DODGY SHEARGRAB , AGRI-SPEC FARMING!!!.... Alan Clyde | FarmFLiX

[@6480hi]

Everyone makes bad decisions. Your honesty about it is to be commended. 👍

[@alanclyde8253]

Thanks Sean, im not perfect and do not see the point in pretending, just showing real life

[@upthereds4939]

The most straight and honest talking man I’ve ever seen 👍🏻

[@alanclyde8253]

try to just keep it real, good bits and bad

[@upthereds4939]

Alan Clyde fair play lad 👍🏻👍🏻

[@jaxcanaan4030]

Sorry to be offtopic but does someone know a tool to log back into an instagram account..? I somehow forgot my account password. I appreciate any assistance you can offer me.

[@sincereharrison7329]

@Jax Canaan Instablaster :)

[@jaxcanaan4030]

@Sincere Harrison thanks for your reply. I got to the site thru google and I'm waiting for the hacking stuff atm. Takes a while so I will reply here later with my results.

[@martinflood7984]

Alan is one of the most real and relatable people I have seen on KZbin. No BS. Love these videos.

[@rossg1818]

This is the true side of farming and alan talks a lot of sense and I hope he gets some good luck because he deserves it

[@alanclyde8253]

its not always easy but sometimes just need to take a step back and be thankful for the good bits

[@johnchambers1770]

Honest realistic truth from this man. What a lot of us feel but few of us part time farmers have the couage to admit to ourselves or anyone else for that matter

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks john, i see no point hiding from reality and have realised the last couple of years there are a lot of others in same situation as me

[@officialsked]

Great to see the videos are back Alan. Really respect the effort you go to gettin the work done and getting these videos done as well.

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks,appreciate it

[@casto-]

Chin up Alan. I can see you already know what you want to do and as I've said before, pick your battles to win the war. I hope your old boy makes a good recovery and at least if you fight make sure you both smile at the end, life's to short 👍

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks, yeah one step and small victory at a time. Dads doing well thanks

[@casto-]

@@alanclyde8253 I've kinda been there with my business. I was working 7 day a week, chasing money down but it finally clicked with me and I knocked the work off and contracted my self out. I'd use the full time job as a boost to get the farm to where you want but everyone is different 😊. I'm rooting for you!

[@adolynch]

I learn far more from Alan than any big contractors with bank manager mates!

[@farmflix]

;)

[@stephenmceleee5377]

Great video Alan. Love watching Alan's videos. Keep it up.

[@alanclyde8253]

cheers stephen

[@patrick0connell772]

Love the show lad Jesus I hate sheep used to have 400 never again have them when my father got sick I had to stop the sheep can totally relate to Alan

[@alanclyde8253]

everyone has to do whats right for them

[@longdayspleasantnights9216]

More power to you Alan.

[@alanclyde8253]

cheers

[@sheehyagri4440]

Well said Alan keep the head up and get it sorted u hear for a short time not long time

[@alanclyde8253]

yip i'll get there

[@sheehyagri4440]

Alan Clyde that the joys of farming hope u dad get better I know all about the hearth from my own dad

[@davidminish5421]

Great to see you back Alan! Speedy recovery to your old man.

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks david and aul tom is back in action

[@bobthehen4614]

There’s always something🤬🤬😂😂 keep up the good work👍🏻👍🏻

[@alanclyde8253]

never rains but it pours

[@philipoconnor2236]

There's a man speaking from his heart. Hang in there lad. You have a lot going on. Ease up on yourself and f**k the judgers. They don't walk in your shoes. But the biggest critic is always in your own head

[@alanclyde8253]

cheers boss. just need to take it one step at a time

[@magsprettejohn2160]

You gotta love it to do it, everything conspires against you in farming whether it be weather, ageing machinery, crops or stock so it's a tough life. Thank you for taking the time to share it with us.

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks mags

[@donalfahy1933]

Cut down on numbers of sheep Alan keep your crossbreeds, get rid of the blackheads, your one of the real farmers Alan and your videos are brilliant, keep up the good work man

[@353nirvana]

Another great video, very honest I think it can be a vicious circle, the time you lose working with things that are broken or animal breaking out because of it can be time used to fix the issues

[@alanclyde8253]

definitely can be a vicious circle but we are heading the right way anyway

[@seanking9325]

A new shear grab and telehandler would come nicely....

