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THE FARMERS BALL 1

UWATCH &

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AGRONOMY

UPDATE

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FUEL UPDATE 5

FORAGE UPDATE 7

FEATURED MEMBER

SERVICES

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MACHINERY LIST 12-

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JOBS, LAND, LIVE-

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S&S Plant Ltd are a family run business based in Kent. We provide a range of plant hire, maintenance and agricultural services. Our team are fully trained and experienced within the in-

dustry, providing plant hire services in Kent for many years.

If your looking for Screed Pump hire, servicing and maintenance work in Kent choose S&S Plant Ltd for an excellent service at cost effective prices. Please call RAMSAK agrena now for a quote.

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Services include – Screed pump hire and maintenance Hydraulic diagnostics and hose supplies Mobile Air conditioning Tyres supplied and fitted Welding and fabrication Tractor Repairs Tracked Tractor Repairs Screed Pump Repairs Hydraulic Ram Repairs Hydraulic Hose Repairs

Combine Harvester Repair Cultivator Repair JCB Repairs Dumper Trucks Repair Excavator Repairs Mini Digger Repair Grassland Equipment Repair Sprayers & Fertiliser Repairs Periodical servicing/inspections of commer-

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Agronomy Update 15th May 2017

What a Spring, cold, dry, hot, dry, windy, dry, anyone spot a theme? Many crops look surprisingly good, well structured soils with good moisture holding capacity, good organic matter content or with lots of applied manure have survived the difficult conditions best. There has been some yield potential taken out of many crops, but there is also still a lot of potential out there. Most surprising for me has been how well the spring sown crops look, especially where soil disturbance has been minimal.

Winter wheats are generally at or beyond flag leaf emergence and while disease pressure has been generally low, the current unsettled weather conditions will increase the potential for septoria to threaten yields, there has also been more mildew in some crops this year than in recent years. The proliferation of fungicide products has many confused and in general a good rate of SDHI fungicide, plus triazole, plus ‘multi-site’ on the flag leaf will give the best protection and return on spend. The main point is to remember that the ability of fungicides to eradicate disease(septoria especially) is now much reduced and they must be used in a protectant role. What does this mean? Once the flag leaf is fully emerged you a have a week to 10 days before an SDHI fungicide will not be able to eradicate septoria from within the leaf. In yield terms this could cost up to 6 tonnes per ha yield, although in a season like this it is more likely to be 1-2 tonnes per hectare. I would also remind readers that this spend represents only a small proportion of the cost of growing a crop and one with some the best potential return.

The other subject of discussion this season has been how to relieve the stress due to the lack of rain, ultimately without rainfall or irrigation there is little that can be done about lack of moisture. The other issue is that the plants begin to shut down, shed-ding lower leaves and becoming much less able to extract nutrients from the soil. There is some evidence that applying foliar nutrition may help the crops retain tillers until water arrives, this can be the case in certain circumstances. Straight nitrogen is unlikely to have as good a result as using low levels of various nutrients which the crop needs. Nitrogen, potash, phosphate, copper, manganese, magnesium, zinc. The main point would be that this must be cheap, under £10/ha, the whole exercise could be costly and may give small results. There is an argument however, that if the crop is then able to make use of rain when it arrives, the ultimate result may be much better. I would however refer you back to my opening comments about organ-ic matter, soil structure and moisture retention. My general feeling about this season is that there is still much to play for, much relies on sufficient moisture in the next few weeks and a reasonable grain filling period. Keep doing those rain dances!

As minds turn towards future cropping choices I would offer a reminder that a solid rotation with good cultural pest and weed control opportunities is one of the most important choices that can be made, with consideration that profit from the overall rota-tion and maintenance of soil fertility are the main tools for a successful farm. Not the big shiny tractor with the latest RTK guid-ance and masses of horsepower! Beyond that varieties which offer good disease resistance, Siskin, Zyatt, Graham, for exam-ple, will help to maintain yield without extra fungicide spend. The new tools in the oilseed rape market are also worth consider-ation, Clearfield varieties for volunteer rape, charlock and hedge mustard control (eg DK Imperial CL) or varieties with TYMV resistance (eg Annalise) now have excellent yields with additional agronomic benefits. Plus for the home saving enthusiasts, the conventional variety Django has top yields and excellent disease scores!

