VINTAGE MASSEY BALER IN ACTION! HAYMAKING FOR OVER 50 YEARS!

[@craigpacker7171]

That sure brings back memories of baling hay on hot summer days in the 70s. My father would drive the tractor pulling the baler, and my brothers and I would be on the wagon behind the baler to pull the bales off the baler and stack them on the wagon. It was a BIG job and one we all dreaded. But what a sense of satisfaction when it was all done. Thanks for bringing that memory back, Joanne and Nick. I lost my father on Christmas Day in 2015, and I lost my oldest brother on Tuesday due to COVID. So for a variety of reasons, the content of this video was especially timely--and heartwarming. Again, thank you.

[@DaleFarm]

They are the best memories. So sorry to hear of your loss as well. It’s bloody tough x

[@boathead22000]

@@DaleFarm Did the father pass on?

[@fion1flatout]

I also worked with this type of baler in late '70's... The dealer I kept my pony with used to cut all the school fields. Us kids stacked the bales in 8s

[@africadreamin]

Excellent video, your father obviously treasured the baler for to be able to pull it out of the barn, couple it to the tractor, grease it, and bale around two hundred and fifty bales without a broken bale is nothing short of a miracle with such an od baler.

[@DaleFarm]

Thankyou Roger. We were delighted. It did feel like fortune was shining on us when everything went to plan! Although it did start raining as we were collecting in the bales! A random 5 min shower which no one had forecast!

[@47flyfisher]

From rookies to veterans in one day! Loved seeing the sense of achievement on your faces.😊😊Well done👍👍

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Harold , hope you enjoyed the video

[@wendyrowland7787]

Ohh! That brings back memories of sweaty days. And I had the job of sweeping the stray hay into the next swath. Ideal weather for it for a change. Good move to make shorter bales, for easier handling.

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks Wendy! Yes it was fantastic for getting the hay in!!

[@haroldjones4309]

Fare play to you all , your doing a cracking job, steady as you go the old kit can still do a good job, you could do with a bale sledge makes collecting bale a bit easier, keep the good work up and keep your videos coming😄

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Harold , we actually do have a bale sledge but it wasn’t in a very handy place when it was needed so we managed fine without it! Dad used to use it though!

[@kimnicholls2384]

Hi again Jo If I see aRobin I always say hello to it and imagine it’s my dad come to say I’m still here Lovely thought ❤️

[@DaleFarm]

I think the hare has been my most prominent sign Kim. Makes me smile now, I say “there’s dad” x

[@johnspall6039]

Lovely video, this takes me back to when I first started in livestock farming, at 16, now 73 and retired, my how time flies when you're having fun! so many changes in farming and not always for the good. This is why I love seeing your videos, working the land with your sheep, your Dad would be so proud of you both. Looking forward to your next vid.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much John, progress can be good but the old ways were also fantastic xx

[@andrewburr7613]

Hi Jo..I remember talking to John about the baler and we came to the conclusion that it was best to keep the other one for spares in case the ram fingers break. We had the same machine and vintage..I think ours was made in France. Well done you two.for getting stuck in with these jobs. It was good to back on the campsite back in May.

[@DaleFarm]

That’s definitely a good idea to have a scrap one for parts! Thank you Andrew x

[@johncadwallander209]

Well done love I don't think there is anything you two cannot do now your dad would be proud of you both you have come on in leaps and bounds it takes me back in the days as a youth I am still older than the bailer well done xxxxxx

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much John! It’s been super daunting at times to take on so much , but somehow we are managing to get it done and we love that sense of achievement in overcoming

[@paulthompson8467]

You and Nick are flying at haymaking keep up the good work and keep your machinery well oiled and greased and it will last another lifetime 👍

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Paul’ yes definitely going to be being vigilant with oil and grease!

[@lazeppelin1]

I remember baling hay back in the 70’s with an old ‘New Holland #68 ‘ baler. Those were some miserable hot days. Nice to see the old baler put to work again.

[@DaleFarm]

It wasn’t easy in the heat but thankfully it clouded over which helps because it was baking!!

[@Improveng1]

Well done Jo and Nick, great to see the old piece of kit still doing a good day's work. Keep her well greased up and I'm sure she'll continue to do so. 😀

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Stan

[@gedhuffadine1873]

Brill to see, they were all like this when I was young, then bale carting, sore hands from the hairey bale twine!

