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Thanks for the replies everyone, some real good advice in there.

Yeah that’s what I’m thinking, I don’t wont the hassle of chasing people up for money.

I did have the market out to look at them but she seemed keen on just finding a buyer instead of putting them through the ring.

Are bank transfer and BACS the same? I.e. go on online banking and transfer the money that way?

I didn’t question it too much, he was the cousin of a friend of mine and i knew of plenty people that knew him who didn’t have a bad word to say. If it was some random stranger it’d be a different story.

I’m looking for some advice, I’m just about to put 40 calves up for sale. Last year was my first year farming and I sold them all through groups on facebook. I said in the advert I’d like to be payed by bank transfer, the first guy tried but said his bank wouldn’t allow him to transfer that much...

I think that’s my next port of call. I did this last year to no avail, so I just sort of assume it’ll be the same this year.

I'm struggling a bit to find some land to rent and as such im looking for some advice. I'm needing around 5 acres to put some calves on, preferably within the next 3 weeks. I've put a post up on facebook in various groups, i've contacted my local auction market and im waiting for a reply. But...

Hi, Im looking for 3 acres or more of land to rent in South Lanarkshire. Doesn't need to be the prettiest as long as there is a working fence. The ground will be used for rearing calves. Any questions feel free to ask.

Why’s that? Too much money on bought in feed? Too dangerous to work with?

I assume nobody would be wanting Hereford x bulls. The market would more be in steers finished at grass than bulls that are pushed on?

I’ve recently bought in 15 Hereford X calves, 5 of which are bulls. All around 3 weeks of age. The plan is to sell them at around 3/4 months of age when they’re weaned. But should I castarte them or leave that decision up to the next person that buys them? Would it put potential buyers off? The...

Thanks for all the replies. I never thought about putting a picture or my hobbies on to a CV

I’m looking to re do my CV. For the past 4 years I’ve been travelling and working in different countries so have worked a lot of different farming jobs mostly on a seasonal basis. The usual format of listing your past jobs and what you done there seems to be a bit messy in my situation. Would...

Looking for self employed work around Lanark/Biggar Worked in 5 different countries on 3 different continents. Livestock experience Done all aspects of cattle work on dairy and beef farms from 80 cows up to over 2000 cows. Can milk solo or as part of a team, identify lameness, mastitis etc...

Looking for advice on starting a calf rearing enterprise. I’ve done my sums and I think I can make it work but need some advice on a few things. I’ve yet to secure any land but I have a couple of leads. I’m based in central Scotland and the calves will be bought at a few weeks of age and kept...

A CDL? I assume that’s like a heavy driving license. Would they put me through it or best to get one before hand? I imagine it will be fairly expensive. I’ll have a look into them, cheers

@sahara @Whitepeak I’ve also looked into Agriventure but I’m not sure if there still running. There’s been no activity on their Facebook since 2015 and the website looks like it’s for sale. Is there any other reliable ones about. Also how did it work in terms of payment. Do they charge a...

I have looked at that, probably something for a few years time. I’ve only done one season on a header, I assume they’d want someone more experienced. Would be a great way to work and travel though.

Yeah we’re planning on driving bikes from Hanoi to Ho Chi Minh which I can’t wait for. Although we’re at the stage of getting vaccinations the now, which just makes the place sound like hell haha.