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Strong disagree on this. We don’t have the infrastructure to import quantities that would entirely replace domestic production. Whilst the impact on world grain prices would be limited, a 10-14 million ton cut in world production would still have a measurable effect. We’re not totally...

The amount of money that councils have to pay for social care is unbelievable. I’m not arguing against this concept but I think the limits have been totally stretched. For example if you have a disabled child the council will pay for another family member to be their carer as long as they live...

I sold a big chunk of Nvidia a few days before the big jump in may 2023. Wanted the funds to buy a house that ended up falling through! 😩 Looking at that chart makes me feel ill!

Guessing you already know this but I’ll suggest it anyway… With my one you turn the key to position 3 and then let it run for 10-15 seconds before releasing the key. It cuts out if you release before that.

I don’t know about this situation, but on the whole he strikes me as an honest person trying to do his best for farming.

If you gave 100 farmers £1,000,000, I reckon at least 95 would spend at least a large proportion of it on more land/sheds/machinery/cows. I think it’s a completely unique industry in this regard. It’s a funny crossover between a job and a lifestyle. I think it’s addictive and it’s easy to lose...

I often find it’s quicker to do a field in one direction, feels like wasted time driving back to the other end, but you can often pick up a higher % of the laid crop and it’ll work out faster overall. Not always the case though! Depends how the crop is laid and soil conditions etc

Best tractors I’ve driven are Mf135 Jd 6910 Fendt 724 Fendt 936 Owned them all and they’re all great and they all hold their values. Or more recently even increase their values! Fendt 936 is the best I’ve driven though, they’re in a different league, very comfortable. 724 probably a bit more...

I feel as though this story is about more than just a pillar drill. But to make yourself feel better just get your own pillar drill!

As far as I’m concerned, a ‘can do’ attitude and willingness to learn are far more important than qualifications. And don’t underestimate the experiences you have learnt through farming, it is a varied industry and you might be surprised at where what you’ve learnt could be applied. So on that...

Not panic, but it’s not much fun seeing crops battered to the ground by this weather. There’s a lot of OSR already shedding out before being ripe and there are a lot of flat crops around. It looks like it’s going to be a ‘get it while you can’ start to harvest. Quality going to be an issue too I...

Spud rent is looking attractive this year in comparison to what other break crops look like they’re going to make!

It didn’t go against the terms. The corridor was put in place to get the world grain prices down and it succeeded very well. The destination any of the first boats out was largely irrelevant.

That’s because they were booked to go there!

I’ve got 3 dewalt ones, a mini 1/2, bigger 1/2 and a 3/4. All of them are great and have their uses. Even the mini one will do plough points.

You not having access is worth a lot to them even if the access isn’t much to you. Definitely don’t give it away, you can only sell things once.

When a chain snaps it’s a bit like a canon ball going through the air. So if you’re going to use a chain you need to be 100% sure of its strength. Using a strap and shackles that are far in excess of anything a tractor could break is the best way in my opinion. Anything used for towing that is...

I don’t really have a foot in either camp on the direct drilling/conventional debate as I do a bit of both. I direct drill if it looks like it’s going to work well and cultivate, then drill if it looks like that might be the best route. Direct drilling works if the conditions are right and it...

What I was saying was a bit tongue in cheek. Why does anyone really care what Gary lineker is tweeting? He’s a football commentator. It’s another ridiculous storm in a teacup.

The wet pants, whinging snow flake conservatives have got their knickers in a right twist about a few tweets of Gary Linekers. Pathetic