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Dot Tyne

@VSSufficiency

Farmers, Self Sufficiency enthusiasts, writers and much else besides. Instagram & threads @dot.tyne blue sky @dottyne.bsky.social

 Wales, United Kingdom
Joined June 2016
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And a ‘fair playing field’ is not asking farmers to run 2/3 other jobs/businesses to make ends meet when they already have an incredibly demanding job.
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🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿First up is Irwel Jones who farms Aberbranddu, nestled in the Cothi Valley. Irwel and his family have initiated various projects on their farm over several years – focusing on elements such as grassland management and animal health.
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Interesting Fact, one reason the Horse Chestnut (conker tree) was so named, is because of the Horseshoe shaped scar (complete with 7 nails) that sits below every new 'sticky bud' of the season. The scar is where last years leaves were formed.😍
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Image from Steve Caple (@SteveCaple4)
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This is so frustrating and disingenuous. Expecting farming families to be without profit from producing food. But that’s ok.. just keep them sweet and point them towards the holiday lets. Utter bs.
Rob Halliday (@cvfarming) profile pictureRob Halliday@cvfarming9 Jan 2025
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_"For all farm businesses...... to stay viable in an increasingly uncertain world, and make sure you can keep producing the food we need, you must be able to profit from other activities."__ Diversification must be about additional income & growth, not subsidising food.
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Asking farmers to diversify to subsidise food production, is 1) tone deaf, most of us did years ago 2) an admission that you’ve allowed a broken system to emerge And 3) an admission that you haven’t the courage or vision to fix any of the real issues
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Children's author Mem Fox said, "A picture book should change your emotional temperature." What's a picture book that did that for you? One of mine is Where The Wild Things Are, especially the final lines "And it was still hot."
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🎄Hoffwn ddymuno Nadolig Llawen i'n holl gwsmeriaid. Diolch am eich cefnogaeth yn ystod 2024 ac edrychwn ymlaen at weithio gyda chi yn 2025 🎄We'd like to wish all out customers a Merry Christmas. Thank you for your support in 2024 and we look forward to working with you in 2025
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As early humans transitioned to farming, deer continued to play a crucial role as a source of food, tools, & clothing. Despite the domestication of sheep & cattle, deer still provided communities with essential resources, maintaining their cultural and practical importance.
Roe deer by Gustav

ALT Roe deer by Gustav

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Word of the day is ‘recrudescence’ (17th century): the return of something terrible after a time of reprieve.
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Longwool@Longwool30 Oct 2024
A 500 ac farm worth £5m with past APR relief had no IHT liability now incurs a liability of 20% on £4m, a £800k bill, amortised over 25 years at 8% has an annual repayment of £75.2k That won’t work financially. Who’s going to break the news to their children that want to farm?
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‼️Applications to be part of the @FarmingConnect Welsh Sheep Genetics Programme are now open. If you wish to be part of the Programme, find out more by clicking below... businesswales.gov.wales/farm… @AHDB_BeefLamb @SamBoonBreeding

Support for farming and forestry businesses in Wales

businesswales.gov.wales
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This #grouse has gone to exhibition in London, so the table is clear - what shall I make for winter? Considering migrant thrushes since the ripening hollies are full of Redwing… #CraftBizParty
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Well said!
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Farmers are wild because they will be like “I’m fine Doc, it’s just a little scrape, my wife made me come in,” and their X-Ray will look like this 🤯
Image from Sam Ghali, M.D. (@EM_RESUS)
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Ydych chi eisiau dysgu mwy am gofnodion perfformiad a sut y gallant eich helpu i wneud y penderfyniadau iawn i'ch diadell wrth brynu hwrdd? Dewch draw i Peithyll, Capel Dewi cyn yr arwerthiant dydd Iau i wrando ar @janet_roden a @SamBoonBreeding.
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Come and discover the constellations and galaxies of the universe in a mobile planetarium this OCTOBER! Neuadd Rhoshirwaun & Plas Heli. Price: £2 each. Email for more information: [email protected] 07949522928 📸Kim Williams Funded by @HeritageFundCYM ❤️💙 #DarkSky
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Replying to @VSSufficiency
@VSSufficiency Bought this today, thought it appropriate living in North Wales Thought of you when I read the label #GardeningTwitter
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Fancy a last minute holiday on Enlli (Bardsey)? Llofft Plas is now available for 35% less! Date: This Saturday, 14th of September. #holiday #bardseyisland #bardsey #islandlife #nature #seals #birds #island
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DYDDIAD CAU: Dydd Gwener yma!! Beth am ymuno staff gweithgar Enlli a helpu fod yn rhan o amddiffyn ein ynys arbennig? Ebostiwch eich CV a llythyr eglurhaol atom: [email protected] 💙❤️ #ynysenlli #enlli
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CLOSING DATE: This Friday!! Do you fancy being a pivotal part of our team and helping protect Enlli? Email your CV and cover letter: [email protected] *Bilingual speakers ❤️💙 #ynysenlli #enlli #bardseyisland #bardsey
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