HAY MAKING DALE FARM - VINTAGE TRACTORS UK FARMING PEAK DISTRICT

A fusion of old and new methods and machines ... a farmer John shimwell take over
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Life at Dale Farm Peak District - John and Joanna live and work on a small farm in the beautiful hills of the Peak District, Derbyshire UK. We enjoy stunning views around of the English rolling countryside. Have an insight of farming life and country living. Sunrises, sunsets, views, and chit chat. I We are a
with sheep and cows, all grass fed outdoor living livestock. Find us on Instagram @joannashimwell and @dalefarmphotos

[@andrewgarnham3398]

Lovely to see your dad with the hay turning before being bailed great memories 😀

[@DaleFarm]

Yeah such precious times captured on video xx

[@nigelshepherd5139]

give my old school tractors any day takes me back to my youth

[@DaleFarm]

Yes they might not have the mod cons but they are great x

[@stephenrice4554]

Nice , great machinery and working with your dad must be special . Great video 👍

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Stephen c

[@G_baxty]

Your vids are better when your dads in them. His voice and vast knois amazing. Smashing thanks very much

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you xxx

[@deanh3741]

You can’t beat the smell of fresh hay.

[@DaleFarm]

I agree it’s just beautiful

[@applejack120]

That was a neat trick leave with a Nuffield and return and it a Massey 135 magic. I have a Massey 35 Deluxe, use it for blowing snow and grading drive ways. I only have half an acre so it doesn't get a lot of work but we are available if someone needs us. Beautiful countryside, love seeing the Nuffield working, I haven't driven a Nuffield since 1973. Great video thanks.

[@tomrichter244]

As a dad to a daughter, and a grandfather to 3 granddaughters, I love to see you working so closely with your dad. He is a lucky man!

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Tom. Yes I feel blessed we can spend so much time together

[@liswhetstone6567]

What a wonder machinery is. Your beautiful home has so many out buildings. Such a glamourous view. You guys are blessed. PORT PERRY ONTARIO CANADA.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Lis. Yes lots of buildings full of junk!

[@nathanu425]

I must say I do like the "big" Nuffield and your haulage technique. Takes me back the sights sounds and smell of hay time + the bloody hard work sweat and dust 😓😓

[@DaleFarm]

I love a spell of dry warm weather and when the hay meadows are still full of flowers

[@bluethru808]

You should get your dad to do a machinery tour, he obviously takes great amount pride in his tractors and kit looking at their condition, I’d like to see more of the gems he has. Great vid as always. 👍

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks I will suggest it!

[@kevingale4810]

Nice video joanna, bit of old school and a bit of new school, love it xx

[@DaleFarm]

Yes both are nice and have their charm 👍

[@lawrencekieffer6770]

Your hay making is a lot different than in the states. You also mix in the old with the new but the end product is the same. Your right it is timeless families getting together going all out to beat the weather just to have food for the cattle. I miss haying coming in for dinner the newer machine has put an end to the crews putting hay up but thanks for sharing your a good influence on dad he's come a long way from when you first started his knowledge and wisdom need to be preserved . Thanks

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks for watching Lawrence. Yes we love hay making it’s a fantastic time x

[@chrisoconnor5880]

Sweet, cheers

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks Chris x

[@michaelhocking9037]

Nice dialogue by your father very enjoyable.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you michael

[@makeirelandgreatagain437]

Nice to see good irish baler at work, hope they are tight ones,it was a great summer for grass so hopefully you have plenty of feeding ,this is what it's all about good luck

[@DaleFarm]

Yeah you are so right! Luck / chance / Mother Nature

[@kimnicholls2384]

Hi jo It’s nice to see your dad doing what he loves best , driving and talking about tractors 🚜 It’s so fascinating and relaxing too watching them collect all the hay and covering them in plastic. Whilst looking at the fabulous views. Great video as always Have a great week Love to all x x x

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Kim! It’s a good feeling getting the hay in! X

[@giuseppeaudino697]

Hi Joanna best ever video I did enjoy watching the vintage tractors working also the hay baling machine the very good view and I like to say too everyone the Dale farm family they do always the best videos 🙏🤗🍻

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you for watching Giuseppe and take care xx

[@christineroerty2534]

I watched this a couple of times. The scenery is so beautiful, you really have a lovely farm. John looks so happy. His happiness is contagious. Your dinners are so yummy looking. Joanna, you do a little of everything. You have a beautiful smile, like your Dad.

