Agricultural Contracting Services Across Teesdale and the Durham Dales

For over 65 years, we've been supporting farms across Teesdale with reliable agricultural contracting. Our VALTRA and New Holland tractors, operated by experienced local drivers, handle everything from silage and baling to muck spreading and drilling. We understand upland farming and work around your seasonal needs.

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Our Agricultural Contracting Services

Baling Services

We handle both round baling and big square baling across Teesdale farms. Whether you're making hay or silage, our modern equipment and experienced operators work efficiently to get your crop baled in good weather windows.Round bales or big squares - we'll discuss which suits your storage, handling equipment, and feeding system best.

Grass Cutting and Silage

Timing matters with grass. Our experienced operators understand when conditions are right and work quickly when weather windows open. We cut for both hay and silage production, working around Teesdale's changeable weather patterns.

Muck Spreading

Winter work keeps fields fertilised and ready for spring growth. Our equipment handles farmyard manure and organic materials, spreading evenly across fields of all sizes. We understand which fields can take heavy equipment in winter conditions and which need to wait.

Grass Seed Drilling

Spring drilling to establish new leys or overseed existing pasture. Proper seed establishment matters in upland conditions, and our drilling equipment gives you even coverage and good germination rates.

Straw Services

We bale straw and deliver both hay and straw to farms across the area. Whether you need bedding material or fodder, we can supply what you need when you need it.

Year-Round Agricultural Support

Everything Done In-House

Summer Work (Hay and Silage Season)This is the busy time. Grass cutting, hay timing, and silage making all happen when weather allows. Our equipment is serviced and ready before the season starts, so we're not letting you down when good weather arrives.We work long days in good weather because we know you can't afford to miss the window. Teesdale weather doesn't give you many chances.

Autumn and Winter (Muck Spreading Season)

Through autumn and winter, we handle muck spreading when ground conditions allow. Getting organic matter back onto fields before spring growth matters for fertility and yields.

Spring (Drilling and Ground Work)

Grass seed drilling happens in spring when conditions are right for establishment. We work with you to get new leys established or improve existing pasture.

The Reality of Farming

Our work often centres on upland or hill farming - the grassland, livestock, and infrastructure that keep this way of life running. Between seasons, we use our 360° digger for groundwork and drainage, preparing sites and access areas to suit your specific needs.We understand the demands of working land in Teesdale and tailor every job to fit the realities of farming life.

Our Machinery and Equipment

VALTRA Tractors

Modern, reliable tractors suited to the varied terrain across Teesdale. Our VALTRA fleet handles everything from grass cutting to heavy muck spreading work.

New Holland Tractors

Proven reliability for agricultural work. Our New Holland tractors are maintained to high standards and operated by experienced drivers who know the equipment inside out.

Specialist Equipment

  • Claas front and rear mowers, tedding and rowing up equipment to produce hay and silage.
  • Mchale Round balers and Mchale wrappers for traditional round bale production.
  • Case Big square baler and Mchale wrapper for efficient large-scale operations.
  • Ktwo Muck spreaders for winter fertilising work.
  • Simtech T-Sem Drilling equipment for grass seed establishment.
  • Doosan 8Ton 360 Excavator for ground preparation.

Annual Servicing

Every piece of equipment is serviced annually before the main season starts. We can't afford breakdowns during critical weather windows, so maintenance happens when equipment is idle, not when you need it working.

Understanding Teesdale Farming

Upland Conditions

Farming in Teesdale isn't like lowland arable work. Steep fields, changeable weather, shorter growing seasons, and challenging access all factor into how we work. Three generations here mean we understand these challenges intimately.

Weather Windows

You can't plan grass cutting three weeks ahead in Teesdale. When good weather arrives, we work. Our operators understand this and make themselves available when conditions are right, even if that means long days or weekend work.

Ground Conditions

Knowing which fields can take heavy equipment and when is something you learn over years. Our operators understand Teesdale ground conditions and won't damage fields by working when it's too wet.

Local Knowledge

We know the farms, the fields, and the access routes across Teesdale. If you're near Middleton-in-Teesdale, Mickleton, or anywhere across the upper dale, we've likely worked there before.

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How We Work with Farms

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Seasonal Planning

Contact us before the season you need work doing. We'll discuss your requirements, schedule approximate timing (weather dependent), and make sure you're on our list when the weather window opens.