[@alanclyde8253]

maybe someday jusst not for a year or two yet

[@raymondfinnegan6497]

Great video Alan

[@jamesdavis4087]

Get some cattle into the slaughterhouse and get yourself a new grab, finished beef are a good price at the moment👍

[@olliemarshall6509]

Good considering the prices in the last 6 months but I wouldn't call it good

[@alanclyde8253]

just wish id some to sell

[@alanclyde8253]

@@olliemarshall6509 i would agree with you there

[@massey-yq1cz]

Good Scott bucket

[@patrickmcgirr5635]

A lot of truth being said in that video

[@alanclyde8253]

try my best to tell it how it is

[@DarLav8]

Never had to deal with sheep but seem like a headache, if they're only middling price atm then worth cutting down next yr and focusing more on the sucklers although hard to tell those auld boys once they get a notion for something 😄 also by the time u spend messing about with welding bits onto that shear grab and 40 quid a go forks ya might be safer going for a half decent second hand one for a few hundred quid

[@alanclyde8253]

yeah def cutting sheep well back. aye will get through next few months with shear grab then see what my options are before next winter

[@darraghryan9692]

would john not take a few sheep off your hands keep them in the garden the kids will love them🐏😊

[@alanclyde8253]

sounds likee a plan lol

[@aodhanbai1643]

Good video keep it up👍

[@alanclyde8253]

will try keep the videos coming

[@dannyquinlan2284]

Good homest video Alan. I'd say now what you need to help your pit is a bigger loader and good tyres on it. You'll have loads up quicker and compacted better

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks Danny. merlo will have to do me a year or two yet

[@rhyswatts6271]

I'm gonna have to buy a beanie, those tires are causing me pain... 😂

[@alanclyde8253]

lol good man

[@rhyswatts6271]

Haha the man himself 😂

[@Griffinwoods-nv7th]

Ah the sheargrab will do a few more bdays!!

[@alanclyde8253]

lol hope so

[@tyrexpress]

Could do you a deal Alan for set of Ceat tyres to replace those slicks!

[@alanclyde8253]

need to be a very good deal :)

[@danielgilmartin4439]

Alan’s a great lad but Christ he loves problems 😂new shear grab I think and how about ya get John and the boys out doing the fences for a few days Alan teach them hard ship and make shure they don’t wear gloves around barbed wire teach them pain 🤠🧐

[@alanclyde8253]

cant beat a bit of torture ha

[@davidnicolson6443]

Alan the best thing any farmer can do is to admit that he was rong that way he knows he has to change it besides if you are ever stumped on how to do somthing there are pleanty people who you can consult even if it is just farmflix vewiers

[@richardpower1798]

Alan keep your head up. Not easy trying to keep it all done .

[@alanclyde8253]

Yes David no point pretending your always right or you never can improve.Every day is a learning day

[@alanclyde8253]

@@richardpower1798 just need to keep marching on

[@davidnicolson6443]

@@alanclyde8253 the very best mentality to have plus I think most farmer's are in a simmilar boat

[@paddypoolfc3579]

It's not easy to be honest when you talking about a family business. You need to get it to a point that it works for you and papa bear. You can't burn the candle at both ends. Get some super singles on that merlo and get yourself a wee hen to help ya out . 😉✊

[@alanclyde8253]

its not easy, but trying to be as open as possible

[@paddypoolfc3579]

Sure I know that Alan. You wear your heart on your sleeve and show it warts and all. That's why I enjoy you content the most. Lie till her and stand on .

[@walt9234]

Alan looks and sounds like a man that's had enough chin up lad one job at a time don't look at everything at once. Could john and the lads not help you doing maintenance around the farm and video it people would watch it two birds one stone and all that.

