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The Farmers Ball & Farming Awards 1
Farmers Ball Auction & Raffle …... 2
Anita Head for SE Farmer…………3—4
RAMSAK—Sourcing Farm Inputs ……4
2020 Events ………………………………….5
Forage Update …………………………….…6
Beat the Beast this Winter with RAMSAK ………………………………………..8
BioDiesel (FAME ) in Sulphur Free Gasoil (SFGO) – An Update………….….9
Baldwins Winter Sun is Calling for RAMSAK Members……………………….11
New Member Feature—Wilkinson Construction Consultants ……………11
Member Feature—Abbey Court School ………………………………………….12
Member Feature—Re-Drive..……….13
New Member Feature—Agriemach Ltd……………………………………………..…14
Member Feature—Noveus Energy. 14
Classified Adverts………………………….15
Machinery & Equipment Available For Sale & Wanted…………………..16-18
New Member Feature—Industrial Cleansing Services Ltd ……………….…19
November 2019 Issue 234
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14th May 2020
9th July 2020
30th Nov 2019
LAST REMAINING
TICKETS AVAILABLE
SOLD
OUT!!
If you are unable to attend the ball and would still like to show your
support and would like more information, us to bid on your behalf
or buy raffle tickets, please call 01622 815356 or email
[email protected] by 3pm Thursday 28th November 2019.
With all the rain in October many farmers have had to bring the cattle in for winter early.
Anita Head for South East Farmer
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I guess it was inevitable that after such a long dry spell of weather the heavens would open and we would be in for a soaking, it was unfortunate that it decided to break the day before the local ploughing match.
The day went ahead as planned but it was spent dodging some fairly hefty showers and cowering in the nearest trade stand tent when they did arrive. For those that braved the ele-ments I think it was a good day overall, and gave everyone the opportunity to catch up with people we don’t see that often, but I suspect there were a good number who awoke to some fairly angry looking skies and decided not to turn up. Such a shame when so much work has gone into planning the event. Those that do go should be commended, and I for one are extremely grateful that people are willing to do what they do for events like this to go ahead, they deserve our thanks.
An event that did go ahead, that I would have preferred not to have taken place, was the arrival of the merry band called ex-tinction rebellion who decided to block the main highway into Dover port one Saturday. I understand we live in a free country and everyone has a right to voice their opinion whether you or I agree with their view point or not, but when it starts to cause so much inconvenience to people trying to go about their daily life or even earn a living I for one start to switch off. Organisations such as this rely on building and maintain public support to maintain and continue the message they are selling and I don’t really see how the actions in Dover or more latterly in London really work in the long run. That said it does get in the head-lines and the offshoot of that is our industry comes in for more bashing as a result, and it was while I was in the car listening to another session about eating less red meat that I started thinking.
If as a society we go down this road of considerable reduction in red meat consumption the obvious outcome is a reduction in the bovine population.
A prime bullock kills out around 50% and a cull dairy cow 40/45% I believe I am prepared to be corrected but it’s around these levels, so what happens to the remaining 50 to 55/60? You don’t have to look far to find out that for as long as animals have been used as a food source by humans their by-products have been just as important. Indeed, parts of the cow other than the beef are used in the manufacturing process of many industrial, household and health products that we use daily. So I wondered how many of the eco warriors that travelled down
to Dover, cause let’s face it Dover is on the edge, use any of the following in their daily lives, cellophane, candles, ceramics, cosmetics, crayons, paper, shaving cream, perfumes, paints, linoleum, detergents, toothpaste, soaps and deodorants all containing fats and fatty acids/protein meals. Bandages, wall-paper, glues, from collagen based adhesives, clothing, lug-gage, shoes, gloves and belts from the hide, a whole range of pharmaceutical products, Insulin for diabetics, soft cartilage used in plastic surgery, thrombin used as a blood clotting agent, blood factors for treating haemophilia and anti-rejection drugs and assuming that they used some form of transport unless they are so green they walked… tyres contain stearic acid which makes rubber hold its shape under continuous sur-face friction, antifreeze contains glycerol, asphalt has a binding agent from fat, glue from beef protein used in car bodies, nu-merous lubricants contain fatty acids from inedible beef pro-tein, such as brake fluid, airplane lubricants, runway foam, car polish and waxes and textiles for car/train upholstery. The list is endless.
I don’t know but I guess many of those involved that Saturday have little or no idea of the ingredients in the products they use, there may be perfectly reasonable replacements for the products/ingredients listed above but there may not, or maybe we just import it all – beware of unintended consequences.
With all the rain in October many farmers have had to bring the cattle in for winter early. This time last year cows were still grazing merrily until late November/December. Straw is slowly starting to move so demand may increase if this weather con-tinues. The maize is now all in the clamps ready for winter and yields appear to be variable. A few breakdowns with the forage harvester meant a delay but all is now finished and hopefully the forager is back on track.
