The expertise of T H WHITE Pro Agri technician Matt Whitehorn has been recognised with the award of his AFS Master Technician certificate.

This recognition, the first in our company, was presented to Matt by Case IH Service Zone Manager Owen Kemp, and is testament to Matt’s expert knowledge in precision farming, as well as T H WHITE Pro Agri’s commitment to ensure it is at the forefront of farming innovation.

By booking your equipment in for service during the winter months when our workshops are less busy, you can make incredible savings UP TO 20% on labour and in-stock parts. 

All winter service bookings which include labour and parts and are invoiced by given dates will qualify for discounts – the earlier you book, the more you save.

All the details are included in a flyer included with this issue of White’s World with a reply-paid response form to request your service. Or, to make things even easier, just request your service quickly and easily online at www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch/

As well as our Winter Service discounts we have these great special offers too:

With agricultural crime on the rise it’s more important than ever for farmers to be able to keep tabs on equipment – especially when it comes to unpowered items. 

The new EasyTRACK asset tracker from Manitou provides a discreet and simple answer. This robust, weatherproof module and be installed easily on any item of equipment and is simple to activate. 

Using the EasyMANAGER app, assets can be located instantly in the case of a theft attempt, while the ‘ping-as-you-like’ feature allows you to set any number of pings per day so that you can be alerted to any unexpected movements. At one ping per day the batteries can be expected to last 5½ years, while at five pings per day the battery life will be approximately one year.

The Manitou EasyTRACK is available from T H WHITE Agricultural parts stores at £504, with replacement batteries at £102.

It all started when Robert Banwell needed a new baler at Mill Farm, Wedmore, on the Somerset levels. After looking at the market and talking with T H WHITE’s Stuart Crook, he decided on a Case IH RB455 round baler – but he wanted his new baler to be a little different!

A member of Robert’s family had been receiving treatment for breast cancer and in recognition of the help she had been given Robert decided that the baler should be finished in the pink shade that has come to symbolise breast cancer awareness.

The T H WHITE Pro Agri team were delighted to co-operate with Robert’s request and the new baler was duly despatched to Barnes Coachworks in Frome who completed a superb spray paint transformation. As soon as it was delivered to the farm the baler was put to work to produce the extensive stock of hay bales that Robert needs for his popular livery yard. The Case IH BR455 was more than equal to the job, making hundreds of tight and dense bales ready for the year ahead, but Robert’s poor old tractor was struggling. The new baler was altogether bigger and heavier than Robert’s old one so he decided the time was probably right for a new tractor as well. Of course, it would have to be pink..!

After further discussion with Stuart Crook, Robert Banwell decided on a Case IH Luxxum 110. “The Luxxum is perfect for the job,” he says. “While being modestly sized and economic, it has plenty of power to drive the baler and the rear end is built to cope with the extra weight. The 110 sits in the middle of the range and its specification is outstanding for a tractor of this size, making it a pleasure to use.”

T H WHITE again arranged for the new tractor also to be sent to Barnes Coachworks and when it returned not only was Case IH insignia applied, but also the pink ribbon breast cancer logo. The finished tractor was delivered to Mill Farm at the end of July so missed this year’s baling, but Robert is looking forward to using the combo in 2020.

One thing is certain – if you are around the Wedmore area and you see a pink tractor on the road, you’ll know who’s driving it!

Robert Banwell (left) takes delivery of the pink Case IH Luxxum 110 from Stuart Crook of T H WHITE Pro Agri

One of the things we are most proud of at T H WHITE Agriculture is the depth of knowledge and personal experience among members of our team. 

That’s particularly true at our Frome branch where all our sales representatives have a farming background and have often learnt the best way to tackle a task or solve a problem by doing it themselves the hard way.

Our reps are not just going to come in to try and sell you something – they will actually look at what you are trying to achieve, talk through the options and spec-up the right machinery to give you the best solutions at the best price. The whole team at T H WHITE understands the importance of long term relationships, helping our customers to thrive through generations, advising on challenges and developments. On a day-to-day basis, the team will often be able to carry out on-farm fixes on-the-fly where farmers encounter problems with equipment.

As it’s now 18 months since the branch relocated from the old Vallis Road site to new premises on the western edge of Frome, we felt it would be an appropriate moment to profile the operation. Probably the most modern premises in the T H WHITE group, it serves a vast area spanning Somerset, North Devon as well as parts of Wiltshire & Dorset. The area is strong in mixed farming, with many small to medium-sized family farms with an emphasis on beef and dairy, but with less dedicated arable farming than some of the other regions served by T H WHITE.

Much of the equipment we supply from Frome tends to be small to mid-range New Holland and Case IH tractors, telehandlers, grassland equipment, slurry equipment, agricultural trailers, a range of implements and our big baler flagship product.  We also carry an extensive selection of used equipment.

Frome is also home to our Dairy Department managed by Nigel Ellis, who has been working closely with Agricultural Sales Director Ray Bennett to deliver a seamless and unified offering to dairy farmers. We will be looking at the Dairy Department in more detail in a future issue of White’s World.

The sales team is fully supported by our sales administration colleagues – Dave Comer and Charlotte Osborne whose responsibilities include stock management and stock orders, processing sales orders, invoicing, warranty and delivery documentation across our wide range of machine franchises – together with Finance Specialist Faye Parsons.

A key part of our customer offering are our aftersales functions. The service  workshop at Frome has been run by Dave Rideout for over 15 years with his team of experienced technicians and several apprentices. Like all T H WHITE workshops it is equipped with the latest diagnostic equipment and run by accredited, manufacturer-trained technicians. The Frome Parts Store is run by Steve Marshman and his team who keep a large stock of agricultural and dairy parts with thousands of genuine lines in stock, all with guarantees and ready for collection.

Our Frome Sales team is made up of Stuart Crook, our T H WHITE Pro Agri specialist for Case IH, Joe Woolley and Jamie Harraway specialising in New Holland kit, and Bob Gallop our Slurry specialist. We thought the best way to help you get to know them would be to let them introduce themselves in their own words…

BOB GALLOP Slurry specialist

Working at the mucky end of agriculture as T H WHITE’s Slurry Specialist may not be everyone’s idea of a dream job, but it’s a very necessary part of the cycle that delivers real benefits to our customers.

