Martin Hoddinott

Family Succession Forum | The Succession Alliance youtu.be/qyejr2l05RI?si… via @YouTube #succession family workshops get booked in now

@wildmanheather What ever next ! Not such a daft idea though.

facebook.com/share/v/1MiCzF… 💕it #succession

Tractor for sale: New Holland T7.260. 8150 hours. Late 2018 registration Bought new, full main dealer servicing history Autocommand. Air brakes, front links, mid mount spools, extra worklights £45,000 plus vat. Message for more info, thanks

Farmer’s got the feed wagon in the shop, getting it tuned up. No cattle on the place. Haven’t been for 5 years. I asked him what he’s up to and he said he’s thinking about buying some calves to feed. I said, “they’re not cheap right now.” He said, “I know. I figure with feed, labor, and equipment I can make $150/hd. Plus I’ve got the barns & concrete sitting here not being used.” He used to feed 1,000+ head from 4-500# through finishing. I pressed him further, asking if the hassle was worth it for the 300 hd he was looking to buy. His response was profound… His friend recently took early retirement at 58 yrs old. Lives in town with not many hobbies. Said he was talking to him the other day and he’s 6 months into retirement and bored out of his mind. He doesn’t have any daily purpose. He’s facing 20+ years of that existence. So, Farmer wants to prevent that fate. Buying 300 hd to hopefully make $45K is worth it because each day this winter he’s getting up to feed, scrape pens, and watch markets to price his steers. He’s got daily purpose regardless if he hits a home run or breaks even. I don’t think we talk enough about what the retiring generation is going to be doing, on a daily basis, to fill the human need of having purpose. Whether it’s hobbies, a part-time job, or contributing to the family business, unplugging from a lifetime of working hard every day is going to take some adjustment and a plan. I’m convinced that having a purpose to get out of bed each morning is key to a long-lived, fulfilling retirement.

@wildmanheather Positive BounceBack 👍 keep drinking 🐄 milk for 💪 healthy 🦴

A great meeting yesterday with #SpinalConsultant 1st Feb my world changed. Fell 10ft broke my back in 2 places & nipped spinal cord. 4 mths later reflecting how lucky I have been. Heather keep up the recovery, you are good to go🙌😉💞 #Dingdong

A ridiculous request but who can get me into @COP29_AZ #cop29 dairy farmer doing a @NuffieldFarming on the future of organic please 🙏 retweet @UN #farmersvoice

@wildmanheather What’s happened has happened so all I can do is send our very best wishes to you for a full and speedy recovery Heather.

Life can change in an instant. Treasure every moment. #accident #lucky #grateful #patience #painrelief #onedayatatime facebook.com/share/b2d8vcks…

Theme of this reunion has to be distance. Getting distance & perspective on your achievements, distance being meaningless to these friendships, and distance covered on the farm walk 😅 grateful to hosts @HoddinottMartin @steanbowfarms #crl2020 @WCFAlumni @duchyRBS

Shocking. And as the appalling trade deals @Conservatives capitulated to Australia & New Zealand ramp up 🇬🇧 lamb will be squeezed from more supermarket shelves.

@richardpayne94 Sounds familiar

Anyone else having problems with their bank? Do bank managers have ANY authority anymore? They seem powerless to make any decision, and everything has to be sent upstairs. The fact that they are making record profits, and most baled out by the public in 2008……

@Evsthetractor Thanks for sharing your story Steve, Best wishes for a complete recovery.

Wasn’t sure about posting this but after having a chat with both doctors and friends then I’ve decided it absolutely does….SEPSIS! Don’t make the same mistake I did and leave it thinking it’s flu or “an early night will sort me out” It doesn’t,last Thursday scared….

@KennyLynn15 @NuffieldFarming Really looking forward to listening to your presentation.

@wildmanheather Many congratulations 👏

#whoopwhoop @scottishagriculturalawards #advisorofthryear

@Lizhaines6 We’ll deserved, many congratulations

I think the 🐱 is well and truly out of the bag! Proud and excited to say that I have been awarded a #NuffieldScholarship for next year, studying #neurodiversity in agriculture.

@LauraAwdry @NuffieldFarming Very well deserved opportunity, many congratulations

It’s not a perfect photo but it’s real. I unashamedly cried for half an hour after the postman came, feeling incredibly honoured to have received a @NuffieldFarming scholarship for 2024. I owe my start in the farming industry to this topic and am determined I can do it justice.

Couldn’t be prouder and more excited 💫 What is the future for organic 💚 Who knows but gonna go it a good go

@TonyHull9 @jillspringtime @Bank Agreed

@jillspringtime @Bank Try Oxbury or Metro banks. They seem way above the main high street banks

Help Twitter people! Anyone actually using a decent bank with at least good (or decent) service? I have lost the plot and run out of patience with the shambles that is our current business @bank!! We are good customers without debt there must be one bank out there that can help

@wildmanheather @harrypotter @westcoastrail Those glasses look magic ! Where’s your wand ?

Can u tell where we are today? @harrypotter #fortwilliam ⁦@westcoastrail⁩

@InnovationforAg @RealFarmED That’s great news !

Fully booked!! The Farm of the Future Women's Day is now fully subscribed. We're looking forward to welcoming everyone who has signed up on 31st August at @RealFarmED.

@steanbowfarms Which is it ? Blue sky or the 2640

Sights you love to see 😍