Lewis Hamilton appears to be making a few ructions on social media this week, since opening his new “Neat burger restau-rant” in London, he allegedly uses only plant-based products. A quote from him claimed “Agriculture farming is the largest pol-lutant we currently have by over 50%, far more than our travel industry combined. I’m sad to see so many people inc close friends, ignore what is happening daily. We were taught that eating animal products was good for us, but we’ve been lied to for hundreds of years. I want my life to mean something and honestly up until now my life has no meaning”.
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Sourcing farm inputs competitively is a big part of what we do for our membership. It saves you time phoning around and ensures that you are not paying over the odds for loyalty! Please don’t think that because you may not farm on a big scale that you cannot benefit from purchasing through us here at RAMSAK – we recently saved one member around £500 on a load of tractor diesel, and are consistently able to save money for domestic heating oil users regard-less of the quantity required. Because our bulk fuel prices are staggered according to quantity, don’t forget that you can save money by ordering for multiple properties on your RAMSAK account!
For those considering autumn and spring deliveries of fertiliser, we can again quote competitively, especially for Lithan 34.5% N and TSP – so give us a call and we will see what we can do! For some products and quantities we can offer deferred payment options.
Fencing and building produces remain a large sector for RAMSAK, so don’t forget to make the most of the discounts available to you as a member when making your purchases with a variety of suppliers.
For those of you confined to the workshops because of the appalling weather, Lucy has secured a very competitive deal for all your workshop supplies including cleaning agents, oils, greases etc for maintenance jobs as well as anti-freeze, de-icers etc.
We have also welcomed new member AgriMach (you will see some editorial from them in this Edition on Page 19) who can offer fuel cleaning and filtration, especially relevant given the vast amount of information in circulation at present concerning the biodiesel content in gasoil. For machines that are likely to stand for a period of time over the winter there is a risk that condensation will form in the fuel tank – this will combine to form a “bloom” of bacterial growth in the fuel tank. We can provide a preventative additive to the fuel to stop this happening, or a shock treatment if it’s hap-pened already. Coupled with this we can source a filtration system that will polish the fuel to make it useable – espe-cially relevant as the biodiesel levels will increase again early next year and anyone who has experienced the need to change fuel filters twice as often as normal will testify, this is only going become a more common problem.
Finally don’t forget to let the office know about any hay and straw you have for sale – as much detail as possible please and we will add it to our extensive database. The forage trade may be exceptionally quiet at the moment but pre-warned is fore-armed – we cannot place what we don’t know about!
Heating Oils and Boiler Additives
Antifreeze and Lubricants
Boiler Servicing and Oil Tank Supplies
Animal Feeds & Fodder Beet
Forage—Hay, Straw, Silage, Haylage
Shed Repairs, Sales, Installations & Design
Farm Security Products & Lighting
Waste Water/Liquid Disposal & Septic Tank
Emptying
Farm/Workshop Waste Disposal
Workshop Maintenance Tools, Products &
Services
For all Hamilton’s sincerity, he has certainly invited charges of
hypocrisy given the size of his own carbon footprint! For many
years he has travelled to F1 races in a private jet or using first
class air travel around the world. He also serves as an
ambassador at Mercedes for chief sponsor Petronas, one of the
world’s largest oil and gas plants! He has also been driving
around since he was nine using an extortionate amount of CO2!
Fergus is “enjoying” university life! A couple of visits home for
mother to assist with washing etc! Probably if the truth be known
his visit was to finish his beloved tractor. Fergus was given a
1955 “Old Grey Fergie” by his great grandfather and he has
lovingly restored it from scratch… The project is now nearing
completion and the final job of replacing the clutch and a
respray remain. A fantastic learning curve for him with a little
guidance from a friendly mechanic and YouTube.” Monty has
moved his ewes to fresh grass in preparation for tupping and
has sent 4 of his lambs to the local abattoir. Local lamb will be
for sale (freezer ready). The Billy appears to be working well in
with the goats…
After a rather large amount of miles….Zara has a new pony.
After approximately 1500 miles we managed to find a super
pony in Frittenden. Great excitement in our household. (As I
write this the long awaited “Kent test” results are imminent). My
congratulations to all who passed and for those who didn’t
please remember… that it’s not classed as failure just a learning
curve that goes on to open new doors, exciting challenges and
the future is in your hands. The swear ban continues in our
household, young Woody appears to be learning a whole new
vocabulary!
Anita Head
Sales Manager for agrena in East Kent
09/10/19
This month’s South East Farmer Magazine is
available online now at:
www.southeastfarmer.net
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AgriSouth is a new annual one day free to attend event to be held on 14th May 2020 at Faversham Showground, hosted by Elverton Farms Ltd.
The inaugural 2020 event, will focus on research, technical development and innovation by showcasing practical demonstrations of some of the very latest machinery and equipment as well as a myriad of professional services and supplies available for farming businesses.
NIAB TAG will unveil a range of field based arable demonstrations and trials that enable visitors to interact with leading industry experts, including variety demonstration trials in winter wheat and winter oilseed rape. Additional agronomy and soil management demonstrations will be confirmed in early 2020.