[@DaleFarm]

Yep!! You never forget the hands and scratched arms and legs! Prickles!

[@midlandgeordie]

Used to work on a farm 50 years ago hay making!! 5 along the bottom then 4x4..stack!! Holes in trousers at above knee!! Absolutely knackering!!!

[@DaleFarm]

Good for the soul ian 😊😊

[@tammysarrazin7078]

i think you and Nick are really doing your dad proud hugssss

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you my lovely x

[@beeamerica5024]

Mechanized farming with a good old Massey Ferguson can't beat that 👍😉🐝

[@DaleFarm]

Yep I think so too! Thank you!

[@pauldoherty5426]

You two should be proud of yourselves I'm sure your dad is smiling down a very proud man ❤

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Paul! Yes we definitely are proud we are managing to keep things going! Appreciate your encouragement x

[@ross6343]

Joanna...you and Nick should be well proud [especially you]...and your Dad is well chuffed with a BIG smile! That MF 20 [along with the 15] launched around 1963 and my Grandpap John bought a new 20 in '64. We'd hook a bale wagon to the 20 and I spent three summers with bale hook in hand staking bales before going off to Uni. One tip for that 20 - grease it at the end of the day and then check the grease fittings first thing the next morning to see if you can pump more grease in. 200+ bales with no break downs - that 20 is an amazing piece of kit in good running order! Enjoyed the video - thank you. Cheers...

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you ross , yes it seems we need to not be too sparing with the grease , The baler did amazingly well! Chuffed

[@donnellykieranj]

Absolutely fantastic joanna. I've seen a few of your earlier videos but you seem to have lost your dad since. Many commiserations, may he rest in peace. You're doing him proud though. So fantastic to see. You and Nick keep it up.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Kieran, it’s a strange year without my dad but we keep plodding on and trying to do him proud xx

[@JudyHart1]

We’ll done you two, another accomplishment.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Judy x

[@stephencoster9532]

Hiya Joanna & Nick, Hats off once again to you both I... No hang on, hats thrown in the air, please!!! Very, very well done to you both, dad is not the only one pleased with your work Jo, Nick's look at you spoke chapters about how proud he was too. This took me back to the 60s when I played at helping the local, long-suffering farmers making hay. You remember the old saying, 'Make hay while the sun shines.' Well, you definitely did that and the sun could not have shone brighter for you. I was 11 in 1968 when we moved to Cyprus for three years in June. When we came back I was 14 and far more interested in girls than working on a farm. Dad was in the RAF. So again the farm has moved forward without a hitch, well done to you both for learning on the go, again. Stay safe, Steve...

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much steve. Yes we both have a good sense of accomplishment that we got through our first solo hay making!!! Thanks for the encouragement it’s always very appreciated xx

[@stephencoster9532]

@@DaleFarm you are always welcome dear lady, you deserve loads of praise for your work and the way you've both stepped up and taken on the farm as the living breathing entity it is. People tend to forget that the farm is a collection of livestock and hay fields, all living, all needing food and water and when necessary medication. Then add the campsite filled with people, and the farm shop helping to feed them. Each part is hard work for seasoned experienced workers, then add that you've had little or no training in most areas, and then look at your results??? WOW!!! Keep on keeping on you two, you've taken on a hell of a load, but you're doing better than anyone could have predicted, and judging by the smiles we see on your tired faces, you are enjoying it, enjoying taking on where dad had to leave it. Yes, he would indeed be proud, or as I believe, He is proud, of you both! Steve xx...

[@paulsteward6094]

Jo and nick it is a pleasure to be able to watch what you do it's a tribute to see how dad taught you I think he was looking down and smiling what a good team I have left to carry on at dale farm and for a good looking girl not afraid to get in and do what you do with nick the A team goes from strength to strength well done stay well and safe .👍♥️XX.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Paul, it was quite a nerve wracking day to use the baler but we were really pleased we managed do it’ x

[@steveharte910]

Nice one! I see that the 52 got a break from the job. More comfortable with the 952 no doubt. The pto linkage from the cab needs lubricating down under the cab inside the right rear wheel it will make the pto way easier to use. Great work. The boss is smiling down on ye!.

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks so much Steve! Think we are going to try and get the old tractor out for muck spreading! We still haven’t gotten much chance to use it yet!