Landing this plumb role didn’t happen overnight – it seems almost unbelievable to me now that it’s 45 years since I first joined T H WHITE as a mechanic, working my way up the tree over the ensuing 13 years to become Workshop Foreman. In 1989 I left for a two year spell at a Deutz tractor and RABI equipment dealership in Westbury, before embarking on a wonderful adventure running a Ford tractor dealership workshop in Tanzania. Exciting as that was, it played havoc with family life so I returned to T H WHITE in Frome as an Area Sales Representative. In 2013 the company decided to appoint a Slurry Specialist and I have been doing that job since then. 

T H WHITE is a dealer for a select group of slurry equipment suppliers – Bauer for all fixed equipment, Hi Spec for tankers, Tramspread for umbilical equipment, Storth for auto scrapers and mixers and Vogelsang for applicators. Being able to represent them in this small sector of the vast agricultural industry means that I can offer a comprehensive and professional service. The territory I cover stretches from Hereford to Weymouth – with customers in all areas of livestock farming.

One of the most interesting innovations to have arisen in my time as Slurry Specialist has been the advent of the green bedding system in which cow slurry is recycled to produce bedding. It’s still controversial among farmers who have not yet experienced the quality of this odour-free and sterile product, but I now have more than a dozen very satisfied farmers using the system.

When away from the muck I enjoy delving in another kind of mud – as an avid gardener!

Stuart Crook T H WHITE Pro Agri

My introduction to agriculture came the hard way, with back-breaking work on the family pig farm with over 2,000 pigs. You can imagine my delight when I ‘escaped’ to Bath college to study building and construction, a booming industry at the time offering good money. A few fierce cold winters on construction sites soon changed my view of that and the warm, welcoming agricultural sector lured me back!

I started at a small Case IH agency – C E Davis & Co at Marshfield – and then moved to Boulters of Banwell where I spent several years as a sales representative.

Now, with more than 30 years in the industry and at T H WHITE for 12 of them, I have been able to develop and use my knowledge of the full Case IH product line-up as a specialist at T H WHITE Pro Agri in Frome.

There’s nothing like first-hand knowledge of what goes into the products you are dealing with so I attend as many supplier factory tours as I can to learn about engines, drivetrains, hydraulics and, of course, new products.

When I’m out talking to customers I know I’m not just there to sell something – I am bringing them the whole 

T H WHITE infrastructure which extends from the service and parts back-up at their local branch, right through to the functions provided by Group support to ensure that they always benefit from the latest knowledge and information, the best offers and health & safety aspects. The company has a long history and a solid future – and there aren’t so many you can say that about in these challenging times.

I take pride in many of the great business relationships I have been able to establish – not least the one with Bristol and South Gloucestershire Council. Whenever I see one of the red T H WHITE 

Pro Agri tractors at work in their neighbourhood it brings a smile to my face.

JAMIE HARRAWAY New Holland

I grew up on the family farm in Wrington which specialises in beef and sheep, as well as operating a livestock haulage business. I always knew that agriculture was where my future lay and I took a 3-year National Diploma in Agriculture at Cannington College before joining a farm near Bristol where I spent eight years gaining hands-on experience of dairy and arable activities.

After that I moved to Boulter Mead trailer centre where my daily tasks included sales administration, parts ordering and running the trailer workshop.

Eight months ago I took a step up by joining T H WHITE at Frome as a sales representative, becoming the newest member of the team there. 

A typical day will find me either at the dealership configuring new machinery, or out on farm meeting customers. 

And, if you would like a demo of a combine, baler, telehandler, tractor, drill, cultivator or any other piece of equipment, just give me a call.

JOE WOOLLEY New Holland

My dad managed a farm in Devizes where I grew up surrounded by farmers and farm machinery.  I suppose I never really doubted that my career would be in agriculture and after leaving school I studied for an agricultural engineering degree at Harper Adams university. As part of that I spent a placement year working for New Holland aftersales at Basildon, covering UK & Europe. That was a tremendous year, working as part of a large team, learning how machines are built and  – even more importantly – which parts are most subject to wear and eventual failure, and how to fix them! That training was invaluable, giving me a solutions-oriented attitude – fixing things, keeping them running and helping people.

Following university I became a fitter in T H WHITE’s Marlborough workshop, initially specialising in combines, subsequently moving to Frome where I gained experience on tractors. In 2015 I was successful in applying for a sales role, which I’ve been doing ever since. Being fully trained in both sales and service has proved extremely useful – I have been able to make quite a few impromptu fixes on farms!

A high that I’ll always remember was the sale of two combines to Josh Stratton at J M Stratton & Co, Codford, which placed me in the top New Holland UK sales tier that year, winning an all-expenses paid trip to Barcelona to watch Spanish Grand Prix.

I love the buzz of big sales, meeting people, together with all the coffee and chat. Things have been so busy lately that I don’t have a lot of time for hobbies, but I have just bought a house so there’s plenty of DIY to do – and I’m passionate about shooting.

Could it be that this year’s harvest has made you start thinking about new kit ready for next year?

Although it’s a bit of a cliché to say that big kit has long lead times, it’s actually true. Not only is it important to think ahead to be sure that the machinery you need is built and delivered on time, but ordering early will allow you to specify all the exact options that you want.

And, because early orders also help our business planning, we are able to offer some great discounts, finance plans and other incentives that won’t be available later.

We are currently finalising our 2020 harvest deals for both New Holland and Case IH machinery and the details will be in next month’s White’s World, but if you want to be at the head of the queue talk to our specialists in any T H WHITE Agriculture branch now who will be happy to advise and ensure your machinery is reserved on the very best terms.

T H WHITE September special offers from Agricultural Parts Departments.

Until 30 September you can benefit from special prices on genuine Väderstad cultivation parts…

CROSSCUTTER DISC

By opening up the possibility to perform an intensive full tillage at ultra-shallow working depth, the CrossCutter disc has positioned itself as the next revolution in the disc cultivator sector. Its unique cutting intensity crushes, chops and mulches in one single pass. 

