View From The Other Side Of The Fence - All Comments

re: Lambing Live. Good Farming PR

viewfromtheothersideofthefence — Wed, 10 Mar 2010 12:42:28 GMT

Yes Chris I agree, I did wonder where the programme was going to go. That's why I didn't blog till after the second show.

My 6 year old thinks the programme is wonderful and is completely hooked, although in fairness he is a farming nut too.

I also think Kate Beavan is a natural in front of Camera. It must be because she is used to talking to the students she teaches at the college. Watch this space. I think we shall see more of Kate Beavan on tv, maybe Countryfile if she wanted too.

re: Lambing Live. Good Farming PR

MarkConder1 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 21:15:13 GMT

Its actually Chris commenting on the blog not Mark (I just used his login) ;)

re: Lambing Live. Good Farming PR

MarkConder1 — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 20:35:33 GMT

Quite impressed with the programme after a rocky start. When they sat with lambs on their knees I thought it was gonna be a soundbyte show, but they soon learnt to keep the smelly end off them. ;)

I agree with the post, it is important to let the public see the real side of farming. It would be good to show them a pen of decapitated chickens when a fox had been in the pen too instead of an urban fox that some well meaning person had released into the wild...

but yes, so far am very impressed with the bbc. I think it is working because it is a family farm, and not just employees of a factory farm, and also the man presenter is also a farmer, and the lady is a quick learner from the looks of it and very keen. All these factors make a good mix.

re: Lambing Live. Good Farming PR

matty s — Tue, 09 Mar 2010 11:28:38 GMT

Well said.

re: Diary Of Becomming a Farmer. Happy New Year!!!

Isabel Davies — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:17:16 GMT

Nice to have an update. Sounds exhausting :)

re: Diary Of Becoming A Farmer. The Apprentice!

mrandmrsb — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 13:15:18 GMT

Just started following this and spent most of last night reading it...

Is there any more news...

re: Diary Of Becoming A Farmer. The Apprentice!

matty s — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 14:49:55 GMT

I am excited for the rest!!!!!!!

re: Time Fly's Whether Your Having Fun or Not!

viewfromtheothersideofthefence — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 21:24:43 GMT

Ooh organising another babies party....Fab! Look forward to it :)

re: Time Fly's Whether Your Having Fun or Not!

caroline stocks — Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:34:28 GMT

Welcome back to blogging - you have been missed! If tractor parties go down well I'll have to think about one for my 30th - I'll try to remember to ask you for tips nearer the time! :)

re: HELP!! The Divide Between Countryside and Townie To Be Driven Wider!

meggiewes — Sat, 19 Sep 2009 20:27:45 GMT

I know, but it's only because they don't wash their childs hands, then they contract the diesease. Plus if children are never around viruses they will never become immune to them!

~Meggiewes~

re: E Coli Outbreak closes Godstone Farm in Surrey

viewfromtheothersideofthefence — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 06:00:49 GMT

I think what this outbreak demonstrates is a distinct breakdown in communication between countryside and Towns. Townies are these days expected to be told what to do and do not understand the fundamental basics of health, both of themselves or of the countryside. Science is good in some respects in the advancements of medicines but people have become reliant on "popping a pill" to cure everything.

I cannot speak for Godstone Farm as have never visited, but the farms that I have visited do have plenty of information and advice on hygeine.

It's also our job to help pass on information and education to visitors and the general public about what the counttryside is all about as they no longer have close links to the countryside. That is the big challenge we face.

re: E Coli Outbreak closes Godstone Farm in Surrey

crest — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 09:52:52 GMT

I wonder why the farm owners did not close earlier. Could this have been a financial decision rather than one of concern for the visitors. After all it was mid August shcool holidays.

I have visited Godstone Farm (not for a few years) and was horrified that children where alowed to climb into calf pens and come into direct contact with cow poo. Was this still going on.

Farms are not like supermarkets (all the same) each one will vary in their standards of hygine and animal care.

Perhaps open farms should be made to publish their track record on health and saftey issues so that parents can choose themsevles if the place is well run and safe to visit. Ie when and what zoonoses they have had at their farm (diseases caught from animals)

re: Diary Of Becoming A Farmer. End of Part One

viewfromtheothersideofthefence — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:50:06 GMT

Jane places we looked at went from under our nose too, but if you want something hard enough you'll find a way and you will succeed in the end. Keep me posted. Good Luck

re: Diary Of Becoming A Farmer. End of Part One

jane dobson — Wed, 02 Sep 2009 15:06:07 GMT

Well done.

This is also my dream. We are still trying to sell our house as capital and the small farms we were interested in have now been sold. Still, we live in hope and try to bring our dream to life day by day.

Good luck

re: Diary Of Becoming A Farmer. End of Part One

Isabel Davies — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:55:59 GMT

It really is quite a moment isn't it? But you've worked hard for it so it is well-deserved. I like the idea of it being a Docublog (although with your contacts surely you will be getting the prime time show any day... :)

Diary Of Becoming A Farmer. End of Part One

View From The Other Side Of The Fence — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:35:39 GMT

The Story of a young mans efforts to become a farmer without the aid of inheritance!! So in my last blog

Diary Of Becoming A Farmer. End of Part One

View From The Other Side Of The Fence — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 07:35:37 GMT

The Story of a young mans efforts to become a farmer without the aid of inheritance!! So in my last blog

re: Diary Of Becoming A Farmer. Oh My Goodness....

pauld — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 09:53:09 GMT

Like Siggy 7 I am thinking of making that career change after 20 years in the Army and a few years running a small business. A trawl of the internet brought me to these excellent blogs. My initial thoughts were .... it can't be done - can't rent, can't afford to buy, you can't make a living etc. It has given me hope and determination. I We will make it work ...... thank you and look forward to the next

re: Diary of Becoming a Farmer. Another kick in the Epididymis.

pauld — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:15:56 GMT

Diary Of Becoming A Farmer. Oh My Goodness....

View From The Other Side Of The Fence — Sun, 09 Aug 2009 10:04:17 GMT

The Story of a young mans efforts to become a farmer without the aid of inheritance!! So in my last blog

re: The Royal Show. Quite Outrageous!

mildred — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 20:33:46 GMT

Have to agree with you G.

My first and last royal experience was a sad one for the wrong reasons I'm afraid. Beer was very good in the Hotel bar mind you :)

re: The Royal Show. Quite Outrageous!

viewfromtheothersideofthefence — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 20:59:53 GMT

The Prime animals where fantastic, it's just a shame that there was no coordination to get the public into the sheds, particularly the pig and sheep sheds which where out of the way. Shame

re: The Royal Show. Quite Outrageous!

glosoldspot — Sun, 12 Jul 2009 19:17:16 GMT

Having visited the Royal on Wed I'm afraid I can do little but whole heartedly agree with the comments made. At least the Livestock section done the industry proud with their usual fine display of prime animals

re: Diary of Becoming a Farmer. Another kick in the Epididymis.

viewfromtheothersideofthefence — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 18:51:40 GMT

I do hope your suggesting it's on purpose. lol

re: Diary of Becoming a Farmer. Another kick in the Epididymis.

Isabel Davies — Mon, 29 Jun 2009 15:43:18 GMT

You are the new Dickens. Leaving us waiting for a new installment every few weeks.

Fingers crossed for you