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    #122
    Say my name
    Registered Users Posts: 11,165 ✭✭✭✭Say my name


    Deub wrote: »
    I just wanted to know. In your post, it is stated as a fact when in reality it is your opinion. And to be clear, it could be the reason he bought it but as you say we are not telepathic so we don’t know.

    We don't know 100%. But every farmer reading this forum when they hear of a business person with zero education in agriculture buying land I'd bet the first conclusion they reach is capital wealth creation and appreciation.
    And going by the series and life experience is a founded one.

    It was even mentioned above in the thread as a tool for legacy wealth movement to the next generation.
    And 100% there's that element too.

    Just a read on British forums or social media there's a considerable number of farmers over there taking all the risk farming but not an inch of land to their name. Without the security of tenure improvements that could be generational to that farmer and farm are not made.


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    #123
    Manic Moran
    Moderators, Society & Culture Moderators Posts: 16,256 Mod ✭✭✭✭Manic Moran


    I am a dedicated white-collar suburban chap (barring the Army bit), and I found the show most illuminating, as did the wife. Probably learned more about farming in the show than anywhere else. Of all the discussion I’ve seen over the last 9 pages, I have seen nothing indicating that he has given false information, varying from silly legislation (oxygenated water for a six minute fish ride), paperwork trauma (if the government can check your land to four decimal places of a square meter by satellite, why don’t they just do that instead of having you fill out forms?) or simple life realities like sheep attacking lambs in the wrong pen, or that’s a crop can fail due to a beetle which the law will not permit farmers to kill. What have I learned from the show which is false?

    We are under no illusions that some of the “brilliant plans” or the Lambo tractor were simply conceived for entertainment, or that he could throw money at ideas because he was well funded, but we also came away with the impression that he was making a genuine go at it and that most of his reactions were genuine.

    I’m not about to go buy a farm now, though. Hasn’t convinced me of that.


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    #124
    Lime Tree Farm
    Registered Users Posts: 2,649 ✭✭✭Lime Tree Farm


    Say my name wrote: »
    Did he say he didn't buy it to store money?
    Also, are you telepathic?

    This is getting silly now. Bill Gates buys land. James Dyson buys land. Our own John Collison now buys land.
    The smart people buy land.

    https://www.myhome.ie/residential/brochure/the-abbey-leix-estate-abbeyleix-laois/4345704

    This should be on the suckler cow thread, I'm sure it was the Roan cow on page 32 of the catalogue that contributed to clinching the sale.


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    #125
    [Deleted User]
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    Manic Moran wrote: »
    I am a dedicated white-collar suburban chap (barring the Army bit), and I found the show most illuminating, as did the wife. Probably learned more about farming in the show than anywhere else. Of all the discussion I’ve seen over the last 9 pages, I have seen nothing indicating that he has given false information, varying from silly legislation (oxygenated water for a six minute fish ride), paperwork trauma (if the government can check your land to four decimal places of a square meter by satellite, why don’t they just do that instead of having you fill out forms?) or simple life realities like sheep attacking lambs in the wrong pen, or that’s a crop can fail due to a beetle which the law will not permit farmers to kill. What have I learned from the show which is false?

    We are under no illusions that some of the “brilliant plans” or the Lambo tractor were simply conceived for entertainment, or that he could throw money at ideas because he was well funded, but we also came away with the impression that he was making a genuine go at it and that most of his reactions were genuine.

    I’m not about to go buy a farm now, though. Hasn’t convinced me of that.

    Very true. It has educated me as well as being entertaining. It’s pretty obvious to anyone who doesn’t have a huge chip on their shoulder which are the pieces done for entertainment purposes (like the tractor debacle), which are the pieces where he’s playing a part and being an idiot (like sliding the JCB into the ditch and getting everything stuck) and which are genuine and honest (how much he cared about the lambing, the frustrations with the red tape). The latter (the genuine bits) clearly make up most of the show

    I’d add the price of lambs to your list of illuminations above. If I ever saw a field in the springtime with a couple of hundred lambs frolicking about, I’d think that farmer was minted. Now I know that that’s only worth 10 or 15 grand. Have a whole new appreciation for the hardships of farming life

    The show is overwhelmingly a positive one and I have encouraged my family to watch it


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    #126
    CoBo55
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    [Deleted User] wrote: »
    Very true. It has educated me as well as being entertaining. It’s pretty obvious to anyone who doesn’t have a huge chip on their shoulder which are the pieces done for entertainment purposes (like the tractor debacle), which are the pieces where he’s playing a part and being an idiot (like sliding the JCB into the ditch and getting everything stuck) and which are genuine and honest (how much he cared about the lambing, the frustrations with the red tape). The latter (the genuine bits) clearly make up most of the show

    I’d add the price of lambs to your list of illuminations above. If I ever saw a field in the springtime with a couple of hundred lambs frolicking about, I’d think that farmer was minted. Now I know that that’s only worth 10 or 15 grand. Have a whole new appreciation for the hardships of farming life

    The show is overwhelmingly a positive one and I have encouraged my family to watch it

    That's exactly my take on the show too. I certainly wouldn't begrudge the farm to him.


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    #127
    Lano Lynn
    Registered Users Posts: 491 ✭✭Lano Lynn


    clarksons farm Vs love island.......discuss....

    I haven't watched jeremy, and I won't watch the other


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    #128
    [Deleted User]
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    Lano Lynn wrote: »
    clarksons farm Vs love island.......discuss....

    I haven't watched jeremy, and I won't watch the other

    Well done


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    #129
    Waffletraktor
    Registered Users Posts: 2,424 ✭✭✭Waffletraktor


    Manic Moran wrote: »
    that’s a crop can fail due to a beetle which the law will not permit farmers to kill. What have I learned from the show which is false?

