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.

“With less staff on the farm I was keen to move away from unrolling bales by hand on my own. After much consideration, we purchased a spread a bale earlier this year. Shed layout was a huge factor when looking for a bedding machine. I needed something compact enough to access a restricted central passageway, but with enough throw capacity for our larger yards. Being forklift mounted combined with the low dust levels and ease of use drew me in to look at a spread a bale. Paul visited the farm, measuring doorways, feed passages and yard sizes to see which model and configuration would fit best. He then brought a machine to try on our loader to see how it would fit.  A mini with a horizontal rotor is the perfect machine, we can get through our tightest doorway, side-mounted to bed from a passageway and then end-mount it to gain even more spread distance elsewhere. It allows me to safely bed up on my own in roughly the same time as it used to take 2 of us and it also reduces straw usage by approximately 20 to 25%”

” The Spread-a-Bale allows me to safely bed up on my own in roughly the same time it used to take two of us and reduces straw usage by 20 – 25%”

William Maughan of Denton near Darlington

AgriSource; New and used machinery, Equipment for farm livestock, grounds care, and equestrian. Richmond, Yorkshire. Please feel free to reach out with your requirements.

“We bought our first Spread-a-Bale twenty years ago and have run them ever since. Our last machine came from AgriSource just over a year ago. They are quite simply a brilliant machine. Prior to purchasing our first we went to see one on a local farm and that very machine is still there working today.  We operate two Spread-a-Bales on separate sites which handle thirty bales between them every two days. The savings they give in terms of time and straw use are unreal, especially with the current high straw price.  All our bales are 120 x 70 squares and the conventional twin rotor spreading system produces a lovely even bed very quickly. The damp harvest has meant bales are tougher this year but the Spread-a-Bales ensure we get the best use from the straw in every bale”

“Quite Simply a brilliant machine, the savings on time and straw use are unreal. Our Spread-a-Bale ensures we get the best straw use from every bale”

David Kearton of Boldron Near Barnard Castle

AgriSource is a leading supplier of Spread-a-Bale, proudly working in close partnership to serve customers across County Durham and North Yorkshire.

Wow!!! It’s amazing how time flies when you’re having fun.

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.

Paul Bellas, AgriSource Machinery

Agrisource Your Partners in Farm Machinery
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.

Are you looking for a strong and incredibly versatile Flail Mower?

Also known as a verge mower; Look no further than the Alpego TL Series. Whether it is regular work on the flat, mowing up or down embankments, operating around and between obstacles such as trees or horse jumps, or working vertically trimming back hedges. The Alpego TL range with full hydraulic offset can do it all.

AgriSource is an Alpego Main Dealer for Co Durham, Richmondshire and Teesside. Spare parts are fully available.  Why not visit us and take a look at the great build quality and strength of these Flail Mower machines for yourself.   Further information or call Paul at AgriSource Machinery in Person on 07769221261 to discuss further.

New Alpego TL33-220 Hydraulic offset Flail Mower with Vertical fold

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

AgriSource are proud to be appointed as the main dealer for the full range of Landquip Sprayers.

AgriSource, working with our Farm, Livestock, Ground Care and Equestrian customers. We provide new and used machinery with 30 years of experience in the industry from workshop to manufacturer. A wide variety of equipment to help grow their businesses.

Getting the right information to invest in machinery is only the start of the process. It is also essential we provide dependable Service & Parts backup whenever it is needed. AgiSource is committed to providing that support to ensure our customers keep working today so that we can continue to grow our business with them in the future.

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