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Focus on Holsworthy Chutney recipeMaize

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Fluke Treating fluke in sheep

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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 fl at market conditions and the view that ‘early’ prices were not suffi ciently attractive to encourage buyers. A signifi cant 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.

Chairman’s letterOCTOBER 2014

Every day a different infl uence 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.

Graeme CockChairman

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 fi nd ourselves in, sometimes the very simple things still have a part to play. Two such experiences recently; the fi rst example was a piece of machinery which we used to move straw windrows behind a combine. Ground-breaking revelation. Historically, in the last century, a ‘Cock Pheasant’ or ‘Wuffl er’ 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 ‘Wuffl er’ 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 fi ne and thanked me for asking. Having shown, in what was probably more than a healthy interest in someone else’s ‘Wuffl er’, 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 fl uffs 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 fulfi l 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 fi nalised, but one point which has sparked some debate is the


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Delivering nutritional excellence

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:

• More output (litres)

• Better quality (butterfat and protein)

• Improved health (improved fertility, cell counts, lameness)

• Lower cost (feed effi ciency, 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.

Specifi cally 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 overfi lling

• 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 insuffi cient 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 effi ciency. Calibration of parlour / out of parlour feeders will assist accuracy but is often overlooked. Underfeeding of freshly calved cows

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Dr Robin Hawkey, BSc (Hons) PhD, Senior Nutritionist

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 effi ciency 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.

Plan - implement - monitor - evaluate. Discuss your options with your farm team of vet, nutritionist and farm staff

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 Profi t 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: forageforprofi [email protected]

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Autumn challenges

With maize harvest imminent, now is a good time to check the crop for any signs of infi ltration 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 signifi cantly 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!

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).

John LawrenceMineral Supplements Technical Manager

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 fi eld. 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 diffi cult to bind.

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 housingAutumn can be a diffi cult 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 specifi c 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.

Have you checked your maize lately?

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 [email protected]

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Winners all round at South West All Breeds Calf Show held at the Royal Cornwall Showground in Wadebridge on Tuesday 26 August.

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.

RIGHT: Jessica Hugo, from Bodmin

ABOVE: Tilly Waters of Lerryn

Baling the last cut of the season on the edge of the RSPB Grey Lake reserve, on the Somerset Levels. Picture by John Corsan

Your photos

LAST CUT OF THE SEASON

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.

ALL BREEDS CALF SHOW

Thank you to everyone who sent us 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 [email protected] or phoning 01769 576464. We look forward to hearing from you!

Picking up third cut silage on 11th September with the towering cliffs of Crackington Haven in north Cornwall in the background.

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Judith CliffordSenior Alternative Feeds Trader

Straights market report

Lifton 01566 780261Carmarthen 01267 223716Hungerford 01488 240010

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 fi ve products:

Mole Sweet Grains

Brewers grains, wheatfeed. bread molasses

45% DM, 12.2 ME, 19% CP 22% starch

Moist, palatable feedgood energy, starch and protein balance

Encourages higher intakes and improves performancewill complement or replace some compound feed saving money

Mole Pro Grains

Brewers grains, rapemeal, wheatfeed, bread, molasses

45% DM, 12.2 ME, 24% CP, 22% starch

Moist palatable feedhigher protein to balance lower protein forages

Encourages higher intakes and improves performancereduces 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

Moist palatable feed containing rumen friendly maize starch

Encourages good intakes and balances lower fi bre diets to maintain milk fat composition and price

Mole Maize Grains

Brewers grains, crimped maize, wheatfeed

45% DM, 12.4ME 17% CP, 25% starch

Moist palatable feed 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

Mole Pro Maize grains

Brewers grains, crimped maize, rapemeal

46% DM, 12.4 ME 26% CP, 27% starch

Moist palatable feed 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

All Mole moist blends are produced using good quality raw materials, not cheap low quality fi llers and we always use fi xed 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 Maize, ground and treated with Maxammon® to increase the protein content and provide an alkaline fi nished 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.

Mole Maxi Starch Wheat Wheat, crimped and treated with Maxammon® to increase the protein content and provide an alkaline fi nished 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.

Mole Maxi Starch Barley Crimped barley treated with Maxammon® to increase the protein content and provide an alkaline fi nished feed. With a pH between 8.5 — 9.5 it provides an effective rumen buffer to minimise the risk of acidosis. For intensive beef fi nishing diets Maxi Starch Barley, with its increased protein level, may be fed as the sole feed with mineral supplementation. (Please ask for nutritional advice)

DM (%) 80

pH 9

CP (%) 11.7

ME (MJ/Kg DM) 14

Starch (%) 70

Oil (%) 3.3

NDF (%) 10.5

DM (%) 80

pH 8.9

CP (%) 13.8

ME (MJ/Kg DM) 13.5

Starch (%) 65

Oil (%) 2.3

NDF (%) 18

DM (%) 80

pH 8.7

CP (%) 13.5

ME (MJ/Kg DM) 12.8

Starch (%) 62

Oil (%) 2.5

NDF (%) 12

Typical Analysis Typical Analysis Typical Analysis

Mole Valley Feed SolutionsReady Made Maxammon® ProductsMole 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.

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There is a profi t in B&W male calves

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 specifi c grades required. These can be extremely painful when a carcass falls outside the specifi cation 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 fi nished price offered by a number of abattoirs over recent months when prices have been depressed and surprisingly, we can show a sensible profi t for all the options. We should point out that these fi gures 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 specifi c 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.

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)

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

Barley Beef Systems

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Mole Valley Farmers

Red Meat team

Left to right: Ed Jones, Lachie Maclachlan, Rebecca Moore, Adam May, James Jackson, Chris Lavis, Ian Turner and (inset) Kenny McDonald

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,

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

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

FARMING


A vintage year for maize

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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 benefi ted 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.

Graham Ragg, Senior Agronomist and Product Manager

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.

Grass after maize

Silage Buster or MVF Italian Ryegrass BlendDesigned 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 fl exibility in the duration of the ley, with 6, 12, 18 or 24 months even 36 months potential if Silage Buster is sown.

VISQUEEN CLAMP COVERS, MOLEMAIZE, ADVANCE and ECOCORN ADDITIVES

Your local Farm Sales Offi ce can offer advice and arrange delivery direct to farm for these products and catch crops

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.

Maize clamp sheets

Visqueen Clingseal is a fl exible clamp fi lm 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 fl exible 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 fi tting air barrier to signifi cantly reduce top and shoulder losses from aerobic spoilage. It also provides an additional oxygen barrier.

Ask at your local branch for more information.

Contact your local Mole Valley Farmers sales specialist for early season grass silage,

additives, prices and offers for 2015

FARMING


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.

NitrogenIn-source before you out-source, to maximise your resource

Hugh Frost, Product and Technical Manager 01769 576405Unlike 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.

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.

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-N-process.

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).

Summary1 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.

Autumn pastures need no nitrogen, but plan an efficient soil N process for Spring 2015

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 springThe 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 futureWe 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

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Naturally occuring dietary minerals - fact or fi ction?

Bulk feed storage binsMole Valley Plus offer a range of bulk feed bins with the option of fi nance 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’ specifi c 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

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 fi nding 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 specifi ed 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 defi cient 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 specifi cations, 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 defi ciencies and suggest ways of balancing the diet which will then need to be approved by your organic certifi er. The options available are a specifi c mineral, mineral licks (salt or molassed) or a trace element bolus.