KeithTruett, AUK, 07818522763

7th March 2018

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FUEL PRICE - UPDATE 15th May 2017

Oil prices have risen more than 2% after Saudi Arabia and Russia said a deal to cut production should be extended until March next year. A barrel of Brent Crude jumped to $52.20 following a meet-ing in China between the two countries. The oil cartel Opec, which is dominated by Saudi Arabia, and non-Opec producers led by Russia have been attempting to use the output cut to drive up prices. However, the US is not included and its high output could undermine efforts. Following the meeting in Beijing, Saudi Energy Minister Khalid al-Falih and his Russian counterpart Alexander Novak said: "The two ministers agreed to do whatever it takes to achieve the desired goal of stabilising the market and reducing com-mercial oil inventories to their five-year average level." Mr Falih added: "We've come to the conclusion that the agree-ment needs to be extended." The two countries produce 20 million barrels of crude oil a day

- about one-fifth of global consumption - and other oil-producing nations are expected to follow their lead over cuts. Russian President Vladimir Putin said extending output cuts for a further nine months was the right thing to do: "We sup-port the proposal." Price wobble - An agreement to cut production was reached in September last year, but the deal was due to run out later this year. Under the agreement, Opec countries were to cut production by 1.2 million barrels a day, while the Russian-led non-Opec nations agreed to reduce output by 600,000 barrels a day. Earlier this month, oil prices hit a five-month high, but have wobbled over fears that producers may be unwilling to hold their nerve and limit production. The US has also refused to cut production and its own output has increased by about 10% since last year. In recent years Saudi Arabia has been in a pitched battle with the US to try to reduce the price of oil. It has been concerned with the increase in US shale gas pro-duction, and so increased its oil output to drive down prices in a bid to make shale gas exploration economically unattractive. However, last year Saudi officials agreed to the first cut in pro-duction for eight years. Courtesy of BBC News – 11.05am Monday 15th May 2017

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!!FORAGE UPDATE!!

Please let us know what you have available

FOR SALE HAYLAGE 7x3x2—£20 per bale Ex-farm West Sussex

WHEAT STRAW 1500 x Top Heston bales—£9 per bale Ex-farm Essex LINSEED STRAW— 800 x 4x3 Square Bales,

200 x Heston Bales Ex-farm Essex—POA WHEAT STRAW—£50 per Ton, BARLEY STRAW £60 per Ton —Cheltenham

WHEAT STRAW—12 x Rounds (East Sussex) OAT STRAW—50/60 Mini Heston Bales (East Sussex)

BARLEY STRAW— 4 String Small Bales—£1.30 each, 4 String Large Bales—£15 each —Kent

HAY—4’6 ROUNDS—£18 per bale Ex-farm—North Kent HAY—Equine Quality—Open to Offers (East Sussex)

WANTED ORGANIC STRAW—CERTIFIED, ROUND BALED

WHEAT AND BARLEY STRAW OFF THE FIELD 80 ACRES WORTH —IN LARGE HESTONS - EAST SUSSEX

HAY & GRASS—EX-FIELD

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PRE-BOUGHT GASOIL (Red Diesel)

We are looking at pre-buying Gasoil for this season.

The advantage of pre-buying fuel is that your costs are already known. After all, you know your labour and machinery costs, so why not one of

the biggest expenditure of all – FUEL!

If you would like to be included please let us know here in the office ASAP

An indication of your presumed usage between May-November would be helpful (You don’t have to commit

100% of your fuel use if you enter the scheme)

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12-14th June 2017

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20 TONNES OF CHESTNUT CORDWOOD

SUITABLE FOR LOGS

20+ ROUND BALES ORGANIC MEADOW HAY

BALED JULY, DRY STORED, £15 EACH

LAMBERHURST AREA CALL:

07850 443088/07734 050787.

Ref: 333/06/02/2017

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CORDWOOD—HASTINGS

MIX OF HARDWOOD:

OAK, BIRCH, ASH

Please call us on 01622 815356 Ref: 1100/30/03/2017

THIS MONTH’S FEATURED MEMBER

SERVICES AND PRODUCTS AVAILABLE NOW!

CHICKEN MUCK AVAILABLE—MARKDEN, KENT 150+ Tonnes of chicken muck on farm at Marden near

Tonbridge.

