Our sister company, AJ & EJ Hampton, provides reliable agricultural contracting services to farms across Cheshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire.
From preparing land and establishing crops to harvesting, baling and slurry application, our skilled team can support you throughout the farming calendar. We combine practical agricultural experience with dependable machinery, helping you complete essential work efficiently and at the right time.
Whether you require help with a single field, extra capacity during busy periods or regular contracting support throughout the year, you can rely on our experienced team to deliver the services you need.
Our agricultural contracting services
Our agricultural contractors undertake a wide range of fieldwork, crop production and land management services.
Every farm is different, so we tailor our approach to your land, cropping plans, timings and objectives before recommending the most appropriate machinery and services for your needs.
From cultivation through to harvest and nutrient application, we provide flexible agricultural contracting services to support every stage of crop production.
Cultivation and crop establishment
We work with farmers to create suitable soil and seedbed conditions, supporting consistent germination, healthy crop development and productive use of the available acreage.
Good crop establishment starts with careful land preparation.
Our cultivation and crop establishment services include:
- Ploughing
- Subsoiling and soil loosening
- Power harrowing
- Seedbed preparation
- Drilling and sowing
- Rolling
- General pre-planting field preparation
The exact cultivation programme will depend on factors such as soil type, field conditions, previous cropping and the crop being established. Our team will work with you to complete each operation at the most suitable opportunity.
Drilling
Accurate and timely drilling is an important part of successful crop establishment.
AJ & EJ Hampton’s agricultural contractors can provide drilling as part of a complete cultivation programme or as an individual contracting service. We will discuss your cropping plan, field conditions and preferred timings before work begins.
Our team can also coordinate drilling with ploughing, cultivation and rolling, reducing the need to arrange several separate contractors.
Harvesting services
Harvest is one of the busiest and most time-sensitive periods of the farming year. When weather windows are limited, dependable machinery and experienced operators help ensure crops are harvested efficiently, reducing delays and protecting crop quality.
Our agricultural harvesting services include:
- Combining
- Silage harvesting
- Beet harvesting
- Straw baling
- Grass and forage baling
- Straw grinding
- Grain rolling and cracking
Muck and slurry application
Wet or dry, we have a practical solution for applying farm nutrients to your land.
Before work begins, we will consider field access, soil and ground conditions, the material being applied, the required application rate and the location of your slurry store to ensure work is carried out safely and efficiently.
Our services can include:
- Loading and spreading farmyard manure
- Spreading solid livestock manure
- Slurry tanker application
- Umbilical slurry application
- Field-based nutrient application
- Coordinating applications with cultivation work
Traditional slurry tankers provide a flexible option for many farms, particularly where fields are spread across several locations or an umbilical system is not practical.
For larger volumes, umbilical application can reduce the number of heavy tanker journeys across the field. Slurry is pumped from the store through a network of pipes and applied using suitable spreading equipment.
Before arranging the work, our team will assess practical considerations such as the distance from the slurry store, road crossings, field access and ground conditions.
All applications should form part of the farm’s nutrient management plan and comply with relevant environmental requirements.
Hedge cutting
Regular hedge maintenance helps keep field boundaries, gateways and access routes manageable.
We provide agricultural hedge-cutting services for farms and rural landowners across Cheshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire.
Our hedge-cutting service can help with:
- Maintaining field boundaries
- Managing overgrown hedges
- Improving access around gateways and tracks
- Maintaining roadside and internal farm hedges
- Preparing boundaries ahead of other field operations
We carry out hedge cutting with careful consideration for site conditions and seasonal wildlife restrictions.
Flexible support for busy farming periods
Agricultural workloads can change quickly. Weather, crop development, ground conditions and machinery availability can all affect when work needs to be completed.
We can help with:
- One-off contracting jobs
- Seasonal fieldwork
- Harvest support
- Additional machinery and operator capacity
- Planned annual contracting work
- Coordinated cultivation and harvesting programmes
Whether you need support during busy periods or year-round agricultural contracting, AJ & EJ Hampton is here to help. Contact our team to discuss your land, crops, acreage and timescales, and we’ll provide a competitive quotation.
Speak to Jim:
☎ 07813 178 909
✉ jim@hamptonsgroup.uk
Reach out to Leoni:
☎ 07788 154 367
✉ leoni@hamptonsgroup.uk
Why choose AJ & EJ Hampton’s farm contractors?
Get in touch with your farm location, acreage, required service and preferred timescales, and we will confirm availability, discuss your requirements and provide the next steps.
Frequently asked questions
What does an agricultural contractor do?
An agricultural contractor provides skilled labour, machinery and specialist services to farms and landowners. Contractors may carry out individual jobs, such as ploughing or hedge cutting, or support several stages of crop production, including cultivation, drilling, harvesting and nutrient application.
Which areas do Hampton’s agricultural contractors cover?
We provide agricultural contracting services across Cheshire, Shropshire and Staffordshire. Contact us with your location and the work required so we can confirm availability.
Can you undertake one-off agricultural contracting jobs?
Yes. We can discuss both one-off jobs and ongoing seasonal contracting requirements. The suitability of a job will depend on its location, scale, timing, field conditions and the machinery required.
How far in advance should agricultural work be booked?
We recommend booking as early as possible, particularly for time-sensitive services such as drilling, combining, silage harvesting and baling. We understand that agricultural work is affected by weather and crop conditions, so timings may need to remain flexible.
How are agricultural contracting prices calculated?
Prices will depend on the service, acreage, machinery required, field conditions, travel, materials and the amount of time involved. Contact us with your requirements for a tailored quotation.
Do you offer both tanker and umbilical slurry application?
Yes. We can provide traditional slurry tanker application or an umbilical application system, depending on your farm layout, field locations and ground conditions.
Can several services be arranged together?
Yes. We can coordinate related operations such as ploughing, cultivation, drilling and rolling, or harvesting, baling and straw processing.
Do you provide both machinery and experienced operators?
Yes. Our agricultural contracting services include suitable machinery and skilled operators, so you do not need to provide your own equipment. We will discuss the job beforehand to make sure the right machinery is allocated.
What happens if bad weather delays the work?
Agricultural work is often dependent on weather, crop maturity and ground conditions. If conditions are unsuitable, we will keep in touch and rearrange the work for the next practical opportunity.
Is there a minimum acreage for hiring your team?
This will depend on the service, location, access and machinery required. We consider each enquiry individually, so please contact us with the field size and details of the work for advice.