[@robertgreene7653]

and before we knew it, all those small steps equaled a mile, maybe even two. best wishes for you all.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Robert x

[@kerrysupporter]

Good job with the baker. And no break downs. A miracle.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Very thankful indeed

[@lionelmarytravels6003]

Seemed a little odd that you began on the third row in from the hedge. You were dropping bales where they were in the way for the next pass. That involved moving each one by hand. I used a baler similar to yours back in the early 60s. Spent most of the day praying that the knotters would go wrong. There’s nothing worse than some loose bales coming out the back. Hay baling is usually a hot dusty job, but I notice Nick is still wearing gloves. The best way to toughen up your hands is to keep them bare. A bale crook is a very useful tool. I’m sure your dad must have had one. We also towed a sledge behind with someone stood on it stacking the bales in sixes, before pushing them off the back. But you’re doing a great job Jo. xx

[@DaleFarm]

Thanks Lionel

[@garethparr9482]

Who dosnt like an old machine. I love the vintage stuff tractors and implements. The old girl seems to be working just great 👍

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Gareth!

[@limekilnfarm9657]

Very tidy job. Well done Dale farm hay making team. Lovely to see your Uncle there for advise and support. It’s always rewarding getting it in. This year for you guys must feel more so than ever 👌

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you, yes definitely a good sense of achievement and a relief !! Then you can focus on the next challenge ahead!

[@michaelstaunton1632]

Well done you & Nick once again in another challenge of hay making etc ye will have learned a lot now & can be very proud of yourselves 👍👍👍

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Michael ! And now onto the next challenge!

[@martingillooly1744]

Thanks Joanne nice to see that you are doing well. And great to see the old baler working

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Martin , delighted with it x

[@christineroerty2534]

You both are marvelous, Jo and Nick. So happy for you. Dale farm lives on.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you christine xxx

[@trapperbob8812]

Those older Balers were the best. Joanna you have come full circle . Continued good hay weather for you. Always enjoy your videos.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much! We learned a lot in the last month. And now onto august and a new month of challenges!

[@gogglet72]

Well done Jo and Nick I'm sure your dad would be very proud of you today and every day your doing a fantastic job.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much xx

[@andrewgarnham3398]

Well done you smashed it your dad looking on will be so proud 😀

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Andrew xx

[@brendanmckenna1983]

Good job with the M F 20 Just balled 2000 bales last week with same baler never missed one .Always give it time and keep up the good work

[@DaleFarm]

That’s brilliant! Thank you for watching the video Brendan

[@roygregory1250]

Excellent, just like turning back the clock 6o years, wonderful work 👍🚜🐂🐑

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Roy xx

[@robertallen3441]

Great to see a MF 20 baler again. Used to work on them in the 1970 /80s. Make sure the drive chains are kept tight and oiled, the knotters are kept clean and the knives are sharp. The PTO guards need some attention, would hate to see anyone getting hurt.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Robert , appreciate the tips as well 👍

[@vinylrevolutions9718]

Super video Joanna. Loved seeing the old baler doing a great job. I love the way you get stuck in and do the jobs that need doing. It must have been a great feeling to see the bales dotted around the field and then stacked on the trailer. Good job well done. You are doing your Dad’s memory proud!

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you! Yes it really was a good feeling to complete a task that had been in the back of my mind for a while, then the front of my mind feeling very daunted! The weather was kind so very blessed

[@johnbourke7528]

Your father would be very proud. Condolences on his passing.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you John c

[@suzanneippolito8716]

Love the excitement in your voice...."I'm doing it! I'm baling hay!"

[@DaleFarm]

Hehe I really was feeling excited and triumphant!

[@amyohl5037]

I was all a jitters as Nick started the bailer. Magnificent progress to you all.

[@DaleFarm]

God I was so nervous !!

[@tammysarrazin7078]

cool to watch a old machine work nice if not better than some of the new ones hugsssss

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you ! Definitely exciting to watch and use x

[@trucker9462]

Looks like you've mastered the bailing. Keep on top of the greasing.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you! Yes we will do our best to keeep her in good order x

[@richardhughes6353]

This reminds me of the first time we made hay in 25 years on our farm. My grandfather made silage towards the later part of his life because it was easyer for him. Hard to believe that this was me 9 years ago. Looking back i wished I had taken more videos of that day.