For Carrier s/n 6300>  Was £52.90.  NOW £44.00

COULTER DISC

The Väderstad discs are manufactured from high quality V-55 Swedish steel at the fully-owned Väderstad genuine parts manufacturing SPH (Svensk Presshärdning), located close to the factory and head office in Sweden. The production reflects the same top-of-the-line product philosophy as all Väderstad products, which altogether guarantees the best value available in the market place. 

For Rapid s/n 1500 – 16000  Was £24.90.  NOW £20.50

MARATHON POINT 50/80mm. Was £64.90.  NOW £55.00

Reinforced hard metal in Wolfram carbide gives Marathon a lifetime 8 – 10 times longer than a standard point. Preserved sharpness ensures correct attack angle and working depth, which provides optimal soil quality across the whole surface.

MARATHON POINT 80mm. Was £67.90.  NOW £58.00

MARATHON BREAKMIX POINT

The BreakMix point combines the advantages of breaking compactions with a very intensive mixing. BreakMix adds versatility, lowers input cost and more importantly improves the agronomical working results. The BreakMix point is intended for primary or secondary tillage, on farms with heavier soils with risks of compaction. 

For Cultus, Opus and TopDown. Was £68.90.  NOW £60.00

COULTER

Recurrent tests demonstrate that Väderstad’s specially hardened coulters with hard metal plates in wolfram carbide generate the best drilling precision and work results across their entire service life. 

For Rapid s/n 899 >. Was £35.90.  NOW £30.00

ALL PRICES QUOTED EX-VAT

CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION ON VÄDERSTAD PARTS, DEMO EQUIPMENT AND ADVANCED TECHNIQUES TO TACKLE BLACK GRASS.

This year’s summer weather has provided ideal growing conditions for hedgerows and verges, meaning that the hedgecutting season is currently at its peak.

T H WHITE is a major UK stockist of McConnel hedgecutting equipment, and we can supply the full range of power arms suited to all applications.

But have you considered a pre-owned power arm? McConnel equipment is built to last, so buying a used power arm could be a smart move, saving you money and giving you a machine that still has a long life ahead of it.

At the time of publication we have two pre-owned McConnel PA 6565T power arms available. This model offers a 6.5m reach to tackle intensive verge mowing and hedge cutting, XTC control, a 65hp pump and electric rotor control and oil. 

The first, at just £11,500+VAT,  has a 1.2m MultiCut head and is in very good condition. For details call Paul Churches on 07702 724308.

The second, in outstanding condition, features the world’s first 1.2m dual rotor flailhead and is offered at £13,500+VAT. You can see photos of this at thwhiteused.co.uk, or call Joe Woolley on 07818 077591.

T H WHITE’s 2019 season Demonstration Fleet includes the Väderstad TD400 TopDown cultivator and the Rapid RDA600S seed drill.

SEE FOR YOURSELF JUST WHAT THEY CAN DO. YOU CAN REQUEST A DEMO ONLINE AT www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/get-in-touch OR BY CALLING YOUR AGRICULTURAL REP.

We are celebrating the busiest season of the year with some great offers on New Holland tractors and telehandlers which will help you to save money, benefit from some great finance plans and enjoy extras at no additional cost.

Topping the offers is the new T7 LWB range with Stage V emission compliant engines. Fitted with PLMConnect telematics as standard from the factory, this offer includes twelve months subscription FREE OF CHARGE. PLMConnect allows you to manage your fleet  from the comfort of your office using a mobile network. You can stay in touch with your machines at all times, and you can even send and receive real-time information to save time and enhance productivity.

The T7 LWB is available in four models from 225-270hp. Head-turning styling includes new ‘cat-eye’ lights, while the ‘gull wing’ profile roof is packed with LED cab lights for true round the clock farming. The new Nef engines are fully compliant with the even more stringent Stage V emission standards and  develop between 225-270hp(CV) whilst maintaining outstanding fuel economy. 

5+55 at 0% FINANCE is now available on the TH range of telehandlers. Easily tailored to suit individual profiles, this finance offer is an industry leader. Based on a maximum subsidy of 50% of the retail price or the balance to finance, whichever is lower.*

Finally we are delighted to announce the new T6.160 Electro Command – the only six cylinder tractor in its power segment – with a special introductory discount. Details from your rep.

*Terms  and conditions apply – please contact T H WHITE for full details.

These offers are valid until 30 September 2019.

Although maize is traditionally one of the last crops to be harvested, now is the time to be thinking about the kit needed to make this year’s harvest as efficient and profitable as possible.

New Holland has been busy developing an all-new maize header range embracing rigid and flip-up versions in various sizes. The stalk rolls now have four knives for aggressive pulling down of stalks of any size, and the deck plates are electronically adjustable from the cab to adapt to changing stalk and cob size.

Optional rotary dividers further enhance the already smooth crop intake in laid maize crops. The front profile has been redesigned to expose the gathering chains, ideal when working in laid maize, as the stalks are actively ratcheted into the header to ensure they are all collected, as well as speeding up harvesting.

For fine chopping and superb spreading of mulched material, integrated stalk choppers can be fitted. This is perfect for minimum or zero tillage operations. Two in-built header adjustment settings have been developed to ensure your maize header always works at the most efficient setting for you. The rugged lynch pin enables overall point adjustment and this can be further fine-tuned by altering the bolt to achieve specific cutting heights.

The 980CR rigid maize header is available with 5, 6, 8, 12 or 16 rows, while the 980CF flip-up version can be ordered with 6, 8 or 12 rows.

Don’t delay – talk to us today! Just contact your T H WHITE Agricultural sales rep for all the details.

Black grass – Alopecurus Myosuroides Huds – is one of the biggest agronomic challenges facing UK arable farmers today.

This invasive weed thrives on heavy soil, particularly where drainage is poor. On light soils it’s a problem in wetter areas. About 80 per cent of seeds germinate in the autumn – hot, dry summers see strong early autumn-germination, while cool, wet autumns usually result in increased dormancy and delayed germination. The seeds can remain dormant for up to 20 years and the plant is becoming increasingly resistant to herbicides.

If left untreated, black grass will vigorously compete with the crop, contaminating it and reducing yield. Effective control is therefore a must and Väderstad has developed a unique ultra-shallow tillage system to help combat it.

