Craig Brough

@Beckside_Farm @jimclark67crop @Hutchinsons_Ag @ArlaDairyUK @becksidefarm Looks a really good job, especially in a challenging growing year

@CraigBLandagent @jimclark67crop @Hutchinsons_Ag @ArlaDairyUK @becksidefarm Used our Weaving inter row 6m seeder we got onnthe grant this year, did it when the maize was about 2ft tall

Some nice crimson clover and grass seed under maize in the Lake District helps hold nutrients in the soil and stop soil erosion ⁦@Hutchinsons_Ag⁩ ⁦@ArlaDairyUK⁩ ⁦@becksidefarm⁩

@Beckside_Farm @jimclark67crop @Hutchinsons_Ag @ArlaDairyUK @becksidefarm What did you plant this with Patrick, what stage was the maize at?

@jimclark67crop @Hutchinsons_Ag @ArlaDairyUK @becksidefarm Helps if you tag the right one @jimclark67crop 🤣🤣🤣🤣

Anybody else had an SFI application lost in the black hole that is the RPA Applied on the 5th Dec and still nothing back. If you ring in just get told it’s “in checking” Most are turning around in 2-3 days but have several that have disappeared @s4ndyk @JanetHughes @Ruralpay

Looking for a different Friday night out, pop down to Hopes Auction, Wigton tonight for Speed Shearing! Some of the fastest sheep clippers in the country and international entries will be competing. Bar & BBQ first clippers on the boards at 7pm

Letting the low input meadows flower before grazing

Looking for a batch of native grazing cattle 10-20 steers Any age considered Please give me a ring if you know of any. TB4 only

Good supply of peppers in local shop in Cumbria, #betterthaneatingturnips

The next generation do his bit for the environment this morning @JanetHughes @Mark_Spencer @TufnellMark

Popping a few more hedge plants in before breakfast

Better news from DEFRA on capital payments, the increased rates will apply to agreements from 1st Jan so no need to withdraw and re-submit this years applications Obviously still frustrating for those mid way through a scheme but we can’t win them all

Delighted to once again host the RABI breakfast at Hopes Auction Company. Thank you to the fabulous local food producers who provide everything for this event it is greatly appreciated

@TomVickers7 @EdenSwimmer @DefraGovUK @Ruralpay @Mark_Spencer Very eloquently put Thomas, it’s going to create a massive void in working being done over the next year and then a back log in work the year after overloading contractors that deliver this work for many of us

Great turn out for Agri Health Matters Tractors and Tinsel tonight #Tractors #Tinsel #Raisingawareness #Healthmatters

@willwilson100 Can you explain how the walls on these clamps are SSAFO compliant, I can’t see where the outer drain is at the base of the wall to comply with the rules?

Yet again the future of Agriculture support payments kicked down the road, they have finished the review and a pressing ahead largely as is but no payment rates will be issued until January, yet again no ability to plan and offer security to the industry. 🧵