Andrew Marchant

Beef, Sheep and Red Deer farmer in South West Scotland.

[Andrew Marchant @MarchantAndrew]

We lost a great friend far too soon last year, Alan tragically lost his battle at only 49. We are taking on a mighty challenge in his memory to try and raise funds for this fantastic charity! #JustGiving https://www.just https://t.co/joICZjwBhR

[Andrew Marchant @MarchantAndrew]

@ClynelishFarm It’s refreshing to hear a different view point, I get fed up hearing how I need to keep cutting costs!….its more fun growing turnover!

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@Damndelicious Similar story here Michael and 1 lot broken out through the night. Cattle are definitely not as settled as usual on the paddocks this year!

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@Ettrickgiles @scot_stu @LuingCattle @NFFNUK @SoilAssocScot The last of the heifers we got from you calved today as well!

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@AW_ARobinson How do you find the LuingxAngus cows? We’ve bulled a few AngusxLuing heifers this year to try as they are really impressing so far?

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@EdinvaleFarm I feel there’s no point in outwintering some stock classes for the sake of saying they’re outwintered. If the sheds are there and it can fit, as in use surplus summer grass made in to silage and give you more to go at as an early turn out then don’t get hung up on it to much🤷‍♂️

[Andrew Marchant @MarchantAndrew]

@beefshorthorn Think we try to over complicate it at times but he’s on the money there👌

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@ClynelishFarm Battled with the same problem for years here Vic, unfortunately the only thing I’ve found to work is to feed a small amount of concentrate. Beet pulp was ideal but pretty expensive. Finishing on red clover seems to have solved the problem for now

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@beefshorthorn I noticed that on mine as well……the nights are fare drawing in though 🤔😂😂

[Andrew Marchant @MarchantAndrew]

@AndrewJardine2 @AndyRae79 @SuzieJardine @GrassSc See the novelty of stone picking has worn off for Howie😂

[Andrew Marchant @MarchantAndrew]

@beefshorthorn Cheers Jamie, always good to catch up and compare stories of lack of grass👌😂

[Andrew Marchant @MarchantAndrew]

@JohnHowie88 Even the dug’s disowned you there John😂

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@ClynelishFarm How are you finding the herbal ley Vik? Struggled a bit to get it to persist here…..could be closely linked to my poor grass management though!

[Andrew Marchant @MarchantAndrew]

@ClynelishFarm Tried one here Vic and the gun was terrible, haven’t found retention to be very good either.

[Andrew Marchant @MarchantAndrew]

@NewEntrantFarm Weathers looking good, great foresight young man👌😂

[Andrew Marchant @MarchantAndrew]

@NewEntrantFarm Looking strong…..they’ll do on fresh air and a good view until spring👌😂

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@suesustainable @InnovisLtd Have a day off would you Sue, you obviously have no clue about what’s happened here. These guys have been brave enough to share a really shit situation that wasn’t their fault and the best you can do is come up with some smart arse comments.

[Andrew Marchant @MarchantAndrew]

@InnovisLtd That’s hellish guys, the flooding was unbelievable. Never seen the river rise as quick and aggressively as that, fare play to you for sharing there is plenty others in the same situation locally.

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@SelScottA Happy 40th Selina, all the best👍