Good afternoon,
March has been wet. I try not to harp on about the weather too often but working on a farm in England makes it inevitable sometimes. The weather does dictate what we can do, and is probably the thing most groaned about over a morning coffee when discussing plans for the day.
We’ve not yet been able to sow our spring barley and we have unfortunately missed the chance to grow our winter wheat this year, which needs soil warm enough to grow through, and then a sufficiently cold spell to vernalise - the ground has been too cold, and is now too wet to get on with machinery.
Our cattle release day also looks a few weeks off in order to save our muddy fields from hoof damage. We’ve got plenty of fodder for the herd from 2022’s silage & hay making, but we’re soon going to run out of bedding and it might be difficult to buy it in as everyone around here is in a similar soggy boat. We shower all the pens with fresh straw everyday, keeping the cattle on soft, dry ground and helping to balance and bind their manure for the muck heap, so we’re hoping it dries off enough to get them onto pasture soon.
It’s been wet, but not dreary - we’ve had 55 new Sussex Wagyu calves join the Trenchmore herd, and lots of new restaurants and pubs joining the Trenchmore troupe. Have a look at the full list here.
We’re looking forward to plenty of delicious things in the diary starting with 3Bros burgers this Saturday from 1pm. We will also be joined by Loz & Ian, two friends who share a passion for making lovely things from offcuts, reclaimed wood & cement. Expect functional & beautiful things, including picture frames, chopping boards and the odd garden gnome thrown in for good measure.
Spring Market
We’ve got some wonderful Sussex producers joining the line up on 22nd April, with two hot food options and live music.
Andrew & Nev will be hosting a farm walk from 12pm - 1pm, and everyone is welcome to join. Just find them in the yard at midday and join us afterwards for some delicious grub and live music.
