Farm Life - rollercoaster ride

by Roger Hill

Farming is always a bit of a rollercoaster. The weather can be a friend or foe. Diseases such as Foot and Mouth in 2001 and more recently the return of Bird Flu can challenge our resolve.

Political decisions, and worse still indecision, can create uncertainty and undermine confidence. One constant is that animals need looking after every day of the year, especially as we head into the depths of winter.

Feeding and bedding is a routine that has its own rewards of a job well done, especially when you see the contentment on their faces (photo right)! We shelter them from the storms and look forward to new life being born.

Farming cannot be switched on and off but we are so lucky that a job, which has its challenges, gives us so much satisfaction. Often quoted as a way of life, it is an occupation that is never dull, but is so rewarding being so close to nature. As a dear friend of mine said; try to leave this green and pleasant land a little better than you found it. “Wishing you all a more positive 2021,” Roger. Website: quoit-at-cross.co.uk