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Soil testingthe importance of knowing your soil

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silage analysis 4 forage for profit 11 red meat markets 13 shooting season 30-31 stabling 29

SHEEPmarket news, performance, fl ock

lameness p7, 18-19

Sheep near Fyldon, North Moltonpicture by Sally Clarke

Moist feedsproduct review 10

Time to reseedorganic farming 15

Autumn eventsequine events 29heating days 32-33

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but it took several years to bring production up markedly, by which time the war was over. It wasn’t until the Second World War that food production really ramped up again, following the depression of the early thirties.

Despite the macabre nature of WW1 and the scale of human loss in the trenches and fi elds, amongst other things there still seems to be a fascination as to how the challenges were met and overcome, including the sequestration of assets such as horses, the emergence of the Land Army and signifi cant pressure to increase food production with some urgency. At its worst point, when the U boat campaign was at its most damaging, coupled with successive poor harvests, food stocks dwindled to a matter of days’ worth of supply.

The irony being that until recently, ninety plus years later, food production has reverted to being taken for granted, and even now there is as much importance placed on the amount of permanent pasture which exists rather than how effi cient and productive agriculture has to be. Political infl uences and priorities change over decades but essentially, when diffi cult situations arise, food production soon becomes important again. Just thinking, as you do, if Tb was an issue in 1914 to the extent it is today and war imminent, do we surmise that in order to protect the cattle industry, which is the lifeblood of many rural communities and the livelihood of many livestock based businesses, how much fuss would have been made in dealing with the issue and the causes of it. If food was in short supply, then it wouldn’t be an issue, priorities change, common sense prevails and real solutions are put in place to remedy a problem very quickly.

This current harvest has proved to be as expected, a reasonable one being fairly early, acceptable yields and not too disrupted by the weather, bringing a welcome reprieve from heavy drying costs, particularly when cereal values are under pressure. The issues of drying grain, if grown to feed back to stock, are very much a reduced requirement these days. There have always been alternatives to storing grain dry, but now there are so many options all of which can lead to massive storage and logistical benefi ts at harvest.

High output machines such as crimpers and diet feeders allow processes such as traditional Propcorn application, despite their very unpleasant nature, to be done relatively quickly and safely. The process of crimping

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grain in a clamp also opens up the harvesting windows quite considerably where moisture contents of 20% plus are commonplace. Additional products such as Maxammon also offer not only a huge harvest benefi t as crimp grain does, but it can also bring nutritional benefi ts, due to increased protein content, making the processed grain almost a complete feed in some instances. It also helps deter the pesky vermin such as birds, mice and rats, making them seek alternative feeding grounds.

Another area which has enjoyed some success in recent years, bringing further fl exibility to rotations, is the introduction of hybrid winter barley which can bring yields comparable to that of winter wheat. Despite being excluded from the home saved seed scenario can have lower growing costs, with lower nitrogen requirement and smaller risks of fusarium, whilst harvesting early, as does conventional winter barley varieties. With three crop requirements and businesses looking to reduce capital spends, widen harvest windows, without compromising yields signifi cantly, it might have greater appeal. If my information is correct, a good harvest was expected and taking place in 1914 too!

Graeme CockChairman

Different areas of the world are currently in a state of fl ux with seemingly new or escalating confl icts emerging on the newsreels with some regularity. Having said that, a lot of news is never caught on camera, so it’s never deemed to be news or newsworthy. I digress. Many of these confl icts seem incomprehensible, not only in the nature of the unrest, but the devastation of people and infrastructure which results. The rest of the world is unable or unwilling to intervene effectively, because of political, social or economic restrictions, so the suffering and loss of life continues unabated.

Recently there has been a great deal of coverage of the outbreak of World War One a hundred years ago in the summer of 1914. A timely reminder of how many things have changed in a hundred years, but equally how some things haven’t changed that much. Different areas of the country reacted and helped the War effort in different ways. Certainly agriculture contributed considerably, but paid a heavy price for its efforts. Signifi cant numbers of men who worked on the land would go to war, never to return.

Another key contributor to agriculture was the horse. Hundreds of thousands of horses went to war too, of which very few returned. The challenges of growing and harvesting crops without suffi cient horse power and reduced manpower must have presented many problems. This is when tractors fi rst started to play a meaningful part in agriculture. Even prior to WW1, the Government took food production for granted, but as the war developed, food became very scarce and extremely expensive. Surprisingly, at that time, we imported a huge proportion of what we consumed, so as the U boats patrolled the waters we were vulnerable. Before 1914 we only produced about a quarter of our wheat needs and overall food production allowed us to be around 60% self-suffi cient. The combination of poor harvests and the continuation of the war meant that the new Government of the day enforced the ploughing up of grassland to grow crops to help provide much needed food. The ‘Plough Policy’ was enforced by local war committees, to ensure production of cereals was increased.

Wheat yields were less than a tonne an acre then and national production would only be about a tenth of what it will be this year in the UK. The natural assumption is that traditional farming in a smaller population would have been comfortably self-suffi cient,


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this year. These might indicate that rations this winter might include higher starch content than normal, and in conjunction with the lower fi bre but higher acid loading silage, will amplify the risk of SARA. This will potentially challenge butterfats and the effi ciency of forage utilisation.

Additionally, higher starch feeds are lower in protein, so careful protein supplementation will be required. Enough rumen degradable protein will be needed to utilise the ‘starchy’ energy in the ration to maximise rumen output, whilst appropriate bypass protein will be needed to ensure metabolisable protein requirements are met.

Other forages on the farm may be good supplements to the ration. Below, the average analyses for big bales demonstrate the potential of quality bales to enhance fi bre supply, without unduly reducing the energy density of the ration, with the generally longer chop length of the bales supporting rumen function. Of course thorough mixing to prevent sorting will be vital.

Lucerne silage is also of interest. Although only a few samples have been analysed, and with restricted areas that can grow this crop successfully, lucerne silages have averaged 16.7% crude protein, with the additional soil benefi ts of nitrogen fi xation.

Mole Valley Forage Services and Feed Solutions offer a comprehensive package to ensure that forage quality is maximised and fully utilised. This integrated package is based on extensive research, both ‘in-house’ and with key academic and commercial partners. As winter feeding commences, contact us not only to look at this winter’s ration, but to start planning for next year’s cropping.

Making the most of this year’s silage

2014(499 samples)

2013

(425 samples)

Mean Min Max Mean

Dry matter % 30.5 15.5 64.0 33.5

Crude protein % 13.1 7.1 19.9 12.9

NDF % 43.5 30.0 66.0 45.2

Sugar % 3.3 2.4 22.5 5.4

Lactic acid (g/kg) 86 5 248 81

ME (MJ/kg DM) 11.5 8.3 12.2 11.6

Pot’ acid loading 963 700 1300 885

pH 4.2 3.5 5.7 4.2

Ammonia N 8.9 0.8 28 10.6

D value 71 52 76 72

A recent review of clamp silage analyses has supported suggestions from earlier in the season that silage quality looks reasonably favourable from the 2014 harvest.

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

Silages are slightly wetter than last year, which has also been supported from other reports in the wider farming press. This of course has implications for calculating silage stocks and the amount of fresh weight offered. However, the energy content (‘ME’) is very similar to Mole Valley Feed Solutions comparable samples from last year at 11.5MJ/kg DM. Other sources though (Farmers Weekly 27th June 2014) have suggested much wider variations with energy content averaging 10.7MJ/kg DM, which equates to approximately 1.5 litres/cow/day, or 0.75kg concentrate/cow/day extra feed.

Earlier samples from silages made in April and early May, suggested a slight reduction in protein content, but the recent comparison shows the protein level has lifted to 13.1% crude protein. The early indications of good fermentations have been supported by these results. Lower sugar levels but higher lactic acid levels suggest an effective, stable fermentation, which is supported by lower ammonia levels indicating less protein breakdown in the clamp. Whilst pH levels appear fairly static, the increase in lactic acid production has resulted in an increased potential acid loading. This has both increased on last year and on earlier indications this year, suggesting that early sample fermentation may not have been complete at sampling and re-emphasises the need for resampling through the year to confi rm dry matter and reassess the nature of the silage. Additionally, fi bre content (NDF) is slightly lower than last year.

Whilst the higher lactic but lower NDF levels suggest good quality, well-made silage, it also presents the possibility of challenges to rumen health, possibly sub-acute rumen acidosis (SARA). This may be amplifi ed by other current circumstances, namely the value of cereals and stock feed potatoes, but also the potential for an excellent maize silage harvest

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Baled silage quality update

(sample period 1st May-25th July)

2014 (85 samples)

Mean

Dry matter % 41.7

Crude protein % 12.1

NDF % 51.2

Sugar % 5.6

Lactic acid (g/kg) 55

ME (MJ/kg DM) 11.2

pH 4.7

Ammonia N 10

D value 70


Factories and maintenance schedulingThe summer period is the only time of year when we are able to carry out the annual repair and renewal programme to our feed mills. This is becoming more of a challenge as the mills remain reasonably busy during the summer months. We are currently running at between 80% and 85% of maximum capacity, which doesn’t allow much time! With the factories running Monday to Saturday and 24 hours/day, careful planning, and working with our customers and suppliers is essential to achieve an effi cient shut down process. This year we have a series of projects across all factories and our overall spend this summer will be in excess of £1m.

Huntworth MillThe installation of 24 fi nished product bins, to increase the bulk storage capacity and a new invertor control system for the grinder which gives more control of grist management and improves energy utilisation. Improvements are also being made to the conditioning systems. The yard is undergoing signifi cant developments to cope with the volume of vehicles and improve site safety.

Lifton MillRepair works to the road entrance and improvements in the conditioning systems, together with creating extra production capacity and increased bulk feed storage capacity

Dorchester MillConveyors and elevators are receiving a general repair and renewal programme and a new air compressor system which will give major effi ciency benefi ts. A new press is being installed to increase production capacity and a 70 tonne molasses tank is being replaced

Feed Supplements plant (Bridgwater)The installation of 3 new blow line systems to improve effi ciency and throughput, a process control system upgrade and a comprehensive programme of general maintenance.

Our factories are no different than any other machinery or vehicles. If you use them, they wear out and need regular servicing, some components will need replacing and others need to be checked for safety, effi ciency and accuracy.

Some of this work can be done whilst the factory is running. However, as most factories use one common route for a large part of the process, then where maintenance work is required, the only option is to shut the plant down. Some of the work can be done on Sundays, but it is limited and very expensive. Secondly, if we need unexpected components we would have a major problem. Some parts are on a 12 week lead time and there is a limit to how many spares we can carry.

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The Challenge • All factories manufacture over 300 different product lines

• Each factory has very limited spare capacity

• The majority of bulk feed orders are made to order

• Order lead times are minimal with many ‘just in time’ therefore planning is a major challenge

• Bag products are slightly easier as the factory can store a limited quantity in a warehouse

Not all mills manufacture the same products; some are bespoke to an individual mill, e.g. organic at Huntworth, bags at Huntworth and Calne, tote bags at Lifton and Calne, Dorchester only manufacture bulk compounds in nut form and coarse blends.

Some jobs take hours, some take days. When planning a shutdown, all these factors need to be taken into account in order to always fulfi l customer expectation. Therefore, having agreed the dates/times we need to try and manage the orders by being proactive and planning, with the customer and the sales teams. Therein is the challenge.

The process involves notifying all parties involved. Customer services and the respective sales teams affected work together with the individual mill to minimise disruption. Customers are contacted to pre-empt orders so we can work around the shutdown periods. We also ask for option days for delivery to allow transport and manufacture fl exibility.

Shutdowns obviously have the biggest impact on the individual factory, but also the knock on effect with the transport team can be substantial. Vehicles may have to travel an extra 50/100 miles to do the same delivery if they have to collect feed from an alternative factory. This may also mean that the vehicles delivery rate can be cut by half. Late orders and run outs cause a tremendous knock on effect to all departments, so forward planning is vital for us and our customers.

Factory maintenance is an essential part of the operation and will always be a challenge but with the help and commitment of all parties we can manage it effectively.

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Just when the cereal harvest was going so well, Hurricane Bertha scuttled across the Atlantic, bringing the combines to an abrupt halt. At the time of writing the weather forecasters aren’t too optimistic about the rest of the month. However, much of the harvest is already in the barns with yields being acceptable and with no need to fi re up the dryers, but they may well be needed to complete the season. Despite being untimely for the arable sector, the rain was welcome for livestock producers; grass growth had slowed considerably, but will freshen up with the arrival of some moisture.

It is often said that decisions made by politicians can have a bigger infl uence on farmers’ income than anything else, including the weather. This could be the case as the decision made by the western world to impose

sanctions on Russia following their behaviour in the Ukraine, has triggered retaliatory action by them banning all imports, including food into their country. This will have an enormous effect on the vast amount of products supplied by the EU, including the UK. To use one example, we sell over 300,000 tonnes of cheese to Russia annually. This volume will have to fi nd a home elsewhere, which is inevitably going to infl uence an already volatile market and there are many other commodities which will be in a similar position.

It would probably be fair to say that many farmers are looking anxiously at the commodity markets in an attempt to fi gure out what is going on. There was such optimism just a few months ago, when virtually the whole industry was looking positive with

forecasts of world shortages leading to realistic farm prices. Now the news is less promising, with cereal, dairy and beef prices under pressure, not to mention potatoes.

No matter how depressing this is, we cannot get away from the fact that the world is short of food and this can only get worse as the population grows. In the short term, the forage harvest has been good this year, stocks have been replenished with high quality material and, provided the price slide isn’t too dramatic, the medium future is reasonably positive for our industry.

Clive Edmunds, Crop Nutritionist with Mole Valley Forage Services inspecting F J Pring’s maize crop at Iveden Farm, Awliscombe, near Honiton, Devon on 29th July 2014.

The maize was drilled on 14th May. The variety is Yukon dressed with Thiram (fungicide) and Mesurol (insecticide). The ground was prepared in advance with 2000 gallons of slurry. DAP was applied at time of drilling with subsequent applications of NPK compound fertiliser.

Seed, fertiliser and advice was supplied by Mole Valley Forage Services, who have a team of FACTS and BASIS qualifi ed staff working on farm throughout much of the country. To identify the Crop Nutritionist or Agronomist in your area ring 01769 576405 or for more details contact our Business Development Manager at our Cullompton branch Jeremy Kivell on 07891 761771.

Left to right:

Mike Vacher (Director Nuffi eld Farming)Poey Vacher (Assistant to Director Nuffi eld Farming)Tony Davies (Secretary of Nuffi eld Farming Wales)Julie Edwards (Head of Agricultural Marketing and Corporate Communications, Mole Valley Farmers Ltd)Wyn Owen (Chair of Nuffi eld Farming Wales)Gail Lewis (Treasurer of Nuffi eld Farming Wales)Arwyn Owen (Vice Chair of Nuffi eld Farming Wales)

To fi nd out more about the Nuffi eld Scholarship Trust, go tonuffi eldscholar.org

ADDINGTON FUND SOMERSET LEVELS FLOOD APPEAL DONATIONIan Bell, Director of the Addington Fund, wrote to us recently to thank everyone who donated to this cause. You raised a grand total of £2900 – a really great effort!

Monies have gone towards transport costs to get fodder and straw to the stricken farm via the fodder bank, hire of machinery to handle bales, fuel and servicing of tractors and machinery involved, staffi ng costs (alongside Somerset Community Foundation), haulage costs to relocate evacuated stock back to farm and clean up costs for the host farms.

Ian said: “It was a fantastic effort by all those involved. Thank you all very much for your continued support.”

Monster maize!Mole Valley Farmers were pleased to host an offi cial Nuffi eld Scholarship reception recently. The event, for both Nuffi eld Trust staff and current and past scholars, took place during the Royal Welsh Show and as you can see from the photo, the weather did us proud!

Nuffi eld Scholarship offi cial reception

SMALL ADS CHARGESFor the fi rst time in over two decades there will be an increase in the charge for small ads.

From the October edition (we’re taking ads now for this edition - deadline on Tuesday 9th September) the cost of placing a small ad will rise from £2.50 per line to £3.50. This is to take in to account the rise in printing costs for the newsletter over that period.

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.

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Sheep handling equipment

The ability to effi ciently handle sheep and record data will maximise farm management and profi tability. Mole Valley Plus is able to offer special member prices on both the Prattley and Alligator mobile sheep handling systems, as well as the Ritchie Combi Clamp with the option of a trailer to make it mobile, providing a system to suit every farmer’s need.

Mobile units allow the operator to utilise the direction of sunlight and wind to ensure a natural stock fl ow through the yard. These yards can be easily transported, assembled and operated by one person allowing easy on the spot drenching, vaccinating, dagging or tagging.

The Ritchie Combi Clamp improves farm effi ciency, reduces backache, as well as human and animal stress, allowing hands free operation with minimal effort required to hold the sheep still. The clamp is very quiet to operate and has a wraparound effect, providing increased grip but less pressure on the sheep. The unit is therefore much kinder to in-lamb ewes and prime lambs, minimising bruising and risk of injury.

To further utilise the complete management potential of a Prattley, Alligator or Combi Clamp system, we are able to also provide weigh systems including the Cox Iconix and Ritchey Tru-test and a range of EID readers to suit every need. Accurate weighing replaces guess work with facts, making it a powerful performance measurement tool. It enables

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July is traditionally one of the quieter months in the auctioneering calendar in terms of actual sales. However, it is the busiest time of the year in terms of pre autumn sale preparation.

This generally involves a trip to the Malvern NSA sheep event, coupled with an annual pilgrimage to the Thame sheep fair. Both events are equally important, it gives the opportunity for northern auctioneers to meet existing customers and hopefully some prospective new ones, whilst also giving an excellent indication on future price levels. Sheep averages can be an excellent guide, however, there is no substitute for seeing the actual sheep on the ground.

Closer to home, pre sale preparation involves extensive farm visits, it’s always benefi cial to view stock and talk with farmers prior to sale.

An Auctioneer’s view of the sheep marketRobert Addison is Chairman of the Livestock Auctioneers Association and Managing Director of Hexham & Northern Marts

The round of agricultural shows is in full fl ow, with the majority of these having been blessed with good weather. Attendance fi gures have been high, it is gratifying to see how the public enjoy seeing the animals on show and it is in fact one of the only times the general public links with the agricultural community.

Stock wise, there has been some huge numbers of animals forward, with sheep, particularly ewe lambs classes very strong. This week Penrith show takes place where the very best of stock from Northumberland, Yorkshire and Durham will compete against the best of Cumbrian stock.

I am sure the conversation ringside will involve the crystal ball question, asking the auctioneer what the trade will be like this year. This is a most diffi cult question to answer truthfully, if you answer confi dently, ‘lambs will be £10 up’, you risk the chance of shooting yourself in the foot or frightening possible purchasers away, or if you are too pessimistic saying ‘they will be down’, you run the risk of being criticised for talking the job down.

However, early prime lamb prices have been good, initially. This, coupled with average cull ewe prices being up £8-10 on the year leads most auctioneers to believe that breeding sheep

will be at least similar, if not slightly better than last year.

What I would say to prospective purchasers is cull your old sheep, keep your fl ock young and to take the opportunity to go for a sheep purchasing holiday and venture north.

There is no substitute for spending your own money at the mart, enjoying the sounds and smells of a sheep sale, with the auctioneer in full fl ow, a packed ringside, the atmosphere in the sale ring can be terrifi c. The social side can also be marvellous, ewe lamb sheep fever starts from mid-March and continues right up to and beyond the fall of the hammer, it is amazing how much work goes into the breeding and presentation of the stock.

One thing is certain for those venturing north, you will be assured of a warm welcome from both vendor and auctioneer alike.

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more accuracy when making critical decisions such as feed levels, health treatments and herd management.

With mandatory EID schemes coming into effect in the near future, weigh systems enable individual tracking throughout the entire life cycle. Other benefi ts include being able to ensure livestock are sold at the optimum weight grade, treatment waste is minimised, reproductive performance can be monitored and sick or lame animals can be identifi ed earlier.

Call our agricultural specialist on 01769 576201 for more information on how a mobile sheep handling system could help you

Prattley • Alligator • Ritchie Combi Clamp

Alligator sheep handling system

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Good grass growing season increases risk of hypocalcaemia and infertility

At this time of year it is useful to take an early view of the forage mineral analysis results of the silages we have tested so far this season to get a feel for any trends that may be occurring and enable us to give any due warnings and factor these into any recommendations we give. The initial snap shot of this season’s average fi rst cut grass silage mineral values compared to last year’s early season review has highlighted increased risk factors for:

• Hypocalcaemia in cows at calving due to higher potassium

• Infertility due to increased iron from soil contaminationWeather patterns in the early months of this year compared with last are largely responsible for changes in forage mineral values. 2013 heralded a cold start to a year accompanied by average rainfall. In contrast, 2014 followed mild weather, which developed into warm spring temperatures, on average + 2.5°C higher than for 2013, but rainfall was 35% higher - ideal grass growing conditions.