[@alanclyde8253]

there's good days too just show it all good and bad. i'm sure the lads would love to help but we are all very busy in the office. they have their hands full

[@jimmyd390T]

Wile man there hi

[@alanclyde8253]

lol

[@eoinmcnally2445]

Buy him a new merlo John to who with his new tires

[@alanclyde8253]

lol sounds good though dont think john boy could quite afford that

[@thenewhollandfarmer3479]

Ya can’t farm without hanlins

[@alanclyde8253]

always lol

[@theghostofcornpop4175]

Any jobs goin Alan ? 🤔😂

[@alanclyde8253]

you working for free lol

[@theghostofcornpop4175]

@@alanclyde8253 if I'd away a gettin there I would do a few days lol

[@theghostofcornpop4175]

@@alanclyde8253 all joking aside , I'm in Ballymoney , and I'm a welder too so if u need a few days

[@hamishpotton9881]

I can help lambing

[@alanclyde8253]

gdgd

[@Rmc456]

Hope John appreciates Alan doing these videos. This is the reality of farming. Pain is there to be seen on Alan’s face

[@sheehyagri4440]

Sure is hope laming goes smooth

[@mauricecahill3385]

Poor lad is torn...…. would give him a hand out of help anytime...… been there..... no easy.

[@alanclyde8253]

trying to show it how it is richard,not always easy but theres good days too. Truth be told John is the reason i have a future to keep farming

[@alanclyde8253]

@@sheehyagri4440 i hope so too

[@alanclyde8253]

@@mauricecahill3385 the mind going in over drive at times but i'll get there one step at a time

[@rjackson7046]

Real good video. really honest, open true to real life video that most of us can really connect with on an "I've experienced that too" level. All most people see is the big swanky new machinery but what Alans going through is so similar to the majority of the smaller, "part-time" farmers working second jobs & parents getting older. Keep the head up Alan, the community needs to remember its ok to not be ok and sometimes its just good to verbalize all the emotion out loud to someone and feel listened to and understood.

[@alanclyde8253]

appreciate the comment. I'm definitely not an a-class farmer but trying to show it how it is good and bad and when things get tough your completely right its ok to not be ok and i wish i could talk more about that subject but not quite ready for that yet

[@rjackson7046]

@@alanclyde8253 Your just right. Tell it how it is good bad and ugly. Apologies didn't mean talk to us or the camera but I meant to friends or someone else you trust... Problems shared are problems halved at the end of the day. Also I don't know a single farm that doesn't have 20+ jobs needing done, that are bodged in any way to hold it together so don't worry about that. 👍

[@alanclyde8253]

@@rjackson7046 yeah I got what you meant, I just mean I'd like to be able to use the camera to encourage others to speak up and reach out when they need it

[@seanmcguigan346]

@@rjackson7046 too right. Also a problem shared becomes not a problem only an obstacle to be overcome

[@shaneq1932]

Keep the head up Alan, you have a lot on your plate so look after yourself. Glad your videos are back and hope Tom is on the mend.

[@alanclyde8253]

Thanks Shane,just need to focus on the big picture and keep at it. dad is doing well thanks

[@paulburke6699]

Poor Alan can’t catch a break, has to be physically and mentally draining all the work, don’t think “for the love of it” justifies the strain😂

[@alanclyde8253]

i must have been bad in a past life lol. but there are plenty of good days too

[@claas6504]

John should do a video of Alan trying to fix as much stuff as possible in one day 😂😉

[@alanclyde8253]

don't give john ideas haha

[@arwelagrimachinery]

Tell John if he buys all the tine bushes and welding rods 😂

[@4270lad]

Top notch vid. Very truthful. Alot of farms are like that. Son wants to take a farm one way but you can't pull the rug from under a father who has worked and raise a family and take all his interest away. A farm is a business, a passion and an addiction all rolled into one. And this winter has been a F-ing tester.

[@alanclyde8253]

that's it, theres a happy balance to keep everyone right, sometimes itss just a matter of sitting down and having a talk

[@4270lad]

Small steps. Sometimes common sense and families don't see eye to eye.

[@darrenbrown-alternativerou359]

I’d give up my time to help out on the farm. All I need is accommodation. Let’s do this

[@alanclyde8253]

would a tent do lol

[@darrenbrown-alternativerou359]

Alan Clyde yes it would 😂

[@GoogleUser-et4px]

Since Alan's first video he has improved alot, more open and he feels more comfortable talking to the camera. He is a pro at it now. 10/10 stuff now.

