, MoT
failure, £750 ono.
01404 871271 / 07816 847254
Sheep & calf trailer.
01840 212548
Caterpillar D4 wide gauge with Hyster
winch, £4100. 3.5T Weeks tipper trailer,
£850. MF135 loader & bucket needs
repair, £135. Mounted disc harrow
£450. Mounted springtine harrow £350.
Bateman calf de-horning crush £250. All
with no VAT.
01590 682452
Tim 2 row beet harvester. Oppel wheel
lifting, large beet tank, manual controls,
topper. £3000 ono. Exmouth.
07813 132073
Land Rover 90, truck cab, 63 reg, 6000
miles, Ifor Williams top, Linex’d & BF
Goodrich tyres, as new.
01769 580366 / 07798 827313
Hycrack type log splitter £200. Sawbench,
linkage mounted, £250. 01823 680426
Land Rover Defender 110, double cab
Tdci, 2011, 1 owner, as new 26k miles,
£14850 no VAT.
07966 130180
Front end loader for International B275
with bucket & perry loader & fittings,
complete £200. Also back end of
Ferguson TE20 inc linkage & front stub
axles, £50.
01749 870297
Mercedes 814 cattle lorry, 7.5T, MoT Sept
2015, tyres 90% good, 202045 miles,
£3000 ono.
01752 892814 / 07816 224702
Siloking 10 cube diet feeder, chops round
bales for fun, in exc working order. £6750
ono.
01823 681549 / 07860 802355
New Strimech grab, c/w spare tines,
never been used offers. 01643 841777
New Moulton galv yard scraper, very
well made, 50mm moulded rubber blade,
strongest on the market, £650 + VAT
Taunton.
01823 429431
Land Rover Discovery TD5 ES auto 2002
reg, 7 seater in leather, Epsom green,
twin opening roof lights, 1 owner with
FSH exceptional condition 102,000 miles,
£5250.
07710 891320
IAE cattle crush, highland, vgc £1600
+ VAT. Extra heavy duty IAE calf creep,
£600 + VAT. Also IAE tomb feeder.
01598 763218
Nissan D22 Super Cab 4x4 pick-up with
towbar, 53 reg, 93k, 12mths MoT, good
cond, £3250 + VAT. Crediton.
07834 043194
Murska crimper model 350F, tractor driven,
4 sets of new bearings, fitted 2013, good
cond £2500. Kongskilde sucker blower,
model SUC300T tractor driven, spares
c/w ducting bends & cyclone £2750.
Replacement rotary valve for above FRL
type, £600. Kongskilde cleaner c/w 1ph
electrics £600. David Brown 995 K reg
tractor with loader, approx 9000 hrs,
needs attn, £1650. Series 3 Land Rover,
swb 1980, reconditioned gearbox not
fitted, radiator missing, spares or repairs
£600. Hammer Mill, mill & mix 1ph, £800.
1963 JCB, 2 wheel, 3c hyd excavator,
back swivel arm need attn, has spares
£1200. Collector’s item, bulk milk VAT
callibration vessel £500. 01749 890396
PTO 15kW Lister generator, gwo, £400.
Parmiter Denver Disk 3m cultivator, £950.
4 thrasher iron wheels, £200.
01363 84264
1998 Discovery TD5 GS, MoT to May
2015, metallic red, £2250.
01884 252529 / 07580 952001
Kidd feeder wagon, exceptional condition,
raised to feed over feed barriers, £1595
ono. MF35X, engine, starts & runs well,
good renovation project, £1500 ono
Tiverton.
07527 522325
Land drive fertiliser spreader, gwo.
01598 760204
Pair of Brocott wheels to fit a MF135 or
similar. £210.
01278 671661
Marston 10T grain trailer with drop sides,
on 340 wheels £2300. McConnel 3m
grass slitter, £1300. 5T grain trailer with
drop sides £1000. Okehampton area.
Call Steve: 07976 950466
1 Dexta tractor, good starter, good tyres,
drawbar, £1600 ono. West Somerset.
07974 106235
T20 Petrol/TVO part restored, £600 ono.
West Somerset.
07974 106235
International B250 tractor front-back
rebuilt 96% finished project, need paint
touch up, £2100 ono Mid Cornwall.
More info 07980 500780
Herron dump trailers, low loaders,
Redrock diet feeders, sheargrabs etc.
Call Brian Anning.
07779 143439
Fergie steerage hoe.
01984 623703
Land Rover Freelander, 2004, black, 5 dr,
diesel, sun roof, automatic, 78k miles, Tax
to Oct + 12mths MoT, £3000 ono.
01769 520361
Yellow Ford Cargo 0811, 7.5T, 3 horse
lorry, V low mileage / totally reliable.
Tax to Mar 15, 12mths MoT, £4995.
Hemyock. 01823 680396 / 07878 719176
Twose 420 flail hedge trimmer, for spares
or repair, £500 ono.
01823 461575
Spearhead 650 hedge trimmer, gwo,
forward reach arm, orbital head, £9000,
no VAT.
07929 285622
MF390T c/w MF895 loader, 7200hr
M.reg, 4wd, good cond. £10700 + VAT.
Ilminster. 01823 481822 / 07901 523255
Teagle 808 straw chopper, 2005 with
twin chutes, £2850. Fiona 2.5m drill
£200. Alvan Blanch mixer £400. Bomford
roller mill with hopper, £300. Honda 300
Fourtrack, spares or repairs £350. Fifth
wheel lorry dolly £350.
Crediton.
07811 217365
PTO driven water pump on 3pt linkage. 6'
shear grab in vgc.
07883 419189
Land Rover Defender 90 HT, 2010, 1
owner, 38000 miles, FSH, 12 mth MoT,
Tax, new tyres, vgc, £12000 no VAT
01208 851716
Lucas Castor 60 RUC F straw / silage
chopper, gwo, £5500 + VAT.
07775 904649
1963 international 414 with loader, barn
stored, no rust, low hrs £2250. 1T potato
boxes, £25ea. PTO chain elevator potato
digger.
Exeter. 07870 622038
3T tipping trailer in good condtion £750
Bridport. 07887 942159 / 01297 489381
65 kVA, ex-stand-by 3ph Lister HRS6
generator, key start, very low hours
£1899 + VAT.
07770 637924
Wilson XD45P3 canopied generator, 45
kVA 3ph- year 2006 - hours @ 7747 £4650 +VAT
07770 637924
Honda rotavator, F610, 410, 503, 210,
good, email photos, rear box, buy /hire,
delivered.
07851 764915
Cooks round bale unroller, 3 point linkage
mounted, gwo, £875 + VAT. Kervernand
650 rota spreader, good cond. £475 no
VAT.
South Devon. 07970 471773
McConnel PA93 hedge trimmer, cable
control, 1.2m head, vgc, £3650 + VAT.
S Devon.
07970 618973
McConnel 48 hedgetrimmer, yr 2007.
07977 543576 / 01823 432292
Ransome Faun potato lifter c/w bagging
platform £650 ono.
01884 881238 / 07808 052555
For Sale
Livestock
Woodington ped Angus. Quality young
bulls, bred for easy calving & fast growth.
Biobest, Hihealth, vac BVD. Closed herd
over 20yrs. Mid Devon. 01884 860606
Ped Aberdeen Angus bulls, traditional
well fleshed type for easier calving.
Taunton area.
01823 451619
Lakemead pure British Friesian bulls. For
fertility, longevity & male calf value.
Jon Wilson.
07768 943380
Ped Charollais & Berrichon rams for sale,
excelllent conformation.
01363 82338 / 07971 412898
Suffolk & Texel rams. Fit for purpose.
Signet recorded, high index. Grass
fed. Fit, healthy, active, well bred rams
available at sensible prices. All rams sold
direct from farm. Selling genetics not
cosmetics Peter Baber. 01647 252549
150 Exlana ewes & shearling rams.
Wool shedding, Signet recorded.
All stock sold direct from farm.
Selling
genetics
not
cosmetics.
Peter Baber
01647 252549
POL chicken, Speckledy, Rhode Rock,
Light Sussex, Bluebell, Hybrid Rhode
Island Red, White Leghorn & blue egg
laying Fenton Blue. www.fentonpoultry.
co.uk
01823 672075 / 07779 247805
British Blue quality recorded bulls, from
the Coldridge Herd.
01363 83807 / 07790 386309
British / Belgian Blue ped bulls & heifers.
Breeders of Genus’ NewPole Easy &
Semex NewPole Chalky White. Coloured
& white bulls available 07885 721217 /
01823 673314
www.newpole.co.uk
Ped Charollais rams, can deliver.
Roy.
07816 636435 / 01837 840328
Ped Limousin & Simmental bulls, quiet,
easy calving, ideal commercial crossing.
