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* for progressive farmers * expanding farmers * start-up farmers • owner-occupiers • tenants • students • farm workers • advisors Machinery adaptations, methods, modifications, and projects contributed by successful farmers throughout UK, Ireland and further afield are featured in every 48 pg, full colour all editorial magazine |
 | Spout extension allows carting tractor to straddle straw swath. The wrong length of unloading auger forces the tractor and trailer onto the swath, squashing straw so there's more trash to cope with when preparing for the next crop, and at the same time wasting and damaging straw. The alternative, off-loading when stationary, wastes precious time. |  Current issue 19-2 |
 | Parlour upgrade to a 40:40 uses all second hand equipment Buying two identical 20:20 Boumatic parlours from retiring dairymen and marrying them to make one 40:40 has been nothing but good news for this Derbyshire farming family |  Spring 2010 19-1 |
 | Mobile sheep race improves fat lamb selection This 32ft long rolling sheep raceway was built from all spare parts for £250. Ideal for farms without sorting facilities close to where sheep are being grazed |  Winter 09-10 18-4 |
 | Hoeing six rows at once with modified dumper truck Mechanical hoeing is a vital part of much organic farming, and is often necessary in conventional grown crops. This tool carrier is made using a dumper truck. Ideal for East Anglia, and also developing countries |  Autumn 2090 18-3 |
  | Should you buy or rent land? Whether starting farming or expanding the business this fundamental question is sometimes never asked. Stacking up the pros and cons makes basic sense and this feature draws the main arguments together Electric calf drainer lifts them at touch of button Big calves like this 3 hour old chap benefit from having their lungs drained, but lifting them onto a gate is often difficult and the gate is too high. Winching them up means they get the best start they can have. |  Summer 2090 18-2 |
 | Our contributors They're inventive, progressive, successful, innovative, farmers who think for themselves. They make changes to their farming systems on a regular basis. They're not followers of fashion. They use their skills, especially those in the workshop, to the full, but are not afraid of substantial investing, when the budgets are right. | |
 | Our editorial policy To provide inspirational reading for all interested in farming by publishing ideas, inventions and farming methods that can benefit others, focusing on information not available elsewhere. Using our 'no advertising' policy to resist the overtures from farm suppliers, machinery dealers and others to promote their products and services. | |
 | "Necessity forces farmers all over the world to be inventive. I started Practical Farm Ideas so all farmers can share money saving ideas. Many projects would be more successful, easier to make, safer and more likely to succeed if farmers' knowledge and experiences are shared"
Mike Donovan, editor and founder of Practical Farm Ideas |
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August 19, 2010Straw prices - till the pips squeakA bid of £1,550 was not enough for the seller of a 16 ton load of straw in quadrant bales at Truro market. Is "Not Sold" at £100 a ton good business or just plain greedy?  |
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