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  1. Thanks PositiveDeviant, I enjoyed that. Just happened across this little beauty: (Sorry, couldn't figure out how to embed on a mobile)
  2. My old man's courgettes have done really well this year. He waters them every evening - do you do the same? The leaves on his are similar and have been previous years. I don't think it's anything to worry about (perhaps DYOR though ). See if you can get some small leek plants to stick in. They will be fine going in now and you'll be able to have leek and potato soup all winter. Have you got a supply of manure?
  3. Ha ha, that's a point. Why is there no-one shouting "fiat is in a bubble! get out now!"
  4. We always keep picking them until they 'feel' a bit hard when you put a knife to them. Always try and pick all of them so that new ones grow throughout the growing season. When they start to get a bit hard, we will leave them on the plant and save them for planting next year. As soon as they have dried out, pick them and dry them further by lobbing them in a box indoors. When they are proper dry, take them out of the pods and put them in a jar. ---- Our courgettes have been amazing this year Mabon. Again, keep picking them so that they keep coming. Peas should climb about three foot (ish). We use old broken canes that aren't big enough for the runner beans any more. Like you say, they go a bit straggly though. Anyone grown any Parsnips this year? Ours haven't done as well as usual. Leeks plants (from neighbour) are going in. One of the few veg to keep you going through the winter months. Broccoli just didn't happen.
  5. Welcome RichyB. You have come to a good place for learning. Likewise, I arrived here without a massive amount of understanding. I can honestly say, that reading and soaking in information, listening to different peoples views etc. has given me a much better insight into how best to position myself financially. A big thanks goes out to all who post here. Good luck with your journey.
  6. There have been a number of articles in Alphaville about this. I'll try and find them if I have time at work tomorrow.
  7. You would need to know the reason why the previous owners found it hard to make it profitable. For example, maybe they were stuck in their ways and didn't adapt to new markets and/or didn't utilise new technologies. Many farmers are retiring, I think the average age of a farmer now is about 63. Many dairy farmers are quitting due to poor returns and the need for major capital investment. Minimum slurry storage rules will be enforced in Jan 2012. This covers most of the country which has now been classified as a Nitrate Vulnerable Zone. Those without approximately six months storage will have have to invest (non-existent) capital in order to continue. I don't think you would really need to do anything with it. It won't go anywhere. Renting the land out to neighbouring farmers would be an option. I remain optimistic about farming. Maybe I'm just an optimistic person. (I posted this on the 'Have you bought the farm yet? thread as it was digressing slightly.)
  8. http://www.gata.org/goldrush2011-london For more information, please contact us: LondonConference@GATA.org
  9. Easter Sunday is April 24th this year.
  10. Exactly. The general public would do well to monitor rates as you are doing. Somehow, everyone is transfixed on what the BoE rate is and then applies it to their own situation. I guess there are trackers x% above (or below) the BoE rate but it would still make sense to follow actual mortgage rates in the marketplace.
  11. http://www.oanda.com/currency/strength-heat-map
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