Sampson. Chudleigh.
07860 580498
Meldon Charolais, selection of quality
young bulls, BVD & Lepto vac. Phil
Heard
07966 522363 / 01837 52409
Killiworgie Simmentals, females from
proven dam lines, cows & in calf heifers
& maiden heifers also selection of young
bulls for 2014 season + bulls ready to
work. Members of Breedplan & HiHealth.
Winners of South West & Cornwall herd
competitions 2013. Mid Cornwall. Steve
01637 880523
Hampshire Down, choose a proven
native breed ram for your commercial
flock. Easy lambing, quick to suck,
fast growing on grass with good
conformation. The Hampshire has
it all! Shearling rams, ewes & ram
lambs for sale from the prize winning
Millfields flock. Signet refd, Heptavac
etc. Geoff & Jean Boyles 01884 861398
g.boyles@btopenworld.com
Holstein bulls from the Winkleigh Herd.
Ready to work.
01837 83395 / 07749 802397
Westwilmer ped Ab Angus, selection of
bulls & females, good conformation, very
quiet. Breedplan recorded, FABBL, Herd
Health scheme. Porlock. Somerset.
01643 862524
Ped Limousin bulls, 18-24 mths. Where
rumps are trumps. Lepto & BVD vac.
John Robinson.
01363 866310
Lleyn shearling rams. Produced for sale
off grass & bred to last! Signet recorded.
N. Devon.
01598 740226/ eve 01598 740419
Jersey heifer calfs, pedigree.
07977 154757 / 01769 540274
Charollais & Suffolk shearlings & ram
lambs. Robert Hopper.
01884 252133 / 07792 546453
Charollais rams, well bred, good
selection, grass fed only
01837 82320 / 07977 110975
Ped blonde bulls, good conformation,
reasonably priced. Quiet & ready to work.
Females also available. 01769 580692
Ewes, lambs & rams from the North of
England & Scotland, bought to order.
Contact Stuart Dallyn.
01271 830857 / 07712 898406
Lleyn X NZ Suffolk ewe lambs. A cross to
beat the NC mule. Out of a large Signet
recorded flock of 1000 breeders. South
Devon.
07970 773840
Small Ads contact details can be found on page 2
SMALL ADS
Starline
ped
Simmentals.
Bulls
ready to work. Member of HiHealth
Scheme. BVD & Johnnes Accredited.
RH Widdicombe
01803 732277
Quality Ped South Devon bulls, Biobest
Herd Health Scheme, BVD & Lepto
vacc. fertility tested, good bloodlines,
good conformation, quiet & easy to
handle. Can deliver call 07977 480870
www.trevoultersouthdevons.com
Beef store cattle & store bulls,
for finishing, can take from TB
clear or restricted farms. A Dare.
01297 32992 / 07971 541670
Holstein service age bulls. Oakroyal
Holsteins. Dennis Smith. Exeter.
07870 645978
British Blue bulls, top quality, sensibly
priced, easy calving from Stoneleigh
Herd. Haste.
01409 281230 / 07967 023680 / 683
Pol Dorset ewe lambs & ram lambs,
organic, from ped stock, well grown,
October born. Witheridge. 01884 861198
Quality Poll ped Hereford stock bull
from award winning Wolfeton Herd,
Dorchester.
Tom.
07989 434907 / 01305 266875
New Zealand Suffolk & Texel rams.
Superior genetics from down under.
07971 970918 / 07970 773840
Good Suffolk, Hampshire Down &
Romney shearling rams. Good EBVs.
Derryman. 07773 692558 / 07754 103862
Ped Charollais rams.
01363 82708 / 07845 789519
Selection of homebred ped Aberdeen
Angus bulls, enquiries welcome.
07970 979819 / 01963 31771
Regd ped grey faced Dartmoors, from
award winning flock, ideal smallholder
sheep, attractive, placid, good mothers.
Wells.
01761 241282
Regd Bluefaced Leicesters, good
choice of shearling rams bred from top
bloodlines. Also ewe lambs & some
older ewes. All warranted & locally bred.
B.Dallyn. 01598 763234 / 07807 451379
Potkiln Herefords, ped polled bulls,
quiet temperament, suitable for cows &
heifers, 01962 775203 / 07801 142244
Holstein
Friesian
service
age
bulls
from
the
Sherdon
Herd.
Jerry Palmer.
01363 83780
Ped Angus bulls, easy calving, running
out on grass, out all last winter / good
feet.
01884 860524
Rodmead Aberdeen Angus bulls,
Warminster,
Wiltshire.
HiHealth
status,
performance
recorded.
01985 844689 / awn@farmline.com
www.pedigreeangus.co.uk
Ped Charolais bulls, 17mths old,
easy
calving
strain,
breeder,
Taunton. 01823 430764 / 07740 087552
Hereford X calves from Irish Friesians,
should make good sucklers. Also Ab
Angus crosses by pure bred named
sires. All carefully started with quality
colostrum. John Webber. 01769 580330
Colhayne Aberdeen Angus bulls, Modern
easy calving strains, Breedplan recorded,
very high EBVs, SAC premium health
scheme. BS & VJ Fry
Axminster. 01404 831103 / 07969 604287
Ped Dairy Shorthorn maiden heifer,
19mths old, regd 100%. 07967 108793
Nealford Limousins, quality young bulls.
High EBVs, Lepto & BVD vacc. SAC
healthplan. Also selection of ped females.
JH Neale. 01566 772919 / 07929 662074
GOS weaners, £50 each. Hemyock.
01823 680814 / 07854 783733
Easicare ewes. FM.
01598 740246
Ped Ab Angus bulling heifers, in-calf heifers
& cows. Traditional well fleshed stock.
Taunton area.
01823 451619
Berkshire X GOS Weaners. Ready to go.
07702 121234
32
Red Devon ped 2yr old bull. BVD tested.
Good animal, ready for work, grazing loft.
Sensible offers accepted. 01934 838572
Starline ped Simmentals. Bulls ready
to work. Very good conformation.
Member
of
HiHealth
scheme.
Accredited for BVD & Johnnes.
T.N.R.H Widdicombe
01803 732277
Ped Belted Galloways. 21mth old regd
bull, proven, excellent temp, has show
success. Excellent quality successful
show heifer, lovely nature. 7yr old
cow, pd'd in calf, easy going, haltered.
Tiverton.
01398 351165
2 Angus X cows (1st & 2nd calvers), bull
calves at foot, running with Red poll bull.
01747 830385 / 07966 476810
Regid Simmental bulls. Top class sires.
Excellent EBVs. SAC. Fair price.
07974 260579
90 shearlings, Lleyns homebred from
closed flock. All on Heptavac P system
& wormed. Farm assured Charollais
shearling rams from grass fed closed flock.
Charollais shearling ewes. 01794 368664
fran@michelmershmanorfarm.com
Cornbel ped polled Herefords, bulls up
2½ years, sire Bosa One Mr Bean, closed
herd, HiHealth scheme, near Illminster,
01823 480321 / 07917 583637
Macchina Aberdeen Angus bulls.
Closed herd in SAC HiHealth status,
all cattle blood tested annually. 4 yearly
TB testing area on the Isle of Wight.
Terrific growth rates on home produced
forage, still maintaining easy calving.
All bulls veterinary inspected & semen
tested before sale to ensure purchase
with confidence. Only new bloodlines
imported into herd from semen &
embryos. Delivered to your farm with own
transport to keep Health Status.
Ian McDowall
01983 882881
Devon Closewool ram lambs. Tiverton.
01884 855818
Jersey heifer calfs, pedigree.
07977 154757 / 01769 540274
Herefords, ped organic cows, heifers &
bulls. Cornwall.
01326 231417 / 07737 492235
Berrichon ped shearling rams, Tavistock,
jonny.cole@rocketmail.com
07853 097948
Priorton Ruby Devons & Simmentals.
2013 born bulls ready to work. Quiet, well
grown, halter trained. HiHealth status IBR
BVD Vacc. Semen tested.
John May. Mid Devon. 01363 772685
Young Aberdeen Angus bulls, running out
to grass, ready to work.
JH Neale. 01566 772919 / 07929 662074
Ped Red Ruby Devon bulls & heifers, top
bloodline.
01271 867285
Charollais rams, well bred, grass fed,
Brendon.
01598 741285
Charollais pure bred ewes, from ram
breeding flock small numbers ok.
01837 82320 / 07977 110975
Stabiliser & Gelbvieh bulls in health
scheme, very well grown & quiet. Also
heifers.