Nigel Mapstone, Feed Nutritionist (Organics)

01769 576201

Ram-Track rubber surfacing

“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

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 fi nish 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 hard-core 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 signifi cantly reduce the risk of foot injury.

FARMING


This really took the pressure off of me, as I wanted to get fi nished before Tracey and I had to return to the UK with our oldest son Jonny, having had to make the diffi cult decision to send him to boarding school in the UK.

We have long had signifi cant 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 signifi cant strain on us both emotionally and fi nancially, but in our opinion defi nitely 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 diffi cult and signifi cant 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 fi ght and the breed died out years ago!”

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 diffi cult 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 [email protected]

The end of August/early September is always a busy and transitional time for us, in addition to all of the fi eldwork associated with reseeding, we also have the start of the new school year. Tracey fi nds it very stressful as the children

move up another year at school and therefore, by defi nition’ 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.

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 fi nished 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 fi nish reseeding.

FARMING

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Focus on Holsworthy

James Morrish ALAA of Kivells Auctioneers reports

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.

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.

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.

Challenging and exciting times at Holsworthy


FARMING

Changes to the Farm Sales teamAs 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“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

Holsworthy branch developmentsPeople 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.

The new market

Imogen Ward 01409 259503 Stuart Dorey 01409 253014

David Nias, Manager at Mole Valley Farmers,

Holsworthy

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

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

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 [email protected]


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Fluke and its environment

Disease in sheepClinical 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.

Max Hardy BVSc MRCVS, Molecare Farm Vets South Molton

Disease in cattleCattle 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 quarantineWith 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.

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)

FARMING


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1) Adult fl uke 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 fl uke eggs hatch to produce mobile larvae. These need to locate a mud snail within 6 hours. Further replication occurs within the snail.

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.

5) Development into immature fl uke occurs in cattle and sheep. These immature fl uke 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.

Cattle Worming

Cattle fl ukicidesWe stock a range of fl ukicides. Our SQP’s are trained to give advice, so please ask if you would like to discuss fl uke treatments

The lifecycle of the fl uke

Adult fl uke in bile ducts

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FARMING


Power tools

• Powerful 900 watt motor• Dust ejection system• Anti-vibration side handle• Spindle lock for each disc change• Abrasion protected motor for increased

durability

• 85 watt motor• Sharpen chainsaw chains easily without

tedious fi ling• Designed for use with 3/8” pitch saw chains

(the most popular size)• Bench mounted bolt holes

GREAT PRICES

MVF CODE 1082416/7 £305.00

Dewalt DCF889M2 torque wrenchIdeal for agricultural workshops

• ½” (13mm) drive for effi cient 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

MVF CODE 1082372 £83.68

MVF CODE 1082373

£145.20

MVF CODE 32152

£47.00

Metabo SBE601 impact drill• 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

M

MVF CODE 1082373

durability

MVF CODE 3215

£47.00

Metabo SBE900 percussion drill

• 900 watt motor• 2 speed• 13mm keyless chuck• Capacity - concrete 20mm, steel 13/8mm,

soft wood 40/25mm

Dewalt mini grinder 115mm

Electric Chainsaw Chain Sharpener

MVF CODE 50552

£41.50

Booster cablesIt 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 effi cient and ineffective for starting 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

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With winter fast approaching, the fi rst 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.

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 specifi cation as the original on your vehicle.

The top fi ve reasons for car breakdowns are:

• Electrical, battery, alternator, starter 38%

• Engine management 16%

• Steering, brakes, axles 10%

• Motor mechanics 7%

• Locks 6%

Main reason for reduced battery life

• Short distance trips with maximum loads

• Incorrect application or short circuit

• Loose fi tting battery

• Prolonged period of self discharge

• Over charging with risk of drying out

• Extreme temperature

Vehicle batteries

GET READY FOR LOG SEASON

WE HAVE A LARGE RANGE OF CHAINSAWS, CHAINSAW ACCESSORIES AND SAFETY WEAR

FREE SOCKET

SET

Offers are for October or whilst stocks last

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Description MVF Code

Suitable for v systems

Suit ah battery range Price

GYS Energy 126Traditional charger

49307 12v 15-60Ah £29.00

GYS TCB120Automatic chargerBattery test function with audible alert

49677 12v 30-120Ah £49.75

GYS Start up 80Automatic starter /chargerBattery test function with audible alert

49303 12v 45-170Ah £73.35

GYS CT160Traditional charger 52981 12v, 24v

12v - 25-160Ah / 24v

- 15-90Ah£48.40

GYS WAT150Automatic charger 49306 6v, 12v 20-150Ah £85.55

GYS Bat15/12Automatic charger 52980 6v, 12v 35-225Ah £129.85 MVF CODE 49307

MVF CODE 49677

MVF CODE 49303

MVF CODE 52981

MVF CODE 52980

Battery chargers

MVF CODE 49306

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.

Mole Valley Plus is pleased to announce their new partnership with Vauxhall. Mole Valley Farmer Shareholders can now benefi t 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.

For more details on what Vauxhall can offer Farmer Shareholders, call Mole Valley Plus today on 01769 576201

Workshop equipment

MVF CODE 03877

£4.40

Draper Oil Can

Wesco 500/F 500cc Oiler

£6.70

MVF CODE 04701

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!

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

MVF CODE 301209

£33.50

Sealey Yankee bottle jack

MVF CODE 41771+sz

£6.50

True Touch disposable nitrile gloves

box of 100

1209

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VAUXHALL SCHEME EXCLUSIVE TO FARMER

SHAREHOLDERS

When joining this scheme you will be able to nominate your eligible family members who will then also be able to benefi t from this amazing offer.

500ml

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15 Ton


The future of rodenticides

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.

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.

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.

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?

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

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!

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Solar - The ‘whey’ forward

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.

Top quality biomass pellets

Demonstration/Information Day with moleenergy - 9th October

MOLEENERGY

For up to the minute prices, please 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.

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.

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 benefi t to over £33,000, with the system paying for itself in just fi ve 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 confi dent 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.

Steve Edmunds, of moleenergy, says this is a signifi cant 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 benefi t 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 effi cient 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 benefi t hugely from solar PV. Call the moleenergy team on 01769 575674

“The PV installation is part of an ongoing effort from the business to be more green and self suffi cient 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.

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.

Ben Harrison of MyPower with the solar panels at Lye Cross Farm

To book your place please call moleenergy on 01769 575674

Farm operations manager Nick Green in the refrigerated cheese store


Farm security

SAVE20%

Fits 13” 14” and 15” wheels. Simple and easy to fi t.

£18.85MVF CODE 46894

Suitable for 48mm, 50mm and 60mm couplers. Easy to use. Prevents thieves from stealing your trailer. Stainless steel construction with a chrome cover

£24.30

MVF CODE 42253

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 benefi ts 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

Squire padlocks

Squire security chains8mm x 900mm Provide resistance to bolt cropping, sawing and other forms of attack.

£16.20

MVF CODE 50181

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

MVF CODE 53205

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 fi tted with high-tech 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 fi nd information on a selection here.

