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Hand-in-hand withthe environmentMartin Button “..John Deere 750A No-Till drill, gives me absolutely precise seedplacement in all soil conditions..”Blending a productive farming enterprise with a balancedenvironmental focus that has seen a growth in wildlife, isno mean feat! But for Arable and Environmental Manager,Martin Button, who runs 650 acres of arable land on the 4000acre Bisterne Estate, Ringwood, the entire environmentalresponsibility comes with many rewards.The arable unit is run on a ‘No-Till’ approach except for perhapsa small amount of ‘spring’ rotational ploughing for fodderbeet and maize silage - that mainly goes to the independentlyrun dairy unit on the same Estate. Soil type is light sand andcropping includes winter wheat, winter barley for seed, winterrye - which is grown on contract to Ryvita, plus oilseed rapetogether with the roots and maize crop. On top of the normalproduction crop, the farm also grows millet for wild birds andtends to leave the stubble where practicable to encourage andfeed wildlife through the winter.Commented Martin Button, “We drill our land using the JohnDeere 750A No-Till drill, which gives me precise seed placement inall soil conditions, and we generally sow directly into the stubble.I bought the four-metre version from my local John Deere dealer,Hunt Forest Group and have been very pleased with it, but if I hadrealised how easy it was to pull behind my John Deere 6155R, Iwould have gone for the larger six-metre version. It’s coming up tofive years with us now and there has been very little maintenanceon the drill and crop establishment has been excellent. I useGreenStar throughout the farm and although I previously thoughtmy drilling was pretty good, I can’t imagine being without it now- it’s so easy, precise and accurate.”Martin also runs a John Deere T560 Combine with 22ft header,which replaced the previous model 2254 with 16ft header. “Wechanged up to the new John Deere T560 in 2013, after theprevious combine had given us some fifteen years of excellentservice. Stepping up to a larger capacity combine, meant wecould be more selective when we combined, so avoiding costlydrying expenses. We only run a fifteen-ton batch driver, butnothing is as efficient as bringing in the crop in perfect condition.So the T560, which has now completed six seasons, has beenextremely reliable for us.By having AutoTrac and the 2630 monitors on tractors andcombine, means we can collect valuable management data thathelps us with our overall crop management capabilities. HuntForest look after everything for us and this year the combine isgoing through an in-depth winter service. In the past, it hasn’tneeded much more than a grease-up and an oil change. Sincethe recent formation and expansion of the Hunt Forest Group,we have now got access to the company’s harvest support teamwho helped us out over the phone in the middle of harvest, byremotely identifying a fault, and having the parts delivered tous ready to get us going next morning. They really take care ofus and we have been very happy with their after-sales service.”Added Martin, “My landowners are entirely motivated to thecause of maintaining soil condition, leaving the land betterthan when we came in and, helping all kinds of wildlife, muchof which has undergone decline nationally. Farming for thefuture is concerned with soil biology and is a balance betweenachieving profitability yet putting something back for those thatfollow behind us. This is where the John Deere 750A has been sohelpful in helping us maintain soil and crop conditions.”24 HUNTFOREST.COM
John Deere 750A No-Till Drill“We changed up to the new John Deere T560 in 2013,after the previous combine had given us some fifteenyears of excellent service.” Martin ButtonCurrently, the enterprise runs on two countryside stewardshipschemes and still runs an HLS scheme. They are also lookingat registering with the latest Environmental Land ManagementScheme, the E.L.M.S. “We work in conjunction with the Game &Wildlife Conservation Trust,” commented Martin, “part of ourprogramme means setting aside two hectare plots in the middleof fields, to encourage breeding pairs of Lapwings. We’ve seena marked increase in Lapwings and breeding Curlews as wellas Skylarks and Finches, and it’s all down to the fact that we aretaking care of our environment. I think we’ve got everythingabout right for now but I’m sure there is always more that canbe done.New Team MembersJo WittAppointed in October 2019 and taking on the role of Group Finance Specialist, Jo Witt bringsover 20 years of financial expertise, much of it dealing with agricultural mortgages for the AMC.Jo is fully CeMAP qualified and has a deep understanding of the varied financial needs of theagricultural marketplace. Jo specialises in formulating tailored budget packages that suit thecash-flow pattern of individual businesses and is available to meet and discuss specialised fundingacquisitions throughout the Hunt Forest Group network.Email: jowitt@huntforest.comMobile: 07504 955113Rob WatsonRob Watson has been appointed Parts Advisor at our Blashford branch. Rob is no stranger tothe Hunt Forest Group. He was educated at Sparsholt College, studying agricultural engineering,achieving a National Diploma in Base Technology. He worked in the service department at R. HuntLtd both at Chilbolton and the Isle of Wight, prior to relocating to Sydney, Australia where heworked as a workshop manager and technician with groundscare equipment. He recently returnedto the UK and rejoined the Hunt Forest Group in November 2019. He brings significant expertiseand knowledge to our Parts department, having great understanding of our product ranges and hisexperience will be beneficial in enhancing our customer service.Email: robwatson@huntforest.comPhone: 01425 472572Did you know that Hunt Forest Group is one ofthe largest suppliers of Ifor Williams Trailers inSouthern England?Come and see our stock of Horse Boxes, Flatbeds,Livestock, General Purpose, Tipper, Tilt Bed, BeaverTail and Q Range Trailers and more. Plus full aftersalesservice and parts back-up.HUNTFOREST.COM 25
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