The Farmers Mart Aug/Sep 2015 - Issue 41 | Page 35

Timothy Fothergill chicks love to hide amongst it! There are times, Tim says, when you can hear the whole field hum with the sound of bees! George is now 76 but he still loves to work on the farm and enjoy his walks. Nowadays they sensibly use contractors to do a lot of the heavy work although they do have their own potato harvester. All their potatoes are bagged and go straight to local markets and the wholesalers. They used to have four tractors but now just have a Same and a Deutz that suffice for what they need. Tim’s view is that they are better off using contractors who can more easily bear the cost of running today’s really big, efficient machines. They have 220 ewes to lamb and bought in 40 hogs with lambs from Barnard Castle. At lambing time in February/ March they can get all the lambs indoors. Tim has a water supply for them when outside and I was amazed to learn that in a 48 hour period they can drink as much as 1,000 litres! M. Metcalfe and Sons Agricultural Contractors and Waste Specialists Northallerton Accountants and Tax Advisors Providing an agricultural contracting service since 1968 M. Metcalfe & sons are pleased to be supporting Timothy and his team and wish him success in the future Tel. [phone] | Mob. [phone] www.mmetcalfeandsons.co.uk Silver Hill Farm, Tunstall, Richmond, North Yorkshire, DL10 7RF We specialise in Agricultural and business accounts for family firms in the North Yorkshire area Pleased to be associated with Timothy Fothergill Contact Peter or Duncan for a free consultation Phone: [phone] [email protected] 87 South Parade, Northallerton, North Yorkshire, DL7 8SJ www.farmers-mart.co.uk Aug/Sep 2015 35