Mole draining

[Green oak]

Just done 30 acres 5 mins down the road but a days notice. I said to the farmer £25/acre is that about right. 24 inches 3 metres apart.

 

[Banana Bar]

If you're supplying steel you can do plenty for me this autumn at that price.

BB

 

[Green oak]

Made a error then.

 

[spikeislander]

I dont think you hurt him put it that way! But if a good neighbour and it may lead to other work you wouldnt have lost money so could be a good move.
But maybe watch your fuel etc on your own work then if someone asks you are armed with a reasonable price where both parties are happy.
I have started monitoring things closely I would like more work but dont want to be "the busy fool", I can then hopefully be in it for the long term.

 

[Thick Farmer]

£25 sounds about right to me if you can use his diesel.

 

[spikeislander]

Agreed if his fuel that's ok. On mole draining you will burn a bit.

 

[Andrew K]

Cost it out properly, you wont make anything at £25 an acre unless you are zooming along....

 

[Thick Farmer]

How much then?

 

[Green oak]

Well on the NAAC site it's £38.70/acre with fuel @70p/litre.

 

[Rural Rob]

Just done 30 acres 5 mins down the road but a days notice. I said to the farmer £25/acre is that about right. 24 inches 3 metres apart.

Just a punt, do you have a NH artic tractor, and farm in Yorkshire?

 

[Green oak]

Essex

 

[Andrew K]

Havent charged less than £30 per acre for over five years now.
Cost it properly and you will possibly want a bit more.