[@elwynphillips3327]

Bless him was such a gentle chap.

[@DaleFarm]

He was! We went to the grave this morning and we saw a card and flowers , did you visit recently? X

[@leemiller199]

Hay that was lovely to see joanna your dads tractors are in good shape and are the rite vintage for me haha the new kit is great today thow.it gose to show how farming has jumped up 50 percent in size and got faster as time as gone on i gess thats progress .i do love the timeles fell watching the old kit still doing its job with the master at the wheel and the views are beautiful you know you shud my be get some one out to take photos of the farm and the hills from differant arias and make post cards up or nice big blow up wall hanging prints .but that was great to see the only thing missing was the smell of hay and diesel haha .ok say safe and thanks again for the memorys hi from brit man in austrailia xx

[@kelvinpipe4464]

Thanks once again John,love the mixture of old and new,you're so experienced and take it all in your stride,great respect,good to see you.again,best wishes and take care.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Kelvin glad you enjoyed it x

[@NicksFarm]

Nice to see the old kit still going, great video again 😁

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks Nick , the leyland broke down but the others were working great

[@cheriethompson2266]

I like listening to your dad.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Cherie xx

[@kerrysupporter]

Serious machines at work

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks for watching xxx

[@christineroerty2534]

This was so interesting and enjoyable that I watched it twice. Can’t say what was the best...the vintage tractors, the scenery, your Dad’s narration...well done John,....the whole process of hay making was new to this city girl. But, I could almost smell it, and feel your joy and relief that the winter feed was now assured. Oh, now I want to live in the Dales. Sigh.

[@kelvingravel8699]

Thank you for a fantastic video again Joanna, the scenery shots are amazing, and i could listen to your dad all day love his old tractors, stay safe.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Kelvin yes I thought he was the best person to narrate the video

[@andrewmacomber1638]

Great job narrator John! Yes, no kidding the “views are stunning”! It’s nice to see good work/progress on the farm. And I agree “the old ways are the best ways.”❤️✌️

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks Andrew! He did a good job narrating!

[@chrisoconnor5880]

Andrew Macomber sorry I have to disagree, if the old ways were the best, we’d still be doing them

[@dennismathieson1140]

Hi Jo ...Good video and Farmer John with his MF135 and Nuffield a 67 and 68 Reg.. incredible . I am sure Highland cattle & Co will be happy with their winter feed which looks pretty good.

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks Dennis!

[@donnafink6262]

What a beautiful summer day and view. The baling machine was fascinating. Thanks to your Dad for all the information. Take care.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you for watching and enjoying Donna xx

[@deannamoreton8253]

FANTASTIC as usual, xx

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Deanna glad you enjoyed it x

[@magsprettejohn2160]

Didn't Farmer John do well at the narration , really enjoyed it and seeing him on the old tractor working was amazing, it painted a perfect country picture.

[@DaleFarm]

He did fab! We did it together, I thought he was the perfect voice to narrate these scenes. Without the voice I felt the shots might get boring I am never sure how long I can hold the attention of the viewer x

[@magsprettejohn2160]

@@DaleFarm John has one of those voices that you can just sit and listen to (like David Attenborough)

[@juliepenn5313]

Oh Joanna! That opening shot of the dale with the sun rays, clouds, and beautiful green hills would make a stunning print! I would definitely buy one. I don't know who would get tired of looking at that scene on a daily basis, even if it's just a print!!

[@chrisneedham5803]

A really great video, a trip down memory lane and back to today ....... thanks John 🍷🍺👍🏼

[@davidfoster3415]

Takes me back abit loved hay makin

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks david

[@billconch3514]

Thank you, Joanna for a really great video! You have some of the most rustic and scenic landscapes.

[@tammysarrazin7078]

great video pops have a great day hugssssss from Canada

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Tammy xxx

[@charleshart6992]

Excellent stuff! Great vintage tractors and amazing modern machines, oh, and beautiful scenery!

