Behind the Scenes with Horsch in France & A Big Surprise for Pete!

[@YalexPinto-us2lk]

It is genuinely rare to find characters who are able to bring farming to life. You have found a way to innovate a tradition going back to Jack Hargreaves, and more recently Oliver Walston RIP. These wonderful videos are funny, self-effacing, and fascinating. Almost like a soap opera, with cast of engaging characters. (And a tiny hint of The Office!) Hats off to everyone involved.

[@rorywhittaker4485]

It must be a Cambridgeshire thing

[@Mike-k4e2i]

@@YalexPinto-us2lk yes true a likeable witty bunch of characters one and all

[@GdL-u4h]

@@Mike-k4e2i Agreed

[@BillMayson]

Yes a brilliant insight into modern farming.

[@theturnip8288]

Incredible honesty from Michael Horsch…..everything we plan, fails, so we just get on with it.

[@davidedge2189]

Seems like god advice

[@kevinsheridan-j4c]

Hi James I only watched PX farms to see the new Volvos and I haven’t missed an episode since ! I think you have one of the most informative farming KZbin channels and you are so passionate about the country side and all things farming ! The relationship you have with your employees is a great example of how to manage people properly and have a bit of fun along the way ! Keep up the good work 👍

[@philipedwards8492]

Absolutely riveting stuff, I,ll be telling anybody who listens. If you do nothing else watch James Peck if you seriously want to learn more about Agriculture, the enthusiasm, the drive, the attention to detail, I could on , and I,ve recently realised your related to Andrew Ward !! If We had people like You and Andrew shaping Government policy We could transform things. Your videos are meant to be serious obviously but I love the humour as well. Please keep going for the sake of farmers everywhere!!

[@rogerpeak3752]

I think with that infectious laugh of yours James you must have been sniffing a bit of ergot dust. Whatever it is please don’t stop as it just adds to the superb content of your updates.

[@Dean-t2s]

Morning James. I would Like to say you are doing a true service to agriculture in every area. Your presenting skills are getting better and better on your channel. I’m farmer born and breed 25 plus years before getting out. I’m local to you so know the area and the black grass issues you face. I got out and into another industry. But watching your professional manner and detail to quality just makes me miss it immensely. Ag has needed to go less ag and more professional for a long time. Utilising the tools available and embracing farming into the quality industry that it is. My question is, are you, and if you are ,what would be your next diversification direction. For example composting or AD plant or would you go a different route. Many thanks James keep up the good work. Also thank you team as you are only ever as good as they are. Regards Dean.

[@kit5318]

The most informative KZbinr on ag, worldwide. cheers from Australia.

[@richardtaylor3086]

Very interesting to hear about farming in Europe James.

[@johncastle1702]

Such a breath of hope demonstrated on your trip, such optimism demonstrated, UK government should take note and build enthusiasm for Uk farming to progress, well done James.

[@ChristopherBach-v4s]

Some hope

[@VIVA4EVER2001]

Watching this episode and the equipment you were chatting about with Horsch, brought home to me just how far agriculture has come in the past 60 years. I remember as a very young child sat watching my Dad ploughing with his brand new Nuffield 1060 tractor with a corn sack over his shoulders as it was raining and the rusty disk harrows he used which were about 6 feet wide or the old chain harrow which he tried to keep together with bits of wire. He was always followed by huge flocks of birds, often lapwings. If my Dad or grandfather were to come back today, they would be amazed how things have progessed in such a short time. I love the channel James, thanks for sharing.

[@DOLENC01]

I really enjoyed the conversation with the Horsch , father and son

[@adrianhutchin4925]

Horsch appear to be a very family orientated company and appreciate the people they have working for them, very much like yourself James, interesting watching and how they are expanding worldwise particaular in the USA which is a huge market for the larger machines. Lovin the wheelbarrow and so good to see the fun oyu can have also, well done on a great Video again. be safe from essex

[@graemefendt9398]

Brilliant video 👍👍

[@jimbo414s]

Hands down greatest insight to agriculture out there very addictive viewing all youngsters should watch this channel keep up the great work guys

[@DavidPowell-gh2it]

James, you are a great ambassador for British agricultural

[@tomwainwright7102]

The piece about Pete and his wheelbarrow was hilarious brilliantly topped off when Simon said that he had hidden it , magic.