PotassiumPotassium dominates the mineral profi le of grass and is an accurate marker of vegetative growth. It is no surprise in a good growing year that potassium levels are 6% higher, from 2.84% in 2013 to 3.02% in 2014.

Potassium is the main driver for ‘Cation-Anion Balance’ (CAB). The CAB value of a diet describes the balance of certain minerals (potassium, sodium, chloride, sulphur) that infl uence nutrient utilisation (Table 1). This season’s grass silage survey has reported a 7% increase in CAB values from +459 to +493 meq/kg. Although above the target range for milking cows, other forages and feed materials will reduce the CAB in the total diet. However, for pre-calving cows a much lower CAB target range is required to get calcium mobilised at calving. This is essential to reduce

the risk of hypocalcaemia and retained cleansings, uterine infections and displaced abomasums.

Table 1

Summary on next page...

John LawrenceMineral Supplements Technical Manager

IronThe higher spring rainfall has undoubtedly helped to grow more grass, but it has increased the risk of soil contamination at harvesting. Iron is a useful indicator of soil contamination (Table 2). Levels have increased by 46% this season over last, from 366 to 536mg/kg. On average, iron levels in grass silage are 5 to 10 times higher than the cow’s requirement. Excess iron locks up copper and increases the need for selenium and vitamin E. All three nutrients are important for oestrus activity and conception. Higher levels of iron inevitably increase pressure on cow fertility.


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Forage Year 2013 2014 % Difference2014 v 2013

CommentsNo. of samples 175 148

Macro-mineral

Calcium % 0.65 0.65 —- No change

Phosphorus % 0.31 0.32 —-- No change

Magnesium % 0.18 0.18 —- No change

Potassium % 2.84 3.02 +6 More grass growth

Sodium % 0.23 0.26 +13Response to slurry

Chloride % 0.86 0.98 +14

Sulphur % 0.20 0.19 —- No change

CAB meq/kg +459 +493 +7Increased risk of Hypocalcaemia

Trace elements

Iron mg/kg 366 536 +46 Higher soil contaminationAluminium mg/kg 150 254 +69

Manganese mg/kg 108 127 +18 More grass growth

Copper mg/kg 8.1 8.9 —- No change

Zinc mg/kg 30.4 30.2 —- No change

Cobalt mg/kg 0.16 0.23 +44 Higher soil contamination

Iodine mg/kg 0.51 0.89 +75 More grass growth

Selenium mg/kg 0.07 0.06 —- No change

Molybdenum mg/kg 1.57 1.55 —- No change

Table 2

It is important to give the transition cow the best chance to kick off her lactation. The stresses of late pregnancy, changes in body condition as well as calving may leave the immune system under pressure. The transition cow has a higher risk of infection linked to retained placentas and mastitis.

One of the key elements in immune function is selenium. The normal source of selenium used in minerals and feeds is sodium selenite/selenate which, whilst it will deal with a defi ciency, cannot be stored by the animal and held in reserve for times of peak stress or immune system challenge such as calving.

Organic selenium, however,, is much more available to the animal and can be stored in the body tissue and released when the cow needs it.

A highly bioavailable source of selenium is Alkosel. It is high in selenomethionine which can be used by the cow. It has been shown to lift the cow’s selenium status (see graph).

Selenium status of the calf is also improved as it is transferred across the placenta during pregnancy. Blood tests show the level of selenium in new born calves – up to 12 hours being from placental transfer and 3 days post calving from the colostrum (see graph).

Selenium – the link at calvingIncorporating Alkosel selenium into the transition diet via the minerals will increase the selenium status of the herd. Alkosel selenium is now available as an option in minerals manufactured by Mole Valley Farmers.

SummaryAn early season review of the average mineral status of this season’s fi rst cut silage is presented on the right. This summary includes a signifi cant proportion of forages from Mole Valley Farmers.

The increased risk of hypocalcaemia and infertility resulting from this exercise should be an encouragement to analyse forages for their mineral content and to develop balancing customised supplements in support of cow health and productivity.

We are grateful to Thompson and Joseph for their help in compiling this report.

Continued...


AVERAGE MINERAL STATUS OF THIS SEASON’S FIRST CUT SILAGE

For further information on minerals or topics covered, please ring 01278 420481

or email [email protected]

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Judith CliffordSenior Alternative Feeds Trader

Moist feeds

Lifton 01566 780261Carmarthen 01267 223716Hungerford 01488 240010

During July and the fi rst part of August, conditions generally turned drier with rainfall either in short supply or having a localised effect. This was refl ected in the Grasswatch fi gures recorded across the region, though some trends can be identifi ed.

Dry matterDry matter levels have stayed up relatively well, at or above average. Soil moisture might have been limiting, keeping grass DM high, though this could have affected nutrient uptake and therefore other grass quality factors.

Energy levels remain lower than hoped, though this is not too surprising at this time of year.

GrassWatch

Hugh Frost, Product and Technical Manager 01769 576405ProteinThese Grasswatch averages are disappointing this year, although, it can be expected at this time of year, as nitrogen fertiliser is being used up, or the soil dries out, which results in lower levels of microbial activity, then nitrates are not taken up by the plant, so protein is not produced

FibreUnsurprisingly, as late grass growth continues in tired grass, with low moisture and unavailable nitrogen, the fi bre content rises. No doubt buffer feeding of more nutritious feed is well underway now to counteract this in some milk and meat production systems.

Grass sugar levels seem to have actually fallen again and this is a bit surprising, given the warm conditions. However, this may be the result of seasonally reduced nutrient uptake in August, limited by moisture content.

Sward covers remain reasonable, but not exceptional, and below the four year norm. Once again, these fi gures have been very variable on Grasswatch farms, with the average dragged down by one or two very low readings from drier land short of nutrient and water. The majority of farms have sward covers over 3000 kg DM/ha.

Blended moist feeds offer excellent value for money and with correct storage, wastage can be minimised. The main constituents are from planned production of co products of foods being produced for human consumption, such as brewers grains from the brewing industry, which follow high controls, resulting in consistent quality products. They are a great way of encouraging feed intakes by improving the overall palatability of the diet. From mid-September we will be able to supply a wider range of products incorporating crimped maize, sugar beet and pressed pulp to our current range.

These blends are manufactured at our dedicated blending facility in West Wiltshire and can be contracted forward.

Brewers grains can be one of the most cost effective feeds available, containing a good source of digestible fi bre and protein. They are usually used as a forage extender, but the valuable nutrients can make it a suitable concentrate replacement. The storage requirements are a solid concrete base with,

preferably, concrete sides and covered with a sheet, fi rmed to reduce air movement.

Stockfeed potatoes are a good option to add to energy diets - 20% DM, 13ME, 9% protein.

Crimped maize will fi t into all rations that are looking for energy or starch and works well in grass based rations. It is a high energy source rich in by-pass starch. It differs in structure to wheat and barley, resulting in a slower rate of starch digestion in the rumen. More passes into the lower gut, meeting the demand for glucose without increasing the acidity of the rumen. Typically 65-70% DM, 14.5 ME, 9% protein, 65-70% starch.

Mole soda starch wheat – wheat treated with caustic soda pearls (sodium hydroxide) is available from our dedicated plant in Somerset where we also process Maxammon treated wheat, barley and maize. The main benefi t in these treatments would be the higher pH level typically 9, enabling higher rates to be fed than conventional grain minimising risk of acidosis.

Processed bread has a high starch and energy content making it a low cost, but high quality cereal replacer. Due to the milling wheat going through the baking process, the protein quality is higher than that of wheat. It is generally delivered in artic loads and is broken up into small pieces to crumbs.

Pressed sugar beet pulp has a limited season – generally October to February and is delivered in artic loads. It is the sliced sugar beet after the sugar has been extracted with the excess moisture pressed out. It typically has a dry matter of 20-30% and is a useful energy feed for dairy cows, beef cattle and sheep. This is a high energy succulent, that will supplement silage and is an extremely palatable addition to complete diet systems.

All of these products should be introduced to the diet gradually.

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2015 Forage for Profi t Awards nominations

Julie Edwards, Head of Agricultural Marketing and Communications

Nominations are now being invited for the 2015 Forage For Profi t Awards. This prestigious event is in its sixth year, having recognised excellence in farming practises and identifi ed some of the best farmers and managers in the Mole Valley Farmers’ trading area.

The objectives of the Forage for Profi t initiative are to increase on farm profi tability through improved effi ciencies and productivity and promote best practice.

If you think you have a good story to tell, or you know someone who satisfi es the criterion, we want to hear from you. If you are nominating someone else, please ensure they are willing to have their name put forward.

Applications will be reviewed and shortlisted to three fi nalists for each category and invited to an awards dinner on the 5th February 2015, where the winners will be revealed on the night.

The six categories and judging criteria are:

Beef or Sheep � Planning and approach of forage production

� Storage and feed management

� Balancing the ration for optimum performance

� Measurement of productivity

Grazing� Output effi ciency of the grazing land: improved through

continuous attention to detail or perhaps recent changes to grazing system

� Waste minimisation of grazing land: through greater attention to detail of pasture management

� Quality of grazing land: the quality of the grazed grass has been demonstrably improved improving livestock nutrition.

Dairy� Dairy units that achieve effi cient milk production and feed use

through the effective and innovative use of forages

� Demonstrate improved forage utilisation as part of business direction and planning

The winners of these awards will identify individuals who are ‘outstanding’ in their sector and role models for future farmers.

If you would like more information or a nomination form, please contact Emily Dawes on 07972 732108 or email: forageforprofi [email protected]

Young Farmer (under 35yrs)

Entrants will be required to demonstrate a:

� Flair for business

� Strong technical knowledge

� Identify and maximise opportunities

� Understand their market

� Range of practical skills

� Visionary and collaborative approach to developing a sustainable business model.

MaizeThe judging panel will be collecting information on the following:

� Dry matter, energy value, crude protein, starch levels and fermentation

� Management of the maize silage clamp

� Utilisation of maize silage - effi ciency of feeding procedures, animal performance, management of the new season’s maize into the diet

� Efforts to improve silage quality – through the use of soil analysis and fertiliser application policy

� Process of varietal selection

� Cost effi ciency of maize silage production and planning of harvest method

� Demonstration of fi nancial improvements – milk from forage and liveweight gain

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World demand for beef is expected to soar because even more middle class professionals in emerging economies will prefer it to less exciting pork or chicken.

However, suckler beef production is expected to shrink, both globally and domestically, because more land is either being turned over to crops instead of cattle – or long established cattle land is being burned off by drought.

Essentially this means that more people will be hoping to eat grass produced beef at the same time as global suckler beef production contracts.

Simple economics dictate there can only be one result – a big lift in cattle prices, a big lift in the retail price of beef, and more concentration across the UK in supplying high priced export markets instead of bargain hunting domestic supermarkets

The problem for the British suckled calf breeder, currently still very much at the mercy of discount hungry multiple retailers, is that no one knows when the UK market will be irreversibly lifted by this on-going global phenomenon.

There can be no doubt that the tide will (eventually) turn because producing suckler beef is an extensive operation and the world is running out of land.

Earlier this year the Cambridge Institute of Sustainability Leadership (CISL) warned that the UK will have to plough out two million hectares of crop land by 2030 if population demands for food, more living and recreational space, and sources of renewable energy are to be satisfi ed.

If correct this points to suckled calf production retreating onto land that would be diffi cult, if not impossible, to crop.

In the Less Favoured Areas (LFAs) this could mean cows being pushed back onto permanent pasture or rough grazing which is currently preferred for sheep – which inevitably points to it being higher, wetter, and colder too. And in lowland terms, herds will be run on ground too steep, or too rough to plough, or beef calf breeding will be converted from an essentially extensive enterprise to one in which cows and unweaned calves take their place within a regular crop rotation which includes grass.

Herd size in the Republic of Ireland (ROI) is already under similar pressure. Over 2013 suckled calf breeders’ average annual incomes fell by 22 per cent to £8,000 while dairy farm incomes, which averaged £52,000, increased by 31 per cent.

Not surprisingly farm advisors have concluded that a signifi cant change in land use is imminent because it is impossible to justify good land with high output capacity continuing to carry sucklers when it could be used for dairying instead.

Suckled calf production faces a similar problem at global level which is why it is accepted that opportunities to raise the world’s suckler beef output are modest at best.

Drought is already making it more diffi cult to run cows across long established grazing areas within the United States, Australia, Argentina and Brazil.

And Brazilian breeders have also been told they will either have to learn to combine calf breeding with soya and sugar cane production

or relocate their herds in the hotter, more hostile grazing area in the north and east of the country where calf output would be much reduced.

Argentine breeders too, have been warned that they must take a more intensive approach to both breeding and fi nishing – or else move completely out of beef and into soya or maize instead.

And the conversion of grass leys into crop land on the eastern side of the United States is also pushing beef cows out because landowners are concentrating on higher value crops like wheat, maize and soya.

In the meantime global demand for beef is expected to grow at a compound rate of 1.15 per cent a year until 2020 – with every expectation it will increase at a similar rate right through to 2050 at least.

According to researchers in the United States, beef, currently the world’s third most popular meat after pork and chicken, is becoming the favourite because it has avoided food safety issues associated with intensive production and has been so rarely eaten by consumers in emerging economies that it also carries a huge novelty factor.

Consumers in China are expected to be among the most enthusiastic. It cannot run a bigger cow herd because it has not got enough land so it will have to import beef instead.

Deliveries are expected to double by 2025 and on current projections there is not enough beef being produced globally to supply the Chinese and the rest of the world’s consumers as well.

Robert Forster produces an acclaimed, subscription only, beef industry newsletter which is published on Fridays about 6pm. Its comprehensive updates include informed analysis of that week's UK slaughter cattle market as well as the following week's price forecast. Find out more, and the latest beef sector developments, by visiting his website www.rforster.com.

World beef consumption rises as land shrinks

By Robert Forster

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Contrasting red meat marketsAfter the highs of 2013 when beef prices rose to around £4.00/kg DW, many beef farmers must be wondering what has happened to the market to justify a 70p/kg fall in less than twelve months. AHDB/EBLEX have recently issued data which goes some way to explain the dynamics which underlie the dramatic downward slide over the last year and also gives some indication of what the future may hold.

These fi gures show there were signifi cantly more 18–30 month old cattle on the ground than usual at the beginning of 2014, partly due to the favourable weather conditions in 2013, which contributed to better forage quality and higher cattle growth rates, which contributed to a 15kg rise in carcass weights. This, combined with a 1% increase in overall UK slaughterings year on year, resulting in 2% more beef going to the market.

The Republic of Ireland (ROI) had a similar situation and as an exporting nation, with the UK being their primary market, there was an amazing 9% lift in prime beef sent across the Irish Sea, into an already overloaded market where UK exports had fallen by 7% due largely to the strong pound.

As if this weren’t enough, it also coincided with a fall in consumer demand of 1% and a vicious price war between the major retailers who were fi ghting for market share and callously took advantage of the situation and drove wholesale beef prices downward.

However, looking at the fi gures for UK calf registrations over the last three years and linking these with recent census fi gures, the numbers show that supplies from 2014/2015 will fall by around 2%. This trend is refl ected in the ROI, where signifi cant numbers of live cattle have been exported to mainland Europe and north Africa, so it is unlikely that the infl uences which brought about the price pressure for beef this year to be repeated in 2015.

Finished lamb producers, on the other hand, have seen the highest prices since 2011, which peaked in early June at £2.50 lwkg. The favourable weather conditions provided ideal growing conditions for young lambs which has brought up to 20,000 more to market than in 2012 or 2013. However, the higher numbers have contributed to an earlier than usual drop in values in recent weeks, but with imports, particularly from New Zealand, declining, the prospects of the UK price holding through to 2015 remain positive.

Three’s the Magic NumberOdds of over 100,000 to one were beaten when a cow gave birth to triplets at Boode Farm near Yarnscombe in Devon in July.

Denys 55, and father Deryick Cooke 85, farm in partnership at Boode and were shocked that the Simmental’s fourth set of new born came as a trio of bull calves.

Denys said: “We were only expecting one, and when she gave birth, I put my hand in and felt one head and six legs, so I called the vet out and it soon became apparent she was having triplets. It is a once in a lifetime experience to see such a thing happen. The vet told us that to see all three alive and well is very unusual. We’ve had twins before, and even had fi ve lambs from a ewe once, but never triplet calves”

Denys pointed out that the mother has been more protective of her young since she gave birth: “It’s funny really as she was never bad tempered – she’s been a very good mother but I think she might be struggling to keep an eye on all three at once”.

The calves will be joining into the beef herd and Denys will be keeping an eye on them to see how they get on over the coming months.

Ride in aid of North Devon HospiceThe farm is hosting a ride on Sunday 28th September 12 noon-1.30pm, nine miles through woods, £10 per person. Contact Denys on 07788 601560 for information.

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The benchmark for succession and sustainability

Di explains “We use the same principles on each farm, but each system is adapted to maximise the potential of that particular farming unit. It’s like a recipe. You may use slightly different ingredients, but the target is the same,” she says.

“For example” says Pete. “Because Tidwell is prone to drying out, maize is grown and fed as required with sometimes as much silage fed in the summer as winter. We can achieve winter grass growth rates of 5kgDM/ha in December and January at Tidwell and in Cornwall, but we couldn’t do that on our Dartmoor farm so we have different targets on different units,”

In general, cows are on deferred grazing over the winter with grass covers built up in the autumn. Grass seed selection is important to the success of the system with the Wastenages sourcing specifi cally designed grass mixes through the South Hams Dairy Co-op, which is a discussion and buying group. The farms primarily use high sugar perennial ryegrass and clover mixes, specifi cally designed by Rob Connell at Mole Valley Farmers and alongside seed suppliers, Germinal Seeds.

With the strong foundations set, the Wastenages look set to continue farming successfully and as a family well into the future.

DEVON FARM BUSINESS OF THE YEAR AND BEST DAIRY FARM

Anyone looking for inspiration when it comes to sustainability and succession planning need look no further than the Devon farming family of Pete and Di Wastenage. With Pete’s mother Audrey, sister Lucy and Pete and Di’s two sons Henry and Jack all involved in farming, creating a sustainable and attractive business is at the heart of every decision the family makes. This, and their attention to detail in every aspect of their extensive business, helped secure them the title of Devon Farmer of the Year 2014, organised by the Addington Fund and sponsored by MVF.

The family business has changed signifi cantly since Pete’s parents took on the farm tenancy at Tidwell Barton on the Clinton Devon estate in south Devon in 1966. Having started with a mixed farm including 80 dairy cows, the family now manages four, grass based dairy herds spread across the westcountry. In total, they run 1,200 cows, along with 1,000 dairy goats and a vegetable business.

Pete says the way in which the business has been set up has been crucial in ensuring the needs of each member of the farming partnership are met. “We’ve rationalised the business so each party gets what they want without compromise,” he explains.

The original farming partnership of Pete, Audrey and Lucy own the 360 cow herd at Tidwell along with the 1,000 milking goats which are managed by Lucy. Di and Pete then run three other Devon and Cornwall dairies and the veg enterprise under the ‘Wastenage Farms’ business title. By splitting their business in the way they have, Pete and Di believe it will retain fl exibility for the future. This will allow their boys to come into the business and farm on their own or in partnership, should they wish. Changes can then be made without losing the value of the core business.

Such forward planning is another trait that makes Pete and Di stand out from the rest and is key to the success of their extensive, 12 week block calving system, where cows are out 365 days of the year. They believe by adopting this kind of system they are safeguarding themselves against market volatility and creating a long-term, sustainable business model.

Although the four dairies are in varying geographical areas, each are run under the same principles of maximising effi ciencies by getting the most from grazed grass. To do so, Pete says feed budgeting and monitoring is essential. “It’s all about planning. All our farms are rotationally grazed and by monitoring grass growth and using a grass plate meter weekly, we can create a grazing wedge. This allows us to manage both grass defi cits or surpluses effectively by techniques such as supplementary feeding, fertiliser applications, or cutting silage.

Our system is incredibly detailed and monitored far more than most people believe. We monitor and adjust weekly - it’s about attention to detail at every level of grass management.”

Cows generally go into fi elds at 3,000kgDM/ha and graze down to 1,500kgDM/ha. However Pete stresses that this kind of system is about fully feeding cows with the correct allocation of feed. As such, cows receive an average one tonne concentrate per cow per year with

supplementary feed supplied as and when needed according to a specifi c farm’s situation.

Pete, Henry and Di Wastenage

Henry and Jack !

Tidwell Barton in the South Hams

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Time to reseedNigel Mapstone, Feed Nutritionist (Organics)

Contact Nigel on 07979 708294 SeedLine 01769 576232

Forage Services 01769 576405

In many areas it has been a challenging year for grassland, now is the time to assess the condition of your swards.

