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    Insulated roof sheets/panels Class Q conversion

    Looking at converting a shed into a dwelling, it is currently roofed using standard 0.7mm corrugated steel sheets, which are fixed into steel purlins. In order to meet building regs; 1) Could we simply overclad the existing roof with insulated steel sheets, screwed down directly to the...
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    Class Q existing footings

    We have a single storey portal frame building which we would like to convert in to a dwelling, the external walls are constructed from 215mm hollow concrete block walls, which we would like to retain, unfortunately they are built on footings only 300 deep. The steel frame would continue to...
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    VAT on barn conversion?

    We have a brick built agricultural building near an entrance point to a field. The building is too small for modern machinery and is a prime candidate for residential conversion. We would sell the building once the planning approval notice is issued, we have no intention of starting building...
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    What would/could you do if someone came to steal from your farm?

    Having witnessed the angry shoppers and empty supermarket shelves earlier today and with the future looking bleak. How long will it be before people start stealing from farmers? Similiar to most farmers, we personally have stacks of firewood (heating) sheds full of arable produce (food) ...
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    Best fence posts?

    We will be replacing 4/5 year old timber fence posts later this year due to them rotting. Angry is an understatement. What are the best alternatives to timber? TIA
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    Culvert insurance?

    We have recently purchased a neighbouring small holding. Part of the site was filled and levelled flat around 30 years ago. Whilst levelling the site an 80 meter long man made culvert, which was constructed from concrete pipework, was installed and runs under this filled area. I am aware we...
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    Inheritance....More money more problems

    We have just returned from collecting some livestock from a farm this morning, the deal was done before Christmas. As we were loading the lorries, the old farmer and his wife didn't even acknowledge us, they were silently watching the stock go up the ramp without any emotion, which we thought...
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    Conservatives to end long journeys for slaughter livestock

    Just read on the BBC website that in addition to other new animal welfare legislation the government are planning to end long journeys for livestock. They claim that earlier attempts to restrict journey time for live animals had been hindered by EU single market rules. I think after Brexit we...
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    Farmers fresh abattoir animal welfare breaches

    Maybe someone could put a link up from the BBC website showing the animal welfare breaches at this abattoir:(. Disgusting The FSA and their management are not fit for purpose
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    Hunting.....what's the point?

    Just had a quick look at a few online newspapers and they are all covering the anti hunting demonstrations which have taken place today. I have no objection to people participating in a legal activity, however what's the point? Could they not just go to the pub and have a gathering like normal...
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    Companies for new sheds in Yorkshire/Lancashire area

    We are looking at purchasing a farm in these areas, mainly to use as a resting/collection centre for the livestock we purchase up North. Which companies around that area would people recommend for the erection of 2 x livestock buildings and a workshop. RE Buildings and Waddingtons have been...
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    More abattoir cruelty

    Just seen an article in the Daily Mail regarding more abattoir cruelty at an abattoir in Devon, P J Hayman and Sons. Incidents like this make me so angry, it throws away all the hard work farmers put in to try and convince shoppers that British meat is the most animal welfare friendly, on the...
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    Walter P...Brexit..Farmers...Turkeys

    We all know WalterP loves his Brexit posts. He does get a lot of criticism at times, but he does raise some valid points. I must stress that I voted leave, so I have no political agenda. The whole country is some what of a fraud..... politicians are unaccountable for their actions.... endless...
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    The joys of planning permission

    We received planning approval around 2 years ago for a new building. The planning went straight through without any objections. However, we have been busy with other things and the weathers been dreadful, so only started ground works earlier this week. All week people have been parking up...
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    Do new field walls need planning permission?

    We have purchased some grazing land. One of the fields needs splitting in to two, so want to build a dry stone wall in the centre of the field. Fencing doesn't seem to last these days so want to do it right. The wall will be around 1 meter tall and around 100 meters in length, located in the...
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    Car accident damaged wall insurance

    Just wondering if anyone has been in a similar situation. A car drove through one of our field walls last November, it took out around 20 meters of roadside walling. The drivers insurance asked for 2 x quotations which we provided. However, they are dragging the matter out. Now saying that they...
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