[@suepalmer-xr5cy]

Interesting conversation in France re future workers, digital verses craftsmen, I think Micheal was spot on there.

[@markbaillie2895]

Great update James, just came back from Normandy, toll roads a dream le shuttle seamless and then the motorways,rubbish every where your not wrong. Peter's new wheelbarrow priceless 😅.

[@DavidGadsby-e6s]

James that was one of your best updates very interesting informative and funny thru ill health I so much miss be a grumpy ploughman's but you put such a different light on it know losing my partner in march made me bloody sad and grumpy but please keep up and make me feel better x

[@colinwaters2725]

Keep your chins up David. Blooming good vids I'm thinking. 😊😊😊😊

[@colinwaters2725]

Sorry for your loss. ❤

[@marypink9953]

I love watching this channel, takes me back to my happy place & some wonderful childhood memories. I was raised on a Suffolk farm of 120 acres in the 1950s/60s with cattle, pigs, chickens, wheat, barley, potatoes, sugar beet. Barley fed cattle. Crop rotation, fields spread with manure from the over-winter cattle yard, clover for nitrogen, layering of hedges. Free-range children! Unfortunately, this idyll finished when Dad died aged 49.

[@Agrovasco]

Mate, hope you know you are living every farmers dream. Thank you for letting us into it. Love all the way from the basque coutry

[@ASGundogs]

GUTTED! I thought Michael Horsch had made Peter a 100 ton mother-barrow! Great video- thanks for sharing.

[@nickaf5262]

every episode ive been glued too fantastic thankyou

[@Tommy-vh7xj]

I think this video tops them all so far interesting and lots of laughs cheers

[@sarahmansell3611]

Super update Horsch what great story looks like you will be starting a tour company taking farmers over there in your spare time 😂😂 caps looking super cool😊

[@stephenwatlow4830]

Great video, very interesting horsch seems such a great company

[@jhlane1977]

Really fascinating listening to Michael speak about business, machinery and his thoughts on Brexit. They have now got a great dealer network and are flying. You are so right about getting back to the Uk - it’s awful that we don’t seem to care. You rarely see litter on the side of French roads or anywhere. Drilling already on in Suffolk! Great video as ever James! 👍

[@philiproworth6131]

Just a superb video.Very very interesting. Have a good week.

[@philipedwards8492]

The conversation you had with the Horsch family members was so interesting. I listened to it twice

[@Norfieldeng]

It was nice to see the chat with Michael Horsch. Cool guy with some great insights. I met him in Essex back in 1985 when I was involved trialling a machine they had come up with, a 4m rotavator sort of machine that threw all the straw and top bit of soil up in the air and deposited the seed on the clean ground before the soil followed by the straw landed back down. I recall he jumped on my numb old Case 2670 we were using, I think frustrated by how I was managing the transition to field mode. 1985 last year of straw burning. Not sure how the crops turned out or what happened to the idea as I left farming but great to see the success Horsch have had.

[@richardbaker22]

Great video james very interesting listen you talking to Horsch

[@gunton21]

Brilliant update, top man. 👌

[@mattbarham788]

Hi James another brilliant video looks like the speach trip to horch went well still combining up in Yorkshire spring barley and beans hopefully this week will be the end😊

[@guys4561]

Very impressed with the Horsch equipment they have come a long way over the years just like Claas. Great well thought out designed equipment. With great customer back up. 👌 Very impressed with the new Claas Xerion 650. What a well designed machine. I like the exhaust hidden away out of sight the autolube system and of course the dampening suspension on the tracks. The cab is a very simple nice lay out. Very smart. I would bin the Fendt and go with these new beauties 💚

[@BillyTheKid689]

James, mother bins are a game changer for productivity. A good friend uses one in New Zealand that he made himself. Lorries can start carting earlier, and never have to wait. If Michael Horsch won't build one, your lads could do it. :) You just might need to make your machinery storage shed a bit bigger.......

