James In Australia, Steel Costs Soar, Business Rates Jump & Are Close Transfer Systems Worth It?

With James away in Australia, Simon takes charge and walks us through what’s happening across the farm and this week, the focus turns to some serious business decisions.We take a detailed look at close transfer systems and how they could improve safety, efficiency and compliance within our spraying operation. From how they work, to the speed of transfer and the real-world costs involved, we break down whether the investment stacks up for a large-scale arable business.Alongside that, we discuss Simon’s latest investment, fabricate spare wheel brackets in the workshop, and ask the question, is steel getting more expensive again? With business rates rising by 25%, we also touch on what that means for the wider operation, while plans for Brazil begin to take shape.There’s even talk of an art studio at P.X. Farms… because no two weeks are ever the same.If you’re interested in the business side of farming, spraying technology, and how modern farms make investment decisions, this episode gives you a proper behind-the-scenes look.Let us know in the comments, would you invest in a close transfer system, and why?For those interested in our new merchandise: https://pxfarms.myshopify.com/P.X. Farms is proudly supported by:Hectare - https://www.wearehectare.comSpaldings - https://spaldings.co.ukAgrii - https://www.agrii.co.ukAnglia Farmers - https://af.farmCharles and Dean - https://www.charlesanddean.com/px-farmsSyngenta - https://www.syngenta.co.ukFendt - https://www.fendt.com/uk/RTKFNet - https://www.rtkf.netChavereys - https://chavereys.co.ukHorsch - https://www.horsch.com/en/homeLodi - https://www.lodi-uk.comS&A Buildings - https://www.s-and-a.co.ukAll views expressed in this video are our own and do not reflect those of our sponsors.Follow us on:https://www.instagram.com/px_farms/https://www.tiktok.com/@px_farmshttps://x.com/pxfarmsContact:Email: [email protected]#Agriculture #Farming #PlantBreeding #WheatBreeding #CropScience #SeedDevelopment #ModernFarming #AgTech #AgInnovation #FoodProduction #ArableFarming #BritishFarming #GlobalAgriculture #FutureOfFarming #SustainableFarming #FarmTechnology #CropTrials #GlasshouseFarming #PrecisionAgriculture #AgriScience #FarmingLife #UKFarming #EuropeanAgriculture #YieldFocused #FarmEducationThank you for watching and supporting our farming journey! Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this video! Your support helps us bring you more content from the farm.