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you charles yes the scenery I love it so much too x

[@cheechU38K]

I’ll never get bored with your spectacular landscape almost looked like a painted canvas behind your dad 😊 so nice to see old and new farming machines, modern ones are almost like a moving office compared to the down to earth cab-less 135. Oh and your dad was great with the voice over 👌🏼

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you I’m so glad you enjoyed it x

[@pocketchange1951]

👍👌🇨🇦❤, love the scenery, a nice mix of old and new equipment, nicely done

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you ❤️

[@nigelshepherd5139]

hay making far more fun in the 70s small bales every one helping each other to get harvest in

[@DaleFarm]

I agree it was a wonderful way

[@dawnoakley4414]

Beautiful views . Lovely bit of filming too xx

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you dawn

[@JerryGDawg56]

What a beautiful, scenic video!! I loved every single second of this! Thanks, Joanna!!! 😊❤️🙏🏼

[@DaleFarm]

You are welcome Jerry thank you for watching x

[@dlmarquart]

Very beautiful scenery

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you denny xx

[@Aardvarkangus]

Great video. The old open tractors don't have some of the comfort of the new, but I always enjoyed raking with them. At 60, the one thing I must say is, you should wear some hearing protection when using them. Lovely scenery.

[@DaleFarm]

Hi Mary yes I agree ear protectors should be worn but you can’t teach an old dog new tricks!

[@Aardvarkangus]

@@DaleFarm I have convinced my 70 year old husband to use ear protection in the last couple of years, so it is never too late. Love your camp site. Too bad we can't travel internationally for a while yet. I am in Manitoba, Canada.

[@jodieking3063]

Looks like you had a good crop there. You have lovely flat fields with you.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Jodie it was really nice hay

[@johnc8112]

Great video a new voice explaining how you do the work from an experience person, not say that I miss your voice everyone has there own experiences. Keep up the awesome videos and work.

[@russellpetrie119]

Its buetiful seeing the old tractors and new working together gives comparison it looks like you got a good yeild

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you for watching yes the yield was good

[@fanfeck2844]

Fantastic video, especially before the modern machines arrived. I grew up in the west coast of Scotland in the seventies, and everyone seemed to be using Massey 135s. The scenery on your farm is beautiful

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you, we do love the views from the fields xx

[@DaleFarm]

West coast scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 takes some beating

[@j1mmusj4mmus]

The last hay making video I saw you did make some small bales and stacked them in the loft. Good to get it all safely stored when there are showers about. 👍👍

[@DaleFarm]

We got some small bales in last weekend ... the large baling was done in 2 different times and then the small

[@j1mmusj4mmus]

Yes , when you have 50 sheep and a dozen cattle with calves the big bales will keep them fed without taking too much time, but with lambing pens, and feeding a little to special cases small bales are invaluable.

[@abbiemoran3053]

Hi Joanne,really loved the video, my dad did too as he has been waiting for the haymaking as he knew the vintage tractors would be out,keep up the good work and realise how much we all appreciate the work you do,keep safe.

[@DaleFarm]

Hey Abbie , glad you and your dad enjoyed it ! Xx

[@cilliandoyle4725]

Ah great to hear Ireland was able to give ya a few good ideas ah we are good like that 😉

[@DaleFarm]

Gotta love the Irish !!

[@alexanderheath6662]

Nice to see farming as I remember, and similar equipment as well. Nuffield and 135 was the most interesting tractors in the video.

[@beeamerica5024]

Everything looks so well manicured and your dad reminds me of my Aunt Rose was her rosy cheeks but she's bedridden now bless her I do miss England maybe one day all this mess goes away and in the states haymaking means something completely different LOL😁👌🤓🇬🇧🐝

[@DaleFarm]

Hey Brian! What does hay making mean in the states? How are things with you? Yes dads rosy cheeks are a sign of a good life lived outdoors!

[@ejharrop1416]

Thank you and I love your videos and the pastoral life, with a few challenges in the North of England.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you 😊

[@markspedding4649]

Great vid , magical scenery vintage as a fine wine cheers 🍺🚜🐂👍❤❤

[@robertadriver6931]

Such a lovely idyllic scene, the scent in the air must have been so heavenly. There's nothing like fresh cut hay. Your dad looks so happy today. Hope all is going well, take care.

[@jon6815]

Lovely informative video and excellent narration.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you jon

[@ernestsherwood8370]

HAPPY HAYMAKING JOANNA , LOVELY VIEWS AGAIN , EVERY ONE PLEASE STAY SAFE , XXX .

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Ernest and hope you have had a pleasant weekend. Very misty here and rain today x

[@richardormrod5758]

love the old tractors beautiful place I like watching your vids makes my day keep up the good work take care Rx

[@joelwhite4963]

It seems hay making is rather cut and dried. We used to make the square bales. It was a chore to pick them up and stack them on a trailer. Then drive to the barn, unload them, and stack them again. Hay dust and hot weather did not make for a good time. It is a feeling of satisfaction to know you can feed your animals through the winter after all that work though.