[@petertiffney4413]

Hi James so nice to see the positive way you farm bringing agricultur into today's world seems fields are bigger and the world smaller,

[@peterdyke196]

Another most interesting podcast James, it’s made my freight ferry trip from Thessaloniki to Limassol a lot more bearable! Thank you

[@jeremynash5623]

What an insightful interesting and thought provoking piece with Michael Horsch, a company is in safe hands with people like that in charge

[@johnhyde8892]

I think it's a brilliant that you have a got relationship directly from your self, and a manufacturer so you are getting the equipment you want for your farm. Great video James.

[@stacyscholes6760]

Am not a farmer .but helpt out on a farmer in school holidays. I love watching farming vids .love the machinery. You blogs are bye far the best on u tube .the way u explain things is brilliant 👏 your a credit to your industry thanks

[@NickGarbutt-m1l]

This year Ukraine has shipped out 8.6 million tons of grain and beans, this is despite Russia's missile attack on a civilian ship carrying wheat bound to Egypt. Therefore I found it quite remarkable how matter of fact the French farmer described how he farms in Ukraine. Stoicism is not just with British farmers it’s world wide. Brilliant video again James, thank you.

[@fanfeck2844]

Great channel! Love how we hear from all the staff

[@Paul-f4w6t]

I’ve got a horsch on waiting for my cap!! 😂great video James 🍻

[@peterclarke3300]

Very interesting video James and Horsch has come a long way with their equipment,and a nice new wheelbarrow for Pete you should of put some marker boards, on it so you can see him from a distance 🤣👍👍

[@davidnorris6262]

another great video james cheers.

[@leddielive]

Hi James, I imagine your 100 ton mother bin idea would most definitely help to keep the combines working as it can bridge the time gaps for the trucks hauling the crops back to the storage shed, also in the longterm cheaper & more efficient than using grain bags & the extra equipment & manpower needed with that type of operation.

[@mixerm93]

Saw that Claas near Bury St Edmunds other day. What a beast 💪

[@adrianlayen4119]

Thanks James, what a fantastic update. I really enjoyed the visit to Horsch. The interview you did with Michael was very good, you have a good working relationship/ friendship with them. Great to see Peter's new barrow, you could fit a tracker to it so he always knows where it is. The Claas looked very impressive, how does a 4 track machine compare to a 2 track machine? Thanks again, looking forward to the next video.

[@markyoull6744]

great video james claas tractor looks amazing

[@jascollinscork]

Wow brilliant video that chat with the father, son of Horsch was off the chart interesting wise….. I’d say your a well connected man James 🤔😜 plus the unveiling of the wheelbarrow was edge of the seat stuff 🤣🤣🤣 plus the demo tractor I wanted you to get 💪🏻💪🏻😍

[@Frank-mn9qi]

Fantastic content,look forward to Wednesday.

[@bobcrawford2105]

Great update but hoped to see more of the Horsch line up of machines. But interesting listening to the Horsch family views on farming in the future

[@jamesferguson-qd3rq]

Very impressive family..very. The question is what would I do for that hat🤔..ok, I’ll give you a days graft for nowt, no way a farmer is going to turn that down 😂

[@Nicknofish]

Great video, as always, James. It's interesting how agriculture is moving forward. Bigger, faster. At least we won't be eating bugs in the near future! Cheers.

[@adambridewell308]

Only watched the intro and already happy for pete 😂

[@tractortamno1]

I’ve been re listening to your conversation with Micheal Horsch, you were discussing the large farm model and one of the benefits of this being providing employment. I agree somewhat with this but I also find that the larger the farm sometimes the more poorly the staff are actually treated. For an example the contract farming company I am helping with harvest, no meals are ever provided, they charge the students for the accommodation. There’s never any things done to improve moral etc. Whereas I’ve worked for some smaller farms and they appreciate the worker far more. Just a thought. Thanks.

