19/03/2015

Hungover Kate's trying to scrounge off Brian. He tells her again to get a job, then he'll support her by topping up her earnings. Kate ends up borrowing from Phoebe, to Jennifer's disgust.

Jennifer prepares a press release to publicise next week's flood meeting, She is keen to know why plans for a flood relief programme were delayed. Brian warns Jenny to be diplomatic.

David and Adam install a freezer in the temporary village shop at Bridge Farm, which is due to open tomorrow. They discuss soil and mixed farming, agreeing that an exceptional event can expose flaws in a system. Adam has been worried about Home Farm's soil structure for a while.
David realizes he'd have been crazy to leave Brookfield and lose all the inherited wisdom and experience of the land. Companies like RB Farming have no such ties and don't understand. This makes Adam think. He's keen to talk at the flood meeting, but Brian suggests not getting carried away.
Charlie has an awkward conversation with Rob. Charlie has had a letter from the Child Maintenance Service. He has to start deducting maintenance from Rob's earnings.
Charlie asks to view Adam and team putting the plastic on the polytunnels tomorrow. He'll treat Adam to breakfast afterwards.