01392 434056
Ped Gelbvieh herd sale, very rare
opportunity to aquire highly productive
cows with calves from this very quiet
breed at Raglan Market, South Wales
Oct 6th, any enqs Rob on: 07818 037740
Clun
shearling
rams.
Easy
lambing & energetic lambs. Ideal
tup for ewe lambs. Can deliver.
Beaminster.
01308 863054
Foxhill Farm livestock have ped Limousin
bulls, all in HiHealth scheme. Wellington,
Somerset area. Call Mel Alford:
01884 849369 / 07971 978767
Ped Aberdeen Angus good young
bull, well bred. Gogland Herd,
Tiverton.
01884 860123
45 organic ewes, incl un-lambed 2tths,
4tths & full mouths.
01409 211236
Fleckvieh stock bulls out of high quality
dams, by top German sires.
Call Tom Voizey
07967 816675
Cocker Spaniel pups, first class working
pedigree, ready now.
01761 241131 / 07812 242773
Texel X & Texel mule, mixed aged ewes,
genuine flock reduction, closed flock.
01823 601270
Suffolk shearling & 4tth rams. Signet
recorded. Grass diet & fit to work. Can
deliver. Beaminster.
01308 863054
Charton ped Charollais, in lamb shearling
ewes, shearling rams, ewe lambs.
Lyme Regis.
01297 443377
Badger face ram, for sale or swap, unregd
but good stock getter & lovely temp. Ewe
lambs for sale.
01984 623587
Texel ram lambs, sired by AI ram, excellent
conformation & fat score, mostly E & U
grades. Sensibly priced. Crediton.
Call Sarah Walker.
01647 24009
Easy care ewes, various ages, Nr Bude.
07888 843500
Zwartble ewe lambs, ped regd, £80 each.
Charlton Mackrell.
01458 223250
Quality Suffolk shearling rams, MV
accredited. Signet recorded, high index,
Ready for work. Wellington, Somerset.
01823 672377 / 07860 608501
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
GOS breeding stock. Gilts & boars.
AI bred. Bath.
07860 318877
Hampshire Down ewe lambs, organic,
ped, up to 25 available. Taunton.
01823 451191
3 ped Ruby Red Devon cows with calfs
at foot + 1 ped Ruby Red Devon bull calf
complete. 01805 623127 / 07970 940416
Ewe lambs, 40 available, Roussin x NC
mule, from productive, milky sheep.
West Dorset.
01300 320812
Mendip Charollais & Zwartble sheep, bred
down from original stock. Peter Coombs.
01761 232448 / 01761 233446
2 female Llamas born May 2013.
Corsham. 01249 715578 / 07974 765026
Ped & non ped Aberdeen Angus cattle, 2
ped AA bulls.
01840 212548
Stockleigh ped Beef Shorthorns, SAC
HiHealth scheme, BVD, Lepto, IBR,
Johne’s, young polled bulls. Call Anthony.
01363 866541 / 07764 354412
7 beautifully marked L&W male
Springer Spaniels, bitches sold. Ready
to leave mid Oct. All wormed & flead.
Both parents can be seen, lovely
temps. Not docked. £300. Please call
Ray:
07970 892252 / 01404 881732
Gemma:
07951 958327
Highland cattle, 6 ped cows with calves at
foot + ped Highland bull. 01288 341314
Ped Simmental bull, 3½yrs old, quiet,
easy calving.
01404 861250
Lleyn 2tth rams. Top quality Signet
recorded, high index stock. A high index
ram can put hundreds of pounds in your
bank each year over unrecorded stock.
South Devon for details. 07970 773840
British Blue calves from TB restricted
farm. Bude area.
07764 742935
Blonde bull ready to work. Can deliver,
Kingdon, Newquay.
07929 072367 / 01872 510365
Kelpie bitch pup wanted.
01392 811993 / 07792 113951
Collie sheep dog fully trained.
Andrew Hendy.
07891 633564
Ped Beef Shorthorn bull, 7yrs old,
excellent temperament & conformation.
Taunton.
01823 400910
Blue Texel rams, grass fed, ready to
work.
07876 595543
Shearling breeding ewes, Teeswater
Cross (Masham Type). Good strong ewes
with excellent fleeces. Also Teeswater
shearling rams, hardy sire of breeding
ewes.
01278 741255
Wiltshire Horn regd shearling rams/ewes
& ram lambs. Fine stock & bloodlines.
Bude/Launceston
01288 341250
Black Welsh Mountain ram lamb. Purebred
but not registered £60. Dorset.
07970 370444
Ped regd Hereford bulls, good selection of
various ages. Recorded for all schemes,
FABBL & Freedom Foods certified.
Females usually available. 01460 234394
Regd ped beef Shorthorn bulls, quiet,
ex conformation, easy calving strain
especially on heifers fully warranted.
Wiveliscombe.
01984 623218
Horses & ponies for loan. Shilstone Rocks
Riding Centre have a selection of horses
& ponies for winter loan. Please call or
email to discuss:
01364 621281
shilstone@dartmoor-ponies.com
www.dartmoor-riding.com
Montbeliarde dairy cows & youngstock for
sale. Low cell count herd. Also Holsteins
01769 551863 / 07541 741185
Young dog working sheep & cattle, very
obedient.
01598 740269
Ped Limousin bulls, Lepto & BVD vac.
01460 52317
Pure bred Simmental bull born 2010,
quiet, easy calving, £1200.
Axminster
07816072604
Wiltshire Horn reg shearling rams/ewes &
ram lambs. Fine stock & bloodlines.
Bude/Launceston
01288 341250
60 guinea fowl poults. Duck Khaki
Campbell, White laying ducks, Silver
Appleyard, Indian Runners, Large
Aylesbury. See us on facebook (devon
ducks) Winkleigh.
01837 83839
Miniature Donkeys, skewbald MMDA reg.
3 Jenny’s available. For details call:
07803 048118 / eve 01398 332265
Organic ped Jacob rams for sale, Jacob 2
tooth ewes. Braunton.
Call Dave
07977 121558
8 HF ped heifers & 8 Swedish Red X HF
heifers all in calf to Hereford due OctChristmas. 01837 851287/ 07964 459127
Ped Galloway bull, well bred, 2½ years.
Okehampton.
07814 251969
Texel ram lambs & shearlings from £150,
also Texel X poll Dorset ewe lambs.
01823 461575
Ped Ab Angus young bulls, selection
available, from £1500
01460 221763 / 07887 572908
Suffolk X North Country mule ewe lambs
Poll Dorset X ewe lambs well grown
01769 550249 / 07817 793105
Charollais & Charollais X Texel shearling
rams.
01398 361537
Selection of Boer goat females, from 50%
to 100%. Herd reduction due to loss of
facilities. All regd with BBGS. All been
served this summer by Topknot Mick, due
end of December.
07883 419189
5 Ruby Red ped Devon maiden heifers, 18
mths, Devon steers, 18 mths.
01884 860914 / 07809 403165
Devon Closewool ram lambs. Tiverton.
01884 855818
Collie pups, top working lines, B&W &
B,W&T, parents can be seen, exc temps.
Delgarno. Truro.
01872 530571 / 07815 178606
Severnvale Herefords, bulls ready to work
plus females
01454 632309
Appleyard ducks & drakes hatched April
2014
07990 545667
Quality ped. Charollais shearling rams.
Perfect conformation, solid, well grown.
Sensibly priced. Binegar. 07980 258859
Collie X Huntaway dog, coming to work or
make wonderful companion. V Handsome
& exc temp.
01237 451217
SMALL ADS
First cross Sprocker pups docked &
microchipped, ex working parents both
can be seen ready 14th Oct. Dorchester.
01308 482633 / 07880 995828
Springer Spaniel pups, L&W, good
working parents, docked & due clawed,
ready now.
07974 691423
Exmoor horn sheep regd flock small
number of ewes & lambs + 2 fine young
rams.
01823 413013
Kelpie X cocker pups. Ready to offer
October 12th. Dorchester.
01308 482633 / 07880 995828
Quality ped Limousin bulls, ready for work,
excellent shape, easy calving strain, come
and take your pick. Bridgwater.
01278 733256 / 07817 676744
Pygmy goats, nannies & wether’s, various
ages, some this year’s kids also PGC reg.
Proven billy. Nannies & wethers £100
each. Billy sensible offers considered.
07803 048118 / eves 01398 332265
For Sale
Miscellaneous
Cast aluminium house signs & plaques,
manufactured locally for farms, houses,
restaurants, hotels etc. Phone for
catalogue:
01823 672640
or visit www.dorothysfoundry.com
Green woodchip, ideal for horse menages
or garden mulch, £25 a tonne ex yard. Call
Natsley Farm.
01598 710358
Biomass woodchip. Fed up with wet
woodchip or large pieces blocking your
augers or not getting the performance
expected from your biomass boiler?
