I have around 15 acres to cut for hay next year, 10 more then last year due to gaining more rented land. Last year we used a contractor who cut, turned and baled the field, charging us £1 a bale and taking half the bales for himself in payment. Looking back it wasn't the most brilliant deal but we were desperate to get it sorted with time running out.
Anyway, I've invested in a hay bob this year so I can turn it and row it up myself, so the said contractor would need to cut and bale.
What would be a good deal for doing this? I'm thinking allowing him to take a third of the bales, which I estimate to be at least 300 bales as complete payment.