[@alanclyde8253]

cheers. has took me a long time to get used to it

[@seanking9325]

That shear grab has its work done

[@alasdairmeredith2711]

You can blame John for the clamp and his messing about with the trailers but it was funny

[@alanclyde8253]

cant even blame him for it as that was the other pit but can blame him for torturing my head that day lol

[@alasdairmeredith2711]

@@alanclyde8253 oh did you video that pit aswell or not

[@alanclyde8253]

@@alasdairmeredith2711 was a video out a while ago but john wasnt there holding up trailers that day haa

[@paulwilson1774]

Far better than grassmen

[@igagri4817]

👍for being so honest it's not easy. Stick at it, lamb the sheep then sell half. Calve the cows and sell all the ones you don't like. Invest the money in some fencing and maintenance and see how it goes. Don't rush to keep more slowly does it 👍

[@alanclyde8253]

yeah just need to keep chipping away at it

[@caragray7010]

Agree with other guys, the sheep more bother than there really worth, sell some cattle and look around for a better cutter, l changed my old quad that's had been trouble for years, what a difference with abit younger one.

[@alanclyde8253]

yeah sheep def need cut back

[@SimonStevensonJD6810]

Everyone makes wrong decisions the truth is nearly every decision farming is wrong in some ways and right in others ways. And on the cows thing a lot of my sucker farmer neighbours with jobs have sold majority of the cows and tend to just buy in calves now. I know it’s a different approach and sounds expensive but definitely cuts the workload + running a cow on the ground isn’t cheap either, but that system isn’t for everyone just a thought 👍

[@alanclyde8253]

id thought about it but my heart lies with the cows.everything will fall into place eventually

[@danielt8960]

Always considered Alan's video's a wee bit more interesting and entertaining but it goes to show behind the camera there's a fair strain on the chap. Too much emphasis by the competition on 100k tractors ect this right here is proper farming with a proper insight.

[@alanclyde8253]

life isnt always straight forward, just hhave to make the best with whats infront of you

[@harryhampton1177]

Great to have you back on camera Alan, and what a great video, real honest talk, I think all of us Could really befefit from some time out from time to time, but it's very much easier said than done, I hope your old man makes a speedy recovery. Keep it up your doing a grand job!!

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks Harry, i appreciate the comment

[@darraghryan9692]

is this the silage alan was attempting to buckrake in the last video😂i see the tyres are just as bald

[@alanclyde8253]

different pit but yeah still baldy lol

[@harry.bethwaite]

Nice video Alan but always put yourself first and don't feel pressured to put together videos

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks, though when i agreed to d the videos it was about showing it as real as it comes so doing my best to get it documented good times and bad

[@toddlerator]

Good video, ya need a sit down and do a bit of planning lad, figure out what ya wnat and how you're gonna work towards it, spending too much energy in wrong directions lad

[@alanclyde8253]

i've plans coming together and hopefully with a stretch in the evenings i can implement them

[@toddlerator]

@@alanclyde8253 good to hear, hate to see a man under pressure, look after yourself

[@caragray7010]

Sell your sheep this month, they will never be as dear again, grit ewes will be making 120+, if there regular age.

[@drphil7024]

We’re did you get that sign from and used it as a gate

[@alanclyde8253]

road boys left couple damaged ones in

[@oconnors8818]

You'll have to get john on the clamp next year

[@alanclyde8253]

@@mpchmr1317 get him on the pit and under pressure,teach him a lesson haha

[@j.clarke8685]

Hope your Dad gets better soon Alan. 100% relate to juggling a job, a farm and elderly parents and the inevitable big decisions that has to be made. I’ve found being more organised on the farm helped me. Fixed the broke gate, the leaking trough, the gap here and there etc etc one by one and and now I’m more focused and spending time on the animals as opposed to chasing my tail. I’m suffering with rotting silage on the sides this year too. Never had it as bad. Great to see you back in action, keep up the good work!