Flexible Response

Farming doesn't work on fixed schedules. When you need work doing urgently because weather is changing, we respond as quickly as possible. That flexibility has kept Teesdale farms moving for three generations.

Fair Pricing

We price work fairly based on field size, access, and conditions. After 65 years, we've built our reputation on honest dealing with local farms.

Long-Term Relationships

Many of our agricultural customers have worked with us for decades. Some farmers worked with our father and now with us. Those relationships matter and keep our standards high.

Who We Work With

Teesdale Farms

Local farms across Barnard Castle, Cotherstone, Middleton-in-Teesdale, Mickleton, and throughout Upper Teesdale are our core customers. This is home, and supporting local agriculture is what started our business in 1958.

Hill Farms and Upland Holdings

The challenging conditions of upland farming need contractors who understand the terrain and weather. We've been working these conditions for three generations.

Livestock Farmers

Grass production, silage making, and bedding supply all support livestock farming. We understand the timing pressures and quality needs for feeding systems.

Mixed Farms

Whether you need one service or multiple support throughout the year, we work with farms of all sizes across the Durham Dales.

Why Choose Our Agricultural Contracting

Machinery with Experienced Operators

We provide tractors with skilled drivers, not equipment hire. Our operators know the machinery, understand farming, and work efficiently to get jobs done properly.

Local Contractors You Can Rely On


We're not from outside the area coming in for seasonal work. We live here, farm alongside you, and our reputation depends on doing good work for neighbours.

Equipment You Can Trust

Breakdowns during critical weather windows cost you money. Our annual servicing schedule and equipment maintenance means we're reliable when you need us working, not broken down in your field.

Understanding Farming Pressures

We know you can't afford to miss weather windows. We know silage quality drops if you're waiting days for contractors. We know muck needs spreading when ground conditions allow. Three generations of agricultural work means we understand these pressures.

Areas We Cover for Agricultural Contracting

Barnard Castle and surrounding farms
Middleton-in-Teesdale and Upper Teesdale
Boldron, Lartington, Bowes
Mickleton, Romaldkirk, Eggleston

Frequently Asked Questions

What agricultural services do you offer?
We provide round baling, big square baling, grass cutting for hay and silage, muck spreading, grass seed drilling, and straw delivery. All services come with experienced operators and well-maintained equipment.
Do you work year-round or just seasonally?
Year-round, though different services happen at different times. Summer is grass cutting and baling season. Winter is muck spreading. Spring is drilling. We're available throughout the year for whatever work your farm needs.
How do I book your services?
Contact us before the season you need work. For grass cutting and baling, get in touch in spring so we can schedule you in. For muck spreading, contact us in autumn. We'll discuss your requirements and put you on our list.
Can you work at short notice when weather changes?
We do our best. When good weather arrives unexpectedly, we prioritise farms on our schedule, but we understand farming doesn't work on fixed appointments. Call us and we'll tell you honestly when we can get to you.
Do you supply hay and straw as well as baling?
Yes, we deliver hay and straw to farms across Teesdale. We also bale straw for customers. Contact us about your bedding or fodder requirements.
What size farms do you work with?
All sizes, from small upland holdings to larger mixed farms. We've worked across Teesdale for 65 years, supporting farms of every scale.
Are your operators experienced with upland farming?
Absolutely. We're Teesdale contractors who understand upland conditions, steep fields, changeable weather, and the challenges of hill farming. This isn't lowland work - we know the difference.
How much do your services cost?
Pricing depends on field size, access, and specific requirements. Contact us to discuss your needs and we'll give you a fair price. After 65 years in the area, we've built our reputation on honest pricing with local farms.
Do you service your equipment regularly?
Every piece of equipment is serviced annually before the main season. We can't afford breakdowns during critical weather windows, so maintenance happens when equipment is idle, ensuring reliability when you need us working.
What areas do you cover?
Teesdale is our core area - from Barnard Castle through Cotherstone to Middleton-in-Teesdale and across the upper dale. We also work throughout County Durham and into the Yorkshire Dales for established customers.
Can you handle steep or difficult fields?
Our operators have experience with the varied terrain across Teesdale. Steep fields, challenging access, and difficult ground conditions are normal for us. We'll assess what's possible and work safely.