Staying positive

[Bertram]

Most unlike me to even think about this stuff but having spoken to a mate in London today I could hear the fear in her voice. She said the atmosphere is horrid, especially in confined spaces like the tube. And now she’s stuck in a flat until further notice. Anyway, I walked around the farm after that, fed a few sheep and just took a bit of time rather than the normal rush to get everything done. Saw a couple of hares shagging or boxing (I’m never sure which is which), let the dog have a swim in the river, that sort of thing. I’m quite sure that this virus and it’s effects will all pass but in the meantime it made me realise how lucky we are to live where we do and just have space and nature around us, I suppose it’s reassuring to see how things like that just carry on as normal.

Anyway, that’s quite enough flowery boll*cks, I’ll be back to bathing In organophosphate and drinking petrol in the morning.

 

[Yale]

Yes,suddenly farming doesn’t seem that bad.

 

[Bald Rick]

Yes,suddenly farming doesn’t seem that bad.

Well it’s not so clever when one dairy processor has today announced a 2ppl price cut and delaying payment to farmer suppliers by two months

And, like lemmings, others may follow

 

[Daddy Pig]

I've found the atmosphere in London pretty toxic at the best of times, hard to imagine what it must be like now.

 

[M-J-G]

Well it’s not so clever when one dairy processor has today announced a 2ppl price cut and delaying payment to farmer suppliers by two months

And, like lemmings, others may follow

Yet everywhere seems to be sold out of milk!!

 

[fgc325j]

Most unlike me to even think about this stuff but having spoken to a mate in London today I could hear the fear in her voice. She said the atmosphere is horrid, especially in confined spaces like the tube. And now she’s stuck in a flat until further notice. Anyway, I walked around the farm after that, fed a few sheep and just took a bit of time rather than the normal rush to get everything done. Saw a couple of hares shagging or boxing (I’m never sure which is which), let the dog have a swim in the river, that sort of thing. I’m quite sure that this virus and it’s effects will all pass but in the meantime it made me realise how lucky we are to live where we do and just have space and nature around us, I suppose it’s reassuring to see how things like that just carry on as normal.

Anyway, that’s quite enough flowery boll*cks, I’ll be back to bathing In organophosphate and drinking petrol in the morning.

I reckon too many people have been watching zombie apocalypse movies/dramas, or playing computer games, and now find
themselves not quite being able to distinguish between the real world and fantasy role games/dramas.

 

[Wellytrack]

Personally I couldn’t think of somewhere I’d less like to be right now than London.

 

[The Seeker]

I dont really like being in london, its never how you think it will be just lots of hassle

 

[glow worm]

I reckon too many people have been watching zombie apocalypse movies/dramas, or playing computer games, and now find
themselves not quite being able to distinguish between the real world and fantasy role games/dramas.

I watched the news tonight where they showed pubs full in London and interviews with people in the streets who had a very 'I'm all right Jack' attitude. As we see more and more people / businesses self isolate, join volunteer groups to visit the elderly etc, generally help to restrict the spread of the virus down here, am I the only one to resent those people in the UKs virus epicentre who are displaying such gross selfishness towards the NHS, emergency services and fellow humans.

 

[Muddyroads]

Well it’s not so clever when one dairy processor has today announced a 2ppl price cut and delaying payment to farmer suppliers by two months

And, like lemmings, others may follow

Give Minnette a ring, she’s offered to help us in any way she can and that’s a prime example of the industry getting screwed.

 

[Goweresque]

Yet everywhere seems to be sold out of milk!!

One presumes that those buyers cutting prices/demand requirement are those who supply the catering trade rather than supermarkets. I was told of a local farmer the other day whose buyer has told him they don't need 25% of his milk, as they supply Wetherspoons. Just because milk is flying off the shelves in Tescos doesn't mean some producers aren't going to face cuts, sadly.

 

[glasshouse]

The same amount of milk will be needed, possibly more as lots will go off

 

[PSQ]

Well it’s not so clever when one dairy processor has today announced a 2ppl price cut and delaying payment to farmer suppliers by two months

And, like lemmings, others may follow

As long as *ALL* their producers give them their notice now, and stick to it, they'll get the message soon enough. Is there a break clause in the contract, or will they have to wait to the end (and more false promises) before they flip them the bird?

Edit: @Bald Rick name and shame, this kind of practice needs a light shone on it.

 

[deleted user 837354]

If the dairies start that sh1t the lot of you need to dump your milk for a couple of days thats an absolute disgrace in the circumstances.

 

[flywheel]

One presumes that those buyers cutting prices/demand requirement are those who supply the catering trade rather than supermarkets. I was told of a local farmer the other day whose buyer has told him they don't need 25% of his milk, as they supply Wetherspoons. Just because milk is flying off the shelves in Tescos doesn't mean some producers aren't going to face cuts, sadly.

let Tesco flog more milk so the 25% does not go to waste

 

[deleted user 837354]

let Tesco flog more milk so the 25% does not go to waste

The government is going to allow retailers to collaborate.

 

[Canada Farmer]

Yes,suddenly farming doesn’t seem that bad.

Can always head out on the mountain bike, if not on the roads then on tracks??

 

[Farmer Roy]

Well, I’m taking everything very seriously

am taking every precaution I can & doing my best to build up my immunity to Corona

 

[neilo]

Personally I couldn’t think of somewhere I’d less like to be right now than London.

But London is coming to us. All the ‘second homes’ are suddenly filling up with Londoners around rural Shropshire.

 

[neilo]

Well, I’m taking everything very seriously

am taking every precaution I can & doing my best to build up my immunity to Corona

Don’t drink and drive.........you’ll spill it.?