FARM UPATE 270 Sheep farming in Wales, inc dipping & sugar beet update from Lincs.

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Update 64:
FARM UPDATE 64 FARM TOUR PART 1 of 3, DETAILS OUR HEATHLAND FARM WHERE I LIVE, GRAIN STORAGE & CROPS
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Update 65:
FARM UPDATE 65 FARM TOUR PART 2 of 3 LOOKING AT THE MAIN FARM LAYOUT & SOME MACHINERY HISTORY
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Update 66:
FARM UPDATE 66 FARM TOUR PART 3 of 3 LOOKING AT THE CONTRACT FARMING SIDE OF THE BUSINESS
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[@robdavis5711]

Brilliant update, lovely to see the sheepdogs working, and the scenery is amazing. No mention of the election though? I’m very disappointed that you’re not standing as a candidate. Policies could be a better deal for farmers, cutting VAT on dog treats, convicted fly tippers getting put in the stocks then pelted with rotten vegetables, a knighthood for Barry Digger (and for Ruben and Tom) and a ruling that all Environment Agency staff have to wear clown wigs and red noses when on duty… any other policies I’ve missed?

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

😂😂😂

[@adrianlayen4119]

Great update Andrew, really good to see the sheep and see a snippet of sheep farming. It's a way of life, not to mention a good utilisation of the land and producing home grown food. It's a shame some want that to end and rewild it. You mentioned the spectacular views, I am sure it wouldn't be if the land wasn't farmed and managed. Let's hope the next Government support British farming.

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

Exactly. The landscape is like it used to be because of fathers and livestock. Simple.

[@johnfurnival4133]

Have a nice holiday, handy turning up at Gareth’s and they finished 😂😂. Good video, two very good farming KZbin presenters

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

Thank you! I knew the perfect time!

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

Thank you! I knew the perfect time!

[@irwinmorrow1267]

You look very at home with the sheep Andrew, when will you be bringing a flock home to Lincolnshire? I can see them roaming across one of your wheat fields 😂😂 I hope you’ve had a lovely time away, I bet the dogs really enjoyed a different place to explore

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

Once a year in Wales will be enough thank you for the sheep!!! The dogs loved the break as much as us!

[@PeterSmith-nc1qs]

Great video as always, your spending time in my most favouite part of the country! I was there the same week as you staying at my dads, he lives in the village of Pentrafelin which is between Criccieth and Porthmadog. Shame the weather was so dull, but less said about the weather the better lol. :) To add! Harlech, where my mum was from and a real favourite in terms of twon and beach, on super low tide there is or was an old world war 2 american fighter plane that crashed, I believe its still there, plenty of images on google with information.

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

Will look for that, cheers. Yes, weather not brilliant but still a fab break.

[@ianmckay1780]

I am lime green with jealousy of the 4 of you. I love Portmeirion, and Porthmadog area, even though I've not been there for at least 40yrs, I used to spend time up there with my friends during our summer holiday breaks. First went, following The Prisoner, with my mum and dad in our new (F reg) Morris Oxford car and had to get the cars 500ml service done while we were there. Enjoy yourselves, and hope the weather improves.

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

We love the area. It’s sunny so looking good for the train trip.

[@roberthoward3723]

Now there’s an idea a flock of those sheep at the side of the A17 restore the “golden hoof” in Lincolnshire, thanks for Welsh coverage.

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

Nooooo!!!

[@Rob-zx8lm]

Andrew, I'm surprised that you are not featured on Countryfile. Your clip with Gareth, is real C'file footage. Rgs Rob

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

👍😊

[@GrahamHayward-ud1fi]

I can recommend British wool quilt I have one on my bed best thing I bought cool in summer warm in winter

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

That would be fantastic

[@grahamsandry313]

We should all wear more wool. It is a great material. I wear an Arran sweater throughout the winter and am never cold. Natural and snug.

[@georgehay5929]

Another great video Andrew we'll done

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

😊👍

[@peterwilson-qj2ds]

Nice mid week update Andrew, it was nice to see the sheep dogs at work. It is a shame that those fleece's are worthless , there must be more use for wool giving the likes of Gareth a better income only if it was to break even. Those weighing scales are a expensive bit of kit, Hope you have had some better weather .

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

Really bad that wool is so worthless.

[@petergarthwaite6805]

Seafleece as a mulch sounds a great idea I’ll look out for it 😊

[@robertwilson93]

My late father sheared over a 1200+ sheep one year on his own one year.we used to live just north of Lincoln at West Firsby he was shepherd for MR George Alborn of Spridlington.

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

George Albone was my mother’s cousin so I’m related to the Albones.

[@Gearoid35]

Excellent video, what a difference, Wales v Lincolnshire

[@charleswillcock3235]

At least you had some good weather!

[@robertallen3441]

The Welsh Highland Railway is brilliant, especially the section through the Aberglaslyn valley and the tunnels up to Beddgelert. Love North wales, but must admit I havent been for five years. Must go again soon.

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

Thank you, looking forward to it.

[@WillHughes-gz2zl]

That highlights the importance of weed control in any crop the sugar beet or lack of beet where weed pressure is high. Dad likes to do his vegetable plot and has been layed up for three weeks and I don’t have time he’s got a good crop of fat hen have a good day on the steam train there is a nice one not far from us the Welshpool to llanfair light railway

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

We’ll have to look at that train next year!

[@petergardner2334]

you can use in bedding as well wool that is

[@Shaunalexander.99]

Maybe worth while hiring a baler Andrew ?. You have spare capacity with less acres to combine, you can bale when you're ready and insurers against blackgrass contamination from contactors.

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

I had thought of that. 👍

[@RICHIE87622]

The question is did you buy a fleece off Gareth!! You could put it over your toes in bed when youve finished the softening process! Thanks Andrew

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

😂😂😂

[@trevorsidley7697]

I know you are on holiday but Gareth has been a great spokesman against the 5hitshow that is the Welsh government. A crystal ball of what we should expect from tomorrow. 😿

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

It materialised!

[@trevorsidley7697]

Up early for an Arable man Andrew 😹😹

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

I hadn’t gone to bed! I was editing today’s video!

[@trevorsidley7697]

@@WardysWaffleAndrewWard Great - That's my Monday lunch entertainment sorted. Will try to look out for you if you are at Forage Aid on Friday.

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

Where on Friday?

[@Shaunalexander.99]

Different ball game on that farm Andrew, bet you feel blessed being a born & bred lincolnshire arable farmer eh !!. Don't let the baling contractors bring you Blackgrass back !!

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

Livestock farming in the hills is tough. Blackgrass is my one concern with baling.

[@mikerenshaw7867]

The Ffestiniog railway is nice.

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

Hopefully!

[@ronaldlucas5360]

Dipping sheep was interesting.

[@JohnnyMotel99]

Can that Manitou alter tyre pressure from within the cab?

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

👎

[@robertwilson93]

Those sheep didn't stop in that dipper very long,by DEFRA rules they should be in 1 minute and head go under.

[@WardysWaffleAndrewWard]

Most went under, there was one guy with a pole which I didn’t film.