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South East Farmer: The magazine for farmers and growers in the region, along with Farm Machinery.

To advertise your farm machinery items online, go here: https://farmmachinerybuyer.com/advertise/ South East Farmer - The magazine for farmers and growers in the South East covering Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Essex, Berks, Bucks, Hants and Oxfordshire. Linked to - the place to buy and sell your farm machinery and equipment throughout the UK

04/08/2025

🚜 The August edition of South East Farmer is here!

Hot topics from Fruit Focus 2025 take centre stage this month, with innovation leading the way in tackling food security, changing weather patterns and labour availability.

🍓 Meet Berries on Tap, a family-run farm reinventing soft fruit sales through vending machines, and discover how Forma is simplifying projects for busy farmers. Available on print and online. See link in bio.

📖 Don’t miss it!

01/08/2025

💪 Built for hard graft - and it shows.

This 2001 Land Rover Defender 90 TD5 has been well looked after, with a galvanized chassis, snorkel, LED lights, and £11k of upgrades - including a full chassis swap in 2020. Ready for farm work, rural roads, and everything in between.

💰 Estimate: £15k-£18k
🕐 Bidding closes 1:30PM, 7 August 2025
📍 Online with Bonhams Cars

👉 More details in the original post.

30/07/2025

🌳 Shedding light on the forest floor

At Twyssenden Manor, a project that began with clearing light for a pheasant pen has grown into a strong working relationship between estate manager Steve Clout and South East Forestry.

Through sensitive thinning, regeneration felling and ride access improvements, Jon Davies and Dave Holmes of South East Forestry have helped turn dark, crowded woodland into a thriving, light-filled environment for birds, insects and healthy oaks to thrive, while also delivering timber for construction, fencing, and firewood.

Read more on how small changes in forest care can lead to big results for wildlife, income and long-term timber value.

📍 Page 36, July issue

28/07/2025

🍓 Inside one of the UK’s most advanced strawberry glasshouses

Nigel Akehurst visits Wicks Farm in Ford, West Sussex, where strawberries are grown year-round in a cutting-edge, semi-vertical glasshouse system.

Welcomed by the Berry Farming Ltd team and David Moore, Director of Agriculture at Agricultural Investments Ltd, Nigel gets an in-depth look at how this 6.5-hectare site is reshaping the future of berry production in the UK.

Using AI, 1,300+ sensors, recycled clay media, and thermal energy reuse, the farm delivers over 1,000 tonnes of strawberries a year, with a 67% drop in CO₂ per kilo and near-zero water waste.

With tech that "listens to the plants" and a glasshouse that runs year-round, this is strawberry farming reimagined.

📍 Pages 22–25, July issue
👉 Read Nigel’s full visit — and discover how innovation, precision, and sustainability come together in this standout farming story.

24/07/2025

📢 Calling all land-based professionals! 🌱🚜

Plumpton College is recruiting now and looking for passionate professionals from the farming and rural industries to help inspire the next generation of agriculturalists.

With over £11 million invested in cutting-edge facilities including robotic dairy systems, a new agri-food centre, and more – and with their 100th anniversary fast approaching, there’s never been a more exciting time to join.

Whether you're an experienced educator or an industry expert ready to take the leap into teaching, Plumpton offers:
✅ Acclaimed teacher training scheme provided
✅ Up to £40k per annum, relocation incentives
✅ 37 days holiday plus Bank Holidays and Christmas closure
✅ Teacher’s Pension Scheme
✅ No previous teaching experience necessary

Plumpton College is more than just a place of learning, it’s a hub of innovation, sustainability, and opportunity in land and environmental education.

Looking for new entrants for management and trainee positions

Due to continued demand and growth, Plumpton College are looking for teachers (trainee or experienced) across several subject areas (full and part-time opportunities considered).

🔹 Agriculture (livestock, arable, agri-business, land management)
🔹 Agricultural Engineering
🔹 Animal & Environmental Studies
🔹 Bakery

📩 To find out more and apply, email: [email protected]
🔗 Web link in comments

23/07/2025

Farmers need long-term clarity to plan, invest, and build resilience.

DEFRA’s pledge of £2.7bn per year for nature-friendly farming has been welcomed, but a £100m cut to core farming programmes has raised serious concerns.

📍Pages 7–8, July issue explore the reaction from the NFU, The CLA, Soil Association, Strutt & Parker, Nature Friendly Farming Network, and others, who respond with cautious optimism.

21/07/2025

🚛 DEFRA delays import checks on EU fruit and veg — 700,000 consignments spared and an estimated £200 million saved.

In her latest column, Sarah Calcutt breaks down DEFRA’s decision to extend the easing of sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) checks on medium-risk EU fruit and veg until January 2027.

But while the extension has bought time, the future remains uncertain and challenges remain, especially for non-EU imports, plant material traders, and British growers caught in the pricing squeeze.

📍 Read the full details on Page 35, July issue of South East Farmer

17/07/2025

Farm open days, lightning storms, crop checks and a exciting news on the Junior European Championships.

In her latest column, Anita Hickson shares moments of pride, pressure and perspective, from the success of their Farm Sunday event with Solley's Ice Cream Parlour to the drama of a record-breaking storm.

There’s community, conversation and even a little chaos, all part of real farm life.

📍 Read more on Page 43, July issue
👉 What does a successful open day mean to your farm?

14/07/2025

3,000 pupils. 72 schools. One big day of farming and food discovery.

At the end of June, ARU Writtle hosted the Essex Schools Food and Farming Day, giving primary school children hands-on experiences with livestock, machinery, crop production and even robotic fruit picking.

Organised by the Essex Agricultural Society, the event is all about sparking curiosity around food systems, sustainability, and future rural careers. This year’s edition introduced new zones on STEM and rural safety, blending farming tradition with future tech.

📍 Page 13, July issue
👉 What inspired your own interest in farming?

10/07/2025

♻️ A trusted name returns and farm recycling just got easier.

After selling his long-standing waste business in 2023, Ian Kitson is back with a renewed mission: to deliver reliable, contract-free farm recycling across the South of England.

Together with business partner Edward du Val of Apsley Farms, Ian launched Farm Waste Solutions at the end of 2024, offering bespoke collections for everything from silage wrap and spray cans to used tyres.

No memberships. No long-term tie-ins. Just a pay-as-you-go service trusted by more than 3,000 farms and estates and growing.

📍 Page 18, July issue
👉Could this be the recycling solution your farm has been waiting for?

08/07/2025

Fruit Focus 2025 is tomorrow! Have you planned your visit? 🍓

With a packed line-up of exhibitors, live demos, and technical sessions, this year’s show promises insight and inspiration for growers of all scales.

The July issue of South East Farmer includes a preview of what to expect and who not to miss.

📍 Page 26-33, July issue (Link in bio)
👉 What’s top of your Fruit Focus agenda?

07/07/2025

Crowns, kimchi and community spirit – the Watercress Festival returns in full bloom.

An estimated 20,000 visitors packed Alresford, Hampshire, for the 21st annual Alresford Watercress Festival, celebrating the start of the UK season with flavour, fun and tradition.

From children crowned Watercress royalty to live chef demos, samba bands, charity collections, and the ever-popular World Watercress Eating Championships, this vibrant event had something for everyone.

Notably, Good Fermentation watercress kimchi wowed the judges, while over 5,000 bags of fresh produce raised £6,500 for Abby's Heroes Charity and other local charities.

📍 Read more on page 11, July issue - Link in bio

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