Prices exclude VAT and offers are for October or whilst stocks last

CCTV SYSTEMSFull face wheel clamp

Trailer hitch lock

Make sure you can identify your property.

Take photos, record serial numbers, note

down any usual markings

01769 576201If 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

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BRANCH

THE FARMING CALENDAR

AutumnDairy cattleDairy 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.

Beef and sheepBreeding 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.

CropsWinter 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.

Hedge trimmingBelieve 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. 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.

Shooting SeasonsPheasant, 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!)

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.


Equestrian stabling

The pricing table below is based on the popular 12’0 x 12’0 stables, prices for other sizes are available on request.

No. of stables

Drawing reference

1 2 3

Swing door stable fronts

Stable partition

Post to fi nish run

1 x1 x1 x1

2 x2 x2 x1

3 x3 x3 x1

4 x4 x4 x1

5 x5 x5 x1

6 x6 x6 x1

Aggregates, concrete and concrete blocks for your new stable area

If you need some stabling then IAE Moorland stables are suitable for most situations.

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.

Stable fronts

Price

F093 2002 1212’0” stable front, c/w bottom swing door

£477.00

F093 2002 3212’0” stable front c/w anti weave sliding door

£597.00

F093 2003 1512’0” stable front c/w full height swing door

£521.00

Divisions

F093 2002 4212’0” half grill stable partition

£357.00

F093 2002 5212’0” full board stable partition

£463.00

F093 2003 0212’0” part grill (940mm) part full board partition

£473.00

Backs

F093 2002 6212’0” stable back half grill

£333.00

F093 2002 7212’0” stable back full board

£439.00

Post

F093 2002 81stable end of run post

£32.00

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!

• 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 fi rst.

Mole Valley Plus can supply you with all the materials needed to get your buildings and tracks fi t for the winter. We use our buying power to negotiate better prices for you on aggregates, concrete and concrete blocks.

Whatever the scale of your project, contact our dedicated concrete and aggregate specialists to discuss your order.

What do I need to order?

IAE stabling available to order from your local branch.

To complete your stabling, visit your local Mole Valley Farmers branch for fi xings, tools, hay nets, brushes, buckets and more.Call Mole Valley Plus if you need a concrete base or walling.

01769 576201

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Rotating your horse wormersThe 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.

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.

ResistanceResistance 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.

Benzimadazoles

Tetrahydropyrimidines

Macrocyclic lactones

• fenbendazole / mebendazole

• pyrantel embonate

• ivermectin / moxidectin

Year 1fenbendazole

or mebendazole

Year 2pyrantel

embonate

Year 3ivermectin

or moxidectin

Mole Valley Plus, working with Blackdown Buildings are able to offer members a mobile fi eld shelter with a free of charge upgrade to the fully lined version, giving you an amazing saving of £230.

The mobile sectional fi eld shelter has sub-assembled panels and an optional gate or stable front. All timbers are pressure treated with fully galvanised fi xings. The bitumen corrugated roof sheets are underlined with OSB board and the shelter comes complete with instruction manual to allow easy self-installation. 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 kitThis month we are also offering a 40 x 20m ménage timber kit with 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.

Mobile fi eld shelter and ménage pack offer

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.

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.

Which product do I choose?There are three main classes of wormers (anthelmintics) for use during the grazing season.

If you would like some advice on worming horses, please visit your local branch and speak to one of our SQP’s (suitably qualifi ed person)

01769 576201

UPGRADE TO FULLY LINED

VERSION FOC

FREE DELIVERY WITHIN

SOUTH WEST

FARMING

Weird Fish Ladies’ Overton TunicA 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. Sizes 10-18

£34.99 1084014-18

Joules Men’s Kingsfield Polo ShirtThis 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. Sizes S-XXL

£34.94 1081464-68

Joules Men’s Brilliant Bamboo SocksThese 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.One Size

£6.95 1081479-80

Joules Men’s Norwell Rugby ShirtWhen 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

Toggi Ladies’ Sandridge ShirtThe 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.Sizes 10-18

£44.99 1081208-12

Horseware Ladies’Brianna JacketA 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. S-XXL

£79.99 1080072-76

Horseware Ladies’ Bobble Hat and Scarf SetA 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

£17.99 1080143

CLOTHING

Jack Murphy Ladies’ Ingrid ShirtThe 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


Autumn Clothing Range

Weird Fish Alverton ScarfAn 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 ShirtA 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

Joules Ladies’ Alexi TunicIn 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 1081357-62

Brakeburn Ladies’ Folly Shirt DressThe 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 checkSizes S-XL

£36.98

1081080-83

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CLOTHING

Brakeburn Stag Hobo BagA 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

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Caramelised onion and apple chutney

Mole Valley Farmers prides itself on supporting local food producers. Recipe of the month

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. 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.

Ingredients:• 1 tbs. rapeseed oil• 300g red onions - peeled and fi nely sliced• 200g white onions - peeled and fi nely

sliced• 500g apples - peeled, cored and chopped• 300ml red wine vinegar• 100g granulated sugar

Makes 1L Approx time: 1hr 20 mins


£6.12

MVF CODES 52911-5

All prices on this page include VAT where applicable and offers are for October or whilst stocks last.

• 200g dark brown soft sugar• 1 tsp. ground cinnamon• ½ tsp. ground nutmeg• ¼ tsp. ground allspice• ¼ tsp. cayenne pepper• Salt to taste

no vat

Lye Cross Farm Cheddar

• Mild • Tasty • Mature • Extra Mature • Vintage

500g

MVF CODES 27251-2

Normal prices £3.60 (Mild), £3.80 (Tasty), £3.90 (Mature) £4.00 (Extra Mature), £4.30 (Vintage)

Available from all branches - Kilner jarsand bottles, waxed discs,thermometers, funnels, Pyrex measuring jugs, scales, spoons and more. All you need for your chutneys and jams.

St Austell Brewery beer and lager

2 for £6.00

Proper Job • Korev • Tribute3 for £6.00

MVF CODES 46400-1/50554

Normal prices per bottle £2.00 (Tribute), £2.10 (Proper Job or Korev)

Turner Road wineCabernet Zinfandel

or Chardonnay Pinot Grigio

2 for £11.00

Per bottle

Gold Award winner at the

International Cheese Show 2014

Award Winning Beer & Lager


BRANCH

October chills

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.

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, frost-free place such as a cold frame or a greenhouse over the winter.

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.

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.

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.

Alternatively, if this is not achievable you may wish to look at protecting with crop control fleece.

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.

MVF CODE 1084472 £16.99400 sq.m.

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.

MVF CODE 53115

£5.99

VegetablesThere 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?

Suttons seeds are available from your local branch along with composts, seed trays, seed labels and small garden tools.

KEEP DIGGING!


PHEASANT SHOOTING

Choosing the correct cartridgesIn 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 fi rst 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!

by Will Edwards of Lyalvale

Game shooting cartridges, suitable for 2½”, 65mm chambered guns For all game pheasants, partridge, grouse, pigeon and rabbit

CODE Game cartridge details weight/gms Shot size wad Price

4945

Supreme Game20 bore high performance

28 6 plastic £5.75

29544 25 5 fi bre £5.70

295452828

6 fi bre £5.95

41435 32 5 fi bre £6.85

29541 32 5 fi bre £6.25

06003

Special GameHigh quality game

cartridge

fi bre £5.45

23056 30 fi bre £5.80

29540 32 6 fi bre £6.20

10097

Supreme GameHigh performance game cartridge

5 plastic £6.20

29542 6 fi bre £6.40

23051 32 6 fi bre £6.85

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.

