National trust farms.

[Anymulewilldo]

I was talking to a NT tenant today who farms in the area. he was at his wits end with them.
The farm buildings (NT responsibility) are in disrepair, he said that the amount of rood covering gets less every year, yet they won't spend any money. The trees fall down everywhere (NT responsibility) but they do nothing about clearing anything up even when they fall on the fences.
They have reduced his stocking density and now the fields are full of Ant hills and he can no longer top it so is full of thistles.
Are other areas of the country any better for being a tenant of NT?

He is desperately hoping he gets a deal similar to @Charlie Flindt

Sounds similar to our lot here Cheshire/Derbyshire. Constantly on the scrounge but not investing in anything they already have.

 

[glasshouse]

Sounds similar to our lot here Cheshire/Derbyshire. Constantly on the scrounge but not investing in anything they already have.

These quangos should not receive a penny of subsidy

 

[ajcc]

250,000 hectares with 1300 tenant farmers who would be getting bps previously not the NT. The NT would likely be css payment recipient which will likely dwarf any agricultural subsidy as it would mostly be HLS qualified. They NT and NE consider themselves “friends and partners.”

Going forward they are taking land back in hand wholesale and ousting farming interests to maximise environmental payment often betraying the heritage and historic land usage that they were largely gifted. Economics over ethics somewhat at odds with their charity status? Lose the farmer and let the house ideally as a holiday accommodation.
So the “no help for farmers” thread title is something of a double whammy for modern NT farm tenants they don’t want you they want underpaid park keepers.

 

[glasshouse]

250,000 hectares with 1300 tenant farmers who would be getting bps previously not the NT. The NT would likely be css payment recipient which will likely dwarf any agricultural subsidy as it would mostly be HLS qualified. They NT and NE consider themselves “friends and partners.”

Going forward they are taking land back in hand wholesale and ousting farming interests to maximise environmental payment often betraying the heritage and historic land usage that they were largely gifted. Economics over ethics somewhat at odds with their charity status? Lose the farmer and let the house ideally as a holiday accommodation.
So the “no help for farmers” thread title is something of a double whammy for modern NT farm tenants they don’t want you they want underpaid park keepers.

Its time they were stood up to

 

[bluepower]

250,000 hectares with 1300 tenant farmers who would be getting bps previously not the NT. The NT would likely be css payment recipient which will likely dwarf any agricultural subsidy as it would mostly be HLS qualified. They NT and NE consider themselves “friends and partners.”

Going forward they are taking land back in hand wholesale and ousting farming interests to maximise environmental payment often betraying the heritage and historic land usage that they were largely gifted. Economics over ethics somewhat at odds with their charity status? Lose the farmer and let the house ideally as a holiday accommodation.
So the “no help for farmers” thread title is something of a double whammy for modern NT farm tenants they don’t want you they want underpaid park keepers.

Just listening to a bit about Matt Baker on the radio this morning while feeding up. He was talking an utter load of bilge about the upcoming TV series he is hosting about our favourite (ex) landlords who are making a cheap crap series letting one of their treasured farms. He has gone right to the bottom of the ladder in my opinion. Do people really believe this media hype crap?
I think sadly the answer is yes. God help us!

 

[ajcc]

TANT AGM 2023 Sunday 15th October 10:30am​

Hi Andrew,​ All National Trust tenants, long leaseholders, business tenants and farmers are invited to join us at this year's AGM in West Somerset. It is a great opportunity to meet TANT and other tenants and will be a most interesting meeting.​ Unfortunately, this year the NT has not sent out our AGM notices to any tenants, so please can you share this email with your NT neighbours and friends and post a copy on your village notice board. A version for printing is available on our website.​

Presentations, Buffet Lunch & Q&A​ There will be presentations by guest speakers:​ • Becky Collier from the Campaign for the Protection of Rural England​ • Simon Larkins, NT General Manager, Somerset Coast and Countryside​ • Victoria Webbon, NT Senior Estate Manager, Somerset and Gloucestershire​ There will be a free buffet lunch. After lunch there will be private surgeries for those who would like to discuss specific matters with TANT and NT officers in confidence.​ Should you be unable to attend but have a question you wish raised, please get in touch – contact details are on our website. Similarly if you wish to stand for election to our committee, do please get in touch.​

Agenda​ 10.30am Tea & coffee​ 11:00am Welcome and Introductions​ 11.05am Campaign for the Protection of Rural England presentation – Becky Collier, Manager CPRE, Somerset. Q&A​ 11.25am Simon Larkins, NT General Manager, Somerset Coast and Countryside – A general overview. Q&A.​ 11.45am Victoria Webbon, NT Senior Estate Manager, Somerset and Gloucestershire – The Let Estate. Q&A.​ 12.10pm Speakers leave to return later​ 12.15pm AGM formalities & resolutions​ 12.45/1.00pm Speakers return & buffet lunch​ 1.30pm Private Surgeries. TANT and NT officers available to address individual concerns.​ Allerford and Selworthy Community Hall​ Allerford​ Near Minehead​ TA24 8HL​ Allerford is signposted 3 miles west of Minehead. The venue has facilities for disabled access and there is a bus service from Minehead.​ Note there is no raffle this year but will be a donation bowl at the food counter – all donations to continue our work gratefully received.​

Autumn is here – please check your heating systems and remember that any problems at any time with your home should be reported to the NT response line on 0345 646 1311 or by email to [email protected].​ TANT is run entirely by volunteers who thank you for your support and are always here to help.​ Please ask your neighbouring NT tenants to add their email to our mailing list via our website so we can keep everyone informed.​ Thank you.​ Peter Bate, Chair​

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