It was a hard start to the year for grassland where growth was slow in many areas. At the same time barns were empty, so cattle were turned out to tender fi elds leading to a lot of poaching.

Then came silage making where the grass was ready and in many cases heavy, but the ground was still unable to carry the machinery leaving some fi elds looking like a World War 1 battlefi eld. This was followed by hot baking weather in July leaving a hard dry cap on many fi elds even when there was moisture not far down.

Now is your chance to repair this damage and start getting grazing for late autumn and spring sorted and there may be some new leys needed to follow cereal harvest.

Whichever system of reseeding is selected, the priorities are to ensure the grass seedlings root as deeply as possible, whilst at the same time making sure any soil limitations are overcome. This usually means that pH correction is required and any signifi cant soil nutrient defi cits are corrected (especially P, K and Ca). However, it does not mean that high levels of nitrogen should be applied, as this can have the effect of limiting early grass root growth to the short-term benefi t of leaf growth. It is more important to make use of nutrients available in soil organic matter and favour conditions suitable for deep root growth. Soil conditioning, together with Ca, P and K, is the recommended way to get optimum establishment. Your local Mole Valley Forage Services Crop Nutritionist will be able to help with this advice, with further details in the Organic brochure.

Where there was good growth this spring, it was the new leys and the perennial ryegrasses that performed well. So where these species are lacking, now is a good time for overseeding. Broadcast or shallow drill into recently cut or grazed leys where a bit of tilth has been created using a light harrow, (Einboch type rakes are ideal for this), then roll with a light roller just to push the seed into the soil. When overseeding large seeded

varieties such as tetraploid ryegrasses, it is best to use vigorous strains of white clover. The improved sward should be suitable for grazing in about fi ve weeks, if only to take the tops off the old grasses and allow the light into the new.

In some cases with permanent type pastures, the root mat in the surface of the soil will be too dense for overseeding and in these cases ploughing will be the only way to create a seedbed. Ploughing and drilling will always bring up dormant weed seeds and often lead to a very dirty crop, so consider drilling a short term Italian ryegrass mix and then either overseeding or re-drilling with a longer term ley next year or the year after.

Mole Valley Farmers have an extensive seed range of grass leys available delivered direct to farm. Below is our Rumigan organic ley range.

SHORT TERM LEYSRumigan Hi-Pro Booster (No 1)

A blend of hybrids and perennial ryegrass and red clovers

12kg

Rumigan Hi-Pro Silo-Filler

A blend of Italian ryegrasses and red clovers 12kg

Rumigan Silage Buster

A conservation ley for 3-4 cuts using Italian and hybrid ryegrasses

13kg

MEDIUM TERM LEYSRumigan Hi-n-Sile (MVF No 8)

A cutting ley for high yields containing hybrids, white clover and red clover for extra protein

14kg

Rumigan New Gold-Multi

A cutting/grazing ley including Timothy with MVF grazing clover blend to raise clover content to the optimum 35%-40%

13.25kg

LONG TERM LEYSRumigan Diamond-Multi

A highly palatable ley with good disease resistant varieties which will produce excellent spring growth for early turnout

13.50kg

Rumigan Milk-n-Meat A grazing and cutting ley including high sugar grasses suitable for extended grazing

13.50kg

Rumigan Extendi-Graze

A grazing/cutting ley designed for persistency using varieties with excellent sward density and disease resistance. Now includes Aber high sugar grasses

13kg

MVF Organic clover blends

Grazing and cutting clover blends 2kg or 25kg

Organic IRG Using a blend of three varieties giving fast establishment and quick growth

25kg

Information leafl ets

For copies of our new “Farming Organically” booklet which includes advice on soil, manures, organic approved products and our Rumigan Premier Ley range, or our comprehensive Premier Ley grass seed catalogue, please call 01769 576405 or your local Farm Sales Offi ce.

ORGANIC FARMING

Einboch rakeEinboch rake

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Waste not - want notWHY SOIL TESTING IS A ‘NO-BRAINER’

Applying nutrients to a soil that cannot use them effi ciently is not only wasteful and potentially polluting, but it’s also an expensive way of not achieving optimum performing crops, especially for grassland.

Fertiliser companies have been using soil analysis to sell fertilisers for a long time, however this should not detract from the fact that this process is vital to provide the information to grow good crops.

It is not the facts and fi gures themselves that determine the results, but how they are interpreted and acted on.

Cereal growers tend to keep an avid eye on their soil analyses, despite their crop inputs being more fi xed, whereas livestock producers have more variable inputs and outputs on their grassland, yet rarely test their soils on a regular basis.

A grass Crop Nutritionist can prepare practical testing plans, practical actions, then good grass production techniques to put into practice and not just standard fertiliser recommendations. By understanding the soil, in which we use to grow the most important food source for livestock, we can target what it requires, at the right time and reduce the waste that standard chemical fertilisers often produce.

pH

Hugh Frost, Product and Technical Manager H01769 576405

The single most important factor in determining effi cient nutrient availability and uptake. Optimum pH (6.5 for grass) affects not just the chemical bonding within the soil but also the microbial activity which is crucial to nutrient availability by the plants.

The bar chart illustrates the % availability of the three main macronutrients at different pH, though other important grass nutrients are also affected by low pH. The standard recommendations in most grassland (and many arable) situations is to lime to a pH of 6.5, and this is always good advice. Grass can be grown at a lower pH, but not without nutrients from standard fertilisers being wasted by binding or leaching from the soil. Although some types of grass nutrient products are comparatively effi cient at lower pH (refer to your Forage Services adviser), it is always less wasteful to raise pH towards 6.5.

Nutrient contentThis is the most obvious reason to undertake a soil analysis and is most frequently used to recommend fertilisers. It is indeed important (especially for macronutrients P, K, Ca, S & Mg), though the interpretation of the fi gures needs to be made in the light of how the different elements behave in the soil type tested. Also, just as important, the ability of the soil to hold on to, or release its nutrients depending on its other physical

Testing is essential to get the best

from soil

characteristics. When making subsequent fertiliser recommendations, it is not only the total available soil nutrients but also the timing of application that will determine the level of usage by the plant and therefore the level of waste. So careful interpretation of the soil analysis is very important.

Organic matterThe content of the Organic Matter (OM) not only determines the way the soil behaves, but also indicates the level of nutrients stored, in particular nitrogen that is naturally released into the soil when microbial life is activate. Percentage OM is a factor of both regional soil type and agricultural practices and in combination with the CEC (Cation Exchange Capacity) can tell us how effective any soil is at both holding nutrients and how well they will perform when conditioned with microbial activators.

Trace elements (micronutrients)If any plant is not performing as well as expected, it could be due to a lack of essential trace elements in the soil. The availability of these could be limited by low (or excessively high) pH, so that needs to be addressed fi rst. Assuming this is correct, then any great trace element defi cit can be identifi ed to ensure there is not a problem with plant growth or livestock health. Applying high levels of macronutrients when there is limiting trace elements will again be wasteful. Soil nutrient tests will assist in understanding potential trace element defi cits, but the best recommendation is for these to be conducted in combination with foliar tests.

Soil testing at any time can deliver a great cost benefi t by determining soil nutrition and making grassland decisions (recommended every 2-3 years), but the most useful time to test soils is after applying regular slurry/ FYM applications or just prior to making changes to production, such as reseeding.

The benefi ts realised from a good soil testing programme, resulting in a rationalised crop nutrient plan will provide cost-effective benefi ts within a very short space of time.

Crop Nutritionists within Mole Valley Forage Services can undertake soil sampling tests for analysis and also assist with providing practical and workable recommendations for reducing the nutrient waste and optimising grassland production.

Call your Forage Specialist for more information - Helpline 01769 576405

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soil analyses for September

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FOR THE BEST RESULTS, SOIL TEST YOUR FIELDS

FARMING


Seeds of restoration at the Devon County ShowgroundSupport for the Devon County Show site has been tremendous. The heavy rains during Thursday and Friday of the show left the car parks deeply rutted and compacted, with grass cover on the car parks looking decidedly worse for wear.

The Devon County Show Committee have been delighted with the help received from Tom Hammett, (Chief Steward) Mark Weekes, Malcolm and Ian Huxtable. Subsoiling, infi lling,

levelling, harrowing and overseeding have been carried out and the ground is already looking much better.

Phase 2 of the plan is to use a considerable tonnage of road scalpings supplied by Devon County Council to build additional tracks in the car park fi elds, ready for next year’s show.

Graham Ragg, Mole Valley Farmers Senior Agronomist and Product Manager was also delighted with the support from two of our major grass seed suppliers, Barenbrug and Germinal Seeds, who together supplied over 25 acres of grass seed for overseeding.

Pictured left is our Shows and Events team van being towed out of the ground and right, Graham Ragg and Ray Bates (Show Ground Works Supervisor) on the showground now, after a lot of hard work to repair the damage done by the severe weather

Maize harvestingWith maize crops looking so much better than last year, thoughts will soon be turning to harvesting. The aim should be to harvest the crop when both dry matter and starch are within the range of 30-35%. When the crop reaches 20% DM, it will dry down at 2% per week, from which a target harvest date can be calculated.

To be sure of the correct DM, take representative plants from at least fi ve areas of the fi eld, selecting a row of 10 plants at each, then choose the plant that looks the most representative.

Chop the fi ve plants into short lengths, mix the chopped plants thoroughly, select and weigh a random sample (1kg), place in a low oven overnight. Calculate the Dry Matter by using the formula below.

There are other methods which are faster using either the milk line test or a microwave.

On average, chop length should be 12 mm but there is a range from 5 mm-35mm (0.25“ -1.5”) The shorter the chop length, the denser the clamp, resulting in more stable maize.

x 100 = DM% of sampleFinal weight (g)

Initial weight (g)

x 100 = 30%DM300g

1000g For example:

• Prevent winter run off and possible pollution, by sowing a crop

• Ensure high risk fi elds are cultivated immediately after harvest when soils are dry

• Reduce the loss of soil nutrients through leaching

• On favourable sites, grow a crop of Italian ryegrass which could either be left down for up to two years or cut early for fi rst cut silage and then put back into maize. Alternatively Westerwolds could be sown for early bite

• Mustard gives rapid ground cover, but it must be ploughed in whilst still leafy and before it gets stemmy

Catch cropping after maize

Crop Pack size Sowing rateMVF Italian blend 25kg bags 12.5-15 kgs/acre

Westerwolds 25kg bags 12.5-15 kgs/acre

Mustard 5kg/25kg bags 5kgs/acre

Call us for ....VISQUEEN CLAMP COVERS, MOLECORN, 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

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Improving the reproductive performance of your fl ockGenerally it’s recommended to fl ush ewes with good grazing and/or supplementary feed pre-tupping. Providing an additional energy boost at this time will have a positive impact on the reproductive hormones, ewe fertility and result in an improved lambing percentage. This advice though differs for the more prolifi c breeds.

Target Body Condition Scores for ewes at weaning and tuppingAssessing ewes for body condition is important, as this allows an appropriate management plan to be followed to get them to the ideal Body Condition Score (BCS) at tupping.

Priority should be given to ewes that are at BCS 2 or less, as it takes six to eight weeks for them to regain one condition score. Ewes that are not gaining condition when given plenty of opportunity to do so may need to be tested for diseases such as Maedi Visna or Johne’s and for trace elements.

Condition score 1 2 3 4 5

Description Emaciated Thin Average Fat Obese

Traditional breedsAt around 6-8 weeks before tupping ewe condition should be assessed and if necessary corrected so that 3-4 weeks before the rams are introduced the ewes are in a moderate to good order, with a condition score of around 2.5-3. During the fi nal 3-4 weeks ewes can then be fl ushed and their condition improved by around half a condition score.

More prolifi c breedsHowever, rather than following the traditional regime of fl ushing in the fi nal 3-4 weeks, the condition of the more prolifi c breeds should be held as stable as possible in the 2.5 to 3 range. Overfeeding at this stage (traditional fl ushing) could lead to too many eggs being shed which is likely to result in numerous small lambs being born.

All breed types should be supplemented with certain key minerals, vitamins and oils to enhance reproductive performance. The egg pre-fertilisation and young embryo are extremely sensitive to these key nutrients.

• Cobalt/vitamin B12/sulphur These play a central role in energy metabolism in the rumen and liver.

A defi ciency may result in poorer reproductive hormone levels and ewe fertility.

• Selenium and vitamin E The key antioxidants which protect the structural integrity of the

extremely delicate reproductive tissues i.e. eggs/semen. Selenium/vitamin E defi ciencies will reduce early embryo survival.

• Omega 3 oils Key structural component of various reproductive hormones, omega

3 oils are often defi cient in modern grazing systems. Semen also contains very high levels of omega 3 oils.

During the tupping period the following nutritional regimes should be avoided.

• Certain red clover varieties contain high levels of oestrogenic compounds which are known to have adverse effects on embryo survival.

• Prolonged feeding of rape and kale can have similar effects.

• Excess amounts of rumen degradable protein are also believed to have a negative impact on embryo survival and as such, products with high urea inclusions should be avoided.

Mole Valley Farmers are able to supply a range of products which can be used as a tupping supplement.

Feet and Fertility Plus (mineral bucket)Feet & Fertility Plus is an exceptionally high quality mineral bucket suitable for all tupping situations.

Super Energy Plus Fish Oil (feed block)Used in situations where ewes are in poorer condition and/or where forage quality and quantity is a concern.

Super Energy 16 Plus Fish Oil (feed bucket)An extremely high quality product. It is suitable for almost all tupping situations.

It is recommended to continue feeding the ewe a minimum of 4 weeks post tupping. The reason for carrying on this plane of nutrition after breeding is to decrease embryonic deaths. The extra feed ensures the fertilised eggs have a much better chance of attaching to the uterus wall, rather than being reabsorbed due to a perceived lack of energy being supplied to the ewe.

Please contact your local farm sales coordinator for more information on feed blocks and buckets

or alternatively call 01566 780261 email [email protected]

Recommended intake levelsDaily intake (g/head/day)

Mineral buckets Feed buckets Feed blocks

15-30 50-150 150-300

Ready reckonerNo. of buckets required/100 head/month

Mineral buckets Feed buckets Feed blocks

3-5 7-20 20-40

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Cut fl ock lamenessCut fl ock lameness

The fi ve point plan:• Treat clinical cases early. This brings strong fi nancial and

performance benefi ts, with a greater proportion of lambs from early treated ewes staying alive and growing faster.

• Vaccinate animals to stimulate immunity. Vaccination against footrot should be part of a whole fl ock approach to disease control. The aim is to raise immunity within the fl ock to help improve the success of the other disease steps.

• Avoid spreading infection at gathering and handling. Footrot and scald are infectious bacterial diseases, which can easily spread from animal to animal. Ensure sheep handling areas are clean and well drained; dirty concrete is just as bad as soil.

• Quarantine incoming animals. Make sure a good procedure is in place to separate bought-in stock for four weeks after purchase.

• Cull badly or repeatedly affected animals. When a ewe has had more than one bout of footrot in a season she should be given a cull tag. This will help prevent the cycle of infection. Culling may be high in the fi rst year, but will reduce dramatically thereafter.

Footvax vaccination programmes should be tailored to meet individual fl ock disease control requirements and used in conjunction with the other four

plan points. Wherever possible, whole fl ock vaccination should be adopted.

One of the main reasons for lameness problems has been the lack of an industry-wide practical lameness reduction protocol, but thanks to the proven fi ve-point plan, fl ockmasters now have an effective disease control strategy available to them. The aim is to build fl ock disease resilience and immunity over time, whilst also reducing the disease challenge. Stick with it and fl ock lameness incidence can be cut right back within three years.

Minimising lameness is never more important than when trying to fi nish lambs or make sure that you can take the best pen of breeding gimmers or ewes to the sale.

Identifying the specifi c lameness problem will allow you to choose the most appropriate products to resolve the issue as quickly as possible. Ask at your local branch if you are unsure of the particular problem in your fl ock.

Dealing with lameness before selling sheepBelow is a guide depending upon the issue when using topical products.

Footbathing, topical sprays/pastes should be applied:-

Scald/mild Footrot 7 days prior to sale

Footrot 14 and 7 days prior to sale

CODD treat in combination - three times at 21, 14 and 7 days prior to sale

Dealing with bought in sheep Minimising the potential for anything to be passed on to your existing fl ock is essential. When buying in sheep, ensure you’re not introducing any further issues to your fl ock. Always check feet after buying and before mixing with other sheep. There is a lot of contact between sheep at auction marts, when several thousand can be going through the same sale on the same day.

Quarantine- ideally for two weeks post purchase before introducing to your main fl ock as this will give you time to see if any issues develop and you can then deal with them to stop anything being passed on.

Footbathing - is a good option, as sheep can be run through footbaths easily.

Topical pastes and sprays - can be an option when rams or small numbers of sheep are bought.

Kling-on Blue Sheep Footbath contains copper and zinc which will stay on the hoof for up to three days once dry. There’s no need to hold sheep in the footbath and it’s ideal to use in combination with KOB Hoofpaste, of the same formulation and the only waterproof hoofpaste available, for more challenging conditions. As Kling-on Blue Sheep stays on the hoof this long it allows fi ve times the amount of zinc sulphate to be absorbed into the hoof than standing sheep in zinc sulphate for up to 30 minutes.

2.4m footbath

Footvax Kling-on Blue and Kob Hoofpaste

See page 20 for September farm offers

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Product highlights for September

FREEHOOF PASTE

WORTH £17.80

Kling-on BlueSheep 7kg

MVF CODES 54853/47652

£58.55

GREAT VALUE

Molemec cattle pour-on

5 litresMVF CODE 52602

£57.50

SPECIAL PRICE

MVF CODE 28219

£125.00

SAVE OVER 25%

Tractor seat

Universal fi tting, fi ts

most tractors

MVF CODE 21430

£49.95Normal price £67.95

SAVE OVER 1/3rd

Plastic footbathfor sheep 2.4m

MVF CODE 33347

£8.04

Normal price £134.75

SAVE £10

ON SELECTED MODELS

Vehicle batteriesSAVE ON 12v MODELS

622, 663 and 664

MVF CODES 31686-7, 55622

GREAT PRICE

Ryobi Lithium 18v twin pack

MVF CODE 1083198

£130.83

GREAT PRICE

MVF CODE 1076662

£360.00

Mating Mark ram harness

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5%iversal ng, fi ts ractors

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 stores we have the UK’s most popular lines ready for you

1 x impact driver1 x combi hammer drill2 x 18v batteries1 x charger1 x 17 piece screwdriver set

1 x impact driver1 bi h d ill

Exclusive to Mole Valley Farmers in the South West, the Stanley Bostitch fence stapler is a powerful pneumatic tool (requires a compressed air supply) designed for the rapid installation and maintenance of wire fences.

The rugged and reliable tool design makes light work of even long runs, saving a large amount of time compared to using manual tools.

Bostitch 40mm galvanised fencing staples are available in boxes of 5000 at £65 (MVF CODE 1076663)

Bostitch fence staple gun

The fastest way to fix fence wire to timber posts

FREE Box 5000 staples worth £65


To arrange a FREE on-site demonstration of the Stanley Bostitch fence staple gun, call our customer services team on 0845 6033622

Offers valid for September or while stocks last.


Mole Valley Plus are now working in partnership with Ram-Track Ltd. who have developed, in consultation with local farmers, a cost effective alternative to both the individual cow mattress and the supporting base of a deep sand system.

Rubber crumb and resin is mixed on site and poured like ‘Tarmac’ thus allowing access to even the tightest spots. 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. With the deep sand system, the rubber is laid on the hardcore base of the cubicle bed underneath the sand. The rubber layer is free draining and will allow any liquids to pass freely through.

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 reducing the risk of foot injury.

The surface can also be installed over areas of soft ground which are subject to high use such as the area around fi eld shelters and gateways used for horses. Using a Ram-Track surface can eliminate boggy gateways and entrances to fi eld shelters and help to alleviate winter equine problems such as mud fever.

For further information on how Ram-Track can improve the comfort and profi tability of your stock whilst making your life easier, call our Agricultural specialist today on 01769 575662

01769 576201

Condensation, ammonia fumes, mist, damp and draughts are all factors which can cause ill-health in housed stock as a result of too much uncontrolled or insignifi cant ventilation. If you are looking for ways to improve conditions for your stock this winter, consider installing a Galebreaker system.

Galebreaker weather screens are designed to keep out a high proportion of rain and snow providing a drier atmosphere, maintaining drier bedding and yet providing an adequate airfl ow, all factors which reduce the risk of respiratory diseases. The specialised Galebreaker material reduces the wind speed by 75% eliminating problems due to wind chill and providing a draught free airfl ow essential to healthy stock. Wind chill related ailments, increased feed consumption and pneumonia can be alleviated with the use of Galebreaker products, providing the ideal ventilation for optimum conditions. Livestock housed in Galebreaker clad buildings are seen to spread out with no need to huddle together and the light environment ensures stress free healthy stock.