Claire Flower reportsFor 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 Bio-Systems, 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 offi ce 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.

Future Farming Academy

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.

The cheddaring process with Claire hard at work in the dairy

FARMING

31 MVF Newsletter 605 Small Ads contact details can be found on page 2

SMALL ADS

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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 9504661 Dexta tractor, good starter, good tyres, drawbar, £1600 ono. West Somerset. 07974 106235T20 Petrol/TVO part restored, £600 ono. West Somerset. 07974 106235International B250 tractor front-back rebuilt 96% finished project, need paint touch up, £2100 ono Mid Cornwall. More info 07980 500780Herron dump trailers, low loaders, Redrock diet feeders, sheargrabs etc. Call Brian Anning. 07779 143439Fergie steerage hoe. 01984 623703Land Rover Freelander, 2004, black, 5 dr, diesel, sun roof, automatic, 78k miles, Tax to Oct + 12mths MoT, £3000 ono. 01769 520361Yellow Ford Cargo 0811, 7.5T, 3 horse lorry, V low mileage / totally reliable. Tax to Mar 15, 12mths MoT, £4995. Hemyock. 01823 680396 / 07878 719176Twose 420 flail hedge trimmer, for spares or repair, £500 ono. 01823 461575Spearhead 650 hedge trimmer, gwo, forward reach arm, orbital head, £9000, no VAT. 07929 285622MF390T c/w MF895 loader, 7200hr M.reg, 4wd, good cond. £10700 + VAT. Ilminster. 01823 481822 / 07901 523255Teagle 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 217365PTO driven water pump on 3pt linkage. 6' shear grab in vgc. 07883 419189Land Rover Defender 90 HT, 2010, 1 owner, 38000 miles, FSH, 12 mth MoT, Tax, new tyres, vgc, £12000 no VAT 01208 851716Lucas Castor 60 RUC F straw / silage chopper, gwo, £5500 + VAT. 07775 9046491963 international 414 with loader, barn stored, no rust, low hrs £2250. 1T potato boxes, £25ea. PTO chain elevator potato digger. Exeter. 07870 6220383T tipping trailer in good condtion £750 Bridport. 07887 942159 / 01297 48938165 kVA, ex-stand-by 3ph Lister HRS6 generator, key start, very low hours £1899 + VAT. 07770 637924Wilson XD45P3 canopied generator, 45 kVA 3ph- year 2006 - hours @ 7747 - £4650 +VAT 07770 637924Honda rotavator, F610, 410, 503, 210, good, email photos, rear box, buy /hire, delivered. 07851 764915Cooks 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 618973McConnel 48 hedgetrimmer, yr 2007. 07977 543576 / 01823 432292Ransome Faun potato lifter c/w bagging platform £650 ono. 01884 881238 / 07808 052555

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Small AdsOctober

Lakemead pure British Friesian bulls. For fertility, longevity & male calf value. Jon Wilson. 07768 943380Ped Charollais & Berrichon rams for sale, excelllent conformation. 01363 82338 / 07971 412898Suffolk & 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 252549150 Exlana ewes & shearling rams. Wool shedding, Signet recorded. All stock sold direct from farm. Selling genetics not cosmetics. Peter Baber 01647 252549POL 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 247805British Blue quality recorded bulls, from the Coldridge Herd. 01363 83807 / 07790 386309British / 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.ukPed Charollais rams, can deliver. Roy. 07816 636435 / 01837 840328Ped Limousin & Simmental bulls, quiet, easy calving, ideal commercial crossing. Sampson. Chudleigh. 07860 580498Meldon Charolais, selection of quality young bulls, BVD & Lepto vac. Phil Heard 07966 522363 / 01837 52409Killiworgie 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 [email protected] bulls from the Winkleigh Herd. Ready to work. 01837 83395 / 07749 802397Westwilmer ped Ab Angus, selection of bulls & females, good conformation, very quiet. Breedplan recorded, FABBL, Herd Health scheme. Porlock. Somerset. 01643 862524Ped Limousin bulls, 18-24 mths. Where rumps are trumps. Lepto & BVD vac. John Robinson. 01363 866310Lleyn shearling rams. Produced for sale off grass & bred to last! Signet recorded. N. Devon. 01598 740226/ eve 01598 740419Jersey heifer calfs, pedigree. 07977 154757 / 01769 540274Charollais & Suffolk shearlings & ram lambs. Robert Hopper. 01884 252133 / 07792 546453Charollais rams, well bred, good selection, grass fed only 01837 82320 / 07977 110975Ped blonde bulls, good conformation, reasonably priced. Quiet & ready to work. Females also available. 01769 580692Ewes, lambs & rams from the North of England & Scotland, bought to order. Contact Stuart Dallyn. 01271 830857 / 07712 898406Lleyn 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 ADSStarline ped Simmentals. Bulls ready to work. Member of HiHealth Scheme. BVD & Johnnes Accredited. RH Widdicombe 01803 732277Quality 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.comBeef store cattle & store bulls, for finishing, can take from TB clear or restricted farms. A Dare. 01297 32992 / 07971 541670Holstein service age bulls. Oakroyal Holsteins. Dennis Smith. Exeter. 07870 645978British Blue bulls, top quality, sensibly priced, easy calving from Stoneleigh Herd. Haste. 01409 281230 / 07967 023680 / 683Pol Dorset ewe lambs & ram lambs, organic, from ped stock, well grown, October born. Witheridge. 01884 861198Quality Poll ped Hereford stock bull from award winning Wolfeton Herd, Dorchester. Tom. 07989 434907 / 01305 266875New Zealand Suffolk & Texel rams. Superior genetics from down under. 07971 970918 / 07970 773840Good Suffolk, Hampshire Down & Romney shearling rams. Good EBVs.Derryman. 07773 692558 / 07754 103862Ped Charollais rams. 01363 82708 / 07845 789519Selection of homebred ped Aberdeen Angus bulls, enquiries welcome. 07970 979819 / 01963 31771Regd ped grey faced Dartmoors, from award winning flock, ideal smallholder sheep, attractive, placid, good mothers. Wells. 01761 241282Regd 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 451379Potkiln Herefords, ped polled bulls, quiet temperament, suitable for cows & heifers, 01962 775203 / 07801 142244Holstein Friesian service age bulls from the Sherdon Herd. Jerry Palmer. 01363 83780Ped Angus bulls, easy calving, running out on grass, out all last winter / good feet. 01884 860524Rodmead Aberdeen Angus bulls, Warminster, Wiltshire. HiHealth status, performance recorded. 01985 844689 / [email protected] www.pedigreeangus.co.ukPed Charolais bulls, 17mths old, easy calving strain, breeder, Taunton. 01823 430764 / 07740 087552Hereford 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 604287Ped Dairy Shorthorn maiden heifer, 19mths old, regd 100%. 07967 108793Nealford Limousins, quality young bulls. High EBVs, Lepto & BVD vacc. SAC healthplan. Also selection of ped females. JH Neale. 01566 772919 / 07929 662074GOS weaners, £50 each. Hemyock. 01823 680814 / 07854 783733 Easicare ewes. FM. 01598 740246Ped Ab Angus bulling heifers, in-calf heifers & cows. Traditional well fleshed stock. Taunton area. 01823 451619Berkshire X GOS Weaners. Ready to go. 07702 121234

