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  1. F

    Isuzu Road Tax Increase

    Renewal came today for an 18 plate Isuzu pick up with a 1900 cc engine I think it has. Nearly fell over when it is now £1006.60 for 12 months. Can this really be right?
  2. Dave6170

    Get stuffed Leo

    https://news.sky.com/story/amp/leonardo-dicaprio-urges-scotland-to-be-a-world-leader-in-rewilding-efforts-13112691
  3. D

    Land agent to apply for Muck Store

    can anyone recommend a good land agent to apply for a muck Store for us on the grant, ideally one that you have used with good success. we are in Huddersfield Yorkshire.
  4. Phil P

    Fac Variation and Which large calibre rifle?

    Ok, so I’ve been invited to go and do some long range shooting at Eskdalemuir range in July (range is over a mile, 1750m ish). The lad I’m going with said I can borrow one of his rifles but it also looks like I’ll get some deer stalking later in the year so I’m considering trying to get a...
  5. Agriland RSS

    Tenant Farmers Association appoints new chair

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The Tenant Farmers Association (TFA) has appointed a new national chair – Cumbrian tenant farmer Robert Martin. Martin said he considers it a “huge privilege” to have been elected to lead the association for the next three years. Looking ahead...
  6. S

    Farm Insurance

    Who would you recommend as an alternative to NFU for Farm Insurance?
  7. Johnnyboxer

    River Wye Pollution

    BBC News story this morning, on BBC Breakfast Government in court over chicken poo in River Wye https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68221223
  8. Bald Rick

    My latest conspiracy theory ...

    Why not? We all seem to have them and with all the current new "farmer subsidies" such as SFI in England & SFS in Wales, I have come up with a doozy that may well apply to all you boys piling in to SFI herbal leys and flower meadows etc And it is this: Once you have signed off & planted your...
  9. 010101

    Is This Bad Husbandry?

    Recently bought some tenanted land. On visiting it today, I found this ewe clamped over a lamb. She had no water. There was no-one on site. This looks completely unacceptable. Who better to ask than TFF.
  10. B

    Why Do Councils Go Bust?

    Yes it does affect farming, but why? my local council seems to be "awash" with money, from the many thousands of private houses paying council tax, plus all the indusrial estates with small and extra large industrial/commercial businesses are occupiyed, never seen it so busy, and nots even...
  11. Agriland RSS

    2024 Free Range Egg Show to return to Telford in November

    Written by Eva Osborne-Sherlock from Agriland The 2024 Free Range Egg Show will return to the Telford International Centre on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Organisers said the event will build on the success of the reformatted 2023 show, continuing as a one-day conference and exhibition...
  12. Vader

    GFC was to go ahead - now not going ahead

    Just seen in FW that RT plan to press ahead. RT(and so NFU) have now come out with it. So that's the battle lines drawn.. If you want GFC, then stay in nfu If your again it, join BFU Also looks like we need to talk with NSA Anyone with contacts at top of NSA? Updated on 8th March following 2...
  13. R

    Electricity prices

    Our electricity contract with EDF comes to an end on 30th April, and the the new prices quoted seem OTT, particularly the standing charges. The 3 phase has gone from 27.1p to 33.36p per Kw, and 53p/day to £1.70 standing charge; the standard meter has gone from 31.5p to 36p per Kw and 60p/day to...
  14. R J

    Solar export rate

    Hi all , Any up to date export rates , Good energy offered renewal at 5.5p kwh. Is this where the market is at the moment ? Thanks
  15. Grass And Grain

    RP28 Roofing over manure stores

    Anyone know if this is to roof over existing manure storage areas, or can it be for a brand new facility (not where an existing manure store is)?
  16. Humble Village Farmer

    BFU signs up 25 new members in a week.

    Thanks to all who have joined.
  17. muleman

    Tightening margins

    We are forever being told to price things and shop around to try and run our business more cost effectively but these salesmen don't seem to like it when people try something different and they might lose a sale. They will have to get back to their bosses and sharpen their pencil, but then I...
  18. V

    Does everyone insure all farm buildings ?

    My insurance is rocketing as everybody else’s is so looking at ways of cheapening it. We have cover on everything farm wise . When I asked what is costing the most too insure or what has gone up the dearest there saying farm buildings . Ours are covered for most things but does everyone have all...
  19. Boomerang

    Walpole Grimsby pylon , survey access.

    Just had paperwork through national grid want access tor surveys , just bods on foot at this time. They want us to grant a license for them to survey will pay £500 plus £250 if license papers returned promptly. They also say they will access anyway under statutory papers if we refuse. Is the...
  20. jackrussell101

    Defra now looking at capping SFI

    https://www.fwi.co.uk/business/business-management/agricultural-transition/defra-minister-hints-at-elm-cap-to-maintain-food-production?utm_source=hometopstories
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