Harper Adams Grad 2016. Proud Fox Terrier owner. East Sussex, dairy, sheep and beef farmer. Keen interest in horse racing and breeding pedigree Ayrshire cows.
@ListerLawrence@TheRAC_UK Had similar with @TheAA_UK. Broke down at 22:30 on the M4. Two hours later got trucked to a lay by next to a dual carriage way, waited another few hours before getting trucked to Cobham. Left the van there, got a taxi back home and got in just after 6am just an hour late for work
@nickluck Absolutely unbelievable man. To show such strength and courage after something so horrific. A man we should all aspire to be, the world would be so much better with more John Hunts in the world.
@soawwe@MartinSLewis I’m interested in this as well. Does this mean not only do I have to pay £300+ a year VED as its commercial but also 1.5p/mile and fuel duty even though most of mileage is done on petrol. I’ll go back to a nice diesel instead.
@nickluck@umbyrispoli@kevinblake2011 Unpopular opinion: As a farmer and ex horse owner I’ve never understood the lack of shutdown post movement. Auction houses I would imagine would be exempt like livestock markets. Because you can move in one direction as much as you like, it’s when you oppose the shutdown starts
@WeaverRacing Because they own a house just on the edge of it. About 3 miles away from us. Complete with private golf course. How the other half live!!
@ThrimbyFarms@1GarethWynJones Have to say Matthew I agree with you. Hard to convince normal people when brand new tractors turn up. Very unlikely they’ll change their mind - requires restructuring/planning of business succession. Could bring positives for new entrants and children taking on the family farm