no simple answer then , but I dont see how you can be better at putting your foot down without being confrontationalNever had one before. I’m the first
no simple answer then , but I dont see how you can be better at putting your foot down without being confrontationalNever had one before. I’m the first
I always thought the reason you collect staples is to ensure they don't end up in the livestock's feet, and if you are collecting them for that purpose you might as well re-use them? Personally if I'm taking an old fence down I don't want to leave all the old staples on the ground where they could create a big vets bill, so as many as possible go into a bucket.
Parsimony is a curious condition, up to a certain point its advantageous, beyond that point it rapidly becomes counter productive. The trick is determining where that point lays for your individual business. It'll be different for everyone, one man bands may have a better return from cash spent that saves them some of their limited time, while a business that is paying employees all year round may be able to profitably utilise the quieter times of year in make do and mend activities.
Of course I am! But I’m not capable of gluing together all the smashed lights. The fences are always being tackled but there would be at least 10,000 meters needing done, the bike thing is ridiculous as if someone smashes on it then it’s a court case so yes I only use 1 of them but there are times 2 have to be used. It’s a hard job ploughing with bald tyres on the tractor and knackered gearbox, every gutter needs replaced, slurry system dosent work and pit needs dug out and replaced, silage pit is at end of life, handling facilities are needing pulled out and started again and I could go on and on so yes I do fix fences and change bulbs but I’m sure you can see these were two examples of little things.as farm manager are you not capable of only using one bike for most the work fixing some fences yourself and fixing light bulbs to the tractors… not everything requires a salesman and or contractor
I just want to be clear to the ones who are getting the wrong end of the stick here that I am not trying to spend a mans money on luxury items I am simply trying to make a large farm fit for purpose. I don’t think having a working crush or a shed that dosent flood every time it rains is ottas farm manager are you not capable of only using one bike for most the work fixing some fences yourself and fixing light bulbs to the tractors… not everything requires a salesman and or contractor
but at the end of the day if you need new tyres -you need new tyres - slash them or have a discreetly planned accident !Can you not put all you need in to your planned budget?
A budget agreed at the start of the year with allocations for all the seperate parts of the business is the way forward if you want to stay there . The daily spending then comes under your control with capital spends or investments needing further discussions but no reason not to have that planned and have a contingency plan in there as well
Easy enough to work out if you see last year's budget sheet and add on what is needed to take things up to standard , Maybe hard work for the first year untill you can show it works .
If you genuinely need somethingOf course I am! But I’m not capable of gluing together all the smashed lights. The fences are always being tackled but there would be at least 10,000 meters needing done, the bike thing is ridiculous as if someone smashes on it then it’s a court case so yes I only use 1 of them but there are times 2 have to be used. It’s a hard job ploughing with bald tyres on the tractor and knackered gearbox, every gutter needs replaced, slurry system dosent work and pit needs dug out and replaced, silage pit is at end of life, handling facilities are needing pulled out and started again and I could go on and on so yes I do fix fences and change bulbs but I’m sure you can see these were two examples of little things.
It’s about arguing the toss why should I have to on everything and yes I can use accounts.
I gave injections as an example to paint a picture. Not sure why you are taking the angle of making me out to be lying when I’m simply looking for advice on something that is causing me a lot of stress and family stress. It’s a big decision to leave and I have been completely honest in my description of things.
Sorry if it has bothered you
es I do 90% of the stock workJust out of genuine curiosity how is hiring and firing staff, paperwork strategy and ordering things, a full time managers job? Out of curiosity how many other staff are on farm ? Are you required to work wiry stock daily ?