No contracts, no fuss, just high quality
woodchip. Call Bonedry Woodfuel
01598 710358
Cattle Code Xponder collars. Call for
details. 07891 813322 / 07846 508530
Double glazed mobile homes, fully
furnished. Instant accommodation.
Catherine.
07841 070975
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
Traditional flagstones, specialist in
design, manufacture & installation
of interior flooring & exterior paving.
Traditionalflagstones.co.uk 07971 693594
Retirement sale. Tree seats in iron 1’-9’
internal diameter.
01823 412351
Beef Industry Newsletter is written
weekly by Robert Forster specifically for
professional beef farmers & beef industry
professionals.
www.rforster.com
Hot air balloon flights throughout
Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset &
Wiltshire. Family run business with over
20yrs local flying experience. Number of
launch locations + possibility of flying out
of your own grounds. Flights for groups or
individuals, 12mth open dated vouchers.
Call Aerosaurus Balloons 01404 823102
www.ballooning.co.uk
Turf, turf, turf - Hay & straw. We grow &
supply in Tavistock area. 01822 610998
Fuel - EN Plus A1 standard wood fuel
pellets, bagged or blown, for up to date
prices, please call.
01769 575674
Grain drying silo, 12'x12' offers
Witheridge.
01884 861198
Wood peelings bulk loads delivered.
01237 451249 / 07769 703958
Office closed down; desks, chairs,
filing cabinets etc & general office
equipment. Dog transport crate used
once for transporting dog from Shanghai
to England. Also 1960's dairy literature
memorabilia N. Dorset. 01747 838416
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Conservation nest boxes for barn & tawny
owls, swallows & most wildbird species,
boxes for dormice, squirrels, hedgehog
houses. Insect hotels, butterfly habitats
& beehives for solitary bees, bumblebees
& honeybees. Wildlife guides & native
wildflower seeds. Suppliers to major
conservation organisations
www.wildlifeworld.co.uk 01666 505333
5 matching old heavy internal doors with
panels both sides, excellent condition. H
= 6"11' x 35" wide.
andrea.vowles07@btinternet.com
Pine kindling, £1 a bag, call in Home Pine,
Bple EX32 8JP.
01271 323608
Calf huts. Large Calftell calf huts, suitable
for 5 calves, vgc, surplus to requirement.
For details.07891 813322 / 07846 508530
60T outdoor galvanised grain bin for
dismantling offers.
01278 691812
2 oven AGA cooker, green, vertical flue,
oil, dismantled ready for transportation.
Offers andrea.vowles07@btinternet.com
Gascoigne Isolac clusters x 14
07967 724513 / 01805 624533
Deer fencing wire, approx 650m x 1.9m
high. As new, would accept half rrp.
01805 623671
Sweet Alford cider apple trees, 1yr
(maidens) on M25. Available December,
going cheap
01963 441101
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 website & come & view.
All sizes & budgets to suit, inc some with
double glazing & central heating.
01278 780565
www.ianjamescaravans.co.uk
Woodchip bark garden mulch. N Devon.
07769 703958
Solid oak flooring, wide boards also
suitable for underfloor central heating.
Green oak framing available at competitive
prices.
01392 434056
Westfalia X responder, 150 approx with
collar, 2nd hand, £18. Hampshire area.
07786 311104 / 07909 864445
Crash barriers, RSJ’s, sleepers, crossing
timbers / telegraph poles. 01458 832976
Tree growing nursery for sale, mainly
cider apple standards sold in westcountry.
Could be relocated to sheltered arable
land.
01963 441101
Woodburner, Hunter 8, excellent
condition.
01363 83716
16 portable cow cubicles, excellent
condition. 01647 281205 / 07710 972774
Cattle feed barriers. Taunton
01823 442448
Jaycee solid wood dresser 2m(h)
x1.55m(w) x 0.45m(d), vgc, 6 drawers, 4
cupboards/display shelves. Splits for ease
of transport. eves.
01769 574351
Aluminium sheep decking, power assisted,
exc condition.
01752 892814
Burco boiler, large galvanised, will take
normal bucket, £80 ono. 01271 858218
Wessex Double Olympian horse trailer
front & rear unload. Suitable for 2 horses
up to 17.2hh. Yr 2006, had very little use,
ex cond. £2500 No VAT. 07977 495818
Off site sale, Tingdene park home, 20'x45',
pitch & tiled roof, double glazed, 3 beds,
lounge & kitchen diner. Transport can be
arranged at cost.
andrea.vowles07@btinternet.com.
Quad bike, Big Bear 350, 4wd, Logic
electric switch. Used every day, £1200
ono, no VAT. Hants.
01730 268949 / 07979 520324
Kenwood peerless electric catering potato
rumbler / peeler. Belling warm cabinet,
shelves & sliding glass doors. Metal 4
gun safe. Volvo 740gl 4 door saloon, blue,
1986, ex cond. Offers.
01278 691812
Rayburn Royal o/f, white, gwo, £395 ono.
01884 881238 / 07808 052555
Log splitter, 6T, electric, £80. 1000 x 18”
rainbow tree ties, sensible offer for the
lot.
01769 573585
Ritchie crush for horned cattle, in as new
condition, will exchange for any cattle.
01872 271325
Grain store drying flaps, £1 each. North
Wilts
07970 283175
70 Heatime collars, 30 under 1yr old, £50
each.
01404 871271 / 07816 847254
AGA, o/f, 2 oven, good cond, will be
loaded £475. Wooded trusses to make
stable block or garage. 23 pieces x 20'
wide, £300 for all. 7 Filon roof sheets,
100mm thick, unused, 10x1m £700 + VAT,
6 pallets of Celcon blocks £250 per pallet
or £800 for the lot + VAT. 500 pan tiles,
antique red. 30 ridge tiles £250 + VAT.
01278 752003
Timber pole barn 60' L x 15' W x 13' H
(4x 15' 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 + delivery. All
sizes also available in steel. Visit website
for pictures. Email: alexvenn@msn.com
Website:
southwestpolebarns.com
07811 299343 / 01823 461817
British made plate racks & drying racks for
all range of cookers inc AGAs, Rayburns,
Stanleys, Heritage, Esse, Redfyre etc.
Ideal gift.
01823 672640
www.plateracksanddryingracks.co.uk
Pool table, full size, cues, lights, good
cond, £200 ono. Taunton. 07980 836233
New Fabbri wood burning space heater
25kw Ideal to heat garage or workshop
Automatically operates on temp. Easy to
load & use, 2 x rotational vent tubes Incs
flue fixing kit-no flue system £2000 no
VAT
01823 433160 / 07789 952125
Steel building by Blueline: Type P30-16120. Never erected, unused: incs sliding
doors 12½'ft H x 12' W, 2 service doors, 8
skylights, 2 rotary vents, U channel base
connectors. £16000 ono. 01425 654102
sasuk7@btinternet.com
JD muck fork Newkv tine. 01579 320603
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
Titan FM, 2500 bunded diesel tank with
elec pump, metered, delivery available.
Hemyock. £600.
01823 681452
Mobile home (Cosalt Torino). 28'x10'. 2
double bedrooms. Gas fired boiler for
hot water. Gas fire in lounge & electric
heating throughout. Excellent condition.
Barn stored. £1500 ono. Hemyock.
07832 260789 / 07921 175779
14' Plankbridge shepherd's hut 1 year old,
as new £15000.
01308 863817 / 07919 148654
6 McGregor polytunnel chicken houses
10.5mx4.25m. Also number of feeders,
drinkers & transport crates. 2 Symms
bulk bins, hold 4.75T, dismantled, £350 +
VAT each. Watson oil fired range cooker
similar to Rayburn, green. Does hot water
& heating. Disconnected & stored. £300.
Dorset.
07968 077240
Waikato milk meters x 14, £40 each.
07974 383927
Kits Speakman cubicle mattresses, £15
ono.
07917 776338 / 01297 33263
Seasoned dry split logs. 07817 793105
8 x 30L Waikato milk meters. Parlour
brackets & storage board. 3 x concrete
footbaths, by Enford Engineering. 7'x3'.
07883 419189
10T molasses tank on hi level stand good
condition, £500 ono. Wells area.
07721 415345
Serve over chiller, 1mx1m, ideal farmers
markets/shows, as new. 01300 341991
2 galv sheep round feeders £60 each.
Nordston corn drill c/w tramlining kit £900.
All + VAT.
07778 683429
2 Izzarda a-t Matador 4X4 tyres. 215-65
r16 as new £30 each or £50 for the pair
01548 521748 / 07876 126991
PTO driven, 15kVA generator with
changeover box. Also 100 x 2nd hand
cubicle mats.