Ram-Track rubber surfacing

Galebreaker design and manufacture systems to optimise natural ventilation for all types of animal housing with specially designed materials maintaining an even temperature with gentle, draft free ventilation. The products have the ability to transmit light, enhance natural ventilation and at the same time protect against the worst weather conditions 365 days a year.

Call our agricultural specialist today at Mole Valley Plus 01769 576201 and receive your special members discount!

Protect your stock this winter with Galebreaker

“The totally porous fi eld shelter base has revolutionised keeping horses out in the winter. I have noticed a saving in hay usage as it’s not wasted into the mud and my horses are enjoying the comfort and stability around the shelter, as am I!Liz Moody, South Widcombe

“Our cubicles are now always full with an increased lying time. We have experienced a 30% saving in sand, whilst maintaining the comfort of a deep sand bed.”Will Parsons, Langford Green Farm

“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

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Autumn chills

New research commissioned by OFTEC and the FPS predicts the price of oil will continue to fall over the next three years. The predicted drop in oil prices comes at a time when gas and electricity prices are continuing to rise. These fi gures show the average annual cost of heating a three bedroom home by gas and electricity has increased over the last three years by 34% and 27% respectively. This compares to the cost of using an oil condensing boiler which has fallen by 12% over the same period. The National Audit Offi ce also predicted that consumers face almost two decades of price rises for electricity, gas and water to fund £310 billion worth of new infrastructure.

Commenting on the research, which was carried out by UX Energy Services, OFTEC Director General Jeremy Hawksley said: “It is of course impossible to predict how future world events will pan out and exactly how these will affect the price of oil. However, the research remains valid and shows that the general trend of falling oil prices is expected to continue. This underlines the fact that oil is becoming more affordable and competitive, and the cheapest option going forward for most off-gas homes.”

As these prices refl ect the continued fall in crude oil, it is also good news for the farming industry which relies so heavily on gas oil to power farm machinery.

We supply Deso products which comply with the latest European standards and provide cost effective solutions to domestic, commercial and agricultural storage and dispensing requirements.

Bunded tanks have a 10 year guarantee (subject to conditions) and are supplied with moulded-in fi ttings and o-ring seals for unsurpassed protection against leaks. Manufactured from high grade polyethylene Deso tanks are corrosion resistant, have high impact strength and the latest UV stabilisation packages. Top and bottom outlet options available.

MVF CODE

REFERENCESIZE

(LITRES)NORMALLY OFFER

Bunded oil tanks52744 SL1000BT 1000 £780.00 £760.00

52747 H1800BT 1800 £897.00 £877.00

52748 H2500BT 2500 £1,024.00 £1,004.00

52746 H1235BT 1235 £812.00 £792.00

52745 SL1400BT 1400 £890.00 £870.00

64872 SL1250 1250 £839.00 £819.00

52750 V1340BT 1340 £696.00 £676.00

52749 LP1200BT 1200 £808.00 £788.00

52752 V5000BT 5000 £1,089.90 £1,069.90

Single skin oil tanks52753 R1220T 1220 £339.00 £319.00

52756 H1235T 1235 £279.00 £259.00

52754 LP1230T 1230 £280.00 £260.00

52755 V1340T 1340 £210.00 £190.00

With a chill in the air, the thoughts of turning the heating on and preparing for frosts start.

Mole Valley Plus supply heating oil, derv, tractor diesel, Ad-Blue and LPG and work hard to bring you the best service available.

HEATING OILHeating oil can be delivered as you need on demand or with our top-up system, which takes away the need to monitor your tank levels throughout the winter months. As we work with a group of selected suppliers you need look no further than Mole Valley Plus and let us do the hard work of fi nding the best price for you. If you have a favoured supplier, we can also arrange your order and delivery for you.

LPGLPG is available in bulk for domestic, commercial and vehicle use. There is a discounted pricing structure for MVF members with a free, no obligation installation survey. We are able to take over your current contract so whether you have an existing tank or are looking to install a new tank, we will be very happy and able to help you.

Ad-BlueAd-Blue is available from 20 litres to up to 1000 litre IBC bulk containers which can be stored for 1 year in the correct conditions, away from direct sunlight and protected from extreme temperatures. Ad-Blue’s freezing point is -11° Celsius. Mole Valley Plus is able to offer special member pricing on Ad Blue with nationwide delivery within 3 working days.

Call our Fuel Traders today on 01769 575668 for further information on the complete service available or to get your quote.

MVF CODE 52745 MVF CODE 52750

Deso oil tanks

Oil market news

AVAILABLE TO ORDER FROM YOUR LOCAL BRANCH

Offers valid for September or while stocks last.

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Don’t get caught with defective trailer boards or trailer lighting – get it sorted now. Yours and others safety could be at risk.

Our trailer lighting boards are all manufactured in the UK and meet all legal requirements. Available in a variety of widths, cable lengths, and confi gurations (standard, Fog, LED).

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Dark nights mean lights!

• Powerful 300m spot beam

• Waterproof switch

• Made in UK

SAVE 20%

MVF CODE 09594

£15.40

Cluson Classic rechargeable torch

normal price £19.25

MVF CODE 1078407

£12.49

normal price £16.66

NEW PRODUCT

SAVE 25%

Superbright LED rechargeable work light

• 16 superbright SMD LEDs • Up to 3.5 hours work time on full charge• Hook for hands free use• Includes mains and car charger

length cable length was NOW MVF Code

3ft 4m £12.00 £9.60 62126

5ft 7.5m £21.50 £17.20 64810

6ft 10m £24.00 £19.20 64811

SAVE 20%

Trailer lighting boards

We are delighted to announce the winner of the 2014 Mole Valley Farmers Game Cover Crop competition, Mr Paul Tarbrooke. He is the lucky winner of an Aigle Shooting outfi t worth over £300.

Mr Tarbrooke is one of our regular customers at Mole Valley Farmers Frome branch and is usually purchasing products including clothing, food, DIY and gardening accessories.

Mr Tarbrooke is a keen clay shooter and has recently taken up an interest in game shooting, having become involved in a local farmer run shoot. He came across our prize draw whilst browsing our website looking for a gun cabinet and decided to give it a go.

Mr Tarbrooke said: “I am very pleased with the outfi t and looking forward to wearing it this season, I will certainly be looking much smarter!”

Our picture shows Mr Tarbrooke with Ryan Twinney, Assistant Manager at MVF Frome

right LED hargeable

work light

bright SMD LEDs ours work time on full

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Aigle shooting outfi t winner2014 GAME COVER CROP COMPETITION

Offers are for September or whilst stocks last

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Small scale pig keeping

A small selection of products stocked at our branches for pig husbandry

Pigs are fascinating animals, and you have to be prepared to commit if you are thinking about keeping some as they are governed by a fair number of rules and regulations.

Your property needs to be registered as a holding and your pigs then need to be registered in preparation for the move to your property where they need to stay for a minimum time before any further movement takes place. Their presence also affects the movement of other livestock on your property. Then follows identifi cation; by ear tag or tattoo, slapmarks, walking licences (if you want to walk your pig) amongst other regulations, and what they are fed is also controlled.

For full advice go to https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/a-guide-for-pig-keepers

From this you realise that to keep pigs you must be dedicated whether you are a pig keeper for meat production or want them as pets, as apart from the laws and regulations mentioned above, you need to keep a daily watch on their wellbeing.

However, if you are already a smallholder, your efforts will be paid back as, amongst other things they are good at clearing and fertilising ground.

Having a pig as a pet is a good introduction to keeping pigs before you progress to a larger number for meat production. Whichever route to pig keeping you choose, there are a number of breeds to consider, ranging

from a heritage or rare breed such as Kunekune, Berkshire or Tamworth through to the more common British Whites or Saddlebacks, or perhaps even micro or hobby pigs.

Mole Valley Farmers stock a variety of products for pigs, from medicines and animal health to tags, bedding and feeds and we highlight a small selection here. If you would like any advice and help with purchasing products, please visit or call your local branch.

gov.uk/government/publications/a-guide-for-pig-keepers

Products for pig farming

Bimectin Injection MVF CODE 1082792

Iodine 500ml

MVF CODE 34711

MVF CODES 34988 / 34657-8

Infra red lamps and bulbs

MVF CODES 51066-71

Wax markers

MVF CODE 2130

Wood shavings

Phillips Repeater – iron injections

MVF CODE 61223

Flubenol 5% Oral Powder

MVF CODE 48636B

We stock a range of compound feeds for pigs in 25kg bags at all MVF branches.

Call your Farm Sales Co-ordinator for more details

Gleptosil Iron InjectionMVF CODE 38151B

troughs • feeders • drinkers • scoopspig oil • wormers • louse powder

ear tags • pig rings

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With ever increasing fuel costs, Tony and Kathy Mortimer were looking for a green, commercially viable, whole site solution for their self-catering holiday cottage complex based at Lower Campscott Farm at Lee near Ilfracombe. High electricity costs had prevented them fully utilising their cottages through the winter months resulting in a lost income opportunity.

“We had discounted fossil fuel based systems because, on principle, we had specifi cally wanted to use renewable energy to provide our heating

Self catering holiday cottage complex now has biomass energy

Following a soggy spring and sizzling summer it is diffi cult to imagine that we are slipping slowly into winter with whatever the weather in its wisdom decides to deliver. One thing is certain, if we are to face a cold spell then there will be the usual rush to stock up on wood pellets. This can cause delayed deliveries due to high demand. As an example between October 2012 and February 2013 we delivered only 150 tonnes of pellets but during the same period in 2013/2014 this had increased to 643 tonnes. Moleenergy alone are now approaching 100 Biomass installations, the majority of these are pellet fed.

Our advice to those of you with a wood pellet requirement is to ‘stock up early.’ Bulk blown prices can be favourable if you buy before demand gets high and there are contract and monitoring options available to members, which can guarantee delivery as and when needed.

Small bag deliveries should be readily available on a 3-5 day delivery period. If you have storage facilities then buying multiple pallets can also save money. 10kg bags are also now available to buy at your local branch.

Remember also to check the running hours of your boiler and once again, be prepared by having it serviced in plenty of time for winter.

Be prepared for winter

moleenergy, and they were responsible for completing the initial feasibility study. They kept us fully informed through the design stages and worked with us throughout the installation to ensure the system we wanted was the system we got.”

“Due to the size of the project, the site underwent major upheaval, including some 200 metres of trenching for underground insulated Microfl ex piping and substantial building work to convert a barn to accommodate the boiler room and pellet store. However, the end result is exactly the one we had hoped for: all the heating and hot water for the whole site is now provided solely by renewable energy. This is great for us, great for our guests and great for the environment.”

call the moleenergy team on 01769 575674

and hot water. We explored all renewable technologies, but decided on biomass, not least because there are numerous examples of businesses similar to our own who are using biomass.”

“We went with a Viessmann boiler as we were aware that German and Austrian boilers have an excellent reputation. On the recommendation of moleenergy and Source Renewable we decided this was the best boiler for our particular situation.”

“Source Renewable were introduced to us as a preferred installer for

MOLEENERGY

For Biomass advice or to order pellets, call the moleenergy team on

01769 575674

With the combination of a large west-facing, unshaded barn roof and with the constant daytime energy use of a busy farm, Waterleat Lodge proved an ideal location for a Solar PV array. Installed in one day, the 10kw system comprised of 40 REC 250PE solar panels. The roof structure included a number of irregularly sized and positioned roof lights which resulted in a more challenging installation project than normal. Moleenergy’s preferred installer

Energy My Way designed a bespoke solution for this member’s needs proving that together, we can provide impartial renewable energy solutions.

The project should result in an annual energy output of 8930 kWh. The combination of income from the feed in tariff, export tariff and electricity bill savings should result in an annual income of £1800.

Bespoke PV system installed


Since starting my Future Farmers Academy placement at Alvis Bros Ltd I have been enjoying working on their three dairy farms for the last few weeks.

It was interesting to see that the farm managers are allowed to run their farms independently and due to the fact the main offi ce deals with a large proportion of the paperwork (other than the cattle papers) they have more time to oversee the day-to-day running of their enterprises.

Regilbury Park Farm in Winford is the largest and has the capacity to milk up to 650 animals on a very quick 60-point rotary parlour that was installed in 2010. Strong arms are needed to keep up to speed when attaching the clusters! The farming is conventional and takes full advantage of rotational paddocks during the grazing season. Off the main site, there is also an intensive beef rearing unit supplying some of the big commercial food chains.

Future Farming Academy

Claire Flower reports

The 60 point rotary parlour at Regilbury Park Farm

Alvis Contractors foraging the organic triticale at Chapel Pill FarmChapel Pill Farm in Ham Green is the company’s excellent organic farm, milking up to 250 cows in their one year old 20:20 rapid release parlour. It was brilliant to see so few weeds growing and proves that sprays are not necessarily needed as long as the correct crop rotations are chosen and a little more effort goes into ploughing, topping and strimming.

Box Bush Farm in Redhill is another conventional farm with the ability to milk up to 300 animals in a 60:30 swingover parlour. Unfortunately bTB has taken its toll at Box Bush with over 40 near calving heifers being culled after the last test. I have had to deal with the aftermath of bTB in beef suckler herds, but this was my fi rst experience in the dairy sector. The fact that there are now fewer replacements means that the older cows have to be milked for longer, which in turn increases the cases of mastitis and cell counts in the milk. Also, as the compensation for the reactors is much lower, compared to what you would expect to pay at market, it is a challenge to replace the animals lost with the same health status cows. With all these diffi culties it is not hard to see the detrimental effect bTB has on the herd and staff morale.

My industry training days for the month fi rst took me to Farmvets South West where I learnt more about the importance of correct nutrition for the dairy cow. My second day out was to sunny Cornwall with Elanco Animal Health UK who are suppliers of veterinary products.

Claire Flower

RATS: BETTER UNDERSTANDING BOOSTS CONTROLNeosorexa Gold

rat bait

Size Code Price

6kg 32786 £30.10

10kg 32787 £39.05

18kg 32788 £48.05

FREE BAIT BOX OR TUBE

Buy 6kg, 10kg or 18kg Neosorexa Gold Rat Bait and get either a Roguard Widepiper bait tube or a Sorex rat bait box free of charge!. Worth over £5.00

MVF CODE 23439MVF CODE 62199

Persistent rat control diffi culties can easily be put down to rodenticide resistance, but all too often the more likely cause is a failure to adequately account for the sheer scale and extent of the infestation.

Baiting is commonly confi ned to the areas where rats are actually seen, while most infestations extend throughout the farm. As a result, only a small proportion of the rats actually visit the baiting points and those succumbing to the rodenticide are replaced by others from the immediate vicinity. This gives the clear impression the rodenticide is ineffective. But, in reality, it simply isn’t being used widely enough and in suffi cient quantity to do the job.

The key to effective control lies in using the most palatable farm wide rodenticide, in well sited baiting points wherever rats are active around the farm, and topping them up frequently over an intensive treatment programme. With large infestations and where alternative food sources are plentiful, it’s particularly important to employ the best quality bait.

It is important to use more than enough baiting points and site them wherever the tell-tale signs of rat activity are evident. This will be along the outside of buildings, in recesses, at the edges of hay or straw stacks and in undergrowth between their burrows in rough ground and your buildings. The bait must be available in suffi cient quantity. An initial consumption of 3-4kgs per night can be expected on a reasonable-sized farm infestation, using a palatable bait. So baiting points need to be checked and topped-up at least three times in the fi rst week.

An intensive three week round of quality baiting will always be more effective than sporadic and less well-planned treatment over an extended period. This will minimise the risk to non-target species. Rapidly eliminating the overwhelming majority of rats in this way will signifi cantly reduce the speed and scale of any reinfestation, saving you time, effort, damage and, importantly, overall bait use.

Offers are for September or whilst stocks last

FARMING


BRANCH

Clipping horsesSAVE OVER £200 RRP £518 inc vat

SAVE OVER £150

Heiniger Xplorer Cordless Clipper

MVF CODE 1083227

£360.00

FREE BATTERY

Pack includes: • Versatile Lister Liberty 12V Clipper (including

blades and accessories)• Compact Lister Libretto 12V Super Trimmer

(including standard and wide blades)• Power pack (with belt and charger)

Lister Liberty Battery Clipper

Pack includes:• Lister Star Mains Clipper• Lister Legato+ Cordless

Trimmer (inc accessories)• Lister clipping holdall• 250ml clipping oil £245.00

MVF Code 1084259

Including two sets of blades and a FREE spare battery worth over £80 inc VAT

As soon as autumn arrives, horses start to develop a thick winter coat. For horses that live outdoors ‘unrugged’, their winter coat offers essential protection from the cold, wet weather. However, for horses that are in regular work, winter coat becomes a hindrance, causing them to sweat heavily.

From September to December, the coat will grow quickly and you will fi nd that within a few weeks any clip marks will disappear and the coat gets thick once again. Competition or hunting horses are typically clipped every three or four weeks after the fi rst clip.

There are many different horse clipping styles and designs. When considering the types of horse clip, you should think about

• Whether the horse will be stabled

• Whether the horse will be turned out during the day

• How much work your horse is in

• The rugs you have, or are prepared to buy

Before you begin to clip, you need to ensure the clippers are clean and in good condition, always check the cable for any breaks, ensure that the circuit breaker is working correctly. The blades need to be clean, sharp and with no broken teeth. Ensure that the tension bolt is not bent, as this can cause over heating issues whilst clipping.

Whilst clipping, ensure that you have an adequate quantity of oil available. The 60ml bottle of oil supplied with a clipper is suffi cient for the clipping of one full clip.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON HOW TO CLIP YOUR HORSE PLEASE VISIT www.horse-clipping.co.uk

OR VISIT YOUR LOCAL MOLE VALLEY FARMERS BRANCH

RRP £401 inc vat

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

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Helpful hints and tipsLack of oil causes the blades to overheat, which in turn upsets the horse.

Incorrectly tensioned blades causes overheating/ pulling of the hair

Badly sharpened blades can cause overheating/pulling of the hair

If the clipper stops working whilst in use, check that the circuit breaker or the overload button has not popped out on the mains clipper. It trips for a reason – check it out before restarting (lack of oil, tension problems, broken cable).

Lister Star Mains Clipper

MVF CODE 1084258

£310.00

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Careful what you wish for

Careful what you wish for….having muttered and moaned about the lack of rain, the tail end of ‘Hurricance Bertha’ landed this morning – net result - me scuttling round at fi rst light collecting in horses and ponies from monsoon-like conditions. Whilst the time of this task could have been halved with a bit of help, I think there is only one 5 o’clock in OH’s world!

In all seriousness, the effect of the hard ground on the foals’ joints always concerns me – joints are after all the shock absorbers in the body. Immature limbs combined with the foals’ tendencies to ‘hoon’ around can often lead to problems – I for one am happy to forgo some sunshine for a bit of give in the ground.

Back to the subject of OH….I have a small – very small – collection of brownie points. Foals have been sold, along with 2 brood mares and a 2 year old, making him marginally less grumpy than usual…he thinks I am cutting down before the winter! However, return to the naughty step imminent - I have a four day holiday booked to Connemara in Co Galway to watch the Clifden show and auction of Connemara Ponies very soon.

That brings me to the subject of Dublin Show – an annual pilgrimage for a couple of days’ holiday each year (no normal summer holiday for me – I love my Irish trips and have no desire to visit more traditional holiday destinations).

Dublin (RDS) is the showcase for Irish breeding, the event is heavily supported by Horse Sport Ireland (HSI) and provides everything from the prestigious Nations Cup show jumping to a leading rein class. This year it really struck me what poor relations we are in terms of government funding or support. Having watched lots of the in-hand classes at the RDS

Above: This year’s foals were very pleased to be used in a recent MVF photo shoot - making friends with model and Head Offi ce employee Louise Folland

The beautiful Connemara stallion, Banks Timber, who I was lucky enough to see on my recent trip to Ireland.

Cathy Wood, Equine Product Manager

and done a quick bit of mental arithmetic I realised their total prize fund for all the in-hand classes exceeded 40,000e! The loose jumping and young event horse sections offered another 40,000e and a large percentage of these classes are sponsored by HSI!

Horse Sport Ireland is responsible for interfacing with the Irish Government Breeding Policy and maintain the studbooks and passports for both sport horses and draughts.

By comparison, winning a class at a County Show is likely to net you somewhere between £30-£70 whilst our premier event ‘Horse Of The Year Show’ might deliver a fi rst prize of £200! The fi nal nail in the coffi n was realising that in the RDS Breeding Championship (a mare and foal class) the winner receives 5000e, 3000e for second and so on – those not placed actually received 400e just for turning up – imagine that over here!

On the subject of shows, a friend and I made our fi rst trip to the UK Connemara Breed Show in Warwickshire taking three ponies. All were

stars and came home with a clutch of prizes, including a couple of Championships and we met some lovely people along the way, the Connemara journey is defi nitely gaining momentum!

