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  • 28-09-2013 5:33pm
    #1
    oscarodw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭


    well i have no experience on a farm or anything but i would like to get started.
    im only 15 by the way, my grandad has at least 35 acres of land could be more not sure. I have a few questions:

    1. is there a type of cattle that can be left outside year round just eating grass ? like a breed that could be left out for a year and sold at mart ?

    2. how many cows/bullocks per acre ?

    any help/suggestions are appreciated
    thanks


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  • #2
    Good loser
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,246 ✭✭✭Good loser


    You've a long long way to go. Do a course or courses in agriculture.

    Read the Farmers Journal as much as you can.

    Ask your uncle these questions.


  • #3
    oscarodw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭oscarodw


    im doing ag science for the leaving and i will thanks


  • #4
    Manoffeeling
    Closed Accounts Posts: 931 ✭✭✭Manoffeeling


    Maybe get a few hours work with a farmer every saturday morning. Don't expect money, just guidance.


  • #5
    oscarodw
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 30 ✭oscarodw


    ya thats actually a good idea ! thanks il ask someone local


  • #6
    milkprofit
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,168 ✭✭✭milkprofit


    oscarodw wrote: »
    ya thats actually a good idea ! thanks il ask someone local

    Chose your Mentor well


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  • #7
    lefthooker
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,729 ✭✭✭lefthooker


    I'd start by asking your grandad. Start to show a bit of interest in the place and you may even plant the seed in his head;);)


  • #8
    KatyMac
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 1,209 ✭✭✭KatyMac


    I came across a young lad a few years ago, at the time he was only 14. His parents were not farmers but he had grandparents who had a dairy herd. His grandparents were worried because their son (the father of this lad) wasn't interested in the farm. I was talking to the grandmother and suggested they talk to the young lad who although he was only 14 would be leaving school and an adult in only 4 years. She admitted that she and her husband hadn't even thought of that, all they could see was no 'son' to take over.
    This was about 10 years ago. The young fella is now a full time dairy farmer, his grandparents are still active and help but he has full charge and ownership of the farm. So, if you are interested get learning as lefthook said. Show your grand dad that you are serious and learn as much as you can from him. And good luck!


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