POTATO and onion equipment attracted several of the lead prices at Cheffins' on site auction for Darby Methwold near Thetford, with the final sale achieving in excess of £350,000.

Four Fendt tractors were cashed to include a 2013 Fendt 716 with 3900 hours which made £64,000; a 2006 Fendt 714 with 11,000 hours made £22,500; a 1993 Fendt 309 Farmer with 17,500 hours realised £12,200 and a 1997 Fendt F395 GT Carrier with 17,000 hours made £14,500.

Top price amongst the potato equipment was £25,000 paid for a1998 Herbert potato grader while a Swiftlift extending elevator sold for £17,000.

Trailers and irrigation equipment were also demand peaking at £8200 for a 2011 Marston FEN 10 tonne and £17,000 for a 2011 Perrot TR40 reel.