The chemical/pesticide residue issue is key here, like micro-plastics in our environment, how do we know what is minimum? It can take years for potential bad effects to be realised.
Interesting chat Andrew, can't imagine managing two farms 180 miles apart!!. Nice to hear Andrew say they are proud to be self sufficient and able to export so much of what they produce, and get some support off the government . Where as our government is more bothered about paying you to feed the birds than feed the nation!!, what on earth is going on in the UK??.😡
Andrew’s comparison to growing wheat in a desert is spot on! I was amazed at what they achieve growing crops on the sandplain. I would be interested to hear his thoughts on “The Voice” , voting to take place in October and the “Cultural Heritage Act” that was introduced in July and then cancelled a month later.
Very interesting Andrew, I follow some farmers in Australia a different way of farming altogether, having been to Australia a couple of times it is like working in the desert.
did a few seasons for gregamaun farms (chris henderson)55k arcres!just below york near lake king! A harvest late 90s they lost 50% of the crops due to a frost ! A larger neighbouring farm had a debt of over 10 million dollars. Really interesting to see the comparisons! G'day Andrew
Those land prices always revert to the mean, so perhaps 30 years of %8 declines. Glyphosate is a problem on sandy soils in low rainfall areas going off my experience growing grapes, suspect that applies to all chemicals.. Mates in Western Australia are telling me it's not worth looking at land as prices are crazy and have been like it for a while, you don't want to be on the wrong side of Goyder's line, or carrying a lot of debt these days. I won't buy grain thats not spray free, same with vegetables. Consumer makes the ultimate decisions on chemicals not the farmers, that has always baffled me when I go to farm meetings that farmers think they should be the arbiter. Diesel at the pump yesterday was £1.60. Thats in NZ and yes it's really hurting, the recession is here and it's going to be a bad one.
That was really interesting Andrew. I watch a bit of sky news au as they seem to ask questions and from what i can gather, the problems with renewables and wanting to take large amounts of farm land for all the power lines and little to no consultation. Plus this voice thing that sounds bad. Seems all the West have similar and different problems.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to you both discussing and comparing UK and Aus farming techniques, amazed to hear how tight the conditions are to remain profitable Thanks again and keep up the Vlogs.
Interesting to listen to the same issues they have with banned chemicals which will make them non-productive if they ban them. Great insight into farming down under.
Brilliant video Andrew, very interesting to hear how agriculture works in another part of the world! Looking forward to when you go out to Australia in the next year or so and see your videos! Keep up the good work! 😀
Andrew sounds like you have an uphill battle with government bodies farmers in this part of the world should be protected no matter what, food should be the top priority for any government especially home grown
You mentioned how crazy it is that gov is paying farmers to take land out of production...isnt this the correct thing to do ? Put land into sfi/cs, increase natural habitat. Farmer ourselves and fully support taking land out, we are over producing. If that market doesn't want wheat (pushing price down) then maybe we need to look at alternatives ie flower rich grassland with a lamb enterprise. Theres a market there and its great to see recognition for a postive change into low input systems with less N and less chemical (££) input.
We aren't being forced to take land out of production. ( currently ) . It is optional and for some it's a viable alternative. Personally we have some marginal perm. pasture which will be better in cs or planted with trees, doing our bit for the environment.
Fantastic interview by two profesionals in their own field, thank you Andrew, very much apreciated.
What an interesting conversation. Thank you for sharing Andrew
The chemical/pesticide residue issue is key here, like micro-plastics in our environment, how do we know what is minimum? It can take years for potential bad effects to be realised.
Great video again such a passionate farmer for the industry
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Great chat Andrew, different farming practices all trying to achieve the same thing, feeding the world.
Interesting chat Andrew, can't imagine managing two farms 180 miles apart!!. Nice to hear Andrew say they are proud to be self sufficient and able to export so much of what they produce, and get some support off the government . Where as our government is more bothered about paying you to feed the birds than feed the nation!!, what on earth is going on in the UK??.😡
Couldn’t agree more.
Andrew’s comparison to growing wheat in a desert is spot on! I was amazed at what they achieve growing crops on the sandplain. I would be interested to hear his thoughts on “The Voice” , voting to take place in October and the “Cultural Heritage Act” that was introduced in July and then cancelled a month later.
What a fascinating insight into Western Australia Agriculture and a great chap.
Very interesting Andrew, I follow some farmers in Australia a different way of farming altogether, having been to Australia a couple of times it is like working in the desert.
Super interesting video.
Very good information on farming in Australia
A very unforgiving landscape
Shame on our Politicians when you hear that interview....many thanks
I guess WA Farmers are spending large amounts on machinery that’s used for a few months each year.