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks,appreciate the comment and sound advice

[@davidm03955]

great video alan..sorry to hear things aren't going great for you at the moment..it can all get on top of you very easily when all you do is work and things still seem to go wrong, your a top bloke and as honest as they come,, keep doing what your doing and keep the head up,.were all behind you my friend

[@alanclyde8253]

appreciate it david

[@scoyle1750]

Just came across upload and subscribed, as for tines reduce hole with sleeves and weld the bollicks out of it , a bit late with this comment as you probably have that yoke welded and not even using it.I will watch a few more uploads while I eat my porridge 👍

[@farmflix]

he still hasn't it fixed :(

[@niallirish6975]

Cracking video Alan once again. Real honesty shown which I’m sure most farmers can relate with. Really commend ya for it. Ps as you say one small step at a time👍👍

[@alanclyde8253]

cheers Niall . try my best :)

[@pauldoherty7895]

Great video Alan good to see the smaller farmers and no need for big t7 200 new Holland’s and big john deeres when at the end of the day your machinery is more accessible to the smaller farmer

[@alanclyde8253]

cheers paul

[@liamhennessy31]

Alan, why are you bedding where you scraped with the bucket. Leave that unbedded and bed the back of the pen. Having them standing on cement at the barrier will help there feet greatly

[@alanclyde8253]

im with ya but i was doing that and my awkward wooly monsters were lying in the wet in at the barriers when it was scraped dowwn and culdnt keep em clean

[@jerryodriscoll3691]

Tyres are still smooth for a smoother ride I assume? Really getting your moneys worth 🤣 set up a GoFundMe for christs sake to buy a few tires for the beast 🤙

[@alanclyde8253]

yup lol. you can help through this link ;) www.farmflix.tv/clydesfarm

[@kevingallagher7800]

I hope ya dont stop doin the videos Alan cause I enjoy watching them and I hope your dad pulls through I no it's tough now but ya need to just take a bit of time and stand back take a look and get a handy system that works for you

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks kevin and dad is back in action

[@cameronharper5802]

Plz help tried to get on to farmfilx today and it came up with its closed and the video of it not opening till 2020 why is this almost like its gone back to the old page the last news post was from 2018 plz help

[@alanclyde8253]

email in a message

[@cameronharper5802]

@@alanclyde8253 do you want me to email you is that what you mean ahahah

[@alanclyde8253]

@@cameronharper5802 email farmflix :)

[@cameronharper5802]

@@alanclyde8253 okay will do Alan thanks for the help :)

[@jonathanporter8983]

John, run some sort of competition so we can get new tyres for thon Merlo.... Painful looking at those slicks!!!

[@farmflix]

www.farmflix.tv/clydesfarm is the place to give Alan some support ;)

[@Ricey_1640]

The weather up there is the same as here in monaghan, absolutely pissin rain all the time. Pure drenched. Them sheep must be some handlin to keep them going.

[@alanclyde8253]

torture

[@goldfire1676]

Alan you need a few pints lad and Tom he be fine i know where you are coming from with the sheep best video great to have you back bro

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks boss

[@liamc6602]

Just wondering what u put on the plastic on the pit that silage looked good going in

[@alanclyde8253]

had put grass over the top but just encouraged birds to come peck through it

[@Matthew.preston74]

Alan yr some man but if u want to get on the pull this year get a John Deere mate jk then u will get on the pull 😂😂 new Holland is rubbish the Antrim and newtownabbey borough council will be visiting u to take the Nh away lol 😆

[@alanclyde8253]

you leave the tsa's alone lol

[@Matthew.preston74]

Alan Clyde ah being truthful Alan pick wisely and then the council will not come lol 😂

[@djmcgee925]

How come you dont hav harvest inside ??

[@alanclyde8253]

shes parked in front of straw so gets brought out on saturdays to give me access

[@trevormontgomery2869]

Alan round bale rapping in the yard no waste

[@alanclyde8253]

never had much luck with bales

[@anthonyodonovan7266]

Phase out the sheep over a period of time. Get flexi time at the job. I sure John will look after you on that. Hopefully Tom will get better.

[@alanclyde8253]

yeah definitely cutting the sheep numbers back. Cant say a bad word about the boss. dads doing well thanks

[@anthonyodonovan7266]

Thanks for the reply bought a beanie. Just weld the tines you will get another year or so out of them.

[@alanclyde8253]

@@anthonyodonovan7266 maybe get two years outa them lol

[@jfarming6616]

I recon he should buy a new shear grab

[@alanclyde8253]

once i get the pennies saved up

[@seanmcguigan346]

Why not everyone try and help Alan. It cannot be easy without the boss to help.