Red Devon ped 2yr old bull. BVD tested. Good animal, ready for work, grazing loft. Sensible offers accepted. 01934 838572Starline ped Simmentals. Bulls ready to work. Very good conformation. Member of HiHealth scheme. Accredited for BVD & Johnnes. T.N.R.H Widdicombe 01803 732277Ped 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 3511652 Angus X cows (1st & 2nd calvers), bull calves at foot, running with Red poll bull. 01747 830385 / 07966 476810Regid Simmental bulls. Top class sires. Excellent EBVs. SAC. Fair price. 07974 26057990 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 [email protected] 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 882881Devon Closewool ram lambs. Tiverton. 01884 855818Jersey heifer calfs, pedigree. 07977 154757 / 01769 540274Herefords, ped organic cows, heifers & bulls. Cornwall. 01326 231417 / 07737 492235Berrichon ped shearling rams, Tavistock, [email protected] 07853 097948Priorton 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 662074Ped Red Ruby Devon bulls & heifers, top bloodline. 01271 867285Charollais rams, well bred, grass fed, Brendon. 01598 741285Charollais pure bred ewes, from ram breeding flock small numbers ok. 01837 82320 / 07977 110975Stabiliser & Gelbvieh bulls in health scheme, very well grown & quiet. Also heifers. 01392 434056Ped 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 037740Clun 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 978767Ped Aberdeen Angus good young bull, well bred. Gogland Herd, Tiverton. 01884 86012345 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 816675Cocker Spaniel pups, first class working pedigree, ready now. 01761 241131 / 07812 242773Texel X & Texel mule, mixed aged ewes, genuine flock reduction, closed flock. 01823 601270Suffolk shearling & 4tth rams. Signet recorded. Grass diet & fit to work. Can deliver. Beaminster. 01308 863054Charton ped Charollais, in lamb shearling ewes, shearling rams, ewe lambs. Lyme Regis. 01297 443377Badger face ram, for sale or swap, unregd but good stock getter & lovely temp. Ewe lambs for sale. 01984 623587Texel ram lambs, sired by AI ram, excellent conformation & fat score, mostly E & U grades. Sensibly priced. Crediton. Call Sarah Walker. 01647 24009Easy care ewes, various ages, Nr Bude. 07888 843500Zwartble ewe lambs, ped regd, £80 each. Charlton Mackrell. 01458 223250Quality Suffolk shearling rams, MV accredited. Signet recorded, high index, Ready for work. Wellington, Somerset. 01823 672377 / 07860 608501Alpacas, beautiful quality, various colours, wonderful fleece, pregnant females, guard & companion boys, young healthy stock, BAS reg, all husbandry given. Affordable sensible prices. 07801 734823GOS breeding stock. Gilts & boars. AI bred. Bath. 07860 318877Hampshire Down ewe lambs, organic, ped, up to 25 available. Taunton. 01823 4511913 ped Ruby Red Devon cows with calfs at foot + 1 ped Ruby Red Devon bull calf complete. 01805 623127 / 07970 940416Ewe 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 2334462 female Llamas born May 2013. Corsham. 01249 715578 / 07974 765026Ped & non ped Aberdeen Angus cattle, 2 ped AA bulls. 01840 212548Stockleigh ped Beef Shorthorns, SAC HiHealth scheme, BVD, Lepto, IBR, Johne’s, young polled bulls. Call Anthony. 01363 866541 / 07764 3544127 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 callRay: 07970 892252 / 01404 881732 Gemma: 07951 958327Highland cattle, 6 ped cows with calves at foot + ped Highland bull. 01288 341314Ped Simmental bull, 3½yrs old, quiet, easy calving. 01404 861250Lleyn 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 742935Blonde bull ready to work. Can deliver, Kingdon, Newquay. 07929 072367 / 01872 510365Kelpie bitch pup wanted. 01392 811993 / 07792 113951Collie sheep dog fully trained. Andrew Hendy. 07891 633564Ped Beef Shorthorn bull, 7yrs old, excellent temperament & conformation. Taunton. 01823 400910Blue 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 741255Wiltshire Horn regd shearling rams/ewes & ram lambs. Fine stock & bloodlines. Bude/Launceston 01288 341250Black 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 234394Regd ped beef Shorthorn bulls, quiet, ex conformation, easy calving strain especially on heifers fully warranted. Wiveliscombe. 01984 623218Horses & ponies for loan. Shilstone Rocks Riding Centre have a selection of horses & ponies for winter loan. Please call or email to discuss: 01364 621281 [email protected] www.dartmoor-riding.comMontbeliarde dairy cows & youngstock for sale. Low cell count herd. Also Holsteins 01769 551863 / 07541 741185Young dog working sheep & cattle, very obedient. 01598 740269Ped Limousin bulls, Lepto & BVD vac. 01460 52317Pure bred Simmental bull born 2010, quiet, easy calving, £1200. Axminster 07816072604Wiltshire Horn reg shearling rams/ewes & ram lambs. Fine stock & bloodlines. Bude/Launceston 01288 34125060 guinea fowl poults. Duck Khaki Campbell, White laying ducks, Silver Appleyard, Indian Runners, Large Aylesbury. See us on facebook (devon ducks) Winkleigh. 01837 83839Miniature 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 1215588 HF ped heifers & 8 Swedish Red X HF heifers all in calf to Hereford due Oct-Christmas. 01837 851287/ 07964 459127Ped Galloway bull, well bred, 2½ years. Okehampton. 07814 251969Texel ram lambs & shearlings from £150, also Texel X poll Dorset ewe lambs. 01823 461575Ped Ab Angus young bulls, selection available, from £1500 01460 221763 / 07887 572908Suffolk X North Country mule ewe lambs Poll Dorset X ewe lambs well grown 01769 550249 / 07817 793105Charollais & Charollais X Texel shearling rams. 01398 361537Selection 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 4191895 Ruby Red ped Devon maiden heifers, 18 mths, Devon steers, 18 mths. 01884 860914 / 07809 403165 Devon Closewool ram lambs. Tiverton. 01884 855818Collie pups, top working lines, B&W & B,W&T, parents can be seen, exc temps. Delgarno. Truro. 01872 530571 / 07815 178606Severnvale Herefords, bulls ready to work plus females 01454 632309Appleyard ducks & drakes hatched April 2014 07990 545667Quality ped. Charollais shearling rams. Perfect conformation, solid, well grown. Sensibly priced. Binegar. 07980 258859Collie X Huntaway dog, coming to work or make wonderful companion. V Handsome & exc temp. 01237 451217

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First cross Sprocker pups docked & microchipped, ex working parents both can be seen ready 14th Oct. Dorchester. 01308 482633 / 07880 995828Springer Spaniel pups, L&W, good working parents, docked & due clawed, ready now. 07974 691423Exmoor horn sheep regd flock small number of ewes & lambs + 2 fine young rams. 01823 413013Kelpie X cocker pups. Ready to offer October 12th. Dorchester. 01308 482633 / 07880 995828Quality ped Limousin bulls, ready for work, excellent shape, easy calving strain, come and take your pick. Bridgwater. 01278 733256 / 07817 676744Pygmy 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

