Cultivation Costs
These contract charges are considered to be reasonable for operations carried out in normal circumstances. The rates include fuel, oil lubricant and operator's wages. Prices will differ from one district to another and will be affected by the contracted area. If the farmer supplies fuel, the price may be lower. The charges may be subject to VAT.
| Cost (£) | |
|---|---|
| Ploughing - Lea | 38 to 55 per hectare |
| Stubble and other | 33 to 40 |
| Discing | 14 per hour |
| Chain harrowing | 10 per hour |
| Power harrowing | 25 to 30 per hectare or 22 per hour |
| Ground driven rotary harrowing | 14 |
| Springtine harrowing | 14 |
| Rotavating - Large types 10T | 28 to 35 per hectare or 22 to 24 per hour |
| Rolling | |
| Light | 9 to 13 per hectare |
| Heavy | 11 to 14 per hectare |
| Reseeding (Complete operation not including seed/fertiliser) |
275 to 350 |