Brilliant video. Very interesting content 🚜🚜
Really enjoyed listening to this conversation what a nice guy .
Very interesting Andrew keep up the gud work
Take home from this is don't cut herbicide rates
Fascinating conversation Andrew. I certainly learned a lot from Andrew Todd and how he farms in WA.
Tremendously interesting.
interesting interview. thanks to the aus.
Interesting conversation!
did a few seasons for gregamaun farms (chris henderson)55k arcres!just below york near lake king! A harvest late 90s they lost 50% of the crops due to a frost ! A larger neighbouring farm had a debt of over 10 million dollars. Really interesting to see the comparisons! G'day Andrew
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Interesting 👍🏻
Good ole WA accent.! 😎🇦🇺
Great interview sndrew, really interesting to get aussie perspective. By the way ur a really natural interviewer...
It comes with waffling!!!
good video
Well that was very interesting Andrew thanks again 🏴👍
Those land prices always revert to the mean, so perhaps 30 years of %8 declines. Glyphosate is a problem on sandy soils in low rainfall areas going off my experience growing grapes, suspect that applies to all chemicals.. Mates in Western Australia are telling me it's not worth looking at land as prices are crazy and have been like it for a while, you don't want to be on the wrong side of Goyder's line, or carrying a lot of debt these days. I won't buy grain thats not spray free, same with vegetables. Consumer makes the ultimate decisions on chemicals not the farmers, that has always baffled me when I go to farm meetings that farmers think they should be the arbiter. Diesel at the pump yesterday was £1.60. Thats in NZ and yes it's really hurting, the recession is here and it's going to be a bad one.
Great interview 👍 done seedlings and harvests in WA myself ☀️👍🔨👇😎
That was really interesting Andrew.
I watch a bit of sky news au as they seem to ask questions and from what i can gather, the problems with renewables and wanting to take large amounts of farm land for all the power lines and little to no consultation. Plus this voice thing that sounds bad.
Seems all the West have similar and different problems.
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to you both discussing and comparing UK and Aus farming techniques, amazed to hear how tight the conditions are to remain profitable Thanks again and keep up the Vlogs.
Great video fascinating insight into Australian arable farming issues thanks for posting Andrew 👍
Andrew, that was SOO interesting, thankyou
Cracking video, a very interesting conversation Andrew. 😊
Interesting to listen to the same issues they have with banned chemicals which will make them non-productive if they ban them. Great insight into farming down under.
Really interesting interview Andrew thanks for sharing.
Very interesting and informative thankyou
Very interesting Andrew
Cheers Pete 😀👍
Brilliant video Andrew, very interesting to hear how agriculture works in another part of the world! Looking forward to when you go out to Australia in the next year or so and see your videos! Keep up the good work! 😀
Me too!
Bloody brilliant. So interesting 👍
Great interview and great to hear the comparison between the two countries
What a vvery interesting chat and what a nice man Andrew was, Hope you enjoyed your Grandson's birthday party. Did you manage a few glasses of Tinto.
I did thank you. 😀👍
Andrew sounds like you have an uphill battle with government bodies farmers in this part of the world should be protected no matter what, food should be the top priority for any government especially home grown
It’s a very steep hill I’m afraid…….
Great conversation, Andrew. Keep 'em coming! I learn something new in each of your reports.
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Very Good Thanks
Interesting they use UREA in a drier warmer climate,and we have to use protected from next year after March
Only in winter just before rain is forecast. Green urea is preferred if rain is less certain.
Interesting discussion comparing two farming communities. Resistance to round up frightening thought for the future
One of my biggest worries.
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A great video again Andrew, extra ice cream while watching this video 😊.
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Great video
Great video!
Well done
You mentioned how crazy it is that gov is paying farmers to take land out of production...isnt this the correct thing to do ? Put land into sfi/cs, increase natural habitat. Farmer ourselves and fully support taking land out, we are over producing. If that market doesn't want wheat (pushing price down) then maybe we need to look at alternatives ie flower rich grassland with a lamb enterprise. Theres a market there and its great to see recognition for a postive change into low input systems with less N and less chemical (££) input.
How can we be over producing if our home grown food decreasing and imports increasing?
@@WardysWaffleAndrewWard because the market price isn't showing a demand for our product.
We aren't being forced to take land out of production. ( currently ) .
It is optional and for some it's a viable alternative.
Personally we have some marginal perm. pasture which will be better in cs or planted with trees, doing our bit for the environment.
There’s more crops than wheat, that’s why we’re trying navy beans.