The first step in identifying and removing black grass is to encourage it to germinate. More than 90 per cent of the seeds germinate at a depth of 2 to 2.5cm and germination is triggered by light, so to bring the seeds to the optimum depth, as well as ensuring good seed-to-soil contact, Väderstad has designed the CrossCutter Disc which provides full cut-out at only 2-3cm working depth over the full working width.

Each CrossCutter Disc has an 11.5cm wide contact area to the soil and is individually mounted on its own rubber suspended disc arm which enables the discs to follow the ground contour accurately, thus ensuring very even results. The Cross Cutter discs can be fitted to the Väderstad Carrier disc cultivator which is available in 3 to 12m working widths. 

This ultra-shallow tillage ensures the seeds will germinate into a stale seedbed when you want them to. The CrossCutter disc’s unique cutting intensity crushes, chops and mulches in one single pass and any residual black grass can then be treated easily with herbicides. 

The CrossCutter Disc is excellent in oilseed rape stubble and in cover crops, while also enabling great advantages in grain stubble and on cultivated land, encouraging fast residue breakdown and providing great conditions for the next crop.

It has also been proven that the optional straw harrow fitted to the front of a Carrier with CrossCutter discs will germinate more black grass. 

Because CrossCutter Discs move substantially less soil than conventional discs, it also means that less fuel is used, but that doesn’t mean it’s slow – far from it – the recommended working speed is 15-20km/h.

For full details of black grass control methods and the full range of Väderstad machinery, please contact your T H WHITE Agriculture rep or your local branch.

Case IH and T H WHITE Pro Agri are hosting a High Horse Power Tillage Event on Thursday 29 August 2019, from 10am to 4pm.

The free-to-attend event is being held on a 180-acre field at Norman Count Velcourt Farm, East of Salisbury, just off A30, postcode SP5 1SU.

There will be working demonstrations of a Case IH Quadrac 540 with CVX transmission (a combo unique to T H WHITE), Magnum 380 Roadtrac CVX, as well as a selection of Optum and Puma tractors, together with Pottinger tillage equipment including a 10m set of terra discs. Many other items will also be on display.

Refreshments will be available, but we would like to know how many guests to expect so please RSVP to Chris Martin on 07919 044389 or email chris.martin@thwhite.co.uk

The Avebury Ploughing Association will be holding its celebrated Annual Ploughing Match this year on Saturday 28 September. 

The Ploughing Association has been running annual competitions since the days of horse ploughs and must be one of the oldest in the country. It is still going strong thanks to the tremendous local support which it receives from both farmers and ploughmen in the area.

  This year the match will take place at Rabson Manor Farm, Winterbourne Bassett, by kind permission of Messrs W K Horton and Sons.

There is a broad range of categories, so if you would like to compete please visit aveburyploughingassociation.co.uk where you will be able to download an entry form.

It may seem strange to be talking about winter servicing while we are still in the middle of summer, but the biggest savings await those who book early.

In fact, by booking straight after the season for a winter period service with T H WHITE you can save a massive 20% on servicing and in-stock parts.

What makes this great deal even better is the fact that T H WHITE will service ANY MAKE, ANY MODEL and ANY AGE of equipment. Our technicians are manufacturer-trained and our workshops house state-of the art diagnostic equipment. You couldn’t put your trust in better hands. 

So make a note to treat your kit to the professional treatment to ensure it’s in good running order well in time for next season and save money at the same time.

Booking early will ensure you receive the highest level of discount. Bookings open on 1 September and, as strict booking deadlines apply, don’t be late! 

Black grass is a serious issue for British arable farmers. As well as being tenacious once established, the weed is being introduced onto ‘clean farms’ across the UK via straw, imported manures, machinery, or even through purchased seed.

Fortunately there are a number of ways in which farmers can tackle this challenging weed and the most successful regimes usually involve a combination of cultivation and chemical control. The need to avoid these plants building-up herbicide resistance is important and so in the Väderstad supplement with this issue of White’s World we have looked at new cultivation techniques which can minimise chemical application.

But one of the difficulties facing farmers is that 80% of black-grass emergence occurs from August through to October. That would be the time when it could be destroyed most easily, but more than half winter cereal and most oilseed rape crops will have been sown before the end of September, meaning that the majority of black grass plants now emerge within crops.

Logic’s CTM600 Contact 2000 weed wiper provides an innovative answer, being designed to apply glyphosate direct to the target species during the active growing period in May to July when there is an adequate height differential between the main crop and black grass. By accurately setting  the working height of the machine’s unique, contra-rotating brush, only the weed plants are targetted with a liberal coating of chemical, ensuring rapid and effective weed control while eliminating chemical wastage and leaving non-targeted plants untouched.

Designed for mounting on a tractor’s three point linkage, the Logic CTM600 has a 6m working width and a 270-litre on-board chemical tank to sustain work rates of between 13 acres (5Ha) and 20 acres (8Ha) per hour. Not only does this method achieve significant chemical savings, it also minimises unwanted environmental effects.

The Logic CTM600 requires 2 double acting spool valves with a minimum hydraulic oil flow rate of 50 litres per minute.  One pair of spool valves is used to drive the brush rotation motors and the second is split using the hydraulic function controller to operate the outer boom, break back and raise/lower features. A 12v electric pump supplies the chemical at a controlled rate via an in-cab control unit, ensuring the correct saturation of chemical on the brush, depending on weed density. An override button can be used at any point to deliver extra chemical to the brush for treating more dense area of weeds.

CTM600 IS EFFECTIVE ON THE FARM

Farm manager Luke Hargrave is responsible for 1,000ha of arable land W H Strawson (Farms) Ltd, where black grass has become a major problem. As part of his strategy to keep on top of it he took delivery of a Logic CTM600W in May 2018 and put it straight to work.

“It’s superb,” he says. “The effective brush design ensures maximum herbicide take up by the weeds and the hydraulic nozzle application to the brush makes it fully controllable. It kills 95 per cent of any black grass in a single pass, with minimal chemical used.“We wait until the black-grass is just above the wheat with enough leaf exposed to guarantee positive contact, but before seeds are viable.”

