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whats peoples thoughts on growth rates of store and finishing cattle on matted slats compared to straw sheds? needing to reduce reliance on rented courts and slats look the most economical option, even uncovered?! in east lothian so straw is at the cheaper end of the scale but still cost.

taking a cue from others with their own threads....and upon a suggestion of a friend whom i keep 'entertained':rolleyes: so today.....up at the sheds at 6am to check for lambings although we're not supposed to start for a month:banghead:....just a single....penned it up and back for school...

#StudentFarmer magazine has teamed up with Co-op to give 10 lucky winners the chance to spend a day getting exclusive access to a grower and packer site and depot centre in Cambridgeshire. ENTER HERE...

I`m not a farmer but have an interest in the industry , most farmers I talk to dont have much time for the NFU so I was wondering what the general consensus was here on TFF .

Thought I'd start a thread for machine tool jobs. What you've been doing on your lathe, mill or drills, slot cutters and if anyone is lucky enough to have a surface/cylindrical grinder. Today's job (mine's on the right at the bottom) had to copy this wee shaft for a lads board edger. The...

In the week where we’ve seen the second reading of the Agricultural Bill, the NFU outlines its top ten amendments it wants to make. As it stands, the government has outlined plans to phase out direct payments to farmers between 2021 and 2027 which will be replaced by a new system of support...

A new partnership between the NFU, CLA and Openreach could help close the digital divide and speed-up rollout of superfast broadband among rural areas. Access to superfast rural broadband will be generated through a newly negotiated fixed line broadband wayleave agreement and Memorandum of...

The NFU is encouraging the agricultural and rural sectors to take part in their annual broadband and mobile survey to help build a true picture of connectivity in the countryside. The NFU continues to engage with the government about the need for fast, affordable and reliable broadband and...

With Brexit on the horizon, farmers will no doubt be starting to think about how they need to shape their business over the next few years to ensure they can ride the wave of a changing market and the consequential volatility, reduced direct support and a changed regulatory framework to work...

Jimmy Doherty collaborates with NFU Mutual to produce a five-part video series investigating the different ways farmers can plan diversification activities. One of the UK’s best-known farmers has prepared a series of videos providing tips and advice on planning and running a diversification...

@Shovelhands A diesel ecorider for sale on Facebook group Highland tractors 4x4 boats for sale and wanted £1250

:oops: Eh up! The idea of starting a thread about Holistic management has been on my mind for ages, if I am honest. Lets start by me putting my cards on the table - I have NO formal training, NO books, and NO interest in starting big wars on which way is best. I do, however, completely and...

Now is the time for British food and farming to be championed by the British people according to the NFU's newly-elected President Minette Batters. In her first official speech delivered today (26 Feb), Ms Batters set out her bold and ambitious vision for British food and farming to an audience...

The NFU has successfully challenged Government’s plans to remove the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) support from crop drying and other drying processes, enabling farmers to continue to use most of these practices. The NFU worked alongside FEC Energy and other trade associations to prevent the...

Best price ever on this jump starter if anyone wants one. £198.06 inc VAT 15hours and counting...

Mod Note: New thread created by moving some posts. Haha - every second post on TFF seems to be about problems with townies, cyclists, dog walkers, trespassers etc etc The further from all that the better I reckon I couldn't cope with having non farming neighbours . . .

I am unable to find a suitable drawbar type ball trailer coupling. The short type need at least to fit a jaw 60mm thick. I put the drawbar upside down or the ifor Williams trailer is too high at the front and all the weight is on the rear axle rather than spread over both axles. The longer...

One man and his dog. More like one man and his docks!!!

trying to revive the ni milk price thread from the other forum which has nearly died, we differ from the rest of the uk in that most of our raw milk is "exported" to ireland and with brexit,europe what this holds for us. also most of our dairy products are exported which leaves us very exposed...

we have had eBay scams and daft buys but what about the great deals or are they a fallacy well i will kick off with 40 sodium 400w outside lights for .99p