£1,000 collected from site.

Tel: 01622 815356 Ref: 1085/20/04/2017

MUCKSPREADING

We have Ag Contractors across Kent and Sussex who

can help!

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FORAGING TEAMS

We have foraging teams

available across Kent, Sussex and Surrey! From whole

job contractors to the supply of silage wraps, net and

string. Call us on 01622 815356

WANTED

PLASTICS FOR RECYCLING Spray can (triple rinse) , Water pipe ,

Tunnel plastic , etc

Anything plastic

Please contact us on 01622 815356 for details

Or email enquiries@ramsak.co.uk

Ref: 1496/28/4/17

CHICKEN MUCK AVAILABLE—MARKDEN, KENT 150+ Tonnes of chicken muck on farm at Marden near

Tonbridge.

£1,000 collected from site.

Tel: 01622 815356 Ref: 1085/20/04/2017

FOR SALE—EAST SUSSEX

CHESTNUT SLEEPERS—CUT TO ORDER

OAK BEAMS—CUT TO ORDER

FIREWOOD & CHIP WOOD FOR SALE

Please call us on 01622 815356 Ref: /1254/25/4/17

DECKING & FENCING FOR SALE - ASHFORD

5'6" cleft chestnut stakes @£1.60, 7' strainers £6.50

Also post and rail and sawn oak or chestnut gate posts,

also any sawn timber, softwood, oak or chestnut to any

spec.

Priced for requirements, also feather edge for cladding.

For details please call 01622 815356 Ref: 1506/22/5/17

DOWDESWELL DISC ASSEMBLY

Left and Right Hand Dowdeswell Disc Assembly

Tel: 01622 815356 Ref: 118/07/06/17

HAY BALING

Book our Members hay baling services now!

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SILAGE BALING & WRAPPING 2017

Round or square grass silage or haylage baled

and wrapped.

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LIVESTOCK FARMERS!

Let us know your feed

requirements!

We now have a number of

suppliers covering all areas!

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MACHINERY & ITEMS FOR SALE/WANTED

Tractors & Vehicles 1995 Ford Iveco Horse Box Takes 3 horses or 4 ponies, plus overnight living for 4 people. 1 Year's MOT, new brake system 2016. POA Massey Ferguson 6470 Datatronic. Steer ready. 2005, 6,500 hours, Dyna 6. Front linkage, climate control, electric mirrors, twin fuel tanks, front axle and cab suspen-sion, heated air seat, push out hitch2 own-ers, mostly spraying and fertilising work (Topcon AGI4 and 150 controller are not included as have been moved to new trac-tor). POA

JCB Super Agri 531 70, 2007, 7365 Hrs, 3.1T lift capacity, 7M reach, 2 former keepers, 40 Km/hr Transmission, Hydraulic Q-Fit headstock, Boom suspension Air Conditioning, Pick up Hitch, Rear spool. Tyres 50%. Key Pad Imobiliser fitted. Used daily on arable farm and well maintained. £17,750 ono

Massey Ferguson 6499 Dyna 6, 1 former keeper. 2 electric spools on seat arm control. 1 Manual spool, cab suspension, front Sus-pension, 50Km/hr, Dimension of front tires 600/65 R28, Wear of front tyres 15%, Dimension of rear tires 710/65 R38, Wear of rear tyres 35%, Recent full internal

brake replacement, New main pump, and Steering valve block. This has been a baler tractor, the requirement for extra spools for addi-tional equipment is the reason for sale. She is in good condition has been well maintained and is ready for work. £29750 +VAT Vauxhall Astra Van, 2.0L Diesel, 134,000 miles, 6 months MOT £900 VW Amarok Highline. 2013, 75k miles. Full main dealer service history. Lots of extras. A few minor scratches etc. £13,500 +VAT Landrover Discovery £7,250 Excavators from 0.8T-2.5T, all sold with 3 buckets from £6,500 +VAT

Landscape & Amenity TMC 140 Topper, 5' cut, good order o, p/ex welcome £645 inc VAT Rhino SE6 Topper, 6' cut, rear balancing wheel, good conditions, p/ex welcome £795 Continent 4x4 ride on mower in used but working condition £2,400 inc VAT Three Flat Roll £500 +VAT Ride on Roller, Dynapac 120 vibrating 2700kg roller. Excellent condition. £4,800 +VAT Cambridge Ring Rolls, various available from £175 Field Roller, 5', New £595