    Farmers in the Uk were just amazed that he had a couple of fields that flea beetle didnt have of osr at the same time though he would be based in the wet west.


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    #130
    JohnChadwick
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    Is this likely to be available for purchase on DVD?


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    #131
    Waffletraktor
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    Say my name wrote: »
    We don't know 100%. But every farmer reading this forum when they hear of a business person with zero education in agriculture buying land I'd bet the first conclusion they reach is capital wealth creation and appreciation.
    And going by the series and life experience is a founded one.

    It was even mentioned above in the thread as a tool for legacy wealth movement to the next generation.
    And 100% there's that element too.

    Just a read on British forums or social media there's a considerable number of farmers over there taking all the risk farming but not an inch of land to their name. Without the security of tenure improvements that could be generational to that farmer and farm are not made.
    Your not comparing apples and apples though, when your up into big boy numbers land will generate f all of the income compared to what can be done with the properties. Especially if you near a motorway to London.


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    #132
    dulpit
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    JohnChadwick wrote: »
    Is this likely to be available for purchase on DVD?

    Doubtful. Its an attraction for prime video. You can get a 30 day free trial though?


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    #133
    Bandana boy
    Registered Users Posts: 4,325 ✭✭✭Bandana boy


    JohnChadwick wrote: »
    Is this likely to be available for purchase on DVD?

    It will be eventually ,they certainly released all the Grand tour stuff on a DVD ,at a guess I would say probably around Xmas , they will wont to see if it can drive subscribers first.


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    #134
    SouthWesterly
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    Just watched episode 8 with the family.
    We all enjoyed it.

    As a Dublin lad living I'm the countryside and having a bit Iand. I know what's involved with raising some poultry and having veg and silage so have a huge admiration for him taking on the farm.

    Hope there is a second series.


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    #135
    [Deleted User]
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    Season 2 of Kaleb's Farm is officially announced.



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    #136
    Hard Knocks
    Registered Users Posts: 3,944 ✭✭✭Hard Knocks


    https://boards.ie/discussion/comment/117640730#Comment_117640730

    Only got watching episode 1, they’re a good act

    Reminds me of Tool time with Tim & Al on Home Improvements



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    #137
    Lano Lynn
    Registered Users Posts: 491 ✭✭Lano Lynn


    I wonder in season 2 will clarkson get to test mate the new 200,000 gn suffolk ram that another millionare (charlie boden) just bought................ more nonsense! In fairness clarksons contribution to the image of agriculture appears to be more positive than the pathetic circus that goes on at scottish sheep sales.



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    #138
    charlesanto
    Registered Users Posts: 714 ✭✭✭charlesanto


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117640730#Comment_117640730
    https://youtu.be/WX7-3E6cirQ




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    #139
    _Brian
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/117481958#Comment_117481958

    ETTG is aimed at people inside the M50, when you watch it with that perspective it makes allot more sense. The odd episode is interesting but most are bland at best, but feels like a missed opportunity


    ireland has a big enough farming community to support a proper agricultural based program 60minites long. It’s just RTÉ know nothing about the wastelands outside the asphalt circle that protects them from the culchies.



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    #140
    Atlantic Dawn
    Registered Users Posts: 81,472 ✭✭✭✭Atlantic Dawn
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    Season 2 is released tomorrow, apparently also renewed for a 3rd...

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-8txnuQRjWo




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    #141
    Tonynewholland
    Registered Users Posts: 1,180 ✭✭✭Tonynewholland


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120222323#Comment_120222323

    The 3rd is already made but it's not looking good for anymore after that



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    #142
    Reggie.
    Registered Users Posts: 24,373 ✭✭✭✭Reggie.


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120222346#Comment_120222346

    If it brings in the numbers then it will be continued to be made. Things will have calmed down by then



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    #143
    _Brian
    Registered Users Posts: 18,502 ✭✭✭✭_Brian


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120227490#Comment_120227490

    That’s the truth. If they manage to keep his opinions under control it will be grand.

    he’s a great entertainer no doubt but he is also a shocking moron too.



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    #144
    893bet
    Registered Users Posts: 8,795 ✭✭✭893bet


    Unfortunately having an opinion these days is not really allowed.



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    #145
    blackbox
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    In fairness, what he said went a long way beyond just having an opinion.



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    #146
    straight
    Registered Users Posts: 4,576 ✭✭✭straight


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120227928#Comment_120227928

    Half of the UK have the same opinion. It's just that he became the target for the minority cancel culture asswipes.

    Gladly cancel culture seems to be running out of steam. Automatic cancellation is now over.



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    #147
    dulpit
    Registered Users Posts: 10,388 ✭✭✭✭dulpit


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120230385#Comment_120230385

    Jog on over to current affairs please. You'll fit right in.



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    #148
    CoBo55
    Registered Users Posts: 8,846 ✭✭✭CoBo55


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120230402#Comment_120230402

    Hardly current now is it?

    Looking forward to seeing the new season.



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    #149
    straight
    Registered Users Posts: 4,576 ✭✭✭straight


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120230402#Comment_120230402

    Never even knew it existed.how date you pigeon hole me like that. 🤣🤣🤣



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    #150
    AMKC
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    Ms


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120227843#Comment_120227843

    There is having an opinion and there is disgusting racist sick stuff like what that moron Clarkson said and for that reason alone I will not watch his farming show anymore.

    I hope season 2 is a flop for him and season 3 never gets shown. That would teach him.

    Live long and Prosper

    Peace and long life.



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    #151
    straight
    Registered Users Posts: 4,576 ✭✭✭straight


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/120230502#Comment_120230502

    Racist?



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