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Never connect your fenceline to a gate post - treat as independent things.

Never connect your fenceline to a gate post - treat as independent things.

 Top tip: Fence and gateposts should never depend on each other.When installing a gateway in a high tensile fencing system, treat the fence and the gate as two separate structures.Why? Because unexpected pressure on one can damage the other.For example:If a tree falls on the fence or cattle hit the…

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Winter Livestock Housing Equipment

Winter Livestock Housing Equipment

It won’t be long before attention turns to cooler conditions and preparing livestock for winter. Now is the ideal time to start planning your livestock housing equipment for the months ahead, as manufacturing and supply lead times can be significant and early planning helps avoid seasonal delays. View our recommendations.

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Eligible Farming Equipment and Technology Fund Products Available from FarmBits

Eligible Farming Equipment and Technology Fund Products Available from FarmBits

View a full list of FETF eligible farm equipment available through FarmBits. 

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Visit Farmbits at The Royal Norfolk Show

Visit Farmbits at The Royal Norfolk Show

Farmbits will be exhibiting at the upcoming Royal Norfolk Show, taking place at the Norfolk Showground on 24th and 25th June. You can find us on stand 236 - Third Drive/Avenue 10 where we'll be showcasing a wide selection of our fencing, gates and livestock equipment. Products on show this year include:IAE…

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AG-fit telescopic metal gates for a customised solution

AG-fit telescopic metal gates for a customised solution

Our supplier, IAE, has launched a new range of telescopic AG-fit metal gates and panels ideal for use as a custom solution for livestock pens and housing. 

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Choosing Hardware for 5-Bar Wooden Field Gates

Choosing Hardware for 5-Bar Wooden Field Gates

View our guide on choosing the right hardware for your field gates. From hanging to self locking gate catch kits through to solutions for equestrian applications.

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Farmbits long life timber.

Farmbits long life timber.

We follow the timber from forest to the mill and identify the key processes to give a valuable long life fence post.Watch the video Timber Selection and Treatment

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Pairs of wooden gates

Pairs of wooden gates

Fergus Anderson runs through the things to think of when choosing a pair of wooden gates. Putting 2 gates together don't always work as the smaller ones are handed and don't create a mirror image pair. Watch the video to learn about this. Any questions give us a ring in…

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Choosing Stockfence

Choosing Stockfence

View our useful guide on choosing the right stock fence for your project. Stock fence is a wire mesh fence designed to contain livestock. Order online for local delivery or collect from our warehouse in Wymondham, Norfolk. 

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Stockfence arrives at Farmbits

Stockfence arrives at Farmbits

Watch this video to see the arrival of a pallet of stockfence along with comments and details of special prices.Watch the stockfence arrives video here 

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