The hay making on our own farm is normally one of the highlights for me every year, but this year it was very much a bittersweet affair because, due to circumstances here at home, not only was the hay not for ourselves this year but, even more upsetting, I was unable to be there when the baling was in progress.

However, with the help of my amazing partner Susan I was able to see all the action as it unfolded. Michael Clarke baling for his dad Pat with a Deutz Fahr 6160 and McHale 5500 baler.