[@DaleFarm]

Hey Richard , yes I am glad I have the videos and photos from the times my dad was still here as they are very precious now x

[@robscarlett321]

We always raked up again after bailing, suprising how much you get second time round. Lovely to see you both getting another job under your belts and making a real good job of it.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Rob! Yes I was determined to get as much as we could, precious hay!!

[@SAB_Agri]

Enjoyed this vid Jo and John’s old mf20 done the job, they are a very slow baler, I have few sq balers but I baled 600 with our old mf20 this year without a missed bale.. 🤙🤙👍👍

[@DaleFarm]

That’s fantastic! Glad to hear it! I do love the old machines

[@moolilyfarm]

Great job bale queen!!! Keep the old baler greased up and it will serve you for your life time. God bless and keep having fun!

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you!! Yes definitely going to do our best to look after the old baler well. My dad was proud of it xx

[@stubuddle5561]

Well done again you two. Nice to see the old baler running and doing a good job. He would be so proud of you. God bless ♥♥❤

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Stu xx

[@TheProjectGuy194]

home you had plenty of shear bolts for the baler. my dad had a MF 20 years ago an a good baler but Couldn't rush them. Great video.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much

[@edwardconnolly8580]

I must say great job I started baling on a stud farm in Ireland when I was 14 the next year I knew everything about baling to service the machine and grease points fairplay to you both your father would be oh so proud of both well done 👏 I mean that

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Edward , we were very thankful it went well and we have a bit more knowledge and confidence going forward! The unknown can be scary and haymaking felt very daunting!

[@edwardconnolly8580]

I'm impressed well done next year will be so much easier for you both sorry I forgot your husbands name he's actually getting settled into it to very easy it will come natural to you both best wishes great videos my daughter loves them tks x

[@edwardconnolly8580]

Thank you much appreciated upwards and forward well done 👏

[@briancronin8476]

Hey! Brilliant stuff.. Brings back memories of being a kid and shaking out the bales that didn't tie so they could be pick up again.. 😂Oh to be a kid again.. Great video guys.. 👌

[@DaleFarm]

Hehe Brian that’s naughty ! Definitely wish I could go back to be a kid again too some days x

[@smalldairyfarmer]

Really enjoyed that baler looking mighty keep up the good work 👏

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you David x

[@keithdonaldson5573]

What a beautiful video, thank you for sharing it, we have adopted you as part of our family, and we are extremely proud of you Nick and Uncle Robert and what you’ve accomplished. Joanna your dad would be extremely proud, and beaming with pride in the way the progression that you’ve made, and keeping the integrity of the farm, and the heart of who you are and your family history; it’s a beautiful story. ❤️🙏🏼

[@DaleFarm]

Aw thank you so much Keith , reading that made my heart very warm x

[@stevengajardo4160]

Well done guys it's not easy when you have to learn on the job.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Steven! We have done a lot of picking up new skills this year!

[@colmanlong1032]

What a wonderful videosomeone is smiling,doing a great job,them bales look pretty good,maybe a new set of tyres for the baler.😊.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much! Yes we can keep an eye out for some tyres!

[@terrynoland487]

Another excellent video showing vintage equipment can still get the job done

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Terry! Yes we love using vintage machinery it’s good fun!

[@colinmayes9446]

I think all of your fans will be delighted and so pleased for you, it was good to watch, and I am sure I could smell that lovely hay over here in East Anglia, well done both of you and Uncle Peter, thank you.👍👍👍.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Colin, the smell was quite fantastic and we really enjoyed getting the hay made, the fact it went smoothly made a huge difference!!

[@colinmayes9446]

@@DaleFarm 👍👍👍

[@amyohl5037]

Uncle sound just like Dad💖🙏

[@DaleFarm]

Yeah he definitely is the closest thing I have now to my dad x

[@thorpaigeboxerscockerspani9588]

Well done 👏 🙌 to you both for achieving what you’ve done once again!! Love the “vintage” tractors and accessories that go with it and now I’ve just realised I’ve called myself vintage too 🤦‍♀️🤣. Fabulous guys

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much for watching and for th encouragement

[@james1c763]

Well done Jo and Nick, great to see the old piece of kit still doing a good day's work.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much James xx

[@JohnWood-tk1ge]

Your doing a great job! Well tomorrow is the big day for my niece, I have to have her at JFK airport for 3:30 am to go through everything to get on her flight to Grenada to start Veterinary college.