Treatment areas range from patches to whole fields and the farm’s RTK network ensures accurate coverage. The 6m working width means additional wheelings are created where treatments have to be made, but according to Luke the benefitsfar outweigh any additional costs.

“We calculated the additional crop area run over by the tractor on rowcrop wheels and it’s minimal compared either to the risk of black grass maturing and spreading its seeds, or sacrificing affected crop areas by spraying it off with a conventional sprayer.”

Using the contact fits in well with the farm’s environmental policies, significantly reducing chemical use. “We comply with label and manufacturer dilution rates and the on-board 270-litre tank lasts more than a day. It doesn’t drip, we can accurately match the application rate to suit the weed population and we know exactly what we are putting on. The tractor runs at tick-over most of the time so fuel use is negligible. The Logic CTM600W has given us an opportunity to tackle our biggest weed problem effectively with minimal chemical use while saving the crop.”

Want to know more? Just contact your Agriculture rep or any T H WHITE Agriculture branch.

The Government has re-opened its Countryside Productivity Small Grants (CPSG) scheme enabling farm businesses to apply for new grants for investments in new technology, such as precision land management and dairy herd management.

A total pot of £15 million (grants between £3,000 and £12,000) is available for all farm types, including livestock, horticulture, dairy and arable businesses.

Many new items have been added to the list of equipment covered by the grants, so speak to T H WHITE Agriculture or T H WHITE Dairy today to see if your planned investment qualifies, or go to www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/cpsg-grants where you will find a link to the Government Handbook listing eligibility criteria.

Even if you received a grant up to £9,000 in Round 1 of the scheme, or your application was withdrawn or rejected, you can still apply in Round 2. The grants are designed to support investments which will help achieve improvements in technical efficiency, animal health and welfare, resource efficiency or nutrient management. The scheme is open for applications until midday on 3 September 2019 which can be made at www.cpsmall.org.uk

Since the Williams family threw open their barn doors to the public in June 2016, Raglan Farm Park has quickly grown to become a firm favourite for young and old alike, recently being voted ‘Best Family Day Out in South Wales’.

The task of maintaining the 40 acres of Monmouthshire parkland and keeping it spick and span for visitors calls for dependable machinery and when the Park needed new tractors T H WHITE Agriculture rep Joe Woolley gave them a demonstration of the New Holland T6.180. Father & son team Keith and Gareth Williams agreed the T6 was the tops and ordered two. Gareth is seen here taking delivery of the tractors from Colin Davies – together with a line-up of somewhat smaller tractors to get the youngsters thinking along the right lines!

Logic, well known for building the toughest trailed flail mowers on the market has announced an all new model MFP flail mower, taking this popular model a step further.

Already featuring a tough cutting deck and a powerful 16hp V twin engine, the 2019 MFP now has the added advantage of a single lever to engage the drive belts. This delivers the most efficient drive to the flail rotor through a simple pulley tensioning three belts to give incredible performance.

It’s available in two cutting sizes, 1.2m and 1.5m, with a choice of rough cut or fine cut flails.

If you would like to know more or arrange a demonstration, please contact T H WHITE Logic specialists Simon Knight on 07860 712963 ( Marlborough), or Tim Rochfort 07973 911934 (Toddington).

Until 31 August we are offering 0% finance, discounts and extended warranties on Case IH / T H WHITE Pro Agri tractor and harvest equipment.

• Retail Finance available on ALL tractor models – 3+33 at 0%  up to Maxxum and 1+2 at 0% on models above based on 50% of retail price.

• Additional retail discounts on Farmall, Luxxum, Maxxum, Pump and Optum/Optum CVX ranges

• In-house extended Tractor warranty called Safeguard Warranty is now available covering the base year plus an additional 2 years or 3000 hours or 3 years whichever comes sooner.  What’s more it’s possible to extend the duration and hours of this package.

• Retail Finance available on combines and balers – 1+2 at 0%  based on 50% of retail price.

• In-house extended Harvester products warranty called Safeguard Warranty is now available covering base year plus an additional 2 years for max 600 hours or 3 years whichever comes sooner.

• Flexible retail discounts on combines, headers, large and round balers. Speak to your rep today!

• Safeguard Warranty terms apply.

Contact T H WHITE Pro Agri at Frome (01373 465941), or Stockbridge (01264 811260).

When it comes to durable, versatile telehandlers, Manitou is hard to beat for a combination of features and capabilities at affordable prices. We have the latest machines across the range, in stock and ready to go…

Well-suited to cereals, livestock, mixed farming, market gardening, nurseries, poultry and equestrian tasks, the Manitou MLT635-140 v+ (above) is a machine of many talents. Powered by a Deutz 136hp Stage 4 engine, it is fitted with M-vario+ hydrostatic CVT transmission, load sensing piston pump, oil-over protection, road lights, front and rear work lights, flashing beacon, hydraulic locking, 48in ITA forks and carriage, a 7in vision display, heater and air suspension seat.

LIMITED STOCK: Manitou MLT630-105 vario elite

Perhaps the best all-rounder, the Manitou MLT630-105 vario elite weighs in at only 3,000kg but benefits from the power of a 136hp Deutz engine plus lifting height of 6.1m and outreach of 3.34m. Add to that m-vario+ hydrostatic transmission, cab heater, rops, fops, road and LED work lights, reverse light, flashing beacon, hydraulic locking, ANSI cab, JSM joystick, 48in ITA fixed forks carriage, radio, electric mirror, air suspension seat and 7in display and you have the perfect package.

LIMITED STOCK: Manitou MLT741-140

The Big Boy of our current stock, the Manitou MLT741-140 is a tough contender for livestock farming and construction applications with a tall 6.9m lifting height, 3.92m outreach and a lifting capacity of 4,100kg. Everything about it is designed for comfort, performance and productivity. Features that will help you make the most of your working day include m-vario+ hydrostatic CVT transmission, load sensing pump, rops, fops, road lights, front and rear work lights, flashing beacon hydraulic locking, JSM joystick, 5 hydraulic services, 48in ITA forks and carriage, bluetooth radio, 7in vision display and an air suspension seat.

