They already have
“The pig boys are desperate — the sheep boys are in fairyland.”
- Thread starter Tim G
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Most important thing is we cannot compare lamb to pig meat from an environmental perspective.
Pigs are mainly factory farmed,lamb is mainly extensive.
Consumers who wish to support low input methods which can capture carbon in correctly managed grazing routines should be willing to pay a premium for lamb.
Pigs are mainly factory farmed,lamb is mainly extensive.
Consumers who wish to support low input methods which can capture carbon in correctly managed grazing routines should be willing to pay a premium for lamb.
Suffolk Serf
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- Location
- Bury/Thetford
The consumer won't buy it at any price though.
- Location
- Lincolnshire
No idea what the sheep trade does, but is it my imagination that Brexit was predicted to ruin the industry?
- Location
- Wormingford, Essex
Pigs are nearly for nothing, has that increased demand?
- Location
- Montgomeryshire
A ‘no deal’ Brexit would likely have been ruinous to the sheep industry, thankfully that was averted for us when Boris sold out the Northern Irish and the fisherman.
They can't buy it at all if its not for sale
Hilly
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- Location
- Scottish Borders.
Make something expensive it becomes desirable imo .
- Location
- Ballyclare Northern Ireland
Explain how 'Boris sold out the Northern Irish'? As someone who lives in Norn Iron and not relying on the tabloids for info I have to say that businesses here have never been busier as both doors are presently open. I have yet to meet a business owner who has had their business harmed by Brexit, everyone you talk to is busy and there is plenty of money about. The hoods (regardless of affiliation) on the six o'clock news don't know how to spell Brexit never mind what it means and don't think that they are out rioting because of it. So go on then explain.
Suffolk Serf
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- Location
- Bury/Thetford
Only where the retailers follow it through and put it on offer.
The pig job is picking up now thankfully, the big problem is feed prices.
- Location
- Bedfordshire
And how has he sold out the fishermen? Bitter to the very end.
pgk
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- Location
- south warwickshire
How about failing to mention his deal would result in UK caught fish being treated as a third country product subject to more onerous health requirements and certifications which make it almost impossible to sell into the EU and make a profit.
pgk
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- Location
- south warwickshire
I suspect reference is being made to the increase in border checks and paperwork between UK and the 6 counties which unless I am mistaken have been unilaterally suspended in the interim and EU have started infringement proceedings. You have of course seen Bozo speaking to unionist businessmen pre deal stating absolutely no chance of border in Irish sea nor increase in checks or paperwork? If the reality of business life in the 6 counties is as you describe I am delighted.
toquark
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Every cloud though eh
spin cycle
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- Location
- north norfolk
butcher wants to try lambing a coupla hundred ewes ...he might have a rethink
pig job is vertically integrated...lesson in that
ppl don't want to lamb ewes.....thats the great strength for those of us stupid enough to do it
pig job is vertically integrated...lesson in that
ppl don't want to lamb ewes.....thats the great strength for those of us stupid enough to do it
Good to hear things are going well over there
- Location
- Ballyclare Northern Ireland
Business and Agri wise the thing is flying but unfortunately there is always going to be the 1% on each side that gets on the Six O'clock news. The vast vast majority of working class people are busy and happy the only threat is the lies fed to them by useless bigoted politicians (one side is as bad as the other) hell bent on arguing and causing friction and an anti-brexit media. There are great opportunities in change.Good to hear things are going well over there
Lambing ewes is a piece of p!$$
The expense of keeping them for 9 months so they milk for 3 months is the dumb bit
Hilly
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- Location
- Scottish Borders.
Aye and some of the sheep men want vertical integration , fools .
why can't they invent one that will milk for 9 or 10 months like a cow