NIAB TAG’s involvement as a technical partner with AgriSouth has been led by Keith Truett, NIAB's regional agronomist for the South East. He joined the organisation four years ago, with 20 years’ experience of farm agronomy and as a member of ARC, TAG and then chairman of the NIAB TAG's Kent Technical Committee.
"NIAB always hosted open days, but rarely exhibits at trade shows. AgriSouth will be a great opportunity to showcase our independent, science-based approach to technical information, plus highlight aspects of our farmer member driven research." said Mr Truett.
For all enquiries on exhibiting and sup-porting AgriSouth and Viti-Culture please contact The Show Management Team on 01622 815356 at The RAMSAK Group Office. or email Karen Wheeler - [email protected].
Viti-Culture is a one day free to attend event that focus’ on technical developers, innovators, supplies and services directly or indirectly involved in Wine Production - from Soil to Cellar
Viti-Culture’s first show – Following many months’ preparation and building anticipation from viticulturalists and winemakers across the UK, the inaugural Viti-Culture show proved to be a momentous success.
It took place on Thursday 11 July 2019 at Plumpton College, Sussex, the first UK event of its kind, conceived and organised by Grape Vine Events with support from media partner Vineyard magazine, saw over 1,200 visitors through the gates. The free-to-attend one-day show was designed to focus on supplies and services available to growers and winemakers by showcasing the very latest machinery and equipment as well as the myriad of professional services and supplies needed from soil to cellar.
Set against an incredibly picturesque backdrop of the South Downs, it certainly didn’t disappoint. 80 trade exhibitors were on hand to provide vineyard owners, managers, winemakers and those looking to plant their first vines, with specialist advice.
“To our knowledge, there is no other event in the UK like it and on behalf of all those involved with creating, hosting and producing this exciting new event, I would like to thank the event sponsors, HSBC and Kreston Reeves, exhibitors and the visitors from across the UK and Europe who attended,” said Karen Wheeler. “Their confidence in backing the very first UK event of its kind matched our own confidence that Viti-Culture is destined to succeed as a must-see annual event for the viticulture industry.”
As with all our events we aim to improve and expand year on year, the 2020 event is now booked at Plumpton College for 9th July 2020. Make sure you follow us on social media for up to date news, as it is announced.
!!FORAGE FOR SALE!!
1200t Grass Silage in Clamp Buyer will need to load
(Westerham, Ref: 103/8/19)
Organic Hay with certificate in 4’ Rounds – 200 bales
(Pevensey, Ref: 1413/8/19)
WHEAT STRAW—RYE AREA 400 x 4’ Rounds Wheat Straw
(approx. 170kg each) £45 per tonne/£7.50 per bale ex. Farm
Ref: 1578.15/8/19KW
HAY – 80x70 in Krone double packs 7ft 450 Bales, bit dusty. £20-25 per bale, E. Sussex
Ref: 1392/08/10/KW
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MAKE SURE YOU REGISTER YOUR FORAGE REQUIREMENTS
WITH US AND WHAT YOU HAVE AVAILABLE FOR SALE!
FORAGE WANTED NOW!
Oilseed Rape Straw 120x90 or 120x130
Organic Wheat Straw
(Ref: 1452/8/19)
Rye or Triticale Straw (Ref: 1570/8/19)
Call RAMSAK agrena on 01622 815356 to register your forage
requirements!
www.versatileequipment.co.uk Call agrena on 01622 815356 to book or for a quote
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Units 1-3, Hornet Business Estate
Quarry Hill Road
Borough Green
TN15 8QW
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For those of you who use Kerosene to heat your homes, you would be forgiven for not thinking about heating oil at the moment with many of us still experiencing mild (albeit wet) days. However, now is a good time to check the levels of your tanks and place an order whilst demand is low. Ordering ahead ensures that no household is caught out, especially in remote and rural areas, where access can be tricky if the weather suddenly deteriorates and we are “blessed” with snow. Delivery in snowy conditions can be tricky as fuel tankers are by their nature unstable and we have spent many an occasion organising a RAMSAK Member to go to their rescue!
Heating oil prices are roughly 2-5.5% down compared to this time last year, so by ordering now there is an added bonus of a small cost saving .
If you have multiple properties, or get together with your neighbours to form a syndicate you can use your RAMSAK Membership and Account to order on their behalf. The more you order, the greater the cost-saving!
Demand for domestic heating oil deliveries will begin to rise, so don’t leave your tank to run out before ordering!
Don’t forget that we get our fuel prices from six different suppliers daily, and with our buying power now exceeding 7 million litres of bulk fuel per year we can quote favourable prices and lead times for delivery!
Whilst examining your heating oil levels it makes sense to check your boilers/Aga’s. RAMSAK can organise a boiler service using qualified OFTEC registered engineers to check everything is working correctly and identify any potential problems going forward. It’s obviously much better to learn of any issues when it’s still mild, rather that after the first snow-fall of the season!
