We pay £100 per acre per year, and when our landlords recetnly wanted to put
that up, the TFA said it was quite high enough already - between
agricultural and equestrian rates - but then again you pay more for smaller
bits, so I would say that might be near the mark.

Jackie
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From: "Karen" <karence@...>
To: <smallholding@...>;
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Sent: Tuesday, November 18, 2008 2:47 PM
Subject: [SmallHolding] Land!


>
> Hi
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> I've been offered some land by a local farmer, but he wants me to tell him
> how much it is worth to me and to get back to him!!! I've no idea -
> help!
> There is 1.33 acres, not a huge amount to most I'm sure, but a good amount
> for me having been inspired by Rosamund Young (only read her blog so far,
> not her book), so I feel we must take up the offer.
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> However, I'd be grateful if you could let me know of any pitfalls to avoid
> when renting land, what my responsibilities will be, whether I will be
> able
> to plant things on what is, I'm presuming, pastureland etc. He said the
> hedges were a bit scrappy, so I should have asked whether that is my
> responsibility or his!
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> Should I insist on a proper agreement? Do I need insurance if I have
> livestock?
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> Any pointers to websites which go into detail on this subject appreciated.
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> Thanks
>
> Karen (Excited of Hampshire!)
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> x
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