[@DaleFarm]

Hey Joel - we do also make those smaller rectangular bales in the way you describe x

[@anndraper9602]

That was brilliant John and Jo the views were amazing as we know they are. Keeping fingers crossed that Dave will recovery enough for us to visit next year 🤞 Did get my message Jo asking if you had any cookery books left as our Suzi would love one. Please let me know and I will pay for another one. Thanks love Ann xx

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks Ann yes , email me the address to post to! Just done a second print run as sold the first 100 books xx

[@anndraper9602]

Thanks Jo you can send it to my address and I'll pass it on. Suzi loved your cook book. Its good that they've been popular Love Ann xx

[@cherylcentenioblessedvirgi3241]

I enjoyed the video very much. Thank you for sharing your hay making procedures. Have a great day!

[@Morsve]

Great video as always! So nice to hear your dad doing the voice this time since its haymaking and classic tractors and kit thats in the video.

[@whankerakerill6293]

It's looks like Dale farm is in a lot better spurts from hay , livestock, camp site and even Joanna 👍🚜😊

[@vinm300]

11:10 from then on the scenery is just.......oh, you can't take your eyes off it.

[@msheep66]

Superb video great to see the old machines working. We have similar kit here and it still does a good job.

[@mrgarrytoo]

So enjoyable to watch

[@jimmason1072]

Perfect! Great to see your dad still seems to love what he's doing....your fields look great....we still have had no rain here.....everything burned down to the ground around here !...last little Icelandic horse born here this morning...how is the camping rentals? Your weather looks just beautiful!

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks Jim congrats on the foal it sounds beautiful- the camp site is going well on the whole lovely folk coming to stay. We have had steady intervals of rain which yes is a blessing as everything is fresh xx

[@elginsparrowhawk7203]

The haybob type of machine is still a very good reliable all rounder. Using contractors suits your farming system but might not suit others, having their own equipment and doing it themselves might be better system. Wrapping bales uses quite a lot of plastic. The growing awareness of the environmental issues associated with plastic, clamped silage may be the future. Keep the videos coming, I don’t think you have shown any chain harrowing or rolling videos?

[@DaleFarm]

Hey, I did show some chain harrowing videos. Earlier in the year. I agree the plastic bale wrap is an issue 😑

[@elginsparrowhawk7203]

Dale Farm Sorry I missed it, will have look. I think you should do some tractor driving Joanna!

[@casto-]

Brilliant voice over John! It still amazes me when we get the contractors in to do our 4 band mini Heston bales, they will bale 20 acres by the time I've bale 2acres with the conventional! Glad you've it all away and in. I'll try the X on the bale if I wrap some 😊

[@DaleFarm]

Yeah it’s worth a go! The crows are everywhere at the moment. X

[@patrick0connell772]

No school like old school dad is interesting man hope camp site is going well

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you yes isn’t he amazing 😉

[@antonyfarming]

Fantastic video we still use haybob and we've got two 👍great to see older kit working 😍

[@jpw1490]

That view for the first 4 seconds was beautifull looked like something from a jigsaw box or biscuit tin

[@wendyrowland7787]

We get fusion bales. Additive, chopping and six wraps. These days, due to getting on for 80, we get a contractor in to mow with front and side mowers and then he makes rows as you do to make good even bales. I prefer haylage because you don’t get the fust and dust you get with hay that can cause lung problems. The bales go to a dairy farmer who is particular in what he feeds his calves and dry cows.

[@DaleFarm]

Hey wendy yes the dust free haylage wrapped is wonderful. Our hay is pretty good this year we are happy with it! I love opening a bale and the scent x

[@wendyrowland7787]

Dale Farm we just get the lovely aroma when the sun shines on the bales waiting for the buyer to take them, but it is still heady. If only they could make perfume like it.

[@michaelvallence3119]

Hi I'm new to you're channel I live in Australia we have a dairy beef and sheep farm and I just wanted to say how much I've learnt from watching you and how big is you're farm Mike

[@DaleFarm]

Hi mike welcome and thanks for watching! Much appreciated x

[@seamusm84]

That Haylege will be nice feeding to the animals I bet there was a lovely smell in those fields before they were baled.

[@DaleFarm]

Hey Seamus yes it smells gorgeous I love the smell!!

