Ground care — field and paddock work
Notes from the field

Ground care notes

Harrowing, rolling, overseeding, fertiliser and soil health — practical notes on keeping paddock ground in good order.

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Land work that can't wait, paid for over three months

Money is tight for a lot of landowners this year, but ragwort, flooded gateways and overgrown paddocks don't wait for a better month. You can now spread the cost of a job with Klarna.

John Deere tractor and grass harrows ready to work a paddock

Find the Right Agricultural Contractor for Your Ground Work with Emmerdale Agriculture

From a five-acre paddock to a 1,000-acre farm: how to find an agricultural contractor with the right machinery for your ground work.

John Deere 6130R tractor with a set of grass harrows in a paddock under a stormy sky

When to harrow a paddock: timing, frequency and what it actually does

When to harrow a paddock, how often, and what it can and can't fix: autumn harrowing, overseeding, horse droppings and compaction.

Tractor and flail collector working an overgrown horse paddock

Need paddock work done? How to find a contractor anywhere in the UK

Topping, overseeding, subsoiling, full renovation — the machinery matters more than the tractor. What to ask for, what to tell a contractor, and how to find one who actually has the right kit.

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