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Craik Agricultural Contracting

Dumfries & Galloway agricultural contractors offering full grassland services. Reseeding, fertiliser and forage harvesting from start to finish.

Reliable and flexible. Get in touch to discuss your work.

01/09/2026

🚜 Out ploughing at Southerness

Autumn cultivations are getting underway, with the plough back out turning ground ready for the next crop.

✅ 5-furrow reversible plough
✅ Grassland & arable
✅ Reseeding & winter cropping
✅ Tidy, reliable work

Ploughing undertaken throughout Dumfries & Galloway.

For any enquiries, just give us a message or call:

📞 D A CRAIK Agricultural Contracting

19/08/2026

🌾 AUTUMN GRAIN DRILLING

Harvest it. Work it. Drill it. Get it growing.

Autumn grain drilling with our Horsch Express TD, combined with a front press and shatter boards for a well-consolidated seedbed and accurate seed placement.

• Front press & shatter boards
• GPS & section control
• Accurate seed placement
• Good consolidation and even establishment
• Efficient output to make the most of drilling windows

From individual fields to larger acreages across Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright and Dumfries & Galloway.

📞 Got grain to go in? Give us a shout.

D A CRAIK Agricultural Contracting

17/08/2026

4 weeks on 🌱

Forage r**e drilled on the 19th July with our Alpego Inversa one-pass seeding system, and it’s great to see how well the crop has established.

The Alpego allows us to prepare the ground and sow the seed all in one pass, helping to reduce the number of operations across the field while still achieving strong, even establishment.

A great option for establishing forage crops and grass reseeds efficiently.

📞 For enquiries or to discuss reseeding/forage crop establishment, get in touch with D A Craik Agricultural Contracting.

03/08/2026

🌱 We’ve been out and about with the Alpego Inversa over the last few weeks, so here’s a few photos of it in action.

Whether you’re reseeding after silage or establishing a new ley, our one-pass system helps get the job done quickly and efficiently.

For you, that means:
✅ Lower establishment costs
✅ Less time spent getting fields back into production
✅ Minimal passes across the field, reducing soil compaction
✅ A firm, even seedbed with excellent seed-to-soil contact
✅ Fast, efficient establishment to help get the new ley away

We’re also able to sow kale and other forage mixes, making it a versatile option for a range of crops.

If you’ve got reseeding or forage crop work coming up, we’d be happy to discuss your requirements.

📞 Get in touch for a quote.

24/07/2026

🌱 Kale Seeding This Week 🌱

Our Alpego Inversa out this week establishing kale in a single pass.

The one-pass system prepares the seedbed and sows the crop in one operation, helping reduce fuel use, labour and machinery costs while leaving an excellent finish.

We’re available for:
✅ Kale
✅ Grass reseeding
✅ Other forage mixes

If you’ve got forage crops or grass to establish this season, get in touch for a quote.

📞 Send us a message or give us a call to discuss your requirements.

14/07/2026

🌱 One-Pass Grass Reseeding 🌱

Here’s our Alpego Inversa in action, working straight after first-cut silage.

With this system there’s no need to spray off the existing sward. The machine incorporates the existing grass residue while establishing the new seed in a single pass.

Benefits include:
✅ No spray required
✅ One-pass cultivation and seeding
✅ Lower fuel and labour costs
✅ Less soil compaction
✅ Fast turnaround from silage to reseeding
✅ Excellent seed-to-soil contact for strong establishment

Ideal for:
🌱 Grass reseeding
🌱 New leys
🌱 Kale
🌱 Other forage mixes

If you’ve got fields needing reseeded after silage, get in touch for a quote.

📞 Message the page or give us a call to discuss your requirements.

01/07/2026

⛽ Looking to cut establishment costs?

With diesel, labour and machinery costs where they are, one-pass seeding is a great way to save both time and money.

Our Alpego Inversa prepares the seedbed and sows the crop in a single pass, reducing fuel use, tractor hours and soil compaction while leaving an excellent finish.

Ideal for:
🌱 Grass reseeding
🌱 New leys
🌱 Kale
🌱 Forage mixes

If you’re planning any reseeding or forage crop establishment, get in touch for a competitive quote.

📞 Message the page or give us a call to discuss your requirements.

22/06/2026

🚜 Now Offering One-Pass Seeding

We’ve recently invested in an Alpego Inversa and are now taking bookings for one-pass seeding.

Whether you’re reseeding grass, putting in a new ley, or sowing kale and other forage mixes, this system gets the job done in a single pass, saving both time and money.

Benefits include:
✅ Less diesel used
✅ Fewer tractor hours
✅ Reduced labour costs
✅ Less soil compaction
✅ Excellent seed-to-soil contact for quick, even establishment

A fast, efficient way to establish crops while keeping costs down.

If you’ve got work planned this season, we’d be happy to provide a quote or discuss what you’re looking to establish.

📞 Give us a call or send us a message to book in.

01/06/2026

🌱 Reseeding & Overseeding Availability

We’ve been busy carrying out grassland improvement work across Dumfries & Galloway.

Whether you’re looking at a full reseed or simply freshening up older swards with overseeding, we’ve still got availability this season.

Good grass starts with good ground preparation, and investing in your grassland today can make a big difference to future yields and grazing performance.

📍 Covering Castle Douglas, Kirkcudbright and throughout Dumfries & Galloway.

📞 Message the page or call to discuss your requirements.

20/05/2026

Fertiliser Spreading Service – Dumfries & Galloway

Need accurate, efficient fertiliser spreading this season? We’ve got you covered with our modern Kverneland Geospread fertiliser spreader, delivering precision application across all field types in Dumfries & Galloway.

✅ GPS-controlled variable rate spreading
✅ Accurate bout matching & section control
✅ Reduced overlap and waste
✅ Even application for improved crop performance
✅ Built-in bag lifter – no telehandler required
✅ Reliable, professional service

Our onboard bag lifter means we can load fertiliser ourselves, making spreading quicker, easier, and more convenient — especially on farms without a telehandler available.

Whether you’re spreading fertiliser on grassland or arable ground, our Geospread technology ensures maximum efficiency and excellent coverage, helping you get the best from every tonne.

We offer:

* Competitive rates
* Flexible booking
* Fast, dependable service
* Experienced local operator

📍 Covering all of Dumfries & Galloway
📞 Get in touch today to discuss your requirements and secure your booking.

Precision spreading for better results.

Address

Redcastle Farm
Castle Douglas
DG73LB

Telephone

+447974060886

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