Manitou MLA-T 533-145 v+

An articulated chassis, offers superb manoeuvrability and the MLA-T 533-145 v+ telescopic loader wraps it up with performance and profitability. Fitted with M-Vario Plus transmission, a 143 hp engine and a load sensing pump, the machine also offers easy access to the main engine components and centrally positioned greasing points, maintenance is simple, optimising the profitability of your operation.

Our 2019 fleet of agricultural demonstration machinery has been finalised.

We are anticipating high demand for demo sessions so be sure to book yours as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

JUST CLICK HERE TO REQUEST A DEMO.

Here’s the line-up:

New Holland

Combines: CR9.90, CR8.90.

Baler: BB1290 Square Baler.

Tractors: T7.270 with Auto Command, T7.315 HD with full guidance, T6.145, T6.180 DC, T7.225 Auto Command.

CASE IH T H WHITE PRO AGRI

Combine: Axial Flow Combine Harvester.

Tractors: Farmall 115D HiLo HD with 24×24 powershift transmission fitted with Lynx LRZ100 Loader, Puma 240CVX with front PTO and AFS guidance, Puma 165CVX with full guidance. 

We also have a stock of short and long term hire tractors available for hire during harvest, including a Puma 175XVX, Puma 200CVX and Puma 220 multicontroller.

MANITOU

Telehandlers: MLA T533, MLT 630-105 Vario, MLT 737-130.

VÄDERSTAD

Cultivator: TopDown TD400.

Drill: Rapid RDA 600S combination drill.

PÖTTINGER

Grassland: Hit 8.81 Tedder, 301 Alpha motion, 302 ED.

KUHN

Baler: VB2160 Variable Chamber Baler.

HE-VA

He-Va trailed Subsoiler 5.3m rigid, He-Va mounted disc Cultivator 2.75m, He-Va Contour Disc roller 4.25m.

SKY AGRICULTURE

Sky Drill on request.

To book a demo please contact your rep or use our online form to request a demo booking.

Looking for a quick and easy way to book your machinery in for a service? Look no further!

We are pleased to launch the new ‘Request a Service’ function on the 

T H WHITE Agriculture website, enabling busy farmers to arrange a service quickly and easily from their computer, tablet or mobile phone.

No more searching for phone signal to call us, or waiting until we’re open to pop in to a branch – you can notify our service managers of your requirements at any time of day.

Simply visit www.thwhiteagriculture.co.uk/contact/get-in-touch and click ‘Request a Service’. Then just provide your equipment details, preferred T H WHITE branch, desired service date and your contact details, and a member of our team will contact you to confirm your booking.

When the crop has been cut it needs to be transported and Warwick offers some of the best value and high quality grain trailers on the market today.

Top choice for grain and root crops is the Warwick 14/16 tonne range which feature compensating sprung suspension, leaf sprung drawbar, a 4mm floor and 3mm sides for durability.  All have LED Lights to RTA Specification and for efficient road operation the Fastmaster variant benefits from Cam Brakes operated by two line Air and Hydraulic plus ABS.

Warwick offers many trailers from small pick-ups and flatbeds to the largest road legal models, all designed for specific tasks. We can help you find exactly the one you need at the best price – contact your T H WHITE rep.

T H WHITE Agriculture has become a supplier of MacDon’s Draper series of combine headers. These exceptional headers offer unrivalled harvesting performance, delivering outstanding results and productivity.

Available in sizes up to 13.7m (45ft), MacDon FlexDraper® and Draper headers benefit from more than 70 years’ experience making harvesting equipment for farmers on the rich prairie lands of Winnipeg and Manitoba in Canada. A world-leader in harvest technology, MacDon works directly with producers and harvesters in some of the toughest conditions around the world to ensure that its headers deliver worry-free harvesting performance with any crop, in any conditions, with any major brand of combine harvester.

At the heart of MacDon’s designs is the instant response Active Float System which provides 4.8 degrees of lateral float and 178 mm (7in) of vertical float independent of the combine feeder house. That means you can cut extremely close to the ground without pushing soil. The operator has On-the-Go Control – from the driving seat – of ground pressure, cutting height and fore-aft header tilt, while Active Crop Flow gently places crop on the side drapers heads-first and swiftly moves it onto the feed draper, where it’s scooped up into the combine’s feeder housing. This promotes peak combine efficiency by saving fuel, improving threshing action, creating better straw distribution, and allowing for a more productive harvest overall.

These are true multi-crop headers that are able to harvest cereals, oil seeds, beans – just about any crop in any condition. You can see a video of MacDon headers in action at thwhiteagriculture.co.uk or our Facebook page @THW Agriculture. If you would like to demo a new MacDon header this season, speak to your T H WHITE rep or contact us through the website. We think you will be impressed…

The weather was kind and the competition intense. Congratulations to Piggy French on winning the 2019 Mitsubishi Motors Badminton Horse Trials on her horse Vanir Kamira!

The action drew huge crowds and the T H WHITE stand enjoyed some very busy days and super orders, reflecting the fact that it’s becoming increasingly important for the smaller landowner to be independent in terms of maintenance machinery. The team mounted an extensive display of Honda ATVs, Logic attachments and Robotic mowers. The most popular items sold this year were related to paddock care, in particular, rollers, harrows and sprayers.

All eyes will be on the new sponsor for next year (as yet unannounced) as Mitsubishi Motors step down after an incredible 28 years as title sponsor.

Don’t miss our great pre-season deals on new Väderstad Tempo high speed planters!

INTEREST-FREE FINANCE AVAILABLE

Contact your T H WHITE sales representative for all the details.

Väderstad has long been considered the market leader, concentrating on ‘getting the best from your land,’ a purpose shared by T H WHITE Group.

WE HAVE ‘READY-TO-GO’ KIT IN LIMITED QUANTITIES – RESERVE YOURS TODAY!

The company’s edge comes from its focus on essential drilling and cultivation tasks. Väderstad focuses on creating the optimal soil conditions to maximise yields. Build quality and versatility sets Väderstad apart, also delivering amazing efficiency and productivity.

The Tempo TPF8 planter is the new generation high-speed planter, delivering unmatched precision at double the speed of traditional planters in all conditions. Equipped with hydraulic support wheels mounted between the row units, this avoids any tilting in hilly conditions and the wide tyre profile maintains the working depth irrespective of soil type. This 8 row model has four support wheels coupled as a hydraulic unit ensuring an even load and smoother ride further improving planting precision. Fitting most tractors Tempo has low hydraulic requirement, self-sufficient electric power and requires low draught force. This drill is offered with E-Control or ISOBUS control system and the option of a fertiliser kit, disc markers and hydraulic weight transfer.

