Contracting and Farm Services

At Hartcliff Farm, we offer a comprehensive range of agricultural contracting services across Dorset and the surrounding counties.

Based in the heart of the Dorset countryside, our experienced operators bring the skills, equipment, and local knowledge to support farmers, smallholders, and landowners with a wide variety of fieldwork needs. Whether you require full-service hire for seasonal operations such as mowing, baling and wrapping, or an experienced operator to work alongside your existing team, we can tailor our services to suit your requirements.

We also provide essential land maintenance services including paddock harrowing, rolling, topping, hedge cutting and muck heap removal, helping you keep your land productive and your operation running smoothly throughout the year.

We pride ourselves on turning up on time, working efficiently, and leaving your land in excellent condition. If you have a one-off job or an ongoing contracting need, we'd love to hear from you. Get in touch to discuss how we can help.

Paddock Services

Keeping paddocks in good condition is essential for both livestock health and long-term land productivity. Our Dorset-based contracting service offers a full range of paddock maintenance solutions tailored to smallholders, equestrian properties, and private landowners. Whether your grazing land needs harrowing to break up manure and improve grass growth, rolling to firm up the surface, or topping to control weeds and encourage fresh, even pasture, we provide reliable, timely support using the right equipment for the job.

Working across Dorset, we understand local ground conditions and seasonal demands, ensuring your paddocks are managed at the right time for the best results. So whether you’re caring for horses or livestock, your land stays productive, safe, and looking its best.

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Hedge Cutting

Well-maintained hedgerows are an essential part of any farm, providing natural boundaries, shelter for livestock, and valuable wildlife habitat. Whether it’s annual trimming to keep growth in check or more substantial cutting to bring overgrown hedges back into shape, we use modern equipment to deliver a clean, consistent finish with minimal disruption to your land.

We work with care and attention to both appearance and long-term hedge health, cutting at the appropriate times of year and to suitable heights to encourage strong regrowth. From field boundaries and paddock edges to access tracks and driveways, we help keep your property neat, accessible, and well presented. With a reliable, flexible service across Dorset, you can be confident your hedgerows are managed professionally and in line with best practice.

Muck heap removal

Managing muck heaps is an unavoidable part of keeping horses, but it doesn’t have to become a burden. Our Dorset-based muck-heap removal service is designed specifically for equestrian properties, offering a straightforward and reliable way to keep your yard clean, tidy, and compliant. Whether you need a one-off clearance or regular collections, we handle everything efficiently, removing accumulated waste quickly and with minimal disruption to your daily routine.

We take real pride in the quality of our work and the condition we leave your yard in. Careful loading, clean working practices, and attention to detail mean you’re not left with mess or damage once the job is complete, just a clear, tidy space ready to use. Regular muck removal not only improves the appearance of your yard but also helps reduce flies, odours, and potential runoff issues. Working with private horse owners, livery yards, and smallholdings across Dorset, we provide a dependable, professional service that keeps your site looking its best.

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