Cast aluminium house signs & plaques, manufactured locally for farms, houses, restaurants, hotels etc. Phone for catalogue: 01823 672640 or visit www.dorothysfoundry.comGreen woodchip, ideal for horse menages or garden mulch, £25 a tonne ex yard. Call Natsley Farm. 01598 710358Biomass 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 710358Cattle Code Xponder collars. Call for details. 07891 813322 / 07846 508530Double glazed mobile homes, fully furnished. Instant accommodation. Catherine. 07841 070975Low 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 574426Traditional flagstones, specialist in design, manufacture & installation of interior flooring & exterior paving. Traditionalflagstones.co.uk 07971 693594Retirement 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.comHot 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.ukTurf, turf, turf - Hay & straw. We grow & supply in Tavistock area. 01822 610998Fuel - EN Plus A1 standard wood fuel pellets, bagged or blown, for up to date prices, please call. 01769 575674Grain drying silo, 12'x12' offers Witheridge. 01884 861198Wood peelings bulk loads delivered. 01237 451249 / 07769 703958Office 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

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 5053335 matching old heavy internal doors with panels both sides, excellent condition. H = 6"11' x 35" wide. [email protected] kindling, £1 a bag, call in Home Pine, Bple EX32 8JP. 01271 323608Calf huts. Large Calftell calf huts, suitable for 5 calves, vgc, surplus to requirement. For details.07891 813322 / 07846 50853060T outdoor galvanised grain bin for dismantling offers. 01278 6918122 oven AGA cooker, green, vertical flue, oil, dismantled ready for transportation. Offers [email protected] Isolac clusters x 14 07967 724513 / 01805 624533Deer fencing wire, approx 650m x 1.9m high. As new, would accept half rrp. 01805 623671Sweet Alford cider apple trees, 1yr (maidens) on M25. Available December, going cheap 01963 441101The 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.ukWoodchip 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 434056Westfalia X responder, 150 approx with collar, 2nd hand, £18. Hampshire area. 07786 311104 / 07909 864445Crash barriers, RSJ’s, sleepers, crossing timbers / telegraph poles. 01458 832976Tree growing nursery for sale, mainly cider apple standards sold in westcountry. Could be relocated to sheltered arable land. 01963 441101Woodburner, Hunter 8, excellent condition. 01363 8371616 portable cow cubicles, excellent condition. 01647 281205 / 07710 972774Cattle feed barriers. Taunton 01823 442448Jaycee 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 574351Aluminium sheep decking, power assisted, exc condition. 01752 892814Burco boiler, large galvanised, will take normal bucket, £80 ono. 01271 858218Wessex 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 495818Off site sale, Tingdene park home, 20'x45', pitch & tiled roof, double glazed, 3 beds, lounge & kitchen diner. Transport can be arranged at cost. [email protected] bike, Big Bear 350, 4wd, Logic electric switch. Used every day, £1200 ono, no VAT. Hants. 01730 268949 / 07979 520324Kenwood 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 691812Rayburn 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 573585Ritchie crush for horned cattle, in as new condition, will exchange for any cattle. 01872 271325Grain store drying flaps, £1 each. North Wilts 07970 28317570 Heatime collars, 30 under 1yr old, £50 each. 01404 871271 / 07816 847254AGA, 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: [email protected] Website: southwestpolebarns.com 07811 299343 / 01823 461817British 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 836233New 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 952125Steel building by Blueline: Type P30-16-120. 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 [email protected] JD muck fork Newkv tine. 01579 320603Static caravans, ideal self build, farm workers accomm., Extra living accomm. Prices to suit all budgets. In house transport. www.strandcaravans.co.uk email [email protected] 01823 672800 / 07970 906156Titan FM, 2500 bunded diesel tank with elec pump, metered, delivery available. Hemyock. £600. 01823 681452Mobile 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 17577914' Plankbridge shepherd's hut 1 year old, as new £15000. 01308 863817 / 07919 1486546 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 077240Waikato milk meters x 14, £40 each. 07974 383927Kits Speakman cubicle mattresses, £15 ono. 07917 776338 / 01297 33263Seasoned dry split logs. 07817 7931058 x 30L Waikato milk meters. Parlour brackets & storage board. 3 x concrete footbaths, by Enford Engineering. 7'x3'. 07883 41918910T molasses tank on hi level stand good condition, £500 ono. Wells area. 07721 415345Serve 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 6834292 Izzarda a-t Matador 4X4 tyres. 215-65 r16 as new £30 each or £50 for the pair 01548 521748 / 07876 126991PTO driven, 15kVA generator with changeover box. Also 100 x 2nd hand cubicle mats. 01288 381268Sheep turnover crate. 01884 860914 / 07809 403165IAE Chieftain full access cattle crush in ex nearly new cond. £1500 North Bovey. 01647 221621Exmoor Trees. Cell grown hardy trees & shrubs for woodland, hedge & garden. Tree protection products. Tim Greenland www.exmoortrees.co.uk 07971 58005730 cubicles for sale, also available slot seeding & relief milking, Devon/Somerset area. 07971 5972307.5T 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 361210Refurbished 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

New season hay. Small bales. WSM. 01934 515746Straw round or square bales for sale, sawdust & shavings, Also hay wanted. 01837 880152 / 07977 268113Best 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 823333Top quality rolled barley supplied in dumpy bags & 20kg bags. ideal feed for cattle, sheep, pigs & poultry Call Matthew at Avercombe 01769 550908 / 07792 453706Barley & 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 547930Stock feed potatoes for sale. Call Marcus: 07989 581621Square baled haylage, organic, suitable for horse. Call for details. 01769 560635Hay, excellent quality, news season, small or round bales, delivery available, Barnstaple. 01271 850826 / 07968 372241Haylage supplies. www.cornishcabbageplants.comMeadow hay, excellent quality, small & large square bales. 01398 361440Quality round bale haylage, meadow & ryegrass, cut & baled in dry conditions, between Tiverton & Cullompton. 01884 855292 / 07739 231233

