The Farmers Mart Oct/Nov 2013 - Issue 30 | страница 3

CONTENTS OCT/NOV » ISSUE 30 11 EVENTS » 14 CROPS » 22 YOUNG FARMERS » 44 SHEEP » 62 PROPERTY » 66 SECURITY » 70 MACHINERY » + MORE 16 24 Stress-free life for Anna’s trotters Chris Berry meets Anna Longthorp and her happy, stress-free pigs at Hayton Grange. Bedding is the way forward in Thorner Mixed farming was once the way for most farmers. Chris Berry discovers how Philip Walmsley in Thorner gets the best out of diversification with his livestock bedding enterprise. 32 Cream of the beef crop Chris Berry talks South Devon cattle with Paul & Pam Harrison. 42 Silver Salver for Bilsrow Chris Berry meets dairy farmer, David Tomlinson. 53 Powering up right across Yorkshire Chris Berry meets Tom Taylor of Taylor ATV at Wigginton. 56 Don’t be caught out - prepare for winter Given the huge problems the weather has thrown at us in the past few years alone. 60 Chevin Fencing: affordable fencing to suit every need As both a farmer and a fencing specialist, Andrew Letten certainly knows his stuff. 38 48 Dairy farming is not all bad news. Chris Berry talks with James Pratt of Bellerby who with his brother Richard, is notching up a fine reputation for Studdah Farm’s dairy cattle. Exciting changes are on the way for Darlington Farmers Auction Mart. Ian Wilkinson went along to find out more about the move to a brand new site on the outskirts of town. Dreams are the foundation Group Editor Patricia Gwynnette [email protected] 01226 321 450 Features Editor Chris Berry [email protected] 01226 321 450 DFAM look ahead to the next 130 years Sales Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] 01226 321 450 Sales & Marketing Nicola Robson [email protected] 01226 321 450 Director Rob Exley [email protected] Director Ian Wilkinson [email protected] Production Tom Cartledge [email protected] Administration Joann Crossley [email protected] Press Releases PR Inbox [email protected] Director Steve Sidebottom [email protected] Finance Director Ryan Exley [email protected] Production Assistant Charlotte Armstrong [email protected] Administration Emma Goodinson [email protected] Fax Your Enquiry 01226 730 825 All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronically or mechanically without the consent of Clearview Group Ltd and any of its subsidiaries. Whilst every effort is made to ensure accuracy, this publication does not accept liability for errors, printing or otherwise appearing in this publication. The views expressed by contributors are not necessarily those of the editor or publisher. To read more, visit www.farmers-mart.co.uk Press Releases PR Manager [email protected] 01226 321 450 All Other Enquiries 01226 321 450 Head Office Office F2, Holme Suite, Oaks Business Park, Oaks Lane, Barnsley S71 1HT Follow us on Twitter @farmersmartmag FarmersMart Oct/Nov 2013 3