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Resources for people who work the land

Free tools, plain-English guides and the official bodies worth bookmarking, all in one place. If something you need isn't here, tell us and we'll add it.

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I’m new to all this Start with the plain-English glossary so the words stop getting in the way, then read what agroecology means for a working farm. Open the glossary I need to work something out Stocking rates, field sizes, due dates and kit prices, worked out for you in seconds. See the tools I want a straight answer Ask the community. Someone who has done it before will answer, and nobody will make you feel daft. Ask the forums

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Calculators and converters

Kit & Prices Glossary What each piece of kit does, in plain English, with live prices from stock. Acres ↔ Hectares Converter Convert field sizes between acres and hectares instantly. Stocking Calculator Turn your herd or flock into livestock units and see the stocking rate per hectare. Gestation & Incubation Calendar Pick a species and a date to get the expected due or hatch date. Farming Glossary Plain-English definitions for the terms you will hear in the yard.

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Guides and reference

Buying & sizing guide How to pick the right kit first time, and what the numbers on the label mean. What is agroecology? Farming with nature, explained plainly, with a sensible first year. Practical projects Hedges, fencing, hens, a veg plot: what to decide before you start. Farm safety & wellbeing Stay safe on the job, and know who to call when the job gets on top of you. Events & shows The county shows and field days worth the trip, and how to get the most from them. Frequently asked questions Quick answers about the site, ordering and your account. Agri-waste take-back What to do with the empties: containers, plastics and old kit. Forum reference library Well-answered questions from the community, written up and kept.

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Find the kit, at the right price

Big-ticket kit is worth comparing. We line up auctions and marketplaces side by side, biggest kit first or cheapest first, and link you straight to the seller. We never store or scrape listings.

Compare Deals Tractors, quad bikes, trailers, fencing and more, across auctions and marketplaces. Live on eBay Farm kit on eBay UK right now, live from eBay.

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Official bodies and where the rules live

These are the authorities and trade bodies behind the rules, payments and support you will come across. Rules, grants and deadlines change, so check the official page before you act. We are a shop and a community, not an advice service.

Government and regulators

Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland

Unions and trade bodies

Looking after yourself matters too

Farming is hard on the body and the head. Read our practical safety reminders, and find the charities that help farming people.

Farm safety & wellbeing