Hi All,
I've recently bought 11 acres of good pasture land in West Oxfordshire with the idea of starting a farming project that I can dedicate 2 days/week (the land is 1:15hr away, and I work 5 days/week in an office job). I'm hoping to move closer in the next 18 months so I can spend more time there.
Meanwhile, as weather temperature started rising the grass is getting longer very quickly. Clearly, I have no means to cut it and sell it as hay.
If I manage to find a farmer nearby with the equipment to cut it and bale it, is it reasonable to expect some income from that? Clearly it will be on a much reduced price as they have done most of the work.
Other suggestions are welcome!
I've recently bought 11 acres of good pasture land in West Oxfordshire with the idea of starting a farming project that I can dedicate 2 days/week (the land is 1:15hr away, and I work 5 days/week in an office job). I'm hoping to move closer in the next 18 months so I can spend more time there.
Meanwhile, as weather temperature started rising the grass is getting longer very quickly. Clearly, I have no means to cut it and sell it as hay.
If I manage to find a farmer nearby with the equipment to cut it and bale it, is it reasonable to expect some income from that? Clearly it will be on a much reduced price as they have done most of the work.
Other suggestions are welcome!