01288 381268
Sheep turnover crate.
01884 860914 / 07809 403165
IAE Chieftain full access cattle crush in ex
nearly new cond.
£1500 North Bovey.
01647 221621
Exmoor Trees. Cell grown hardy trees &
shrubs for woodland, hedge & garden.
Tree protection products. Tim Greenland
www.exmoortrees.co.uk 07971 580057
30 cubicles for sale, also available slot
seeding & relief milking, Devon/Somerset
area.
07971 597230
7.5T Mercedes 814 with sleeper cab,
wooden horse container, will separate,
drives well £2850 ono. Glastonbury.
Call for more details
07788 153419
AGA cooker, oil fired, cream, good cond
for age, can be seen in use. Buyer to
collect. £600 ono.
01288 361210
Refurbished bulk milk tanks for sale
32000ltr Fullwood. 20000ltr Roka. 15000ltr
Mueller. 10000ltr outdoor silo. 6000ltr
Delaval, 5000ltr Delaval. 4000ltr Surge c/w
new wash unit, 4400ltr Fullwood instant
cooling, 3800ltr Vaccar. 3200ltr Mueller.
3000ltr Mueller, 3200ltr Packo instant
cooling, 2200ltr Packo Fullwood. RIMB,
main dealer for Roka milk cooling systems,
Kristal KGI500 (1/2T of ice) ice builder c/w
total energy management system for up to
7000ltrs every other day. Emergency open
& enclosed loan tanks available. Smaller
sizes available. Tanks wanted - 6000ltr
& above. For further details please call
S.W Refrigeration specialising in “on farm
cooling equipment”
01392 210344 / Paul on 07974 140949
For Sale
Forage crops
New season hay. Small bales. WSM.
01934 515746
Straw round or square bales for sale,
sawdust & shavings, Also hay wanted.
01837 880152 / 07977 268113
Best quality forage; Hay & straw
(barley,wheat,oat,rape) & haylage. Any
size bale, delivery throughout the South
West. Competitive prices & reliable
service. Hay wanted. M.R.Horn. 01837
861443 / 07970 600800 / 01404 823333
Top quality rolled barley supplied in dumpy
bags & 20kg bags. ideal feed for cattle,
sheep, pigs & poultry Call Matthew at
Avercombe 01769 550908 / 07792 453706
Barley & wheat straw, all baled & delivered
by us, please ring for a keen price on
delivery throughout 2014, we may save
you hundreds of pounds on your current
suppliers mark up on bought in straw,
baling & selling straw for 25yrs.
Alexander Mckie.
07836 547930
Stock feed potatoes for sale. Call
Marcus:
07989 581621
Square baled haylage, organic, suitable
for horse. Call for details. 01769 560635
Hay, excellent quality, news season,
small or round bales, delivery available,
Barnstaple. 01271 850826 / 07968 372241
Haylage supplies.
www.cornishcabbageplants.com
Meadow hay, excellent quality, small &
large square bales.
01398 361440
Quality round bale haylage, meadow &
ryegrass, cut & baled in dry conditions,
between Tiverton & Cullompton.
01884 855292 / 07739 231233
SMALL ADS
Small square bales hay, haylage & straw,
also 3' x 4' round bales wrapped hay &
haylage, collect or can deliver.
01409 281473 / 07970 465867
2014 round & square bale haylage/silage
offers or possibly exchange for store
lambs. Approx. 6T milling quality oats
Wellington.
07813 165456
Excellent horse, sheep & calf hay & barley
straw, traditional bales. Also square bale
haylage. 07977 930045 / 01769 540405
23 round bales, 200 small bales, all this
season. North Somerset. 01394 832017
Round baled haylage, hay & straw. Small
baled hay & straw, winter orders taken, del
possible. 01837 83381 / 07876 106057
Straw & hay bought & sold in any size
of bale or load. Also Bedrap, Bedmax
& white small flake shavings for sale at
competitive prices
01458 447833 / 07889 064294
Top quality rolled barley & wheat supplied
in dumpy bags & 20kg bags. Ideal feed
for cattle, sheep, pigs & poultry. Call
Matthew at Avercombe.
01769 550908 / 07792 453706
60 big bale wrapped haylage made 2014.
In field, buyer collects. Call Chris:
07966 903053
Wheat & oat straw, big square bales.
01237 451269
Good quality, new season, small bale
hay, £3 - £3.50 per bale. Wellington, can
deliver.
07793 983531
Round bale haylage, 35 bales @ £20 a
bale. Hemyock area.
01823 680396
Hay & straw delivered, 90 small bale
loads. Devon. Crediton.
01363 84595
Small bale hay for sale, made June.
01769 550249
Round bale hay £15. Small bale hay £3.
Round wheat straw £10. Bedding hay £1.
Taunton
07825 795908
Small bale hay £3, small Straw £2.50 &
big round haylage £20. Little Torrington
01805 624220 / 07825 916435
Wanted
Toyota Landcruisers 4.2 & Nissan
Patrol with 4.2 diesel engines & Petrols.
07860 423139 / 01462 743843
Top prices paid for 4x4 & 4x2 petrol
Toyota Hi-Lux pick-ups.
07860 423139
Diesel generator, gwo, upto 10kVA.
07917 508878
Deer wanted, dead or alive, excellent
price paid, willing to collect Robert
Hawker
07967 698153
Nissan cabstar, Mazda vans, Toyota
vans, petrol or diesel, with or without
MoT.
07860 423139 / 01462 743843
Hay wanted, round or square bales.
01837 880152 / 07977 268113
All models 4x4 pick-up single & dble
cabs, good, bad or ugly. Also 2wd pickups, petrols & diesels.
07860 423139 / 01462 743843
Looking to rent agricultural buildings with
or without land to rear livestock, with
electric & water 25-30 mile radius of
Taunton 01823 442732 / 07808 713247
Trailer or chassis suitable for making into
shepherds hut/living van. 07917 508878
Small farm tractors, diggers, trailers &
implements wanted for refurb & resale.
Rob Uren www.reuseablematerials.net
01548 521278
Land Rovers, 90s, 110s, series, runners
or non runners, any condition.
07917 508878
Top money paid for Vauxhall Brava’s,
Isuzu Rodeos, Toyota Hilux, Nissan D21
& D22, 4x4 or 2x4, any cond.
07809 461389
MF135, 35, 65, T20, 148, 240, 165,
550, 590,188 & 290+ all other older MF
models + all makes/models of tractor.
07860 423139 / 01462 743843
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Spray operator / tractor driver required
for self-propelled sprayer. Please ring for
details. Cullompton.
07870 628665
Accommodation wanted to rent by
professional couple within 10 miles
of Barnstaple with small paddock &
outbuildings. Please call 07737 478829
Good quality British Friesian or Continental
bull calves from TB restricted farms.
Stuart Webber.
07740 399138
Retired Greyhound Trust are looking for
homes for ex-racing greyhounds. They
are fully inoculated, neutered & had teeth
& health checks. If interested please
contact: 01823 480835 / 07534 394666
Grass keep for ewes or lambs.
07970 220937 / 01392 861133
P/T general farm worker, good livestock
knowledge / husbandry for beef & sheep
farm. Culmstock area. Will also be
required for occasional weekend work.
01884 849369 / 07971 978767
Maize & fodder beet wanted, good
forward contracts offered with possible
forward part payment. Would suit arable
farm wishing to 'Green'; 8 mile radius of
Talaton.
David 01404 822995
Portable cubicles.
07989 624518 / 01548 821632
Silage block cutter.
01363 83795 / 07773 328514
Claas WM185 mower conditioner gear
box.
01308 867535
Original MF 3T tipping trailer, reasonable
condition, private buyer. 01769 572302
IH 523 tractor for spares. Bude area.
eves 01288 321785
Weigh scales for Hispec diet mixer
wagon.
07884 121360
Teagle Tomahawk 4040, silage shredder,
preferably with high level chute, any
condition.
01225 858009
Arable land required for cereal growing
10 mile radius Winkleigh/Chulmleigh.
We offer competitive rents & can supply
references. Call Russ
07701 097824
Self employed part-time tractor driver
reqd by specialist ag contractor. New
equipment & plenty of hrs all year round.
Need to be mechanically minded & able
to think on your own 2 feet. Set days a
week can be agreed or a more flexible
arrangement if reqd. Devon / Soms area.
Good pay for right person & an option for
performance related pay! 07779 473391
Bucket for Mill loader (on MF 35)
01503 220125
Old wooden sheep hurdles in good cond,
suitable for outside use. 01823 491271
Spray Operator / Tractor Driver required
for self-propelled sprayer. Cullompton.
