28-01-2013, 07:33 PM
(28-01-2013, 06:51 PM)darrenjlobb Wrote:(28-01-2013, 06:34 PM)Toms306 Wrote: At the end of the day, everything in the world comes down to money. We all want everything for as little as possible, buisnesses want to pay workers as little as possible and the government want to spend as little as possible.
It's wrong, but it won't change. We all know its cheaper to import stuff than buy British. Even more so for the supermarkets that can bulk buy huge amounts.
I can relate to that feeling of hopelessness though, but I'm sure you'll get through it (surprising what you can do when there no choice) and who knows what the weather might bring this year, good luck I guess.
Nothings changed in the last 15 years, so i cant see anything changing now or anytime soon.... I think your a little out of touch on just how bad the situation in which british agriculture now finds itself in.
Well I watch countryfile lol....but also with a lot at farms near me I try to keep an eye on what's going on. The 'main' farmer near us is still building huge farm storage and buying new tractors and cars so he must be doing alright! It's mainly root crops here though, beet, carrots and onions mainly. I noticed he doesn't bother with wheat anymore after two rainy harvests a few years back though, where it wasn't cut in time and got ruined.
I know its much easier said than done but if its really got that bad with no sign if change, haven't you considered a change of career?