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    Weaning Cade Lambs

    So access to a mineral lick? Never thought of that really until they were intriduced to main flock.
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    Weaning Cade Lambs

    Can I ask about why some of you wait until turning them out with weaning the rest of the flock. I have got 5 and only 1 should really be on a bottle at this point. I need them outside asap really and just keeping two inside, one lamb for company. I was thinking maybe a pen in the field where...
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    SFI - Self Help and Tips

    Yes, yes you can ;-)
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    SFI - Self Help and Tips

    Well same :-) but trying not to have a last minute panic in winter tbh ha! Desktop based - you've lost me - tell me what you mean. Ours is pasture and would help with water insight.
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    SFI - Self Help and Tips

    May I ask what you are using sample wise please- new to this and wondered what others were using.
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    SFI - Self Help and Tips

    Has anyone done the soil testing options? I have had mine approved but wondered if anyone had tried and tested suppliers before I blindly google.
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    SFI - Self Help and Tips

    Thanks, will check dates.
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    SFI - Self Help and Tips

    Can anyone advise on the scheme pay out dates? My SFI was approved and started in February - but no communication about payment date or timelines.
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    Cs capital grants

    Yeah I want to apply for what I can, yes I think it is capital and I have a list for the schemens for March. How does it all get paid - in parts throughout the year?
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    Low input grassland - livestock feeding

    Ah that's good, I can try manage the poaching but still need to chuck a bale in a field.
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    Low input grassland - livestock feeding

    Interesting, I hadn't thought about this at all. Just done an SFI application and need to look at CS carefully. I could bring mine in to feed but a lot of hassle and time compared to putting a bale in the field.
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    Cs capital grants

    I'm really struggling with the applications. Some of my parcels have warnings on them but I need them included for capital (walls) do I just ignore the warning? Some fo the schemes online don't appear? PA1 Implementation plan for instance - how do you apply for that if it's not there for you to...
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    Stewardship and old farm buildings

    You are handier than I, I might know a person that can though. Thanks very much.
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    SFI improved grassland

    I have confused myself somewhere. Anyway submitted and done with this. My first time applying so I will see how I go.
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    SFI improved grassland

    I have had to ring them as one option ive tried gives me an error and says i'm moorland - so god knows.
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    SFI improved grassland

    Wont let me apply for Num 3 anad LIG2 herbal ley and the low input management on the land for some reason...I get errors. No idea why? Not reseeded for years, very little kit currently so contractors or by hand at the minute.
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    Dead Hedging / Hedgerow Management

    I am interested in creating hedgerows and in particular, creating some dead hedging to help with some small areas for my sheep. We have lots of dead wood to go at, could you or would incorporate this into a hedgerow management plan and have it pay? Ot should I just do it and be glad im ot...
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    SFI improved grassland

    Countryside Stewardship WB1/2/3
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    SFI improved grassland

    If I can hand seed I will do that, no slurry tanker. Can you feed sheep the seed?
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    WB1 and WB3 Bird Boxes

    Hi, I have bought some from wilko in the sale and they look decent. How are you hanging them? I am overthinking it. Anyone done bat houses?
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