Dual Rolls £425 each Roller, 11', good usable condition £1,050 Topper POA Ride on Mowers from £695 Snow Plough to fit LRover Defender 8’ Bunce . Ex MOD. Un-used. £1,600 +VAT 3 x 7.5T Iveco Grit Lorries, ready to go, Emission Zone compli-ant, good bodies £5,000 to £15,000 Hydraulic Post Knocker New £1,695

Cultivation Equipment

Claydon Hybrid Drill 4.8m, 2012, Artemis Control Box, batter boards at rear. In excellent condition, quantity of spare parts. £26,500 McConnel Discaerator 4000, 4m, auto re-set tines, on the move depth control, good condition, quantity of spare parts £15,000 Sumo Trio 2.5m with seeder unit £7,500 Weaving short disc Harrow, its 4 metres wide, hydraulic folding. £8,500

Forage Equipment

Heath Super Chaser QM Ex-tra, 2012 model. Only done 2.5 seasons (30,000 bales approx). 56/60/22.5 Michelin tyres. Stacks 120x130 6 high, 120 x 90 9 high, 120 x 70 10 high. Vgc. For sale due to change in operations. £50,000 ovno

Browns Bale Sledge £400 +VAT Sirtex TR9-S Finger Wheel Hay Rake, pull type hay rake, 3 years old but only used for 40ha one season. Fitted pin for better road transport. No PTO required. Great for gentle hay raking. Almost new condition. £3,000 +VAT Maschio Rotary Cultivator CB250 Rotavator Harrow £1,800 +VAT Claydon Straw Rake, new tines last season, excellent condition £5,000

Trailers 12.5T Twin Axle Marshall Tipping Trailer. Good condition. £4,750 +VAT Ifor Williams P6 Trailer £695 2.5T Plant Trailers, choice of 10. Up to 16'. from £1,000 +VAT 4' wide x 6'5 long trailer, new £1,100 +VAT Indespension Stock Trailer, Brand new, 8' £1,795 inc VAT Ifor Williams Stock Trailer with sheep decks £1,500 inc VAT

Site & Workshop

Water Bowser, good working order £595 1 x Karcher HDS 1000BE, Hot water heavy duty independent pres-sure washer, Petrol driven Honda GX390 LXE engine, Diesel run burner system, 200 Bar working pressure, 16 Ltrs/Min water flow, Fully serviced with 3 months warranty £1,100.00 +VAT 1 x Karcher HDS 895M Eco, Hot water heavy duty 415v pressure washer, 200 Bar working pressure. 15 Ltrs/Min water flow, Fully serviced with 3 months warranty. £1,200 +VAT

!!WANTED TO HIRE FOR 2 MONTHS!! BEAVER TAIL LOW LOADER FOR BEHIND TRACTOR

With air brakes. Member based Sittingbourne area.

Please call 01622 815356 Ref: 658/31/5/17

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Miscellaneous Items 160 x Bell Drinkers, complete with pipes and hanging strings.

£10 each 12 x70's S Type John Deere Front Tractor Weights with locking bolts £480 +VAT

Pair 520 x 70 R38 Tyres in reasonable condition £POA Wood Processor, Dunn VM360 £5,500 +VAT Alliance Baler/Trailer Floatation Tyres, 500/45-22.5. Almost new.

Price each £300 +VAT Trimble CFX 750 Guidance System £1,500 Chestnut Sleepers - standard are 2.4m, but can be cut any size to order. Collection from TN12 or delivered on application £POA Oak Beams - can be cut any size to order. Collection from TN12 or delivered on application £POA 3 x 70T Brice Baker, round grain siloes. With drying floors and fan drier. £POA 2 x 900x15.3 Rims for sale, 5 stud £offers

Second hand Fruit Bins, goodfor stor-age/logs/juice ap-ples. n excess of 100, can load with forktruck £5 each

