Storm Shandford takes its toll
As summer comes to a close and autumn knocks on the door again, work is beginning to slow down.
Graeme Mather Bumper silage crops for winter feed
August is just around the corner and thankfully the summer heat has made up for the wet and cold weather we saw back in May.
Ewes on silage fields for longer
You could be forgiven for thinking it is October or November! The temperature has dropped dramatically and it is wet and dreich outside. It certainly doesn't feel like summer is just around the corner.
69% of heifers calved in first two weeks
After that week of heavy snow at the beginning of February, that caught many of us off guard, we have had a relatively calm spell, so I am hopeful that was our winter and we can begin to look forward to spring with warmer weather and longer days.
Scanning figures up but more empty hoggs
As the new year begins and day light hours start to stretch, crisp fresh days are welcomed in comparison to the extremely wet few months we had before Christmas.
A plowter through the mud — but some Christmas cheer
Now that Christmas is upon us again, it is hard to believe that its the end of another year.
Calves gain 1.44kg per day at Shandford
As the end of November approaches, the days are shortening at an incredible rate. Misty, rainy days seem to be something of a trend this year.
Cattle performing well off grass
September has provided us with some much needed autumn sunshine, enabling us to bring in the harvest with relative ease and despite a few damp mornings, it was still in the shed in good time. All straw is also baled, ready for bedding and feed.
Wet weather and tick cause usual issues
As we head towards September and welcome the autumn change, we continue to have some exceptionally wet weather.
Gearing up for another lambing
Almost overnight, the days have stretched and suddenly it feels like we’re leaving winter behind.
