What does the Red Tractor Assurance scheme actually mean & dressing out wheat seed

[@thenewexeptor]

I struggle to define if this channel or the Garage one is my favorite ... and I consider myself a car guy.

[@caroldave4037]

Same here buuuut im a ex farmer I'm a tad predudiced....brilliant ...dave

[@speedmachine69]

svetlin petrov I was about to say the same thing!

[@willtapp6068]

I grew up on a farm and now collect vintage tractors and restore classic cars..... like you, I can't decide. I do know that I love Harry though.

[@johncollymore1697]

Such good videos - all these - Harry's Farm - and Harry's Garage - both fantastic, and as always, such great and enthusiastic presentation skills, well done. Keep up the good work! Many thanks.

[@matgee8892]

Wow. Often those symbols are meaningless advertising nonsense but this is probably the definition of "Assurance".

[@mickc7388]

I had no idea what a pain in the arse it is - lol

[@MontyStreet]

Great to hear you will be on the podcast soon. Both that and this is great content.

[@markfifty7]

This channel is becoming more compulsive than Harry's Garage. Roll on the John Deere vs Fendt vs Claas vs Case giant tractor test!

[@RobG001]

Thinking Harry will find a Lamborghini tractor to add to that lot :) (yep they still make tractors) I know who my money is on :)

[@Halliday57]

A Lamborghini V12 tear down video a Harry’s Farm video and confirmation of Harry on a collecting cars podcast. Can this day get any better ?

[@simonorr594]

I'd love to hear what you have to say about two hot UK topics - has the climate altered the way you farm? And does no deal Brexit have any impact? Probably will get lots of dislikes for this...

[@fapqa978]

It does for every company. In the agriculture business and a lot of people try to have their deals done before UK exits the EU because after that it’s just one big unknown sphere

[@ianmedium]

simon orr I think those are great questions as we can get views from someone on the ground as to how it affects them in the real world, not the political or scientific world. There should be no need for anyone to get on their own particular hobby horse other than to hear their own voice moaning. Great question and I hope Harry gets a chance to answer.

[@roscoejones4515]

You've got a lot going on Harry, thanks for getting these vids out. Came straight here from the Lambo teardown!

[@MrShlomping]

Can't wait for the podcast. I've listened to all of them and they're great. Best automotive podcast at the minute.

[@Kapil-Patel]

where can it be seen/heard ?

[@MrShlomping]

@@Kapil-Patel out today, collecting cars podcast. I listen on acast but I presume its on spotify/iTunes etc.

[@JesterEric]

Climate change is bs. Every farmer knows weather changes from year to year. Climate alters on a longer cycle with the sun and its effect on clouds. Co2 helps plants grow. No deal brexit fears were very bad for lamb prices but since the extension they have gone through roof. Difficult to get some medicines and vaccines for animals

[@alanzyoutube]

Any produce made from ingredients grown on Harry's Farm should have a Red Tractor with a spoiler symbol on it, so those of us who know, know 😋 🌾🌾🚜💨

[@mikesoper508]

Hi Harry.first class video's keep them coming. You have a brilliant way of explaining things a very big thumbs up . Mike from Hampshire.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Great video harry, Really enjoyed it !

[@amardizz821]

Have no clue about farming, I just like Harry.

[@chrisflemington819]

I had no idea of the work which goes on to achieve the red tractor symbol. So first well done on getting the award and second to retain it as it seems it is a very bureaucratic system!

[@azog23]

This is really interesting stuff. Thanks for making this. The field of linseed looks as though it has a lot of stones in it. Does that affect the soil much? Does the ground need some stones to have enough drainage?

[@harrysfarmvids]

positives are stones help soil structure and support heavy machinery better, especially when wet. After that, I can't think of any other advantages to stony ground! Less soil, restrict root growth, kill combines, increase wear on cultivators, pre-emergent herbicides run off surface stone and mess up the concentration of active ingredients on the surface and can scorch crops

[@muckshifter]

err, well, I not gonna be a farmer then ... LoL

[@mrmoran0077]

I only just discovered this channel after you mentioned it in the latest Harry's garage, what a fantastic treat, thank you.

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Great video harry, Really enjoyed it !

[@AmbiAnts589]

This is my 2nd favorite KZbin channel, Harry's Garage being my favorite of course.

[@treyquattro]

what on earth are the bureaucrats going to do with exact positions of mouse traps? Seems a bit jobsworth.

[@ZeeBri]

Brilliant video and can't wait for the Collecting Cars podcast

[@ristekostadinov2820]

Hey Harry as a farmer and automotive enthusiast have you ever driven Lamborghini tractor ?