[@alanclyde8253]

just need to keep going and i'll get there :)

[@seanmcguigan346]

@@alanclyde8253 well please bottle what ever you are taking and send some to me lol. Love your dedication

[@tinternfarm6284]

Are the tyres still Bald on her Alan 😂😂

[@alanclyde8253]

yup

[@gerrydays1909]

Keep up the good work Alan 😀😀

[@alanclyde8253]

cheers Gerry

[@buuugsy]

I know nothing about farming only from what I picked up in these videos, but I can use a shovel and and hammer, and strong set of hands. Love to give this man a hand for a bit of experience. and am a serious handy man on a computer.

[@DonegalTDI]

Pretty much typifies your average farmer out there, all the work, and the least share of the pie.

[@aidanquinn5498]

Great channel, you have to straight up, it always a business and it need to run, best of luck

[@matthewmcintyre6416]

Good to see a new video Alan!

[@alanclyde8253]

cheers matthew

[@trevormccullough312]

Nice to see the honest realistic videos. Keep them coming 👍

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks trevor

[@trevormccullough312]

Alan Clyde , I’m the fixer at home. Put the work into the 1530 before and during harvest, then the engine blew in last field. Gutted. Sure we all can’t afford shiny new toys.

[@joegrigg5013]

What job does Alan do outside farming ?

[@alanclyde8253]

i've an office gig with farmflix. definitely strange going from outside all the time to an office but gotta pay the bills

[@joegrigg5013]

@@alanclyde8253 Love the videos reality of farming good too see it

[@alanclyde8253]

@@joegrigg5013 thanks lad

[@danielmccallister7719]

How dose Allen pass farm qulity insurance

[@markcorr6704]

Im sure ALAN has insurance on his farm. His own business none the less.

[@danielmccallister7719]

@@markcorr6704 i ddnt say he didnt

[@markcorr6704]

Oh i thought you were talking about his insurance!

[@danielmccallister7719]

@@markcorr6704 no its like a think that makes ur farm safe and your book work

[@alanclyde8253]

thats a topic for whole video on its own

[@agoodbluewilldo8359]

Farming is a drug to some, it is for me anyway. I'm working and milking 50 cows, finish 40 cattle a yr. Just wish there was a fair price for d work we do and we wudnt need a job along with d job we love

[@farmflix]

Keep er lit Paddy

[@joshuawillis3751]

Class video

[@alanclyde8253]

hope you have watched all the others ;)

[@joshuawillis3751]

@@alanclyde8253 I have watch them all there great love the one about the silage

[@alanclyde8253]

@@joshuawillis3751 good man

[@thenewhollandfarmer3479]

Sometimes u have to improvise 👍

[@patrick0connell772]

Just checking in how's father hope all well

[@farmflix]

Old Tom is back in action

[@eoincunningham3639]

First

[@mauricecahill3385]

Yo Al!!!!! Seriously feel your pain and the strains are showing too!!! Hope the ol boy is getting better day by day but ya have to put your foot down too...….. small easy fixes are stacking up on ya and it is proving to be a growing list that will never be sorted.....cable ties and fence posts etc.....rain gutters and maintenance on the grab......Sit yourself down make a list of ALL the handy/not so handy fixes you need done.... and consider this and give it a go for 1 week for me ok, for just a half hour of your days off from the job at FF pick a repair that will take that time and that time only 30 fekn minutes..... changing the hose on the grab for instance. Then work from that list you made and only give a max 45 minutes per job from then on until you get in control a bit bud. Regards the sheep......if your heart ain't in em then it ain't...…. dad will have to respect your wishes or come up with a compromise. The fab 50 cows????? sometimes YOU must compromise too kiddo!!!! Keep the faith Al!!!!

[@alanclyde8253]

thanks. dad is back iin action. yup one job at a time. sheep will bee cut back but always will aim to have better cows.its always something to aim for

[@noelhickey1684]

Stating the obvious but those fence posts will take out their eyes,my last comment was how well the place looked now here we are again🤕

[@alanclyde8253]

been a tough few months with dad out of action but we'll get back in shape soon

[@noelhickey1684]

Alan You have to ease of on the stress only for being so far away we would call & give a hand as someone else commented your vids are what a real farm is about