What’s Grass lets near you costing?

[Baldbloke]

My tenant was unhappy at my request for £60/acre this year, along with needing to see his insurance for his stock, and has now taken a huff and removed his sheep. My ground isn’t the best, but I’m hearing of folk charging double that for not much better. Usual period is the growing season from May until October, but I’ve always let this chap overwinter some of his stock.

I really just let it out to keep the growth down, but it would be good to hear what others consider grass lets are worth on better than marginal with good shelter from hedges. This since what I was getting wasn’t actually covering my annual 3rd party insurance premium, which seems a little daft.

[dumper]

Does it have water?

[gary112]

1 hour ago, Baldbloke said:

 

My tenant was unhappy at my request for £60/acre this year, along with needing to see his insurance for his stock, and has now taken a huff and removed his sheep. My ground isn’t the best, but I’m hearing of folk charging double that for not much better. Usual period is the growing season from May until October, but I’ve always let this chap overwinter some of his stock.

I really just let it out to keep the growth down, but it would be good to hear what others consider grass lets are worth on better than marginal with good shelter from hedges. This since what I was getting wasn’t actually covering my annual 3rd party insurance premium, which seems a little daft.

 

Some down this way is up to £100+ per acre(with water)for good grass keep

[Baldbloke]

Does it have water?

Good point. Yes, private supply and troughs in both fields.

[Baldbloke]

Some down this way is up to £100+ per acre(with water)for good grass keep

I wouldn’t say mines the best as the grass is old although the lower pasture has a good clover content.
I was asking £60/acre which was apparently too much.

[Commando]

I just let 20 at £70/acre in West Devon. That’s just for the grass, no stock.

[Baldbloke]

I just let 20 at £70/acre in West Devon. That’s just for the grass, no stock.

Do you state a need for some fertiliser after taking hay, and is that for 2 cuts?