Closer to home don’t forget our Equine Days at all branches of MVF on Sat Sept 20th. With a multitude of offers and discounts on feed, haylage, bedding, supplements and rugs it’s a great time to get stocked up for Winter – it won’t be far away!


TUG-OF-WARMeshaw Young Farmers are a very small but extremely active club within the North Devon Group. The club has enjoyed spectacular success during the last 12 months with members competing at the very highest levels, this has cumulated in becoming Junior runners-up at the National Tug-of-War Finals held at Tenbury Wells near Worcester.

The mixed team with all members under 18 years had not even picked up a tug-of-war rope until April. After winning the Devon round, they progressed to South West Area at Lackham College in Wiltshire where they worked hard to secure second place. This qualifi ed the team for the Nationals.

Training had to intensify for the Nationals! Meshaw pulled extremely well during the day losing narrowly to a very well drilled Lancashire, last years champions. A truly amazing day with a result the team never expected. “We have to say huge thank-you’s to Rob Hayball who has coached us for the past 4 months and our sponsors the Govier and Dekker families.”.

The team includes Coach Rob Hayball, Jonny Edwards, Sam Govier, Tom Weaver, George Govier, Rebekkah Hoskin, Sarah Thomas, Maddie Boyles and Lily Dekker.

We also donated £400 to South Molton Volunteer Bureau and another £400 to Exmoor Search and Rescue, both local organisations were chosen by the young farmers as we know people who had been helped by them.

If you are interested in joining Meshaw YFC please contact Henry Dunn 07435 578088.

News from, Meshaw Young Farmers Club

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We are delighted to welcome the NAF sponsored Equine Behaviourist Emma Massingale along with some of her team of liberty ponies to our South Molton branch on 20th September. Devon based Emma trains horses for all walks of life as well as working with her young team of Connemara ponies who all work at liberty – without bridles. So why not come along and meet Emma and her team and watch incredible footage of her FREE RIDING on the big screen.

“Free-riding is about showing the versatility and beauty of horses; never being satisfi ed with what you have, or can do, always wanting to push the boundaries of what is possible. Working with horses is my passion and my love, my aim is to share with you the fun in a dream come true. Horses amaze and inspire me on a daily basis, with compassion, imagination and a sense of fun, there really is no limit to what is possible”.

For those of you wanting to learn more about Emma and her training, she has both one to one and group clinics at her Bradworthy base covering a variety of subjects from de-spooking to liberty work.

• £1 off per bag of Mole Valley Farmers horse feed (including fi bre feeds and haylage)

• 25% off selected TopSpec feed balancer

• Buy 4 get 5th free on selected shavings, Verdo, or Equinola Bedding

• Exclusive Mole Valley Farmers and Horseware winter rug range

• 50% off selected NAF ‘Get set for Winter’ products

• And much much more...!

Saturday 20th September10am-4pmGet prepared for the winter season with some great offers and advice for horse lovers! Come along to one of our Equine Events taking place at each store this September. We’ll have lots of great deals for you on feeds, supplements, rugs and the NAF ‘Get Set For Winter’ range. We look forward to seeing you.

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Someone special at South Molton’s Equine Event! Now is the perfect time of year to

prepare your stable yard for the long winter months. If you are thinking of upgrading your stables or adding new stables to your yard, we are able to offer you a solution, available exclusively to MVF members.

Mole Valley Plus have negotiated a September special offer giving you a free upgrade from standard half lined with OSB to fully lined with treated plywood, giving you a massive saving of £195 + VAT per stable!

The stables are of exceptional build quality and come with shiplap side cladding, black onduline roof sheet and 18mm OSB roof lining, underlined canopy, fully lined internally, a chew strip to the bottom door and all timber pressure treated in brown to give a superior fi nish. When preparing your site we can offer discounted rates for concrete, aggregates, tool and

Stables SPECIAL OFFER

FOR MVF MEMBERS

machinery hire, making the job easier and saving you money.

We are also able to offer extremely competitive rates on fi eld shelters built to the same high specifi cation, with the option to combine this with a poured rubber surface inside and out, to eliminate problems with boggy ground and alleviate issues such as mud fever, found with horses standing around in wet muddy conditions.

For further information on our stables special offer, fi eld shelters and rubber surfaces, please call our agricultural specialist today on 01769 576201

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The top of the range Cometa Fenix 400 is a prestige rifl e. Rugged construction means it’s ideal for pest control and target shooting. Additionally, the trigger on this gun can be adjusted for sensitivity to better suit the user. Pellet size .22, power up to the maximum legal limit, auto safety catch and 14” barrel length.

Entries open from 1st September until 30th November 2014. Entries only accepted on the prize draw form available from your local Mole Valley Farmers branch or online. See our website for prize draw terms and conditions. Open to over 18’s only. Prize must be collected in person from a Mole Valley Farmers branch.

Get ready for the shooting season with Mole Valley FarmersWith Autumn just around the corner, the shooting season gets underway. Our branches stock a wide range of shooting equipment and accessories including shotgun cartridges, bird scarers, game bags, decoys, cleaning kit and scope. We are even offering members a £10 off voucher when you spend £75 on shooting products to get you prepared for the season.

We also carry an extensive range of winter sportswear, visit your local branch to see more.


For cold, wet weather and muddy walks, take a trip to your local branch where you will find a wide range of warm, waterproof outdoor clothing and footwear for any conditions you may find yourself in!

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Your chance to WIN!Top of the range Cometa Fenix 400 air rifl e

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£10 off When you spend £75 on shooting accessories

Offer only valid when voucher is presented at a Mole Valley Farmers Branch. Offer only valid when purchasing shooting accessories worth £75 ex vat or over. Only one voucher per transaction. Only one voucher per customer may be redeemed.No cash alternative. Offer expires 30/09/14. No photocopies accepted.

Tasco 168RB compact binoculars

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Partridge season cartridge choice by Will Edwards of Lyalvale

Canvas game bag MVF CODE 23525

Field Trial dog lead MVF CODE 45734

Padded gun slip MVF CODE 46405

Adjustable shooting stick MVF CODE 50116

This is an exciting time of year for many of us with the game shooting season just underway, and partridge can present some superb sporting opportunities whether ‘walked up’ over dogs or ‘driven’. So let’s look at both options and how we should enjoy the day, remaining safe and focused at all times, this should put you on a good footing for the pheasants the following month and the duration of the season.

Walked upThis can be on your own, as a single Gun, or with several of you in a line with dogs working a cover crop

in front of you. Use your open choke for your fi rst shot and if needed your tighter choke for a follow up shot, a cartridge of 25gms to 30gms with No 6 shot will do the job.

DrivenOn arriving at the shoot, meeting and greeting formalities are done and dusted your host will give you his safety briefi ng and format for the day, eg: 2 drives, a mid morning break, two further drives followed by a shoot dinner. You will then draw for pegs, which simply means what peg you will start the day on and may possibly move up two or three pegs on the other drives. You may be live on peg, or the drive may well start and fi nish with the blow of a horn, but this should be made clear in the earlier briefi ng.

With your fellow Guns alongside you, you have an arc of fi re which is divided between your pegs. With driven partridge, do your best to pick one bird out and stick with it, trying to chop and change at the last second rarely results with a bird on the deck. Take your time to pick out your birds, you may have to let a fair few through that are too low and unsafe to raise the gun to and

again, if in doubt don’t shoot, it’s about enjoying the experience rather than getting yourself stressed about “shall I, or shan’t I”. Anything around the 30 yard mark and beyond, I would see as a

good sporting bird. In relation to your gun and cartridge set up, I still wouldn’t go heavier than a 30 gram cartridge and choosing a number 6 shot, with a 28 gram cartridge number 7 or 6 shot is ideal and combined with chokes of Imp cylinder, ¼ or ½ choke make an ideal choice for partridge shooting.

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Accessories

prices include VAT where applicable and offers are for September or whilst stocks last

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Kitchen whatever

Ashgrove Kitchens Ltd, based in Crediton, has gained a reputation across the UK as one of the very best bespoke kitchen designers, kitchen planners and installers, providing quality handmade and lovingly crafted bespoke kitchens, bedrooms and studies. As a local company Ashgrove manufacture, supply and fi t their kitchens across the West country and are pleased that their new range Essentially Ashgrove will be available through the Mole Valley Farmers’ branches.

Essentially Ashgrove kitchens offer versatility in design and style depending on individual needs and all are competitively priced. There is also a complete range of kitchen accessories designed for people with disabilities, or for those with limited mobility as well as applications in medical and school environments.

Their true quality and versatility comes with its team of highly skilled local craftsman. They provide a complete kitchen planning service, from the initial design to the fi nal installation: and they take pride in providing a fi rst class service using the fi nest quality fi tting, fi nishes and fi xtures throughout the range.

Paul Brimblecombe, Managing Director says; “We understand the expectations of today’s modern living and the need to offer exceptional value for money whilst not compromising on the quality of kitchens we are able to offer our customers. Essentially Ashgrove offers traditional and contemporary styled kitchens and allows for versatility in design, colour and style to be able to meet all budget requirements and we are very excited to offer this unique range to Mole Valley Farmers.”

Paul continues, “Being local allows us to develop a personal relationship with our customers and working closely with them allows us the fl exibility to meet changing requirements on design and delivery very easily. We are pleased that this range has been well received so far and we hope to continue forging successful relationships through Mole Valley Farmers.”

Investing in a new kitchen should be an exciting, creative, and enjoyable process. Essentially Ashgrove’s aim is to ensure that it is. They listen to their customers’ ideas, work closely with them through all the stages, from design to completion, to ensure a completely successful project; a kitchen that you are truly proud of.

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Call into your local Mole Valley Farmers branch for more details on Essentially Ashgrove’s complete range or meet Ashgrove’s staff at

Mole Valley Farmers Heating Events this autumn Bridgwater* 3rd-4th October

Cullompton* 15th-16th October

Frome 31st Oct-1st Nov

Holsworthy* 24th-25th October

Liskeard 8th-9th October

Newton Abbot* 17th-18th October

South Molton* 10th-11th October

St Columb 22nd-23rd October

Yeovil * 29th-30th October

Ashgrove kitchensThe Ashgrove Woodland classic oak painted range

Julian checks the fi nish on an Ashgrove kitchen unit

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New to Mole Valley Farmers this year is a range of stunning Charnwood woodburning stoves.

Charnwood have been designing and manufacturing fi res in Britain for over 40 years and are regarded by many as the market leaders in innovative, clean burning appliances, so their partnership with MVF is an exciting development.

Their stoves are best known for their timeless appeal conjuring up images of warmth, glowing fl ames and classic design. Alongside their aesthetic value,

Charnwood offer a genuine sustainable alternative to other fuel types. Not only can they yield signifi cant savings on heating costs but they are classed as CO 2 neutral burning renewable fuel that can be sourced locally.

The quality of Charnwood’s stoves is embedded in their construction. The best combination of cast iron, plate steel and ceramic glass is used to ensure maximum effectiveness and quality.

The select range is set to include their well established ‘Country’ stoves and the new ‘LA10’ – a beautifully designed wood burner with a retro twist. There are fi ve models available to suit virtually every home heating requirement; from pure room heating to full central heating boiler models.

Charnwood are a brilliant ecological choice in the home heating arena making wood-burning cleaner, safer and more money-effi cient than ever before.

Heating your home this winter Heating eventsat all branches

9.30am-4.30pm (see page 32)

We have some great prices and prizes on offer this autumn, from a chance to win this stunning butcher’s block to a year’s supply of kiln dried logs.Anyone who buys a stove worth over £500 ex vat will be entered to the free prize draw for the butcher’s block and just make sure you fi ll in the entry form available at your local branch for the chance to win the kiln dried logs!

• talk to experts• see a range of wood and

multifuel stoves in action• browse the heating

displays• speak to staff about your

options• view our selection of

fireside accessories - companion sets, log baskets and cleaning equipment

ALSOAt selected stores, staff from Ashgrove will be on hand to discuss your options and prices for their kitchen ranges

The Charnwood Country 8, with 8kW of heat, this stove is suited to larger rooms. It is also available as the 16b which has an integral 7kW back boiler.

The Charnwood LA10 is a highly effi cient clean-burning stove delivering up to 5kW of heat to the room

s and prizes

We have a great selection of stoves on offer from 1st September to 31st October, plus some extra special deals at our individual heating days. Pick up a leafl et at your local branch or look on line at www.molevalleyfarmers.com

• Flat top and single door.• Clean air wash and convection system• Output 5kW• 12mm hearth friendly• Cast iron and steel construction

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Stihl SH86C-E petrol vacuum

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£258.00

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Spear and Jackson

telescopic bypass lopper

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£19.99

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Electric log splitter

MVF CODE 1014853

£216.00

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• Sucks up leaves and cuttings and shreds them• Can also be used as a blower• Supplied with blower tube, vacuum tube and

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• Lightweight aluminium handles

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Stihl MS170 12” chainsaw

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• 12” bar• 30.1cc engine• Compact entry model• Great for cutting fi rewood


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• Up to 6 ton• Max log length 520mm• Max log diameter 250mm• 2200w electric motor• Saves time and labour


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Prices on this page include VAT where applicable and offers are for September or whilst stocks last

Autumn gardeningAfter several months where maintenance has been key, keeping on top of watering, feeding and harvesting your produce, September brings with it the start of Autumn and a new selection of jobs to think about in the garden.

In recent years there have been very few early frosts and therefore summer bedding can keep fl owering into the early Autumn, so it is important to continue to water and feed well into September. However, as September progresses your baskets and containers can start to look untidy and therefore it’s a good idea to start to think about what you want in them over the winter and early Spring.

September is a good time for sowing new lawns as the soil will still be warm but not too wet. Also by sowing at this time of year, the grass will hopefully be reasonably established by next summer when it is likely to get more regular use. With existing lawns it is a good time for overseeding. If you have bald patches loosen up the soil with a rake, mix up a handful of grass seed with half a bucket of seed compost and sprinkle thinly over the area and keep well watered.

To improve your lawn further it a good idea to feed it this autumn with an Autumn Lawn feed and mosskiller. Unlike Spring/Summer lawn feed which encourages shoot growth, which is the last thing you want at this time of year, autumn lawn food promotes root growth so that the lawn is in a much better condition to thrive next year.

In the vegetable garden it is the time to lift onions and shallots once they are fully sun-ripened and their tops have died down. You can also sow swedes, spring cabbages, winter

lettuces, radishes, winter hardy spinach and overwintering onions and garlic.

For a splash of colour and a lovely fragrance in the home over the Christmas period, hyacinths are ideal. Prepared hyacinths have been specially primed for early fl owering, and if you want them to fl ower for Christmas, you should plant them as soon as possible at the beginning of September in bulb fi bre. Grow them in a cool, dark position for around 10-12 weeks, until the shoots have grown to about 5-7.5 cm (2-3 inches). When they get to this size move them to a bright windowsill and fl ower heads will grow quickly over the next few weeks, giving you beautiful, scented blooms over the festive period.

There is a wide selection of Spring fl owering bulbs in the branches now and with a little care they can provide fl owers from February through to May. In my containers, I tend to favour dwarf tulips and narcissi, but crocus and hyacinths can also look stunning.

I love Spring fl owering bulbs and the promise that they give. Once again this year we have a wonderful selection of spring fl owering bulbs on offer, including several new varieties for this season. This year I am thinking of naturalising some dwarf narcissi and crocus in a patch of lawn in the garden. To do this I will be cutting and folding back a section of turf to reveal a patch of soil. I will then place the bulbs in groups for effect and then replace the turf over the top. This should then give me a lovely natural-looking display in early Spring.

Look to plant conifers, evergreen shrubs, spring flowering bulbs and for a splash of immediate colour, winter-flowering

pansies.

Daffodil and narcissi

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Food and drink offersfor SeptemberSkinners Brewery Beers

Betty Stoggs, Cornish Knocker Cornish Blonde, Ginger Tosser

River Cottage EPA

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500ml

Kumala Classics Wine2 for £10

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

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2 for £6.00

Lye Cross Farm Cheddar • Mild • Tasty • Mature

• Extra Mature • Vintage500g

MVF CODES 52911-5

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

Lye Cross Farm Mature Cheddar

£6.00/kg

MVF CODE 40026WApprox 2.5kg. Saving applies when you buy the large pack - no VAT.

Normal price £7.50/kg

SAVE £1.50

per kg

2 for £5.00

Curry

Stir Fry

Chinese Sticky Rib

Moroccan Tangine

300g

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Normal price £3.00 each

2 for £5.00

The Bay Tree sauces, rice or couscous

Indian Masala, Szechuan Red Pepper

Thai Coconut, Moroccan Couscous

250g

MVF CODES 1084218-21

Normal price £2.95 each

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NEW English Pale Ale created in conjunction with River Cottage using ingredients from the Westcountry

Blue cheese stuffed burgers

Mole Valley Farmers prides itself on supporting local food producers. Pick up packs of our local beef mince, bacon and cheese in store to

make this a guilt free pleasure.Recipe of the month

Method:1. Fry the onion and garlic over a medium

heat until soft. Blend the dry bread slices in a food processor until they resemble breadcrumbs.

2. Mix the mince and cooked onion and garlic with your hands, add the breadcrumbs and continue to mix. Then add the herbs, spices and egg, mix until fully combined

3. Shape the mixture into eight thin (5mm deep) round burgers, then wrap each burger in cling fi lm and chill in the fridge for 15-30 mins. Once chilled, place approx. 1 tbs. of blue cheese between two burgers, press around the edges and re-shape to form one large burger. Repeat three more times then place back in the fridge for another 10-15 minutes.

4. Pre-heat the oven to 200˚C/GM 6. Grill the blue cheese stuffed burgers for 3mins on each side in a pan, then transfer to the pre-heated oven for approx. 8 mins to cook through completely.

5. Serve in sliced, lightly toasted rolls spread with your favourite sauce – we love Fussells FGS sauce - and lay on a bed of lettuce leaves and sliced tomato.

Ingredients:

• 400-500g beef mince

• 4 tbs. of blue cheese (like Stilton)

• 1 red onion (peeled and diced)

• 1 garlic clove (peeled and fi nely chopped)

• 2 slices of bread (preferably crusts, few days old)

• 1 free range egg (beaten)

• 1 tsp. dried mixed herbs

• 1 tsp. cayenne pepper

• Salt and pepper to taste

Serves: 10 Approx time: 30mins

Top tip: For an extra luxurious treat add more delicious Lye Cross Farm cheese and a crispy rasher of bacon to the top of the burger before serving.

Picture by Seb Chandler Photography


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Chunk of Devon taster dayChunk of Devon visited several Mole Valley Farmers branches last month bringing with them their award winning Pork Squealer and chicken and ham pies.

Rachel Trevallion was on hand to offer free samples and answer queries. She said “Our pork pie won the best cold eating pie at the British Pie Awards in 2012, and our chicken and ham was awarded gold at the Taste the West 2014 awards.

“We stick to traditional ingredients and methods so you won’t fi nd any margarine in our pastry and we use good quality free range meat.

“It’s been a real pleasure to visit Mole Valley Farmers and see the reaction people have to tasting our pies.”Pictured right is Rachel with staff from South Molton branch where the pies were so popular all 48, as well as the branch’s own supply, sold out during Chunk’s visit. Come into store and try them for yourself!

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Separation anxiety

Unfortunately, despite our best efforts as dog owners, there will inevitably be periods of time when our canine friends have to stay at home alone. Behaviour problems occurring when dogs are left at home is one of the most common complaints to behaviourists. Frequently reported problems include destructive behaviour, vocalisation and house soiling. However, most owners report that the period of time that the dog is left for is not the issue as the problem behaviour occurs even if the owner is not present for as little as two minutes.

First we have to understand why dogs behave this way. A regular misinterpretation is that they are destructive or soil the house in spite because they have been left alone; however, studies have proven that dogs are not capable

THANK YOU MOLE VALLEY FARMERS MEMBERS!

Amy Heron, Senior Nurse at MoleCare Veterinary Practice, Newton Abbot

of this emotion. Owners also feel it can be to ‘get even’ or through lack of training, but the simple answer is all negative behaviour linked to separation is as a result of anxiety. Dogs suffering from separation anxiety, typically anticipate the isolation from associated cues in their environment, the anxiety will begin with an initial cue that the owner probably isn’t even aware of and will continue to grow until the owner leaves the house. The dog is then left in a high stress state which reaches its peak around 30 minutes after the owner has left. During this time the dogs may tear things up, chew things, soil inside the house all to try and reach a better emotional state as most of these behaviours are self-rewarding.

- Physical stimulation: a tired dog is less likely to have problems than a bored dog with lots of energy to burn off. Simply giving your dog plenty of exercise gives all of their energy an appropriate outlet and also stimulates the release of serotonin which is responsible for regulating mood.