[@georgevangordon9728]

Working in hay fields is how I bought my first car.. that was several years ago. And my first job. Oh so hot especially in the barns. But it sure makes a Person fit

[@DaleFarm]

Yes working in the heat is such a test , this week here has been hot and storms and working has been exhausting xx did you make any scones yet

[@georgevangordon9728]

Actually I haven’t had time yet to make the scones I’m in the middle of a house remodel.. sun up to sundown.. I know you know what that’s like at the end of the day it’s a sandwich, shower and off to bed .my adult career was in building and now I can’t seem to get away from it . Anyway hope you have a wonderful week Joanna

[@susanmandeville693]

Hence the term: Make hay while the sun shines!

[@DaleFarm]

Yes! Sun always helps x

[@iainwhitmore-kirby3047]

Hi, nice video. Your haymaking is much like ours, a mixture of old and new. I was particularly interested to see that your father has a Zagavolter haybob - it's the only one that I've seen apart from ours! Can you ask your father where he buys his spare parts from.

[@DaleFarm]

Hey Iain yes i will mention it to him and ask about the parts!

[@finnjohnson7022]

Well done dad excellent video jo will you ask dad did the hay bob originate in Spain found it hard to hear at times windy thing it was all hay Bob's in Ireland back in the day

[@Francis1taylor]

Your Dad did very well.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you francis

[@stevemccoy8138]

O Yes I really do appreciate your videos. Always liked making hay. I've baled a lot of hay. What is the name of the Castle you mentioned in the video ? Thanks 🚜

[@chrisoconnor5880]

Had a Nuffield 460 I think it was , when I was a kid in NZ, very light in the front, and with a tray load of hay on the back, to go feed out, Dad would have a couple of us kids sit on the front, to stop her lifting the front wheels off the ground , on the hills, 1960s no health and safety then, I learned to drive a tractor on her

[@DaleFarm]

Awesome memories

[@joconnor3567]

Spectacular vistas. How long has your family farmed here?

[@DaleFarm]

Since 1880

[@johanvantrier]

You have red diesel. Years ago we had that too in Holland. Red was for farmers, because there was less taxes to pay for. Is that in the uk also,nowdays ? X

[@lawrencekieffer6770]

U.S. has same thing and hopefully you don't get caught with it in your vehicle. Interesting side on wartime video it shows in ww2 the would run dyed fuel through bread and that took the dye out making it ok for regular people to have it

[@wendyrowland7787]

Lawrence Kieffer Irish farm fuel is green, the leprechauns come in the night and strain it through fullers earth to get rid of the dye. I am English by the way so it could just be hearsay.

[@david_1948]

@@wendyrowland7787 nice one!!! Wendy.

[@aussiesteve2816]

I really loved that video, thx for sharing Jo, what a fantastic view you’ve got from fields, can I ask a few questions if you dont want to answer please don’t im just being nosey, lol, when you cut and bale is it once a year or can you get a couple of crops? how many acres do you have?, if any land came up for sale would you try and get it or are you big enough?, I’ve seen the sheep and the cattle do you have any other animals and do you have any plans for others,ie chickens, pigs, geese? any plans for any green house or growing vegetables or fruit? im just being nosey sorry for all the questions,👍Does Your dad like you filming?

[@DaleFarm]

Hey steve I’m going to do a question and answer video soon so I’ll answer some of them then!

[@philipbraem3238]

👍

[@DaleFarm]

😀

[@chrisoconnor5880]

Hay in the barn, as good as money in the bank

[@DaleFarm]

Yeah it’s good to have

[@timoteocatayenjr5786]

Hi good morning friends shout

[@chrisoconnor5880]

How many small square equivalents are in each big round

[@DaleFarm]

Oh I’m not sure at all! I will ask the boss

[@Wlovewlove-]

You are so cool, would you like someone to work for the tractor to help the elderly?

[@anndraper9602]

Sorry Jo how much do I owe you if you let me know I'll put it with the next payment thanks Ann xx

[@lindaalbano6868]

Boy America farmers could use that bale and wrap machine

[@DaleFarm]

👍

[@nathanu425]

Haylage

[@nathanu425]

Hayledge bloody auto thing

[@anndraper9602]

Hi Jo a friend of mine would loke one of your cookbooks if you let me know I'll PayPal you the money and you can send it to my address. Thank you Ann xx

[@DaleFarm]

Hi Ann no problem I can do that, I still need to send out the extra book it’s been a busy week. Last time on the PayPal you selected the wrong option / forgot to pay a friend and so I didn’t get the full amount as PayPal take fees ... xx