The Farmers Mart Dec/Jan 2014 - Issue 31 | Page 43

TOAD HOLE FARM Focused on Farming Jamesons is a leading supplier of feeds, seeds and fertilisers to farm throughout the north of England Our experienced team ensures we can supply you effectively, quickly and at the right price Our new trade counter for farmers has good stocks of raddles, harnesses, crayons, electric fencing, rat poison and markers and foot treatments. Farmers will also find pour-ons, drenches & boluses, as well as vaccines such as Heptavac, Ovivac, Crovexin & Bravoxin to name but a few The Team at Jameson’s are proud suppliers to Rob Myers and wish them continued success in the future” “Our membership stewards the sales and organises the judges and judging. Cundalls are still very much the auctioneers and are always at our meetings. The last sale at Wombleton attracted a terrific entry of around 5000 sheep.” ‘It’s a reality check for everyone about what is involved’ Fresh Start Uplands Academy is the latest venture to be supported by the Association. “The idea is to train the next generation of upland farmers and Sam has just started on it. By the time this story comes out he will be entering into a mock tendering process for taking on a farm. He has to put all his budgets and cash flow forecasts together following on from learning about grants and subsidies, as well as running a farm and where else you can get help such as through diversification businesses. It’s a reality check for everyone about what is involved.” Rob and Julie have two diversification interests. They run the estate shoot and Rob has a contract CRG NICHOL 4X4 & AGRICULTURAL MACHINERY SALES & HIRE Main agents for ‘Graham Edwards Trailers’ and ‘Gamic’ alloy pickup canopies for the North of England. Ryedale’s no.1 independent supplier of new and used 4x4 vehicles A family run business for over 25 years Always a good selection of used 4x4’s available We are pleased to supply Rob and Julie with their vehicles and trailer & wish them well. The Garage, Nawton, nr. Helmsley, York, YO62 7RF Richard Nichol; 01439 770700 / 07850 702101 / 01751 474316 www.crgnichol.co.uk To read more, visit www.farmers-mart.co.uk T: 01765 689 666 W.E Jameson & Son Ltd, Masham, North Yorkshire e: [email protected] | www.wejameson.co.uk ‘The family members are also all involved in some way with Helmsley YFC’ fencing business with regular work for the National Trust and Forestry Commission. Sam is kept busy too as he goes sheep scanning with fellow Bransdale farmer, Tim Dunn during January and February. The family members are also all involved in some way with Helmsley YFC. Sam is the current chairman, his girlfriend is vice chairman – and Rob is a vice president. “We didn’t plan to come here,” says Rob. “But I’m pleased we did. It’s certainly a lovely part of the world.” Dave Clarke Agricultural Contractor “Dave Clarke and his team are proud to be associated with Brian Peacock” We use the Guttler Greenmaster which is a unique single pass seeding and conditioning system. Stage 1 is the Harrowflex, which is designed to remove the dead and unwanted grass, weeds and moss from the existing sward. Then there is the seeder which is ground driven for accurate distribution of the seed. The third stage is the roller which has a prism design of point to ensure maximum seed to soil. One of the most cost effective and efficient weed management and seeding systems. Localised, quick-response, service for the North Yorkshire and SW Durham area - 0-50 acre job specialty tel: [phone] or 07778619988 E: [email protected] W: www.haggfarm.co.uk FarmersMart Dec/Jan 2014 43