The Väderstad Rapid RDA600S is the seed drill that carries out seedbed preparation, levelling, drilling and re-consolidation in one pass. This model comes with the hardy System Disc Aggressive, track eradicator tines, bout and pre-em markers, interactive depth control, a tramline kit, reinforced tyres, work lights, wireless Gateway technology and E-control as well as Väderstad’s SeedEye – a unique calibration system for seed counting and monitoring.

This NEW Väderstad CR500 Carrier with 470mm discs is a true multi-tasker designed for high speed tillage and seedbed preparation with a wide range of front tools, discs and packers germinating all in its pass. Versatile in handling ultra-shallow to deeper cultivation, the Carrier saves passes, decreases machine cost per hectare and provides the best start possible for the coming crop.

We also have a Carrier 525XL (ex display at £38,150) – a trailed disc cultivator with a 5.25m working width and adjustable discs. This larger work-horse is well suited for deeper cultivation or breaking up pastures. Carriers can be configured for five main tasks; stubble cultivation, incorporation, seedbed preparation, small-seed drilling and pest prevention. A full range of disc sizes are available from ultra-shallow tillage at 2-3cm depth up to 16cm working depth. The conical shape of the disc produces fine tilth and mixes residues evenly ensuring the same working angle is maintained irrespective of wear and working depth.

This superb EX-DEMO TD400 TopDown Cultivator at £52,000 is the ultimate high intensity multipurpose cultivator, performing both full-scale shallow cultivation and a deep cultivation in a single pass. A TopDown reduces passes, preserves ground moisture, increases capacity and lowers costs. 12.5cm spaced discs on individually suspended disc arms, creates fine tilth by cutting and mixing the top soil. The 27cm spaced tines then loosen and mix the soil and crop residues down to 30cm working depth. In the final two working zones, the leveller and packer then concludes by ensuring an even and fully reconsolidated surface. To adapt to varying soil conditions, the working intensity of the discs can be adjusted from the cab on the move.

To enquire about any of the Väderstad products on these pages, contact your T H WHITE sales representative TODAY.

Despite gathering storm clouds, T H WHITE Agriculture held its first customer open evening at the new Hereford Branch on 2 May.

The evening saw around 150 guests visit the depot, both existing and potential customers from the surrounding farming community. They had the opportunity to see behind the scenes at the branch, view our extensive range of machinery and meet our major suppliers including New Holland, Manitou, Kverneland, Lynx, Väderstad, McConnel, Sparex, Jensen, Kramp, MX Handling, HiSpec, Hardi and PLM alongside AgXtend.

Welcoming everyone to the event, T H WHITE managing director Alex Scott explained that the Hereford branch represented a new chapter for T H WHITE, taking on new staff and a new customer base, and he explained a little of the history of the family and staff-owned company, how diversity had been a core strength over the years, and that we intend to remain in Hereford for a long time. He went on to thank all the manufacturers at the event, in particular New Holland with whom we have had a relationship for over 100 years, and Kverneland who are new to us. Thanks also went to general manager James Ashworth and everyone involved in making the evening a success, supported by the excellent food from Haven Hog Roast and local craft beers from the Wobbly Brewery.

As well as collecting for Hereford’s St Michael’s Hospice, a raffle was held with an exciting collection of prizes. The first one out of the box, picked by Pat Smith, New Holland Business Director for UK and Ireland, was a pair of tickets for the 2019 Goodwood Festival of Speed. This was won by Anthony Dale of Hainstone Farm.

We hope that the evening’s conversations and networking lead to strong T H WHITE customer relationships in this new territory.

Whether its tillage, sowing, spreading or mowing, Kverneland has the answer. Celebrating 140 years of agricultural excellence, we have great deals on this outstanding range of kit exclusively from our Hereford branch.Mowers & Mower Conditioners FROM £8,150+VAT

Kverneland 3232MN Mower Conditioner

The outstanding 8-disc 3232MN central mounted mower conditioner is in stock and ready to go from our Hereford branch. It folds into a 125degree vertical transport position with a working width of 3.16m and features centre-mounted spring suspension, nylon tines, a 600/900rpm conditioner rotor and non stop BreakBack System. When encountering an obstacle, the BreakBack will swing the machine backwards and over the obstacle, returning it to the original working position once the obstacle has been passed. Also available right now is the 3332MT central mounted mower conditioner with a 3.2m working width and featuring the all-new innovative QuattroLink suspension concept for Mower Conditioners. The 2828M centre rear mounted disc mower boasts a 2.8m working width and a weight of only 805kg meaning it can be operated with just a 50hp tractor. It includes hydraulic spring adjustment, non stop break, 125 degree vertical transport solution, central suspension as standard.

Exacta TL 1500 litre spreader

We have an Exacta TL 1500 litre spreader complete with GPS controlled intelligent spreading, in stock ready to go for just £13,950 EX VAT. Its GEOSPREAD system provides section control with sections of only one metre wide, enabling switching of sections over the middle to reduce unnecessary overlap, thus saving on fertiliser and promoting a better yield.

Tedders & Rakes FROM £7,000+VAT

Kverneland 9472C rotor rake

The Kverneland 9472C is a high performance two-rotor rake producing a nice even centre swath from adjustable raking widths of between 6.2m to 7.2m.  Mounted on a strong and stable frame, features include actively-steered wheels, the Terralink quattro system and hydraulically-raised rotors as standard.

Kverneland 8576 Mounted Tedder Proline

If you are looking for a heavier-duty tedder, the 8576 Mounted Tedder Proline features a strong and sturdy design with an exceptionally powerful driveline concept, combined with compact transport dimensions. With a 7.6m working width, it has 6/7 rotors/tines and weighs 980kg.

Kverneland Compactline 8460 hay making tedder

The low maintenance Kverneland Compactline 8460 is a purpose built hay making tedder with standard vibration dampers and a strong V-shaped central unit and central adjustment for border tedding. Weighing only 680kg with 6 rotors/5 tines and a working width of 6.05m, the power requirements are low and operational capabilities impressive.