- Mental stimulation: Keeping your dog mentally active also reduces symptoms of separation anxiety. Feeding your dog in a puzzle cube or scatter feeding around the house promotes the dog to use its natural scavenger instincts and can provide a good distraction whilst the owner leaves the house thus breaking the cues that the dog has learnt to associate with isolation.

- Get another dog? Many owners believe that a dog with separation anxiety simply craves company and get another dog to try and cure the problem. However, dogs with separation anxiety typically have an over-dependent relationship with their human, therefore getting another dog will not usually make any difference to the problem and can even infl ame it.

- Leaving a scent item in the dog’s bed: leaving a t-shirt or jumper with your scent on can sometimes help the dog feel more comfortable when left.

- Consistent routine: dogs thrive on routine, being masters of prediction and probability. A strict daily routine allows the dog to predict the outcome of a period of solitude and they can tolerate these periods with the understanding they will not be for long.

- Identify and desensitise against predeparture cues: as mentioned above, a dog that suffers with separation anxiety is a master at identifying any sign that you may be leaving. So when you are brushing your teeth, putting your shoes on, getting your coat and keys, the dog is ticking each activity on a checklist that shows it is going to be left alone. The dog may end up showing anxious behaviour at any one of the activities being shown, so we need to use them out of context and de-sensitise. So picking up the keys and then just sit down on the sofa, or putting on your coat whilst you make the dinner.

- Putting on the radio: this can be useful to drown out any outside noises that may infl ame any anxiety. However, it is important that it does not become a predeparture cue. Many people only put the radio on when they go out to pacify the dog, therefore the dog gets anxious as soon as it goes on, so be careful when using this tool.

There are many things that can help prevent and treat separation anxiety in our dogs:

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In our June newsletter, we printed a request from the Exe Valley Rotarian David Disney asking if any of our readers to donate an old tractor for residents of Barton Place Nursing Home for Alzheimer’s and Dementia sufferers.

The Club have been inundated with offers and were able to arrange delivery of a David Brown 880 tractor, which was generously donated by David Brunt from Bridport.

David Disney said: “We know the tractor will be of great value to the residents, several of whom are retired farmers and this will enable them to strip and rebuild the tractor. To see the lift in emotion as we delivered it making the project really worthwhile. It will help several at the nursing home understand and most importantly relate to the past and engage with an activity they remember”.

“On behalf of Exe Valley Rotary Club I would like to say a big thank you to Mole Valley members for their support in our quest for a tractor. As well as the tractor provided to the nursing home, we had many other offers, and I’m still receiving them! It’s been heart-warming to know how your readers can respond in such a way. The farming community is a great bunch.”

Left to right : Exe Valley Rotary ClubPresident Andrew Butler (left), with David Brunt, who very generously donated the tractor shaking hands with Rotarian David Disney

Residents get their fi rst look at thetractor, following an appeal in theMole Valley Farmers Newsletter

43 MVF Newsletter 604 Small Ads contact details can be found on page 2

SMALL ADSBritish/Belgian Blue ped bulls & heifers. Breeders of Genus’ NewPole Easy & Semex’s NewPole Chalky White. Coloured & white bulls available. 07885 721217 / 01823 673314 www.newpole.co.ukPed Charollais rams, can deliver. Call Roy: 07816 636435 / 01837 840328Ped Limousin & Simmental bulls, quiet, easy calving, ideal commercial crossing. Sampson. Chudleigh. 07860 580498Meldon Charolais, selection of quality young bulls for sale, BVD & Lepto vac. Phil Heard: 07966 522363 / 01837 52409Gear Angus: Quality young bulls. Good conformation, easy calving. Elite Herd Status, Good EBVs 01736 795471 [email protected] 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. Call Steve on: 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 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 off grass & bred to last! Signet recorded. N Devon. eves 01598 740226 / 01598 740419Jersey heifer calfs ped. 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 580692Quality shearling rams, Charollais, Suffolks, Charollais X Suffolks. Also Jan born Charollais ram lambs available. All bred from top bloodlines & not stuffed. Charollais are all EBV recorded. Nr Exeter R Berry. [email protected] 07828 779164 Black & white bull calves for sale from TB free herd, not by extreme bulls. Carefully started, every calf given colostrum in first 6hrs. Call John Webber : 01769 580330Ewes, lambs & rams from the North of England & Scotland, bought to order. Contact Stuart Dallyn. 01271 830857 / 07712 898406Lleyn 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 773840Beltex shearling rams, ram lambs, from ped stock. Some females also available. Bred for commercial emphasis. Nr Exeter. 01647 281301 / 07977 229065Quality ped South Devon bulls, Biobest Herd Health scheme, BVD & Lepto vacc. fertility tested, good bloodlines, good conformation, quiet & easy to handle. Can deliver call : 07977 480870 www.trevoultersouthdevons.com

VW Transporter, 2.5Tdi 2008, t+t, 52kmiles, 10 seats, blue, excellent cond. £14000 + VAT ono. 01271 882437 / 07935 454338JCB 3CX site master, 1998, 7800hrs, 4in1 bucket, extender dig, gwo, £15950 ono. Taunton. 01823 49110915000ltr Mueller, 10000ltr outdoor silo, 7000ltr Fabdec, 6000ltr Fabdec, 5000ltr Roka, 5000ltr Alfa Laval, 5000ltr Fabdec c/w new wash unit, 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 Ro-Ka milk cooling systems, Kristal KGI500 (½ ton 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 call S.W Refrigeration specialising in “on farm cooling equipment”. 01392 210344 or Paul 07974 140949Ruscon rota spreader 7.7 cubic yard. Very little use, gwo £2250 + VAT. S.Devon 07970 4717731959 Fordson Power Major, good runner, oversized tyres, £1650. 01823 421681 / 07860 401407Mitsubushi Canter, aluminium tipping body, 2004 model, MoT failure, £995. 01460 52709Shelborne Powermix Pro Express, 2008, 22 cube feed box, recently replaced with rollers & elevator, gwo, £11500 ono. 07831 605991Krone single rotor rake, 2003, 4.6m working width, removable arms, bogie axle, 1 owner, vgc, £3395 + VAT ono. Taunton. 07760 236534John Deere 3765 trailed forage harvester 2 shoot extensions for easier loading electric controls std pick up, cut 100 acres a year for past 4yrs good cond, greased & ready to go £2500 ono. 07976 523925Kverneland 7558 remote control bale wrapper c/w engine for wrap & stack. 07999 711950Workshop operators & parts manuals for many tractors, balers, combines, mowers & other machines. All ages & makes. 07831 256933Keenan 100 bale handler diet feeder. 10yrs old. 01363 83795 / 07773 328514Zetro PZ165 mower, dismantled for parts. 01884 855519 / 07851 005374Bale trailer, 21’ long, commercial brakes & lights c/w lades, £1999 + VAT. Exeter. 07929 982868 / 07811 317835Browns flat 8 conventional bale grab, £495, browns flat 8 bale sledge £495, McHale 5'2 sheargrab £525. Electric small bale elevator £75. All gwo, stored dry. 07748 974877 / 01237 441381 1.85m drum mower, £950. Teagle Toucan 8T silage pickup wagon, £4300. 01823 601270Ifor Williams 505 horsebox, blue, alloy floor, 5 gd tyres, tows brilliantly. All usual fixtures & fittings, great cond, not knocked about, ready for work. Buyer will not be disappointed. W Soms. £2450. No VAT. Can deliver. 01984 667427Sprayer, GEM 1000L, 12m bout marker. £3k ono. 01363 85093Kawakaski Muletrans 4x4 diesel, choice of 2, 2008 & 2010 models, road legal, 2 or 4 seats, surplus to requirements.Torrington 07917 874905

SKH 3m Crumbler roller cultivator, £500 01598 710263 / 07890 389717Pottinger mex4 forage harvester, PUH, electronic hydraulics, very little work from new, £2400 ono. 01460 281663Ferguson potato planter & spinner, v tidy.Huxtable 5R hoe. Crediton 01363 84595Tuthill 3 speed pedestrian apple harvester. Honda engine. 4 baskets £1200. 01823 672244Bateman full access crush, £900. 15' feed barriers, IAE, £200. Sheep race £460. Lamb weigher, £440 all + VAT. Sims. 01637 880277 / 07718 080180Sealey pillar drill with machine vice, model GDM100A-12-B, 16mm, 5-8 chuck, £150. Perform 4” belt & disc sander £140. Sealey horizontal/vertical cutting band saw, model FM5-RF, £200. All ono. Used but gd cond. 01278 662635Ifor Williams 12’x6’ twin axle, small wheeled cattle box, vgc, £1600 + VAT. 01822 840337Leyland 262 Syncro, tidy tractor, good tyres, delivery poss £2750. 01363 84595Iseki, 4wd mini digger, gwo, ex self builder. £3500 no VAT. 01837 82158KK tub mixer, twin axle, rear steer, little use since major overhaul. 01398 371205Quality new & used farm equipment & attachments from Moulton, Albutt, Quicke, Trenona, Chilton, Logic & others. For info call Taunton 01823 429431 or visit www.blackdownfarmservices.co.ukInternational 856XL, 4wd, B reg, 7000hrs, mechanically good, c/w Tanco T130 parallel lift loader. Totnes. £6500 + VAT. 07971 539027 / eves 01364 72230Volkswagen Caddy pick-up, Ifor Williams canopy, P reg, 52k miles, Taxed & MoT, £585. 01840 261215IAE galv cattle crush, c/w weighing platform. Choice of pasture toppers & link boxes. Flat 8 bale grab. Call any time. 01769 550623 / 07770 782238Browns standard post banger, gwo, £1150 + VAT. Rhino post hole digger c/w 3 augers, very little use, £800 + VAT. Fordson E27N Major, for restoration, high top gear, £600 no VAT. 07967 350349 / 01271 8838873T tipping trailer, good condition. 07887 942159 / 01297 489381Ford 6640 DP 4wd tractor; L reg; approx 7500hrs; draw bar/PUH; 2 D/A spools; 16.9R34 @ 50%,13.6R24 @ 95%; £7250 + VAT. Nwtn Abbot. 07540 969761Track Marshall 70 crawler, running order, barn stored, £2600 + VAT. 01823 421681 / 07860 40140710T dung spreader. 6’ sheargrab, 3 rams. 7’ road brush. 01837 83300McConnell PA93 hedgetrimmer 1.2m head, cable controls, gwo, £3450 + VAT. S.Devon. 07970 618973Abbey 20 40, 3 cubic metres, muck spreader, vgc, inc many new chains & nearly new pto shaft. £1000 ovno. 01884 855260Case 1394, D reg tractor, v tidy. 2360hrs, genuine. Rear tyres, 75%. c/w Tanco loader. £4500. Bideford. 01237 473338McConnell Rhino 9 topper, spares or repair. 01647 24264 / 07929 858527McConnell PA500 SI hedge cutter, gwo, £4700 + VAT ono. Bude. Not sundays 01288 331625 / 07970 889351SFM Technology Super Scamp apple harvester, £2500. Box tipper for potato boxes, £650 both + VAT. 01823 672386Herron dump trailers, low loaders, Redrock diet feeders, sheargrabs etc. Call Brian Anning. 07779 143439McConnel PA35 hedgetrimmer, electric controls, gwo, farm use only, £2250. Blandford. 07970 019225Land Rover Freelander 2004, black, 5 door, diesel, sunroof, automatic, 78k miles, Tax to Oct, 12mths MoT, £3500 ono. 01769 520361Grimme roll-over potato harvester. 01769 540678

For SaleLivestockLleyn X NZ Suffolk ewe lambs. A cross to beat the N.C. mule, out of a large Signet recorded flock of 1000 breeders. S Devon. For details call: 07970 7738402 yearling jenny donkeys, 1 piebald, 1 chocolate, microchipped & passported, very friendly, will follow you. Tetanus vac. 01300 321180Regd ped Beef Shorthorn bulls, excellent conformation, quiet, fully warranted. Wiveliscombe. 01984 623218Woodington ped Angus. Quality young bulls, bred for easy calving & fast growth. Biobest, HiHealth, vac BVD. Closed herd over 20yrs. Mid Devon. 01884 860606Ped Aberdeen Angus bulls, traditional well fleshed type for easier calving. Taunton area. 01823 451619Lakemead pure British Friesian bulls. For fertility, longevity & male calf value. Jon Wilson. 07768 943380Ped Charollais & Berrichon rams for sale, excellent 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 for sale. Wool shedding, Signet recorded. All stock sold direct from farm. Selling genetics not cosmetics. Peter Baber 01647 252549Ped Simmentals, 2 maiden heifers, 2 bulling heifers. 01300 321180Selection of homebred ped Aberdeen Angus bulls, enquiries welcome. 07970 979819 / 01963 31771Ped regd Hereford bulls, good selection of various ages. Recorded for all schemes, FABBL & Freedom Foods certified. Females usually available. 01460 234394Ped Aberdeen Angus bulls, good growth rate & conformation, easy calving, FABBL TB free, member of SAC health scheme, Clear of BVD, Lepto & Johnes. 07812 180482 / 07769 680196POL 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 386309

Kverneland 4 furrow conventional plough, £400. Fimco ATV grass seed/slug pellet spinner £400. Tavistock. 07761 944218Foster Technik automated calf feeder, 62 collars £2000 + VAT. Murska 350 crimper, old but working, £500 + VAT. 01822 860228Keenan 100 mixer wagon, blades, 6 paddle, weigh cells, good cond, £2000 + VAT. 01395 232659Manitou 629/120, 2002, 6500hrs £12500, Bomford B467 hedgetrimmer £1950. Vicon 247 disc mower £1500. Twose ballast roller £760, Rabe 3 furrow turnover plough £950, 4x tyres & rims 12.5x80-18 nearly new £900. Front linkage weight 300kg, £300, Corn bruiser 1ph, £450, 6 x quad tyres ag tread 20x10-10 £120. all + VAT. Dan, Totnes. 07789 997693JD ride on lawn mower. 01837 82964 / 07886 0123951.85m drum mower, £950. Teagle Toucan 8T silage pickup wagon, £3500. 01823 601270Maxi scrape, 6’ gwo, £400. 01984 656548Cherry products flat8 & big bale grab, 2006, euro 8 brackets, good cond, £1195 + VAT. Taunton. 07760 236534

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SMALL ADSKhaki Campbell ducks hatched 2014. 07990 545667Ped regd Herefords in Dorset. Bulls, cows + calves, in-calf & bulling heifers. Lepto & BVD vacc. www.hilfieldherefords.com 01963 210709 / 07974 810806Black Hereford X Friesian heifers in calf, due Autumn. 07990 545667Oxford Down ram lambs, ped eligible, easy lambing, terminal sire, grass fed, Callington. 01579 3703264yr old Shire x Cob brood mare with colt foal at foot, born May 2014. Also, 1yr old Cob X colt. For price & all relevant details, please ring: 07924 4247973 Wenslydale ewes. 01837 82320 / 07977 110975Border Collie dog pup, born 27/5/14, excellent working strain, mum & dad working large flocks, last litter working well. 07773 267494 / 01404 822763Suffolk shearling & 4 tth rams. Signet recorded. Grass diet & fit to work. Can deliver. Beaminster. 01308 863054Dutch Texel rams, shearlings & lambs. Bred for carcase & conformation. Inspection invited. Newton Abbot area. 07831 210030Zwartbles. Ped shearling rams, ram lambs, well marked ready to work. 01805 601427Herefords, ped organic cows,heifers & bulls. Cornwall. 01326 231417 / 07737 492235Bluefaced Liecester reduction sale. For D.R. Randall & Sarah Mitchell. Mon 20th Sept, Blackmoor Gate. Ewes & ewe & ram lambs. Contact, 01297 489113 or Exmoor Farmers Livestock Auctions Ltd. 01643 841841Berrichon ped shearling rams, Tavistock, [email protected] 07853 097948Pure bred easy care sheep, excellent shedders, ewes, 2tths, ewe lambs & ram lambs. Bideford. 07534 981400Ped Polled Charolais part of Mulberry Herd, very easy calving. 07967 362137 / 01984 640321Alpacas, many colours, low prices due to stock clearance, proven stud, intact & castrated males, breeding females some with cria at foot, discount given if 2 or more purchased. 01984 624866Ped Limousin bull, excellent temp & conformation, 3yrs old, Bridgwater. 07885 378312Severn Vale Herefords, young bulls + females. 01454 63230924x smart, well grown Tex X, 2T ewes, H vac, Clik'd 1st week July 14. No VAT. 01823 672391Ped Ab Angus good young bull, well bred, Gogland Herd, Tiverton. 01884 860123Small flock of ewes (8-10) available due to flock reduction. Polled Dorset X, 200% lambs, reared in 2014, ages from 2T, but mainly full mouth ewes. Esy to handle, good start up flock. Chris: 01769 5407991x 3yr old jack donkey, grey with cross, very friendly, microchipped & passported, Tetanus vac, for sale/loan. 01300 321180Charollais rams, grass fed, 2T, reared at 850ft. Sensible prices. Taunton. 01823 601565 Young Ped angus bulls 07979 834705Young Aberdeen Angus bulls, running out to grass, ready to work. JH Neale. 01566 772919 / 07929 662074Fleckvieh stock bulls out of high quality dams by top German sires. Call Tom Voizey on 07967 816675Quality ped. Charollais shearling rams. Perfect conformation, solid, well grown. Sensibly priced. Binegar. 07980 258859Working Cocker Spaniel pups, many FTCH in their ped, KC reg, microchipped, legally docked. Would make good family pets also. Available from early Sept. Dogs £450 Bitches £500. 07812 04416945 organic ewes for sale incl unlambed 2tths, 4tths & full mouths. 01409 211236

Turkeys. Bronze, White & Norfolk Black, off heat growers available now. 01823 672075 / 07779 247805 www.fentonpoultry.co.ukBroad Park Poultry, hybrid POL hens, pure breeds & bantams now available. Find us on facebook. 01237 452363Beef store cattle & store bulls, for finishing, can take from TB clear or restricted farms. A Dare. 01297 32992 / 07971 541670Holstein service age bulls for sale. Oakroyal Holsteins. Dennis Smith. Exeter. 07870 645978British Blue bulls, top quality, sensibly priced, easy calving. From Stoneleigh Herd. Haste. 01409 281230 / 07967 023680 / 683Texel shearling rams, grass fed, performance recorded, high Signet EBV indexes. Commercially reared in large closed flock at 700’ near Exmoor. Buy a ram fit for purpose. Michelle Moore. 01398 341608 / 07506 629475Pol Dorset ewe lambs & ram lambs, organic, from ped stock, well grown, October born. Witheridge. 01884 861198Charollais ped shearling rams from Charton flock, Axminster. 01297 4433772yr old regd ped Devon bull, Knowstone Boss 3rd. 01769 550330Quality poll ped Hereford stock bull from award winning Wolfeton Herd, Dorchester. Call Tom: 07989 434907 / 01305 266875New Zealand Suffolk & Texel Rams for sale. 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 789519Red deer hinds, Warnham & Romanian X, excellent temps & regularly handled. UK venison consumption up 83% this season. Contact Tony Bennett. 01884 855519 / 07851 005374Regd 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 451379Zwartbles - 1 breeding quality ped ram lamb. MV Acc. Yeovil area. 01935 410970 Potkiln 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 83780Cornbel ped polled Herefords, bulls up 2½ yrs, sire Bosa One Mr Bean, closed herd, HiHealth scheme, near Illminster. 01823 480321 / 07917 583637Ped Limousin bulls, by Bail Hawk, Iceman, 19/24 months + 5yr old stock bull, IBR, BVD, Lepto vac. Hosegood. 07856 873751 / 01363 83898Ped Charolais bulls, well bred, good conformation & temperament. 07753 638860 / 01985 844392Dexter cow & heifer, ped, home bred, due to calve March 2015. 01271 890367Genuine Easy Care rams from Iolo Owen in Anglesey Rhys Parry. 01291 689301Ped Red Ruby Devon bulls & heifers, top bloodline. 01271 8672851 ped Devon bull, 6yrs old, Exeter. 07770 820911Ped Hereford bull, dob 12/2/10, easy to handle & quiet, good conformation & feet. 07970 987549Paradise ped. Herefords. Young bulls & heifers usually available. 01409 254424