Remember to check your anti-freeze levels in all your vehicles/tractors as well your stocks of de-icer. Call Lucy here in the office - she can source that for you in a variety of quantities at favourable prices.
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BEAT THE BEAST THIS WINTER WITH RAMSAK! Products and Services for RAMSAK Members
Many of you hold fuel cards through your RAMSAK
Membership, and we have been keeping an eye on how
competitive our supplier is over the past 52 weeks.
As an average price over the past year the results are as
follows:
BP Fuel Cards 110.1646
Keyfuels Direct Cards 108.8029
Shell Fuel Cards 108.4450
RAMSAK KeyFuel Cards 107.1874 (includes
commission charge)
If you don’t hold fuel cards with us, we are happy to help!
Our cards are admin charge free from the supplier so you
don’t get charged for the facility or if you don’t use them.
Cards are free to obtain, there is no limit to how many you
can hold, and you can limit them to certain fuels, or have
them open for all services including AdBlue and
lubricants.
Invoices are raised weekly and have all the information
you need for your accounting routines, including the
registration number of the vehicle and the date of
purchase, so no need to delve into the footwell of your
vehicle to lolok for garage receipts when it comes to VAT
return time!
RAMSAK KeyFuels cards are welcome in many garages,
and it’s a simple process to look online to check which of
your local garages will accept them.
If you would like to apply then let us know, there is no
obligation to use them but they can come in very handy
as a back-up plan in your vehicle should you need them!
Book your pre-Christmas Heating Oil order with plenty of time to spare over the holidays!
Order by 1st December 2019!
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Background: The British Standard for non-road diesel (known as BS2869) was revised in 2006 to allow the addition of FAME to both
classes of middle distillate fuel, however, this was rarely realised. Then the EU Fuel Quality Directive was implemented in the UK on the
14th January 2011 introducing changes to the composition of SFGO. Fuels intended for use in non-road mobile machinery will have a
sulphur content of 10ppm.
Now tough new biofuel targets have come into force from 15th April 2018. Changes to the Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO)
will compel suppliers of fuel to make sure the mix is at least 12.4% biofuel by 2032. The scheme plans to increase the biofuels volume
target gradually:
15th April 2018 increases to 7.25%
1st January 2019 increases to 8.50%
1st January 2020 increases to 9.75%
Biodiesel is a diesel replacement fuel, which in the UK is manufactured from mostly recycled cooking oils but may also be made of
a variety of belneds of renewable and recyclable material including tallow and plant oils. The biodiesel manufacturing process con-
verts these oils and fats into ling chain molecules. These molecules are also referred to as Fatty Acid Methyl Esters and are more
commonly known as FAME. FAME has been blended into the UK road fuel since 2004 in levels up to 7%.
FAME is a powerful solvent, with good detergency properties – it is effectively a paint stripper! Unlike diesel FAME is “hydroscopic”
which means it attracts and holds onto water.
Potential Problems.
Material incompatibility (many common rubbers, plastics and surface coatings will degrade from contact with fuels containing FAME.
Residual deposits causing clogeed filters
Water uptake – with enhanced potential for mould, bacteria and algae growth.
Fuel stability (may degrade oiver time by oxidation and hydrolysis)
Cold flow waxing and precipitation problems.
Advice.
If you find sediment or bacterial growth seek professional help. There are fuel cleaners and filter systems available through your
RAMSAK Membership. Home remedies such as fungicides or microbiological killers may do more harm than good in the long run!
Those that do work will kill the bacteria but the dead growth on the bottom of the tank can also build up and block filters.
Keep the fuel clean and top up the tank to reduce air which can draw moisture. Subsequently check the tanks often and have a regular
maintenance programme in place.
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01622 815356
WE LOVE THE CARIBBEAN!
We love the Caribbean! Best known for white sandy beaches, turquoise blue seas and some
of the best holiday resorts out there, what’s not to like? Combine that with a welcoming cul-
ture, mouth-watering cuisine and excursions galore, and you’ve got a holiday that has all of
the right ingredients. Whilst each and every Caribbean island has something special to offer,
there are two that deserve some limelight, and first up is Jamaica.
One of our favourite destinations is JAMAICA
Sat right in the heart of the Caribbean, Ja-
maica offers a warming feeling of escape,
with a vibrant colour and culture to go with it.
You’d be absolutely right to think of beaches,
sunshine and sand for a holiday here –
they’re simply to die for! Wherever you
choose to stay, you’ll never be far away from
the relaxing sound of the shore and a rum
punch. But explore beyond and there’s a
whole lot more, making it a destination for all travellers.
From a famed history to lush landscapes and amazing accommodation options to its rich cul-
ture, even a two-week holiday would offer something different from each day to the next. For
the adrenaline junkies amongst us, there’s plenty of choice! We’re talking zip-lining through
the rainforest, zooming down the mountains on a Jamaican bob-sled or jumping into cascad-
ing waterfalls. Or slow down the pace with a leisurely horse-ride along the beach – perfect for
all ages.