[@DaleFarm]

Ahh I’ll be wishing you both good luck on this new adventure!

[@JohnWood-tk1ge]

@@DaleFarm thanks, I’ll need it New York City at that time of the morning!

[@charleshart6992]

Another excellent Dale Farm update Joanna - great to see the baler in action, great job - well done!!

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Charles

[@colinhepworth7920]

It's great to see a MF 20 at work again, I had one for years, it brought back a lot of memories from when I used to farm in North Yorkshire! and at last someone on you tube who rakes up the bits of hay left by the baler! it might not seem much, but it doesn't take much to make a bale and keeps the fields looking clean and tidy. When you are swinging the baler to its work position instead of pushing / pulling it put the cord from the pin in the cab and pull the pin from there while turning left and it should change over, or a 'chock' of wood in front of the wheel will do the same and behind the wheel to swing it back to transport.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Colin, ahh glad it brought back good memories! Yes I was determined to pick up as much hay as I could.‘it’s precious stuff!

[@grahamsecker4029]

Thank you for bringing back memories of an old baler working. That was a fantastic video i wish you all the very very best for the future in farming.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Graham im glad you enjoyed the video x

[@ejharrop1416]

Brilliant, the field is looking so tidy too! Dad is always there, watching from within your soul and heart. Chuffed might be an understatement, beaming may be more like it. The baler is working to perfection and will last another 50 years, with grease and care about all the spinning bits. Thank you, take care and peace out!!!

[@DaleFarm]

I hope so! thankyou! Xx

[@philipbutler9404]

Great Job Jo love the bailer well love everything about that video, Dad would of bee proud of you & Nick taking over the farm well done.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Philip I’m glad you enjoyed it

[@johnnydale6515]

Cheers Nick and well done Nick and Joanna

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much x

[@robertadriver6931]

A job well done, Jo & Nick, be proud of yourselves. It was probably a job you weren't looking forward to doing but once you got going, your fears settled & you both had an exciting & satisfying day. Congrats on your achievements. Your dad would be watching, with tears of joy in his eyes. Bless you both.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Roberta, yes exactly , we had a lot of worried and nervous feelings but we got there and feint accomplished which gives more confidence for future xx

[@david_1948]

Hi. Joanne and Nick. Great to see the "old" equipment still being used. Good team work with your Uncle Peter, Nick, and yourself. Regards stacking the hay, please check the temperature of the bales before putting them in the barn. Risk of fire from the bales if stacked straight from field on very hot day. Allow to cool. Be safe, take care and enjoy your farming life. Tat-Tar.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you David! I didn’t know that about the bales. I think we were safe as you could see in the video it went very overcast and actually started to rain!! 😰😰😨😨😨

[@DaleFarm]

Good tip for the future though thank you so much

[@corkion]

well done .50 yrs old wow

[@deanh3741]

Well done, the old balers were made in a time when tractors didn’t go fast we have a super 58 and need to be in lowest gear possible so you don’t collect too much in the chamber. Just enough and not too much is a delicate balancing act but you achieved it. You’re right your dad would be proper chuffed at you.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Dean, yes I quickly figured out that’s what was important was the rate of collection and I think I did an okay job especially considering it was my first go!!

[@deanh3741]

@@DaleFarm you did more than an okay job you did a great job. Mowing, tedding and baling for the first time is always a bit daunting. One for Nick if your baler moving from transport to work is like ours you don’t need to manhandle it into position. Check if you can pull the pin and twist it 90 degrees thus holding it out (or a bit of twine holding it out) then chock the front of wheel on the intake side then gently drive the tractor forward and it slides across then release pin to secure remove chock and you’ll be ready to go and no hernias!

[@ianmarshall170]

My granddad bought one of these I think it’s a Massey Twenty they we’re a good baler in hay but we could never bale straw dense enough & had light bales, we pulled it with a 1967 Ford 4000 great tractor & still going now with a Lamboune cab.

[@DaleFarm]

The bales are quite light but they are consistent and they do the job for us

[@ianmarshall170]

I also remember they had a laminated wooden pusher my dad thought he could replace these with 3/4 ply but they broke virtually straight away the laminated ones were quite expensive.