MACHINERY/ITEMS WANTED Reclaimed Railway Sleepers. 30-40 needed. 8' x 250mm. To build a retaining wall so must be solid Container wanted. Romney Marsh area for local pick up. Galvanised Tank or Clean IBC suitable for rainwater capture Pair of second hand tractor tyres 18.4 R38 Large Portacabin. For conversion into accommodation. Will col-lect. Tractor mounted flail hedgecutter, for farm general work. Deer Crush Pair of 480 x 65R28 Tractor Tyres in sound, good condition Cattle Handling Equipment Hurdles (up to 15), crush, gates Railway Carriage for conversion to holiday let 14.9 wheel/tyre

If you have anything you would like us to add to the Machinery List, please send a brief

description with a price and, if you are able, a photograph to lynsey@ramsak.co.uk

MACHINERY LIST ADVERTS—CHARGE INFORMATION THERE IS NO CHARGE TO PLACE AN ADVERT. WE ADVERTISE ON SOCIAL MEDIA, OUR WEBSITE, SOUTH EASE FARMER AND ON MEMBER EMAILS. ANY SALES MADE THROUGH US ARE SUBJECT TO 1.5% COMMISSION, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF

£150 PER ITEM. PLEASE ADVISE US WHEN YOU NO LONGER NEED THE ADVERT TO RUN, SO OUR RESOURCES AREN'T UNNECESSARILY

WASTED AND OUR INFORMATION IS UP TO DATE FOR POTENTIAL PURCHASERS. ADVERTS WILL BE REMOVED AFTER 3 MONTHS, UNLESS WE HEAR FROM YOU OTHERWISE TO CONTINUE THEM.

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If you have anything you would like us to add to the Machinery List, please send a brief

description with a price and, if you are able, a photograph to lynsey@ramsak.co.uk

PLEASE DON’T FORGET TO TELL US IF YOU’VE SOLD IT!

CLASSIFIED ADVERTS EMPLOYMENT/EXPERIENCE AVAILABLE/WANTED

STRIMMING VEGETATION STAFF - KENT

Full Time/Seasonal A RAMSAK agrena member is looking for

keen staff to complete strimming, driver for out front flail mower

and hand hedge cutting (chainsaw would be advantageous but not

necessary), Ideal candidates to be able to read maps and plan there

day and have knowledge of general day to day maintenance of

equipment. Have an eye for completing a good job.... Ideal candi-

date to have previous experience/qualifications and a full drivers

license. Wage Dependant on experience and qualifications. Please

call 01622 815356 Ref: 1235/21/3/17

TRACTOR OPERATORS

Full Time/Seasonal. A RAMSAK agrena member is looking for 3

keen motivated operators for primarily swathe cutting and hedge

cutting across Kent.

Ideally capable of reading a maps and planning works and have a

knowledge of general day to maintenance on the machines and

have an eye for completing a good job.

Wage/price per km dependant of operators previous experi-

ence/qualifications and a full drivers license. Please call 01622

815356 Ref: 1235/21/3/17

FULL TIME OPERATIONS MANAGER

We have a member looking for a motivated keen person to manage

a government sector business maintaining highway/footways vege-

tation across Kent, based in between Canterbury and Ashford. All

works we carry out are primarily Kent based. The ideal candidate

would have previous experience with grounds maintenance staff

and vegetation asset management. Organising staff for the follow-

ing works:

Vegetation and maintenance crews undertaking, high speed road

maintenance, low speed verge mowing across Kent,

vegetation to general structure and highway/footway maintenance

etc, labour supply, litter picking,

hand labour and traffic management.

Wage dependant on applicants experience and qualifications.

Please call 01622 815356 Ref: 1235/21/3/17

HARVEST WORKER REQUIRED—FAWKHAM, KENT

Applicants must have a full clean UK driving license, a flexible

approach to work, be trustworthy, reliable & punctual. They should

be able to work using their own initiative and as part of a team.

The position involves manual handling and will require weekend

work and flexible hours.

Job Requirements are:-

Tractor driving and experience on an arable farm

Hay making, baling & corn carting experience would be bene-

ficial

Valid Tele-handler / loader / forklift certificate would also be

beneficial

The job is based on an 8-week contract starting 3rd July 2017,

based on 5 days a week, including weekend work with overtime to

be expected.

A good remuneration package will be offered, based on skills and

experience.

If you are interested please apply, with current C.V. to

lynsey@ramsak.co.uk.