What’s more, there’s a huge choice of accommodation options in Jamaica. From grand hotels
offering all-inclusive luxury all the way
through to laid-back inns, there will be some-
thing available to cater for all budgets and
tastes. One thing’s for sure, the service won’t
disappoint – and if simply relaxing is right up
your street, then relax you will!
For more information on the Caribbean
please contact your local Baldwins Travel
branch or go to: www.baldwinstravel.co.uk
www.baldwinstravel.co.uk
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We are pleased to announce that Wilkinson Construction Consultants have become members of RAMSAK. Wilkinson’s are Government Approved Building Inspector’s and offer an alternative to the Local Authority Building Control System and the NHBC. This will be of particular interest to members who have secured permitted development rights under Part Q of the Town & Country Planning Acts for the conversion of farm buildings to dwellings, as the next step is obtaining Building Control Approval. Wilkinson’s have extensive experience of this type of development including the award winning Hazells Barn & Oast, Northfleet, Kent which is pictured below. Wilkinson’s also offer Fire Risk assessments and you can find out more at
www.thebuildinginspector.org
Wilkinson Construction Consultants - New Member
01622 815356
Branches throughout the
RAMSAK Membership region:
Tunbridge Wells 01892 511999
Cranbrook 01580 714411
Lewes 01273 472466
Maidstone 01622 762141
Sevenoaks 01732 458255
Tenterden 01580 764344
Tonbridge 01732 351223
Uckfield 01825 760488
Don’t forget to say you are a
RAMSAK member to receive your
exclusive upgrades!
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Farm XS—
Annual Waste Schemes Available. RAMSAK Membership Discounts!
Call RAMSAK on 01622 815356 for charges based on acreage!
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NEWS FROM ABBEY COURT SCHOOL - MEMBER FEATURE Abbey Court Rural Activities Centre
. . . a local community sponsorship opportunity
In April 2017, the primary phase of Abbey Court—an Outstanding* school for children with profound learning difficulties, life threatening and life limiting conditions—moved in to a fabulous new building on Cliffe Road, Strood.
Along with the building, the school was fortunate enough to attain the freehold on the land adjoining the school; formerly Temple School playing fields.
As things stand, the field is not accessible to the children and they have been developing ideas so that the land can be put to the best educational use for the pupils.
A public consultation to develop a rural activities centre on the land won the support of the local com-munity and Abbey Court are delighted to have been granted planning permission by Medway Council, to proceed with the project.
They have been working closely with a team of consultants and local architects and the building de-sign has now gone out to tender. They are hoping to be operational imminently.
The rural activities centre will consist of an outdoor classroom, stable block and livestock barns, a pond and 3 paddocks as well as areas for chickens, rabbits and pigs. They will also have a horticultur-al area with poly-tunnel and raised beds. The centre will be used by the children to develop their life skills and give them regular experiences of being around a range of animals. The school is bursting with ideas for the future of our school farm and are excited about the opportunities that it will provide for the pupils and other local schools.
*Three consecutive Outstanding Ofsted judgements—2009/10, 2012/13, 2017/18 Abbey Court Trust Registered Charity No. 1160511
Call RAMSAK on 01622 815356 for details on how to be involved.
Member Feature— Re-Drive Stabilisation Ltd
Call RAMSAK agrena on
01622 815356 for a quote
or for more
Information.
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Re-Drive are one of the UK's leading specialists in soil and track stabilisation. With an ever-increasing demand to recycle construction materials and the need to save on transport costs, Re-Drive are able to utilise existing materials on site. Our special-ised machinery can modify a wide variety of materials for the construction industry, agriculture and domestic use.
Whether you are faced with a damaged or potholed surface or you need to build a new road to a house or yard, the options have been few and far between. This might include a Driveway, Path, Road, Track, Car Park or Hard Standing. Even if you choose to fill the holes with stone or have a full resurface using ready-mix concrete or tarmac, there is an enormous cost involved and the process can take time, meaning your surface is unusable.
Using our stabilisation process we can achieve a more time and cost effective result.
Call RAMSAK now on 01622 815356 to arrange a quote.