[@markb1487]

We stopped small bales back in the 90s. Brings back some fantastic memories.. But also some bloody hard graft.. We had about 60 acres to do...so roughly 6000 bales....😜🤪🤩💯👍💯🤩

[@DaleFarm]

I think we used to do similar acreage back in the good old days as my uncle recalled a similar figure with small bales and our hay barn was chocked full to the brim top and bottom x

[@markb1487]

@@DaleFarm Absolutely..That was when we used be a diary farm(now beef) Milking in a old fashioned ""shipon "" with air line and a milk line across the top of the cows.....Great memories... By the way,,,miss seeing your dad at Bakewell Market...Great character... Always liked talking to him....👍💯👍💯👍💯

[@jeffweier4824]

Well done Joanna and Nick. The bale density looks spot on. The baler did a top job. Even though it's a 1968 (still a lot younger than me😁) the mechanical principal is exactly the same in the latest models. The only differences being they're quicker and a bit smoother operating. The bales that your baler does is as good if not better and I have baled hay since I was 14. You are doing the farm, yourself and your Dad proud, Joanna. Great work.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Jeff. I don’t know much about modern balers but I do love the simplicity and rugged nature of older systems!

[@jeffweier4824]

Exactly right Joanna. They're robust, were so well made and most importantly it's doing everything you need it to do in your farming operation.

[@noelkeane5603]

Many Congratulations to you both on a job well done. You really embraced hay making from cutting to storing the bales in the barn, of course under the watchful eye of uncle and no doubt Dad from above. Take a really big bow!! 👏👏👏

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Noel , We are definitely feeling relief and a good sense of achievement that we have got the hay in!! And hopefully it will be enough for whatever lies ahead! X

[@ewendavidson8787]

Great to see the MF 20 working again, I used this baker back in the 70’s many, many times. Good baler if you give it time! I I have baked thousands of hay bales and even more straw bales with the MF 20. Thanks for bringing a smile my face.

[@DaleFarm]

I’m really glad you know the MF baler and enjoyed watching the video Ewen 😊

[@dannyireland2496]

Great job done fair play to you both you can be proud of what you've achieved Joanna and Nick be nice to see the 135 on the baler two vintage machines working 👍🙏

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Danny, yes next time we will definitely try the 135 and see how it goes!!

[@kelvinpipe4339]

Well done guys, not afraid to have a go and doing well and learning. It's great fun !👍❤

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Kelvin! Yes we can’t let fear of the unknown hold us back x

[@matthewsmithurst6669]

Glad it’s up and running, it just came back to me of the years 2013/14 when I made hay with the mf20b, it’s almost hypnotic. Credit to your dad for keeping it in good condition 👍

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Matthew , I think he did look after it good! We will do our best to do the same.

[@williamnunn8847]

I enjoyed the insight into the machine, and the process of making the bale.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much William glad you enjoyed it

[@jimgilligan8343]

Great to see your hay getting baled ,and a old fashion baler .You could have put more of the rows together less to rake up then .Usually on the corner s we used to have to rake up.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Jim . We are pleased with how it went xx

[@bluethru808]

Yes guys!! 💪💪 you seem to take everything in your stride, and go from strength to strength…..it’s admirable!! You’ve worked your butts off but there’s no feeling like it, when the forage is in and you know you can relax, the stock will be fine through the winter thanks to your hard graft. Lucky to have uncle Peter to hand, a bit of support and a few pointers always help.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much! The next step is get the lambs successfully sold and get a new bull for the highlands . But yes working hard and accomplishing things is very rewarding xx

[@corkion]

my late brother in law family are famers when they use bail .they use pike the bales up on the trailer hard work it was .and then all of to the pub for a cold pints of cider

[@Thomas-cp6qe]

Well done guys that looked hard work but also very satisfying in the sense of following in your Dad's tradition. Also, for the actual physical effort made by you all. So, your Dad lives on through the Massey Ferguson. A true agricultural artefact still going strong. Thanks for sharing some sunshine.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Thomas , yes in everything we do, my dad lives on doesn’t he. It means a lot to me xxx

[@Ridehard77]

Joanna and Nick...you did a great job!...and what a great machine!...someday I'll drive that tractor!!💪😎

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Erick!

