lockdown

amacca

in the event of a lockdown anyone nervous about tending to out farms?...think it might become more of a problem

I have to feed every day in a shed on an outfarm about 5km from homeplace ...and drop of bales in a field with a winter forage crop once a week etc

its on my own so little risk of catching or transmission, presumably there will be no issue with that type of movement?

its not like I can let them starve after all

Cavanjack

Can’t see this being an issue. People will continue to commute to work regardless. If you aren’t in contact with anyone it’s no problem.

Sleeper12

I've no connection with farming but I can't see how you will have problems. The government wants the likes of yourself to continue if you aren't a risk. Even in a total lock down they will want supermarkets to open.

Injuryprone

Will the coop shops stay open? I'm wondering if we follow other countries that the only things open are supermarkets and pharmacies, would the coop shops be deemed necessary to stay open

giveitholly

AI man rang today and said when he calls to the farmyard then we are not to be there,basically stay out of his way when we see him coming

Water John

IWT think hardware stores would operate more of a phone and collect system, same as our vets are using. Ring ahead and staff member brings out the order to you.

tanko

giveitholly wrote: »

AI man rang today and said when he calls to the farmyard then we are not to be there,basically stay out of his way when we see him coming

I assume he'll ring ahead and expect the cow to be in the crush gate when he arrives?

nthclare

Im supposed to be in work Wednesday morning myself working in a parkland trimming trees laying the last of a hawthorn hedge and weeding paths with a hoe and splitting and dividing herbaceous borders and edging in walled gardens etc, keeping the place maintained while its shut, myself and a few more lads.

I think we'll be ok going to work, we're doing no harm to anyone once we're responsible, use our own tools, wheel barrows etc

giveitholly

tanko wrote: »

I assume he'll ring ahead and expect the cow to be in the crush gate when he arrives?

We would always ring him to tell him we have cow(s) for service,so we would have them in the crush when he arrives so will have the same arrangement

dohc turbo2

I’ve the herd test in few weeks wonder what the protocol will be for that

monkeynuz

Planting roses this morning at a holiday home, won't come into contact with anyone today.

Wtf ?

monkeynuz wrote: »

Planting roses this morning at a holiday home, won't come into contact with anyone today.

Are greenfly carriers ?:)

_Brian

Water John wrote: »

IWT think hardware stores would operate more of a phone and collect system, same as our vets are using. Ring ahead and staff member brings out the order to you.

One of our local stores has already started that.
Order online or by phone and they will deliver.

_Brian

dohc turbo2 wrote: »

I’ve the herd test in few weeks wonder what the protocol will be for that

Same.

monkeynuz

Wtf ? wrote: »

Are greenfly carriers ?:)

No, all bareroot and from a very reliable nursery.

Buford T. Justice XIX

dohc turbo2 wrote: »

I’ve the herd test in few weeks wonder what the protocol will be for that

I'd say it will carry on as normal unless the farm or vet has symptoms, then it will be postponed.

Water John

Should be testing in a few weeks also. Don't mind if it's postponed as I won't be selling.
Vet could man the crush, usually does anyway and you simply load. Keep the social distance. Have weanlings to be squeezed, could be trickier.

49801

Assuming what prompted OP to start thread was the 11 o’clock rumor.... be careful where you get your information.

My own family heard them same btw and we’re convinced too.

11 came and went today

whelan2

Does anyone know are bord bia inspections postponed?

amacca

49801 wrote: »

Assuming what prompted OP to start thread was the 11 o’clock rumor.... be careful where you get your information.

My own family heard them same btw and we’re convinced too.

11 came and went today

No it wasn't that whatsapp thing....just saw it as a possibility, would be a potential development if health service looks like it may become overwhelmed, happening to an extent in other countries etc etc...knew Id have to get to them to feed them regardless anyway just wondering what others were thinking.

20silkcut

You would assume that any normal activity on a farm be it testing, AI, inspections etc would be at the lowest rung of the ladder in terms of community spreading.
In contrast to shopping, pharmacy visits, working in offices using public transport most of which are still continuing even in the most affected countries.

Mooooo

Milk recording cancelled. Txt from coop not to go near milk collection or delivery drivers

carrollsno1

How bad is it looking over there lads? Few on tour left to get home to Europe before the borders close potentially, however were caught between the thoughts of being trapped here with very few cases of Covid here so far.

tanko

It's looking pretty bad. Most European governments have been fast asleep for the last three months and are panicking now. If I was in Australia i'd be staying there unless i had a very good reason for coming back.

