Farming and Estate Management
.H. Franklin Contracting offers two specialised services: farm contracting and estate management, each designed to meet the unique needs of agricultural businesses and landowners. Please get contact us for any further information.
Farm Contracting
SERVICES OFFERED
We offer a wide range of contracts including full and part-time, stubble to stubble and one off jobs, services include:​
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Ploughing
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Drilling
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Drilling wild seed
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Hedge cutting
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Spraying
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Fertiliser spreading
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Mower conditioning
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Baling
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Hay making
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Topping
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Wrapping
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Hauling
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Combining
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OUR APPROACH
​We take pride in our strong client relationships: working in partnership with our clients is more important than ever as weather patterns grow increasingly unpredictable and prices become more volatile.
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We recognise that these challenges demand flexibility, expertise, and a proactive approach. In addition to drawing on our own extensive experience, we also leverage the knowledge of trusted local agronomists, seed and fertiliser suppliers, and farm management consultants - partners with whom we maintain strong relationships. This network enables us to provide our clients with the best possible advice and the most competitive prices.
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To ensure the job is completed in the most efficient and timely manner, we use the latest and most advanced machinery, tailored to meet the specific needs of each job.​
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Estate Management
SERVICES OFFERED
Our estate management clients include those with large gardens, equine establishments, and livestock-grazed paddocks, services include:
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Fencing - metal and wood
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Topping/Mowing
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Grass/Wildflower seeding/over-seeding
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Cultivations
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Hedge laying
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Hedge cutting
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Hedge creation
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Woodland maintenance
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Spraying
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Regeneration
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Ditch dredging
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Consultancy
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OUR APPROACH
We can help with maintenance - such as woodland management, hedge trimming, topping grassland and ditch dredging, or we can create new spaces such as wildflower meadows, hedge planting and fencing.. With access to both large and compact machinery, we can handle projects of any scale, ensuring the right equipment for your specific needs.
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Our metal fencing is manufactured from our workshop and installed by experienced fitters, we can also offer wooden fences for livestock or equine purposes.
CONSULTANCY SERVICES ​
Our estate management consultancy services provide expert advice on a range of key practices.
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Wildflower and meadow creation/establishment
We provide expert advice on creating grass and wildflower areas, assisting you in choosing the right species and management strategies to boost biodiversity and sustainability, while also crafting a beautiful space for you to enjoy.
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Water Management Solutions
We offer guidance on water management solutions allowing for the effective dispersion and redirection of water across your land, preventing erosion, reducing flooding, and promoting soil health, whether this is planting trees, improving soil structure by planting different grasses, adding hedgerows, mole ploughing or ditch dredging.
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Our approach combines expert knowledge with practical, sustainable solutions.
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