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Marketplace / Small livestock trailer wanted

« Last post by Jaymac76 on September 02, 2025, 07:08:37 pm »

Hi All, I am looking to buy a small livestock trailer for transporting pigs. I am in central belt Scotland and willing to travel for the right trailer.

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Announcements / New diary post: Autumn / Leghorns / Heather

« Last post by TAS Bot on September 01, 2025, 08:31:22 pm »

A new TAS diary entry has been posted: Autumn / Leghorns / Heather

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Equipment / Re: Voluntary VAT Registration Advice

« Last post by doganjo on September 01, 2025, 08:27:25 pm »

I'm not familiar with the rules any more but I'd check with an accountant on how far back you can claim from registration date.

When registering for the first time -
You can reclaim VAT paid on goods or services bought before you registered for VAT if you bought them within: 4 years for goods you still have or goods that were used to make other goods you still have.

So you can claim back VAT on any equipment you've bought in the last four years.
 
But only 6 months for services

You will need to use a Making Tax Digital system to submit your returns.  That costs around £5 a submission, so rather than submit every month, better to do it quarterly.  I use EasyMTD VAT.  Your first submissi0on is free then £21.59 for 4 tokens and you can reclaim the VAT on that

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Introduce yourself / Re: South Lanarkshire - new to the forum

« Last post by Fleecewife on August 30, 2025, 10:52:56 pm »

Hi

I've used the site on and off for some time now and just getting started with posting.

If anyone is in the Lanarkshire or Ayrshire areas it would be great to connect.

I've got a small flock of sheep, ducks and hens, and 3 horses and am training my own sheepdogs.  This winter I am planning to plant an orchard! The work will keep me warm in the cold weather

Amanda

Hi Amanda, I'm in S Lanarks too, near Biggar    We have a few sheep left, some geese, no hens (thanks foxie), a veggie garden plus lots of trees and wildlife areas.  We are slowly winding down the livestock.  I always wanted a donkey but I wasn't allowed one, too late now     Whereabouts are you?
Juliet

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Introduce yourself / Re: South Lanarkshire - new to the forum

« Last post by smaarthorses on August 30, 2025, 12:25:39 pm »

I hope all is well in carnoustie

I'm planting heritage apples, pears etc. And plan to have soft fruit bushes as well. I've already got soft fruit bushes dotted about the holding but this time it will be in a specific area.

I will be at the smallholders festival. It seems to be getting better and better each year since recovering from lockdown.

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Marketplace / FS goat kids (Scottish Borders)

« Last post by shankendfarming on August 30, 2025, 12:07:31 pm »

I have a selection of goat kids for sale. They are all dairy type crossbred goats.

There are 2 nanny kids available. Both are black and white. Price is £80 a head

There are 5 wether kids available. Some are brown and white/tan and the others are black and white. Price £60 a head for the 3 strong ones and there are 2 smaller ones who are orphans and they are £40 a head.

Also available are 2 wethers born last year. They are both brown and white/tan. Price is £80 a head for them.

Located in the Scottish Borders.

Pm for more information

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Marketplace / Jacob ram lamb (Scottish Borders)

« Last post by orchidhill on August 26, 2025, 07:22:29 pm »

We have a Jacob ram lamb 4 horns lovely lad for sale he is not registered but is from pedigree registered animals.
We are reducing our flock due to loss of grazing so he needs a new home.
We are in Scottish Borders just north of Jedburgh.
contact us if interested for price. it is negotiable 

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Announcements / New diary post: Tatties / Autumn / Henhouse extension

« Last post by TAS Bot on August 25, 2025, 08:16:06 am »

A new TAS diary entry has been posted: Tatties / Autumn / Henhouse extension

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Introduce yourself / Re: South Lanarkshire - new to the forum

« Last post by Rosemary on August 25, 2025, 07:29:00 am »

Hello and welcome from a bit further afield, in Carnoustie.
What varieties of apples are you planning to plant? Assuming it is an apple orchard?
Hope you're coming along to the Scottiah Smallholder Festival in October.

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Introduce yourself / Re: South Lanarkshire - new to the forum

« Last post by RCTman on August 24, 2025, 03:50:19 pm »

Hi and welcome from South Wales