[@bradcarroll3719]

Id gamble that he has, given that Jeremy Clarkson owns one, and they know each other.

[@beebee766]

aah beautiful blue linseed fields, so much easier on the eye than jaundice yellow rape. Great vids Harry, thanks for not dumbing down plus you are so listenable to.

[@bobbrooks266]

Our last red tractor visit took over 4 hour's lol but worth it. Great video hopefully will show people what is just a small part of farmers daily life. Keep them coming. Regards

[@harrysfarmvids]

Got to be done, be hard to farm commercially without doing it and I kinda agree with it, despite the pain of keeping everything logged and in order.

[@Russ.M]

Next video? Harrys watch collection .....please

[@TomPembertonFarmLife]

Great video harry, Really enjoyed it !

[@harrysfarmvids]

Phew!

[@kerrygleeson4409]

Thanks for sharing Harry always interesting 👍🇦🇺🚜

[@maxtorque2277]

Will look out for the CC podcast with you Harry, hope to hear some of your finest stories! (Will the Evo team be quaking in their boots? :-)

[@harrysfarmvids]

Who knows, ;-) Due to go live next Wednesday

[@notrut]

Sounds like ISO 2002 rehashed for Farming? I once had an Inspector ask for the records of the Tyre Depth Gauge Calibration Checks for a team of 27 Technicians!? 8ollocks! said I ... no need, I'll just buy 27 new Depth Gauges ... OKaaaaaay said Mr Jobsworth.

[@philhealey449]

Will be obligated to check out Ted Moult for presenter style comparison, but clearly Harry has this 100% nailed! Sadly Old Top Gear were ahead with the Combine to the Arctic, so we'll stick with possibly the world's best trip video for the Silver Shadow Northern Lights.

[@Trendyflute]

Haha full circle! That podcast with Chris Harris that Harry mentions at 3:12 is how I heard about Harry's Garage, which is how I heard about Harry's Farm...now I know what Harry was doing in the minutes before the podcast! 😂😂

[@phillipweissburg7871]

Harry: I have to believe you have horses on the farm....they are the best off road vehicle...all four hooves work ..great for climbing and jumping....unlike the motorcycle...How about showing them on the next show....I think many of us were super surprised to be told you were a farmer. I think most of us thought you were a retired wealthy guy...

[@patriciaperfect2627]

Hi Harry I’m new to your channel started by watching you talking about cars your enthusiasm is infectious but my favourite is you talking about your farm. I’m slowly working my way through from the beginning. Thank you for taking the time to show us your lovely farm I really appreciate it!

[@HROM1908]

Brilliant description. Surely that thick binder could be computerised much like pilot's instructions or Taiwanese medical records. Think of the trees that could be saved.

[@andreafalconiero9089]

What effect do those anti-fungal seed coatings have on the mycorrhizal fungi that are (or ought to be) present in healthy soils? Wheat ought to be colonized by mutually-beneficial arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi, but it seems that this seed coating would probably prevent that.

[@bradcarroll3719]

I think it is horse s**t that you have to pay a royalty to the seed company for seed collected and processed by you. I understand the thinking behind it, and maybe it would be fair to charge a royalty for the first time you produce seed from their proprietary mixture grown plants, but no longer. Too many altering factors, like your soil, etc., and selective seed harvesting. I'm sure they dont give any of the guarantees, etc., like when you purchase new from them. Anyhow,thanks for the first rate videos Harry!

[@johnhaynes9910]

Very informative, thanks Harry.

[@Duckandcover01]

I’m not a farmer and don’t own classic cars but find myself fascinated by Harry’s videos. I watch the whole lot and don’t know where he gets the time to do everything. Harry we need more people like you. We also need to be much more self sufficient with food. I wish the government would listen to your videos too. Perhaps then our farming policies would be better constructed.

[@chubeye1187]

I'm yet to meet anyone who either understands or is bothered by the red tractor sign. I really don't know if I have purchased any products with it on. It doesn't mean I just buy anything. The bread I have proving now, flour came from grist from a nearby farm, and some not to far away from me in Lincolnshire, according to the miller to increase the protein levels of the local farm.

[@bradcarroll3719]

I think it is horse s**t that you have to pay a royalty to the seed company for seed collected and processed by you. I understand the thinking behind it, and maybe it would be fair to charge a royalty for the first time you produce seed from their proprietary mixture grown plants, but no longer. Too many altering factors, like your soil, etc., and selective seed harvesting

[@FryNOR]

Farming farmers are the most important profession in the world, without farmers there would be a shortage of meat, bread, beer and all the other things that keep us alive and happy. Farming is not an easy job, it takes a lot of time, knowledge and investment to run a farm and at the same time avoiding the red numbers in the book.