[@tractortamno1]

Thought I was losing my mind at the end for second. 😂.

[@bodg130]

I run a Contracting & Plant business up in Yorkshire and my most reliable piece of machinery is my wheelbarrow, gives me no trouble whatsoever!! Quality Videos James, very entertaining, thanks.

[@suresren]

Thanks for another great video James, On applying your seed dressing onto the seed, does it make the seed damp to flow through the drills, It's great to watch a well organised team working together,

[@Charliebill572]

Fantastic video James. Very interesting how other countries farm especially in Ukraine whilst there’s a war on going and how they adapted to deliver the grain out of the country. You seem to have a fantastic team that covers a lot of acres. Keep up the great work and hope your drilling campaign goes better than last year 👍

[@1mpicton]

I now live in canada but 25 or so years ago, I used to go to Lommatzsch in the saxony district of germany to pick up horsch machines back then , it was still good old fashioned engineering by the people of the old east Germany. I love your content as used to be on a farm in norfolk till we emigrated to saskatchewan the canadian grain belt. Its odd here , the fields are measured in 1/4 sections 160 acres and crops are by bushell not tonnes or lbs . Keep up the good work 👏 🙌

[@ProChargedGTA]

Saw one of your lorries down my way in Peldon near Colchester Essex.

[@udo5479]

Michael Horsch is a cool guy. I met him a few times in Schwandorf on the Field Days. Because when you know how this company is starting

[@dypk-x3n]

john paul and his friends are remarkable people just like yourself .

[@richardedwards2269]

Fab vid again.... You should be proud of what you've achieved... The French cuisine may have put cousin Michael in the lead..... But I'm sure he's the one that missed out😂

[@richardmears4515]

Hi James. Great video a good insite into the Horsch setup and the family progression. I found the French farmer interesting that he farms in the Ukraine on a such a large scale and in the middle of a war brave man indeed. My question for the Cap would be because you spend such a large amount £££ on you combines could Class not incorporate an on board 200cfm Compressor for the blow down ? it would save you time and the problem of dealing with the hire company's ie red to white diesel change over. As a retired engineer I belive this to be achievable and would add a great feature. Any way keep the great videos. Regards Richard

[@ecksloan6890]

Very interesting James, bet there working on a horsch drone for seeding in the coming years, won't be a need for tramlines therefore more productivity, nice caps!

[@SamHart8]

Very good to hear that James Peck was a sensible Remainiac.

[@danielbradley8578]

Fantastic again!! Well done all 🤙👍

[@jonstephens682]

You was dead right with the demo tractor, Raymond didn’t smile 😂😂

[@davidpearson9808]

Well done great to watch. I would love to have a walk round at some point👌

[@fire44x]

Very interesting farming in France Romania

[@davidker2346]

Superb insight on what happens in Europe with regards to Agriculture especially the labour being employed in the Horsch factory from small farms and the rest of Europe appreciating what they still had as the UK left losing all its membership benefits . An observation I made over the years is that UK farmers are not good at training up staff from a young age eg apprenticeships for combine/tractor drivers instead of relying on others with small farms with tractors to do it for them with spare family labour. Big local unit here has one huge combine with 70 year old driver no one being trained up to replace them

[@backyardmechanic921]

We got two outros for the price of one tonight lol. Great video all the same, always something interesting going on with you and the staff.

[@Thelarrs110]

Great video, very interesting.

[@philiproberts8761]

Interesting that farming has come full circle, I remember my father had to change over from horses to Fordson Tractors and everything was dragged behind the tractor, it seams to have gone back to that way of working the land. But of course with the Class Tractor being on demonstration, rather larger machine than the old standard Fordson Tractor with the spring seat. I always used to say machines today are getting that large once around the field they would be done.

[@roberthoward3723]

Interesting conversations with Horsch. Farming is now big agri business but we still need the smaller farmer, he spends less money but more regularly.

[@bigrichard5778]

Definitely need some PX branding on the new barrow!!

