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Labour Requirement Report
For
J.R. Creer Ltd., Coan Reayrt Top Road, Crosby Isle of Man IM4 4HL
AB Unit Reference 1136
Report in relation to Agricultural Activities at Middle Cordeman Farm, St. Marks, Isle of Man
13th April 2006
Report Prepared by:
SAC c/o DAFF Knockaloe Farm, Patrick. Isle of Man. IM5 3AJ
Tel: 01624 842335 Fax: 01624 844374
Contact – Andrew Macdonald
DISCLAIMER: The report has been prepared exclusively for the use of J.R. Creer Ltd., on the basis of information supplied, and no responsibility can be accepted for actions taken by any third party arising from their interpretation of the information contained in this document. No other party may rely on the report and if they do, they rely upon it at their own risk.
Middle Cordeman Farm
AB Unit Reference: AB 1136
Middle Cordeman Farm, St. Marks, is run by Graham Taylor, trading as J.R. Creer Ltd.. It is an owner-occupied unit extending to approximately 250 acres of grassland, used to maintain a flock of breeding ewes and a herd of beef cows. Additionally the farm also maintains a small number of breeding sows, as well as some poultry.
The farm was purchased approximately 4 years ago, with the farm infrastructure in a run-down, dilapidated condition. Since that time, considerable investment has been made by the business, in roads, fencing, drainage and reseeding, as well as in breeding livestock. Due to the poor condition of the land and infrastructure, livestock numbers have been increased very gradually to the current position.
However, most of the fundamental repairs and replacements necessary have now been made, and stock numbers will be increased more rapidly from now on. Furthermore, planning permission has been granted on site for a farm shop, which it is intended will sell much of the farm's own produce. Construction of the farm shop building is currently underway.
| Summary of Cropping (2006 Cropping Year) | Acres |
|---|---|
| Grassland (grazed) | 200 |
| Grassland (cut for silage) | 45 |
| Total | 245 |
| Summary of Stocking (2006) | Number |
|---|---|
| Beef Cows | 18 |
| Bulling Heifers | 8 |
| Heifers (< 1 year) | 8 |
| Steers | 5 |
| Bulls | 1 |
| Loaghtan Ewes | 35 |
| Crossbred Ewes | 185 |
| Ewe Hoggs | 80 |
| Tups | 7 |
| Sows | 3 |
| Boars | 1 |
The intended future cropping and stocking policy for Middle Cordeman Farm is as follows:
| Cropping | Acres |
|---|---|
| Cereals | 12 |
| Turnips | 6 |
| Potatoes | 3 |
| Vegetables | 0.5 |
| Grassland (grazed) | 178.50 |
| Grassland (cut for silage) | 45 |
| Total | 245 |
| Stocking | Number |
|---|---|
| Loaghtan Ewes | 100 |
| Crossbred Ewes | 100 |
| Fattening Lambs* | 210 |
| Breeding Cows | 55 |
| Bulling Heifers | 10 |
| Other cattle 12 – 24 months | 45 |
| Other cattle 6 – 12 months* | 55 |
| Bulls | 2 |
| Sows | 20 |
| Finishing Pigs | 320 |
| Hens | 50 |
Using "Standard Labour Requirement Data" produced for agricultural and horticultural activities as agreed by DEFRA, SEERAD and DANI under the UK Farm Classification Working Party, the total labour requirement for Middle Cordeman Farm can be calculated – see Appendix 1.
Using the same data, the labour requirement for the proposed future stocking and cropping policy can be calculated – see Appendix 2. TAKING ACCOUNT OF THE CROPPING AND LIVESTOCK CARRIED ON THE FARM IT IS CALCULATED THE CURRENT LABOUR REQUIREMENT IS 1.16 LABOUR UNITS. TAKING ACCOUNT OF THE PROPOSED FUTURE CROPPING AND LIVESTOCK CARRIED, IT IS CALCULATED THE FUTURE LABOUR REQUIREMENT IS 2.20 LABOUR UNITS. The size of this unit and the stock carried therefore justifies one full time equivalent (FTE) engaged in agricultural activity. The size of this unit and the proposed stocking policy justifies two full time equivalents (FTE) engaged in agricultural activity.
The following points should also be noted:
Appendix 1
Calculation Of Standard Hours Worked
TOTAL STANDARD HOURS = 2207
Based on UK Agricultural Wages Board 39 hours week, one Full Time Equivalent (FTE) = 1900 hours.
Calculated Standard Labour Requirement for Middle Cordeman Farm = 2207/1900
= 1.16 Labour Units
| Crops | Area (ac) | Hours/ac/annum | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 245 | 1.6 | 392 |
| Sub-Total | 392 |
| Livestock | Number | Hours/head/annum | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Cows | 18 | 12 | 216 |
| Heifers | 16 | 9 | 144 |
| Other Cattle | 6 | 9 | 54 |
| Loaghtan Ewes | 35 | 4.2 | 147 |
| Crossbred Ewes | 185 | 5.2 | 962 |
| Other Sheep | 87 | 3.3 | 287 |
| Pigs | 4 | 1.3 | 5 |
| Sub-Total | 1815 |
| Crops | Area (ac) | Hours/ac/annum | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cereals | 12 | 8 | 96 |
| Turnips | 6 | 2.4 | 14.4 |
| Potatoes | 3 | 36 | 108 |
| Vegetables | 0.5 | 40 | 20 |
| Grassland | 223.50 | 1.6 | 357.6 |
| Sub-Total | 596 |
| Livestock | Number | Hours/head/annum | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beef Cows | 55 | 12 | 660 |
| Heifers | 10 | 9 | 90 |
| Other Cattle | 72.60 | 9 | 653 |
| Loaghtan Ewe | 100 | 4.2 | 420 |
| Crossbred Ewes | 100 | 5.2 | 520 |
| Other Sheep (annual average) | 150 | 3.3 | 495 |
| Sows | 20 | 16 | 320 |
| Fattening Pigs | 320 | 1.3 | 416 |
| Laying Hens | 50 | 0.3 | 15 |
| Sub-Total | 3589 |
Calculation of Standard Hours Worked – Proposed Future Cropping and Stocking Policy.
Based on UK Agricultural Wages Board 39 hour week, one full Time Equivalent (FTE) = 1900 hours Calculated Standard Labour Requirement for proposed future Cropping and Stocking policy at Middle Cordeman Farm = 4185/1900 = 2.20 Labour Units
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