Please ring
07870 628665
Timber extraction trailer with/without
crane, any size concidered. 01363 84595
Ex dairy farmer looking for dairy heifers to
rear this winter onwards, cubicle training,
North Devon area.
01769 540824
Dung fork for handler. Call 07866 762255
Sheep keep, advance payment, Ash.
North Tawton.
01837 82300 / 07807 432556
Herdsman reqd for new dairy farm,
converting from arable/sheep, ready for
calving spring 2015, between Crediton &
Exeter. P/T or Full time. Contact Richard
07884 443440 / Rachel 07817 030881
Bucket for farmhand loader. 01454 632309
10T+ feed bin.
01392 461302 / 07860 835754
Herdsperson required to look after /
milk 100 cross bred organic dairy cows.
Herringbone parlour, cubicles, no house
but static caravan available. Exeter area.
glovermartyn@hotmail.com
01392 461302 / 07860 835754
Rayburn cooker, Supreme or Novelle in
good condition, solid fuel or converted to
oil with 9” wick burner, colour sable brown,
dark green or black.
01288 361210
Services
AGA’s & Rayburns cleaned &
re-enamelled, worn tops a speciality.
Solid fuel Rayburns always available. Oil
& gas servicing available. 01392 841391
Freeze branding for clear ID, guarantee
results indefinately, straying & missing
heifers & are a lot easier to trace with
a F/B. Alphabet & numbers, full size &
calf irons, also branding crate carried
for calves. Cattle scan, qualified all at
competitive prices Russell. 07860 574159
West country boreholes, competitive
prices for water boreholes, dowsing,
pump & filtration supply, installation, after
service & maintenance
www.westcountryboreholes.com
01398 371441 / 07971 103906
Aitchison slot seeding. Restore your
grassland back to top quality production
by slot-seeding new productive grass &
clover seed into your existing grassland or
catch crops direct into sprayed off grass/
stubble. Discount for farmers flooded
on the Somerset Levels. For prices &
availability contact Robin Gabriel:
07802 530534
Drainage & water mains, general
groundworks, plant hire. 01458 259593
www.jsmorrisgroundworks.co.uk
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
On Tap Water Treatment – borehole
& well pumps, pH correction, water
softening (Ecowater premier dealer),
iron reduction, sediment filtration,
nitrate reduction, reverse osmosis & UV
sterilisation. Supply, installation, service &
maintenance. www.on-tap.co.uk adrian@
on-tap.co.uk
01458 274289
Freeze branding & concrete grooving,
very competitive rates. Call Martin Hares
01749 678685 / 07860 958157
Concrete grooving! With cows being so
valuable, it seems a shame to lose or
damage them through slippery yards.
To groove & make safe those vulnerable
areas ring Macattack. Prices at www.
macattackptnrs.co.uk
01225 891750
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
Groundworks, digger hire & general
buildings, sheds, yards & barns
www.jsmorrisgroundworks.co.uk
01458 259593
Clarke Farm Services, feed augers &
bulk feed bins. All animal feed systems
supplied bulk bins always wanted &
supplied. 01823 680512 / 07850 444810
J Penfold Tarmacing Contractors Ltd.
Surfacing specialists in roads, drives,
car parks, paths, farm lanes, tennis
courts etc. Contractors for local authority.
Free estimates, all work guaranteed.
01769 574853 / 07778 036925
Steve Lerwill, foot trimming specialist,
whole herds undertaken, competitive
rates, NACFT member, large bulls
not a problem, all areas covered.
07915 608139 / 01769 572699
Fencing at sensible prices, stock netting,
post & rail, gates, deer fencing, poultry
fencing, also small agricultural & private
building works, hedgelaying & forestry
works. Call Kevin:
07718 481833
Concrete grooving & freeze branding.
Covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset &
Dorset. Reliable worker at competitive
rates call Tim.
www.swfb.co.uk
01237 431713 / 07920 161438
Rabbit control, effective & economical,
35yrs experience, please contact Andrew
on:
01874 638231
South West Construction, www.
southwestconstruction.co.uk.
Local,
reliable groundworkers that offer a
professional service to time, to plan to
budget. Areas: Steel framed buildings,
general building, excavation & demolition,
contract building, fencing, ponds, lakes,
swimming pools & general groundworks.
01398 331922 / 07803 133068
rebecca@southwestconstruction.co.uk
CI Ltd, mini crusher & digger/
breaker, operated or self drive.
Groundworks service also available.
For all your site clearances, crushing,
hardcore, aggregate, site excavation,
ponds & lakes, barns & new builds,
competitive rates. www.crushers4hire.
co.uk rebecca@southwestconstruction.
co.uk
free quote call
07803 133068 / 01398 331922
Firewood splitting service. Mobile hyd log
splitter & operator
07969 041959
Vacuum packer service. Food machinery,
spares/repairs/sales.
01884 266750
Horse arenas, stables & yards & farm
buildings.www.jsmorrisgroundworks.
co.uk
01458 259593
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 Mew, Ash Mill, South Molton
07733 063658 / 01769 551828
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
Do you rear animals for the freezer? We
collect from abattoir in a refrigerated van.
Hang, cut & pack to your requirements in
our cold store & cutting room & deliver
back to you if reqd. Sausages, bacon &
burgers no problem. We also sell local
beef, pork & lamb in boxes at competitive
prices. Located Broadhempston, Devon.
01803 814250 / 07764 660456
richens96@btinternet.com
AT Lee, services available for relief
milking, slot seeding, reasonable rates,
digger work & general tractor duties.
Please call Andrew:
07971 597230
Auto AC – mobile vehicle air conditioning
specialist. Repairs servicing & fault
diagnosis on cars, trucks, agriculture &
plant. DPF solutions & also BG products
fuel saving services. Devon / W. Somerset.
Charlie
Hirst.
www.auto-ac.co.uk
07970 802793 / 01884 820480
Daniel Vertenten, bovine foot trimming
specialist, NACFT regd, large or small
herds, young calf de-horning, covering
the South West for a friendly & efficient
service. 01837 811194 / 07866 514951
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
Cattle clipping, pre-sale or routine.
Operating IAE belly clipping crush.
Covering South West. Call Daniel on:
01837 811194 / 07866 514951
Rayburn, solid fuel model, Regent, Royale
MF Supreme. Sales, repairs, restorations
& new boilers, various colours in stock.
For details call:
07792 755103
SMALL ADS
Landrake Logging, wood processing
service. Make the most of your fallen/
felled timber. Cut/split & loaded all in one
operation using Hakki wood processor.
01398 331221
DJ Cox Contracting, for all your tarmac
work, machine or hand ley, silo pits drives
yards, tennis courts, free quotation.
01278 785911 / 07850 352902
Charlie & James Davey, professional
cattle foot trimmers, covering the entire
South West. Also freezebranding &
scanning very competitive rates. For
more info including photos, videos &
farmer reccommendations. visit our
website www.cattlefootcare.co.uk or call
07811 111303 / 07790 289709
Richard Cory Hoof Trimming, NACFT
regd, fully licenced cat1, competitive
prices, fully insured, experienced hoof
trimmer. 01271 850525 / 07538 350810
Cereals, oilseed & pulses. Dried,
clean & stored. Bugs eradicated.
Crops brought up to specification. No
rejections. No outloading or weighbridge
charges. 1 mile from A303, Yeovil area.
07932 657140 / 01458 223250
Swimming pool & hot tub construction,
maintenance & repair. Hugh Gardner
www.devonpoolservices.com
07929 960761 / eves 01884 820230
Free equine disposal. Collection or drop off
of live equines fit for human consumption.
Kind, caring, compassionate service. All
enquiries welcome. Abbie Westcott.
01984 640752
Freezebranding & livestock scanning.
Defra approved. Reliable, efficient service
throughout the South West. Call Brett
Luxton on 01837 880331 / 07889 275937
Email luxtonfreezebranding@gmail.com
Colin Weeks Fencing, specialising in
agricultural, equestrian, security & all
other types of fencing undertaken.
01769 580096 / 07713 248744
www.colinweeks.co.uk
email info@colinweeks.co.uk
Virgin clean woodchip supplied by the
cubic metre, seasoned or green. Please
call Brendon Hill Tree Services Ltd on:
01984 624183 / 07971 531333
Qualified land agent, able to assist with
single farm payments, environmental
stewardships, cross compliance, land
management, agreements, farm mapping
& more. Call Gemma Sparks 07533 340847
www.blackdownconsulting.co.uk
Fencing at competitive prices. Stock
fencing, post & rail, gate hanging, stock
pens & hedgelaying. Contact Stuart
Webber. 01884 860165 / 07740 399138
Sheep scanning - Chris Blatchly
01823 663317 / 07801 678543
Dan Toogood, available for high output
trailed foraging, round baling, square
baling (4string 80x90), wrapping, mowing,
tedding & raking, dung spreading, hedge
trimming, ploughing & drilling Based near
Wellington.
