September 2025 The Northern Farmer

Efficient Use of Fodder

The incredibly dry conditions this year mean the efficient use of fodder and bedding has never been more important. AgriSource offers a range of products that can reduce daily usage, minimise waste and increase nutritional benefit, in addition to reducing labour and increasing operational efficiency.

Dividing up and feeding out round bales of silage can be both time consuming and hard work.

The Göweil round bale slicer can be used to either cut bales in half or into several slices — for example when reversing down a feed passage — saving time and labour and reducing waste as the livestock eat. This is also useful when bales need to be divided between buildings or pens.

AgriSource also offers a range of double and single silage pushers which can be used to keep the silage at the barrier, getting the most out of each feeding.

The Göweil slicer is strong and well made, with an optional wrap holder to retain the net and stretch film when required.

The mounted and trailed Kidd bale processors are also a good way of feeding round bale silage efficiently and make dividing bales as easy as possible.

A dual-purpose machine, the Kidd blowers are also useful bedding machines, allowing both round and square bale straw to be used efficiently.

For customers feeding straw, the Kidd 475TC (Twin Chop) can be used to pre-chop straw to a consistent chop length, giving livestock more nutritional value.

Being easy to operate and suited to a variety of locations and situations has made the Spread-a-Bale bedding machine with Horizontal Rotor (HR) a popular choice.

Making eating easier for young stock and significantly reducing mixing times compared to introducing full straw bales into diet mixers. By retracting the additional knife bank with the tractor hydraulics, the 475TC becomes a conventional flywheel bedding machine that leaves the straw longer for a more effective and longer-lasting bed.

Finally, the popular loader-mounted and simple-to-operate Spread-a-Bale bedding machines are available in a range of sizes: Micro, Mini, Midi and Maxi. Whether using a mid-range skid steer or tractor loader up to a 4.5 ton telehandler, there is a Spread-a-Bale to suit your loader.

Farm building access and layouts vary massively, and AgriSource can offer a choice of spreading systems and mounting options to suit. Horizontal Rotor (HR) is ideal where greater throw distance is required in larger buildings. The latest ST or Side-Throw models can bed to either side or directly forwards, even when end-mounted, making them versatile and ideal for bedding from narrow passages.

The original Spread-a-Bale Twin Vertical Rotor system is a timeless design that creates a wide fan spread pattern — still the best solution for many farms.

Customers favour the gentle bedding action, minimal dust, simplicity of use and easy self-loading that their Spread-a-Bales provide.

When it comes to feeding and bedding, every farm has its own challenges and requirements. To find out more about any of AgriSource’s products and how they could help you, call Paul Bellas at AgriSource on 07769 221261.

Winner Northern Farmer Awards | Thank you for your support! We are proud to announce that AgriSource Machinery has won the Excellence in Agricultural Services award at the 2025 Northern Farmer Awards!

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Family-run farm equipment specialist AgriSource Machinery was established by owner Paul Bellas just over five years ago, and since then, it has grown both as a business and in the range of products it offers.

Based near Scotch Corner, AgriSource specializes in new and used machinery and implements.

“Marshall trailers and spreaders have been a key product for us as they continually invest in their factory, building quality into every machine,” said Paul.

All Marshall units are fully shot-blasted before entering a modern temperature-controlled painting process.

LAMMA 2025 saw the launch of Marshall’s new low loader trailer, which features a hydraulic beaver tail, eliminating the need for separate loading ramps and allowing the trailer to become a flatbed bale trailer in seconds. The company’s recently updated range of livestock containers is also available with hydraulic sheep decks, allowing instant changeover from cattle to sheep work.

“The Marshall Vesuvius rear discharge manure spreaders are receiving very positive customer feedback,” adds Paul. “Their hydraulic pushback system eliminates the mechanical floor drive system together with all the maintenance and reliability considerations that go with it.”

As a bedding equipment specialist, AgriSource offers Spread-a-Bale loader-mounted bedding machines, which are growing in popularity due to their simplicity, efficiency, ease of use, and versatility. The range of spreading systems and body sizes means there really is a Spread-a-Bale to suit every farm.

The introduction of the latest ST (Side Throw) model allows the spreading of bedding from narrow passages, with the ability to switch between spreading from left, right, or straight ahead in seconds.

