Festive Farmers not feeling the Crunch
- 17 December 2008 08:1811050Animal farmers in Kent say they are not yet feeling the effect of the credit crunch.
As Christmas fast approaches, one of the largest organic farms in Kent say they have not seen people cut back on festive celebrations.
The Jubilee Farm in Rhodes Minnis near Canterbury says they have already sold out of their stock of turkey's, geese and ducks with over a week still to go.
Farm manager Matthew Britton says they are still seeing people opt for something a bit different to make to try and keep Christmas special,so the poor old turkey has not earned his Christmas reprieve!!despite the lack of cash circulating.Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 17 December 2008 08:4711057Thats interesting Marek. Quite clearly its the governments vat cut clicking in!!lol But no seriously.. its good that some people can weather the situation. However this specific turkey industry is not farming generally.Across the wider market farmers are feeling the pinch I suspect like everyone else.
Its a very short lived phenomenon is Christmas. People go to the shops and spend alright, Im doing it myself today, but in January the after effect will be deeper than ever before. And... I believe turkeys are dearer than ever this year. Can anyone suggest a cheaper alternative?
So oh dear! no reprieve for the Turkey. He still wont be voting for Christmas.email: dover7@msn.com - 17 December 2008 09:3111060PaulB
A cheaper alternative would be to wangle an invite to Christmas lunch somewhere...which we save you cooking...........lol.
You are always welcome here for Christmas Day
Marek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 17 December 2008 12:1611064PaulB
I may had found you an inexpensive alternative joint for Christmas Day Lunch
Are hard times threatening your Christmas dinner? Well then, Peru has the answer: guinea pig.
Officials in the coastal Peruvian province of Callao hailed the Andean rodent as a low-cost, low-fat alternative to a traditional turkey Christmas dinner.
Guinea pigs can feed seven or eight for about £2, Callao official Mario Sanguinity said.
So there you have it! Bon AppetiteMarek
I think therefore I am (not a Tory supporter) - 17 December 2008 20:0711080i saw that marek, we see them as a cuddly pet, whilst others see them as an excellent main course.
i suppose the old joke has to be resurrected, a guinea pig is not just for christmas, wrap it in tin foil and there will be some left over for easter. - 18 December 2008 07:5511095lol! Howard
Ah Marek yer a good lad. My Christmas Dinner isnt quite under threat as yet, as one is still lucky enough to have a few females in their high heels and pinneys willing to slave away on ones behalf...(these females are clearly in need of serious analysis but dont tell them!
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Guinea Pig is an interesting one. Perhaps a look closer to home at Bernard Mathews might help solve the cost problem for many, or is that totally daft.
While some people are feeling the pinch, others arent doing too badly thankyou. We've heard from Marek above re the turkey boom. Another business doing well Ive just heard is FERRARI who have just had their best year EVER. Considering that their cheapest car is $250,000 dollars, it proves that those rich folk out there are not struggling all that hard.email: dover7@msn.com - 21 December 2008 15:5011331Now that does sound interesting, as you know I have sampled some interesting cuisine over the years, but guinea pig isn't one of them. Marek, as long as we have some stuffed cabbage leaves on the side, I'm up for it Stewed Squirrel anyone?
- 21 December 2008 18:0211343Some across the road from you Barry,they are the ones with nuts!If you knew what I know,we would both be in trouble!