News from the Farm
We’ve had a wonderful April; seldom have we had so much constant sunshine - 20 days of cloudless skies.
It's been a bit warmer than average & the blowing wind has dried out the soil
Creating waves on the fields whilst sugar beet is being harvested
Most of the rivers and drains are full and three River Witham tributaries have broken their banks
The weather is a key topic on the farm at them moment, as its effects are far reaching
Stonechats must have had quite a good year as I have been seeing pairs and singles quite often on the farm during October.
Goldfinches are busy feeding on the teasels and Burdocks that grow on our uncut margins.
The wet weather had a diverse effect on our wheat harvest this year
Due to the wet summer, our crops are very lush and are in no hurry to ripen
