Simon Barnes

Upland sheep farmer

[Simon Barnes @borelandbarnes]

#Herdwick gimmer lost her lamb and thought I'd try twinning without skinning ...... Seemed to work 👏

[Simon Barnes @borelandbarnes]

Expensive lamb (ring womb) ..... Happy ending with strong tup lamb and happy, milky mother 👌

[Simon Barnes @borelandbarnes]

#Herdwicks in some evening sun

[Robert Sommerville @Ardwall_farm]

Now I'm going to be late.

[Scot Gov Rural @ScotGovRural]

We are currently recruiting Agricultural Officers for multiple Area Offices in Scotland.

Our video below gives you an idea of what the role involves and the type of work carried out to support farmers, crofters and the sector.

Read more and apply here➡️https://t.co/1S7dLKQlSH

[Simon Barnes @borelandbarnes]

Spaning #herdwicks today, 70% pure and 30% Suffolk X .... Running them on for 6 weeks or so then draw fat and store remaining (less pure ewe lambs)

[Simon Barnes @borelandbarnes]

Run out on #minimonday in Southern Scotland

[Richard Dowling 🐝 @DowlingWildlife]

Imagine walking into Tesco for your weekly shop and finding row after row of nice, tidy, low maintenance shelves but without the food. You and your kids would starve. That's how Bees, Birds, Hedgehogs etc feel when they visit your plastic garden #TimeForTurf #DontBeAnEmptyTescos

[Tom Hamilton @thhamilton]

- I'm confident I didn't break the law.
- Yes you did!
- Honestly, I'm sure I didn't.
- If you did, then you'll have to resign.
- Yes, you're right, I will.
- This is outrageous, disgusting, despicable pressure on the police!

[Matt Launder @M_launderfarm]

FIRST TIME FARMERS, LISTEN UP!!

Due to us scaling back our farming operation, we have some huntaway pups that need forever homes. We are willing to give these pups for free to deserving new entrants, in the hope they help play a part in your farming future.

[Simon Barnes @borelandbarnes]

I love where I live #dumfriesandgalloway

[Simon Barnes @borelandbarnes]

Couldn't do that if you were trying to #Herdwick

[Simon Barnes @borelandbarnes]

Ready for Sunday run
#ClassicMini #MINI

[Simon Barnes @borelandbarnes]

@ivanovic @MINI Just home!

[Roger Webster @RogerWebster14]

So in France the government have limited energy price increases to 4%, including EDF. In the UK, EDF have increased prices by 54% - so far. This “taking back control”. 😳

[Trades Union Congress @The_TUC]

.@BorisJohnson just said UK workers should be more like German workers, who don't have a "habit of going into work when not well".

Proportion of salaries covered by sick pay:

🇩🇪 100%
🇬🇧 19%

[NFU Scotland @NFUStweets]

We're looking for an individual to manage our Dumfries & Galloway region ❗️💼

The successful candidate will ensure that farmers voices are being heard in the region and help shape the future of the industry in the process.

Find out more at ➡️ https://t.co/iPtH5Sya8i

[Simon Barnes @borelandbarnes]

Please tell me this isn't a perceived positive of Brexit!!!!