www.re-drive.co.uk
Soil Stabilisation
Track Stabilisation
25 years experience within
Redrive
Proven to reduce off site move-
ments by up to 85%
Agriemach Ltd was established in 1976 and started out as a distributor for International Harvester. The company is based over two locations in the south east of England with offices in West Sussex and Warehousing in East Sussex. The company still remains under original family ownership and management with another gen-eration coming through to continue the successful work this company has achieved. We pride ourselves on the Quality and Value of our service which is why we are annually audited by ISOQAR in order to maintain our ISO 9001 accreditation over our Management System. Over the years we have added further products to our wide list of engine protection and ancillary product lines such as a huge range of Heat and Sound Insulation products offering items such as Exhaust Insulation Wrap through to thermal jackets, now supplied into indus-tries such as Formula 1 to Off-Shore Oil Platforms. The registered brand of our DustBuster Engine Air Precleaners has been part of our range for a very long time, including customers from Earthmover manufacturers such as JCB to Fork Lift trucks – where there is dust, there is a problem and we are always on hand to offer the solution. We offer a wide range of Exhaust Spark Arrestors for a vast range of engine sizes and most are available on a next day delivery service. Our Supertrapp Spark Arrestors also boast approval from the Ministry of Defence and come complete with a Certificate of Con-formity. In addition to this we are also pleased to offer a full range of Chalwyn Valves. We have a range of exhaust gas purification products which covers Diesel Oxidation Cata-lysts, Three Way Catalysts, Diesel Particulate Filters and Selective Catalytic Reduction Systems for stationary engines. We have the ability to design bespoke emission reduction systems to fit in the smallest of spaces and work within the harshest of environments. We also offer an entire range of Exhaust Rain Caps which are available from stock, with the very large sizes being made to order. We have our range of fuel filtration equipment which we manufacture under the Agriepure brand. These diesel polishing systems are second to none and achieve exactly what the user demands. Our range has been sold worldwide and developed for use with ATEX re-quirements in mind. Systems are offered in a range of electric or pneumatic driven pumps with a whole host of different filter housings on offer. We also represent Samoa fluid handling and Racor Filters as part of our ever increasing range, covering market areas from Marine to Industrial Stationary Engines for Diesel and Petrol Filtration. Our automotive section holds an array of products such as Bilt Hamber Rust Removers and Converters, Exhaust System Repair Kits, Radiator Relief Additives and specialist tools. Yet again, most of our range is stocked and will be with you the following day.
Agriemach Ltd —New Member
Supplier of Engine Pro-
tection and Perfor-
mance Design Engi-
neering Products
Heat & Sound
Insulation
Specialised
Industrial
Selective Catalytic
Reduction SCR
Exhaust Catalysts
and Soot Filters
Fuel Filtration
Automotive
www.agriemach.com
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The Noveus Group, a combination of Noveus
Utility Solutions and Noveus Energy provides an
end to end energy service from initial connection
through to energy procurement and on-going en-
ergy management for farms and wineries. Our
team is comprised of seasoned energy profes-
sionals each of which have worked alongside
some of the largest sites in the UK to deliver sig-
nificant cost savings.
Call RAMSAK now for a quote on 01622
815356 www.noveus.co.uk
noveusenergy.com
Noveus Energy—Member Feature!
CLASSIFIED ADVERT FEES—ADVERTS CARRY A FEEOF 1.5%
COMMISISION ON SALE, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF £150 +VAT. IN
CIRCUMSTANCES WHERE IT ISNOT POSSIBLE TO CHARGE
COMMISSION, SUCH AS EMPLYMENT ADVERTISING, WE
CHARGE A ONE OFF £15 ADMIN FEE TO MEMBERS.
SITUATIONS VACANT & WANTED
FULL TIME ASSISSTANT HERDSPERSON—SEVENOAKS AREA
The days of work are based on 11 days on followed by 3 days off,
alternating weekend milking with Herdsman.
Please apply by email attaching a cv to include your contact details,
experience, past employment and training.
Applicant to start beginning of November.
F W Hamlyn & Son, Westwood Farm, Weald.
email: [email protected].
TEMPORARY NIGHT DRIVER—KENT
A RAMSAK member is looking for a Night driver to undertake night
driving and labour work as well as occasional day work as and when
required. Duties include driving and manual labour. Vehicle, equip-
ment and training will be provided. We are looking for reliable individu-
als who can cover the following geographical areas: Kent and sur-
rounding areas. Applicants must: Be honest, enthusiastic, and able to
undertake physical work and driving duties mainly at night • Be availa-
ble full-time to work between the hours of (6pm – 6am) from 1st No-
vember 2019 through to Mid-April 2020 • Hold a category B license
(Max 3 points), B+E license preferable • Able to carry out heavy physi-
cal labour • Be able to carry out basic roadside repairs i.e. wheel
change • Be a hard worker and a problem solver • Demonstrate a
positive attitude and be able to self-manage • Be able to communicate
effectively in English • Have access to personal email on a daily basis
and have basic PC skills • Have the right to work in the UK and con-
sent to obtaining a Basic Disclosure This position offers excellent
rates of pay (£150 to £250 take home pay on a full shift) If you feel
you meet our requirements, please reply with a cover letter outlining
your suitability with a brief description of what you are currently doing,
a short CV, and your contact details. Please note to be considered for
this role you will need to supply satisfactory references.