HARVEST WORKERS WANTED -

MILTON KEYNES & MAIDSTONE

Tractor driver, baling and handler work from June to October

Must have previous experience in this work. Accommodation

available. Work in the Milton Keynes area Ref: 1335/28/4/17

Full Driving Licence, Experienced Tractor Driver

Non-smoker. Work in the Maidstone area Ref: 1297/28/4/17

Please contact us on 01622 815356 for details

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR RAMSAK AGRENA

MEMBER—NEAR EDENBRIDGE, KENT

Market Gardener Salary: voluntary position Hours: 2 days per week; 6 hours per

day

We are looking for someone with experience of planting, growing

and harvesting crops to work alongside our Market Gardener. Our

organic market garden grows produce to supply our onsite kitchen

as well as other local customers, and provides the home for our

therapeutic programme supporting vulnerable young people.

Kitchen Assistant Salary: voluntary position Hours: flexible

Working alongside our Head Chef, you’ll have the opportunity to

develop your own kitchen skills whilst helping to prepare a range

of foods and meals for our visitors and guests. In keeping with the

Bore Place ethos, the kitchen uses local, seasonal and organic in-

gredients to create delicious and ethical meals.

Please call 01622 815356 Ref: 060/16/05/17

HEAD CHEF AND SUSTAINABLE FOOD

CO-ORDINATOR REQUIRED FOR RAMSAK AGRENA

MEMBER —NEAR EDENBRIDGE, KENT

Salary: £27,501-£30,000 Hours: 37.5 per week, flexi-time basis

over the calendar year, onsite accommodation available

Closing date: Thursday 15th June 2017 at midday

We are seeking an experienced chef to coordinate and deliver the

catering at Bore Place, leading the provision of food and drink

across the site for a wide range of clients and group sizes. We are

seeking someone with a passion for food and its provenance who

will lead the organisation on all things food related as our sustaina-

ble food champion.

Please call 01622 815356 Ref: 060/16/05/17

Due to increased workloads, Kent based family plant hire compa-

ny has the following positions available:

BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT -

TO COVER WHOLE OF KENT

Business development: the company requires a self-motivated in-

dividual to nurture existing customer relationships and seek out

new business opportunities. This is a full time position and will be

remunerated according to experience and performance. Candidates

do not necessarily need to have knowledge in the machinery and

equipment rental markets. This is a new role within the company

which will be developed with the input of the successful candidate

and the existing management team. Transport and telephone are

provided and company pension scheme is also available.

YARD PERSON - WEST KENT/TONBRIDGE AREA

Yard person West Kent area: this is a full time position based in

West Kent and includes, but is not limited to, maintaining the

smooth running of the depot, preparing machines before and after

hire and general maintenance of plant, vehicles and property. Full

training can be given if necessary, work wear and PPE provided.

Optional pension scheme available should the candidate wish to

opt in.

MACHINE OPERATORS - TO COVER WHOLE OF KENT

Machines operators: qualified and experienced machine operators

to operate our modern fleet of plant, primarily excavators. Rates of

pay commensurate with experience. Modern/new vehicle, tele-

phone and work wear provided. Optional pension scheme availa-

ble should the candidate wish to opt in. This is a full time role with

a guaranteed minimum 45 hours per week.

Please call 01622 815356 for more details. Ref: 983/30/05/17

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PROPERTY/LAND AVAILABLE/WANTED

FOR RENT—HARDSTANDING—LENHAM AREA

A RAMSAK agrena Member has a flat, fenced hardstanding avail-

able for rent for storage, east Maidstone. Please call 01622 815356

Ref: 263/54/04/17

THERE IS NO CHARGE TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED ADVERT. ANY SALES MADE THROUGH THE MEMBERSHIP ARE SUB-JECT TO 1.5% COMMISSION, UP TO A MAXIMUM OF £150

PER ITEM. PLEASE ADVISE US IF YOU NO LONGER NEED THE ADVERT TO RUN. ADVERTS WILL BE REMOVED AFTER 3 MONTHS UNLESS WE HEAR FROM YOU OTHERWISE TO

AVOID OUTDATED INFORMATION.