[@eddiek0507]

Great Video Joanne, That baler is fantastic!! It's producing some lovely bales for it's age. I love to see old things still in working use. Sometimes you just can't beat the old machines. It reminds me of the saying "if it's not broke, don't fix it"...🙂👍🏻👍🏻

[@DaleFarm]

I agree Eddie I love the old machinery and tractors too , they are charming ! And when they go well it’s amazing x

[@mronion.9166]

I said it before that's why ye do succeed in your task ye just go for it and r willing to learn, it was nice to see your uncle lend a hand and some advice, without a doubt ur dad would b a very proud man of you, that's for sure very well done Joanne & Nick👍

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much , yes I think having to Put nerves and fear to one side and get stuck in, is the key to growth and finding confidence. Iv had to do a lot Of that this year x

[@derekblythin6712]

You both have done wonderfully well and can be very proud of yourselves indeed. Certainly brings back golden memories for me of the old harvesting. Two very minor pointers if I may as tips and not as a critic 1 a smidgen faster as that would feed the hay in a little better instead of it flicking out at the front and 2 if in time you can afford it, treat yourselves to a bale sledge, makes such a difference. But have a few wines / beers, raise them to the sky and say cheers to a very proud dad watching down on you both

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you derek! We can definitely try that. We do have a sledge but it is stored somewhere away from the farm and we didn’t think it was worth the hassle to take it to one field ! 😊

[@derekblythin6712]

Oh brilliant, ya doing superbly

[@multipower617]

Well done with the baler

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much

[@scottkrieger4701]

Your doing a great job keep up all the hard work it all shows ,also your dad would be very proud of his baby girl.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so very much scott x

[@TheRanger0ne]

I had to diagnois and repair various faults and then time up the very same model of MF baler in the final mechanical phase test for my city & guilds Agricultural Mechanics certificate back in June 1982.... 40 years ago!

[@DaleFarm]

Time flies doesn’t it!!

[@casto-]

Nick said exactly what I was going to say 👍👍. You’ve all done really well, you put dry stuff into a bale… that’s all you need to do and I’m sure the cows and sheep will be grateful in winter!

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you, sometimes Nick talks sense hehe But yeah it seemed like good hay and the animals will defo enjoy (wasting it) haha little sods

[@davidpayne1519]

Always good to see you again my dear friend, u watch out in the heat ,balers was from 68 and still working I'm from 66 and falling apart, it will outlive me I'm afraid, well shit ,should get a pint an a smoke an call it a good ride 🤔👍👋

[@DaleFarm]

The heat was full on but it’s way cooler now , back to having jackets on all day!! Maybe the baler will outlive everyone!😆

[@purplerunner1715]

Another awesome job, well done. So awesome that Peter don't shy away from helping out, cheers.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you! Uncle peter was a really lovely support with it that day and the day prior as we looked the machine over

[@alanhall9114]

one small step for joanna one giant leap for dale farm --well done joanna and nick keep up the good work

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Alan x

[@nathanu425]

Great video Joanna, excellent team effort. I am sure those beers didn't touch the sides.

[@DaleFarm]

Ha they didn’t touch at all!! Lol

[@kernowgirl53]

Your dad would be so proud of you 🌝💖

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you 😊

[@Aardvarkangus]

Great job. It is surprising how many of these old balers are being pulled out by small farmers here in Canada as well. Square bale picking serves as a good workout as well.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you Mary! Interesting that they are used in Canada as well!

[@kelvingravel8699]

Hi Joanna great video again thanks all i can say is you have done a awesome job you should be so proud of yourself, im sure your dad is looking down and has a smile a mile wide and is so proud of you, take care and stay safe 👍 😊.

[@DaleFarm]

Thank you so much Kelvin! ❤️ dad is my guardian Angel

[@kimnicholls2384]

Hi Jo and Nick Cheers 🍻 to you both on a great day’s bailing Well done Yes a very satisfying job that was Your dad would definitely be watching you and chuckling to himself. He watches over you always. I like to think my dad watches over me too ❤️❤️ Your uncle Peter also takes care of you and helps you as best he can which is nice. I cooked your chilli tonight for dinner Delicious it was too Have a good weekend Love Kim x x

[@DaleFarm]

Hi Kim, our daddies are angels watching over for sure. I know my dad wouldn’t have wanted to leave me, and I see signs that he is around. I am due a sign actually !! We enjoyed our beer after a good day with the hay. Lots of love and yumm beef chili sounds good Iv had beef stew this week as it’s been cooler and feels a bit more like autumn!