[@kazman500]

Really cool explanation on red tractor. Never knew it was that in-depth. Keep the videos coming!

[@dominicsignorile9511]

It's always a pleasure watching your videos...

[@justinodowd4182]

Farmers have zondas?ive done something wrong with my life.

[@russellbryan2288]

You need to bring in Matt Manning of The Airgun Show to shoot the rats. You could do a video!!

[@tris7]

Wow this channel keeps getting better and better. One of the strings in my bow is that I audit farms for Red Tractor. Great to see someone promoting the standards. So many people still don’t understand what it is or why it exists.

[@harrysfarmvids]

Good to hear! Farmers need reminding they are producing a food crop and it needs treating correctly, hence why I can see the reasons why it's . good idea. Especially after the horror of BSE etc.

[@buildmotosykletist1987]

Do you blokes use drones for monitoring crops, etc ???

[@hamzah510]

The podcast is going to be mega.

[@Theorimlig]

I'm from Sweden, a country with a lot of government regulations and bureaucracy. I don't think we have anything as detailed or thorough as this, though! Not sure if it's all necessary, but it is quite impressive.

[@harrysfarmvids]

UK leads the way on traceability but 99.9% of the population have no idea we do it, or why. Makes you wonder if it's worth the effort..

[@marcwanagas1234]

How can you legally dress seed, since I thought you used Roundup? I sort of vaguely recall Monsanto being lawsuit-happy over cleaning glyphosate resistant seed.

[@mikescott208]

this is not glyphosate resistant.

[@mgclark46]

Do you have any pre medieval archaeology on your farm?

[@jackgsi1]

Can’t wait for this podcast

[@GreenShogun]

Keep up the videos Harry! Just found this channel after seeing your update on Garage. Never really paid much attention to farming but I'm finding your videos fascinating!

[@andyp6913]

Absolutely fascinating 👍👍👍Not sure could cope with the complexity. Recording on sheep so much easier lol. Shame from my point of view u not running ur own livestock - esp as u started with sheep - but see grains + planting is quite engrossing 😀😀

[@aretonsenner6664]

would really enjoy the rock wall video

[@trevorheywood975]

Brilliant! Love the garage and the farm. You're a total original - OG as the youngsters would say. Total Harry addict - keep 'em coming!

[@egdiryellam68]

You mentioned 80 mm of rain last week on the linseed crop and I thought WOW! Just did a quick check of the rainfall chart for out place in South Australia, for the first 8 months of 2019 we have averaged 38.5 mm per month.

[@otherbasis8505]

Harry, do you have any thoughts/comments about Dutch farmers protests on nitrogen emissions debacle? Do you think there is a chance that that kind of regulations are coming to UK?

[@ferringtoncaster]

It's always better to use your own seed

[@richardthomas6890]

Just subscribed to Harry’s Farm and I would be interested to know as you use fertiliser and the concerns with soil structures at the moment. Do you still add manure to your fields to improve soil structure? Being a mixed farm

[@IanRMcAllister]

Anotther great enteretaining and educational video - Thank You Harry! Question: so is this C3 seed as it technically the third seed down/genertion from the original germination? I assume hence that you couldn't do the same reuse/dressing with what will be a C4 seed next year from this crop? Thanks!

[@harrysfarmvids]

There's no rules saying you can't use C4, C5, etc seed but often varieties break down over time (start to get susceptible to foliar diseases like yellow or brown rust) and a new variety appears that you'd rather be growing anyway.

[@IanRMcAllister]

@@harrysfarmvids Thank You!

[@jonbean6983]

As an avid follower of Harry's from the very first episode of EVO magazine and then into the Harry's Garage videos this is awesome. Really informative and interesting. As always well presented and filmed well. Really looking forward to following life on the farm over the seasons and seeing more big boys toys and how it all works. Great stuff Harry as per usual.

[@Rogcljon]

Brilliant, I enjoy the farming channel easily as much as the vehicle channel. Thank you for your endeavours.

[@tehklevster]

Harry, are you able to talk about the "royalty" aspect of seed? Very much enjoying these videos.

[@gplusgplus2286]

Awesome video Harry. Thanks for explaining in detail why you need to do this. I would suppose if you keep on using plain seeds from your previous crop, the next one would be weaker and weaker...

[@demetridar506]

Since you use diesel engines so heavily in your work, and since you are a gear head, you may look into our "rotating liner engine" technology that we are developing to improve fuel economy and engine life on diesel engines. It was derived from the British sleeve valve engines. You can also search for it in "diesel power" publication.