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Toyota Landcruisers 4.2 & Nissan Patrol with 4.2 diesel engines & Petrols. 07860 423139 / 01462 743843Top prices paid for 4x4 & 4x2 petrol Toyota Hi-Lux pick-ups. 07860 423139Diesel generator, gwo, upto 10kVA. 07917 508878Deer wanted, dead or alive, excellent price paid, willing to collect Robert Hawker 07967 698153Nissan cabstar, Mazda vans, Toyota vans, petrol or diesel, with or without MoT. 07860 423139 / 01462 743843Hay wanted, round or square bales. 01837 880152 / 07977 268113All models 4x4 pick-up single & dble cabs, good, bad or ugly. Also 2wd pick-ups, 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 713247Trailer or chassis suitable for making into shepherds hut/living van. 07917 508878Small farm tractors, diggers, trailers & implements wanted for refurb & resale. Rob Uren www.reuseablematerials.net 01548 521278Land Rovers, 90s, 110s, series, runners or non runners, any condition. 07917 508878Top money paid for Vauxhall Brava’s, Isuzu Rodeos, Toyota Hilux, Nissan D21 & D22, 4x4 or 2x4, any cond. 07809 461389MF135, 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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ServicesAGA’s & Rayburns cleaned & re-enamelled, worn tops a speciality. Solid fuel Rayburns always available. Oil & gas servicing available. 01392 841391Freeze 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 574159West country boreholes, competitive prices for water boreholes, dowsing, pump & filtration supply, installation, after service & maintenance www.westcountryboreholes.com 01398 371441 / 07971 103906Aitchison 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 530534Drainage & 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 740481On 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 [email protected] 01458 274289Freeze branding & concrete grooving, very competitive rates. Call Martin Hares 01749 678685 / 07860 958157Concrete 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 891750Farmers & 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. [email protected] 01460 220420Groundworks, digger hire & general buildings, sheds, yards & barns www.jsmorrisgroundworks.co.uk 01458 259593Clarke Farm Services, feed augers & bulk feed bins. All animal feed systems supplied bulk bins always wanted & supplied. 01823 680512 / 07850 444810J 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 036925Steve Lerwill, foot trimming specialist, whole herds undertaken, competitive rates, NACFT member, large bulls not a problem, all areas covered. 07915 608139 / 01769 572699Fencing 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

Spray operator / tractor driver required for self-propelled sprayer. Please ring for details. Cullompton. 07870 628665Accommodation wanted to rent by professional couple within 10 miles of Barnstaple with small paddock & outbuildings. Please call 07737 478829Good quality British Friesian or Continental bull calves from TB restricted farms. Stuart Webber. 07740 399138Retired 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 394666Grass keep for ewes or lambs. 07970 220937 / 01392 861133P/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 978767Maize & 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 822995Portable cubicles. 07989 624518 / 01548 821632Silage block cutter. 01363 83795 / 07773 328514 Claas WM185 mower conditioner gear box. 01308 867535Original MF 3T tipping trailer, reasonable condition, private buyer. 01769 572302IH 523 tractor for spares. Bude area. eves 01288 321785Weigh scales for Hispec diet mixer wagon. 07884 121360Teagle Tomahawk 4040, silage shredder, preferably with high level chute, any condition. 01225 858009Arable land required for cereal growing 10 mile radius Winkleigh/Chulmleigh. We offer competitive rents & can supply references. Call Russ 07701 097824Self 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 473391Bucket for Mill loader (on MF 35) 01503 220125Old wooden sheep hurdles in good cond, suitable for outside use. 01823 491271Spray Operator / Tractor Driver required for self-propelled sprayer. Cullompton.Please ring 07870 628665 Timber extraction trailer with/without crane, any size concidered. 01363 84595Ex dairy farmer looking for dairy heifers to rear this winter onwards, cubicle training, North Devon area. 01769 540824Dung fork for handler. Call 07866 762255Sheep keep, advance payment, Ash. North Tawton. 01837 82300 / 07807 432556Herdsman 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 030881Bucket for farmhand loader. 01454 63230910T+ feed bin. 01392 461302 / 07860 835754Herdsperson required to look after /milk 100 cross bred organic dairy cows. Herringbone parlour, cubicles, no house but static caravan available. Exeter area. [email protected] 01392 461302 / 07860 835754Rayburn 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

Small square bales hay, haylage & straw, also 3' x 4' round bales wrapped hay & haylage, collect or can deliver. 01409 281473 / 07970 4658672014 round & square bale haylage/silage offers or possibly exchange for store lambs. Approx. 6T milling quality oats Wellington. 07813 165456Excellent horse, sheep & calf hay & barley straw, traditional bales. Also square bale haylage. 07977 930045 / 01769 54040523 round bales, 200 small bales, all this season. North Somerset. 01394 832017Round baled haylage, hay & straw. Small baled hay & straw, winter orders taken, del possible. 01837 83381 / 07876 106057Straw & 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 064294Top quality rolled barley & wheat supplied in dumpy bags & 20kg bags. Ideal feed for cattle, sheep, pigs & poultry. Call Matthew at Avercombe. 01769 550908 / 07792 45370660 big bale wrapped haylage made 2014. In field, buyer collects. Call Chris: 07966 903053Wheat & oat straw, big square bales. 01237 451269Good quality, new season, small bale hay, £3 - £3.50 per bale. Wellington, can deliver. 07793 983531Round bale haylage, 35 bales @ £20 a bale. Hemyock area. 01823 680396Hay & straw delivered, 90 small bale loads. Devon. Crediton. 01363 84595Small bale hay for sale, made June. 01769 550249Round bale hay £15. Small bale hay £3. Round wheat straw £10. Bedding hay £1. Taunton 07825 795908Small bale hay £3, small Straw £2.50 & big round haylage £20. Little Torrington 01805 624220 / 07825 916435

Concrete grooving & freeze branding. Covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset & Dorset. Reliable worker at competitive rates call Tim. www.swfb.co.uk 01237 431713 / 07920 161438Rabbit control, effective & economical, 35yrs experience, please contact Andrew on: 01874 638231South 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 [email protected] 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 [email protected] free quote call 07803 133068 / 01398 331922Firewood splitting service. Mobile hyd log splitter & operator 07969 041959Vacuum packer service. Food machinery, spares/repairs/sales. 01884 266750Horse arenas, stables & yards & farm buildings.www.jsmorrisgroundworks.co.uk 01458 259593Exmoor 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 551828Smalls 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 856859Do 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 [email protected] Lee, services available for relief milking, slot seeding, reasonable rates, digger work & general tractor duties. Please call Andrew: 07971 597230Auto 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 820480Daniel 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 514951Colin 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. [email protected] 01769 580096 / 07713 248744Cattle clipping, pre-sale or routine. Operating IAE belly clipping crush. Covering South West. Call Daniel on: 01837 811194 / 07866 514951Rayburn, solid fuel model, Regent, Royale MF Supreme. Sales, repairs, restorations & new boilers, various colours in stock. For details call: 07792 755103

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they who are liable in law not to mis-represent any offering for sale, under the Business

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Sheepdog & Handler Training throughout the South West including West Cornwall. Call Caroline 07703 197823 E:[email protected] www.allaboutsheepdogs.comTaunton Vale Foxhounds Fun Ride. Sunday Oct 5th. 10am. Ride over lovely Blackdown Hills. Details - Jayne Mann. 01823 480457

Cherry picker, 50’ reach, ideal for gutters, chimneys, painting, tree work etc. 07970 059622 / 01769 574096