[@andymercer8092]

Great update. Really interesting

[@peterdennis9359]

Hello James very instresting to hear your talk with Michael about machinery and farming in general, was also instresting to hear you talk about farming the Ukraine I like the way you are looking at ways to help keep the seed corn clean before it goes into the drills

[@charlieblood6501]

Great video James. How long till we see the 4 combines and chasers off over the channel to knock a big block of wheat off, before heading back up to Lincolnshire? It's got to be done!

[@littledavey2169]

PX FARMS VERY PROFESSIONAL FARMER'S.🤙🦊

[@paullawrence3541]

Part time farmers are common in Germany James. In the UK we diversify until the non farm business is the main income and farming is our part time (hobby) business. Different countries with different solutions.

[@richardlewis5391]

I think.you need a farming award for showing how british farming works

[@ransomesmgmagic373]

It would be great to see a clip of your presentation.

[@robertkey4937]

Another great video! Question for James is… if he hadn’t been involved in farming what other job or career would he have liked to do?!

[@gregchapman5556]

Love to see a bit of staff retention Pete’s got a new wheel barrow 😂. That Class tractor is a beast. Will it actually fit under your UK Power networks cables James 😂.

[@sarahjacobs5520]

I am a farmer’s widow and have always loved the life, if you hadn’t been a farmer what would you have done?

[@PX_Farms]

Congratulations Sarah, you have won the second Horsch Cap, please email me - [e-mail]

[@jimbostruckingvids8173]

Great video again guys .so interesting. bit I did notice a fastrac on the trailer in work shop..did you sell the unimog

[@BenKiwi-nq7un]

Volume on high for this one... don't think my wife appreciated that. Great insights from the Michael and Jean Paul. All the best.

[@aidanbrennan7389]

For the hat. Unexpected Growth Despite Challenges: The Horsch family business faced major challenges with the war in Ukraine, as 30% of their business depended on Russia and Ukraine. However, they were able to adapt and grow their business by 20% that year despite the initial crisis. This resilience and quick adaptation highlight effective crisis management and business strategy. The hat is coming to Dundalk, Ireland!

[@AndyClarke-j1b]

I can't believe Chandlers didn't supply you with the new wheelbarrow. I'd cancel the new crawler now and go with some sort of quad track, which ever colour. Great video in France. Good luck with the drilling.

[@fredfenwick7047]

A very interesting video James, especially hearing about the scale of the arable farming operation in Ukraine and all the information about Horch I believe Horch is a German company.

[@peterwilson-qj2ds]

Thank you James for the update, was very interesting hearing about how farming is in Europe. The chemical idea is a good one, hopefully the weather will be kind and you can get drilling. The Claas quad trac looked a very nice machine, would you have a mother bin if Horsch built one ?

[@robjw7250]

Interesting to see the Claas four track machine. Could be a good option for you if the cost stacked up compared to your existing Fendt tracked machines. Certainly given your parts issues this season for the Fendts it would be interesting to explore if parts for the Claas are more readily available.

[@Mike-k4e2i]

Excellent video, Horsch guys really nice and well clever, I spent near 20 years in Ukraine, they do farming very well there some are 35k hectares and more

[@Chrisyclaas]

Great one today , very interesting horsch interview, you’ve been hanging round waffle to long ,did a double take on your drilling plan🤦‍♀️😂😂

[@davidbatstone1433]

Best farm video on you tube for a long time, fascinating insight to Horsch and the French farmer chat. Would an Avatar be an option to dd after beans and mustard??

[@stevengerrard5836]

Awesome video! Stick with the fendt tractors years ahead of any other brand especially with the fendt one concept. Be cool when they put fendt one into the crawlers .

[@ChristopherKeen-p7z]

Good morning James Really interesting video with Micheal Horsch the growth of the company is really interesting as was his comments on the future. I was at an event with Theo Leeb in July and he had similar views on the future I would say somewhat cautious. After your chat with the French farmer would you consider farming abroad if land became unavailable in your area? And where do you see the future of a skilled machine operator in our industry? Good luck with your drilling campaign we are still trying to finish harvest here in the south west!!! Regards Chris