07754 080254
Spraying with LGP self-propelled machine,
fully qualified operator & accurate job
done. Combination drilling Call E J S at
Wellington.
07813 165456
Ex dairy farmer seeks heifer rearing
contract or similar, preferably to
commence Spring 2015, suit medium/
large herd, DIY AI if reqd, weighing etc.
Sth West. 01984 623374 / 07967 318071
David Mather Cattle Services. For all
your hoof trimming, de-horning &
clipping of dairy & beef cattle. Clean,
safe equipment. Skilled operators. Quiet
stockmen. Reasonable rates. Providing
a professional, reliable service to farmers
across Cornwall & Devon. Gentle on your
cattle, gentle on your pocket!
07800 985006
Ultrasound scanning for pregnancy in
sheep, cattle, pigs & alpacas. Covering
South West. Call Colin Ottery, competitive
rates.
01884 38782 / 07773 440354
Sheep & cattle scanning (PD) Simon
Cooper. 07974 120946 / 01837 851717
Pest management, moles, rats, wasps,
fully insured. k30bws@gmail.com
01805 625223 / 07974 040276
Andrew Hawken first class professional
foot trimmer, deal can be done. For
friendly & polite response
call Andrew.
07907 796836
Gold services S.W. Ltd, Agricultural
buildings & repairs & modifications.
Also new buildings erected & Kit form
buildings. Free quote.
07734 690278
Deer control / management. Qualified
stalker, game meat hygiene cert & deer
stalker cert 1 held. All enquiries welcomed
in confidence.
George 07771331790
Tarmac & concrete contractor. Domestic
& commercial www.jsmorrisgroundworks.
co.uk
01458 259593
Mike Ford Fencing. National Fencing
competition winner 2008/09/10/12. Stock
fencing, post & rail, equestrian & poultry.
01769 580472
To Let
Holiday caravan on working farm in
Ruthern Valley, mid Cornwall. Large 3
bedroom static, sleeps 6, garden. Lovely
position.
01208 831207
The Tower, Crantock, Cornwall, luxury
apartment for 4 people, families & couples
only, outstanding views of Atlantic, coastal
path to unspoilt beach 3 min walk. Dog
friendly, non-smoking, no passing traffic.
www.sandyclose.co.uk
01637 830394
Harlyn Bay near Padstow, comfortable
3 bed holiday cottage. 500 yards from
safe, sandy beach & coast path. Enclosed
garden.
01271 850658
Riverside Caravan & Camping Park, on
the gateway to Exmoor, set in 70 acres of
parkland, 4 star family park, open all year,
3 specimen carp lakes, luxury statics www.
exmoorriverside.co.uk, 01769 579269
5 acres of grass keep, suitable for horses,
2 miles west of High Bickington. Call for
details.
01769 560635
2 bed converted barn on farm, available
Sept. Rural Moreton Hampstead.
01647 440475
Stabling to let - DIY, up to 7 boxes, North
Molton area, straw & hay provided. Good
hacking & riding area. Turnout, possible
accommodation as well. 01598 740203
Accommodation wanted to rent by
professional couple within 10 miles
of Barnstaple with small paddock &
outbuildings. Please call 07737 478829
Nr Kingsbridge - 8 acres £495000. Ideal
equestrian, 1400sq ft, 3 bed 1920’s
house, extend / improve, south facing,
pond, orchard. 57 x 28 recent timber barn,
easy access A381, lovely valley, good
bridle paths inc to good pubs.
j@mathys.org.uk 07867 542978
Shed to rent for overwintering cattle
approx. 5000sq ft Blagdon Hill.
07905 006227
Exclusive Welsh Barn in Brecon Beacons
Sleeps 10 for weekends & holidays.
www.maesyberllanbarn@gmail.com
2T & 9T digger with operator for hire
competitive rates
01823 669090
BBD Marquees – in widths of 3m / 6m / 9m
/ 12m / 15m & lengths to suit. We supply
high quality wedding but can cater for any
occasion. Contact Rachael on
01805 804041 / 07719 587577
Mature Limousin bulls for hire. Ped
&, quiet BVD & Lepto vac, Robinson.
01363 866310
Stump grinder, removes any size
of stump, with or without operator.
07970 059622 / 01769 574096
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
Ped Limousin & Angus bulls.
01460 52317
8” tracked or wheeled wood chippers,
diesel, with or without operator.
07970 059622 / 01769 574096
Events
Sheepdog
&
Handler
Training
throughout the South West including
West Cornwall. Call Caroline 07703
197823
E:caz@rackley.fsworld.co.uk
www.allaboutsheepdogs.com
Taunton Vale Foxhounds Fun Ride.
Sunday Oct 5th. 10am. Ride over lovely
Blackdown Hills. Details - Jayne Mann.
01823 480457
For Hire
Cherry picker, 50’ reach, ideal for gutters,
chimneys, painting, tree work etc.
07970 059622 / 01769 574096
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.
Remember, remember your pets this November!
The firework season can be an anxious
time for the nation’s pets with recent
research by Ceva Animal Health
revealing that 57 per cent of pet
owners believe that the festivities are
stressful for their animals.
Adaptil for dogs and Feliway for
cats are scientifically proven to help
comfort and reassure pets at times
of stress. Ideally a couple of weeks
before Bonfire Night an Adaptil Diffuser
should be plugged in the room where
a dog spends the majority of its time,
or where it sleeps. This will allow the
comforting pheromone to build up to
significant levels and ensures the pet
is as relaxed as possible before, during
and after the firework period.
Plugging a Feliway Diffuser in the room
where a cat spends most of its time
48 hours before firework festivities will
help ensure it is as relaxed as possible.
In multi-cat households, shutting cats
in overnight may cause disharmony. A
Feliway diffuser should help to prevent
inter-cat tension.
To help support your pet during the
firework period. Ceva Animal Health,
manufacturer of Adaptil for dogs,
has created a short film on firework
advice featuring hints and tips on how
to help your dog. Available on the
Adaptil website - www.adaptil.co.uk
- the footage includes information on
preparing a den for a dog to hide in
while the fireworks are going off.
Code
Product
Offer
Product
Size
Promo Price
Normal Price
49609
Feliway Diffuser
Save 15%
Plug In
48ml
£22.64
£26.64
49610
Feliway Diffuser
Save 15%
Refil
48ml
£17.39
£20.46
49611
Adaptil Diffuser
Save 15%
Plug In
48ml
£22.44
£26.40
49612
Adaptil Diffuser
Save 15%
Refil
48ml
£17.39
£20.46
Prices include VAT and offers are for October or whilst stocks last
31
DATES FOR YOUR DIARY | NEWS
SUNDAY OPENING
BOTH NEWTON ABBOT AND YEOVIL
BRANCHES ARE NOW OPEN FROM
10am until 4pm on SUNDAYS
WOODFUEL and WOODLAND
MANAGEMENT EVENTS
Devon Wildlife Trust and the Northern
Devon Nature Improvement Project
are organising a series of woodfuel and
woodland management events this autumn.
The workshop sessions are all free.
Workshops are being held on October 2nd
and 24th and November 4th and 27th.
Topics include Grant aid, problems with grey
squirrels, felling and extracting timber for
personal use.
For more information contact Northern
Devon Nature Improvement Area Project
01271 388647/07816 342229 or 01409
221823
DIARY DATES
1 Oct
2 Oct
South West Dairy Show, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN
Woodfuel/Woodland event DWT - contact details see left
Heating Event MVF Bridgwater. Ashgrove Kitchens in attendance.
Horse Logging Courses. Woodland Playcentre, Quantock Hills. 3rd Oct Intro. to horse
3-4 Oct
logging £85/person, 4th Oct Family Experience Day £10/family per session (10am12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.00pm. Call FWAG SW 01823 355427 fwagsw.org.uk
Calne Mill Open Day 11am-3pm with Sam Mottram (eCow), Phil Hadley (Eblex), June
7 Oct
Ricketts (Muller Wiseman Dairies). Hog Roast, tour of mill. Book by 3rd Oct, 01278 444829
Somerset Grassland Society meeting Pipers Inn Ashcott 8pm with Steve Jones from
8 Oct
Bridgwater College plus grass ley comp. results. Clive Bethell 07976 895643
8-9 Oct
Heating Event MVF Liskeard
Moleenergy Demonstration Day at Ashcott Farm, Bridgwater and Information Day at
9 Oct
Lifton Mill. To book your place, please call 01769 575674
Fluke and worm awareness day at MVF Yeovil - with Dawn Clarke from Zoetis. Come
10 Oct
and discuss worming plans for this autumn.10am-4pm
10-11 Oct Heating Event MVF South Molton. Ashgrove Kitchens in attendance.