Kverneland FRO Multipurpose 2.8 Chopper – just £5,950 + VAT

The FRO multipurpose 2.8m chopper (just £5,950+VAT) is ideal for chopping grass, pasture, set-aside land and stubble. It is a minimum maintenance machine suitable for tractors up to 140hp with front or rear mounting.  The hydraulic offset offers multi-purpose versatility for clearing out field edges through to road maintenance.

0% FINANCE ON ALL ARABLE EQUIPMENT, GRASS PRODUCTS AND FEEDING AND BEDDING EQUIPMENT UNTIL 30 JUNE
Order by the end of June and defer the first payment until August 2019 at either 0+2 or 0+24 payments at 0%. And if you don’t want to defer your payments, Kverneland’s flexible finance also offers 1+2 and 3+33 payment plans at 0%. All based on 50% of RRP or balance to finance, whichever is lower. Call your rep today!

For the latest availability on all our Kverneland kit, call our Hereford branch today on 01432 352333, Will Farr on 07495 114325 or Ben Linton on 07495 114479.

The range of technologies available to farmers to increase efficiency and profitability while also improving sustainability is growing all the time.

To bring together the best-in-class, easy-to-use technologies, New Holland has launched its new aftermarket precision farming brand, AgXtend. Initially, five innovative solutions will be available through AgXtend, all of which can be fully integrated into New Holland Agriculture’s existing PLM precision farming platforms.

CropXplorer is a highly advanced biomass sensor which uses exclusive features and algorithms to determine fertilization rate based on crop needs. It’s simple to use, requires no calibration and can be mounted on a standard 3 points hitch or front weight.

SoilXplorer allows users to discover the full potential of their soils using a contactless sensor to measure soil conductivity at four different depths. This results in accurate soil mapping, identifying areas of compaction allowing tillage implements to work at full depth only where needed.

The new crop NIR sensor can be mounted on all types of equipment: forage harvesters, combines, balers and tankers. It allows farmers to determine yield moisture as well as crop constituents.

Xpower is the electro-herbicide that allows farmers to replace chemicals with electricity for weeding and pre-harvest desiccation of crops, and the package is completed by the new FarmXtend App, a smart weather application working with a complete set of connected sensors.

Full details of the AgXtend offering are available from our specialist Andrew Collier on 07769 931553, or at agxtend.com where there are also downloadable brochures on each of the components.

Monday 6 May saw 115 Fordson, Ford, New Holland and Ford Conversion tractors assemble at Rowde, near Devizes, for The Big Ford Tractor Working Day.

The annual event held at Jim Butler’s Farm, and organised and run by our Agricultural team at Marlborough under Leadership of Andrew Collier and Justin Moore, raises funds for charity and usually attracts around 2,500 Spectators. T H WHITE Agriculture, together with our manufacturer partners New Holland UK and Vaderstad UK, proudly supported the event with equipment and prizes for entrants. Six tractors even came from as far afield as Northern Ireland and the rest from all over England.

The event has established a large following, both among our customers and people attracted by social media, helping to raise over £3,000 for this year’s nominated charities – Dorothy House Hospice Care, Freewheelers Blood Bikes and the Forever Friends Appeal at the Bath Royal United Hospital.

KUHN is the ‘Rolls Royce’ of grass kit, so make sure you have the best this season. As a major Kuhn dealer T H WHITE can offer you the full Kuhn product range and we currently have all these items and more IN STOCK, ready to go, and backed up by a fabulous after-sales package on parts and service. All machines benefit from excellent manufacturer warranties, with 2-year warranties on balers.

PLUS… We also have a large selection of Non Grass KUHN Kit in stock – supporting late cultivation, spreading and drilling, maize prep…

Kuhn Twin Disc Fertiliser Spreaders that we currently have in stock include Axis 30.2, Axis 40.2 emc and Axis 50.2 hemc models, all of which incorporate the CDA distribution system to deliver the right dose in the right place every time, resulting in significant cost efficiencies and savings in fertiliser.  With capacities from 1,400l upwards, the units can be linked to tractor guidance systems. Spread width can be varied from 12 to 50 meters simply by changing the spinner discs.

KUHN Profile 24.2 CL TMR Mixer Wagon
A one-off opportunity to acquire this ex-demo Kuhn Mixer Wagon at a very keen price: cross feeding, 2 vertical augers, anti overflow ring 5 point, Flexilift tilt and slide conveyor, 6 auger knives, k-nox augers, manual counter knives.
Only £39,950

Don’t forget we offer the full Kuhn range including ploughs and bedding and feeding products – if there’s something you don’t see here we can usually obtain it on request.

To enquire about any of the KUHN products shown here, contact your T H WHITE sales representative TODAY. Make 2019 your best season ever!

Following the spring sunshine in March and April, growth of hedgerows and verges has been early and rapid this year. In anticipation of a fast start to the cutting season we have made sure that our 2019 order of McConnel Power Arms is in stock and available to customers right now.

As a major UK stockist of McConnel hedgecutting equipment, this year’s stock starts with the trusty PA 5455 from just £14,260 Ex-VAT and goes right up to the meaty PA 6570 for non-stop contracting professionals. There’s also a little one for the small scale farmer and contractor – we have a PA 3430 motion mini control – compact, light, fuel efficient with outstanding manoeuvrability and precision for working in smaller spaces.

All our McConnel power arms come complete with a cutting head and oil. Buyers can choose a 1.2 or 1.5m head and optional orbital unit which then allows the unit to work at additional angles to cater for cutting in narrow lanes.

Revolution Control

Our PA 6570Ts come with McConnel’s Revolution Control, a state-of-the-art multi-function reach arm control system that enables users to tackle a huge variety of work tasks, offering significant strides in productivity and safety.

Multicut Flailhead

Our power arms are supplied with the McConnel Multicut Flailhead in which the spiral layout of the lugs ensures that only two flails are cutting at any one time for a smooth, continuous cutting action.

If you are thinking about upgrading your hedgecutting equipment or a brand new purchase, don’t miss out on the best – contact your T H WHITE sales representative today for great deals.