Robert, aged 8, standing amongst the maize before it is harvested
October 5th 2010
Having been advised by a maize specialist that the maize needed another week before cutting, our attentions turned to the weather forecast for the next few days. No rain……please!! Sadly it did rain but thankfully brightened up just a day or two before the contractor were due to arrive. It was a poor crop this year because there was little moisture for the maize to grow. Martin had to buy in more maize to compensate for the inadequate quantity this year. The last two years have produced some excellent maize forage but that was all down to the wet summers we had. This year, completely different, but from my point of view I was so pleased for my holiday guests that they could enjoy their weeks full of sunshine. Unfortunately one industry suffers whilst another gains.
The maize should be twice the height of my 8 year old son Robert seen in the photo.
One of the tractor drivers following the forage harvester around the headland
Tractors and trailers ready and waiting
Click on the youtube link below to view some of the maize silaging.
The video lasts approx 8 mins. There are a few wobbly bits but Martin was driving at the time!!