Agricultural Contracting Services Hertfordshire & Bedfordshire
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For a competitive quote and a reliable service contact: Daniel Taylor 07734328994 Ben Taylor 07852524879
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As a sixth-generation farming family, we understand the challenges faced by modern farmers and landowners. Whether you require drilling, seed bed preparation, grassland management, baling, harvesting, muck removal or tractor hire with an experienced operator, we offer a dependable service tailored to your requirements.
We work throughout Hertfordshire, Bedfordshire and neighbouring areas, supporting both arable and livestock enterprises with professional agricultural contracting services.
Our Agricultural Contracting Services
Seed Bed Preparation
As well as the Claydon drill, Richard also runs a 7.5m Claydon Straw Harrow to chit the weeds and destroy slug eggs, a 6.4m TerraStar to chit the black grass to help early germination to be then sprayed off, and 8.3m Claydon Rolls — once drilled by the 4.8m hybrid the Claydon rolls leave the bed compact. What makes Claydon products unique is the fact that they are developed on a working farm, by a working farmer and have been proven in a real farming environment. Here at Richard Taylor Travel we are very much Team Claydon.
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Drilling
Precision drilling services using modern equipment for consistent crop establishment. Suitable for cereals, cover crops, and grass reseeding.
- Horsch Sprinter 4ST
- 6m KRM SM-P Air drill
- 3m Amazone powerharrow drill
- 3m Claydon
Lime Spreading
Liming may be carried out at any time when ground conditions are suitable. For arable land, lime is usually applied when the land is available after cropping. It is important to allow sufficient time for the soil to adjust to the correct pH before sowing. This can take several weeks, depending on the quality of lime used. To hire our Lime spreader with an operator please call for more info.
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Muck Removal
As well as our own Cattle muck we also do muck removal for the local Equestrian Centres & Stud Yards. We competitively quote each job accordingly and promise to leave your yard clean & tidy.
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Harvesting
We run a Claas Lexion 570+ TT with 7.5m Vario Cutter. We all know that the great British weather is unpredictable and getting the harvest in can be a rush. To hire operator and combine please call for more info.
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Baling
- Baling services available using Krone 1290 HDP Gen 5
- All straw wanted in the swath
- Contract baling available
- Bale chasing also available using Heath QM Chaser
Grass Work
Complete grassland management services for Hay and Haylage production using modern machinery and experienced operators.
- Grass Harrowing – clears moss, improves aeration and encourages healthy growth.
- Sward Lifting – designed to break up hard pans and surface compaction while lifting and opening up the subsoil creating improved drainage.
- Grass Rolling – after Harrowing and Sward Lifting we finish off with Rolling leaving the ground compacted ready for the grass to start growing.
- Mowing – when the weathers right and the Grass is at its best we will start the hay making process with mowing the grass - well-cut crops promote regrowth which is perfect if you want to take a 2nd cut..
- Tedding – Speed up the drying process for the perfect dry-matter content in our crops to create the best quality Hay & Haylage.
- Raking – creates clean, even swaths ready for baling.
- Conventional Bailing - Big Square & Round Baling.
- Wrapping – By wrapping the bales of crops as quickly as possible, you do not give oxygen the chance to contaminate the fermentation process for Haylage..
Why Choose Richard Taylor Agricultural Contractors?
With over 1,000 acres farmed locally, we have extensive practical experience in crop establishment, grassland management and harvesting operations. Our investment in modern machinery allows us to undertake a wide range of agricultural work efficiently and to a high standard.
We pride ourselves on:
- Experienced and knowledgeable operators
- Modern, well-maintained machinery
- Reliable and flexible service
- Competitive contracting rates
- Local knowledge of Hertfordshire and Bedfordshire farming conditions
- Family-run business with generations of agricultural experience
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