August 20, 2021
Grass, grass and more grass
Summer 2021 has been a blast and I have to confess to feeling rather sad about returning to some sort of normality.
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August 19, 2021
When you know you have the quality, sell
So, since last time my statement that “the trade can run, but it cannot hide from certain facts” has proved to be correct.
August 19, 2021
Innovation and partnership
Hutchinsons’ Helios orchard walk.
August 18, 2021
Last year as a continuous cereal grower
So, as I survey the generous pile of wheat in store, I have to accept that riskier times lie ahead.
August 18, 2021
Climate change and resilience
As an industry we need to recognise the contribution that agriculture has made towards greenhouse gasses.
August 17, 2021
It is amazing how fast vineyard equipment develops
The requirement for scarce labour is huge and the only practical way to keep on top of work is with the new innovations.
August 16, 2021
Dogs that lunch
I envisaged that the South Downs Way path would be along the coast, but I was wrong.
July 22, 2021
Baled straw market could be overwhelmed
If we have a good harvest the price of straw should come back to its usual levels for the time of year.
July 21, 2021
Growth and progress
Despite dubious grass quality, the sheep have done well.
July 21, 2021
What we do know is not exactly reassuring
So, like the piper, I have to sit patiently and wait for ‘the man to call the tune’.
July 20, 2021
Rain has been beneficial
“Rain makes grain” is the old adage; well, if that’s correct we should have plenty! You could add “and then it messes it up again”.