Buford T. Justice XIX

carrollsno1 wrote: »

How bad is it looking over there lads? Few on tour left to get home to Europe before the borders close potentially, however were caught between the thoughts of being trapped here with very few cases of Covid here so far.

Over 50 positive cases today and will be rising more in the days ahead as testing increases. It's not going to be pleasant here for the next month but I reckon it wont be pleasant anywhere once cases rise.

carrollsno1

Righto still have just under two weeks to see how it goes. Doubtful ill get work when i get back with the way things are and ive no work rights here at the minute either so its hard to know what to do really.

Base price

carrollsno1 wrote: »

Righto still have just under two weeks to see how it goes. Doubtful ill get work when i get back with the way things are and ive no work rights here at the minute either so its hard to know what to do really.

I would sit tight if I were you. A few weeks ago eldest was going to book a flight to come home in the Summer and I advised him against it. God forbid any of us catch it but from what I understand Australia has an excellent health service.

carrollsno1

Base price wrote: »

I would sit tight if I were you. A few weeks ago eldest was going to book a flight to come home in the Summer and I advised him against it. God forbid any of us catch it but from what I understand Australia has an excellent health service.

Tis New Zealand im in now as a tourist. Biggest issue we have us that we dont have work rights however it says cases will be reviewed on a case by case basis with immigration in light of the current situation. Irish Consulate were of little assistance when contacted, reaponse was contact Ireland if that fails contact New Zealand.

Sacrolyte

I’d come home.At least you would know where you stand. Flights are dirt cheap too. Plenty work here. Virus or no virus

K.G.

Balance the risk of travelling to the risk of what will happen if you get sick out there.my understanding is you should be back y next Thursday. Obviously if you do travel you will have to isolate for 2 weeks after

Mooooo

From a health point of view the travelling is the part where you are most likely to contact it. If you do travel you wouldn't want to go home either it would have to be isolation from family as well to prevent parents etc from being in more risk

enricoh

Sacrolyte wrote: »

I’d come home.At least you would know where you stand. Flights are dirt cheap too. Plenty work here. Virus or no virus

Dunno about plenty of work here anymore, there's 150k let go in the last week n there's more to come.
I reckon construction is gone for the foreseeable.
Plenty of farmwork back here though.

Water John

To Dubai and Dublin would be the most direct route. Hard call, NZ have basically closed incoming except Pacific Islands and have very few cases. They may be able to prevent spread.

Sacrolyte

enricoh wrote: »

Dunno about plenty of work here anymore, there's 150k let go in the last week n there's more to come.
I reckon construction is gone for the foreseeable.
Plenty of farmwork back here though.

It’s farm work I was referring to.

tanko

The Highland show due to be held in the middle of June has been cancelled.

Water John

Finding it hard to actually watch UK television as they are not practising, social distancing.

49801

amacca wrote: »

No it wasn't that whatsapp thing....just saw it as a possibility, would be a potential development if health service looks like it may become overwhelmed, happening to an extent in other countries etc etc...knew Id have to get to them to feed them regardless anyway just wondering what others were thinking.

Provided ppl stick to the advice hopefully it won't come to it.

carrollsno1

Thanks for the replies. The airlines havent changed anything as of yet and the borders are still open but a lot could change in 12 days so ill probably head back if its allowed then.
Ill have to isolate for 2 weeks regardless and ive gad friends say they wouldnt visit me for a month after arrival and i have family i cant visit when im back its looking like im moving into the old house on the farm to really isolate myself from everyone.
In relation to work would farmers not be inclined to have a mark against me as ive been " out foreign with all them diseases" for the last few years? Id understand as most farms have young kids and elderly parents floating around but i reckon id have absolutely no claim to the temporary unemployment package being set up and i would crack up without being out working any longer than the two weeks.

Morris Moss

carrollsno1 wrote: »

Thanks for the replies. The airlines havent changed anything as of yet and the borders are still open but a lot could change in 12 days so ill probably head back if its allowed then.
Ill have to isolate for 2 weeks regardless and ive gad friends say they wouldnt visit me for a month after arrival and i have family i cant visit when im back its looking like im moving into the old house on the farm to really isolate myself from everyone.
In relation to work would farmers not be inclined to have a mark against me as ive been " out foreign with all them diseases" for the last few years? Id understand as most farms have young kids and elderly parents floating around but i reckon id have absolutely no claim to the temporary unemployment package being set up and i would crack up without being out working any longer than the two weeks.

