Foot and mouth .

The dreaded foot and mouth has hit England again. I wonder who is at fault this time. No doubt the government will find someone to blame. Although we are a long way from the outbreak we are still under restrictions. Our main concern is that we cannot put cattle across the road to fresh pastures. They can see and smell the new grass but cannot eat it. They are pacing up and down the hedgerow, not happy animals at all.

Simon and Nigel are working all hours trying to harvest the wheat before the storms are due to hit us tonight. Last night the combine engine roared well into the night. There are three fields left to do and not many hours left.
The wheat sample is small this year but if it is going to be scarce every grain will count.
Simon is also trying to keep up with the bailing. He hardly has a minute to spare.
The dryer has been working day and night .The grain must be stored with a moisture content of less than 15% or it will heat up and spoil.
You just wouldn't believe it, the cantankerous machine that is the combine harvester has broken down. It's water pump has gone wrong the weather is going to win.