Seeding & Planting 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 (£) | |
|---|---|
| Combined drilling | 17 to 20 per hectare |
| Precision seeding | 48 to 55 per hectare |
| Potato planting (automatic) | 18 to 22 per hour |
| Direct drilling | 40 to 45 per hectare |
| One pass cultivation and drilling | 40 to 45 per hectare |
| Destoning | 130 to 160 per hectare |
