40,000 BALES IN A YEAR! How does a hay making operation survive against the odds?

In this video, we head back to Alders Farm Agricultural Contractors in South Staffordshire during the height of their busy hay-making season. We look into what it really takes to run a successful hay-making operation, from producing thousands of bales to keeping the machinery working day after day. We also take a closer look at the Weighay bale weighing system, which weighs bales as they’re produced and helps maintain a consistent target weight while baling. We find out why Alders Farm Agricultural Contractors have built their tractor fleet around avoiding AdBlue, why they continue to run and maintain higher-hour tractors. Finally, we look at the importance of working closely with neighbouring farmers and contractors — and how cooperation can make a huge difference during one of the busiest times of the farming year.