Job Type: Temporary
Salary: £150.00 to £250.00 /day
Please email [email protected]
WANTED - SELF-EMPLOYED HEDGECUTTER OPERATOR KENT (TN27)
Using new rotary head hedge cutter and MF tractor. MUST be experi-enced in hedge cutting to be considered for the role. Optional other work available if required. Temporary initially with the possibility of leading to full time employment. Please email your contact information and details of your experience to [email protected] or PM us for a phone number quoting Ref: 1140/09/09/LMD
FENCER REQUIRED—WOODCHURCH
Experienced Fencer Required - hard working, reliable and experi-enced fencer to join a team to undertake predominately agricultural and equestrian fencing works across Kent and East Sussex. Full Driv-ing License Essential. For further details please contact Timothy Thomson on 07710 179600 Email enquiries to [email protected]
SATURDAY GENERAL FARM WORKER WANTED - IGHTHAM, KENT
Experienced Farm Worker required for Saturdays. Duties include tractor driving and feeding livestock. B+E Licence required. £15 per hour. Please email [email protected] with your contact infor-mation and details of your experience to apply. Ref: 1494/21/8/19/LMD
CLASSIFIED, OTHER
LONG TERM STORAGE AVAILABLE—HAWKHURST Dry Secure storage 5100 Sq Ft in Hawkhurst. Rural position, Concret-ed flooring with integral office, power. Long-term rental ideal, Artic access available. Forklift available if required. £4.50 per square foot p.a
WINTER CATTLE HOUSING AVAILABLE—E.SUSSEX space for up to 50 head of cattle to house over winter. Can provide a B&B service to include straw and silage for £1.20 per head per day including labour, housing bedding and feed. Call 01622 815356 Ref: 965/27/9/19
WANTED—FIELD TO RENT, SEVENOAKS AREA To keep 2 pigs and 2 sheep in. Ref: 993/24/9/19
STORAGE BUILDING REQUIRED—E.SUSSEX
Building size to be a minimum 25m x 10m and 4-5m high to accom-modate forklift use and 100% dry and prefer a solid concrete floor. The building will be used to store packs of timber and log cabins in pack format along with other timber related items. Must have access for HGV vehicles to load and unload using a forklift that we will leave in the building Ideally the building to be within a 5- 10 mile radius of Heathfield and we would require access during normal working hours Monday to Friday. Ref: 1425/07/10/19.
WANTED—STANDING WOOD, HARDWOOD & SOFTWOOD
Always wanted. Any area. Also cleft chestnut stakes and straining posts for sale. For more information call 01622 815356 Ref: 1506/27/6/19
CHARCOAL FOR SALE (SUSSEX) Can deliver when 20 bags or more within reasonable distance. Call RAMSAK on 01622 815356, Ref: 1507/09/04/19
WANTED—SHEEP KEEP IN KENT/SUSSEX RAMSAK Member looking for sheep keep in Kent and Sussex. Mini-
mum 15 acre blocks of grazing. Ref: 1500/05/09.LMD
WANTED—LARGE VOLUMES OF STANDING OAK Any are considered. Call 01622 815356. Ref: 1254/10/05/19
YELLOW STOCK BRICKS FOR SALE, STOCKBURY
12,000. Clean and palletised. £1 per brick. Call 01622 815356 Ref: 1445/27/9/19
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Please Email your Classified Adverts to:
[email protected] by the end of the month preceding
the newsletter in which you want your advert to appear.
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Tractors & Vehicles
John Deere Gator, 2015. Road registered, manual tip bed, tyres 90%. £5,900 +VAT
John Deere 6830 Premium. Year 2011. 4900 hrs. PUH, Drawbar, Auto quad 40kmh gearbox. Command Center. Dickie Seat. Full set weights. Top notch tractor – can be seen working daily.
£37,995 + VAT
JCB Loadall 526-56 Agri 2012 3160 hours, Tyres 85%. Air seat, forward re-verse on Joy stick, Led lights on boom. Q fit head stock. Auto hitch. Low hours for year
£27,995 +VAT
Landscape & Amenity
Snow Plough to fit Landrover Defender
POA
Pro fencer professional with 1.8m clamp - £7000 + VAT
£7,000 + VAT
Off set verge mower for sale. Ferri ZMTE 200 2m wide, 7 years old. Can cut 45 degree river banks and vertical hedges. Very good condition. Near Battle Sussex.
£2995.00 +VAT
Chipper, PTO driven shredder/chipper with 3 sets blades. Good condition. £1,250
Sprayers & Spreaders
4 year old sprayer in excellent condition. It has a steering axle and is con-nected to the tractor via the lower link arms. 24m wide & holds 3200L, stainless steel induction hopper with twin can washing nozzles, clean water tank, clothing locker & hand wash container. Can be viewed working throughout the autumn. Comes with Teejet GPS controller and auto shut-off section control with 12 two metre sections. Located in North West Kent.
POA
Trailers
Exhibition Trailer Marco Twin Axle trailer, fold out awning, and side dis-play panels. Constructed in 2005. Fully serviced, electrics re-wired, televi-sion, fridge in separate kitchen. Overall length – 6.85 metres, Overall width – 2.10 metres, Max Gross weight – 2,600 kgs. Serviced 12 months ago and had new tyres fitted.