GRAZING/MOWING GRASS WANTED—ASHFORD

An Ashford based RAMSAK agrena member is looking for graz-

ing/mowing grass. Any acreage considered in Ashford, Romney

Marsh and surrounding areas of East Kent. Please call 01622

815356 or PM us ref: 1070/27/04/2017

TRACTOR / SPRAYER OPERATOR - E. MALLING, Kent

A RAMSAK ember is looking for a tractor driver/worker (for

Horticultural crops) for 2-3 months, needed as required.

Must have spraying qualifications Pa1, Pa2 and Pa3.

Self-Employed or Contractor considered.

Please call 01622 815356 for details. Ref: 717/28/4/17

HARVEST WORKER WANTED - HORSHAM AREA

Harvest worker wanted to help with Grain Carting from end July

through August at Horsham. Experience preferred, but would ac-

cept student if they are capable and perhaps from farming back-

ground. For details please call 01622 815356 Ref: 965/25/05/17

WANTED - HASTINGS AREA, EAST SUSSEX

Labourers and skilled / experienced fencers. Must be able to get to

the yard in Battle each day. Please call 01622 815356 for details.

Ref: 1049/22/05/17

DUE TO THE HIGH RATE OF RESPONSE FOR

OUR JOB ADVERTS, THE ADMINISTRATION

INVOLVED IN RUNNING THIS ON SOCIAL ME-

DIA, WEBSITES AND WITHIN THE GROUP IS

SUBSTANTIAL. THEREFORE, WE WILL BE IM-

PLEMENTING AN ADMINSITRATION FEE OF

£10 PER JOB LISTING FROM 1ST JUNE.

WANTED - ONE WEEK’S LABOUR

TONBRIDGE AREA

Labour wanted for one week, strimming and vegetation clearing.

Tonbridge area. Please call 01622 815356 for details. Ref:

340/02/06/17

WANTED—LAND FOR PHEASANT SHOOT

2018 Season onwards, long-term . Any area considered

Suitable for 1500 – 2000 Birds

Please call 01622 815356 Ref: 1035/02/06/2017

LAYING HEN PULLETS FOR SALE

Approx 1500 spare laying hen pullets for sale w/c the 12th June.

Bovan Browns 17 weeks of age Fully vaccinated

Collected from Ruckinge, Kent.

0-20 £7 each

21-50 £5 each

51-100 £4.50 each

100+ £4.25 each

There is a deal to be had for the lot.

Please call 01622 815356 Ref: 1085/05/06/2017

LIVESTOCK AVAILABLE/WANTED

COUNTY ADMINISTRATOR -

SUSSEX YOUNG FARMERS CLUB

We are looking for a keen, self driven, enthusiastic County Ad-

ministrator to get involved in helping to run Sussex Young Farm-

ers.

Who are we?

Sussex Young farmers is a membership organisation with approxi-

mately 200 members aged between 10-26 years spread over 9

clubs within the county. The Young Farmers movement is a na-

tional youth organisation offering opportunity and training to its

members as a means of personal development, community in-

volvement and with an interest in rural and countryside issues.

An opportunity

An opportunity has arisen within Sussex Young Farmers for some-

one to become our county administrator. This will be based in our

office at Plumpton College and will be a part-time role taking ap-

proximately 2.5 days a week at £10 per hour , to also include some

evening

The role

The role of the administrator will be to help support the running of

the Sussex Young Farmer’s office with a variety of responsibilities

including: the processing of membership forms, helping to organ-

ise events, publishing a monthly newsletter, general admin duties,

attending county meetings, and organising social media/website

content. You will need to be self-motivated and keen to help drive

efficiencies in the way we do things.

The role will report directly to the Sussex Young Farmers Presi-

dent, but you will be expected to liaise on a regular basis with the

Development Officer, Treasurer and County Chair.

We are looking for someone who:

is friendly, fun, positive and self-motivated to join our county

team.

is keen to be involved and help become even more successful.

is able to communicate effectively, especially with young people.

has a general interest in the countryside and supporting young peo-

ple within the rural community.

The role will suit someone self-employed, who is looking for part-

time and flexible working hours. An understanding of agriculture

will be useful, but not necessary for this role.

If you are interested in this role please send your CV and an ac-

companying letter to Sussex YFC at sussexyfc@plumpton.ac.uk

The deadline for applicants is 21st June and we will be looking to

short-list and hold interviews during the week commencing 10th

July.

DBS check will be applicable for this role.

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