Recent content by The law of sod

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    Beef / Lamb & Pig Price Tracker

    Thought might been something to do with milking, fair play to you, I guess no distractions until rest of the world start waking up,so can just crack on, makes sense ,i usually get more done between 6-9pm as alot are finished for the day at 5 so nobody to hold me up.
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    Taking on 200 acres.. how to finance it?

    Guess all come down to how long you have it for, The difference between having it for 2-10 years, there would be different ways to go about it.
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    Beef / Lamb & Pig Price Tracker

    Dog looks happy about it, You seem to be a early starter, Can ask how come 4 everyday, i think id be fecked come 4-5pm,
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    Shepherding cost?

    ah take same pick in mid winter ;) pissing rain with sheep not playing ball I get where your coming from though , some days ,probably majority days farming better lifestyle, But when have young family to pay for etc its all about the money here sadly!
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    Shepherding cost?

    In that situation id be off, but its Maybe because i went straight to work away from farming i realise how much others get,and the amount of work needed to earn that £25 per hour. I understand just labouring should be £15-£18 per hour as thats what most i knowwho labour only and dont have to do...
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    Shepherding cost?

    The last part is who i think should at least be on 25hour
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    Shepherding cost?

    Sheep low skilled job when actually doing the work,can pick it up after a few goes , but gathering in, picking up on issues, sorting those issues, Planning the future for the flock etc and doing all the above speedily , I dont think they should be on anything less than £25 an hour,
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    Shepherding cost?

    But how many ewes could you look after doing 45 hours a week,fair few thousand
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    Shepherding cost?

    Ag rates seem too low compared to another industry that has similar level of skill ,certain areas of the construction industry, seems to be a mindset of low pay and work the hours to earn the good money,i guess the “love of it” keeps pay low ,along With the low returns ,it going take one...
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    Shepherding cost?

    I still dont get how anybody who self employed working in any industry ,45 hours a week,(not inc all extra hidden hours you do, paper work ,ordering materials /consumables etc.) can work for less than £25 an hour , And still leave some profit to invest at the end of the year, might aswell go...
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    Shepherding cost?

    Couldnt agree more ! I cant see how any self employed person, can charge any less then £25 per hour, time you take insurances ,tax ,no holiday pay , The hassle of self employment etc, I think a reasonable earning is £36 per hour ex vat at least it pays for everything and you end up with some...
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    Shepherding cost?

    This what was suggested to me , But im thinking of checking at least 1-2 times a week to pick up on issues before they get out of control, And so i don't get a call on a sunday
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    Shepherding cost?

    Never charged myself out on ag rates Seems so cheap when compare to other industries, Construction , i dont know any self employed under £25 hour and good tradesman who got more kit and had to train up for 3-4 years are on £36 ex vat,
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    Shepherding cost?

    Fag packet workings on hours I reckon minimum hours wise id be somewhere in 110 hours per year on pet flock And 350 hrs on lambing flock This includes from the minute i leave home until i get back , Does hours sound about right?
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    Shepherding cost?

    Cheers , i think they both just want sheep looked after right There not over worried about the money I think there is abit of benefit to them being classed as “farmers” and also they need something keep the grass down,
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