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This isn't a reaction to the recent downturn in prices, but it seems that every paper, news article, discussion from government etc seems to paint dairying in a very negative light. There's always something regarding carbon, nitrates, ammonia water pollution, welfare standards, removal of subs...

Silly question but would traveling on grass seed only coming up through (sown 2 1\2 weeks) do damage to it. Normally follow the roller out of the field with the fertiliser but missed it this time with the rain. Ground is now dry enough, but was just unsure if I'd cause more harm than good with...

Is anyone watching newsnight is currently giving the govt a good run for the proposed reduction in foreign aid. How much more can the tax payers of this country be expected to take?

What's the right way? Housed a batch of ewes yesterday and a few didn't like the change. Some needed cal and glycol and one is bloated up and under pressure with it. Cheers

Whats the best way to manage a few small batches of ewes in very/too good condition, 3 weeks before the tip? Was always used tightening them tight up after weaning then flushing but never got it done. Intending to put tips out in the middle of Oct, will condition have any impact on holding?

As above really, a good cow mustve taken a hit bulling the other day, what would you's treat with and for how long? .

Is it possible for a person to sell assets that belonged to them before the marriage started, so that they can at least have an influence in who ends up with thier farm land etc?

Would anyone have any of these, theyre the wee pieces that hold the plastic fittings that move when the lever at the jar is changed from side to side. Itd be great if someone had a few lying about they could send.

Does anyone do this? We have a site for a new house, located near the spring that supplies our yard, however there won't be enough height to supply the possible new house via gravity. Is there such a thing as a small reliable pump that could pump the water up to the roof space if a water tank...

We all know the value of land in our areas. However the question of what it's worth goes out the window in many cases. Land lying into me is coming up, and although it's not an ideal time ( when is it ever?) I reckon it could be manageable, and would be very beneficial to the farm to have. Only...

could anyone give me any ideas of which make of shovel to look for a dairy farm, to replace a tractor and loader. Just something to set grabs of silage out (no silage work) for a herd of 120 cows plus followers. Only have the one main tractor, so it's just to have another machine in the yard...

Just thinking about a new house and was thinking on the best way to go about it, bringing in trades ourselves or to get a contractor to do all . Struggle to get enough time to get the work on the farm done as it is, so was thinking of the later. has anyone experience of building their homes and...

what would the steel sizes be for a 100ft wide shed be? Thanks

Is it OK to do this?

Might be a silly question given there's so many variables, and given we're just coming out of a spell of pish poor prices, but what's your views on taking on debt these days? What would a reasonable time frame to expect/hope to pay back a figure in round £2500 a cow, on your farms, based solely...

Does anyone have experience of the blood tb test, and how accurate it is? I have the choice of either keeping or sending cows that have shown a reaction but nothing on a skin test. Having a small closed herd, that has been reduced already due to the skin test I'd be tempted to keep them if it...

Years ago a contractor sprayed alley on grass for us to kill docks, didn't do it full rate maybe quarter/third strength not to kill the grass. A great job with no docks for years after, and no check on grass as it was done in Autumn. Has anyone ever done this since alley has been changed to...

Reading through various threads recently there has been a number of members advocating the use of Autumn block calving. Have to admit, I've never really considered introducing a strict calving period, allowing me keep a relatively level profile through the year. Have calves very few in June and...

Seem to remember there was a thread about 4x4's, couldn't find it so I'd thought I'd ask. Looking for a cheapish jeep for rough farm work. Nothing fancy needed, just something that could be roadworthy for a few years without a heap of trouble, welding etc. What are terranos like? Any other...

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