Drought

[Princess Pooper]

That would be about half our expected 550mm rainfall for the year then.

yes, not far off for 6 months, 560mm average here.

 

[wellingtonfarmer]

Can this thread be permanently deleted and anyone who moaned about the lack of rain apologise?

 

[phillipe]

Can this thread be permanently deleted and anyone who moaned about the lack of rain apologise?

basterward moaning farmers

 

[Honest john]

Can you remember when we were measuring .5 mm praying for another 1mm.

Now if it's less than half " it's not worth recording.

14mm last night here.

 

[yellow belly]

32mm today wet summer

 

[sticky]

Damn, I was hoping no one would bring this back. SORRY.

 

[richard hammond]

Can you remember when we were measuring .5 mm praying for another 1mm.

Now if it's less than half " it's not worth recording.

14mm last night here.

HJ when we are now talking about yields of all crops in the drier areas we have very short memories, we were in a drought situation then it rained in the middle of May the damage was done!!

 

[Cordiale]

HJ when we are now talking about yields of all crops in the drier areas we have very short memories, we were in a drought situation then it rained in the middle of May the damage was done!!

Like I said earlier in this thread, the British farmer is never so well off than when he is praying for rain and don't get none.

 

[B'o'B]

Like I said earlier in this thread, the British farmer is never so well off than when he is praying for rain and don't get none.

That definitely depends on how heavy and deep that particular British farmers soils are!

 

[franklin]

Every year we get some tool asking for rain. They should be roundly birched. I hope they are happy now.

 

[B'o'B]

Every year we get some tool asking for rain. They should be roundly birched. I hope they are happy now.

I would have preferred it in May when we were asking for it.

 

[Flat 10]

Every year we get some tool asking for rain. They should be roundly birched. I hope they are happy now.

No I am not f**king happy. In April I needed it. In May I was desperate for it. In June I needed it again. July was fine. August I did NOT want it. You try farming crappy land instead of your heavy clay you are always moaning about. I bet you wouldn't swap.

 

[franklin]

Yes, it's dry. Not worried yet - just dont want it to avergae out by raining all June, July, August and September.

Bugger.

 

[Cordiale]

That definitely depends on how heavy and deep that particular British farmers soils are!

Actually it is a bit tongue in cheek. It used to be one of the sayings of an old farmer in the village.
I think it's based on the fact that we think we need more rain than we actually do to grow a good crop, and that dry sunny weather is usually more beneficial than dull and wet. Also when we really pray for rain, it has usually been dry for so long that when the drought breaks, it never knows when to stop raining as is the current situation.

 

[Wombat]

No I am not fudgeing happy. In April I needed it. In May I was desperate for it. In June I needed it again. July was fine. August I did NOT want it. You try farming crappy land instead of your heavy clay you are always moaning about. I bet you wouldn't swap.

when i am gripping water off in Jan with a spade and size 25 boots you are more than welcome to come and help

 

[Renaultman]

Every year we get some tool asking for rain. They should be roundly birched. I hope they are happy now.

Like his brother, the tool complaining it's too hot.

 

[Wombat]

38mm today at my house so far, luckily i am bit south of the farm and its missed most of it

 

[onthehoof]

32mm today wet summer

Blimey you're not that far away we've had no rain at all today been carting straw all afternoon

 

[yellow belly]

To wet in February,march cost use all and cold in April

 

[Flat 10]

Blimey you're not that far away we've had no rain at all today been carting straw all afternoon

We had 15mm last night and about 2 today. Don't forget to power wash the rad!