Also on offer is a comprehensive range of trailed and mounted bedding and straw chopping equipment from Kidd Farm Machinery, including the flagship 475 TC Twin Chop, which provides excellent performance for customers who need to consistently pre-chop straw for bedding and feeding use. Kidd also offers a range of fence post knockers, pasture toppers, and heavy-duty rigid or folding mulching toppers.

AgriSource is proud to be the regional dealer for Kelvin Cave, supplying and supporting Murska, Korte, and Rivakka roller mills. Its priority is to ensure it supplies the best machines for its customers’ farms with a mill range that allows it to service a broad spectrum of feed processing requirements from pigs to sheep and cattle.

High-capacity hammer mills are also available from Murska and Rivakka.

AgriSource also supplies feeding equipment and mixer wagons from feeder specialists Trioliet, offering a full range of machines from five to 52 cubic meters with various discharge options to suit different farm feeding arrangements.

SIP Grass Machinery joined the AgriSource range in 2024, providing a comprehensive lineup of professional high-specification disc mowers, tedders, single and twin rotor rakes, and pick-up rakes. SIP Machinery comes with a three-year warranty as standard and boasts great features to ensure long-term reliability.

Alpego power harrows, combination drills, rotary cultivators, and stone buriers continue to be an important part of the AgriSource range, with Alpego flail mulchers being extremely popular and incredibly reliable.

The company has also introduced the new TL50 extra heavy-duty fully offset flail mowers to complement this range. The TL50 is designed for higher HP tractors and is available to work fully offset in widths up to 2.6m.

For more information about its products, call AgriSource Machinery at 01748 352123, visit www.agrisourcemachinery.com, or check out its stand at YAMS.

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Thank you so much to all of our customers and suppliers for your business and support over the past three years. It has been a very busy but incredibly enjoyable time. My satisfaction and motivation come from looking after our farming customers and we look forward to serving you throughout the next three years and beyond.

Thank you again for your support.

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Established on 30 years of experience to serve the farmers of today. New and used machinery, farm livestock equipment, grounds care, and Equestrian. Richmond. Growing our business to meet the needs of farmers tomorrow.

AgriSource are pleased to be stocking the Airrex range of silent & odourless diesel heaters. They are ideal for a wide range of leisure & industrial settings, including workshops, warehouses, marquees, churches, properties under renovation and patios to name but a few. With no exposed burner or flame, Airrex heaters are incredibly safe. They require no installation and are extremely efficient using a fraction of the fuel when compared to conventional space heaters. Typical fuel consumption starts from less than one litre per hour up to just under two with the largest 800i model. They are incredibly quiet and their triple combustion process gives very clean & efficient generation of heat, making normal ventilation sufficient.

THE MOST RELIABLE – 3 year Warranty & easy maintenance
THE MOST EFFICIENT – Fastest heating (and drying) of larger spaces with minimum energy consumption
THE PUREST – The most advanced burning process ensures no odours

For further information please contact Agrisource Machinery or why not arrange to call in and see our demonstration model in action heating our workshop area.

Our passion at AgriSource is working together with our Farm, Ground Care and Equestrian customers. We provide new and used machinery with 30 years of experience in the industry from workshop to manufacturer. We have access to a wide variety of equipment to help grow their businesses.

Some units are in stock | Please contact us for availability and pricing.

Airrex Diesel Silent Odourless Heaters are available from AgriSource; Specialist in new and used machinery, farm livestock equipment, guidance technology for Farm, Grounds Care, and Equestrian customers.

Spread-a-Bale can save of up to 50% on bedding straw costs

AgriSource Spread-a-Bale, Your Partners in livestock bedding solutions.

We are proud to be a Spread a Bale dealer – Learn more:

Spread-a-Bale is a simple, reliable and efficient time saving machine suited to all farm sizes, and livestock species. We have models available to suit a wide range of loaders and bale sizes, reach out to AgriSource for further information or to book a demonstration.

Up to 50% straw saving.

Up to 75% labour saving.

Spreads all types of round and rectangular bales.

Only one tractor or materials handler required to operate.

Minimal dust generation; improved health and welfare.

Truly self-loading bale processor from the stack.

Simple attach and detach in seconds.

No electrical connections required.

Fast and effortless bale spreading – one bale can be processed in less than 45 seconds.

Very low maintenance and running costs.

Bale feeding options available.

AgriSource; Specialist in new and used machinery, livestock equipment, and guidance technology for Farm, Grounds Care, and Equestrian customers.

View our machinery page or contact Paul at AgriSource Machinery in Person on 07769221261 to discuss further.