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In this video, we head back to Alders Farm Agricultural Contractors in South Staffordshire during the height of their busy hay-making season.
We look into what it really takes to run a successful hay-making operation, from producing thousands of bales to keeping the machinery working day after day.
We also take a closer look at the Weighay bale weighing system, which weighs bales as they’re produced and helps maintain a consistent target weight while baling.
We find out why Alders Farm Agricultural Contractors have built their tractor fleet around avoiding AdBlue, why they continue to run and maintain higher-hour tractors.
Finally, we look at the importance of working closely with neighbouring farmers and contractors — and how cooperation can make a huge difference during one of the busiest times of the farming year.
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