I'm not sure now but I thought Ireland was shutting down the border from tomorrow onwards, that might only apply to foreigners though, or I could have it completely arseways, I'd imagine you could get plenty of work relief milking, always somebody looking for it around here.

Grueller

Morris Moss wrote: »

I'm not sure now but I thought Ireland was shutting down the border from tomorrow onwards, that might only apply to foreigners though, or I could have it completely arseways, I'd imagine you could get plenty of work relief milking, always somebody looking for it around here.

Never any shortage of work. Money for it is a different kettle of fish.

Water John

I think the wonder is, would there be flights in 2 weeks? Just not enough passengers to make flying viable.
Once you have isolated for 14 days, nobody would have an issue with employing you.

carrollsno1

Water John wrote: »

I think the wonder is, would there be flights in 2 weeks? Just not enough passengers to make flying viable.
Once you have isolated for 14 days, nobody would have an issue with employing you.

A few have started heading back already and a few poms are planning on hanging around for the bones of a month until the almighty Boris callse them back.
Afaik flight is still scheduled to go, i even got an offer to upgrade my seats for NZ$700 last week. Havent heard anything about the borders shutting as of yet.

Water John

Ah, first class, the only way to travel. The upper deck of the A 380.

carrollsno1

Water John wrote: »

Ah, first class, the only way to travel. The upper deck of the A 380.

Didnt accept it i wouldnt be a materialistic kinda guy. That was for business class i got in early for a flight before and got upgraded due to such demand on economy that day so ill chance that again tgis time around.

Panch18

didn't you say that you guys having a right laugh at us over here with all the panic??

Anyway looks like you might not have a choice

EU is closing its borders to areas outside the EU bloc

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51927790

carrollsno1

Panch18 wrote: »

didn't you say that you guys having a right laugh at us over here with all the panic??

Anyway looks like you might not have a choice

EU is closing its borders to areas outside the EU bloc

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51927790

Yes laughing at the mass hysteria stockpiling bog roll and the like.

carrollsno1

Panch18 wrote: »

didn't you say that you guys having a right laugh at us over here with all the panic??

Anyway looks like you might not have a choice

EU is closing its borders to areas outside the EU bloc

https://www.bbc.com/news/world-europe-51927790

Maybe i misread the article but it says that EU nationals are exempt, last time i checked i was an EU national.

Donald Trump

tanko wrote: »

It's looking pretty bad. Most European governments have been fast asleep for the last three months and are panicking now. If I was in Australia i'd be staying there unless i had a very good reason for coming back.

The existence of a new virus cluster was only first properly reported on 31st December within China itself. They all could have acted a bit sooner, even if only a day or two, but not three months.

Panch18

carrollsno1 wrote: »

Yes laughing at the mass hysteria stockpiling bog roll and the like.

I think it's more like it has finally sunk home with you the seriousness of the situation - now that you are impacted yourself - but anyway welcome to the Carona party

Best think you can do if you have no savings (which most travellers wont) is go back to OZ, work on a farm there for the next 3-6 months and let this thing settle down here. Or else find some way of working in NZ for a few months

Panch18

carrollsno1 wrote: »

Maybe i misread the article but it says that EU nationals are exempt, last time i checked i was an EU national.

so this is either 1 of 2 things

1) it's a superficial thing from the EU to be seen to be doing something. The virus doesn't care if you are EU citizen or not so - so it makes no sense to let some people in and others not based on a passport

2) the EU is serious about this (where the hell have they been for the last 2 months is a very big question that needs to be asked once this is over) - in which case this is the first step in a range of measures and eventually the border will be closed to everybody

Lucky for you its probably 1)

carrollsno1

Panch18 wrote: »

I think it's more like it has finally sunk home with you the seriousness of the situation - now that you are impacted yourself - but anyway welcome to the Carona party

Best think you can do if you have no savings (which most travellers wont) is go back to OZ, work on a farm there for the next 3-6 months and let this thing settle down here. Or else find some way of working in NZ for a few months

I have the option of returning to oz for a year if wanted but the plan was to save that for a later date. Im not really impacted at all yet really im still on my holidays at the minute and will be for the next two weeks. I was really only looking for information on whats going on at home as its hard to find reliable sources between all the various social media platforms at the minute.