British National Ploughing Championships, Wootton St Lawrence, Hampshire. Events from
11-12 Oct
9am on Saturday morning www.ploughmen.co.uk
14 Oct
Welsh Dairy Show, Carmarthen SA33 5DR www.unitedcounties.co.uk
15-16 Oct Heating Event MVF Cullompton. Ashgrove Kitchens in attendance.
17-18 Oct Heating Event MVF Newton Abbot. Ashgrove Kitchens in attendance.
20 Oct
Somerset CMA “Managing a diverse empire” Derek Mead. 8pm. Food 7.15pm £6/head
Fluke and worm awareness day at MVF Frome - with Dawn Clarke from Zoetis. Come
22 Oct
and discuss worming plans for this autumn.10am-4pm
22-23 Oct Heating Event MVF St Columb
Woodland grant aid - DWT learn what is required and how to access the grant. Devon
24 Oct
Wildlife Trust Nature Improvement Area. 01409 221823 www.northerndevonnia.org
24-25 Oct Heating Event MVF Holsworthy. Ashgrove Kitchens in attendance.
29-30 Oct Heating Event MVF Yeovil. Ashgrove Kitchens in attendance.
31 Oct-1 Nov Heating Event MVF Frome
Establishing a wood, the grey squirrel problem with young trees. Course run by DWT
4 Nov
with North Devon NIA call 01409 221823 northerndevonnia.org
For information on these events, contact the Show Team on 01769 575653
or see www.asao.co.uk (Assoc. of Shows and Agric. Organisations)
CALNE MILL OPEN
DAY
Tuesday 7 October
11am-3pm
With guest speakers Sam Mottram (eCow),
Phil Hadley (Eblex), June Ricketts (Muller
Wiseman Dairies).
Plus hog roast and mill tour.
Book by 3rd October to secure your place call the FeedLine 01278 444829
Withleigh YFC Charity
Ploughing Match
On Sunday 31st August Withleigh Young Farmers
Club held its first Annual Ploughing Match, by kind
permission of Mr and Mrs M Pring. Participants with a
wide range of experience came along to compete and
show off their ploughing skills.
The classes included a female only class and two
dedicated to Young Farmers – with Dan Webber taking
the trophy
for Best
Novice and
YFC members and helpers talking tactics
Sam Reed
winning Best
Young Farmer. The event was a great success, so much so
that Withleigh YFC are planning to hold another Ploughing
Match next year.
SMALL ADS CHARGES
From this October edition of the newsletter
the cost of placing a small ad has risen
from £2.50 to £3.50 per line. This is to
take in to account the extra printing costs
for the newsletter since the amount last
increased, some 20 years ago.
We hope you will continue to place your
small adverts with us as we strive to offer
a great value for money service. For more
details on how to place a small ad, please
see page 2.
ALL PRICES IN
THIS NEWSLETTER
EXCLUDE VAT
(where applicable)
EXCEPT WHERE
STATED OTHERWISE
Josie Mc Dowell in the girls class with a
bit of encouragement from club member
Dan Webber. she came first!
Sam Reed receiving 1st place prize card for open
class reversible ploughing from the radio DJ, Simon
Bates. Sam is current National YFC Reversible
Ploughing Champion and will defend his title at the
National Ploughing Championships in Hampshire on
11-12 October. It was Sam’s original idea to have a
charity Ploughing Match raising over £600.
All proceeds raised go to the
club’s charity for the year The
Farming Community Network.
1st-14th
October
2014
Price
s
Too
Goo
To M d
iss
Get ready for
Autumn with
Mole Valley
Farmers.
Mole Valley Farmers is committed to
bringing you the highest quality products
at the most competitive prices.
Save
Over
£50
Yard Scraper
£550.00
was £607.65
58230
Take advantage of seasonal special offers
on our outstanding range of autumn
essentials including:
• Feeding equipment
• Animal handling
• Timber & Fencing
and much more...
FRE
E
No
Boile Bull
r Su
it
Portable
Handling Kit
BUY
NOW
Limited stock
available
Outstanding
Offer
£999.00
was £1134.75
45003
Save
Over
£100
6ft Galvanised sheep
hurdle
Crusader
Cattle Crush
was £18.35
was £1238.45
£14.98
7397
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Over
£100
£1125.00
28857
Great
Savings
Visit your local
branch between
Wednesday 1st
& Tuesday 14th
October 2014
to take advantage of
these great offers.
Cattle Feeders
Save
£50
Galvanised barrier trough
3.05m x 0.79m
£249.00
was £299.00
20886
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£15
Heavy duty beef feeder
£110.00 was £125.00
30648
Save
Over
£20
Standard round cattle feeder
£125.00
was £146.75
59712
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Over
£20
Heavy duty round cattle feeder
£135.00 was £155.80
28853
Cattle Handling
Save
£150
Save
Over
10%
Saracen full access
cattle crush
Right hand super
scoop head restraint
£325.00
£1417.75
was £362.04
Saracen Yoke
was £1567.75
34898
56130
Save
Over
£50
£499.00 was £551.45
31236
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£17
Save
£10
Save
£1
Cattle hurdle 6 rail
3050mm
Cattle hurdle 6 rail
10' c/w diverter gate
Cattle hurdle
coupling rod
30830
30831
34401
£69.00 was £79.00
Save
Over
10%
Plain Corn Bin 420L
£115.00
34397
was £128.70
£6.70 was £7.70
£150.00 was £167.00
Save
Over
10%
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Over
10%
Corn Bin 630L
£150.00
34398
Corn Bin 840L
was £167.50
£195.00 was £218.05
34399
Difenacoum whole wheat
Rat Bait
10kg Only
£27.70
20kg Only
£39.85
36923
Mole Valley
Farmers
Rat Bait
36924
Difenacoum bait blocks
8kg Only
FREE Rat Bait Box
40240
£48.60
Bromodialone whole wheat
With every purchase of Mole Valley
Farmers Difenacoum Bait 8g, 10g, 20kg
or Bromodialone 10kg, 20kg and get
a Mole Valley Farmers Bait Box.
10kg
40237
£5.55 (ex vat)
£27.70
20kg Only
40238
£39.85
Stock Fence & Barbed Wire
Save
10%
C8/80/15 Stock Shield 50m
£29.24
was £32.49
61215
Save
10%
Barbed Wire HT Motto 1.6mm 200m
£12.96
was £14.40
6684
DESCRIPTION
NOW
(EX VAT)
WAS
(EX VAT)
SAVING
CODE
Stock Shield Fencing HT8/80/15
100m
£66.96
£74.40
£7.44
61216
Stock Shield Barbed Wire MS 2.5mm
200m
£22.05
£24.50
£2.45
61217
Stock Shield Barbed Wire HT 2.0mm
200m
£19.43
£21.59
£2.16
61218
Fencing HT8/80/30 100m VHT
Galvanised
£47.16
£52.40
£5.24
22716
FREE
Staples
FREE
FENCING
STAPLES
Get a FREE box of 5,000 40mm
Galvanised Fencing Staples when
you purchase a Stanley Bostitich
Fencing Gun worth
Stanley Bostitch
Fencing Gun
£360.00
1076662
£65.00
(ex vat)
1076663
To arrange a FREE on-site demonstration call our customer services team on 0845 603 3622
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ARR ANT Y
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F E NCING
ANT
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AR
RA
Strut
Gate post
CODE
5'6” 2-3”
£1.60
1077236
5'6” 3-4”(90mm)
£2.33
1076482
5'6" 4-5”
£3.81
1077241
6' 3-4”
£2.79
1077240
7' 4-5”
£5.85
1077243
8' 2-3”
£2.98
1077238
8' 3-4”
£4.06
1077237
5'6” 1/2 round 4-5”
£1.81
1077254
8' 6”-7"
£12.76
1077248
7'5-6” (138mm)
£8.93
1076484
7'6-7” (165mm)
£11.32
1076485
8' 3-4” (90mm)
£3.90
1077212
8' 7-8” (190mm)
£17.56
1076483
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RR
Stake
DESCRIPTION
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of materials and installation costs. (Installation costs in accordance with the
scale set out in the terms & conditions available at www.cjtimber.com)
The mark of
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Bridgwater Cullompton Frome Holsworthy 01278 424240
01884 34333
01373 831114
01409 253014
Liskeard 01579 340034
Newton Abbot 01626 836555
Redruth 01209 340044
St Columb 01637 881115
South Molton 01769 574477
Yeovil 01935 420971
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