Agri Trader

05/09/2026

The good old land rover defender 💪💪

Exeter RPU were keen to give this motorist a tug after spotting what appeared to be a tank being towed without any form of securing equipment and hogging the overtaking lane whilst well under the speed limit.

At first glance the officers thought that this was a lightweight plywood recreation for military reenactments, they were mortified to realise that this was in fact the full 21 tonnes of soviet steel being dragged along by a Land Rover Defender.

After a rolling roadblock was put in place, the vehicle was escorted very carefully to a weighbridge where it clocked in at a staggering 18,328kg (yes you read that correctly, 18.3 TONNES) over the maximum train weight.

The vehicle was immediately prohibited from further travel and the driver arrested for driving without due care and attention amongst a slew of other road traffic offences.

Driving an overladen vehicle massively reduces braking ability, if it wasn't for the commercial brakes fitted to the agricultural flatbed trailer, we don't believe this vehicle would have stopped at all, if you are in doubt about your vehicle's towing capacity, please refer to the manufacturer's specifications. "If it's on its gone" is not a good enough excuse.

04/09/2026

🚜 WHAT’S THE MOST RIDICULOUS BIT OF RED TAPE YOU’VE HAD TO DEAL WITH ON YOUR FARM?

We want to hear it. 👇

Too much paperwork. Confusing rules. Repeating the same information. Hours lost to admin that could be spent actually farming.

NFU Cymru is asking Welsh farmers to speak up about the bureaucracy that gets in the way, and what needs to change.

📝 Make your voice heard through the NFU Cymru Red Tape Survey before 2 October 2026.
💬 Comment below with your biggest red-tape headache.
📲 Share this post. The more farmers who respond, the stronger the picture we can build of the issues affecting Welsh farming.

The more responses they get, the harder it is to ignore. 🚜

Take the survey here 👇 https://online1.snapsurveys.com/Interview/fcf90b9f-46b6-44b7-8b3f-760d240674e1

NFU Cymru is asking farming businesses to share their experiences of the burden of red tape on farm and what changes they would like to see make regulation more practical and proportionate.

03/09/2026

Get scanning 🤪🥰

21/08/2026

What do farmers and las Vegas have in common ?

19/08/2026

Would like to wish all advertisers and friends a successful Pembrokeshire County Show 2026.

17/08/2026

At a time when wildfires are affecting communities across Wales, our farmers are working tirelessly along side emergency responders to help tackle the fires and protect our land, animals and people.
We see you. We appreciate you. We thank you. 🌿❤️
Thank you to every Welsh farmer on the front line. 🚜🔥🐑
This beautiful poem is by Helena Sedgwick on the love Llandovery page

14/08/2026

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We're giving one lucky winner the chance to get their hands on a pair of Kaiwaka Stormforce Bib + Brace Overtrousers – built to handle the toughest conditions with waterproof, windproof and breathable protection.

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13/08/2026

From the love Llandovery page.
Here’s a shot that sums up our wonderful community spirit! Everyone battling together!
So grateful for all the farmers going above and beyond to try and beat these awful blazes!
Picture credit to Kirsty Williams

13/08/2026

Date for the diary 🚜📝
Drive the Future: The Next Generation CLAAS Tractor Roadshow is coming to Morris Corfield
Get behind the wheel of the latest high horsepower tractors from CLAAS at a working demonstration event organised by local machinery dealership Morris Corfield The event isn't a static display, visitors will have a chance to climb into the cab and put the machines through their paces themselves.
The CLAAS dealership is giving all visitors the opportunity to test out the new AXION 8, AXION 9 and ARION 6 in a real field setting and see exactly what they can do.
Taking place on Friday 11th September in a 14 acre field adjacent to Morris Corfield’s Broseley depot, the event will also feature cultivation equipment from Lemken and Ryetec including Lemken’s brand new 4 metre XMF Combination Drill.
Event Details
Date: Friday 11th September
Location: MORRIS CORFIELD, Benthall Works, Broseley, Shropshire, TF12 5BB
(field opposite the depot)
Entry: Free, with refreshments provided
For more information please contact Morris Corfield Broseley on 01952 881000
or email [email protected]

13/08/2026

https://www.gov.wales/support-available-farmers-dry-weather-continues?fbclid=IwdGRjcATqhRhjbGNrBOqFBnBkb2YFZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeg6MYGps9LoFmvWpzSsICYBGwEDMWKZ2Oiws9daLk-039905lgmu4IDmTZ30_aem_iRvuqJM_268KDUAi0ptajQ

Farmers and growers facing another period of dry weather can access practical support available to help them cope.