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To LetLandrake Logging, wood processing service. Make the most of your fallen/felled timber. Cut/split & loaded all in one operation using Hakki wood processor. 01398 331221DJ Cox Contracting, for all your tarmac work, machine or hand ley, silo pits drives yards, tennis courts, free quotation. 01278 785911 / 07850 352902Charlie & 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 289709Richard Cory Hoof Trimming, NACFT regd, fully licenced cat1, competitive prices, fully insured, experienced hoof trimmer. 01271 850525 / 07538 350810Cereals, 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 223250Swimming 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 640752Freezebranding & livestock scanning. Defra approved. Reliable, efficient service throughout the South West. Call Brett Luxton on 01837 880331 / 07889 275937 Email [email protected] Weeks Fencing, specialising in agricultural, equestrian, security & all other types of fencing undertaken. 01769 580096 / 07713 248744 www.colinweeks.co.uk email [email protected] clean woodchip supplied by the cubic metre, seasoned or green. Please call Brendon Hill Tree Services Ltd on: 01984 624183 / 07971 531333Qualified 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 399138Sheep scanning - Chris Blatchly 01823 663317 / 07801 678543Dan 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 165456Ex 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 318071David 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 985006Ultrasound scanning for pregnancy in sheep, cattle, pigs & alpacas. Covering South West. Call Colin Ottery, competitive rates. 01884 38782 / 07773 440354Sheep & cattle scanning (PD) Simon Cooper. 07974 120946 / 01837 851717Pest management, moles, rats, wasps, fully insured. [email protected] 01805 625223 / 07974 040276Andrew Hawken first class professional foot trimmer, deal can be done. For friendly & polite response call Andrew. 07907 796836Gold services S.W. Ltd, Agricultural buildings & repairs & modifications. Also new buildings erected & Kit form buildings. Free quote. 07734 690278Deer control / management. Qualified stalker, game meat hygiene cert & deer stalker cert 1 held. All enquiries welcomed in confidence. George 07771331790Tarmac & concrete contractor. Domestic & commercial www.jsmorrisgroundworks.co.uk 01458 259593Mike Ford Fencing. National Fencing competition winner 2008/09/10/12. Stock fencing, post & rail, equestrian & poultry. 01769 580472

Holiday caravan on working farm in Ruthern Valley, mid Cornwall. Large 3 bedroom static, sleeps 6, garden. Lovely position. 01208 831207The 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 830394Harlyn Bay near Padstow, comfortable 3 bed holiday cottage. 500 yards from safe, sandy beach & coast path. Enclosed garden. 01271 850658Riverside 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 5792695 acres of grass keep, suitable for horses, 2 miles west of High Bickington. Call for details. 01769 5606352 bed converted barn on farm, available Sept. Rural Moreton Hampstead. 01647 440475Stabling to let - DIY, up to 7 boxes, North Molton area, straw & hay provided. Good hacking & riding area. Turnout, possible accommodation as well. 01598 740203Accommodation wanted to rent by professional couple within 10 miles of Barnstaple with small paddock & outbuildings. Please call 07737 478829Nr 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. [email protected] 07867 542978 Shed to rent for overwintering cattle approx. 5000sq ft Blagdon Hill. 07905 006227Exclusive Welsh Barn in Brecon Beacons Sleeps 10 for weekends & holidays. [email protected]

2T & 9T digger with operator for hire competitive rates 01823 669090BBD 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 587577Mature Limousin bulls for hire. Ped &, quiet BVD & Lepto vac, Robinson. 01363 866310Stump grinder, removes any size of stump, with or without operator. 07970 059622 / 01769 574096Skid 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 914070Ped Limousin & Angus bulls. 01460 523178” tracked or wheeled wood chippers, diesel, with or without operator. 07970 059622 / 01769 574096

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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.

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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

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For information on these events, contact the Show Team on 01769 575653 or see www.asao.co.uk (Assoc. of Shows and Agric. Organisations)

DIARY DATES

1 Oct South West Dairy Show, Shepton Mallet BA4 6QN2 Oct Woodfuel/Woodland event DWT - contact details see left

3-4 Oct

Heating Event MVF Bridgwater. Ashgrove Kitchens in attendance.Horse Logging Courses. Woodland Playcentre, Quantock Hills. 3rd Oct Intro. to horse logging £85/person, 4th Oct Family Experience Day £10/family per session (10am-12.30pm and 1.30pm-4.00pm. Call FWAG SW 01823 355427 fwagsw.org.uk

7 Oct Calne Mill Open Day 11am-3pm with Sam Mottram (eCow), Phil Hadley (Eblex), June Ricketts (Muller Wiseman Dairies). Hog Roast, tour of mill. Book by 3rd Oct, 01278 444829

8 Oct Somerset Grassland Society meeting Pipers Inn Ashcott 8pm with Steve Jones from Bridgwater College plus grass ley comp. results. Clive Bethell 07976 895643

8-9 Oct Heating Event MVF Liskeard

9 Oct Moleenergy Demonstration Day at Ashcott Farm, Bridgwater and Information Day at Lifton Mill. To book your place, please call 01769 575674

10 Oct Fluke and worm awareness day at MVF Yeovil - with Dawn Clarke from Zoetis. Come and discuss worming plans for this autumn.10am-4pm

10-11 Oct Heating Event MVF South Molton. Ashgrove Kitchens in attendance.

11-12 Oct British National Ploughing Championships, Wootton St Lawrence, Hampshire. Events from 9am on Saturday morning www.ploughmen.co.uk

14 Oct Welsh Dairy Show, Carmarthen SA33 5DR www.unitedcounties.co.uk15-16 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

22 Oct Fluke and worm awareness day at MVF Frome - with Dawn Clarke from Zoetis. Come and discuss worming plans for this autumn.10am-4pm

22-23 Oct Heating Event MVF St Columb

24 Oct Woodland grant aid - DWT learn what is required and how to access the grant. Devon 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

4 Nov Establishing a wood, the grey squirrel problem with young trees. Course run by DWT with North Devon NIA call 01409 221823 northerndevonnia.org

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BOTH NEWTON ABBOT AND YEOVIL BRANCHES ARE NOW OPEN FROM

10am until 4pm on SUNDAYS

WOODFUEL and WOODLAND MANAGEMENT EVENTS


On Sunday 31st August Withleigh Young Farmers Club held its fi rst 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

Withleigh YFC Charity Ploughing Match

the trophy for Best Novice and Sam Reed winning Best

All proceeds raised go to the club’s charity for the year The Farming Community Network.

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

SMALL ADS CHARGESFrom 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.

Young Farmer. The event was a great success, so much so that Withleigh YFC are planning to hold another Ploughing Match next year.

Josie Mc Dowell in the girls class with a bit of encouragement from club member Dan Webber. she came fi rst!

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

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YFC members and helpers talking tactics

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.

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Stock Shield Fencing HT8/80/15 100m £66.96 £74.40 £7.44 61216

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Bromodialone whole wheat

10kg £27.7040237

Difenacoum whole wheat

10kg Only £27.70 36923

20kg Only £39.85 36924

20kg Only £39.8540238

FREE Rat Bait BoxWith every purchase of Mole Valley Farmers Difenacoum Bait 8g, 10g, 20kg or Bromodialone 10kg, 20kg and get a Mole Valley Farmers Bait Box.

£5.55 (ex vat)

Stock Fence & Barbed Wire

FENCING

DESCRIPTION NOW(EX VAT) 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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Bridgwater 01278 424240Cullompton 01884 34333Frome 01373 831114Holsworthy 01409 253014

Liskeard 01579 340034Newton Abbot 01626 836555Redruth 01209 340044

St Columb 01637 881115South Molton 01769 574477Yeovil 01935 420971

All prices exclude VAT. Offers valid 01.10.14 - 14.10.14. E&OE

15 year warranty provided by Clifford Jones Timber Group covers replacement of materials and installation costs. (Installation costs in accordance with the

scale set out in the terms & conditions available at www.cjtimber.com)

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