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Tugwell Contracting: Powering Solar Farms with AFT Trenchers

In the endeavour to achieve net 0 emissions by 2050, the UK Government has recently approved the construction of three new solar farms in the Midlands. At least 400,000 homes could be powered by the installations.
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Heavier rains call for more efficient drainage at the Colchester JobServe Community Stadium

The UK has always been known for its unpredictable weather. But along with unpredictability, there is another variable we’re still in the process of learning how to deal with: intensity.
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AFT TRENCHERS REVOLUTIONISES DRAINAGE ON MEAD FARM

The Mead farm, situated in Guyhirn, Cambridgeshire, is a 223ha arable operation. However, the farm’s mix of silt loam ridges and clay hollows has led to persistent drainage issues, particularly during winter months.
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AFT Trenchers at SIAM 2023

AFT Trenchers are delighted to be exhibiting at the SIAM 2023 exhibition in Morocco at the beginning of May, where the UK will have a significant presence.
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Drainage & Irrigation: Trenchers for yield improvement

AFT Trenchers manufacture tractor-mounted and PTO-driven attachment trenchers in the UK.

Their trenchers are simple to operate with minimal maintenance requirements, making them ideal for any tractor driver. Read more

Why AFT is the Company of Choice for CG Warner

CG Warner Limited is a well-established agricultural contractor in the United Kingdom with over 50 years of experience. One of their core areas of expertise is in lifting and drilling 1200 hectares of sugar beet annually. In addition, they specialise in various agricultural drainage techniques, sports ground drainage, and civil works such as fibre optic cabling, ground source heating, and electric cable and water installations.

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AFT EXHIBITIONS KICK OFF 2023

AFT Trenchers was proud to be present at two successful exhibitions in January, where our colleagues were pleased to meet both existing customers and new ones. A special thank you to our international customers and importers for taking the time and effort to visit the UK in winter.

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How is drainage on your farm?

AFT 1OO – The best investment for long term yield improvement; also provides an excellent opportunity for local contracting

Latest AFT100 trencher provides the solution to farm drainage

The AFT100 trencher is designed to create efficient land drainage preventing the soil from becoming saturated. This allows crops to flourish,Read more

New AFT Rope Sandbander

The new AFT Rope Sandbander provides the installation solution for innovative drainage systems.

AFT Trenchers has developed the new Rope Sandbander to provide a unique method of installing the Passive Capillary Drainage (PCD) from Aqua-terra Europe.Read more

Drainage and Flooding

Drainage and flooding are hot topics after the recent flooding the UK has experienced over most of the winter months this year. It is now being said we should get used to these extreme weather conditions as they are going to be the way of the future due to the changing climate.Read more

AFT45 Trencher brings Stanmore Golf Clubs Course up to Par

The AFT45 is a compact tractor used for the installation of drainage and irrigation system, and is ideal to use in situations where minimal disruption is required, so is ideal for use on Golf Courses or sports fields. When the Stanmore Golf Club decided to update their current irrigation system they contacted AFT Trenchers Ltd and decided the AFT45 was the machine for them.Read more

AFT Sandbander saves the Day

Poor conditions in some parts of the football pitches at Aston University saw too many matches cancelled over the last few years. This has caused problems not only to the university but also to the local community who use the fields for football games. The grounds manager at Aston University decided they needed to get this sorted once and for all and they wanted to find a solution fast as they were losing much needed revenue from these cancelled matches.Read more