4 Poll Dorset rams. Born Nov 2011. Pure bred from large prolific flock. All born as either twins or triplets. £250 ea. Clare 07787 125079 Nr. Wadebridge. CornwallRodmead Aberdeen Angus bulls, Warminster, Wiltshire. HiHealth status, performance recorded. 01985 844689 email: [email protected] www.pedigreeangus.co.uk75 ped Poll Dorset ewe lambs, born Nov 13, MV accredited & Signet recorded. 01963 23263 / 07813 975050Ped Angus bulls, easy calving, running out on grass, out all last winter / good feet. 01884 860524Charollais shearling rams from the Nympton prize winning flock. Dave Smith. 01769 572177Ped Charolais bulls, 17mths old, easy calving strain, breeder, Taunton. 01823 430764 / 07740 087552Ped Charolais bulls, quiet, good conformation, JH Balment & Son. 01598 710263 / 07890 389717Alpacas male & female, mixed colours, flock guards or posh pets. Excellent fibre producers. 01726 850359Salers bulls, ready for work, well grown, quiet, member of health scheme. Austin 01288 331279Ped Beef Shorthorn. 2 heifers scanned in calf, 2 cows calves at foot, running with ped Beef Shorthorn bull. 01300 321180Texel X & Texel mule mixed aged ewes genuine flock reduction, closed flock. 01823 601270Nealford Limousins, quality young bulls. High EBVs, Lepto & BVD vacc. SAC healthplan. Also selection of ped females. JH Neale 01566 772919 / 07929 662074Charollais rams, well bred, grass fed, Brendon. 01598 741285Priorton Ruby Devons & Simmentals, 2013 born, bulls ready to work. Quiet, well grown, halter trained. High Health status, IBR BVD vacc, semen tested. John May. Mid Devon. 01363 7726852tth Suffolk rams, grass fed, strong animals. 01548 511531 / 07855 444941Macchina Ab Angus bulls. Closed herd in SAC High Health 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 & sementested before sale to ensure purchase with confidence. Only new blood lines imported into herd from semen & embryos. Delivered to your farm with own transport to keep health status. Ian McDowall. 01983 882881Pedigree Red Ruby Devon bull, born 17/4/11. Ilminster. 07590 850526Jersey heifer calfs pedigree. 07977 154757 / 01769 540274Free range laying hens, approx 18mths, £2 ea, over 12 birds, £1. For more details call: 07833 224175Signet recorded Lleyn rams. 01872 501749Ped Ab Angus bulls, selection available. 01460 221763 / 07887 572908Suffolk X North Country Mules, 100 shearling ewes, all lambed & reared their lambs, smart well grown sheep, will split. 01271 321584 / 07885 155088Collie dog, will work cattle & sheep, £150. Chard. 07885 647985Colhayne Aberdeen Angus bulls, modern, easy calving strains, breedplan recorded, very high EBVs, SAC Premium Health scheme. BS&VJ Fry. Axminster. 01404 831103 / 07969 604287Lurcher pups, ready end of August. 01460 221763 / 07887 572908Regd Angus bulls, easy calving producing thrifty calves with high growth rates. Ready to work. 01398 371205Ped shearling Lleyn ram, well mannered, halter trained, good conformation + selection of ped Lleyn ram lambs. Exeter 01392 860385 / 07544 809466

Cocker Spaniel pups. First class working pedigree, ready now. 01761 241131 / 07812 242773S Devon bull, 24mths, Ped but not regd. Taunton. 01823 253808 / 07966 422641Collie pups, regd, ped, exc temps, bitch, Eng champ bloodline, sire in Eng trials team. Bitches £300, dogs £225. Born 1/8/14, working homes only. Training available for dogs/owner if required. David Grant. 01363 87740020x 2yr old red deer hinds plus stag, excellent opportunity for new venture. 01823 400257TB restricted Hol Fries heifers yearlings & younger not ped, dams Lepto, IBR & BVD vacc, surplus to requirements, also TB restricted Charolais X calves. Mid Devon. 07970 524128Nowers Devons, dispersal sale, Devon Society sale, Sedgemoor, 2nd Oct, Hi Health, 8 young cows & calves, yearlings & young Devon bull of 2012, Stonegrove Matchmaker. Herd won many awards. Lindley. Wellington. 01823 662682Welsummer, Barnevelder, Sussex Bard, Plymouth Rock, pure breeds, pol. Taunton. 01823 4217204yr old bay mare by Act One, has won on the flat, lovely big mare, good tempered, good bone, straight moving, with lots of potential to do another job. 01458 223922 / 07770 625846British Friesian in calf heifers, due Oct to Feb, bred for high milk quality, up to 50 available. 01209 831342 / 07886 917059Charton ped Charollais, served shearling females, ewe lambs, shearling rams. Lyme Regis. 01297 443377Hampshire Down ram lambs, shearling or older for sale or for hire. 07816 9160222 well bred Holstein Friesian stock bulls, ready to work. Fertility tested, Glebegray herd. 07968 602927Clun shearling rams. Easy lambing & energetic lambs. Ideal tup for ewe lambs. Can deliver. Beaminster. 01308 863054Muscovy ducks, drakes, & ducklings from £2 each. Healthy home bred ducks. Bampton area. 01398 361467Suffolk X Border Leicester, Scotch ½ bred X & Suffolk X, 2 tooth ewes. Smart, well grown sheep, Heptavac P, home bred. 07909 601641 / 01823 666891British Friesian bulls, ready to work, excellent peds, £2000 ono. 01209 831342 / 07886 917059Ped 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. Enqs to Rob on: 07818 037740Two Wensleydale rams. 01837 82320 / 07977 110975Donkey for sale. Stud colt born Aug 2013. Very friendly. On regular worming schedule & farrier schedule. Halter broke. Good conformation. £300. 01395 264126Hereford heifers 2-3yrs old, horned traditional type, excellent condition & conformation. South Wilts. 01747 830335 / 850995 / 86038820 Holstein Friesian heifers calving early Sept, TB free, BVD vac, closed herd. East Devon. 01408 81172 / 07971 821086Kune Kune weaners, ready now, £90/£60. Lympsham. 01934 750506Poll Dorset shearling ram, Lyme Regis. 01297 44337718mth old organic free-range Rhode Island Red X hens. Excellent layers, would make good pets & have a productive life ahead of them. £2 ea, to collect from Nr Helston, Cornwall in mid Sept. [email protected] 07789 071859250 North Country Mule ewe lambs Heptavac P system, bred on Exmoor Parracombe, N Devon from Swaledale closed flock, also BFL rams all ages. 01598 763798 / 07855 8781902 Charollais x Suffolk shearling rams. 01837 82320 / 07977 110975

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SMALL ADSFront tractor tyre 340x85R28, 96% wear left, £110. 1000ltr sprayer Tadlen, new 2012, £995. Bridgwater. 01278 671661Ifor Williams P7E trailer, removable livestock top, parting gate, good condition. N Devon. eves 01769 580488Livestock building. 30' wide + 5' overhang x 12' eaves x 15, 15'bays. Painted steel, fibre cement roof, buyer to dismantle. Useful size. Wellington. 07970 007204100kva standby generator, Leyland engine, Stamford Generator, £3500. 01404 8229951 Super single tyre & wheel, 385/65R22.5, 10 stud, £90 + VAT. 01823 421681 / 07860 40140714 hurdle Prattley mobile yard, c/w walk through gate etc. sprung aluminium, vgc. £2750 ono. 01935 841383 / 07779 545549Quantity elm slices, suitable for coffee table tops, £50 each. Granite roller £100. 01752 892832Vigo AZ-7 fruit crusher with cast iron wheel handle in good condition. £140. 01837 83420 / 07860 607272Trolley, useful stable / piggery email pics possible. 01769 520497Gun cabinet, 3 gun cabinet as new £50. 01823 68042680 second hand cubicle mats £20 each. 20 waikato milk meters £40 each. 33 cubicle posts, offers. 01363 866828Stihl FS76, needs tlc. 01769 520497Exmoor Trees. Cell grown hardy trees & shrubs for woodland, hedge & garden. Tree protection products. Tim Greenland 07971 580057 www.exmoortrees.co.ukBateman calf creep feeder, GP Engineering 6' topper, sheep turnover crate, Urry cattle crush, 3 pig arks. Nomansland. 07779 7428532 x S/S bulk milk tanks. 3600l & 2400l. 01769 580087 / 07811 351792ME car trailer, 750kg, 6'x4, take quad bike, large metal ramp, £600 no VAT. Braunton. 07733 046773 9 cattle hurdles Polden Vale 10'x4'6" heavy duty £500 + VAT. 2 x FX1 load bars (600mm) + weigh platform to fit cattle crush £500 + VAT. 1 yearling round feeder hardly used £60 + VAT. 01822 860228AGA cooker, oil fired, cream, good cond for age, can be seen in use. Buyer to collect. £600 ono. 01288 36121012 used potato boxes. Good condition. £25 each. Wellington. 01823 672244100 cow comfort cubicles with neck rails. 16’x15’ diagonal feed barrier wiith wood base. 16x16 Fullwood direct to line milking parlour with feeders. 11000ltr st/steel Serap bulk milk tank with full electrics & cooling unit & OOP feeders & collars. Nr Bude. Call Richard: 07798 887548Browning 525 classic game scene.30” barrels multi choke x5 nice wood as new condition cased £1050. 01643 851555 Hen house, Smith's sectional buildings 200 bird 'Needwood'. Pig arks small selection farrowing & dry sow. Chain link fencing new 1800mm x 25m plus 2 preloved lengths. Cab for International 574. Taunton 01823 601565 Pair of garador garage doors 212cm wide x 197cm high in good condition, recently dismantled, £240. 01453 89074616T cake bin with auger system, good cond. 07885 378312Antique apple crusher, frame needs rebuilding. 01984 623703IAE rollover sheep crate as new surplus to requirements, £425 + VAT. 01962 732341Dump trailers, 1 McAully 12T dump trailer, 2002, tandem axle with auto tailgate, good cond £3900 + VAT. 1 x Herst 10T tandem axle trailer c/w auto tailgate, yr 2000, strong trailer with lots of life left £3500 + VAT. Call Martin: 07970 823617 / 01363 8412114mx16m silage blanket x 2. Approx 200 gravel bags. 01837 83300

For SaleMiscellaneousGalvanised iron, HD, 1930’s painted green, approx 50 sheets, ideal for shepherds hut. 01984 623703Turkey equipment, killing cones, steel tables, 110v stunner, sinew puller, tube feeders, shackles & more. Taunton. 01823 601565 Minimax lab 30 combination woodworking machine, 1ph, excellent cond, £1500. 01752 8928327 colony of bee hives with bees, cottage hives, due to retirement. 07714 702887 / 01884 820219Mobile home, 32'x12', 1 double bedroom, electric cooker & boiler, new carpet & lino throughout, & log burner, £2495 ono. 01460 52709Solid oak flooring, wide boards also suitable for underfloor central heating. Green oak framing available at competitive prices. 01392 434056Static caravans, ideal self build, farm workers accomm., extra living accomm. Prices to suit all budgets. In-house transport. www.strandcaravans.co.uk [email protected] 01823 672800 / 07970 906156Rear cargo liner for Volvo estate, £40. 01823 680426Crash barriers, RSJ’s, sleepers, crossing timbers / telegraph poles. 01458 832976Green 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 710358Double glazed mobile homes, fully furnished. Instant accommodation. Catherine. 07841 070979Low 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, car ports & 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 693594Quality poultry houses & pens. All sizes. At reasonable prices & can deliver. 01460 242608 / 07854 128223Mobile field shelters, prices from £595 + VAT. countrysidefencing.com 01460 52709

Retirement sale – Tree seats in iron 1’-9’ internal diameter. 01823 412351

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Hot air balloon flights throughout Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset & Wiltshire. Family run business with over 20yrs local flying experience. Number of launch locations + possibility of flying out of your own grounds. Flights for groups or individuals, 12mth open dated vouchers. Call Aerosaurus Balloons 01404 823102 www.ballooning.co.uk

Turf, Turf, Turf - Hay & straw. We grow & supply in Tavistock area. 01822 610998

Gas welding and cutting equipment with many extras, £200. 01823 680426Fuel - EN Plus A1 standard wood fuel pellets – bagged or blown, for up to date prices, please call. 01769 575674

Grain drying silo, 12’x12’, offers. Witheridge. 01884 861198

Wood peelings bulk loads delivered. 01237 451249 / 07769 703958

2 st/steel upright freezers. 1.80 high (6'), one works well, 2nd needs attention. W Somerset. £60 & £20. 01984 667427

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 £5500 + VAT. All sizes also available in steel. Visit website for pictures. Email: [email protected] Website: southwestpolebarns.com 07811 299343 / 01823 461817

Energy crop, miscanthus for sustainable biomass, grow your own fuel annually for biomass heating (RHI) or contract, also provides excellent biodiversity/game cover or for animal bedding. Complete service available. Call Mike: 07860 899485

2 pony/recreational paddocks for sale at Deane, between Shepton Mallet & Frome. Approx 4½ acres ea, south facing. Set back 150m from main road in tranquil setting with wonderful views over surrounding countryside. Each has direct access onto excellent bridle path, leading to network of other bridle paths, large woods & quiet country roads. Both paddocks have water & planning permission for mixed equestrian & agricultural use. Excellent wide road access, both with gd wide stoned tracks along their full length. Assistance offered to erect mobile field shelters / fencing etc if reqd. to be auctioned in Sept. Pls ring for details. 01749 673428 / 07801 347287

Conservation nest boxes for barn & tawny owls, swallows & most wildbird species, boxes for dormice, squirrels, hedgehog houses. Insect hotels, butterfly habitats & beehives for solitary bees, bumblebees & honeybees. Wildlife guides & native wildflower seeds. Suppliers to major conservation organisations. www.wildlifeworld.co.uk 01666 505333

6 & 8 seater picnic / pub benches, made from 6x2 timber, prices from £95 ea + VAT. countrysidefencing.com 01460 52709

Countax C300H ride-on mower, hydrostatic transmission c/w grass collector, new cutting deck, Honda engine, good cond throughout, £750 ono. 01363 83836 / 07813 287358

12 Waikato MK5 milk meters c/w brackets, hardly used. Launceston. 07977 211084Richie crush for horned cattle, in as new condition will exchange for any cattle. 01872 21732518 plastic poult crates, 33”x25.5”x12.5”, £20 each, new price £37. Exeter. 07788 153194

Calf creep with roof & hopper, galvanised cattle feed rings. 01823 601270Sack platform scales. Just 1 weight present. West Somerset. £35. 01984 667427Retired 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 39466616' long timber 9x3, open to offers. 07714 702887 / 01884 820219MVF barn 45'x25', 4m to apex, 2.5m to eaves, galvinised, roof timbers & Eternit anthracite roof sheets, plastic guttering, as new, as delivered, now not reqd. £5500. Any sensible offer considered. 01626 8710396 mobile chicken houses, McGregor poly tunnels, 10.5m x 4.25m, also feeders, drinkers & crates. Dorset. 07968 077240Fullwood parlour, 12/12, meters, Auto ID, Auto feeders etc. Bude. 07773 293497Wood fuel from hedges. Interested in making money from your hedges? This new guide explains how to produce logs or chips cost-effectively & what biomass yield you can expect. Full colour, A4, 20pp. £6.25 inc p&p. From Tamar Valley AONB, Drakewalls, Cornwall, PL18 9FE 01822 835030 [email protected] 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.ukWoodburning stove, 750x50x400, 12/14 kW recondition back boiler, £400. For details. 07734 191966 Dog transit box TRANSK9/B14AW w36", d36", h30", high grade aluminium construction, HD galv steel doors, lockable, removable central divider, ventilation slits, all weather storm kit, ratchet straps, anti-slip matting. Exc cond hardly used, N Devon. £350 new £550+. 07766 653672Dovecote for pole mounting, white, hexagonal, 6 nest sites, octagonal pointed roof with finial, £90. Barnstaple. 01271 858451Rutland ESB200 battery fence energiser vgc, £100. Baltonsborough. 07833 111832Ifor Williams canopy to fit Toyota Hilux. Nearly new. Open to offers. 07799 51642710 Alfa Laval trackover & milking clusters ACR 5000, 10 Pacer pulsators 20 Vacuum Feeders. Call: 01884 242360Ifor Williams canopy, Ford S/C, new model, £220 + VAT. 01872 510636Large old victorian pine linen cupboard, £500 ono. Old pine hall sideboard - both must be seen (can email photos) £300 ono. Call after 13/9/14. 07857 562389Woodchip bark garden mulch. N Devon. 07769 703958 Steel 18 tread spiral staircase with landing & handrail.3.2mtrs high / 600mm wide treads. Taunton. 01823 432730 / 07770 430151Static caravans, ideal for seasonal workers etc. surplus to requirements, no reasonable offer refused. Taunton. 01823 253808 / 07966 422641Bateman used calf creep feeders & barley beef feeders. 01398 371205Sweet Alford cider apple trees, 1 yr (maidens) on M25. Available December, going cheap. 01963 441101Heavy horse kit: full set of working harness, saddle & bridle, tipping cart with rubber tyres. Offers. Devon. 01647 252212Vigo cider making equipment, used 3 times, vgc, all there, £700. South Molton. 01769 574159

Charollais & Charollais x Texel shearling rams, grass fed, high EBV sire. 01404 823193 / 07779 722421British Blues X British Friesian bulling heifers, good conformation & temps. 01363 866298Killerton Limousin ped bulls, 16-25 mths old, + 5yrs old stock bull all, quiet, good EBVs, easy calving. In cattle health scheme. Lepto & BVD vacc., semen tested. Patrick Greed. Exeter. 01392 841228 / 07850 952983Charollais pure bred ewes, flock ages. 01837 82320 / 07977 110975Starline ped Simmentals. Bulls ready to work. Member of Hi Health Scheme. BVD & Johnnes Accredited. RH Widdicombe. 01803 732277Stabiliser & Gelbvieh bulls in health scheme very well grown & quiet. Also heifers. 01392 434056

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Fencing services, all aspects of fencing carried out. countrysidefencing.com 01460 52709AGAs & Rayburns cleaned & re-enamelled, worn tops a speciality. Solid fuel Rayburns always available. Oil & gas servicing available. 01392 841391Tarmac & concrete contractor. Domestic & commercial. 01458 259593 www.jsmorrisgroundworks.co.uk Freeze branding for clear ID, guarantee results indefinately, straying & missing heifers & are a lot easier to trace with a F/B. Alphabet & numbers, full size & calf irons, also branding crate carried for calves. Cattle scan, qualified all at competitive prices. Russell 07860 574159South 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] & water mains, general groundworks, planthire. 01458 259593 www.jsmorrisgroundworks.co.uk

CI Ltd, mini crusher & digger/breaker, operated or self drive. Groundworks service also available. For all your site clearances, crushing, hardcore, aggregate, site excavation, ponds & lakes, barns & new builds, competitive rates. www.crushers4hire.co.uk [email protected] For free quote call: 07803 133068 / 01398 331922

Sheep shearing - flocks of 2 upwards. See www.sheepshearing.org or call Andy on: 07835 247520

Westcountry Boreholes, competitive prices for water boreholes, dowsing, pump & filtration supply, installation, after service & maintenance. www.westcountryboreholes.com 01398 371441 / 07971 103906

Aitchison slot seeding. Restore your grassland back to top quality production by slot-seeding new productive grass & clover seed into your existing grassland or catch crops direct into sprayed off grass/stubble. Discount for farmers flooded on the Somerset Levels. Call for price & availability. Robin Gabriel: 07802 530534

Town & Country Planning Consultancy, specialising in planning applications & general advice relating to householder, equestrian, small renewables, agricultural, enforcement issues & agricultural appraisals. Judith Hayes Planning. 01598 740481

Groundworks, digger hire & general buildings, sheds, yards & barns. www.jsmorrisgroundworks.co.uk 01458 259593Colin Weeks Fencing, specialising in agricultural, equestrian, security & all other types of fencing undertaken. 01769 580096 / 07713 248744 www.colinweeks.co.uk email [email protected]

Freeze branding & concrete grooving. very competitive rates. Call Martin Hares 01749 678685 / 07860 958157

Concrete grooving! With cows being so valuable, it seems a shame to lose or damage them through slippery yards. To groove & make safe those vulnerable areas ring Macattack. Prices at www.macattackptnrs.co.uk 01225 891750

Farmers & smallholders, farm shops etc. Slaughtering & cutting service available at small family run, fully approved, abattoir & cutting plant. Pork, lamb & beef (inc OTM) processed to your requirements. Soil Association & ABM Certified. [email protected] 01460 220420

Clarke Farm Services, feed augers & bulk feed bins. All animal feed systems supplied bulk bins always wanted & supplied. 01823 680512 / 07850 444810

J Penfold Tarmacing Contractors Ltd. Surfacing specialists in roads, drives, car parks, paths, farm lanes, tennis courts etc. Contractors for local authority. Free estimates, all work guaranteed. 01769 574853 / 07778 036925

Fencing at sensible prices stock netting post & rail, gates, deer fencing, poultry fencing, also small agricultural, & private building works, hedgelaying & forestry works. Call Kevin: 07718 481833

Direct drilling service for grass, clover, kale/rape etc with Aitchison drill into grassland or stubble. Either stitching in or complete re-seed. South Devon area. For more info please call Graham Stephens. 07754 968129 / 01803 813396

