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Very sad news indeed. I used to work for one of SAC's suppliers and a trip down to Pakenham was never a chore. David is very much one of the good guys, always a force of nature and positivity even in the face of the herculean task of competing with with the might of the manufacturer backed multi...

In the bank this morning 😬 Not quite 50%

Just out of interest, those that have been paid, has your claim status changed on the BPS claim page? Still claim validation here........

Brings me back to the words of a very experienced ex-colleague of mine, who had spent his career trying to sell to farmers, "it's amazing how much a farmer wants something, when he knows he can't have it..........."

A very experienced old MD of a large,(back in the day) multi-depot dealership once told me, farmers split into four groups. 25% Brand loyal, 25% Dealer loyal, 25% driven by price, 25% blown by the wind. This was 25 years ago, not sure if it rings true today?

It will be interesting to see how it pans out in the Midlands, with the big JD dealer shake up. Who will stay brand loyal, who will stay dealer loyal? In the days of the 7530 v 820 Fendt, then latterly earl R against 7 series, AGCO made quite big gains for whatever reason, price, reliability? It...

I am a big believer in credit when it due, and having had a seriously tottering time with the RPA since December, they have actually gone up massively in my estimation. Had a problem with late BPS payment and then part payment, when my statement came through, I had lost a large field off my maps...

Always smile through gritted teeth, at the irony of being able to apply for the following year when you haven't been paid for this one yet.

I contacted the FCN on the 31st November and they have contacted the RPA on numerous occasions on my behalf. Finally found out on Friday that 75% of my claim is now cleared for payment in the next ”payment window” whatever that means? Can’t praise the FCN highly enough, but why on earth should I...

Morning All, What desktops are people using? Need to upgrade from laptop, mainly for general farm office work so massive memory not required but would like something fast.

To be fair, can’t fault the LL, rent due in December to coincide with BPS landing so had a stay of execution already, but cannot push past Friday ? Got your message thanks @YorkshireAndrew just been trying to find time to give you a bell.

Still at claim validation. Got to find the money for rent by Friday, starting to feel a bit sick........ Any news on bridging payments @Guy Smith

And sorry, forgive me poor mental arithmetic but if they can sort 90% of claims between May and December which is 7 months, surely it is possible to sort 10% in 2 months?

Still stuck at claim validation here, and having spoken to the RPA there is no reason for it! What concerns me now is that having paid a headline of over 90% of claims, they can sit back and say that they have kept the moaning gits quiet, and now have until June to sort the rest out, so feet up...

Have we any idea what sort of percentage has been paid? Had the email of doom in December but claim unchanged from last year, so can’t understand the delay.

DIscuss.

Very, very, very thick skin.

Farmer - indirectly Making a living from the agricultural industry- mainly Worried about the public's perception of farmers- definitely

Apologies, the last couple of lines were missing..... Our Farmer That art in Schoffel Harry be thy name Thy income come From very little done From the earth, but not from endeavour Give us this day, our yearly handout And forgive us our inbreeding, as we forgive those who breed...

Our Farmer That art in Schoffel Harry be thy name Thy income come From very little done From the earth, but not from endeavour Give us this day, our yearly handout And forgive us our inbreeding, as we forgive those who breed without us, And lead us not into confrontation But deliver...