Voices From The Dales
Voices From The Dales
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Swaledale Farmer pt.5: Maar Rain No Hay (Michael Watson part 1).
15 minutes Posted Apr 5, 2024 at 5:00 am.
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Michael Watson fothers sheep in a high allotment with haylage and cake.   He paints a picture of the scene in Upper Teesdale, and describes how much the stock means to him.  The talk turns to the changing climate and Michael reveals that 2023 was the first time no hay was made at Stoney Hill.