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Hello All. We've been told today by a reputable haulier that the only way we can export Pigs to France is to go through Ireland. Is this correct ? We're just under two hours from Dover so doesn't make economic sense. Anyone have any knowledge Totally gutted as we have a buyer for 50 to 100 .

Me again We have to get quite a bit of fencing completed by the end of April. Just started looking online. Can anyone help with best CS spec & of course best price ! We're based in the South East. Have bought previously from Mc Veigh Parker which was absolutely fine, just wanted to compare...

Hello All. Received an enquiry to send some Large Black Gilts to Belgium. Does anyone have any experience of doing this or know a transport company who could help. We're based in South East 1.5 hours from Dover.

We applied in December for a Track . CSF Officer visited recently. Received his report and we've been refused. Can't believe it Whole area completely waterlogged. My Landrover stuck for the first time , Can't buy feed in bulk as Lorry cannot get to the Livestock.. Supposed to be starting...

Hello All. We're about to put our first claim and I'm a bit confused . Is there anyone on here who has submitted a Capital Grant claim rather than a revenue claim ? Thanks in advance !

Evening All. Its the clueless Blonde again ! Have over 3000 mtrs of Pipe to lay mainly for agricultural use. Has anyone got knowledge of Pipe rippers. You tube makes it look easy ! Any advice gratefully received.

Does anyone know if there's any Lenders who will loan upon you producing a CS CAPITAL GRANT approval. I just worry that they'll be a big delay in receiving payment after the work is completed! Many thanks in advance,

Hello All. Bought some more Pigs from a very fit 83 year old today. Smashing guy. Sure he thought we were clueless ! ( We are !) Anyway he said we should be feeding them Fodder Beet. Anyone know where we could buy some. Located South East Many thanks

Hello All. Has anyone on here received a Capital Grant for concrete yard renewal. Was it straightforward ? Many thanks in advance

Hello All. Have decided to make hay ourselves after a few years using Contractors. We're on a tight budget though. Bought a new Mower but can't stretch to a Baler. My late Father always had New Holland Balers so I know a bit, but memory fuzzy! Budget is 2k . Want to make small square bales...

We are thinking of getting a company in to drill for a Borehole as Thames Water want 10 to 15k to bring a supply just to the edge of our small farm. Do members have recommendations for companies in the South East or has anyone gone down the DIY route & litterally dug their own Borehole...

Hello All. We're building a dairy for our Goats cheese production from scratch . I was brought up on a dairy farm and Dad had this kind of golden brown shiny floor which was washed down constantly. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and does such a thing still exist? We've already put...

Hello All. We're looking for an Abbattoir / Butchers in Bucks/ Oxon/ Berks/ Herts who could process our home reared Rare Breed Pork plus pack it with our own labels. We're using someone at the moment but they're really just for one or two Pigs whereas now we have Planning, we are expanding...

Hello All. We have new Neighbours with Horses who also bring their family every weekend for Picnics ( Its Agricultural land) There's a Woodland which splits the land and we've recently put up a Stock and Estate fence between the two. He's just called me and said its not appropriate + he wants...

Hello All. My colleague keeps saying he's not allowed to drive our FLATBED IW Trailer with the Pick up as the weight is too much .He passed his test after 2013. I know the law changed last year but when I've read it - seems confusing. Any advice gratefully received. Thanks

Hello Everyone We're thinking of changing Banks as ours doesn't seem to understand Farmers ! Any ideas? Thanks in advance Heather

Hello Everyone. Clueless Farmers daughter here again, who doesn't want to trouble my poorly old Father. Had quotes of 2.5 - 4k to make 12 acres of hay. Thinking of trying ourselves, particularly as we maybe getting a further 20 acres next year. Can anyone advise what are the best old...

Getting quotes for a Concrete slab 40 mtrs x 18 mtrs for our Oak Framed Haybarn. It will be used for agriculturul purposes. ( just futureproofing!) We're based in the South East of England and so far the quotes are around 60k inc vat. Seems a lot - or is this what it costs . Can anyone help...

Hello All. Would like to lay some concrete as a base for our new agricultural building and also in front. Total area is around 40 mtrs x 20 mtrs. Can anyone advice how to calculate the cost of Ready mix and depth required ? Many thanks from a Newbie !!

Hello everyone. We are thinking of getting someone to build us a mobile Chicken Coop Trailer on wheels which moves around the fields. Have seen them in Auz & USA on YouTube. Has anyone heard of one & do you think we'll encounter the wrath of the Planners. ( Note that our neighbours called...