[@roberthiggins6401]

Thanks Harry you show more than most and give much better explanations too. Thanks

[@richardgeorge8612]

thanks for this Harry, always wondered what it meant, very simply explained

[@johnfurnival4133]

Excellent film again Harry

[@tbillington]

Yes! I can't wait to hear you on Chris' podcast, it's my new favourite. Another topic that could be interesting for these videos Harry, is where does all the grain get sold to? Do you sell it in bulk to one company and they deal with it? Or do you sell different amounts to different buyers?

[@bunter6]

This channel gives you a great insight into just how much effort goes into growing and reaping the wheat at the very beginning of a supply chain that eventually make a 50p loaf

[@alastairscruton715]

great video, keep them coming

[@swn02]

i work in forestry in NZ and we have to go through a very similar audit as well to be FSC and safetree accredited

[@AndrewSmith-hd4zo]

Have you done the maths ? I calculate Harry has enough seeds saved for 166.42 acres.

[@hugolafhugolaf]

So Harry is a farmer?

[@drapears]

Was hoping Chris would get you on the podcast, excited fort hat episode

[@kreed1004]

I find the farming videos to be more fascinating than the car videos!

[@rpjwhite]

Can’t wait to hear your collect cars podcast. I am sure it will be awesome.

[@G7UKH]

Hey Harry, How are the changes to the general licences affecting you?

[@paddyboy557]

The part about dressing the seed was very interesting.

[@harrysfarmvids]

Thanks but I'm surprised, I thought it might be a bit dull this video but keen to show all sides of farming, warts and all..

[@indahouse2323]

on the contrary Harry - it was ALL very interesting indeed - many thanks.

[@Miata822]

@@harrysfarmvids I was surprised that second generation modified seed would grow properly and that there was a licensing scheme for its use.

[@davidmg1925]

top video

[@Balfour99]

Another fascinating video thank you harry

[@123hobo321]

Didn’t even realise there was a Harry’s garage channel

[@jinxed_jinxed_3443]

Bloody hell, only 8 and a half minutes :'(

[@therushden]

Very interesting. We could have done with less severe rain, bloody English weather 😁

[@harrysfarmvids]

Agree, it can stop again now..

[@Rodisflawless]

I'm surprised how stony the soil is.

[@mrbrooks8093]

Very interesting, thanks Harry

[@VanderlyndenJengold]

Who checks and how?

[@harrysfarmvids]

Have an inspector come round annually and checks all the paperwork plus they make unscheduled visits throughout the year, to check everything is still in order

[@MrJohnQCitizen]

What no Lambo tractor?

[@welshdai7796]

Love the videos. Once again. So informative. I work in pembs picking up grain from the farms. And I’ve often wondered where they get the seed. I didn’t realise it’s a year round job really. Keep them up. This is the channel I most look forward to seeing. Thanks. From Dave.

[@harrysfarmvids]

Great stuff. Always something going on, nature waits for no one!

[@welshdai7796]

Harry's Farm where about are you based then in the cotswolds. Never know I could be up to load one day.

[@simonspeedo8122]

there is seed suppliers across wales, some dress like Harry

[@mcspikesky]

Eccte for pocst!

[@fanfeck2844]

The seed dressing was very interesting, I thought you’d just buy it in. Not sure I understand why you have to pay a royalty, when they’re your seeds?

[@jamesbentall3984]

Typical of this country. Hammer the farmer who is the most important man as far as industries go . While getting nothing fir there produce and supermarkets cream the profit. Farcical

[@mikescott208]

It takes around 10 years to produce a variety of wheat, someone has invested millions in it and own the rights to thats variety, this is how they help pay for it.

[@excelexpresss]

Great, many thanks 👍

[@paulstorer6937]

Great Video again H👍

[@tomfive_acrefarm4017]

How can I contact you directly

[@briankelvindiffey3006]

I see !!

[@nickaf5262]

Hi do you use sludge cake on your land

[@harrysfarmvids]

Not so far but looking into it

[@ronnieg6358]

What benefit to the consumer is the Red Tractor Scheme? Have standards improved since it's introduction? Was there a problem before? If a producer wants to cheat he can fill in the sheet incorrectly. I think it is just a protection racket creating jobs for the boys!

[@normanpouch]

Where are all the records for all the imported food you eat? Get real its a JOKE. This scheme means nothing.Its all PR. I am a farmer.

[@JJ_MacLeod]

Fantastic video Harry. It is so important for us as farmers to spread the message to Back British Farming and the reasons why people should look out for the Red Tractor logo in the supermarket! Traceability is key and its great to educate just how farmers achieve this on farm level.