£3,500 +VAT
45' Merrick Login Artic Trailer on air brakes with air brake dolly. £4,500 +VAT
35' Merrick Login Artic Trailer on air and hydraulic trailer. £3,500 +VAT
Ifor Williams 14” trailer with metal skids, drop down sides & spare tyre
£1950 + VAT
Ifor Williams Trailer, hardly used and in very good condition £2,150
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Site & Workshop
1,000 Litre IBC Containers. Used only once for a fertiliser delivery. £10 each
Diesel Tanks x 2 (are joined) £500 each
Large Tank (has been used for water so very clean)
£500
Nilfisk 400 CSA Cold water, static pressure washer complete with wall mounting bracket. 100 bar working pressure, 12 ltrs/min water flow. Fully serviced with 3 months warranty.
£850 +VAT
Karcher HDS 745M Hot water pressure washer. 100 bar working pressure, 12 ltrs/min water flow. Fully serviced with 3 months warranty.
£1,025 +VAT
Nilfisk Poseidon 5-32, Cold water heavy duty 240v pressure washer, 110 Bar working pressure, 11 Ltrs/Min water flow, Fully serviced with 3 months warranty
£550 +VAT
MAC Avant 15/200A 415v Pressure Washer. Hot water pressure washer, 200 Bar working pressure, 15ltrs/mon water flow. Fully Serviced with 3 month warranty.
£1,250 + VAT
Karcher HDS C 7/11 Steel Static Pressure Washer. Hot water pressure washer , 110 Bar working pressure. 11Ltrs/Mon water flow. Fully serviced with 3 month warranty.
£1,800 +VAT
Re-conditioned tow bowser pressure washer, used condition in good order. New brakes, brake cables,damper ram and boot. The engine and pressure washer unit is all new Honda GX340 with a speed reducing gearbox and a Interpump Running at 15Lpm and at 200 bar. New 30m hose reel and 20m hose. New trigger and lance.
£3,600 inc VAT
Miscellaneous Items
Crushed Concrete available to collect. £10-£15
Yellow Stock Bricks - 12,000. Clean and palletised £1 per brick
Cotswold Water Heater 210 litres, single phase with timer. Used a couple of times, but v good quality. £3,500 new.
£1,000
Call RAMSAK agrena on 01622 815356 for Further Information on Items for Sale and Wanted!
Acapulco Summerhouse 3m x 2.4m
Collection Only from TN21 9HJ
£1200 Inc. Vat
Cowbeech Log Cabin 3m x 3m Delivery Only within 40 miles of TN21 9HJ £1850 Inc. Vat
Picasso 2.4m x 2.4m
Ex display fully assembled and needs to be delivered whole
and craned into place.
Painted white inside, Lino floor, On Galv Skids.
Double Glazed opening side window – Anthracite internally/
externally. Double glazed sliding patio door - Anthracite inter-
nally/externally
Rubber Roof 2no external solar lights.
Delivered within 40 miles of TN21 9HJ
£3000 Inc. Vat REDUCED!!
Call RAMSAK agrena on 01622 815356 for Further Information on Items for Sale and Wanted!
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Please find details below of a number of ex-display buildings one of our members in Sussex has available.
The cabins are flat packed and can installed at an extra cost.
Ref: 1425/06/11/19/LMD
ADVERTS ARE FREE OF CHARGE TO PLACE AND CARRY A FEE OF 1.5% COMMISISION ON SALE,
UP TO A MAXIMUM OF £150 +VAT PER ITEM. PLEASE SEND PHOTOS OF THE ITEM AND
AN EMAIL OF THE DESCRIPTION TO [email protected]
MACHINERY/ITEMS WANTED
20—25 Telegraph Poles—minimum length 4m
Shipping Container
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www.ics-kent.co.uk
Industrial cleaning
Sewers and drains
HP water jetting
CCTV surveying
Vacuum tankers
Steam cleaning
Confined space
Call RAMSAK on
01622 815356
for a quote.
Industrial Cleansing Services - New Member
ICS was set up in October 1996 , initially operating as a commercial vehicle valeting
and cleaning service and soon progressing into specialised cleaning.
They offer a full range of industrial cleaning services from removal of dust to water
jetting and confined space work. They are able to offer a 24hr 7 days a week service.
In the last few years ICS has been working with its customers to offer a complete
cleaning package so cleaning and down time of plant/machinery is kept to a minimum.
ICS has been working in numerous Kent paper mills for several years now, including
Aylesford Newsprint, Kimberley Clark, D S Smith Paper, Palm Paper, which is the
main core of the business.
Other customers include SITA UK, FCC Environmental, Muraspec and Bomag.
ICS are committed to Health and Safety and all of their personnel are fully CCNSG
trained, as well as holding confined space certificates. To help maintain our high
standards they retain the services of a Health and Safety consultant and provide up to
date RAMS for the work undertaken.
RAMSAK Ltd
Weald Granary
Seven Mile Lane
Mereworth
Maidstone
Kent ME18 5PZ
Phone: 01622 815356
E-mail: [email protected]
www.ramsak.co.uk
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