Rabbit control, effective & economical, 35yrs experience, please contact Andrew on: 01874 638231

Firewood splitting service. Mobile hyd log splitter & operator. 07969 041959

Vacuum packer service. Food machinery, spares/repairs/sales. 01884 266750

General worker required for abattoir.Stillmans Somerset Ltd in Taunton. We require an industrious, reasonably strong, methodical, hard working, reliable & trustworthy person for general abattoir duties. Duties incl computerised carcass weighing, putting carcasses into fridge. You do not need to be an experienced slaughter person to apply for this position. Apply with CV to mel @ stillmansbutchers.co.uk any enqs, pls call between 9am & 4pm week days only. 01884 849369Wanted, Bomford or Mcconnell hedge cutter or similar, must be good order. 07976 612075Bedford Rascal dead, dying or up together or Suzuki Supercarry. 01984 623703Top prices paid for 4x4 & 4x2 petrol Toyota Hi-Lux pick-ups. 07860 423139Diesel generator, gwo, upto 10kVA. 07917 508878Good quality bull calves from TB restricted herds, contact Stuart Webber. Witheridge. 07740 399138Nissan Cabstar, Mazda vans, Toyota vans, petrol or diesel, with or without MoT. 07860 423139 / 01462 743843Store cattle, cows & bulls, no pre movement test needed, over 12mths. Can take TB cattle, top prices paid. J Symons. 01805 603250 / 07801 650401Deer wanted, dead or alive, excellent price paid, willing to collect. Robert Hawker. 07967 698153All models 4x4 pick-up single & double cabs, good, bad or ugly. Also 2wd pick-ups, petrols & diesels. 07860 423139 / 01462 743843Hay wanted, round or square bales. 01837 880152 / 07977 268113Trailer or chassis suitable for making into shepherds hut/living van. 07917 508878Looking to rent agricultural buildings with or without land to rear livestock, with electric & water, 25-30 miles radius of Taunton. 01823 442732 / 07808 713247Small farm tractors, diggers, trailers & implements wanted for refurb & resale. Rob Uren www.reuseablematerials.net 01548 521278Land Rovers, 90s, 110s, series, runners & 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 461389Toyota Landcruisers 4.2 & Nissan Patrol with 4.2 diesel engines & Petrols. 07860 423139 / 01462 743843Oat straw, ex-field & ex-barn. Periodic delivery up to 80 round bales in all. 01837 82158Old wheel horse ride-on mower. 07989 018657Flemming mid mounted ditcher (not tractor), stabilising foot would be an advantage. 01823 698906HGV2 Driver required. Working out of Stillmans abattoir based in Staplegrove, Taunton. 5 days a week, 6am starts. Must be experienced in all aspects of loading & delivering of meat carcasses (beef, pork & lamb) & boxed meats etc. Delivering throughout Devon & Somerset, knowledge of this area would therefore be advantageous Must have completed Drivers CPC. Apply in the first instance with CV to [email protected] Any enquiries, call Melanie Alford between 9am & 4pm. 01884 849369Old bricks, walls or buildings demolished. 01984 623703Wanted, rear discharge spreader, must be good condition. 07976 612075

Red Angus heifers. 01884 860555Timber extraction trailer with/without crane, any size considered. 01363 84595Good quality British Friesian or Continental bull calves from TB restricted farms. Call Stuart Webber. 07740 399138Ex dairy farmer seeks heifer rearing contract or similar, to commence Spring 2015, suit medium/large herd, diy AI if reqd, weighing etc. South West. 01984 623374 / 07967 318071Stock Manager sought for sheep & cattle farm close to Moretonhampstead. Please call: 07786 061094Rayburn cooker, Supreme or Nouvelle in good cond, solid fuel or converted to oil with 9” wick burner, colour sable brown, dark green or black. 01288 361210Case international 1394 any condition. 01934 750807Quantity of cider apples wanted – cash for delivery. 07934 424797Small area of land to rent (around 1acre) electric/water a bonus, any area considered, good access. 07811 275312Maize & 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 822995British Leyland / mini car. 01934 750807Steel shipping container. 07718 911299Share farming opportunity, to run established calf rearing unit in Wiveliscombe area. Successful candidate in sole control of day to day management. Renumeration linked to enterprise profits. Available late Sept. Ben. 07814 125606De-stoning contractor, Hartland area, after harvests. 01237 441270Docket for farm hand loader. 01454 632309oil fired Rayburn or AGA must be in first class cond, will collect. 01453 890746Winter grazing & barns, must be safe & secure, would consider long or short term lease, can pay by acre or by head, best cash price paid, please call Josephine on: 07934 599081Twose buckrake square tine type, scrap one for spares etc. 07886 413623MF135, 35, 65, T20, 148, 240, 165, 550, 590,188 & 290+ all other older MF models + all makes/models of tractor. 07860 423139 / 01462 743843Modern 2nd hand street light poles. 01404 822995

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 for sale, 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 58162180 round bales silage, permanent pasture, collect only £26/bale. John. 01823 421407 / 07803 851666Top quality red clover/ryegrass wrapped, round bale silage, first cut, this year. Also good quality 2nd cut available. 07967 379939 / 01637 49918650 acres of standing maize for sale at Rockbeare, Exeter. 07989 713256Hay & straw delivered, 90 small bale loads, Devon area. Crediton. 01363 8459536 big square bales £22 each. 07821 501081 / eve 01984 6673674 acres of grass keep to let, for sheep or lambs only. 01404 841245Surplus oats for sale. 01837 83300Round baled haylage, hay & straw. Small baled hay & straw, winter orders taken, del possible. 01837 83381 / 07876 106057Hay - excellent quality, new season, small & round bales available. 01823 401112Excellent horse, sheep & calf hay & barley straw, traditional bales. Also square bale haylage. 07977 930045 / 01769 540405High quality new season hay & haylage. cut from good grass with excellent herb content inc clover, bird’s foot trefoil, yellow rattle & plantain. Excellent dry matter content, exceptional fodder for horses, sheep & cattle. Bales 8' long, 6 strings, haylage average weight 620kg per bale. hay average weight 450kg per bale. Haylage has 6 layers of wrap so will keep very well. Loading inc in price Call for prices, del pos at cost. Located 10 mins of the M5 at Exeter. Jerry. 07787 249248Straw & hay bought & sold in any size of bale or load. Also Bedrap, Bedmax & white small flake shavings for sale at competitive prices. 01458 447833 / 07889 064294

For SaleForage crops

2 galv sheep round feeders £60 each, 4 x 15’ double sided walk through sheep feeders £50 ea. 2x 8’ single sided feeders £25 ea. Nordston corn drill c/w tramlining kit £900. All + VAT. 07778 683429Vacancy for guns in small N Corwall syndicate shoot, Saturday & Wednesday shoot days. For more info: 07896 431072Fully restored harmonium £60 ono. 01566 784474 B2658Aluminuim livestock container 26’x8’, moveable internal cattle division, suitable for lorry or flat bed trailer, reasonable cond. 01404 823193 / 07967 02517215 sectional calf pens c/w bucket holders, open to sensible offers. 01237 441357 / 07980 881273Rear dog gate for Volvo estate, £60. 01823 680426

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Parsons Russell Terrier (proven) K.C. Registered. 01460 221763

Sheepdog & Handler Training throughout the South West - including West Cornwall.Contact Caroline 07703 197823 [email protected] www.allaboutsheepdogs.comPloughing Match & Produce Show, Cheriton Fitzpaine & District. Sun 21st Sept 10am. Winscott Barton, Newton St Cyres EX5 5AU. £2 adults. Great family day out in the country. Ploughing horses present. Refreshments, cream teas. Julie 01363 772309 [email protected] Beer & Folk Festival, South Molton, Oct 3rd-5th, 21 bands+, £5pp donation in aid of N Devon Air Ambulance. Camping £20 per night, Bar & food. exmoorriverside.co.uk 01769 579269Launceston & Callington Annual Ploughing Match & Working Day. Sunday 5th October at Lamorna Farm, Canworthy Water, Launceston. 10am start. Contact Pauline: 01566 773619Ped Blue Faced Leicester ram/female sale dates, Blackmoor Gate, 15th Sept, Tavistock, 23rd Sept, society sale. Exmoor Farmers, 01643 841841 Ward & Chown, 01822 6100804x4 Auto jumble at Winkleigh Airfield Mid Devon EX198DW, on 14th Sept. For more info call BJ 07890 204910 or Lesley 07971 278671. In support of the Devon Air Ambulance Trust.Ashreigney country fundraisers, Working Day. Sat 13th Sept. Tractors in action, car boot, auto jumble & personal collections. Refreshments. North Heale, Ashreigney, EX18 7PH. For more info call Derek: 01769 520286 / 07771 738212Mark Moor Fun Ride. Sunday 14th Sept. Further information. 01278 684869Dispersal sale outdoor pig unit equipment from 400 sow herd incl 3 x rotafeeders, 3 high level bulk bins, piglet trailer, 100 farrowing arcs, 6 weaner arcs, fencing & watering equipment & many useful sundry items at New House Farm, Newton, Tisbury, Wilts, SP3 6PA. Sat 13th Sept, 11am. View day prior 12noon-6pm & morning of sale. Auction catalogues can be downloaded from www.petercrichton.co.uk when available. Further details: Peter Crichton [email protected] 01284 701304 / 07721 094994

Cherry picker, 50’ reach, ideal for gutters, chimneys, painting, tree work etc. 07970 059622 / 01769 5740962T & 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: 01805 804041 / 07719 587577Mature Limousin bulls for hire. Ped &, quiet, BVD & Lepto vacc. 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 9140708” tracked or wheeled wood chippers, diesel, with or without operator. 07970 059622 / 01769 574096

At StudEvents

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Horse arenas, stables & yards & farm buildings. 01458 259593 www.jsmorrisgroundworks.co.uk

Exmoor Air Conditioning. Agricultural HGV & plant aircon service & repairs. Most pipes made or repaired on site. Aircon parts & blower motors supplied. Mobile service. Mid/North Devon & W Somerset area. Phone anytime.Jon Mew, Ash Mill, South Molton. 07733 063658 / 01769 551828

Mike Ford Fencing. National Fencing competition winner 2008/09/10/12. Stock fencing, post & rail, equestrian & poultry. 01769 580472

David Mather Hoof Trimming. Providing a professional & efficient service to farmers large & small across Cornwall & Devon. 15yrs experience, reasonable rates, safe, clean equipment. Gentle on your cows, gentle on your pocket! Phone David: 07800 985006

Smalls of Devon, industrial & domestic roof coating specialist. High pressure painting of rusty barns, slate weatherproofing, exterior wall coatings, high pressure cleaning & re-slating & tiling service. 01626 680239 01626 821537 / 07754 856859

Book keeper / accountancy services near Wellington. Amanda Cowley. [email protected] 01984 629245

Do you rear animals for the freezer? We collect from abattoir in a refrigerated van. Hang, cut & pack to your requirements in our cold store & cutting room & deliver back to you if reqd. Sausages, bacon & burgers no problem. We also sell local beef, pork & lamb in boxes at competitive prices. Located Broadhempston, Devon. 01803 814250 / 07764 660456 [email protected]

AT Lee Services, available for relief milking, slot seeding, reasonable rates, digger work & general tractor duties. Please phone Andrew: 07971 597230

Auto AC – mobile vehicle air conditioning specialist. Repairs servicing & fault diagnosis on cars, trucks, agriculture & plant. DPF solutions & also BG Products fuel saving services. Devon / W. Somerset. Charlie Hirst. www.auto-ac.co.uk 07970 802793 / 01884 820480

Daniel Vertenten, bovine foot trimming specialist, NACFT regd, large or small herds, young calf de-horning, covering the South West. for a friendly & efficient service. 01837 811194 / 07866 514951

Cattle clipping, pre-sale or routine. Operating IAE belly clipping crush. Covering South West. Call Daniel on: 01837 811194 / 07866 514951

Rayburn, solid fuel model, Regent. Royale MF Supreme. Sales, repairs, restorations & new boilers, various colours in stock. For details call: 07792 755103

Post driver to hire on 3T excavator, self drive or operated. 01460 52709 countrysidefencing.com

Landrake Logging, wood processing service. Make the most of your fallen /felled timber. Cut / split & loaded all in one operation using Hakki wood processor. 01398 331221

DJ Cox Contracting, for all your tarmac work, machine or hand ley, silo pits drives yards, tennis courts, free quotation. 01278 785911 / 07850 352902

Steve Lerwill, foot trimming specialist, whole herds undertaken, competitive rates, NACFT member, large bulls not a problem, all areas covered. 07915 608139 / 01769 572699

Oil fired AGA servicing. 01278 691490 / 07973 263242All types of digging undertaken, 13T with 360 degree log grab & ripper tooth, 3T with concrete breaker also dump trailer available. 01769 550885

Charlie & James Davey, professional cattle foot trimmers, covering the entire South West. Also freezebranding & scanning very competitive rates. For more info including photos, videos & farmer recommendations. visit our website www.cattlefootcare.co.uk or call 07811 111303 / 07790 289709Cull cows, sheep & horses taken.Also casualty cattle & horses with certification for human consumption picked up.Prompt & good rates of pay. 07976 321686 01823 352228 / 01823 283576Virgin clean woodchip supplied by the cubic metre, seasoned or green. Please call Brendon Hill Tree Services Ltd. 01984 624183 / 07971 531333Swimming pool & hot tub construction, maintenance & repair. Hugh Gardner www.devonpoolservices.com 07929 960761 / eve 01884 820230Cereals, 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 223250Richard Cory hoof trimming, NACFT regd, fully licenced cat1, competitive prices, fully insured, experienced hoof trimmer. 01271 850525 / 07538 350810Planning consultancy, all aspects of your planning dealt with, inc barn conversions, essential rural workers dwellings, change of use, permitted development, enforcement issues & agri buildings. XL Planning & design. 01884 38662Qualified land agent, able to assist with single farm payments, environmental stewardships, cross compliance, land management, agreements, farm mapping & more. Gemma Sparks 07533 340847 www.blackdownconsulting.co.ukGary Heal garden services, grass cutting commercial & domestic. 01598 710458Mobility scoring, meet your current farm assurance welfare targets. Identify whole herd lameness issues. Call Emma Smith BSc, DairyCo qualified mobility scorer, covering the South West, monthly or bi monthly visits. 07772 495913 email e m m a s m i t h 4 6 0 @ b t i n t e r n e t . c o m Maximise mobility to maximise milk.Fencing at competitive prices. Stock fencing, post & rail, gate hanging, stock pens & hedge laying. Contact Stuart Webber. 01884 860165 / 07740 399138Freezebranding & livestock scanning. Defra approved, reliable, efficient service throughout the South West. Call Brett Luxton. 01837 880331 / 07889 275937 Email [email protected]. Fully qualified driving instructor, 1 to 1 training, courses from £445 including test, also refresher courses, discounts available, tax deductible. Visit website or call for info. 07810 738331 / 08001 120060Colin 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 248744Kernow Fires Ltd, specialists in woodburning stoves & green heating solutions based on Trenant Ind Est, Wadebridge PL30 3JE. Providing full installation with extensive showroom for all budgets. 01208 812527 [email protected] Professional farming & countryside photographer & countryside cards collection. www.kevinmilnercountryside.co.uk 01962 732585 / 07719 570370On 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. 01458 274289 www.on-tap.co.uk [email protected]

Exclusive Welsh Barn in Brecon Beacons Sleeps 10 for weekends & holidays [email protected] 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 579269Newly renovated 2 bedroom stone holiday cottage, fitted & furnished to a high standard. Easy walking to Sibly Back Lake, Golitha Falls & open moorland, dog friendly. www.hudsoncottage.co.uk 07775 940606Large workshop with inspection pit, electricity, water, £400 pcm, in Blackdown Hills. Call for details. 07734 191966 2 bed converted barn on farm, available Sept. Rural Moreton Hampstead. 01647 440475Self catering farm holiday cottages, N Devon. Visit England 4 star rated, sleeping 2-7. Free wi-fi. Swimming pool. Games room. Animal feeding. Secluded rural setting. 01271 830702 www.hearsoncottagesdevon.co.uk2, 90x90, 6 bay livestock barns to rent nr Bampton, water & electric available. Call Jon: 07860 760655

2 bedroom farm cottage available for rent under AST agreement. Spacious house with separate garden. Monthly rent of £625. Livery also available by separate agreement. 01884 861629

Pest management, moles, rats, wasps, fully insured. [email protected] 01805 625223 / 07974 040276Concrete grooving & freeze branding. Covering Devon, Cornwall, Somerset & Dorset. Reliable worker at competitive rates call Tim. www.swfb.co.uk 01237 431713 / 07920 161438Lacking confidence or low self-esteem? Coping with Dyslexia or learning difficulties? Find help with life coach & regd AHA Christine Rawle, confidential client orientated for adults & children. West Country. 07721 767973Property & garden maintenance, free estimates, reliable service 07970 317779Dan 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 call: 07754 080254Deer control / management. Qualified stalker, game meat hygiene certificate & deer stalker certificate 1 held. All enquiries welcomed in confidence. George. 07771 331790Gold services S.W. Ltd, Agricultural buildings and repairs & modifications. Also new buildings erected & Kit form buildings. Call for free quote. 07734 690278Stillmans (Somerset) Ltd. Private killing & cutting service for beef, pork & lamb at local RSPCA approved abattoir.Killed, hung, packed & labelled to your requirements at competitive prices.Contact Paul or Tracey: 01823 272661

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ALL PRICES IN THIS NEWSLETTER EXCLUDE VAT (where applicable) EXCEPT WHERE STATED OTHERWISE

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 * MVF attending

3-6 Sept International Sheepdog Society World Trial, Scotland. 01234 3526726 Sept Kingsbridge Show, Borough Farm, East Allington, Totnes TQ9 7QP. 01548 5600436-7 Sept Dorset County Show, Dorchester Showground, Dorset, DT2 7SD. 01305 264249

9 Sept Widecombe Fair, Fairfi eld, Devon TQ13 7TE Traditional Country Fair with rural arts, crafts and skills, vintage machinery, local produce 01364 654375

13 Sept

Usk Show, the Showground, Usk NP15 1DD 01291 690889Frome Agricultural and Cheese Show, West Woodlands Showground, Frome BA11 5ES 01373 463600 with over 1,200 cheeses as well as livestock poultry, crafts, dog agility and entertainment

16 Sept FWAG SW Farm Walk at Trengwainton Farm, Madron

18 Sept Exmoor Longhorn Ewe and Ram Sale, Cutcombe Market. Pop along to the event. MVF Specialist, Jeremy Kivell (07891 761771) in attendance. Special offers on the day.

20 Sept Equine Event Days at all branches - see page 29

28 Sept Fun ride at Boode Farm, Yarnscombe EX31 3LT in aid of N Devon Hospice, 12 noon - 1.30pm, approx 9 miles through woods. £10 per person. Call Dennys 07788 601560

OCT-NOV Our Heating Events take place at all branches through October and into November. The fi rst event is at Bridgwater on 3-4 October. More details pages 32-33.

SUNDAY OPENING

BOTH NEWTON ABBOT AND YEOVIL BRANCHES ARE NOW OPEN FROM

10am until 4pm on SUNDAYS

TRACTOR TED PROVES POPULAR AT ST COLUMBThe Tractor Ted Day at St Columb was a huge success, with a large number of new customers visiting the store. We were supported on the day by Stewart and Richard from Hamblys with a brand new shiny Claas tractor, which the kids (big and small) seemed to enjoy.

The electric quad bike also caused a bit of stir with 210 tickets being sold for the Children’s Hospice South West.

Our picture shows a couple of younger customers on the quad. Uni in my wellies

Kidde Carbon Monoxide Alarm

MVF CODE 62163£19.98Price includes VAT

The Kidde carbon monoxide alarm is long lasting and suitable for use in domestic premises, caravans, motor homes and boats. Compact design and battery operated.

Charlie and James Elkin on the quad bike

In September 2013 the Mole Valley Farmers’ #UniInMyWellies project was launched where two teams from Harper Adams University, Shropshire and Royal Agricultural University Cirencester, Gloucester were selected to compile a photo diary and trial wellies during their fi rst term at university. Each student shared their own experiences with us through social media using the hashtag #UniInMyWellies and each student submitted a written review of their wellies after their fi rst term.

From freshers’ balls, countryside pursuits and foreign travel to the milking parlour and mucking out the animals, the wellies were put through their paces. Dunlop were so impressed with our overall

Finlay Wallis takes a turn

winner that they have asked her to continue to be a brand ambassador and one other student has been asked to be brand ambassador for Jonsson Gumboots.

“On the basis that last year’s students embraced this project so thoroughly we want to do it again for 2014-2015, keep an eye on our social channels for the launch.” said Caroline Rowden, MVF’s Product Manager for Footwear molevalleyfarmers.com/mvf/info/news/Uni_In_My_Wellies

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