unhappy farmers

[sjt01]

 

[Jasper]

We don’t have many sheep but this lambing has been a chore I’ve sat in the shed many a night and just looked around and the amount of things I could see that needed money spent on them is unbelievable but unfortunately the pot is always empty . When I think we are keeping people alive with all our hard work I think we should get a better deal

 

[Hilly]

We don’t have many sheep but this lambing has been a chore I’ve sat in the shed many a night and just looked around and the amount of things I could see that needed money spent on them is unbelievable but unfortunately the pot is always empty . When I think we are keeping people alive with all our hard work I think we should get a better deal

100% this ! Im same , stuff needing done everywhere but can only afford the very important , the rest has to wait … probably for ever and to think we produce real quality food and treat like peasant’s.

 

[Jonp]

Was putting a roof on for an ex big city banker, he was under the impression that all farmers made a good living and were relatively wealthy. When I explained the reality of livestock farming, especially tennant farmers he was quite shocked. He asked why we bothered doing it....

 

[Henarar]

Was putting a roof on for an ex big city banker, he was under the impression that all farmers made a good living and were relatively wealthy. When I explained the reality of livestock farming, especially tennant farmers he was quite shocked. He asked why we bothered doing it....

Good question

 

[Rich_ard]

Was putting a roof on for an ex big city banker, he was under the impression that all farmers made a good living and were relatively wealthy. When I explained the reality of livestock farming, especially tennant farmers he was quite shocked. He asked why we bothered doing it....

Ask myself that too!

 

[O'Reilly]

Was putting a roof on for an ex big city banker, he was under the impression that all farmers made a good living and were relatively wealthy. When I explained the reality of livestock farming, especially tennant farmers he was quite shocked. He asked why we bothered doing it....

It's an addiction. I gather junkies hate heroin, but can't stop. That's why we're all on here on Friday night talking about our work.

 

[Hilly]

institutionalised / fear of change / family / its our home as well as business , loads of reasons.

 

[Jonp]

institutionalised / fear of change / family / its our home as well as business , loads of reasons.

My trip into Cardiff to do the roof today reminded me why I do it, all be it on a small scale, I really couldn't live in a city or town again or even work for someone full time. I now have the freedom to do what I want, when I want and how I want.... Willing to give up alot of "luxuries" for that.

 

[Hilly]

My trip into Cardiff to do the roof today reminded me why I do it, all be it on a small scale, I really couldn't live in a city or town again or even work for someone full time. I now have the freedom to do what I want, when I want and how I want.... Willing to give up alot of "luxuries" for that.

Yes on rare occasions i go back to Newcastle area where i came from it always reminds me whyi like been in the hills away from city life! I couldnt handle the traffic for one i see waiting in traffic jams as a waste of ones life !

 

[Red Fred]

My neighbour was a very savvie businessman and farmer, and he always used to ask me why I bothered when I bumped into him. At the time I was in my 30s/40s and was going to live forever. Now at 60+ with no offspring, it is hard to justify carrying on, so the next couple of years will see a gentle winding down to just our own little holding and our Dartie sheep. More vintage tractor tinkering and no more tagging/ringing suckler calves with angry mums Having made the tough decision, I find i can'r wait.

 

[livestock 1]

Most farmers in the livestock side I speak to are back peddling in one way or another usually cattle going is the most popular one

 

[Jonp]

Most farmers in the livestock side I speak to are back peddling in one way or another usually cattle going is the most popular one

Same down here, TB getting to be more of a problem which doesn't help.

 

[livestock 1]

Same down here, TB getting to be more of a problem which doesn't help.

We have spells of it up here usually get put on 6m testing every few years for 2 or 3 years at a time nothing as bad as further down though

 

[Jonp]

We have spells of it up here usually get put on 6m testing every few years for 2 or 3 years at a time nothing as bad as further down though

Glad I don't have to worry about it anymore. Just the sheep now.

 

[Jasper]

When I used to see a new tractor or a piece of kit I could of used I used to be quite envious but now all I can think is how the f*’k are they going to pay for that it’s that desperate

 

[Whitewalker]

When I used to see a new tractor or a piece of kit I could of used I used to be quite envious but now all I can think is how the f*’k are they going to pay for that it’s that desperate

When I read this I looked to see what age you are, I'm a bit younger than you and I think exactly the same, In fact I'm glad I don't own it

 

[JJT]

My trip into Cardiff to do the roof today reminded me why I do it, all be it on a small scale, I really couldn't live in a city or town again or even work for someone full time. I now have the freedom to do what I want, when I want and how I want.... Willing to give up alot of "luxuries" for that.

Can you though..... are you going out checking/feeding animal every day because you want to or because you have to. Or going out in the evening to spray a couple of fields as the wind has finally dropped because you want to or because you have to?

I often want to those things because I have to to make the farming year successful. I think it's a very blurred line between "want to" and "have to" at times. Still wouldn't want to do any other job though

Hopefully that makes sense, and I've got my point across, I'm not very articulate when it comes to putting my thoughts into words.

 

[Jonp]

Can you though..... are you going out checking/feeding animal every day because you want to or because you have to. Or going out in the evening to spray a couple of fields as the wind has finally dropped because you want to or because you have to?

I often want to those things because I have to to make the farming year successful. I think it's a very blurred line between "want to" and "have to" at times. Still wouldn't want to do any other job though

Hopefully that makes sense, and I've got my point across, I'm not very articulate when it comes to putting my thoughts into words.

Yes I understand your point, many things have to be done even though you might not particularly want to do them at the time. My point was that I get to decide, it's my responsibility, I choose....I'm not beholden to the whims of others.

 

[robs1]

I don't think many appreciate the benefit of having hour by hour control of what we do, obviously that comes with responsibilities but no one forces us to continue, lots of well paid jobs for people with the skills and work ethic most farmers have