steve_b_wales Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 (edited) I was watching the above yesterday and it showed a guy who was growing white Maize based in Cambridgeshire, and the farmer was complaining about the amount of Crows on his land who were eating the crops as soon as he planted it. It would be a great idea if someone could help this guy out by shooting/trapping them. Edited to state Maize not Kale. Also, the road running alongside the farm is the A10. Mwanaka Fresh Farm Foods, Stanton Farm, Waterbeach Cambridge, CB 25 9 NN 07708572914 Edited October 28 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 Hello, Should not be to difficult to locate the farm ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 28 Author Report Share Posted October 28 (edited) 7 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, Should not be to difficult to locate the farm ?? The farmers name is David Mwanaka, who is from Zimbabwe. The poor guy was planting crops daily in one field, to try and stop the Corvids attacking his crops in the other fields. Edited October 28 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claydodger Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 Yes saw that and had the same thought, don't think countryfile would be too enamoured about enquiries about pest control and shooting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 (edited) 3 hours ago, steve_b_wales said: The farmers name is David Mwanaka, who is from Zimbabwe. The poor guy was planting crops daily in one field, to try and stop the Corvids attacking his crops in the other fields. Hello, I did not watch but after you posted looked online , There must be a way to locate his farm ?? I wonder if he had the same problem in Zimbabwe ? maybe came to UK with knowing the risk ?? Here you go, Mwanaka Fresh Farm Foods, Stanton Farm, Waterbeach Cambridge, CB 25 9 NN 07708572914, Worth a call if near Area, Note , This is a Council Farm Tenancy ?? Edited October 28 by oldypigeonpopper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 28 Author Report Share Posted October 28 (edited) 59 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello, I did not watch but after you posted looked online , There must be a way to locate his farm ?? I wonder if he had the same problem in Zimbabwe ? maybe came to UK with knowing the risk ?? Here you go, Mwanaka Fresh Farm Foods, Stanton Farm, Waterbeach Cambridge, CB 25 9 NN 07708572914, Worth a call if near Area, Note , This is a Council Farm Tenancy ?? He wasn't a farmer when he came to the UK, but missed eating the white Maize etc, and after setting up on one farm, moved to a far bigger one. Not sure about it being a council tenancy. This could be a great opportunity for someone to gain some shooting (Corvids) and maybe more. Edited October 28 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clangerman Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 going to the trouble of planting for crows doubt he wants anyone shooting but every farmer is entitled to let them eat the profits! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jall25 Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 2 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: He wasn't a farmer when he came to the UK, but missed eating the white Kale etc, and after setting up on one farm, moved to a far bigger one. Not sure about it being a council tenancy. This could be a great opportunity for someone to gain some shooting (Corvids) and maybe more. White maize i think it was Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 28 Author Report Share Posted October 28 1 minute ago, clangerman said: going to the trouble of planting for crows doubt he wants anyone shooting but every farmer is entitled to let them eat the profits! He's only planting one field to 'try' and stop the Crows eating the other crops. He doesn't want them there in the first place, but, being the BBC, there was no mention of 'killing' them! 1 minute ago, jall25 said: White maize i think it was Steve Yes, you are correct, my mistake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 14 minutes ago, jall25 said: White maize i think it was Steve I bet the queue of shooters will be longer than that at the nearby pumpkin farm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 20 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: He wasn't a farmer when he came to the UK, but missed eating the white Maize etc, and after setting up on one farm, moved to a far bigger one. Not sure about it being a council tenancy. This could be a great opportunity for someone to gain some shooting (Corvids) and maybe more. Hello Steve, I found it online , Cambrige Council have 33,000 Acres of various Farms and his is about a 400 with a Farm shop, You can imagine his frustration with planting and Crows Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve_b_wales Posted October 28 Author Report Share Posted October 28 (edited) 2 minutes ago, oldypigeonpopper said: Hello Steve, I found it online , Cambrige Council have 33,000 Acres of various Farms and his is about a 400 with a Farm shop, You can imagine his frustration with planting and Crows Yes, he didn't sound pleased about the Crows, but being a BBC program, no mention of shooting etc was heard. It may be worth someone 'local' to the farm. contacting them and offering their help with controlling the Corvids. He could just say no, but if you don't ask etc etc. Google Earth shows the farm if you put in the postcode. Edited October 28 by steve_b_wales Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldypigeonpopper Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 3 minutes ago, steve_b_wales said: Yes, he didn't sound pleased about the Crows, but being a BBC program, no mention of shooting etc was heard. It may be worth someone 'local' to the farm. contacting them and offering their help with controlling the Corvids. He could just say no, but if you don't ask etc etc. Hello, Yep it is worth looking into , 👍 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
London Best Posted October 28 Report Share Posted October 28 I bet the poor farmer chap hasn’t been able to use his ‘phone since that programme aired. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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